CA2228229A1 - The "bat" - Google Patents
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Abstract
A highly visible, convenient vehicle locking apparatus which may lock all four wheels of a vehicle to prevent it from being driven or towed. Alternatively the apparatus may be used to lock the clutch pedal in either an engaged or disengaged position. The apparatus comprises: a rod having a top front and bottom end portion; a barrel housing slidably positioned on the rod, additionally housing a lock mechanism to releasably prevent the rod from sliding within the barrel housing, and having a catch adapted to slide over the pedal arm in a direction of motion of the pedal arm; and, a female member and mating male member, one of the members having a radial protrusion and the other having a mating opening so that the members may mate and separate only when the protrusion and opening are rotated into alignment, one of the members being adapted to attach to the floor beneath a pedal arm of the vehicle, and the other secured to the bottom end portion of the rod.
Description
VEHICLE BRAKE LOCKING APPARATUS
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to vehicle theft protection devices. More particularly this invention relates to such devices which not only prevent the vehicle from being driven, but which may additionally prevent the vehicle from being towed by locking on the brakes of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Vehicle theft exceeds all other classes of theft in our society. Vehicles have high value and are highly portable; they are highly vulnerable to theft. Consequently many different theft protection devices have been devised for their protection.
one of the most popular and effective types of theft protection devices are devices which lock on the steering wheel, to prevent it from being turned. One of these devices simply comprise a bar which locks on the steering wheel to prevent it from being turned. Another hooks a lower portion of the steering wheel to the brake pedal, thereby preventing the steering wheel from being turned.
Since vehicle manufacturers have provided built in locks which automatically lock the steering wheel when the ignition key is removed, these steering wheel locks have become less popular. One problem with these devices is that they still allow the vehicle to be towed.
OBJECTS AND STATEMENT OF INVENTION
It is an object of this invention to disclose a vehicle locking apparatus which may lock all four wheels of a vehicle to prevent it from being either driven or towed.
It is an object of this invention to disclose a vehicle locking apparatus which may alternatively be used to hold the clutch in an engaged or disengaged position. It is an object of this invention to disclose an apparatus which is a highly visible deterrent to thieves. It is yet a further object of this invention to disclose an apparatus which is quickly and easily installed, and which, because of its small size, may be conveniently stored under a seat.
One aspect of this invention provides for an apparatus to immobilize a pedal arm with respect to the floor of a vehicle comprising: a rod having a top front and bottom end portion; a barrel housing slidably positioned on the rod, said barrel housing additionally housing a lock mechanism to releasably prevent the rod from sliding within the barrel housing, and said barrel housing having a catch adapted to slide over the pedal arm in a direction of motion of the pedal arm; and, a female member and mating male member, one of the members having a radial protrusion and the other having a mating opening so that the members may mate and separate only when the protrusion and opening are rotated into alignment, one of the members being adapted to attach to the floor beneath a pedal arm of the vehicle, and the other secured to the bottom end portion of the rod. The pedal arm may be immobilized with respect to the floor of the vehicle by first aligning the protrusion and opening, mating the members, and then turning the barrel housing until the catch is in alignment with the pedal arm, thereby locking the members in engagement, and then sliding the barrel housing so that the catch engages the pedal arm and prevents it from moving in the direction of engagement, and finally engaging the lock mechanism so that the catch and pedal arm are immobilized on the rod which is releasably held to the floor of the vehicle.
Another aspect of this invention provides for an apparatus as above wherein the lock mechanism comprises: a pawl adapted to prevent the rod from sliding in one direction when biased towards, and in contact with the rvd;
and, a lock actuating member adapted to result in bias when in a closed position, and remove bias when in an open position.
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to vehicle theft protection devices. More particularly this invention relates to such devices which not only prevent the vehicle from being driven, but which may additionally prevent the vehicle from being towed by locking on the brakes of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Vehicle theft exceeds all other classes of theft in our society. Vehicles have high value and are highly portable; they are highly vulnerable to theft. Consequently many different theft protection devices have been devised for their protection.
one of the most popular and effective types of theft protection devices are devices which lock on the steering wheel, to prevent it from being turned. One of these devices simply comprise a bar which locks on the steering wheel to prevent it from being turned. Another hooks a lower portion of the steering wheel to the brake pedal, thereby preventing the steering wheel from being turned.
