GB2279990A

GB2279990A - Steering column lock/ignition switch security cover

Info

Publication number: GB2279990A
Application number: GB9318435A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Robert Mcmurtrie
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1993-07-13
Filing date: 1993-09-06
Publication date: 1995-01-18
Also published as: GB9318435D0; GB9314435D0

Abstract

The security cover provides a protective cover plate 7 over the key-start switch 2b and prevents the vehicle from being illegally started. The cover plate is connected to a base member 3 by hinge 8 or similar swinging or swivel device. The holding plate has a lock pin 9a and the cover plate has a hasp 9b. A combination number type padlock 10 or similar locking device is connected through the hasp and pin to lock them together. The base member is a sleeve which is secured to the lock barrel 1 by self tapping bolts 4. Alternative arrangements are described. <IMAGE>

Description

KEY-START SNITCH "SECURITY CASE" This invention relates to a security case for vehicle keystart switch.

Most wel known vehicles have a starting switch which is situated on the steering column. The switch is operated by inserting a key into a hole of the switch and turning. Most well known vehicles also have a steering lock which is mounted on the steering column. The steering lock is operated by inserting a key into the same hole of the switch and turning.

Because vehicles are mass-produced the same type of keys for opening and starting the vehicles are also mass-produced. This makes it easy for thieves to obtain keys for opening and starting vehicles and operating the steering lock.

This invention provides a protective covering to the key-start switch and is secured by a combination number type padlock, which number will only be known to the vehicle owner. The protective covering security case is secured to the lock barrel. The security case has a front flap connected to it by either a pin to make it swivel or by hinge to make it swing.

When the key is removed, the front flap is secured to prevent it opening. The key cannot then be inserted into the hole of the switch. This prevents the engine from being started or the steering lock from being operated.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanyin drawing in which: Figure 1 illustrates the first part of the security case secured to the lock barrel.

Figure 2 illustrates the second part of the security case secured to the first part of the security case, and the third part of the security case secured to the second part of the security case Figure 3 shows a plan view of the first part of the security case secured to the lock barrel.

Figure 4 shows a plan view of the second part of the security case secured to the first part of the security case and a plan view of the third part of the security case hinged to the second part of the security case.

Figure 5 shows the first part of the security case secured to the lock barrel and the second part of the security case being secured to the first part of the security case.

Figure 6 shows the third part of the security case closed over the second part of the security case and locked by means of a combination number type padlock. When this part of the operation is completed, the key cannot be inserted into the switch to operate the system and so prevents the vehicle from becoming operational.

At figure 7 shows the first part of the security case hinged to the third part of the security case and the second part of the security case delete. This method can be used if the security case is inserted to the lock barrel at time of vehicle construction.

At figure 8 shows inside plan view of the first part of the security case hinged to the third part pf the security case and the second part of the security case delete.

At figure 9 shows hasp 9b closed over pin 9a and combination number type padlock locked through hole of pin 9a. This prevents the third part of the security case from being opened and so stops the key being inserted into the start switch or the start switch being used.

At figure 10 shows an inside plan view of the third part of the security case with an in-built combination lock. 7 is the case. 16 is the lock spindle. 15 is the push button which releases the hook from the hasp. 9c is the hook which grips inside the hasp to keep the third part of the security case closed. 17 is the connector spring which pushes the hook into the hasp. 18 is the connector spring holding box which keeps the spring in position and the spindle end in contact with the spring. 8 is the hinge or swivel pin already explained.

At figure 11 shows an outside plan view of the third part of the security case. 7 and 8 and 15 have been explained. 20 is the combination locking and opening numbers.

At figure. 12 shows a side view of the third part of the security case. 7 and 16 and 15 and 9c and 17 and 18 and 8 and 20 have been explained. 9b is the hasp which the hook grips into to prevent the third part of the security case from being opened. 19 is the lock chamber.

At figure 13 shows the hasp.

At figure 14 shows the hook and spindle.

At figures 10 and 11 and 12 show an alternative method to using a padlock as they show the third part of the security case with a in-built combination number type lock which prevents the lock spindle from moving. Both the combination number type padlock method and the in-built combination number type lock can be used together to give extra security.

At figure 15 shows a side/plan view of the first part of the security case secured to the lock barrel with outside ridges for screwing on the third part of the security case instead of using hinge or swivel method.

At figure 16 shows a side view of the first part of the security case secured to the lock barrel and the third part of the security case screwed over the first part. 9b is the hasp hole. 10 is the combination number padlock connected to hook 9c At figure 15 shows 8 as the screw on ridges. 9b is the hasp hole which grips the lock spindle hook to prevent the third part from being opened when the spindle is locked.

Referring to the drawing; At figure 1. Number 1 is the lock barrel. 2a is the start switch key inserted into the start switch end of the lock barrel. 3 is the first part of the security case fixed to the lock barrel. 4 is one of the self-tapping bolts screwed tight into the lock barrel to secure the first part of the security case.

