B
SECTION B — PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  
TRANSPORTING
 B62
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
 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; motorcycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)
 B62D

Note(s)

In this subclass, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated:

  • "vehicles" includes motor vehicles and trailers;
  • "trailers" includes forecars or sidecars.

 B62D
Subclass index
FUNCTIONAL OR STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS; PARTS OR ACCESSORIES THEREOF NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
Predominantly for passengers; load carrying 31/00, 47/00; 33/00
Tractors; tractor-trailer combinations or road trains; vehicles with no seat for the driver 49/00; 53/00; 51/00
Endless-track vehicles and their tracks; vehicles with ground engagement other than by tracks or wheels 55/00; 57/00
Trailers with driven ground wheels; Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels 59/00; 61/00
Other types of vehicles; designing, manufacturing, assembling, disassembling of vehicles 63/00; 65/00; 67/00
CHASSIS FRAME, SUPERSTRUCTURE, AND BODY
Chassis frame; monocoque construction; connections between body and frame 21/00; 23/00; 24/00
Superstructure and body
characterised
by material 29/00
the function of the vehicle 31/00, 33/00
streamlining; stabilising 35/00; 37/00, 17/00
superstructure sub-units and connections thereof; arrangements for spare wheel 25/00, 27/00; 43/00
radius rods 19/00
other vehicle bodies 39/00
STEERING
Initiating means; gears; response to driving conditions; linkage; adjusting 1/00; 3/00; 6/00; 7/00; 17/00
Power-assisted; automatically influencing; for endless-track vehicles; for trailers 5/00; 6/00; 11/00; 13/00
Tandem vehicles or pivotally connected frames 12/00
Other 9/00, 11/00, 15/00
ACCESSORIES FOR COLLISION MARKING 41/00
 B62D 1/00 - 
B62D 15/00
Steering of motor vehicles or trailers (steering devices applicable only to steerable undercarriages for aircraft B64C 25/50)  [3]
 B62D 1/00
Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle  [4,5]
 B62D 1/02
·  vehicle-mounted
 B62D 1/04
·  ·  Hand wheels
 B62D 1/06
·  ·  ·  Rims, e.g. with heating means; Rim covers (B62D 1/11 takes precedence)  [5]
 B62D 1/08
·  ·  ·  Spokes, e.g. resilient (B62D 1/11 takes precedence)  [5]
 B62D 1/10
·  ·  ·  Hubs; Connecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable (B62D 1/11 takes precedence)  [5]
 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)  [5]
 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 or adjustable, e.g. tiltable (padded linings associated with the steering column B60R 21/05)
 B62D 1/181 - 
B62D 1/187

Note(s)

Group B62D 1/181 takes precedence over groups B62D 1/183-B62D 1/187[7]

 B62D 1/181
·  ·  ·  ·  with power actuated adjustment, e.g. with position memory  [7]
 B62D 1/183
·  ·  ·  ·  adjustable between in-use and out-of-use positions, e.g. to improve access  [7]
 B62D 1/184
·  ·  ·  ·  Mechanisms for locking columns at selected positions  [7]
 B62D 1/185
·  ·  ·  ·  adjustable by axial displacement, e.g. telescopically (B62D 1/183, B62D 1/187, B62D 1/19 take precedence)  [7]
 B62D 1/187
·  ·  ·  ·  with tilt adjustment; with tilt and axial adjustment (B62D 1/183, B62D 1/19 take precedence)  [7]
 B62D 1/189
·  ·  ·  ·  ·  the entire steering column being tiltable as a unit  [7]
 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)  [5]
 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
 B62D 1/26
·  ·  mechanical, e.g. by a non-load-bearing guide (railways B61)
 B62D 1/28
·  ·  non-mechanical
 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 3/14
·  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, 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 5/06
·  fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle  [4]
 B62D 5/065
·  ·  characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist  [7]
 B62D 5/07
·  ·  Supply of pressurised fluid for steering also supplying other consumers  [4]
 B62D 5/08
·  ·  characterised by type of valve used (valves in general F16K)  [4]
 B62D 5/083
·  ·  ·  Rotary valves  [4]
 B62D 5/087
·  ·  ·  Sliding spool valves  [4]
 B62D 5/09
·  ·  characterised by means for actuating valves  [4]
 B62D 5/093
·  ·  ·  Telemotor driven by steering wheel movement (hydraulic steering gear B62D 3/14)  [4]
 B62D 5/097
·  ·  ·  ·  gerotor type  [4]
 B62D 5/10
·  ·  characterised by type of power unit  [4]
 B62D 5/12
·  ·  ·  Piston and cylinder  [4]
 B62D 5/14
·  ·  ·  Rotary motor  [4]
 B62D 5/16
·  ·  ·  Expansible chamber with flexible wall  [4]
 B62D 5/18
·  ·  characterised by power transmitting means  [4]
 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)  [4]
 B62D 5/22
·  ·  ·  for rack-and-pinion type  [4]
 B62D 5/24
·  ·  ·  for worm type  [4]
 B62D 5/26
·  ·  ·  for pivoted axles  [4]
 B62D 5/28
·  ·  ·  for pivoted bogies  [4]
 B62D 5/30
·  ·  Safety devices, e.g. alternate emergency power supply or transmission means to ensure steering upon failure of the primary steering means  [4]
 B62D 5/32
·  ·  ·  for telemotor systems  [4]
 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)  [4,6]
 B62D 6/00 - 
B62D 6/00