Since vehicle manufacturers have provided built in locks which automatically lock the steering wheel when the ignition key is removed, these steering wheel locks have become less popular. One problem with these devices is that they still allow the vehicle to be towed.
OBJECTS AND STATEMENT OF INVENTION
It is an object of this invention to disclose a vehicle locking apparatus which may lock all four wheels of a vehicle to prevent it from being either driven or towed.
It is an object of this invention to disclose a vehicle locking apparatus which may alternatively be used to hold the clutch in an engaged or disengaged position. It is an object of this invention to disclose an apparatus which is a highly visible deterrent to thieves. It is yet a further object of this invention to disclose an apparatus which is quickly and easily installed, and which, because of its small size, may be conveniently stored under a seat.
One aspect of this invention provides for an apparatus to immobilize a pedal arm with respect to the floor of a vehicle comprising: a rod having a top front and bottom end portion; a barrel housing slidably positioned on the rod, said barrel housing additionally housing a lock mechanism to releasably prevent the rod from sliding within the barrel housing, and said barrel housing having a catch adapted to slide over the pedal arm in a direction of motion of the pedal arm; and, a female member and mating male member, one of the members having a radial protrusion and the other having a mating opening so that the members may mate and separate only when the protrusion and opening are rotated into alignment, one of the members being adapted to attach to the floor beneath a pedal arm of the vehicle, and the other secured to the bottom end portion of the rod. The pedal arm may be immobilized with respect to the floor of the vehicle by first aligning the protrusion and opening, mating the members, and then turning the barrel housing until the catch is in alignment with the pedal arm, thereby locking the members in engagement, and then sliding the barrel housing so that the catch engages the pedal arm and prevents it from moving in the direction of engagement, and finally engaging the lock mechanism so that the catch and pedal arm are immobilized on the rod which is releasably held to the floor of the vehicle.
Another aspect of this invention provides for an apparatus as above wherein the lock mechanism comprises: a pawl adapted to prevent the rod from sliding in one direction when biased towards, and in contact with the rvd;
and, a lock actuating member adapted to result in bias when in a closed position, and remove bias when in an open position.
Various other objects, advantages and f~a~ures of novelty which characterize this invention are pointed out with particularity in the claims which form part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its users, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and description, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated.
FIGURES OF THE INVENTION
The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth will become apparent to those skilled in the art when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:
Figure Z is a perspective view of a vehicle brake locking apparatus installed in a vehicle.
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the vehicle brake locking apparatus, taken along line 2-2 in figure 1.
Figure 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a pawl shown in figure 2.
FIGURES OF THE INVENTION
The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth will become apparent to those skilled in the art when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:
Figure Z is a perspective view of a vehicle brake locking apparatus installed in a vehicle.
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the vehicle brake locking apparatus, taken along line 2-2 in figure 1.
Figure 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a pawl shown in figure 2.
. . CA 02228229 1999-O1-19 Figure 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the female member shown in figure 1.
The following is a discussion and description of the preferred specific embodiments of this invention, such being S made with reference to the drawings, wherein the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar parts and/ or structure. It should be noted that such discussion and description is not meant to unduly limit the scope of the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Turning now to the drawings and more particularly to figure 1 we have a perspective view of an apparatus 20 used to immobilize a pedal arm 22 with respect to the floor of a vehicle 24. Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the apparatus 20 shown in figure 1. The apparatus 20 comprises:
a rod 26 having a top and bottom end portion; a barrel housing 28 slidably positioned on the rod 26, said barrel housing 28 additionally housing a lock mechanism 30 to releasably prevent the rod 26 from sliding within the barrel housing 28. The barrel housing 28 has a catch 32 adapted to slide over the pedal arm 22 in a direction of motion of the pedal arm 22.
The following is a discussion and description of the preferred specific embodiments of this invention, such being S made with reference to the drawings, wherein the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar parts and/ or structure. It should be noted that such discussion and description is not meant to unduly limit the scope of the invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Turning now to the drawings and more particularly to figure 1 we have a perspective view of an apparatus 20 used to immobilize a pedal arm 22 with respect to the floor of a vehicle 24. Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the apparatus 20 shown in figure 1. The apparatus 20 comprises:
a rod 26 having a top and bottom end portion; a barrel housing 28 slidably positioned on the rod 26, said barrel housing 28 additionally housing a lock mechanism 30 to releasably prevent the rod 26 from sliding within the barrel housing 28. The barrel housing 28 has a catch 32 adapted to slide over the pedal arm 22 in a direction of motion of the pedal arm 22.
