Novel stable linear guide rail device
By setting grooves and arc grooves at the bottom of the slider to form a ball running channel, and adopting a combination structure of ball retainer, end cover, ball retainer and sealing dustproof sheet, the problem of ball falling out in the existing linear guide device is solved, the running accuracy and stability are improved, and high-efficiency processing is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
In existing linear guide devices, the steel balls inside the slider are installed and fixed in a simple way, which makes the balls easy to fall out, affecting the running accuracy. After long-term operation, the balls may also fall out due to wear or heat deformation, reducing the running accuracy of the guide rail.
A novel stable linear guide device was designed. By setting grooves and arc grooves at the bottom of the slider to form a ball running channel, and adopting a combination structure of ball retainer, end cap, ball retainer and sealing dustproof sheet, the stability and dustproof effect of the ball are ensured.
It improves the running accuracy and stability of linear guides, prevents ball drop, ensures efficient and precise machining of slider channels, and enhances machining efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of linear guide technology, and in particular to a novel stable linear guide device. Background Technology
[0002] Linear guides can be used for heavy-duty handling and precise positioning in horizontal space, as well as precise guiding in vertical space. They enable reliable movement in relatively small spaces and have wide applications in machine tools, electronics, medical devices, and robotics industries.
[0003] Linear guides primarily transmit loads through the reciprocating rolling of balls. Some high-load linear guides utilize rollers as the transmission element. Currently, the balls are assembled onto the slider. However, in existing linear guides, especially newer ones, the simple method of fixing the steel balls within the slider leads to ball loss during operation, affecting the linear guide's running accuracy. Over extended periods, ball wear or thermal deformation can also cause ball loss, further impacting the linear guide's accuracy. Therefore, a new, stable linear guide device is needed to address these technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the technical problems of existing linear guides, especially new linear guide devices, where the simple installation and fixing method of the steel balls inside the slider leads to the ball falling off during operation, affecting the running accuracy of the linear guide. Furthermore, the ball falling off due to wear or heat deformation of the ball during long-term operation also affects the running accuracy of the linear guide. Therefore, a new type of stable linear guide device is needed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0005] A novel stable linear guide device, characterized in that it comprises a linear guide, a slider, balls, a ball retainer, a ball cage, a ball retainer, an end cap, and a sealing dustproof sheet. The slider is slidably assembled on the linear guide. Grooves are provided on both sides of the upper part of the linear guide. An opening is provided at the bottom of the slider, the shape of which matches the shape of the linear guide. Arc-shaped grooves are provided on both sides of the opening, with each groove corresponding to one of the arc-shaped grooves. A ball track is provided on the axial end face of the slider, with each ball track corresponding to one of the arc-shaped grooves. The groove and ball track form a complete ball running channel. The balls are assembled in the arc groove. The ball retainer, end cap, ball retainer frame, and sealing dustproof sheet are sequentially assembled at both ends of the slider. The ball retainer has a ball guide arc and a cylindrical groove. The groove of the ball retainer is engaged in the ball track. The end cap has a groove. The ball guide arc is engaged in the groove. The ball retainer has a U-shaped opening pipe. The U-shaped opening pipe passes through the end cap and fits against the cylindrical groove. The sealing dustproof sheet is assembled on the outermost side of the slider's axial end.
[0006] Furthermore, the grooves are arranged in six rows, with three rows distributed on one side of the upper part of the linear guide rail and the other three symmetrically distributed on the other side of the upper part of the linear guide rail.
[0007] Furthermore, there are six arc-shaped grooves, three of which are distributed in one side of the slider opening, and the other three are symmetrically distributed in the other side of the slider opening.
[0008] Furthermore, the ball guide arc and cylindrical groove have four rows, the U-shaped opening pipe has four rows, and the groove has four.
[0009] Furthermore, the ball retainer, end cap, and ball retainer are all integral structures and are made of plastic.
[0010] Furthermore, the sealing dustproof sheet is a metal sealing dustproof sheet.
[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model include: the grinding wheel body is divided into a slider processing section and a cylindrical mounting section. The size and structure of the slider processing section match the slider groove to be processed. The grinding wheel body grinds the slider groove through the slider processing section. In actual use, as the grinding wheel body rotates at high speed on the machine tool spindle, the slider groove to be ground passes back and forth through the slider processing section of the grinding wheel body, thus completing the grinding of the slider groove. The groove is used to avoid processing interference. Different specifications of grinding wheels do not need to be changed during slider groove processing; the processing of the slider grooves on both sides of the inner side of the slider can be completed in one operation, resulting in high processing efficiency and efficient slider processing. The cylindrical mounting section increases the assembly length between the grinding wheel body and the machine tool spindle, allowing the grinding wheel body to be firmly fixed on the machine tool spindle. It also ensures that the slider processing section is not interfered with during slider groove processing, guaranteeing the processing accuracy of the slider groove. Attached Figure Description
[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.
