Suspending device

Abstract

To provide a suspending device that is convenient regardless of an installation environment.SOLUTION: A suspending device 100 is movably suspended and supported along one or two or more hanger rails 170 provided on a fixed surface and has a runner 110, which is movably provided along the hanger rail 170, and a body part 120, which is suspended from and supported by the hanger rail 170 by connecting a bottom edge of the runner 110 so as to be positionally adjustable and can suspend an article downward. This constitution allows a position of the runner to be adjusted; therefore, the suspending device can be easily installed regardless of the position of a substrate to which the rail is fixed. Consequently, the convenient suspending device capable of being easily installed can be provided regardless of an installation environment.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a suspension device. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional suspension device that is movably suspended along a rail is shown in Japanese Patent No. 6495605 (Patent Document 1). The suspension device shown in this document includes a moving mechanism that movably supports a drying member between an attachment position for attaching laundry to the drying member and a drying position for hanging the laundry. The moving mechanism also includes a pair of rails formed from the attachment position to the drying position, a pair of rollers that can reciprocate along the pair of rails, and a support member to which the pair of rollers are attached.

[0003] With such a hanging device, the laundry can be easily hung out by moving the laundry position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6495605 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the conventional suspension device as shown in Patent Document 1 has problems in terms of convenience, such as difficulty in installing the suspension device depending on the installation environment and the operation unit being a hindrance.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a suspension device that is convenient regardless of the installation environment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a suspension device that is movably suspended along one or more rails provided on a fixed surface, characterized in that it comprises a runner that is movably provided along the rails, and a main body that is suspended and supported on the rails by having a lower end of the runner connected in a position adjustable manner, and is capable of suspending an article downward.

[0008] According to this configuration, since the position of the runner can be adjusted, the suspension device can be easily installed regardless of the position of the base for fixing the rail. As a result, a convenient suspension device that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment can be provided.

[0009] Various application examples of the present invention are also conceivable. For example, the main body may include a first bar material connected to the runner, and a second bar material arranged below the first bar material and capable of suspending an article downward, and the runner may be adjustable in position in the longitudinal direction of the first bar material. According to this configuration, the position of the runner can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction of the first bar material, so that the suspension device can be easily installed regardless of the position of the base for fixing the rail. As a result, a convenient suspension device that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment can be provided.

[0010] The main body may also have at least one third bar member connecting the first bar member and the second bar member. With this configuration, the first bar member and the second bar member can be connected at any position by the third bar member depending on the installation environment, the usage situation, etc. Therefore, it is possible to provide a convenient suspension device that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment.

[0011] The main body may be a frame formed by connecting both longitudinal ends of the first bar member and the second bar member with a pair of the third bar members. This configuration provides a main body with excellent load resistance and capable of stably suspending a large number of objects. This is also advantageous when multiple suspension devices are installed side by side.

[0012] Furthermore, a protrusion may protrude from one of the front and rear surfaces of the main body, and a fitting groove into which the protrusion fits may be formed on the other surface. With this configuration, when multiple main body parts are stacked, the protrusion of one main body part can be fitted into the fitting groove of the other main body part, so that the multiple main body parts can be stored without coming apart.

[0013] The third bar may be extendable and contractible in the vertical direction. With this configuration, the height of the third bar can be adjusted according to various conditions, such as the user's build, the size of the item to be suspended, and the installation location.

[0014] The first bar may have a groove formed along the longitudinal direction so as to open upward, and the lower end of the runner may be connected to the first bar so as to be slidable and fixable along the groove. With this configuration, the position of the runner can be adjusted, so that the suspension device can be easily installed regardless of the position of the base for fixing the rail. As a result, a convenient suspension device that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment can be provided.

[0015] Furthermore, an engagement portion that slidably engages with the groove portion may be formed at the lower end of the runner. With this configuration, the position of the runner can be adjusted, so that the suspension device can be easily installed regardless of the position of the base for fixing the rail. As a result, a convenient suspension device that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment can be provided.

[0016] The second bar may have a groove formed to open downward along the longitudinal direction, and at least one hanging portion slidably provided along the groove and configured to hang the article downward. With this configuration, the hanging position of the article can be easily adjusted along the longitudinal direction of the second bar. The second bar may also function as a curtain rail or a picture rail.

[0017] The runner may be connected to the main body so as to be freely movable. With this configuration, even if rails of different widths are connected, the spacing between the runners can be changed according to the changing width of the rails, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in installing the suspension device.

[0018] The device may further include an operating member provided at any position on the main body and operable to move the main body along the rail, and the main body may have a holding section capable of holding the operating member in a non-operated state, or a housing section for housing the operating member in a non-operated state. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the operating member from hanging down from the suspension device and interfering with the movement of the resident, and it is possible to provide a suspension device that is convenient and has good operability regardless of the installation environment.

[0019] The rail may be configured to include a plurality of front-rear rails that guide the movement of the runner in the front-rear direction, and a left-right rail that is connected to the plurality of front-rear rails and guides the movement of the runner in the left-right direction. With this configuration, the suspension device can be moved forward, backward, left and right along the rail, so that it can be used for a wide range of purposes depending on the layout of the room.

[0020] The front and rear rails may be arranged side by side in the left-right direction. This configuration is particularly advantageous in construction because the suspension device can be installed while adjusting the position of the runner according to the interval between the front and rear rails arranged side by side in the left-right direction.

[0021] Furthermore, a plurality of the main units may be hung movably along the rail. With such a configuration, a plurality of the main units can be used simultaneously, making it possible, for example, to hang out a large amount of laundry or to hang different items, such as pictures or photographs, on each main unit.

[0022] In addition, the plurality of main body parts may be stacked and hung in the front-rear direction along the rail. With this configuration, when the main body parts are not in use, the plurality of main body parts can be stored compactly and with a good appearance.

