摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a user to operate an operation part at a position close to the user by sliding back and forth an arm for supporting the operation part. <P>SOLUTION: A supporting apparatus comprises: a supported member; a first arm 300 for supporting the supported member; a second arm 301 for supporting the first arm 300; and a guidance part for guiding the first arm 300 in a longitudinal direction of the second arm 301 if the supported member is at a first position, for guiding the supported member in a movable manner to a third position which is below the first position if the supported member is at a second position which is farther than the first position from the second arm 301, and for preventing the supported member from moving closer to the second arm 301 in the longitudinal direction if the supported member is at the third position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |