Abstract: A mechanism for transferring objects from one position to another position in another turntable. A slide is mounted to be slidable on a guide on the turntable. The slide comprises a slot which extends transversely of the guide and in which a drive member is accommodated which is connected to one end of a first arm, the other end of which is pivotably connected to a second arm which is journalled in the turntable by way of a shaft and which is coupled to a drive. Around this shaft a wheel is rigidly arranged. This wheel is coupled to a further wheel, the center of which is formed by the pivot of the first and the second arm. This further wheel is rigidly connected to the first arm. The arrangement is such that, when the shaft is driven, the drive member follows an elliptical path. On the slide there is provided a gripping member for gripping and releasing the objects to be transferred.