US3902341A
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Steering lock for vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1974-01-31
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Granted: 1975-09-02
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Expires: 1994-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A steering lock for vehicles, especially for motor vehicles, with a locking mechanism mechanically locking the steering as a function of the position of the ignition key and with a switch disconnecting at least a part of the power supply; a further shifting member is thereby provided in the lock housing which carries out a positively controlled stroke movement during the rotation of the ignition key; the shifting member transmits its stroke movement to a plunger of a switch which plunger is located substantially in the axis of the lock cylinder.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Peitsmeier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/02; B60R25/021; B60R25/0211; B60R25/02115; B60R25/02126; B60R25/02128; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5956
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A steering lock for vehicles which includes a lock housing means, a lock cylinder means, a locking means mechanically locking the steering in dependence on the position of an ignition key, and a switch means disconnecting at least a part of the power supply, characterized in that a shifting means is provided in the lock housing means which is operable to carry out a positively controlled stroke movement during rotation of the ignition key, such shifting means transmitting its stroke movement to a plunger disposed substantially in the axis of rotation of the lock cylinder means of a further switch means, and in that a slide means initiating the mechanical locking means includes a shifting means a locking cam with an abutment surface, said locking cam being operable to be displaced in the axial direction of the lock cylinder means against the force of a spring means by the ignition key during rotation of the latter, said abutment surface transferring the plunger with an inserted ignition key during the movement of the slide means onto a lug projecting from the slide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A steering lock for vehicles which includes a lock housing means, a lock cylinder means, a locking means mechanically locking the steering in dependence on the position of an ignition key, and a switch means disconnecting at least a part of the power supply, characterized in that a shifting means is provided in the lock housing means which is operable to carry out a positively controlled stroke movement during rotation of the ignition key, such shifting means transmitting its stroke movement to a plunger disposed substantially in the axis of rotation of the lock cylinder means of a further switch means, and in that a slide means initiating the mechanical locking means includes a shifting means a locking cam with an abutment surface, said locking cam being operable to be displaced in the axial direction of the lock cylinder means against the force of a spring means by the ignition key during rotation of the latter, said abutment surface transferring the plunger with an inserted ignition key during the movement of the slide means onto a lug projecting from the slide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A steering lock according to claim 1, characterized in that the fUrther switch means is a normally open switch which is closed by the plunger upon carrying out its stroke movement.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-01 | 1979-03-03 | 1979-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-01 | 1983-03-03 | 1983-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-01 | 1987-03-03 | 1987-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |