Abstract: A device for seizing and handling a load which has a given inclination includes a frame which is adapted to be suspended at a point of the frame from a handling machine. The frame is adapted to be locked to the load. A device is provided for shifting the suspension point in a reference direction relative to the frame. A level detector is mounted on the frame to pivot in a vertical plane parallel to the reference direction and produces a signal when it deviates from a horizontal position. The device for shifting the suspension point is responsive to the signal and shifts the suspension point, upon the hoisting of the load, to a position in which the load cancels out the deviation from horizontality of the level detector. Regulating apparatus regulate the relative angular position of the detector relative to the frame in the vertical plane so as to bring the detector to a horizontal position in which it stores the given inclination of the load.

Abstract: The device comprises a frame adapted to be brought by a handling machine into a position of coincidence defined by at least one locating element, for example an edge of a container, and at least two arms disposed along a side of the frame. The arms are adapted to be placed against the locating element in the position of coincidence. The two arms are interconnected by a flexible and elongated guiding element which is adapted to cooperate with the locating element so as to guide the frame toward the position of coincidence.