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The guidance means (20) according to the invention is used for guiding the rolling or sliding movement of objects (10) along a predetermined or preset path or route, whose course is freely selectable within wide limits in space. The guidance means (20) has a guiding means extending without interrupt

The guidance means (20) according to the invention is used for guiding the rolling or sliding movement of objects (10) along a predetermined or preset path or route, whose course is freely selectable within wide limits in space. The guidance means (20) has a guiding means extending without interruption over the predetermined path in the form of a cage-like arrangement of a plurality of at least limitedly bendable guide rails (21) and a plurality of support or carrying elements (22), which are arranged in mutually spaced manner along the predetermined path and which hold the guide rails (21) in parallel and in an at least partly spaced manner in the predetermined, cage-like arrangement. The guide rails (21) advantageously comprise a limited flexible, continuously manufacturable metal or plastic profile. The support elements (22) can be installed on a fixedly laid base element (23), e.g. in a position adjustable with respect to the base element (23). The profile material for the guide rails (21) and the discreet support elements (22) together represents a building block, with the aid of which guidance means with the most varied courses can be implemented.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A guide assembly for guiding rolling or sliding movement of an object (10) along a predetermined path following a freely selectable spatial course comprising the combination ofa plurality of elongated guide rails (21) having guiding surfaces following said predetermined p

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A guide assembly for guiding rolling or sliding movement of an object (10) along a predetermined path following a freely selectable spatial course comprising the combination ofa plurality of elongated guide rails (21) having guiding surfaces following said predetermined path, said guide rails being parallel with each other and extending substantially continuously over said predetermined path;a plurality of separate, discrete support elements (22) along said predetermined path, each of said support elements having a holding area engaging and holding said plurality of guide rails such that said rails form an elongated cage extending along said path; andat least one base element (23) fixedly mounted along at least part of said path, said support elements being mounted on said at least one base element in a mutually spaced relationship, said support elements being positionally adjustable on said at least one base element.