Abstract: A steering wheel lock having a triple hook, a bar receiving mechanism, a lock box, a bar fixable to the lock box, and a lock is disclosed. The triple hook, via its lock box attaches to the steering wheel of a vehicle and is secured with the lock, which is attached with the bar. The length of the bar is adjusted within the lock box to provide a tight and secure fit customized to the particular dimensions of the steering wheel. A blinking LED alerts a passerby that the lock is engaged.

Abstract: A multi-function steering wheel lock includes a stub axle tube (1) has an axial hole (15), a lock head (11) and a buckle (12) at a first end, a stub end (18) at a second end. A kingpin axle (2) has a buckle (21) at a first end can slide in the axial hole (15), thereby the lock head (11) sets limit to a range of movement of the kingpin axle (2). A two pole convergence yoke tube (3), on one hand, inserts into the stub end (18); on the other hand, slides vertically relate to the stub axle tube (1) to free the kingpin axle (2). A holding console (5) is pivotally connected to the yoke tube (3). As a result, a steering wheel and an audio system can be fixed by the yoke tube (3) and the holding console (5).

Abstract: The vehicle brake-rotor lock includes a mounting bracket, and a lock mechanism, including at least one deadbolt shaft, which is preferably made of steel, stainless steel, titanium, tungsten, boron, or any other dense metal, used to mechanically immobilize the vehicle. The bracket is preferably permanently attached to the protected vehicle. In a locked state, the deadbolt shaft extends through a cross-drilled ventilation hole or slot on the brake rotor of the vehicle, thereby preventing rotation of the brake rotor and the wheel. The lock mechanism preferably prevents any forward or rearward movement of the vehicle when engaged to allow for a heightened security for any vehicle using a disc braking system. In one embodiment, the lock mechanism is mechanically actuated. In another embodiment, the lock mechanism is electronically actuated.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an electro-mechanical anti-theft device suitable both to inhibit rotation of the steering axis of a motor vehicle and to interrupt feeding of necessary electric switchboards for correct operation of the same motor vehicle. As to this latter object of the invention, a signal originating from a chip, housed inside a protected cylinder, can be coded by a suitable switchboard, only when the steering lock device is disconnected.

Abstract: An automobile steering wheel lock includes a base having one side provided with a lock core holder bored therein with a recessed chamber, and an underside disposed with an accommodating chamber formed therein with a recess. The recessed chamber is bored with a lock pin hole and an insert hole both passing through the accommodating chamber. An elastic plate and a position-limiting rod are assembled in the accommodating chamber. The position-limiting rod is provided with an insert hole, a lock pin hole, a blocking plate fixed at a lower end and a pivot capable of being inserted in the insert holes of the lock core holder and of the position-limiting rod. A lock core is received in the recessed chamber and provided with a lock pin. The automobile steering wheel lock is convenient in operation, hard to be destroyed and having excellent effect of anti-burglary.

Abstract: A multi-functional burglar-proof lockset assembly structure is composed at least of a lockset, a burglar-proof alarm circuit, and a communication module. The lockset body can be locked on a steering wheel to restrict rotation, and at a same time when the lockset is locked, the burglar-proof alarm circuit in the lockset, a detection end and a vibration sensor are activated, to detect a possible condition when a car is stolen, such as a change of atmospheric pressure, a movement of object, masking or interruption to an ultrasonic signal, fracturing to a glass, or abnormal vibration. In addition, an output signal is transmitted to a central processing unit for discrimination, and when a burglar-proof alert message is created, the burglar-proof alarm circuit can notify a user the burglar-proof alert message, thereby achieving effects of burglar-proofing with multiple alerts, and ultrasonic signal prevention and detection.

Abstract: The proposed antitheft device (1) for locking the steering wheel (2) of an automobile includes a tubular element (3), having a recess (4) shaped in such a way, as to receive in a removable coupling a peripheral portion (2a) of the steering wheel (2). A pair of pins (5, 50) protrude from the tubular element (3), in a position corresponding to the recess (4), to hook the peripheral portion (2a) of the steering wheel (2). A cover (6) is connected to the tubular element (3), to close the recess (4), to allow the peripheral portion (2a) of the steering wheel (2) to be locked. Locking means (8) are connected to the cover (6), to stabilize the closing of the recess 4.

