Bearings – Linear bearing – Recirculating
Patent
1991-01-10
1992-04-07
Hannon, Thomas R.
Bearings
Linear bearing
Recirculating
384 43, F16C 2906
Patent
active
051022354
ABSTRACT:
A linear motion bearing assembly is provided having a rail, a bearing carriage supported on the rail by rolling elements, the carriage having a pair of depending legs for movement along the rail and a pair of interlocking end cap/return track elements. The depending legs have load bearing grooves formed on an inner longitudinal surface and partial return tracks form on an outer longitudinal surface. The end cap/return track elements form a complimentary portion of the return track and have rolling element turnaround, formed therin to interconnect the load bearing and return tracks. The end cap/return track elements interlock to each other around the bearing carriage and are supported thereon by integral support structure. Sealing means are optionally provided for adverse operating conditions.
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Hannon Thomas R.
Thomson Industries Inc.
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