Abstract: A method, an elongating device, a Raschel knitting machine comprising the elongating device for producing nets with elongated stitches and a net comprising elongated stitches is described. The method comprises the steps of continuously generating new loops for elongating the two rows of loops by additional loops and dragging the rows of loops in a machine direction, generating a first stitch of the weft by joining the weft to a loop of the first row and to a loop of the second row, and positioning the first stitch across a surface of an elongating device for preventing the first stitch from traveling with the warps knitted to loops in the machine direction. The joining is configured for elongating the first stitch by pulling additional weft material, and the surface of the elongating device is carrying out a reciprocating movement towards the first stitch. Further, an elongating device for elongating of the stitches is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and related equipment for manufacturing shaped fabrics or anatomically shaped tubular hosiery and knitwear items, obtained with Raschel looms having preferably two parallel needle beds and automatic latch needles. During the knitting process, by gradually varying the height of the needle bed and of the sinking plane lying above with respect to the needles sliding in the same bed, knitting density can also be suitably changed. As a consequence, concerned anatomic parts such as the bodice and ankles of a pair of tights or a stockings as well as the waist and sleeves of a sweater can be shaped with higher accuracy and effectiveness.

Abstract: The inventive knitting tools, in particular knitting needles (6), have a body (7) which, for alignment, has on its narrow side projections (15, 16) which have precisely machined abutment surfaces (18, 19) on their end faces. The abutment surfaces (18, 19), can be produced, for example, during a suitable stage of the manufacturing process. One of the projections (15, 16) or an additional projection (17) can be provided with abutment surfaces (20, 21) which are used for longitudinal positioning of the knitting tool. Corresponding grooves (25, 26, 27) in the needle bar (1) are assigned to the projections (15, 16, 17).

Abstract: To simplify the setup of a bar and associated tools of a knitting machine and to improve the degree of precision regarding fineness and the level of sturdiness of the tools and bar system, the holding parts (7, 9) of the tools (4, 5) of the tool set (2) are configured differently. On the holding parts (7) of at least one tool type, means (22) are provided for positioning the tools (4) on the bar and thus means for defining the division. Separate positioning means for positioning and defining the division may be assigned to the other tools (5). Alternatively, they may be positioned by the tools (4) of the first type, between which they are accommodated. If positioning grooves are provided in the bar or parts thereof, these grooves may be set up for twice the distance of division, which results in robust and mechanically stable solutions with finer divisions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear knitting machine comprising: a first (2) and a second (3) needle-bed, each one having at least one bar (4) extending longitudinally along said machine, and at least one row of needles (5) supported by the bar (4); a plurality of thread-guides (10) for arranging at least one respective thread into the needles (5); a motor (11) for moving at least one bar (4) of every needle-bed (2, 3) with a forward and backward motion getting away from/towards the thread-guides (10); and a motion transmitter (12) coupled to the bar (4) of every needle-bed (2, 3) and having at least one rotating element (14) for every needle-bed (2, 3) coupled to the motor (11), and a rod (13) for every needle-bed (2, 3) having a first end (13a) stiffly coupled to said bar (4) and a second end (13b), opposed to the first one (13a), operatively coupled to said rotating element (14) which is provided with at least one cam guide (16).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear knitting machine comprising: a first (2) and a second (3) needle-bed, each one having at least one bar (4) extending longitudinally along said machine, and at least one row of needles (5) supported by the bar (4); a plurality of thread-guides (10) for arranging at least one respective thread into the needles (5); a motor (11) for moving at least one bar (4) of every needle-bed (2, 3) with a forward and backward motion getting away from/towards the thread-guides (10); and motion transmission means (12) associated to the bar (4) of every needle-bed (2, 3) and having at least one rotating element (14) for every needle-bed (2, 3) associated to the motor (11), and a rod (13) for every needle-bed (2, 3) having a first end (13a) stiffly engaged to said bar (4) and a second end (13b), opposed to the first one (13a), operatively associated to said rotating element (14) which is provided with at least one cam guide (16).

