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: A line guidance unit, for the guidance of lines, cables or similar, with a fist end (10) which may be fixed and a second end (11) which is displaceable; is disclosed. The line guidance unit (2) comprises a channel (12), embodied as segments (13). The segments are connected with at least one support strip (1). The line guidance unit comprises means which embody the line guidance unit (2) in an arc relative to a straight line joining the both ends (10, 11), in the extended state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chain link for a power transmission chain, at least partly embodied from a composition containing at least: a. a recyclable raw material, b. a material for binding said recyclable raw material and c. optional adjuncts and additives. In comparison to conventional chain links, the above chain link can be produced in a more environmentally-friendly and economical manner with a saving of non-recyclable raw materials, such as for example crude oil whilst retaining similar or adequate functional properties in comparison with conventional chain links for power transmission chains.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plastic chain link, which has interspaced plates (10, 11) as well as lower and upper cross-connecting elements (15) that connect said plates, whereby at least one cross-connecting element is connected to one of the plates (10) in an articulated manner. According to the invention, at least one of the plates is firstly produced followed by the production of at least one of the cross-connecting elements while simultaneously forming a joint connection between one of the plates and one of the cross connecting elements.

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 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: 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 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: 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 guide channel for receiving and guiding a guide chain for energy lines has a bottom and two sidewalls. In order to provide a lightweight and noise-reducing guide channel that is easily assembled, the sidewalls are made of a composite material that includes thin cover plates and an elastic core.

Abstract: A guide channel for receiving and guiding guide chains for energy lines has a bottom that is divided in the longitudinal direction and has a width that is adjustable to varying sizes of guide chains to be guided. The guide channel is assembled from a system of prefabricated parts. Channel sidewalls of varying heights are provided. The bottom is comprised of two profiled carrier elements having a meander-shaped profile that, in the longitudinal direction, are arranged in a mirror-symmetrical arrangement relative to one another in a common horizontal plane. Each profiled carrier element is comprised of three U-shaped profiles. A first and a second one of the U-shaped profiles are open in an upward direction, and a third one of the U-shaped profiles is open in a downward direction. The third U-shaped profile is connected between the first and the second U-shaped profiles.

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 telescopic covering is provided that includes a number of cover bodies that fit into one another in a telescopic manner and each comprise a cover wall, two side walls, and a rear wall. To improve the support and guidance of the cover bodies upon and against one another, a respective profiled corner element, which extends in the direction of movement of the cover bodies, is disposed between the cover wall and each side wall of each cover body, with the profiled corner elements serving to support and guide the cover bodies upon one another.

Abstract: A feeder chain for the supply of all types of consumable material to units that move on tracks. The chain comprises a plurality of chain links and has a continuous inner space for feed lines, whereby the chain links have pivotably interconnected outer side pieces that are provided with stops for delimiting the mutual pivot angle. Each chain link is provided with two detachable crosspieces for interconnecting the outer side pieces thereof. The crosspieces are tubular pieces that are insertable via a force fit onto projections of the outer side pieces.