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CLEF MAITRESSE [1 record]

Record 1 1996-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Building Hardware
DEF

A key that operates a large number of keyed-different and/or keyed-alike locks, Each lock is usually provided with its own change key. The locks are divided into two or more groups, each operated by a different grand master key. Each of these groups is further subdivided into two or more groups, each operated by a different master key. A group can be operated by the great grand only, or a grand only, or a master only, or any combination of the three.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Quincaillerie du bâtiment
DEF

clef pouvant ouvrir un ensemble de serrures dont chacune (ou chaque jeu d'entre elles) est commandée par une clef individuelle différente.

CONT

Selon qu'elle permet d'ouvrir une seule serrure ou un groupe plus ou moins important de serrures différentes, on distingue la clef individuelle, la clef maîtresse (ou passe général) et la clef de groupe (ou passe partiel).

OBS

Passe-partout est un terme invariable.

Spanish

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