Abstract: A two-piece snowboard for controlled movement on snow and other media for gliding, comprising front and rear gliding members having binding devices for holding feet. A connecting device couples the front and rear gliding members. The connective device includes first and second connecting elements connected to one of the gliding members. In various embodiments at least one of the first and second connecting elements is rigid, and the further connecting element is able to rotate in at least one plane. Additionally, or alternatively, at least one of the first and second connecting elements includes at least two bearing elements. The bearing elements provide for movement about the horizontal axis transverse to a direction of travel and/or movement about the vertical axes of the bearing elements, and also provide for connection to the gliding members. The first and second connecting elements and the bearing elements are provided with a restoring torque.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring products of different size, weight, shape and load state from one conveyor device to a further conveyor device disposed parallel or at a defined angle to the first conveyor device includes feed rollers (2) that have their own drive and a lifting device (5, 106, 206) for raising and lowering the conveyed product via receiving elements (7), which are located in the space between the feed rollers (2). The lifting device (5, 106, 206) is secured either to or laterally on a longitudinal drive (10, 102) or to a driving carriage (202). Upon the transfer of the conveyed product, the operator of the conveyor devices upstream, downstream, and in between can continue without interruption.