Patent attributes
An overhead crane (21, 22) for hoisting and moving containers (2) includes a rail track (23, 24) which rests on the ground via columns (25), and a frame (31, 32) which is displaceable along the rail track (23, 24) and is provided with elements for picking up and hoisting containers (2). In particular, the frame (31, 32) is suitable to accommodate at least one container (2) completely. In an assembly (20) of at least two overhead cranes (21, 22), the rail tracks (23, 24) of the overhead cranes (21, 22) extend at different levels with respect to the ground, substantially parallel with respect to each other, and rest on the ground via common columns (25). One of the advantages of this arrangement is the fact that the overhead cranes (21, 22) can pass each other.