[0023] In addition, an air conditioner may be disposed inside the main body, and the main body may be movable in the front-rear direction of the air conditioner's air outlet. With this configuration, the main body may be pulled out to the front of the air conditioner and laundry may be hung on the main body, allowing the air from the air conditioner to be used to dry the laundry.

[0024] Furthermore, the main body may be disposed in front of the high window so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. According to such a configuration, the high window can be opened by pulling the main body forward, so that the suspension device can be installed at the position of the high window without interfering with the opening and closing of the high window. Effect of the Invention

[0025] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a suspension device that is convenient regardless of the installation environment. Other effects of the present invention will be described in the description of the embodiment of the invention below. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a suspension device 100 according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the suspension device 100. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the upper part of the suspension device 100. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a runner 110. [Diagram 5] 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining a vertical frame 150 (third bar member), in which (a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the vertical frame 150, and (b) is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the vertical frame 150. FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a partial cross-sectional plan view showing a state in which two main bodies 120-1 and 120-2 are arranged one on top of the other. [Figure 7]The following are cross-sectional views showing the state in which the hanger rail 170 is fixed to match the position of the base GR and the position of the runner 110 is adjusted, where (a) shows the state in which the runner 110 is close to the end of the upper frame 130 (first bar material), and (b) shows the state in which the runner 110 is far from the end of the upper frame 130. [Figure 8] 11 is a side cross-sectional view showing a moving area of ​​a main body portion 120. FIG. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining the movement of the main body 120 in the front-rear direction, in which (a) is a schematic plan view and (b) is a perspective view. [Figure 10] 1 is a side cross-sectional view showing the two main body portions 120-1 and 120-2 in use. [Figure 11] 1A and 1B are diagrams for explaining a suspension device 200 according to a second embodiment, in which (a) is a schematic plan view and (b) is a perspective view. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a third embodiment, where (a) is a schematic plan view and (b) is a perspective view. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a fourth embodiment, where (a) is a schematic plan view and (b) is a perspective view. [Figure 14] 13 is a schematic plan view showing the movement of the main body portion 120 from the first deployment portion 472 to the second deployment portion 473. FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view showing a modified example of the fourth embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a fifth embodiment, where (a) is a perspective view showing a stored state, and (b) is a perspective view showing a used state. [Figure 17] 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining the sixth embodiment, in which (a) is a perspective view showing a state in which the device is brought close to a high window HW, and (b) is a perspective view showing a state in which the device is separated from the high window HW. [Figure 18] 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining a suspension device 700 according to a seventh embodiment, in which (a) is a front view and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view. [Figure 19] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining a suspension device 800 according to an eighth embodiment. [Figure 20]13A and 13B are front views for explaining the states of an operating rod 845 of the eighth embodiment, where (a) shows a state in which the operating rod 845 (operating member) is suspended, and (b) shows a state in which the operating rod 845 is stored. [Figure 21] 13A and 13B are front views for explaining a suspension device 900 of a ninth embodiment, in which (a) shows a state in which an operating rod 954 (operating member) is suspended, and (b) shows a state in which the operating rod 954 is stored. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0027] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0028] (First embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the overall configuration of a suspension device 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a front view showing the overall configuration of the suspension device 100 of this embodiment.

[0029] As shown in Fig. 1, the suspension device 100 is supported so as to be suspended movably along a plurality of hanger rails 170 (rails) provided on the ceiling CE (fixed surface) of a building. The suspension device 100 is configured to include a runner 110 provided so as to be movably along the hanger rails 170, and a main body 120 to which the lower end of the runner 110 is connected so as to be position-adjustably connected, thereby being supported so as to be suspended from the hanger rails 170 and capable of suspending an article downward. Note that in each embodiment, the hanger rail may be configured as a single piece, or may be configured as a single piece by connecting a plurality of pieces. Each component will be described below.

[0030] (Hanger rail 170) The hanger rail 170 suspends the main body 120 via the runner 110 in a manner that allows the main body 120 to move. As shown in FIG. 1, the hanger rail 170 is fixed along a portion of the ceiling CE of the building where the base GR is provided in order to support the load of the main body 120. The two hanger rails 170 are attached in parallel along two bases GR that run in parallel. The main body 120 is movably suspended from the hanger rail 170 via the runner 110.

[0031] (Ranna 110) The runner 110 suspends the main body 120 from the hanger rail 170 so that the main body 120 can move. The runner 110 will be described with reference to Figs. 2 to 4 in addition to Fig. 1. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the suspension device 100. Fig. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the upper part of the suspension device 100. Fig. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the runner 110. The runner 110 suspends the main body 120 so that the main body 120 can move along the hanger rail 170. The lower end of the runner 110 is connected to the upper end of the main body 120 at two points. The distance between the two runners 110 is adjusted to the distance between the hanger rails 170.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 2, the runner 110 is accommodated in the hanger rail 170 so as to be movable, and the hanging bolt 111 protrudes downward. The hanging bolt 111 has an adjustment shaft portion 111a which serves as an operating portion for adjusting the mounting height of the runner 110 to the upper frame 130 (first bar material) described later. As shown in FIG. 4, a nut 112 is screwed onto the hanging bolt 111, and the hanging bolt 111 is inserted through a hole portion 114a formed in an upper support plate 114 below the nut 112 via a washer 113, and the nut 112 restricts the upward movement of the upper support plate 114. The tip of the hanging bolt 111 inserted through the upper support plate 114 is screwed into a female screw 115a formed in a lower support plate 115 (engagement portion) arranged below the upper support plate 114 with a gap therebetween.

[0033] 2, upper support plate 114 and lower support plate 115 are attached by sandwiching upper frame groove portion 131 formed at the upper end of upper frame 130 from above and below. The hanging height of main body portion 120 from hanger rail 170 can be changed by changing the screw-engagement position with respect to lower support plate 115 by manipulating adjustment shaft portion 111a.

