Guide rail and method for manufacturing same
US8029193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49641
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guide rail and method of forming a guide rail is provided. The guide rail includes a base rail having a groove with a plurality of fingers formed therein and a race insert mounted in the groove. The race insert has at least two different load directions. The fingers extend generally non-parallel to the different load directions. The fingers are preferably deformed into a state of bending.
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