wheel lock

• Dispositivo mecânico que impede a rotação de uma roda, usado frequentemente como medida de segurança em veículos ou como componente em mecanismos para imobilizar o movimento.

A mechanical device that prevents a wheel from rotating, often used as a security measure on vehicles or as a component in machinery to immobilize movement.

1. Historical firearm mechanismC2formal

   An early type of firearm ignition mechanism where a spring-driven wheel spins against a piece of pyrite to create sparks and ignite the gunpowder.

   fechadura de roda

   • The wheel lock was a significant advancement over the matchlock in the 16th century.
   • Collectors highly value original wheel lock pistols from the Renaissance period.
   • The mechanism of a wheel lock is complex and requires precise craftsmanship.