Patent ID: 8206037
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
1. A linear guide, comprising: at least one approximately U-shaped carriage with side limbs engaging at least partially over a guide rail; and at least two linear ball bearing units for a longitudinally movable support of the carriage with respect to the guide rail, with adjusting means being provided for pressing the linear ball bearing units against the guide rail without play, wherein, as adjusting means, at least one component is provided which has, in cross-section, at least one wedge-shaped portion, which projects at least partially into a likewise wedge-shaped intermediate space between at least one of the linear ball bearing units and one of the side limbs, and wherein the component is approximately U-shaped in cross-section, having two U-limbs which are connected by means of a central portion, with one U-limb forming the wedge-shaped portion and the other U-limb being designed for fastening the component to one of the side limbs of the carriage.