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Structural element for a machine tool

CA 1294597 C · Owner: Boston Digital Corporation · Inventors: Linn, Thomas D.

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A structural element for a precision linear motion system is provided which is extremely light in weight when compared to cast iron structural components yet provides the necessary rigidity and stability. The structural element is constructed from at least one sheet of sheet material sheared and bent to form the side walls of the structural element which run parallel to a longitudinal axis of the structural element. End surfaces of the structural elements are formed by a flat piece of sheet metal having a shape matching the shape of the side walls and having side sections each of which is spot welded to the inside side surfaces of the side walls. Baffles, identical in shape to the end …

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  • Granted January 21, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 21, 2009.
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FiledApril 6, 1988
GrantedJanuary 21, 1992
Term endedJanuary 21, 2009
Patent numberCA 1294597 C
Classification (IPC)F16M1/02 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedApril 6, 1988Patent grantedJan 21, 1992Term endedJan 21, 2009

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