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Ignition and steering lock for motor car
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-15
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1989-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A combined ignition and steering lock for automotive vehicles including means for simultaneously actuating the ignition system and a steering mechanism arresting bolt, and means operable on location of a key in the opening to lock the arresting bolt out of engagement with the steering mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Eichenauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/021; B60R25/0211; B60R25/02115; B60R25/02118; B60R25/02121; B60R25/02126; B60R25/02128; B60R25/02131; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5956
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 81
Claim 1
Independent Claim
357 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising 1. a housing; 2. a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, and d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end and towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the slot; 3. a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom; 4. spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position thereof; 5. means extending forwardly of the forward end of the lock cylinder and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into a first position to operate the ignition switch and simultaneously to move the bolt into its inoperative position to free the steering mechanism, and into a second position to turn off the switch; and 6. a control mechanism for securing the bolt in the inoperative position as long as the key remains inserted at least in the rear end of the key slot, the control mechanism including a. a latch means axially movable between an operative position wherein the latch means engages the bolt in its inoperative position and an inoperative position of the latch means wherein the latch means is out of engagement with the bolt and permits the bolt to assume its operative position under the bias of the spring means, the spring-biased movement of the bolt moving the latch means into its inoperative position; and b. a latch means actuating slide mounted in the radial gap of the lock cylinder for transverse movement in respect to the key slot, the actuating slide having an oblique edge facing the key slot and being pressed against a flat side Of the key inserted thereinto by the spring-biased movement of the bolt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
357 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising 1. a housing; 2. a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, and d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end and towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the slot; 3. a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom; 4. spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position thereof; 5. means extending forwardly of the forward end of the lock cylinder and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into a first position to operate the ignition switch and simultaneously to move the bolt into its inoperative position to free the steering mechanism, and into a second position to turn off the switch; and 6. a control mechanism for securing the bolt in the inoperative position as long as the key remains inserted at least in the rear end of the key slot, the control mechanism including a. a latch means axially movable between an operative position wherein the latch means engages the bolt in its inoperative position and an inoperative position of the latch means wherein the latch means is out of engagement with the bolt and permits the bolt to assume its operative position under the bias of the spring means, the spring-biased movement of the bolt moving the latch means into its inoperative position; and b. a latch means actuating slide mounted in the radial gap of the lock cylinder for transverse movement in respect to the key slot, the actuating slide having an oblique edge facing the key slot and being pressed against a flat side Of the key inserted thereinto by the spring-biased movement of the bolt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, and d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end and towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the slot;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, and d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end and towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the slot;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 1, wherein the latch means has an oblique face and the actuating slide has a matching oblique face for engagement therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, and d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end and towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the key slot;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, and d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end and towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the key slot;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, and d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end and towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the slot;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, and d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end and towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the slot;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder and for axial movement between a forward and rear position, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the key slot, and e. an axle extending forwardly of the forward end and axially movable and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into the forward position to operate the ignition switch;
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an axis of the cylinder and for axial movement between a forward and rear position, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a radial gap in the rear end, d. a key slot extending axially through the rear end towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the key slot, and e. an axle extending forwardly of the forward end and axially movable and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into the forward position to operate the ignition switch;
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
98 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an aXis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a collar at the rear end and radially extending from the cylinder, d. a radial gap in the collar, e. a key slot extending axially through the collar and rear end towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the key slot, and f. a axle extending forwardly of the forward end and rotatable therewith to operate the ignition switch;
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
98 words
a lock cylinder mounted for rotation in the housing about an aXis of the cylinder, the lock cylinder having a. a forward end, b. a rear end, c. a collar at the rear end and radially extending from the cylinder, d. a radial gap in the collar, e. a key slot extending axially through the collar and rear end towards the forward end of the cylinder for receiving a key, the radial gap being in communication with the key slot, and f. a axle extending forwardly of the forward end and rotatable therewith to operate the ignition switch;
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom, a. the bolt having a transverse recess wherethrough the axle extends to the ignition switch;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom, a. the bolt having a transverse recess wherethrough the axle extends to the ignition switch;
