Abstract: A locking device for the gearshift lever of a large truck, the gearshift lever being of the type which extends vertically upwardly through an opening in the floorboard of the truck, the locking device comprising a sleeve surrounding and firmly engaging a lower portion of the gearshift lever, the sleeve being provided with a vertical bore, a vertical locking rod being slidably mounted in the vertical bore, the locking rod having a lower end which projects below the floorboard when the rod is in its lowermost position, a horizontal locking plate attached below the floorboard and having a portion extending into the opening, the locking plate having a locking hole therethrough for receiving the lower end of the locking rod when the latter is in its lowermost position, a rotatable lock mounted on the sleeve and having a rotatable shaft therein, the locking rod being provided with a notch adjacent the upper end thereof, the lock shaft being provided with a semi-circular extension which is received in the notch when

Abstract: A lock device for locking a gearshift stick of a vehicle so as to prevent the gearshift stick from being operated includes a base having two holes for receiving two legs of a shackle, two catches slidably received in the base for locking the shackle, and a lock engaged in the base and having two plungers for actuating the catches. A housing is fixed on the base and has two channels for receiving the shackle, two resilient members are disposed in the channels for engaging with the shackle so as to retain the shackle in place. The housing has a key hole access for inserting a key into the key hole of the lock, and a lid is pivotally coupled in the housing for enclosing the key hole access.

Abstract: A gear shift lever lock including a lock body fixedly fastened to the console of a car near the gear shift lever and defining a circularly arched constraint chamber, a top cover covered on the lock body at the top, a shackle made to slide in and out of a sliding way on the lock body, a shackle spring mounted within a groove on the lock body to keep the shackle in the unlocking position, a latch bolt supported on a spring within a locating groove on the lock body, and a lock cylinder mounted within a locating hole on the top cover and a recessed hole on the lock body, and wherein pulling the shackle out of the sliding way causes the latch bolt to lock the shackle in the locking position in holding down the gear shift lever within the constraint chamber; turning the cylinder lock with the key causes the latch bolt to be released from the shackle to unlock the gear shift lever.

Abstract: An anti-theft system for automotive vehicles equipped with mechanical transmission.

Abstract: An arrangement for locking the ignition key of a motor vehicle by the selector lever of an automatic transmission has a bowden cable fastened to the ignition key. This bowden cable is pivotally connected to a check lever disposed in a pivotal connection parallel to the swivel shaft of the selector lever. The check lever actuates a swivel lever disposed on the swivel shaft in such a manner that during the drive a withdrawing of the ignition key is prevented and in the P-position of the selector lever, the arrangement is secured against theft.

Abstract: A housing structure having a first shell and second shell arranged for hinged securement together and including a cooperative lock to permit latching of the first and second shells together to receive a gear shift knob within the shell when secured together preventing access to the gear shift knob release button.

Abstract: A lock cylinder comprises a profile housing (1) with a cylinder core (9) disposed rotatably therein, and tumblers (15) which are controllable by a flat key. Disposed on the profile housing (1) is an information detector (37) which responds contactless to control information signals of a control circuit of the flat key, which is connected to an electronic control and power-supply circuit having at least some of its circuit components disposed separate from the lock cylinder. These circuit components are connected by a cable (43) and a plug connector (45) consisting of two plug parts (49, 51) complementary to one another. A first plug part (49) is mounted fixed on the profile housing (1), and the cable (43) bears a second, loose plug part (51) capable of placement on the first plug part (49).

Abstract: An automobile steering lock consisted of a lock body received in an inner casing covered by an outer casing, a shackle having two opposite ends inserted into holes on the outer and inner casings and holes on the lock body and locked in place by two opposite stop plates, a lock cylinder disposed perpendicular to the shackle and having a bevel gear coupled to the plug thereof, a switch control gear meshed with the bevel gear and having two keys respectively engaged into a respective lock notch either stop plate, a microswitch, a light emitting diode and a burglar alarm respectively connected to the microswitch, whereby the microswitch is switched on as the shackle is inserted into position; turning the plug of the lock cylinder causes the bevel gear to turn the switch control gear in moving the stop plates toward each other, and therefore the shackle is unlocked.

