EP0535168A1 - Steering control releasing device - Google Patents

Steering control releasing device

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Publication number
EP0535168A1
EP0535168A1 EP19910916692 EP91916692A EP0535168A1 EP 0535168 A1 EP0535168 A1 EP 0535168A1 EP 19910916692 EP19910916692 EP 19910916692 EP 91916692 A EP91916692 A EP 91916692A EP 0535168 A1 EP0535168 A1 EP 0535168A1
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Prior art keywords
steering control
motor vehicle
sensors
guiding tube
axle
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German (de)
French (fr)
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Paulo Roberto Rezende Caracik
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
    • B60R25/02—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism
    • B60R25/022—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism operating on the steering wheel, e.g. bars locked to the steering wheel rim
    • B60R25/0222—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism operating on the steering wheel, e.g. bars locked to the steering wheel rim by disjoining steering wheel and column

Definitions

  • the device comprising of a sliding connector (1) which, when activated, connects the intermediate axle (2) to the terminal (3) of the top axle, allowing the motor vehicle to become controllable.
  • the movable connector (1) is activated by the ignition key, mechanically or electronically, and it has in its body position sensors (4) that insure the connection to be always in the original position.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Lock And Its Accessories (AREA)

Abstract

Dispositif permettant de verrouiller en position désaccouplée les organes de direction d'un véhicule à moteur. Le dispositif comprend une pièce de connexion (1) mobile, qui agit entre la partie supérieure (3) de la colonne de direction et la partie intermédiaire (2) de cette même colonne de direction. Cette pièce de connexion (1) mobile est commandée par une fourchette (7) dont le fonctionnement est lui-même commandé par la clé de contact ou un dispositif électronique; elle comporte des capteurs (4) de position coopérant avec d'autres capteurs (18) logés à l'intérieur d'un tube de guidage (5). L'ensemble est protégé par un boîtier de protection (10) muni d'un verrou (19) et est fixé au tube de guidage (5) par une bride.Device for locking in the uncoupled position the steering members of a motor vehicle. The device comprises a movable connection piece (1), which acts between the upper part (3) of the steering column and the intermediate part (2) of this same steering column. This movable connection part (1) is controlled by a fork (7) whose operation is itself controlled by the ignition key or an electronic device; it comprises position sensors (4) cooperating with other sensors (18) housed inside a guide tube (5). The assembly is protected by a protective case (10) provided with a lock (19) and is fixed to the guide tube (5) by a flange.

Description

STEERING CONTROL RELEASING DEVICE
The present invention refers to a device for unlocking the steering controls of motor vehicles.
Its use as a safety device against motor vehicle robbery or larceny dispenses with the use of the traditional pedal, gear and steering wheel locks and alarms, as well as the devices for discontinuing the supply of fuel to the motor vehicle engine, wich are already overcome by the motor vehicle thieves.
It is, therefore, an efficient and innovative device that works when it is directly installed in the steering axle of a motor vehicle, which can be of any type.
When activated, the device of the present invention, unlike the existing ones on the technical status, whose just lock the steering wheel, works by releasing the top portion of the steering axle and therefore the steering wheel, allowing it to rotate freely towards both sides preventing the bottom portion of the axle from moving. Under this situation it becomes impossible to drive such car.
The steering control unlocking device, the subject of the present invention, can be well understood through the following description related to the enclosed drawings whose they represent: - Figure 1 - side view, part of the section, of the device.
- Figure 2 - view of the device in exploded perspective, and of the motor vehicle steering axle in wich is fitted in.
According to the figures above mentioned it can be seen the device comprising of a sliding connector (1) which, when activated, connects the intermediate axle (2) to the terminal (3) of the top axle, allowing the motor vehicle to become controllable. The movable connector (1) is activated by the ignition key, mechanically or electronically, and it has in its body position sensors (4) that insure the connection to be always in the original position.
The movable connector (1) works in a longitudinal displacement, inside the guiding tube (5) of the column, never being disconnected from the referred intermediate axle (2), but being disconnected only from the terminal (3) on the top axle, leaving then, both the steering wheel set (6) and top terminal (3) completely free, thus becoming the motor vehicle to be absolutely impossible to drive. This movable connector (1) is activated by the position and movement fork (7) which works when controlled by the connector fork drive (8) activated by the ingnition key (9) or by an eletronic device. The whole device is protected by a shielded box
(10) of the ignition system and activation of the movable connector (1); the box is attached to the guiding tube (5) by means of a fixing and shield clamp (11).
The other components shown in the figures are standard parts common of motor vehicle steering axle and they are shown only to provide a better understanding of how this device is fitted in the motor vehicle.
Thus, we have the top axle terminal (3) bearing (12), which has its end facetted (13), and where one end of the movable connector (1) is connected to; and the other end is connected to the top facetted end (14) of the intermediate axle (2), which has an intermediate bearing (16). On the bottom end of the referred intermediate axle (2) of the bottom axle set (15) is then fitted.
It has also to be noted that the guiding tube (5) has an opening (17) for assembling the position and movement fork (7), sensors (18) to guide the connection of the movable connector (1), as well as a lock (19) in the shielded box (10) for contact and activation of the device.

