Abstract: A line guiding arrangement for supporting one or more energy lines or conduits, which includes two substantially parallel strands (2,3) of plastic. Each strand (2,3) is subdivided by transverse separations (5) to form the strand into flexibly interconnected segments (4). The transverse separations (5) extend transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strand (2,3), and they are formed at selected intervals between one another. The transverse separations (5) extend in a side wall portion (6) to the vicinity of a support wall portion (7). At selected intervals, the segments (4) are interconnected by crossbars (8,9), with the segments (4) and the crossbars (8,9) defining a guide channel (10) for running at least one energy line.

Abstract: A modular energy conducting guide chain, which is composed of a plurality of serially arranged and interconnected guide elements. A terminal mounting element is joined at one or both ends of the interconnected guide elements, and a hollow guide section is connected to the terminal mounting element. The guide elements each comprise a generally tubular body which is composed of first and second guide sections which have the configuration of a segment of a sphere, and an intermediate joint section which may be flexible. To couple the adjacent guide elements in the chain, the first spherical guide section of one of the adjacent guide elements is positioned to overlie the second spherical guide section of the other of the adjacent guide elements, so as to permit relative rotation therebetween.

Abstract: A line guiding arrangement for supporting one or more energy lines or conduits, which comprises two substantially parallel strands (2,3) of plastic. Each strand (2,3) is subdivided by transverse separations (5) to form the strand into flexibly interconnected segments (4). The transverse separations (5) extend transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strand (2,3), and they are formed at selected intervals between one another. The transverse separations (5) extend in a side wall portion (6) to the vicinity of a support wall portion (7). At selected intervals, the segments (4) are interconnected by crossbars (8,9), with the segments (4) and the crossbars (8,9) defining a guide channel (10) for running at least one energy line.

Abstract: An energy supply line guiding chain that comprises flexibly interconnected chain links. The energy supply line guiding chain has a channel (6) that extends in the axial direction of the energy supply line guiding cable for receiving supply lines. The channel (6) is defined by chain links (2, 3, 4, and 5). Each chain link (2, 3, 4, and 5) has an opening (7, 8, 9, 10) that terminates in channel (6). The opening (7, 8, 9, 10) is defined by at least one cross bar (11; 12a, 12b; 13a, 13b; 14a, 14b). The openings (7, 8, 9, 10) of adjacent chain links (2, 3, 4, 5) are offset substantially transversely to the axial direction of the energy supply line guiding chain (1). Preferably, the energy supply line guiding chain (1) has a repeating sequence of links (16) with at least two adjacent chain links (2, 3, 4, 5) with openings (7, 8, 9, 10) offset relative to one another.

Abstract: A line guiding assembly is provided having lines that are held together by a common line bundling apparatus. The line bundling apparatus has disposed on its outside a sliding apparatus which acts in the longitudinal direction of the lines. The sliding apparatus prevents friction between an upper length portion and a lower length portion of a line assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit having a plurality of kit components for a chain link (54) which can be adapted to a plurality of situations of use and which has two chain side plates (54, 55), with the following kit components: Separating bodies (46) with edge portions (3) and partitions (47) which can be secured to two adjacent separating bodies (46) by securing elements which at least partially embrace a holding portion (14) of the separating bodies (46). The kit may also have transverse portions (56, 57) provided with a holding region, to which the separating bodies (46) are releasably securable.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to a chain link of plastic, which is made in one piece from two opposite, spaced-apart chain side plates (1, 2) and a plate (3). The plate (3) comprises at least one profiled groove (8) extending substantially parallel to a chain link (1, 2). The profiled groove (8) is adapted for receiving a partition (6), which has in its one end section an engaging member (9) that is shaped to correspond with profiled groove (8).