[0034] As shown in Fig. 3, the upper support plate 114 and the lower support plate 115 are configured to extend in the longitudinal direction of the main body 120. An adjustment bolt 116 is provided near the extended ends of the upper support plate 114 and the lower support plate 115. As shown in Fig. 4, the adjustment bolt 116 is inserted through a hole 114b formed in the upper support plate 114 via a washer 117, and is screwed into a female thread 115b formed in the lower support plate 115.

[0035] By tightening the lower support plate 115 with the adjustment bolt 116, the upper support plate 114 and the lower support plate 115 clamp the upper frame groove 131 of the upper frame 130, and the runner 110 is fixed to the upper frame 130. When the tightening of the lower support plate 115 with the adjustment bolt 116 is loosened, the clamping of the upper support plate 114 and the lower support plate 115 against the upper frame groove 131 is released, and the runner 110 becomes movable in the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 130, as shown by the arrow a in FIG.

[0036] (Main body portion 120) The main body 120 is capable of suspending an article downward. As shown in Fig. 1, the main body 120 is configured in a rectangular frame shape including an upper frame 130 (first bar member) connected to the runner 110, a lower frame 140 (second bar member) disposed below the upper frame 130 and capable of suspending an article downward, and a pair of vertical frames 150 (third bar members) connecting both ends of the upper frame 130 and the lower frame 140 in the longitudinal direction.

[0037] (Upper frame 130) The upper frame 130 is connected to the runners 110. As shown in Fig. 1, the lower ends of the two runners 110 are connected to the upper frame 130 so that their positions can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction. As shown in Fig. 2, the upper frame 130 has an upper frame groove 131 formed along the longitudinal direction so as to open upward. The upper frame groove 131 accommodates the upper support plate 114 and the lower support plate 115.

[0038] A planar mounting surface 131a is formed at the top of the upper frame groove 131, and the upper support plate 114 is placed on the mounting surface 131a. A planar locking surface 131b is formed at the bottom of the upper frame groove 131, and the lower support plate 115 is locked from below. The upper frame 130 is formed with a support portion 131c that protrudes downward from the locking surface 131b by the thickness of the lower support plate 115. The lower support plate 115 is disposed between the locking surface 131b and the support portion 131c, and vertical movement is restricted.

[0039] 2 and 3, from the upper end of the upper frame 130, the screen material 160 protrudes in the direction of the hanger rail 170. The screen material 160 is formed in a substantially L-shape. The lower side of the screen material 160 is fitted into a recess formed on the back surface of the upper frame groove portion 131 of the upper frame 130 and attached.

[0040] (Bottom frame 140) The lower frame 140 is disposed below the upper frame 130 and is capable of suspending an article downward. As shown in FIG. 1, the lower frame 140 is provided so as to connect the pair of vertical frames 150 near the lower ends of the pair of vertical frames 150. As shown in FIG. 2, the lower frame 140 has a shape in a side cross section in which both upper and lower surfaces are configured in a substantially arc shape and both ends are connected by a straight line. An upper groove portion 141 and a lower groove portion 142 (groove portion) are formed at the apex portions of the substantially arc shapes on the upper and lower sides. The upper groove portion 141 is formed so as to open upward along the longitudinal direction of the lower frame 140. The lower groove portion 142 is formed so as to open downward along the longitudinal direction of the lower frame 140.

[0041] (Vertical frame 150) The vertical frame 150 connects both longitudinal ends of the upper frame 130 and the lower frame 140. As shown in Fig. 1, the vertical frame 150 is configured to be connected to both ends of the upper frame 130 and the lower frame 140. As shown in Fig. 2, a cushioning material 151 is provided protruding from one side edge of the vertical frame 150 over the entire vertical length.

[0042] The configuration of the vertical frame 150 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the vertical frame 150, in which (a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the upper part of the vertical frame 150, and (b) is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the vertical frame 150. As shown in FIG. 5, a cushioning material connecting part 152 having an opening that is wider inside than the side surface is formed over the entire vertical length of the vertical frame 150 on one side of the vertical frame 150. Caps 153a, 153b shaped to fit along the peripheral surfaces of the upper and lower end faces of the vertical frame 150 are fitted to the upper and lower ends of the cushioning material connecting part 152. The other side of the vertical frame 150 is also formed in the same shape as the cushioning material connecting part 152, forming a cushioning material fitting part 154.

[0043] 5, the cushioning material 151 is composed of an arc-shaped connecting portion 151a and a substantially triangular protruding portion 151b. The cushioning material 151 is composed of an elastically deformable material, and the connecting portion 151a is accommodated in the cushioning material connecting portion 152 by elastic deformation, and the protruding portion 151b protrudes from the cushioning material connecting portion 152 and is attached to the vertical frame 150. Since the connecting portion 151a is larger than the opening of the cushioning material connecting portion 152, it is prevented from falling off the vertical frame 150.

[0044] The state in which the cushioning material 151 is fitted into the cushioning material fitting portion 154 will be described with reference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional plan view showing the state in which the two main body portions 120-1 and 120-2 are arranged in a stacked manner. As shown in FIG. 6, the two main body portions 120-1 and 120-2 are provided with cushioning materials 151-1 and 151-2 and cushioning material fitting portions 154-1 and 154-2, respectively. When the two main body portions 120-1 and 120-2 are arranged in a stacked manner, the protruding portion 151b-1 of the cushioning material 151-1 of one main body portion 120-1 is inserted into and fitted into the cushioning material fitting portion 154-2 of the other main body portion 120-2. Therefore, the one main body portion 120-1 and the other main body portion 120-2 are integrated and do not easily separate from each other. At this time, one body portion 120-1 and the other body portion 120-2 overlap with no gaps, with the side surface of the vertical frame 150-1 of one body portion 120-1 and the side surface of the vertical frame 150-2 of the other body portion 120-2 being in surface contact with each other.

