The rose insert connects between the inside knob and the door.
Thing door lock goes into.
The opening on these plates may be rounded squared or flat on one side and rounded on the other depending on the shape of the latch that goes into the strike plate.
Provide greater control over access to your home.
Horizontal top and bottom parts of the door.
Electronic door locks use an electronic keypad instead of a key.
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 hinge style is where the hinges are attached to.
Secures door to frame while enabling a swinging motion.
Strike plates come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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 strike plate connects to the door frame and it is lined up with the dead latch.
For use in combination with a door knob lever lock.
When the door is closed the two are connected.
The main parts of a door lock are the cylinder bolt box and strike plate.
The frame to which the door is attached to via hinges.
Entry can be gained by entering a numeric code on the programmable keypad without the need for a key.
The latch goes through the strike plate to form a secure lock or positive closure to the door.
The sides of the door.
The frame is built into the wall.
The lock style is where the lock and knob is placed.
Installation is similar to other types of locks for doors.
Understanding door lock parts.