GB2128949A - Vehicle immobilisation device - Google Patents

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GB2128949A
GB2128949A GB8221911A GB8221911A GB2128949A GB 2128949 A GB2128949 A GB 2128949A GB 8221911 A GB8221911 A GB 8221911A GB 8221911 A GB8221911 A GB 8221911A GB 2128949 A GB2128949 A GB 2128949A
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Henry Diamond
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MILTON KEYNES DEV CORP
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
    • B60R25/09—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens by restraining wheel rotation, e.g. wheel clamps
    • B60R25/093—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens by restraining wheel rotation, e.g. wheel clamps comprising ground-engaging means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T3/00—Portable devices for preventing unwanted movement of vehicles, e.g. chocks

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Abstract

A vehicle immobilising device comprises two chocks (10, 11) which are placed respectively in front of and behind a tyre (17). A rigid connector (12) welded to one chock (10) passes across the outer face of the wheel and is connected to the other chock (11) through a bracket (13) by a padlock (14). Back plates (15 and 16) extend from each chock across the inner face of the wheel, and a chain (24) passes from one chock, over the wheel axle (27) and is attached to the chock by the padlock (14). A hub cover (19) is retained by a flange between the running surface of the tyre and one of the chocks, and covers the wheel nuts or hub cap of the wheel. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION Vehicle immobilisation device The invention relates to a vehicle immobilising device, that is, a device which can be applied to a wheel of a vehicle which, for example, has been illegally parked, to prevent it from being driven away.
Known vehicle immobilising devices are cumbersome; and may damage vehicles to which they are affixed.
According to the invention there is provided a vehicle immobilising device for attachment to a vehicle wheel comprising two chocks for location respectively in front of and behind the tyre of the wheel, substantially in contact with the running surface of the tyre, adjustably and lockably connectable to each other by a first connector which in use passes from one chock across the outer face of the wheel to the other chock and by a second flexible connector which in use passes from one chock across the inner face of the wheel above the axle to the other chock; and a hub cover, comprising a main portion which, in use, covers the wheelnuts and a flange portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the main portion and having means for retention on one of the chocks between the face of the chock and the running surface of the tyre.
The invention will be further described by way of example with reference to the drawings in which; Figure 1 shows a view of an assembled vehicle immobilising device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 shows an elevation of the device of Fig. 1 assembled on a vehicle wheel; and Figure 3 shows in greater detail the hub cover of the vehicle immobilising device of Figs. 1 and 2.
The vehicle immobilisation device shown in Figs. 1 and 2 comprises a first chock 10 connected to a second chock 11 by a rigid adjustable connector 12 which is attached, for example by welding, to the first chock 10, and passes through a suitably shaped receiving bracket 1 3 on the second chock 11. The rigid connector 1 2 is formed at its free end portion with a series of holes, one of which is moved into register with a hole in the receiving bracket 1 3. The chocks 10 and 11 may be locked in position by passing the hasp of a padlock 14 through the two holes.The chocks 10 and 11 have extending from their inner faces back plates 1 5 and 1 6 respectively, which in use are located against the inner face of the wheel and tyre 1 7.
A hub cover, generally indicated at 18, comprises a main portion 1 9 which covers the wheelnuts (and hub caps if fitted) and a flange portion 20, substantially perpendicular to the main portion. As is shown in Fig. 3, the flange portion 20 is provided on its underside -with one or more pegs 21 which can selectively fit into a row of holes 22 in the second chock 11. Sufficient holes are provided that the position of the hub cover 1 8 may be adjusted to allow for the use of the vehicle immobilisation device on wheels of a variety of thicknesses. The hub cover 1 8 is placed in position on the second chock 11 before the vehicle immobilising device is closed, so that it is retained between the second chock 11 and the running surface of the tyre 1 7.By covering the wheel nuts, the hubplate prevents the removal of the wheel and consequent freeing of the vehicle. It is preferably formed with an opening 23 to facilitate handling.
Preferably, the chocks 10 and 11, the back plates 1 5 and 1 6 and the hub cover 1 8 are fabricated from aluminium plate, and the connector 12 and bracket 1 3 are of aluminium angle.
A first chain 24 is attached to the inner face of the first chock 10 by a U bolt and seating.
A second chain 25 is attached to the outer face of the first chock 10, also by a U bolt and seating, and is linked to the first chain 24 by a shackle 26.
In use, the- first chain 24 is passed over the wheel and onto the axle 27 so that the second chain 25 lies across the outer face of the wheel. The free end of the chain is then passed through a U bolt 28 on the front face of the second chock 11 and secured to the receiving bracket 1 3 on the second chock 11 by the padlock 14. The chain 24 serves to prevent the wheel being lifted out of the vehicle immobilising device by jacking up: the chain must be pulled sufficiently tight before securing to ensure this.
1. A vehicle immobilising device for attachment to a vehicle wheel comprising two chocks for location respectively in front of and behind the tyre of the wheel, substantially in contact with the running surface of the tyre, adjustably and lockably connectable to each other by a first connector which in use passes from one chock across the outer face of the wheel to the other chock and by a second flexible connector which in use passes from one chock across the inner face of the wheel, above the axle to the other chock; and a hub cover, comprising a main portion which, in use, covers the wheelnuts and a flange portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the main portion and having means for retention on one of the chocks between the face of the chock and the running surface of the tyre.
2. A vehicle immobilising device according to claim 1 further comprising a plate extending from one of the chocks, which in use extends across the inner face of the
