Abstract: An apparatus for depositing long pieces of material, such as pipes, rods, etc., in a shelf unit that has a number of receiving spaces for the long pieces of material. The apparatus includes a movable tray-like receptacle that is open at its ends and conveys the long pieces of material. A drive mechanism is provided for introducing one of the ends of the receptacle into the receiving spaces. The receptacle is equipped with CATERPILLARS that are guided over chain wheels provided at the ends of the receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for a crane or the like to stabilize a load carried thereby. A first guide mechanism can be disposed on the carriage of the crane. This guide mechanism has guide cables that can be wound on cable drums, and that diverge to form an approximately pyramid shape. A second guide mechanism can also be provided. This guide mechanism has two diverging hydraulic cylinders and a horizontal girder that together form the shape of a triangle.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and transporting of heavy loads, especially metallic profiled-bars and the like which have at least a U-shaped bearing block. The bearing block has a foundation and two side parts, each having a suspension, attachment or mounting bracket provided thereon. Supporting arms provided on a traverse engage the attachment, suspension or bracket. For that, the attachment, suspension or bracket of the bearing block can have a structure as closed support rings, hooks or eyelets with two legs or arms inclined in a roof-shaped configuration. One of these legs or arms additionally in a plane transverse to the longitudinal direction of the foundation has such an offset relative to the other leg or arm, that a suspension free space is formed for a positively-guided engagement of the supporting arm.