WebCPC CPC COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION

B62D MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B 69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

  NOTE - In this subclass, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated:
  - "vehicles" include motor vehicles and trailers;
  - "trailers" include forecars or sidecars.

  WARNING - The following IPC groups are not used in the CPC scheme. Subject matter covered by these groups is classified in the following CPC groups:
   B62D 25/13 covered by B60J 1/20, B60R 13/07 B62D 25/22 covered by B60R 3/00 B62D 65/08 covered by B60J 10/0088

  Steering of motor vehicles or trailers

  NOTE - Steering devices acting on ground-engaging wheels, endless tracks or the like and also applicable to aircraft are classified in B62D 1/00 and relevant subsequent groups; these groups take precedence over B64C; These elaborations also embrace steering of vehicles in general but applicable to land vehicles

B62D 1/00 Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle

B62D 1/02 ・vehicle-mounted

B62D 1/04 ・・Hand wheels

B62D 1/043 ・・・{with a device allowing single-hand operation of the steering wheel}

B62D 1/046 ・・・{Adaptations on rotatable parts of the steering wheel for accomodation of switches}

B62D 1/06 ・・・Rims, e.g. with heating means; Rim covers (B62D 1/11 takes precedence)

B62D 1/065 ・・・・{Steering wheels with heating and ventilating means (heating and ventilating arrangements for spaces of vehicles B60H)}

B62D 1/08 ・・・Spokes, e.g. resilient (B62D 1/11 takes precedence)

B62D 1/10 ・・・Hubs; Connecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable (B62D 1/11 takes precedence)

B62D 1/105 ・・・・{Non-rotatable hubs, e.g. the central part of the steering wheel not rotating(for storing airbagsB60R 21/2032)}

B62D 1/11 ・・・incorporating energy-absorbing arrangements, e.g. by being yieldable or collapsible (padded linings associated with the steering wheel B60R 21/05; shock absorbers using plastic deformation of members in general F16F 7/12)

B62D 1/12 ・・Hand levers

B62D 1/14 ・・・Tillers, i.e. hand levers operating on steering columns

B62D 1/16 ・・Steering columns

B62D 1/163 ・・・{Part of the steering column replaced by flexible means, e.g. cable or belt}

B62D 1/166 ・・・{Means changing the transfer ratio between steering wheel and steering gear (by continuous supply of energy, e.g. from electric motor B62D 5/008; controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to B62D 6/00)}

B62D 1/18 ・・・yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable (padded linings associated with the steering column B60R 21/05)

  NOTE - Group B62D 1/181 takes precedence over groups B62D 1/183 - B62D 1/187.

B62D 1/181 ・・・・with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory

B62D 1/183 ・・・・adjustable between in-use and out-of-use positions, e.g. to improve access

B62D 1/184 ・・・・Mechanisms for locking columns at selected positions {(locking of telescopic systems in general F16B 7/10)}

B62D 1/185 ・・・・adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically (B62D 1/183, B62D 1/187, B62D 1/19 take precedence)

B62D 1/187 ・・・・with tilt adjustment; with tilt and axial adjustment (B62D 1/183, B62D 1/19 takes precedence)

B62D 1/189 ・・・・・the entire column being tiltable as a unit

B62D 1/19 ・・・・incorporating energy-absorbing arrangements, e.g. by being yieldable or collapsible (shock absorbers using plastic deformation of members in general F16F 7/12)

B62D 1/192 ・・・・・{Yieldable or collapsible columns}

B62D 1/195 ・・・・・{Yieldable supports for the steering column}

B62D 1/197 ・・・・・{incorporating devices for preventing ingress of the steering column into the passengers space in case of accident}

B62D 1/20 ・・・Connecting steering column to steering gear

B62D 1/22 ・・Alternative steering-control elements, e.g. for teaching purposes

B62D 1/24 ・not vehicle-mounted {(special adaptations of automatic tractor steering A01B 69/04; devices for lifting, movable on wheels, automatically guided B66F 9/063)}

B62D 1/26 ・・mechanical, e.g. by a non-load-bearing guide (railways B61)

B62D 1/265 ・・・{especially adapted for guiding road vehicles carrying loads or passengers, e.g. in urban networks for public transportation}

B62D 1/28 ・・non-mechanical {e.g. following a line or other known markers (steering position indicators B62D 15/02; steering aids B62D 15/025; parking aids B62D 15/027; steering assistants B62D 15/029; determination or calculation of trajectory of land vehicles G05D 1/021)}

B62D 1/283 ・・・{for unmanned vehicles}

B62D 1/286 ・・・{Systems for interrupting non-mechanical steering due to driver intervention}

B62D 3/00 Steering gears (power assisted or power driven B62D 5/00; steering linkages B62D 7/00; for non-deflectable wheels B62D 11/00; gearing in general F16H)

B62D 3/02 ・mechanical

B62D 3/04 ・・of worm type

B62D 3/06 ・・・with screw and nut

B62D 3/08 ・・・・using intermediate balls or the like

B62D 3/10 ・・・with worm engaging in sector or roller gear

B62D 3/12 ・・of rack-and-pinion type

B62D 3/123 ・・・{characterised by pressure yokes}

B62D 3/126 ・・・{characterised by the rack}

B62D 3/14 ・hydraulic

B62D 5/00 Power-assisted or power-driven steering ({controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to B62D 6/00;} for non-deflectable wheels B62D 11/00; fluid pressure servomotors in general F15B)

B62D 5/001 ・{Mechanical aspects of steer-by-wire systems, not otherwise provided in

  B62D 5(hydraulic steer-by-wire systems B62D 5/091)}

B62D 5/003 ・・{Backup systems, e.g. for manual steering (B62D 5/30 takes precedence)}

B62D 5/005 ・・{means for generating torque on steering wheel, e.g. feedback}

B62D 5/006 ・・・{power actuated (control thereof B62D 6/008)}

B62D 5/008 ・{Changing the transfer ratio between the steering wheel and the steering gear by variable supply of energy, e.g. by using a superposition gear}

B62D 5/02 ・mechanical, e.g. using a power-take-off mechanism for taking power from a rotating shaft of the vehicle and applying it to the steering gear

B62D 5/04 ・electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear

B62D 5/0403 ・・{characterised by constructional features, e.g. common housing for motor and gear box}

B62D 5/0406 ・・・{including housing for electronic control unit}

B62D 5/0409 ・・{Electric motor acting on the steering column}

B62D 5/0412 ・・・{the axes of motor and steering column being parallel}

B62D 5/0415 ・・・・{the axes being coaxial}

B62D 5/0418 ・・{Electric motor acting on road wheel carriers}

B62D 5/0421 ・・{Electric motor acting on or near steering gear}

B62D 5/0424 ・・・{the axes of motor and final driven element of steering gear, e.g. rack, being parallel}

B62D 5/0427 ・・・・{the axes being coaxial}

B62D 5/043 ・・{characterised by clutch means between driving element, e.g. motor, and driven element, e.g. steering column or steering gear}

