<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">splitting-spring locks</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>locks by form</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>locks, splitting-spring</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>splitting-spring lock</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Locks of various designs that are key operated or keyless letter-combination type, originating in China. When they are locked, the sliding bolt is trapped by the opening springs against the inner wall of the lock-body. They are often decorative objects as well as utilitarian. ]]></note></mads>