B
SECTION B — PERFORMING OPERATIONS
  
TRANSPORTING
 B62
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
 B62D
MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; tyres, tyre inflation, tyre changing or repairing 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 and 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; lighting, signalling 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; testing of vehicles G01M)
 B62D

Note(s)

In this sub-class, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated:

  1. "Vehicles" includes motor vehicles and trailers;
  2. "Trailers" includes forecars or sidecars.

 B62D 1/00 - 
B62D 15/00
Steering of motor vehicles or trailers
 B62D 1/00 - 
B62D 19/00

Note(s)

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 (control devices in general G05)
 B62D 1/02
·  vehicle-mounted
 B62D 1/04
·  ·  Hand wheels
 B62D 1/06
·  ·  ·  Rims, e.g. with heating means; Rim covers
 B62D 1/08
·  ·  ·  Spokes, e.g. resilient
 B62D 1/10
·  ·  ·  Hubs; Connecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable
 B62D 1/12
·  ·  Hand levers
 B62D 1/14
·  ·  ·  Tillers, i.e. hand levers operating on steering columns
 B62D 1/16
·  ·  Steering columns
 B62D 1/18
·  ·  ·  yieldable, adjustable, or tiltable
 B62D 1/20
·  ·  ·  Connecting steering column to steering gear
 B62D 1/22
·  ·  Alternative steering-control elements, e.g. for teaching purposes
 B62D 1/24
·  remote controlled, i.e. by means not mounted on the vehicle
 B62D 1/26
·  ·  mechanically, e.g. by a non-load-bearing guide (railways B61)
 B62D 1/28
·  ·  non-mechanically
 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 F16)
 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 3/14
·  hydraulic
 B62D 5/00
Power-assisted or power-driven steering (for non-deflectable wheels B62D 11/00; fluid-pressure servomotors in general F15B)
 B62D 5/02
·  mechanical
 B62D 5/04
·  electrical
 B62D 5/06
·  fluid
 B62D 5/08
·  ·  Valve arrangement
 B62D 5/10
·  ·  characterised by type of power unit, e.g. piston and cylinder
 B62D 7/00
Steering linkage; Stub axles and their mountings (power-assisted linkage B62D 5/00; linkage in general F16H)
 B62D 7/02
·  for pivoted bogies
 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 7/10
·  ·  ·  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 7/16
·  Arrangement of linkage connections (pivots per se F16C)
 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 9/00
Steering deflectable wheels not otherwise provided for (steering-position indicators B62D 15/02)
 B62D 9/02
·  combined with means for inwardly-inclining vehicle body on bends
 B62D 11/00
Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like
 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. twin-differential or epicyclic gears
 B62D 11/12
·  ·  ·  ·  utilising 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 11/20
·  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 13/00
Steering specially adapted for trailers (combined traction and steering hitches B60D)
 B62D 13/02
·  for centrally-pivoted axles
 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 aids
 B62D 17/00
Means on vehicle for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in
 B62D 19/00
Radius rods, i.e. distance members
 B62D 21/00 - 
B62D 39/00
Understructures; Superstructures; Vehicle bodies
 B62D 21/00
Understructures, i.e. chassis frames (combined body and frame B62D 23/00)
 B62D 21/02
·  built-up essentially of longitudinally and transversely arranged members
 B62D 21/04
·  ·  having a single longitudinal member supporting transverse members
 B62D 21/06
·  of X-shaped or fork-shaped construction
 B62D 21/08
·  built-up with interlaced cross members (Fachwerkrahmen)
 B62D 21/10
·  in which the main member is plate-like
 B62D 21/12
·  built-up of readily-detachable parts
 B62D 21/14
·  of adjustable length or width
 B62D 21/16
·  providing for fluid-tight compartments
 B62D 21/18
·  characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups B62D 21/02-B62D 21/16
 B62D 23/00
Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions (superstructure sub-units B62D 25/00)
 B62D 25/00
Superstructure sub-units; Parts or details thereof and not otherwise provided for
 B62D 25/02
·  Side panels
 B62D 25/04
·  Door pillars
 B62D 25/06
·  Fixed roofs
 B62D 25/08
·  Front or rear portions
 B62D 25/10
·  ·  Bonnets or lids
 B62D 25/12
·  ·  ·  Parts or details thereof
 B62D 25/14
·  ·  Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit (other dashboard aspects B60K)
 B62D 25/16
