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- If your door knob is stuck and you cannot turn the whole knob, you may try to jiggle the doorknob. Doing so can help loosen the stuck parts, such as misaligned springs or latches. However, it’s best to do this with care because the last thing you would want is to worsen the problem.
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- Parts of A Doorknob and Door Lock – Overview Diagram
- Knob Or Lever
- Chassis
- Rose Or Rosette
- Spindle
- Thumb Turn
- Cylinder
- Latch Bolt
- Latch Faceplate
- Latch Assembly
Here’s a quick overview of the different components of a doorknob: The main parts of a doorknob are the following (labeled with the corresponding number on the diagram): 1. Outside and Inside Knob 2. Chassis 3. Rose 4. Spindle 5. Thumb Turn 6. Cylinder 7. Latch Bolt 8. Faceplate 9. Latch Assembly 10. Strike Plate In a nutshell, these are the most i...
Function:The knob or lever is the handle that you turn or push down to release the latch and open the door. What it looks like:Knobs are rounded while levers have an elongated shape. Unlike passage door knobs, entry door knobs have a cylinder and a keyhole in the middle on the outside and usually a thumb turn on the inside. Location:The outside kno...
Function:It’s an internal part of the knob that’s responsible for protecting the locking mechanism from tampering. What it looks like:It’s made of steel and has a round shape and an external diameter that’s slightly larger than the borehole on the door. Location:It fits directly into and on the borehole covering and protecting the latch assembly.
Function:The only function of a rose is to hide the chassis and other internal parts of the door lock. It’s a decorative cover that comes in many shapes and styles. What it looks like: Most rosettes have a rounded shape, but that’s not a rule. The rosette has a larger diameter than the borehole and it’s available in many different finishes. It’s us...
Function:When you turn the knob, the spindle is the part of the door knob that retracts the latch bolt. The length of the spindle is a critical parameter, as it must fit the thickness of your door. Spindle and torque blade are similar terms. What it looks like:This is an elongated rod made of steel with a square shape. Most spindles have a width of...
Function:The thumb turn (or lock button) is responsible for being able to lock a door from the inside without a key. Most privacy door knobs come with this feature. What it looks like:It’s a small, round button made of steel. Location:It’s slightly recessed at the end of the inside knob.
Function:The lock cylinder is the body of the lock that makes it possible to lock and unlock a door using a key (or turnkey). In a locked position it won’t allow the knob to turn and retract the bolt. It’s a key part of any door lock set. What it looks like:The cylinder housing has a – surprise – cylindrical shape with a slot for the key, called a ...
Function:The job of a latch bolt (usually spring-operated) is to keep the door closed. When you turn the knob, the spindle retracts the bolt and the door can be opened. The bolt extends into the strike plate hole on the door frame. What it looks like:A latch bolt is a D-shaped piece of metal. Location:It’s located on the edge of the door and it’s p...
Function:The faceplate protects the body of the latch and it also secures the latch to the door. What it looks like:It’s a metal plate that usually has a rectangular shape with rounded or right-angled corners, but it can come in many other shapes as well. Location:It surrounds the latch bolt and it sits in a mortise on the edge of the door.
Function:The latch assembly controls and activates the bolt directly. It’s connected to the spindle which passes through the assembly. It basically includes the whole latch mechanism. What it looks like:It’s a rectangular metal piece of hardware with a latch bolt and faceplate on the end. Location:It’s located in the edge bore of the door.
- Knobs and Handles. The common door lock will have two knobs or handles—one on the inside of the door and one on the outside. The inside knob or handle typically includes a thumb turn that allows you to engage the locking mechanism with your fingers.
- Rosette. The rose or rosette is typically a round plate that serves two functions. First, it conceals and secures the internal mechanism of the doorknob.
- Lock Cylinder. Most exterior doors, such as a front door, will feature a pin tumbler lock cylinder which allows you to lock/unlock the doorknob with a key.
- Spindle. The spindle is a square bar that connects both knobs and passes through the center of the doorknob. When the knob is twisted, or the handle is pushed down, the spindle rotates and retracts the spring bolt, allowing the door to open.
- Rosette or Backplate. One of the door handle components that we can notice right away is the rosette or the backplate. Both of these secure the door handle unto the door so that it won’t be wobbly and won’t fall off.
- Lever or Knob. In the anatomy of a door handle, levers or knobs are essential. They control the turning of the spindle inside, which in turn, opens the door.
- Spindle. One of the most important interior door handle parts is the spindle. The spindle is responsible for erecting and retracting the latch during and after the door handle is turned.
- Latch. The latch is responsible for opening and closing the door and is usually located inside of a door handle. The only visible part of the latch is the latch bolt, which enters the strike plate to keep the door closed, and retracts in order for the door to be opened.
When you release the door handle, the latch mechanism extends, holding the door closed, and the lock cylinder engages, locking the door. Understanding how these components work together can help you identify and resolve any issues that may arise with your door handle.
Anyone got tips for reducing doorknob jiggle, or got a lead on a jiggle-free interior doorknob? Working on reducing things rattling when the subwoofer hits. Got the door itself and some picture frames taken care of, but knob is jiggly and the last major source of rattling.
The door handle and escutcheon are important components of a door lock. The door handle serves as the main means of opening and closing the door, while the escutcheon provides a decorative cover for the lock mechanism.
