STEERING GEAR LOCKING DEVICE Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: automotive industry; antitheft devices. SUBSTANCE: invention is designed for locking vehicle steering gear to prevent its unauthorized use or theft. Proposed device has welded support structure containing base, frame and shackle. Lock with hole coaxial with groove in other post of frame and arranged opposite to dummy port in steering wheel flange is welded to post of frame. Locking rod is fitted in said holes to set lock in antitheft position, by closing access to nut holding steering wheel on steering shaft. Invention provides locking of steering wheel from turning relative to vehicle body by means of locking pin inserted into lock hole, dummy port of steering wheel flange and groove in frame post and closing by locking rod access to nut holding steering wheel on steering shaft when lock is in antitheft position. EFFECT: prevention of theft. 5 cl, 5 dwg