CPC Definition - Subclass B60K

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ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
Definition statement

This place covers:

Particular arrangements or mounting in vehicles of:

  • Propulsion units or diverse prime movers (electrical, steam, internal-combustion, jet-propulsion, hybrid or other propulsion units),
  • Transmissions.
  • Diverse elements of propulsion units: cooling system, air intake or gas exhaust, fuel supply, element in connection with the power supply from force of nature (e.g. sun, wind),
  • Auxiliary drives devices,
  • Instrumentation or dashbord.
Relationships with other classification places

The following subject matters are not covered by this subclass:

  • Subclass B60B and B60C embrace all vehicle wheels and tyres, except wheels for roller skates A63C 17/22, wheels for model railway vehicles A63H 19/22, and special adaptations of wheels or tyres for aircraft B64C 25/36.
  • Subclass B60C embraces the connection of valves to inflatable elastic bodies in general, and in this respect it is not limited to vehicles.
  • Subclass B60L embraces certain electric equipment of all electrically-propelled vehicles.
  • Subclass B60M embraces certain power supply for, but external to, any kind of electrically-propelled vehicle
  • Subclass B60R embraces safety belts or body harnesses used in all types of land vehicles
  • Subclass B60S is a residual group for servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting or lifting of vehicles.
  • Subclass B60T includes brake control systems of general applicability, and in this respect it is not limited to vehicles. It also includes rail-vehicle power-brake systems and some features of rail-vehicle brake systems

Conjoint control of different drive units are not any more in this subclass; they are classified in subclass B60W.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Wheel chairs

A61G

Suspension

B60G

Cooling, heating, venting devices especially for passenger, these groups comprise also the devices which are used for conjoint climatisation for the passenger space and for other devices (like a battery for example).

B60H

Seats in a vehicle

B60N

Power driven steering

B62D 5/00

Dynamo electric machines

H02K

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Automatic control

Using control systems for automatizing or assisting, to a full- or partial extent, tasks associated with driving of the vehicle, e.g. those normally carried out by the driver or those necessary to control the motion of the vehicle.

Auxiliary equipment

A subsidiary or supplementary device of the propulsion, transmission or other units of the vehicle, e.g. a pump for supply of pressure for the control unit.

Conjoint Control

A programmed or condition-responsive automatic controller on-board the vehicle, embodying control logic for plural vehicle sub-units and sends control signals to actuators of two or more vehicle sub-units, so that the sub-units act together to solve a particular problem or in response to a particular driving condition.

Cruise control ACC

A system for automatically controlling vehicle speed, which may include additional functions e.g. control of distance between vehicles, so-called "Adaptive Cruise Control" (ACC).

Drive control system

An electronic system in a road vehicle for automatically controlling the movement of that vehicle in order to take certain actions.

Driving parameter

All input or output parameters of the road vehicle drive control systems, e.g. road specific parameters, driver or passenger related parameters, state variables of motion of the vehicle body or parameters related to the vehicle itself like load or weight of the vehicle

Hybrid vehicles HEV

Vehicles having two or more prime movers of more than one type for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. HEV: electrical and internal combustion motors, and that are either singularly or in combination used for propulsion of the vehicle.

Road vehicle

A motorised passenger vehicle normally under the control of a human driver for transportation on roads, e.g. an automobile, truck or bus

Drive-unit

Propulsion unit together with transmission, a "drive-unit" can additionally include the ultimate driven unit

Sub-Unit

One of the following vehicle systems: propulsion systems; clutch system; change-speed gearing system; system for distributing drive torque between front and rear axles; axle differential system; brake system; steering system or suspension system; energy storage means; fuel cells or other auxiliary equipments

Transmission

All propulsion parts linking propulsion units, e.g. engines, to ultimate propulsive elements, e.g. wheels

Vehicle

All vehicles except those restricted to one of the following types of vehicles: rail vehicles, waterborne vessels, aircraft, space vehicles, hand carts, cycles, animal-drawn vehicles, and sledges, which are covered by the relevant subclasses of B61 - B64. Thus, the term "vehicle" includes:- vehicular characteristics which are common to more than one of the above listed types;- certain characteristics restricted to automobiles, road or cross-country trailers

Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units (B60K 7/00 takes precedence; arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/00; electric transmission arrangements B60K 17/12; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles per se B60L; current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L 5/00)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion

B60K 6/00

Hybrid vehicles having transmission units for driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive

B60K 6/52

Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel;the motor being electric

B60K 7/00, B60K 7/0007

Electric transmission arrangements

B60K 17/12

Four wheel drive vehicle with one electric motor for driving one axle

B60K 17/358

Current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles

B60L 5/00

Method, circuits or devices for controlling the traction motor speed of electric vehicle

B60L 15/00

Conjoint control of electric propulsion units

B60W 10/08

Conjoint control of hybrid vehicles.

B60W 20/00

Steering non-deflectable wheels by differentially driving ground-engaging elements

B62D 11/02

Arrangement for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with the dynamo electric machine.

H02K 7/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Four wheel drive vehicle with one electric motor for driving one axle

B60K 17/356

Motor driven wheel chairs

A61G 5/04

Electric equipment or propulsion of electrically propelled vehicles

B60L

Current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles

B60L 5/00

Superstructure for passenger vehicles

B62D 31/00

Dynamo-Electric Machines : also the direct association of the dynamo-Electric Machine with another component

H02K

Machines with counter rotating rotors

H02K 16/005

Control of electric motors

H02P

of the electric storage means for propulsion (exchanging batteries for electric propulsion of vehicles B60L 53/80; for auxiliary purposes only B60R 16/04; supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles B60S 5/06)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Exchanging batteries for electric propulsion of vehicles

B60L 53/80

Arrangement of non- propulsive batteries

B60R 16/04

Servicing station for replacing batteries

B60S 5/06

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Electric storing means specially adapted for HEVs

B60K 6/28

Fuel cells specially adapted for HEVs

B60K 6/32

Cooling of the batteries using HVAC of the vehicle

B60H 1/00278

Batteries or fuel cell security problems in electric vehicles

B60L 3/0046

Connecting elements for charging the batteries

B60L 53/00

Exchange of the energy storage elements for electric vehicles

B60L 53/80

Braking elements using wheel movement for accumulating energy, e.g. by driving air compressors

B60T 1/10

Electrochemical generators per se

H01M

Fuel cells

H01M 8/00

Heating of fuel cell

H01M 8/04007

Heating and cooling of batteries

H01M 10/60

Heating and cooling of batteries in the vehicle

H01M 10/625

Housings or Holders for batteries

H01M 50/20

Fixing of the housing of the batteries to the vehicle if the invention is on the housing of the batteries

H01M 50/249

Special rules of classification

If there exists a second prime mover, e.g. an internal combustion engine (ICE) or hydraulic accumulator, classification is additionally made in B60K 6/00 .

Arrangement or mounting of steam or gaseous-pressure propulsion units (B60K 7/00 takes precedence; arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/00; gaseous-pressure transmission arrangements B60K 17/10)
Definition statement

This place covers:

This groups comprise documents concerning the arrangement or mounting in the vehicle of the steam engine or gaseous-pressure propulsion. The engine per se is classified in F01K, F01B, F02C.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion

B60K 6/00

Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel

B60K 7/00

Gaseous-pressure transmission arrangements

B60K 17/10

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Hybrid vehicles using fluid storing means

B60K 6/08

Engines using uniflow principle

F01B 17/00

Steam engines

F01B 17/04

Steam engine plants; For driving vehicles

F01K, F01K 15/02

Turbines

F02C

Arrangement or mounting of internal-combustion or jet-propulsion units (B60K 7/00 takes precedence; arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

These groups comprise documents concerning the arrangement of an internal combustion motor in the vehicle. A damping means, rubber or the control of a damping means per se are in F16F.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Motor arranged in or approximate to the wheel

B60K 7/00

Understructures of the vehicle with resilient means for suspension

B62D 21/11

Understructures : front and rear frame of the vehicle

B62D 21/152

Combustion engines per se

F02B

Combinations of the engines with mechanical gearing.

F02B 61/06

Shock absorbers; Means for damping vibration, fluid dampers and control therefore.

F16F

with the engine main axis, e.g. crankshaft axis, substantially in or parallel to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle
Special rules of classification

This group is given only if the fact that the crankshaft axis is parallel to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle is important for the invention.

with the engine main axis, e.g. crankshaft axis, transversely to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle
Special rules of classification

This group is given only if the fact that the crankshaft axis is transversal to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle is important for the invention.

with the engine main axis substantially vertical
Special rules of classification

This group is given only if the fact that the crankshaft axis is vertical is important for the invention.

Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines {; Control systems therefor, i.e. systems controlling two or more prime movers, or controlling one of these prime movers and any of the transmission, drive or drive units (arrangement or mounting in vehicles of electrical gearing, in which an electrical machine serves only as reduction gearing and not as the prime mover and in which no electrical storing means are used B60K 17/12; control and regulation of purely electrical prime movers B60L; prime-movers comprising electrical and internal combustion motors in a common engine block or housing per se F02B 65/00; electric motors or motor-generators used for starting the combustion engine F02N 11/04; electric motors for synchronising gearing F16H 3/12 )}{Informative references: mechanical gearings with secondary electric drive F16H 3/72; arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with the dynamo-electric machine H02K 7/00; machines comprising structurally interrelated motor and generator parts H02K 51/00; dynamo-electric machines not otherwise provided for in H02K see H02K 99/00}
Definition statement

This place covers:

The arrangement and mounting of different prime-movers for common propulsion of a vehicle.

