GB2384470A - Vehicle anti theft-device - Google Patents

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GB2384470A
GB2384470A GB0212014A GB0212014A GB2384470A GB 2384470 A GB2384470 A GB 2384470A GB 0212014 A GB0212014 A GB 0212014A GB 0212014 A GB0212014 A GB 0212014A GB 2384470 A GB2384470 A GB 2384470A
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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
    • B60R25/02—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 operating on the steering mechanism
    • B60R25/022—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 operating on the steering mechanism operating on the steering wheel, e.g. bars locked to the steering wheel rim
    • B60R25/0225—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 operating on the steering mechanism operating on the steering wheel, e.g. bars locked to the steering wheel rim using a rod locked on the steering wheel rim

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The vehicle anti theft device 10 comprises a first retaining member 12 and second retaining member 14. The second retaining member 14 defines a retaining enclosure 18 together with the first retaining member. A part of the rim 22 of a steering wheel 20 is arranged to extend through the retaining enclosure. Once located there through, locking means is moved to lock the vehicle anti theft device 10 to the steering wheel 20. The locking member 32 projects longitudinally outwardly from the first retaining member 12 and provides a projecting portion 40. Accordingly, the vehicle anti theft device 10 is lockable on to a vehicle steering wheel with part of the device projected from the wheel so that it obstructs steering of the vehicle. The locking means may comprise a first locking element 31 and second locking element 33 which locate on opposing sides of a spoke of a steering wheel 20. The present invention does not interfere with the hub of the steering wheel which may contain an air bag.

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VEHICLE ANTI THEFT DEVICE Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle anti theft device, an assembly comprising a vehicle and a vehicle anti theft device and a method of inhibiting unauthorised use of a vehicle anti theft device.
Background to the Invention Conventional vehicle anti theft devices comprise a bar which fits diametrically across the steering wheel with a portion of the bar projecting from the steering wheel rim.
The projecting portion is arranged to prevent the steering wheel from being rotated.
In addition, vehicle anti theft devices are also known which comprise a bar with means whereby one end portion of the bar can be locked onto the rim of a steering wheel with the bar projecting generally tangentially from the wheel.
Such tangential fitment affords the advantage that the device does not have to pass over the centre of the wheel and it can therefore more easily be made suitable for fitting to steering wheels of a variety of different designs, even those which have a hub or an associated air bag which projects forwardly from the plane of the front of the steering wheel.
There is a demand for anti theft devices which are suitable for fitting to any standard vehicle steering
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wheel, which can be made at relatively low cost and which makes use of the device as simple and convenient as possible. The present invention contributes to the meeting of this demand.
It is an aim of the present invention to overcome at least one problem associated with the prior art whether referred to herein or otherwise.
Summary of the Invention According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a vehicle anti theft device comprising a first retaining member and a second retaining member, the second retaining member extending away from the outer periphery of the first retaining member and then back to the outer periphery of the first retaining member to define a retaining enclosure therebetween, the device further comprising locking means which is movable to a locking position in order to lock a part of a steering wheel within the retaining enclosure, the device further comprising a projecting portion which is arranged, in use, to project outwardly from a rim of a steering wheel of a vehicle.
Preferably the projecting portion is arranged, in use, to project substantially tangentially from a rim of a steering wheel.
Preferably the vehicle anti theft device is arranged, in use, to be offset from the centre of the steering wheel.
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Preferably the vehicle anti theft device comprises a generally elongated device.
Preferably the first retaining member comprises a section of a bar. Preferably the first retaining member comprises a tubular section. Preferably the first retaining member comprises an elongated member.
Preferably the first retaining member comprises a hollow tubular member. Preferably the first retaining member comprises a hollow cylindrical member.
Preferably the first retaining member comprises a metal.
Preferably the second retaining member comprises a section of a bar. Preferably the second retaining member comprises an elongated member. Preferably the second retaining member comprises a solid member.
Preferably the second retaining member comprises a metal.
The first retaining member may be integral with the second retaining member. Preferably the first retaining member and second retaining member comprise separate members which have been secured together and more preferably permanently secured together.
Preferably at least a part of the second retaining member is shaped to co-operate with a spoke of a steering wheel. Preferably the second retaining member comprises
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an inner concave region in order to co-operate with an outer surface of a spoke of a steering wheel.
The locking means may comprise a locking element and preferably comprises a first locking element and a second locking element.
The or each locking element may comprise a locking plate. Preferably, the or each locking element comprise a lug.
The first locking element and the second locking element may define a space therebetween to engage a spoke of a steering wheel therebetween.
Preferably the or each locking element projects radially outwardly from the outer periphery of the first retaining member. Preferably the or each locking element is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. Preferably the or each locking element is rotatable around a part of another periphery of the first retaining member. Preferably the or each locking element remains substantially perpendicular or normal to the outer periphery of the first retaining member. Preferably the or each locking element projects outwardly by the same amount from the outer periphery of the first retaining member in both the locked and unlocked positions. Preferably in the locked position the or each locking element extends from the first retaining member towards the second retaining member.
Preferably the or each locking element is secured to a locking member. Preferably the locking member is
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rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the first retaining member. The or each locking element may be releasably secured to the locking member. The or each locking element may not be released from the locking member whilst the locking means is in a locked position.
The or each locking element may only be released from the locking member whilst in an unlocked position.
Preferably the locking member comprises a section of a bar. Preferably the locking member comprises an elongated member. Preferably the locking member comprises a cylindrical or tubular member which may be hollow.
Preferably the locking member comprises a metal.
Preferably the or each locking element is arranged to project through an opening provided in the outer periphery of the first retaining member.
Preferably the locking member is arranged to at least partially locate within a passageway defined in the first retaining member. Preferably at least a part of the outer periphery of the locking member co-operates with at least a part of the inner periphery of the first locking member.
Preferably the locking member extends along the longitudinal axis of the first retaining member.
Preferably the projecting portion is arranged, in use, to project radially outwardly from the rim of the steering wheel. Preferably the projecting portion is arranged, in use to project generally tangentially from the rim of a steering wheel.
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The projecting portion may comprise a portion of the locking member.
The anti theft device may comprise a cover portion and preferably comprises a protective cover portion.
Preferably the cover portion is arranged to cover an outer end of the projecting portion.
Preferably the retaining enclosure is arranged for a part of a rim of a steering wheel to pass therethrough and for the locking means to engage an inner edge of the rim of the steering element to retain a part of a steering wheel within the locking enclosure.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided an assembly comprising a vehicle steering wheel and a vehicle anti theft device, the vehicle anti theft device being in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of inhibiting unauthorised use of a vehicle comprising locking an anti theft device to a steering wheel of the vehicle, the vehicle anti theft device being in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings In order that the invention may be fully understood, it will be described further by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device with the locking means in an unlocked position.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device attached and locked to a steering wheel.
Figure 4 is a cross sectional drawing of an embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device in position on a steering wheel showing the locking means in a unlocked position.
Figure 5 is an exploded view of an embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device Figure 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device.
Figure 7 is an exploded view of a part of another embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device.
Figure 8 is a perspective exploded view of the locking means of another embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device.
Figure 9 is a perspective view of retaining means of another embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device.
Description of the Preferred Embodiments
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As shown in Figures 1 to 5 the vehicle anti-theft device 10 comprises a first retaining member 12 and a second retaining member 14. The second retaining member 14 extends away from the outer periphery 16 of the first retaining member and then back to the outer periphery 16 of the first retaining member 12. The first retaining member 12 and second retaining member 14 define a retaining enclosure 18 or retaining aperture or retaining space therebetween. The retaining enclosure 18 is permanently provided by the first and second retaining members 12,14, i. e. the retaining enclosure 18 is defined in both the locked and unlocked configurations.
As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the second retaining member 14 extends from the outer periphery 16 of the first retaining member 12 at a first location and then curves or is otherwise angled in order to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first retaining member 12 (although not necessarily parallel to the longitudinal axis) and is then curved or otherwise angled in order to extend back to the outer periphery 16 of the first retaining member 12 at a location longitudinally spaced from the first location but substantially at the same radial position.
In use, a part of the rim 22 of a steering wheel 20, for example an arcuate section of the rim 22, is arranged to extend through the retaining enclosure 18. Once located therethrough, locking means provided by the vehicle anti theft device 10 is moved and locked in position in order to retain and thereby lock the vehicle anti theft device 10 to the steering wheel 20. The locking means engages the inner edge of the steering wheel
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rim whilst the first and second retaining members 12,14 locate adjacent to opposite faces of the steering wheel.
