LOCKING DEVICE FOR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

摘要

The operating control device (80) can be used on equipment such as hand tool s, electronics or fuel pumps. An input devise (12) enables the input of user access codes and a readout panel monitors the equipment status. A control member is in communication with the input device (12), readout panel, power source (108), driver member and activation member to prevent operation of the equipment by requiring entry of a user nods. The control device (80) can include a programmable tim er to communicate with the control member to enable the power to flow from the pow er source (108) to the driver member for a predetermined period of time. A clac k can track time and activate and deactivate the timer based. The communication ca n be through electrical wires that can be encased in a solid material to make the control member and wires inaccessible. When used directly on a fuel pump, the contro l member prevents fuel from reaching the engine without the input of a proper user code. Alternatively, the control devise (80) can be a fuel line shutoff valv e to prevent fuel from traveling along the line. A solenoid (206) can be used in the shutoff valve to prevent flow of fuel from the gas tank to the driver. A locking device (208) for use on bicycles interacts with the axle (204) connecting th e peddles. An engagement disk (236) having multiple ports along its circumference, is unmoveably affixed to the axle. A locking bar activation member engages and disengages a locking bar (210) with the engagement disk (236) to prevent rotation of the axle (204).