B62D 5/0433 ・・・{the clutch being of on-off type}

B62D 5/0436 ・・・・{the clutch being a controlled emergency clutch, e.g. for disconnecting at motor break-down}

B62D 5/0439 ・・・{Controllable friction clutches (B62D 5/0436 takes precedence)}

B62D 5/0442 ・・{Conversion of rotational into longitudinal movement}

B62D 5/0445 ・・・{Screw drives (Screw mechanisms in general F16H 25/20)}

B62D 5/0448 ・・・・{Ball nuts}

B62D 5/0451 ・・・{Roller spindle drives}

B62D 5/0454 ・・・{Worm gears}

B62D 5/0457 ・・{characterised by control features of the drive means as such (controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to B62D 6/00; determination of steering angle B62D 15/021; measuring torque applied to steering wheels G01L 5/221; control of electric motor as such H02P)}

B62D 5/046 ・・・{Controlling the motor}

B62D 5/0463 ・・・・{for generating assisting torque}

B62D 5/0466 ・・・・{for returning the steering wheel to neutral position}

B62D 5/0469 ・・・・{End-of-stroke control}

B62D 5/0472 ・・・・{for damping vibrations}

B62D 5/0475 ・・・{Controlling other elements}

B62D 5/0478 ・・・・{Clutches}

B62D 5/0481 ・・・{monitoring the steering system, e.g. failures}

B62D 5/0484 ・・・・{for reaction to failures, e.g. limp home}

B62D 5/0487 ・・・・{detecting motor faults (B62D 5/0496 takes precedence)}

B62D 5/049 ・・・・{detecting sensor failures}

B62D 5/0493 ・・・・{detecting processor errors, e.g. plausibility of steering direction}

B62D 5/0496 ・・・・{by using a temperature sensor}

B62D 5/06 ・fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle

B62D 5/061 ・・{provided with effort, steering lock, or end-of-stroke limiters}

B62D 5/062 ・・{Details, component parts}

B62D 5/063 ・・・{Pump driven by vehicle engine (B62D 5/065 takes precedence)}

B62D 5/064 ・・・{Pump driven independently from vehicle engine, e.g. electric driven pump (B62D 5/065 takes precedence)}

B62D 5/065 ・・characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist

B62D 5/07 ・・Supply of pressurised fluid for steering also supplying other consumers; {control thereof}

B62D 5/075 ・・・{using priority valves (priority valves in general F15B 13/022)}

B62D 5/08 ・・characterised by type of {steering} valve used (valves in general F16K)

B62D 5/081 ・・・{Seat valves}

B62D 5/083 ・・・Rotary valves

B62D 5/0832 ・・・・{with elastic means other than a torsion bar, e.g. leaf springs}

B62D 5/0835 ・・・・{characterised by means for actively limiting the deflection angle, e.g. depending on driving parameters (controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to B62D 6/00)}

B62D 5/0837 ・・・・{characterised by the shape of the control edges, e.g. to reduce noise}

B62D 5/087 ・・・Sliding spool valves

B62D 5/09 ・・characterised by means for actuating valves

B62D 5/091 ・・・{Hydraulic steer-by-wire systems, e.g. the valve being actuated by an electric motor}

B62D 5/092 ・・・・{the electric motor being connected to the final driven element of the steering gear, e.g. rack}

B62D 5/093 ・・・Telemotor driven by steering wheel movement (hydraulic steering gear B62D 3/14)

B62D 5/097 ・・・・Gerotor type

B62D 5/10 ・・characterised by type of power unit

B62D 5/12 ・・・Piston and cylinder

B62D 5/14 ・・・Rotary motor

B62D 5/16 ・・・Expansible chamber with flexible wall

B62D 5/18 ・・characterised by power transmitting means

B62D 5/20 ・・specially adapted for particular type of steering gear or particular application (steering gears per se B62D 3/00; steering linkages not characterised by being power-assisted or power-driven B62D 7/00)

B62D 5/22 ・・・for rack-and-pinion type {(pressure yokes B62D 3/123)}

B62D 5/24 ・・・for worm type

B62D 5/26 ・・・for pivoted axles

B62D 5/28 ・・・for pivoted bogies

B62D 5/30 ・・Safety devices, e.g. alternate emergency power supply or transmission means to ensure steering upon failure of the primary steering means

B62D 5/32 ・・・for telemotor systems

B62D 6/00 Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits (means for initiating a change in direction B62D 1/00; steering valves B62D 5/06; combined with means for inclining the vehicle body or wheels on bends B62D 9/00)

  NOTE - B62D 1/00 to B62D 5/00 or B62D 7/00 to B62D 19/00 if other aspects of the steering system are of interest

B62D 6/001 ・{the torque NOT being among the input parameters}

B62D 6/002 ・{computing target steering angles for front or rear wheels (B62D 7/159 takes precedence)}

B62D 6/003 ・・{in order to control vehicle yaw movement, i.e. around a vertical axis (B62D 6/007 take precedence; stability systems acting on the brakes B60T 8/00B10H)}

B62D 6/005 ・・・{treating sensor outputs to obtain the actual yaw rate}

B62D 6/006 ・・{using a measured or estimated road friction coefficient}

B62D 6/007 ・{adjustable by the driver, e.g. sport mode}

B62D 6/008 ・{Control of feed-back to the steering input member, e.g. simulating road feel in steer-by-wire applications}

B62D 6/02 ・responsive only to vehicle speed

B62D 6/04 ・responsive only to forces disturbing the intended course of the vehicle, e.g. forces acting transversely to the direction of vehicle travel

B62D 6/06 ・responsive only to vehicle vibration dampening arrangements (steering dampers for cycles B62K 21/08)

B62D 6/08 ・responsive only to {driver} input torque

  WARNING - Group B62D 6/08 is not complete. See also B62D 5/04

B62D 6/10 ・・characterised by means for sensing {or determining} torque

  WARNING - Group B62D 6/10 is not complete. See also G01L 5/22

B62D 7/00 Steering linkage; Stub axles or their mountings (B62D 13/00 takes precedence; power-assisted or power-driven steering B62D 5/00)

B62D 7/02 ・for pivoted bogies

B62D 7/023 ・・{Steering turntables}

B62D 7/026 ・・{characterised by comprising more than one bogie, e.g. situated in more than one plane transversal to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle}

B62D 7/04 ・・with more than one wheel

B62D 7/06 ・for individually-pivoted wheels, e.g. on king-pins

B62D 7/08 ・・the pivotal axes being situated in a single plane transverse to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle

B62D 7/09 ・・・characterised by means varying the ratio between the steering angles of the steered wheels (varying the ratio automatically depending on driving conditions B62D 6/00)

B62D 7/10 ・・・with single-output steering gear

B62D 7/12 ・・・with twin-output steering gear

B62D 7/14 ・・the pivotal axes being situated in more than one plane transverse to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle, e.g. all-wheel steering

B62D 7/142 ・・・{specially adapted for particular vehicles, e.g. tractors, carts, earth-moving vehicles, trucks}

