Patent ID: 6662894
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
A locking device suitable for securing at least one pedal of a vehicle in a non-operable state, the vehicle having a steering column, said locking device comprising:a pedal engaging member adaptable to engage the at least one pedal of the vehicle, said pedal engaging member including an inner shaft extending therefrom, said inner shaft being slidably received within an outer shaft of said locking device; a first locking mechanism movable between a first position, where said pedal engaging member is disengaged from the at least one pedal and movable relative to said outer shaft, and a second position, where said pedal engaging member is engaged with the at least one pedal and secured relative to said outer shaft, said first locking mechanism being adapted to secure the at least one pedal of the vehicle in the non-operable state when in said second position, said first locking mechanism being at least partially within said outer shaft; a second locking mechanism for securing said first locking mechanism in said second position, said second locking mechanism being movably positioned on said outer shaft, said second locking mechanism being movable to engage said inner shaft of said pedal engaging member to secure said inner shaft relative to said outer shaft; and a mounting member for mounting said locking device to the steering column of the vehicle, said mounting member being configured to be adjustably positioned along the steering column of the vehicle to position said locking device such that said pedal engaging member is positioned remote from the at least one pedal when said first locking mechanism is in said first position. a mounting member for mounting said locking device to the steering column of the vehicle, said mounting member being configured to be adjustably positioned along the steering column of the vehicle to position said locking device such that said pedal engaging member is positioned remote from the at least one pedal when said first locking mechanism is in said first position.