Hybrid propulsion systems comprising electrical and combustion engines.

Prime-movers comprising internal combustion motor and energy storing means.

Relationships with other classification places

B60K 6/00 is the place where the layout and arrangement of hybrid propulsion systems will be classified. The control of these systems will be classified in subclass B60W 20/00 and B60W 10/00 for the type of the controlled unit with additional classification symbol in this group when the type of hybrid propulsion system is of interest. Combustion engine features are classified per se in the relevant subclasses F02B, F02D, F02N. Transmission or clutch features per se are classified in the relevant subclasses F16H or F16D.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Propulsion of purely electrically-propelled vehicles with power supplied within the vehicle

B60L 50/00 - B60L 58/00

Control of the hybrid vehicles

B60W 20/00

Propulsion control with common controlling member for different functions

B60W 30/18181

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Electric motors mounted in or adjacent to the wheels

B60K 7/00

Hydrostatic gearing, in which pump/motors serve only as a reduction gearing and not as prime-mover, in which no accumulators are used

B60K 17/10

Electric gearing, in which electric machines serve only as a reduction gearing and not as prime-mover and in which no storing means are used

B60K 17/12

Transmission arrangements for driving front and rear wheels, having one or more electric or hydraulic motors for driving wheels

B60K 17/356

Prime movers comprising electric motors and ICE in a common engine block or housing

F02B 65/00

Electric motors or motor-generators used for starting the combustion engine

F02N 11/04

Electric motors for synchronizing gearing

F16H 3/12

Mechanical gearings having orbital motion with secondary drive in order to vary speed continuously

F16H 3/72

Control of gear shifting per se

F16H 61/00

Control of hydrostatic gearings, also using accumulators

F16H 61/40

Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with the dynamo-electric machine

H02K 7/00

Dynamo-electric gears, i.e. dynamoelectric means for transmitting mechanical power comprising structurally interrelated motor and generator parts

H02K 51/00

Special rules of classification

Whenever one or more specific aspects of subunits are concerned, classification should be given for each of the different subunit in B60K 6/22 and a classification symbol should be added in the relevant place for the architecture B60K 6/42 and also for the driveline architecture B60K 6/50.

When classifying in one of groups B60K 6/22, B60K 6/42 or B60K 6/50, further technical classification, which is considered to represent information of interest for search should be classified in the other subgroups of B60K 6/00 to enable searching using combination of classification symbols. Where appropriate, classification symbols should be given for the architecture of the hybrid propulsion system in groups B60K 6/42 - B60K 6/485 and for the arrangement or kind of transmission units in groups B60K 6/50 - B60K 6/547.

The flywheel storing means are classified in B60K 6/105 if the power transmission is mechanical and in B60K 6/30 if the power transmission is purely electrical.

The power split transmission architecture B60K 6/445 is to be classified also in F16H 2037/0866 for distributing type, in F16H 2037/088 for summing type and F16H 2037/101 for parallel type, F16H 2037/102 or F16H 2037/104 for crossed connections of several planetary sets, F16H 2037/103 for Ravigneaux type.

Use of the Indexing Code scheme is mandatory. When classifying in group B60K 6/00 classification must also be made in groups B60K 6/00B60K 6/54 for additional features, in B60Y 2200/00 for vehicle type, in B60Y 2400/00 for special features in general, in B60Y 2300/00 in order to identify the purpose and in B60W 10/00 for multiple controlled sub-units and in B60W 2510/00 - B60W 2530/213 for controller input parameters and in B60W 2710/00 - B60W 2720/406 for the output target values.

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Energy storing means

Apparatus for storing propulsive energy and providing stored energy to drive the prime-mover or the ultimate propulsive elements, e.g. wheels.

Hybrid electric vehicle

Vehicles having an electric prime-mover and a combustion engine, in which the electric prime-mover and the combustion engine either singly or in combination, drive the ultimate propulsive elements, e.g. wheels.

Motor-generator

An electric machine, such as a motor or a generator or a mechanical combination thereof, which can provide positive mechanical output force or torque and which can function at other times as an electric generator.

Prime-mover

A propulsion unit or source of motive power providing a mechanical output, e.g. via a rotating shaft.

Synonyms and Keywords

In patent documents, the following abbreviations are often used:

HEV

Hybrid electric vehicle

characterised by the architecture of the hybrid electric vehicle
Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Series type or Range extender

HEVs having at least two motor-generators in which the first motor-generator is mechanically connected for driving or braking the wheels supplied by a battery which power is mostly generated by the second motor-generator mechanically connected to the combustion engine. Example: The combustion engine is mechanically connected to a motor-generator. The combustion engine is not mechanically connected to the wheels. All the output energy of the combustion engine is converted to electrical energy. The energy is used to drive a second electric machine connected to the wheels and/or to charge the energy storing means. The second electric machine will be used as generator during braking. (US5214358, example also classified in B60K 6/30 for mechanical accumulators )media0.jpg

Parallel type

HEVs having a single motor-generator in which both the combustion engine and the motor-generator can directly drive the wheels. Parallel type HEVs in which the motor-generator only assist the combustion engine and cannot drive the wheels alone are specially defined as 'motor assist type'. Therefore 'parallel type' is assigned to HEVs in which the motor generator can drive the wheels alone without the engine being connected to the wheels. Example: There is a single motor-generator and the combustion engine is mechanically connected to the motor-generator, via a clutch or via differential gearing. The motor-generator is also mechanically connected to the wheels. The vehicle is driven electrically by the motor-generator or mechanically by the engine or by both in combination. (EP941883)media1.jpg

Motor-assist type

Parallel type HEV in which the motor-generator only assist the combustion engine and cannot drive the wheels alone. Example: The motor-generator is mechanically connected to the engine. There is no clutch or differential gearing between motor-generator and engine. The combustion engine is mechanically connected to the wheels. (FR2480042)media2.jpg

Series-parallel type

HEV having at least two motor-generators, which include the functions of both the series type and the parallel type.

Series-parallel switching type

Series-parallel type HEV in which the mode can be switched between series mode and parallel mode. Example: The combustion engine is directly connected to a first motor-generator. There is a second motor-generator mechanically connected to the wheels and a clutch between the two motor-generators. In the series mode the clutch will be disengaged and the second motor generator will drive the wheels by using the electric power generated by the first motor generator. In the parallel mode the clutch will be engaged and the engine directly drives the wheels with or without assistance by the motor generators. (US5513719)media3.jpg

Differential gearing distribution type

Series-parallel type HEVs in which the combustion engine power is distributed or summed by a differential, e.g. a planetary gearing, to the first motor-generator and the wheels, and the electric power generated by the first motor-generator is used to drive the second motor-generator mechanically connected to either the wheels or the combustion engine. The series-mode energy flow path is established when the second motor-generator is driven by the electric power generated by the first motor-generator, while the parallel-mode energy flow path is established when the wheels are driven by both the combustion engine and the second motor-generator. Motor-generator currents are controlled to determine the energy flow path through the drive units.Example: The combustion engine is mechanically connected to a motor-generator via a first element of a differential gearing. A second motor-generator is connected to a second element of the differential gearing. The differential gearing also connects one or both of the motor-generators to the wheels. (US20010049570, example also classified in F16H 2037/102 )media4.jpg

Electrical distribution type

Series-parallel type HEVs in which the engine power is distributed, using a first motor-generator which is specific as a double rotor-type motor-generator, into mechanical power for driving the wheels and electric power for driving a second motor-generator connected to either the wheels or the combustion engine. The series-mode energy flow path is established when the second motor-generator is driven by the electric power generated by the first motor-generator, while the parallel-mode energy flow path is established when the wheels are driven by both the combustion engine and the second motor-generator. Motor-generator currents are controlled to determine the energy flow path through the drive units. Example: The combustion engine shaft is mechanically connected to the inner rotor of a double-rotor type motor-generator. The outer rotor of the double-rotor type is connected to the second motor generator which is connected to the shaft driving the wheels. (US5988307)media5.jpg

Architecture of the driveline characterised by arrangement or kind of transmission units
Definition statement

This place covers:

Particular arrangements of transmission units.

Kind or type of transmission units, e.g. CVT.

Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
Special rules of classification

If the invention information is related to the transfer gearing independent of the hybrid layout it will be also classified in B60K 17/34. Example: US6533692

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Transmission for changing ratio
Special rules of classification

The aspect of the transmission unit per se are to be classified in the relevant groups of subclass F16H, for example if the invention is related to the Ravigneaux planetary set placed downstream of a power split electric transmission, the classification F16H 3/666 is also given. Example: US7363996

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Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel (roller-skate driving mechanisms A63C 17/12)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Inventions related to a particular disposition of the motor regarding to the wheel. The term "in, or adjacent to" means there is one motor to drive one wheel (or dual wheels forming a unit). No differential there in between.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

One motor mounted directly on a propulsion axle for rotating right and left wheels of this axle (for example using a differential between the motors and the driven wheels)

B60K 2001/001

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

B60K 1/00

Hybrid vehicles

B60K 6/00

Arrangement in connection of cooling a propulsion unit

B60K 11/00

Transmission disposed in or adjacent the vehicle wheel

B60K 17/043

Wheelchairs

A61G 5/00

Resilient suspension

B60G 3/00

Electric equipment or propulsion of electrically propelled vehicles

B60L

Arrangements of braking elements

B60T 1/00

Steering linkages

B62D 7/00

Dynamo electric machines (electric motors)

H02K

Special rules of classification

All documents showing in a schematic way a hybrid or electric vehicle having hub motors in the wheels should not be classified in this group. However, a code for additional information could be given.

