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t-b
abb. tip-to-bow
T-handle
n. a T-shaped
handle assembly which may be lockable
T-strike
n. a strike
whose lip spans the middle portion (but not the full height)
of the strike
tactile
adj. of or pertaining
to a knob, lever or other device to open a door, which
conveys a special sense of touch; typically used as a
warning to the visually impaired of danger on the other
side of the door
tailpiece
n. an actuator
attached to the rear of the cylinder, parallel to the
plug, typically used on rim, key-in-knob or special
application cylinders
talon
n. the part of a lever lock bolt that is relieved to allow the key to
enter and move the bolt
tamper
resistant fastener
n. any one of several screws or nuts which have
a specialized head, requiring a special-access tool for removal
tamper
switch
n. a sensor that signals when
someone attempts to access the mechanism of a security device
TCP
abb. transmission control protocol
TCP/IP
n. the system networks use to communicate with one
another
telescoping bolt
n. the bolt of a
locking device which extends and retracts by successive
overlapping sections
telescoping
column
n. a steering
column adjustable for length
template
n. a pattern used
to mark cutout locations for hardware installation
template
hinge
n. a hinge with
dimensions, hole locations and tolerances which conform
to ANSI standard A156.7
tension
wrench
n. a tool used to
apply torque to a lock bolt or cylinder plug while
attempting picking
theoretical
key changes
n. pl. the total
possible number of different combinations available for a
specific cylinder or lock mechanism
thermal lance
n. an instrument,
used for cutting with a pure oxygen feed, that uses itself
and the material being cut as fuel
thermal
relocker
n. a relocking device
which is activated by heat
threaded
rose
n. a rose with an
internally threaded ferrule
three
column progression
n. a process
wherein key bittings are obtained by using the cut
possibilities in three columns of the key bitting array
three
pin master key
n. a master key for
all combinations obtained by progressing three bitting
positions
three
point latch
n. a self-latching
device designed to latch a door at the top, bottom and
edge
throat
cut
n. the cut made
into a key to bypass a throat ward
throat
ward
n. an obstruction
formed in a lock's case or horn at the point of key
entry, which prevents key rotation
throw
n. the distance a
bolt or latch projects from the faceplate or case of a
lock in the extended position
throw
member
n. an intermediate
actuator which engages the rear of the plug to transfer
motion to a cam, tailpiece or other actuator
thumb
cuffs
n. restraints
designed to lock on the thumbs
thumb index
n. a projection of metal on a key bow which serves as a tactile means of
orienting a non reversible key for correct lock insertion
thumb
latch
n. a lock with a
thumbpiece to actuate the latch
thumb
turn
n. a actuator which
can be turned by thumb and forefinger
thumb
turn cylinder
n. a cylinder with
a turn knob rather than a keyway and tumbler mechanism
thumbpiece
n. a generally
flat, projecting latch actuator found above a grip handle
and depressed by the thumb
tilt
column
n. a steering
column design which permits vertical adjustment of the
steering wheel
time delay
n. and adj. a
feature which prevents operation until a set amount of
time has elapsed. Activation normally begins when access,
egress or other unlocking is desired.
time
delay lock
n. a lock that has a mechanism for preventing unlocking
until a specific amount of time has passed
time lock
n. a secondary
device which prevents movement of a bolt or boltworks
until a set amount of time has elapsed. The device is
normally set or activated at the time of locking.
timing
n. the engagement
or positioning of an assembly of internal parts so as to produce
the desired sequence of engagement during operation
tip
n. the portion of
the key which enters the keyway first
tip
stop
n. a type of stop
located at or near the tip of the key
tip to bow
n. a specification that a bitting combination is recorded
starting at the tip and proceeding to the bow
tips & stems
n. a key bow and shank that uses a
detachable end with a bit(s) on it
TL-15
n. a U.L. rating
given to a container whose door has been tested against
forcible entry, with common hand tools, for a period of
15 man minutes
TL-30
n. a U.L. rating
given to a container whose door has been tested against
forcible entry, with common hand tools and/or abrasive
cutting wheels and power saws, for a period of 30 man
minutes
TMK
abb. top master key
toe (of
a shackle)
n. that part of the
shackle, which may be removed from the padlock body
toggle
n. a pivoting
one-piece stop works activator
token
n. a self-contained
electronic key
tolerance
n. the deviation
allowed from a given dimension
tone dialer
n. a telephone communication device,
normally activated by an alarm, that uses a series of
tones to dial a predetermined number
top
jamb mount
n. surface
application of a door closer body directly to the header
top
master key
n. the highest
level master key in a master key system
top of
blade
n. the bitted edge
of a single bitted key
top pin
n. usually a cylindrical shaped tumbler, usually flat on both ends and
installed in direct contact with the spring in the pin stack
total
position progression
n. a process used
to obtain key bittings in a master key system wherein
bittings of change keys differ from those of the top
master key in all bitting positions
touch
bar
n. a type of exit
device actuator which typically does not pivot and
retracts the bolt with a minimum of pressure
touch
pad
n. 1. an exit
device actuator with a paddle shape 2. a remote door
opener activator, typically electric or electronic, which
facilitates handicap access
track
n. the bitting surface of a sidewinder key
trailing face
n. the door face farthest from the strike side of the
jamb when the door is open
transom catch
n. a surface mounted latch, typically having an actuator
operated by a long pole or an attached pull chain
tri-bolt
adj. referring to a three point locking system usually
found on round door safes
tri spoke
handle
n. a safe handle that
has 3 extensions off the main hub
trick
lock
n. a lock which
requires successful operation of one or more moving
panels, concealed buttons, etc., often in addition to
normal operation by key and/or combination
trim
n. exposed
components of a lockset or latchset, which allow
operation, enhance appearance or provide protection
trim
panel
n. the decorative
and functional assembly, which covers the inside surface
of a vehicle, door
triplex
spindle
n. a spindle with
three wedge shaped bars which spread to grip the inside
of the knob shank when the knob set screw is tightened
TRTL-15x6
n. a U.L.
