Lever sets and handle sets as an alternative to knob sets some lock sets are equipped with levers or grip handles rather than doorknobs.
How a bedroom door lock works.
For example if someone broke into the house a bedroom door lock would provide the safety needed to lock yourself away from any potential danger.
It can sometimes be beneficial to have a select room in the house as a safe place in case of an emergency.
If you re locked on the other side look for a tiny hole on the doorknob.
It s useful for any diy er to know how things around the home operate.
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.
For use in combination with a door knob lever lock.
Understanding door lock parts.
Installation is similar to other types of locks for doors.
A series of pins and springs work together with the key to unlock the door.
Provide greater control over access to your home.
Deadbolt locks and simple locks found inside the doorknob.
Push an eyeglasses screwdriver a paper clip hammered flat or a very small butter knife into this hole.
The main parts of a door lock are the cylinder bolt box and strike plate.
Use a small screwdriver or thin tool on interior doors.
A bedroom door lock can also provide a safe place in the house.
This method works on doors with privacy handles locked by pushing a button in the door handle.
The button lock on the inside knob works the same way that it does on a privacy knob set but the door can also be opened from the outside with the use of a key.
Electronic door locks use an electronic keypad instead of a key.