TWI430764B - Linear slide with bolt cover - Google Patents

Description

Linear slide with bolt cover

The invention relates to a rail accessory for a linear slide rail, in particular to a linear slide rail with a bolt cover, which is mounted on a rail of a linear slide rail.

Please refer to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 2, FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, which are commonly used bolt cover 2 configurations. The bolt cover 2 is mainly composed of a body portion 21 and a ring shape. The extending portion 22 is extended by a certain distance from one side of the main body portion 21; the cooperation between the bolt cover 2 and the bolt hole 11 provided by the rail 1 is an interference fit, so the bolt cover The outer diameter of the main body portion 21 is the inner diameter of the large bolt hole 11, and the outer diameter of the extending portion 22 is smaller than the outer diameter of the main body portion 21 in order to allow the main body portion 21 to smoothly enter the bolt hole 11. The outer diameter of the extending portion 22 is less than or equal to the inner diameter of the bolt hole 11. Therefore, when the bolt cover 2 is mounted, the extending portion 22 is placed in the bolt hole 11 and then knocked by a rubber hammer. The body portion 21 is struck to enter the bolt hole 11 to fill the bolt hole 11; however, when the bolt cover 2 is installed, the body portion 21 is often unevenly biased during the tapping, so the bolt is made The cover 2 is inclined in the bolt hole 11 and cannot be filled in the bolt hole 11, so the bolt cover 2 needs to be taken out in the bolt hole 11, but this shape Since the extending portion 22 interferes with the hole wall of the bolt hole 11, the bolt cover 2 cannot be taken out in the manner shown in FIGS. 3A and B, and is attached to the body portion 21 of the bolt cover 2 in a manner An external force is applied to the edge, and it is expected that the bolt cover 2 can be turned over, but because the extension 22 will be with the hole wall of the bolt hole 11 Interference, the bolt cover 2 cannot be turned over, but only sinks as shown in Figure 3B. Therefore, it is customary to use a hand tool to break the bolt cover and remove the bolt cover from the bolt hole, but the hand tools are often not Careful damage to the surface of the rails causes scratches, and the bolt cover is destroyed and can no longer be used. This also causes waste of resources, which is very environmentally unfriendly. Therefore, the bolt cover of the prior art is still necessary for improvement.

Based on the problems of the above-mentioned conventional techniques, the inventors of the present invention have succeeded in research and development, and the inventions which can achieve the object of the following inventions are finally born.

That is, the primary object of the present invention is to develop a bolt cover structure that can be repeatedly mounted to the bolt hole after being removed from the bolt hole of the rail.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a linear slide rail with a bolt cover, comprising: a rail extending in a strip shape in a direction, the rail having an upper surface, the upper surface a plurality of bolt holes are disposed through the upper surface through the rail; a slider module is sleeved on the rail and reciprocally movable relative to the rail; a plurality of bolt covers are Covered in the bolt hole, the bolt cover comprises: a body and a closing member, the body has a round shape, and has a top surface, a groove and a through hole, the top surface is engaged with the upper surface, The groove is recessed by the top surface, the through hole is disposed in the groove and penetrates the body, the outer contour of the closure is opposite to the inner edge contour of the groove, and the closure is disposed at the same a recess for sealing the recess.

In order to further understand the features and technical aspects of the present invention, reference should be made to the description of the embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings. .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. 4 is a perspective exploded view of the bolt cap of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the linear slide rail with the bolt cover of the present invention, the bolt cover and the bolt are separated from the rail.

Figure 6 is a perspective assembled view of the linear slide rail with the bolt cover of the present invention.

Figure 7A is a cross-sectional view of the six A-A showing the dimensional relationship between the groove and the perforation on the bolt cover.

Figure 7B is a cross-sectional view of the six A-A, which is the actuating diagram 1 for disassembling the bolt cover.

Figure 7C is a six-A-A cross-sectional view of the disassembled bolt cover.

Figure 7D is a six-A-A cross-sectional view of the dismantling bolt cover.

Figure 7E is a cross-sectional view of the six A-A, which is the actuating diagram 4 of the disassembled bolt cover.

