B62M
Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles or sledges
Official title: RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR {SINGLE-TRACK} CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of transmissions in vehicles in general B60K; transmission elements per se F16)
B62M (Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles or sledges) appears on 9,950 US grants and 9,340 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in B62M- Granted patents
- 9,950
- Published applications
- 9,340
- Assignees
- 1,950
- Inventors
- 11,034
- Latest grant
- 6 Oct 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 82 | 0 |
| 1977 | 58 | 0 |
| 1978 | 77 | 0 |
| 1979 | 52 | 0 |
| 1980 | 76 | 0 |
| 1981 | 72 | 0 |
| 1982 | 64 | 0 |
| 1983 | 58 | 0 |
| 1984 | 82 | 0 |
| 1985 | 76 | 0 |
| 1986 | 98 | 0 |
| 1987 | 107 | 0 |
| 1988 | 91 | 0 |
| 1989 | 116 | 0 |
| 1990 | 104 | 0 |
| 1991 | 79 | 0 |
| 1992 | 83 | 0 |
| 1993 | 98 | 0 |
| 1994 | 97 | 0 |
| 1995 | 103 | 0 |
| 1996 | 124 | 0 |
| 1997 | 136 | 0 |
| 1998 | 168 | 0 |
| 1999 | 204 | 0 |
| 2000 | 210 | 0 |
| 2001 | 190 | 55 |
| 2002 | 210 | 237 |
| 2003 | 187 | 242 |
| 2004 | 153 | 291 |
| 2005 | 142 | 324 |
| 2006 | 215 | 256 |
| 2007 | 172 | 295 |
| 2008 | 160 | 298 |
| 2009 | 140 | 239 |
| 2010 | 203 | 243 |
| 2011 | 206 | 275 |
| 2012 | 175 | 285 |
| 2013 | 252 | 340 |
| 2014 | 293 | 378 |
| 2015 | 340 | 362 |
| 2016 | 355 | 535 |
| 2017 | 368 | 503 |
| 2018 | 406 | 545 |
| 2019 | 477 | 547 |
| 2020 | 462 | 485 |
| 2021 | 425 | 444 |
| 2022 | 370 | 478 |
| 2023 | 427 | 539 |
| 2024 | 423 | 449 |
| 2025 | 392 | 430 |
| 2026 | 292 | 265 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Main groups
Granted patents with any code in the group
- B62M 9/00Transmissions characterised by use of an endless chain, belt, or the like2,676
- B62M 6/00Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles with additional source of power2,073
- B62M 25/00Actuators for gearing speed-change mechanisms specially adapted for cycles1,746
- B62M 1/00Rider propulsion of wheeled vehicles1,261
- B62M 3/00Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot1,241
- B62M 27/00Propulsion devices for sledges or the like1,069
- B62M 7/00Motorcycles characterised by position of motor or engine1,000
- B62M 11/00Transmissions characterised by the use of interengaging toothed wheels or frictionally-engaging wheels942
All 16 main groupsShow fewer
- B62M 23/00Transmissions characterised by use of other elements240
- B62M 17/00Transmissions characterised by use of rotary shaft186
- B62M 13/00Transmissions characterised by use of friction rollers engaging the periphery of the78
- B62M 19/00Transmissions characterised by use of non-mechanical gearing76
- B62M 29/00Ground engaging propulsion devices for cycles, sledges, or rider-propelled wheeled vehicles, not47
- B62M 15/00Transmissions characterised by use of crank shafts and coupling rods23
- B62M 21/00Transmissions characterised by use of resilient elements therein19
- B62M 5/00Foot-driven levers as pedal cranks which can be immobilised as foot-rests14
Recent patents
- Saddle-ride motorcycle of scooter type with hybrid propulsion6 Oct 2026US 12,752,617 B2PIAGGIO & C. S. p. A.
- Enhanced driving control system for snowmobiles6 Oct 2026US 12,752,877 B2BRP Megatech Industries Inc.
- Human-powered vehicle component6 Oct 2026US 12,752,880 B2Shimano Inc.
- Apparatus and method for driving electric bicycle6 Oct 2026US 12,752,881 B2Hl Mando Corporation
- Clutch guard6 Oct 2026US 12,753,805 B2Arctic Cat Inc.
- Modular all-terrain minibike with interchangeable wheel, ski and track assemblies8 Oct 2026US 2026/0307749 A1
- Power-Assisted Drive Assembly8 Oct 2026US 2026/0307757 A1
- Electronic derailleur8 Oct 2026US 2026/0307758 A1Tien Hsin Industries Co., Ltd.
- Reversible Belt Drive Assemblies for Snowmobiles8 Oct 2026US 2026/0307759 A1Arctic Cat Inc.
- Drive Device for a Drive Unit of an Electric Bike, Drive Unit and Electric Bike8 Oct 2026US 2026/0309195 A1Robert Bosch GmbH
Most cited
By later US patents
- Gear indicator for a bicycle1,429US 6,370,981 B1Shimano Inc. · 2002
- Adjusting device for a control cable for a bicycle1,068US 4,833,937 AShimano Industrial Company Limited · 1989
- Shift lever and integral handbrake apparatus1,061US 4,100,820 A1978
- Electric wheeled apparatus1,045US 8,851,215 B2Makita Corporation · 2014
- Cable adjustment device1,034US 5,946,978 AShimano Inc. · 1999