{"id":20592,"date":"2022-12-13T06:10:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T05:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xn--schlsseldienst-mnchen-cicm.de\/was-ist-ein-tuerriegel\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:33:01","slug":"what-is-a-door-latch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xn--schlsseldienst-mnchen-cicm.de\/en\/what-is-a-door-latch\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a door latch?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.18.0\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.18.0\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.18.0\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_text_color=\u201d#666666\u2033 link_text_color=\u201d#1984b9\u2033 header_font=\u201d|||on|||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#333333\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]Are you wondering what the term \u201cdoor bolt\u201d actually means? Then you\u2019ve come to the right place in the blog of Munich Locksmith Herbert Pichelmaier. Here, we explain all the important terms from the world of locking and security technology for our customers and anyone interested.<\/p>\n

Definition of Door Latch<\/h2>\n

The door latch is precisely the part of a door that, when locked, ensures that unauthorized persons cannot open the door.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

In other words: If the door is locked, the door latch ensures that the door is blocked and cannot be opened by unauthorized persons.<\/p>\n

Some laypeople often confuse the term \u201cdoor latch\u201d with \u201clock trap<\/u><\/a><\/span>\u201c. The terms \u201clock\u201d and \u201clocking cylinder\u201d are similar; see also here<\/u><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

There are many different types of door bolts or door locking devices. There are variants such as \u201chooked,\u201d \u201cpivoted,\u201d \u201cpushed forward,\u201d or \u201cpre-positioned.\u201d<\/p>\n

The door bolt is often operated via a lock.<\/p>\n

How does the door locking function work with the bolt?<\/h2>\n

A door bolt can be, among other things, a loose bar or a bolt that can be moved. Another variant is the bolt in the form of a screwed-on hook.<\/p>\n

In principle, when the door is locked, the bolt is connected to a fixed element that cannot move back and forth. The corresponding immovable element could be, for example, the wall next to the door, or even the floor. It is also possible for the deadbolt to be connected to a second door leaf. In the latter case, an additional deadbolt is required to secure the door.<\/p>\n

It is important for the functionality of a deadbolt that the locking action should be quick and effortless. (This also applies to unlocking the door, of course!). The laborious task of unscrewing the deadbolt would certainly not be particularly convenient for people who want to get into their apartment or house quickly.<\/p>\n

If a deadbolt is to be operated from two sides, a lock is required. Therefore, most front and apartment doors also have a lock that can be used to operate the deadbolt.<\/p>\n

As an experienced locksmith in Munich, we know that problems with door locking can sometimes occur. Especially with multi-point locking systems, a malfunction can sometimes occur, causing you to lock yourself out or in.<\/p>\n

Please feel free to call us in such a case. With the right tools and over 40 years of experience, we\u2019re happy to help you out! Available 24\/7, 365 days a year. Our locksmith experts can usually be with you in just 30 to 45 minutes..[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you wondering what the term “door bolt” actually means? Then you’ve come to the right place in the blog of Munich Locksmith Herbert Pichelmaier. Here, we explain all the important terms from the world of locking and security technology for our customers and anyone interested. Definition of Door Latch The door latch is precisely […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21241,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lock-technology-en"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is a door latch? - Schl\u00fcsseldienst M\u00fcnchen<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Problem mit dem T\u00fcrriegel oder Schloss? 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