Abstract: A steering wheel locking device includes a lock rod, a lock base, a locking device and a fixing unit. The lock rod has a chamber, two pairs of first holes longitudinally aligned, a lock hole and a saddle. The lock base comprises a lock core to be inserted into the lock base through the lock hole. The top of the lock core is provided with a latch. The locking device has a pair of second holes in register with the pairs of first holes of the lock rod, and is engageable with the latch and moveable transversely along the lock rod between a locked position and an unlocked position. The fixing unit comprises a pair of fixing rods in register with the pairs of first holes of the lock rod and the pair of second holes of the locking device. The fixing rods are moveable longitudinally through the pairs of first holes and the pair of second holes to lock or unlock the locking device.

Abstract: An anti-theft device includes a first steering column, a second steering column, a clutch and an actuating unit. The first steering column is connected to a steering wheel. The second steering column is connected to a universal joint connected to a steering mechanism. The actuating moves the clutch between a first position for connecting the first steering column to the second steering column and a second position for disconnecting the first steering column from the second steering column.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly operable easy-to-use camera having a simple configuration without losing a locking function. In a camera comprising: a rotary operation dial 7 to be operated rotationally; a lock arm 5 for locking the rotary operation dial 7 relative to a predetermined position; and a body case 2 to be fitted with the rotary operation dial 7 and the lock arm 5, a rotary operation portion 71 of the rotary operation dial 7 and a button operation portion 51 of the lock arm 5 are disposed in proximity to each other on adjacent faces of the body case 2; a lock groom 73 formed in a predetermined position of a lower face rib 72 of the rotary operation dial 7, the lower face rib 72 lying inside the body case 2, is arranged in such a manner that a fitting portion 53 of the lock arm 5 can be fitted thereinto; and an urging means 9 for urging the lock arm 5 from inside to outside of the body case 2 is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly operable easy-to-use camera having a simple configuration with a few parts without losing a locking function. In a camera comprising: a rotary operation dial 6 to be operated rotationally; a locking function for locking the rotary operation dial 6 relative to a predetermined position; and a body case 2 to be fitted with the rotary operation dial 6, the rotary operation dial 6 is made of elastic body in an integrated manner, the rotary operation dial 6 comprising a lock lever part 63 having an operation lever 631 and a hook 632 which lie, respectively, outside and inside of the body case 2 relative to the rotary operation dial 6, the hook 632 being adapted to be fitted into a lock groove 23 formed inside the body case 2.

Abstract: A cargo door lock for securing the rear doors of containers such as the rear doors of a tractor-trailer container, a sea-rail container, or a static container. The cargo door lock attaches to vertical rods to prevent unauthorized opening of the container rear doors. The cargo door lock includes an extendable shaft with first and second opposite ends, first and second securing hooks that are respectively attached to the first and second opposite ends, and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is set at a perpendicular angle with respect to the first and second securing hooks.

Abstract: An anti-theft automobile steering wheel lock with an alarm includes an alarm and a lock body. The alarm set fixed on the lock body consists of a circuit board, a buzzer and a battery base. The circuit board possesses a microphone sensor, a vibrating sensor and a warning light. The warning light and the battery base are connected with the circuit board. In using, wrap a fitting member of the lock body around a part of the steering wheel of an automobile and power the alarm set in a detecting state. If a door of an automobile is opened by a thief, air current outside the automobile will flow into the interior of the automobile, inducing the microphone sensor to make the buzzer sound out for warning. If the body of an automobile is struck by a thief, the vibrating sensor will be induced to make the buzzer sound out.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an actuating means 10 of the steering wheel lock 20. It must be open by a chip contained key 7. The actuating means 10 includes a framework 1, an actuator 2, a brake member 3, a driving member 4, and a printed circuit board (PCB) controller 5. Said PCB controller 5 has a five pin header connector 51 for connecting a crimp jack 73 of the chip contained key 7 to activate the driving member 4 and the brake member 3. The brake member 3 can alternate the status of the driving member 4 to close or open the lock. The actuating means 10 further can be open by the key 7 equipped with a self-contained battery 71 to furnish a power to the actuating means 10.

