Guide rail
US8684605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49908
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A guide rail that includes a base rail having a channel therein and at least one finger extending from a portion of the channel. The guide rail further includes a race insert mounted against the at least one finger. In an embodiment of the invention, the race insert has a first and second raceway associated with the at least one finger extending from a portion of the channel. Further, the first and second raceways have different load transmission directions, wherein the load transmission directions of both the first and second raceways are oblique to the direction that the at least one finger extends from a portion of the channel.
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