Abstract: The invention relates to a compact storage system and a corresponding method for storing frozen specimens. The compact storage system comprises one storage area, a housing with thermal insulation and at least one refrigeration unit, with which at least the storage area is coolable down to a temperature of at least ?15° C. The compact storage system also comprises storage shelves arranged completely within the refrigerated storage area and a transfer area arranged above this storage area. An essentially horizontally moving robot is arranged within the transfer area. The compact storage system is characterised in that it comprises at least one essentially vertical paternoster device, with a plurality of essentially horizontally oriented storage shelves circulating on an essentially oval path. The robot working in conjunction with the paternoster device is accomplished for removing or depositing a storage shelf and/or objects from/onto a storage shelf respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automotive steering system with a variable transmission ratio for a vehicle which is provided with at least one steerable wheel. Said steering system comprises a steering linkage having at least one elongate control rod (40) defining a control rod longitudinal direction, and an elongate working rod (70) defining a working rod longitudinal direction. The automotive steering system further comprises a superposition transmission provided with an actuating drive. Said superposition transmission is effective between the steering rod (40) and the working rod (70). The steering rod (40) can be displaced in the steering rod longitudinal direction under the influence of a steering spindle (20) and a steering gear (30).