Note(s)

  1. When classifying in this group, classification is also made in the appropriate one of groups B62D 1/00-B62D 5/00 or B62D 7/00-B62D 19/00 if other aspects of the steering system are of interest.  [5]
  2. In this group (but excluding groups B62D 6/02-B62D 6/10), it is desirable to add the indexing codes of groups B62D 101/00-B62D 137/00. The indexing codes should be unlinked.  [5]
  3. In this group, it is desirable to add the indexing codes of groups B62D 151/00-B62D 155/00. The indexing codes should be unlinked.  [6]
 B62D 6/02
·  responsive only to vehicle speed  [4]
 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  [4]
 B62D 6/06
·  responsive only to vehicle vibration dampening arrangements (steering dampers for cycles B62K 21/08)  [4]
 B62D 6/08
·  responsive only to input torque  [6]
 B62D 6/10
·  ·  characterised by the means for sensing torque  [6]
 B62D 7/00
Steering linkage; Stub axles or their mountings (B62D 13/00 takes precedence; power-assisted or power-driven steering B62D 5/00)  [5]
 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 7/09
·  ·  ·  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)  [5]
 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 7/15
·  ·  ·  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)  [5]
 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 7/22
·  Arrangements for reducing or eliminating reaction, e.g. vibration, from parts, e.g. wheels, of the steering system  [5]
 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 9/04
·  combined with means for inclining vehicle wheels on bends (B62D 9/02 takes precedence)  [5]
 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
·  ·  ·  ·  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 11/20
·  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)  [4]
 B62D 12/02
·  for vehicles operating in tandem  [4]
 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  [4]
   
 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 frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted (combined frame and vehicle body B62D 23/00)
 B62D 21/02
·  comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members  [4]
 B62D 21/03
·  ·  transverse members providing body support  [4]
 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  [4]
 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  [4]
 B62D 21/08
·  built-up with interlaced cross members ("Fachwerkrahmen")
 B62D 21/09
·  Means for mounting load bearing surfaces  [4]
 B62D 21/10
·  in which the main member is plate-like
 B62D 21/11
·  with resilient means for suspension  [4]
 B62D 21/11

Note(s)

This group does not cover subject matter primarily relating to the suspension, with only a nominal recitation of frame structure, which is covered by subclass B60G.  [4]

