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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2002
Masaki Hayashi, Aichi, JP;
Masaki Yoshino, Aichi, JP;
Toshihiro Nagae, Aichi, JP;
Shinji Kishida, Toyota, JP;
Koji Iwamoto, Toyota, JP;
Toshio Asahi, Toyota, JP;
Masaki Hayashi, Aichi, JP;
Masaki Yoshino, Aichi, JP;
Toshihiro Nagae, Aichi, JP;
Shinji Kishida, Toyota, JP;
Koji Iwamoto, Toyota, JP;
Toshio Asahi, Toyota, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
An electronic automotive anti-theft device that prevents unintentional operation. The anti-theft device includes a lock pin for engaging and disengaging at least one of a movable member of a steering mechanism and a movable member of a driving mechanism in an automobile. An actuator drives the lock pin. A control unit is connected to the actuator to control the actuator. A power supply line connects the control unit to a power supply. A power supply switch is connected to the power supply line to supply the control unit with power. The power supply switch disconnects the power supply line when the automobile is being driven or when the automobile is allowed to be driven.