DK CHING (HARDWARE) (copy)

hardware

The metal tools, fastenings, and fittings used in construction

rough hardware

Bolts, screws, nails, and other metal fittings that concealed in a finished construction

finish hardware (architectural hardware)

Exposed hardware serving a decorative as well as a utilitarian purpose, as the locks, hinges, and other accessories for doors, windows, and cabinetwork

push plate

A protective plate of metal or plastic mounted vertically on the lock stile of the door

door pull

Handle for opening a door by pulling action

pull bar

A bar fixed across a glazed door, used for opening or closing the door and providing protection for door glass

kick plate

A protective metal plate fastened to the bottom of a door to resist blows and scratches

floor closer

A door closer installed in a recess in the floor

automatic door bottom

A horizontal bar at the bottom of a door that drops automatically when the door is closed in order to seal the threshold and reduce noise transmission

door closer (door check)

A hydraulic or pneumatic device for controlling the closing of a door and preventing it from slamming

hand

The position of the hinges of a door, in terms of right and left, when seen from the exterior of the building or room which the doorway leads

left-hand

Having the hinges on the left of the inward opening door when seen from the exterior of the building or room to which the doorway leads

left-hand reverse

Having the English on the left of an outward opening door when seen from the exterior of the building or room to which the doorway leads

overhead concealed closer

A door closer concealed in the head of a doorframe

backcheck

A device in hydraulic door closer for slowing the speed with a door may be opened

knocker

A hinged ring, bar, or knob on a door for use in knocking

doorplate

A small identifying plate on the outside door of a house or room, bearing the occupant's name, the house or apartment number, or the like

judas (judas hole)

A peephole, as in an entrance door or the door of a prison cell

door chain

A short chain with a removable slide fitting that can be attached between the inside of a door and the doorjamb to prevent the door from being opened more than few inches without the chain being removed

mail slot (letter slot)

A small opening in an exterior door or wall, often with a hinged closer, through which mail is delivered

doorstop

A device for holding a door open, as a wedge or small weight

bumper

A projecting rim, guard, pad, or disk for absorbing shock or preventing damage from bumping

right-hand

having the hinge on the right open inward opening door when seen the exterior of the building or room to which the door way leads

right-hand reverse

having the hinge on the right open outward opening door when seen the exterior of the building or room to which the door way leads

mortise hinge (full mortise hinge)

A butt hinge mortise into the a abutting surfaces of the door and door jamb

half-mortise hinge

A hinge having one leaf mortise into the edge of a door in the other surface mounted to the door frame

half-surface hinge

A hinge having one leaf mortise into a door frame and the other surface mounted to the face of the door

flap hinge (backflap hinge) (full-surface hinge)

A hinge having to leave surface mounted two adjacent faces of a door and door frame.

template hinge

Mortise hinge manufactured to fit the recess and match the arrangement of the whole of the hollow metal doors and frames

ball-bearing hinge

The hinge equipped with ball bearing between the knuckles to reduce friction and ensure ease of operation

fast-pin hinge

The hinge having a non-removable pin

loose-pin hinge

Hinge having a removable pin so that the door can be enough by separating the two leaves

loose-joint hinge (liftoff hinge)

A hinge having a knuckle formed from half of each leaf, with the upper half removable from the pin

pintle

A pin or bolt on which something turns, such as the gudgeon of a hinge

gudgeon

A socket for pintle of hinge

spring hinge

A hinge containing a coiled spring in its barrel for closing the door automatically

double-acting hinge

A hinge permitting a door to swing in either direction, usually fitted with springs to bring the door to a closed position after opening

piano hinge (continuous hinge)

A long, narrow hinge that runs the full length of the two surfaces to which its leaves are joined

invisible hinge (concealed hinge)

A hinge consisting of a number of flat plates rotating about a central pin, with shoulders mortised into the door edge and doorframe so as to be concealed when closed

hinge

A joint device usually consisting of two lives joined together by a pin, on which a door, gate, or shutter swings, turns or moves

leaf

A hinged, sliding, or otherwise movable part of a door, hinge, or tabletop

gain (sinking)

A notch cut into a surface to receive a leaf of hinge

knuckle

The cylindrical, projecting joint of a hinge through which the pin passes

butt hinge

A hinge compose of two plates secured to the abutting surfaces of a door and doorjamb

strap hinge

A hinge having two long leaves for securing to the adjacent faces of a door and doorjamb

cross-garnet (T-hinge)

