Steering lock
US7328596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/5956
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering lock that is easy to assemble but difficult for an automobile thief to dismantle. The steering lock includes a cover on which a support structure for supporting a lock mechanism is integrally formed. The lock mechanism is attached to the cover to assemble a first subunit. A steering lock ECU is attached to an ECU case to assemble a second subunit. The first subunit is attached to the second subunit to assemble a lock unit. The lock unit is attached to the housing. A bolt fastens the lock unit and the housing to each other. A second connector is then attached to the housing.
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