US4615355A
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Automobile anti-theft device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-26
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Granted: 1986-10-07
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Expires: 2003-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A device for locking the automatic transmission of an automobile is described to deter theft. The device locks either the outer manual lever, the detent lever or the manual valve. Once locked a spring keeps the transmission locked unless unlocked. The unlocking mechanism can be mechanical, electromagnetic or vacuum. The lines which control the unlocking are armoured to prevent tampering. Severing of these lines keeps the vehicle locked and immovable even if the motor is started.
Inventors
- 👤 Gervasio B. Garcia
- 👤 Eduardo E. Valdesuso
- 👤 Nicolas G. B. Quintero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7069; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5889; Y10T70/5925; Y10T70/5934
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
An apparatus for latching an automatic transmission comprising: a latching subsystem including an outer manual lever, a portion of which is located in the automatic transmission, that portion having a first metal plate having a first smooth surface which is provided with a first blocking open end; a detent lever located within the automatic transmission having a second metal plate having a second smooth surface which is provided with a second blocking end; and a manual valve located within the automatic transmission having a third metal plate having a third smooth surface which is provided with a third blocking end; first, second and third bolts each bolt being associated with one of the metal plates of the outer manual lever, the detent lever and the manual valve, each of the bolts extends past the blocking open end of the associated metal plate when the automatic transmission is in a parking gear position; a spring urging the bolts into sliding contact with the smooth surfaces of the metal plates and past the blocking open ends thereby restricting movement of the manual lever, the detent lever, and the manual valve; locking means for locking each of the three spring biased bolts in a first locked position, and releasing the bolts in a second unlocked position, the locking means, in the second unlocked position, allowing the bolts to move against the spring bias, and armouring means over the locking means and the latching subsystem to prevent tampering.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
244 words
An apparatus for latching an automatic transmission comprising: a latching subsystem including an outer manual lever, a portion of which is located in the automatic transmission, that portion having a first metal plate having a first smooth surface which is provided with a first blocking open end; a detent lever located within the automatic transmission having a second metal plate having a second smooth surface which is provided with a second blocking end; and a manual valve located within the automatic transmission having a third metal plate having a third smooth surface which is provided with a third blocking end; first, second and third bolts each bolt being associated with one of the metal plates of the outer manual lever, the detent lever and the manual valve, each of the bolts extends past the blocking open end of the associated metal plate when the automatic transmission is in a parking gear position; a spring urging the bolts into sliding contact with the smooth surfaces of the metal plates and past the blocking open ends thereby restricting movement of the manual lever, the detent lever, and the manual valve; locking means for locking each of the three spring biased bolts in a first locked position, and releasing the bolts in a second unlocked position, the locking means, in the second unlocked position, allowing the bolts to move against the spring bias, and armouring means over the locking means and the latching subsystem to prevent tampering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 where said unlatching means is a steel cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 where said unlatching means is an electromechanical means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 where said unlatching means is a vacuum system.
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