B62D 7/144 ・・・・{for vehicles with more than two axles}

B62D 7/146 ・・・{characterised by comprising means for steering by acting on the suspension system, e.g. on the mountings of the suspension arms (means on vehicle for adjusting camber, castor or toe-in B62D 17/00)}

B62D 7/148 ・・・{provided with safety devices}

B62D 7/15 ・・・characterised by means varying the ratio between the steering angles of the steered wheels {B62D 7/148 takes precedence}

B62D 7/1509 ・・・・{with different steering modes, e.g. crab-steering, or steering specially adapted for reversing of the vehicle}

B62D 7/1518 ・・・・{comprising a mechanical interconnecting system between the steering control means of the different axles}

B62D 7/1527 ・・・・・{comprising only mechanical parts, i.e. without assistance means}

B62D 7/1536 ・・・・・{provided with hydraulic assistance; (power-assisted fluid steering per se B62D 5/06)}

B62D 7/1545 ・・・・・{provided with electrical assistance; (power-assisted electrical steering per se B62D 5/04)}

B62D 7/1554 ・・・・{comprising a fluid interconnecting system between the steering control means of the different axles; (power-assisted fluid steering per se B62D 5/06)}

B62D 7/1563 ・・・・・{provided with fluid control means; (B62D 7/1572 takes precedence)}

B62D 7/1572 ・・・・・{provided with electro-hydraulic control means}

B62D 7/1581 ・・・・{characterised by comprising an electrical interconnecting system between the steering control means of the different axles; (power-assisted electrical steering per se B62D 5/04)}

B62D 7/159 ・・・・{characterised by computing methods or stabilisation processes or systems, e.g. responding to yaw rate, lateral wind, load, road condition}

B62D 7/16 ・Arrangement of linkage connections (pivots per se F16C; {e.g. ball joints F16C 11/06})

B62D 7/163 ・・{substantially in axial direction, e.g. between rack bar and tie-rod}

B62D 7/166 ・・{substantially perpendicular, e.g. between tie-rod and steering knuckle (steering knuckles in general B62D 7/18)}

B62D 7/18 ・Steering knuckles; King pins

B62D 7/20 ・Links, e.g. track rods (means for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in B62D 17/00)

B62D 7/22 ・Arrangements for reducing or eliminating reaction, e.g. vibration, from parts, e.g. wheels, of the steering system {(dampers in general F16F)}

B62D 7/222 ・・{acting on the steering wheel}

B62D 7/224 ・・{acting between the steering wheel and the steering gear, e.g. on the steering column}

B62D 7/226 ・・{acting on the steering gear}

B62D 7/228 ・・{acting between the steering gear and the road wheels, e.g. on tie-rod}

B62D 9/00 Steering deflectable wheels not otherwise provided for (steering positon indicators B62D 15/02)

B62D 9/002 ・{combined with means for differentially distributing power on the deflectable wheels during cornering}

B62D 9/005 ・{Emergency systems using brakes for steering}

B62D 9/007 ・{Emergency systems using the steering system for braking}

B62D 9/02 ・combined with means for inwardly inclining vehicle body on bends

B62D 9/04 ・combined with means for {inwardly} inclining wheels on bends (B62D 9/02 takes precedence)

  WARNING - Group B62D 9/04 is not complete. See also B62D 9/02

B62D 11/00 Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like

  NOTE - Gearings of interest apart from this application are also classified in the relevant group of subclass F16H covering gearings per se

B62D 11/001 ・{control systems (B62D 11/183 takes precedence)}

  NOTE - When classifying in this group, classification is also made in the appropriate one of groups B62D 11/02 to B62D 11/24 if other aspects of the steering system are of interest

B62D 11/003 ・・{Electric or electronic control systems}

B62D 11/005 ・・{Hydraulic control systems}

B62D 11/006 ・・{Mechanical control systems}

B62D 11/008 ・・{Pneumatic control systems}

B62D 11/02 ・by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides

B62D 11/04 ・・by means of separate power sources

B62D 11/06 ・・by means of a single main power source

B62D 11/08 ・・・using brakes or clutches as main steering-effecting means

B62D 11/10 ・・・using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides, e.g. with twin-differential or epicyclic gears {(arrangements or mounting of transmissions in vehicles B60K 17/00; gearing in general F16H)}

B62D 11/105 ・・・・{using variable ratio belt and pulley gearings (gearing for conveying rotary motion by endless flexible members F16H 7/00, F16H 9/00)}

B62D 11/12 ・・・・using separate change-speed gearings

B62D 11/14 ・・・・differential power outputs being effected by additional power supply to one side, e.g. power originating from secondary power source

B62D 11/16 ・・・・・the additional power supply being supplied mechanically

B62D 11/18 ・・・・・the additional power supply being supplied hydraulically

B62D 11/183 ・・・・・・{Control systems therefor}

B62D 11/186 ・・・・・・{Uncoupling devices for the hydraulic motors, e.g. to allow towing}

B62D 11/20 ・Endless-track steering having pivoted bogie carrying track (B62D 11/02 takes precedence)

B62D 11/22 ・Endless track steering being effected by deflecting endless track rollers or the like

B62D 11/24 ・Endless track steering specially adapted for vehicles having both steerable wheels and endless track

B62D 12/00 Steering specially adapted for vehicles operating in tandem or having pivotally connected frames (steering endless tracks or the like B62D 11/00; steering specially adapted for trailers B62D 13/00)

B62D 12/02 ・for vehicles operating in tandem

B62D 13/00 Steering specially adapted for trailers (combined traction and steering hitches B60D)

B62D 13/005 ・{operated from tractor steering system}

B62D 13/02 ・for centrally-pivoted axles

B62D 13/025 ・・{the pivoted movement being initiated by the coupling means between tractor and trailer}

B62D 13/04 ・for individually-pivoted wheels

B62D 13/06 ・for backing a normally drawn trailer

B62D 15/00 Steering not otherwise provided for

B62D 15/02 ・Steering position indicators; {Steering position determination; Steering aids}

B62D 15/0205 ・・{Mechanical indicators, e.g. in or near steering wheel}

B62D 15/021 ・・{Determination of steering angle (sensors in general G01B)}

B62D 15/0215 ・・・{by measuring on the steering column}

B62D 15/022 ・・・・{on or near the connection between the steering wheel and steering column}

B62D 15/0225 ・・・{by measuring on a steering gear element, e.g. on a rack bar}

B62D 15/023 ・・・{by measuring on the king pin}

B62D 15/0235 ・・・{by measuring or deriving directly at the electric power steering motor}

B62D 15/024 ・・・{Other means for determination of steering angle without directly measuring it, e.g. deriving from wheel speeds on different sides of the car}

B62D 15/0245 ・・・{Means or methods for determination of the central position of the steering system, e.g. straight ahead position}

B62D 15/025 ・・{Active steering aids, e.g. helping the driver by actively influencing the steering system after environment evaluation (B62D 1/28 takes precedence; parking aids B62D 15/027)}

B62D 15/0255 ・・・{Automatic changing of lane, e.g. for passing another vehicle}

B62D 15/026 ・・・{combined with automatic distance control, i.e. electronic tow bar}