Abstract: A portable, universal, anti-theft device having inner and outer tubular housings mounted together telescopically. Both housings have open front, axial ends and the rear end of the outer housing is closed. Opposite wall portions of inner and outer housings are formed with pairs of intersecting camming slots receiving locking pins. A locking handle on one housing can move the housings in opposite axial directions to cam the locking pins between an open, gas pedal inserting position, in which the locking pins are cammed apart, permitting the open front end of the housing assembly to be advanced, in enclosing relation, over the gas pedal by the gas pedal passing between and behind the pins and, a closed, gas pedal immobilizing and concealing position in which the pins are cammed together engaging in front of the gas pedal, immobilizing and concealing the gas pedal wholly within the housing assembly.

Abstract: A telescoping lockout device for encasing a gate valve, electrical connection, or similar apparatus, for the purpose of preventing unauthorized access and tampering with the apparatus. The lockout device is comprised of two nested half cylinders attached to one another through T slot that provides for telescoping of the device between an open position, where one half cylinder is nested within the other, and a closed position, where the half cylinders form a cylinder. The T slot provides a rail on one half cylinder that inserts into a track on the other half cylinder. At the ends of the T slot track and rail is an interlock. The lockout device also has locking tabs that, when the lockout device is placed in the closed position, provide overlapping locking openings into which a lock, such as a padlock, can be inserted.

Abstract: An immobilization apparatus for a vehicle having a wheel with a tire. The apparatus comprises first and second elongated members having inner ends and outer ends. The inner ends are connected together and the outer ends are angularly spaced apart. There is an L-shaped clasp at each of the outer ends for grasping the tire. The clasps are rotatable about the outer ends. A third elongated member has an inner portion and an outer portion and is angularly spaced-apart from the first and second members. The inner portion is tubular and the outer portion of the third elongated member is telescopically received therein. The outer portion has an L-shaped clasp, and the outer portion is rotatable with respect to the inner portion. A locking mechanism secures the outer portion at a fixed telescopic position with respect to the inner portion of the third elongated member.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for deterring unauthorized operation of a designated vehicle control adjunct. The device is adapted to secure the designated control to prevent manipulation thereof. The device includes a clevis pin, a clevis and a padlock and a hasp. The hasp is secured directly to a permanent planar surface of the vehicle.

Abstract: An automobile steering wheel lock includes a stationary base, a movable constrict base, an insert pin, a helical spring, and a locking member. A key can unlock the lock by rotating a rotary member of the locking core, with a projecting member of the lock core leaving out of an insert hole of the stationary base so that the helical spring recovers, pushing the insert pin and the lock core outward. Then the insert pin separates from the insert hole of a telescoping rod of the constrict base, and the constrict base is pushed off a section of the steering wheel, thus this lock is unlocked. If the lock core is pushed in the stationary base, with the projecting member fitted in the insert hole of the stationary base, and with the insert pin fitting in the insert hole of the telescoping rod, thus this lock is locked.

Abstract: A lock includes a body defining a first bore having a lock core mounted therein, and a second bore having an engaging element inserted thereinto; and a front barrier shield fixedly mounted in the body in front of the lock core. A communicating hole is formed in the body behind the lock core to communicate the two bores. A locking pin is disposed in the communicating hole to move into or out of a locking hole formed on the engaging element under control of the lock core, so as to lock or release the engaging element to or from the body, respectively. The front barrier shield includes a plurality of axially spaced and staggered barrier sheets to define a zigzag keyway, preventing a thief from peeping through the first bore and destructing the lock core.

Abstract: A steering wheel and seat security lock is provided to attach a lower portion of a raised steering wheel of an automobile to an upper portion of an automobile driver's seat which has been tilted forward towards the steering wheel, the lock having a steering wheel engaging portion having a hook on a first end attaching to the steering wheel and a seat engaging portion having a second end embodied as either a pair of descending arms adapted to insert within the holes provided to retain vertical headrest support arms or having a cross member attached behind the vertical headrest support arms, a support bracket extending to the top of a lowered headrest, and another support bracket behind a back surface of the driver's seat, the steering wheel engaging portion slidably engaging the seat engaging portion, further providing a lock mechanism to retain the steering wheel engaging portion and the seat engaging portion in a closed and locked position, restricting space between the upper portion of the driver's seat and

Abstract: A steering wheel lock includes a stop bar, an extension rod member, a lock cylinder for locking the extension rod member to the stop bar, two locating plates respectively fastened to the stop bar and the extension rod member, two coupling plates horizontally angle-adjustably fastened to the locating plates, and two hook members respectively pivotally coupled to the coupling plates and locked by a respective locking mechanism for securing the locating plates to a motor vehicle's steering wheel.

