Abstract: Device for manipulating a flat object (1), comprising a lifting hook (2) and a traverse (4) with suction cups (5), which are evacuated by a vacuum pump (6). The traverse is connected to the hook via a bearing structure (7), so that the traverse can be rotated (R) and be tilted (K). The vacuum pump tilts but does not co-rotate with the traverse and the object.

Abstract: Device (1) for carrying an object (2) having a smooth surface, which device comprises a first frame (3) that is arranged to be able to manipulate the device and the object to be carried, as well as a second frame (5) onto which a number of suction cups (6) is attached. The second frame is planar rotatably with respect to the first frame. Furthermore a number of vacuum sources (8, 9) is provided for evacuating the suction cups. The vacuum sources and suction cups are interconnected by means of at least one spiral-shaped hose assembly (10) of which the hoses (11), each being connected to a vacuum source (8) and a suction cup (6), are in the same spiral plane (14).

Abstract: Device for manipulating a flat object (1), comprising a lifting hook (2) and a traverse (4) with suction cups (5), which are evacuated by means of a vacuum pump (6). The traverse is connected to the hoisting hook via a bearing structure (7), so that the traverse can be rotated (R) and be tilted (K). The bearing structure comprises a rotary bearing (8/9) and a pivot bearing (11/13). The rotary bearing comprises an outer bearing member (8) connected with the traverse and an inner bearing member (9). The pivot bearing is connected with the lower end (12) of the lifting hook by means of a first bearing portion (11), and is connected to the inner bearing member of the rotary bearing by means a second bearing portion (13), which is tiltable relative to the first bearing portion.