Abstract: An electronic steering wheel lock apparatus having high reliability. The electronic steering wheel lock apparatus (11) includes a lock pin (12) for locking a steering shaft (21). The lock pin (12) is moved by a motor or a plate cam (41). When an engine is activated and the steering shaft is unlocked, a solenoid (31) is engaged with the plate cam (41) to restrict the movement of the plate cam (41).

Abstract: The shaft locking device comprises one or more locking elements which can be at least partially brought into engagement with a recess or opening of the shaft or with a sleeve that encircle the shaft, and which can be axially displaced in the longitudinal direction of the shaft by means of a locking mechanism.

Abstract: Highly preferred embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the steering column. In some preferred embodiments, the cam has a curved surface with varying distance from the axis of rotation of the cam or pivot to produce smooth and controlled lock bolt camming action with little to no jarring motion. In order to significantly reduce manufacturing and assembly time and cost, some or all of the power transmission assembly can be assembled prior to installation in the lock assembly frame. More preferably, some or all of the power transmission assembly is integrally formed. Preferably, part or all of the lock assembly can be assembled without turning, flipping, or otherwise re-orienting the lock assembly during assembly.

Abstract: An overload safeguard on a joining connection and a method for producing the overload safeguard are provided. The joining connection comprises an outer joining part having a through-opening and a cylindrical, inner joining part which is acted upon by torque, protrudes through the through-opening in the outer joining part and is frictionally connected to the latter. A countertorque of equal magnitude to the torque of the inner joining part acts on the outer joining part in such a manner that when a torque value corresponding to the maximum permissible frictional force is exceeded, the frictional connection is released and the inner joining part slips in the connection. The inner joining part forms a press fit with the outer joining part and, with its outer circumference, bears against the inner circumference of the through-opening in the outer joining part with a pre-stressing force corresponding to the torque value.

Abstract: A lock includes a locking element (4) and a control element (35) rotated to-and-fro by a drive (34) to shift the locking element (4) to-and-fro by means of a drive element (10) between a locked and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A compactly constructed locking device with a displaceable securing element fixing a detent element and actuated in a simple way into a detaining position or into a releasing position. The distance between a control cam and the securing element is selected in such a way that, with the detent element in the unlocking position, the control cam is axially displaced with respect to the control contour and is therefore located outside the range of action of the control contour. Only when the electromechanical drive is activated in order to displace the detent element into its locking position does the drive part with the control contour come into engagement with the control cam. The arrangement allows for sudden displacement into the locking position.

Abstract: An activation restricting apparatus for an engine starting system that may be produced with a compact size. The apparatus includes an operating mechanism, an actuator, and a control unit. The operating mechanism starts and stops the engine and has a plurality of positions including a LOCK position. The operating mechanism includes a first stopper prohibiting movement of the operating mechanism from the LOCK position and a second stopper prohibiting movement of the operating mechanism to the LOCK position. The control unit enables the engine to be started when the operating mechanism is in the LOCK position and a first ID code sent from a portable device matches a second ID code. The control unit enables the operating mechanism to be moved to the LOCK position when the operating mechanism is not in the LOCK position and the vehicle is not moving.

Abstract: An improved burglarproof locking device for a vehicle is disclosed. The locked status of the locking device is not released by a strong impact or by an external magnetic force, thereby preventing the car from being stolen. Thus the reliability of the locking device is improved.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lock assembly having a short key recess for reducing a length of an ignition key for a vehicle. According to the present invention, a locking lever, a stopper plate and a push rod consisting the lock assembly of the vehicle have an improved structure, which are placed in a steering shaft. Thereby, a modulation of a crush pad and an instrument panel can be easily established. As the structure and an operation mechanism of the lock assembly are improved, there are advantages in that the length of the ignition key can be reduced while it is possible to provide a convenience to a user.

Abstract: A motor vehicle steering column lock includes a locking element that is movable reciprocally by a rotatable control element between a locked and an unlocked position. The control element extends around the locking element and includes two inner bevel surfaces and four terminal surfaces cooperating with two radial locking element projections that are arranged diametrically opposite to each other relative to the control element's axis of rotation. The projections each engage at their ends a bevel surface or one of its two terminal surfaces located in planes extending orthogonal to the control element's axis of rotation.

