Geneva Mechanism

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A Geneva mechanism is typically based on a simple model that consists of a sun gear, a pinion, and a follower plate. The sun gear is connected to the output shaft while the pinion is fixed to an arm that can be raised or lowered by a cam. As the sun gear rotates, it meshes with the teeth of the pinion, causing the follower plate to move up and down in a predetermined pattern. This mechanism is commonly used in various types of machinery for precise positioning and control.