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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2008
Ming-yao Lin, Taichung, TW;
Ming-Yao Lin, Taichung, TW;
Hiwin Technologies Corp., Taichung, TW;
Abstract
A rolling element retainer is provided with two through rolling element retaining spaces. Each of the rolling elements retaining spaces is provided for accommodation of one rolling element. The rolling element retainer is provided with a linking portion at each of two opposite sides thereof. The rolling element retainer is further provided with a rolling element rolling channel in each of two external end surfaces thereof. The angular difference between the respective rolling element rolling channels and the respective linking portions is 0 degree or 90 degrees. By such arrangements, the rolling channels at two ends of the rolling element retainer are provided for contact with the rolling elements therebetween, so as to guide the movement of such rolling elements.