Abstract: An electrically-operated steering lock device is capable of unlocking a steering shaft even when steering wheel torque is applied to the steering shaft. The electrically-operated steering lock device comprises a lock bolt structure for locking the steering shaft. The lock bolt structure is composed of a first lock bolt which is pivotably held on one radial side in a neighborhood of the steering shaft and which has a protruding piece to be engaged on its inner peripheral side with a receiving portion of the steering shaft, and a second lock bolt which is pivotably held on another radial side in the neighborhood of the steering shaft. The second lock bolt is rotatable to a protruding position and a retreat position along with the first lock bolt, and has a protruding piece to be engaged on its inner peripheral side with the receiving portion of the steering shaft.

Abstract: A steering lock apparatus comprises: rotational members 1, 2 having an engagement recess portion 3; an operating portion 21 positioned connected to the rotational members 1, 2; a holder 4 for holding the rotational members 1, 2 movably in forward and backward directions and for holding the same rotatably in a rear position; an actuator 9 driven by a signal transmitted by a controller upon detection of the rotational members 1, 2 being operated to a rear side; and a lock member 11 that is operated by the actuator 9 and inserted into the engagement recess portion 3 of the rotational members 1, 2 for preventing rotation of the rotational members 1, 2.

Abstract: A steering lock apparatus includes a cylinder having a key insertion hole 14a and which can be rotated by insertion of the key; a rotor 18 having an engagement groove 30 formed on an outer circumferential portion and holding the cylinder 20 rotatably; a body 12 housing the cylinder 20 and the rotor 18 movably in forward and backward direction and rotatably in a rear position; a detection element 52 for detecting pushing of the cylinder 20 toward a rear side; an actuator 26 that operates upon reception of an operating signal transmitted by a control portion 54 that receives a detection signal from the detection portion 52, executes electronic certification with a portable device 56, and transmits the operating signal upon recognition of certification; a lock member 28 operated by the actuator 26 so as to be engaged with the engagement groove 30 of the rotor 18 for preventing rotation of the rotor 18; and a key detection member 60, 65 disposed so as to block at least part of the key hole 14a and operated by ins

Abstract: A steering lock device 10 includes a movable member 32 that blocks an engagement groove 30 on a rotor 18 to prevent a lock lever 28 from re-engaging with the engagement groove 30 once engagement of the lock lever 28 with the engagement groove 30 is released with activation of a solenoid 26 and that terminates the prevention of the re-engagement when the rotor 18 is pulled forward. In this device, the rotor 10 is prevented from being unnecessarily locked, without requiring long-term activation of the solenoid.

Abstract: A keyless entry system for a vehicle is provided, on the vehicle, with detection distance setting circuit for changing a detection distance within which an electronic key can receive an activation signal. By carrying out predetermined operations, the keyless entry systems enters an adjustment mode wherein the detection distance can be changed by the detection distance setting circuit. With this configuration, the detection distance can be adjusted while the keyless entry system is mounted on the vehicle, whereby it is possible to attain a system causing no malfunction and ensuring high levels of security.

Abstract: An automobile handle device comprises a handle member 2 having an arm section 3 provided with a pivot shaft insert groove 4 on the edge thereof, and a base member 30 for fixing the handle member 2 on an automobile door panel 1, wherein a cover member 37 is provided which covers the base member 30 and which has a first wall section 43 for restricting the movement of the handle member 2 in a certain direction within a rotational range of the handle member 2. This prevents a base member 30 from being detached from the handle member 2 and improves operability in the assembling process of the automobile door panel 1.

Abstract: A cylinder lock mounting device of the invention comprises: a panel 40 having a cylinder lock insert hole 42 and a cylinder lock mounting hole 41; a cylinder lock 20 provided with a engaging projection 25 and a mounting section 27 on an outer peripheral surface thereof; and an outer handle device 1 to be fixed on an outer surface of the panel 40 by a fastener 62 inserted through the mounting section 27 of the cylinder lock 20 and the cylinder lock mounting hole 41 of the panel 40 from an inside of the panel 40, wherein the engaging projection 25 of the cylinder lock 20 is engaged with a peripheral edge of the cylinder lock insert hole 42 on an outside of the panel 40 by inserting and rotating the cylinder lock 20 in the cylinder lock insert hole 42 of the panel 40.

Abstract: A keyless entry system for a vehicle is provided, on the vehicle, with detection distance setting means for changing a detection distance within which an electronic key can receive an activation signal. By carrying out predetermined operations, the keyless entry system enters an adjustment mode wherein the detection distance can be changed by the detection distance setting means. With this configuration, the detection distance can be adjusted while the keyless entry system is mounted on the vehicle, whereby it is possible to attain a system causing no malfunction and ensuring high levels of security.

Abstract: A free wheel lock cylinder includes a main rotor having a plurality of slits communicating with a key hole and a recessed portion communicating with both the slits and the key hole. Tumblers, having positioning notched portions formed on upper edge portions thereof, are slidably received in the slits of the main rotor. An engagement bar, having an underside engageable with the positioning notched portions of the tumblers, is received in the recessed portion of the main rotor and is biased toward the tumblers. A rear rotor is engageable with the main rotor through an interlocking device that is movable in response to operation of the engagement bar. When a proper key is inserted in the key hole of the main rotor, the engagement bar engages aligned positioning notched portions of the tumblers. The main rotor engages the rear rotor through the interlocking device moving in response to the operation of the engagement bar so that the rear rotor turns in response to rotation of the main rotor.

Abstract: An actuator comprises a housing member including a motor compartment and a gear compartment, the gear compartment having inner teeth formed on the inner periphery thereof, a motor having a rotary shaft with a motor gear mounted thereon, the motor being housed in the motor compartment in such a way as to permit the motor gear to project into the gear compartment, an output shaft projecting outwardly from the housing member, a larger diameter gear housed in the gear compartment which is rotatable about the output shaft and held in mesh engagement with the motor gear, a smaller diameter gear disposed coaxially with the larger diameter gear and rotatable in conjunction with the rotation of the larger diameter gear, a planet gear held in mesh engagement with both the smaller diameter gear and the inner teeth formed in the gear compartment so that the planet gear can shift its engagement position with respect to the inner teeth as the smaller diameter gear rotates, and a rotary member engaging the planet gear for r

Abstract: A cylinder lock has a cylinder lock holder with a rotor rotatably disposed therein. The rotor has a plurality of grooves, with a plurality of tumblers slidably disposed in the grooves. Holder grooves are provided in the cylinder lock holder for receiving the tumblers projecting out of the grooves of the rotor. The rotor is able to be rotated in the cylinder lock holder in response to the insertion of a key into the rotor by causing the tumblers to be retracted from the holder grooves. Rotation is disabled when the key is removed, the tumblers projecting back into the holder grooves under the action of a spring biasing the tumblers. The key is inserted through a plurality of key insertion holes in the tumblers. Tooth portions are formed at respective contact portions between the tumblers and the inner surface of the cylinder lock holder, the respective tooth portions being engaged with each other when the key is removed from the lock.