Abstract: A gear shift lever lock consisted of a mounting plate fixed to the console box at one side, two headed lock bolts, a lock body fastened to the mounting plate and locked by the headed lock bolt to constrain the gear shift lever, wherein the lock body surrounds the gear shift lever to protect it against damage as the gear shift lever is constrained within a front opening thereof; one headed lock bolt is connected with a steel rope terminated to a retainer ring for constraining the steering wheel; the mounting plate has a dovetail groove correspondent to a dovetail tongue on the lock body for mounting the lock body through a dovetail joint as the lock is not in use.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device including a gear shifter locking device for enclosing the handle of a vehicle gear shifter therein to prevent the usual shifting of the gear shifter, and a steering wheel locking device to prevent or limit the usual turning of the vehicle steering wheel. The gear shifter locking device includes two mating housing parts for enclosing the gear shifter handle therein, and a bar connecting the housing parts together, one bar end portion being slideably secured to one housing part, and the other housing part being rotatably secured to the opposite bar end portion. A locking mechanism coacts with the bar to lock the housing parts together. A coil spring is tensioned against the bar so that the two housing parts automatically separate apart from each other when unlocked by a key-operated lock mounted on one housing part. The housing parts can be provided with downwardly extending skirt portions to enclose the handle-carrying rod portion of the gear shifter.

Abstract: A locking device for an automatic shift lever on a car, having a housing provided at one side of the handle of the shift lever, an engaging lever, and a locating piece capable of rotating with a lock core received inside the housing. When a protruding end of the engaging lever is pressed inwardly, the locating piece will abut against a bottom edge of the engaging lever. In this position, a sleeve inside the handle has a slot which is engaged with a limiting end located on the top of the engaging lever, so that the shift lever is impossible to be moved.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a device for preventing the movement of a floor-mounted gear shift lever of an automobile from the "park" position to a position useful for operating the automobile. Five specific embodiments are of interest. The first embodiment includes an arcuate retaining lock which operates similar to a handcuff lock and which is mounted outside the gear shift lever console. The first embodiment includes a hingeable lock plate which is hingeably located behind the gear shift lever and which includes a semi-circular cutout portion for receiving the gear shift lever thereby preventing its rearward movement.The second embodiment utilizes a similarly operating locking member but is contained within the gear shift lever console so as to be hidden from view. The third embodiment includes a lever activated housing to enclose and disable a gas pedal. The fourth embodiment includes a housing to enclose a gear shift handle, thereby preventing unauthorized operation of the automobile.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shift locking apparatus for blocking a shifting movement unless a special operation is conducted such as the depression of a foot brake by an operator, when a shift lever of an automatic transmission is moved from a specified shift position of a parking "P" and the like to another shift position, wherein when releasing of the shift lock is conducted by an electrically operated actuator such as a solenoid, the shift lock can be released by use of a key for a vehicle even in a condition where the electrically operated actuator is not used. The operation of a key cylinder by use of the key of the vehicle by the operator causes the shift lock to be released, ensuring that the operator can move the shift lever to any other shift position, thereby permitting the vehicle to be moved even if there is some trouble such as electrical trouble.

Abstract: An antitheft gear lever lock for cars comprising a bracket (1) forged by manganese steel under solubilized state having a Brinell hardness of approximately 220 kg/mm.sup.2. The bracket is formed with an end section (2) provided with throughholes (3) for fastening bolts (12) and being able to be subjected to one or more bendings (8). The bracket (1) has further an elongated intermediate section (6) provided with one or more bendings (8', 8") approaching the gear lever (14) and has a head section (4) provided with holes (5) for the connection to the antitheft padlock closure mechanism (16) which is supported by the bracket (1). The antitheft padlock closure mechanism is adapted to lock a gear lever (14) by a bend (28) embracing and retaining the gear lever (14) in the operative position and the bend (28) is able to reach its rest position by an easy rotational movement.

