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What (who) is Interlock - definition

FEATURE OF AN ENGINEERED SYSTEM THAT TIES TOGETHER SYSTEM ELEMENTS' STATES TO PREVENT THEM FROM CHANGING IN A HAZARDOUS OR INCOMPATIBLE WAY
Hardware interlocks; Interlock; Defeatable interlock
  • Electrical interlock on wire mesh
  • In this photo, the key is the mechanical interlock that allows the steering wheel to move the direction of the front wheels. Without the key, the car cannot move.
  • Trapped key interlock switchgear door.
  • Trapped key interlock transfer block.
  • Different kinds of security interlocks can range from doors to electronic systems such as face or fingerprint recognitions.

Interlock         
·vt To unite by locking or linking together; to secure in place by mutual fastening.
II. Interlock ·vi To unite, embrace, communicate with, or flow into, one another; to be connected in one system; to lock into one another; to interlace firmly.
Interlock (engineering)         
An interlock is a feature that makes the state of two mechanisms or functions mutually dependent. It may be used to prevent undesired states in a finite-state machine, and may consist of any electrical, electronic, or mechanical devices or systems.
interlock         
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Interlock (engineering)

An interlock is a feature that makes the state of two mechanisms or functions mutually dependent. It may be used to prevent undesired states in a finite-state machine, and may consist of any electrical, or mechanical devices or systems. In most applications, an interlock is used to help prevent any damage to the machine or to the operator handling the machine. Elevators are equipped with an interlock that prevents the moving elevator from opening its doors, and prevents the stationary elevator (with open doors) from moving. Interlocks may include sophisticated elements such as curtains of infrared beams, photodetectors, simple switches, and locks. It can also be a computer containing an interlocking computer program with digital or analogue electronics.

Examples of use of Interlock
1. Proponents of interlock laws say studies back their approach.
2. Bryan from Dallas, Texas TOM: The vehicle is equipped with a trans/brake interlock switch.
3. Rules that allow investment to flow both ways would interlock markets and deepen stability, he said.
4. Girls baring their tummies interlock arms with others wearing head scarves and weave through the guests.
5. In fact, all Lego pieces are compatible – a brick from 1'58 will interlock with one made today.