Abstract: A telescopic device with two telescopic members (1, 2) comprises a control means with a flexible transmission element (4) for bringing the telescopic members in relative movement. The transmission element (10) is in engagement with a driving wheel (5), which is fixed relative to one (1) of the telescopic members in that the driving wheel is journalled at a base part (3) attached to said one telescopic member and from which the transmission element extends in a loop, which is arranged about a diverting wheel (8) arranged within a space limited by the telescopic members. The diverting wheel (8) is likewise fastened relative to the first telescopic member (1).

Abstract: A device for controlling a lifting system, for example a so-called sky-lift, a building construction machine or the like, where the lifting system comprises at least one articulated arm (5,10,11), a working unit (15) such as a loading platform, hydraulic cylinders (6,12,13,16) intended to act on the same (5,10,11,15), necessary valves for said cylinders (6,12,13,16) and means for controlling said valves.The invention is characterized in that it comprises position sensing members (17,18) capable to deliver to a control unit (19) actual values, which geometrically determine the lifting system, annd a control panel (20) capable to deliver nominal values to said control unit (19).The control unit (19) is capable to compare actual values with nominal values and to act on adjusting means (22) for said valves so as to cause said working unit (15) to carry out a predetermined movement.