Abstract: Selector lever systems of aircraft are provided. The selector lever systems include a selector lever configured to control operation of one or more aircraft control surfaces, the selector lever having a handle configured to enable manual operation of the selector lever, a touch sensor arranged on the handle, and a controller arranged in communication with the touch sensor, the controller configured to at least one of generate a notification when a signal is received from the touch sensor and unlock the selector lever from a locked state.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aircraft spoiler lockout. One embodiment is a system that includes a locking device that removably engages a control member inside a cockpit of an aircraft. The locking device restricts motion of the control member to prevent movement of wing surfaces of the aircraft. The system further includes a controller in communication with a wireless transmitter. The controller determines from a signal sent by the wireless transmitter whether both handheld switches connected to the wireless transmitter are being actively held. If so, the controller directs a supply of power to the locking device thereby causing the locking device to temporarily release the control member. Otherwise, the locking device restricts motion of the control member.

Abstract: A system and method for restraining a vehicular brake pedal in depressed position. A system includes an elongated multi-section unit the length of which can be adjusted within a dynamic range by changing mutual positioning of the sections and locking the unit with an internal lock once the desired length has been achieved. Fastening of the internal lock is achieved through twisting of the unit around its axis. The restraining of the brake pedal is carried out with respect to a steering wheel, a portion of which is received and accommodated by a cradle on one end of the unit while a turnable foot on the other end of the system depresses the pedal.

Abstract: A steering lock device includes a lock member that is slidable between a lock position and an unlock position, and a slider that is disposed slidably in a direction perpendicular to a moving direction of the lock member. A sloped portion that is linearly sloped toward the steering shaft along a slide direction of the slider is provided on at least one of the lock member and the slider. The lock member is shifted between the lock position and the unlock position by the sloped portion in response to sliding of the slider. According to the steering lock device, downsizing can be brought due to its short height along a stroke direction of the lock member and cost reduction by commoditization of its main components can be achieved.

Abstract: A steering lock device includes a pin protruded from a side surface of an arm of a slider, a guide groove disposed on a housing to accommodate the slider slidably, and a cover wall the pin when the slider positions at its lock end within the guide groove. According to the steering lock device, it can be made difficult to unlock a steering shaft through an improper act, and thereby superior antitheft performance can be brought.

Abstract: A base plate is provided in one of a door and a vehicle body of a vehicle. A latch is pivotally secured to the base plate and engages with a striker of the other of the door and the vehicle body. A ratchet engages with the latch to allow the door to be held in a closed position. An emergency-operating portion is mounted to the base plate and manually operated at the interior of the vehicle, so that the ratchet is released from the latch, which is then released from the striker. The door can be opened.

Abstract: To provide a parking brake device allowing a vehicle to be kept in a wheel lock state by a parking brake when the vehicle is parked and a driver is separated from the vehicle and when an engine of a vehicle in a parking state is started. In a parking brake device in which a pull-up force of a parking lever supported by a base plate fixed on a vehicular body side is transmitted to a brake device of a vehicle via a wire to lock the brake device, an ignition block is provided on the parking lever. This parking brake device includes a lock pin projecting when a key cylinder is located in a LOCK position, and further the lock pin projects through a cutout only when the parking lever is in a brake lock state. With this configuration, the wheel is already in the lock state by the parking brake if an ignition key is inserted or removed in or from the key cylinder in the LOCK position.

Abstract: A switchgear cabinet closing device for locking a cabinet door on a switchgear cabinet. The closing device has a handle on which a closing mechanism is connected via an adjusting mechanism, whereby the handle is held on a housing mounted on an outer side of the cabinet door, and whereby the handle is secured in the lock position by a closing device. In order to adapt such a switchgear cabinet closing device to various closing systems in a simple manner, the housing has a primary housing for mounting the handle such that it can pivot, and a collar housing which can be connected to the primary housing. This invention also provides a collar housing that accommodates a lock of the closing mechanism.

