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B62M 9/124

Mechanisms for shifting laterally

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 > Mechanisms for shifting laterally

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 > Mechanisms for shifting laterally

Of 5 combined children, 3 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Note: 2 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.

IPC defines codes here since 2010.

Child Classifications

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  • B62M 2009/12406 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • B62M 2009/12413 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • B62M 9/1242 characterised by the linkage mechanisms since 2010 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B62M 9/1248 characterised by the use of biasing means, e.g. springs; Arrangements thereof 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