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self-locking

self-locking

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Fastens itself when closed without extra action
  • adjective
  • Specialized
: autobloqueante
  • Poly-Lok II self-locking fasteners offer engineers the capability of specifying 15, 25, or 50 or more reuses of their bolts.
  • self-locking fastener

Examples

  • Bolt the round end of the sway bar to the leg that has the extra hole drilled at the bottom end, using a 2" bolt, washer, and the self-locking nut.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The Omni-Lok self-locking fastener incorporates single or multiple pins, fully contained in holes located within the thread and held parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bolt.

    Academic text (1996)
  • And what's called on this a self locking mechanism.

  • What really sets it apart from rotary motor leadscrew systems, however, is its self-locking design.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Thoughtful details like the zippered back pocket and self-locking fold make travel a breeze!

    Blog text (32)
  • The self-locking zipper prevents any type of loose cord out there and allows the athlete to remove it easily with a quick flick.

    Blog text (1)
  • All-metal self-locking fastener

    Academic text (1995)
  • The Dyna-Thred II self-locking fastener has been designed to provide full 360-degree locking action around the thread.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The self-locking door automatically locks when closed, providing added security.

  • This container features a self-locking mechanism that ensures it stays tightly sealed.

Surface Forms

self-locking positive

Morphology

self-locking = locking (transparent) = self + lock + ing

The meaning is directly derived from 'self' + 'locking', indicating an automatic locking mechanism.

Etymology

The word self-locking combines self ('by itself') and lock ('to fasten'). So, a self-locking object fastens itself automatically when closed, without any extra action.