Anti-theft brake or clutch locking device

Abstract

A device for locking the a brake pedal and brake pedal shaft of a vehicle and preventing its theft comprising: , which includes a base member for a placement on the a floorboard of a the vehicle beneath a the brake pedal; a and break pedal shaft. A U-shaped housing extending extends downward and having has a first arm attached to the base and having a second shorter arm defining a gap an opening for receipt of a the brake pedal shaft, said space . The opening between the first and second arms defining defines a slot for receiving the brake pedal shaft and permitting its permits full extension of the brake pedal shaft upward through said shaft; and slot. A locking means mechanism is associated with the second first arm for locking the an underside of the pedal shaft within the slot such that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.

1. A device for locking the a brake or clutch pedal and a brake or clutch pedal shaft of a vehicle and preventing the theft of said vehicle, said vehicle device comprising:
 a base member for a placement on the a floorboard of the vehicle beneath a the brake or clutch pedal and the brake or clutch pedal shaft;  
 a U-shaped housing extending downward and having a first arm attached to the said base and having a second shorter arm defining a gap for receipt of receiving the brake or clutch pedal shaft, said space gap between the said first and second arms defining a slot for receiving the brake or clutch pedal shaft and permitting its full extension of the brake or clutch pedal shaft upward through said slot; and  
 a locking mechanism associated with the said first arm for locking the an underside of the brake or clutch pedal shaft within the said slot such that the brake or clutch pedal shaft cannot be depressed.  
 
     
     
       2. The device of  claim 1  wherein said locking mechanism is activated by a key. 
     
     
       3. The device of  claim 1  wherein said locking mechanism is activated by a combination said brake or clutch pedal is a brake pedal. 
     
     
       4. The device of  claim 1  wherein said brake or clutch pedal is a brake clutch pedal. 
     
     
       5. The device of  claim 1  wherein said pedal is a clutch pedal. 
     
     
       6. A device for locking the a brake or clutch pedal and a brake or clutch pedal shaft of a vehicle, and preventing the theft of said vehicle device comprising:
 a base member for a placement on the a floorboard of a the vehicle beneath a the brake or clutch pedal and a the brake or clutch pedal shaft;  
 a metallic U-shaped housing extending downward and having a first arm attached to the said base and having a second shorter arm defining an opening for receiving of the brake or clutch pedal shaft, said space opening between the said first and second arms defining a slot for receiving the brake or clutch pedal shaft and permitting the full extension of the brake or clutch pedal shaft both upward and downward through said slot, said first arm having a cylindrical opening therethrough;  
 a rod extending through said cylindrical opening and being slidable therewith therein, said rod having a pin which catches the an underside of said the brake or clutch pedal shaft within the said slot and pulls it the brake or clutch pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position; and  
 a locking mechanism for locking the position of the said rod and pin with respect to said housing such that the brake or clutch pedal cannot be depressed.  
 
     
     
       7. The device of  claim 6  wherein said locking mechanism is activated by a key. 
     
     
       8. The device of  claim 7  wherein said locking mechanism is activated by a combination. 
     
     
       9. A device for locking the a brake or clutch pedal and a brake or clutch pedal shaft of a vehicle and preventing the theft of , said vehicle device comprising:
 a base member having studs for a placement on the a floorboard of a the vehicle beneath a the brake pedal or clutch pedal and brake or clutch pedal shaft;  
 a stainless steel U-shaped housing extending downward and having a first arm attached to the said base and having a second shorter arm defining an opening for receiving of a the brake or clutch pedal shaft, said space opening between the said first and second arms defining a slot for receiving the brake or clutch pedal shaft and permitting its full extension of the control brake or clutch pedal shaft both upward and downward through said slot, said first arm having a cylindrical opening extending therethrough and collinearly with said slot ;  
 a serrated rod extending through said cylindrical opening and being slidable therewith therein, said rod having a pin at a first end for catching the an underside of said the brake or clutch pedal shaft within the said slot and a handle at a second end for pulling the brake or clutch pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position; and  
 a locking mechanism adapted to lock the said serrated rod and pin in position with respect to said housing such that the brake or clutch pedal cannot be depressed.  
 
     
     
       10. The device of  claim 9  further comprising extension means for facilitating the compression of the said device by the foot of an operators operator against the floorboard of a the vehicle. 
     
