Objectives

 To Fabricate and assemble a working model Of an existing Geneva Wheel Mechanism

Model
  To Design The Geneva Mechanism Model Using 3D modeling(CAD)
 To know about its application, advantages and disadvantages
 Manufacturing Geneva driver through CNC part programming

Introduction
The Geneva drive or Maltese cross is a gear mechanism that translates a continuous rotation
movement into intermittent rotary motion. The rotating drive wheel is usually equipped with a
pin that reaches into a slot located in the other wheel (driven wheel) that advances it by one
step at a time. Geneva mechanism, also called Geneva Stop, one of the most commonly used
devices for producing intermittent rotary motion, characterized by alternate periods of motion
and rest with no reversal in direction. It is also used for indexing (i.e., rotating a shaft through a
prescribed angle).

Classification of Geneva mechanism

Types of Geneva mechanism

 External Geneva mechanism

 Internal Geneva mechanism
 Spherical Geneva mechanism

External Geneva mechanism

In this type of mechanism, the Geneva cross is connected with cam drive externally which is the
most popular and can withstand higher mechanical stresses. The driver grooves lock the driven
wheel pins during dwell. During movement, the driver pin mates with the driven-wheel slot.
 Figure: External Geneva driver

Internal Geneva mechanism

In this type of mechanism, the Geneva cross and cam drive are connected internally in the
closed box. The driver and driven wheel rotate in same direction. The duration of dwell is more
than 180° of driver rotation.

Figure: Internal Geneva mechanism

Spherical Geneva mechanism

In this type of mechanism, the Geneva cross is in spherical shape and cam drives are connected
in externally, which is extremely rare. The driver and driven wheel are on perpendicular shafts.
The duration of dwell is exactly 180° of driver rotation.
 Figure: Spherical Geneva driver

Major components of Geneva mechanism

 Driving disc (rotates continuously)
 Wheel (four radial slots)
 Pinion
 Base

Methodology

3D Modeling (CAD)

Bill of Materials

Modeling of Geneva mechanism

Computer Aided Drafting

 It is the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or
optimization of a design.
 To Increase the Productivity Of the Designer.
 Improve the Quality Of Design.
 Improve Communications Through Documentation.
  To Create A Database For Manufacturing.
 To Generate the 3D Model. 
Advantages of Geneva mechanism

  Geneva mechanism may be the simplest and least Expensive of all intermittent motion
mechanisms.
 They come in a wide variety of sizes, ranging from those used in instruments, to those used
in machine tools to index spindle carriers weighing several tons.
 They have good motion curves characteristics compared to ratchets, but exhibit more “jerk”
or instantaneous change in acceleration, than better cam systems.
 Geneva maintains good control of its load at all Times, since it is provided with locking ring
surfaces.

Disadvantages of Geneva mechanism

  The Geneva is not a versatile mechanism and produce jerk.

 The ratio of dwell period to motion is also established once the no of dwells per revolution
has been selected.
 All Geneva acceleration curves start and end with finite acceleration & deceleration.

Application
 Stepper
 Mechanical Watches
 Plotters
 CNC Machine
 Iron Ring Clock
 Modern film projectors may also use an electronically controlled indexing mechanism or
stepper motor, which allows for fast-forwarding the film.
 Indexing tables in assembly lines, tool changers for CNC machines and so on.

Future Scope
 Design optimization of a Geneva mechanism for internal combustion engine application.
 Bottle Indexing and Filling Mechanism.
 It can be used in Pen Changed Mechanism in Plotters.
 It has a great scope in automated sampling industries.

Discussion

Conclusion
Geneva drive indexing mechanism converts the continuous motion of the driver wheel into
intermittent rotary motion of the gear. Cam with pin arrangement integrated with Geneva
drive. Input shaft having driver wheel at one end and cam drive at the other end. Geneva drive
and gears are mounted on the output shaft. By cam with Geneva drive arrangement the
continuous motion of the driver wheel converts into intermittent motion of gear and chain
arrangement. Due to gear rotation the conveyor belt moves and thus mechanism proves its
significance.