What is intermittent drive, and where is it used? This video breaks down three common types: ratchet mechanisms, Geneva mechanisms (Maltese cross), and incomplete gear mechanisms. Learn how they work, their pros and cons, and applications like cam indexers, automatic feed systems, winches, and conveyors.

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