A recess or groove in one lift or placement of concrete that is filled with concrete of the next lift, giving shear strength to the joint. Also called a key.
The axial groove in the hub and shaft that holds the key in the proper location.
A slot or groove in which a key engages.
A slot in the shaft of a mechanical drive system that provides a means of locking a gear or other part onto the shaft.
The part of the plug where you insert the key.
The channels or grooves in a lock that the key must pass through that distinguish one type of lock cylinder from another. Also called a "Profile".
A recess or groove cast in a concrete pour or cut into concrete, which when filled by the next pour, will form a lock in the concrete joint.
The opening in a lock that is shaped to accept the proper key.
A slot cut in a shaft, pulley hub, wheel hub, etc. A square key is placed in the slot and engages a similar keyway in the mating piece. The key prevents slippage between the two parts. Also called " keyseat."
Where the key is inserted and turned to put the lock bolt into the locked position. Schlage keyways are widely used and can be keyed alike by a locksmith, if desired.
The area on the face of a keyed product where the key is placed.
1. The keyway in a lock that is worked by a flat key. 2. Groove or slot cut in a shaft to hold the key. 3. Groove made in one concrete our that interlocks another concrete structure, possibly poured at an earlier time, such as interlocking a wall to a footing. 4. Groove into which a square or rectangular key is inserted to lock two members together.
(n.) 1. A slot for a key in the hub or shaft of a wheel. (n.) 2. The keyhole of a cylinder lock. Source: Dictionary.com (n.) 1. The opening in a lock or cylinder which is shaped to accept key bit or blade of a proper configuration. (n.) 2. The exact cross sectional configuration of a keyway as viewed from the front. It is not necessarily the same as the key section. Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council
The aperture in lock cylinders that receives the key and closely engages with it throughout its length.
The slot or groove in which a key slides.
Slot in lock cylinder where key is inserted.
a slot cut into both the bore of a sprocket or gear and the shaft onto which the part will be mounted. A square, steel `key' (straight or tapered) is inserted between the shaft and the sprocket or gear, allowing power to be transmitted between the two components.
A slot formed and poured on a footer or in a foundation wall when another wall will be installed at the slot location, giving additional strength to the joint/meeting point
A groove milled or machined onto a shaft or into a bore to accept a square, half moon, or round piece of metal.
A keyway is the shaped channel in a lock cylinder into which the key slides to gain access to the lock tumblers.