·  ·  Mud-guards or wings; Wheel cover panels (equipped with means for freeing wheels or tyres from foreign matter B60S)
 B62D 25/18
·  ·  ·  Parts or details thereof, e.g. mud-guard flaps
 B62D 25/20
·  Floors or bottom sub-units
 B62D 25/22
·  Running-boards, steps, or the like, as superstructure sub-unit (other arrangements of steps, ladders, or running-boards in vehicles B60R)
 B62D 27/00
Connections between superstructure sub-units
 B62D 27/02
·  rigid
 B62D 27/04
·  resilient
 B62D 27/06
·  readily releasable
 B62D 29/00
Superstructures characterised by material thereof
 B62D 29/02
·  predominantly of wood
 B62D 29/04
·  predominantly of synthetic material (making car bodies from plastics B29D)
 B62D 31/00
Superstructures for passenger vehicles
 B62D 31/02
·  for carrying large numbers of passengers, e.g. omnibus
 B62D 31/04
·  with more than one deck
 B62D 33/00
Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles (in which a load-carrying element is movable B60P)
 B62D 33/02
·  Platforms; Open loading compartments
 B62D 33/04
·  Enclosed load compartments
 B62D 33/06
·  Drivers' cabs
 B62D 33/08
·  adjustable
 B62D 35/00
Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining
 B62D 35/02
·  Streamlining the undersurfaces
 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
 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 43/02
·  external to the vehicle body
 B62D 43/04
·  ·  attached beneath the vehicle body
 B62D 43/06
·  within the vehicle body
 B62D 43/08
·  ·  and arranged substantially vertical
 B62D 43/10
·  ·  and arranged substantially horizontal
 B62D 47/00 - 
B62D 63/00
Motor vehicles or trailers classified according to type; Parts or accessories thereof not otherwise provided for (frames for vehicles of special type B62D 21/18)
 B62D 47/00
Motor vehicles or trailers predominantly for carrying passengers
 B62D 47/02
·  for large numbers of passengers, e.g. omnibus
 B62D 49/00
Tractors (of walk type B62D 51/04; endless-track features B62D 55/00)
 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 49/08
·  having means for preventing overturning or tipping
 B62D 51/00
Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated
 B62D 51/02
·  the driver standing in the vehicle
 B62D 51/04
·  the driver walking
 B62D 51/06
·  ·  Uniaxle walk-type tractors
 B62D 53/00
Tractor-trailer combinations; Road trains (traction couplings other than fifth-wheel couplings B60D)
 B62D 53/02
·  comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
 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 53/06
·  ·  Semi-trailers
 B62D 53/08
·  ·  Fifth-wheel traction couplings
 B62D 53/10
·  ·  ·  with means for preventing accidental uncoupling
 B62D 53/12
·  ·  ·  engaging automatically
 B62D 55/00
Endless-track vehicles (steering aspects B62D 11/00)
 B62D 55/02
·  with tracks and additional ground wheels
 B62D 55/04
·  with tracks and alternative ground wheels, e.g. changeable from endless-track vehicle into wheeled vehicle and vice versa
 B62D 55/06
·  with tracks without ground wheels
 B62D 55/08
·  Endless-track units; Parts thereof
 B62D 55/10
·  ·  Bogies; Frames (track-tensioning means B62D 55/30)
 B62D 55/12
·  ·  Arrangement, location, or adaptation of driving sprockets
 B62D 55/14
·  ·  Arrangement, location, or adaptation of rollers
 B62D 55/16
·  ·  ·  resiliently mounted
 B62D 55/18
·  ·  Tracks
 B62D 55/20
·  ·  ·  of articulated type, e.g. chains
 B62D 55/22
·  ·  ·  ·  of locked-girder type, i.e. for preventing back-flexing
 B62D 55/24
·  ·  ·  of continuously-flexible type, e.g. rubber belts
 B62D 55/26
·  ·  ·  Ground-engaging parts or elements
 B62D 55/28
·  ·  ·  ·  detachable
 B62D 55/30
·  ·  Track-tensioning means
 B62D 57/00
Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track (sledges B62B; motor sledges B62M)
 B62D 57/02
·  with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
 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
Vehicles characterised by the arrangement or number of the wheels, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern (single-track vehicles with or without auxiliary wheels B62K)
 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 61/08
·  ·  with single front wheel
 B62D 61/10
·  with more than four wheels
 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 63/00
Motor vehicles or trailers not otherwise provided for
 B62D 63/02
·  Motor vehicles
 B62D 63/04
·  ·  Component parts or accessories
 B62D 63/06
·  Trailers
 B62D 63/08
·  ·  Component parts or accessories
 B62D 65/00
Designing, manufacturing, or assembling motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for