B62D 15/0265 ・・・{Automatic obstacle avoidance by steering}

B62D 15/027 ・・{Parking aids, e.g. instruction means}

B62D 15/0275 ・・・{by overlaying a vehicle path based on present steering angle over an image without processing that image}

B62D 15/028 ・・・{Guided parking by providing commands to the driver, e.g. acoustically or optically}

B62D 15/0285 ・・・{Parking performed automatically}

B62D 15/029 ・・{Steering assistants using warnings or proposing actions to the driver without influencing the steering system(parking aidsB62D 15/027, determination or calculation of trajectory of land vehiclesG05D 1/021, image processingG06T)}

B62D 15/0295 ・・・{by overlaying a vehicle path based on present steering angle over an image without processing that image}

B62D 17/00 Means on vehicles for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in

B62D 19/00 Radius rods, i.e. distance members

  Understructures; Superstructures; Vehicle bodies

B62D 21/00 Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted (combined frame and vehicle body B62D 23/00; {characterised by the material thereof B62D 29/00})

B62D 21/02 ・comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members

B62D 21/03 ・・transverse members providing body support

B62D 21/04 ・・single longitudinal type

B62D 21/05 ・・pinched frame type, i.e. formed of at least two longitudinal frame sections connected by other longitudinal frame sections of lesser transverse dimension

B62D 21/06 ・of X-shaped or fork-shaped construction, i.e. having members which form an X or fork as the frame is seen in plan view

B62D 21/07 ・wide-hipped frame type, i.e. a wide box-shaped mid portion with narrower sections extending from said mid portion in both fore and aft directions

B62D 21/08 ・built up with interlaced cross members

B62D 21/09 ・Means for mounting load bearing surfaces

B62D 21/10 ・in which the main member is plate-like

B62D 21/11 ・with resilient means for suspension {, e.g. of wheels or engine; sub-frames for mounting engine or suspensions}

  NOTE - This group does not cover subject matter primarily relating to the suspension, with only a nominal recitation of frame structure, which are covered by subclass B60G

B62D 21/12 ・assembled from readily detachable parts

B62D 21/14 ・of adjustable length or width

B62D 21/15 ・having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body (bumpers B60R 19/02; shock absorbers in general F16F)

B62D 21/152 ・・{Front or rear frames}

B62D 21/155 ・・・{Sub-frames or underguards}

B62D 21/157 ・・{for side impacts}

B62D 21/16 ・having fluid storage compartment

B62D 21/17 ・forming fluid or electrical conduit means or having other means to accomodate the transmission of a force or signal

B62D 21/18 ・characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups B62D 21/02 to B62D 21/17

B62D 21/183 ・・{specially adapted for sports vehicles, e.g. race, dune buggies, go-karts (tubular skeleton B62D 23/005)}

B62D 21/186 ・・{for building site vehicles or multi-purpose tractors (tracked vehicles B62D 55/10; tractors in general B62D 49/00; building site vehicles in general E02F; lift-trucks B66F)}

B62D 21/20 ・・trailer type, i.e. a frame specifically constructed for use in a non-powered vehicle

B62D 23/00 Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions ({having impact absorbing means B62D 21/15;} superstructure {or monocoque structure} sub-units {or parts or details thereof}B62D 25/00; {characterised by the material thereof B62D 29/00})

B62D 23/005 ・{with integrated chassis in the whole shell e.g. meshwork, tubes, or the like (B62D 33/044 takes precedence)}

B62D 24/00 Connections between vehicle body and vehicle frame (B62D 23/00, B62D 33/077 take precedence)

  WARNING - Group B62D 24/00 and subgroups are not complete. See also other groups of B62D

B62D 24/02 ・Vehicle body, not intended to move relatively to the vehicle frame, and mounted on vibration absorbing mountings, e.g. rubber pads

B62D 24/04 ・Vehicle body mounted on resilient suspension for movement relative to the vehicle frame

B62D 25/00 Superstructure {or monocoque structure} sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for {(having impact absorbing means B62D 21/15; running-boards, steps, or the like as superstructure sub-unit B60R 3/00)}

B62D 25/02 ・Side panels {(B62D 33/046 takes precedence; sideboards for open load compartments B62D 33/023)}

B62D 25/025 ・・{Side sills thereof}

B62D 25/04 ・Door pillars; {windshield pillars}

B62D 25/06 ・Fixed roofs (non-fixed roofs or like shelters B60J 7/00; roof liners B60R 13/02; insulating elements B60R 13/08)

B62D 25/07 ・・having water drainage or guide means integral with roof structure

B62D 25/08 ・Front or rear portions {(sub-frames for mounting engine or suspensions B62D 21/11)}

B62D 25/081 ・・{Cowls (ventilating openings situated directly in front of the vehicle front window B60H 1/28)}

B62D 25/082 ・・{Engine compartments}

B62D 25/084 ・・・{Radiator supports}

B62D 25/085 ・・・{Front-end modules}

B62D 25/087 ・・{Luggage compartments}

B62D 25/088 ・・{Details of structures as upper supports for springs or dampers}

B62D 25/10 ・・Bonnets or lids, {e.g. for trucks, tractors, busses, work vehicles (for truck beds B60J 7/1607; for boats B63B 19/12; doors arranged at the vehicle rear B60J 5/10; inlet covers for vehicle fuel tanks B60K 15/05; for protecting non-occupants of a vehicle B60R 21/38)}

B62D 25/105 ・・・{for motor cars}

B62D 25/12 ・・・Parts or details thereof (locks E05B, {E05B 65/19; devices for holding open E05C 17/00, e.g. while carrying oversize objects E05C 17/042}; hinges E05D; counterbalancing means E05F; {checks, stops, buffers E05F 5/00;} springs, {e.g. pneumatic springs} F16F)

B62D 25/14 ・・Dashboards as superstructure sub-units (other dashboard aspects B60K)

B62D 25/142 ・・・{having ventilation channels incorporated therein}

B62D 25/145 ・・・{having a crossbeam incorporated therein}

B62D 25/147 ・・・・{with adjustable connection to the A-pillars}

B62D 25/16 ・・Mud-guards or wings; Wheel cover panels (equipped with means for freeing wheels or tyres from foreign matter B60S)

B62D 25/161 ・・・{Mud-guards made of non-conventional material, e.g. rubber, plastics}

B62D 25/163 ・・・{Mounting devices}

B62D 25/165 ・・・・{including sealing devices}

B62D 25/166 ・・・・{by rods or other distance-keeping devices}

B62D 25/168 ・・・{Mud guards for utility vehicles}

B62D 25/18 ・・・Parts or details thereof, e.g. mudguard flaps

B62D 25/182 ・・・・{Movable mudguards, or mudguards comprising movable or detachable parts (B62D 25/188 takes precedence)}

B62D 25/184 ・・・・・{to facilitate access to wheels}

B62D 25/186 ・・・・・{being attached or suspended laterally from the wheel (B62D 25/184 takes precedence)}

B62D 25/188 ・・・・{Mud-guard flaps for utility vehicles}

B62D 25/20 ・Floors or bottom sub-units {(sub-frames for mounting engine or suspensions B62D 21/11; drip trays F16N 31/006)}

