Linearly moving and rotating device switchable between linearly moving and rotating

摘要

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.