Patent ID: 6560999
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
An anti-theft device for a vehicle, the anti-theft device being adapted to detachably engage a steering wheel, the steering wheel having a hub with a plurality of spokes that support a rim defining an outer perimeter of the steering wheel, the anti-theft device comprising:an elongated member having a first end and a longitudinal surface, the elongated member being adapted to be located proximate to the hub of the steering wheel, the first end extending generally radially outwardly away from the hub past the outer perimeter of the steering wheel; a first spoke engaging member disposed on the elongated member and adapted to engage one of the plurality of spokes and reduce rotation of the steering wheel relative to the elongated member; a second spoke engaging member disposed on the elongated member, the second spoke engaging member being adapted to engage another one of the plurality of spokes to, in combination with the first spoke engaging member, secure the elongated member against the hub; and a locking mechanism adapted to detachably lock the anti-theft device in an installed configuration.