Handcuff Diagram

Question: Push Pin Double Lock

Answer: Push Pin Double Lock:

feature that locks single strand teeth in place and prevents it from moving (ie tightening)

Question: Key Actuator

Answer: Key actuator:

Used to double lock handcuffs

Question: Key Hole

Answer: Key hole:

used for unlocking single strand from double strand

Question: Chain

Answer: Chain:

attaches pair of cuffs together

Question: Single Strand

Answer: Single strand:

a rotating ratchet with teeth to engage locking mechanism

Question: Double Strand

Answer: Double strand:

fixed and designed so the single strand can rotate or pass through

Question: Swivel

Answer: Swivel:

allows chain to twist.

Question: Single Strand Teeth

Answer: Single strand teeth

Question: Lock Housing Mechanism

Answer: Lock housing mechanism:

a spring loaded feature that locks single strand ratchet teeth into place, whereby making it adjustable according to wrist size.

Question: 1) immobilize

2) control

3) handcuff

4) search

5) monitor

6) transport

Answer: steps to handcuffing