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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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B62K
CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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In this subclass, each of the main groups B62K 7/00 to B62K 15/00 takes precedence over all the preceding main groups, e.g. a child`s bicycle is classified in B62K 9/00 and not in B62K 3/00

B62K 1/00
Unicycles
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B62K 3/00
Bicycles
B62K 3/002
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{
without a seat, i.e. the rider operating the vehicle in a standing position, e.g. non-motorized scooters; non-motorized scooters with skis or runners
}
B62K 3/005
.
{
Recumbent-type bicycles
}
B62K 3/007
.
{
Automatic balancing machines supporting a rider, e.g. "Segways"
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B62K 3/02
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Frames (tandem frames B62K 3/14)
B62K 3/04
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having a substantially horizontal top bar
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B62K 3/06
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of open type
B62K 3/08
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having crossing members
B62K 3/10
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of single-beam type, i.e. connecting steering head to rear axle
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B62K 3/12
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Tandems
B62K 3/14
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Frames
B62K 3/16
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specially adapted for disabled riders (invalid multi-track cycles A61G 5/00)
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B62K 5/00
Cycles with handlebars, equipped with three or more main road wheels (cycle supports or stands equipped with additional wheels for ride stabilisation B62H 1/12)
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Groups B62K 5/003 - B62K 5/10 correspond to IPC2013.01

