Geneva Mechanism Calculator

Calculate kinematics of a Geneva (Maltese cross) mechanism: indexing time, angular velocity ratio, and geometry.

Number of slots in the Geneva wheel. Common: 4, 6, 8.
Radius of the driving crank.
mm
Constant angular velocity of the crank.
rpm

Results

Geneva Wheel Radius-mm
Indexing Angle-degrees
Indexing Time-seconds
Dwell Time-seconds
Max Wheel Speed Ratio-
References: Norton — Design of Machinery; Erdman — Mechanism Design