[0013] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the slider in the structure of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the guide rail in the structure of a novel stable linear guide rail device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the ball retainer in the structure of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the ball retainer in the structure of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the end cap of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] In the attached diagram: 1. Linear guide rail; 2. Slider; 3. Ball; 4. Ball cage; 5. Ball retainer; 6. End cap; 7. Sealing dustproof sheet; 101. Groove; 201. Opening; 2011. Arc groove; 202. Ball track; 501. Ball guide arc; 502. Cylindrical slot; 601. Groove; 401. U-shaped open pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0020] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this invention, through long-term research and extensive practice, has yielded the technical solution of this utility model. The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments.
[0021] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 1 This is a structural front view of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 This is a right view of the structure of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 This is a left structural view of a novel stable linear guide device provided in this embodiment of the present invention. The novel stable linear guide device is characterized by comprising a linear guide 1, a slider 2, balls 3, a ball retainer 4, a ball retainer 5, an end cap 6, and a sealing dustproof sheet 7. The slider 2 is slidably assembled on the linear guide 1. Grooves 101 are provided on both sides of the upper part of the linear guide 1. An opening 201 is provided at the bottom of the slider 2, the shape of which matches the shape of the linear guide 1. Arc-shaped grooves 2011 are provided on both sides of the opening 201, with the grooves 101 and arc-shaped grooves 2011 corresponding one-to-one. A ball track 202 is provided on the axial end face of the slider 2, with the ball track 202 corresponding one-to-one with the arc-shaped grooves 2011. Correspondingly, the groove 101, the arc groove 2011, and the ball track 202 form a complete ball running channel. The ball 3 is assembled in the arc groove 2011. The ball retainer 5, end cap 6, ball retainer 4, and sealing dustproof sheet 7 are sequentially assembled at both ends of the slider 2. The ball retainer 5 is provided with a ball guide arc 501 and a cylindrical slot 502. The cylindrical slot 502 of the ball retainer 5 is engaged in the ball track 202. The end cap 6 is provided with a groove 601. The ball guide arc 501 is engaged in the groove 601. The ball retainer 4 is provided with a U-shaped opening pipe 401. The U-shaped opening pipe 401 passes through the end cap 6 and fits against the cylindrical slot 502. The sealing dustproof sheet 7 is assembled on the outermost side of the axial end of the slider.
[0022] Preferably, the groove 101 has six rows, with three rows distributed on one side of the upper part of the linear guide rail and the other three symmetrically distributed on the other side of the upper part of the linear guide rail.
[0023] Preferably, there are six arc-shaped grooves 2011, with three rows distributed on one side of the slider opening and the other three rows symmetrically distributed on the other side of the slider opening.
[0024] Preferably, there are four rows of ball guide arcs 501 and cylindrical slots 502, four rows of U-shaped open pipes 401, and four grooves 601.
[0025] Preferably, the ball retainer 5, end cap 6 and ball retainer 4 are all integral structures and are made of plastic.
[0026] Preferably, the sealing dustproof sheet 7 is a metal sealing dustproof sheet.
[0027] This utility model provides a novel stable linear guide device. It should be understood that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical concept and features of this utility model, intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand its content and implement it accordingly, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any simple modifications and substitutions made using the content of this utility model are included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A novel stable linear guide device, characterized by: The utility model discloses a linear guide rail, slider, ball, ball cage, ball holder, end cover and sealing dustproof sheet, the slider is slidably assembled on the linear guide rail, the upper portion of linear guide rail is equipped with groove on both sides, the bottom of slider is equipped with opening, the shape of opening is matched with the shape of linear guide rail, both sides of opening are equipped with circular arc groove, groove and circular arc groove are one-to-one corresponding, the axial end surface of slider is equipped with ball channel, ball channel and circular arc groove are one-to-one corresponding, groove, circular arc groove and ball channel form complete ball running channel, ball is assembled in circular arc groove, ball holder, end cover, ball cage and sealing dustproof sheet are sequentially assembled in the axial both ends of slider, ball holder is equipped with ball guide arc and cylindrical clamping groove, the clamping groove of ball holder is clamped in ball channel, the recess is equipped on the end cover, ball guide arc is clamped in recess, ball cage is equipped with U-shaped open pipeline, U-shaped open pipeline passes through end cover and is attached with cylindrical clamping groove, sealing dustproof sheet is assembled in the outermost side of the axial end of slider.
2. A novel stable linear guide device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove has six rows, three rows are distributed on one side of the upper portion of the linear guide rail, and the other three rows are symmetrically distributed on the other side of the upper portion of the linear guide rail.
3. The novel stable linear guide rail device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circular arc groove has six, three rows are distributed on one side of the opening of the slider, and the other three rows are symmetrically distributed on the other side of the opening of the slider.
4. The novel stable linear guide rail device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ball guide arc and the cylindrical clamping groove have four rows, the U-shaped open pipeline has four rows, and the recess has four.
5. The novel stable linear guide rail device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ball holder, the end cover and the ball cage are integrated structures and plastic parts.
6. The novel stable linear guide rail device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing dustproof sheet is a metal sealing dustproof sheet.