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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 1992
Filed:
Jan. 10, 1991
Peter R Mugglestone, Northport, NY (US);
Thomson Industries, Inc., Port Washington, NY (US);
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.