B62D 25/2009 ・・{in connection with other superstructure subunits}

B62D 25/2018 ・・・{the subunits being front structures}

B62D 25/2027 ・・・{the subunits being rear structures}

B62D 25/2036 ・・・{the subunits being side panels, sills or pillars (B62D 21/157 takes precedence)}

B62D 25/2045 ・・・{the subunits being fire walls}

B62D 25/2054 ・・{Load carrying floors for commercial vehicles}

B62D 25/2063 ・・{Floor elements for repairs}

B62D 25/2072 ・・{Floor protection, e.g. from corrosion or scratching (floor mats B60N 3/04, armour F41H 7/042, insulation B60R 13/08, streamlining B62D 35/02) [M1104}

B62D 25/2081 ・・{Jack receiving devices}

B62D 25/209 ・・{Arrangements for the mounting of vehicle hitches (vehicle connections in general B60D)}

B62D 25/24 ・Superstructure sub-units with access {or drainage} openings having movable or removable closures; {Sealing means therefor}(inlet covers for vehicle fuel tanks B60K 15/05)

B62D 27/00 Connections between superstructure {or understructure} sub-units {(B62D 33/0207, B62D 33/044 take precedence; between sub-units predominently made of synthetic material B62D 29/048)}

B62D 27/02 ・rigid

B62D 27/023 ・・{Assembly of structural joints}

B62D 27/026 ・・{Connections by glue bonding (in general F16B 11/00; processes C09J 5/00)}

B62D 27/04 ・resilient

B62D 27/06 ・readily releasable

B62D 27/065 ・・{using screwthread (Connection of crossbeam to A- pillars B62D 25/147; mounting load bearing surfaces B62D 21/09; securing mudguards B62D 25/163; connections for synthetic parts B62D 29/048)}

B62D 29/00 Superstructures, {understructures, or sub-units thereof,} characterised by the material thereof {(B62D 33/044, B62D 33/048 take precedence)}

B62D 29/001 ・{characterised by combining metal and synthetic material}

B62D 29/002 ・・{a foamable synthetic material or metal being added in situ (shaping of substances in a plastic state by foaming, in general B29C 44/00)}

B62D 29/004 ・・{the metal being over-moulded by the synthetic material, e.g. in a mould}

B62D 29/005 ・・{preformed metal and synthetic material elements being joined together, e.g. by adhesives}

B62D 29/007 ・{predominantly of special steel or specially treated steel, e.g. stainless steel or locally surface hardened steel}

B62D 29/008 ・{predominantly of light alloys, e.g. extruded}

B62D 29/02 ・predominantly of wood

B62D 29/04 ・predominantly of synthetic material (working of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29)

B62D 29/041 ・・{Understructures}

B62D 29/043 ・・{Superstructures (B62D 25/161 takes precedence)}

B62D 29/045 ・・・{Van bodies composed of substantially rectangular panels}

B62D 29/046 ・・{Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions}

B62D 29/048 ・・{Connections therefor, e.g. joints (B62D 29/045 takes precedence)}

B62D 31/00 Superstructure for passenger vehicles (passenger vehicles specially adapted to co-operate with aircraft or terminal buildings B64F 1/31)

B62D 31/003 ・{compact cars e.g. city cars}

B62D 31/006 ・・{foldable (droppable B60F 5/006)}

B62D 31/02 ・for carrying large numbers of passengers, e.g. omnibus

B62D 31/025 ・・{having modular sections}

B62D 31/04 ・with more than one deck

B62D 33/00 Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles ({having impact absorbing means B62D 21/15;} in which a load-carrying element is movable B60P; liners B60R 13/00; {joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them F16B 5/00})

B62D 33/02 ・Platforms; Open load compartments {(Flat wagons including posts or standards B61D 3/08)}

B62D 33/0207 ・・{Connections of movable or detachable racks or stanchions to platforms}

B62D 33/0215 ・・・{for log hauling vehicles (vehicles for log transport in general B60P 3/41)}

B62D 33/0222 ・・{Connecting elements between stanchions, e.g. roof supporting elements, stiffeners (non-fixed roofs B60J 7/00; securing and covering of load B60P 7/00)}

B62D 33/023 ・・Sideboard or tailgate structures {(vehicle side panels in general B62D 25/02)}

B62D 33/027 ・・・movable

B62D 33/0273 ・・・・{Movable tailboards for vehicles comprising non-movable sideboards, e.g. pick-up trucks (B62D 33/037 takes precedence)}

B62D 33/0276 ・・・・{by vertical translation (B62D 33/0273 takes precedence)}

B62D 33/03 ・・・・by swinging down {(B62D 33/0273 takes precedence)}

B62D 33/033 ・・・・removable {(B62D 33/0273 takes precedence)}

B62D 33/037 ・・・・Latching means therefor

B62D 33/04 ・Enclosed load compartments {Frameworks for movable panels, tarpaulins or side curtains (tarpaulins per se B60J 7/00, B60P 7/04; side curtains per se B60J 5/065)}

B62D 33/042 ・・{divided into compartments (movable bulk heads B60P 7/14; cattle transport B60P 3/04; bottled liquids B60P 3/02)}

B62D 33/044 ・・{built up with profiles of constant elongated shape, e.g. extruded, mechanically interconnected by coupling members, e.g. by clamping, riveting or bolting}

B62D 33/046 ・・{built up with flat self-supporting panels; Fixed connections between panels (B62D 29/045, B62D 33/048 take precedence)}

B62D 33/048 ・・{for refrigerated goods vehicles}

B62D 33/06 ・Drivers` cabs {(overhead guards, e.g. against loads falling down B60R 21/11; roll-over protection B60R 21/13)}

B62D 33/0604 ・・{Cabs insulated against vibrations or noise, e.g. with elastic suspension (resilient connections between superstructure sub-units B62D 27/04; damping noise in general G10K 11/00; for vehicles in general B60R 13/08)}

B62D 33/0608 ・・・{pneumatic or hydraulic suspension}

B62D 33/0612 ・・{Cabins with living accommodation, especially for long distance road vehicles, i.e. sleeping, cooking, or other facilities (beds in general adapted to be used in vahicles A47C 17/80; sanitation devices in vehicles in general B60R 15/20; living accommodation in vehicles in general B60P 3/32; passenger fittings in general B60N 3/00)}

B62D 33/0617 ・・{for tractors or off-the-road vehicles (protective devices for drivers in case of overturning of tractors B60R 21/131)}

B62D 33/0621 ・・・{able to be dismantled, folding}

B62D 33/0625 ・・・{open}

B62D 33/063 ・・movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other

B62D 33/0633 ・・・{pivotable about a vertical axis}

B62D 33/0636 ・・・{displaceable along a linear path}

B62D 33/067 ・・・tiltable

B62D 33/07 ・・・・characterised by the device for locking the cab in the tilted or in the driving position

B62D 33/071 ・・・・・{Locking devices for cabins in driving position; Shock and vibration absorbing devices therefor}

