Transfer needle for a knitting machine

Abstract

A knitting machine transfer needle 1 has a transfer spring 3 which is supported movably from an initial position to a transfer position and, again, to the initial position. To form a space A between the transfer needle 1 and the transfer spring 3, a means 20 for turning the transfer spring 3 when moving from the initial position to the transfer position is provided. The invention is intended to provide a transfer needle having a transfer spring capable of acting in ordinary needle grooves and ensuring sure transfer of stitch.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to a transfer needle for a knitting machine, wherein the transfer needle has a transfer spring. Background technique [0002] A transfer needle with a stiff spring is known, for example, from DE 3145708 A1. [0003] For all stitch transfer methods from needle to needle, a transfer needle is required, in which there is a free space at the transfer point of the stitch, through which the hook of the transfer needle is guided to transfer the stitch. [0004] Corresponding to the prior art, transfer springs are used to provide this free space. Known transfer springs are fixedly connected to the longitudinal sides of the needle in the region of the needle belly. The free space between the transfer spring and the transfer needle neck is determined by the curved shape of the transfer spring. [0005] Two types of coil transfer springs are known: tension springs and box springs. [0006] In the case of a pulling spring, as is shown for...

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Problems solved by technology

The disadvantage is that the box spring continues to protrude from the needle neck and requires additional play in the needle path

The introduction of this gap requires high technical outlay and corresponding costs

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