Abstract: A casing 20 of a cylinder lock device comprises two pieces of a rear casing 13 for receiving a rotor 22 and a front casing 14 for receiving a key cylinder 21 and a housing 24. The key cylinder and a rotor axially move and rotate upon insertion of a proper key 19 into the key cylinder 21 and subsequent rotation of the key 19. In assemblage of the cylinder lock device, the rotor 22 and key cylinder 21 are connected by a joint means 15 of non-circular section for their integral rotation, and the rotor 22 is connected to the housing 24 by a connecting means 16 for their integral rotation and axial movement. The front casing 14 can detachably be connected to the rear casing 13 by the coupling means 17.

Abstract: Highly preferred embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the steering column. In some preferred embodiments, the cam has a curved surface with varying distance from the axis of rotation of the cam or pivot to produce smooth and controlled lock bolt camming action with little to no jarring motion. In order to significantly reduce manufacturing and assembly time and cost, some or all of the power transmission assembly can be assembled prior to installation in the lock assembly frame. More preferably, some or all of the power transmission assembly is integrally formed. Preferably, part or all of the lock assembly can be assembled without turning, flipping, or otherwise re-orienting the lock assembly during assembly.

Abstract: A device for blocking the turnability of the steering spindle 3 of a motor vehicle contains a movable interlocking element 14 that is situated in a lock chamber 12 and engages into the steering spindle 3 in its locked position, as well as an actuating device 9 for actuating the interlocking element 14. This device is characterized by the fact that the lock chamber 12 is passively secured against manipulative access by electric/electronic operating components K required for driving the motor vehicle. This is realized by arranging these operating components K in such a position relative to the lock chamber 12 that the function of at least one operating component K is terminated if manipulative access is attempted.

Abstract: A steering lock apparatus is composed of: a cylinder having a key insertion hole 14a and becoming rotatable 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 to 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 in

Abstract: A lock is fitted with a locking element and a control element which is rotated by a drive to-and-fro in order to axially reciprocate the locking element through a coaxial drive element between a locked and an unlocked position. The drive element and the control element are also configured coaxially and cooperative by means of a cross-pin which is axially displaceable in a transverse borehole of the inner drive element and by means of two helical inner channels as well as an adjoining plane terminal surface of the outer control element which runs perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the control element and is bounded by a side ramp running from the bottom of one channel past the other channel on the outside thereof toward the drive element.

Abstract: A steering wheel lock utilizes a motor-driven spindle which drives a locking nut to control a detent disk which has pin-like projections engaged in camming tracks which guide the detent disk linearly and angularly. The detent disk in turn controls a locking pin which can engage the steering wheel shaft.

Abstract: A steering locking device has an annular clearance provided between a steering shaft and a collar surrounding the steering shaft. A spacer is press-fitted in the annular clearance, to form a circular arc shape surrounding the steering shaft. The spacer is wound around the steering shaft from the outside of the collar through the opening of the collar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manner in which a lock bolt can be engaged and secured in locked and unlocked positions with respect to a steering column. In some preferred embodiments, a pawl is movable into and out of engagement with the lock bolt in two different locations on the lock bolt corresponding to two different positions of the lock bolt relative to the steering column: a position in which the lock bolt is extended to lock the steering column and a position in which the lock bolt is retracted to unlock the steering column. The pawl can be movable into and out of engagement with the lock bolt in a number of different manners, but preferably is pivotable about a pivot pin. Preferably, the pawl is connected to an actuator for actuating the pawl into and out of engagement with the lock bolt.

Abstract: In a steering lock device 10 according to the present invention is provided 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.

Abstract: The invention provides a system comprising an antitheft mechanism (20) comprising a housing (22) in which a member (24, 26, 38) for manually controlling the starting of the vehicle engine and the locking of the steering can move axially (26, 38) between a pulled position in which it locks the steering and a pushed position in which it unlocks the steering, is mounted so that it can rotate (24, 26, 38) between an angular position of rest and an angular position of use, and is connected in terms of rotation to a cam (132) for controlling the latch bolt (36, 122), wherein the antitheft system comprises an electromagnet (30) for immobilizing the control member (24, 26, 38) in terms of rotation with respect to the housing (22, 28), the release of which is controlled when an encoded antitheft signal is supplied by the identification unit to an electronic circuit that controls the immobilizing member and a switch (32, 70) which triggers an interrogation and identification step, which is carried by the housing (22, 2

Abstract: A lock for irrotationally locking a motor-vehicle steering column (1) enclosed by a tubular housing (6), said lock comprising a locking element (2) displaceable to-and-fro between a locked and a released position and further a drive motor (3) driving the locking element (2). For greater compactness, to offer enhanced security against theft, and to leave unhampered the telescoping of the steering pillar composed of steering column (1) and tubular housing (6), further to reduce the danger of knee injury in case of accident, the locking element (2) is mounted in the vicinity of the steering-wheel side end (4) of the steering column (1) inside the tubular housing (6), and the drive motor (3) is mounted next to the foot-space side end (5) of the steering column (1), and the drive motor (3) cooperates with the locking element (2) through a connecting element (8) arranged inside the tubular housing (6).

Abstract: A steering wheel locking device is attached to a smart ignition system to lock a steering shaft. The device has a key cylinder having a key insertion portion. The key cylinder is rotated between a locked position and an actuation position. A switch knob rotates the key cylinder. A lock bar locks the steering shaft. When the key cylinder is rotated from the locked position to the actuation position, the lock bar releases the lock of the steering shaft. When the key cylinder is rotated from the locked position to the actuation position, a locking lever maintains the lock bar unlocked. A slide body is moved by a key inserted in the key insertion portion. When the key cylinder is rotated from the actuation position to the locked position, the locking lever maintains the lock bar unlocked by the engagement of the key and the slide body.

Abstract: A locking device for a ball valve of the type having an operating stem includes a post attached to the valve body with the post extending parallel but spaced axially from the valve stem and formed to receive a locking pin between the post and valve stem to prevent rotation of the stem.

Abstract: A remote key interlock system includes a locking device mounted on a steering column and a key actuated ignition switch located remote from the locking device, where a cable connects the locking device to the key actuated ignition switch. The locking device being engageable with a recess of a steering shaft housed within the steering column. The cable being either electrically insulated from one of the key actuated ignition switch and the locking device, or load bearing, or moveable.

Abstract: A lock apparatus which can be locked or unlocked by an electronic key or mechanical key, includes a cylinder casing, a sleeve disposed rotatably inside the cylinder casing, a key cylinder disposed rotatably inside the sleeve and in which a mechanical key can be inserted, a tumbler disposed on the key cylinder and which the mechanical key can engage, a key cylinder lock actuator for locking or unlocking a rotation of the sleeve with respect to the cylinder casing and a control unit disposed on the key cylinder side for carrying out transmission and reception of electronic signal for verifying IDs. When, as a result of the ID verification, the ID of the control unit and the ID of the electronic key coincide with each other, the rotation of the sleeve with respects to the cylinder casing is released. Also, when the tumbler engages the sleeve, the key cylinder is rotatable with the sleeve by operating a key cylinder operating portion.

Abstract: A motor vehicle steering column lock includes a locking element that is movable reciprocally by a rotatable control element between a locked and an unlocked position. The control element extends around the locking element and includes two inner bevel surfaces and four terminal surfaces cooperating with two radial locking element projections that are arranged diametrically opposite to each other relative to the control element's axis of rotation. The projections each engage at their ends a bevel surface or one of its two terminal surfaces located in planes extending orthogonal to the control element's axis of rotation.

Abstract: A device (1) for locking the steering spindle (2) of a steering gear of a vehicle, having a blocking pin (6) which is arranged in a housing (3) and can be displaced from a release position into a locking position and vice versa. In order to prevent manipulation of the device (1) by an unauthorized third party if the housing (3) of the device (1) has been forcibly opened and the blocking pin (6) is located in its locking position, a spring-actuated securing element (17; 17′) is arranged in a guide part (12; 12′) of the blocking pin (6), said securing element being fixed in its position by a closure element (20) which is fastened on the inside of the housing (3). If the housing (3) is opened by an unauthorized third party, then the closure element (20) is also removed together with the corresponding housing region and the securing element (17; 17′) is at least partially displaced into a recess (21) of the blocking pin (6) and secures the latter in its locking position.

Abstract: The invention provides a motor vehicle antitheft system of the type in which the latch bolt (36, 222) is held radially in the pulled-in retracted position by a member (254) for retaining the latch bolt (36, 222) which is mounted to move between an effaced or retracted position and an active latch bolt retaining position toward which it is elastically urged (262) and in which a retaining finger (252) belonging to the latch bolt retaining member (254) is accommodated in a complementary notch (250) of the latch bolt, wherein the member (254) for retaining the latch bolt (36, 222) is mounted to slide in the housing of the antitheft system (52, 54) parallel to the axis (A) of displacement and of rotation of a manual control member (24, 26, 38), and wherein the finger (252) for retaining the latch bolt (36, 222) is formed at the front free end of the latch bolt retaining member.

