The invention relates to a device for holding a plate-like article, comprising: a rotating axle and a chuck body rotating on the rotating axle for holding the plate-like article, the chuck body comprises at least three spoke-shaped supports or circular trays in the radial distribution, a chock block of the chuck body is arranged under, a spring is mounted on the chock block of the chuck body, at least three holding elements are arranged at the edge of the chuck body and are used for clamping the plate-like article, a chock block of the holding element is arranged at the bottom of the holding element and can be inserted into the spring and extrude the spring until contacting the chuck body chock block of the chuck body, a drive member is arranged at the position under the chuck body relative to the each holding element and is used for push or suck the holding element to rotate, consequently, the plate-like article is loosened and clamped. The device of the invention has simple structure, easy realization, and little damage to the plate-like article.