     
       11. The device of  claim 9  further comprising studs for securing the said base against the floorboard of a the vehicle. 
     
     
       12. The device of  claim 9  wherein said base is triangular in shape. 
     
     
       13. A device for locking the a brake or clutch pedal and brake or clutch pedal shaft of a vehicle and preventing the theft of , said vehicle device comprising:
 a base member for a placement on the a floorboard of a the vehicle beneath a brake pedal the brake or clutch pedal and the brake or clutch pedal shaft;  
 a stainless steel U-shaped housing extending downward and having a first arm attached to the said base and having a second shorter arm defining an opening for receiving a the brake or clutch pedal shaft, said space opening between the said first and second arms defining a slot for receiving the brake or clutch pedal shaft and permitting the full extension of the brake or clutch pedal shaft both upward and downward through said slot, said first arm having a cylindrical opening extending therethrough and collinearly with said slot , said base and said second shorter arms arm further having matable beveled surfaces to facilitate the ease of easier positioning of said brake or clutch pedal in said opening;  
 a serrated rod extending through said cylindrical opening and being slidable therewith therein, said rod having a pin at a first end for catching the an underside of said brake or clutch pedal shaft within the said slot and a handle at a second end for pulling said the brake or clutch pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position; and  
 a key activated locking mechanism adapted to lock the said serrated rod for and pin in position with respect to said housing such that the that the brake or clutch pedal cannot be depressed.  
 
     
     
       14. A device for locking a brake or clutch pedal of a vehicle, the brake or clutch pedal being supported by a pedal shaft, the device comprising
   a base, including a first elongated member and a second elongated member, the second elongated member being secured to and extending outwardly from a lateral side of the first elongated member at a predetermined angle, the base being adapted for placement on a floor of the vehicle beneath the brake or clutch pedal and the pedal shaft;        a housing extending from one of the first and second elongated members;        a rod slidably disposed on said housing, said rod having a first end which engages the underside of said brake or clutch pedal shaft and a second end for pulling the rod and the pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position; and        a locking mechanism positioned on the housing which locks the rod with respect to the housing to retain the pedal shaft in the decompressed position such that the pedal cannot be operably depressed.     
     
     
       15. The device as recited in  claim 14  wherein the predetermined angle is ninety (   90   °)  degrees.   
     
     
       16. The device as recited in  claim 14  wherein the second member is secured to the lateral side of the first member, approximately midway along the length of the first member. 
     
     
       17. The device as recited in  claim 14  wherein the second leg is secured to the first elongated member at a location such that the slot is aligned with the second elongated member. 
     
     
       18. The device as recited in  claim 14  wherein the first elongated member includes an upper surface to which the second leg is secured and an opposite lower surface, the lower surface including at least one outwardly extending member to facilitate retention of the base on the vehicle floor. 
     
     
       19. The device as recited in  claim 18  wherein the outwardly extending member comprises a cleat. 
     
     
       20. The device as recited in  claim 18  wherein the outwardly extending member comprises a stud. 
     
     
       21. The device as recited in  claim 18  wherein the first elongated member includes a first cleat on the lower surface proximate to a first end thereof and second cleat on the lower surface proximate to a second end thereof. 
     
     
       22. The device as recited in  claim 21  wherein the second elongated member includes an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the second elongated member including a stud thereon. 
     
     
       23. The device as recited in  claim 22  wherein the stud is located on the lower surface of the second elongated member proximate to a distal end thereof. 
     
     
       24. A device for locking a brake or clutch pedal of a vehicle, the brake or clutch pedal being supported by a pedal shaft, the device comprising:
   a base for placement on the floor of a vehicle beneath the brake or clutch pedal and the pedal shaft, the base having a lower surface for engaging the vehicle floor, the lower surface including at least one outwardly extending member to facilitate retention of the base on the vehicle floor;        a housing extending from the base;        a rod slidably disposed on said housing, said rod having a first end which engages the underside of said brake or clutch pedal shaft and a second end for pulling the rod and the pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position; and        a locking mechanism positioned on the housing which locks the rod with respect to the housing to retain the pedal shaft in the decompressed position such that the pedal cannot be operably depressed.     
     