 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)  [4]
 B62D 21/16
·  having fluid storage compartment  [4]
 B62D 21/17
·  forming fluid or electrical conduit means or having other means to accommodate the transmission of a force or signal  [4]
 B62D 21/18
·  characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups B62D 21/02-B62D 21/17  [4]
 B62D 21/20
·  ·  trailer type, i.e. a frame specifically constructed for use in a non-powered vehicle  [4]
 B62D 23/00
Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions (superstructure sub-units B62D 25/00)
 B62D 24/00
Connections between vehicle body and vehicle frame (B62D 23/00, B62D 33/077 take precedence)  [5]
 B62D 24/02
·  Vehicle body, not intended to move relatively to the vehicle frame, and mounted on vibration absorbing mountings, e.g. rubber pads  [5]
 B62D 24/04
·  Vehicle body mounted on resilient suspension for movement relative to the vehicle frame  [5]
 B62D 25/00
Superstructure sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for
 B62D 25/02
·  Side panels
 B62D 25/04
·  Door pillars
 B62D 25/06
·  Fixed roofs (non-fixed roofs or roofs with movable panels 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  [4]
 B62D 25/08
·  Front or rear portions
 B62D 25/10
·  ·  Bonnets or lids
 B62D 25/12
·  ·  ·  Parts or details thereof (locks E05B; hinges E05D; counterbalancing means E05F; springs F16F)
 B62D 25/13
·  ·  ·  ·  Water deflectors  [5]
 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 25/24
·  Superstructure sub-units with access openings having movable or removable closures (inlet covers for vehicle fuel tanks B60K 15/05)  [5]
 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 (working of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29)
 B62D 31/00
Superstructures for passenger vehicles (passenger vehicles specially adapted to co-operate with aircraft or terminal buildings B64F 1/31)
 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; liners B60R 13/00)
 B62D 33/02
·  Platforms; Open load compartments
 B62D 33/023
·  ·  Sideboard or tailgate structures  [5]
 B62D 33/027
·  ·  ·  movable  [5]
 B62D 33/03
·  ·  ·  ·  by swinging down  [5]
 B62D 33/033
·  ·  ·  ·  removable  [5]
 B62D 33/037
·  ·  ·  ·  Latching means therefor  [5]
 B62D 33/04
·  Enclosed load compartments
 B62D 33/06
·  Drivers' cabs
 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  [5]
 B62D 33/067
·  ·  ·  tiltable  [5]
 B62D 33/07
·  ·  ·  ·  characterised by the device for locking the cab in the tilted or in the driving position  [5]
 B62D 33/073
·  ·  ·  characterised by special adaptations of vehicle control devices  [5]
 B62D 33/077
·  characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame  [5]
 B62D 33/08
·  ·  comprising adjustable means (B62D 33/10 takes precedence)  [5]
 B62D 33/10
·  ·  comprising means for the suspension of the superstructure on the frame  [5]
 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 (understructures, i.e. chassis frames, characterised by the vehicle type B62D 21/18)
 B62D 47/00
Motor vehicles or trailers predominantly for carrying passengers (superstructures B62D 31/00)  [3]
 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 (safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles B60K 28/00)  [4]
 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 and without ground wheels
 B62D 55/065
·  ·  Multi-track vehicles, i.e. more than two tracks  [4]
 B62D 55/07
·  ·  Mono-track vehicles  [4]
 B62D 55/075
·  ·  Tracked vehicles for ascending or descending stairs (magnetic or pneumatic ground-engaging parts B62D 55/265; chairs or multi-track cycles specially adapted for invalids A61G 5/00)  [4]
 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)  [4]
 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  [4]
 B62D 55/092
·  ·  with lubrication means (lubricating in general F16N)  [4]
 B62D 55/096
·  ·  with noise reducing means  [4]
 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)  [4]
 B62D 55/108
·  ·  ·  with mechanical springs, e.g. torsion bars  [4]
 B62D 55/112
·  ·  ·  with fluid springs, e.g. hydraulic, pneumatic  [4]
 B62D 55/116
·  ·  ·  Attitude or position control of chassis by action on suspension, e.g. to compensate for a slope  [4]
 B62D 55/12
·  ·  Arrangement, location, or adaptation of driving sprockets
 B62D 55/125
·  ·  ·  Final drives  [4]
 B62D 55/13
·  ·  ·  ·  readily interchangeable modular type  [4]
 B62D 55/135
·  ·  ·  with dismountable driving crown  [4]
 B62D 55/14
·  ·  Arrangement, location, or adaptation of rollers
 B62D 55/15
·  ·  ·  Mounting devices, e.g. bushings, axles, bearings, sealings  [4]
 B62D 55/18
·  ·  Tracks (self-cleaning track links B62D 55/088)  [4]
 B62D 55/20
·  ·  ·  of articulated type, e.g. chains
 B62D 55/205
·  ·  ·  ·  Connections between track links  [4]
 B62D 55/21
·  ·  ·  ·  ·  Links connected by transverse pivot pins  [4]
 B62D 55/215
·  ·  ·  ·  ·  Resilient connections between links  [4]
 B62D 55/22
·  ·  ·  ·  Arrangements for preventing or modifying back-flexing
 B62D 55/24
·  ·  ·  of continuously-flexible type, e.g. rubber belts
 B62D 55/247
·  ·  ·  ·  Gas filled or inflatable flexible tracks (connection of valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C 29/00)  [4]
 B62D 55/253
·  ·  ·  ·  having elements interconnected by one or more cables or like elements  [4]
 B62D 55/26
·  ·  ·  Ground-engaging parts or elements
 B62D 55/265
·  ·  ·  ·  having magnetic or pneumatic adhesion  [4]
 B62D 55/27
·  ·  ·  ·  having different types of crampons for progression over varying ground  [4]
 B62D 55/275
·  ·  ·  ·  with street plate, i.e. means to prevent tread from cutting into road surface  [4]
 B62D 55/28
·  ·  ·  ·  detachable
 B62D 55/30
·  ·  Track-tensioning means
 B62D 55/32
·  Assembly, disassembly, repair or servicing of endless-track systems  [4]
 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)  [5]
 B62D 57/02
·  with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
 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)  [5]
 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)  [5]
 B62D 57/032
·  ·  with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and leg; with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid (B62D 57/024 takes precedence)  [5]
 B62D 57/036
·  ·  screw type, e.g. Archimedian screw (B62D 57/024 takes precedence)  [5]
 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 61/08
·  ·  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 (vehicles comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping or like vehicles, B60P 3/32)
 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 65/02
·  Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components  [7]
 B62D 65/04
·  ·  Joining preassembled modular units composed of sub-units performing diverse functions, e.g. engine and bonnet (B62D 65/06-B62D 65/16 take precedence)  [7]
 B62D 65/06
·  ·  the sub-units or components being doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor  [7]
 B62D 65/08
·  ·  ·  Weather strips or seals  [7]
 B62D 65/10
·  ·  the sub-units or components being engines, clutches or transmissions  [7]
 B62D 65/12
·  ·  the sub-units or components being suspensions, brakes or wheel units  [7]
 B62D 65/14
·  ·  the sub-units or components being passenger compartment fittings, e.g. seats, linings, trim, instrument panels  [7]
 B62D 65/16
·  ·  the sub-units or components being exterior fittings, e.g. bumpers, lights, wipers  [7]
 B62D 65/18
·  Transportation, conveyor or haulage systems specially adapted for motor vehicle or trailer assembly lines  [7]
 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)  [7]
 B62D 101/00 - 
B62D 137/00
Indexing scheme associated with group B62D 6/00 (but excluding groups B62D 6/02-B62D 6/10) relating to driving conditions sensed and responded to. The indexing codes should be unlinked.  [5]
 B62D 101/00 - 
B62D 107/00

