Anti-theft locking device for a vehicle steering wheel
OwnerJian-Jhong Fonginventor
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Abstract
An anti-theft locking device for a vehicle steering wheel includes, specially an anti-theft locking device locking the steering column (10) so that it cannot rotate when it is arranged on the rotation shaft (15) of the steering column (10). The anti-theft locking device includes a limit unit (30) and a locking unit (40). The locking unit (40) may be actuated by a driving unit (50). After affirming the signal is correct through electrical detection, the driving unit (50) make the locking unit (40) be selectively locked or disengaged relative to the limit unit (30).
Claims12
An anti-theft locking device for a steering column having a rotation shaft operatively connected to a car lock and a universal joint respectively, comprising:
- a limit unit affixed to the steering column;
- a locking unit affixed to the steering column and comprising a lock member;
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- a driving unit affixed to the steering column and comprising a drive member operatively connected to the lock member,
- wherein in response to locking the car lock, the drive member is adapted to move the lock member in a first direction to engage with the limit unit for locking the steering column;
- or in response to unlocking the car lock, the drive member is adapted to move the lock member in a second direction opposing the first direction to disengage from the limit unit for unlocking the steering column.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.