We use locks to secure our business, home and offices. Security is the only thing that should not be at risk. Because it is the only thing between your most valuable object and the hands of a thief. Locks are something that we use every single day. Knowing their importance we have collected fun facts about locks.

Invention

Just like many other inventions, Locks were invented by ancient Egyptians around 4,000 years ago. Archaeologists have found evidence in the ruins of Khorsabad Palace near Nineveh. Those locks were large wooden bolts, a slab of wood that fits into a slot. Pin tumbler locks were invented after them.  

First combination Locks  

In 1857, James Sargent, an American, invented the first combination lock. The properties of his original designs are a part of today’s locks.

Lever is the Basic Design

The most basic design of the locks is lever. In the era of Roman Empire this design of locks was common. The lock was nothing but a metal lever that works with a bolt.

Main lock Designs

There are six main designs of locks that are in use today. Some specific locks serve a security for other purposes. Key locks are the most common locks. But there are other ways to operate the locks like fingerprints, cods, fobs, cards and even retina of the eye.

Lock Snapping

Thieves mostly use the lock snapping strategy to make a break successful. In this technique the cylinder of the lock is broken.  Anti-snap locks have been introduced to stop this from happening.

Largest Padlock

The teachers and students of Pavlovo Arts College No.23, Russia created the largest Padlock in the world. These guys hold the Guinness World Record for creating the largest padlock in the world. This lock is 144.3 cm tall, 26 cm deep and 105 cm wide. The weight of this giant lock is 916 lb. This padlock is actually in use.

Common Reason for Burglaries   

Locks are part of the most basic security measure. According to a report, around 30 percent of breaking and entering take place because windows and doors are left unlocked.

Harry Houdini

Before he adopted the passion of escapologist Harry Houdini was a locksmith.

Love Locks

The love locks are actually padlocks that lovers fasten to particular bridges like Pont des Arts in Paris. The key is then thrown in the river with the hope of finding the true love.

Locksmith Skills

The most skilled locksmiths can copy the design of a key only by virtually remembering it.

When owners didn’t have the keys of their home

You will be surprised to know that in the Medieval Era the home owners didn’t keep the keys of their own house. In facts, the guards of that area used to keep the keys of different houses.

Wood Not Metal

We can say that the early locks were not that secure. The reason is they were made of wood not metal. Wood locks in the past were large and heavy.

Magic Picked a Locked

In 2014, a parrot named magic escaped from the cage and then the car in which the cage was placed.

Lock Industry

The lock industry has been revolutionized. According to Ibis World, the lock industry contains 149 worth $4 billion. 

Who changed the locking technology?

Romans changed the locking technology about 2000 years ago. Pin locks and steel locks were created by them. To keep women inside with doors locked up motivated Romans to build modern locks.