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    Simple locking mechanism —Jindrich Kubec
   Hi, I have rather large 'doors' which tend to open by theirselves. I need something small (2x2x2 studs max) and simple which would lock the doors in close position. I think about usage of friction, I definitly wouldn't like something which creates (...) (20 years ago, 19-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Simple locking mechanism —Ross Crawford
     (...) Hi Jindroush, I would try magnets. If it's a really large door maybe 2, but otherwise 1 would probably suffice. ROSCO (20 years ago, 19-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Simple locking mechanism —Joseph Greene
   (...) Think 2 pieces of string and counterweights made of 1x1 to 2x2 bricks...especially if it's a castle! (20 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Simple locking mechanism —Jindrich Kubec
   (...) Nope, those are garage doors, rubber-band actuated ;-) I just wanted to make good replacement for those expensive lamel garage doors parts, so I basically copied the doors I have in my garage. The problem is that also in reality the doors (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Simple locking mechanism —Rob Antonishen
   Do you have a pic of the doors? I'm having trouble to visualize... Initially I was thinking a simple drop latch made with technic...kind of like (URL) but made with say, a short axel and a couple of liftarms like the 41677. -Rob A. (...) (20 years ago, 22-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: Simple locking mechanism —Jindrich Kubec
   (...) They're tilting doors. I'm sorry, but I just don't have a good pic of them at the moment, and the MOC is still not finished. I'll post the pics as it gets finished. (URL) (20 years ago, 22-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic)
 

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