Abstract: A chain link for an energy conducting guide chain which comprises two spaced apart and parallel side plates (2) which are connected together by at least one transverse portion. Each chain side plate (2) has a pivotal connecting portion (5) and a receiving means (7) for the pivotal connecting portion. The chain side plate also has an abutment (9). The chain link comprises a first plastic material. In the chain link according to the invention it is proposed that it has at least one region with an insert (13, 15) which forms at least a part of a surface of the chain link. The insert (13, 15) comprises at least one second plastic material which is different from the first plastic material of the chain link. The insert (13, 15) is connected to the chain side plate (2) by way of connecting elements (14, 17) in accordance with the two-component injection procedure.

Abstract: A chain link used in fabricating a flexible energy guide chain for supporting energy conduits from a fixed attachment point to a moveable consuming load. The chain link is composed of two parallel side plates and a base plate interconnecting the side plates so as to form a U-shaped passage for the conduits. A cover is pivotally mounted to one of the side plates by a hinge connection which permits pivotal movement between a first stable position wherein the passage is open and a second stable position wherein the passage is closed. The hinge exerts a spring force which resists movement of the cover from either of its stable positions toward the other stable position.

Abstract: To increase the self-supporting lengths and to achieve a higher load-bearing capacity for an energy guide chain, there is proposed a chain link which has two spaced-apart, mutually oppositely disposed, plate-shaped chain link portions (9) and at least one transverse portion connected to the chain link portions (9). At least one chain link portion (9) has a core (1). The core (1) is enclosed by a core sheathing (10). The core (1) is such that it has a higher level of strength than the core sheathing (10). It is proposed that the core (1) comprises a metallic material. The core sheathing comprises a plastics material.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a foldable protective element for, in particular movably laid, lines, which is cast or injection-moulded in one piece from plastic material substantially in an approximately level, flat configuration, and has segments (11, 12, 13, 14) which are connected together by bendable bridges (15), wherein the protective element has a bottom segment (11) with a top side (4) and an underside (5), and at least one wall segment (12), which can be shaped to form a closed passage portion (10) by bending and/or folding in the direction of the top side (4) of the bottom segment (11) and mechanical closure of a closing mechanism (16, 17), and wherein the protective element (1) is so connected or connectable to other similar protective elements (2) that the passage portions (10) form in a longitudinal direction (S) a passage for lines. A particularly preferred embodiment is one in which an entire series of protective elements is injection-moulded in one piece, with end portions (30).

Abstract: A fastening arrangement having a chain link (1). The chain link (1) has two link plates (2, 3), located spaced apart opposite one another, with edge and side faces (4, 5, 6) and at least one crossmember (7) which connects the link plates (2, 3). A fastening unit (8) is provided which has webs or tines (9, 10) which are spaced apart and extend in the longitudinal direction of the link plates (2, 3). The fastening unit (8), the crossmember (7) and/or at least one link plate (2, 3) have interacting connecting means (13, 20), by means of which the fastening unit (8) can be connected to the crossmember (7) and/or at least one link plate (2, 3) with the webs (9, 10) directed inwards into or inwards into and outwards out of the chain link (1).

Abstract: The subject of the invention relates to a chain link for an energy guide chain. The chain link has two spaced-apart, mutually oppositely disposed chain side plates (2) and at least one transverse portion (5). The transverse portion (5) has at both ends a releasable hinge (10) which can be connected to the chain side plate (2). The transverse portion (5) is lockable to the chain side plate (2). For the purposes of latching the transverse portion (5) to the chain side plate (2) the hinge (10) has a pivot pin (7) and a recess (15) which cooperates with the pivot pin (7) and which has undercut configurations (14). The pivot pin (7) has a latching projection (9) engaging into an opening (16). The opening (16) extends over a part of the periphery of the recess (15).

