Device for centering and gripping, particularly of automobile bodywork parts

Device for centering and gripping, particularly for automotive bodywork parts, of the type comprising a body (1) cntaining an actuating means (2) adapted to actuate in combination at least one retractable gripping member (11, 12) and a centering member (13) containing each griping member (11, 12) retractable into the interior of said centering member (13), each gripping member (11, 12) having an end forming a hook extending radially outwardly and downwardly, characterized in that the device comprises mechanical means (8) for return movement, connecting said actuating means (2) to the centering and gripping members (11, 12, 13) so as to displace the actuating means (2) and the gripping members (11, 12, 13) in a direction opposite to displacement of the centering member.