Abstract: A soft-sided insulated container that has a rigid closure. The rigid closure has a first closure interface that is a passive friction fit in which one part wipes another. The rigid closure has a second closure interface that is an active closure in which a mechanical device, such as a latch or clamp, is used positively to energize a closure between different parts of the closure. The soft-sided insulated container has a soft-sided external casing, and a rigid internal liner that includes a mating rigid lid. There is a releasable securement that holds the liner in engagement with the casing, but that can be released to permit the casing to be extracted from the liner. The releasable securement is a one-way passively engageable securement.

Abstract: A yarn feeding plate double-sided floss blowing apparatus for circular knitting machines is installed in a circular knitting machine which includes a needle cylinder to hold a plurality of knitting needles and yarn feeding plates. The floss blowing apparatus comprises an air blowing unit. The air blowing unit includes a first air blowing duct and a second air blowing duct. The first air blowing duct has one end extended above the yarn feeding plates and bent towards a lower half portion of an outer side of the yarn feeding plates to form a first air ejection nozzle. The second air blowing duct has one end extended close to a lower half portion of an inner side of the yarn feeding plates and above the knitting needles to form a second air ejection nozzle. Thus strong airflow can blow away the floss on the yarn feeding plates at the shortest distance.

Abstract: A knitted fabric and also a method and a device for the production thereof are described. The knitted fabric is formed according to the invention from a yarn material (4) which contains a continuous fiber web (5) in which staple fibers are disposed untwisted and essentially parallel to each other. The method and the device relate to measures according to the invention for supplying and processing the yarn material (4).

Abstract: A needle bed (1) of a knitting machine has a segmented configuration. The segments (5, 6) border against each other via the abutment surfaces (10, 8). Extending from at least one of the boundary surfaces (10, 8) are cooling channels that are provided, e.g., in the segment (6). The adjacent segment (5) covers these cooling channels, thereby closing said cooling channels.

Abstract: A yarn debris removing apparatus for circular discoloration knitting machines provides compressed air through an air compressor. The compressed air is delivered to a negative pressure generator through a rotary connector that controls the flow direction of the compressed air so that a negative pressure suction nozzle forms a negative pressure to generate a suction force to suck yarn debris cut off on a circular discoloration knitting machine. The negative pressure generator is connected to a dust collection net on another end through a hose to collect and filter out the yarn debris to reproduce clean air. Through the rotary connector the dust collection net and the negative pressure generator can be rotated with the circular discoloration knitting machine. The suction nozzle of the negative pressure generator is directed towards the needles of the circular discoloration knitting machine where change of yarns takes place to suck the yarn debris.

Abstract: A floss blowing and heat dissipating apparatus for high speed circular knitting machines includes an annular duct located beneath a circular frame plate and an airflow generator to generate pressurized air. The annular duct has a passage inside and an air intake connector located thereon communicating with the passage, and a plurality of air vents close to a cylinder and straddle seats communicating with the passage. The airflow generator generates the pressurize air which is delivered to the air intake connector through an air directing hose so that the passage delivers the pressurized air to the air vents to eject the pressurized air forcefully towards the straddle seats, the cylinder and needles of a circular knitting machine where the floss is most likely to accumulate to carry away the floss. It also can reduce the temperature generated by the friction between needle troughs and needles to achieve optimal cooling effect.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine with a carrier (1) for knitting tools (2) and a cam housing (8) is described, the cam housing (8) being sub-divided into a plurality of segments (8a, 8b, 8c) which are adjacent in the circumferential direction and bear needle cams (9). According to the invention, the circular knitting machine has a dust removal device which contains air distribution channels (23) which are configured in the segments and are connected to a compressed air source via radial air supply channels (24). The air distribution channels (23) discharge into radial gaps (22) which are present between the segments and are sealed outwardly with sealing means (30) (FIG. 5).

Abstract: A heat dissipating system of a high-speed circular knitting machine includes a super low temperature air gun. Cold air is ejected from a cold air outlet of the super low temperature air gun for carrying away the high heat produced by a cylinder base during a knitting process. The super low temperature air gun is connected to an extension pipe and extended to a gap between a cutting disc and a pressing plate, or saddle bases, or a lower rhombus ring and two saddle bases, or yarn feeding nozzles. Cold air ejected from the cold air outlet passes through the gap to the cylinder base or other peripheral components of the high-speed circular knitting machine to achieve the heat dissipating effect. The super low temperature air gun is installed inside a leg for supporting a yarn supplying device or on its external surface or on a yarn feeding ring.

Abstract: A fiber blowing and heat dissipating system of single-sided circular knitting machine includes a fixed rod, a revolving supply device, and a fiber blowing device, wherein the revolving supply device includes a fixed rod, a rotary air supply section, and a driving motor. The fixed axle has an air inlet at its top, and the rotary air supply section has an air passage interconnected with the air inlet and connected to the fiber blowing device, such that the driving motor is driven to rotate around the fixed axle to centralize the air flow to blow away the cotton fibers easily produced at a yarn passing eyelet of the yarn passing plate and the yarn feeding eyelet of a yarn feeding nozzle and a knitting needle. The invention also can lower the heat produced by the friction between the rotation of the needle cylinder and the knitting needle.

Abstract: A textile machine with at least one dust removal device is described. The dust removal is performed by providing at least one electrostatically chargeable dust collector element (16) and a means (24, 25) for removing dust collected with the dust collector element (16) (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A textile machine with at least one dust removal device is described. The dust removal is performed by providing at least one electrostatically chargeable dust collector element (16) and a means (24, 25) for removing dust collected with the dust collector element (16) (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing regular/reverse rotational type lints in circular knitting machine which is made to effectively remove not only lints already fallen and piled on needle portion (array of knitting station) but also even lints being falling immediately before the yarn would be knitted. A circular rotating device with a plurality of air blowing devices at a predetermined intervals is provided, which surrounds a center shaft of circular knitting machine and located interior of a yarn group.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine for producing knitted fabrics with combed-in fibers, comprising a needle cylinder, at least one carding device with a comb-in wheel and an extraction device for waste fibers, which produces knitted facbrics of a high quality and requires as little maintenance as possible. The extraction device has at least one extraction nozzle for generating a directional extraction flow.

Abstract: A needle-selecting actuator (5) is surrounded by an intermediate ring (7) at the top, a lower ring (9) at the bottom, a needle cylinder (2) inside, and a cover (12) outside. A cylindrical chamber (13) is formed between the needle-selecting actuator (5) and the cover (12). The cover (12) is equipped with a ventilator fan (17) for feeding the air into the cylindrical chamber (13). The cylindrical chamber (13) has an opening (14, 15; 18) through which the air passes. The outside air is fed into the cylindrical chamber (13) through the means of ventilation/suction (17), and passes through said opening (14, 15; 18) to cool the needle cylinder (2) and its peripheral working components.

Abstract: Process for the production of warp-knitted fabrics realized from discontinuous natural or synthetic yarns constituted of at least 50% of discontinuous fiber yarns, or yarns constituted of at least 50% discontinuous fiber, comprising the healding of the yarn in an air current, warp-knitted fabrics from discontinuous fibers so obtained, and apparatus for the production thereof.

Abstract: A flat knitting machine has a blower that is connected to a nozzle via a plastic tube, a base duct and a joint. The base duct is mounted on a rear cover of the flat knitting machine parallel to a needle bed and is rectangular in section. A long slit covered by a belt is provided on top of the base duct. The joint has three rollers, two of which make the belt contact the slit. The third roller peels the belt from the slit to connect the nozzle and the base duct. When the nozzle is connected to the carriage and travels over the needle beds, the needle beds are cleaned.

Abstract: The antitwist device for circular knitting machines comprises a perforated tube (15E) rotating with the needle cylinder (1) of the knitting machine and a fixed outer tube (15A) essentially coaxial with the perforated tube (15E), inside which is generated a vacuum through a side air connection (15D), a space being defined between said perforated tube (15E) and the outer tube (15A). Inside this space, there is at least one cleaning element (45) attached to an actuator device (43) that moves the cleaning element into contact with the outer surface of the perforated tube (15E).

Abstract: A yarn delivery device has a casing, a delivery drum rotatably mounted on the casing, a drive belt, at least one drive wheel propelling the delivery drum, the drive wheel having a peripheral section for application of the drive belt and being provided with at least one cleaning channel extending in a peripheral direction, and at least one scrapper attached to the casing and projecting at a point of a peripheral section remaining free of the drive belt into the cleaning channel.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine with a dial arrangement, has a rotatable dial (2), a stationary dial cam system (12), a device (23) for feeding a lubricant to the dial arrangement and a collecting container (29) for reception of lubricant escaping from the dial arrangement. Elements (27) are associated with the dial arrangement which prevent or at least reduce the escape of lubricant consequent upon the effect of the centrifugal force over the radially outer edge of the dial (2).

Abstract: A dust control and cooling apparatus for use in connection with a circular knitting machine includes a flexible manifold which sits upon the knitting machine table and encircles the needle cylinder. A series of nozzles directs pressurized air applied to the manifold towards the needle cylinder to remove lint and dust from the operating surface and cool the components. The manifold assumes a generally flat configuration when not operating, allowing access to the enclosed area without removal of the manifold. When operating the manifold inflates and expands upwardly towards the overlying sinker ring, sealing the enclosed volume and allowing a positive pressure to be generated therein. This positive pressure helps prevent the further ingress of lint and dust into the enclosed volume.

Abstract: The accumulation of lint, debris and other contaminants in the needle and dial slots of a circular knitting machine can be significantly reduced by enclosing an annular air chamber spanning between the cylinder and dial and delivering a pressurized airstream into the chamber. The airstream can necessarily escape from the chamber only upwardly through the spacing between the cylinder and dial where the airstream serves to blow lint, debris and contaminants away from the critical knitting elements (e.g., needles and sinkers) and prevent the accumulation of such materials within the cylinder and dial slots. The conventional need for flushing the cylinder slots can be reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A fan blower apparatus for use in connection with circular knitting machines includes a relatively small diameter frame to which a drive motor is mounted. The drive motor rotates an L-shaped platform about a vertical axis. The platform supports a fan unit journaled for rotation about a vertical axis. A belt system utilizes the rotation of the platform about the vertical axis to provide a drive motor to rotate the fan unit about the horizontal axis. An integral air spray system may be incorporated into the frame to provide a cleansing air spray for the fan unit as it operates.

Abstract: In a circular knitting machine, a series of nozzles are positioned closely adjacent to points at which the knitting takes place. A fan unit draws air in through the nozzles via ducting and thereby creates a localized suction effect at the knitting points. The air is then passed to a duct which extends over the top of the knitting machine proper, and is emitted through a series of peripheral ducts in a downward direction and towards feed devices which feed yarn to the knitting points.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine sinker duct improvement apparatus to prevent lint accumulation. The apparatus comprises a multitude of flat, long, inter-alternated cleaning holes along the sinker ducts of the circular knitting machine. The front and two sides of the sinker plates include indented concave arches to form sharp edges, and one side of the sinker is adjacent to a high pressure air nozzle. The apparatus permits two actions by which accumulated lint is dispensed from the knitting machine, and avoids shutting down the knitting machine to clean lint. Additionally, when the knitting machine is stopped, the lint may be cleaned through cleaning holes without requiring disassembly of the knitting machine.

Abstract: Dust particles generated in a circular knitting machine and a knit fabric manufacturing apparatus, which comprises a circular knitting machine and creels, are collected, thereby preventing the breakage of yarns and maintaining the quality of a knit fabric. There is provided an outer casing which is provided at the upper portion of the circular knitting machine and is open at the lower surfaces thereof and a dust collecting body which is provided inside the outer casing and has a cylindrical filter on which suction operation acts. There is provided an adjusting plate having a cylindrical portion between a knitting portion of the circular knitting machine and the dust collecting body, thereby sucking air including dust from the knitting portion. There is fixed a ring plate to the upper outer portion of the cylindrical portion, thereby sucking air including the dust from the portion close to the yarn supply device other than the knitting portion and the sucked air is cleaned by the filter.

Abstract: A device for a circular knitting machine for blowing away fluff or the like is provided, having a plurality of blower openings each arranged to move to and fro on a circular path section, and a source of compressed air connected to the blower openings. The device further comprises a holder (23) mounted to rotate to and fro, with a plurality of tubes (28) extending substantially radially and leading to the blower openings, and a distribution device (34) connectible to the source of compressed air. By means of the distribution device (34) the tubes (28) can be connected to the source of compressed air in a predetermined sequence individually or in groups. Also a circular knitting machine have such a device is provided (FIG. 1).

Abstract: Apparatus for removing and collecting fiber waste from a creel stand having multiple, juxtaposed creel sections including an air suction/blower blowing a first air stream across the top of the creel sections and creating a second air stream flowing across the bottom of the creel sections. An air deflector reciprocating across the top of the creel sections deflects the first air stream downwardly through the creel sections. A bottom plenum beneath the creel sections receives the air stream from the creel sections and confines and directs the second air stream to the suction/blower. A second blower blows air through the bottom plenum toward the suction/blower to assist the suction/blower in creating the second air stream. A plurality of baffles are included in the bottom plenum to provide laminar air flow therein.

Abstract: A dust blower mounted at the center of a circular knitting machine for blowing dust and fluff away from the annular loop-forming zone of the circular knitting machine, and including a rigid guide tube connected to a compressed air source and rotated horizontally by a constant speed motor, and a swivel nozzle head mounted on one end of the rigid guide tube and rotated vertically when compressed air is driven out of its radial nozzles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for knitting sliver fabric on a circular sliver knitting machine. An air blowing unit is attached to the machine so as to be oriented radially inward from the knitting cylinder and a card unit so as to blow air radially outwardly toward the needles. The air blowing unit blows air along generally horizontal longitudinal path toward the needles so as to turn free ends of the sliver fibers once the medial portions thereof have been knit into the fabric. A modified latched guard cooperates with air blowing unit for guiding free ends of the sliver fibers onto sinkers in a uniform and controlled manner to enable the free ends sliver fibers to be knit a second time by the adjacent needles.

Abstract: A debris cleaning apparatus for a circular knitting machine includes a horizontal radial support arm rotatably mounted coaxially to the machine frame with a rotary paddle-type fan mounted to one outward end of the support arm for movement within a circular range of motion and a counterweight mounted to the other outward end of the support arm. A drive motor imparts circular motion to the fan either in a vertical plane or in a conical path of motion, wherein the line of force of the fan is substantially maintained out of co-planar relation with the central axis of the machine. In this manner, the moving airstream generated by the fan provides a motive force for propelling the support arm to rotate about the central axis at a cyclically varying speed of rotation, either reversingly or in a single rotational direction. Thus, the airstream is directed through its range of movement over the knitting and yarn feeding instrumentalities of the machine about its full circumferential extent to blow lint from surfaces.

Abstract: Mutually spaced fiber waste collectors upon the knitting machine and creel of a knitting unit collect fiber waste which is then withdrawn by a fiber waste remover that is selectively connectable to different ones of the fiber waste collectors. Sensors detect when the fiber waste collected by the collectors exceeds a predetermined amount.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing lint and debris from circular knitting machines has a rotating arm positioned such that its distal end sweeps about the periphery of the machine. A fan motor unit located at the distal end is mounted for 360 degree rotation in a plane perpendicular to the plane of arm rotation, allowing the sweep of air to contact both the machine surface as well as adjacent areas. The fan/motor unit is preferably rotated by an arm mounted rotation motor, coupled to the unit by a commutator. The rotational rates of the central drive and the rotation drive are chosen to allow the path about the machine circumference described by the fan/motor unit to vary upon successive arm revolutions to insure a fan sweep over all machine surfaces.

Abstract: Fiber waste generated during operation of a circular knitting machine is removed from components of the machine by an air suction/blowing fan motor which causes air currents that conduct the fiber waste to one or more filters. Air suction removes the fiber waste from the filters. An adjustable suction cylinder cooperates with the air suction/blowing fan motor to draw air from below the knitting cylinder through a cooling orifice to simultaneously cool the knitting unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing fiber waste from the knitting instrumentalities of a circular knitting machine including an air jet for blowing a high velocity stream of air thereonto, the air jet is mounted for rotation coaxially with the rotary cylinder of the circular knitting machine, a drive independent of the drive of the circular knitting machine for rotating the air jet in one direction for a predetermined distance or time interval and for then reversing the direction of rotation for a predetermined distance or time interval, and an air supply which supplies compressed air to the air jet while accommodating the different directions of rotation thereof.

Abstract: An injection nozzle for removing dust, lint and waste fibers from and lubricating a knitting unit located on a rotating cylinder of a circular knitting machine. The injection nozzle is located between the sinker cap and the sinker cam in general axial alignment with the sinker groove. The injection nozzle includes a tip opening located adjacent the knitting unit and includes a receiving end located opposite the tip opening. Mist-oil and air is supplied to the injection nozzle. A holder is mounted between the mist-oil supply and the injection nozzle to enable the mist-oil and air to move through the receiving end of the injection nozzle to be discharged at the tip opening of the injection nozzle for removing dust, lint and waste fibers from and lubricating the knitting unit when the knitting unit is located adjacent the injection nozzle by rotation of the rotating cylinder.

Abstract: A dust removal and collection system which includes a suction fan for creating upwardly and inwardly flowing air streams through a knitting section and a yarn feeding and guiding device for removing dust and other fiber waste from the components thereof. An airstream receiving and confining hood overlies the knitting section and defines therethrough an air passageway. An entrance end of the air passageway is disposed radially outwardly of and above the knitting section so that the upwardly flowing air stream flows outwardly of the knitting section to carry dust and other fiber waste entrained therein upwardly and outwardly from the knitting components such that no dust or other fiber waste will return to the knitting components. A waste collection device cooperates with the hood to receive and collect the dust and other fiber waste removed from the double knitting machine.

Abstract: Fiber waste generated during operation of a circular machine is removed from components of the machine and/or an associated creel by air currents that conduct the fiber waste to one or more filters. Air suction and/or air jet forces remove the fiber waste from the filters. In one embodiment the waste removing apparatus includes stationary air suction and/or air jet devices that remove the fiber waste from a rotating filter. In another embodiment the air suction and air jet devices rotate and the filter is stationary.

Abstract: Fiber waste generated adjacent the knitting section and the yarn feeding members of the machine is conducted by air streams into the lower end of a first duct extending upwardly from the knitting section. The air and therein entrained fiber waste passes from the upper end of the duct and then sequentially through a laterally extending second duct and a vertically extending third duct to a waste collection box. The third duct is made of flexible fabric, vinyl or similar material having therein a multiplicity of small openings that permit lateral passage of air from the duct, while restricting lateral passage of fiber waste from the duct. A funnel-shaped member within the collection box compacts the waste entering the box. The first duct has vertically aligned sections that are telescopically adjustable.

Abstract: A thread brake with two disc shaped or plate shaped brake elements resiliently pressed against each other operates with an associated oscillation generating device to set the brake elements in oscillatory motions which are preferably oriented transversely to the bearing axis of the brake elements.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine creel for a plurality of bobbins which are supported in tiers by a circular cylindrical frame, comprising a carrier located inside the frame, at least one blower supported by the frame, having an air outlet connection directed somewhat radially outward, the blower moving on a circular path whose axis coincides essentially with the axis of the frame.

Abstract: Mutually spaced fiber waste collectors upon the knitting machine and creel of a knitting unit collect fiber waste which is then withdrawn by a fiber waste remover that is selectively connectable to different ones of the fiber waste collectors. Sensors detect when the fiber waste collected by the collectors exceeds a predetermined amount.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for flushing lint and other debris from the cylinder needle and sinker rest ring slots of a circular knitting machine utilizes a pair of nozzles disposed closely adjacent the upper end of the cylinder to inject into the slots from one nozzle a narrow pressurized stream of flushing oil and from the other nozzle a similar stream of pressurized air, either on an alternating or simultaneous basis, periodically over the course of operation of the knitting machine, preferably once every twenty-four hours, i.e. three work shifts, of machine operation.

