Patent ID: 8210327
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
1. A combined motion control and brake release apparatus comprising: at least one linear longitudinal rail; a bearing block supported on said at least one linear longitudinal rail; a first linear rail brake fixed to at least one of said at least one linear longitudinal rail; a carrier connected to said first linear rail brake, said carrier being supported by said bearing block; a pair of linear cross slide rails fixed on said carrier, said linear cross slide rails disposed generally at right angles to said at least one longitudinal rail; a cross slide bearing block mounted on each linear cross slide rail; a cross slide supported on said cross slide bearing block mounted on each linear cross slide rail being moveable in both longitudinal and lateral directions, relative to said at least one linear longitudinal rail; said cross slide including an engagement feature having a housing that includes a recess and a fluid passage extending from said recess to said first linear rail brake; and an engager operable to engage said engagement feature to release said first linear rail brake and to move said linear cross slide rails.