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Vehicle immobilisation device The invention relates to a vehicle immobilising device, that is, a device which can be applied to a wheel of a vehicle which, for example, has been illegally parked, to prevent it from being driven away. Known vehicle immobilising devices are cumbersome; and may damage vehicles to which they are affixed. According to the invention there is provided a vehicle immobilising device for attachment to a vehicle wheel comprising two chocks for location respectively in front of and behind the tyre of the wheel, substantially in contact with the running surface of the tyre, adjustably and lockably connectable to each other by a first connector which in use passes from one chock across the outer face of the wheel to the other chock and by a second flexible connector which in use passes from one chock across the inner face of the wheel above the axle to the other chock; and a hub cover, comprising a main portion which, in use, covers the wheelnuts and a flange portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the main portion and having means for retention on one of the chocks between the face of the chock and the running surface of the tyre. The invention will be further described by way of example with reference to the drawings in which; Figure 1 shows a view of an assembled vehicle immobilising device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 shows an elevation of the device of Fig. 1 assembled on a vehicle wheel; and Figure 3 shows in greater detail the hub cover of the vehicle immobilising device of Figs. 1 and 2. The vehicle immobilisation device shown in Figs. 1 and 2 comprises a first chock 10 connected to a second chock 11 by a rigid adjustable connector 12 which is attached, for example by welding, to the first chock 10, and passes through a suitably shaped receiving bracket 1 3 on the second chock 11. The rigid connector 1 2 is formed at its free end portion with a series of holes, one of which is moved into register with a hole in the receiving bracket 1 3. The chocks 10 and 11 may be locked in position by passing the hasp of a padlock 14 through the two holes.The chocks 10 and 11 have extending from their inner faces back plates 1 5 and 1 6 respectively, which in use are located against the inner face of the wheel and tyre 1 7. A hub cover, generally indicated at 18, comprises a main portion 1 9 which covers the wheelnuts (and hub caps if fitted) and a flange portion 20, substantially perpendicular to the main portion. As is shown in Fig. 3, the flange portion 20 is provided on its underside -with one or more pegs 21 which can selectively fit into a row of holes 22 in the second chock 11. Sufficient holes are provided that the position of the hub cover 1 8 may be adjusted to allow for the use of the vehicle immobilisation device on wheels of a variety of thicknesses. The hub cover 1 8 is placed in position on the second chock 11 before the vehicle immobilising device is closed, so that it is retained between the second chock 11 and the running surface of the tyre 1 7.By covering the wheel nuts, the hubplate prevents the removal of the wheel and consequent freeing of the vehicle. It is preferably formed with an opening 23 to facilitate handling. Preferably, the chocks 10 and 11, the back plates 1 5 and 1 6 and the hub cover 1 8 are fabricated from aluminium plate, and the connector 12 and bracket 1 3 are of aluminium angle. A first chain 24 is attached to the inner face of the first chock 10 by a U bolt and seating. A second chain 25 is attached to the outer face of the first chock 10, also by a U bolt and seating, and is linked to the first chain 24 by a shackle 26. In use, the- first chain 24 is passed over the wheel and onto the axle 27 so that the second chain 25 lies across the outer face of the wheel. The free end of the chain is then passed through a U bolt 28 on the front face of the second chock 11 and secured to the receiving bracket 1 3 on the second chock 11 by the padlock 14. The chain 24 serves to prevent the wheel being lifted out of the vehicle immobilising device by jacking up: the chain must be pulled sufficiently tight before securing to ensure this. CLAIMS
1. A vehicle immobilising device for attachment to a vehicle wheel comprising two chocks for location respectively in front of and behind the tyre of the wheel, substantially in contact with the running surface of the tyre, adjustably and lockably connectable to each other by a first connector which in use passes from one chock across the outer face of the wheel to the other chock and by a second flexible connector which in use passes from one chock across the inner face of the wheel, above the axle to the other chock; and a hub cover, comprising a main portion which, in use, covers the wheelnuts and a flange portion extending substantially perpendicularly from the main portion and having means for retention on one of the chocks between the face of the chock and the running surface of the tyre.
2. A vehicle immobilising device according to claim 1 further comprising a plate extending from one of the chocks, which in use extends across the inner face of the wheel.
3. A vehicle immobilising device according to claim 1 further comprising two plates extending respectively from each chock, which in use extend across the inner face of the wheel.
4. A vehicle immobilising device according to any preceding claim in which the flange portion of the hub cover has a stud extending from it away from the main portion of the cover, and in which one of the chocks has a recess in its face which, in use, co-operates with the stud extending from the hub cover to retain the hub cover in position.
5. A vehicle immobilising device substantilly as described with reference to the drawings.
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GB2180806A (en) * 1985-09-24 1987-04-08 Leslie Powell Motor vehicle wheel clamp
GB2271539A (en) * 1992-10-17 1994-04-20 Colin Twigger Wheel clamping or chocking device
GB2275238A (en) * 1993-02-18 1994-08-24 Edwin Thomas Riddiough A vehicle wheel locking and immobilising device
GB2278326A (en) * 1993-05-27 1994-11-30 Atras Auto Co Ltd Wheel clamps
GR920100574A (en) * 1992-12-22 1996-10-31 Mechanism for the immobilization of car wheels.
GB2291021B (en) * 1994-07-05 1998-03-25 Tony William Adams Improvements in or relating to wheel clamps
GB2410776B (en) * 2002-12-04 2006-08-23 Miti Mfg Company Inc Wheel immobilizer
US7121508B2 (en) 2002-12-04 2006-10-17 Miti Manufacturing Company Aircraft wheel immobilizer
WO2008097876A1 (en) * 2007-02-06 2008-08-14 United Parcel Service Of America, Inc. Wheel, immobilizer apparatus and associated method

