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Record 1 1990-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clocks, Watches and Bells
DEF

The earliest form of mechanical-clock escapement consisting of a crossbar with adjustable weights for regulating the rate of oscillation of a verge or vertical spindle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horlogerie et sonnerie
DEF

Balancier des premières horloges ou montres, associé à un échappement à roue de rencontre. Le foliot porte, à l'extrémité d'un axe supportant les palettes sur lesquelles agit la roue d'échappement, une barre sur laquelle peuvent se déplacer deux poids réglant l'inertie du balancier. On l'a longtemps utilisé dans les horloges de monuments.

Spanish

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