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Linear rail system having preload adjustment apparatus

US6450687B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C29/12
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear rail system having an apparatus for adjusting the preload on the individual rollers of the slider body which 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.

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