Abstract: A lace knit includes a plurality of wales formed in a vertical direction of the lace knit by chain-stitched warp yarns; a plurality of courses formed continuously by needle loops of the warp yarns disposed in a lateral direction of the lace knit; and a plurality of sinker loops formed in the needle loops of the wales so as to form a ground weave in the form of a net allowing insertion of insertion yarns such as weft yarns and/or pattern-forming yarns therein. The ground weave includes a basic-gauge portion knitted under a basic gauge and an extended-gauge portion knitted under an extended-gauge sparser than the basic gauge. A method of knitting such lace knit is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a device for fastening active components (18) to the bar (6) of a warp knitting machine, the bar (6) has transverse channels (24) each of which is intended to receive a guide section (25) of the active component (18), and a longitudinal groove (20) for receiving holding sections (21) of the active component (18). The longitudinal groove (20) has an uncovered insertion opening area. The transverse channels (24) are arranged next to it. The holding sections (21) are wedged into the longitudinal groove (20) by means of the force of a spring (22). A tool (29) for removing and installing the active components (18) has a first driver (34) carried by an operating handle (31), which driver is fitted to a first stopper (35) on the active component (18) and contributes towards extracting the holding part (21) from the longitudinal groove (20). The result of this is a structure without play, with precise positioning and minimal weight.

Abstract: There is provided a driving mechanism of a compound knitting needle in a narrow width crochet knitting machine, which can highly accurately control an operation timing and stroke of a compound knitting needle comprising a hook-like knitting needle and a needle-like slider even in an operation at a speed higher than a conventional case without generating jumping or an error in its operation. A needle bar driving mechanism reciprocates a needle bar fixing and supporting base end portions of the plurality of hook-like knitting needles via a first rod at a desired timing, and comprises a rotary member supported on a main rotary shaft, and a first rod having one end rotatably attached to the needle bar and the other end rotatably attached onto a position which is eccentric from the rotary axis of the rotary member.

Abstract: A segment carrying knitting elements for a warp knitting machine comprising a plurality of similar plates. Holes provided in said plates are penetrated by at least one hollow pin, which at its circumference is connected with the plates. This gives rise to low weight segments for attachment to the bars of a warp knitting machine.

Abstract: An arrangement for a warp knitting or circular knitting machine, includes a carrier having a face with a groove. Also included is an evenly spaced plurality of thread processing elements lying in a single plane and protruding from the face of the carrier. A hardenable filling material is located in the groove in the face of the carrier. The thread processing elements have proximal ends embedded into this hardenable filling material in the groove of the face of the carrier.

Abstract: A device for clamping and guiding crocheting needles for a crocheting machine. On the one hand a clamping device for the crocheting needles and on the other hand a knock-over comb are to be created, which permit a very fine spacing. To this end, in the bottom part (27) and in the clamping cover (29) of a clamping device (12), opposite, straight needle beds (73, 74) are arranged closely together. The needle beds (73, 74) have wall surfaces that are inclined in a V-shape. A knock-over comb (20, 80) fixed to the machine has upwardly projecting teeth (86) for the crocheting needles. The spacing of the needle beds and guide elements is at least 12, in particular 14 per centimeter of machine width. The holding bar (23) fixed to the machine and the bottom part (27) of the clamping device (12) have recesses, in particular chambers (77, 76) that face one another, which permit the clamping device to move too close to the teeth (86).

Abstract: In a warp knitting machine at least one swingable guide bar is driven in a shogging direction. This displacement is achieved through a drive member via a hinged push rod in dependence upon a path time function. This path time function is formed by overlapping a ground function with a compensation function. The ground function is the targeted displacement movement of the guide bar for proper lapping. The compensation function compensates for an axial mislap and possible collision during the swing-through of the guide bar. The compensation occurs at least during that segment corresponding to the passage of the guides through the needle gaps. Preferably however, compensation occurs over the entire ground function. This compensation substantially reduces the danger of collision between the guides and the needles.

Abstract: In a crochet galloon machine, the needles (11) are fastened to a needle bar (12) reciprocated by at least a connecting rod (20) for the control of needles, operatively engaged with a needle control eccentric (21) carried by the rotary main shaft (22). Associated with the needles (11) are closure latches (13) fastened to a thrust bar (14) integral with at least a rod (18) carrying out a reciprocating movement upon command of a rocker lever (29) the opposite ends of which are fastened to respective connecting rods (30) for the control of latches (13). Each connecting rod (30) is driven by a latch control eccentric (31) operated by the main shaft (22).

Abstract: A driving mechanism (1) comprising first and second drive shafts (10, 22) respectively causing the movement, through first and second eccentrics (17, 24) of a needle bar (3) and one or several tube-bars (5). Also mounted on the drive shafts (10, 22) are auxiliary eccentrics (18, 26) which control the movements of respective counterweights (21, 28) in phase opposition relative to the oscillatory movements transmitted to the needle-bar (3) and tube-bars (5), in order to counterbalance the forces of inertia resulting from the reciprocating movements imparted to the bars (3, 5) themselves.

Abstract: A crocheting machine has slide needles (2) with knitting needles (4) which are disposed on a knitting needle bar (6). Slides (8) of the slide needles (2) are attached at a slide bar (10) which is disposed over the knitting needle bar (6). Thus, a simple and rugged construction for the crocheting machine is obtained.

Abstract: Warp knitting machine, in particular stitch-bonding machine, a drive for the operation of a row of knitting needles and at least one row of guide needles. The drive for the row of knitting needles and the drive for the performance of oscillatory motions of the row of guide needles are each connected with a separate drive shaft, and the drive shaft of the drive for the oscillatory motions is located under or behind the working plane of the row of knitting needles and before the finished goods and is furnished with a plurality of units of drive means, distributed over the working width of the machine, for the oscillatory motions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stitch-bonding warp knitting machine and a process for operating it. The stitch-bonding warp knitting machine comprises a plurality of knitting needles that pierce a continuously conveyed band of material. The knitting needles are driven by two different reciprocating motions, one of which reciprocates the needles along their longitudinal axis and the other of which swivels said knitting needles about an axis. The invention also includes means for continuously conveying a band of material through a point in the path of said reciprocating knitting needles. The reciprocating action of the needles and the swivelling action about an axis remote from the point that said band of material passes is such that said knitting needles pierce said band of material and at the same time move in a transverse direction in the direction that said band of material is moving and at the same speed of movement all of the time that said needles are penetrating through said band of material.

Abstract: A latch needle for a Raschel machine having a branch stem branched from a portion are side of the stem below the latch so as to extend downward substantially in parallel to the lateral side of the stem, and having a thickness greater than that of the stem.

Abstract: A needle bar of a warp knitting machine, the needles of which comprise a needle shank bent at an angle, the bent portion of which is supported against a correspondingly shaped abutment on the needle bar. The bent portion bears against an end face of the needle bar with a face which extends substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the needle through the goods.

Abstract: A warp knitting machine wherein the needles are inclined downwardly at an angle .alpha. lying 20.degree.-40.degree..

Abstract: A clamping device for attaching crochet needles to the needle bar of a galloon crochet machine or Raschel loom. The clamping device consists of two body pieces, a lower piece and a clamping lid, which are fastened together by means of clamps. In one embodiment the body piece holds the needle shafts, a spacer inserted into each interval between needles, and a support piece between the shafts of a needle and a receptacle in the lower piece. This results in the formation of needle beds. In the other embodiment very shallow grooves are milled opposite one another in both body pieces. These are only a fraction of half the height of the needle shafts, leaving the major part of the needle shaft's height free after clamping.

Abstract: A warp knitting machine typically equipped with latch-type needles, trace comb, and numerous guide bars for underlapping purposes. The keep-off rails for the pattern threads, running from the hook needles or guides to the latch-type needles, are mounted behind several or all latch-type needles, outside the operating range of the needle latch, their motion being synchronized with the motion of the needles. Typically, the lamellar keep-off rails, placed behind the latch-type needles in the direction of the oscillating movement, have an opening which is directed towards the needles. The opening in the rails has the shape of an orbit section which is slightly greater than the orbit section described by the latch of the needle. In a preferred embodiment, the lamellar keep-off rails are crimped in the direction of the shifting or shogging motion in the operating range of the needle latch.

Abstract: A knitting needle set for a warp knitting machine has a needle bar and a plurality of hooked needles each of substantially equal length clamped to the needle bar. The plurality of needles each have a hook end and each have at substantially the same distance from its clamping position an insertion opening bordered by the hook end. This insertion opening leads to an interior hook space. The plurality of needles are divisible into at least two groups. The spacing from the zenith of the concave surface of the hook space to the hook end in each of the needles of a given one of the groups differs from that of another one of said groups.

Abstract: A driving apparatus for knitting implement bars of warp knitting machines, comprising a main shaft and several individually driven cam or crank discs each mounted on a separately supported axle. This arrangement permits a substantial reduction of size and weight of the driving mechanism as compared with usual drives consisting of a single shaft bearing the cam or crank discs.

Abstract: Means for eliminating dust in the knitting zone and at the latch needles of warp knitting machines with a casting-off bar and casting-off comb plates. Contoured stripping plates are mounted on the casting-off comb plates. The stripping plates are led through the spaces between the knitting needles. Cleaning air is supplied through ducts to assist the stripping action.