A wheel clamping device 201 for immobilising a vehicle, comprising a plate 203 having first 209, second 213 and third means 219 for releasably securing a flexible member (235, figure 3) therewith, wherein, in use, said first, second and third means being capable of accommodating a flexible member by which said plate can be secured to a wheel (245, figure 5) of a vehicle to inhibit said vehicle being driven and wherein the plate is configured so that, in use, it covers wheel nuts (247) of the wheel to which said clamping device is mounted. The plate may be substantially triangular in shape, with the first, second and third means being located in respective corners. The first and second means may comprise tubular members 207, 215, through which the flexible member may be passed in use, and the third means may comprise a lock box 217. The lock box may comprise a locking cylinder 227 and pin 231 for securing the flexible member, such as a chain, in the lock box. The wheel clamp may be provided with tracking means and a sensor for detecting attempted removal.
Wheel clamping device
2021-12-29
Patent
Electronic Resource
English