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WO2009037686A1
WO2009037686A1 PCT/IL2007/001151 IL2007001151W WO2009037686A1 WO 2009037686 A1 WO2009037686 A1 WO 2009037686A1 IL 2007001151 W IL2007001151 W IL 2007001151W WO 2009037686 A1 WO2009037686 A1 WO 2009037686A1
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modular attachment
vehicle
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theft device
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Eyal Artsiely
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Rav-Bariach Vehicle Protection Ltd.
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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
    • B60R25/007—Locking of control actuating or transmitting means locking of control actuating means of hand actuated control means
    • 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
    • B60R25/20—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B67/00—Padlocks; Details thereof
    • E05B67/003—Chain, wire or cable locks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B63/00—Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics
    • E05B63/0056—Locks with adjustable or exchangeable lock parts

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  • the present invention relates to antitheft devices for vehicles, and particularly to a modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device, as is described more in detail hereinbelow, which solves the abovementioned problems.
  • a modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device including a plurality of modular attachment members including a first set of modular attachment members adapted for attachment near a lockable element (e.g., gear shift lever, steering wheel, luggage compartment, glove box, hood, etc.) of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, wherein at least one modular attachment member is common to both sets, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock the lockable element to a portion of the modular attachment members.
  • a lockable element e.g., gear shift lever, steering wheel, luggage compartment, glove box, hood, etc.
  • One or more of the modular attachment members may have a plurality of circular holes formed therein spaced one from another along a longitudinal axis.
  • One or more of the modular attachment members may have one or more elongate holes formed therein.
  • One or more of the modular attachment members may include provisions for changing the angle of attachment (e.g., arcuate cutouts) at different locations on a periphery thereof.
  • One or more of the modular attachment members may include spacer elements attachable to other modular attachment members so as to separate one modular attachment member from another.
  • a method for installing a fixture for an anti-theft device in a vehicle including providing a plurality of modular attachment members including a first set of modular attachment members adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, having at least one member that is not included in the first set, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock a portion of the lockable element to a portion of the modular attachment members, and building a fixture near the lockable element of one of the vehicles with some of the modular attachment members.
  • the method may further include locking the lockable element of that vehicle to the fixture with the vehicle anti-theft device.
  • Fig. 1 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device, constructed and operative in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figs. 2A, 2B and 2C are simplified pictorial illustrations of modular attachment members of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, in three different attachment orientations;
  • Figs. 3A, 3B and 3C are simplified top perspective, partially sectional and bottom perspective illustrations, respectively, of modular attachment members of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, fastened to one another with mechanical fasteners;
  • Figs. 4A, 4B and 4C are simplified pictorial illustrations of modular attachment members of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, with a vehicle anti-theft device attached assembled therewith;
  • Figs. 5A and 5B are simplified pictorial illustrations of a gear shift lever of a first vehicle and a first set of the modular attachment members adapted for attachment near this gear shift lever, constructed and operative in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figs. 5C and 5D are simplified pictorial illustrations of a gear shift lever of a second vehicle and a second set of the modular attachment members adapted for attachment near this gear shift lever, constructed and operative in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a modular attachment assembly 10 for a vehicle anti-theft device, constructed and operative in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the modular attachment assembly 10 may include a plurality of modular attachment members, various members being shown in Fig. 1. Without limitation, the plurality of modular attachment members may include various spacer elements 12, which may be formed with through holes 14. One or more modular attachment members 16 may have a plurality of circular holes 18 formed therein spaced one from another along a longitudinal axis 20. One or more modular attachment members 22 may have one or more elongate holes 24 formed therein. The modular attachment members 16 and 22 may include provisions for changing the angle of attachment, such as but not limited to, arcuate cutouts 26 at different locations on a periphery thereof. One or more modular attachment members 28 or 29 may be shaped as different bracket members for mounting a vehicle anti-theft device thereto, as is described hereinbelow.
  • the modular attachment members may include (may be grouped as) a first set of modular attachment members (generally designated by reference number 30) adapted for attachment near a lockable element (e.g., gear shift lever, steering wheel, luggage compartment, glove box, hood, etc.) of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, wherein at least one modular attachment member is common to both sets, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock a portion of the gear shift lever to a portion of the modular attachment members.
  • a lockable element e.g., gear shift lever, steering wheel, luggage compartment, glove box, hood, etc.
  • Figs. 2A, 2B and 2C illustrate modular attachment members of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, in three different attachment orientations. It is seen that the modular attachment members may be positioned at different angular orientations with respect to each other, such as by changing the attachment position to different arcuate cutouts.
  • FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C illustrate modular attachment members fastened to one another with mechanical fasteners 19, such as rivet or screw.
  • Spacer elements 12 may be used to space modular attachment members 16 and 22 from one another.
  • Figs. 4A, 4B and 4C illustrate one of the modular attachment members 29 (bracket) of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, with a vehicle anti-theft device 40 attached assembled therewith.
  • the vehicle anti-theft device 40 may comprise, without limitation, the multifunctional vehicle lock disclosed in published US Patent Application 20040237611, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Briefly, this multifunctional vehicle lock includes a cylinder lock comprising a rotatable tumbler and a coupling member rotationally linked to the tumbler. Rotation of the tumbler rotates the coupling member. More than one vehicle locking element may be connected to the coupling member. Rotation of the coupling member simultaneously moves the vehicle locking elements in different directions.
  • Fig. 5A illustrates a gear shift lever 42 of a first vehicle 44.
  • Fig. 5B illustrates a first set 46 of the modular attachment members adapted for attachment near gear shift lever 42, such as an assembly of spacer elements 12, and modular attachment members 16, 22, 28 and 29.
  • Fig. 5C illustrates a gear shift lever 48 of a second vehicle 50, different than first vehicle 44.
  • Fig. 5C illustrates a second set 52 of the modular attachment members adapted for attachment near gear shift lever 48, such as a different assembly of the spacer elements and modular attachment members (with one or more common members).
  • the fixtures which may be constructed with the present invention may be adapted for any vehicle model, and yet there is no need for keeping many different styles in stock. The present invention may thus realize significant savings in inventory and manufacturing costs and may ease the burden on the retailer of the devices.