Abstract: A shift knob comprising at least two pieces of material stitched together by stitches and forming a hollow covering body, the hollow being defined by an inner stitched surface, a first resin-formed body disposed within the covering body having an outer surface spaced from the inner stitched surface, and a second resin-formed body disposed in engagement with the entire stitched inner surface. The second resin-formed body completely fills the space between the outer surface of the first resin-formed body and the stitched inner surface of the covering body. The stitches extend into and are surrounded by the second resin-formed body.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a gear shifter of a vehicle includes a base plate mounted to a floor of the vehicle adjacent to the gear shifter, a base frame mounted on the base plate, and a motor mounted on the base frame and having an output bevel gear. A pair of mount plates are spaced on the base frame. A hollow holder is movably mounted on two guiding bars which parallelly extend between the mount plates. A holder block is provided inside the hollow holder. A guiding sleeve mounted on the base plate receives a screw therein. An end of the screw extends out of the guiding sleeve and engages with a holder for securely holding the gear shifter and for moving therewith. A screw member is rotatably mounted in one of the mount plates. The screw member includes a bevel gear end which meshes with the bevel gear of the motor, a right hand thread portion which engages with the hollow holder, and a left hand thread portion which engages with the holder block.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for the gearshift stick of vehicles, having a housing provided with two openings formed by two shoulders, two locking plates and two ear plates for two legs of a shackle of a padlock to extend therein to lock the shackle immovable when the shackle is to be stored in the unlocked separated condition.

Abstract: A locking arrangement between a selector lever of a transmission and an ignition lock of a motor vehicle has a locking pawl, which is rotatably disposed in a selector lever block. The locking pawl, via a recess, form-lockingly reaches around a cam part arranged on the selector lever. When the selector lever is in the parking position, the cam part is rigidly connected with a button that is to be operated manually. In this case, a catch hook of the locking pawl engages into the moving path of a locking cam, which is arranged on the selector-lever-side end of a flexible linkage. The catch hook acts in a blocking manner, as long as the button is operated into a first position. When the button is not operated, the ignition lock, which by way of the linkage is connected with the locking cam, can be rotated into an inoperative position, whereby the locking cam fixes the locking pawl. The button cannot then be operated because the cam part is fixed by the recess.

Abstract: A locking arrangement between an ignition lock and the selector lever of an automatic motor vehicle transmission has a locking slide arranged on the selector-lever side which, via a control ramp, displaces a locking bolt into a position blocking locking pin. This blocking position can only be achieved when the selector lever with the inoperative button is in the parking position and an ignition key has been rotated into an inoperative position. When the ignition key is pulled out, the selector lever cannot move out of the parking position, thereby preventing an accidental engaging, for example, in a neutral position.

Abstract: A steering lock system includes a shift lever device in which a shift lever is operatively installed and a steering lock device in which a key cylinder is operatively disposed. In the system there is arranged a combination with a plug which is detachably fitted into an opening formed in a housing of the steering lock device; a slider movably disposed in the plug in a manner to be projectable into the housing through the opening, the slider being movable between a blocking position wherein the slider blocks rotation of the key cylinder of the steering lock device and a release position wherein the slider fails to block the rotation of the key cylinder; a resiliently flexible clip detachably fixed to the housing for achieving a tight connection between the plug and the housing; a bellcrank arranged to control movement of the shift lever of the shift lever device; and a cable member extending between the slider and the control member.

Abstract: An automatic shift lever locking device is capable of locking the shift of an automatic transmission in a specific non-driving shift position against movement from this position unless a predetermined condition is met. The device has a detent pin provided on the shift lever and movable in response to pressing of a push button on the shift lever, a movable member engageable with the detent pin, and a lock member engageable with the movable member so as to prevent the detent pin from moving out of a lock position thereby to maintain the shift lever locked in the non-driving position. Therefore, when the shift lever is not locked, the manual force exerted by the driver on the push button is not transmitted to the lock members and other parts mechanically or electrically connected to the lock member.

Abstract: An automotive locking device is provided for a floor mounted gear shift lever in a motor vehicle which consists of an enclosure to fit over the floor mounted gear shift lever when the gear shift lever is in the park position mode. A mechanism is for retaining the enclosure in a stationary condition so that the operation of the floor mounted gear shift lever is prevented.

Abstract: A device for holding the position of the gear shift lever of a manual transmission includes a first packing member located on the dome of the mounting for the gear shift lever and having a radial slot located between resilient holding tongues. A second packing member, engaged with the first packing, includes a radial slot brought into and out of alignment with the slot of the first packing member by rotation through a predetermined angular range.

