STEERING COLUMN LOCKING DEVICE Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC B60R25/21 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: auxiliary interlocking mechanism is proposed which mechanism locks interlocking element (6) in steering column locking position. In the auxiliary interlocking element, its sliding plate (91) is engaging with auxiliary catching section (95) of interlocking element (6) being in steering column locked position, so that engagement between holding element (21) and holding/receiving section (93) could disengage. Closer to the side of interlocking element (6) rear end relative to relative to auxiliary catching section (95), fragile section (74) is fitted permissible loading on which is less than loading which can sliding plate (91) can withstand. In case when loading of specified or greater value is applied to interlocking element (6), the latter (6) breaks in fragile section (74).

EFFECT: enhanced antitheft protection.

11 cl, 14 dwg