What is a push lock and how does it work?

A push lock is a special type of lock mainly used in furniture such as cabinets, drawers, and other similar storage units. It is designed to lock automatically when the door or drawer is closed. This makes it particularly suitable for areas where quick and easy locking and opening of doors is required.

The operating principle of a push lock is based on a mechanical spring action. When the door is closed, it presses on a small protrusion on the lock, which in turn triggers a mechanism inside that moves the lock into a locked position. To open the door, simply press on the outer surface of the door. This causes the mechanism to move again, which then releases the lock.

• First, the door or drawer is closed, triggering the mechanism inside the lock.
• The mechanism activates a spring that moves the lock into a closed position.
• To open the door or drawer, the user simply presses the surface. This triggers the mechanism again and the spring opens the lock.

Push locks are very popular in many different application areas because of their ease of use, security, and versatility.