Patent ID: 7168358
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
1. A sliding block supported movably by static pressure of a pressure transmission medium between a pair of supporting surfaces comprising: a block body comprising a first overhanging member and a second overhanging member which are located in the first opening and the second opening respectively and each has an overhanging portion larger than the penetrating hole; a connecting member located in the penetrating hole, to connect the first overhanging member and the second overhanging member; wherein at least one of the first overhanging member and the second overhanging member has a coupling mechanism to be detachable from the connecting member, and the first overhanging member and the second overhanging member are fixed while pressing the bottom surfaces of the first opening and the second opening respectively through the connecting member by means of the coupling mechanism; and a flow control portion provided to at least one of the first overhanging member and the second overhanging member, to discharge the pressure transmission medium supplied into the penetrating hole and to control a flow rate of the pressure transmission medium.