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
62 words
an axle extending forwardly of the forward end of the lock cylinder to the ignition switch and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into a first position to operate the ignition switch and simultaneously to move the bolt into its inoperative position to free the steering mechanism, and into a second position to turn off the switch; and
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
62 words
an axle extending forwardly of the forward end of the lock cylinder to the ignition switch and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into a first position to operate the ignition switch and simultaneously to move the bolt into its inoperative position to free the steering mechanism, and into a second position to turn off the switch; and
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom, a. a pawl on the bolt;
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
35 words
a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom, a. a pawl on the bolt;
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
63 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 1, further comprising a cam means rotatable with the lock cylinder and arranged to engage the bolt for movement thereof into the inoperative position when the cylinder is rotated into its first position and out of engagement with the bolt for permitting its movement into the operative position in the second position of the cylinder.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom;
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom;
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
a bolt disposed adjacent the cylinder and movable parallel to the cylinder axis between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom;
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
34 words
a bolt disposed adjacent the cylinder and movable parallel to the cylinder axis between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom;
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
10 words
spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position;
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
10 words
spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position;
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
11 words
spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position thereof;
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
11 words
spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position thereof;
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
110 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 3, wherein the actuating slide is arranged for said transverse movement in the radial gap into a first position wherein the key presses the slide into engagement with the latch means for holding the bolt in its inoperative position and into a second position out of engagement with the latch means in the second position of the cylinder and when the key is removed from the key slot, and a concentric circular bolt engaging means associated with the cylinder and arranged to hold the bolt in its inoperative position in the second position of the cylinder and when the key is removed.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
11 words
spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position thereof;
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
11 words
spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position thereof;
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
44 words
a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom, a. the axle extending through a recess in the bolt to permit the movement thereof;
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
44 words
a bolt mounted in the housing for movement between an operative position wherein it engages and arrests the steering mechanism and an inoperative position wherein it is disengaged therefrom, a. the axle extending through a recess in the bolt to permit the movement thereof;
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
11 words
a spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position;
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
11 words
a spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position;
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
33 words
a cam mounted on the axle within said recess for engaging and moving the bolt to its inoperative position against the spring bias upon rotation of the cylinder in the forward position thereof;
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
33 words
a cam mounted on the axle within said recess for engaging and moving the bolt to its inoperative position against the spring bias upon rotation of the cylinder in the forward position thereof;
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
10 words
spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position;
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
10 words
spring means normally biasing the bolt into the operative position;
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
57 words
means extending forwardly of the forward end of the lock cylinder and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into a first position to operate the ignition switch and simultaneously to move the bolt into its inoperative position to free the steering mechanism, and into a second position to turn off the switch; and
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
57 words
means extending forwardly of the forward end of the lock cylinder and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into a first position to operate the ignition switch and simultaneously to move the bolt into its inoperative position to free the steering mechanism, and into a second position to turn off the switch; and
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
57 words
means extending forwardly of the forward end of the lock cylinder and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into a first position to operate the ignition switch and simultaneously to move the bolt into its inoperative position to free the steering mechanism, and into a second position to turn off the switch; and
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
57 words
means extending forwardly of the forward end of the lock cylinder and rotatable therewith by the key inserted into the key slot into a first position to operate the ignition switch and simultaneously to move the bolt into its inoperative position to free the steering mechanism, and into a second position to turn off the switch; and
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
29 words
cam means on the periphery of the lock cylinder for moving the bolt against the bias of the spring means upon rotation of the cylinder into the inoperative position;
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
29 words
cam means on the periphery of the lock cylinder for moving the bolt against the bias of the spring means upon rotation of the cylinder into the inoperative position;
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
157 words
a control mechanism for securing the bolt in the inoperative position as long as the key remains inserted at least in the rear end of the key slot, the control mechanism including a. a latch means axially movable between an operative position wherein the latch means engages the bolt in its inoperative position and an inoperative position of the latch means wherein the latch means is out of engagement with the bolt and permits the bolt to assume its operative position under the bias of the spring means, the spring-biased movement of the bolt moving the latch means into its inoperative position; and b. a latch means actuating slide mounted in the radial gap of the lock cylinder for transverse movement in respect to the key slot, the actuating slide having an oblique edge facing the key slot and being pressed against a flat side Of the key inserted thereinto by the spring-biased movement of the bolt.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