Use of the Indexing Code scheme is mandatory for this main group. Additional information should be given in B60K 17/043 if a transmission is used.

{the motor being electric}
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Structural association of electro motor with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys etc.

H02K 7/1163

{with two or more motors driving a single wheel}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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{the motor moving together with the vehicle body, i.e. moving independently from the wheel axle}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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{the motor moving relative to the vehicle body and to the wheel axle}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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{the motor axle being parallel to the wheel axle}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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{the motor axle being horizontal}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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{the motor axle being vertical}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this group.

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{the motor axle being coaxial to the wheel axle}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

B60K 1/00

One motor mounted directly on a propulsion axle for rotating right and left wheels of this axle (for example using a differential between the motors and the driven wheels).

B60K 2001/001

Hybrid vehicles

B60K 6/00

Arrangement in connection of cooling a propulsion unit

B60K 11/00

Transmission disposed in or adjacent the vehicle wheel

B60K 17/043

Wheelchairs

A61G 5/00

Resilient suspensions

B60G 3/00

Electric equipment or propulsion of electrically propelled vehicles

B60L

Arrangements of braking elements

B60T 1/00

Steering linkages

B62D 7/00

Dynamo electric machines (electric motors)

H02K

Special rules of classification

Use of the Indexing Code scheme is mandatory for this main group. Addition information should be given in B60K 17/043 if a transmission is used.

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

In, or adjacent to

there is one motor to drive one wheel (or one dual wheels). No differential therebetween.

Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units not provided for in one of the preceding main groups
Definition statement

This place covers:

These groups comprise documents concerning the arrangement of a motor in a vehicle. The drive motor per se should be classified elsewhere.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Hot gas displacement engines, use of waste heat of combustion engines

F02G

Spring, weight inertia or like motors

F03G

Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units (heating the interior space B60H; cooling internal combustion engines per se F01P)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Documents concerning the arrangement in connection with cooling of the propulsion units in the vehicle.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Combustion air intakes

B60K 13/00

Cooling of internal combustion engines

F01P

Ventilators, fans

F04D

Radiators

F28F

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Arrangement of heat exchanger/condenser/evaporator for passenger spaces of vehicles

B60H 1/3227

Sound isolating elements

B60R 13/08

With multiple heat exchangers

F01P 2003/182

Guiding or ducting air to, or from, ducted fan

F01P 5/06

Guiding or ducting cooling air

F01P 11/10

Filtering, silencing cooling air

F01P 11/12

with liquid cooling
Definition statement

This place covers:

These groups comprise an arrangement whereby the element to be cooled (for example the motor) is cooled by liquid.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Air inlets

B60K 11/08

Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds {(B60K 11/085 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Mounting or arrangement of radiators
  • Radiator shutters or blinds mounted directly on the radiator.
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Shutters or blinds in the air Inlet; details of the air inlet

B60K 11/08

Combustion air intakes

B60K 13/00

Cooling of internal combustion engines

F01P

Arrangement or mounting of radiator

F01P 3/18

Radiators

F28F

Special rules of classification

Invention classification is given only when the fixing part is on the vehicle. When the fixing part is on the radiator, see groups F01P 3/18 or F28F.

with air cooling
Definition statement

This place covers:

These groups comprise an arrangement whereby the element to be cooled (for example the motor) is cooled by air. The way the air is ducted to a radiator (air to liquid heat exchanger) is therefore classified in groups B60K 11/02 or B60K 11/08.

Air inlets for cooling; Shutters or blinds therefor {(radiator or grille guards B60R 19/52)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Also air guiding walls in the air inlet passage.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Shutters or blinds directly mounted for the radiator

B60K 11/04

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Guiding or ducting cooling air to, or from, liquid to air heat exchangers

F01P 11/10

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Air Inlet

space between the car body opening to the radiator (directly on the radiator: see B60K 11/04, after the radiator: see B60K 11/02 or B60K 11/06)

{with adjustable shutters or blinds}
References
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Controlling of coolant flow for engines by throttling amount of air flowing to heat exchanger

F01P 7/10

Air flow control member (e.g. louvres, grilles or flaps) in air conditioning apparatus

F24F 13/08

Using more than one tilting member

F24F 13/1413

With parallel lamellae

F24F 13/15

Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units (extensions for melting snow or ice on roads or like surfaces E01H 5/00, E01H 6/00; forming part of the engine F01N; supplying combustion engines with combustible mixtures or constituents F02M)
Definition statement

This place covers:

arrangement in the vehicle of combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion unit.

References
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Gas exhausts per se

F01N

Air intakes/cleaners for combustion motor

F02M 35/00

Pipes in general

F16L

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Additives to exhaust also

F01N

Pipes used for noise absorbing in form of hangers or supports

F16L 55/035

concerning intake
Definition statement

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This group comprises for example arrangement of air intake in the car body and the arrangements made in the vehicle between the air intake to the air cleaner.

References
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Supplying combustion engine with combustible mixture or constituents thereof

F02M

Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems for internal-combustion engines

F02M 35/00

Air intake with filter

F02M 35/024

Arrangement of the air intake system in the engine compartment.

F02M 35/161

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Bumper

B60R 19/00

Intercooler

F02B 29/04

concerning exhaust ({collecting exhaust gases with central suction systems not forming part of vehicles, e.g. in workshops or tunnels B08B 15/002, otherwise along carriageways E01C 1/005;} extensions for melting snow on roads E01H 5/00, E01H 6/00; exhaust or silencing apparatus for internal combustion engines per se F01N; {pipes, joints or supports therefor F16L})
Definition statement

This place covers:

Specific arrangement in the vehicle of exhaust element or structure used to fasten exhaust element to a vehicle if the invention is on the vehicle side (special adaptation of the vehicle structure) and not on the exhaust side.

  • Fixing element of the exhaust if the invention is related to the fixing element mounted on the vehicle frame and not on the exhaust, e.g. fixing bracket adapted to vehicle frame.
  • Arrangement of a urea tank in the vehicle.
References
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Thermal isolation

F01N 13/14

Fixing exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes to the vehicle body

F01N 13/1805

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Exhaust or silencing apparatus

F01N

Special rules of classification

"Fixing means for the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipes to the vehicle body" are not classified in B60K 13/04 but in F01N 13/1805. These groups only comprise arrangement of the vehicle frame for mounting the exhaust, like for example, a specific fixing bracket on the vehicle frame. Further examples of documents classified in B60K 13/04 could be a pipe or a urea tank extending through a specific area in the vehicle.

using structural parts of the vehicle as ducts, e.g. frame parts
References
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A specific form of the carroserie to duct the air in an air intake

B62D

Understructure forming fluid or electrical conduit means

B62D 21/17

Superstructure

B62D 25/00

Floor or bottom sub- units

B62D 25/20

Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines {or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells}; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks (tanks in general B65D, F17C; supplying combustion engines with combustible mixtures or constituents F02M)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Arrangement of tanks in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines. Also for arrangement of gas tank in the vehicle.

References
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Arrangement of the urea tank in the vehicle

B60K 13/04

Tank vehicles

B60P 3/22

Fuel tanks specially adapted for motor cycles

B62J 35/00

Tank for aircraft

B64D 37/02

Urea Tank

F01N 2610/148

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Delivering dispensing transferring liquid to reservoir of vehicle

B67D 7/00

Controlling the feeding of liquid fuel from storage container to carburettors.

F02D 33/003

Supplying combustion engine with combustible mixture or constituent thereof.

F02M

Apparatus for feeding liquid fuel from storage container to carburettors.