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B62K 5/003
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Cycles with four or more wheels, specially adapted for disabled riders, e.g. personal mobility type vehicles with four wheels (wheelchairs A61G 5/00)
B62K 5/007
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power-driven
B62K 5/01
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Motorcycles with four or more wheels (specially adapted for disabled riders B62K 5/003)
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B62K 5/02
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Tricycles (children's tricycles B62K 9/02)
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B62K 5/023
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specially adapted for disabled riders, e.g. personal mobility type vehicles with three wheels (wheelchairs A61G 5/00)
B62K 5/025
. . .
power-driven
B62K 5/027
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Motorcycles with three wheels (specially adapted for disabled riders B62K 5/023)
B62K 5/05
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characterised by a single rear wheel
B62K 5/06
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Frames for tricycles
B62K 5/08
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with steering devices acting on two or more wheels
B62K 5/10
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with means for inwardly inclining the vehicle body on bends
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B62K 7/00
Freight- or passenger-carrying cycles
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B62K 7/02
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Frames
B62K 7/04
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having a carrying platform (article-carrying accessories B62J 7/00 to B62J 11/00)
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B62K 9/00
Children's cycles (toy vehicles A63H 17/00)
B62K 9/02
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Tricycles
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B62K 11/00
Motorcycles, engine-assisted cycles or motor scooters with one or two wheels (fairings or streamlining parts not forming part of the frame B62J; transmission of drive from engines to wheels B62M)
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B62K 11/02
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Frames (motor-cycles or cycles with auxiliary engines characterised by position of engine B62M)
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B62K 11/04
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characterised by the engine being between front and rear wheels
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B62K 11/06
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the frame being of single-beam type
B62K 11/08
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the beam being fabricated from sheet metal, e.g. forming fuel tank walls
B62K 11/10
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characterised by the engine being over or beside driven rear wheel
B62K 11/12
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Steering wheel forks characterised by the association therewith of engine
B62K 11/14
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Handle-bar constructions, or arrangements of controls thereon, specially adapted thereto (hand controls per se B62K 23/02)
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B62K 13/00
Cycles convertible to, or transformable into, other type of cycle or land vehicle (cycle supports or stands equipped with additional wheels for ride stabilisation B62H 1/12)
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B62K 13/02
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to a tandem
B62K 13/025
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{
from two or more cycles
}
B62K 13/04
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to a tricycle
B62K 13/06
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to a quadricycle, e.g. by coupling together two bicycles side by side
B62K 13/08
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Frames
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B62K 15/00
Collapsible or foldable cycles
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B62K 15/006
.
{
the frame being foldable
}
B62K 15/008
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{
foldable about 2 or more axes
}
B62K 17/00
Cycles not otherwise provided for
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B62K 19/00
Cycle frames (cycle frames specially adapted for one particular kin of cycle specified in groups B62K 1/00 to B62K 17/00, see the relevant group)
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B62K 19/02
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characterised by material or cross-section of frame members
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B62K 19/04
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the material being wholly or mainly metallic, e.g. of high elasticity
B62K 19/06
. . .
tubular
B62K 19/08
. . .
made from sheet
B62K 19/10
. . .
Combinations of tube and sheet
B62K 19/12
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having cast members
B62K 19/14
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the material being wholly or mainly wood
B62K 19/16
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the material being wholly or mainly of plastics
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B62K 19/18
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Joints between frame members
B62K 19/20
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welded, soldered, or brazed
B62K 19/22
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Adhesive joints
B62K 19/24
. .
Screwed joints
B62K 19/26
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Riveted joints
B62K 19/28
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Means for strengthening joints
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B62K 19/30
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Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories (axle suspensions B62K 25/00)
B62K 19/32
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Steering heads (bearings therefor B62K 21/06)
B62K 19/34
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Bottom brackets
B62K 19/36
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for attaching saddle pillars, e.g. adjustable during ride
B62K 19/38
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for attaching brake members
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B62K 19/40
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for attaching accessories, e.g. article carriers, lamps
B62K 19/42
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for tyre pumps (attachment devices not forming part of frame B62J 11/02)
B62K 19/44
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Chain-guards forming part of frame (chain-guards per se B62J 13/00)
B62K 19/46
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Luggage carriers forming part of frame (luggage carriers per se B62J 7/00)
B62K 19/48
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Fairings forming part of frame
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B62K 21/00
Steering devices (steering devices specially adapted for one particular kind of cycle specified in groups B62K 1/00 to B62K 17/00, see the relevant group)
B62K 21/005
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{
Steering pivot axis arranged within the wheel e.g. for a hub center steering arrangement
}
B62K 21/02
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Front wheel forks or equivalent, e.g. single tine
B62K 21/04
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Fork crowns
B62K 21/06
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Bearings specially adapted for steering heads (bearings in general F16C)
B62K 21/08
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Steering dampers (dampers in general F16F)
B62K 21/10
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Mechanisms for restoring steering device to straigt-ahead position
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B62K 21/12
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Handle-bars; Handle-bar stems
B62K 21/125
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{
Extensions; Auxiliary handlebars
}
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B62K 21/14
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having resilient parts therein
B62K 21/145
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{
the handlebar itself being flexible
}
B62K 21/16
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having adjustable parts therein
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B62K 21/18
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Connections between forks and handle-bars or handle-bar stems
B62K 21/20
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resilient
B62K 21/22
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adjustable
B62K 21/24
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readily releasable
B62K 21/26
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Handle-bar grips (twist grips B62K 23/04)
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B62K 23/00
Rider-operated controls specially adapted for cycles, i.e. means for initiating control operations, e.g. levers, grips (specially adapted to cycle brake mechanisms B62L 3/00)
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B62K 23/02
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hand actuated (arrangements of controls on handle-bars of engine-driven cycles B62K 11/14)
B62K 23/04
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Twist grips
B62K 23/06
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Levers
B62K 23/08
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foot actuated
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B62K 25/00
Axle suspensions (for vehicles in general B60G)
B62K 25/005
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{
characterised by the axle being supported at one end only
}
B62K 25/02
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for mounting axles rigidly on cycle frame or fork, e.g. adjustably
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B62K 25/04
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for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork (for sidecars, forecars or the like B62K 27/06)
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B62K 25/06
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with telescopic fork, e.g. including auxiliary rocking arms
B62K 25/08
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for front wheel
B62K 25/10
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for rear wheel
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B62K 25/12
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with rocking arm pivoted on each fork leg (in combination with telescopic fork B62K 25/06)
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B62K 25/14
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with single arm on each fork leg
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B62K 25/16
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for front wheel
B62K 25/18
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the arm being pivoted intermediate its ends
B62K 25/20
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for rear wheel
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B62K 25/22
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with more than one arm on each fork leg
B62K 25/24
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for front wheel
B62K 25/26
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for rear wheel
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B62K 25/28
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with pivoted chain-stay
B62K 25/283
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{
for cycles without a pedal crank, e.g. motorcycles
}
B62K 25/286
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{
the shock absorber being connected to the chain-stay via a linkage mechanism
}
B62K 25/30
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pivoted on pedal crank shelf (B62K 25/32 takes precedence)
B62K 25/32
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the chain-stay forming a chain-guard
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B62K 27/00
Sidecars; Forecars;
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Trailers or the like specially adapted to be attached to cycles
}
(trailers B60P; B62D; characterised by carrying propulsion engine
{
B62M 7/14
}
)
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B62K 27/003
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{
Trailers
}
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This group and its subgroups are not complete pending a reclassification; see also B62K 27/00 and subgroups

