Locks – Special application – For control and machine elements
Patent
1992-05-29
1993-03-30
Gall, Lloyd A.
Locks
Special application
For control and machine elements
70226, B60R 2502
Patent
active
051973081
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an improved vehicle security device of the steering lock type for use on the steering wheel of a moveable vehicle, such as an automobile, truck, boat or the like. The steering lock device is of the type having two separable bar sections locked together to form an elongated locking bar that extends beyond the rim of the steering wheel to prevent the steering wheel from being significantly turned. The current invention comprises such a device with an improved attachment for preventing the device from being lifted off the steering wheel. In one embodiment, a double forked end is provided on each bar section formed by two downwardly extending forked tines that extend beneath an overlying section of the bar section. The double forks are located in a position to engage against the rim of the steering wheel with each fork being located on opposite sides of a reinforcing member that is part of the steering wheel. In another embodiment, radially inner forked sections are used on the radially inner ends of the bar sections to surround the central hub of the steering wheel beneath the reinforcing member.
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Gall Lloyd A.
Miller James W.
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