Abstract: In a safety door-locking system for a switchgear cabinet, in which the electric operating state inside the switchgear cabinet is operationally connected to a locking device of a cabinet door of the switchgear cabinet, it is provided that a position of a switch in the switchgear cabinet is coupled via a mechanical connecting system (9, 10, 11, 12, 4, 5) to a locking linkage of the cabinet door. For this purpose, a rotatably (14a) mounted control disc (9) is permanently connected to the switch in the switchgear cabinet (1), the control disc (9) additionally representing the position of the switch. The control disc (9) and a locking rod (4) are operationally connected mechanically via a connecting rod (10) and a connecting angle (11) held between guide pins (12a, b) in the locking rod (4), and the locking rod (4) is mounted displaceably (19) for the purpose of locking the locking linkage of the cabinet door.

Abstract: An anti-theft device (1) intended for vehicles belongs to a type, which is capable of retaining the vehicle brake in a braking condition, as long as it is activated, and which is non-interfering with the brake in an inactivated condition. The anti-theft device (1) comprises a lock rod (3) provided at one end with hook or crook (5) for gripping around a brake pedal arm (26), the lock rod (3) to a major extent consisting of a shank portion (4), which is releasably lockable within a lock housing (2), which in turn is firmly secured to the vehicle in the vicinity of the brake pedal. The shank portion (4), which is provided with a helicoidal groove (6), extends through the lock housing and through a rotatably disposed element (14) therein, the hole for the shank portion (4) through the rotatable element (14) having a helicoidal ridge (16), which is complementary to the helicoidal groove (6) in the shank portion (4) and cooperates therewith.

Abstract: An improved motor vehicle brake-pedal locking device (10) that mechanically maintains the vehicle brake-pedal (60) in a depressed position to prevent the vehicle from being driven. The device includes a horizontally and vertically pivoting brake-pedal swing-arm interfacing structure (12) that is disclosed in two designs. Both designs include a channel (12A),(38C) that engages the brake-pedal swing-arm (62). To the back end (18B),(34B) of the structure (12) is attached the back end (50B of a locking tube (50). Inserted into this locking tube (50), is a locking rod (52) having attached to its back end (52B) a forked section (56A) that attaches to a vehicle seat (64). The device is installed by placing the structure (12) over the swing-arm (62) and the forked section (56A) secured to the seat (64). The device (10) is then depressed to place the brake-pedal (60) in a depressed position in which position the device is locked in place.

Abstract: An improved anti-theft device is provided for a motor vehicle having a floor, a central console on the floor, an emergency brake lever on the central console, a cable extending from the emergency brake lever to operate the emergency brake and control pedals above the floor. The device consists of a structure coupled between the emergency brake lever and the control pedals for preventing operation of the control pedals when the emergency brake lever is pulled into its engagement position to set the emergency brake in the motor vehicle.

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: A brake/shift interlock for, e.g., a vehicle having a shift mechanism (10) for an automatic transmission. The shift mechanism includes a shift lever (12) and a detent mechanism (24) having a latch (26) and latch plate (28) with a detent notch at the "Park" position. A Park/Lock member (34) is actuable to lock the latch in the Park position (FIGS. 1 and 6). In addition to an ignition lock mechanism (38) for actuating the Park/Lock member based on the status of the ignition switch (36A); FIG. 8), a brake/shift interlock is also provided for actuating the Park/Lock member when the ignition switch is in "Run" position (FIG. 2) , except for being released during actuation of a brake switch (82). A solenoid (160; FIGS. 4 and 5), when energized, applies a tensioning force to the Park/Lock member via a cable (44) actuating the P/L member. The solenoid includes a plunger (162) having a centrally located, axial opening (171 ) through it, through which the cable extends.

