Patent ID: 6484543
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
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 free end and a longitudinal surface, the elongated member being adapted to abut the steering column, the first free end extending generally radially outwardly away from the steering column past the outer perimeter of the steering wheel; at least one spoke 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; at least one column engaging member having a generally transverse part and at least one connecting part, the at least one column engaging member being adapted to detachably engage the elongated member to, in combination with the elongated member, substantially surround the steering column in an installed configuration in which the spoke engaging member is engaged with the steering wheel; and a locking mechanism adapted to detachably lock the anti-theft device in the installed configuration, wherein a portion of the longitudinal surface of the elongated member is in facing opposition with a portion of the transverse part of the at least one column engaging member.