[0045] The configuration of the suspension device 100 has been described above. Next, an example of adjusting the position of the runner 110 when the position of the hanger rail 170 is changed to match the position of the base GR will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the hanger rail 170 is fixed to match the position of the base GR and the position of the runner 110 is adjusted, where (a) shows a state in which the base GR is disposed in a position close to the end of the upper frame 130, and (b) shows a state in which the base GR is disposed in a position far from the end of the upper frame 130.

[0046] When installing the hanging device 100 at a desired position on the ceiling CE, if the position of the base GR relative to the main body 120 is close to the end of the upper frame 130, as shown in Figure 7(a), the hanger rail 170 is attached at a position close to the end of the upper frame 130, and the runner 110 is fixed at a position close to the end of the upper frame 130.

[0047] On the other hand, when the position of the base GR is far from the end of the upper frame 130 with respect to the main body 120, the hanger rail 170 is attached to a position far from the end of the upper frame 130 as shown in FIG. 7(b). Therefore, the attachment position of the runner 110 to the upper frame 130 is changed. As described above and shown in FIG. 3, the runner 110 is released from the clamping of the upper frame groove 131 by the upper support plate 114 and the lower support plate 115 by loosening the tightening of the adjustment bolt 116 and the lower support plate 115, and further loosening the nut 112, so that the runner 110 can move in the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 130. Then, as shown by the arrow b in FIG. 7(b), the runner 110 is moved to a position far from the end of the main body 120, and the lower support plate 115 is tightened and fixed by the adjustment bolt 116 and the nut 112.

[0048] Next, the operation of the suspension device 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 8 and Fig. 9. Fig. 8 is a side cross-sectional view showing the movement area of ​​the suspension device 100. Fig. 9 is a diagram for explaining the movement of the suspension device 100 in the front-rear direction. As shown by the arrow c in Fig. 8 and Fig. 9(a), the suspension device 100 is movable between a stored position at the edge of a wall WA and a position of the tip of the hanger rail 170 away from the wall WA. The suspension device 100 can be placed at a desired position on the hanger rail 170 and used.

[0049] Next, the use state of the hanging device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 10. FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view showing the use state of the two main body parts 120-1 and 120-2. The main body part 120-1, which is located far from the wall WA, is moved to the tip of the hanger rail 170 as shown in FIG. 10, and a clothes hanger CH is hung on the upper surface of the lower frame 140 for use. The main body part 120-2, which is located near the wall WA, can move along the hanger rail 170, and when the main body part 120-2 abuts against the wall WA, the cushioning material 151 plays a role in mitigating damage and impact to the wall WA. The main body part 120-2 has a hook 143 (hanging part) that is provided slidably along the lower groove part 142 of the lower frame 140 and is configured to be able to hang an article downward. The engagement part 144 of the hook 143 is engaged with the lower groove part 142 of the lower frame 140, and a picture or photograph OB is hung on the hook 143. In this way, the suspension device 100 can also be used as a picture rail.

[0050] (Effects of the First Embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, since the position of the runner 110 can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 130, the suspension device 100 can be easily installed regardless of the position of the base GR for fixing the hanger rail 170. As a result, it is possible to provide a convenient suspension device 100 that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment.

[0051] Furthermore, the upper frame 130 and the lower frame 140 can be connected at any position by the vertical frame 150 depending on the installation environment, usage conditions, etc. Therefore, it is possible to provide a convenient suspension device 100 that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment.

[0052] Moreover, by making the main body 120 a frame, it is possible to configure the main body 120 that has excellent load resistance and is capable of stably suspending a large number of articles. This is also advantageous when multiple suspension devices 100 are arranged side by side.

[0053] Furthermore, since the protruding portion 151b of the cushioning material 151 protrudes from one of the front and rear faces of the vertical frame 150, and the other face is formed with a cushioning material fitting portion 154 into which the cushioning material 151 fits, when multiple main body portions 120 are arranged one on top of the other, the cushioning material 151 of one main body portion 120 can be fitted into the cushioning material fitting portion 154 of the other main body portion 120. Therefore, the multiple main body portions 120 can be stored without becoming disjointed. Note that, although the cushioning material 151 and the cushioning material fitting portion 154 are provided on the vertical frame 150 in this embodiment, they can also be provided on the upper frame 130 or the lower frame 140.

[0054] Furthermore, by connecting the lower end of the runner 110 so as to be slidable and fixable along the groove of the upper frame 130, the position of the runner 110 can be easily adjusted. Therefore, the suspension device 100 can be easily installed regardless of the position of the base for fixing the rail. As a result, it is possible to provide a convenient suspension device 100 that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment.

[0055] Furthermore, since a lower receiving plate 115 that slidably engages with upper frame groove portion 131 is formed at the lower end of runner 110, the position of runner 110 can be adjusted. Therefore, suspension device 100 can be easily installed regardless of the position of the base for fixing hanger rail 170. As a result, a convenient suspension device 100 that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment can be provided.

[0056] In addition, since the lower frame 140 has a lower groove portion 142 and a hook 143 that can slide along the lower groove portion 142, the hanging position of the suspended item can be easily adjusted along the longitudinal direction of the lower frame 140.

[0057] Second Embodiment A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration of the suspension device 200 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the suspension device 200 of the second embodiment, (a) being a schematic plan view, and (b) being a perspective view. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the hanger rail 270, and is otherwise similar to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Components having substantially the same functional configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 11, the hanger rail 270 comprises a storage section 271 in which multiple main body sections 120 are stored by being arranged so as to overlap each other front to back, and a deployment section 272 in which the multiple main body sections 120 can be deployed by being arranged in parallel to the wall WA.

[0059] 11, the storage section 271 is configured with two hanger rails 270 (front and rear rails) arranged in parallel so as to protrude vertically from the wall WA. The two hanger rails 270 constituting the storage section 271 guide the movement of the runner 110 in the front and rear directions.

