Transfer device

A transfer device (20), adapted to convey an object (9) in a conveying direction (FR), and selectively transfer an object (9) in a second direction (A) angled to the conveying direction (FR), the transfer device (20) comprising:

• a plurality of belt carriers (21), circumferentially running along the transfer device (20),
• a traction belt (27) circumferentially running along the transfer device (20), along which the plurality of belt carriers (21) is arranged;
• a tensioner (7), which is adapted to change a tension of the traction belt (27);
• circumferentially running transfer belts (24) forming an upper run (273) and a lower run (274);
• wherein each belt carrier (21) carries a transfer belt (24), which protrudes above the belt carrier (21), and wherein the plurality of transfer belts (24) defines a conveying plane (FE), on which said object (9) comes to rest during conveying;
• wherein for laterally transferring the object (9) the transfer belts (24) are selectively driven;
• wherein the tensioner (7) comprises a force limiter (75), limiting tensioning force (P) which is applied by a force storage (72) to the traction belt (27);
• and
• wherein a distance holder (72) and/or the force limiter (72) is adapted to bridge a length of a spring (27).