Secures door to frame while enabling a swinging motion.
Thing door lock goes into.
Understanding door lock parts.
For use in combination with a door knob lever lock.
The hinge style is where the hinges are attached to.
Generally door locks will either use a traditional deadbolt a piece of metal that extends and holds the door shut when the lock body is turned or a spring latch a bolt that uses a spring clip to automatically lock the door whenever it closes.
The main parts of a door lock are the cylinder bolt box and strike plate.
The lock style is where the lock and knob is placed.
Each type of lock is built differently but let s take a look at the anatomy of a typical door lock usually used in homes or light commercial buildings.
The strike plate connects to the door frame and it is lined up with the dead latch.
Provide greater control over access to your home.
When the door is closed the two are connected.
This piece connects into the door itself in order to connect the two door knobs on either side of the door through the latch.
Horizontal top and bottom parts of the door.
The sides of the door.
Installation is similar to other types of locks for doors.
The frame to which the door is attached to via hinges.
While these sound similar there is a difference.
It s useful for any diy er to know how things around the home operate.
Entry can be gained by entering a numeric code on the programmable keypad without the need for a key.
The frame is built into the wall.
Strike plates come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The rose insert connects between the inside knob and the door.