Abstract: A push-button steering wheel lock for attachment to an automobile steering wheel is provided having a housing and a push-button assembly disposed in the housing. The assembly is positioned in either a locked position for securing the steering wheel lock to the steering wheel or an unlocked position. In the locked position, the push-button lock assembly engages a rod slideably disposed in the housing to prevent movement of the rod with respect to the housing. The push-button assembly also includes two levers, one each on either side of the assembly to engage two surfaces within the housing to retain the push-button assembly in the locked position and also to retain the push-button assembly in the housing.
Abstract: An automobile steering lock includes an elongate body, a locking deadbolt, a locking unit, and an engage member. The engage member has an elongate insert groove to cover on a portion of the steering wheel of an automobile. The body is rotated with a rotatable member as a pivot until the bottom of the body rests on the portion of the steering wheel. Then an insert plate of the engage member fits in the engage groove of the body, and an insert member of the locking deadbolt is moved to protrude in the insert opening of the rotatable member of the engage member, with the end of the elongate rod of the body resting on the gauge panel of an automobile, preventing the stirring wheel from rotated for any angle, preventing the automobile from stolen.
Abstract: A releasable locking latch assembly for an endgate of a pickup truck, which includes a handle for rotating the mechanisms of the locking latch assembly resulting in the retraction of one or more cables further resulting in the release of an endgate. The locking latch assembly includes a locking finger for impeding the movement of the locking latch assembly in a locked position and a lock for rotatably engaging the locking finger into and out of the locked position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 15, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 25, 2003
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation
Inventors:
Thomas Charles Jensen, David K Rock, Leon S. Kayser, James Turner, Eric L. Swander
Abstract: The backhoe lock is a device for locking the forward-reverse lever of a backhoe to the steering wheel. The backhoe lock has a base plate having two parallel rows of posts extending from its top surface, including a group of four posts arranged substantially in a square configuration, and another spaced apart pair of posts aligned linearly with opposing sides of the square. The middle pair of posts are notched. A lock plate has a plurality of holes defined therein in the same configuration as the posts so that the lock plate may slide over the posts. A lock mechanism is installed in the lock plate and controls a catch which engages the notches in the middle pair of posts so that the lock plate cannot be removed from the posts without inserting a key in the lock and rotating the cylinder.
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: An automobile steering lock includes a protective plate, a lock member, a block plate and an activating rod. The protective plate covers the steering wheel of an automobile and is connected with other components. The lock member fixed on a side of the protective plate and has a lower portion provided with a projection to extend out of or shrink into its outer surface by a key. The block plate is pivotally connected with a side of the protective plate and possible to swing for a preset angle to press a portion of the steering wheel. The activating rod has a tubular portion formed in an upper end and the tubular portion has an inner annular groove for the projection of the lower portion of the lock member to extend in and lock or shrink and unlock the lock member by handling a key.
Abstract: An anti-theft device for a steering wheel of a vehicle includes a base plate and a casing each having a hook for engaging onto the steering wheel. A housing is secured on the base plate. The casing includes a beam slidably received in the housing and having a channel formed between a stop shoulder and an end rib. A lever has one end slidably received in the housing and has a catch slidably engaged in the channel of the beam. A lock may lock the lever to the housing and the base plate, to secure the casing and the base plate together on 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 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 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 steering wheel lock includes two shells, a male coupling member and a female coupling member respectively fixedly provided at the shells and coupled to each other for enabling the shells to be moved relatively to each other and closely attached to the top side of the steering wheel, and two locking units respectively disposed inside the shells and controlled to lock the shells, each locking unit including a lock body fixedly provided inside one shell, and a shackle inserted through two through holes on a peripheral stop flange of the corresponding shell into respective shackle holes of the respective lock body over the bottom side of the steering wheel and locked by spring latches of the respective lock body.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 31, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 29, 2002
Inventors:
Cheng-Feng Yang, Mu-Kuei Yang, Sheng-Chun Yang
Abstract: An anti-theft device for water craft to secure boats and to secure accessories in three embodiments. The first embodiment discloses a two part locking mechanism comprising a tubular locking bar which reciprocates into locking relationship with a tubular locking cylinder. Both the locking bar and the locking cylinder have projecting and bent locking legs of elongated length configured to enclose the horns of a cleat in secure relationship. The locking bar is capable of being reciprocated into the locking cylinder and locked therein to maintain the locking legs around the horns of the cleat. The second embodiment discloses a locking bar and locking cylinder arrangement wherein the horn engaging locking legs are of relatively thin wall tubular construction and fit around the horns of the cleat. In the third embodiment the horn engaging legs are of circular ring construction and are attached respectively to the locking bar and locking cylinder as described in the other embodiments.
