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B62M 9/121

Rear derailleurs

Introduced: January 2010

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like > of changeable ratio > using a single chain, belt, or the like > involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like > the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable > Rear derailleurs

CPC:

Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like (cycle chain guards B62J13/00) > of changeable ratio > using a single chain, belt, or the like > involving different-sized wheels, selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like > the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable > Rear derailleurs

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 7 subcodes exist in both systems.

IPC defines codes here since 2010.

Child Classifications

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  • B62M 9/122 electrically or fluid actuated; Controls thereof since 2010 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62M 9/123 changing gears automatically since 2010 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62M 9/125 Mounting the derailleur on the frame since 2010 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62M 9/126 Chain guides; Mounting thereof since 2010 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62M 9/127 Mounting or guiding of cables since 2010 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62M 9/128 Accessories, e.g. protectors since 2010 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B62,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,614
  2. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 5,534
  3. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 5,128
  4. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 4,603
  5. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 4,110
  6. SHIMANO JP 4,017
  7. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,365
  8. BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,336
  9. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,971
  10. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 2,936

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B62,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,923
  2. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 5,548
  3. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 5,466
  4. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,265
  5. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 4,147
  6. SHIMANO JP 4,060
  7. ROBERT BOSCH DE 3,750
  8. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 3,683
  9. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,604
  10. BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,538