F02M 37/00

Valves

F16K

Gas tank in general

F17C

Measuring liquid level

G01F 23/00

Fuel cell

H01M 8/00

Reactant storage in fuel cell

H01M 8/04201

Arrangement of fuel conduits (chassis frame forming fluid conduit means B62D 21/17)
References
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Injection moulding

B29C 45/00

Layered tubular products

B62B 1/08

Pipes in general and connection thereof

F16L

Fuel tanks (chassis frame comprising fluid storage compartment B62D 21/16 {; Details of the fuel feeding system related to the fuel tank F02M 37/0076})
References
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Arrangement of the urea tank in the vehicle

B60K 13/04

Additives to exhaust (urea)

F01N 3/2066

Urea tanks per se (storage means for substances, e.g. tanks or reservoirs)

F01N 2610/1406

Constructional details; Manufacturing or assembly of elements of fuel system; Materials therefor

F02M 37/0011

Fuel feeding system for combustion engine for multiple separate fuel tanks

F02M 37/0088

Fuel feeding system for combustion engine for saddle tanks

F02M 37/0094

Armoured vehicle

F41H

{Gas tanks (B60K 15/07 takes precedence)}
References
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Of gas tanks

B60K 15/07

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Engines characterised by operating on gaseous fuels; Plants including such engines

F02B 43/00

Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures

F02D 19/00

Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form

F02M 21/00

Vessels for containing or storing compressed, liquefied or solidified gases; fixed capacity gas holders

F17C

Pressure vessels, gas tank

F17C 1/00

Pipe-line systems for liquid gas

F17D 1/08

{made of non-metallic material, e.g. plastics, or of a combination of non-metallic and metallic material (B60K 15/03006 takes precedence)}
References
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Blow moulding

B29C 49/00

Blow moulding with insert

B29C 49/20

For specific joining process

B29C 65/00

Welding

B29C 65/02

Riveting

B29C 65/60

Joining elements to hollow article

B29C 65/7802

Shaping techniques and joining techniques together

B29C 69/00

For layered tanks

B32B 27/00

Special rules of classification

Specific fabrication process should be classified in B29C or B32B.

characterised by venting means
References
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This place does not cover:

Apparatus for adding fuel vapours drawn from engine fuel reservoir

F02M 25/08

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Valves

F16K

Arrangements for preventing explosion of gas bottles

F17C 13/12

{adapted to avoid loss of fuel or fuel vapour, e.g. with vapour recovery systems}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Adding fuel vapours drawn from engine fuel reservoir

F02M 25/08

Judging failure of purge control system

F02M 25/0809

Arrangement of valves controlling the admission of fuel vapour to an engine, e.g. valve being disposed between fuel tank or absorption canister and intake manifold

F02M 25/0836

Details of the absorption canister

F02M 25/0854

Details of the fuel vapour pipes or conduits

F02M 25/0872

Layout of the fuel vapour installation

F02M 25/089

{Valve arrangements in the vent line}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Arrangement of valves controlling the admission of fuel vapour to an engine, e.g. valve being disposed between fuel tank or absorption canister and intake manifold

F02M 25/0836

Details of the fuel vapour pipes or conduits

F02M 25/0872

Layout of the fuel vapour installation

F02M 25/089

Tank inlets (B60K 15/077 takes precedence)
References
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This place does not cover:

With means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel

B60K 15/077

Inlet and filling arrangements for urea tanks

F01N 2610/1413

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Filters rigidly mounted on reservoirs or tanks

B01D 35/027

Manufacturing process

B29C, B32B

Supplying fuel to vehicle

B60S 5/02

Arrangements for controlling, indicating registering quantity or price of liquid transferred

B67D 7/08

{Filler caps for fuel tanks}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Filler caps is the detachable/movable cap at the end of the inlet pipe.

References
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Closure caps for liquid coolant

F01P 11/0209

Sealing in general

F16J 15/00

Special rules of classification

A flap/baffle/trap door inside of the pipe is not considered as been a filler cap and should be classified in B60K 15/04

{Provided with a lock}
References
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Lock in general

E05B

Electrically actuated locks

E05B 47/0001

For fuel inlet covers of vehicle

E05B 83/34

Inlet covers
Definition statement

This place covers:

Details of the inlet covers and inlet box

References
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Superstructure sub-units with access opening having movable or removable closures

B62D 25/24

Superstructure sub-units with access or drainage openings having movable or removable closures

B62D 25/24

Lock in general

E05B

Electrically actuated locks

E05B 47/0001

For fuel inlet covers of vehicle

E05B 83/34

(for fuel inlet covers)

E05B 83/34

Hinges or pivots for doors in general

E05D 7/00

characterised by fuel reserve systems
References
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Filtering elements in the tanks

B01D 35/027

Fuel tanks specially adapted for motor cycles

B62J 35/00

Feeding apparatus for carburettors with multiple separate fuel tanks

F02M 37/0088

Mounting of pumps on fuel tank

F02M 37/103

The pump being installed in a sub tank

F02M 37/106

Apparatus for feeding liquid fuel to the carburettors with a main and auxiliary pump

F02M 37/18

{with level control}
References
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Controlling the feeding of liquid fuel from the tank to the carburettors

F02D 33/003

Devices of the fuel feeding system inside the tank other than pumps or filter

F02M 37/0082

Measuring liquid level

G01F 23/00

Arrangement of tanks
Definition statement

This place covers:

In particular tanks having a specific position in the vehicle

References
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Arrangement of the urea tank in the vehicle

B60K 13/04

Understructure having a fluid storage compartment

B62D 21/16

Floor and bottom sub units of the superstructure of the vehicle

B62D 25/20

Urea Tank

F01N 2610/148

Engine working with a plurality of fuel

F02D 19/06

of gas tanks
References
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Mounting arrangements for vessels

F17C 13/08

Tank construction specially adapted to the vehicle (B60K 15/077 takes precedence)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Fuel container shape designed to fit framework

References
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Tanks specially adapted for motor cycles

B62J 35/00

Saddle tanks in feeding apparatus for the carburettors

F02M 37/0094

with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
Definition statement

This place covers:

Container including devices to influence the motion or distribution of the fuel, e.g. swirl pots or fuel level control between dual tanks.

References
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Anti-slosh devices in large containers

B65D 90/52

Details on the fuel return circuit

F02M 37/0052

Feeding by a liquid fuel driven jet pump

F02M 37/025

Submerged in fuel, e.g. in reservoir

F02M 37/10

Mounting pumps on fuel tanks

F02M 37/103

The pump being installed in a sub-tank

F02M 37/106

Feeding apparatus characterized by main and auxiliary pump

F02M 37/18

concerning gas-producing plants
Definition statement

This place covers:

Plants mounted in the vehicle and used for producing gas for the propulsion of the vehicle

References
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Electric vehicle using power supply from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells

B60L 50/50

Combustion engine using plants for generating gaseous fuel from solid fuel.

F02B 43/08

Fuel cells

H01M 8/00

Fuel cells combines with other electrochemical generator

H01M 16/003

Arrangements in connection with power supply of propulsion units in vehicles from forces of nature, e.g. sun or wind (electric propulsion with power supply from forces of nature, e.g. sun or wind B60L 8/00; marine propulsion by wind motors driving water-engaging propulsive elements B63H 13/00; wind motors specially adapted for installation on vehicles F03D 9/32)
References
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Electric vehicles with power supply from force of nature, e.g. wind, sun

B60L 8/00

Effecting propulsion by wind motors driving water-engaging propulsive elements

B63H 13/00

Wind motors specially adapted for installation on vehicles

F03D 9/32

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Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicle with additional power source comprising solar cells

B62M 6/85

- of buoyancy principle

F03B 17/04

Wind motors;

F03D

controlling

F03D 7/00

Alleged perpetua mobilia;

F03G 7/10

Circuit for charging battery comprising light sensitive cells

H02J 7/35

Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles (clutches per se, e.g. construction thereof, F16D; gearing per se, e.g. construction thereof, F16H)
Definition statement

This place covers:

This group is given only if there is a specific arrangement/montage of the transmission in the vehicle. The different elements of the transmission per see are classified elsewhere and should not be classified in B60K 17/00 (F16H Gearings, F16D Clutches...). Even the connection between the elements is to be classified elsewhere in most of the case ( see for example H02K 7/10 Structural association of electric machines with clutches, brakes, gears etc.)

References
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Control of transmission

B60K 23/00

Suspension for vehicle

B60G

Conjoin control of propulsion units

B60W 30/18

Steering of deflectable wheels

B62D 9/00

Steering non deflectable wheels by differentially driving ground engaging elements on opposite sides of the vehicle

B62D 11/02

Understructures

B62D 21/00

Endless track vehicles

B62D 55/00

Assembling motor vehicles by joining sub-units or components, the components being engines, clutches or transmissions, with respect to the body shell or other sub-units or components.

B62D 65/10

Combinations of engines with mechanical gearing

F02B 61/06

Clutches in general, e.g. construction thereof.

F16D

Suppression of vibrations

F16F

Gearing in general, e.g. construction thereof.

F16H

characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
References
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Braking elements acting on transmission parts

B60T 1/062

Control of drivelines clutches and change speed gearing speed in vehicles

B60W 10/02, B60W 10/10

Steering non deflectable wheels using brakes or clutches as main steering effecting means

B62D 11/08

Vehicles with variable number of ground engaging wheels

B62D 61/12

Clutches per se, e.g. construction thereof; Control of clutches

F16D

Clutches with interengaging parts

F16D 11/00

Friction clutches

F16D 13/00

Fluid actuated clutches

F16D 25/00

Magnetically actuated clutches

F16D 27/00

Automatic clutches

F16D 43/00

characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing (electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L)
References
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Hybrid vehicles

B60K 6/00

Transmission gearings specially adapted for hybrid vehicles

B60K 6/36

Relative disposition of components in hybrid propulsion (combustion engine and electromotor)

B60K 6/40

Architecture of the driveline in hybrid vehicles

B60K 6/50

Arrangement of propulsion on amphibious vehicle

B60F 3/0007

Combinations of mechanical gearings

F16H 37/00

Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid gearing

F16H 47/00

Gearboxes, Mounting gearing therein

F16H 57/02

Support of transmission casing, e.g. torque arms, or attachment to other devices

F16H 57/025

Gearboxes using a combination of several standardised units

F16H 57/033

Lubrication / cooling of gearings

F16H 57/04

{Transmission unit disposed in on near the vehicle wheel, or between the differential gear unit and the wheel}
References
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Motor arranged in or near the wheels

B60K 7/00

Suspension

B60G

Brake

B60T

Steering linkage

B62D 7/00

Structural association of electric machines with clutches brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starter

H02K 7/10

Association of electric motors with gears

H02K 7/116

Counter rotating rotors of electric machines

H02K 16/005

Special rules of classification

Code for additional information B60K 17/043 is systematically given for documents classified in group B60K 7/00 having a transmission gear between motor and vehicle wheel.

