IPC Subgroup
B62D 11/1 using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. twin- differential or epicyclic gears
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like > by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides > by means of a single main power source > using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. twin- differential or epicyclic gears
Classification Context
- Section:
- PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- Class:
- LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- Subclass:
- MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
2 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B62D 11/12 using separate change-speed gearings
- B62D 11/14 differential power outputs being effected by additional power supply to one side, e.g. power originating from secondary power source
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B62, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,614
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 5,534
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 5,128
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 4,603
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 4,110
- SHIMANO JP 4,017
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,365
- BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,336
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,971
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 2,936