O/T books on locks, latches and retaining designs

[turnworks]

Title says what I'm hunting for. My searches haven't come up with much. I'm guessing there are some old books that covers varying designs but I'm missing them.

Not really looking for the most rigid designs(not holding a part to machine) but some of the older more complex stuff you come across every now and then in locks, trunks, cabinets, clocks ect.

 

[surplusjohn]

Having been in the case mfg business way back. It doesnt seem like there would of been a book like this. There were several case hw makers who kinda covered different segments. Ie cheap. Utility. Nice. Real nice. Lol. Seems like a limited number of mechanical principles used. Over center with some spring action being common.

 

[johnmontrose]

These might not be what you are after but may be food for thought:

Machine stops, trips and locking devices : Horner, Joseph Gregory, 1847-1927 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Machine stops, trips and reversing mechanisms.--Clamping and locking devices applied to machine tools

archive.org

Internet Archive Search: mechanical movements

There's also the 'Ingenious mechanisms' series of books.

 

[Scottl]

Start with this one. It has a short history section.

https://archive.org/download/The_Complete_Book_of_Locks_and_Locksmithing_6th_Ed/The_Complete_Book_of_Locks_and_Locksmithing_6th_Ed.pdf

 

[Scottl]

AND ...

Locks and Mechanisms Archives - Antique Box Guide

Antique Box Guide: The history, design and manufacture of antique jewellery boxes, antique dressing cases, and antique vanity boxes.

www.antiquebox.org

Antique Locks [Their history] - Broadway Lock And Key

Automotive Locksmith in Denver and surrounding area. We can help you with antique locks. Fast, professional service.

broadwaylockandkey.com

 

[reggie_obe]

Cabinet hardware and latches, no locksmithing....
Look in the McMasterCarr catalog online.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

Cabinet Latches and Catches | HardwareSource

Help your cabinet doors and drawers open smoothly by exploring our selection of cabinet latches today. We also carry soft-close devices for hinges made by BLUM!

www.hardwaresource.com

 

[turnworks]

Thank you for all the replies. I will check out the links.

I know most of the designs are fairly simple but came across a few that are overly complicated but really catch the eye.