1779 J. Ramsden 11 The spiral spring turns back the cylinder, till the piece (j) is brought under the stop on the ratchet ring (b).
1861 J. F. W. Herschel 146 Over the attachments of these cocks is screwed a ratchet-ring, by the action of an arm on whose notches the interior ring and the speculum with it can be carried round on its centre.
1992 July 1413/2 Double ended ratchet rings, nickel chrome plated with heat treated driving parts.