The locking means comprise a locking element in the form of a locking plate 30 which can be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the first retaining member 12.
The first retaining member 12 comprises a section of tube, for example a section of steel tube. The second retaining member 14 comprises a section of a hollow circular bar, for example a section of a circular steel bar.
Accordingly, the second retaining member 14 comprises a solid bar whereas the first retaining member 12 is hollow.
The first retaining member 12 extends along a longitudinal axis from a first longitudinal end 15 to a second longitudinal end 17. The locking plate 30 is secured to a locking member 32. The locking member 32 comprises a hollow tubular section which is arranged to be inserted into the inner passageway provided by the first retaining member 12. The locking member 32 is arranged to extend concentrically with the first retaining member 12 and to project outwardly from the second longitudinal end thereof. Accordingly, the diameter of the first retaining member 12 is greater than the diameter of the locking member 32. The locking plate 30 extends radially out from the locking member 32 and hence also the outer periphery 16 of the first retaining member 12. The locking plate 30 projects outwardly substantially normal to the outer periphery 16 of the first retaining member 12.
In order to assemble the vehicle anti theft device 10, the locking member 32 is initially inserted into the
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passageway provided by the first retaining member 12. The outer periphery of the first retaining member 12 has an opening 11 defined therein. The locking plate 30 can, therefore, be secured to the locking member 32 by passing through the opening 11. The opening 11 is arranged to enable the locking plate 30 to extend therethrough and for the locking plate 30 to be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the locking member 32. Accordingly, the locking member 32 can be rotated within the passageway provided by the first retaining member 12 in order to move the locking plate 30 between a first open position 30'as shown in dashed lines in Figure 4 and a second locked position.
Since the locking plate 30 extends through the opening 11 provided by the first retaining member 12, the locking member 32 cannot be removed longitudinally from the first retaining member 12 whilst the locking plate 30 is secured to the locking member 32. Accordingly, at least whilst in the locked position, the locking plate 30 cannot be unattached from the locking member 32. The locking plate 30 may be permanently secured to the locking member 32. Alternatively, the locking plate 30 may be releasably secured to the locking member 32 but the locking plate 30 cannot be removed whilst in the locked position. For example, the second rotating member 14 may prevent the locking plate 30 from being removable from the locking member 32 whilst in the locked position.
The locking member 32 projects longitudinally outwardly from the first retaining member 12 and provides a projecting portion 40. In use, the projecting portion 40 is arranged to extend radially outwardly, and generally tangentially, from the rim 22 of the steering wheel 20 in
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order to provide an obstruction to prevent full use of the steering wheel 20, for example to inhibit rotation of the steering wheel 20.
The vehicle anti theft device 10 may comprise a cover 42 which is arranged to locate over at least a part of the projecting portion 40. The cover 42 may comprise a resilient sleeve which secures over the end of the projecting portion 40 and provides a protecting cover, for example the protecting cover can inhibit damage that would be caused by an exposed end of a steel tube.
The locking means comprises a locking mechanism 34 which co-operates with a locking aperture 36 provided on the first retaining member 12 and a locking slot 38 provided in the locking member 32. A key locking mechanism 34 is provided such that when locked, a locking portion may engage the locking member 32 to prevent any relative rotational movement between the locking member 32 and the first retaining member 12. Similarly, when unlocked, the locking portion does not engage the locking member 32 and enables restricted movement of relative radial rotation between the locking member 32 and the first retaining member 12 as defined by the slot 38.
Accordingly, the vehicle anti theft device 10 is lockable onto a vehicle steering wheel with part of the device projecting from the wheel so that it obstructs steering of the vehicle.
As shown in Figures 6 to 9, a preferred embodiment of a vehicle anti theft device 10 comprises two locking elements 31,33 which are longitudinally spaced along the
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longitudinal axis of the first retaining member 12. In use, the first locking element 31 and the second locking element 33 are arranged to locate on opposing sides of a spoke of a steering wheel 20. Accordingly, if a thief wants to cut through the steering wheel 20 in order to release the vehicle anti theft device 10 then the steering wheel will need to be cut at more than one location. For example, the rim 22 of the steering wheel 20 may need to be cut in at least two locations. Accordingly, the use of two locking elements 31, 33 increases the security provided by the vehicle anti theft device 10.
