Linear guideway and track module thereof
US9267540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C19/362
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear guide includes an elongated spacer, a plurality of rollers, and two sliding blocks. The spacer has a plurality of thru-holes arranged in a row along a longitudinal direction thereof. The spacer has two engaging portions respectively arranged at two opposite sides of the row of thru-holes. The rollers are respectively arranged in the thru-holes. Each sliding block has a rolling groove and an engaging groove formed on a bottom portion of the rolling groove, and each rolling groove has two track surfaces spaced apart from each other. The engaging portions are respectively inserted into the engaging grooves such that each sliding block slides with respect to another sliding block only. The track surfaces of each sliding block are respectively arranged at two opposite sides of the spacer, and the rollers are rollably clamped between the track surfaces of the sliding blocks.
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