Patent ID: 6725694
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
An anti-theft device for a vehicle, the anti-theft device being adapted to detachably engage a steering wheel rotatably mounted on a steering column, the steering wheel having 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 steering column, the first end being adapted to extend generally radially outwardly away from the steering column past the outer perimeter of the steering wheel; at least one wheel engaging member disposed on the elongated member and adapted to engage the steering wheel and prevent rotation of the steering wheel relative to the elongated member, wherein the at least one wheel engaging member comprises a generally L-shaped plate having one leg that is adapted to overlay a front side portion of the steering wheel; at least one rim engaging member detachably engageable with the at least one wheel engaging member and being adapted to engage a portion of the rim on an opposite side of the steering column from the elongated member to, in combination with the elongated member, secure the anti-theft device to the steering wheel in an installed configuration in which the wheel engaging member is engaged with the steering wheel; and a locking mechanism adapted to detachably lock the and-theft device in the installed configuration.