Abstract: A cable guide device is movably interposed between a drum and a fixed sheave which is located at a substantial distance in front of the drum. The cable guide device includes a frame for supporting a cable and a support surface for supporting the frame. The frame is subjected to an oscillating movement with respect to the support surface when the cable is wound onto the drum. The frame includes a guider sheave at one end for guiding the cable during winding and unwinding of the cable onto and from the drum. The frame further includes a convex surface sector at another end, opposite to the first end, extending transverse to the direction of winding and unwinding of the cable for engaging the support surface.