[0060] The unfolding section 272 is configured by one hanger rail 270 (left and right rails) or by multiple hanger rails 270 arranged so as to extend parallel to the wall WA from the tip of the storage section 271 so as to be continuous in a straight line. The one hanger rail 270 constituting the unfolding section 272 guides the movement of the runner 110 in the left and right directions. The runner 110 can move relative to the storage section 271 and the unfolding section 272.

[0061] The configuration of the suspension device 200 has been described above. The operation of the suspension device 200 will be described below. When suspending the main body section 120 stored in the storage section 271 from the deployment section 272, first, the main body section 120 arranged closest to the deployment section 272 is moved forward to the deployment section 272 connected to the tip of the storage section 271. Then, it is moved laterally along the deployment section 272. By repeating this operation, three main body sections 120 can be suspended in parallel to the wall WA.

[0062] Next, when storing the main body portion 120 in the storage portion 271, the main body portion 120 closest to the storage portion 271 is moved laterally to the storage portion 271 side end of the unfolding portion 272. Thereafter, the main body portion 120 is moved backward to the wall WA side end in the storage portion 271. By repeating this operation, the three main body portions 120 can be stored in the storage portion 271.

[0063] In this embodiment, an example in which three main bodies 120 are used has been described, but the number of main bodies can be designed as desired.

[0064] (Effects of the second embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the suspension device 200 can be moved back and forth and left and right along the hanger rail 270, so that the required number of main bodies 120 can be deployed according to the layout of the room, and it can be used for a wide range of purposes.

[0065] Furthermore, since a plurality of main bodies 120 can be arranged in the left-right direction, large items such as curtains can be easily hung.

[0066] (Third embodiment) A third embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration of the suspension device 300 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the suspension device 300 of the third embodiment, (a) being a schematic plan view, and (b) being a perspective view. This embodiment differs from the second embodiment in the configuration of the hanger rail 370, and is otherwise similar to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Components having substantially the same functional configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description.

[0067] 12, similarly to the second embodiment, the hanger rail 370 comprises a storage section 371 in which a plurality of main body sections 120 are stored and arranged so as to overlap front to back, and an unfolding section 372 in which the plurality of main body sections 120 are arranged side by side in parallel to the wall WA and can be unfolded, and further comprises a front to back hanging section 373 which is arranged side by side with the storage section 371 at a position where they do not overlap in the left to right direction and which allows the plurality of main body sections 120 to be arranged front to back. In this embodiment, an example in which two main body sections 120 are used will be described, but the number of main body sections 120 can be designed as desired.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 12, the storage section 371 has the same configuration as the storage section 271 of the second embodiment, and the unfolding section 372 is configured to have about half the length of the unfolding section 272 of the second embodiment, but the length is arbitrary depending on the installation environment. The front-rear hanging section 373 is configured such that two hanger rails 370 (front-rear rails) are arranged in parallel so as to protrude vertically from the unfolding section 372. The front-rear hanging section 373 has a longer length in the front-rear direction than the storage section 371, and can hang multiple main body sections 120 with a gap between them. Also, in the front-rear hanging section 373, multiple main body sections 120 can be arranged and stored so as to overlap front and rear, similar to the storage section 371.

[0069] The configuration of the suspension device 300 has been described above. The operation of the suspension device 300 will be described below. The operation up to suspending the main body unit 120 stored in the storage unit 371 to the unfolding unit 372 is similar to that in the second embodiment, and therefore will not be described here. Here, the case of suspending the main body unit 120 from the unfolding unit 372 to the front-rear direction suspension unit 373 will be described.

[0070] When moving the main body part 120 from the unfolding part 372 to the front-rear hanging part 373, as shown in FIG. 12(a), the main body part 120 is moved laterally to the tip of the unfolding part 372. After this, the main body part 120 can be suspended at a desired position on the front-rear hanging part 373 by moving the main body part 120 forward along the front-rear hanging part 373. By performing this operation on the next main body part 120, two main body parts 120 can be suspended on the front-rear hanging part 373. Note that when moving the main body part 120 from the unfolding part 372 to the front-rear hanging part 373, the main body part 120 can also be suspended on each of the front-rear hanging parts 373 so as to be perpendicular to the unfolding part 372, as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 12(a) (the state after the movement of the main body part 120 is shown as the main body part 120'). Incidentally, a method for moving the main body portion 120 so as to be perpendicular to the deployment portion 372 will be described in detail in a fourth embodiment (see FIGS. 14 and 15) described later.

[0071] Next, when storing the main body section 120 in the storage section 371, the main body section 120 closest to the unfolding section 372 is moved backward to the unfolding section 372. Thereafter, the unfolding section 372 is moved laterally and stored while suspended from the storage section 371, as in the second embodiment. By performing this operation on the next main body section 120, the two main body sections 120 can be stored in the storage section 371.

[0072] (Effects of the third embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the suspension device 300 can be installed while adjusting the position of the runner 110 according to the distance between the two hanger rails 370 arranged side by side on the left and right, which is particularly advantageous in construction.

[0073] (Fourth embodiment) A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration of a suspension device 400 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a suspension device 400 of the fourth embodiment, where (a) is a schematic plan view and (b) is a perspective view. This embodiment differs from the second embodiment in the configuration of a hanger rail 470, and other points are the same as those of the second embodiment. In this embodiment, points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Components having substantially the same functional configuration will be assigned the same reference numerals to omit repeated explanations.

[0074] The hanger rail 470 is configured along two walls WA1 and WA2 as shown in FIG. 13. On the side of one wall WA1, the hanger rail 470 configures a storage section 471 in which a plurality of main body parts 120 are arranged and stored so as to overlap front and rear, and a first deployment section 472 in which the plurality of main body parts 120 can be deployed in parallel to the wall WA, as in the second embodiment. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the hanger rail 470 configures a second deployment section 473 in which the plurality of main body parts 120 can be deployed in parallel to the other wall WA2. In this embodiment, an example using two main body parts 120 will be described, but the number of main body parts 120 can be designed arbitrarily.