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Abstract

A modular attachment assembly (10) for a vehicle anti-theft device including a plurality of modular attachment members (16) including a first set of modular attachment members adapted for attachment near a lockable element (e.g., gear shift lever, steering wheel, luggage compartment, glove box, hood, etc.) of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, wherein at least one modular attachment member is common to both sets, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock the lockable element to a portion of the modular attachment members.

Description

MODULAR ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to antitheft devices for vehicles, and particularly to a modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There are known in the art a large variety of devices which were designed to solve the problem of motorcar theft by immobilizing the gearshift stick by locking it, for example, to the steering wheel or to a pedal of the vehicle. These locking devices generally comprise a rod or chain provided with suitable locking means. One particularly well-known device is that of US Patent 4693099 to Cykman, wherein a padlock locks the gearshift lever to a fixture attached to the vehicle in the vicinity of the gearshift lever. This fixture may be either welded or fastened with mechanical fasteners such as bolts or rivets.
A problem with such fixtures is that they tend to be specific for a specific car model. This necessitates keeping many different styles in stock, thereby increasing inventory and manufacturing costs and placing a burden on the retailer of these devices.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention seeks to provide a modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device, as is described more in detail hereinbelow, which solves the abovementioned problems.
There is thus provided in accordance with the present invention a modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device including a plurality of modular attachment members including a first set of modular attachment members adapted for attachment near a lockable element (e.g., gear shift lever, steering wheel, luggage compartment, glove box, hood, etc.) of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, wherein at least one modular attachment member is common to both sets, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock the lockable element to a portion of the modular attachment members.
One or more of the modular attachment members may have a plurality of circular holes formed therein spaced one from another along a longitudinal axis. One or more of the modular attachment members may have one or more elongate holes formed therein. One or more of the modular attachment members may include provisions for changing the angle of attachment (e.g., arcuate cutouts) at different locations on a periphery thereof.
One or more of the modular attachment members may include spacer elements attachable to other modular attachment members so as to separate one modular attachment member from another.
There is also provided in accordance with the present invention a method for installing a fixture for an anti-theft device in a vehicle, including providing a plurality of modular attachment members including a first set of modular attachment members adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, having at least one member that is not included in the first set, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock a portion of the lockable element to a portion of the modular attachment members, and building a fixture near the lockable element of one of the vehicles with some of the modular attachment members.
The method may further include locking the lockable element of that vehicle to the fixture with the vehicle anti-theft device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
Fig. 1 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device, constructed and operative in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
■ Figs. 2A, 2B and 2C are simplified pictorial illustrations of modular attachment members of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, in three different attachment orientations;
Figs. 3A, 3B and 3C are simplified top perspective, partially sectional and bottom perspective illustrations, respectively, of modular attachment members of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, fastened to one another with mechanical fasteners;
Figs. 4A, 4B and 4C are simplified pictorial illustrations of modular attachment members of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, with a vehicle anti-theft device attached assembled therewith; and
Figs. 5A and 5B are simplified pictorial illustrations of a gear shift lever of a first vehicle and a first set of the modular attachment members adapted for attachment near this gear shift lever, constructed and operative in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and
Figs. 5C and 5D are simplified pictorial illustrations of a gear shift lever of a second vehicle and a second set of the modular attachment members adapted for attachment near this gear shift lever, constructed and operative in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
Reference is now made to Fig. 1, which illustrates a modular attachment assembly 10 for a vehicle anti-theft device, constructed and operative in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
The modular attachment assembly 10 may include a plurality of modular attachment members, various members being shown in Fig. 1. Without limitation, the plurality of modular attachment members may include various spacer elements 12, which may be formed with through holes 14. One or more modular attachment members 16 may have a plurality of circular holes 18 formed therein spaced one from another along a longitudinal axis 20. One or more modular attachment members 22 may have one or more elongate holes 24 formed therein. The modular attachment members 16 and 22 may include provisions for changing the angle of attachment, such as but not limited to, arcuate cutouts 26 at different locations on a periphery thereof. One or more modular attachment members 28 or 29 may be shaped as different bracket members for mounting a vehicle anti-theft device thereto, as is described hereinbelow.
AU of the modular attachment members may be supplied in different sizes, shapes and colors. The modular attachment members may include (may be grouped as) a first set of modular attachment members (generally designated by reference number 30) adapted for attachment near a lockable element (e.g., gear shift lever, steering wheel, luggage compartment, glove box, hood, etc.) of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, wherein at least one modular attachment member is common to both sets, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock a portion of the gear shift lever to a portion of the modular attachment members.
Reference is now made to Figs. 2A, 2B and 2C, which illustrate modular attachment members of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, in three different attachment orientations. It is seen that the modular attachment members may be positioned at different angular orientations with respect to each other, such as by changing the attachment position to different arcuate cutouts.
Reference is now made to Figs. 3A, 3B and 3C, which illustrate modular attachment members fastened to one another with mechanical fasteners 19, such as rivet or screw. Spacer elements 12 may be used to space modular attachment members 16 and 22 from one another.
Reference is now made to Figs. 4A, 4B and 4C, which illustrate one of the modular attachment members 29 (bracket) of the modular attachment assembly of Fig. 1, with a vehicle anti-theft device 40 attached assembled therewith. The vehicle anti-theft device 40 may comprise, without limitation, the multifunctional vehicle lock disclosed in published US Patent Application 20040237611, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Briefly, this multifunctional vehicle lock includes a cylinder lock comprising a rotatable tumbler and a coupling member rotationally linked to the tumbler. Rotation of the tumbler rotates the coupling member. More than one vehicle locking element may be connected to the coupling member. Rotation of the coupling member simultaneously moves the vehicle locking elements in different directions.
Reference is now made to Figs. 5A and 5B. Fig. 5A illustrates a gear shift lever 42 of a first vehicle 44. Fig. 5B illustrates a first set 46 of the modular attachment members adapted for attachment near gear shift lever 42, such as an assembly of spacer elements 12, and modular attachment members 16, 22, 28 and 29.
Reference is now made to Figs. 5C and 5D. Fig. 5C illustrates a gear shift lever 48 of a second vehicle 50, different than first vehicle 44. Fig. 5C illustrates a second set 52 of the modular attachment members adapted for attachment near gear shift lever 48, such as a different assembly of the spacer elements and modular attachment members (with one or more common members). Thus, the fixtures which may be constructed with the present invention may be adapted for any vehicle model, and yet there is no need for keeping many different styles in stock. The present invention may thus realize significant savings in inventory and manufacturing costs and may ease the burden on the retailer of the devices.
The scope of the present invention includes both combinations and subcombinations of the features described hereinabove as well as modifications and variations thereof which would occur to a person of skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description and which are not in the prior art.