Abstract: Highly preferred embodiments of the present invention have a lock bolt extendible and retractable by movement of a power transmission assembly driven by an actuator and having a cam thereon which cams against the lock bolt to retract the lock bolt and unlock the steering column. In some preferred embodiments, the cam has a curved surface with varying distance from the axis of rotation of the cam or pivot to produce smooth and controlled lock bolt camming action with little to no jarring motion. In order to significantly reduce manufacturing and assembly time and cost, some or all of the power transmission assembly can be assembled prior to installation in the lock assembly frame. More preferably, some or all of the power transmission assembly is integrally formed. Preferably, part or all of the lock assembly can be assembled without turning, flipping, or otherwise re-orienting the lock assembly during assembly.

Abstract: A steering wheel lock utilizes a motor-driven spindle which drives a locking nut to control a detent disk which has pin-like projections engaged in camming tracks which guide the detent disk linearly and angularly. The detent disk in turn controls a locking pin which can engage the steering wheel shaft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manner in which a lock bolt can be engaged and secured in locked and unlocked positions with respect to a steering column. In some preferred embodiments, a pawl is movable into and out of engagement with the lock bolt in two different locations on the lock bolt corresponding to two different positions of the lock bolt relative to the steering column: a position in which the lock bolt is extended to lock the steering column and a position in which the lock bolt is retracted to unlock the steering column. The pawl can be movable into and out of engagement with the lock bolt in a number of different manners, but preferably is pivotable about a pivot pin. Preferably, the pawl is connected to an actuator for actuating the pawl into and out of engagement with the lock bolt.

Abstract: A lock apparatus includes: a control unit carrying out transmission and reception of an electronic signal between the electronic key and the control unfit so as to perform ID verification; a rotating member disposed rotatably inside a casing; a lock actuator receiving a lock release signal from the control unit so as to release a lock on the rotating member to the casing; a key insertion hole disposed to the rotating member; a slider hole going through the rotating member; a slider inserted into the slider hole and disposed such that its inner end is protruded into the key insertion hole; and a check lever supported rotatably and in which one end thereof is an operating portion activating the transmission and reception of the control unit and the other end makes contact with the outer end face of the slider.

Abstract: A lock apparatus of the invention capable of being locked/unlocked by an electronic key, comprises: an electronic key having a circuit chip generating an electronic signal, and an insertion portion provided at an end thereof and comprised of a pair of opposing flat portions and slope portions on both sides so as to be formed in a tapered flat shape; and a rotating member having an insertion hole opening at an end face thereof and in which the insertion portion of the electronic key is to be inserted, an opening portion of the key insertion hole having a rectangular sectional shape corresponding to a cross section of the insertion portion and being larger than an end of the insertion portion, and an interior of the key insertion hole being formed in a tapered flat shape corresponding to the tapered flat shape of the insertion portion and having a slant wall as a side face.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for motor vehicles for disengaging the steering wheel from the steering column when the ignition lock is in the locked position. The anti-theft device for motor vehicles includes a shaft. A first end of the shaft is adapted for securely attaching to a steering wheel. A boss is integrally coupled to a second end of the shaft. A well extends into the boss. A rod, having top and bottom ends, is mounted in the well. A biasing means biases the top end of the rod out of the well. A saddle member, integrally coupled to a free end of a steering column, is adapted for receiving the boss. The saddle member has a hole therethrough. The hole is generally located such that the top end of the rod may extend through the hole. A protruding member is mounted to a housing containing the boss and saddle member. The protruding member has a lumen therein. A pin is positioned in the lumen and has a first end and a second end. The first end is extendable into the hole in the saddle member.

Abstract: A lock is fitted with a locking element and a control element which is rotated by a drive to-and-fro in order to axially reciprocate the locking element through a coaxial drive element between a locked and an unlocked position. The drive element and the control element are also configured coaxially and cooperative by means of a cross-pin which is axially displaceable in a transverse borehole of the inner drive element and by means of two helical inner channels as well as an adjoining plane terminal surface of the outer control element which runs perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the control element and is bounded by a side ramp running from the bottom of one channel past the other channel on the outside thereof toward the drive element.