[0075] 13, the storage section 471 has the same configuration as the storage section 271 of the second embodiment, and the first deployment section 472 is configured to have about half the length of the deployment section 272 of the second embodiment, but the length is arbitrary depending on the installation environment. The second deployment section 473 is configured to bend at a right angle from the tip of the first deployment section 472 and extend parallel to the other wall WA2. The second deployment section 473 has a length that allows one main body section 120 to be suspended, but can also be a length that allows multiple main body sections 120 to be suspended.

[0076] The configuration of the suspension device 400 has been described above. Hereinafter, the operation of the suspension device 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 14 in addition to FIG. 13. The operation up to suspending the main body unit 120 stored in the storage unit 471 to the first deployment unit 472 is similar to that in the second embodiment, and therefore the description will be omitted. Here, the case of suspending from the first deployment unit 472 to the second deployment unit 473 will be described.

[0077] When moving the main body 120 from the first deployment section 472 to the second deployment section 473, as shown in (1) of FIG. 14, the main body 120 is moved laterally to the tip of the first deployment section 472. Thereafter, in the order shown in (2) to (6) of FIG. 14, the left runner 110 of the main body 120 is moved toward the tip along the first deployment section 472, and the right runner 110 is moved toward the tip along the second deployment section 473, while rotating the main body 120 clockwise until both the left and right runners 110 are disposed in the second deployment section 473. Thus, since the main body 120 becomes movable along the second deployment section 473, the main body 120 can be suspended at a desired position on the second deployment section 473.

[0078] Next, when storing main body section 120 in storage section 471, main body section 120 suspended from second deployment section 473 is moved in the opposite direction to the deployment direction, that is, in the order shown from (6) to (1) in FIG. 14 while rotating. Then, after main body section 120 is placed in first deployment section 472, it is moved in the same manner as in the second embodiment and suspended from storage section 471 for storage. By performing this operation on the next main body section 120, the two main body sections 120 can be stored in storage section 471.

[0079] (Effects of the fourth embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the hanger rail 470 is arranged along the two walls WA1 and WA2, and the two deployment sections 472 and 473 are configured, so that the main body section 120 can be moved according to the position of the sun. Therefore, for example, by hanging blinds or curtains on the main body section 120 and moving the two deployment sections 472 and 473 relative to each other, the light blocking and lighting can be switched to a desired state. Also, when hanging laundry, the position and orientation of the laundry can be changed according to the position of the sun.

[0080] (Modification of the fourth embodiment) A modified example of the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 15. FIG. 15 is a schematic plan view showing a modified example of the fourth embodiment. In this modified example, the first deployment section 472 is configured to have the width of the storage section 471, and one hanger rail 470 of the storage section 471 is configured to communicate with the second deployment section 473. With this configuration, the main body section 120 moved from the storage section 471 to the first deployment section 472 can be moved to the second deployment section 473 while rotating. Therefore, the main body section 120 can be hung from the second deployment section 473 immediately after being taken out of the storage section 471.

[0081] Fifth embodiment A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration of the suspension device 500 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the fifth embodiment, where (a) is a perspective view showing a stored state, and (b) is a perspective view showing a used state. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the installation location of the suspension device 500 is clearly indicated, and other points are the same as those of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration will be assigned the same reference numerals to omit repeated explanation.

[0082] The suspension device 500 is attached to the installation location of the air conditioner AC as shown in FIG. 16. The configuration of the suspension device 500 is the same as that of the suspension device 100 of the first embodiment, but in this embodiment, the size is set to be able to be attached to the installation location of the air conditioner AC. That is, the main body part 520 is configured to be large enough to accommodate the air conditioner AC within the frame. The pair of hanger rails 570 are arranged above the air conditioner AC at intervals approximately equal to the width of the air conditioner AC, but they can also be arranged at intervals larger or smaller than the width of the air conditioner AC. One main body part 520 is hung from the hanger rail 570, but multiple main body parts 520 can also be hung.

[0083] The configuration of the suspension device 500 has been described above. The operation of the suspension device 500 will be described below with reference to FIG. 16. As shown in FIG. 16(a), when stored, the main body 520 is suspended from the end of the hanger rail 570 closest to the wall. Thus, the main body 520 is suspended at a position closest to the wall of the air conditioner AC with the air conditioner AC disposed within the frame. When in use, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the main body 520 is pulled out to the front of the air conditioner AC along the hanger rail 570. By hanging laundry on the main body 520 pulled out to the front of the air conditioner AC in this way, the wind from the air conditioner AC can be used to dry the laundry.

[0084] (Effects of the Fifth Embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the air conditioner AC is arranged within the frame of main body part 520 and is pulled out to the front of the air conditioner AC, so that by hanging laundry on pulled-out main body part 520, the wind from the air conditioner AC can be used to dry the laundry.

[0085] Sixth embodiment A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration of the suspension device 600 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 17. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment, in which (a) is a perspective view showing a state in which the suspension device is brought close to a high window HW, and (b) is a perspective view showing a state in which the suspension device is separated from the high window HW. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the installation location of the suspension device 600 is clearly indicated, and other points are the same as those of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the points different from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Components having substantially the same functional configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals to omit repeated explanations.

[0086] The suspension device 600 is attached to the position of the high window HW as shown in FIG. 17. The configuration of the suspension device 600 is the same as that of the suspension device 100 of the first embodiment, but in this embodiment, the size is set to be able to be attached to the position of the high window HW. The pair of hanger rails 670 are arranged at an interval slightly narrower than the width of the high window HW, but can also be arranged at an interval wider than the width of the high window HW. In addition, the main body 620 is configured to have a height dimension slightly larger than the height of the high window HW, and a width configured to span two windows, but can also be configured to have a width large enough to accommodate two windows. One main body 620 is hung from the hanger rail 670.

