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Intermediate cover for use in a linear guide device

US5871283A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 4, 1997
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2322/39
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An intermediate cover is used to cover the surface of a guide rail existing between first and second sliders arranged on the guide rail of a linear guide device. The intermediate cover is structured such that it includes on the two ends thereof two mounting portions respectively for mounting the two ends of the cover onto the two sliders, and it also includes a body portion having a U-shaped section and including an upper surface and two side surfaces located adjacent to the upper surface and two side surfaces of the guide rail.

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