Patents by Inventor Fumio Ueki

Fumio Ueki has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7255479
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes: a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Publication number: 20060165322
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes: a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 7048443
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide-rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Publication number: 20050190996
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide-rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Publication number: 20040228551
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes: a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: NSK LTD.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 6672764
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 6550968
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Publication number: 20030039413
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide-rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: NSK LTD.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Publication number: 20020012481
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: NSK LTD.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 6334615
    Abstract: The present invention provides a seal for rolling bearings having improved sealing properties, undergoing no separation between a core and a peripheral portion nor deformation even in long-term use. The seal comprises a flexible resin portion which comes into contact with an outer race and a rigid resin portion which is more rigid than the flexible resin portion, the rigid resin portion and the flexible resin portion being fusion bonded together into an integral body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiko Uchiyama, Fumio Ueki, Magozou Hamamoto, Toshimi Takajo
  • Patent number: 6257765
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide-rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes: a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider, and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 6019513
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide-rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 6004039
    Abstract: In a structure for lubricating an oil seal interposed between a shaft and an outer circumferential member that surrounds the shaft, a bearing device provides: a shaft rotatable; an outer case surrounding the shaft and including a large-diameter portion, a medium-diameter portion, a small-diameter portion, and a contact portion connecting the medium-diameter portion and the small-diameter portion; a bearing assembly disposed in the large-diameter portion for supporting the shaft; an oil seal assembly interposed between the shaft and the outer case and contacting the medium-diameter portion and the contact portion; and a lubricant-containing member fitted to the oil seal assembly and molded plastically in an annular shape out of a resinous material containing a lubricant. The structure improved by the bearing device ensures satisfactory lubricating effects in a consistent manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki, Hiroji Etoh
  • Patent number: 5961222
    Abstract: An anti-electrolytic corrosion rolling bearing having at least an outer race, an inner race, and rolling elements interposed between the outer and inner races, which has an insulating body on at least one of the outer peripheral surface of the outer race, the inner peripheral surface of the inner race, and the side surfaces of the outer race and inner race, said insulating body being composed of an insulating film or insulating member each containing at least one of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, a rubber, and a thermoplastic elastomer as a base material and having a resistivity of not less than 1.times.10.sup.13 .OMEGA..multidot.cm and a thermal conductivity of not less than 0.5 W/m.multidot.K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshikazu Yabe, Toshimi Takajo, Fumio Ueki, Takahiko Uchiyama, Shigeaki Abe, Takanori Yamada, Magozou Hamamoto, Kiyotoshi Ueda, Yasuhisa Terada, Yukio Ohura
  • Patent number: 5857779
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide-rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes: a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 5772333
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including a guide rail, a slider fitted movably to the guide rail, a plurality of rolling elements loaded to move the slider relative to the guide rail, and a seal device mounted on a side of the slider to seal a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, the seal device includes a reinforcement member that has a contact surface fixed to the slider and a recess formed in the contact surface to surround the outer surface of the guide rail, and a lubricant-containing polymer member that is fitted into the recess and has an inner sealing portion slidably contacting the guide rail and an outer surface opposed to the inner sealing portion and positioned at a predetermined clearance relative to the recess. The seal device assembling the lubricant-containing polymer member into the reinforcement member reduces a possibility of the occurrence of damage, cracking or other failures during fitting or use of the seal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 5769543
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including an axially extending guide rail, a slider engaged with the guide rail, and a plurality of rolling elements loaded into the slider, the linear guide apparatus further includes a sealing device fixed to the slider in slidable contact with the guide rail for sealing a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, in which the sealing device includes: a lubricant-containing polymer member formed of a synthetic resin containing a lubricant, and having a contact portion contacting with the guide rail to surround the guide rail, both wing portions, a connecting portion connecting the wing portions to be C-shaped substantially, and a pair of first recesses formed in the respective wing portions for fixing the lubricant-containing polymer member to the slider; a first plate member fitted to the lubricant-containing polymer member opposed to the slider; and a pair of first cylindrical members inserted to the respective first recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Tsukada, Yutaka Igarashi, Soichiro Kato, Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki, Toshimi Takajo
  • Patent number: 5678927
    Abstract: In a linear guide apparatus including a guide rail, a slider fitted movably to the guide rail, a plurality of rolling elements loaded to move the slider relative to the guide rail, and a seal device mounted on a side of the slider to seal a clearance existing between the guide rail and the slider, the seal device includes a reinforcement member that has a contact surface fixed to the slider and a recess formed in the contact surface to surround the outer surface of the guide rail, and a lubricant-containing polymer member that is fitted into the recess and has an inner sealing portion slidably contacting the guide rail and an outer surface opposed to the inner sealing portion and positioned at a predetermined clearance relative to the recess. The seal device assembling the lubricant-containing polymer member into the reinforcement member reduces a possibility of the occurrence of damage, cracking or other failures during fitting or use of the seal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshikazu Yabe, Fumio Ueki
  • Patent number: 5630668
    Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an outer raceway, an inner raceway, a plurality of rolling elements interposed between the outer raceway and the inner raceway, and a cage for holding the rolling elements away from each other at the same interval in a rolling direction of the rolling elements, the cage including a first layer subjected to a surface treatment of at least one of carbonitriding, phosphating, sulfonitriding and gas soft nitfriding, and a second layer formed of at least one of PTFE, MoS.sub.2, WS.sub.2, Ag and Sn when the first layer includes a treated surface subjected to the surface treatment of phosphating. The rolling bearing can stabilize the attitude of the rolling elements and retain the ease of grinding them. At the same time, the dynamic torque of the rolling elements can be minimized while insuring to prevent the rolling elements from falling away from the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: NSK Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsuhiro Ikezawa, Hiroshi Iwasa, Yasuhiro Nomura, Toshiro Kawamura, Hiroshi Narai, Takashi Nagato, Dai Kinno, Tsutomu Abe, Magozo Hamamoto, Fumio Ueki, Toshimi Takajo