SLIDING UNIT Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; machines and mechanisms provided with sliding units whose parts execute alternating motion relative to each other. SUBSTANCE: inserts of sliding unit are mounted in slot of housing at spaced relation to walls of slot and separating plate. Inserts have two parallel surfaces engageable on one side with separating plate forming sliding pair and with walls of housing slot on other side. At least one surface of sliding pair is provided with ceramic coat. Bearing base of sliding surface of each insert in way of motion of separating plate exceeds that of contact surface of each insert on side of walls of housing slot. Inserts are secured relative to walls of this slot. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 6 cl, 4 dwg