Referring to FIG. 4 to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7A, which is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is a linear slide rail with a bolt cover, comprising: a rail 2 extending in a direction to Long strip configuration The strip 2 has an upper surface 22, and the upper surface 22 is provided with a plurality of bolt holes 21 through which the upper surface 22 is disposed; a slider module 3 is sleeved on the rail The strip 2 is reciprocally movable relative to the rail 2; a plurality of bolt covers 1 are disposed on the bolt hole 21, and the bolt cover 1 comprises: a body 11 and a closure member 12, the body 11 has a round shape The shape (circular shape refers to a circular shape viewed from a plan view, and is a rectangle from a side view), the body 11 has a top surface 113, a groove 111 and a through hole 112, and the top surface 113 The upper surface 22 is connected to the recessed portion 112. The recess 111 is disposed in the recess 111 and extends through the body 11. In the embodiment, the recess 111 is elongated (also In the case of a circular or polygonal shape, the through hole 112 is offset from the groove 111. That is, the through hole 112 is connected to one end surface 115 and the two side surfaces 117 of the groove, and then extends toward the other end 115 ( Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 7A). In brief, in this embodiment, the surface 114 of the groove 111 is divided into two equal parts, and an aliquot is provided for the perforation 112. The perforation 112 penetrates the one-half surface of the groove 111 as an optimum design, but may be smaller or larger, and the smaller the surface 114 of the groove 111 is retained, and the larger Conversely, the length L of the perforation 112 must be greater than the thickness P of the closure member 12; the outer contour of the closure member 12 is opposite the inner edge contour of the groove 111, and the closure member 12 is disposed in the concave portion. The groove 111 (in the foregoing, the surface 114 retains more for the closure member 12 to bear, so that the closure member 12 is more stably fixed in the groove 111, but the seal The closure member 12 can be fixed to the groove 111, and is mainly fixed by the outer surface 121 of the closure member 12 and the side surface 117 and the end surface 115 of the groove 111. The surface 114 provides the closure member 12 to bear. In the present embodiment, the closure member 12 is mated with the groove 111 in an interference fit manner (this is the best way, and a gluing and snapping manner may also be used), and the closure member 12 is used for The groove 111 is filled in, and the closure member 12 flattens the surface 114 as shown in Fig. 7A, so that foreign matter can be prevented from invading the bolt hole 21.

The following describes the usage mode of the embodiment. Referring to FIG. 7A, FIG. 7B, FIG. 7C, FIG. 7D and FIG. 7E, the rail 2 is used to guide the components of the slider module 3, so The rail 2 must be fixed to a fixed platform 5, and after the bolt 4 is inserted into the bolt hole 21, the bolt 4 is locked with the fixed platform 5 to ensure that the rail 2 is fixed to the fixing. a platform 5, and the bolt cover 1 is disposed in the bolt hole 21 to prevent foreign matter from intruding into the bolt hole 21, and the upper surface 22 of the rail 2 can be flattened, so that the slider module 3 runs smoothly; When the bolt cover 1 is disassembled, because of the design of the perforation 112, when the user presses the position of the closure member 12 relative to the perforation 112, the end portion of the closure member 12 that is pressed will sink downward, and the other end portion It will be tilted up (as shown in Figure 7B), and the foregoing defines why the position and size of the perforation 12 is designed to allow the closure member 12 to be smoothly lifted if the position and size of the perforation 112 is matched with the closure member 12. If the defect is unsatisfactory, the closure member 12 can not be lifted. Alternatively, the outer edge 121 of the closure member 12 can be provided with a chamfer 122, such as This can reduce the closure member 12 and the groove 111 or the perforation 112 when the closure member 12 is removed. Interference; when the closure member 12 is lifted, the user can separate the closure member 12 from the body 11, and the closure member 12 is interfered with the groove 111, so when the closure member 12 is taken out The recess 111 is not damaged. Further, the hand tool 6 is disposed on the through hole 112, and the hand tool 6 has a hook portion 61 which is hooked on the lower surface 116 of the body 11 and then applied. The hand tool 6 pulls the body 11 out of the bolt hole 21 with an upward force F to complete the removal of the bolt cover 1, and the removal of the bolt cover 1 is usually performed when the rail 2 needs to be repaired, when the rail is 2 After the repair is completed, the bolt cover 1 of the present invention can be reused because it is not damaged when it is removed, thereby achieving the object of the present invention, and saving material waste and complying with environmental protection demands.

It is worth mentioning that the bolt cover structure design of the invention is most suitable for the bolt cover made of metal material, because the metal bolt cover is the most difficult to disassemble, and the structure of the invention can be easily disassembled; The closure is manufactured using a plastic material and the body is made of a metal material, which saves processing costs and shortens process time.

