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2. Mortise lock - Wikipedia

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   Rim locks have been used in the United States since the early eighteenth century. [1] An early example of the use of mortise locks in conjunction with rim locks within one house exists at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. In 1805, Jefferson wrote to his joiner listing the locks he required for his home. While closets received rim locks, Jefferson ...

3. Electromagnetic lock - Wikipedia

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   Remote operation: Magnetic locks can be turned on and off remotely by adjusting the power source; Easy to install: Magnetic locks are generally easier to install than other locks since there are no interconnecting parts; Quick to operate: Magnetic locks unlock instantly when the power is cut, allowing for quick release in comparison to other locks

4. Glossary of locksmithing terms - Wikipedia

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   In lever tumbler locks, a bolt stump is a rectangular part located above the talon, and passes through the slot in the levers as the bolt moves. [4] Bottom pin See key pin. Break A break in the pins is a separation in one or more sections of the pin used to encode the lock for a specific key or set of keys in a master keying system. Driver pin

5. Latch - Wikipedia

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   Electronic cam locks are an alternative to mechanical cam locks. The appearance of the electronic cam lock is similar to the mechanical cam lock, but it is different in the lock cylinder. The keyhole of a mechanical cam lock is usually the same as an ordinary padlock. A physical key is used to unlock the lock.

6. Lockset - Wikipedia

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   Metal fire-resistance rated door with a lockset consisting of a locking latch bolt operated by lever handle with an escutcheon that encompasses the locking mechanism.. A lockset (alternatively lock set) is the hardware and components that make up the locking or latching mechanism that can usually be found on a door or other hinged object but can also include sliding doors and dividers. [1]

7. Electronic lock - Wikipedia

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   A quick demonstration of an electronic door lock. An electronic lock (or electric lock) is a locking device which operates by means of electric current. Electric locks are sometimes stand-alone with an electronic control assembly mounted directly to the lock.