A T-shape strap hinge with the crosspiece as the stationary member and the long stem being the movable leaf

dovetail hinge

A strap hinge having leaves that are narrower at their junction than at their other extremities

parliament hinge

An H-shaped hinge having a protruding knuckle so that a door can stand away from the wall when fully opened

paumelle

A hinge having a single, pivoting joint

olive-knuckle hinge (olive hinge)

A paumelle having an oval-shaped knuckle

gravity hinge

A hinge that closes automatically by means of gravity

rising hinge

A gravity hinge causing a door to rise slightly when opened

lock

A device for securing a door, drawer, or lid in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or combination of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a key- or combination-operated mechanism.

dovetail hinge

A strap hinge having leaves that are narrower at their junction than at their other extremities

parliament hinge

An H-shaped hinge having a protruding knuckle so that a door can stand away from the wall when fully opened

paumelle

A hinge having a single, pivoting joint

olive-knuckle hinge (olive hinge)

A paumelle having an oval-shaped knuckle

gravity hinge

A hinge that closes automatically by means of gravity

rising hinge

A gravity hinge causing a door to rise slightly when opened

rim lock

A lock fastened to the face of the door, as opposed to one built into its edge

cylinder lock

A lock housed withing two holes bored at right angles to each other, one through the face of the door and the other in the door edge

unit lock

A lock housed within a rectangular notch cut into the edge of a door

mortise lock

A lock housed within a mortise cut into a door edge so that the lock mechanism is covered on both sides

panic bar (panic bolt) (panic hardware)

A horizontal bar that spans the interior of an emergency exit door at waist height and that opens the latch when pressure is applied

lockset

An assembly of parts making up a complete locking system including knobs,plates and a locking mechanism

doorknob

The knob-shaped handle by which a door is opened or closed.

keyhole

A hole in a lock case or escutcheon for inserting a key

rose

An ornamental plate surrounding the shaft of a doorknob

faceplate

The edge plate or surface through which the bolt of a lock passes.also called selvage.

bolt

A metal bar or rod in the mechanism of a lock that is propelled or withdrawn , as by turning a knob or key

deadbolt (deadlock)

A lock having a square head that is moved into position by the turning of a knob or key rather than by spring action.

bevel

The oblique end of a Latchbolt that hits a strike plate

backset

The horizontal distance from the face of a lock through which the bolt passes to the centerline of the knob stem, keyhole or lock cylinder

escutcheon

A protective or ornamental plate, as around a keyhole, doorknob, drawer pull, or light switch.

spindle

The bar or shaft that carries the knobs and actuates the latch or bolt of a lock.

lever handle

A horizontal handle for operating the bolt of a lock

strike

A metal plate on a door jamb having a hole for receiving the end of a lock bolt when the door is closed. Also called strike plate

lip

The projecting edge or rim of a strike

box strike

A metal box recessed into a door jamb to receive the end of a lock bolt when the door is closed.

latchbolt

A lock bolt having a beveled head that is moved into position by a spring except when retracted by a doorknob, or when pushed against the lip of the strike plate as the door is closed

flush bolt

A bolt set flush with the face or edge of a door.

extension bolt

A flush bolt fitted into a mortise in a door, sliding into a socket in the head or the sill.

coordinator

A device for ensuring that the inactive leaf of a pair of doors is permitted to close before the active leaf.

latch

A device for holding a door closed,consisting essentially of a bar that falls or slides into a groove or hole.

key

A small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt

bit

One of the projecting blades cut to engage with and actuate either or both the bolt and the tumblers of a lock

rose

An ornamental plate surrounding the shaft of a doorknob at the face of the door

faceplate (selvage)

The edge plate or surface through which the bolt of a lock passes

cylinder

A cylinder device for retaining the bolt of a lock until the tumblers have been pushed out of its way.

tumbler

An obstructing part in a lock that prevents a bolt from being propelled or withdrawn until it is moved by the action of a key.

lever tumbler

A flat metal tumbler having a pivoting motion actuated by the turning of a key.

cam

A disk or cylinder having an irregular form that rotates or slides to impart motion to a roller moving against its edge or to a pin free to move in a groove on its face.

keyway

A slot in a lock for receiving and guiding a key

ward

A projecting ridge of metal in a lock or keyhole that prevents the insertion of any key that does not have a corresponding notch.

reversible lock

A lock having a latchbolt that can be reversed for installation in either a right-hand or left-hand door.

bevel

The oblique end of a latchbolt that hits a strikeplate

regular bevel

The bevel of a bolt or lock on a door opening into the building or room to which the doorway leads.

reverse bevel

The bevel of a bolt or lock on a door opening outward from the building or room to which the doorway leads.