Inventors:
John Martin - Easton PA, US
International Classification:
F16C 29/04
Abstract:
A sample container motion device is disclosed which may include a guide having a main channel, the main channel including at least one bearing channel; a carriage configured to move within the main channel of the guide, the carriage having at least one bearing groove corresponding to the at least one bearing channel; a slide system configured to enable linear movement between the carriage and the guide, the slide system including at least one bearing guide located in between each bearing groove and its corresponding bearing channel; wherein each bearing guide may include a plurality of ball bearings; a ball spacer having openings for the ball bearings and configured to confine centers of the ball bearings in a fixed relation to a structure of the spacer.