Theft prevention device for pedal operated vehicles
US6390222B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5889
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anti-theft device for use with a pedal operated vehicle having a pedal lever. The device includes a housing member secured to the interior of a vehicle adjacent the pivotal point of the pedal lever. The housing member has a first bore housing a sliding rod. The rod moves from a retracted position to an extended position. In the extended position, the rod protrudes from the housing member for a predetermined distance and engages the pedal lever. A mechanically controlled pin engages the rod in the extended position to keep it in the extended position. With the pin engaging the rod, the rod prevents a driver from pressing down upon the pedal lever. Thus, disabling the operation of the vehicle. The normal operation of the pedal lever is restored when the pin disengages the rod, enabling the rod to freely retract into the first bore of the housing member. The movement of the rod is triggered by either air from an air compressor or by the force of a solenoid located behind the rod.
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