B
SECTION B — PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
 B01 - 
B07
Subsection index
LIQUID/LIQUID, LIQUID/GAS OR GAS/GAS SEPARATION
Method
General operationsB01D
by centrifugal force, using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatusB01D
using magnetic or electrostatic effectB03C
Apparatus
General operationsB01D
by centrifugal force, using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatusB04B, B04C
using magnetic or electrostatic effectB03C
SOLID/LIQUID OR SOLID/GAS SEPARATION
Method
General operationsB01D
by centrifugal forceB01D
using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatusB01D
using magnetic or electrostatic effectB03C
Apparatus
General operationsB01D
by centrifugal forceB01D
using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatusB04B, B04C
using magnetic or electrostatic effectB03C
SOLID/SOLID SEPARATION
Method
Dry methods
material in bulkB07B
Individual sortingB07C
Screening, sifting, pneumatic sortingB07B
using pneumatic tables or jigsB03B
by magnetic or electrostatic effectB03C
by centrifugal forceB07B
using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatusB07B
Wet methods
General operationsB03B
flotation, differential sedimentationB03D
screeningB07B
Combinations Dry methods - wet methodsB03B
Apparatus
Dry methods
material in bulkB07B
Individual sortingB07C
Screening, sifting, pneumatic sortingB07B
using pneumatic tables or jigsB03B
by magnetic or electrostatic effectB03C
by centrifugal forceB07B
using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatusB04B, B04C
Wet methods
General operationsB03B
flotation, differential sedimentationB03D
screeningB07B
Combinations Dry methods - wet methodsB03B
  
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  [3]
P:280 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
P:290 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
P:260 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]
P:220 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

Note(s)

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]

 B62D 6/00 - 
B62D 6/00

Note(s)

In main group B62D 6/00, but excluding its subgroups, it is desirable to add the indexing codes of groups B62D 101/00-B62D 137/00[5]

 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]
P:300 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]
P:270 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]
P:230 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
P:250 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]
P:240 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
P:310 B62D 15/00
Steering not otherwise provided for
 B62D 15/02
·  Steering position indicators  [4]
P:320 B62D 17/00
Means on vehicle for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in
P:330 B62D 19/00
Radius rods, i.e. distance members
 B62D 21/00 - 
B62D 39/00
Understructures; Superstructures; Vehicle bodies
P:190 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]
P:130 B62D 23/00
Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions (superstructure sub-units B62D 25/00)
P:200 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]
P:170 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]
P:180 B62D 27/00
Connections between superstructure sub-units
 B62D 27/02
·  rigid
 B62D 27/04
·  resilient
 B62D 27/06
·  readily releasable
P:140 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)
P:160 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
P:150 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]
P:120 B62D 35/00
Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining
 B62D 35/02
·  Streamlining the undersurfaces
P:110 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
P:210 B62D 39/00
Vehicle bodies not otherwise provided for
P:0 B62D 41/00
Fittings for identifying vehicles in case of collision; Fittings for marking or recording collision areas
P:340 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
P:90 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
P:70 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]
P:60 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
P:80 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
P:50 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 personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons 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]
P:40 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)
P:30 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
P:20 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)
P:100 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
P:350 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]
P:10 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.  [5]
P:360 B62D 101/00
Road speed  [5]
P:370 B62D 103/00
Acceleration or deceleration in the direction of travel  [5]
P:380 B62D 105/00
Loss of traction, e.g. wheel spin or skid  [5]
P:390 B62D 107/00
Temperature  [5]
P:400 B62D 109/00
Presence, absence or inactivity of driver or operator, e.g. by sensing the operation of the clutch, brake or throttle  [5]
P:410 B62D 111/00
Forces disturbing the intended course of the vehicle, e.g. forces acting transversely of the direction of travel  [5]
P:420 B62D 113/00
Position of parts of the steering mechanism, e.g. the steered wheels or the steering wheel  [5]
P:430 B62D 115/00
Angle of articulation of articulated vehicle; Angle of tow-bar to towing vehicle  [5]
P:440 B62D 117/00
Angular velocity of steering wheel  [5]
P:450 B62D 119/00
Steering wheel torque  [5]
P:460 B62D 121/00
Force applied to the steering linkage  [5]
P:470 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]
P:480 B62D 125/00
Particular gear ratio selected  [5]
P:490 B62D 127/00
Engine speed  [5]
P:500 B62D 131/00
Load, including height of vehicle dependent on load; State of vehicle vibration damping means  [5]
P:510 B62D 133/00
Trim or inclination, including road gradient  [5]
P:520 B62D 135/00
Air moisture content  [5]
P:530 B62D 137/00
Conditions not specified in groups B62D 101/00-B62D 135/00  [5]