Patent ID: 7145264
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An electronic automobile anti-theft apparatus comprising: a locking means for selectively locking a steering mechanism or a drive mechanism of an automobile; a first actuator for operating the locking means; a second actuator including a movable member for maintaining the locking means in a lock release state, wherein the movable member engages with the locking means to prevent the locking means from locking the steering mechanism or drive mechanism when the second actuator is deactivated, and wherein the second actuator moves the movable member to disengage with the locking means to permit locking with the locking means when the second actuator is activated; a control unit for controlling the operations of the first and second actuators; and a breaking means for stopping the supply of power to the second actuator when the automobile is being driven or when driving of the automobile is enabled; wherein the breaking means is not controlled by the control unit.