Gas pedal locking assembly
US8201655B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas pedal locking assembly for immobilizing the gas pedal of a vehicle to prevent theft includes a pedal arm having a first portion and a second portion. A pedal is coupled to the first portion. A protrusion extends from the pedal arm and has a pivot aperture extending therethrough. A fixed pivot pin extends through the pivot aperture. A locking mechanism is provided for holding the second portion of the pedal arm in a static position to prevent pivoting of the pedal arm.
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