A female member 34 and a male member 36 are together used to releasably lock the rod 26 to the floor of the vehicle 24. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the male member 36 is secured to the floor of the vehicle 24 beneath a pedal arm 22 and the female member 34 is carried by the bottom end portion of the rod 26. The male member 36 has a radial protrusion 38 and the other female member 34 has a mating opening 40 so that the members 34,36 may mate and separate only whe~~ the protrusion 38 and opening 40 are rotated into alignment.
In the most preferred embodiment the male member 36 has two protrusions 38 each extending from an opposite lateral side thereof, and the female member 34 has enlargements on opposite sides of its opening 40 to accommodate the two protrusions 38 when rotatated into alignment therewith. In the most preferred embodiment the male member 36 comprises a bolt having opposite lateral sides of its head flattened, and the female member 34 comprises a short length of pipe having a rectangular opening 40 cut in a wall thereof. (The female member is best shown in figure 4, an enlarged view.) Figure 2, and figure 3 which is an enlarged perspective view of a pawl 50 shown in figure 2 show the most preferred embodiment of the lock mechanium 30. Each pawl 50 is adapted to prevent the rod 26 from sliding in one direction when biased towards, and in contact with the rod 26. A lock actuating member 42 is adapted to result in bias when in a closed position, and remove bias when in an open position. In the most preferred embodiment of the invention the lock mechanism 30 comprises two pawls 50 each biased to engage the rod 26 only when the lock mechanism 30 is in a closed position, one preventing sliding movement in one direction along the rod 26, the other preventing sliding movement in the other opposite direction.
Most preferably the rod 26 has a square cross section and the pawl 50 comprises a plate having a central opening therethrough sized to slidably accommodate the square rod 26. The pawls 50 are biased together on one. side of the rod 26. The bias means is a generally U shaped spring 44 which has end portions which seat in lateral grooves 46 extending across the side portion of the pawls 50.
which are closest to the lock mechanism 30.
In the preferred embodiment the lock mechanism 30 has a lock actuating member 42 which comprises a pin 43 which separates the pawls 50 where they are biased together when said pin 43 is extended, and the lock mechanism 30 is in an open position.
In order to facilitate engaging a pedal arm 22 from either a top or bottom side portion the catch 32 most preferably has a generally tee shaped cross section. A
plastic grip 48 is positioned over a top end portion of the rod 26 for comfort and aesthetic appeal.
The apparatus 20 used to immobilize a pedal arm 22 with respect to the floor of a vehicle 24 is most difficult to remove by force. In the limited space around the brake pedal 22, it is difficult to swing and hammer it. Because it can move significantly while locked in position, it is also difficult to cut with a saw (not shown).
OPERATION AND USE OF THE INVENTION
Either the brake pedal arm 22 or the clutch pedal arm 22 may be immobilized with respect to the floor 24 in a vehicle with the apparatus 20 to immobilize a pedal arm 22.
The apparatus 20 is installed in a vehicle by mounting the female member 34 on the floor of a vehicle 24 beneath a pedal arm 22. The protrusion 38 and opening 40 are then aligned. The members 34,36 are then mated. Then the barrel housing 28 is turned until the catch 32 is in alignment with the pedal arm 22. {This automatically locks the members 34,36 in engagement.) The barrel housing 28 is then slid on the rod 26 so that the catch 32 engages the pedal arm 22 and prevents it from moving .in the direction of engagement.
Finally the lock mechanism 30 is engaged so that the catch 32 and pedal arm 22 are immobilized on the rod 26 which is releasably held to the floor of the vehicle 24.
While the invention has been described with preferred specific embodiments thereof, it will be understood that this description is intended to illustrate and not to limit the scope of the invention. The optimal dimensional relationships for all parts of the invention are to include all variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, assembly, and operation, which are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art. All equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings, and described in the specification, are intended to be encompassed in this invention. What is desired to be protected is defined by the following claims.
