Geneva Mechanism

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The Geneva Mechanism, also known as the Geneva drive, is a clever mechanical device that transforms continuous rotation into intermittent, precise movements. Imagine a wheel with slots and a fixed pin. As the slotted wheel rotates, the pin engages with the slots, causing the attached object to make jumps or pauses instead of smooth, constant motion.The Geneva mechanism is named after the Swiss city Geneva, where it was first used in watchmaking. It provides a simple and effective way to convert continuous rotation into precise intermittent motion. This mechanism is valued for its accuracy, reliability, and simplicity.