Lever: Difference between revisions
From Lockwiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
(OSZstfEML) |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
=Lever= | |||
A '''lever''' (or '''lever tumbler''') is a [[lock]] design that uses flat pieces of metal (also known as levers) and a [[bolt]] as locking components. In most designs, the position of the levers prevents the bolt from retracting. When positioned properly, a slot cut in the lever allows the bolt to retract. Lever locks are historically one of the most popular lock designs, but use has dwindled as less expensive [[pin-tumbler]] locks gained popularity. Lever locks are popular in Europe (specifically the UK) as residential and commercial [[door]] locks and on [[Safe|safes]]. Safe-deposit boxes in banks around the world use lever designs almost exclusively. | |||
__NOTOC__ | |||
== History == | |||
Add to me! | |||
== Principles of Operation == | |||
Add to me! | |||
== Vulnerabilities == | |||
Add to me! | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Lock]] | |||
* [[Key]] | |||
* [[Lockpicking]] | |||
[[Category:Locks]] | |||
{{Stub|Type=[[lock]]}} | |||
Revision as of 21:45, 22 June 2009
Lever
A lever (or lever tumbler) is a lock design that uses flat pieces of metal (also known as levers) and a bolt as locking components. In most designs, the position of the levers prevents the bolt from retracting. When positioned properly, a slot cut in the lever allows the bolt to retract. Lever locks are historically one of the most popular lock designs, but use has dwindled as less expensive pin-tumbler locks gained popularity. Lever locks are popular in Europe (specifically the UK) as residential and commercial door locks and on safes. Safe-deposit boxes in banks around the world use lever designs almost exclusively.
History
Add to me!
Principles of Operation
Add to me!
Vulnerabilities
Add to me!
See also
 |
This lock article is a stub. You can help Lockwiki by expanding it. |
