Transport device including an actuating tape nip
A transport device for transporting printed products is provided including a first and a second tape for receiving and transporting the printed products, a first and second roller for guiding the tapes, a nip-adjusting device adjusting a nip formed by the first and second tapes at the first and second rollers and a sensor determining a thickness of the printed products, the nip adjusting device being actuated as a function of the sensor. A method is also provided.
1. A transport device for transporting printed products comprising:
a first and a second tape for receiving and transporting the printed products;
a first and second roller for guiding the tapes;
a nip-adjusting device adjusting a nip formed by the first and second tapes at the first and second rollers;
a sensor determining a thickness of the printed products, the nip adjusting device being actuated as a function of the sensor; and
a further nip-adjusting device independently actuatable with respect to the nip-adjusting device.
2. The transport device as recited in claim 1 wherein the first and second rollers are connected to a first and second cam follower via a first and second shaft.
3. The transport device as recited in claim 1 wherein the nip-adjusting device includes a cam.
4. The transport device as recited in claim 1 wherein the nip-adjusting device includes a pneumatic cylinder.
5. The transport device as recited in claim 1 further comprising a controller.