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 air bag retainer to be used in combination with a steering lock for securing an air bag of an automobile while the steering lock secures the automobile. The air bag retainer includes a plate and a hooking portion extending from a side of the plate to hook a steering wheel of the automobile. Multiple through bores are defined in the other end of the plate so that connecting ends of the steering lock are able to respectively extend though the through bores to secure the air bag retainer to the steering wheel. Therefore, the air bag is securely covered by the plate and prevented from being stolen.
Abstract: A clutch lock for preventing starting or operation of a recreational vehicle. The clutch lock includes a clutch member, a locking mechanism, and a handle. The clutch member includes two legs, connected at one end, to form a U-shape. The clutch member is placed through the housing on a vehicle's clutch. The locking mechanism operates to connect the two open ends of the legs of the clutch member to fix the clutch lock to the clutch housing. The lock is operable between a locked position where the clutch lock is fixed to the clutch housing and an open position where the locking mechanism may be removed to allow removal of the clutch lock. The handle extends away from the clutch member such that it makes contact with the frame of the vehicle to prevent the clutch from rotating and, thus, the vehicle from starting.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 2000
Date of Patent:
August 20, 2002
Inventors:
Joseph Edward Allen, Chad Anton Armstrong
Abstract: The invention is a device for locked attachment to the steering wheel of an automobile, attaching to the outer perimeter of a steering wheel at three locations relatively equally spaced apart, covering the central portion of the steering wheel to lock the steering wheel in a stationary position to deter theft of the automobile and to prevent theft of the air bag in the steering wheel.
Abstract: The backhoe lock is a device for locking the forward-reverse lever of a backhoe to the steering wheel. The backhoe lock has a base plate having two parallel rows of posts extending from its top surface, including a group of four posts arranged substantially in a square configuration, and another spaced apart pair of posts aligned linearly with opposing sides of the square. The middle pair of posts are notched. A lock plate has a plurality of holes defined therein in the same configuration as the posts so that the lock plate may slide over the posts. A lock mechanism is installed in the lock plate and controls a catch which engages the notches in the middle pair of posts so that the lock plate cannot be removed from the posts without inserting a key in the lock and rotating the cylinder.
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: A push-button steering wheel lock for attachment to an automobile steering wheel is provided having a housing and a push-button assembly disposed in the housing. The assembly is positioned in either a locked position for securing the steering wheel lock to the steering wheel or an unlocked position. In the locked position, the push-button lock assembly engages a rod slideably disposed in the housing to prevent movement of the rod with respect to the housing. The push-button assembly also includes two levers, one each on either side of the assembly to engage two surfaces within the housing to retain the push-button assembly in the locked position and also to retain the push-button assembly in the housing.
Abstract: A burglarproof locking device for handle and airbag of vehicle comprises a first panel and a second panel. The first panel is of plate shape and has a hollow chamber therein. The first panel has a first L-shape hook and a key unit. The key unit is operated to control movement of a sliding block in retractable manner. The second panel is of plate shape and has a plurality of clamping parts corresponding to the sliding block. The second panel has a second L-shape hook. One end of the second panel is inserted into the hollow chamber of the first panel in a telescopic manner. The key unit is operated to control the sliding block to lock into one of the clamping parts.
Abstract: An anti-theft device for preventing unauthorized use of an automobile by prohibiting rotation of the steering wheel. The device including first and second telescopic members with a lock for securing the members in an extended locked condition. The device further including opposing hooks for engaging the rim of the steering wheel and at least one stand off element for spacing the telescoping members from the rim.