157 words
a control mechanism for securing the bolt in the inoperative position as long as the key remains inserted at least in the rear end of the key slot, the control mechanism including a. a latch means axially movable between an operative position wherein the latch means engages the bolt in its inoperative position and an inoperative position of the latch means wherein the latch means is out of engagement with the bolt and permits the bolt to assume its operative position under the bias of the spring means, the spring-biased movement of the bolt moving the latch means into its inoperative position; and b. a latch means actuating slide mounted in the radial gap of the lock cylinder for transverse movement in respect to the key slot, the actuating slide having an oblique edge facing the key slot and being pressed against a flat side Of the key inserted thereinto by the spring-biased movement of the bolt.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
215 words
a control mechanism for securing the bolt in the inoperative position as long as the key remains inserted at least in the rear end of the key slot, the control mechanism including a. an elongated latch movable parallel to the lock cylinder axis between an operative position wherein a forward end of the latch engages the bolt pawl to hold the bolt in its inoperative position and an inoperative position of the latch wherein the forward end of the latch is out of engagement with the bolt pawl and permits the bolt to assume its operative position under the bias of the spring means, the spring-biased movement of the bolt moving the latch into inoperative position, and b. a latch actuating slide mounted in the radial gap of the lock cylinder for transverse movement in respect to the key slot, the actuating slide having one end engageable with the rear end of the latch and another end arranged to enter into the key slot and to be engaged by a key inserted thereinto, whereby insertion of the key moves the slide into engagement with the rear end of the latch for moving the latch into a position for engagement with the pawl upon retraction of the bolt to secure the bolt in the inoperative position.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
215 words
a control mechanism for securing the bolt in the inoperative position as long as the key remains inserted at least in the rear end of the key slot, the control mechanism including a. an elongated latch movable parallel to the lock cylinder axis between an operative position wherein a forward end of the latch engages the bolt pawl to hold the bolt in its inoperative position and an inoperative position of the latch wherein the forward end of the latch is out of engagement with the bolt pawl and permits the bolt to assume its operative position under the bias of the spring means, the spring-biased movement of the bolt moving the latch into inoperative position, and b. a latch actuating slide mounted in the radial gap of the lock cylinder for transverse movement in respect to the key slot, the actuating slide having one end engageable with the rear end of the latch and another end arranged to enter into the key slot and to be engaged by a key inserted thereinto, whereby insertion of the key moves the slide into engagement with the rear end of the latch for moving the latch into a position for engagement with the pawl upon retraction of the bolt to secure the bolt in the inoperative position.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
61 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 5, further comprising a fixed bearing sleeve secured in the housing, the lock cylinder being rotatably mounted in the bearing sleeve, the elongated latch being mounted slidably in a slot formed in the beaRing sleeve and thereby fixed against rotation, and a concentric circular collar forming the rear end of the lock cylinder.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
31 words
a cam mounted on the axle within said recess for moving the bolt to said inoperative position against the spring bias upon rotation of the cylinder into its first position; and
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
31 words
a cam mounted on the axle within said recess for moving the bolt to said inoperative position against the spring bias upon rotation of the cylinder into its first position; and
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
25 words
spring means mounted about the axle between the cylinder and the bolt for resiliently biasing the cylinder into the rear position away from the bolt;
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
25 words
spring means mounted about the axle between the cylinder and the bolt for resiliently biasing the cylinder into the rear position away from the bolt;
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
68 words
a pivotal pawl mounted at a rear end of the bolt adjacent the rear end of the cylinder and arranged for engagement with the collar and to snap thereover in the inoperative position of the bolt to hold the bolt in the inoperative position, a. the radial gap in the collar permitting withdrawal of the pawl from engagement therewith on rotation of the cylinder through a predetermined angle;
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
68 words
a pivotal pawl mounted at a rear end of the bolt adjacent the rear end of the cylinder and arranged for engagement with the collar and to snap thereover in the inoperative position of the bolt to hold the bolt in the inoperative position, a. the radial gap in the collar permitting withdrawal of the pawl from engagement therewith on rotation of the cylinder through a predetermined angle;
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
313 words
a control mechanism for securing the bolt in the inoperative position as long as the key remains inserted at least in the rear end of the key slot, the control mechanism including a. a concentric circumferential rim at the forward end of the lock cylinder adjacent the bolt and extending in a plane substantially parallel thereto, the rim defining an annular recess about the axle and having a radial gap in its circumference, b. a pawl mounted on the bolt and arranged to engage the edge of the rim and to enter the annular recess for secure engagement therein when the bolt is in the inoperative position, and the radial gap in the rim permitting the pawl to disengage therefrom in the second position of the lock cylinder, c. an elongated latch movable parallel to the lock cylinder axis between an operative position wherein a forward end of the latch passing through the radial gap engages the bolt pawl to hold the bolt in its inoperative position and an inoperative position of the latch wherein the latch is out of engagement with the bolt pawl and permits the bolt to assume its operative position under the bias of the spring means, the spring-biased movement of the bolt moving the latch into its inoperative position, and d. a latch actuating slide mounted in the radial gap of the lock cylinder for transverse movement in respect to the key slot, the actuating slide having one end engageable with the rear end of the latch and another end arranged to enter into the key slot and to be engaged by a key inserted thereinto, whereby insertion of the key moves the slide into engagement with the rear end of the latch for moving the latch into a position for engagement with the pawl upon retraction of the bolt to secure the bolt in the inoperative position.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