In one embodiment, the second retaining member 14 may comprise a shaped portion 19 or concave region in order to accommodate and co-operate with the spoke of a steering wheel. Accordingly, the vehicle anti theft device 10 can be used with vehicles having outwardly projecting or convex steering wheel spokes.
The locking elements 31,33 comprise lugs which can be screwed into or out of the locking member 32. The locking member 32 may have a solid insert 50 in order for lugs to be screwed into and out of. Alternatively, the insert 50 may comprise two semi cylindrical portions 52,54 defining threaded passageways therebetween. Once located within the passageway provided by the locking member 32 the two semi cylindrical inserts 52,54 are thereby held together.
When the locking means is in a locked position, the lugs 31,33 cannot be screwed out of the locking member 32 since the second retaining member 14 restricts the space and hence the distance that the lugs can project outwardly from the first retaining member 12.
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Since the vehicle anti theft device 10 and, in particular, the projecting portion 40 is arranged to extend substantially tangentially to the rim 22 of the steering wheel 20, the overall length of the anti theft device 10 is less than that required by devices that extend over the full diameter of the steering wheel. In addition, the present invention does not interfere with the hub of the steering wheel which may contain an airbag. Furthermore, the present invention can be used with a wide variety of vehicle steering wheels.
Some prior art devices may comprise a steel tube having a cut away portion in order for a part of a steering wheel to locate and be retained therein. However, in order to accommodate the rims 22 of steering wheels 20 the steel tube needs to have a large diameter since it needs to contain the rim 22 of the steering wheel 20. Current steering wheels tend to be large and, therefore, the diameter of the steel tube needs to be large and hence these devices are large and heavy. In addition, the locking flaps of the device would not be as strong as the locking lug (s) of the present invention.
A further description is now given hereinafter. The device 10 consists of a first retaining member 12 in the form of an outer tube. Attached to the exterior of the outer tube is a second retaining member 14 in the form of a restraining bar. A longer inner tube with an outside diameter slightly less than the inside diameter of the outer tube component rotates within the outer tube. A lock assembly attaches to both the outer and inner tubes.
The lock assembly 34 is fixed in position to the outer
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tube but the inner tube incorporates a slot 38 allowing the inner tube to rotate within the outer tube by a fixed amount. A mechanism within the inner tube allows both the inner tube and outer tube to be locked together when actuated by the lock assembly thereby stopping any rotation relative to each other. The inner tube can therefore be locked in position to the outer tube by this mechanism. Attached to the inner tube is a locking element in the form of a tongue. This component protrudes through a slot in the outer tube and changes position as the inner tube is rotated within the outer tube. A covering 42 in the form of a gripping handle is fitted to the inner tube.
The vehicle anti theft device 10 works in the following way.
The device 10 is unlocked and the inner tube rotated so that the locking tongue moves into a position where the whole device can be lowered into position on the rim of the steering wheel as shown in Figure 3. The inner tube is then rotated relative to the outer tube. This then moves the locking tongue into a position directly beneath the inside surface of the steering wheel rim and adjacent to the restraining bar. The lock is actuated which effectively locks in position the inner tube to the outer tube. This also effectively locks the locking tongue in position. The combined positions of the locking tongue and the restraining bar create an obstruction which results in the vehicle anti theft device being effectively locked and held in position to the steering wheel rim.
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The inner tube of the device extends a distance substantially tangentially from the steering wheel rim.
The distance this inner tube extends is such that when an attempt is made to turn the steering wheel that the inner tube and device in general comes into contact with a part of the car interior thereby stopping further rotation of the steering wheel and therefore effectively making the vehicle undriveable.
To unlock the device the following process is to be followed.
The lock needs to be initially unlocked. The inner tube can then be rotated relative to the outer tube. As the inner tube is rotated the attached locking tongue moves to a position when removes the obstruction beneath the rim of the steering wheel. The whole device can then be lifted away from the steering wheel. This then allows the steering wheel to be freely rotated again making the vehicle totally driveable.
