Free Trial
Want deep insights into your competitors & competitive landscape? Try Patsnap Eureka!

Top 100 Key Players companies in Cylinder block
by Most Patent Citation in the Japan in 2018

The Cylinder block top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Cylinder block Key Players in the Japan. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2018, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.
An engine block is the structure which contains the cylinders, and other parts, of an internal combustion engine. In an early automotive engine, the engine block consisted of just the cylinder block, to which a separate crankcase was attached. Modern engine blocks typically have the crankcase integrated with the cylinder block as a single component. Engine blocks often also include elements such as coolant passages and oil galleries.

Key Players

Fast-growings

Startups & Unicorns

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

China

Japan

Italy

South Korea

Germany

United Kingdom

France

Sweden

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most Research Publications

Most Literature Citation

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Sport utility vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 9,337
2
Toyota Motor Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Mobile device,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 9,010
3
Toyota Industries Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Textile,Software,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 5,771
4
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 5,293
5
Mazda Motor Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
Automotive engineering,Reciprocating engine,Manual transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,372
6
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka, Japan
Robotics,Industrial robot,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 3,147
7
Suzuki Co., Ltd.
Nagano, Japan
Semiconductor,Electronics,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 2,819
8
Hitachi Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Elevator,Electrical equipment,Electric motor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,545
9
Sanshin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Fukushima, Japan
Hot air oven,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,380
10
KYB Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Shock absorber,Automotive engineering,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,347
11
Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Sport utility vehicle,Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,204
12
Mitsubishi Kogyo KK
Japan
patent citation: 1,094
13
Isuzu Motors Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Diesel engine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,047
14
Aisin Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Brake,Automotive engineering,Navigation system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 1,044
15
Yanmar Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Diesel engine,Electronics,Tractor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 992
16
Panasonic Holdings Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Industrial engineering,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 954
17
Matsushita Electronics Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Computer hardware,DVD player,
...[+2]
patent citation: 954
18
Nihon Denso KK
Saitama, Japan
Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering
patent citation: 889
19
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Automotive engineering,Proton exchange membrane fuel cell,Electric bus,
...[+2]
patent citation: 850
20
Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
patent citation: 836
21
Komatsu Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Environmental engineering,Construction engineering,Heavy equipment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 817
22
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 776
23
Nippon Gasket Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Gasket,Gasoline,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 770
24
DAIKIN INDUSTRIES Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Air conditioning,Refrigeration,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 697
25
Daikin Airconditioning France SAS
Osaka, Japan
Industrial engineering,Fluorochemical industry,Air conditioning,
...[+1]
patent citation: 697
26
Kubota Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Tractor,Manufacturing engineering,Combine harvester,
...[+2]
patent citation: 664
27
TOSHIBA Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 660
28
Subaru Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Public transport,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 622
29
Hitachi Construction Machinery Tierra Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Agricultural machinery,Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering
patent citation: 620
30
Aisan Industry Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Fuel pump,Fuel injection,Throttle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 610
31
Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Gasoline,Automotive engineering,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 580
32
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
Kyoto, Japan
Turbine,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 522
33
DENSO Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Automotive engineering,Industrial robot,Programmable logic controller,
...[+2]
patent citation: 495
34
Yanmar Diesel Engine Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Diesel engine,Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 464
35
Japan Metal Gasket Co., Ltd.
Saitama, Japan
Gasket,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 437
36
Hino Motors, Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Truck,Public transport,Gasoline,
...[+2]
patent citation: 428
37
Sanden Corp.
Japan
Heat exchanger,Distribution system,Refrigeration,
...[+2]
patent citation: 395
38
Koki Holdings Co. Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Power tool,Metalworking,Centrifuge,
...[+2]
patent citation: 359
39
Showa Corp.
Saitama, Japan
Steering system,Public transport,Power steering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 359
40
Kokusan Parts Industry Co. Ltd.
Japan
patent citation: 334
41
SMC KK
Tokyo, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Chesapeake bay,
...[+2]
patent citation: 306
42
Yoshino Kogyosho Co. Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Bottle,Chemical engineering
patent citation: 302
43
NICHIAS Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Thermal insulation,Industrial engineering,Gasket,
...[+2]
patent citation: 301
44
Uchiyama Manufacturing Corp.
Okayama, Japan
Gasket,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 280
45
Teikoku Piston Ring Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,Piston ring,Piston,
...[+2]
patent citation: 250
46
Nisshin Kogyo KK
Tokyo, Japan
Construction engineering
patent citation: 235
47
Hitachi Astemo Ltd.
Japan
Public transport,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 222
48
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Sewage treatment,Proton therapy,Cryocooler,
