Dear Tom and Ray: My brother-in-law, who lives the next state over, has a 2007 Toyota Corolla. His trunk no longer opens. He lives frugally, so it would really be good if the two of us could find the ...

The Corbin Russwin Pyramid is a patented, high security lock system incorporating unique pin tumbler specifications and the secondary Pyramid locking mechanism, operated by a spring loaded, control ...

Researchers are studying click beetles to inspire more agile robots. Aimy Wissa, assistant professor of mechanical science and engineering (MechSE) at Illinois, leads an interdisciplinary research ...

Deactivation of the safety lock-and-latch mechanism is a simple, but effective technique for opening jammed doors that all rescue personnel should be familiar with. This evolution can be considered an ...

In some ways, the humble door handles we use to open our vehicles haven’t changed much in over five decades. In others, today’s modern handles represent a leap forward in technology. In the formative ...

Automotive designers throughout the decades have always infused top-notch engineering into their offerings, focusing on everything from performance to safety. While many of their elements age ...

It‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ can be very irritating when your door latch is jammed and your door is either not closing properly or keeps popping open. Trying to be safe, many homeowners think of the worst situation, ...