B62K 27/006
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{
having a single wheel
}
B62K 27/02
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Frames
B62K 27/04
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Car bodies; Fairings
B62K 27/06
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Resilient axle suspension
B62K 27/08
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Resilient car-body suspension on frame
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B62K 27/10
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Other component parts or accessories
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B62K 27/12
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Coupling parts for attaching cars or the like to cycle; Arrangements thereof
B62K 27/14
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Resilient coupling parts
B62K 27/16
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Hoods; Weather-guards, e.g. windscreens
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B62K 2003/00
Bicycles
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B62K 2003/12
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Tandems
B62K 2003/125
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Tandems with side-by-side seating
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B62K 2005/00
Cycles with handlebars, equipped with three or more main road wheels (cycle supports or stands equipped with additional wheels for ride stabilisation B62H 1/12)
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Groups B62K 5/003 - B62K 5/10 correspond to IPC2013.01

B62K 2005/001
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Suspension details for cycles with three or more main road wheels
B62K 2005/002
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with adaptations to be used as golf carts
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B62K 2015/00
Collapsible or foldable cycles
B62K 2015/001
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Frames adapted to be easily dismantled
B62K 2015/003
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having a foldable crank or pedal
B62K 2015/005
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having additional wheels for use when folded or collapsed
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B62K 2025/00
Axle suspensions (for vehicles in general B60G)
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B62K 2025/02
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for mounting axles rigidly on cycle frame or fork, e.g. adjustably
B62K 2025/025
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Hinged axle clamps
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B62K 2025/04
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for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork (for sidecars, forecars or the like B62K 27/06)
B62K 2025/041
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the cycle frame being made of a flexible material
B62K 2025/042
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Suspensions with sprung hubs
B62K 2025/044
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Suspensions with automatic adjustment
B62K 2025/045
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Suspensions with ride-height adjustment
B62K 2025/047
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with suspension locking means
B62K 2025/048
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with suspension manual adjustment details
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B62K 2201/00
Springs used in cycle frames or parts thereof
B62K 2201/02
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Rubber springs
B62K 2201/04
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Helical springs
B62K 2201/06
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Leaf springs
B62K 2201/08
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Fluid springs
B62K 2202/00
Motorised scooters
B62K 2204/00
Adaptations for driving cycles by electric motor (for driving electrically assisted bicycles B62M 6/00)
B62K 2206/00
Quick release mechanisms adapted for cycles
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B62K 2207/00
Sensors adapted for use on cycles, not otherwise provided for
B62K 2207/02
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for sensing lateral inclination of the cycle
B62K 2207/04
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for sensing longitudinal inclination of the cycle
B62K 2208/00
Arrangements of batteries on cycles, when not used for a cycle with auxiliary electric motor as provided for in B62M 6/90; Batteries specially adapted therefor
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B62K 2700/00
Frames for bicycles
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1) This code and all of its subdivisions are not used for classification of new documents;
2) This code and all its subdivisions were used for indexing documents which were classified in the former Dutch IdT main group 63B and sub-groups, and which have been administratively classified in best proximate CPC groups

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B62K 2700/02
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Frames for cycles characterised by the material used, i.e. where the construction of the frame is unimportant
B62K 2700/04
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Frames for cycles characterised by the shape of the material used
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B62K 2700/10
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Frames for cycles characterised by the kind of material used
B62K 2700/12
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Metallic frames
B62K 2700/14
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Wooden frames
B62K 2700/16
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Frames constructed from another material other than wood or metal
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B62K 2700/20
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Frames for cycles characterised by their shape
B62K 2700/22
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Frames for cycles with two wheels positioned next to one another
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B62K 2700/30
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Frames for cycles with two wheels positioned one behind the other; Cycles without a special usage
B62K 2700/32
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Elastic frames
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B62K 2700/34
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Rigid frames
B62K 2700/36
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Polygonal frames with four sides, for men
B62K 2700/38
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Frames with crossing elements connecting between the steering head tube and the seat tube
B62K 2700/40
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Cross shaped frames
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B62K 2700/50
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Frames for cycles with two wheels positioned one behind the other, e.g. cycles with a special usage
B62K 2700/52
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Frames characterised by the position of the cyclist
B62K 2700/54
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Frames for a plurality of cyclists; Propulsion means therefor
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B62K 2700/56
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Frames for cycles propelled by foot contact on the ground, scooters
B62K 2700/58
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Propulsion means
B62K 2700/60
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Frames of a special shape with regard to luggage transportation
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B62K 2710/00
Frames or general construction of cycles with side cars or trailers
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B62K 2710/02
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Side cars and trailers for cycles
B62K 2710/04
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Bodywork, mudguards, luggage carriers, heating or ventilation devices
B62K 2710/06
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Hoods
B62K 2710/08
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Resilient bodywork suspension
B62K 2710/10
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Resilient axle suspension
B62K 2710/12
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Coupling parts
B62K 2710/14
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Steering mechanisms for motorcycles with side cars or for side cars with a driven wheel
B62K 2710/16
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Trailers for cycles and their couplings
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