Design Innovation: Geneva Mechanism with Gear (Prototype) #cad |design with ajay| #designwithajay

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Create a New Part: Begin by opening SolidWorks and starting a new part document.

Sketch the Base: Use the sketch tools to draw the base plate of the Geneva mechanism. This plate will serve as the foundation for the mechanism. Ensure to dimension your sketch accurately based on the desired size of the mechanism.

Extrude the Base: Once your sketch is complete, use the extrude feature to give your sketch thickness and turn it into a 3D model. Specify the extrusion distance according to the desired thickness of the base plate.

Sketch the Geneva Drive Wheel: Create a new sketch on the surface of the base plate where you want to place the Geneva drive wheel. Use the circle tool to draw the profile of the drive wheel. Dimension the circle according to the desired diameter of the drive wheel.

Extrude the Drive Wheel: Extrude the sketch to give your drive wheel thickness. The thickness will depend on the specific requirements of your mechanism, such as the clearance needed for the driving pin.

Sketch the Driving Pin: Create another sketch on the surface of the base plate to represent the driving pin. Use the circle tool to draw a small circle representing the pin. Dimension the circle according to the desired diameter of the pin.

Extrude the Driving Pin: Extrude the sketch to create the driving pin. Ensure that the length of the pin is appropriate to engage with the slots on the Geneva drive wheel.

Sketch the Geneva Slots: Create a new sketch on the face of the Geneva drive wheel. Use the slot tool to draw the Geneva slots. These slots typically have a crescent or moon shape. Ensure that the slots are evenly spaced around the circumference of the drive wheel.

Cut the Slots: Use the extruded cut feature to cut out the Geneva slots from the drive wheel. Ensure that the depth of the cuts is appropriate to allow the driving pin to move smoothly within the slots.

Assemble the Components: Use the assembly feature in SolidWorks to assemble the base plate, Geneva drive wheel, and driving pin together. Ensure that the driving pin is positioned correctly within the slots of the drive wheel.