At figure 2. number 1 is the lock barrel. 3 is the first part of the security case secured to the lock barrel. 5 is the second part of the security case secured to the first part of the security case with self-tapping screws. 6 is a protruding part of the second part of the security case extending over the first part of the security case to cover the self-tapping bolts and prevent theft. 7 is the third part of the security case which covers the start switch. 8 is the hinge bolted or welded to the second part of the security case and the third part of the security case. 9a and b are hollow tails secured to the second and third part of the security case in which the combination type padlock is fixed into. 10 is the combination number type padlock securing together the second and third part of the security case.

At figure 3. 1 is a plan view of the start switch. 2b is the hole where the key is inserted into the switch. 3 is a plan view of the first part of the security case. 4 are the selftapping bolts screwed through the first part of the security case until tight ayainst the lock barrel which holds both parts firmly to-gether to prevent separation of all parts. 11 At figure 3. 11 are holes drilled to take the self-tapping screws which hold to-gether the second and third parts of the security case. All the holes are not required but are there to allow for easy access of the self-tapping screws.

At figure 4. 1 and 2b are explained at figure 3. 3 is a plan see through view of the first part of the security case. 5 is a plan view of the second part of the security case. 8 is the hinge bolted or welded to the second and third part of the security case. 9a is a hollow tail secured to the second part of the security case. 12 are oblong holes in the second part of the security case to allow for easy access of the selftapping screws through the second part of the security case into the first part of the security case. 13 are self-tapping screws screwed through the second part of the security case and tight into the first part of the security case to hold both parts firmly to-gether. 7 is an inside plan view of the third part of the security case. 9b is a hollow tail secured to the third part of the security case.

At figure 5. Number 1 is the lock barrel. 3 is the first part of the security case fixed to the lock barrel. 5 is the second part of the security case fixed to the first part of the security case. 6 is the protruding part of the second part of the security case which covers the self-tapping bolts in the first part of the security case to prevent unwanted removal.

13 are the self-tapping screws screwed through the second part of the security case and tight into the first part of the security case to hold both parts firmly to-gether.

At figure 6. 7 is an outside plan view of the third part of the security case. When this part is closed and locked it prevents access to the start-switch. 3 is a plan see through view of thc first part of the security case. 8 is the hinge bolted or welded to the second and third part of the security case. 9a and 9b are the hollow tails secured to the second and third part of the security case. 10 is the combination number type padlock inserted through tails 9a and 9b and locked to secure to-gether the second and third part of the security case.

13 is a see through view of the self-tapping screws screwed through the second part of the security case and tight into the first part of the security case to hold both parts firmly to-gether.

At figure 7. i is the lock barrel. 2b is the hole where the key is inserted into the switch. 3 is the first part of the security case secured to the lock barrel. 4 is one of the self-tapping bolts screwed tight into the lock barrel to secure the first part of the security case. 7 is the third part of the security case which covers the start switch. 8 is the hinge bolted or welded to the first part of the security case and the second part of the security case is delete. 9a and 9b are the hasp and pin secured to the first and third part of the security case. 10 is the combination number type padlock securing to-gether the hasp and pin. 14 is the stopper washer which stops the first part moving forward if the self tapping bolts are removed by a thief.

At figure 8. 1 and 2b have been explained at figure 7. 4 has At figure 8. 4 has been explained. 3 is an inside plan view of the first part of the security case with the second part of the security case delete. 9a and 9b have been explained.

14 is a plan view of the stopper washer which stops the first part of the security case being moved forward and slipped off the lock barrel if the self tapping bolts are removed by a thief. 8 is the hinge bolted or welded to the first part of the security case and the third part of the security case and the second part of the security case is delete. 7 is an inside plan view of the third part of the security case hinged to the first part of the security case with the second part of the security case delete.

At figure 9. 9a is the padlock pin connected to the first part of the security case. 9b is the padlock hasp connected to the third part of the security case. 10 is the combination number type padlock which slips through the hole in the pin and locks -to-gether the hasp and pin.

At figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Modifications and improvements may be incorporated without departing from the scope of the invention.

The design is shown circular on the plan view but other designs could be incorporated if desired.

Any type of strong and durable metal or plastic can be used.

Any type of suitable lock can be used.

At figures 10,11,12,13 and 14 those have been explained on pages 3 and 4. Modifications and improvements may be incorporated without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle key-start switch "security case" comprising a body part secured to the lock barrel and to be known as the first part of the security case. A body part secured to the first part of the security case and to be known as the second part of the security case. A body part hinged to the second part of the security case to make it swing or one pin inserted to that body part and the second part of the security case to make it swivel and that body part to be known as the third part of the security case.

2. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 where the first part has holes drilled through the side to allow self-tapping bolts to be screwed through to grip the lock barrel and shown in figure 1 and figure 2 in plan 1/

3 and figure 8 in plan 2/3 3. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 where the first part has a hole drilled through the centre to allow the lock barrel to be pushed through and shown in plan 1/3 fig.1 & 2.

4. A security case as claimed in Claim 2 or Claim 3 where holes are drilled into the face of the first part to allow self tapping screws to be inserted and shown in plan 1/3 at figure 3.

5. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 where the second part has a hole drilled through the centre to allow the lock barrel to be pushed through and shown in plan 1/3 at figure 4.

6. A security case as Claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 5 where 6.

the second part has oblong type holes drilied through the face to allow self tapping screws to be inserted and she in plan 1/3 at figure 4 and figure 5.

7. A security case as claimed in Claim 6 where the second part has a protruding part to cover the self tapping bolts situated in the side of the first part and shown in plan 1/3 at figure 2.

8. A security case as claimed in Claim 7 where the second part has a hinge connected and shown in plan 1/3 at figure 4.

9. A security case as claimed in Claim 8 where the second part can have a swivel pin inserted instead of the hinge.

10. A security case as claimed in Claim 9 where the second part has a padlock locking pin connected ad shown in plan 1/3 at figure 4 and plan 2/3 at figure 9.

11. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 where the third part is connected to the hinge or swivel pin situated on the second part as claimed in Claim 8 and Claim 9.

12. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 11 where the third part has a padlock locking hasp connected and shown in plan 1/3 at figure 2 and 4 and 6 and plan 2/3 at figure 7 and 8 and 9.

13. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 where the first part has a hinge or swivel pin connected and shown in plan 2/3 13.

at figure 7 and fiqure 8.

14. A security case as Claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 13 where the first part has a padlock locking pin connected and shown in plan 2/3 at figures 7 and 8 and 9.

15. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 where the third part is connected to the hinge or swivel pin situated on the first part as claimed in Claim 13 and shown in plan 2/3 at figure 7 and figure 8.

16. A security case as claimed in Claim 15 where the third part has a padlock locking hasp connected and shown in plan 2/3 at figure 7 and figure 8 and figure 9.

17. A stopper washer connected behind the key-start switch to prevent the first part coming off the lock barrel if a thief removes the self tapping bolts and shown in plan 2/3 at figure 7 and figure 8.

18. Any other type of lock used instead of the padlock combination number type.

19. Any other type of hinge or swivel pin connection instead of the type mentioned within.

20. Any other design used instead of the design within.

21. Any other system used for connecting and securing instead of the system used within.

22. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 where the third part of the security case has an in-built combination nt bor type lock and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 10 and figure 11 and figure 12.

23. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 22 where the third part has an in-built combination number type lock and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 11 and figure 12.

24. A security case as claimed in Claim 23 where the third part has a push button which opens the case and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 10 and 11 and 12.

25. A security case as claimed in Claim 24 where the third part has a lock spindle and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 10 and 12 and 14.

26. A security case as claimed in Claim 25 where the third part has a connector spring which pushes the hook into the hasp and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 10 and 12.

27. A security case as claimed in Claim 26 where the third part has a connector spring holding box which keeps the spring and spindle end in contact and in position and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 10 and 12.

28. A security case as claimed in Claim 27 where the third part has a hook which grips inside the hasp to keep the third part of the security case closed and shown in plan 3/3 at 28.

figure 10 and 12 and 14.

29. A security case as claimed in Claim 28 where the third part is connected to a hasp or likewise connector and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 12 and 13.

30. A security case as claimed in Claim 22 and Claim 23 where the third part has a lock chamber and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 12.

31. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 up to Claim 30 where either a combination number type padlock device or an in-built combination number type device can be used or both types of devices can be used together or a key locking device in-built to the invention in plans 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 can be used or in conjunction with the combination number type locks.

32. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2 and Claim 3 and Claim 17 where the outside edge has ridges to allow the third part of the security case to be screwed onto the first part of the security case and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 15.

33. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2 and Claim 3 and Claim 17 and Claim 32 and Claims 22 up to Claim 31 where the third part is screwed to the first part and secured with the hook from the third part gripping the hasp hole of the first part before locking the lock spindle and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 16.

33. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2 and Claim 3 and Claim 17 and Claim 32 and Claims 22 up to Claim 31 where the third part is screwed to the first part and secured with the hook from the third part gripping the hasp hole of the first part before locking the lock spindle.and shown in plan 3/3 at figure 16.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 13.

at figure 7 and figure 8.

14. A security case as Claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 13 where the first part has a padlock locking pin connected and shown in plan 2/3 at figure 7 and 8 and 9.

18. Deleted.

19. Deleted.

20. Deleted.

21. Delsted.

28.

figure 10 and 12 and 14.

31. A security case as claimed in Claim 1 up to Claim 30 where either a combination number type padlock device or an in-built combination number type device can be used or both types of devices can be used together.