Patent ID: 9689426
Date: 2017-06-27
CPC Classifications: F16C

Claim:
1. A linear motion bearing assembly, comprising: at least one modular bearing segment having a first end and a second end, comprising: a retainer defining at least one bearing track and defining an open load bearing portion; a plurality of bearings positioned within the bearing track; a bearing plate defining at least one bearing track in communication with less than all of the plurality of bearings and positioned opposite the retainer; a lid positioned on the bearing plate, fixed to the retainer; and at least two end caps, each end cap comprising an arcuate outer portion and a bearing segment retaining structure substantially perpendicular to the arcuate outer portion, extending inward from the arcuate outer portion and connectable with either the first end or the second end of the modular bearing segment; wherein when the end caps are connected to opposing ends of the modular bearing segment, the arcuate outer portion of opposing end caps defines a space between the end caps configured to permit a rocker element to project through the space.