Transfer device and method for transferring piece goods between transport sections

The invention relates to a device (2) and to a method for transferring piece goods between two adjacent transport sections (2a, 2b). An intermediate pivot diverter (16) arranged between the conveying sections and/or one or two outer pivot diverters (20) arranged on the outside of the conveying sections can be pivoted about its pivot axes (18, 22) arranged on the sides of the conveying sections between a first transfer position and a second transfer position and a passage position. In the transfer position, the one or more pivot redirectors (16, 20) block one of the transport sections (4a, 4b) by means of an inclined arrangement in the transport direction (6) from the outer side (10a, 10b) towards the intermediate strip (14ab), such that the piece goods are transferred from one transport section to the other transport section (4a, 4b). In the two transfer positions, the pivot diverter (16, 20) is arranged substantially at the same height of the conveying section (4a, 4a). Therefore, the piece goods can be sele