This means that you just need to insert and turn a key for the rim cylinder lock to lock unlock.
How does a door rim lock work.
Rim locks date from the late 1800 s and mount to the outside of doors.
This bolt goes into a fixed notch on the door s frame and that s it door locked.
1821 1868 and the yale company named for him.
Escutcheon plates for door knob and keyway.
We have authentic reproductions of these classic locks and provide a convenient rim lock set with all the hardware you need.
From here the plug is moved and slides a bolt.
Door knobs or door handles.
The majority of rim locks feature a cylinder lock mechanism.
Position the keeper at an appropriate height.
How does a door rim lock work.
When you turn the key the cylinder also turns and connects to the cam.
To open the locked door you need a key.
The rim lock keeper should be affixed directly into the door jamb.
One of the most common kinds of lock is the cylinder pin tumbler lock used in padlocks and yale door locks.
With a locked door rim lock engaged a simple bolt extends from the door s side to secure it.
The keeper should be the first part of the rim lock that you install.
Choose from iron and brass locks in a variety of period accurate styles.
A rim lock does not provide as much security as a mortise lock and they are usually fitted to relatively thin doors which won t accept a mortise lock.
3 how a rim lock works.
Start by deciding on the height of the rim lock.
If in doubt check the height of other locks in the property as ideally all the door handles should be the same height from the floor.
Based on a mechanism invented in ancient egypt it became a winning invention in the mid 19th century thanks to the efforts of american inventor linus yale jr.