Abstract: An air ejection nozzle located above the sinker dial and needle cylinder of the machine blows fiber waste from the needle groove of the needle cylinder and toward a fiber waste collection box located below the sinker dial. The fiber waste within the box is collected by a member movable within the box by the sinker dial, and is removed from the box by a suction nozzle communicating with an outlet opening of the box.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for flushing lint and other debris from the cylinder needle and sinker rest ring slots of a circular knitting machine utilizes a pair of nozzles disposed closely adjacent the upper end of the cylinder to inject into the slots from one nozzle a narrow pressurized stream of flushing oil and from the other nozzle a similar stream of pressurized air, either on an alternating or simultaneous basis, periodically over the course of operation of the knitting machine, preferably once every twenty-four hours, i.e. three work shifts, of machine operation.

Abstract: Fiber waste generated adjacent the knitting section of the knitting machine and adjacent yarn feeding devices of the machine is blown to a filter adjacent the top of the machine. The lint is removed from the filter by a rotatable filter cleaner and then is transported by suction to a vacuum device outside of the machine. A blower for blowing fiber waste from the yarn feeding devices is mounted upon a support ring and undergoes reciprocal movement about a path of travel defined by such ring. In one embodiment the ring undergoes rotational movement and the blowing means moves with it, while in another embodiment the ring is stationary and the blowing means moves relative to it.

Abstract: A debris cleaning apparatus (10) for a circular knitting machine (12) includes a horizontal radial support arm (24) rotatably mounted coaxially to the machine frame (14) with a rotary paddle-type fan (26) pivotably mounted to the outward end of the support arm for oscillating movement within a vertical plane. A drive motor (38) rotates the support arm and fan as a unit while simultaneously imparting oscillating movement to the fan (26) through an eccentrically driven actuating arm (56). In this manner, a moving airstream generated by the fan is directed through the range of its oscillating movement over the knitting and yarn feeding instrumentalities of the machine about its full circumferential extent to blow lint from the surfaces.

Abstract: A valve for distributing pressure air to remove lint from a knitting machine at locations where it typically accumulates, in which plural balls are normally seated in valve openings to close the flow passages to these locations and are unseated therefrom to allow the flow of pressure air when contacted by a rotating arm. Control over the movement of the ball is exercised by the seating of the ball not only in a horizontally oriented valve opening, but also in an opening of a vertical wall adjacent to the valve opening, so that the two noted horizontal and vertical openings positioned about the ball provide a desired position to the ball, and the projection of the portion of the ball through the vertical opening presents it for unseating contact by the rotating arm.

Abstract: A knitting machine attachment using pressure air flow through, and discharging from, plural flutter tubes to control the accumulation of lint. Each individual tube construction consists of an inner circular bore and an encircling eliptical wall which causes a flutter or pivotal traverse in a specified plane or path, namely that in favor of the weaker or thinner walls of the tube. This maximizes the amount of discharging pressure air that can be directed against specific locations where lint is likely to accummulate.

Abstract: A circular knitting machine having a main supporting frame which is stationary and a plurality of operating instrumentalities arranged to move about a central axis of the machine during the knitting operation. A first control device is provided on the stationary supporting frame. A second control device is provided on a machine part which is arranged to move about said axis. The first and second control devices each include a light signal source and a light signal receptor. A first optical fiber bundle is connected to the first control device and a second optical fiber bundle is connected to the second control device. The free ends of the first and second fiber bundles are provided in a mutually opposed configuration in radial planes and centered on the machine axis. The second fiber bundle is arranged for movement with the rotary machine part so as to be rotatable about the axis. Each fiber bundle comprises two sets of optical fibers.

Abstract: A support structure having a pair of semi-circular members with a "C" shaped cross section which house a plurality of tubing which delivers air to a knitting machine to blow the lint therefrom.