[0087] The configuration of the suspension device 600 has been described above. The operation of the suspension device 600 will be described below with reference to FIG. 17. As shown in FIG. 17(a), when stored, the main body 620 is suspended from the end of the hanger rail 670 that is closest to the wall. Thus, the main body 620 is suspended at the position closest to the high window HW. When opening the high window HW, as shown in FIG. 17(b), the main body 620 is pulled out to the front of the high window HW along the hanger rail 670. Thus, the high window HW can be opened.

[0088] When the high window HW is used as a smoke exhaust window, the suspension device 600 can be used by connecting left and right rails facing in the left and right directions to the hanger rail 670, so that the main body 620 can be moved left and right.

[0089] (Effects of the sixth embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the high window HW can be opened by pulling the main body 620 forward, so that the suspension device 600 can be installed at the position of the high window HW without interfering with opening and closing of the high window HW.

[0090] Seventh embodiment A seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration of a suspension device 700 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 18. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the suspension device 700 of the seventh embodiment, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the main body 720, and is otherwise similar to the first embodiment. In this embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Components having substantially the same functional configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description.

[0091] As shown in Fig. 18, the lower frame 740 of the main body 720 is configured similarly to the lower frame 140 of the first embodiment, and has a lower groove 742 formed to open downward along the longitudinal direction of the lower frame 740. As shown by the arrow d in Fig. 18, a plurality of hanging parts 743 are slidably engaged along the lower groove 742 in the lower groove 742. A through hole 743a is formed in the hanging part 743, penetrating in the front-rear direction. An article can be hung below the hanging part 743 by engaging the through hole 743a.

[0092] (Effects of the Seventh Embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, by providing the lower frame 740 with a plurality of hanging portions 743, the lower frame 740 can also function as a curtain rail or a picture rail.

[0093] Eighth embodiment The eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration of the suspension device 800 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20. FIG. 19 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining the suspension device 800 of the eighth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a front view for explaining the state of the operation rod 845 (operation member) of the eighth embodiment, (a) shows the state in which the operation rod 845 is suspended, and (b) shows the state in which the operation rod 845 is stored. This embodiment is different from the seventh embodiment in the configuration of the main body 820, and is otherwise similar to the seventh embodiment. In this embodiment, the differences from the seventh embodiment will be mainly described. Components having substantially the same functional configuration will be assigned the same reference numerals to omit repeated explanation.

[0094] The suspension device 800 of this embodiment is characterized in that an operating rod 845 (operating member) is provided on the lower frame 840 of the main body 820. As shown in FIG. 19, the operating rod 845 is configured in a long rod shape, and an operating rod hook 845a is provided at the upper end. In the main body 820, one hanging part 843 is engaged with a lower groove part 842 of the lower frame 840 configured in the same manner as the lower frame 740 of the seventh embodiment. The hanging part 843 is formed with a through hole 843a in the same manner as the hanging part 743 of the seventh embodiment, and the operating rod hook 845a of the operating rod 845 is detachably engaged with the through hole 843a. The operating rod 845 is swingable with respect to the main body 820. The operating rod 845 may be slidable along the lower groove part 842, or may be fixed.

[0095] 20, a storage section 846 capable of storing a portion of an operating rod 845 is engaged in the lower groove section 842 of the lower frame 840 and hangs down below the lower frame 840. The configuration for engaging the storage section 846 in the lower groove section 842 can be the same as the configuration for engaging the hanging section 843 in the lower groove section 842. The storage section 846 may also be slidable along the lower groove section 842, or may be fixed.

[0096] The configuration of the main body 820 of this embodiment has been described above. Hereinafter, the operation of the main body 820 will be described with reference to Figs. 19 and 20 again. When moving the main body 820, the operating rod 845 can be held and moved, as shown by the arrow e in Fig. 19. At that time, the operating rod 845 swings in the moving direction relative to the lower frame 840, as shown by the arrow f in Fig. 19, so that the main body 820 can be easily moved. In addition, since the center of the lower frame 840 in the longitudinal direction can be pulled, the pulling can be well balanced on the left and right.

[0097] 20(b), when operating rod 845 is not in operation, operating rod 845 is swung toward housing portion 846 so as to align with lower frame 840, and the vicinity of the lower end is housed in housing portion 846. In this way, when main body portion 820 is not being moved, operating rod 845 can be housed along lower frame 840, so that it does not get in the way or mar the appearance.

[0098] In this embodiment, the accommodating portion 846 is configured to hang down below the lower frame 840 , but by providing the accommodating portion within the lower groove portion 842 , the operating rod 845 can be accommodated within the lower frame 840 .

[0099] (Effects of the Eighth Embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, by providing the operating rod 845 on the lower frame 840, the center of the main body part 820 can be pulled in a well-balanced manner, so that the movement of the main body part 820 becomes easy.

[0100] In addition, by providing a storage section 846 in the lower frame 840, the operating rod 845 can be stored in the storage section 846 when not in operation. This prevents the operating rod 845 from hanging down from the suspension device 800 and interfering with the movement of the resident.

[0101] Ninth embodiment A ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the configuration of a suspension device 900 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a front view for explaining the suspension device 900 of the ninth embodiment, where (a) shows a state in which an operating rod 954 (operating member) is suspended, and (b) shows a state in which the operating rod 954 is stored. This embodiment differs from the eighth embodiment in the configuration of the main body 920, and is otherwise similar to the eighth embodiment. In this embodiment, differences from the eighth embodiment will be mainly described. Components having substantially the same functional configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description.