Abstract: The present invention proposes an all-purpose burglarproof device of steering wheel and safety air bag. The burglarproof device of the present invention comprises a first plate body, a connecting plate body, a second plate body, and at least a locking device. The first plate body has a first hook element and a first opening. One side of the first plate body is pivotally joined with the connecting plate body. The second plate body has a second hook element and a second opening respectively symmetric to the first hook element and the first opening. Recessed slide grooves are formed on the bottom surface of the second plate body to match slide blocks of the connecting plate body. The locking device fixedly locks the burglarproof device over a steering wheel so that the burglarproof device can exactly cover above the position where the safety air bag is installed.
Abstract: A steering wheel security system which includes in combination a lock mechanism and a steering wheel cap. The cap has a first and second steering wheel covering portion for selectively preventing access to operative mechanisms disposed in and around the steering wheel and column. The first portion has a first and second flange with at least one aperture for frictionally abutting and aligning with a respective mating flange disposed on a first and second portion of the second steering wheel covering portion. Each first and second cap elements are matingly attached and aligned in such a way for insertably receiving the attachment of a locking mechanism. The steering wheel covering portions are hollow in construction and substantially C-shaped. When completely configured, the security system operatively forms male and female interconnected portions surrounding a steering wheel and associative controls.
Abstract: A vehicle steering wheel lock comprises a first plate and a second plate that can be engaged onto a steering wheel of a vehicle for protecting the vehicle or an air bag in the steering wheel from being stolen. The first plate and the second plate can be engaged with each other in a manner having a smaller overall area for convenient storage.
Abstract: A lock structure for a steering wheel. Pivot axles of the lock structure are used to connect a wheel with the seat of the steering wheel so that the steering wheel can be turned to a desired angle. A locking component fixes the angular position of the wheel. The entire steering wheel can make engagement between the wheel and a dashboard or other peripheral devices of the seat of the steering wheel and effectively disable the steering wheel.
Abstract: A push-button steering wheel lock for attachment to an automobile steering wheel is provided having a housing and a push-button assembly disposed in the housing. The assembly is positioned in either a locked position for securing the steering wheel lock to the steering wheel or an unlocked position. In the locked position, the push-button lock assembly engages a rod slideably disposed in the housing to prevent movement of the rod with respect to the housing. The push-button assembly also includes two levers, one each on either side of the assembly to engage two surfaces within the housing to retain the push-button assembly in the locked position and also to retain the push-button assembly in the housing.
Abstract: A locking device for a steering wheel of an automobile particularly consists of a body, a catch member being vertically movable in the body, and a moving rod being horizontally movable along a through hole defined in the body. A holding member is secured at a first end of the moving rod and corresponds to an opening of a holding portion formed in the body, and a retaining end portion formed at a second end of the moving rod. A nodal point of the steering wheel can be securely fitted in the holding portion and retained between the holding portion and the holding member in a locking status.
Abstract: The invention is a novelty golf club and steering wheel lock made up of a club head, shaft, hand grip, and two opposing attachment hooks. The shaft is made up of a lower standard portion and wider upper sleeve portion. The shaft has a lower standard portion attached to and extending from the club head and sliding into an upper sleeve portion which continues to extend upward to form the hand grip. The length of the novelty golf club and steering wheel lock is adjusted by selectively adjusting the upper sleeve relative to the lower standard. This is done with a plurality of holes formed on the lower standard, a hole near the edge of the upper sleeve, and a locking pin designed as a golf tee to be inserted in the hole near the edge of the upper sleeve and a selected and aligned hole from the plurality of holes on the lower standard.
Abstract: An automobile steering lock includes a sector-shaped cover, a locking device combined on the cover and a press rod. The locking device has a lock rod, a disc and a fix block fixed on the cover. And the disc has a hole for the lock rod to move through back and forth by rotating a key for locking and unlocking quickly. The cover can hide the safety air bag and the steering wheel at the same time, and the press rod presses the panel board, so the lock can lock at three directions to elevate locking effect.
