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Device for preventing the theft of motor vehicles

US4852681A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 6, 1988
Grant dateAug 1, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R25/045
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-theft device for motor vehicles which operates by cutting off the electrical supply to the ignition by a relay supplied by a central electronic unit which is connected in series with the "on" contact of the anti-theft steering lock of the vehicle characterized in that the relay is connected to the central unit through at least one transistor and to ground by a switch device which is maintained open while the engine is running.

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