Abstract: A steering wheel lock comprises a lock mount, a retaining rod, a combination lock, a lock knob, a lock sleeve, a retractable rod and a pin set. The double locking function provided by the combination lock and the lock knob makes decoding much more difficult. It is an additional locking mechanism that a pin set composed of a long pin and two short pins can be inserted into the pin holes within the combination lock. An extra code set specifying the alignment configuration of the pin holes is then needed to open the lock.

Abstract: A removable steering wheel device for permitting removal of the steering wheel to make the vehicle undriveable and thus undesirable to a potential thief. The removable steering wheel device includes a steering wheel having a boss engageable with an upper end of a steering column of the vehicle. The boss includes a bore and a base wall at the bottom of the bore. A bayonet connection assembly for removably connecting the boss to the upper end of the steering column. A locking cap disposed within the bore for fixing the bayonet connection between the boss and the upper end. The locking cap including an assembly for preventing rotation of the boss relative to the upper end, and including an assembly for fixing the locking cap within the bore.

Abstract: An extensible automobile lock in the invention has a body, a receiving tube and a telescoping rod. The body has a receiving housing provided with a stop pin and a locating pin therein. When in use, the receiving tube and the telescoping rod can be pulled outwards to make their hooks hooked on an automobile steering wheel with the receiving tube stopped by the stop pin and engaged by the locating pin so as not to be withdrawn into or pulled outwards to slide off the body, thus achieving an effect of anti-theft. When not in use, only to rotate a lock core to be in an unlocked status to allow the telescoping rod to be slid back into the body to push the stop pin upwards to allow the receiving tube to be withdrawn into the body, thereby reducing the automobile lock to a minimum dimension convenient for storage.

Abstract: A vehicular steering wheel lock includes a hollow tube and a rod. The tube has a lock core transverse through one end, a pair of slots close to the center portion, and a cross bar extending from one end to the center of the tube and above the slots. The rod comprises a pair of posts extending from one side corresponding to the slots and aligning with the cross bar to form an enclosure for confining the movement of the steering wheel.

Abstract: An anti-theft combination lock for car includes a main body having a transverse hole, a driving unit located at one side of the main body, a lock rod extended through the transverse hole of the main body, a lock plate fixedly connected at an end to a power output shaft of the driving unit to movably locate at an upper outer side of the transverse hole to normally engage with one of many annular retaining grooves on the lock rod to set the lock in a locked state. A password may be entered via an input interface provided on a top of an outer case of the main body. An internal memory processor determines the correctness of the entered password and actuates the driving unit to turn the lock plate to an unlock position when the entered password is correct.

Abstract: An electrical anti-theft device for a motor vehicle issues an audible alarm signal for a predetermined period of time in response to tampering with the vehicle which is sensed by the anti-theft device. At the end of the predetermined period of time, a strobe light is activated and operates continuously thereafter to indicate that the vehicle has been tampered with. At the same time, the electrical anti-theft device is reset so as to issue the alarm signal in response to further tampering with the vehicle. The electrical anti-theft device is incorporated in a mechanical anti-theft device mountable on a vehicle steering wheel to limit rotation thereof.

Abstract: A heavy duty steering wheel securing anti-theft device. Embodiments are described herein that also protect any air bag contained in the steering wheel.

Abstract: A heavy duty steering wheel securing anti-theft device. Embodiments are described herein that also protect any air bag contained in the steering wheel.

Abstract: A motor vehicle steering wheel lock for mounting diametrically across the rim of the steering wheel and having an extended portion adapted to block complete rotation of the steering wheel has locking means which simplify and reduce the number of manual manipulations required to mount and remove the steering wheel lock. A locking means is provided to permit only axial extension of the elongated steering wheel lock when in the locked condition, and to permit axial contraction of the elongated steering wheel lock only when in the unlocked condition.

Abstract: An antitheft apparatus comprising a steering assembly for a vehicle, the steering assembly providing a centrally positioned hub portion enclosing a shock actuated airbag, and extending around the hub portion, a steering wheel portion; and a theft-resistant cover. The cover provides a circular face portion covering the steering assembly and a circular peripheral flange portion extensive circumferentially from the face portion and therefrom, around the steering wheel portion of the steering assembly. The cover is split into two opposing cover halves along a central split line. At one end of the split line and integral with the cover halves, a device for locking the cover halves about the steering wheel portion is engaged. And at the other end of the split line, and integral with the cover halves, a hinging device allows pivotal movement of the cover halves between a closed position engaging the locking device and an open position disengaging the locking device.

