Car theft prevention device with steering lock - has torque limiter consisting of two radially-toothed elements fixed by flexible element and nut

摘要

The system has a torque limiter inserted between the steering wheel and the steering column which ensures that the locking system cannot be defeated when the steering wheel has excessive force applied. The device consists of two radially toothed elements maintained in contact by a flexible element. The flexible element is fixed by a nut which is different to that which fixes the steering wheel which permits interchangeability with a normal steering system. The device also includes an electrical contact which can be used to trigger an alarm.