{with planetary gearing having orbital motion}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group:

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References
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Gearings with gears having orbital motion

F16H 1/00

Gearing with variable gear ratio using gear having orbital motion

F16H 3/44

Lubrication/cooling of planetary gearings

F16H 57/0482

of change-speed gearing (B60K 17/10 - B60K 17/16 take precedence)
References
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of fluid gearing

B60K 17/10

of differential gearing

B60K 17/16

Gearing with variable gear ratio

F16H 3/00

of fluid gearing (of fluid clutches B60K 17/02)
References
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Fluid or electric gearing with a motor near the wheel

B60K 17/14

Informative references

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Pumps: positive displacement machines for liquids

F04B

Machines for liquids or pumps of rotary piston or oscillating piston type

F04C

Non positive displacement pumps

F04D

Pumping of fluid by direct contact of another fluid or by using inertia of fluid to be pumped

F04F

Rotary fluid gearing using pumps and motors of the volumetric type

F16H 39/00

Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or gearings

F16H 47/00

Control of hydrostatic gearings

F16H 61/40

{Units comprising at least a part of the gearing and a torque-transmitting axle, e.g. transaxles (B60K 17/14 takes precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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References
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The motor of fluid or electric gearing being disposed in or adjacent to traction wheel

B60K 17/14

of electric gearing (of electrically-actuated clutches B60K 17/02)
References
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Arrangement of electric propulsion units

B60K 1/00

Motors disposed in the wheels

B60K 7/00

Arrangement in the vehicle of electric actuated clutches.

B60K 17/02

Fluid or electric gearing with a motor near the wheel

B60K 17/14

Electric equipment or propulsion of electrically propelled vehicles

B60L

Electric device for safety purposes, monitoring variables on electric vehicles

B60L 3/00

Methods for controlling the speed/torque of electric vehicles

B60L 15/00

Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle

B60L 50/00 - B60L 58/00

Conjoint control including the control of electric propulsion units

B60W 10/08

Electric control of combustion engine

F02D 11/10

Dynamo electric clutches or brakes

H02F49/00

Dynamo- Electric gears, i.e. dynamo electric means for transmitting mechanical power from a driving shaft to a driven shaft and comprising Structurally interrelated motor and generator parts

H02K 51/00

the motor of fluid or electric gearing being disposed in or adjacent to traction wheel (B60K 7/00 takes precedence)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Electric or fluid gearing whereby the motor (electric or hydraulic) is disposed in or adjacent to the traction wheel. In these groups are in particular documents showing "electric or hydraulic differential".

References
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This place does not cover:

Arrangement of the motor in the wheel

B60K 7/00

Steering of non deflectable wheels using gearings with differential power outputs on opposite sides;the additional power being supplied hydraulically

B62D 11/10, B62D 11/18

Rotary fluid gearing using pumps and motors of the volumetric type

F16H 39/00

Informative references

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Hydraulic motors

F03C

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

In, or adjacent to

there is one motor to drive one wheel (or one dual wheels). No differential therebetween.

of differential gearing
Definition statement

This place covers:

Arrangement of differential gearings in the vehicle.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Central differential for front and rear wheels driving

B60K 17/348, B60K 17/346

Mounting of ball or roller bearing, fixing them onto shaft or in housing

F16C 35/06

Universal joints

F16D 3/16

Differential gearing

F16H 48/00

Mechanical differentials gearings without member having orbital motion

F16H 48/12

Mounting or installation of gears in the gearbox casing

F16H 57/023

Housing for gearboxes with means for reducing vibrations

F16H 57/028

Gearboxes for accommodating differential gearings

F16H 57/037

Cooling/lubrication of differential gearings

F16H 57/0483

Electric motor structurally associated with gears

H02K 7/116

Informative references

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Gearings per se

F16H

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Axle units with differential

rigid casings comprising wheel drive shafts, bearings therefore and a differential, e.g. casing made of pressed sheet metal (see also axle units B60B 35/00, gearboxes with integrated axle drive).

Differential gearing

Differential or means having the same function

{provided between independent half axles (B60K 17/18, B60K 17/20 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

More the arrangement of such a differential in the vehicle

References
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This place does not cover:

Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles in which the differential movement is obtained by resilient means

B60K 17/18

Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles in which the differential movement is limited

B60K 17/20

Steering deflectable wheels with means for differentially distributing power on the deflectable wheels during cornering

B62D 9/00

Arrangement for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices

F16H 48/20

{in which the differential movement is obtained by resilient means}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Arrangement in the vehicle of differential means, whereby the difference of rotation speed between the two output shafts of the differential means is obtained using resilient means.

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{in which the differential movement is limited}
References
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This place does not cover:

The transfer gear being a differential gear

B60K 17/346

Arrangement of control for differentials

B60K 23/04

Combinations of mechanical gearing having orbital motion with fluid clutches

F16H 47/08

Arrangement for suppressing or influencing the differential action, e.g. locking devices

F16H 48/20

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Differentials with electric motor for torque vectoring per se

F16H 48/36

characterised by arrangement, location, or type of main drive shafting, e.g. cardan shaft
References
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Torque transmitting axles for the wheels

B60B 35/12

Shafts

F16C

Shaft, axle

F16C 3/00

Bearings of crankshafts or connecting rod in general

F16C 9/00

Elastic or yielding bearings for exclusively rotary movement

F16C 27/00

Couplings fro transmitting rotation

F16D

Suppression of vibration

F16F 15/00

characterised by arrangement, location, of type of freewheel device
References
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Arrangement of control for freewheels

B60K 23/06

Freewheels or freewheel clutches per see

F16D 41/00

Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically

F16D 43/02

Differential gearings without members having orbital motion

F16H 48/12

characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
Definition statement

This place covers:

Gearings comprising a power take off, which is for "extern" devices and not for other part of the vehicle like alternator, pump, fan for motor cooling etc.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take off (for example if the document describes a connection between the power take off shaft and the driven device

B60K 25/06

"Clutch-brake combinations" if it concerns the connection/disconnection of the power take off

F16D 67/02

Informative references

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Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take-off if for example it is a connection between the power take-off shaft and the driven device

B60K 25/06

Tractors

B62D 49/00

Clutch-brake combinations if it concerns the connection disconnection of the power take off

F16D, F16D 67/02

Combination of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or fluid gearings

F16H 47/00

the ultimate propulsive elements, e.g. ground wheels, being steerable
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Motor disposed in the wheels

B60K 7/00

Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle

B62D 1/00

Steering linkage, Stub axles or their mounting

B62D 7/00

Steering knuckles; king pins

B62D 7/18

Universal joints

F16D 3/16

{with a gearwheel on the steering knuckle or kingpin axis}
Definition statement

This place covers:

The ultimate propulsive element is steerable and the propulsive gearwheel being located on the steering knuckle or arranged in line with the kingpin axis.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group:

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Device for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading and unloading purposes

B66F 9/00

{with a universal joint in the axis of the steering knuckle}
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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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the ultimate propulsive elements, e.g. ground wheels, being rockable about a horizontal pivot
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Suspensions

B60G

Vehicles with more than four wheels

B62D 61/10

for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles (arrangement or mounting of control devices for changing number of driven wheels B60K 23/08)
Definition statement

This place covers:

in this particular case, all four wheel transmissions per see are classified in these groups and not only the arrangement in the vehicle.

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Arrangement of control devices for changing the number of driven wheels

B60K 23/08

having a longitudinal, endless element, e.g. belt or chain, for transmitting drive to wheels
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Arrangement of propulsion means on amphibious vehicles

B60F 3/0007

Vehicles with more than four wheels

B62D 61/10

having a transfer gear
Definition statement

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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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Cooling or lubrication of gearing

F16H 57/04

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Clutches

F16D

the transfer gear being a differential gear
Definition statement

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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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Combinations of mechanical gearings with differential gearings and a plurality of driven shafts and one input shaft

F16H 37/0813

Differential gearings per se

F16H 48/00

Cooling lubrication of differentials

F16H 57/0483

{with means for changing distribution of torque between front and rear wheels}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Transfer gears using for example clutches or differentials with a locking device. The locking device or other means for changing distribution of torque are arranged inside the transfer gear box.

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Arrangement of control devices for varying the torque distribution between the driven axles

B60K 23/0808

Arrangements for regulating the brake forces specially adapted for four-wheel drive vehicles

B60T 8/1769

Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action per se

F16H 48/20

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

with

inside of the transfer gear box

{self-actuated means, e.g. differential locked automatically by difference of speed}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Using typically viscous couplings (difference of speed) or torque sensing differentials arranged inside the transfer gear box.