Abstract: A motor vehicle steering wheel lock for mounting diametrically across the rim of the steering wheel and having an extended portion adapted to block complete rotation of the steering wheel has locking means which simplify and reduce the number of manual manipulations required to mount and remove the steering wheel lock. A locking means is provided to permit only axial extension of the elongated steering wheel lock when in the locked condition, and to permit axial contraction of the elongated steering wheel lock only when in the unlocked condition.

Abstract: An automobile lock has a body, an ejecting shaft assembly, a retaining rod, a fixing seat and a lock body. When in using, push the assembly inwardly to make a locating pin of the retaining rod disengaged from the body, pull the retaining rod outwardly to form a gap for making a steering wheel rim embraced by a holding member of the body and a retaining member of the retaining rod, and stretch the assembly outwardly to be fixed in place without being collapsed inwardly into the body, thus providing a secure lock on the steering wheel. When not in use, unlock the lock core to collapse the assembly into the body, pull the retaining rod outwardly to remove the automobile lock from the steering wheel, and withdraw the retaining rod into the body, thereby reducing the automobile lock to a minimum dimension convenient for storage.

Abstract: An automobile anti-theft device that has its parts straddling over the spoke(s) of a steering wheel, with one side tightly wrapped around by the device, Traditional steering wheel locks, such as the trademarked product The Club®, PTO registration number 872404, allows a maximum of two cuts on the steering wheel to remove the anti-theft device and thus is not a very effective theft deterrent. The present anti-theft device eliminates the two-cuts needed to easily steal because one side of the steering wheel is completely wrapped around, allowing no cuts to be made by the would-be-thieves. Theft can only be attained by extreme force to break the present device, destroying the key/lock mechanism, or chopping away the steering wheel from the steering column.

Abstract: An internal locking device adapted for use with the magazine doors of a weapons storage facility to lock the magazine doors and secure the facility. The internal locking device use a dual key and key guides for key insertion and for reduction of key breakage. The internal locking device includes a pair of locking bolts which when dis-engaged from the output shaft by an operator rotating the keys allows the operator turn handle which turns the output shaft for the device unlocking the magazine doors.

Abstract: An automobile lock has a body, an ejecting rod and a retaining rod. When in using, use a key to rotate a lock core to withdraw the ejecting rod inwardly to make the retaining rod disengaged from a locating pin and urged outwardly by a spring to form a gap for allowing a steering wheel rim to be received therein and embraced by a holding member of the body and a retaining member of the retaining rod, and then pull the ejecting rod outwardly to be fixed at a rear end of the body, thus providing a secure lock on the steering wheel. When not in use, rotate the lock core to pull the retaining rod outwardly for removing the automobile lock from the steering wheel, and then withdraw the retaining rod into a housing, thereby reducing the automobile lock to a minimum dimension convenient for storage.

Abstract: Although a door locking handle assembly is small as a whole in thickness, it permits through a computerized personal management system of users a plurality of persons or users to have access to instruments contained in a box provided with the door locking handle assembly in an easy manner. In the assembly, a combination lock (19) opened by turning each of a set of its specially marked dial discs (21) a given number of times to establish a unique combination of marks of the dial discs (21) is incorporated in a door handle (13) or a base body (1) of the assembly. In operation, a locking member (44) of the assembly prevents the door handle (13) from being pulled out of the base body (1), and is driven to reach its unlocked position when the combination lock (19) is opened.

Abstract: An internal locking device adapted for use with the magazine doors of a weapons storage facility to lock the magazine doors and secure the facility. The internal locking device use a single key and key guide for key insertion and for reduction of key breakage. The internal locking device includes a locking bolt which when dis-engaged from the output shaft by an operator rotating the key allows the operator turn handle which turns the output shaft for the device unlocking the magazine doors.

Abstract: An antitheft apparatus comprising a steering assembly for a vehicle, the steering assembly providing a centrally positioned hub portion enclosing a shock actuated airbag, and extending around the hub portion a steering wheel portion; and a theft-resistant cover. The cover provides a circular face portion covering the steering assembly and a circular peripheral flange portion extensive circumferentially from the face portion and therefrom, around the steering wheel portion of the steering assembly. The cover is split into two opposing cover halves along a central split line. At one end of the split line and integral with the cover halves, a device for locking the cover halves about the steering wheel portion is engaged. And at the other end of the split line, and integral with the cover halves, a hinging device allows pivotal movement of the cover halves between a closed position engaging the locking device and an open position disengaging the locking device.