In view of the above, the "industrial availability" of the present invention should be unquestionable. In addition, the feature technology disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention has not been seen in publications before the application, nor has it been disclosed. The use of not only has the fact that the effect is improved as described above, but also has an additional effect that cannot be neglected. Therefore, the "novelty" and "progressiveness" of the present invention are in compliance with the patent regulations, and the application for the invention patent is filed according to law. Please give us a review and grant a patent as soon as possible.

The disclosure of the above embodiments is for explaining the present invention, and is not intended to be used. In order to limit the invention, variations of numerical values and substitutions of equivalent elements are still within the scope of the invention.

Conventional technology

1‧‧‧ rails

11‧‧‧Bolt holes

2‧‧‧Bolt cover

21‧‧‧ Body Department

22‧‧‧Extension

F‧‧‧External force

this invention

1‧‧‧Bolt cover

11‧‧‧Ontology

111‧‧‧ Groove

112‧‧‧Perforation

113‧‧‧ top surface

114‧‧‧ surface

115‧‧‧ end face

116‧‧‧ lower surface

117‧‧‧ side

12‧‧‧Closed

121‧‧‧ outer rim

122‧‧‧Chamfering

2‧‧‧ rails

21‧‧‧Bolt holes

22‧‧‧ upper surface

3‧‧‧Slider module

4‧‧‧ bolt

5‧‧‧Fixed platform

6‧‧‧Hand tools

61‧‧‧Back hook

P‧‧‧thickness

L‧‧‧ length

F‧‧‧Up force

Figure 1A is a perspective view of a perspective view of a bolt cover of the prior art.

Figure 1B is a perspective view of a perspective view of a bolt cover of the prior art.

Figure 2 is an exploded and combined view of the bolt holes of the prior art bolt cover and rail.

Figure 3A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Figure 2, showing the state before the bolt cover is not subjected to an external force.

Figure 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Figure 2, showing the state of the bolt cover after applying an external force.

Figure 4 is a perspective exploded view of the bolt cover of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the linear slide rail with the bolt cover of the present invention, the bolt cover and the bolt are separated from the rail.

Figure 6 is a perspective assembled view of the linear slide rail with the bolt cover of the present invention.

Figure 7A is a cross-sectional view of the six A-A showing the dimensional relationship between the groove and the perforation on the bolt cover.

Figure 7B is a cross-sectional view of the six A-A, which is the actuating diagram 1 for disassembling the bolt cover.

Figure 7C is a six-A-A cross-sectional view of the disassembled bolt cover.

Figure 7D is a six-A-A cross-sectional view of the dismantling bolt cover.

Figure 7E is a cross-sectional view of the six A-A, which is the actuating diagram 4 of the disassembled bolt cover.

1‧‧‧Bolt cover

11‧‧‧Ontology

111‧‧‧ Groove

112‧‧‧Perforation

113‧‧‧ top surface

114‧‧‧ surface

117‧‧‧ side

12‧‧‧Closed

121‧‧‧ outer rim

Claims (6)

The utility model relates to a linear sliding rail with a bolt cover, which comprises: a rail strip extending into a strip shape in a direction, the rail strip having an upper surface, the upper surface being provided with a plurality of bolt holes, the bolt holes The upper surface is disposed through the rail; a slider module is sleeved on the rail and reciprocally movable relative to the rail; a plurality of bolt covers are disposed on the bolt hole, and the bolt cover is The utility model comprises: a body and a closing member, wherein the body has a round shape, a top surface, a groove and a through hole, the top surface is engaged with the upper surface, and the groove is recessed by the top surface, The perforation is disposed in the groove and penetrates the body, the outer contour of the closure is opposite to the inner edge contour of the groove, and the closure is disposed on the groove, and the closure is used for filling The groove. The linear slide rail with a bolt cover according to claim 1, wherein the groove is of an elongated shape, and the perforation is offset from the groove and is disposed to be engaged with the end surface and the two sides of the groove. The linear slide rail with a bolt cover according to claim 2, wherein the length of the perforation is greater than the thickness of the closure. The linear slide rail with a bolt cover according to claim 1, wherein the bolt cover is made of a metal material. The linear slide rail with a bolt cover according to claim 1, wherein the closure member is made of a plastic material, and the system is made of a metal material. The linear slide rail with a bolt cover according to claim 1, wherein the closure member has an outer edge surface, and the outer edge surface is chamfered.