Illustrative example:

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{combined with a change speed gearing, e.g. range gear}
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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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Toothed gearings with variable gear ratio and having an orbital motion

F16H 3/44

having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speed (B60K 17/346 takes precedence)
References
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Having a transfer gear

B60K 17/344

The transfer gear being a differential gear

B60K 17/346

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Arrangement of control devices for varying the torque distribution between the driven wheels

B60K 23/0808

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Differential means

means which permit the front and the rear axles to rotate at different speed like for example: clutches, viscous connecting means

including arrangements for suppressing or influencing the power transfer, e.g. viscous clutches (differential gearing with locking devices {F16H 48/20})
Definition statement

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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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Having a transfer gear

B60K 17/344

Transfer gear with means for changing the distribution of torque between front and rear wheels

B60K 17/3462

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Arrangement of control devices for varying the torque distribution between the driven axles

B60K 23/0808

Clutches

F16D

Arrangements for suppressing or influencing the differential action per se

F16H 48/20

{with self-actuated means, e.g. by difference of speed}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Front and rear wheel driven vehicle comprising a particular self actuated arrangement for influencing the power transfert between the front and the rear wheels

References
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Transfer gear with self actuating means for changing the distribution of torque between rear and front wheels

B60K 17/3465

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Self actuated

without using an external command. For example: one way clutch, viscous clutch

{comprising a viscous clutch}
Definition statement

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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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Transfer case having self actuated means (if for example the viscous clutch is in the transfer case housing)

B60K 17/3465

{with a clutch adjacent to traction wheel, e.g. automatic wheel hub}
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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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A driven wheel can be coupled independently.

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Clutches

F16D

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Adjacent

between the wheel and the differential housing

{manually operated}
Definition statement

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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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Manually actuated mechanical control mechanisms

G05G 9/08

having separate mechanical assemblies for transmitting drive to the front or to the rear wheels or set of wheels
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Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this group.

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Hybrid vehicles comprising electric and combustion engines

B60K 6/20

Hybrid vehicles driving a plurality of drive axles e.g. four wheel drive

B60K 6/52

Conjoin control including the control of driveline clutches

B60W 10/02

Conjoin control including the control of propulsion units

B60W 10/04

Conjoin control for hybrid vehicle characterized by a method for conjointly controlling different sub units

B60W 20/00

having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels (disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel B60K 7/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

The transmissions which comprise a main assembly for transmitting power and furthermore a fluid or electric motor(s) for driving one or more wheels. Examples:

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Prime movers comprising combustion engines and mechanical or fluid energy storing means

B60K 6/08

Hybrid vehicles comprising electric and combustion engines

B60K 6/20

Hybrid vehicles driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. with four wheel drive

B60K 6/52

Conjoin control including the control of driveline clutches

B60W 10/02

Conjoin control including the control of propulsion units

B60W 10/04

Conjoin control for hybrid vehicle characterized by a method for conjointly controlling different sub units

B60W 20/00

{all driven wheels being steerable}
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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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Steering for trailer for centrally pivoted axles

B62D 13/00

Vehicles with more than four wheels

B62D 61/10

for driving tandem wheels
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Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

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Tractors comprising traction increasing arrangements

B62D 49/0621

Vehicles with more than four wheels

B62D 61/10

Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles (movable cabs having special adaptations of vehicle control devices B62D 33/06; such control devices per se F16H)
Definition statement

This place covers:

The arrangement in the vehicle of the change speed gearing control devices. The change speed control device per see is not classified here (but in F16H 59/02).

References
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Selector apparatus per se

F16H 59/02

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Control functions within change-speed-gearin

F16H 61/00

Controlling members for hand actuation per se, e.g. knobs, handles.

G05G 1/04, G05G 1/08

of initiating means (control mechanisms in general G05G)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Only the arrangement or mounting in the vehicle. The change speed gearing control devices per se are classified in F16H 59/00.

References
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Control inputs to change speed-, or reversings- gearings

F16H 59/00

Selector apparatus

F16H 59/02

Selector apparatus for automatic transmissions (tiptronic)

F16H 59/0204

Selector apparatus with means for suppression of vibrations or reduction of noise

F16H 59/0208

Constructional features of the selector lever, e.g. grip parts, mounting or manufacturing

F16H 59/0278

Ratio selector apparatus

F16H 59/04

Consisting of electrical switches or sensors

F16H 59/044

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Adaptation for additional use of the arm-rests of vehicle seats

B60N 2/79

Adaptation of the arm-rests of vehicle seats for electrical control, e.g. by using switches

B60N 2/797

Control mechanism in general

G05G

Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for (movable cabs having special adaptations of vehicle control devices B62D 33/06; such control devices per se F16D, F16H)
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Driver input members for controlling the main clutch comprising arrangements and mountings of pedals or paddles, clutch actuator transmission means of mechanical, electrical or hydraulic type and mounting of final actuators in the vehicle
  • Arrangements and mountings of automated clutch actuators using e.g. mechanical, electromechanical or hydraulic means
  • Driver input members for controlling differential gearings comprising arrangements and mountings of levers, pedals or switches to lock a differential or to modify torque or speed distribution
  • Manual or automatic actuating means for locking or opening a freewheel device
  • Manual or automatic actuating means for switching from two to four wheel drive
  • Automatic controllers for varying the torque distribution between axles, e.g. between the front and the rear wheels
Relationships with other classification places

B60K 23/00 concerns the mountings or arrangements of control units related to a particular sub-unit not otherwise provided for in B60K.

The arrangements and mounting of input devices for change speed gearing are classified in B60K 20/00.

The arrangements and mounting of input devices for propulsion units are classified in B60K 26/00 .

Vehicle drive control systems in general that are used for conjoint control and not related to a particular sub-unit are classified in B60W 30/00.

Arrangement or mounting of gearings for driving both front and rear wheels B60K 17/34

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Control systems for conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function comprising clutch units

B60W 10/02

Propulsion control with common controlling member for different functions, e.g. conjoint engine and clutch control member

B60W 30/18181

Movable cabs having special adaptations for vehicle control devices

B62D 33/073

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Arrangements and mounting of clutches in vehicles

B60K 17/02

Arrangements and mounting of differentials in vehicles

B60K 17/16

Arrangements and mounting of freewheels in vehicles

B60K 17/26

Fluid actuated clutches

F16D 25/00

Freewheel clutches in general

F16D 41/00

Control devices for clutches per se

F16D 48/00

Control devices for change speed gearings per se

F16H 61/00

Control of hydrostatic transmissions

F16H 61/40

Controlling members actuated by hand in general

G05G 1/04, G05G 1/08

Controlling members actuated by foot in general

G05G 1/30

Special rules of classification

Use of the Indexing Code scheme is mandatory. When classifying in group B60K 23/00 classification must also be made in groups B60K 23/00B60K 2023/0841 for special features of clutch control, in B60Y 2400/00 for special features in general and in B60Y 2300/00 in order to identify the purpose and in B60W 10/00 for controlled sub-units and in B60W 2510/00 - B60W 2530/213 for controller input parameters and B60W 2710/00 - B60W 2720/406 for output target values.

Auxiliary drives (B60K 16/00 takes precedence; arrangements of tyre-inflating pumps mounted on vehicles B60C 23/10; driving tyre-inflating pumps B60C; driving engine auxiliaries F02B)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Drives for auxiliaries, including input power source, transmission and auxiliary output

The driving power source is determinant for the subgroup and is either:

  • directly from an engine shaft: B60K 25/02
  • from static or dynamic pressure or vacuum, developed by the engine: B60K 25/04
  • from a transmission power take-off, PTO shaft: B60K 25/06
  • from a ground wheel, e.g. engaging the wheel tread or rim: B60K 25/08
  • directly from oscillating movements due to vehicle running motion: B60K 25/10

The drives are of any transmission type: belts, chains, gear trains, hydrostatic transmissions or electric transmissions using alternators/motors connected to a battery:

  • Auxiliary are all kind of vehicle auxiliaries as:
  • Pumps for steering servos
  • Pumps for any hydraulic actuators for onboard implements
  • Compressors for air conditioning
  • Vacuum pumps for braking assistance
  • Alternators or generators
Relationships with other classification places

B60K 25/00 concerns the mountings of auxiliary drives; the control of the auxiliary units is classified in the subclasses related to the particular auxiliary unit, as for example air conditioning.

The generator/motors drivingly connected to the engine crankshaft and driving also the vehicle are classified in subgroup B60K 6/485 for electric motor assisted hybrid vehicles.

