Anti-theft mechanical devices for cars
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Having bought a car, many people try to equip it with an anti-theft system. Automatic alarms are not always reliable. Professional car thieves use state-of-the-art devices to turn off alarms. That is why more and more motorists prefer mechanical anti-theft systems.
The modern market is replete with offers for the sale of mechanical anti-theft devices. Are they so effective and what is their principle of action based on? In this material, the reader will be able to find answers to his questions.
What are the types of mechanical anti-theft devices
There are two types of mechanical anti-theft devices:
- Portable;
- Stationary
Portable anti-theft systems are installed and removed each time by the motorist independently. Since such structures can be large, this can create additional inconveniences during their operation and storage.
Stationary systems are installed on the main components of the machine control and are activated using reciprocal elements, or automatically.
Mechanical car security systems can be used separately or in combination with electronic alarms. When installing such security elements, there is no need for serious intervention in the interior of the car.
Hood protection
A thief can try to get under the hood to turn off the alarm siren. The most effective mechanical anti-theft device is a pin bollard.
Two pins are mounted on the front of the bonnet, which will be locked after the bonnet is closed and the alarm is electrically activated. A plastic casing is put on such pins. If you try to break the pins, the plastic shell will begin to rotate and will not allow the intruder to complete his plan.
Also, you can protect the hood by blocking the locking mechanism with a lock located in the car's interior.
Additional protection for door locks
Such anti-theft devices are created by analogy with the protection of the hood. The safety pins are activated by an activation mechanism. It is necessary to turn on such devices only with the ignition off. Then such a device will not work in the event of an accident. This anti-theft device is best used in conjunction with a burglar alarm protected by a dialogue connection.
Gearbox protection
The principle of operation of such a mechanism is based on blocking the automatic transmission selector, or the gearshift lever in the manual transmission. Protection is carried out using a special lock. The mechanism itself is located under a plastic cover, which makes it invisible to the eyes of intruders.
Steering lock
The security system is installed near the control pedals, or under the steering column. The system consists of the following components:
- Locking mechanism;
- Latch;
- Locking mechanism;
- Screws;
- Coupling;
- Secret, or key.
With this method of protection, the steering shaft is fixed with a special clutch, consisting of two elements. The clutch is absolutely invisible, because it rotates simultaneously with the steering wheel. To activate the device, you must insert the stopper into the groove and close the anti-theft system. After such manipulations, the steering wheel will rest against the control pedals on one side, and on the motor shield on the other.
The most effective are devices that can be blocked using a secret. Removing such a security system can only be done with a saw, which will take much more time to steal a car.
Another anti-theft protection is the removable steering wheel lock. This design is mounted on the rim or steering spoke. The second part of the mechanism rests against the dashboard or the rack.
Ignition lock protection
Such an anti-theft system consists of several keys, by pressing which in a certain sequence, you can start the ignition. Such systems do not require additional keys. Modern anti-theft systems are equipped with magnetic cards, using which you can activate them.
Pedal protection
Such a security system is presented in two variations:
- A certain emphasis that does not make it possible to press the pedals. Such a system is difficult to set up. The advantages of such a system include the low location of the lock. When trying to steal a car, such a lock will be quite difficult to break;
- A support, which on the one hand makes it impossible to press the pedal, and on the other hand, is attached to the steering wheel. Such a system is easy to install on your own, but it is quite cumbersome.
Wheel protection
One of the most effective ways to protect against theft with mechanical security systems is to lock the wheel. The protective mechanism is attached to the steered wheel and is secured with a lock.
The disadvantages of such an anti-theft agent include its impressive dimensions and weight. Such a security system is very effective, because few hijackers would risk trying to break or cut down the locking mechanism for a long time.
Mechanical anti-theft mechanisms have gained popularity among consumers due to their high efficiency and low cost. The best solution would be to use them in combination with electronic sound burglar alarms.
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