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A '''detainer''' is a generic term for a component of a lock that restricts the ability to actuate (lock or unlock) the lock in some way. Use of the term is highly contextual and may refer to: | |||
* The primary lock components, such as [[Pin tumbler|pins]], [[lever]]s, [[disc detainer|discs]], etc. | |||
* Secondary, internal mechanisms that restrict lock operation, such as [[sidebar]]s, [[Detainer Levers|detainer levers]], the Disc Blocking System in the [[Abloy Protec]], etc. | |||
[[ | * The components that fasten the lock to a container, such as a [[bolt]] or [[shackle]] | ||
[[Detainer Levers]] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Lock]] | * [[Lock]] | ||
* [[Lockpicking]] | * [[Lockpicking]] | ||
* [[Lever]] | |||
* [[Sidebar]] | |||
* [[Disc detainer]] | |||
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[[Category:Locks]] | [[Category:Locks]] | ||
[[Category:Disc-detainer locks | [[Category:Disc-detainer locks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:40, 2 February 2021
Detainers
A detainer is a generic term for a component of a lock that restricts the ability to actuate (lock or unlock) the lock in some way. Use of the term is highly contextual and may refer to:
- The primary lock components, such as pins, levers, discs, etc.
- Secondary, internal mechanisms that restrict lock operation, such as sidebars, detainer levers, the Disc Blocking System in the Abloy Protec, etc.
- The components that fasten the lock to a container, such as a bolt or shackle
See also
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