Unlike a spring latch, this bolt is not angled. It is a solid block of metal that must be manually retracted with a key or thumbturn, making it much harder to force open. Why Knowing These Parts Matters
The inner part of the cylinder that rotates when the correct key is inserted. labeled parts of a door lock
The recessed housing behind the strike plate that holds the latch bolt when the door is closed. Deadbolts vs. Spring Latches Unlike a spring latch, this bolt is not angled