Abstract: A vehicle antitheft assembly (10) for engaging a brake pedal (18) of a vehicle and locking the brakes of the vehicle in an activated position. The assembly (10) includes a U-shaped end portion (16) which engages the brake pedal (18) of the vehicle and a shaft portion (14) depending downwardly therefrom. The shaft portion (14) is telescopically received within a guiding sheath (27). The guiding sheath (27) is mounted through the floor board (24) of the vehicle by inserting the guiding sheath (27) through an aperture disposed in the floor board (24) and by clamping the floor board (24) from opposite sides between nut members (72) and a shoulder portion (76). The guiding sheath (27) extends above and below the nut members (72) and shoulder portion (76) to support the shaft portion (14) above and below the floor board (24).

Abstract: An ignition key-brake interlock for a transmission gear shifter includes a gear and actuator having teeth in meshing engagement, a lever whose rotation is prevented or limited depending upon the position of the actuator, a pivotably mounted cam on a gear selector, a cable assembly connecting the ignition key lever to the cable and electrical solenoid through which the cable assembly passes, and a gear selector shaft movable by the vehicle operator among several gear range detent positions. An electrical power source is connected to the solenoid when the ignition switch is turned to run or start, and is disconnected when a brake pedal is depressed. A button, crimped to the cable, moves freely within the solenoid and into contact with plunger, which is magnetically held on a seat when the electric circuit is closed.

Abstract: A brake/shift interlock for, e.g., a vehicle having a shift mechanism (10) for an automatic transmission. The shift mechanism includes a shift lever (12) and a detent mechanism (24) having a latch (26) and latch plate (28) with a detent notch at the "Park" position. A Park/Lock member (34) is actuable to lock the latch in the Park position (FIGS. 1 and 6). In addition to an ignition lock mechanism (38) for actuating the Park/Lock member based on the status of the ignition switch (36A; FIG. 8), a brake/shift interlock is also provided for actuating the Park/Lock member when the ignition switch is in "Run" position (FIG. 2), except for being released during actuation of a brake switch (82). A solenoid (160; FIGS. 4 and 5), when energized, applies a tensioning force to the Park/Lock member via a cable (44) actuating the P/L member. The solenoid includes a plunger (162) having an centrally located, axial opening (171) through it, through which the cable extends.

Abstract: An automotive anti-theft device holds the brakes of the vehicle locked when the vehicle is parked, but does not interfere with the operation of the brakes when the vehicle is in operation. A locking bar is welded onto the brake pedal lever and extends towards the firewall. A locking post protrudes lateralyl from a free end of a bar. A locking mechanism is fixed onto the firewall to receive the locking bar when the brake pedal lever is fully depressed. The locking mechanism is contained in a heavy duty enclosure and has at least one pair of spring loaded locking jaws that are rotatably mounted within the enclosure and are positioned to engage and capture the post on the locking bar. A ratchet member is selectively actuable between unlock and lock positions. A lock cylinder is mounted in the dash and is key lockable in first and second positions that correspond to the open and closed position of the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A brake/shift interlock is provided in, or for use in, a vehicle having a shift mechanism for an automatic transmission. The shift mechanism includes a shift lever and a detent mechanism having a latch and latch plate. The latch plate has a detent notch at a Park position. A Park/Lock member is actuable to lock the latch in the Park position. In addition to an ignition lock mechanism for actuating the Park/Lock member as a function of the status of the ignition switch, a brake/shift interlock is also provided for actuating the Park/Lock member while the ignition switch is in the Run position except for being released during actuation of a brake switch. A solenoid is energized to apply a tensioning force to the Park/Lock member via a cable to thereby actuate the member. The brake/shift interlock may be mechanically in series or in parallel with the ignition lock mechanism.

Abstract: A central locking system for motor vehicles is provided in which, in addition to the key-actuated central function for the locking or unlocking of door locks, an automatic central locking takes place when the vehicle engine is started and on. However, the automatic central locking of the vehicle can be overridden when the engine is running so that entry and exit are possible. After the entry or exit while the engine is running, the doors of the vehicle are again automatically centrally locked.