...[+2]
patent citation: 220
49
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
Aichi, Japan
Spark plug,Automotive engineering,Ceramic art,
...[+2]
patent citation: 219
50
T. RAD Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Heat exchanger,Conditioners
patent citation: 219
51
ADVICS Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Anti-lock braking system,Brake,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 219
52
Nabtesco Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Robotics,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial robot,
...[+2]
patent citation: 212
53
Kawaso Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.
Japan
patent citation: 207
54
Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Brake,Automotive engineering,Public transport,
...[+2]
patent citation: 206
55
CKD Corp.
Aichi, Japan
Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering,Lithium-ion battery,
...[+2]
patent citation: 204
56
UD Trucks Corp.
Saitama, Japan
Truck,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 198
57
Ryobi Ltd.
Hiroshima, Japan
Metal,Industrial engineering,Offset printing,
...[+2]
patent citation: 196
58
Shimadzu Corp.
Kyoto, Japan
Molecular diagnostics,Microbiology Test,Cockpit display system,
...[+2]
patent citation: 191
59
Kioritz Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Tachometer,Manufacturing engineering,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 189
60
Sharp Corp.
Osaka, Japan
Computer hardware,Electronics,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 175
61
Petroleum Energy Center
Tokyo, Japan
Hydrogen,Petroleum industry
patent citation: 172
62
Kanzaki Kokyukoki MFG Co. Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Power transmission,
...[+1]
patent citation: 168
63
NOK Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Lubricant,Printed electronics,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 165
64
Tsubakimoto Chain Co.
Osaka, Japan
Power transmission,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 161
65
Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd.
Shizuoka, Japan
Computer hardware,Industrial engineering,Robotics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 160
66
Diesel Kiki Co. Ltd.
Japan
Automotive engineering
patent citation: 159
67
Matsushita Refrigeration Co.
Osaka, Japan
Electronics,Heat exchanger,Refrigeration,
...[+1]
patent citation: 157
68
The Japan Steel Works Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Wind power,Ferroalloy,Energy products,
...[+2]
patent citation: 152
69
JSW
Tokyo, Japan
Energy products,Petroleum industry,Precious metal,
...[+2]
patent citation: 152
70
Aichi Machine Industry Co., Ltd.
Aichi, Japan
Manual transmission,Automotive engineering,Electric vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 149
71
Nippon Reinz Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Shields,Gasket,Diesel particulate filter,
...[+1]
patent citation: 149
72
Valeo Thermal Systems Japan Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Thermal,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 145
73
Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd.
Saitama, Japan
Piston ring,Automotive engineering,Gasoline,
...[+2]
patent citation: 144
74
NTN Toyo Bearing Co., Ltd.
Japan
Ball bearing
patent citation: 135
75
Nifco, Inc.
Kanagawa, Japan
Fastener,Threaded fastener,Chemical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 133
76
Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc.
Aichi, Japan
Semiconductor,Power semiconductor device,System on a chip,
...[+2]
patent citation: 133
77
ASAHI YUKIZAI Corp.
Miyazaki, Japan
Piping,Plastics engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 116
78
Across Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Real estate development
patent citation: 116
79
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Hyogo, Japan
Welding,Electronics,Mining engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 113
80
Iseki & Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Combine harvester,Cutlery,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 111
81
IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Turbine,Gas engine,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 110
82
Toshiba Carrier Corp.
Kanagawa, Japan
Air conditioning,Conditioners,Automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 107
83
Olympus Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Microscope,Endoscopy,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 106
84
Riken Corp.
Saitama, Japan
Social network,Tappet,Piston ring,
...[+2]
patent citation: 106
85
Bridgestone Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Automotive engineering,sports equipment,Natural rubber,
...[+2]
patent citation: 99
86
TPR Industry Co., Ltd.
Yamagata, Japan
Electronics,Semiconductor,Internal combustion engine
patent citation: 95
87
Nippon Leakless Industrial Co.
Japan
patent citation: 94
88
Ebara Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Vacuum pump,Manufacturing engineering,Turbine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 91
89
Hitachi Appliances, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Air conditioning,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 90
90
Koganei Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Automation,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 89
91
ZENOAH, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Ammunition,sports equipment,Pleasure
patent citation: 88
92
FANUC Corp.
Yamanashi, Japan
Robotics,Robot,Automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 86
93
Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
Chiba, Japan
Metal,Magnet,Telecommunications,
...[+2]
patent citation: 81
94
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Endoscope,Medical equipment,Medicine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 77
95
Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Metal,Precious metal,Mining engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 74
96
UBE Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
Synthetic rubber,Chemical engineering,Coal mining,
...[+2]
patent citation: 72
97
Fujitsu General Ltd.
Kanagawa, Japan
Air conditioning,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 72
98
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Osaka, Japan
Natural gas,Activated carbon,Petroleum industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 71
99
NSK Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan
Ball bearing,Automatic transmission,Bearing (navigation),
...[+2]
patent citation: 70
100
Hirata Corp.
Kumamoto, Japan
Robot,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 70

Who we serve

R&D Decision MakersNew Product Innovation LeaderTechnology Research AnalystsBusiness Development Professionals

Why Discovery

Technology Intelligence Data FoundationAI-powered Competitive Intelligence RadarTechnology Classification and Company Innovation Indicators

Social media

Try Discovery

Free Trial
PatSnap group products
Browse By:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ#All topics,List of companies,Sitemap
© 2023 PatSnap. All rights reserved.Legal | Privacy policy Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement
Page generation time: May 09 2025
For better visiting experience, please use PC device.X