The reader's attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with or previous to this specification in connection with this application and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference.
All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination,
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except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive.
Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiment (s). The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.

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  1. Claims 1. A vehicle anti theft device comprising a first retaining member and a second retaining member, the second retaining member extending away from the outer periphery of the first retaining member and then back to the outer periphery of the first retaining member to define a retaining enclosure therebetween, the device further comprising locking means which is movable to a locking position in order to lock a part of a steering wheel within the retaining enclosure, the device further comprising a projecting portion which is arranged, in use, to project outwardly from a rim of a steering wheel of a vehicle.
  2. 2. A vehicle anti theft device according to claim 1 in which the projecting portion is arranged, in use, to project substantially tangentially from a rim of a steering wheel.
  3. 3. A vehicle anti theft device according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the vehicle anti theft device is arranged, in use, to be offset from the centre of the steering wheel.
  4. 4. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the vehicle anti theft device comprises a generally elongated device.
  5. 5. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the first retaining member comprises a tubular section.
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  6. 6. A vehicle anti theft device according to claim 5 in which the first retaining member comprises a hollow tubular member.
  7. 7. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the second retaining member comprises a section of a bar.
  8. 8. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the second retaining member comprises a solid member.
  9. 9. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the first retaining member is integral with the second retaining member.
  10. 10. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the first retaining member and second retaining member comprise separate members which have been secured together.
  11. 11. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which at least a part of the second retaining member is shaped to co-operate with a spoke of a steering wheel.
  12. 12. A vehicle anti theft device according to claim 11 in which the second retaining member comprises an inner concave region in order to co-operate with an outer surface of a spoke of a steering wheel.
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  13. 13. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the locking means comprises a first locking element and a second locking element.
  14. 14. A vehicle anti theft device according to claim 13 in which the first locking element and the second locking element defines a space therebetween to engage a spoke of a steering wheel therebetween.
  15. 15. A vehicle anti theft device according to claim 13 or claim 14 in which each locking element projects radially outwardly from the outer periphery of the first retaining member.
  16. 16. A vehicle anti theft device according to any one of claims 13 to 15 in which each locking element is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position.
  17. 17. A vehicle anti theft device according to claim 16 in which each locking element is rotatable around a part of the outer periphery of the first retaining member.
  18. 18. A vehicle anti theft device according to any one of claims 13 to 17 in which each locking element projects outwardly by the same amount from the outer periphery of the first retaining member in both the locked and unlocked positions.
  19. 19. A vehicle anti theft device according to any one of claims 13 to 18 in which, in the locked position, each locking element extends from the first retaining member towards the second retaining member.
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  20. 20. A vehicle anti theft device according to any one of claims 13 to 19 in which each locking element is secured to a locking member.
  21. 21. A vehicle anti theft device according to claims 20 in which the locking member is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the first retaining member.
  22. 22. A vehicle anti theft device according to any one of claims 13 to 21 in which each locking element is arranged to project through an opening provided in the outer periphery of the first retaining member.
  23. 23. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the projecting portion is arranged, in use, to project radially outwardly from the rim of the steering wheel.
  24. 24. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the projecting portion is arranged, in use to project generally tangentially from the rim of a steering wheel.
  25. 25. A vehicle anti theft device according to any preceding claim in which the retaining enclosure is arranged for a part of a rim of a steering wheel to pass therethrough and for the locking means to engage an inner edge of the rim of the steering element to retain a part of a steering wheel within the locking enclosure.
  26. 26. An assembly comprising a vehicle steering wheel and a vehicle anti theft device, the vehicle anti theft device being in accordance with any one of claims 1 to 25.
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  27. 27. A method of inhibiting unauthorised use of a vehicle comprising locking an anti theft device to a steering wheel of the vehicle, the vehicle anti theft device being in accordance with any one of claims 1 to 25.
  28. 28. A vehicle anti theft device substantially as herein described with reference to, and as shown in, any of the accompanying drawings.
  29. 29. An assembly comprising a vehicle anti theft device and a vehicle steering wheel substantially as herein described with reference to, and as shown in, any of the accompanying drawings.
  30. 30. A method of inhibiting unauthorised use of a vehicle substantially as herein described with reference to, and as shown in, any of the accompanying drawings.
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