Abstract: A parklock assembly (10) for retaining the position of an automotive vehicle gear selector lever (22) in the park position while the vehicle key lock means (18) is in the off position and for allowing the gear selector lever (22) to move out of the park position while the key lock means (18) is in the on position. The assembly (10) includes a conduit (12) and a flexible motion transmitting core element (14) having first and second ends extending out of the conduit. A holding means (16) is slideably disposed about the first end of the core element (14) for engaging a projection (34) of the key lock means (18). The holding means (16) is urged by first biasing means (36) into the projection (34) when the key lock means (18) is in the off position. A terminal means (20) is fixedly disposed about the second end of the core element (14) and engages the gear selector lever (22).

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 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 interlock mechanism for mechanically locking a steering column mounted, automatic transmission selector lever in the "park" position by means of a detent locking device which has a first element mounted on the stationary portion of the steering column adjacent a second element on the collar which rotates as the transmission selector lever is moved. The movable detent of one element is spring biased to engage an opening in the other element only when the transmission is in the "park" position. The detent is removed manually or otherwise to allow movement of the transmission out of "park" and may include a signaling device to indicate that the transmission is not in "park" when turning off the ignition, leaving the vehicle, etc.

Abstract: An aid for turning a motor vehicle ignition switch (22) with flanges or mounts (24) comprises a handle (10) having a substantially straight portion (12) for engaging the flanges (24) and an angled portion (14) extending outwardly from the flanges (24). A knob (16) is attached to the end of the angled portion (14) of the lever arm for grasping and transmitting rotational forces to the ignition switch (22). Screws (26) are provided for connecting the handle (10) to the flanges (24).

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: The invention relates to an anti-theft device especially but not solely for automobile vehicles which causes blocking of the gear-change lever.The gear-change lever is articulated about an axis substantially parallel with the floor of the vehicle and close to this floor. The floor has attached to it a lock device arranged to imprison the said lever after it has been pivoted down flat.

Abstract: A transmission shift control mechanism has a pivotally mounted shift lever and bracket on which is pivotally mounted a lock pawl. A lock lever is pivotally mounted on the same axis as the shift lever and bracket and has an abutment surface thereon which is maintained in contact with a cam surface on the lock pawl. The shift lever and bracket and the lock lever are operatively connected by a spring. The lock lever is connected to the vehicle steering column by a cable mechanism such that the lock lever is maintained stationary when the steering column is locked whereupon pivotal movement of the shift lever and bracket results in relative movement between the lock pawl and abutment surface causing engagement between the lock pawl and the stationary latch member whereby further pivoting of the shift lever and bracket is prevented.

Abstract: A column-mounted shift control arrangement for use with a shift tube and associated shift bowl having an "angular throw" such that REVERSE, FIRST and THIRD ratio positions are in the same circumferential location, and including (1) pivotable, spring-loaded locking means operatively connected between the shift tube and the gear sector on the lock cylinder to prevent the latter from being rotated to OFF LOCK until the shift tube is moved axially downwardly to REVERSE, and (2) interference means formed on the toothed rack associated with the gear sector to prevent the shift bowl from being rotated while in REVERSE.

Abstract: A brake/shift interlock for, e.g., a vehicle having a shift mechanism (10) for an automatic transmission. The shift mechanism includes a shift lever (12) and a detent mechanism (24) having a latch (26) and latch plate (28) with a detent notch at the "Park" position. A Park/Lock member (34) is actuable to lock the latch in the Park position (FIGS. 1 and 6). In addition to an ignition lock mechanism (38) for actuating the Park/Lock member based on the status of the ignition switch (36A); FIG. 8), a brake/shift interlock is also provided for actuating the Park/Lock member when the ignition switch is in "Run" position (FIG. 2 ) , except for being released during actuation of a brake switch (82). A solenoid (160; FIGS. 4 and 5), when energized, applies a tensioning force to the Park/Lock member via a cable (44) actuating the P/L member. The solenoid includes a plunger (162) having a centrally located, axial opening (171) through it, through which the cable extends.