Abstract: A lockable gear shift lever comprising a lever member and a detachable handle section, the lever member having a rotatable key plug, a locking post, and a locking plate disposed adjacent to the lever member. The locking post is actuated by the rotatable key plug to engage and disengage from the locking plate to allow the lever member to be locked into a fixed position. The handle section is rotatably and detachably mounted to the top end of the lever member and includes a key extending downward which inserts into the key plug and is used to rotate the key plug relative to the lever member to lock and unlock the lever member relative to the locking plate. Thus, rotation of the handle locks and unlocks the gear shift lever. The handle also includes components to couple the handle and lever member together securely when used for normal driving operation, and includes a push button to facilitate movement of the lever between gear positions while shifting.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements made to an anti-theft device for conventional motor vehicles and the method by which the device is made, which device secures the hand brake lever to the gear shift lever. A device is already known, which is made up of two limbs which are pivotally connected together. This invention adds an additional improvement which allows for further rotation of the limbs on an additional axis and further adds an expanded bore in the clamping arm which permits the device to fit a wide range of automobiles. As well the device itself and the method by which it is constructed have also been improved to eliminate virtually all welding except in the area of the locking element.

Abstract: A locking device includes two caps for enclosing a head portion of an automatic shifter bar. A channel is formed in one cap and a block is provided on the other cap. The block which has one or more holes is engagable within the channel. A lock with a pin is provided above the channel. The caps are locked in a lock position when the lock is depressed downward so that the pin is engaged in either hole of the block and so that a press button of the automatic shifter bar can not be depressed and can not be operated.

Abstract: A supplementary locking mechanism for a motor vehicle which mechanism is adapted to lock concurrently and simultaneously both the steering column and the transmission shift with the purpose of attempting to prevent theft or unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, such device and apparatus comprising a locking mechanism based on a retractible trigger mechanism that reciprocally moves a longitudinally extending finger-like ratchet member that is adapted to be inserted simultaneously through both the steering column and the transmission shift column so as to lock two colums at the same time to the outer enclosing cylindrical frame.

Abstract: An automatic shift lever locking device is capable of locking the shift lever of an automatic transmission in a specific non-driving shift position against movement from this position unless a predetermined condition is met. The device has a detent pin provided on the shift lever and movable in response to pressing of a push button on the shift lever, a movable member engageable with the detent pin, and a lock member engageable with the movable member so as to prevent the detent pin from moving out of a lock position thereby to maintain the shift lever locked in the non-driving position. Therefore, when the shift lever is not locked, the manual force exerted by the driver on the push button is not transmitted to the lock members and other parts mechanically connected to the lock member.

Abstract: The anti-theft device comprises a strong steel plate (1) having a flat, substantially horizontal section (1a) combined in one piece with fork-shaped, bent section (1b). At the rear end of the plate (1) is an attachment boss (2) which in locking position cooperates with the rear region of a gearbox (9). A lock (4) is welded to the plate (1) between the boss (2) and the slit (7) of the fork arrangement (3), said lock being a double locking cylinder (5) which is applied in the channell (10) of the gearbox (9) and is turned to a position below the upper limiting wall of the gearbox (9) when the key is turned. In locking position the end edge (6) of the slit (7) in the fork arrangement (3) is in the immediate vicinity of the gear lever (8) and locks this in parking position. The anti-theft device is simple to install and can easily be removed from the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device allows a floor mounted gear shift lever and a floor mounted parking brake lever to be locked together to prevent vehicle theft. An elongated hollow rectangular mounting bar receives an elongated rectangular gear shift locking member in telescopic relation for selected extension and retraction. A bifurcated yoke portion on a distal end of the gear shift locking member is dimensioned for engagement with a floor mounted vehicle lever. An elongated hollow rectangular parking brake locking member is obliquely secured on a bottom surface of the mounting bar and has an open distal end dimensioned for insertion of a floor mounted vehicle parking brake lever. A plurality of apertures are spaced along the gear shift locking member for cooperation with a locking bolt mounted for extension and retraction through an aperture formed in the mounting bar.

Abstract: An apparatus for locking a shift lever associated with an automobile automatic transmission in the parking range is provided. A locking member prevents any movement of the shift lever from the parking range to another range except when the brake pedal is stepped down.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for motor vehicles of the kind having a gearshift lever and a handbrake lever mounted on the floor in line with each other, consists of a tubular member open at its bottom which is to be fitted over the handbrake lever, and a bi-furcated member which is to be pressed onto the gearshift lever. The bi-furcated member includes two bars which are slidingly fastened in two bores at the ends of an axle which is rotatably mounted in the upper end of the tubular member and which can be locked in any position by a tooth pushed upwards by a lock in the tubular member by entering a space between two teeth of a gear on the axle. The two bars are recessed by grooves in their sides facing each other which can be engaged by two coaxial pins in the axle, which are pressed into a pair of grooves by the same lock and can be pushed inwardly of the axle after unlocking.