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Auxiliaries driven by force of nature, e.g. wind, solar panels

B60K 16/00

Drives for power-take-off, e.g. PTO shafts

B60K 17/28

Arrangements for driving tyre-inflating pumps mounted on vehicles

B60C 23/10

Engine accessories drives, e.g. inlet air compressors, camshafts, cooling fans, water pumps or engine oil pumps

F02D67/00

Electric motors or motor-generators used for starting the combustion engine

F02N 11/04

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Driving arrangements for vehicle air-conditioning systems

B60H 1/00421

Arrangements of pumps or compressors for control devices of brake systems

B60T 17/02

Pumps for power assisted steering

B62D 5/063

Special rules of classification

When classifying in group B60K 25/00 classification can also be made in codes for additional information:

Arrangements or mounting of propulsion unit control devices in vehicles
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Driver input members for controlling the propulsion unit, prime mowers comprising arrangements and mountings of accelerator pedals or paddles,
  • Throttle or fuel injection actuator transmission means of mechanical, electrical or hydraulic type and mounting of control input devices in the vehicle
  • Arrangements and mountings of automatised actuators using actuating means e.g. electromechanical or hydraulic, secondary throttles and drive by wire engine controls
  • Driver input members for controlling electric drive motors in electric vehicles
  • Haptic driver feedback in pedal or increasing pedal force in case of dangerous driving conditions
  • Electrical transmission means between accelerator pedals and propulsion units
Relationships with other classification places

B60K 26/00 concerns the mountings of control units related to propulsion units of vehicles.

The operator initiation means for internal combustion engines control in general are classified in F02D 11/00.

The arrangements and mounting of clutch control input devices, e.g. arrangement or mounting of pedals for clutches are classified in B60K 23/00.

Vehicle drive control systems in general that are used for conjoint control and not related to a particular sub-unit are classified in B60W 30/00.

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Human control setting devices for electrically propelled vehicles

B60L 15/00

Control systems for hybrid vehicles

B60W 20/00

Movable cabs having special adaptations of vehicle control devices

B62D 33/073

Electric control of engine combustible supply

F02D 41/00

Starting and stopping engine by driver

F02N 11/0822

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Propulsion control with common controlling member for different functions, e.g. common control member for engine and brake control

B60W 30/18181

Control devices for engines by operator per se

F02D 11/00

Accelerator pedal transfer functions to engine controllers

F02D 11/105

Control of tactile feedback to the driver

F02N 11/0822

Control of hydrostatic transmissions, inching pedals

F16H 59/06, F16H 61/40

Controlling members actuated by hand in general

G05G 1/04, G05G 1/08

Controlling members by foot in general

G05G 1/30

Special rules of classification

Use of the Indexing Code scheme is mandatory. When classifying in group B60K 26/00 classification must also be made in groups B60K 26/00 for additional features of accelerator, in B60Y 2400/00 for special features in general, in B60Y 2300/00 in order to identify the purpose and in B60W 10/00 for the multiple controlled sub-units and in B60W 2510/00 -B60W 2530/213 for controller input parameters and B60W 2710/00 - B60W 2720/406 for the output target values.

Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions (for electrically-propelled vehicles B60L 3/00; road vehicle drive control systems for purposes not related to the control of a particular sub-unit B60W 30/00; drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles B60W 60/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

The arrangements and mountings of safety systems responsive to:

  • conditions relating to the driver, as presence or incapacity
  • conditions relating to the vehicle, as doors or cargo
  • skidding of the wheels

for inhibiting the vehicle driving connection by acting on a single particular sub-unit:

  • cutting ignition or fuel supply
  • switching off the battery
  • reducing engine torque
  • opening a clutch or other driving connection
  • sending a signal to the exterior
Relationships with other classification places

B60K 28/00 is the place where the layout and arrangement of safety systems will be classified. The conjoint control of these systems will be classified in subclass B60W 10/00 for the type of the controlled unit with additional classification symbol in B60W 30/00 for the purpose. Combustion engine features per se are classified in the relevant subclasses F02B, F02D, F02N. Transmission or clutch features per se are classified in the relevant subclasses F16H or F16D.

References
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This place does not cover:

Devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes

B60L 3/00

Road vehicle drive control systems for purposes not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

B60W 30/00

Propulsion control with conjoint control of two or more sub-units for wheel slip

B60W 30/18172

Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles

B60W 60/00

Informative references

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Control of airbags or occupant passive safety systems

B60R 21/01

Brake control systems for vehicle drive stability control of vehicle

B60T 8/1755

Arrangements responsive to a speed conditions for adjusting wheel braking force

B60T 8/32

Driving stability by controlling multiple propulsion units

B60W 30/02

Active safety systems predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision by taking automatic action

B60W 30/08

Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

B60W 50/08

Limiting control by the driver depending on vehicle state, e.g. interlocking means for the control input for preventing unsafe operation

B60W 50/12

Preventing wheel slippage by reducing power in rail vehicles

B61C 15/00

Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons, anti-dozing alarms

G08B 21/00

Special rules of classification

Use of the Indexing Code scheme is mandatory. When classifying in group B60K 28/00 classification must also be made in groups B60K 28/00B60K 2028/003 for additional features of safety control, in B60Y 2400/00 for special features in general, in B60Y 2300/00 in order to identify the purpose and in B60W 10/00 for multiple particular sub-units and in B60W 2510/00 - B60W 2530/213 for controller input parameters and in B60W 2710/00 - B60W 2720/406 for the output target values.

Vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed, i.e. preventing speed from exceeding an arbitrarily established velocity or maintaining speed at a particular velocity, as selected by the vehicle operator (fittings acting on two or more sub-units B60W 30/14; speedometers G01P; systems or devices for controlling speed in general G05D 13/00 {; in traffic anti-collision system for road vehicles G08G 1/16})
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Control systems for cruise control or speed limiting control of any particular single vehicle sub-unit.
  • Control systems of a single vehicle sub-unit for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or for controlling distance between vehicles, in particular distance from host vehicle to the preceding vehicle.
  • Driver inputs to the cruise control systems comprising switches or levers for setting a target or reference vehicle speed
  • Control methods for controlling a single sub-unit or algorithms therefore for:
  • - selecting a target vehicle,
  • - detecting a distance and/or a speed of a target vehicle and
  • - comparing to a reference distance,
  • - setting or adapting the reference distance according to driving conditions,
  • - releasing or inhibiting the speed control for example in case of brake pedal actuation and
  • - resuming the speed control
  • Servomechanisms of electric, hydraulic or mechanical type to regulate the vehicle speed
  • Target outputs (analogue or digital) to the controller of a particular sub-unit to regulate a vehicle speed
  • Interactions with the driver, displaying target speeds, warning in case of excessive speeds
Relationships with other classification places

B60K 31/00 concerns the vehicle speed controls related to a particular sub-unit, as for example engine or electrical drive motor or brakes, if the invention concerns a cruise control by acting on two or more sub-units as for example engine and brakes than it is classified in B60W 30/14 which is the application-oriented place covering vehicle drive control systems in general that are not related to a particular sub-unit or used for conjoint control

Detecting means in general (e.g. ultrasonic radars G01S 7/00, TV cameras H04N, rear view cameras B60R 1/00, image processing, or measuring means) are covered by the classes G01, G06 or H04 and their appropriate subclasses.

Human-computer interfaces, e.g. Keyboards G06F 3/00

Displays in general are classified in B60K 35/22.

Driver warnings in general are classified in B60W 50/08.

References
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This place does not cover:

Control systems for conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function.

B60W 10/00

Cruise control systems using conjoint control of two or more vehicle sub-units of different type or different function

B60W 30/14

Estimations or calculations of driving parameters for road vehicle drive systems that are used for purposes of cruise control.

B60W 40/00

Informative references

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Controlling combustion engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto

F02D 29/00

Electrical control of engine fuel injection

F02D 41/00

Control of hydrostatic transmissions for achieving a target output speed

F16H 61/47

Measuring linear, angular speeds, acceleration or deceleration

G01P

Systems for controlling position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles

G05D 1/00

Systems or devices for controlling speed in general, i.e. prime mower speed control

G05D 13/00

Traffic control systems i.e. systems transmitting information to a plurality of vehicles simultaneously in order to co-ordinate the flow of vehicles or systems controlling platoons of vehicles

G08G 1/00

Anti-collision systems

G08G 1/16

Special rules of classification

Use of the Indexing Code scheme is mandatory. When classifying in group B60K 31/00 classification must also be made in groups B60K 31/00 - B60K 31/185 for additional features of cruise control, in B60Y 2400/00 for special features in general, in B60Y 2300/00 in order to identify the purpose and in B60W 10/00 for the controlled sub-units and in B60W 2510/00 - B60W 2530/213 for controller input parameters and in B60W 2710/00 - B60W 2720/406 for the output target values.

Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
Definition statement

This place covers:

Arrangements of instruments for and aspects of display of information in a vehicle. The main group is in particular directed to all instruments located in the dashboard (and surrounding areas like windscreen or centre console) indicating information to the driver or passengers.

This main group covers all instruments that are in a vehicle dashboard if they are defined by particular aspects in their relation to the vehicle dashboard (e.g. the way they are mounted) or at least to control or indicate vehicle functions.

Relationships with other classification places

This group covers vehicle instruments, as well as their details or auxiliary aspects such as controlling, data transfer or information handling concerning vehicle functions.

This group does not cover details or auxiliary aspects relating to non-vehicle functions, unless the instruments are specially adapted for their use in a vehicle.

B60K 37/00 is directed to dashboards as such.

Whilst B60K 35/00 is directed to the adaptation of instruments in a dashboard, B62D 25/14 is related to the (internal) structure of the dashboard itself and to dashboards as superstructure sub units (e.g. dashboard structure, fixation).

Whilst B60K 35/00 is directed to the adaptation of vehicle instruments to the dashboard, B60R 11/00 is directed to mounting of electronic devices to dashboard (see in particular B60R 2011/0005).

