Claims
- 1. A formed slide bearing assembly comprising:
a housing having a longitudinal extent and having a bearing space formed along the longitudinal extent; a slide disposed within the bearing space of the housing and movable along its longitudinal extent; and a bearing formed in the bearing space between the housing and the slide; wherein at least a portion of the bearing forms the contour of at least a portion of the slide which is movable there along; and wherein the bearing is a solid, formed in the bearing space while in liquid state.
- 2. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 1, further comprising an impact member attached to the slide.
- 3. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 1, wherein the bearing is configured to receive an impact force external of the housing.
- 4. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 1, wherein the bearing is a resilient bearing.
- 5. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises at least one opening to receive a portion of the bearing when in liquid state to assist securing the bearing to the housing.
- 6. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 2, wherein the impact member comprises an impact surface configured to receive an impact force.
- 7. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 6, wherein the impact surface is oriented in tandem with at least a portion of the bearing and wherein the bearing is configured to receive the impact force.
- 8. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 6, wherein the impact surface is oriented askew to at least a portion of the bearing and wherein the bearing is configured to receive the impact force.
- 9. A formed slide bearing assembly comprising:
a housing having a longitudinal extent and having a bearing space formed along the longitudinal extent; a slide disposed within the bearing space of the housing and movable along its longitudinal extent; and a bearing formed in the bearing space between the housing and the slide; wherein at least a portion of the bearing forms the contour of at least a portion of the slide which is movable there along; and wherein the bearing is a resilient material and configured to mitigate effects from an impact force exerted on the slide.
- 10. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 9, further comprising an impact member attached to the slide.
- 11. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 9, wherein the impact member comprises an impact surface configured to receive an impact force.
- 12. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 9, wherein the impact surface is oriented in tandem with at least a portion of the bearing and wherein the bearing is configured to receive the impact force.
- 13. The formed slide bearing assembly of claim 9, wherein the impact surface is oriented askew to at least a portion of the bearing and wherein the bearing is configured to receive the impact force.
- 14. A method of making a slide formable bearing assembly comprising:
providing a housing having a bearing space formed therein; disposing a core in the bearing space; disposing liquid bearing material in the bearing space between the core and the housing; allowing solidification of the bearing material; removing the core exposing a cavity; and inserting a movable member into the cavity.
- 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of attaching the movable member to an actuator.
- 16. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of attaching the housing to a guide assembly.
- 17. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of the guide assembly comprising a base back plate.
- 18. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of attaching a core guide to the core.
- 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising the steps of providing a space configured to receive the core guide to locate the core in the bearing space.
- 20. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of providing a space in the housing to receive liquid bearing material.
- 21. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of providing a wall in the housing with an opening disposed therethrough to receive bearing material.
- 22. The method of claim 21, further comprising the steps of sealing the wall during the disposition of the liquid bearing material in the bearing space.
- 23. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of securing the housing to the base during the disposition of the liquid bearing material in the bearing space.
- 24. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of securing the housing to the back plate during the disposition of the liquid bearing material in the bearing space.
- 25. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of coupling the housing to a slide assembly.
- 26. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of coupling the housing to an actuator.
- 27. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of coupling the housing to a cylinder actuator.
- 28. The method of claim 14, further comprising the steps of coupling the housing to a pneumatic actuator.
- 29. An impact assembly comprising:
a housing having a longitudinal extent and having a bearing space formed along the longitudinal extent; a slide disposed within the bearing space of the housing and movable along its longitudinal extent; a bearing formed in the bearing space between the housing and the slide; and an impact plate coupled to the slide and configured to receive an impact member; wherein an impact against the impact member causes the slide to exert a force against the bearing; and wherein the bearing is configured to absorb the force from the slide.
- 30. The impact assembly of claim 29, wherein the impact plate is oriented in tandem with at least a portion of the bearing.
- 31. The impact assembly of claim 29, wherein the impact member is oriented askew to at least a portion of the bearing.
- 32. The impact assembly of claim 29, wherein the impact member is oriented in tandem with at least a portion of the slide.
- 33. The impact assembly of claim 32, wherein the impact member is attached to the slide.
- 34. The impact assembly of claim 33, wherein the impact member is formed integral with the slide.
- 35. The impact assembly of claim 1, wherein the impact member is oriented in tandem with at least a portion of the slide and at least a portion of the bearing wherein the force of the impact is directed to the bearing.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No. 60/470,747, filed on May 15, 2003, entitled Formable Bearings and Bearing Devices. The subject matter disclosed in that provisional application is hereby expressly incorporated into the present application.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60470747 |
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