In the most preferred embodiment the male member 36 has two protrusions 38 each extending from an opposite lateral side thereof, and the female member 34 has enlargements on opposite sides of its opening 40 to accommodate the two protrusions 38 when rotatated into alignment therewith. In the most preferred embodiment the male member 36 comprises a bolt having opposite lateral sides of its head flattened, and the female member 34 comprises a short length of pipe having a rectangular opening 40 cut in a wall thereof. (The female member is best shown in figure 4, an enlarged view.) Figure 2, and figure 3 which is an enlarged perspective view of a pawl 50 shown in figure 2 show the most preferred embodiment of the lock mechanium 30. Each pawl 50 is adapted to prevent the rod 26 from sliding in one direction when biased towards, and in contact with the rod 26. A lock actuating member 42 is adapted to result in bias when in a closed position, and remove bias when in an open position. In the most preferred embodiment of the invention the lock mechanism 30 comprises two pawls 50 each biased to engage the rod 26 only when the lock mechanism 30 is in a closed position, one preventing sliding movement in one direction along the rod 26, the other preventing sliding movement in the other opposite direction.
Most preferably the rod 26 has a square cross section and the pawl 50 comprises a plate having a central opening therethrough sized to slidably accommodate the square rod 26. The pawls 50 are biased together on one. side of the rod 26. The bias means is a generally U shaped spring 44 which has end portions which seat in lateral grooves 46 extending across the side portion of the pawls 50.
which are closest to the lock mechanism 30.
In the preferred embodiment the lock mechanism 30 has a lock actuating member 42 which comprises a pin 43 which separates the pawls 50 where they are biased together when said pin 43 is extended, and the lock mechanism 30 is in an open position.
In order to facilitate engaging a pedal arm 22 from either a top or bottom side portion the catch 32 most preferably has a generally tee shaped cross section. A
plastic grip 48 is positioned over a top end portion of the rod 26 for comfort and aesthetic appeal.
The apparatus 20 used to immobilize a pedal arm 22 with respect to the floor of a vehicle 24 is most difficult to remove by force. In the limited space around the brake pedal 22, it is difficult to swing and hammer it. Because it can move significantly while locked in position, it is also difficult to cut with a saw (not shown).
OPERATION AND USE OF THE INVENTION
Either the brake pedal arm 22 or the clutch pedal arm 22 may be immobilized with respect to the floor 24 in a vehicle with the apparatus 20 to immobilize a pedal arm 22.
The apparatus 20 is installed in a vehicle by mounting the female member 34 on the floor of a vehicle 24 beneath a pedal arm 22. The protrusion 38 and opening 40 are then aligned. The members 34,36 are then mated. Then the barrel housing 28 is turned until the catch 32 is in alignment with the pedal arm 22. {This automatically locks the members 34,36 in engagement.) The barrel housing 28 is then slid on the rod 26 so that the catch 32 engages the pedal arm 22 and prevents it from moving .in the direction of engagement.
Finally the lock mechanism 30 is engaged so that the catch 32 and pedal arm 22 are immobilized on the rod 26 which is releasably held to the floor of the vehicle 24.
While the invention has been described with preferred specific embodiments thereof, it will be understood that this description is intended to illustrate and not to limit the scope of the invention. The optimal dimensional relationships for all parts of the invention are to include all variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, assembly, and operation, which are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art. All equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings, and described in the specification, are intended to be encompassed in this invention. What is desired to be protected is defined by the following claims.
9 , ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Most vehicles have live power to the brake system, so the brake lights will remain on with the brakes applied. To overcome this, the live wire would be removed and installed on the igmition side of the fuse box or other hook up.
Also a relay can be installed to light up an LED-warning sensor.
2. Because of it's weight 2.5 pounds a mounting holster is recommended and will be an option. This is not part of the patent at this time.
3. This unit is being tested at the Alberta research Council to meet SAE
standards.
OFFICE:
TABTEC CORPORATION
VEGREVILLE, ALTA. T9C -1M3 Phone: (403) 632-4141 Fax: (403)632-4848 Applicant:
ASHMEAD, Robert VEGREVILLE, ALTA. T9C- 1J4 Phone: (403) 632- 6399 Applicant:
O'TOOLE, Kenneth ROCKY MOUNTIAN HOUSE, ALTA. TOM- 1 T4 Phone: (403 ) 845-2048 Applicant:
HORNFELT, Russell 4608-50 AVE.
ROCKY MOUNTIAN HOUSE, ALTA.TOM-1T3 (403) 845-3867 Applicant:
ASHMEAD, Victor 4817-S l AVE.
VEGREVILLE, ALTA.
(403)632-7676 Contact person as legal and financial agent:
Aronson & Co. (CGA) Harold Aronson 9212 - 27 AVE.
Edmonton, Alta.
