Linear motion guided screw assembly
US9500224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/18648
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear motion screw assembly is provided herein which comprises (a) at least a first end support, (b) a screw shaft rotatably mounted to the first end support and defining a longitudinal direction, (c) a linear guide means mounted to the first end support and oriented parallel to the screw shaft, (d) a follower assembly mounted to the screw shaft and, associated therewith, an anti-rotation means in translatable contact with the guide means and movable in a longitudinal direction along the guide means, and (e) a cartridge non-rotatably mounted within said follower assembly, said cartridge including a guide nut having an axial bore through which the screw shaft is rotatably disposed.
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