IPC Subgroup
E05B 81/64 Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
Introduced: January 2014
Full Title
Power-actuated vehicle locks > Electrical circuits > Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors
Classification Context
- Section:
- FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- Class:
- LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- Subclass:
- LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- E05B 81/66 the bolt position, i.e. the latching status
- E05B 81/7 the wing position
- E05B 81/72 the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition
- E05B 81/76 Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E05, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- KIEKERT DE 2,762
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,316
- JULIUS BLUM AT 1,088
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,061
- HAIER SMART HOME 936
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 909
- HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 887
- LG ELECTRONICS KR 872
- TOKAI RIKA COMPANY 813
- GEZE DE 807