Abstract: An apparatus for suspending at least one current-carrying contact wire for current collectors of overhead line buses or trams comprises a connecting element is fixed to a support cable. The connecting element is formed from an insulating plastic material, preferably a glass fiber-reinforced polyamide, and forms a unitary shaped body having a receiving member for a support element which is adjustable relative thereto, for supporting the gripping member. The connecting element includes a support shoe with connection eye for an insert which can be fixed therein, for receiving the support element in a pivotable manner and a clamping cover which can be screwed to the support shoe. The support shoe and clamping cover are provided with a longitudinal groove for receiving the support cable in a non-slip fashion.

Abstract: An overhead conveyor comprising a monorail and a carrier supported on the monorail. In the illustrated embodiment, the monorail is generally I-shaped in cross section and the carrier comprises two carriages spaced apart along the monorail having a roller adapted to ride on the top of the monorail and guide rollers adapted to engage the sides of the monorail to provide lateral stability. The two carriages are interconnected by a load beam pivotally mounted on vertical pins in each of the carriages. One of the carriages carries a drive motor for advancing the carrier along the rail and the other of the carriages provides an electrical pick-up device for taking power from trolley lines mounted on the monorail and supplying power to the drive motor.