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IPC Subgroup
B62D 55/26

Ground-engaging parts or elements

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Endless-track vehicles > Endless-track units; Parts thereof > Tracks > Ground-engaging parts or elements

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
Subclass:
MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS

4 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B62D 55/265 having magnetic or pneumatic adhesion
  • B62D 55/27 having different types of crampons for progression over varying ground
  • B62D 55/275 with street plate, i.e. means to prevent tread from cutting into road surface
  • B62D 55/28 detachable

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor 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