LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
Class:: LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
Subclass:: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS

Description

E05B covers the design and construction of locks and their constituent components, including mechanisms for securing doors, windows, and other movable barriers. This subclass encompasses mechanical locking devices operated by keys, combination locks, padlocks, and electronic lock systems, along with internal parts such as cylinders, tumblers, and bolts. The classification also includes handcuffs and similar restraint devices, as well as accessories and replacement parts integral to lock functionality. Related lock-mounting hardware and security fittings fall within this scope, excluding only the decorative or purely architectural treatment of doors and windows, which are addressed in adjacent classes.

Scope Notes

Application references: Locking doors simultaneously in passenger vehicles

Related Keywords

CASEMENT(S)releasable FASTENINGS operated or controlled by key or permutation deviceHANDLES as lock or latch fittingsLID(S)key or permutation LOCKSlocks for SAFESsecuring fastenings by SEALSTUMBLER(S) lockslocking or fastening VEHICLES doors, windows or bonnetslocks for WING(S)

43 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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E05B 1/00 Knobs or handles for wings; Knobs, handles, or press buttons for locks or latches on wings
E05B 11/00 Devices preventing keys from being removed from the lock
E05B 13/00 Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
E05B 15/00 Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices
E05B 17/00 Accessories in connection with locks
E05B 19/00 Keys; Accessories therefor
E05B 21/00 Locks with rotary keys moving lamelliform tumblers perpendicular to the key, in which the tumblers do not follow the movement of the bolt
E05B 23/00 Locks with rotary keys moving lamelliform tumblers perpendicular to the key, in which the tumblers follow the movement of the bolt
E05B 25/00 Locks with rotary keys moving lamelliform tumblers perpendicular to the key, characterised by the tumblers
E05B 27/00 Cylinder locks with tumbler pins or balls that are set by pushing the key in
E05B 29/00 Cylinder locks with plate tumblers that are set by pushing the key in
E05B 3/00 Fastening handles to lock or latch parts
E05B 31/00 Cylinder locks with both tumbler pins or balls and plate tumblers that are set by pushing the key in
E05B 33/00 Cylinder locks with tumblers that are set by pushing the key in, in which the bolt is moved by means other than the key
E05B 35/00 Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys
E05B 37/00 Permutation locks; Puzzle locks
E05B 39/00 Locks giving indication of unauthorised unlocking
E05B 41/00 Locks with visible indication as to whether the lock is locked or unlocked
E05B 43/00 Time locks
E05B 45/00 Alarm locks