A rod con nects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
Door latch door lock mechanism diagram.
The bolting mechanism has a spindle that retracts from the door frame when one of the handles is twisted allowing the door to open.
Diagram showing the parts of a door lock including the knob rose cylinder latch assembly bolt and strike plate.
When the actuator moves the latch up it connects the outside door handle to the opening mechanism.
Inner working of a simple door handle mechanism and how to reverse the latch.
The bolting mechanism is the metal piece that extends from the center of the doorknob into the door frame s latch hole to keep the door closed.
What is seen besides the handle is the deadbolt knob the inner and outer panels the key entry the bolt plate and the bolt itself.
An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door.
When changing your latch you may want to consider a flexible latch for a deadbolt or a positive locking latch for added security since standard latches can be forced open easily.
The latch bore also known as the edge bore is the hole drilled from the side of the door into the cross bore to allow the latch of the lock to be installed and to accommodate the sliding of the deadbolt.
Often latches may be sticky broken or ineffective.
The locking mechanism is an intricate series of springs pins cylinders and shafts that work together to secure the door.
Parts of a traditional lock cylinder lock body the cylinder or lock body is the part of the door lock where you insert the key.
Insert the cable ferrule into the latch mechanism and rotate 90 degrees with pliers to lock it in place.
4 before re installing the latch assembly attach the other end of the cable to the handle and test that the latch works properly.
A door lock is more than just the few visible pieces you frequently come into contact with.
The cross bore is the main hole drilled into the face of the door where the body of the lock chassis is installed.
In this car the power door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.