- relocking device
- n.any device intended to prevent normal opening of a safe as a result of an attack, two types are typically used, internal and external
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Relocking device — A relocking device (RLD) (a.k.a. external relocker ) is an auxiliary locking device intended to be activated during an attempted burglary of a safe or vault. Such a device will keep a safe or vault locked even if the primary lock is defeated.… … Wikipedia
active relocking device — n. a device that places its bolts every time a safe door is closed and activation via attack prevents it from retracting its bolts … Locksmith dictionary
external relocking device — n. a device outside the lock case that prevents the safe door from being opened after attack, two types are typically used, active and passive … Locksmith dictionary
internal relocking device — n. a device inside a safe lock case that prevents the lock bolt from being retracted after attack … Locksmith dictionary
passive relocking device — n. a device that places its bolts only upon attack to the safe or lock … Locksmith dictionary
Relocker — A relocker is one of various mechanisms intended to keep a safe or vault locked in a burglary attempt. It is activated by common burglary methods.There are two basic classes of relockers: * Relock trigger (RLT) (a.k.a. internal relocker ), which… … Wikipedia
ERD — abb. external relocking device … Locksmith dictionary
IRD — abb. internal relocking device … Locksmith dictionary
relock trigger — n. the part of a safe relocking device which causes the mechanism to activate … Locksmith dictionary
RLD — abb. relocking device … Locksmith dictionary
