safety latch

Toddler-proofing mechanism

A safety latch is a fastening device designed to prevent accidental opening, typically used on cabinets, gates, or equipment to protect children or ensure secure closure.

The latch requires a deliberate action—pressing a button, lifting a tab—that's easy for adults but difficult for small children or unintentional contact: We installed safety latches on all the kitchen cabinets.

Related

cabinet · cabinet lock · baby gate · gate · click · secure · mechanism · baby · toddler · snap · release · hinge · door · drawer · fastener · guard · protect · trigger guard

Categories
Opposites
security mechanism function

safety latchrelease mechanism

Device that unlocks restraint

quick-release · open access · emergency release · door opener · free passage

design intent

safety latchhair trigger

Ultra-responsive firing mechanism

instant access · weak point · security flaw

Family

safety, latch, safe, safely, safeness, unsafe, unsafely, safeguard, safekeeping

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G