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CLAIMS What is claimed is:
1. A modular attachment assembly for a vehicle anti-theft device comprising: a plurality of modular attachment members including a first set of modular attachment members adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, wherein at least one modular attachment member is common to both first and second sets, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock the lockable element to a portion of said modular attachment members.
2. The modular attachment assembly according to claim 1, wherein said at least one of said modular attachment members has a plurality of circular holes formed therein spaced one from another along a longitudinal axis.
3. The modular attachment assembly according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said at least one of said modular attachment members has one or more elongate holes formed therein.
4. The modular attachment assembly according to any of claims 1-3, wherein said at least one of said modular attachment members comprises provisions for changing an angle of attachment at different locations on a periphery thereof.
5. The modular attachment assembly according to any of claims 1-4, wherein said at least one of said modular attachment members comprises spacer elements attachable to other modular attachment members so as to separate one modular attachment member from another.
6. A method for installing a fixture for an anti-theft device in a vehicle, comprising: providing a plurality of modular attachment members including a first set of modular attachment members adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a first vehicle, and a second set of modular attachment members, wherein at least one modular attachment member is common to both sets, and adapted for attachment near a lockable element of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle, and a vehicle anti-theft device universally configured for use in both the first and second vehicles to lock a portion of the lockable element to a portion of said modular attachment members; and building a fixture near the lockable element of one of the vehicles with some of the modular attachment members.
7. The method according to claim 6 and further comprising locking the lockable element of that vehicle to said fixture with said vehicle anti-theft device.
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US5493880A (en) * 1994-06-09 1996-02-27 Jang; Jaw-Jia Structure of lock mounting rack for the shift lever of a car
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US5493880A (en) * 1994-06-09 1996-02-27 Jang; Jaw-Jia Structure of lock mounting rack for the shift lever of a car
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