Abstract: The invention relates to a switchgear cabinet air-conditioning apparatus for installing or semi-installing on or in a device to be air-conditioned, with a large number of electronic or electrotechnical components in this device. All the air-conditioning means, including fans, compressors, heat exchangers, piping, refrigerant and evaporators are located inside the housing of the switchgear cabinet air-conditioning apparatus. The housing has means for attachment to or in a section in the device to be air-conditioned and the housing comprises a first subsection oriented towards the air-conditioning device, and a second subsection directed towards the free environment. A separation region is formed between the first and the second housing subsection, wherein all or a large majority of these air-conditioning means, which are at risk of leaking in terms of the refrigerant, are arranged in the second subsection directed towards the free environment and in a compartment formed in this regard.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air conditioning device for switchgear cabinets, wherein the air conditioning device, which is located in a case, is arranged in constructional proximity to a switchgear cabinet and an air circulation between the switchgear cabinet and the air conditioning device is allowed by means of openings directed to the switchgear cabinet. According to the invention the air conditioning device can be operated in three different modes, which allow an active cooling, a passive cooling and a heating of the circulating air.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for time tracking with respect to an item in an auction. Certain embodiments include a clock for tracking a time associated with an item sold to a buyer, wherein the time is elapsed after sale of the item, and a processor controlling the clock, wherein the processor processes data related to the item to control the clock. The system may also include a display for displaying the time in association with the item. The system may also include a memory for storing data related to the item, wherein the data includes the time. Time associated with the item may include time between sale of the item and payment for the item, time between payment for the item and shipment of the item, and/or time between payment for the item and receipt of the item, for example.

Abstract: In a system for storing and retrieving cartridges, a plurality of cartridges are placed in plural slots of diverse location and orientation. A rotatable carriage contains a first and second gripping mechanism, either of which extends to engage and slidably retract a cartridge from a first storage slot into the carrriage. The carriage can rotate the cartridge to the orientation of a second slot. A vertical and horizontal transport mechanism moves the carriage to the second slot whereupon the position and orientation of the carriage with respect to the second slot is verified. The gripping mechanism then retractably extends and releases the cartridge into the second slot, whereupon the gripping mechanism retracts into the carriage. The use of a first and second gripping mechanism allows expedited manipulation and transportation of the cartridges. Sensors verify the alignment of the carriage with respect to the various slots.

Abstract: In a system for storing and retrieving cartridges, a plurality of cartridges are placed in plural slots of diverse location and orientation. A rotatable carriage contains a first and second gripping mechanism, either of which extends to engage and slidably retract an cartridge from a first storage slot into the carriage. The carriage can rotate the cartridge to the orientation of a second slot. A vertical and horizontal transport mechanism moves the carriage to the second slot whereupon the position and orientation of the carriage with respect to the second slot is verified. The gripping mechanism then retractably extends and releases the cartridge into the second slot, whereupon the gripping mechanism retracts into the carriage. The use of a first and second gripping mechanism allows expedited manipulation and transportation of the cartridges. Sensors verify the alignment of the carriage with respect to the various slots.

Abstract: In a system for storing and retrieving cartridges, a plurality of cartridges are placed in plural slots of diverse location and orientation. A rotatable carriage contains a first and second gripping mechanism, either of which extends to engage and slidably retract an cartridge from a first storage slot into the carriage. The carriage can rotate the cartridge to the orientation of a second slot. A vertical and horizontal transport mechanism moves the carriage to the second slot whereupon the position and orientation of the carriage with respect to the second slot is verified. The gripping mechanism then retractably extends and releases the cartridge into the second slot, whereupon the gripping mechanism retracts into the carriage. The use of a first and second gripping mechanism allows expedited manipulation and transportation of the cartridges. Sensors verify the alignment of the carriage with respect to the various slots.