Patent ID: 6176617
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A linear motion guide unit comprising a track rail provided at lengthwise side surfaces thereof with first raceway grooves,a slider movable on the track rail,wherein the slider has a casing provided with second raceway grooves in opposition to the first raceway grooves, rolling elements movable along raceways defined between the confronting first and second raceway grooves, end caps secured to the opposing end surfaces of the casing, lubricating plate assemblies secured on the end caps, and end seals arranged on the ends of the lubricating plate assemblies,and further wherein the lubricating plate assemblies each have a core metal and a lubricant-containing member fixed on the core metal with any one of adhesive and mechanical means, the lubricant-containing member being made of a sintered resinous component having porous structure, and lubricant being impregnated into the porous structure of the sintered resinous component.