Abstract: Energy guiding chains serve to guide cables, hoses and the like from one connection point to another, at least one of the two connection points being movable, the energy guiding chain having a plurality of plastic chain links that are, or can be connected to one another in articulated fashion, each of which includes two side straps and two cross-members, where at least one of the cross-members is connected to the side straps in detachable fashion and a snap mechanism is provided, which interacts with a snap ridge provided on each end of the cross-member. In order to also make it possible for the snap mechanism to be easily released by hand, it is designed as an elastic hook, which is located in the center of the cross-member when the respective cross-member is mounted and protrudes beyond the outside surface of the cross-member, so that is accessible by hand. In the area in front of the hook, the outside surface of the cross-member has a grip extending from the snap ridge towards the center of the chain link.

Abstract: An energy supply chain for guiding conduits such as cables, hoses or the like between a stationary and a movable connection point or between two connection points which are movable relative to each other comprises a plurality of hingedly interconnected chain link members forming a space for receiving the conduits extending therethrough. The chain includes at least one bar which is resilient about its longitudinal axis and which extends in the longitudinal direction of the chain, more particularly in the receiving space thereof. Upon pivotal movement of the chain link members relative to each other the bar produces return forces which oppose the pivotal movement.

Abstract: Energy guiding chain (1) for housing and guiding ducts (2) between a fixed base (3) and a mobile driver (4). Said chain comprises two parallel plate-link lines consisting of platelinks (5) which are opposite to each other in a cross-wise direction and connected by means of transverse links (7). Those plate-links (5) of each plate-link line which are directly adjacent have overlapping joint areas so that they can be pivoted in relation to each other in the direction of bending of the chain. At least in an area of the chain adjacent to the driver (4), the chain links (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g) are linked to each other in a traction-stable manner in several sections by means of at least one element (6) which is substantially non-extendible in the longitudinal direction of the chain and flexible in the direction of bending of the chain. The invention aims to ensure that the chain functions reliably especially in hot and humid environments.

Abstract: A cable guide is provided for guiding lines or cables in a guide channel, the guide preferably having a continuous, elongated slide strip, which can be disposed in a curved orientation to form opposite upper and lower strands and a deflection zone between them. The cable guide has a plurality of guide links that can pivot relative to one another and are preferably arranged on the side of the slide strip facing away from the opposite strand and mounted on the slide strip in detachable fashion. In order to improve a generic cable guide such that it has a longer service life and less noise emission, elements are provided, in addition to any existing slide strip, that absorb the tensile forces acting in the longitudinal direction of the cable guide when it is in essentially extended position. The tensile force-absorbing elements are preferably designed as positive locking elements, e.g., in the form of projections protruding into the pivoting plane and corresponding recesses arranged on adjacent guide links.

Abstract: A energy transmission chain for guiding hoses, cables and the like between two connection points includes chain links each having two side elements connected by cross-members. The side elements of adjacent chain links have overlapping sections and are joined to rotate around a pivot in one plane. Energy transmission chains with high lateral stability, which do not sag, particularly when installed in a lateral position, and which are simple and inexpensive to manufacture are frequently desired. This is the case if the moveable consumer connected to the energy transmission chain is traversed in a horizontal plane. Thus, at least one of the respective adjacent side elements (1) has at least one guide groove (7) extending parallel to the plane of rotation. The side element adjacent to this element engages one of the guide grooves over the entire angle of rotation by a guide element (8) extending parallel to the plane of rotation.

Abstract: A chainlink raceway (1) for cables and hoses is disclosed having an upper portion with non-inverted chain links which overlies a lower portion with inverted chain links and having a turnaround portion of more than 180.degree. and which joins the upper and lower portions and inverts the links as they move from the upper portion to the lower portion. The raceway has chain links provided with links. Plural webs side-by side form a comb-like structure on the bottom of the chain links. The webs on the links in the upper portion interleave with the webs on the links in the lower portion so that the engaged chain links (2) are secured against transverse displacement relative to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide channel with long, parallel side elements, between which an energy transmission chain can be laid in the longitudinal direction, where the guide channel is composed of several side elements arranged with their face ends next to one another in the longitudinal direction of the channel. In order to create a guide channel which is of low weight, has a visual appearance and shape which permits versatile use, emits little noise and at the same time possesses great stability, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that side elements (1) display dimensionally stable hollow sections and connecting elements (2) be provided between the opposite face ends of side elements (1), by means of which the side elements can be fastened to each other and to a substructure. (FIG.

