A system (100) for handling and storage of containers (200), system (100) comprising a structure (102) having storage cells (104) therein. Cells (104) are configured to store a container (200). Cells (104) are arranged in a rectangular prismatic array comprising a plurality of arrays (A.sub.1, A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.16). Each array comprises columns (C.sub.1, C.sub.2 . . . C.sub.15) and rows (R.sub.1, R.sub.2 . . . R.sub.18). Arrays (A.sub.1, A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.16) are arranged in pairs on opposite sides of void areas (V.sub.1, V.sub.2 . . . V.sub.8), each of which extends vertically and horizontally through the structure (102). Each cell has a container access opening (106) communicating with its associated void area (V.sub.1, V.sub.2 . . . V.sub.8). Container cranes (108) are provided for each void area (V.sub.1, V.sub.2 . . . V.sub.8). Container engagement assemblies (108c) are releasably engaged with respective opposite longitudinal ends of carrier (108a) of cranes (108). Upon movement into a cell (104), assemblies (108c) engage and are vertically supported by horizontal members (102c) at the top of the cell.

A system (100) for handling and storage of containers (200), system (100) comprising a structure (102) having storage cells (104) therein. Cells (104) are configured to store a container (200). Cells (104) are arranged in a rectangular prismatic array comprising a plurality of arrays (A.sub.1, A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.16). Each array comprises columns (C.sub.1, C.sub.2 . . . C.sub.15) and rows (R.sub.1, R.sub.2 . . . R.sub.18). Arrays (A.sub.1, A.sub.2 . . . A.sub.16) are arranged in pairs on opposite sides of void areas (V.sub.1, V.sub.2 . . . V.sub.8), each of which extends vertically and horizontally through the structure (102). Each cell has a container access opening (106) communicating with its associated void area (V.sub.1, V.sub.2 . . . V.sub.8). Container cranes (108) are provided for each void area (V.sub.1, V.sub.2 . . . V.sub.8). Container engagement assemblies (108c) are releasably engaged with respective opposite longitudinal ends of carrier (108a) of cranes (108). Upon movement into a cell (104), assemblies (108c) engage and are vertically supported by horizontal members (102c) at the top of the cell.

Facilities for processing steel. One facility includes a line for producing packages; a plurality of stackable cassettes for receiving packages; a splitter subfacility; automated transfer apparatus; and an automated overhead crane. The line may be a slitting line with the packages being coils of steel, or a cut-to-length line with the packages being stacks of steel sheets. A premises of the facility comprises a loading area in which packages from the line are loaded into cassettes, a storage area in which cassettes are stored, and a transition zone including at least one transfer position. The automated transfer apparatus moves packages and/or cassettes between the transfer position and the splitter subfacility. The automated overhead crane moves cassettes between the storage area, the loading area, and the transition zone.

A deployable production facility may be used to produce building modules for use in the construction of buildings, and may be capable of later being redeployed at other locations. A frame is removably mounted to a production floor and is used to support one or more overhead cranes that are positioned over one or more production lines defined on the production floor, and a tent, is used to enclose the production line(s), frame and overhead cranes. As desired, the tent, overhead cranes and frame may be disassembled and redeployed at a different site.

A deployable production facility may be used to produce building modules for use in the construction of buildings, and may be capable of later being redeployed at other locations. A frame is removably mounted to a production floor and is used to support one or more overhead cranes that are positioned over one or more production lines defined on the production floor, and a tent, is used to enclose the production line(s), frame and overhead cranes. As desired, the tent, overhead cranes and frame may be disassembled and redeployed at a different site.

The disclosure relates to an aerial transportation vehicle including a vehicle frame. The vehicle frame includes an upper vehicle frame (3); a lower vehicle frame (4); lifting assembly (a), at least two lifting assemblies (a) opposite to each other being provided in a first direction, and the lower vehicle frame (4) and the upper vehicle frame (3) may be made to move close to or away from each other by operating at least two lifting assemblies (a); a locking device (b), the locking device (b) being disposed on the lower vehicle frame (4); when the lower vehicle frame (4) and the upper vehicle frame (3) move close to each other, the lower vehicle frame (4) and the upper vehicle frame (3) may be locked together by operating the locking device (b); a guide device (d), the guide device (d) being disposed on the lower vehicle frame (4); when the lower vehicle frame (4) and the upper vehicle frame (3) are separated from each other, the containers of different specifications may be quickly assembled and connected onto the lower vehicle frame (4) by operating the guide device (d). The disclosure can realize the assembly and connection of the containers with the aerial transportation vehicle by means of the devices of the aerial transportation vehicle itself with a simple operation. In addition, the disclosure also relates to an aerial rail container transportation method.

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 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.

The disclosure relates to an aerial transportation vehicle including a vehicle frame. The vehicle frame includes an upper vehicle frame (3); a lower vehicle frame (4); lifting assembly (a), at least two lifting assemblies (a) opposite to each other being provided in a first direction, and the lower vehicle frame (4) and the upper vehicle frame (3) may be made to move close to or away from each other by operating at least two lifting assemblies (a); a locking device (b), the locking device (b) being disposed on the lower vehicle frame (4); when the lower vehicle frame (4) and the upper vehicle frame (3) move close to each other, the lower vehicle frame (4) and the upper vehicle frame (3) may be locked together by operating the locking device (b); a guide device (d), the guide device (d) being disposed on the lower vehicle frame (4); when the lower vehicle frame (4) and the upper vehicle frame (3) are separated from each other, the containers of different specifications may be quickly assembled and connected onto the lower vehicle frame (4) by operating the guide device (d). The disclosure can realize the assembly and connection of the containers with the aerial transportation vehicle by means of the devices of the aerial transportation vehicle itself with a simple operation. In addition, the disclosure also relates to an aerial rail container transportation method.

A deployable production facility may be used to produce building modules for use in the construction of buildings, and may be capable of later being redeployed at other locations. A frame is removably mounted to a production floor and is used to support one or more overhead cranes that are positioned over one or more production lines defined on the production floor, and a tent, is used to enclose the production line(s), frame and overhead cranes. As desired, the tent, overhead cranes and frame may be disassembled and redeployed at a different site.