B62D 33/073 ・・・characterised by special adaptations of vehicle control devices

B62D 33/077 ・characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame {(B62D 33/06 takes precedence)}

B62D 33/08 ・comprising adjustable means (B62D 33/10 takes precedence)

B62D 33/10 ・・comprising means for the suspension of the superstructure on the frame

B62D 35/00 Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining

B62D 35/001 ・{For commercial vehicles or tractor-trailer combinations e.g. caravans}

B62D 35/002 ・・{for caravans (B62D 35/004 takes precedence)}

B62D 35/004 ・・{Inflatable nose or rear cones}

B62D 35/005 ・{Front spoilers (B62D 35/001 takes precedence)}

B62D 35/007 ・{Rear spoilers (B62D 35/001 takes precedence)}

B62D 35/008 ・{Side spoilers (B62D 35/001 takes precedence)}

B62D 35/02 ・Streamlining the undersurfaces {(B62D 35/005, B62D 35/007, B62D 35/008 take precedence)}

B62D 37/00 Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements

B62D 37/02 ・by aerodynamic means

B62D 37/04 ・by means of movable masses

B62D 37/06 ・・using gyroscopes

B62D 39/00 Vehicle bodies not otherwise provided for {e.g. safety vehicles (safety equipment B60R 21/00)}

B62D 41/00 Fittings for identifying vehicles in case of collision; Fittings for marking or recording collision areas

B62D 43/00 Spare wheel stowing, holding, or mounting arrangements

B62D 43/002 ・{Handling devices, mainly for heavy wheels (via cables and chains B62D 43/045)}

B62D 43/005 ・{Protective coverings for spare wheels}

B62D 43/007 ・{Anti-theft devices for spare wheels}

B62D 43/02 ・external to the vehicle body

B62D 43/04 ・・attached beneath the vehicle body

B62D 43/045 ・・・{the wheel or its cradle being attached to one or more chains or cables for handling}

B62D 43/06 ・within the vehicle body

B62D 43/08 ・・and arranged substantially vertically

B62D 43/10 ・・and arranged substantially horizontally

  Motor vehicles or trailers classified according to type; Parts or accessories thereof (frames for vehicles of special type B62D 21/18)

B62D 47/00 Motor vehicles or trailers predominantly for carrying passengers (superstructures B62D 31/00)

B62D 47/003 ・{convertible in order to modify the number of seats (foldable compact cars B62D 31/006; convertible from one use to a different one B60P 3/42)}

B62D 47/006 ・{Vehicles which can be divided in sub-vehicles; nestable vehicles}

B62D 47/02 ・for large numbers of passengers, e.g. omnibus

B62D 47/025 ・・{articulated buses with interconnecting passageway, e.g. bellows (coupling aspects B60D 5/00)}

B62D 49/00 Tractors (of walk type B62D 51/04; endless- track features B62D 55/00){tractors for handling aircraft B64F 1/22; transport specially adapted for underground galleries E21F 13/02}

B62D 49/002 ・{characterised by being of the low ground pressure type}

B62D 49/005 ・{Tractors for semi-trailers (combinations of tractor plus semi- trailer B62D 53/06)}

B62D 49/007 ・・{Tractors for handling trailers, e.g. roll-trailers in terminals}

B62D 49/02 ・modified to take lifting devices

B62D 49/04 ・modified to take pushing devices

B62D 49/06 ・adapted for multi-purpose use

B62D 49/0607 ・・{Straddle tractors, used for instance above vine stocks, rows of bushes, or the like}

B62D 49/0614 ・・{equipped with visual aids for positioning implements or to control working condition (optical signalling for vehicles in general B60Q 1/26)}

B62D 49/0621 ・・{comprising traction increasing arrangements e.g. all-wheel traction devices, multiple-axle traction arrangements, auxiliary traction increasing devices (anti-skid or anti-slip devices fitted onto the wheels B60B 15/02, B60B 39/12; arrangements of transmission for driving both front and rear wheels or tandem wheels of vehicles B60K 17/34, B60K 17/36)}

B62D 49/0628 ・・・{using detachable weights (counterweights against overturning B62D 49/085; movable stabilisation masses B62D 37/04)}

B62D 49/0635 ・・・{using additional ground engaging means, e.g. endless tracks (vehicles with endless tracks and either additional or alternative ground wheels B62D 55/02, B62D 55/04)}

B62D 49/0642 ・・・{by coupling of tractors}

B62D 49/065 ・・{Coupling of multi-purpose tractors with equipment (towing bars B60D; with load transfer B62D 53/08; power take-off B60K; with lifting devices B62D 49/02; pushing gear B62D 49/04)}

B62D 49/0657 ・・[N. Asymmetrical tractors]

B62D 49/0664 ・・{Light, simple, and economical tractors (B62D 49/002 takes precedence)}

B62D 49/0671 ・・・{the driver riding on the tractor}

B62D 49/0678 ・・[N. Tractors of variable track width or wheel base (for vehicles in general B60B 23/12 and B60B 35/10)]

B62D 49/0685 ・・[N. Reversible tractors adapted for shuttle work]

B62D 49/0692 ・・{characterised by the particular arrangement of control devices, e.g. having more than one control stand, operable from vehicle extension (control devices or systems characterised by mechanical features only)}

B62D 49/08 ・having means for preventing overturning or tipping (safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles B60K 28/00)

B62D 49/085 ・・[N. Counterweight]

B62D 51/00 Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated {(wheeled carriers for golf bags A63B 55/08)}

B62D 51/001 ・{characterised by the vehicle control device (mechanical features of control devices in general G05G; arrangements of vehicle control devices in general B60K 20/00, B60K 23/00, B60K 26/00)}

B62D 51/002 ・・{comprising safety arrangements (safety devices for vehicle propulsion unit control B60K 28/00)}

B62D 51/004 ・{characterised by the transmission (arrangements or mounting of transmissions in vehicles B60K 17/00; gearing in general F16H)}

B62D 51/005 ・{Vehicular characteristics of load handling vehicles, e.g. pedestrian trucks (fork-lift trucks B66F 9/06)}

B62D 51/007 ・{the vehicle being of the endless track type (endless track vehicles in general B62D 55/00)}

B62D 51/008 ・{characterised by the vehicle being formed by articulated or separable units (road trains B62D 53/00)}

B62D 51/02 ・the driver standing in the vehicle

B62D 51/04 ・the driver walking

B62D 51/06 ・・Uniaxle walk-type tractors

B62D 51/065 ・・・{the vehicle baving only one wheel}

B62D 53/00 Tractor-trailer combinations; Road trains (traction couplings other than fifth wheel coupling B60D){tracked vehicles comprising at least two articulated parts B62D 55/06B2}

B62D 53/005 ・{Combinations with at least three axles and comprising two or more articulated parts (articulated buses B62D 47/025)}

B62D 53/02 ・comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit {see B60B 11/00 - B60B 11/08}

B62D 53/021 ・・{comprising a universal coupling joint}

B62D 53/023 ・・{with two or more coupling joints allowing staggering of the units from a central plane}

