Patent ID: 6250805
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A linear motion guide unit comprising:a track rail;a sliding element movable along and relatively to the track rail by virtue of rolling elements;the sliding element including a casing, end caps mounted on the casing at opposing ends lengthwise the casing, bottom seals attached to lower surfaces of the casing and end caps, and end seals arranged on end surfaces of the end caps so as to close clearances between the track rail and the end caps;the bottom seals being each composed of a core plate and an elastic sealing member adhered to the core plate;the core plates of the bottom seals being integrally provided at lengthwise opposing extremities thereof with upright plates to be fitted in grooves formed on the end surfaces of the end caps;the upright plates having jaws that each extend widthwise of the plates in directions opposite to each other to engage the opposing walls of the grooves on the end surfaces of the end caps,wherein the opposing walls of the grooves on the end surfaces of the end caps are each formed with an edge which engages a corresponding jaw of the upright plates.