Ball-Bearing Deadlocking Detents: Tactile 360-Degree Position Holding
Engineering Overview: Technical breakdown of spring-loaded stainless steel ball detents providing positive 360-degree rotational positioning and key extraction alignment.
Technical & Engineering Specifications
| Benefit | Prevents key entrapment due to misaligned plugs |
|---|---|
| Function | Positive 360-degree resting alignment |
| Material | Stainless Steel 304 Ball & Spring |
| Mechanism | Spring-Loaded Stainless Steel Ball Detent |
Precision Rotational Alignment
In complex multi-axis cylinders, keys can become trapped if the plug is removed slightly out of alignment with pin chambers.
Ball Detent Mechanics
- Spring-Loaded Steel Ball: A $\Phi 2.0\text{ mm}$ stainless ball seated in the body engages a precision dimple on the plug at exact 360° rest.
- Tactile Click: Gives users a positive tactile click when the lock is fully unlocked or locked, ensuring smooth key removal.
Frequently Asked Engineering & Selection Questions
Q1: How does a ball detent assist lock key operation?
It provides a tactile click when the key reaches full 360-degree rotation, ensuring the key is perfectly aligned for smooth removal.