What is this kind of door lock called in English?

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Would it be called "overlap door lock"? Instead of being installed inside the door, it is screwed outside of the door.

In English, the question should read, "What is this kind of door lock called?" — jpmc26, Oct 27 '17 at 04:23

score 15 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 26 '17 at 21:48

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These are usually called "rim locks" in North America and the UK. Maybe different elsewhere.

answered Oct 26 '17 at 21:48

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Moshe Katz · Answer 2 · 2017-10-27T01:53:13.537

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I have usually seen these just called "surface-mount locks". I have never seen "rim lock" used in the (Eastern) USA.

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answered Oct 27 '17 at 01:45

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Even if this isn't the correct term, it's the one most likely to be understood at the hardware store. – Chris Cudmore Oct 27 '17 at 13:07

score 4 · Answer 3 · edited Oct 27 '17 at 10:17

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One possibility is "rim lock": http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/rim-lock

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answered Oct 26 '17 at 21:58

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score 3 · Answer 4 · answered Oct 27 '17 at 09:27

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In Danmark they are called "kasselås" in danish, which translates to "box lock", probably referring to it being a visible as a box mounted on the outside of the door instead of inside it.

answered Oct 27 '17 at 09:27

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Is "Danmark" what the Danes call their country, Denmark? Or just a typo ;-) – Xen2050 Oct 27 '17 at 18:44
@Xen2050 Fairly easy to check. – Dan Mašek Oct 27 '17 at 22:04
@DanMašek Is it though? That page is in Danish, so "Danmark" is Danish for "Denmark"... But since we're using English here, it must be a typo and the Danish name for Denmark... It was easier to just ask – Xen2050 Nov 04 '17 at 04:36
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Yes, "Danmark" is the danish version of "Denmark". Could be a typo but it isn't. ;-) – P. Goetterup Nov 16 '17 at 10:00

score 2 · Answer 5 · answered Oct 27 '17 at 11:37

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People in the UK often call them "Yale locks", because that is one of the most common brands. Like we usually call Vacuum cleaners "hoovers"

answered Oct 27 '17 at 11:37

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Yale type locks don't have the deadbolt as well, only the latch – Separatrix Oct 27 '17 at 12:38

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