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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2014
Daifuku Co., Ltd., Osaka-shi, JP;
Yoshinari Wada, Hinocho, JP;
Daifuku Co., Ltd., Osaka-shi, JP;
Abstract
The linearly moving and rotating device includes a support portion that supports an operated member integrally provided with the article support portion, for rotation about the movable axis and for movement along the first direction, and a linearly movable member which is moved along the first direction by the actuator. The operated member is connected to the linearly movable member in a portion spaced apart from the movable axis as seen along a direction along the movable axis. The linearly moving and rotating device includes an operating state switching portion which can be switched to a linearly moving state for restricting rotation of the operated member about the movable axis and for allowing movement of the operated member along the first direction, and to a rotating state for allowing rotation of the operated member about the movable axis and for restricting movement of the operated member along the first direction.