Linear rail system having preload adjustment apparatus
US6149308A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C29/045
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear rail system for adjusting the preload no the individual rollers of the slider body provides a linear rail of the type having upper and lower parallel raceways through which a slider body having a number of rollers attached thereto is adapted to axially translate. The rollers are assured contact with the upper and lower raceways while also providing the ability to absorb shocks placed on the slider body. At least one of the rollers is mechanically biased against one of the raceways while at least one other roller is adjustable and fixable in position using an adjustment block.
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