Abstract: A vehicle including a seat lock-out assembly which discourages the unauthorized use of a seat on the vehicle. The vehicle includes a chassis and at least one seat having a body support fixed relative to the chassis. The seat includes a body support. The seat lock-out assembly has first and second ends fixed to the chassis, and extends over the body support to discourage unauthorized use of the seat. In one embodiment, the seat lock-out assembly includes an elongated member and a shield fixed to the elongated member. The elongated member has a first end and a second end which are fixable relative to the seat. The shield is fixed to the elongated member between the first and seconds ends, wherein when the first and second ends are fixed relative to the seat, the shield is disposed over the body support to discourage use of the seat.

Abstract: A heavy duty steering wheel securing anti-theft device. Embodiments are described herein that also protect any air bag contained in the steering wheel.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing a steering wheel of a vehicle. The anti-theft device includes at least one bracing member adapted to be positioned over a portion of a steering column and over a portion of the steering wheel. A column engaging member is detachably engageable with the bracing member to, in combination with the bracing member, form a linkage adapted to substantially surround the steering column in an installed configuration. A locking mechanism is adapted to detachably lock the anti-theft device in the installed configuration.

Abstract: A heavy duty steering wheel securing anti-theft device. Embodiments are described herein that also protect any air bag contained in the steering wheel.

Abstract: A heavy duty steering wheel securing anti-theft device. Embodiments are described herein that also protect any air bag contained in the steering wheel.

Abstract: A skid steer lock for preventing the use of the drive control levers of a skid steer loader. The device consists of an extendable shaft which has an end plate at each end. Cage engaging means are welded to each plate. When in use the skid steer lock is positioned inside the cab of a skid steer loader above the driver's seat. The shaft is extended to force the cage engagement means through the safety cage present on the skid loader. Once the cage engagement are fully extended into the cage the extendable shaft is locked in position with a locking mechanism.

Abstract: An automobile anti-theft device that has its parts straddling over the spoke(s) of a steering wheel, with one side tightly wrapped around by the device. Traditional steering wheel lock, such as the trademarked product The Club®, PTO registration number 1872404, allows a maximum of two cuts on the steering wheel to remove the anti-theft device and thus is not a very effective theft deterrent. Current anti-theft device eliminates the two-cuts easy steal because one side of the steering wheel is completely wrapped around, allowing no cuts to be made by the would-be-thieves. Theft can only be attained by extreme force to break current device, destroying the key/lock mechanism, or chopping away the steering wheel from the steering column.

Abstract: An automobile steering wheel lock with alarm function in the invention has a locking means combined in a lock housing of a lock body and comprising a sleeve, several core plates, two actuating rods, a driving member, a shell, a moving member and an alarm device having a circuit plate connecting a buzzer plate with electric cords and two actuating pieces corresponding to the actuating rods. The actuating rods can pass through the core plates and the driving member having an axle rod fixed with the circuit plate and an end inserted in the moving member. The alarm device will sound when a tool is inserted to push one of the actuating rods to contact with one of the actuating pieces, but not sound when a matching key is inserted to match with the core plates to make both actuating rods contact with or withdraw from the actuating pieces simultaneously.

Abstract: A bellcore-style latch with a safety lock feature, having a handle with a shank. The shank has an axial bore, with side apertures extending through the shank into the bore. A lock plug is positioned in the bore of the handle, and has a head and a shaft. The shaft has recessed portions and unrecessed portions, and the lock plug is rotatable to move the lock plug between a locked position, wherein the unrecessed portions are in alignment with the side apertures to cause the ball bearings located therein to protrude from the side apertures, and an unlocked position, wherein the unrecessed portions are in alignment with the side apertures permitting the ball bearings to retract into the side apertures. A spring is used to bias the lock plug to its locked position. An escutcheon with an aperture is provided for receiving the shank portion. The aperture has pockets for the ball bearings.

Abstract: A heavy duty steering wheel securing anti-theft device. Embodiments are described herein that also protect any air bag contained in the steering wheel.