RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:: LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
Subclass:: RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES

Description

B62M covers human-powered and motor-driven propulsion systems for bicycles, tricycles, motorcycles, and sledges, including pedal mechanisms, chain drives, and transmission systems specifically designed for these light vehicles. This classification encompasses mechanical components such as cranks, pedals, sprockets, and gearing arrangements that transfer rider energy or engine power to the wheels. It excludes general automotive transmissions (covered in B60) and focuses on propulsion solutions adapted to the lighter-duty, often human-powered context of cycles and similar vehicles. The class is essential for innovations in cycling technology, including both traditional bicycle drivetrains and motorized variants of two- and three-wheeled vehicles.

Related Keywords

propulsion for BICYCLEStransmissions for BICYCLESpropulsion of CYCLE(S)transmissions for CYCLE(S)cycle GEAR(S) arrangementspropulsion of MOTOR(S) cyclespowered PROPULSION of sledgesPROPULSION of cycles; rider PROPULSION of vehiclesTREADLES for propulsion of vehiclesVEHICLES propelled by riders

16 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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B62M 1/00 Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles
B62M 11/00 Transmissions characterised by use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels
B62M 13/00 Transmissions characterised by use of friction rollers engaging the periphery of the ground wheel
B62M 15/00 Transmission characterised by use of crankshafts and coupling-rods
B62M 17/00 Transmissions characterised by use of rotary shaft, e.g. cardan shaft
B62M 19/00 Transmissions characterised by use of non-mechanical gearing, e.g. fluid gearing
B62M 21/00 Transmissions characterised by use of resilient elements therein
B62M 23/00 Transmissions characterised by use of other elements; Other transmissions
B62M 25/00 Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles
B62M 27/00 Propulsion devices for sledges or the like
B62M 29/00 Ground-engaging propulsion devices for cycles, sledges, or rider-propelled wheeled vehicles, not otherwise provided for
B62M 3/00 Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot
B62M 5/00 Foot-driven levers as pedal cranks which can be immobilised as foot-rests
B62M 6/00 Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with additional source of power, e.g. combustion engine or electric motor
B62M 7/00 Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine
B62M 9/00 Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like

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