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Linear motion bearing truck and rail assembly

US4496197A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 1983
Grant dateJan 29, 1985
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C29/0673
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear motion bearing assembly and rail in which the bearing assembly includes two bearing bodies each having a pair of projections defining recirculating bearing races. The bearing assemblies are each secured to a movable member and to each other in an adjustable preload condition and provide one set of recirculating bearings of each assembly for supporting downward forces including the weight and the other to provide lateral and upward forces.

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