CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORISED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:: LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
Subclass:: CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORISED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES

Description

B62H covers mechanical devices and structures for parking, securing, and learning to use bicycles and similar cycles. This includes cycle stands and support systems for storage, anti-theft devices such as locks integrated into cycle frames, alarm systems indicating unauthorized use, and training aids for cycle riders. The classification encompasses both fixed infrastructure (parking racks, storage holders) and portable or integral security mechanisms designed specifically for two-wheeled vehicles.

Filing statistics

IPC subclass B62H recorded 19,544 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 1,098 in 2013 to 1,249 in 2023 (+14%), peaking at 2,687 applications in 2017. The most active applicants in class B62 are HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (5,614 applications), HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (5,534 applications) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (5,128 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

Related Keywords

stands for CYCLE(S)HOLDERS for parking or storing of cyclesSTANDS for cyclesSUPPORTS for parking or storing cycles

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B62H 1/00 Supports or stands forming part of, or attached to, cycles
B62H 3/00 Separate supports or holders for parking or storing cycles
B62H 5/00 Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles
B62H 7/00 Devices for learning to ride cycles, not otherwise provided for, e.g. assisting balance

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