Claims

Claims
1 - STEERING CONTROL UNLOCKING DEVICE, applied to any type of motor vehicle; comprising movable connector (1) set up between the top axle terminal (3) and the intermediate axle terminal (2), which has in its body position sensors (4) whose interact with the guiding tube (5) sensors (18), the movable connector (1) is interconnected to a position and movement fork (7) controlled by the connecting fork (8) which is activated by an ignition key (9) or by electronic device; and the whole device is protected by an shielded box (10) with a lock (19) and it is fixed to the guiding tube (5) by means of a clamp (11).
2 - STEERING CONTROL UNLOCKING DEVICE of clain 1, in which the guiding tube (5) has on opening.
EP19910916692 1991-04-24 1991-09-18 Steering control releasing device Withdrawn EP0535168A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
BR7100791U BR7100791U (en) 1991-04-24 1991-04-24 DEVICE FOR UNLOCKING STEERING CONTROLS
BR7100791 1991-04-24

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EP0535168A1 true EP0535168A1 (en) 1993-04-07

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WO (1) WO1992019474A1 (en)

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WO1993017896A1 (en) * 1992-03-06 1993-09-16 Robert James Watkins Security device, preferably for vehicles
FR2695604B1 (en) * 1992-09-15 1994-11-18 Michel Godinez Anti-theft device for any vehicle fitted with a steering device comprising a rotary shaft transmitting the command.
GB2289658A (en) * 1994-05-28 1995-11-29 James Richard Spiers Disabling device for a shaft
EP0705743A1 (en) * 1994-10-04 1996-04-10 Ezra Sason Burglar proof device for vehicles
GB2295996A (en) * 1994-12-17 1996-06-19 Ivan John Knight Security device for the steering column of a vehicle
FR2745538A1 (en) * 1996-03-04 1997-09-05 Symoens Georges Steering column anti-theft device for vehicles
SE9900191L (en) * 1998-09-01 2000-03-02 Sten Aasen Apparatus adapted to prevent theft of a vehicle propelled in water
GB2334500B (en) * 1999-01-23 2000-01-12 Terry Giles Steering wheel immobilising system
DE102009033475A1 (en) * 2009-07-10 2011-01-13 Holger Redtel Securing device and method for preventing unauthorized startup of a vehicle
FR2978100A1 (en) * 2011-07-22 2013-01-25 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa Steering column for vehicle i.e. car, has coupling unit translated to state by pin, so that anti-theft device ceases to cooperate with another coupling unit to uncouple upper and lower parts of steering column

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US1381000A (en) * 1919-07-07 1921-06-07 Max M Mueller Steering-gear lock for motor-vehicles
BR8200448A (en) * 1981-02-06 1982-11-30 Ignacio Diaz PERFECT DEVICE AGAINST THEFT FOR AUTOMOBILE

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