banking pin

American  

noun

Horology.

1. either of two pins for damping or halting the oscillation, in either direction, of a balance or lever.

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Example Sentences

As we have previously stated, the drop from the pallet should not take place until the lever almost rests on the banking pin.

From Project Gutenberg

In staking on the balance, care should be observed to set the banking pin in the rim so it will come right; this is usually secured by setting said pin so it stands opposite to the opening in the half shell.

From Project Gutenberg

In placing a balance in a step chuck, the banking pin is caused to enter one of the three slots in the chuck, so as not to be bent down on to the rim of the balance.

From Project Gutenberg