Questions on Deadbolts

[YouLuckyFox]

I have a few questions about deadbolts that are beginning to pile up. First, what is this at the end of this Kwikset deadbolt? Is this a way of ensuring the dead-lock function?

Picture is from this page: http://www.build.com/kwikset-335-15a-an ... MgodnAEAXA

What is the purpose of this apparent rod through the following deadbolt? I imagine it serves as resistance against forced entry? I have seen several variations on this feature. If there is any advanced information I should be knowledgeable of, please feel free to PM me or start-up an advanced thread of the same title in the Advanced Section


I have learned so much from being a member of this site, thank you all for the help you've been to me!
Cordially,
Fox

[Divinorum]

The first deadbolt is designed to be used on sliding doors. Sliding doors will use a latch that flips up and or down that will fit into a plate mortised into the wall. The latch grabs onto the plate so the door will not slide open. I believe that Kwikset is just a fancy version of this type of lock.

Check out the other "pocket locks" at the top of the page and you will probably recognize the mechanism and concept.
http://www.kwikset.com/products/styles/ ... -lock.aspx

To my knowledge the rod through the bolt is hardened steel that is inserted in order to make it more difficult to cut the bolt with a saw type attack.

[YouLuckyFox]

Thanks for your explanation, I apologize for my delayed gratitude. That makes sense on the sliding door, I'm surprised I was thrown off by its appearance!