References
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Indicating over speed

B60K 31/00

Monitoring tyres

B60C 23/00

Display devices for vehicle air conditioning

B60H 1/00985

Arrangements or adaptations of lighting devices for vehicle interior

B60Q 3/00

Lighting for dashboard

B60Q 3/10

Arrangements for holding or mounting of radio sets, television sets, telephones or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

B60R 11/02

Adaptations on rotatable parts of the steering wheel for accommodation of switches

B62D 1/046

Dashboard as superstructure

B62D 25/14

Arrangements or adaptations of instruments in aircraft

B64D 43/00

Measuring distances

G01C

Navigation

G01C 21/00

Devices specially adapted for navigation in a road network

G01C 21/26

Measuring combinations of speed and distance

G01C 23/00

Indicating measures values (analogue or digital)

G01D 7/00

Components of measuring arrangements

G01D 11/00

Components of indicators

G01D 13/00

Engine indicators

G01L

Measuring speed or acceleration

G01P

Head-up displays [HUD]

G02B 27/01

Input of data to computer

G06F 3/00

User interface programs, e.g. command shells, help systems, UIMS (interface arrangement

G06F 9/451

Remote windowing systems, e.g. X-windows; Or window cell phone displayed in vehicle display

G06F 9/452

Taximeters

G07B 13/00

Toll collection

G07B 15/00

Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

G07C 5/00

Traffic control systems for vehicles

G08G 1/00

Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements

G09F 9/00

Mobile visual advertising

G09F 21/00

Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. batteries with indicators

H01M 10/48

(Radio) receivers to be used in vehicles

H04B 1/082

Arrangements for broadcast, e.g. digital radio

H04H 20/00

Details of television systems

H04N 5/00

Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/00B60K 2360/96.

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

HUD

head-up display

LED

light emitting diode

OLED

organic light emitting diode

LCD

Liquid crystal display

TFT

thin film transistor

VFD

vacuum fluorescent display

Synonyms and Keywords

In patent documents, the following words/expressions are often used as synonyms:

  • "dashboard liner", "cladding" and "padding"
  • "instrument cluster", "combined instrument" and "combi instrument"
Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
References
Application-oriented references

Examples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:

Input arrangements specially adapted for route navigation

G01C 21/36

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Control levers on arm rests

B60N 2/797

Arrangements of elements of electric circuits for voice control in vehicles

B60R 16/0373

Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles, in general

G05G 1/00

Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer in general

G06F 3/01

Touch screens

G06F 3/0488

User interface programs, e.g. command shells, help systems or user interface management systems [UIMS]

G06F 9/451

Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/11 - B60K 2360/149.

Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
References
Application-oriented references

Examples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used for a particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:

Output arrangements specially adapted for route navigation

G01C 21/36

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention as part of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit

B60W 50/14

Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/151 - B60K 2360/1526.

using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Control arrangements for varying the light intensity for dashboards

B60Q 3/16

Projection devices for colour picture display in television systems

H04N 9/31

characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraft

G01C 23/00

Display screens
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in general

G09F 9/00

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Display screens

Integrated or non-integrated screens on which information is displayed

Head-up displays [HUD] (optical aspects of head-up displays G02B 27/01)
Relationships with other classification places

G02B 27/01 covers head-up displays as optical elements or optical systems as such.

Contrary thereto, this subgroup relates to head-up displays as vehicle instruments.

Classification of technical characteristics of the head-up display relating to the vehicle instrument function is therefore classified in this subgroup. Technical characteristics of subject-matter referring to both optical aspects as well as to a vehicle instrument function is classified in G02B 27/01 as well as in this subgroup.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Optical aspects of head-up displays

G02B 27/01

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Head-up displays [HUD]

Substantially transparent displays that present information in one of the drivers' lines of sight to the outside of the vehicle

with means for detecting the driver's gaze direction or eye points
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Instrument input by detecting viewing direction not otherwise provided for

B60K 2360/149

characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics information; characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Selective content distribution in pictorial communication, e.g. interactive television or video on demand in general

H04N 21/00

Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/16 - B60K 2360/179.

Instruments characterised by the way in which information is handled, e.g. showing information on plural displays or prioritising information according to driving conditions
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Optical viewing arrangements in vehicles not otherwise provided for

B60R 1/00

Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/18 - B60K 2360/199.

Instruments specially adapted for improving the visibility thereof to the user, e.g. fogging prevention or anti-reflection arrangements
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreens

B60J 3/00

Optical viewing arrangements in vehicles not otherwise provided for

B60R 1/00

Cleaning windscreens, vehicle windows or optical devices of vehicles

B60S 1/02

Instruments characterised by their means of attachment to or integration in the vehicle (B60K 35/231 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Head-up displays characterised by their arrangement or structure for integration into vehicles

B60K 35/231

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Arrangements for attaching the dashboard to the vehicle structure

B60K 37/10

Arrangements for holding or mounting radio sets, television sets or telephones

B60R 11/02

Devices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together

F16B

Arrangements of scales, pointers, lamps or acoustic indicators in automobile speedometers

G01P 1/07

Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/816 - B60K 2360/834.

Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles (arrangements of lighting devices on dashboards B60Q 3/10)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Arrangements of lighting devices on dashboards

B60Q 3/10

Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/77 - B60K 2360/797.

Instruments specially adapted for specific vehicle types or users, e.g. for left- or right-hand drive
Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/731 - B60K 2360/741.

Instrument provisions for avoiding injuries to vehicle occupants in case of accidents
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Linings associated with the instrument panel or dashboard as occupant safety arrangement

B60R 21/045

Steering columns incorporating energy-absorbing arrangements, e.g. by being yieldable or collapsible

B62D 1/19

Shock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members in general

F16F 7/12

Arrangements for transferring vehicle- or driver-related data
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Electric circuits for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems

B60R 16/023

Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services specially for special-purpose networking environments, e.g. networks in vehicles

H04L 67/12

User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones

H04M 1/724

Wireless communication networks for vehicles

H04W 4/40

Special rules of classification

In this group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/583 - B60K 2360/595.

Calibration of instruments, e.g. setting initial or reference parameters; Testing of instruments, e.g. detecting malfunction
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Testing static or dynamic balance of machines or structures in general

G01M

Arrangements for locating electric faults

G01R 31/00

Camera calibration by analysis of captured images in general

G06T 7/80

Dashboards (as road-vehicle superstructure sub-units B62D 25/14)
Definition statement

This place covers:

The adaptation of instruments in a vehicle dashboard. The main group is in particular directed to the mechanical mounting of instruments to the dashboard or the electrical integration of such instruments in the dashboard (e.g. connection to vehicle bus system). A dashboard related aspects must be present in all cases.

Relationships with other classification places

B60K 35/00 is the general home for documents comprising vehicle related aspects of indication devices.

B60K 37/00 is directed to dashboards and their adaptation in relation to instruments.

B62D 25/14 is related to the (internal) structure of the dashboard itself and to dashboards as superstructure sub units (e.g. dashboard structure, fixation).

B60R 11/00 is directed to mounting of electronic devices to dashboard (see in particular B60R 2011/0005).

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Dashboard as road vehicle superstructure subunits

B62D 25/14

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Arrangements or adaptations of lighting devices for vehicle interior

B60Q 3/00

Lighting for dashboard

B60Q 3/10

Arrangements for holding or mounting of radio sets, television sets, telephones or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

B60R 11/02

Clips for joining vehicle mouldings or liners

B60R 13/0206

Instruments in airplanes

B64D 43/00

Navigation

G01C 21/00

Components of measuring arrangements

G01D 11/00

Head-up displays (HUD)

G02B 27/01

Input of data to computer

G06F 3/00

Taximeters

G07B 13/00

Toll collection

G07B 15/00

Connectors

H01R

Electronic switching

H03K

Touch switches

H03K 17/96

(Radio) receivers to be used in vehicles

H04B 1/082

Special rules of classification

In this main group it is desirable to add the Orthogonal Indexing Codes of B60K 2360/40 - B60K 2360/48, B60K 2360/65 - B60K 2360/6992 and B60K 2360/84.

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

HUD

head-up display

LED

light emitting diode

OLED

organic light emitting diode

LCD

Liquid crystal display

TFT

thin film transistor

VFD

vacuum fluorescent display

Synonyms and Keywords

In patent documents, the following words/expressions are often used as synonyms:

  • "dashboard liner", "cladding" and "padding"
  • "instrument cluster", "combined instrument" and "combi instrument"
Instrument input by detecting viewing direction not otherwise provided for
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Head-up displays with means for detecting the driver's gaze direction or eye points

B60K 35/235

Special rules of classification

This indexing code covers all vehicle instruments input devices by detecting viewing direction excluding means for detecting the driver's gaze direction or eye points in head-up displays for which the main trunk symbol B60K 35/235 is provided.

Hardware adaptations for dashboards or instruments
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Electric circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for

B60R 16/00

Electric constitutive elements, e.g. wire harnesses or grommets

B60R 16/02

Data transfer between instruments
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Electric circuits for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems

B60R 16/023

Wired data transfers
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Electric circuits for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems

B60R 16/023

Wireless data transfers
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Electric circuits for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems

B60R 16/023