B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 1990
Classification Context
- Section:
- PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- Class:
- VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- Subclass:
- VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
Description
B60G covers suspension systems and components that support vehicle bodies on wheels and manage axle movements, vibrations, and ride dynamics. The class encompasses spring systems (coil, leaf, air, and elastomeric springs), dampers (shock absorbers and hydraulic damping devices), anti-roll bars, and integrated suspension mechanisms including independent and dependent axle arrangements. It includes active and semi-active suspension technologies, suspension control systems, and adjustable suspension devices for varying load conditions or driving characteristics. Related elastic mountings and isolators for vehicle structural elements are also covered, though detailed brake or steering system integration is typically classified separately.
Related Keywords
12 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B60G 1/00 Suspensions with rigid connection between axle and frame
- B60G 11/00 Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs
- B60G 13/00 Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers
- B60G 15/00 Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type
- B60G 17/00 Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load
- B60G 21/00 Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
- B60G 23/00 Wheel suspensions with automatic means for sensing unevenness ahead of wheels or for moving wheels up or down in accordance therewith
- B60G 3/00 Resilient suspensions for a single wheel
- B60G 5/00 Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
- B60G 7/00 Pivoted suspension arms; Accessories thereof
- B60G 9/00 Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels
- B60G 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B60, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 28,052
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 27,773
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 26,243
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 20,110
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 19,033
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 17,924
- BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 14,214
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 12,527
- AUDI DE 10,806
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 10,336