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B62M 9/124

Mechanisms for shifting laterally

Introduced: January 2010

Full Title

Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like > of changeable ratio > using a single chain, belt, or the like > involving different-sized wheels selectively engaged by the chain, belt, or the like > the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable > Rear derailleurs > Mechanisms for shifting laterally

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

3 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B62M 9/1242 characterised by the linkage mechanisms
  • B62M 9/1248 characterised by the use of biasing means, e.g. springs; Arrangements thereof

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