Patent ID: 6123457
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: F16C,F16N

Abstract:
A linear motion guide unit comprisinga track rail provided on lengthwise side surfaces thereof with first raceway grooves,a sliding element movable relative to the track rail and including second raceway grooves in opposition to the first raceway grooves, andlubricating means provided in the sliding element for lubricating the first raceway grooves of the track rail,wherein the lubricating means comprise a case for lubricant and lubricant delivery means provided to the case, andwherein the lubricant delivery means make sliding contact with the first raceway grooves of the track rail to thereby supply the lubricant to the first raceway grooves of the track rail,wherein the delivery means comprises a head disposed in sliding contact with the first raceway grooves of the track rail, and a leg integral with the head and extending through an opening into the case,wherein the leg of delivery means is inserted into the case through an elastic mouthpiece, andwherein the head of the delivery means is elastically urged towards the raceway grooves of the track rail by means of the elastic mouthpiece.