Abstract: A device for electrically locking the steering shaft of a motor vehicle steering device, which comprises an electric motor with actuator connected downstream, for displacing a blocking element which is arranged so that it can be displaced from its unlocked position into its locked position, and a switching device fore activating the electric motor. To ensure that the arrangement can be of very compact design and can be fitted without major changes in vehicles produced by different manufacturers, the invention proposes that the arrangement be composed of two separate subassemblies: a locking device with a first housing, in which the electric motor with actuator connected downstream and the blocking element is arranged, and manufacturer-specific electronic switching device, which can be attached o the outside of the first housing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a motor vehicle steering column anti-theft device of the type including a casing in which a lock is mounted rotationally between an angular locking position in which a legitimate key can be axially introduced (conventionally from the rear towards the front) or removed, and at least one angular utilization position, in which said key cannot be extracted from the lock, said lock including a rotary projecting part forming a cam that can cooperate with a control finger carried by a bolt to control the axial movements of said bolt which can slide in said casing in an axial direction between two positions: a retracted position in which it is retracted into said basing, and a forward anti-theft position towards which it is pushed elastically and in which it projects from said casing axially via a hole in said casing and prevents a part on the steering column from rotating when said lock is in said locking position with said key extracted, wherein said bolt carries a locking finger projectin

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a vehicle steering column anti-theft device of the type including a casing in which a rotationally mounted lock rotor drives rotationally a rotary projecting part forming a cam that can cooperate with a bolt to control the movements of this bolt, said rotor being of the type in which its cylindrical front end section is engaged in a rear bore of said projecting part and in which said rotor and said projecting part are immobilized rotationally and axially relative to each other, wherein the means of axial immobilization of said projecting part relative to said rotor include a restraining part in the form of a spring clip carried by said projecting part including an elastically deformable section of which one active end projects radially inwards into said rear bore to engage a notch in the peripheral surface of said front end section of said rotor, and wherein, to enable automatic assembly of these parts, the rotor includes means for automatic engagement of said active end of said restra

Abstract: The invention provides a theft deterrent (10) comprising a body (14, 16) in which there is mounted, so that it can slide, a lock bolt (50) associated with an immobilizing finger (110) housed in an immobilizing housing belonging to the deployment member (34) of a rotary lock (18), and associated with a puller (78), one tab (88) of which can be retained by a hook-shaped (106) retaining rocker (92) to release the steering column shaft to allow the vehicle to be used, wherein the immobilizing finger (110) belongs to an immobilizing member (64, 110) carried by the lock bolt (78) with respect to which it is mounted to pivot, about a transverse axis (B) perpendicular to the axial direction of the sliding of the lock bolt, against a return spring (84) which constantly urges it angularly in the direction corresponding to the housing of the immobilizing finger (110) in the immobilizing housing.

Abstract: A steering lock device includes an override cam slidingly engageable with a steering column, a lock bolt engageable with a recess on a steering shaft, and an override spring clutch attaching the lock bolt to the override cam. In a locked position, i.e., the steering wheel can not rotate, the lock bolt engages the recess of the steering shaft. In an unlocked position, i.e., when the steering wheel can freely rotate, the lock bolt is disengaged from the recess of the steering shaft. When the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch, the lock bolt engages the recess of the steering shaft. When the ignition key enters the ignition switch and is rotated, the lock bolt is removed from the recess of the steering shaft.

Abstract: A locking device for use in motor-vehicle steering systems, the locking device having a blocking mechanism by which a pitman arm shaft can be locked, a steering wheel of the motor vehicle can be prevented from rotating and vehicle wheels of the motor vehicle can be prevented from being turned or steered. The blocking mechanism includes two end positions, one of which is unlocked and one of which is locked, and is electromechanically operable. An electromagnet causes concentric external gear teeth of the pitman arm shaft to mesh with internal gear teeth of an axially movable and radially non-rotatable locking ring so that the pitman arm shaft is not rotatable in the locked state.

Abstract: A locking device having at least one blocking element (6) displaced axially by an electromechanical drive (4) from a locking position into an unlocking position and vice versa. The locking device (1) comprising a control element (5) rotated by the electromechanical drive (4) that is positioned toward the blocking element (6) with a thread (11) that engages the control bolts (14), which are arranged in a transversely displaceable manner within the blocking element (6). The axial position of the control-bolt arrangement within the blocking element (6) is determined by the contour of the inner wall (17) of the control element (5). To displace the blocking element (6), the first end (12) of the control bolt (14) engages the thread turn (16) of the thread (11), while the second end (15) is supported on the inner wall (17) of the control element (5) located opposite the thread (11).

