Abstract: A system component (1), such as, for example a knitting machine needle (2), intended for a loop-forming machine has in its foot (8) at least one cutout (14) that is set up to accommodate a section of a holder (17). This holder can be clipped into the cutout in order to hold several such system components in a pre-specified sequence and at a lateral distance and in alignment with respect to each other. The systems components, which are thus temporarily connected to each other, can be handled as a unit and, in this manner, can be removed from the bed (5), can be treated, for example be cleaned, and can be replaced in the same sequence and alignment in the bed (5).

Abstract: A cutting needle (1) for knitting machines and similar applications has been provided, said cutting needle having a needle body (2) on which a knife (6) is detachably held, preferably by means of a detent device (19). Such a cutting needle (1) reduces the maintenance costs of knitting machines and discloses ways for optimizing needle bodies (2) and knives (6) in view of manufacturing technology and materials.

Abstract: A gripper (3) for a tufting machine comprises a gripper body (9) having a cutout (22) for a cutting insert (10), said cutting insert preferably consisting of a hard metal. Connecting means acting in a form-closed manner are provided for the connection of the cutting insert (10) with the gripper body (9). In their simplest embodiment, said connecting means are formed by the deformation regions (37, 38) that are provided on the gripper body (9) and that reach around matching cutouts (33, 34) of the cutting insert (10).

Abstract: A latch needle (1) having on its latch (7) a latch head (9) that is provided with a recess or a depression (12) for receiving a section of a tip (14) of the hook (4), said tip having the configuration of a truncated cone. The latch head (9) is wider than the latch shaft (8) of the latch (7), however, distinctly narrower than the needle shaft (20). Due to this measure, too great an expansion of the loops during the casting-off process is avoided, and the risk of a collision of the latch head with other components, for example, sinkers, is reduced.

Abstract: A gripper device in accordance with the invention comprises a gripper (3) and a counter knife element (4) that are fabricated separately and joined. As a result of this, optimal material combinations are possible, which will deal with both types of wear, namely between the gripper (3) and the tufting needle (5), on the one hand, and between the knife (6) and the counter knife element (4), on the other hand. The gripper module (1) accommodates the counter knife element (4), which, in turn, supports the gripper (3). The two parts may be joined by caulking, cementing, riveting, screwing or similar measures, or they may be cast together in the gripper module (1). The cutting of the loop is done exclusively between the counter knife element (4) and the knife (6).

Abstract: A knitting tool for a bar (1) of a knitter comprises a shaft (4), which is provided with a plastic body (15) at least on one side, which extends beyond the side surface (11) of the shaft. Said plastic body (15) is in contact with the side surface of the adjacent knitting tool. Thus, both knitting tools concerned are supported at one another.

Abstract: Referring to a rehanging needle, the shaft is provided with a cutout that receives the tip of a rehanging spring. The cutout is divided into a first section and a second section, whereby the two sections have different depths. When a half stitch slides onto the rehanging spring, the spring tip can use the space due to the recessed second section and sink into said space, without the rehanging spring experiencing a permanent deformation. Consequently, it is possible for the half stitches to consistently and reliably slide up in order to set up the rehanging operation.

Abstract: A profile rod (15) preferably consisting of an extruded aluminum profile has lateral walls (18, 19) that have two snap-in zones (25, 26) that project toward each other and extend parallel to each other over the entire length of the profile rod (15) and that are located on the same height. The distances of the two snap-in zones (25, 26) from the closest strip (21) correspond to each other. In this manner, the profile rod (15) may be made extremely thin-walled, on the one hand, and offers possibilities for fastening profile pieces that permit the input of larger forces into the profile rod (15) as well as the output of such forces therefrom, on the other hand. This concept offers a basis for the construction of light-weight heald shafts that can still handle great loads.

Abstract: A transport cart (1) for needle boards (2) in accordance with the invention is provided with an accommodation device (8) that is designed so that its height can be adjusted and that it can also be pivoted about at least one axis, and that it is associated with a protective cover which can be moved together with the accommodation device. Numerous adjustment options, guide and stop devices are provided in order to be able to also handle large and heavy needle boards in a safe and careful manner.

Abstract: Suggested here is a shaft rod (1) comprising a heald mounting rail (3) that is glued to the rod body (2). In order to achieve bonding, a space-filling adhesive (19) provided in an accommodation space (14) of the heald mounting rail (3) or of the rod body (2) is used. The accommodation space (14) has a greater volume than a holding section (10) formed on the rod body (2) or on the heald mounting rail (3). Preferably, the holding section (10) and the accommodation space (14) are configured in such a manner that the two parts can only be inserted into each other with the aid of a pivoting movement. To achieve this, the holding section (10) is preferably provided with a part (21) extending in a direction transverse to the mouth 17 of the accommodation space (14), said part being wider than the mouth (17) and thus extending behind a wall section or a part (31, 34) of the accommodation space (14).

