Geneva mechanism

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A Geneva mechanism, also known as a Geneva wheel system, is an engineering device that controls the linear motion of a component by converting rotary movement into reciprocating motion. This mechanism consists of a sun gear and several planet gears, which interact to produce a back-and-forth motion when the sun gear turns. The Geneva mechanism is widely used in various applications, such as clocks, sewing machines, and cameras, due to its precision and reliability.