Abstract: The present invention includes a chain link for an energy guide chain for receiving cables, hoses. The chain link includes elongate side walls and transverse web portions connecting same. Each side wall has sliding surfaces for movable connection to a side portion of an adjacent chain link. The sliding surfaces, which slide against each other, of adjacent chain links are formed of a different material. At least part of the sliding surfaces is produced by an additional body, which are formed from a different material from the side wall. The additional body is attached to at least one side wall prior to assembly of the energy guide chain. The additional body is mounted to the chain link prior to and not during assembly of the energy guide chain. This operation permits the chain links to be fitted together in an uncomplicated manner and promotes automated assembly procedures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover for a machine bed of a machine tool with covering boxes which can be pushed telescopically one inside another, wherein each covering box comprises a first and a second side wall and a top wall joined to the side walls. On at least one side wall an outwardly projecting catch is arranged for the next largest covering box, provided with a counter catch. The catch is configured in a profiled catch section arranged in a side wall. A shock absorbing element is arranged on the catch, which dampens the impact between the catch and the counter catch. Furthermore, a stop is provided on the profiled catch section, which can be brought into contact with a profiled catch section or a rear wall of the next-largest covering box. The stop serves to dampen the impact between two covering boxes.

Abstract: A tie bar to be connected at the ends to the side parts of a chain link is described. The tie bar is provided with a fastening groove which is open toward the center of the chain link, which groove is delimited by two parallel beads which are connected to one another via a base plate. Strain relief elements for power lines can be fastened in the fastening groove. At least one connecting bore can be formed in the base plate, and the tie bar with the chain link forms a means of connecting a power conducting chain at a fixed point or a movable point.

Abstract: A guide chain for guiding energy lines form a stationary connection to a movable consuming device is comprised of a plurality of chain members being pivotably connected with one another. Each one of the chain members is comprised of two side portions arranged at a distance parallel to one another and two transverse elements that are connecting the two side portions. Separating cross-pieces which divide the energy line channel may be arranged within the energy line channel in a slidable or fixedly connected manner because the transverse elements are provided with a respective longitudinal groove. A plurality of bores extends from the bottom of the groove through the transverse elements and each separating cross-piece is provided at its upper and lower end with a holder comprising at least one pin, the length of which corresponds to the depth of the groove.

Abstract: A guide chain for guiding energy lines from a stationary connection to a movable consuming device consists of a plurality of chain members that are connected with one another as to be pivotable about a pivot angle. Each chain member is comprised of two side portions arranged at a distance parallel to one another and connected by two transverse elements. The pivot angle between two neighboring chain members is limited by stop inserts which are inserted into corresponding recessed portions of the side portions. In order to adapt the pivot angle of two neighboring chain members to different applications, it is suggested that the stop insert is provided as a disk with at least two cutouts whereby at least one cutout is in the form of a radial slot and the outer cutout is arc-shaped. The slot and the arc-shaped cutout are arranged at an angle .alpha. relative to one another. Within the recessed portions of the side portions, stops are provided which engage the slot, respectively, the arc-shaped cutout.

Abstract: A guide chain for guiding energy lines from a stationary connection to a movable consuming device is comprised of a plurality of chain members being pivotably connected to one another. Each of the chain members is comprised of two side portions arranged at a distance parallel to one another. Two transverse elements connect the two side portions with one another. In order to open the guide chain at its upper side on either side of the side portions for providing access to the energy line channel, the two side portions are provided with a pivot joint which is comprised of a lug element extending in the longitudinal direction of the side portion and a holding member which is detachably connected to the lug element, the transverse element being connected to the two holding members.

Abstract: A guide chain for carrying lines that supply all types of expendable material from a fixed connection to a movable consuming device. In order to provide the guide chain with a periphery that is as completely closed as possible and has as smooth a surface as possible, and in order to be able to assemble the individual parts in a straightforward manner, two basic variants are proposed. In one variant, recesses are provided in the side pieces and are respectively concentric to a pivot axis between that side piece and an adjacent side piece, with externally circular cylindrical cover elements being inserted in the recesses to cover horizontal gaps between adjacent chain links. Caps are provided to connect adjacent side pieces, with each cap having a concentric rim that extends into the recesses and grooves that interconnect the latter. Each cap also has projecting members that are disposed between stops of adjacent chain links. These projecting members limit the maximum pivot angle of adjacent chain links.