Abstract: The invention proposes an apparatus characterised by its versatility for continuously adjusting the length of a lifting sling (H) designed to carry a load (F), which is provided with a U-shaped clamp (2) having a bearing (6, 7) for a swivel axis (8) constructed at each of its legs (4, 5) projecting from the ends of a central part (3) of the clamp (2), a load-lifting element (13) secured to the clamp (2) to which the load.(F) can be attached, and a clamping element (16) supported on the swivel axis (8), which has two side legs (14, 15) running parallel to one another at a distance, which each have their one free end coupled to the swivel axis (8), an end cross-piece (17) formed at the other end of at least one side leg (14) which covers the distance between the side legs (14, 15), and a centre cross-piece (21) arranged between the end cross-piece (17) and the swivel axis (8).

Abstract: The invention provides a device that is easy to use and inexpensive to manufacture, equipped with a device for adjusting the effective length (Lw) during the transport of a load (L1, L2) of a stop means (A) designed as a continuous loop, in particular a textile band folded or woven into a circular loop, or a continuous rope, which is equipped with a carrier part (2) that exhibits a projection (3, 4) at two opposed, spaced sides, around which a respective segment (A11, A12) of the stop means (A) can be slung.