IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

B60W 10/00 - Definition fr

Definition statement

This main group covers:

Sub-units of different type or function, which are controlled by a controller on board of the vehicle. The controller sends control signals to two or more vehicle sub-units, so that the sub-units act together to solve a particular problem in order to improve stability, comfort or safety of the vehicle or to propel the vehicle.

References relevant to classification in this main group

This main group does not cover:

for propulsion of purely electrically-propelled vehicles with electric power supplied within the vehicle

B60L 11/00

Special rules of classification

When classifying in this group, each controlled sub-unit must be separately identified by a classification in a relevant place in this group. Classification must also be made in groups B60W 20/00-B60W 50/00 in order to identify the purpose or use of the control.