Abstract: A steering lock with a cross shape consists of a base consists of a blocking rod, a lock body, and a clipping element, the base has arched cases stretching out to both wings, and inside of which is a U-shaped gripping recess for covering the wheel handle. The clipping element extends transversely over the recess and rotates around the pivot. On the cylindrical surface of the clipping element there is a keyhole engaged by the lock pin for the lock. Bearers of different size may be fixed on the flat region of the clipping element to adapt to wheel handles of different thickness. The advantages of the present invention lies in simplified structure, low cost, reliable lock and easily adaptation to steering wheels of different size.
Abstract: A handle and lock which generally includes a base having an index pin, a stop positioned in a circular channel, and an aperture traversing the base. A shaft is rotatably engaged to the base. The shaft includes a nut-shaped platform and an arcuate positioning limiter disposed in the circular working channel. The nut shaped platform preferably includes a threaded bore to receive a fastener used to releasably attach a handle to the shaft. The handle generally includes a head portion having a nut shaped receiving area and an arcuate protruding positioning member for placement within the circular working channel. The nut shaped receiving area preferably covers the platform during rotation of the handle relative to the base. The head portion may also include a lock having a locking barrier connected to a locking cylinder.
Abstract: A door lock assembly includes a latching mechanism for latching a door. The latching mechanism has a hollow housing, a latch bolt with a tapered head portion and a body portion mounted slidably in the housing, an actuating block, a connecting member connected to the latch bolt, and a crank arm interconnecting the actuating block and the connecting member. The latch bolt is movable between a first latching position wherein both of the head portion and the body portion extend outwardly of the hollow housing, and a second latching position wherein only the head portion extends outwardly of the hollow housing. The crank arm is turned to an inward position when the latch bolt is in the second latching position. The crank arm is turned to an outward position when the latch bolt is in the first latching position. A spring is mounted in the housing and biases the latch bolt to move to the first latching position.
Abstract: A lock for a steering wheel of a vehicle includes a body and a catch, wherein the body consists of a holding portion, a lock core and a rod, the catch is slidingly mounted around the rod, a retaining plate of the catch is extendable into a locking groove defined in the holding portion corresponding to the retaining plate, a lock block of the lock core is extendable into a lock hole defined in the retaining plate of the catch corresponding to the lock block to retain the catch in a lock mode. When a steering wheel is fitted in the holding portion and obstructed by the retaining plate which is inserted into the locking groove and locked therein, the rod is pressed against an interior part of the vehicle, thereby the steering wheel is retained in a non-rotatable position.
Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a housing assembly and a pin assembly movable relative to each other between open and closed positions. The housing assembly includes a housing, a flapper plate pivotably mounted in the housing, and a cylinder lock mounted in the housing. The housing has closed interior and exterior faces, closed top and bottom faces, an open side face facing the pin assembly, and a closed side face opposite the open side face. The flapper plate is pivotably mounted on a horizontal axis between the interior and exterior faces of the housing, and has a length whereby it can be pivoted upwards to bring its free edge toward the closed side face without contacting the closed side face. The lock is mounted in the exterior face of the housing, and includes a keyway for receiving a key on the exterior of the housing and a finger in the interior of the housing, the finger being rotatable with rotation of the key.
Abstract: A multi-sectional extendible lock structure for steering wheels. The structure includes a base portion having an inner space formed therein and having a fixing hook on the tailing end thereof; a middle rod section telescopically extending in the inner space of the base portion and also having an inner space with a fixing hook in opposition to the fixing hook on the base portion; a tailing rod section telescopically extending in the inner space of the middle rod section; a core rod extending in the tailing rod section and forming engagement between the middle rod section and the tailing rod section; and a lock barrel provided on the base portion with a locking pin thereof extending into the inner space of the base portion to make engagement with the middle rod section.
Abstract: A device that fits over a fixture, such as a toilet. It uses a number of articulated members that align with the rim of the bowl. A center star gear is used to pull all the members inward, tightly against the rim. The members are designed to fit over the rim to ensure a tight fit that is not easily defeated by prying from the underside, for example. A lock is used to prevent removal of the device. Finally, the device can be designed to fit over sinks and urinals as well.