Abstract: A sliding bearing for supporting shafts and the like, with a bearing body made of plastic and a housing supporting the bearing body, where the sliding bearing essentially encloses the full circumference of the shaft. The bearing body (1) displays a slit (2) extending along the entire length of its axis and at least one deformable zone, likewise extending along the entire length of the axis, which allows the slit (2) to be opened so that the bearing body (1) can essentially be fitted to the shaft, and also removed from the shaft, in the radial direction. This drastically reduces the work involved in replacing the bearing body during repairs. The bearing body (1) can comprise individual webs (3) which are connected to one another via deformable zones designed as flexible film bridges (6) which can be locked in place in the housing by means of projections (7) provided on the webs (3).

Abstract: An energy guiding chain for guiding hoses and the like between two connecting points, the position of at least one of which can be changed, comprises several chain links comprising side elements and cross-members connected to each other in articulated fashion, where the pivoting of adjacent chain links relative to each other is limited by corresponding stops with contact surfaces arranged on the chain links. In order to allow a higher traversing speed and reduce the noise emission of the chain, the chain links are provided with means for reducing the angling speed of adjacent chain links relative to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to an energy transmission chain for guiding hoses, cables and the like between two connection points. The chain links each have two side elements connected by cross-members. The side elements of adjacent chain links have overlapping sections and are joined to rotate around a pivot in one plane. Energy transmission chains with high lateral stability, which do not sag, particularly when installed in a lateral position, and which are simple and inexpensive to manufacture are frequently desired. This is the case if the moveable consumer connected to the energy transmission chain is traversed in a horizontal plane. Thus, in the energy transmission chains disclosed, at least one of the respective adjacent side elements (1) has at least one guide groove (7) extending parallel to the plane of rotation. The side element adjacent to this element engages one of the guide grooves over the entire angle of rotation by means of a guide element (8) extending parallel to the plane of rotation.

Abstract: To prevent the lateral deflection of horizontally running energy guiding chains (1) sliding over one another in regions, lateral guiding stops (11) are proposed with limited freedom of movement in a plane perpendicular to the running plane of the chain.

Abstract: A cable guide (1) consisting of articulated, partially overlapping individual components (2, 3), where the articulation axes (7, 8) of the components (2, 3) run transversely to the longitudinal axis of the cable guide and the individual components (2, 3) are connected together in such a way that the articulation axes (7, 8) of two adjacent components (2, 3) are positioned at 90.degree. to one another. The components (2, 3) include two different alternating basic shapes and each have a removable, snap-on cover (11, 12), where the covers (11, 12) of the cable guide (1) are all directed to one side of the cable guide (1).

Abstract: It is envisaged in the case of a power transmission chain (1) for guiding cables, hoses and the like in a cavity surrounded by the chain links, with several chain straps (2, 3) which can be connected in detachable fashion by upper and lower cross-members, which are assembled to form two parallel strands, overlap each other and can be angled in relation to each other, and which interlock positively in the area of the mutual overlap, that each of the parallel chain strands includes inner straps (2) and outer straps (3). Each outer strap (3) overlaps two inner straps (2). The areas of the chain straps (2, 3) which are intended to overlap the adjacent chain straps (2, 3) are arranged in a common plane which roughly forms the mid-length plane of the chain straps (2, 3). (FIG.

Abstract: A sliding bearing (1) made of plastic has a separate press-fit area (2) and sliding area (3). The sliding area (3) is divided into individual segments, so that it only partially contacts a shaft mounted in it. The segmented sliding area (3) has a smaller inside diameter than the press-fit area (2), and the press-fit area (2) has a larger outside diameter than the sliding area (3). The sliding bearing (1) according to the invention permits virtually clearance-free shaft mounting, where the effects of moisture and temperature have absolutely no influence on the running properties of the bearing.

Abstract: In a power transmission chain, each link of which displays two side walls and a stabilizing element joining these at their lower longitudinal edges, as well as a cover which can be snapped onto the upper longitudinal edges, where consecutive links are joined in pivoting fashion and the covers can be fixed on the upper longitudinal edges of the side walls in a detachable fashion, the covers are connected via flat, flexible connecting straps located in sliding fashion in corresponding sliding chambers in the covers. A power transmission chain of this kind can be manufactured with very small dimensions, has adequate assembly strength and can be handled conveniently and safely.