313 words
a control mechanism for securing the bolt in the inoperative position as long as the key remains inserted at least in the rear end of the key slot, the control mechanism including a. a concentric circumferential rim at the forward end of the lock cylinder adjacent the bolt and extending in a plane substantially parallel thereto, the rim defining an annular recess about the axle and having a radial gap in its circumference, b. a pawl mounted on the bolt and arranged to engage the edge of the rim and to enter the annular recess for secure engagement therein when the bolt is in the inoperative position, and the radial gap in the rim permitting the pawl to disengage therefrom in the second position of the lock cylinder, c. an elongated latch movable parallel to the lock cylinder axis between an operative position wherein a forward end of the latch passing through the radial gap engages the bolt pawl to hold the bolt in its inoperative position and an inoperative position of the latch wherein the latch is out of engagement with the bolt pawl and permits the bolt to assume its operative position under the bias of the spring means, the spring-biased movement of the bolt moving the latch into its inoperative position, and d. a latch actuating slide mounted in the radial gap of the lock cylinder for transverse movement in respect to the key slot, the actuating slide having one end engageable with the rear end of the latch and another end arranged to enter into the key slot and to be engaged by a key inserted thereinto, whereby insertion of the key moves the slide into engagement with the rear end of the latch for moving the latch into a position for engagement with the pawl upon retraction of the bolt to secure the bolt in the inoperative position.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
47 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 6, wherein the ends of the slide, the ends of the latch and an end of the pawl engaging the forward end of the latch are oblique for respective wedging engagement with each other and with the key, respectively.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
18 words
a transverse slide mounted for radial movement in the gap between the key slot and the pawl; and
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
18 words
a transverse slide mounted for radial movement in the gap between the key slot and the pawl; and
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
42 words
a pawl means mounted about the axle, a. the recess in the bolt having a portion so dimensioned as to receive the pawl means when the bolt is in its inoperative position and when the cylinder is in its forward position; and
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
42 words
a pawl means mounted about the axle, a. the recess in the bolt having a portion so dimensioned as to receive the pawl means when the bolt is in its inoperative position and when the cylinder is in its forward position; and
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
86 words
spring means biasing the slide normally into the key slot, a. insertion of the key causing the slide to move out of the key slot into engagement with the pawl when the bolt is in the inoperative position to prevent the bolt from moving into its operative position when the cylinder is rotated the predetermined angle, and the removal of the key from the slot permitting the transverse slide to free the pawl and thus to permit the movement of the bolt into its operative position.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
86 words
spring means biasing the slide normally into the key slot, a. insertion of the key causing the slide to move out of the key slot into engagement with the pawl when the bolt is in the inoperative position to prevent the bolt from moving into its operative position when the cylinder is rotated the predetermined angle, and the removal of the key from the slot permitting the transverse slide to free the pawl and thus to permit the movement of the bolt into its operative position.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
151 words
latch means preventing axial movement of the cylinder from its forward position when the key is inserted into the key slot, said latch means comprising a. a fixed bearing sleeve interposed between the lock cylinder and the housing, the sleeve having an inner arcuate groove adjacent the rear end of the cylinder, and b. a transverse slide mounted for radial movement in the lock cylinder rear end, the slide being formed so as normally to obstruct insertion of the key into the key slot until the slide snaps over the end of the fixed bearing sleeve and enters into the groove thereof upon axial movement of the cylinder into the forward position thereof, thereafter permitting full insertion of the key, and the fully inserted key maintaining the transverse slide securely within the groove to latch the cylinder in its forward position and maintain the pawl means in engagement with the bolt.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
151 words
latch means preventing axial movement of the cylinder from its forward position when the key is inserted into the key slot, said latch means comprising a. a fixed bearing sleeve interposed between the lock cylinder and the housing, the sleeve having an inner arcuate groove adjacent the rear end of the cylinder, and b. a transverse slide mounted for radial movement in the lock cylinder rear end, the slide being formed so as normally to obstruct insertion of the key into the key slot until the slide snaps over the end of the fixed bearing sleeve and enters into the groove thereof upon axial movement of the cylinder into the forward position thereof, thereafter permitting full insertion of the key, and the fully inserted key maintaining the transverse slide securely within the groove to latch the cylinder in its forward position and maintain the pawl means in engagement with the bolt.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
52 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 8, wherein the pawl is resiliently biased to move away from the rim on the bolt moving to its inoperative position and to snap over the rim when the bolt assumes the inoperative position, the pawl being fixed against pivoting movement in the bolt.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
31 words
The ignition anD steering mechanism lock of claim 8, further comprising spring means normally biasing the latch actuating slide into the key slot for forcible engagement with a key inserted thereinto.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 8, wherein the latch is mounted within the lock cylinder and is rotatable therewith.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
35 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 12, further comprising a collar mounted on the lock cylinder and keyed thereto for conjoint rotation and relative axial movement, the cam being fixed on the collar.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
28 words
The ignition and steering mechanism lock of claim 12, comprising second spring means coaxial with the first-mentioned spring means for biasing the pawl means normally against the bolt.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
36 words
The ignition and steering mechanism of claim 12, further comprising a radially extending pin on the cylinder, and the bearing sleeve defining a shaped groove permitting axial and rotational movement between the cylinder and bearing sleeve.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combined ignition and steering mechanism lock for an automotive vehicle with an ignition switch movable between a locked open position and at least one closed position, comprising
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