Geneva gear

機構 | Mechanism

Geneva gears can transmit rotations intermittently.

While the driving gear makes one revolution, the driven gear rotates for a certain time and stops for a certain time.

By using Geneva gears, it is possible to create complex movements that mix movement / stop from a constant rotation.

However, please note that the Geneva gear rotates slowly when the pin enters and exits.

Also, be careful of friction and wear because the gears slip when stopped.