Phone and Fax # (403) 463-0551 Memorandum Date: January 08, 1999 Subject: Canadian Patent From:
Name:TABTec Application # 2,228,229 Phone number: (403) 632-4141 E-mailahe bat~digitalweb.netfthe bat initials: Nikole Robinson O:
Name:Helen woollard CC:CIPO
OC~~ Enclosures ~0 Attachments Notes:
Helen l hope that the attached information is sufficent. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS ENVELOPE:
1: Petition for Grant of Patent 2: Abstract of the invention from USA Patent office 3: Picture of original drawing 4: Re-written abstract of Vehicle Brake Locking System 5: Figure #3 as requested in #8 of "Petition for Grant of Patent"
6: Additional information (To cover questions generally asked) 7: Address and Phone numbers of parties
1. Most vehicles have live power to the brake system, so the brake lights will remain on with the brakes applied. To overcome this, the live wire would be removed and installed on the igmition side of the fuse box or other hook up.
Also a relay can be installed to light up an LED-warning sensor.
2. Because of it's weight 2.5 pounds a mounting holster is recommended and will be an option. This is not part of the patent at this time.
3. This unit is being tested at the Alberta research Council to meet SAE
standards.
OFFICE:
TABTEC CORPORATION
VEGREVILLE, ALTA. T9C -1M3 Phone: (403) 632-4141 Fax: (403)632-4848 Applicant:
ASHMEAD, Robert VEGREVILLE, ALTA. T9C- 1J4 Phone: (403) 632- 6399 Applicant:
O'TOOLE, Kenneth ROCKY MOUNTIAN HOUSE, ALTA. TOM- 1 T4 Phone: (403 ) 845-2048 Applicant:
HORNFELT, Russell 4608-50 AVE.
ROCKY MOUNTIAN HOUSE, ALTA.TOM-1T3 (403) 845-3867 Applicant:
ASHMEAD, Victor 4817-S l AVE.
VEGREVILLE, ALTA.
(403)632-7676 Contact person as legal and financial agent:
Aronson & Co. (CGA) Harold Aronson 9212 - 27 AVE.
Edmonton, Alta.
Phone and Fax # (403) 463-0551 Memorandum Date: January 08, 1999 Subject: Canadian Patent From:
Name:TABTec Application # 2,228,229 Phone number: (403) 632-4141 E-mailahe bat~digitalweb.netfthe bat initials: Nikole Robinson O:
Name:Helen woollard CC:CIPO
OC~~ Enclosures ~0 Attachments Notes:
Helen l hope that the attached information is sufficent. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS ENVELOPE:
1: Petition for Grant of Patent 2: Abstract of the invention from USA Patent office 3: Picture of original drawing 4: Re-written abstract of Vehicle Brake Locking System 5: Figure #3 as requested in #8 of "Petition for Grant of Patent"
6: Additional information (To cover questions generally asked) 7: Address and Phone numbers of parties
Claims (13)
1) An apparatus to immobilize a pedal arm with respect to the floor of a vehicle comprising:
a rod having a top front and bottom end portion;
a barrel housing slidably positioned on the rod, said barrel housing additionally housing a lock mechanism to releasably prevent the rod from sliding within the barrel housing, and said barrel housing having a catch adapted to slide over the pedal arm in a direction of motion of the pedal arm; and, a female member and mating male member, one of the members having a radial protrusion and the other having a mating opening so that the members may mate and separate only when the protrusion and opening are rotated into alignment, one of the members being adapted to attach to the floor beneath a pedal arm of the vehicle, and the other secured to the bottom end portion of the rod;
so that the pedal arm may be immobilized with respect to the floor of the vehicle by first aligning the protrusion and opening, mating the members, and then turning the barrel housing until the catch is in alignment with the pedal arm, thereby locking the members in engagement, and then sliding the barrel housing so that the catch engages the pedal arm and prevents it from moving in the direction of engagement, and finally engaging the lock mechanism so that the catch and pedal arm are immobilized on the rod which is releasably held to the floor of the vehicle.
a rod having a top front and bottom end portion;
a barrel housing slidably positioned on the rod, said barrel housing additionally housing a lock mechanism to releasably prevent the rod from sliding within the barrel housing, and said barrel housing having a catch adapted to slide over the pedal arm in a direction of motion of the pedal arm; and, a female member and mating male member, one of the members having a radial protrusion and the other having a mating opening so that the members may mate and separate only when the protrusion and opening are rotated into alignment, one of the members being adapted to attach to the floor beneath a pedal arm of the vehicle, and the other secured to the bottom end portion of the rod;
so that the pedal arm may be immobilized with respect to the floor of the vehicle by first aligning the protrusion and opening, mating the members, and then turning the barrel housing until the catch is in alignment with the pedal arm, thereby locking the members in engagement, and then sliding the barrel housing so that the catch engages the pedal arm and prevents it from moving in the direction of engagement, and finally engaging the lock mechanism so that the catch and pedal arm are immobilized on the rod which is releasably held to the floor of the vehicle.
