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2. Door handle - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 21 January 2025. Device to open or close door Various examples of door handles throughout history A door handle or doorknob is a handle used to open or close a door. Door handles can be found on all types of doors including: exterior doors of residential and commercial buildings, internal doors, cupboard ...

3. Fingerplate (door) - Wikipedia

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   A fingerplate, also known as a pushplate, is a plate that is fixed to a door near the handle or keyhole to prevent soiling of the door, such as through fingerprints. It can be made of metal, plastic, ceramic or glass. [1] Due to this, fingerplates have historically been placed on the interior side of the door. Modern fingerplates do not adhere ...

4. Brodie knob - Wikipedia

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   The device is a small, independently rotating knob (similar to a U.S. classic door knob) facing the driver that is securely mounted on the outside rim of a steering wheel. [1] The protruding knob is an aftermarket accessory. The free rotation is intended to help make steering with one hand easier or faster.

5. Knob-and-tube wiring - Wikipedia

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   Ceramic cleats, which were block-shaped pieces, served a purpose similar to that of the knobs except that cleats were generally used in places where the wiring was surface mounted. Not all knob and tube installations utilized cleats. Ceramic bushings protected each wire entering a metal device box, when such an enclosure was used.

6. Human factors in diving equipment design - Wikipedia

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   They are compact, heavy, and acceptably balanced for most divers. Some divers have difficulty reaching the valve knobs behind the back. This can be a problem in a free-flow or leak emergency, where a large volume of gas can be lost due to inability to access knobs quickly to shut down the cylinder.

7. Disc brake - Wikipedia

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   On automobiles, disc brakes are often located within the wheel A drilled motorcycle brake disc. The development of disc-type brakes began in England in the 1890s. In 1902, the Lanchester Motor Company designed brakes that looked and operated similarly to a modern disc-brake system even though the disc was thin and a cable activated the brake pad. [4]