Steering lock apparatus
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Sep 28, 2004
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May 27, 2004
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Nov 26, 2002
filing date -
Jul 23, 2001
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A steering lock apparatus comprises: rotational members 1, 2 having an engagement recess portion 3; an operating portion 21 positioned connected to the rotational members 1, 2; a holder 4 for holding the rotational members 1, 2 movably in forward and backward directions and for holding the same rotatably in a rear position; an actuator 9 driven by a signal transmitted by a controller upon detection of the rotational members 1, 2 being operated to a rear side; and a lock member 11 that is operated by the actuator 9 and inserted into the engagement recess portion 3 of the rotational members 1, 2 for preventing rotation of the rotational members 1, 2. Also, an engagement release position where the engagement of the engagement recess portion 3 of the rotational members 1, 2 and the lock member 11 is released is provided between a front position and a rear position, and a prevention mechanism 28, 58 for preventing rotation of the rotational members 1, 2 is provided so as to prevent engagement of the lock member 11 and a lateral wall of the engagement recess portion 3 of the rotational members 1, 2 in the engagement release position.
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