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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2003
Kazuhiro Tsutsumi, Osaka, JP;
Shoichiro Komiya, Osaka, JP;
Tsubakimoto Chain Co., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A protective guide for a cable is formed by connecting a plurality of links, each of which is formed a pair of spaced, opposite, side plates connected to each other by connecting plates. Each side plate includes a connecting rod having a flexible portion and an engagement portion, and includes an opposite connecting opening into which a connecting rod of the adjacent side plate is fitted. The connecting rods include flexible portions which bend to allow adjacent links to articulate relative to each other. The guide avoids generation of dust due to frictional rubbing of parts against one an other, reduces noise generated during high speed movement, and allows easily removal and addition of links.