German car manufacturer BMW has come up with a new design move that will make unauthorized intervention into vehicles difficult. In the patent applications published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on December 11, 2025, the special screw heads designed by BMW in the form of an emblem attracted attention.
According to the patent documents, this new design, which was developed differently from the classical star, flat or allen screw types, allows the screws to be removed and installed with special equipment only available at BMW authorized services. of the brand “propeller”The complex structure of the screw heads, which resemble the logo, makes intervention with standard hand tools almost impossible.
These screws are planned to be used especially in critical areas such as interior floor areas, seat contacts and engine compartment. This situation may force vehicle owners to turn to authorized services even for easy repairs.
While BMW defends this application on the grounds of protecting safety and technical standards, the expressions in the patent do not reflect the purpose of the design. “unauthorized interventions”It shows that it is to prevent.
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