Inventors:
Alison Ng - New York NY
Steven Feketa - Stony Brook NY
Assignee:
Thomson Industries, Inc. - Port Washington NY
International Classification:
F16C 2904
Abstract:
A linear motion bearing assembly is disclosed and preferably includes an elongated rail member and a carriage housing defining an inner cavity for receiving at least one segment bearing. The bearings can be either bearing balls or rollers. The elongated rail member is formed with an inner race portion, a flange projection and an elongated mounting slot substantially along the entire length thereof. Both the elongated rail member and carriage housing are precision formed by manufacturing techniques including drawing, stamping, extruding and rolling.