In this captivating video, discover the meticulous process of creating a stunning gear door latch using just a simple screw.

Making everything operational, a universal cut-to-fit door handle linkage rod was trimmed to 4-1/2 inches and given a matching jog to fit the latch actuator mechanism.

Deactivation of the safety lock-and-latch mechanism is a simple, but effective technique for opening jammed doors that all rescue personnel should be familiar with. This evolution can be ...

Since our truck build leans more toward custom than restoration, we thought it'd make sense to upgrade the latch mechanisms to a more modern bear clawstyle latch system, actuated by a pair of door ...

The latch movement is controlled by a lever or knob on the handle, and the keep is stationary. The latch will either be part of the handle, or it will be recessed inside the frame of the door.

Sarah Bergbreiter, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has found that researchers don’t have to look far to enable this in robots. Existing latch mechanisms that were once thought of as an ‘on’ or ...

RAY: If you're unable to release the latch with a screwdriver, then you have to either try to unbolt the latch from the inside and remove it, or do a "Law and Order" on it. TOM: That's a crowbar ...