Steering lock device

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2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Gall, Lloyd A. (Department: 3676)

Locks

Special application

For control and machine elements

C074S492000, C280S775000, C280S777000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11096879

ABSTRACT:
A steering lock device including a sleeve assembly, a rear shaft rotated when a steering wheel is operated, and a lock bar for locking the steering shaft when engaged with a seat member fixed to the rear shaft. A sleeve assembly including an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve is shortened when the outer sleeve moves along the inner sleeve. The distal portion of the lock bar includes a slope that is abut against an open end of the inner sleeve. When the open end pushes the slope, the lock bar smoothly moves away from the steering shaft.

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