Linear bearing for machine tool drive has upper and lower plates with polygonal openings to receive bearing ball

摘要

The holder for a bearing ball in a linear guide has an upper plate and a lower plate with honeycomb shaped openings (00) to receive bearing balls (11). The plates are shaped to securely retain the balls. The upper and lower plates can be held together with pins on one engaging corresponding openings in the other. The upper and lower plate openings can have angled faces to receive the ball.