2) An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the male member has two protrusions each extending from an opposite lateral side thereof, and the female member has an enlargements on opposite sides of its opening to accommodate the two protrusions when rotatated into alignment therewith.
3) An apparatus as in claim 2 wherein the male member comprises a bolt having opposite lateral sides of the head flattened, and the female member comprises a short length of pipe having a rectangular opening cut in a wall thereof.
4) An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the lock mechanism comprises:
a pawl adapted to prevent the rod from sliding in one direction when biased towards, and in contact with the rod; and, a lock actuating member adapted to result in bias when in a closed position, and remove bias when in an open position.
a pawl adapted to prevent the rod from sliding in one direction when biased towards, and in contact with the rod; and, a lock actuating member adapted to result in bias when in a closed position, and remove bias when in an open position.
5) An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the lock mechanism comprises:
two pawls each biased to engage the rod only when the lock is in a closed position, one preventing sliding movement in one direction along the rod, the other preventing sliding movement in the other opposite direction.
two pawls each biased to engage the rod only when the lock is in a closed position, one preventing sliding movement in one direction along the rod, the other preventing sliding movement in the other opposite direction.
6) An apparatus as in claim 5 wherein the pawl comprises a plate having a central opening therethrough sized to slidably accommodate the rod.
7) An apparatus as in claim 6 wherein the rod has a square cross section and the central opening is generally square.
8) An apparatus as in claim 7 wherein the pawls are biased together on one side of the rod.
9) An apparatus as in claim 8 wherein the bias means is a generally U shaped spring which has end portions which seat in lateral grooves extending across the side portion of the pawls which are closest to the lock mechanism.
10) An apparatus as in claim 9 wherein the lock mechanism has a lock actuating member which comprises a pin which separates the plates where they are biased together when said pin is extended, and the lock mechanism is in an open position.
11) An apparatus as in claim 10 wherein the catch has a generally tee shaped cross section so that it may engage a pedal arm from either a top or bottom side portion.
12) An apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising a plastic grip positioned over a top end portion of the rod.
13) An apparatus to immobilize a pedal arm with respect to the floor of a vehicle comprising:
a rod having a top front and bottom end portion;
a lock mechanism having a pawl adapted to prevent the rod from sliding in one direction when biased towards, and in contact with the rod, and a lock actuating member adapted to result in bias when in a closed position, and remove bias when in an open position;
a barrel housing slidably positioned on the rod, said barrel housing additionally housing the lock mechanism to releasably prevent the rod from sliding within the barrel housing, and said barrel housing having a catch adapted to slide over the pedal arm in a direction of motion of the pedal arm; and, means to releasably lock the rod to the floor of the vehicle;
so that when the rod is releasably locked to the floor of the vehicle beneath a pedal arm, and the barrel housing is slid on the rod so that the catch engages the pedal arm and prevents it from moving in the direction of engagement, and the lock mechanism is engaged, then the catch and pedal arm are immobilized on the rod which is releasably held to the floor of the vehicle.
a rod having a top front and bottom end portion;
a lock mechanism having a pawl adapted to prevent the rod from sliding in one direction when biased towards, and in contact with the rod, and a lock actuating member adapted to result in bias when in a closed position, and remove bias when in an open position;
a barrel housing slidably positioned on the rod, said barrel housing additionally housing the lock mechanism to releasably prevent the rod from sliding within the barrel housing, and said barrel housing having a catch adapted to slide over the pedal arm in a direction of motion of the pedal arm; and, means to releasably lock the rod to the floor of the vehicle;
so that when the rod is releasably locked to the floor of the vehicle beneath a pedal arm, and the barrel housing is slid on the rod so that the catch engages the pedal arm and prevents it from moving in the direction of engagement, and the lock mechanism is engaged, then the catch and pedal arm are immobilized on the rod which is releasably held to the floor of the vehicle.
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