Abstract: For reducing the friction of forces during the movement of an energy routing device (7), it is suggested that at least one movable central appliance (16) be arranged between the carrying side (15) and the returning side (9), and that the central appliance be in an effective connection with the carrying side, so that during the effective connection, the central appliance is moved solely by the carrying unit.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention concerns a robot with at least one conductor guiding apparatus (1) running at least partially on the outside, in which guiding apparatus conductors, hoses or similar are guided. The conductor guiding apparatus (1) has at least one spatially deflectable section formed by members (4) each having a central body (5) through which a flexible linking element (6) extends. The members (4) form a channel (9) for accommodating supply conductors.

Abstract: For a line guide arrangement, a strand (1) of plastic is proposed, which comprises flexibly joined segments (2). The segments (2) are bounded by transverse separations (4) crosswise to the longitudinal direction of the strand (1). The transverse separations (4) extend to the vicinity of a support wall portion (5). The strand (1) includes at least one reinforcement fiber (6), which extends substantially parallel to the direction of the strand, and which is arranged substantially in the support wall portion (5), with at least one reinforcement fiber (6) being provided before or after forming the segments (2).

Abstract: An energy line guide chain for running lines between a stationary and a movable connection, with jointed chain links of plastic, which define each a channel section extending in the direction of the energy line guide chain. Each chain link comprises opposite link plates extending in spaced relationship in a longitudinal direction of the energy line guide chain. The link plates are interconnected by at least one crosspiece. Each link plate comprises a joint body (6) and a joint receiver (7), which extend substantially crosswise to the longitudinal direction of the energy line guide chain. The joint body (6) of a link plate engages the joint receiver (7) of an adjacent link plate. Between the partially overlapping link plates of two adjacent chain links, a clearance is provided. The joint body (6) comprises two diametrically opposite outer surface areas (19). The joint receiver (7) has two diametrically opposite inner surface areas (18).

Abstract: A line guiding arrangement for supporting at least one energy line, which is composed of a generally rectangular line receiving channel 1 that includes a base wall portion 2, a cover portion 3, and side wall portions 4, 5. The line receiving channel 1 is subdivided by transverse separations 6 into a plurality of segments 9, 10 that are tiltable relative to one another. The transverse separations 6 extend through the cover portion 3, and they continue in the side wall portions 4, 5 to at least the vicinity of the base wall portion 2. Also, the transverse separations are configured to define at least one recess 11 in one of the adjacent segments and a projection 12 in the other segment which engages within the recess 11. The flexural and torsional rigidity of the channel is thereby improved.

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: 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: 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: 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.