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GB2180806A (en) * 1985-09-24 1987-04-08 Leslie Powell Motor vehicle wheel clamp
GB2271539A (en) * 1992-10-17 1994-04-20 Colin Twigger Wheel clamping or chocking device
GB2271539B (en) * 1992-10-17 1995-11-29 Colin Twigger Wheel clamping or chocking device
GR920100574A (en) * 1992-12-22 1996-10-31 Mechanism for the immobilization of car wheels.
GB2275238A (en) * 1993-02-18 1994-08-24 Edwin Thomas Riddiough A vehicle wheel locking and immobilising device
GB2278326A (en) * 1993-05-27 1994-11-30 Atras Auto Co Ltd Wheel clamps
GB2278326B (en) * 1993-05-27 1996-08-14 Atras Auto Co Ltd Vehicle detention device
US5613385A (en) * 1993-05-27 1997-03-25 Atras Auto Co., Ltd. Vehicle detention device
GB2291021B (en) * 1994-07-05 1998-03-25 Tony William Adams Improvements in or relating to wheel clamps
GB2410776B (en) * 2002-12-04 2006-08-23 Miti Mfg Company Inc Wheel immobilizer
US7121508B2 (en) 2002-12-04 2006-10-17 Miti Manufacturing Company Aircraft wheel immobilizer
WO2008097876A1 (en) * 2007-02-06 2008-08-14 United Parcel Service Of America, Inc. Wheel, immobilizer apparatus and associated method
US8074775B2 (en) 2007-02-06 2011-12-13 United Parcel Service Of America, Inc. Wheel immobilizer apparatus and associated method

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