LENKSCHLOSS FUER EIN KRAFTFAHRZEUG.

摘要

The invention relates to a steering lock for an automotive vehicle, of the type comprising at least one locking element which is operated by means of a bolt and movable between an unlocked position, in which it is moved away from the steering shaft, and a locked position, in which it interacts with said steering shaft. According to the invention, the locking elements comprise two rollers (3) or balls arranged on both sides of the steering shaft (1) at a distance which is smaller than the diameter of said shaft (1), said rollers (3) or balls being returned elastically towards said shaft (1), being guided in a housing (5) which is fixed in relation to the steering shaft (1), each roller (3) or ball being subject to the action of an unlocking element (7) which is controlled by said bolt and which moves the ball or the roller (3) away from the steering shaft (1) against the action of said means of return (4). Application in the automobile industry.