Positive yarn feed in knitting machines.

A. Fernando (Other), T. Dias (Other), W.D. Cooke (Other)

    Research output: Patent

    Abstract

    The control device of a positive yarn feeder 86 in a knitting machine, particularly a flat knitting machine, receives signals relating to the individual needles, in particular needle selection signals, so that the yarn feed rate is adjusted to the requirements for the individual stitches. A tension sensor 92 may also be provided and there may also be control of stitch cams 96,98 and of the fabric take-down means in accordance with the measured tension. [on SciFinder (R)]
    Original languageEnglish
    Patent numberGB2400861, US2007180863 , US7421860, JP2007501338, WO2005014903
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2004

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