Abstract: An actuator 6 is separated from an operation section. The actuator 6 has a lock member 10 which locks or unlocks a steering shaft 7 and a lock control mechanism 15. The lock control mechanism 15 includes an actuation member which is provided so as to be movable back and forth in a predetermined direction; a second spring 14 which serves as a spring for unlocking purposes; and a lock stopper 13 provided in order to receive the spring force of the second spring 14. The actuation member 12 is actuated by a motor 16.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an anti-theft device notably for a motor vehicle. The anti-theft device includes an electrical switch for the detection of key insertion into the anti-theft device. A pusher also included in the anti-theft device slides in both the proximal and distal directions parallel to a key insertion axis. The pusher activates the switch by using an elastic force that tends to move the pusher back against a stop, which holds the pusher in a retracted rest position when the key is withdrawn.

Abstract: An actuator portion 8 provided separately from an operating portion includes a lock member 13 for locking a steering shaft 9, a motor 18, and a lock control mechanism 34. The lock control mechanism 34 has a driven body 21 rotated by the motor 18 through a gear mechanism 43, a cam member 20 for moving the lock member 13, and an unlock spring member 27 constituted by a torsion coiled spring and disposed between the driven body 21 and the cam member 20. When the motor 18 is subjected to an unlocking operation in the condition that handle torque acts on the lock member 13, the spring force of the unlock spring member 27 is accumulated while the unlock spring member 27 absorbs the rotational displacement of the driven body 21.

Abstract: An actuator 6 is separated from an operation section. The actuator 6 has a lock member 10 which locks or unlocks a steering shaft 7 and a lock control mechanism 15. The lock control mechanism 15 includes an actuation member which is provided so as to be movable back and forth in a predetermined direction; a second spring 14 which serves as a spring for unlocking purposes; and a lock stopper 13 provided in order to receive the spring force of the second spring 14. The actuation member 12 is actuated by a motor 16.

Abstract: A securing arrangement for a steering wheel lock fastened on a steering column tube of a steering system of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The securing arrangement has a steering-column-fixed receiving device on which a lock housing is fastened, the receiving device and the lock housing having aligned bores which are penetrated by a securing bolt. The securing bolt is at least almost completely surrounded by the receiving device and/or the lock housing.

Abstract: A steering lock device including; a fixed housing, a cylinder body mounted to the housing, a rotor disposed in the cylinder body and made rotatable by an inserted key, a steering shaft having an engagement recess defined in a portion of a circumferential surface, a lock pin slidably supported in the housing and engageable at the top end with the engagement recess, and a look mechanism actuated in accordance with the rotation of the rotor to conduct engagement and release of engagement of the lock pin with and from the engagement recess, wherein the lock pin comprises an engagement pin section that slides being guided by a first slide hole in the housing and engageable at a top end with the engagement recess and a cam driven section that slides being guided by a second slide hole in the housing and actuated by an operation force of the lock mechanism by way of a cam, wherein the engagement pin section and the cam driven section are formed integrally by pressing into a plate-shaped member, and wherein burr esca

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel bicycle locking system for bicycles of all makes which embodies a conventional key and tumbler arrangement coupled to a cam and locking pin. The locking assembly of the system is installed on the steering column of the bicycle's frame and becomes an integral part of the bicycle. When in the locked position, the locking assembly renders the bicycle unrideable by virtually locking the steering wheel in a zero degree or forty-five degree angle. The locking assembly includes a first locking component with a semi-cylindrical surface positionable around the frame of a bicycle at an elevation adjacent to the elevation of an aperture therethrough. The assembly includes a second locking component with a semi-cylindrical surface positionable around the frame in mating contact with the first locking component to form a cylindrical component around the frame. The intermediate component has a radial aperture positioned in alignment with the aperture of the frame.

Abstract: The apparatus is an electromagnetically actuated lock which has a movable part, which is prevented from rotation or displacement by a barring bolt that extends into a recess of the movable part. Locking pins extend into the barring bolt and which locking pins positively lock the bolt in the withdrawn or retracted position when access is authorized and which locking pins also positively lock the bolt in the extended position when access is unauthorized.