Steering lock system inspection device

A steering lock system inspection device for inspecting an operational state of a steering lock system which includes at least:

• an ignition switch which changes a switching mode in response to turning of a rotor adapted to be turned to pass sequentially through a LOCK position, an ACC position, an ON position and a START position in response to turning operation of a key inserted into a keyhole;
• and a locking mechanism which is switched over in response to turning of the rotor between a locking state for inhibiting turning of a steering shaft and an unlocking state for permitting the turning of the steering shaft,
• wherein the inspection device comprises:
• a stationary support table;
• a retaining means mounted on the support table to be capable of releasably retaining the steering lock system in a predetermined position;
• a switch signal checking means disposed on the support table to be capable of checking a signal output from the ignition switch;
• a locking operation examining means disposed on the support table to be capable of examining an operational state of the locking mechanism in a state in which the steering lock system is retained by the retaining means;
• a movable table capable of moving toward and away from the steering lock system retained by the retaining means in a direction along an axis of the rotor;
• a turnable shaft support means mounted on the movable table and rotatably carrying a turnable shaft having an axis extending in a direction of movement of the movable table;
• a key chuck means mounted at a tip end of the turnable shaft so as to releasably retain the key thereon;
• and
• a driving means mounted on the movable table to turnably drive the turnable shaft.