Abstract: A pick-up device (2) for a pantograph (1) comprising two rubbing strips (3) connected together by at least one cross-member (4) connected to and articulated on a stabilizing link (5) on the pantograph (1). Each of the rubbing strips (3) is connected to the cross-member (4) by a lever (7) able to pivot in order to make the rubbing strip (3) tilt under the effect of a given force encountered by the rubbing strip (3).