Abstract: The invention relates to a movable bearing for a slide (9) guided on two shafts (4), with a linear bearing (3) guided on one of the shafts (4) and a bearing housing(2) that accommodates the linear bearing (3) and is connected to the slide (9) by a connector (1). In order to further develop a movable bearing of this kind such that the bearing offers a long service life, precise guidance of the slide parallel to the plane defined by the two shafts and relatively little assembly effort with correspondingly low assembly costs, a movable bearing is provided which has a connector (1) designed in such a way that the bearing housing (2) is mounted in a manner permitting movement transverse to the longitudinal direction of the respective shaft (4) and parallel to the shaft plane (7) defined by the axes (5, 6) of the two shafts (4).

Abstract: The invention concerns an energy guide chain for guiding hoses, cables or lines comprising chain links (2) each consisting of two link plates (3) and at least one crossbar (8) connecting the link plates, wherein link plates (3) of adjacent chain links (2) have pivot regions comprising mutually corresponding pivot pins (4) and openings (5) for receiving the pivot pins, by means of which the chain links (2) are pivotably interconnected, and wherein the link plates (3) of adjacent chain links (2) have mutually overlapping overlap regions (21, 22), forming lines (6, 7) of link plates, and wherein at least one link plate (3) is provided with a region (15, 20) of weakened material, which permits a variation in length of the link plate line (7) beyond the play which occurs in the pivot region (4, 5) in all directions of the link plate (3). In order to permit improved straight-ahead movement of the chain the material-weakened region (15, 20) is in the form of an elastically deformable region of the link plate (3).

Abstract: An energy guiding chain is provided for guiding cables and hoses from a fixed location to a movable connection point. It is made of a plurality of chain straps (1a,1b) in a single strand. Each strap has a pair of joint sections with one joint section of each strap overlapping a joint section of an adjacent strap and being connected thereto by a pivot joint. Adjacent strap can be angled relative to one another with the joint axes (3a) of at least some chain straps (1a) intersecting each other and some chain straps (1b) having parallel joint axes (3b). Some of the chain straps (1a,1b) are provided with support frames for accommodating the cables and hoses.

Abstract: In an energy guiding chain (1) for guiding cables, hoses and the like between two connection points, with several chain straps which are connected to one another via upper and lower cross-members in detachable fashion and assembled in two parallel strands, and which overlap one another and can be angled, there are alternating chain storage (2) designed as inner straps (3) with inner overlap areas (5) and as outer straps (4) with outer overlap areas (5) in each chain strand. The angling of the chain straps (2) relative to one another is restricted by stops (8, 9, 12, 13) located in the overlap areas (5). The curvature of the chain (1) is defined by the position of the stops (8, 9, 12, 13).

Abstract: A guide trough for energy management chains which has parallel, oblong side sections, and one energy management chain can be positioned therebetween in the longitudinal direction. Fittings such as slide rails are secured to the inside of the side sections. The side sections (1) have at least one cross-member 2 which points obliquely up and protrudes into the guide trough. A holding member (6) also protruding obliquely on a fitting (3, 4, 5) can be mounted on a cross-member and, assisted by the cross-member 2 fixes the fitting (3, 4, 5) to the side section (1).

Abstract: The invention concerns a chain-type casing for guiding hoses, cables, etc., between a fixed and a mobile connection point, the links in the chain being of a lightweight, thin-walled design and each consisting of two sideplates (1, 2) joined by at least one crossbar (3). The sideplates (1 or 2) of neighbouring links are hinged to each other by studs (5) formed on each of the sideplates of one link, the studs engaging in matching apertures (6) in the sideplates of the other link and the casing having a construction which allows it to flex torsionally and/or laterally. In order to avoid the hinge connectors between the links opening, the invention calls for the studs (5) to have a snap-in arrester feature round the edge so that the stud (5) locks into the aperture (6) but can be pulled out again by force.