A conveying device includes a plurality of conveying zones having conveying elements, each conveying zone having at least one conveying drive for the conveying elements of the zone in question and being associated with a control unit that controls the conveying drive of the conveying zone, with the conveying device being designed having a support structure. Each conveying zone is formed by an individual independent conveying module that is fastened on the support structure as a complete individual unit and forms the entirety of the conveying device with additional adjacent conveying modules.

A support apparatus can comprise a cylindrical rod extending along a first rotation axis and comprising a first end portion provided with a first convex spherical segment and a second end portion provided with a second convex spherical segment. A first area can be configured to receive a portion of the first convex spherical segment. A second area can be configured to receive a portion of the second convex spherical segment. The cylindrical rod can be pivotable about a first pivot axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis. In some embodiments, methods of supporting an object can comprise engaging a surface of the object with the outer surface of the cylindrical rod wherein the first cylindrical rod supports a weight of the object while the first cylindrical rod is supported by the first fluid cushion and the second fluid cushion.

A support apparatus can comprise a cylindrical rod extending along a first rotation axis and comprising a first end portion provided with a first convex spherical segment and a second end portion provided with a second convex spherical segment. A first area can be configured to receive a portion of the first convex spherical segment. A second area can be configured to receive a portion of the second convex spherical segment. The cylindrical rod can be pivotable about a first pivot axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis. In some embodiments, methods of supporting an object can comprise engaging a surface of the object with the outer surface of the cylindrical rod wherein the first cylindrical rod supports a weight of the object while the first cylindrical rod is supported by the first fluid cushion and the second fluid cushion.

A powered stereo garage without cables on a parking space is disclosed, which includes a conveyor, a guide rail, a parking mechanism, a collector bush and a collector rail. The conveyor is arranged on the guide rail, and the parking mechanism is arranged at a periphery of the guide rail. The collector rail is arranged on the guide rail, the collector brush is provided on the conveyor, and the collector rail on the guide rail is electrically connected with the parking mechanism and the collector brush on the conveyor is electrically connected with a control box on the conveyor. The disclosure can supply power to the electric devices in the parking space according to parking or picking up demands, without laying a large number of cables in the garage to supply power to the electric devices in each of the parking spaces, and with improved fire safety.

A powered stereo garage without cables on a parking space is disclosed, which includes a conveyor, a guide rail, a parking mechanism, a collector bush and a collector rail. The conveyor is arranged on the guide rail, and the parking mechanism is arranged at a periphery of the guide rail. The collector rail is arranged on the guide rail, the collector brush is provided on the conveyor, and the collector rail on the guide rail is electrically connected with the parking mechanism and the collector brush on the conveyor is electrically connected with a control box on the conveyor. The disclosure can supply power to the electric devices in the parking space according to parking or picking up demands, without laying a large number of cables in the garage to supply power to the electric devices in each of the parking spaces, and with improved fire safety.

The application relates to a tray return module for an inspection facility extending between a public area for deposit of personal belongings of travelers and a secure area for recovery of these belongings, this module including an opening for receiving the trays, means for returning the trays towards the deposit zone, and means for transferring the trays from the opening to the return means, wherein the transfer means include a plurality of transfer rollers with helical thread capable of engaging with the edges of the trays and arranged between the receiving opening and the return means.

The application relates to a tray return module for an inspection facility extending between a public area for deposit of personal belongings of travelers and a secure area for recovery of these belongings, this module including an opening for receiving the trays, means for returning the trays towards the deposit zone, and means for transferring the trays from the opening to the return means, wherein the transfer means include a plurality of transfer rollers with helical thread capable of engaging with the edges of the trays and arranged between the receiving opening and the return means.

A transport apparatus for transporting a plate comprising: a shell, a drive system, and a first set of rollers. The shell comprises an entrance and an exit that are disposed opposite to each other in relation to the shell. The drive system is disposed on the shell. The first set of rollers is disposed in the shell. The first set of rollers comprises: a first roller and a first adjustment roller. The first roller is electrically coupled to the drive system and configured to be rotated by the drive system. The first adjustment roller is movably disposed in the shell and is configured to adjust a first distance between the first roller and the first adjustment roller.

A transport apparatus for transporting a plate comprising: a shell, a drive system, and a first set of rollers. The shell comprises an entrance and an exit that are disposed opposite to each other in relation to the shell. The drive system is disposed on the shell. The first set of rollers is disposed in the shell. The first set of rollers comprises: a first roller and a first adjustment roller. The first roller is electrically coupled to the drive system and configured to be rotated by the drive system. The first adjustment roller is movably disposed in the shell and is configured to adjust a first distance between the first roller and the first adjustment roller.

A conveyor arrangement for airborne battery replacement between an aerial supply vehicle having a store of replacement batteries suitable to power electric aerial vehicles and an electric aerial vehicle powered by a set of replaceable batteries is disclosed. The conveyor arrangement is configured to convey batteries between the aerial supply vehicle and the electric aerial vehicle during flight to replace a replaceable battery from the set of the electric aerial vehicle by a replacement battery from the store of the aerial supply vehicle.