Security lock
US4730470A · kind A · utility
38Cited by
22References
8Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 1986 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7915
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved security lock for automobiles and the like and of the type designed to lock a control pedal and the steering wheel together is disclosed. The security lock includes a telescopic part featuring an improved length adjustment for speed and strength and the use of a friction device; protective outer member mounted for free rotation about one end of the telescopic part housing the lock cylinder to guard against forceful breaking of the telescopic part and against gaining access to the lock cylinder; and an improved shackle to fit about the steering wheel and being pivotally anchored in the telescopic part.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.