Abstract: A textile device for detecting liquids comprising a matrix fabric obtained by knitting, a first non-insulated conductive wire and a second non-insulated conductive wire knitted with the matrix fabric, a source of electric energy connected to the non-insulated conductive wires in order to create a first electric circuit and to have a potential difference between the non-insulated conductive wires, an electrical resistance measuring device configured to measure the electric resistance R in the first electric circuit. The textile device is configured in such a way that, when the non-insulated conductive wires electrically connect by means of a liquid, the electrical resistance measuring system measures a variation of electric resistance R in said first electric circuit. Furthermore, at least one insulated conductive wire is provided connected to a source of electric energy in order to create a second electric circuit.

Abstract: A textile device for detecting liquids comprising a matrix fabric obtained by knitting, a first non-insulated conductive wire and a second non-insulated conductive wire knitted with the matrix fabric, a source of electric energy connected to the non-insulated conductive wires in order to create a first electric circuit and to have a potential difference between the non-insulated conductive wires, an electrical resistance measuring device configured to measure the electric resistance R in the first electric circuit. The textile device is configured in such a way that, when the non-insulated conductive wires electrically connect by means of a liquid, the electrical resistance measuring system measures a variation of electric resistance R in said first electric circuit. Furthermore, at least one insulated conductive wire is provided connected to a source of electric energy in order to create a second electric circuit.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a textile temperature sensor, including arranging a linear knitting machine having a first thread-guide and a second thread-guide; arranging a conductive insulated wire on the first thread-guide; meshing the conductive insulated wire for making a mesh portion B having a nonconductive surface; arranging an electric resistance measuring device configured to measure a variation of electric resistance, the electric resistance being a function of the temperature; the measuring device phase of the electric resistance including a first electric cable and a second electric cable; electric connection of the first electric cable to the first end and of the second electric cable to the second end; and arranging a control unit arranged to receive from the device the variation of electric resistance in order to calculate excursions of the temperature at the lead wire.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a textile temperature sensor, including arranging a linear knitting machine having a first thread-guide and a second thread-guide; arranging a conductive insulated wire on the first thread-guide; meshing the conductive insulated wire for making a mesh portion B having a nonconductive surface; arranging an electric resistance measuring device configured to measure a variation of electric resistance, the electric resistance being a function of the temperature; the measuring device phase of the electric resistance including a first electric cable and a second electric cable; electric connection of the first electric cable to the first end and of the second electric cable to the second end; and arranging a control unit arranged to receive from the device the variation of electric resistance in order to calculate excursions of the temperature at the lead wire.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus, applicable to a knitting machine for the production of collars and the like, for restraining while knitting end portions of cut thread (12, 13) protruding from the edge (5) of said collars into the stitches that compose them. The means for introduction (16) of said thread ends (12, 13) among two next courses of stitches comprises fluid currents (22, 32) that catch the end portions and align them to the stitches while knitting. A combing step of the end portions and stretch them when passing may be provided for. A mobile blowing head (16) and a mobile nozzle (27) are provided for suited to produce said fluid currents (22, 32) while knitting and lower in order not to interfere with thread support means (8, 28). The and portions (12, 13) are restrained among the stitches of the collar without leaving portions or loops protruding from the edge.

Abstract: A method and relative equipment, applicable to a knitting machine for the production of collars and similar articles, for restraining, during knitting, the terminal portions of cut thread (12, 13) protruding from the edge (5) of said collars by inserting them inside the courses of stitches which compose them. The means for inserting (16) said thread ends (12, 13) between two successive courses of stitches (2,3 and 3,4) while knitting, comprise at least one nozzle (27, 37) producing a fluid current(22, 32). One of the nozzles (37) may be able to rotate from a first direction (A) of catching the end portion of thread to a second direction (B) aligned with the courses of stitches during the knitting process. Means for inserting can also comprise a first nozzle (27) producing a first jet of fluid (22) for catching the thread end and a second nozzle (37) producing a second jet of fluid (32) for inserting it between two courses of stitches.