Linear knitting machine

Abstract

A linear knitting machine (1) comprising a loom, at least one needlebed (3) associated with the loom, a plurality of needles (4) sliding in the needlebed (3), means for feeding the needles (4) with a yarn for building a new stitch and knock-over means (8) cooperating with said needles (4) on the needlebed (3) and moving between a forward position, which occurs when the needle (4) is lifted, in which they act upon said stitch so as to keep it on the stem (5) of the needle (4), and a rear position, when the needle (4) gets down, in which they do not act upon the stitch. The machine (1) is characterized in that it further comprises holding means (15) fastened to the loom and discharging means (19), associated with the knock-over means (8), which can be engaged with said holding means (15) in forward position for discharging onto the loom the force generated by the knock-over means (8) when keeping the stitch, and which can be disengaged from the holding means (15) in rear position.

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