Linear guiding and driving unit

Details Linear guiding and driving unit Linear guiding and driving unit

1991-12-03

1993-03-23

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Mechanical movements

Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary

74 8915, 74110, 92 88, 248657, 384 45, F16C 2906, F16H 2104, F16H 1906

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051953919

ABSTRACT:
A generally U-shaped guide carriage is linearly guided on a longitudinally-extending rail track by at least one circuit of roller balls carried by each of the depending flanges of the U-shaped guide carriage. Each ball circuit includes a linear load-bearing row and a linear return row of roller balls. The load-bearing balls bear against facing ball rolling tracks carried by the opposite sides of the rail track. A cross member is connected adjacent one end of the rail track and carries rolling track engagement faces for engaging the ball rolling tracks on the rail track. An entraining unit is connected to the guide carriage, and a linear drive is coupled between the cross member and entraining unit for driving the guide carriage along the rail track. In another embodiment, a common steel insert is carried by each depending flange of the U-shaped guide carriage and supports the load-bearing row or rows of the associated ball circuits.

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