Patent ID: 7267018

Claim:
A steering lock system inspection device for inspecting an operational state of a steering lock system which includes at least: an ignition switch which changes a switching mode in response to turning of a rotor adapted to be turned to pass sequentially through a LOCK position, an ACC position, an ON position and a START position in response to turning operation of a key inserted into a keyhole; and a locking mechanism which is switched over in response to turning of the rotor between a locking state for inhibiting turning of a steering shaft and an unlocking state for permitting the turning of the steering shaft, wherein the inspection device comprises: a stationary support table; a retaining means mounted on the support table to be capable of releasably retaining the steering lock system in a predetermined position; a switch signal checking means disposed on the support table to be capable of checking a signal output from the ignition switch; a locking operation examining means disposed on the support table to be capable of examining an operational state of the locking mechanism in a state in which the steering lock system is retained by the retaining means; a movable table capable of moving toward and away from the steering lock system retained by the retaining means in a direction along an axis of the rotor; a turnable shaft support means mounted on the movable table and rotatably carrying a turnable shaft having an axis extending in a direction of movement of the movable table; a key chuck means mounted at a tip end of the turnable shaft so as to releasably retain the key thereon; and a driving means mounted on the movable table to turnably drive the turnable shaft.