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Rolling cover means for covering a guideway for a sliding carriage of a machine tool
Assignee: Maag Gear Wheel and Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1982-12-02
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2002-12-02
Abstract
Abstract Two rolling bands, meaning windable and unwindable bands, are affixed to a carriage or slide which is reciprocatingly movable along a guideway. The rolling bands are each arranged to be rolled-off from a respective drum journaled at each end of the guideway. A respective wheel is rigidly coupled to each one of the drums. Two belts interconnected by a tension spring are each arranged to be wound-up upon a respective one of the wheels in opposite direction to the winding direction of the rolling band on the related drum. Without itself being subjected to substantial loading and elongation differences, the tension spring continuously holds both of the rolling bands under tension.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Loehrer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:15
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16P; F16P3/00; F16P3/02; B; B23; B23Q; B23Q11/00; B23Q11/08; B23Q11/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A rolling cover means for covering a guideway for a sliding carriage of a machine tool, comprising: two rolling bands each affixed to said sliding carriage with one of its ends; said rolling bands each extending away from said sliding carriage along said guideway in one respective direction; said guideway having two ends; two drums each of which is disposed at the region of a respective one of said ends of said guideway; each of said drums being rotatably mounted for rotation about an axis extending transversely relative to a longitudinal direction of said guideway and serving to wind-up and unwind a respective related one of said rolling bands; two wheels each of which is rigidly coupled in torque-transmitting relationship to a respective one of said drums; a tension member extending around both said wheels and capable of being rolled-off substantially free of slip from said wheels; each of said wheels serving to wind-up said tension member; said tension member terminating at both said wheels and extending around the same in a direction opposite to that of the rolling band at the drum associated with the related wheel; and said tension member being structured to be elastically elongatable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A rolling cover means for covering a guideway for a sliding carriage of a machine tool, comprising: two rolling bands each affixed to said sliding carriage with one of its ends; said rolling bands each extending away from said sliding carriage along said guideway in one respective direction; said guideway having two ends; two drums each of which is disposed at the region of a respective one of said ends of said guideway; each of said drums being rotatably mounted for rotation about an axis extending transversely relative to a longitudinal direction of said guideway and serving to wind-up and unwind a respective related one of said rolling bands; two wheels each of which is rigidly coupled in torque-transmitting relationship to a respective one of said drums; a tension member extending around both said wheels and capable of being rolled-off substantially free of slip from said wheels; each of said wheels serving to wind-up said tension member; said tension member terminating at both said wheels and extending around the same in a direction opposite to that of the rolling band at the drum associated with the related wheel; and said tension member being structured to be elastically elongatable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The rolling cover means as defined in claim 1, wherein: said tension member comprises two belts interconnected by a tension spring at a region intermediate said wheels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The rolling cover means as defined in claim 1, wherein: said tension member comprises two cables interconnected by a tension spring at a region intermediate said wheels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rolling cover means as defined in claim 1, further including: ratchet means for coupling at least one of said wheels to a related one of said drums.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The rolling cover means as defined in claim 1, further including: sealing ledges for guiding therebetween said rolling bands along said guideway; and a respective additional rolling band for covering said rolling bands and said sealing ledges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The rolling cover means as defined in claim 5, wherein: said additional rolling bands are made of a material having rubber elasticity.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The rolling cover means as defined in claim 1, wherein: said elastically elongatable tension member is located essentially coextensive with said two rolling bands and said sliding carriage.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |