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DIAL LOCK [2 records]

Record 1 2015-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Locks and Locksmithing
DEF

A lock whose mechanism is controlled by one or more movable disks or rings inscribed with letters or figures that are combined in a certain order for opening the lock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Serrurerie
DEF

Serrure dont le mécanisme se compose de disques mobiles portant des lettres ou des chiffres qui, placés en un certain ordre, permettent l'ouverture de cette serrure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dispositivos de seguridad
  • Cerrajería
CONT

En las cajas de caudales se usan cerraduras de combinaciones: los pestillos se hallan trabados por varios enclavamientos y éstos se accionan desde el exterior mediante unos botones o ruedas que giran sobre una esfera provista de letras o cifras.

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Intercoms
OBS

The dial lock is used to prevent people from making unauthorized or long-distance calls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Interphones

Spanish

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