[0102] The suspension device 900 of this embodiment is characterized in that an operating rod 954 (operating member) is provided on each of the left and right vertical frames 950 of the main body 920. As shown in FIG. 21, the main body 920 has vertical frame grooves 952 formed over the entire length on the front surface of the left and right vertical frames 950. The vertical frame grooves 952 may have the same configuration as the lower groove portion 842 provided in the lower frame 840 of the eighth embodiment, or may have a different configuration. As shown by the arrow g in FIG. 21, the vertical frame grooves 952 are provided with a holding portion 953 that is slidable in the vertical frame grooves 952 and can be held in the vertical frame grooves 952. An operating rod 954 is attached to the holding portion 953. The operating rod 954 is configured in a long rod shape and hangs down along the vertical frame 950.

[0103] The configuration of the main body 920 of this embodiment has been described above. Hereinafter, the operation of the main body 920 will be described with reference to FIG. 21 again. When moving the main body 920, the operating rod 954 is moved to the lower end of the vertical frame 950 as shown in FIG. 21(a). Thus, the main body 920 can be moved by holding the operating rod 954. Note that the operating rod 954 can be held at a desired position on the vertical frame 950, and therefore can be held and used at a position that is easy for the user to operate.

[0104] 21(b), the operating rod 954 can be raised along the vertical frame groove 952 and held in a position where it does not protrude from the lower end of the vertical frame 950. Therefore, the operating rod 954 does not get in the way or mar the appearance.

[0105] (Effects of the ninth embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, when in a non-operating state, the operating rod 954 can be moved above the vertical frame 950 so as not to hang down from the main body 920, thereby avoiding the risk of it unexpectedly coming into contact with the user's head.

[0106] Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an example. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can think of various modified or altered examples within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that such examples also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0107] For example, in the above first embodiment, the main body 120 is a frame, but the present invention is not limited to this example. As long as it is possible to easily install the suspension device regardless of the position of the base for fixing the rail, and as a result, it is possible to provide a convenient suspension device that can be easily installed regardless of the installation environment, it can be designed arbitrarily. For example, the main body may be a single rod-shaped body, or may be a plate-shaped body, a ball-shaped body, a geometric shape, an animal-shaped body, or the like.

[0108] In the first embodiment, the length of the vertical frame 150 is fixed, but the present invention is not limited to this example. As long as the upper frame and the lower frame can be connected, they can be designed arbitrarily. For example, the vertical frame may be made expandable and contractible in the vertical direction. With this configuration, the height position of the vertical frame can be changed according to various conditions, such as the user's physique, the size of the article to be suspended and supported, and the installation location. The same applies to the other embodiments.

[0109] In the first embodiment, the runner 110 is configured to be connected to the upper frame 130 after adjusting the position, but the present invention is not limited to this example. If it is possible to provide a convenient suspension device that can be easily installed regardless of the position of the base for fixing the rail, and as a result, can be designed arbitrarily. For example, the runner may be connected to the main body so as to be freely movable. According to this configuration, even if rails of different widths are connected, the interval between the runners is changed according to the changing width of the rail, so that the degree of freedom in installing the suspension device can be increased. The same applies to other embodiments.

[0110] The above-described embodiments, applications, modifications, and the like can be implemented in appropriate combinations. [Explanation of symbols]

[0111] 100~900 Hanging device 110 Runner 111 Hanging bolt 111a Adjustment shaft 112 Nut 113, 117 Washer 114 Upper support plate 114a, 114b holes 115 Lower support plate (engagement part) 115a, 115b Female thread 116 Adjustment bolt 120, 120-1, 120-2, 520~920 Main unit 130 Upper frame (first bar material) 131 Upper frame groove (groove) 131a Placement surface 131b Locking surface 131c Support part 140, 740, 840 Lower frame (second bar material) 141 Kamimizobe 142, 742, 842 Lower groove (groove) 143 Hook (hanging part) 144 Engagement part 150, 150-1, 150-2, 950 Vertical frame (third bar material) 151, 151-1, 151-2 Cushioning material 151a Connecting part 151a 151b, 151b-1 protrusion 152 Cushioning material connection part 153a, 153b Cap 154, 154-1, 154-2 Cushioning material fitting portion (fitting groove portion) 160 Screening material 170~670 Clothes rail 271, 371, 471 Storage 272, 372 Development Section 373 Front and rear hanging part 472 1st development part 473 Second development part 743, 843 Hanging part 743a, 843a through hole 845, 954 Operating rod (operating member) 845a Control rod hook 846 Storage unit 952 Vertical frame groove 953 Holding part CE Ceiling GR Base CH Clothes Hanger OB Painting, photography AC Air Conditioner HW High window

Claims

1. A suspension device that is suspended and supported movably along one or more rails provided on a fixed surface, a runner provided so as to be movable along the rail; a main body portion that is suspended and supported by the rail by connecting a lower end of the runner thereto, and that can suspend an article downward; Equipped with a suspension device, characterized in that the rails are configured to include front-to-rear rails that guide movement of the runner in the front-to-rear direction, and left-to-right rails that are connected to the front-to-rear rails and guide movement of the runner in the left-to-right direction.

2. 2. The suspension device according to claim 1, wherein the front and rear rails are storage sections that move to store the main body section, and the left and right rails are deployment sections that move to hang an article downward from the main body section.

3. 3. The suspension device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the main body portion has a first bar member connected to the runner, a second bar member arranged below the first bar member and capable of suspending an article downward, and at least one or more third bar members connecting the first bar member and the second bar member.

4. The suspension device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main body is a single rod.

5. 3. The suspension device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an operating member provided at any position on the main body and operable to move the main body along the rail, wherein the main body has a holding portion capable of holding the operating member in a non-operated state, or a storage portion that stores the operating member in a non-operated state.

6. The suspension device according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of said main bodies are suspended movably along said rail.

7. The suspension device according to claim 6, wherein the plurality of main body portions can be suspended in a stacked manner in the front-rear direction along the rail.

8. The suspension device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the plurality of main body portions can be suspended in a line in the left-right direction along the rail.

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