Steering lock for motor vehicles
US4222253A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 1978 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/8541
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A steering lock for motor vehicles which consists of a lock cylinder, of a housing and of a cover sleeve of tough material at least partially surrounding the housing, which is adjoined by a cap arranged within the area of the end face of the lock cylinder and which is provided with a recess along the inner wall, into which engages a safety catch against unauthorized removal of the cover sleeve; for the disassembly of the lock cylinder, the safety catch can be disengaged in a predetermined position of the key and therewith of the rotor of the lock cylinder; the cover sleeve is fastened to the housing by a threaded connection secured against an unscrewing and surrounds with play by means of a radially inwardly directed rim, a thick-walled cap retained at the front face of the rotor; the cap in turn is provided only with a closely fitting opening for the insertion of the key.
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