Note(s)

Attention is drawn to Chapter IV of the Guide which sets forth the rules concerning the application and presentation of the different types of indexing code.  [6]

 B62D 101/00
Road speed  [5]
 B62D 103/00
Acceleration or deceleration in the direction of travel  [5]
 B62D 105/00
Loss of traction, e.g. wheel spin or skid  [5]
 B62D 107/00
Temperature  [5]
 B62D 109/00
Presence, absence or inactivity of driver or operator, e.g. by sensing the operation of the clutch, brake or throttle  [5]
 B62D 111/00
Forces disturbing the intended course of the vehicle, e.g. forces acting transversely of the direction of travel  [5]
 B62D 113/00
Position of parts of the steering mechanism, e.g. the steered wheels or the steering wheel  [5]
 B62D 115/00
Angle of articulation of articulated vehicle; Angle of tow-bar to towing vehicle  [5]
 B62D 117/00
Angular velocity of steering wheel  [5]
 B62D 119/00
Steering wheel torque  [5]
 B62D 121/00
Force applied to the steering linkage  [5]
 B62D 123/00
Fluid pressure supply for vehicle equipment, e.g. for power-assisted steering; Presence, failure or threshold values thereof; Lubricating or other fluid capacities  [5]
 B62D 125/00
Particular gear ratio selected  [5]
 B62D 127/00
Engine speed  [5]
 B62D 131/00
Load, including height of vehicle dependent on load; State of vehicle vibration damping means  [5]
 B62D 133/00
Trim or inclination, including road gradient  [5]
 B62D 135/00
Air moisture content  [5]
 B62D 137/00
Conditions not specified in groups B62D 101/00-B62D 135/00  [5]
 B62D 151/00 - 
B62D 155/00
Indexing scheme associated with group B62D 6/00, relating to the nature of the steering system. The indexing codes should be unlinked.  [6]
 B62D 151/00 - 
B62D 153/00

Note(s)

Attention is drawn to Chapter IV of the Guide which sets forth the rules concerning the application and presentation of the different types of indexing code.  [6]

 B62D 151/00
All-wheel steering, e.g. four-wheel steering  [6]
 B62D 153/00
Electric power steering  [6]
 B62D 155/00
Steering by differential drive or braking  [6]