Groz-beckert Kg

Manfred Sauter

Uwe Stingel

Eckhard Fehrenbacher

Roland Simmendinger

Kurt Wiedenhöfer

The knitting method in accordance with the invention is based on simple knitting tools without means for closing a thread-receiving space that is created by a simple cutout configured as a stitch support shoulder. In the simplest case, the stitch is formed by a simple back-and-forth movement of two knitting tools relative to each other, whereby said knitting tools can be arranged approximately at a right angle with respect to each and can be alternately pierced through each other. In so doing, the taken up thread is pushed through the half stitch respectively carried by the other knitting tool. The knitting method is based on simple and sturdy tools that are minimally susceptible to wear. Considering the manufacture of left-left knitted goods, this method permits, in addition, a significant increase in productivity compared with conventional machines while, at the same time, featuring greater simplicity of the knitting process and of the knitting tools.

Knitting method and knitting tool

A system component () for a knitting system is composed of a body () with butt (), which projects outward from the narrow side () of the body (). According to a first advantageous embodiment of the invention, the butt () is positioned inclined or at an angle to the body (). A corresponding bending line extends in longitudinal or movement direction of the body (). The angle (&#x3b1;) is thus defined in an imaginary plane (E) that intersects the body () in transverse direction. As a result of this measure, the butt () can also be adjusted relatively precisely at a right angle to the cam movement if the system component () along with it the body () is arranged somewhat inclined inside a corresponding guide slot () of a bed (), wherein the angle &#x3b1; then compensates for the tilting. A line-type contact between the butt () and the guide track () is achieved, which reduces wear. Supplementary or alternatively thereto, the butt () is provided with thickened areas () along its edges (), which also function to reduce wear.

Component for a knitting system

A needle (), in particular a machine knitting needle, for instance for use in circular knitting machines, has a closing member (), which is supported both pivotably and longitudinally displaceably. The motion of the closing member is controlled externally by a control element (). The needle () of the invention makes do with especially short working strokes, both for the needle () and for the control element (). It is sturdy, and among other purposes it is suitable for especially fine pitches and for higher number of systems in circular knitting machines.

Needle for a loop-forming system

The latch needle () of the invention has a latch (), which is provided on its free end, on its side facing away from the hook (), with one or more recesses (). The function of these recesses is to reduce the moment of inertia of the latch (), which leads to an increased service life of the latch. Between the recesses (), a rib remains, whose top side functions like a skid for loops to be transferred. The indentations () are preferably elongated depressions. However, corresponding openings may be provided as a substitute instead.

Growing community of inventors

Storzingen, Germany

Manfred Sauter