Patent ID: 6019513
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A linear guide apparatus comprising:an axially extending guide rail having a first rolling groove on its outer surface;a slider engaged with the guide rail and having a second rolling groove, rolling element return grooves and curved grooves, the second rolling groove confronting the first rolling groove, and the rolling element return grooves being coupled to both end portions of the second rolling groove through the curved grooves, respectively;a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider to be made circulatable through the second rolling groove, the curved grooves, and the rolling element return grooves;a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail;a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member, wherein the lubricant-containing polymer is interposed between the slider and the first plate member; anda second plate member interposed between the slider and the lubricant-containing polymer member.