Electronic automobile anti-theft apparatus
US6989611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/02142
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic automobile anti-theft apparatus having high reliability includes a motor, which moves a lock pin to selectively lock a steering shaft of an automobile. An ECU controls the operation of the motor. A detector generates a detection signal when a shift lever of shift device for a transmission of the automobile is arranged at a parking position. A power transistor goes on in response to the detection signal to permit power to be supplied to the motor.
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