IPC Subclass
B62H 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.
Related Keywords
stands for CYCLE(S)HOLDERS for parking or storing of cyclesSTANDS for cyclesSUPPORTS for parking or storing cycles
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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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