Abstract: A selector lever apparatus for a vehicle having an automatic transmission includes a selector lever shiftable to a plurality of mode setting positions including a parking position, and a selector lever lock mechanism. The lock mechanism locks the selector lever to prevent shifting of the lever when the lever is set at the parking position and a brake pedal is not depressed. When the brake pedal is depressed, the lock mechanism releases the locked state of the selector lever.

Abstract: This invention relates to a motor vehicle immobilizing device which is adapted to disable the drive train of the motor vehicle under the control of known remotely controllable locking means adapted releasably to lock an actuator member constituted by a transmission gear selector lever (74) in a predetermined position when the lever is moved to that position. the predetermined position of the lever (74) coincides with the position of a gear selection which disables the vehicle drive train. This could be achieved by disengaging the gear box, that is by selecting the "neutral" position of the transmission or, in automatic gear boxes, by selecting the "park" position of the transmission, or in all types of gearboxes, by selecting the "reverse" position of the transmission. The object in each case is essentially to make it difficult, if not impossible, to drive the vehicle away in any normal manner.

Abstract: A device which protects against the unauthorized taking of an automobile by rigidly joining the shaft of a gearshift lever to the grip portion of a hand brake. The device has application to autos equipped with a console mounted gearshift and parking brake and includes a plunger activated lock assembly having easily releaseable features.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a console gearshift and preventing theft of a radio in a motor vehicle is provided and consists of a housing disposed over the console gearshift so that button on the console gearshift cannot be depressed to release the console gearshift out of a parked position, thus preventing an unauthorized person from driving the motor vehicle away. A C-shaped bracket is mounted to the housing for blocking the radio so as to prevent an unauthorized removal of the radio from the motor vehicle.

Abstract: The vehicle auto security lock device includes an about upright frame adapted to be permanently connected to the interior of the driver compartment of a vehicle adjacent the vehicle's gear shift and radio, the latter mounted in the dashboard. The frame includes a pair of spaced upright plates positionable on opposite sides of a gear shift console and bridged by a horizontal bar. The inner faces of the plates adjacent their upper ends bear grooves adapted to slideably receive the ends of a u-shaped horizontal hasp extending toward the gear shift. A generally closed box slides down on the plates and seats on the crossbar. The rear end of the box bears a plate which covers the face of the vehicle radio. The box when seated is positioned immediately behind the gear shift lever. The hasp loops around the opposite end of the gear shift lever and in the operative position pins it against the box. The ends of the hasp slide into the front of the box and in the plate grooves.

Abstract: A transmission lock for locking column-operated automatic transmission of a running motor vehicle. A lock cylinder operable only by a mating key includes a radially extended ear. The automatic transmission is provided with a collar or ring that includes a portion engageable by the extended ear of the lock cylinder. When in a locked position, the extended ear prevents movement of the automatic transmission by engagement with the collar or ring. Pivotal movement of the cylinder by the mating key to a free position disengages the extended ear and permits free operation of the transmission. A second embodiment locks console-operated automatic transmissions.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device. The device is amenable for use with a vehicle having a gear lever. The device includes a removable housing which fits over and encloses the gear lever. The housing is locked in place to prevent movement of the gear lever by a bolt passing through the housing in interengagement with the gear lever and penetrating a barrel lock housing fixedly attached to the gear lever housing. The bolt has a head at one end which prevents rotation thereof, and a hole at the other end in mutual register with the bolt-engaging portion of the barrel lock. The locking of the housing in place over the gear lever prevents movement thereof so that the vehicle cannot be driven without unlocking the housing.

