Solenoid bolt

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by StraussInTheHouse (talk | contribs) at 00:55, 17 November 2018 (→‎top: unreferenced to refimprove). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.


A solenoid bolt is a type of electronic-mechanical locking mechanism. This type of lock is characterized by the use of a solenoid to throw the bolt.[1] Sophisticated solenoid bolt locks may use microprocessors to perform voltage regulation, reduce power consumption, and/or provide access control. Depending on the strength of the solenoid, some models can provide a holding force on the order of 1000 kg. A solenoid bolt can be designed either to fail open (the lock opens on power loss) or to fail closed (the device is locked upon power loss); cf fail safe. Some models may be suitable for high-security sites.

References

  1. ^ US patent 5887467  Pawl & solenoid locking mechanism, Inventor(s): BUTTERWECK DIETER [DE]; PHILLIPS PETER J [US]; GARTNER KLAUS W [US]
Stub icon

This technology-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Solenoid_bolt&oldid=869195533"