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: A diametric style steering wheel lock is disclosed having improved strength and resistance to forced removal, while, at the same time, demonstrating increased ease in actual use. The steering wheel lock utilizes an enclosed and protected dead bolt locking system providing positive and powerful diametric fixation of the device across a vehicle steering wheel. Although dead bolt operation is employed, the device demonstrates free rotation of one or both steering wheel rim engagement means facilitating placement of the device. In addition, the steering wheel lock advantageously incorporates longitudinally aligned adjustment and locking grooves located upon the surface of the locking rod to provide quick, keyless application of the lock including, extension, contraction and rotation further facilitating positioning thereof. Push-to-engage means as well as automatic dead bolt engagement is disclosed in the disclosed embodiments.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-theft device for scooters, motorvehicles, snowmobiles, outboard motors, helicopters and other vehicles provided with a fuel control twist grip, which affects the fuel control twist grip. This twist grip is realised in two co-axial consecutive parts, which can be rigidly coupled together, of which the first part is a removable tubular element (1; 501), covered on the outside with an integral grip (10) and the second part is a non-removable tubular element (2; 200; 502), present in the handlebar and engaged with flexible transmission means of the fuel supply control.
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: 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: 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: 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: A locking means housing for an elongate automobile steering wheel locking rod includes a circular tubular body for containing a locking means and a connector firmly welded with one side of the circular tubular body. The connector is made of a flat metal plate cut to a proper size and shape and then bent into a case shape to have a hollow space. The connector is hardened by a special treatment and may be made to suit the size of any elongate automobile steering wheel locking rod without requiring a mold and, resisting external breaking force and air corrosion after being hardened, thus enhancing the anti-theft effect.
Abstract: A motor vehicle security device for protecting against the cutting and/or turning of an automobile steering wheel which includes a pair of clam shell halves made of cut-resistant material for covering the steering wheel rim and an anti-rotation arm. The clam shells radially and circumferentially overlies the steering wheel rim to limit access to the rim and protect against cutting of the rim. Second and third layer motion detector, siren and lights all having a battery and a backup power source are housed in the center of the clam shells.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 1999
Date of Patent:
March 13, 2001
Assignee:
Blockit & Lockit Systems
Inventors:
Harvey Keith Markegard, Joseph Michael Higgins
Abstract: An anti-theft steering wheel has a box-like housing in its central transverse hub portion disposed below the plane of the surrounding annular steering wheel ring portion. The housing is secured to the steering shaft upper end to rotate therewith and has a pair of parallel spaced longitudinal tubular passageways. A pair of metal security rods telescopically mounted in the tubular passageways are movable between a fully retracted position within the tubular passageways and a fully extended position extending radially outward from laterally opposed sides of the steering wheel central transverse hub portion a sufficient distance beyond the annular ring portion to obstruct and prevent effective rotation of the steering wheel.
Abstract: An apparatus for locking steering wheels is provided which comprises a body member, an entrapping member and a locking system. The body member has a recess therein which is configured to receive therein a portion of the steering wheel. The entrapping member is movably supported on the body member, and is moveable between a locked position in which the entrapping member retains the portion of the steering wheel in the recess, and a release position in which the steering wheel can be withdrawn from the recess. The locking system is operatively associated with the entrapping member, and selectively secures the entrapping member in the locked position so that the locking apparatus cannot be removed from the steering wheel or releases the entrapping member to move to the release position, so the locking device can be removed from the steering wheel.
Abstract: A skid steer locking device for immobilizing the steering, bucket and boom controls of a skid steer loader of a Bobcat-type vehicle with a grid cage. The locking device comprises a main shaft body having a keyed or combination lock and a telescopic shaft body, wherein each shaft end has a pair of fingers with offset stopper flanges for engaging the opposite sides of a grid cage. An adapter element attached to the device at the base of the fingers also locks certain bucket and boom controls. The device can be locked in a collapsed position. Clips on the shafts enable hanging the collapsed device inside the cab during operation of the vehicle.
Abstract: A covering lock for an automobile steering wheel includes a cover and an anti-theft rod. The cover has a circumferential U-shaped hook to hook around the steering wheel of a car and the anti-theft rod able to be locked with the cover and extending rearward to prevent the steering wheel from rotated. Then the covering lock not only locks the steering wheel but also prevents a safety air bag fixed on the steering wheel from stolen.