DIFF Subgroup
E05B 81/12 characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators
Introduced: January 2014
Full Title
Power-actuated vehicle locks > characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators
Of 5 combined children, 4 exist in both systems.
1 codes are CPC-only extensions.
1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
IPC defines codes here since 2014.
Child Classifications
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- E05B 81/14 operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt since 2014 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- E05B 81/16 operating on locking elements for locking or unlocking action since 2014 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- E05B 81/18 to effect movement of a bolt or bolts (E05B81/20 takes precedence) since 2014 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- E05B 81/20 for assisting final closing or for initiating opening since 2014 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class E05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- KIEKERT DE 2,762
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,316
- JULIUS BLUM AT 1,088
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,061
- HAIER SMART HOME 936
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 909
- HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 887
- LG ELECTRONICS KR 872
- TOKAI RIKA COMPANY 813
- GEZE DE 807
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class E05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- KIEKERT DE 2,802
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,609
- LG ELECTRONICS KR 1,467
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,465
- JULIUS BLUM AT 1,240
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 1,164
- HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 1,005
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 928
- GEZE DE 809
- SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY US 790