Remote control anti-theft device

摘要

A vehicle anti-theft device in the form of a vehicle steering wheel lock (10) comprising extendable and retractable members (14,16) having hooks that are on for engaging diametrically opposed portions of a steering wheel (30) to mount the anti-theft device on the steering wheel. It is provided with a motor operated lock mechanism (12) remotely controlled by a personal identification encoder. The lock mechanism (12) also includes a key operated portion (58), and the lock mechanism is operable either through the use of a key or through the use of the remotely controlled encoder.