GB2292924A - Vehicle security apparatus - Google Patents
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- GB2292924A GB2292924A GB9518250A GB9518250A GB2292924A GB 2292924 A GB2292924 A GB 2292924A GB 9518250 A GB9518250 A GB 9518250A GB 9518250 A GB9518250 A GB 9518250A GB 2292924 A GB2292924 A GB 2292924A
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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
- B60R25/002—Locking of control actuating or transmitting means
- B60R25/003—Locking of control actuating or transmitting means locking of control actuating means
- B60R25/005—Locking of control actuating or transmitting means locking of control actuating means of foot actuated control means
- B60R25/006—Locking of control actuating or transmitting means locking of control actuating means of foot actuated control means using means preventing access, e.g. boxes, shutters
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Abstract
A vehicle anti-theft device 1 comprises a cover plate or baffle 5 which is arranged in a protective position to be secured adjacent at least one of the vehicle control pedals 2, 3 to deny unauthorised access to the pedals 2, 3. The cover member 5 is movable from the protective position for stowing by lifting from the protective position to permit access to the control pedals 2, 3. Typically, the cover plate or baffle 5 is mounted on an elongate arm 6, the arm 6 being locked relative to the vehicle when the apparatus is in the protective position. <IMAGE>
Description
Vehicle Security Apparatus
The present invention relates to vehicle security apparatus, and in particular to such security apparatus which operates to deny access to the control pedals of a vehicle.
Vehicle security apparatus which operates to deny access to the control pedals of a vehicle is known from GB-A2185456, which discloses the use of a protective cover plate pivotally mounted to the floor of the vehicle. The plate is pivotable to a protective position adjacent the pedals in which position in the plate may be locked to prevent access to the pedals.
Alternative vehicle security apparatus has new been devised.
According to the present invention, there is provided vehicle security apparatus arranged to be secured in a protective position such that a cover member comprising the apparatus is arranged adjacent the vehicle control pedals, in which protective position access to at least one of the control pedals is substantially denied, the cover member being movable from the protective position to be stowed, wherein in moving to be stowed the cover member is lifted from the protective position to permit access to the at least one control pedal.
Desirably, the cover member is shaped and dimensioned such that in the protective position access to at least two adjacent vehicle control pedals (such as brake and accelerator pedals) is substantially denied. Advantageously, the cover member comprises a cover plate or baffle advantageously of metallic construction.
Advantageously, the cover member is mounted on an elongate arm arranged to extend transversely to the general plane of the cover member. Desirably, the proximal end of the pivot arm is welded to the cover member.
It is of course preferred that the apparatus further comprises locking means arranged to lock the cover member in the protective position. Desirably, the locking means is arranged to act on the elongate arm such that the arm (and hence the apparatus as a whole) is secured in the protective position. In one embodiment a locating element is provided for locating and receiving the elongate arm when the cover member is in the protective position. It is preferred that the locating element comprises a boss which is arranged to locate within an encompassing collar provided on the elongate arm, thereby to support the apparatus in the protective position with the pedals being inaccessible. The locating element/boss is preferably fixed internally of the vehicle (typically by welding) preferably to the side of the vehicle driver's seat.
It is preferred that the locking means comprises a locking element arranged in a locking position to pass through aligned receiving bores in the locating element/boss and the encompassing apertured collar of the elongate arm.
Desirably, the locking element comprises an elongate locking pin of a padlock, which is preferably provided with a robust metallic surrounding housing.
The invention will now be further described in a specific embodiment, by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawing which is a schematic perspective view of security apparatus according to the invention.
Referring to the drawings, security apparatus 1 is shown fitted to the interior of a vehicle in the region of brake and accelerator foot pedals 2,3 respectively. Apparatus 1 comprises a robust steel plate or baffle 5 connected to the proximal end of a support arm 6 by means of welding. Support arm 6 has a shaped portion 8 arranged to accommodate the wheel arch of the vehicle and has an apertured collar 7 arranged to receivingly mate with a securing boss 10 when the apparatus is arranged in its protective position as shown in the drawing.
Securing boss 10 has a circular outer surface and is welded to the interior of the vehicle adjacent the driver's seat.
In the protective position shown in the drawing, the plate or baffle 5 lies adjacent pedals 2,3 and prevents access thereto. A wedge action protrusion (not shown) may be provided on the rear of the plate or baffle 5 may to engage and partially depresses brake pedal 2 to provide further security.
In the embodiment shown, a bore (not shown) through apertured collar 7 is arranged to align with apertures (not shown) in the securing boss 10 when the security apparatus is oriented in the protective position. The arm 13 of a straight arm padlock 9 can then pass through the aligned apertures and bore in the securing boss 10 and collar 7 to lock the apparatus with baffle 5 in the protective position.
By unlocking and removing the padlock (either by means of a key, combination etc), the arm 6 may be dislocated from securing boss 10 and the apparatus lifted to be stowed clear of pedals 2,3 thereby permitting access thereto.
The apparatus provides an effective robust barrier to access to the vehicle control pedals when secured in the protective position and may be conveniently lifted clear of the pedals (when unlocked) for driving.
