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US 7,458,722 B2Granted
Magnetic spacer
AssigneeHiwin Technologies Corp.
InventorsYan-Yu Chen, Kenny Lin, Wen-Chia Wu
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Abstract
A spacer contains a magnetic filler and is disposed between the magnetic conductive balls. The magnetic filler produces an indirect magnetic attractive force on the balls, therefore, when the interval between the two neighboring balls is overlarge, the spacer will not tip over under the effect of gravity or centrifugal force, but will be adsorbed on the balls by the magnetic filler.
Claims1
A magnetic spacer disposed between balls of a linear transmission element, characterized in that:
- the balls are magnetic conductive;
- a magnetic filler is filled in the spacer, and can produce an indirect magnetic attractive force on the balls, during operation, the spacer between the balls will be adsorbed on the balls, thus preventing from tipping over;
- an arc groove is formed at either side of the spacer for cooperating with the balls,
- a through hole is formed in the spacer for cooperating with the balls, and at least two receiving spaces are defined in the spacer for accommodation of the magnetic filler.
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