BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:: LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
Subclass:: BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES

Description

Braking systems and brake components designed specifically for bicycles and similar pedal-driven cycles. This subclass encompasses mechanical brake mechanisms such as rim brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, and coaster brakes, as well as associated control elements like brake levers and cable systems. It covers both the structural design of brake assemblies and their integration with cycle frames and wheels, excluding general brake principles covered in B62M (motorized cycles) or broader vehicular brake technologies in B60T.

Filing statistics

IPC subclass B62L recorded 11,567 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 760 in 2013 to 935 in 2023 (+23%), peaking at 1,303 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

brakes for BICYCLESBRAKE(S) arrangements and control systems for cyclesbrake arrangements or control systems for CYCLE(S)

3 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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B62L 1/00 Brakes; Arrangements thereof
B62L 3/00 Brake-actuating mechanisms; Arrangements thereof
B62L 5/00 Brakes, or actuating mechanisms therefor, controlled by back-pedalling

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