Engineering Micromechanical Systems for the Next Generation Wireless Capsule Endoscopy

Figure 6

Fully extended holding mechanism: (a) 0.2 module 13-tooth and 48-tooth bevel gear set, (b) the 48-tooth bevel gear drives the central 0.1 module 8-toothed spur gear with the gear train running in a recess set in the bevel gear.

(a)

(b)