B62D 53/025 ・・{Comprising a transmission shaft passing through the coupling joints (B62D 53/021 takes precedence; trailers with powered axles B62D 59/00)}

B62D 53/026 ・・・{With all wheels powered}

B62D 53/028 ・・{Having only coupling joints other than directional (articulated frames B62D 21/186 and B62D 55/10)}

B62D 53/04 ・comprising a vehicle carrying an essential part of the other vehicle`s load by having supporting means for the front or rear part of the other vehicle

B62D 53/045 ・・{with rigid linkage in the horizontal plane (luggage trailers B62D 63/064 to B62D 63/067)}

B62D 53/06 ・・Semi-trailers

B62D 53/061 ・・・{of flat bed or low loader type or fitted with swan necks (detachable swan necks B62D 53/065; swan neck-fifth wheel couplings B62D 53/08)}

B62D 53/062 ・・・・{having inclinable, lowerable platforms; Lift bed trailers; Straddle trailers (lifting coupling saddles B62D 53/0821; crane vehicles B60P 3/28)}

B62D 53/064 ・・・・・{inclining platforms by detachable bogies}

B62D 53/065 ・・・・・[N. inclining platforms by detachable or folding swan necks]

B62D 53/067 ・・・{Multi-purpose, convertible or extendable load surface semi-trailers (for container transport B60P 1/6418; convertible road transport vehicles in general B60P 3/42)}

B62D 53/068 ・・・{having devices to equalise or modify the load between the fifth wheel and the rear wheels (adjustable couping saddles per se B62D 53/0807; load transfer devices to permit coupling or uncoupling B62D 53/0857; anti jack-knifing devices B62D 53/0871)}

B62D 53/08 ・・Fifth wheel traction couplings {Tractors for handling trailers in terminals 49/00B2}

B62D 53/0807 ・・・{adjustable coupling saddles mounted on sub-frames; Mounting plates therefor}

B62D 53/0814 ・・・・{with adjustment of the clearance between the tractor or the trailer (devices modifying the load in tractor-trailer combinations B62D 53/068)}

B62D 53/0821 ・・・・{Lifting saddles, i.e. to lift the trailer front (tilting body constructions B60P)}

B62D 53/0828 ・・・・{Removable or fold-away traction couplings for non-specialised tractor vehicles}

B62D 53/0835 ・・・・{Coupling saddles able to rock in all directions, e.g. for use in rough terrain}

B62D 53/0842 ・・・{King pins}

B62D 53/085 ・・・・{fitted with anti-coupling devices, pivotal or retractable king pins, e.g. to prevent theft (vehicle fittings for preventing theft in general B60R 25/00)}

B62D 53/0857 ・・・{Auxiliary semi-trailer handling or loading equipment, e.g. ramps, rigs, coupling supports}

B62D 53/0864 ・・・・{Dollies for fifth wheel coupling}

B62D 53/0871 ・・・{with stabilising means, e.g. to prevent jack-knifing, pitching, rolling, buck jumping (stabilising in general B62D 37/00; tractors B62D 49/08)}

B62D 53/0878 ・・・・{the fifth wheel coupling incorporating braking or restraining means}

B62D 53/0885 ・・・{Comprising devices to limit or to compensate for wear or excessive play; Lubricating, shock absorbing, bearing devices, or the like}

B62D 53/0892 ・・・{comprising power transmission shafts (trailers with driven ground wheels B62D 59/00)}

B62D 53/10 ・・・with means for preventing accidental uncoupling

B62D 53/12 ・・・engaging automatically

B62D 53/125 ・・・・{with simultaneous coupling of the service lines}

B62D 55/00 Endless track vehicles (steering aspects B62D 11/00; {characterised by the driver not being seated B62D 51/007})

B62D 55/02 ・with tracks and additional ground wheels {for multi-purpose tractors B62D 49/0635}

B62D 55/04 ・with tracks and alternative ground wheels, e.g. changeable from endless track vehicle into wheeled vehicle and vice versa {for multi-purpose tractors B62D 49/0635}

B62D 55/06 ・with tracks without ground wheels

B62D 55/062 ・・{Tracked vehicles of great dimensions adapted for moving bulky loads or gear}

B62D 55/065 ・・Multi-track vehicles, i.e. more than two tracks {(soil-shifting machines E02F; mining machines E21C)}

B62D 55/0655 ・・・{Articulated endless track vehicles (steering specially adapted for trailers B62D 13/00; articulated buses B62D 47/025; tractor-trailer combinations or road trains comprising a uni-axle unit and a uni-axle trailer B62D 53/02)}

B62D 55/07 ・・Mono-track vehicles

B62D 55/075 ・・Tracked vehicles for ascending or descending stairs, {steep slopes or vertical surfaces}(magnetic or pneumatic ground-engaging parts B62D 55/265; chairs or multi-track cycles specially adapted for invalids A61G 5/00)

B62D 55/08 ・Endless track units; Parts thereof

B62D 55/084 ・・Endless-track units or carriages mounted separably, adjustably or extensibly on vehicles, e.g. portable track units (B62D 55/07 takes precedence)

B62D 55/0842 ・・・{Tracked vehicle with track carriages suspended on three points, e.g. by an equaliser bar}

B62D 55/0845 ・・・{Protection devices}

B62D 55/0847 ・・・{Track blocking devices mounted on the frame; Track guides}

B62D 55/088 ・・with means to exclude or remove foreign matter, e.g. sealing means, self-cleaning track links or sprockets, deflector plates or scrapers

B62D 55/0882 ・・・{Track or sprocket cleaning devices mounted on the frame (wheel cleaning devices in general B60S)}

B62D 55/0885 ・・・{Self-cleaning sprockets}

B62D 55/0887 ・・・{Track-articulation sealings against dust, water, mud or the like (sealing of bearings in general F16C 33/72; chain bushings in general F16G 15/00)}

B62D 55/092 ・・with lubrication means (lubricating in general F16N)

B62D 55/096 ・・with noise reducing means

B62D 55/0963 ・・・{Anti-noise driving sprockets}

B62D 55/0966 ・・・{Low noise rollers, e.g. with antivibration means (elastic wheel rims in general B60B 9/00)}

B62D 55/10 ・・Bogies; Frames (track-tensioning means B62D 55/30)

B62D 55/104 ・・Suspension devices for wheels, rollers, bogies or frames (vehicle suspension in general B60G)

B62D 55/108 ・・・with mechanical springs, e.g. torsion bars

B62D 55/1083 ・・・・{Torsion-bar springs}

B62D 55/1086 ・・・・{Rubber springs}

B62D 55/112 ・・・with fluid springs, e.g. hydraulic pneumatic

B62D 55/1125 ・・・・{Hydro-pneumatic or pneumatic, e.g. air-cushioned}

B62D 55/116 ・・・Attitude or position control of chassis by action on suspension, e.g. to compensate for a slope

