Rim lock

Rim lock

A rim lock is a locking device that attaches to the surface of a door.

The original type of lock used in England and Ireland it is of a basic design originally of a very stiff lever and a bolt with wards being the block. As wards were outdated in the centre of the key it became normal for them to be placed on the sides of the bit. Although today they are still produced they are mostly for internal doors and are not used for high security. Older ones could be as large as 40cm by 25cm.


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  • Rim lock — Rim Rim, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. {Rind}.] 1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Rim lock — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • rim lock — noun or rim latch : a lock or latch made to be fastened to the face of a door compare mortise lock * * * a lock nailed or screwed to one face of a door, gate, etc., as opposed to one built into its edge. [1835 45] * * * rim lock noun A lock… …   Useful english dictionary

  • rim lock — a lock nailed or screwed to one face of a door, gate, etc., as opposed to one built into its edge. [1835 45] * * * …   Universalium

  • rim lock — noun A lock and plate fixed to the surface of a door rather than morticed within the door …   Wiktionary

  • rim lock —   n.    a lock or latch typically mounted on the surface of a door or drawer …   Locksmith dictionary

  • Rim — Rim, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. {Rind}.] 1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Rim-fire cartridge — Rim Rim, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. {Rind}.] 1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lock — Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf. {Locket}.] 1.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lock bay — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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