Patent ID: 6106154
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A linear motion guide unit comprising:a track rail having first raceway surfaces on its lengthwise side surfaces and a sliding element saddling the track rail for a sliding movement with respect to the track rail;the sliding element including a casing having second raceway surfaces confronting the first raceway surfaces of the track rail, end caps mounted on the casing at opposing ends lengthwise the casing, rolling elements running along raceways defined between the first and second raceway surfaces, and end seals arranged on end surfaces of the end caps;the end caps being provided on the end surfaces thereof with integrally formed protuberances; andthe end seals being composed of core plates formed with perforations to make engagement with the protuberances of the end caps, and sealing members adhered to the core plates so as to close clearances between the track rail and the end caps.