Claims (14)
1. Vehicle security apparatus arranged to be secured in a
protective position such that a cover member comprising the
apparatus is arranged adjacent the vehicle control pedals,
in which protective position access to at least one of the
control pedals is substantially denied, the cover member
being movable from the protective position to be stowed,
wherein in moving to be stowed the cover member is lifted
from the protective position to permit access to the at
least one control pedal.
2. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 1, wherein
the cover member is shaped and dimensioned such that in the
protective position access to at least two adjacent vehicle
control pedals is substantially denied.
3. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2,
wherein the cover member comprises a cover plate or baffle
of metallic construction.
4. Vehicle security apparatus according to any preceding
claim, wherein the cover member is mounted on an elongate
arm arranged to extend transversely to the general plane of
the cover member.
5. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 5, wherein
the proximal end of the pivot arm is welded to the cover
member.
6. Vehicle security apparatus according to any preceding
claim, further comprising locking means arranged to lock
the apparatus with the cover member in the protective
position.
7. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 6, wherein
the cover member is mounted on an elongate arm arranged to
extend transversely to the general plane of the cover
member, the locking means being arranged to act on the
elongate arm such that the arm is securely locked in the
protective position.
8. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 4 or claim 7,
wherein a locating element is provided for locating and
receiving the elongate arm when the cover member is in the
protective position.
9. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 8, wherein
the locating element comprises a boss which is arranged to
locate within an encompassing collar provided on the
elongate arm, thereby to support the apparatus in the
protective position.
10. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 8 or claim 9,
wherein the locating element/boss is fixed internally of
the vehicle.
11. Vehicle security apparatus according to any of claims 8 to
10, further provided with locking means arranged to lock
the apparatus with the cover member secured in the
protective position, wherein the locking means comprises a
locking element arranged in a locking position to pass
through aligned receiving bores in the locating
element/boss and the encompassing apertured collar of the
elongate arm.
12. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 11, wherein
the locking element comprises an elongate locking pin of a
padlock.
13. Vehicle security apparatus according to claim 12, wherein
the locking pin of the padlock is provided with a robust
metallic surrounding housing.
14. Vehicle security apparatus substantially as herein
described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9417976A GB9417976D0 (en) | 1994-09-07 | 1994-09-07 | Vehicle security apparatus |
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| GB9518250D0 GB9518250D0 (en) | 1995-11-08 |
| GB2292924A true GB2292924A (en) | 1996-03-13 |
| GB2292924B GB2292924B (en) | 1998-01-07 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB9417976A Pending GB9417976D0 (en) | 1994-09-07 | 1994-09-07 | Vehicle security apparatus |
| GB9518250A Expired - Fee Related GB2292924B (en) | 1994-09-07 | 1995-09-07 | Vehicle security apparatus |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9417976A Pending GB9417976D0 (en) | 1994-09-07 | 1994-09-07 | Vehicle security apparatus |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2339411A (en) * | 1998-07-10 | 2000-01-26 | Terence Raymond Fisk | A vehicle anti theft device |
| US20250018895A1 (en) * | 2023-07-11 | 2025-01-16 | Russell William Howell | Theft prevention device for automobiles |
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| US4632209A (en) * | 1985-09-03 | 1986-12-30 | Russell Theodore C | Anti-theft device for automobiles |
| US5181404A (en) * | 1991-09-30 | 1993-01-26 | Baker Franklin W | Motor vehicle brake pedal locking device |
| GB2263260A (en) * | 1992-01-15 | 1993-07-21 | David George Lowe | Pedal clamp |
| GB2278325A (en) * | 1993-05-12 | 1994-11-30 | Andrew Grant Ward | Pedal box |
| EP0656286A1 (en) * | 1993-12-01 | 1995-06-07 | TECNOMACCHINE DI GENTILI M. & C. Snc | Anti-theft device to clamp pedals of motor vehicles |
| GB2285784A (en) * | 1994-01-19 | 1995-07-26 | Christopher Clark | Anti-theft clamp for vehice control pedals |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4632209A (en) * | 1985-09-03 | 1986-12-30 | Russell Theodore C | Anti-theft device for automobiles |
| US5181404A (en) * | 1991-09-30 | 1993-01-26 | Baker Franklin W | Motor vehicle brake pedal locking device |
| GB2263260A (en) * | 1992-01-15 | 1993-07-21 | David George Lowe | Pedal clamp |
| GB2278325A (en) * | 1993-05-12 | 1994-11-30 | Andrew Grant Ward | Pedal box |
| EP0656286A1 (en) * | 1993-12-01 | 1995-06-07 | TECNOMACCHINE DI GENTILI M. & C. Snc | Anti-theft device to clamp pedals of motor vehicles |
| GB2285784A (en) * | 1994-01-19 | 1995-07-26 | Christopher Clark | Anti-theft clamp for vehice control pedals |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2339411A (en) * | 1998-07-10 | 2000-01-26 | Terence Raymond Fisk | A vehicle anti theft device |
| GB2339411B (en) * | 1998-07-10 | 2002-05-22 | Terence Raymond Fisk | Vehicle anti theft device |
| US20250018895A1 (en) * | 2023-07-11 | 2025-01-16 | Russell William Howell | Theft prevention device for automobiles |
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| GB2292924B (en) | 1998-01-07 |
| GB9518250D0 (en) | 1995-11-08 |
| GB9417976D0 (en) | 1994-10-26 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19990907 |