IPC 6 English version B60Q !A-B60Q 11/00

B60Q-B60Q01100

SECTION B– PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING

B 60

VEHICLES IN GENERAL

B 60 Q

VEHICLE LIGHTING OR SIGNALLING (arrangements of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof, for rail vehicles B 61 D, for cycles B 62 J, for ships B 63 B, for aircraft B 64 D; lighting in general, lighting devices per se F 21, H 05 B; signalling in general G 08; electric switches per se H 01 H) [4]

Notes

(1)

This subclass covers also:

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electric signalling or lighting circuits so far as specially arranged in vehicles;

–

arrangements or adaptations of lighting switches or signal-initiating means.

(2)

Attention is drawn to the Note following the title of class B 60.

Arrangements of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor (for lighting vehicle interior B 60 Q 3/00) [4]

the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments

the devices being headlights

retractable [5]

adjustable, e.g. remotely-controlled from inside vehicle (B 60 Q 1/05 takes precedence) [5]

064

by fluid means [5]

068

by mechanical means [5]

072

comprising a flexible element, e.g. chain [5]

076

by electric means [5]

automatically

due to vehicle inclination, e.g. due to load distribution

105

by fluid means [5]

by mechanical means [5]

115

by electric means [5]

due to steering position

124

by mechanical means [5]

128

comprising a flexible element, e.g. chain [5]

132

comprising meshing gear elements [5]

136

comprising rigid link elements [5]

having dimming means

illuminating the way asymmetrically

being additional front lights

Fog lights

for reverse drive

for lighting other areas than only the way ahead

the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic

for indicating front of vehicle

for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces

for indicating vehicle sides

for indicating change of drive direction (B 60 Q 1/22 takes precedence)

using movable members, e.g. arms with built-in flashing lamps

using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps

having automatic return to inoperative position

due to steering-wheel position

for indicating braking action

for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights

for parking purposes

for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking

for indicating emergencies

for indicating speed

for illuminating registrations or the like

Arrangements of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor [4]

for lighting passenger or driving compartment

for dashboard

for lighting compartments other than passenger or driving space, e.g. luggage or engine compartment

Arrangements or adaptations of acoustic signal devices

Portable emergency signal devices to be placed on ways or vehicles

to be attached to overhanging loads or extending parts of vehicle

Arrangements or adaptations of signal devices not provided for in one of the preceding main groups

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Arrangements of monitoring devices for devices provided for in groups B 60 Q 1/00 to B 60 Q 9/00 [2]