Standard Terminology Relating to Combination Locks

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Designation: F 471 – 76 (Reapproved 1996)
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Combination Locks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 471; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
All terms are listed alphabetically. When a subsidiary term is defined in conjunction with the
definition of a more generic term, an alphabetically listed cross reference is provided.
bolt—the component or part of a combination lock that locks index, opening—the mark on the dial ring used when dialing
or blocks another mechanism from operating until it is the combination to open the lock.
retracted. inner spindle assembly—a component in some manipulation-
burglar-resistant spindle—a tapered, shouldered, or other resistant locks that connects the knob with the cam slide.
specially designed and treated spindle intended to resist key locking dial—a dial that can be locked with a key to
punching, pulling, and drilling. prevent rotation.
combination change key—a key used in resetting a key key locking dial ring—a dial ring containing a key lock to
change combination. lock dial and prevent rotation.
cover—the section of the lock case designed to be removed for knob—a component of some manipulation-resistant-locks that
access to components within the case. is rotated on the dial to operate the cam slide.
curb—a component for holding the tumblers in place. lever—a part or component that retracts the bolt after align-
dial—a numerically calibrated part used to align the tumblers ment of proper combination.
and operate the lock. lever screw—attached lever to the bolt.
dial and ring (spy-resistant)—a dial and ring designed to lever spring—applies directional force to the lever.
restrict the unauthorized observation of combination dialing. locating boss—an integral part of the case used to align the
dial shield—a shroud to shield the dial from unauthorized lock in mounting (not used in all locks).
observation of combination dialing. lock case—the housing into which all components parts are
drive cam—a cam that actuates the tumblers by a drive pin and installed or attached.
is gated to retract or accept a locking mechanism. manipulation resistant lock—a combination lock designed so
drive pin—a protrusion on or through a drive cam or tumbler as to resist manipulation.
which drives or turns the next tumbler. outside drive—a lock that is gear-driven by a spindle located
fence—a part of the lever that fits into tumbler gates, permit- outside the lock case on either the end, top, or bottom of the
ting the lever to engage the drive cam. lock case.
fly—a part that makes contact with the drive pin for rotation of relocking device—a mechanism separate from the combina-
the tumblers. tion lock designed to block the safe bolt work if the lock is
gate cover—a component to prevent the lever from entering punched. It may also incorporate a thermal or shock-
the tumbler gateway while changing combination. releasing device.
hand of combination, lock installation—a type of lock relocking trigger—a component of the combination lock
installation that is determined by the position of the lock bolt designed to block the bolt if the spindle is punched.
viewed from the cover side of the door, that is, vertical up
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