Anti-theft device for a spare tire carrier
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Feb 17, 1998
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Jun 7, 1995
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Jun 7, 1995
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An anti-theft apparatus is disclosed for a spare tire lift-and-carry apparatus having intermeshing gears. The anti-theft apparatus includes a movable pin engageable with the intermeshing gears, such that when the pin is in a first position, movement of the intermeshing gears is prevented, and when the pin is in a second position, movement of the intermeshing gears is permitted. The pin is normally biased toward the first position. An actuating member is operably connected to the pin for moving the pin from the first position to the second position. Preferably, the actuating member is located within a secure area of the vehicle, such as a passenger compartment, a trunk, or a car jack storage area. A lock is provided on the actuating member for temporarily locking the pin in the second position.
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