A continuous container crane device may include a first track having a continuous shape and a second track having a continuous shape. Preferably, the first track may be substantially parallel to the second track. One or more trolleys may be movably coupled to the first track and to the second track so that the trolleys are configured to move in a continuous movement path (starts and finishes at the same place) defined by the first and second track. Each trolley may include a lifting mechanism that may be coupled to a container spreader which may be removably coupled to shipping containers for the transport of shipping containers to and from trucks with a chassis trailer, all types of intermodal railroad flat cars, ships and other water traveling vessels, container storage lots, etc.

A bearing apparatus has a mounting element for mounting a construction element of a steel construction, a base element to be fastened to a supporting structure and an adjustable compensation device for adjusting a height position and an angular position of the mounting element relative to the base element and supporting the mounting element at the base element in direction of a virtual main axis. The compensation device comprises a mechanical series connection of a lockable articulated joint arrangement and a supporting column. The unlocked articulated joint arrangement allows the mounting element to be pivoted relative to the base element about any pivot axis orthogonally intersecting the main axis. The supporting column has a length which is variable by screwing an inner column in an outer column of the supporting column. A screwed-in position of the supporting column is fixed by the construction element mounted to the mounting element.

A bearing apparatus has a mounting element for mounting a construction element of a steel construction, a base element to be fastened to a supporting structure and an adjustable compensation device for adjusting a height position and an angular position of the mounting element relative to the base element and supporting the mounting element at the base element in direction of a virtual main axis. The compensation device comprises a mechanical series connection of a lockable articulated joint arrangement and a supporting column. The unlocked articulated joint arrangement allows the mounting element to be pivoted relative to the base element about any pivot axis orthogonally intersecting the main axis. The supporting column has a length which is variable by screwing an inner column in an outer column of the supporting column. A screwed-in position of the supporting column is fixed by the construction element mounted to the mounting element.

A grid framework structure, configured to support one or more load handling devices, includes: a first set of grid members extending in a first direction and a second set of grid members extending in a second direction, to form a grid structure having grid cells. A plurality of vertical uprights create a storage space for storing containers in a stack such that load handling devices operative on the grid structure can lift containers through a grid cell from a stack below the grid structure. The vertical uprights are arranged such that a section of the grid structure including four adjoined grid cells is supported by five or fewer vertical uprights.

Rail Clip Assembly A rail clip assembly is disclosed herein. The rail clip assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, comprises a base body attachable to a support surface, wherein the base body defines a cavity at an underside thereof. The base body comprises a first wall that is adjacent the rail when the base body is secured on the support surface. A depression or a recess is configured on the first wall, and a substantially horizontal slot is configured on the base body extending toward the first wall. The assembly further comprises a top body assemblable on the base body. The top body comprises a rail abutting portion that defines a substantially L-shaped surface to abut the rail, and a slot configured on the top body. The assembly further comprises a screw for assembling together the base body and the top body, wherein the screw may be any standard screw with a polygonal head such that a corner of the screw head is fitted inside the depression or the recess in an assembled configuration thereof.

Rail Clip Assembly A rail clip assembly is disclosed herein. The rail clip assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, comprises a base body attachable to a support surface, wherein the base body defines a cavity at an underside thereof. The base body comprises a first wall that is adjacent the rail when the base body is secured on the support surface. A depression or a recess is configured on the first wall, and a substantially horizontal slot is configured on the base body extending toward the first wall. The assembly further comprises a top body assemblable on the base body. The top body comprises a rail abutting portion that defines a substantially L-shaped surface to abut the rail, and a slot configured on the top body. The assembly further comprises a screw for assembling together the base body and the top body, wherein the screw may be any standard screw with a polygonal head such that a corner of the screw head is fitted inside the depression or the recess in an assembled configuration thereof.

A rail-mounted lift system includes a conductive rail electrically coupled to a power source; and a lift unit supported by the conductive rail, the lift unit comprising a battery and a switch for selectively coupling the battery to the power source via the conductive rail, the lift unit being configured to: determine a state of charge of the battery, determine a selected charge profile, and actuate the switch to supply power from the power source based on the state of charge and the selected charge profile.

A rail-mounted lift system includes a conductive rail electrically coupled to a power source; and a lift unit supported by the conductive rail, the lift unit comprising a battery and a switch for selectively coupling the battery to the power source via the conductive rail, the lift unit being configured to: determine a state of charge of the battery, determine a selected charge profile, and actuate the switch to supply power from the power source based on the state of charge and the selected charge profile.

A robot lifting arrangement is provided. The robot lifting arrangement includes a robot lifting crane that is configured to lift a substrate handling robot to an elevated position. The robot lifting arrangement also includes a track section that may extend from a chamber on the platform to an external area. Robot lifting crane may lift the robot from the chamber and transport it along the track to the external area for repair/maintenance or lift the robot from the external area and transport it along the track back to the chamber for installation into the chamber.

A robot lifting arrangement is provided. The robot lifting arrangement includes a robot lifting crane that is configured to lift a substrate handling robot to an elevated position. The robot lifting arrangement also includes a track section that may extend from a chamber on the platform to an external area. Robot lifting crane may lift the robot from the chamber and transport it along the track to the external area for repair/maintenance or lift the robot from the external area and transport it along the track back to the chamber for installation into the chamber.