Patent ID: 6220757
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: F01L,F16H

Abstract:
A sliding mechanism comprising:a sliding part arranged to slide relative to a counter surface; anda metal holding member having an open end with a recess therein bounded by an inner wall of said holding member that meets said open end along an edge;wherein said sliding part is arranged and held in said recess in said metal holding member and protrudes outwardly beyond said open end of said metal holding member;wherein said sliding part has a side surface including a first side surface portion that contacts said inner wall in said recess away from said edge, and a second side surface portion that extends smoothly from said first side surface portion outwardly past said edge to protrude outwardly beyond said open end; andwherein said second side surface portion is spaced from said inner wall and is not in contact with said edge.