rating given to a container when it has been tested against
forcible entry, on all six sides, with common hand tools
and/or abrasive cutting wheels, power saws, and oxy-fuel
gas cutting or welding torch for a period of 15 man minutes
TRTL-30
n. a U.L. rating given
to a container where the door has been tested against forcible
entry with common hand tools and/or abrasive cutting wheels,
power saws, and oxy-fuel gas cutting or welding torch for a
period of 30 man minutes
TRTL-30x6
n. a U.L. rating given
to a container when it has been tested against forcible entry,
on all six sides, with common hand tools and/or abrasive
cutting wheels, power saws, and oxy-fuel gas cutting or welding
torch for a period of 30 man minutes
TRTL-60
n. a U.L. rating given
to a container where the door has been tested against forcible
entry with common hand tools and/or abrasive cutting wheels,
power saws, and oxy-fuel gas cutting or welding torch for a period
of 60 man minutes
trunnion
n. the part of a lever lock that accepts the key and stabilizes it,
typically a single piece or an assembly consisting of some combination
of a nose, guide and foot
trunk lock
n. 1. a hinged strap
with a staple or a lock at the end that mates with a
receptacle in the trunk, 2. a lock designed to secure
the trunk of an automobile
trunkslammer
n. someone who doesn't have, or want, state-of-the-art capabilities and does
shoddy work
try-out
key
n. a manipulation
key which is usually part of a set, used for a specific
series, keyway, and/or brand of lock
TTL
abb. 1. transistor transistor logic, 2. time to live
T-strike
n. a strike whose lip spans the middle portion (but not
the full height) of the strike
tube
n. a hollow structure
attached to the outside of a combination lock for
enclosing the spindle between the lock case and the dial
tubular
key
n. a key with a
tubular blade. The key cuts are made into the end of the
blade, around its circumference.
tubular
key cylinder
n. a cylinder whose
tumblers are arranged in a circle and which is operated
by a tubular key
tubular
lockset
n. a bored lockset
whose latch or bolt locking mechanism is contained in the
component installed into the edge bore
tubular
pick
n. a pick designed
to operate a tubular key lock
tumbler
n. a movable
obstruction of varying size and configuration in a lock
or cylinder which makes direct contact with the key or
another tumbler and prevents an incorrect key or torque
device from activating the lock or other mechanism
tumbler nest
n. a position within a lock designed to accept a
tumbler pack, it typically includes a tumbler post
and a spring rest
tumbler pack
n. a complete set of lever tumblers for a given lock
tumbler post
n. a rod mounted in a lever lock, upon which the pivoting
ends of the tumblers are in turn mounted
tumbler separator
n. a thin spacer placed between lever tumblers to
reduce friction
tumbler
spring
n. any spring which
acts directly on a tumbler
turn
n. a lock, latch or exit device part which is contacted
to achieve the normal operation. It may be a knob, lever or thumb turn.
turn
disk
n. a disk shaped
component with a cam actuated by a thumb turn, normally
used in a mortise lock
twisting tumbler
n. a pin tumbler which must rotate to a specific
position to allow plug rotation
two
column progression
n. a process
wherein key bittings are obtained by using the cut
possibilities in two columns of the key bitting array
2 in 1 pick
n. a tool designed to open lever locks where bolt pressure and lever
manipulation are applied simultaneously
two pin
master key
n. a master key for
all combinations obtained by progressing two bitting
positions
two
point lock
n. a lock with two
bolts which are thrown and withdrawn simultaneously,
often in more than one direction
two-step
progression
n. a progression
using a two increment difference between bittings of a
given position
TXTL-60
n. A U.L.
rating given to a container where the door has been tested
against forcible entry with common hand tools and/or abrasive
cutting wheels, power saws, and oxy-fuel gas cutting or
welding torch and may further include nitroglycerin or other
high explosives for a period of 60 man minutes. The total
quantity of explosives employed may not exceed 8 ounces. Not
more than 4 ounces is to be used in a single charge.
type 1
n. a UL rating given
to an electronic combination lock able to withstand 20
man-hours of expert manipulation as well as other
specifications as listed in UL 2058
type
1F
n. a UL rating given
to an electronic combination lock able to withstand 20
man-hours of expert manipulation as well as other
specifications as listed in UL 2058. The lock also meets
U.S. Federal Specifications FF-L-2740.
type
2
n. a UL rating
given to an electronic combination lock able to
withstand specifications as listed in UL 2058
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