Patent ID: 6370927
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
A security device for a spare wheel winch comprising:a tubular member having a first open end and a second open end and also having a bore extending therethrough; and a locking assembly for preventing the spare wheel winch from being lowered; wherein said tubular member includes diametrically-opposed slots extending in a wall forming said bore; wherein said locking assembly includes: an elongate locking support member having an open first end, a second end, and a bore extending therein, said locking support member being extendable in said bore of said tubular member; a tire lowering mechanism engaging member movable into and out of said bore of said elongate locking support member and being extendable through said second end of said tubular member; a lock member attached at said second end of said locking support member; a spring disposed in said bore of said elongate locking support member for biasing said tire lowering mechanism engaging member outwardly of said elongate locking support member.