     
       25. The device as recited in  claim 24  wherein the outwardly extending member comprises a cleat. 
     
     
       26. The device as recited in  claim 24  wherein the outwardly extending member comprises a stud. 
     
     
       27. The device as recited in  claim 24  wherein the base includes first and second ends and first and second lateral sides, the lower surface of the base including a first cleat proximate to the first lateral side near the first end, a second cleat proximate to the first lateral side near a second end and a stud proximate to the second lateral side. 
     
     
       28. The device as recited in  claim 27  wherein the stud is located midway between the first and second ends of the base. 
     
     
       29. A device for locking a brake or clutch pedal of a vehicle the brake or clutch pedal being, supported by a pedal shaft, the device comprising:
   a base for placement on a floor of the vehicle beneath the brake or clutch pedal and the pedal shaft;        a housing extending from the base and including a member for enabling a user to press the device toward the vehicle floor to facilitate installation of the device; and        a rod slidably disposed on said housing, said rod having a first end which engages the underside of said brake or clutch pedal shaft and a second end for pulling the rod and the pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position, and        a locking mechanism positioned on the housing which locks the rod with respect to the housing to retain the pedal shaft in the decompressed position such that the brake or clutch pedal cannot be operably depressed.     
     
     
       30. The device as recited in  claim 29  wherein the member for enabling a user to press the device toward the vehicle floor comprises a portion of a cross member which extends generally perpendicularly from the housing. 
     
     
       31. The device as recited in  claim 29  wherein the member for enabling a user to press the device toward the vehicle floor is of a size suitable for receiving the foot of a user to facilitate pressing the device toward the vehicle floor for engagement of the locking mechanism. 
     
     
       32. A device for locking a brake or clutch pedal of a vehicle the brake or clutch pedal being supported by a pedal shaft, the device comprising:
   a base for placement on a floor of the vehicle beneath the brake or clutch pedal and the pedal shaft;        a housing extending from the base;        a rod slidably disposed on said housing, said rod having a first end which engages the underside of said pedal shaft and a second end for pulling the rod and the pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position, and        a locking mechanism positioned on the housing which locks the rod with respect to the housing to retain the pedal shaft in the decompressed position such that the pedal cannot be operably depressed.     
     
     
       33. A device for locking a brake or clutch pedal of a vehicle, the pedal being supported by a pedal shaft, the device comprising:
   a base for placement on a floor of the vehicle beneath the brake or clutch pedal and the pedal shaft;        a housing extending from the base; and        a locking mechanism comprising a rod having a locking pin on one end, the rod being slidably disposed in an opening in the housing between a first position wherein the brake or clutch pedal may be depressed and a second, locked position wherein the locking pin is in engagement with a lower side of the pedal shaft for locking the pedal shaft with respect to the housing such that the brake or clutch pedal cannot be operably depressed, the rod having a handle on the other end, the handle having a dimension which is greater than a dimension of the opening in the housing to limit movement of the rod with respect to the housing when the rod is moved to the first position.     
     
     
       34. A device for locking a brake or clutch pedal of a vehicle, the brake or clutch pedal being supported by a pedal shaft, the device comprising:
   a base for placement on a floor of the vehicle beneath the brake or clutch pedal and the pedal shaft;        a housing extending from the base;        a rod slidably disposed on said housing and including a serrated portion, said rod having a first end which engages the underside of said pedal shaft and a second end for pulling the rod and the pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position; and        a locking mechanism positioned on the housing which locks the rod with respect to the housing to retain the pedal shaft in the decompressed position such that the pedal cannot be operably depressed, the locking mechanism including a lock located on the housing and being in engagement with the serrated portion of the rod for locking the rod in at least the second position.     
     
     
       35. A device for locking a brake or clutch pedal of a vehicle, the brake or clutch pedal being supported by a pedal shaft, the device comprising:
   a base for placement on a floor of the vehicle beneath the brake or clutch pedal and the pedal shaft;        a housing extending from the base; and        a rod slidably disposed on said housing, said rod having a first end which engages the underside of said control pedal shaft and a second end for pulling the rod and the pedal shaft upward in a decompressed position; and        a locking mechanism positioned on the housing which locks the rod with respect to the housing to retain the pedal shaft in the decompressed position such that the brake or clutch pedal cannot be operably depressed, one of said housing and rod defining two generally parallel members positioned on opposite sides of the pedal shaft when the first end of the rod engages the underside of the pedal shaft.