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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2002
Isao Ochi, Aki-gun, JP;
U-Shin Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A steering lock apparatus comprises: rotational members having an engagement recess portion ; an operating portion positioned connected to the rotational members ; a holder for holding the rotational members movably in forward and backward directions and for holding the same rotatably in a rear position; an actuator driven by a signal transmitted by a controller upon detection of the rotational members being operated to a rear side; and a lock member that is operated by the actuator and inserted into the engagement recess portion of the rotational members for preventing rotation of the rotational members . Also, an engagement release position where the engagement of the engagement recess portion of the rotational members and the lock member is released is provided between a front position and a rear position, and a prevention mechanism for preventing rotation of the rotational members is provided so as to prevent engagement of the lock member and a lateral wall of the engagement recess portion of the rotational members in the engagement release position.