Abstract: For releasable attachment of heddle bars (8) to shaft rods (2) of a heald shaft (1) of a weaving machine, holding devices are provided which are composed of two sheet metal members, with one part forming a flat surface for bonding to the shaft rod (2). The parts that remains free receives respective metal ribs (31, 32), which may be riveted or welded to the sheet metal members. The reinforcing strips engage securing elements for a bracket to position the latter in a form-fitting manner. The sheet metal members are tightened against the bracket, e.g., by bolts or rivets, to firmly clamp the bracket in the desired position. The reinforcing strips are configured and secured to the sheet metal members such that the reinforcement simultaneously serves for the exact positioning of the bracket (22), and for preventing a vertical shift of the bracket during operation of the heald shaft.

Abstract: A heald having a heald body (8), whose thickness increases toward the yarn eyelet (6). The lateral surfaces of the heald body (8) constitute guiding surfaces which are oriented in the warp yarn direction and which, adjacent the yarn eyelet (6), serve as spacers (35, 36) for holding at a distance adjoining yarn eyelets (6) of adjoining healds.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Healds that consist of a metal ribbon section having the width (B) that is narrower than the total width B+X required for the flat ribbon heald (20). The flat ribbon heald (20) has an essentially non-machined—in any event, not trimmed—edge (9) derived from the metal ribbon section and an edge (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) that has been produced, in the region of the shaft (4) and the transition regions (5, 6), by trimming the metal ribbon section. An outward-directed crank of the shaft (4) creates an enlarged distance (R) between two associate oppositely cranked flat ribbon healds of a heald pair (23) which comprises two oppositely cranked flat ribbon healds (20, 21).

Abstract: A quick-release clamping holder for a sewing needle, embroidery needle or the like has a needle receptacle (2) on which a needle clamping part (8) is preferably pivotally supported. A fixing element (14) is provided in order to clamp and fix the needle clamping part (8) in place, whereby said fixing element is pivotally or rotatably supported relative to a longitudinal central axis (13) of the needle and thus can be slid onto and off the needle clamping part (8). Actuation is simple and safe.

Abstract: A control device (53) for a clutch assembly (11) of a dobby comprises a selecting finger (28) that is driven by an electromagnet (37). The selecting finger is rigidly connected to an armature (47) that has a curved armature section and a straight armature section. Together with an appropriately curved pole (45) of the magnetic circuit, the curved armature section forms an air gap (48) that is preferably not influenced by the pivot position of the selecting finger. The other pole (46) of the electromagnet (37) forms a preferably straight air gap (49), said air gap being variable and having a size that is a function of the pivot position of the selecting finger. Due to the existing lever ratios, the maximum width of the trapezoidal gap is substantially smaller than the path of the outer end of the selecting finger (28) between its two selection positions. The distance (A) between the pivot center (32) and the variable air gap (49) is substantially smaller than the length of the selecting finger (28).

Abstract: A new shaft drive provides for a switch-on and switch-off of individual heald shafts even at high working speeds. For this purpose switching pawls are provided which couple an eccentric with permanently revolving and/or back-and-forth oscillating disks. Measures for improving the controllability of such a clutch device are the control of the switching pawls by slot guides, associating bi-stabile biasing devices with the switching pawls and/or dividing the switching function into individual switching pawls (27a, 27b) which are associated individually with differently running disks (21, 22). Preferably, one of the two disks executes a continuous rotary motion, while the respective other disk performs only an oscillating motion which determines the heald shaft motion during the resting phases thereof.

Abstract: A shaft connecting device (18) that comprises a thrust rod (8) and a lateral support (4) that fit into each other with minimal transverse play. In addition, the shaft connecting device (18) comprises a clamping device (16) with a stop means (60, 60?, 66) and a fixation means (30, 30?), the latter connecting the lateral support (4) and the thrust rod (8) exclusively on their respective upper ends to each other. Any opening, closing and adjusting of the connections between the thrust rod (8) and the lateral support (4) is possible in a particularly simple and convenient manner. The lateral support (4) and the thrust rod (8) support each other, thus resulting in a high dynamic load-bearing capacity. The overall design is simple, clear and cost-effective.

Abstract: A cutting needle (1) for knitting machines and similar applications has been provided, said cutting needle having a needle body (2) on which a knife (6) is detachably held, preferably by means of a detent device (19). Such a cutting needle (1) reduces the maintenance costs of knitting machines and discloses ways for optimizing needle bodies (2) and knives (6) in view of manufacturing technology and materials.

Abstract: A needle bed (2) in accordance with the invention for a knitting machine comprises guide channels for knitting tools that are interrupted, in particular, in the region of the knitting lock, so that each needle is only guided laterally in the region of its foot. Preferably, the needle bed is designed in a segmented manner, in which case the segments adjoin each other at a joint that extends in a direction transverse to all the guide channels. In so doing, the separating joint is located between the lock paths (15, 16; 16, 17; 17, 18 and 18, 19). The guide strips of the individual base body sections (5, 6, 7), respectively, are arranged offset with respect to each other by one needle division. Preferably, the needle body sections (5, 6, 7) have essentially the same configuration and are non-detachably connected to each other.