B62D 55/12 ・・Arrangement, location, or adaptation of driving sprockets

B62D 55/125 ・・・Final drives

B62D 55/13 ・・・・readily interchangeable modular type

B62D 55/135 ・・・with dismountable driving crown

B62D 55/14 ・・Arrangement, location, or adaptation of rollers

B62D 55/145 ・・・{Rollers with replaceable wear rings or rims (driving sprockets with replaceable rims B62D 55/12)}

B62D 55/15 ・・・Mounting devices, e.g. bushings, axles, bearings, sealings {(with lubrication means B62D 55/092)}

B62D 55/18 ・・Tracks (self-cleaning track links B62D 55/088)

B62D 55/20 ・・・of articulated type, e.g. chains {(with lubrication means B62D 55/092)}

B62D 55/202 ・・・・{Wheel engaging parts; Wheel guides on links}

B62D 55/205 ・・・・Connections between track links

B62D 55/21 ・・・・・Links connected by transverse pivot pins

B62D 55/211 ・・・・・・{Bitubular chain links assembled by pins and double connectors}

B62D 55/213 ・・・・・・{Master track links}

B62D 55/215 ・・・・・{Resilient connections between links}

B62D 55/22 ・・・・Arrangements for preventing or modifying back-flexing

B62D 55/24 ・・・of continuously flexible type, e.g. rubber belts

B62D 55/242 ・・・・{The flexible band being semi-rigid for resisting back-flexing and contributing to spring the vehicle}

B62D 55/244 ・・・・{Moulded in one piece, with either smooth surfaces or surfaces having projections, e.g. incorporating reinforcing elements}

B62D 55/247 ・・・・Gas filled or inflatable flexible tracks (connection of valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C 29/00)

B62D 55/253 ・・・・having elements interconnected by one or more cables or like elements

B62D 55/26 ・・・Ground engaging parts or elements {tracks specially adapted for amphibious vehicles B60F 3/0015}

B62D 55/265 ・・・・having magnetic or pneumatic adhesion

B62D 55/27 ・・・・having different types of crampons for progression over varying ground

B62D 55/275 ・・・・with street plate, i.e. means to prevent tread from cutting into road surface

B62D 55/28 ・・・・detachable

B62D 55/283 ・・・・・{and movable, e.g. around an axis or perpendicularly to the track}

B62D 55/286 ・・・・・{For soft grounds, e.g. consisting of snow or swamp}

B62D 55/30 ・・Track-tensioning means

B62D 55/305 ・・・{acting on pivotably mounted idlers}

B62D 55/32 ・Assembly, disassembly, repair or servicing of endless-track systems

B62D 57/00 Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track (sledges B62B; motor sledges B62M)

B62D 57/02 ・with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members

B62D 57/021 ・・{the ground engaging means being sequentially inflatable bags for peristaltic movement (B62D 57/024 takes precedence)}

B62D 57/022 ・・{consisting of members having both rotational and walking movements}

B62D 57/024 ・・specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces (endless-track vehicles for ascending or descending stairs B62D 55/075; hand-carts with provision for travelling up or down stairs B62B 5/02)

B62D 57/028 ・・having wheels and mechanical legs (B62D 57/024 takes precedence; ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part B60S 9/00)

B62D 57/032 ・・with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legs; with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid (B62D 57/024 takes precedence)

B62D 57/036 ・・screw type, e.g. Archimedian screw {(amphibious vehicles comprising screw-type ground-engaging means B60F 3/0023)}

B62D 57/04 ・having other than ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. having propellers (arrangement of jet-propulsion units B60K)

B62D 59/00 Trailers with driven ground wheels or the like

B62D 59/02 ・driven from external propulsion unit

B62D 59/04 ・driven from propulsion unit on trailer

B62D 61/00 Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern

B62D 61/02 ・with two road wheels in tandem on the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle

B62D 61/04 ・・with two other wheels which are coaxial

B62D 61/06 ・with only three wheels

B62D 61/065 ・・{with single rear wheel}

B62D 61/08 ・・with single front wheel

B62D 61/10 ・with more than four wheels {(tractors of the low ground pressure type B62D 49/002)}

B62D 61/12 ・with variable number of ground engaging wheels, e.g. with some wheels arranged higher than others, or with retractable wheels (for manoeuvring purposes only B60S)

B62D 61/125 ・・{the retractable wheel being a part of a set of tandem wheels (resilient suspension for a single set of tandem wheels B60G 5/00)}

B62D 63/00 Motor vehicles or trailers not otherwise provided for

B62D 63/02 ・Motor vehicles

B62D 63/025 ・・{Modular vehicles (superstructures for busses having modular sections B62D 31/025)}

B62D 63/04 ・・Component parts or accessories

B62D 63/06 ・Trailers (vehicles comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping or like vehicles B60P 3/32)

B62D 63/061 ・・{Foldable, extensible or yielding trailers (foldable caravans B60P 3/34; adjustable chassis frames B62D 21/14)}

B62D 63/062 ・・{Trailers with one axle or two wheels (semi-trailers B62D 53/06)}

B62D 63/064 ・・・{light luggage or equipment trailers, e.g. for batteries, gas generators, gas bottles, stretchers (luggage carriers per se B60R)}

B62D 63/065 ・・・{forming an extension of the towing vehicle, i.e. with two point fixation}

B62D 63/067 ・・・・{single wheeled (rigid or semi-rigid couping)}

B62D 63/068 ・・{with more than two axles or more than four wheels (vehicles with more than four wheels in general B62D 61/10)}

B62D 63/08 ・・Component parts or accessories

B62D 65/00 Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for

B62D 65/005 ・{Inspection and final control devices}

B62D 65/02 ・Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components

B62D 65/022 ・・{Transferring or handling sub-units or components, e.g. in work stations or between workstations and transportation systems}

B62D 65/024 ・・{Positioning of sub-units or components with respect to body shell or other sub-units or components}

B62D 65/026 ・・・{by using a jig or the like; Positioning of the jig}

B62D 65/028 ・・・{by determining relative positions by measurement}

B62D 65/04 ・・Joining preassembled modular units composed of sub-units performing diverse functions, e.g. engine and bonnet (B62D 65/06 to B62D 65/16 take precedence)

B62D 65/06 ・・the sub-units or components being doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor {(assembling sealing arrangements with vehicle parts, e.g. doors, windows B60J 10/0088)}

B62D 65/10 ・・the sub-units or components being engines, clutches or transmissions

B62D 65/12 ・・the sub-units or components being suspensions, brakes or wheel units

B62D 65/14 ・・the sub-units or components being passenger compartment fittings, e.g. seats, linings, trim, instrument panels

B62D 65/16 ・・the sub-units or components being exterior fittings, e.g. bumpers, lights, wipers {, exhausts}

B62D 65/18 ・・Transportation, conveyor or haulage systems specially adapted for motor vehicle or trailer assembly lines {(conveyers and haulage in general B65G)}

B62D 67/00 Systematic disassembly of vehicles for recovery of salvageable components, e.g. for recycling (for disposal of vehicles by destroying or transformation B09B 3/00, B09B 5/00{; General arrangement of separating plants B03B 9/00; Recovery of plastics B29B 17/00})

--- Edited by Muguruma Professional Engineer Office(C), 2013 ---