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B62D 57/02

with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track > with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members

Classification Context

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

Related Keywords

gears for vehicle propulsion

4 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B62D 57/024 specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
  • B62D 57/028 having wheels and mechanical legs
  • B62D 57/032 with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and leg; with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
  • B62D 57/036 screw type, e.g. Archimedian screw

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