Gripping Mechanism for a Lifting Device and Method for Using the Gripping Mechanism

A gripping mechanism comprising:

• parallel longitudinal members;
• slidable cross members, wherein the slidable cross members are adjustable by a drive;
• a traverse holding the parallel longitudinal members and comprising a rotating device, the rotating device configured to receive a lifting gear;
• drive shafts connecting the traverse to rewind devices, wherein the rewind devices are arranged in holding devices on the slidable cross members, and wherein the drive shafts are configured to drive the rewind devices;
• and
• continuous flexible elements, wherein a continuous flexible element is connected with its ends to the rewind devices, and wherein the continuous flexible elements are configured to receive a product to be transported.

A gripping mechanism comprising:

• parallel longitudinal members;
• slidable cross members, wherein the slidable cross members are adjustable by a drive;
• a traverse holding the parallel longitudinal members;
• drive shafts connecting the traverse to rewind devices, wherein the rewind devices are arranged in holders on the slidable cross members, and wherein the drive shafts are configured to drive the rewind devices;
• and
• continuous flexible elements, wherein a continuous flexible element is connected with its ends to the rewind devices, and wherein the continuous flexible elements are configured to receive a product to be transported.