Geometric models

The picture series shows a vertical transfer process by means of a lift. The cabins have a top interface to make an attachment with a suspended-type carrier and a bottom interface to hook onto a supported-type carrier or a road carrier.

**Figure 1:** Passenger cabin with open doors, parked on a stand.
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**Figure 2:** Passenger cabin ready to be lifted up to the suspended-type carrier (in red).
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**Figure 3:** Freight cabin on a road carrier.
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**Figure 4:** Freight cabin, being transferred to the suspended-type carrier (in red).
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**Figure 5:** Freight cabin, now attached to the suspended-type carrier (in red).
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