Linear rail system having preload adjustment apparatus

摘要

A linear rail system having improved apparatus for adjusting the preload on the individual rollers of the slider body. The present invention provides a linear rail of the type having upper and lower parallel raceways through which a slider body having a number of rollers attached thereto is adapted to axially translate. The present invention provides an improved apparatus by which the rollers are assured contact with the upper and lower raceways while also providing the ability to absorb shocks placed on the slider body. <IMAGE>