Abstract: A device to prevent the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle through restriction or blocking of movement of the gear shift lever, mounted on the steering column, into an operative forward or reverse gear unless the ignition lock is physically moved from an ignition off position to an ignition on position. The device engages and therefore interacts with both the ignition lock and the gear shift lever to assume the blocking position relative to movement of the gear shift lever until the aforementioned lock is physically turned to the ignition on position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an anti-theft device and in particular, to a device which covers so as to obscure and secure all or part of the console of an automobile near the gear shift lever and all or part of an automobile radio, tape deck, CB radio or scanner, when such are mounted in the console or central area of the dashboard. The device of the present invention has a contoured shield. The sides of the shield are provided with rails contoured to engage the console and extend around the console. A protrusion is positioned in the shield and so configured as to accept the gear shift lever when the shield is positioned over the console. A means for locking the shield around the gear shift lever is provided. It is preferred that means be provided to positively attaches the shield to the dashboard.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for an automobile vehicle comprises a casing which is fastened to the handbrake lever so that the casing can be pivoted relative to the lever between an inoperative position allowing operation of the handbrake lever, and an operative position in which, when the handbrake lever is in the handbrake engaged position, the casing envelops and immobilizes the handbrake lever. The casing carries a two part annular component which can be closed and locked around the gear lever when the casing is in the operative position, thereby preventing operation of the gear lever as well as the handbrake lever.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for preventing motorcar theft by locking the gearshift stick to a fixed portion of the motorcar including a rigid bar rigidly secured to a body portion of the motorcar in th vicinity of, parallel to and of a length shorter than the gearshift stick, a padlock body fixedly mounted onto the bar, and a separable padlock shackle adapted to be locked to the padlock body, with the stick enclosed by the shackle.

Abstract: A console mounted transmission selector assembly has a latching mechanism which is operable to prevent the operator key from being placed in the LOCK position prior to the transmission being shifted to the desired PARK position. The latching mechanism also prevents the transmission selector lever from being shifted out of the PARK position prior to the operator key being manipulated out of the LOCK position. The selector assembly housing has the operator key disposed therein. The key mechanism and the latching mechanism are interconnected by a linkage mechanism which is also disposed within the selector assembly housing.

Abstract: An automobile anti-theft device includes a cover that fits over a steering column-mounted ignition lock, and a flexible element that wraps around the steering column and secures the cover thereto. A gear shift lock bar is attached to a sidewall of the cover, and extends laterally from the cover, wraps around a column-mounted gear shift lever, and includes a free end that extends back under the tension bearing element to be secured thereby. The device protects the ignition lock from tampering and in addition prevents the gear shift lever from being moved into gear in the event that the ignition lock is bypassed.

Abstract: A device for locking the automatic transmission of an automobile is described to deter theft. The device locks either the outer manual lever, the detent lever or the manual valve. Once locked a spring keeps the transmission locked unless unlocked. The unlocking mechanism can be mechanical, electromagnetic or vacuum. The lines which control the unlocking are armoured to prevent tampering. Severing of these lines keeps the vehicle locked and immovable even if the motor is started.

Abstract: A safety lock for automobiles with a manual transmission operable by a shift stick is associated with the shift stick which includes a double-armed shift lever supported by a ball joint pivotally disposed in a floor-mounted neck member and a locking sleeve disposed on the shift stick axially movable between upper and lower end positions in which the sleeve may be locked and having a locking member at its bottom end adapted to firmly engage a flanged tubular member mounted on the neck member when locked in its lower position.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine such as that used on a motorcycle is made burglarproof by making inoperable any one of a number of movable engine parts. Externally a key is used to lock such engine elements as the crankshaft, drive shaft, transmission components, shift components and clutch components. A locking means is also disclosed that prevents the two engine casings from being taken apart.

Abstract: An automotive transmission shifter and park lock is disclosed which includes a base for mounting the shifter in an automotive vehicle. A shift lever is pivotable with respect to the base and a park lock hook is pivotally mounted on the shift lever. The base includes means for engaging the park lock hook comprising an aperture disposed in the base. The park lock hook is normally spring biased upwardly out of engagement with the aperture disposed on the base. Means for connecting the lock hook to an ignition switch locked park lock cable is provided whereby once the park lock cable is locked stationary by the ignition switch, the park lock hook is automatically pivoted into engagement with the aperture in the base upon an attempt to pivot the shift lever out of the park position.

Abstract: A console or floor-mounted shift lever is connected through a flexible cable to a coupling mechanism mounted on the steering column. The coupling mechanism has a coupling member which is linearly guided in a support bracket and is selectively connectable with an actuator member pivotally mounted on the support bracket and drivingly connected to a portion of the steering column. The coupling cooperates with the actuator such that the actuator is stationary while the transmission shift lever is moved through the conventional shift pattern from "Low" to "Reverse" and is pivoted when the shift lever is moved from "Reverse" to "Park". The pivoting movement of the actuator results in rotation of a portion of a steering column which then permits a conventional ignition locking mechanism to be moved to the "Lock" position.