Method and machine for the production of knitted garments comprising a body section and legs, in a single production stage and in a single piece
AssigneeGolden Lady S.p.A.
InventorPaolo Conti
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Abstract
The machine comprises in combination: two side units (1, 3) each having its own fabric forming cylinder (1C, 3C) with a plurality of needles and needle operating elements (1F, 3F, A1-A8), the cylinders being parallel with each other and close together and, in an intermediate position between said two cylinders (1C, 3C), two rectilinear beds (11A, 11B) next to each other, each with its own needles and elements (17A, 17B, A9, A17) for operating the needles of said beds.
Claims44
Knitting machine for production of a garment with a body section and a pair of legs, the knitting machine comprising in combination:
- two side units each having a fabric forming cylinder with a plurality of needles and needle operating elements, the cylinders being parallel with each other and close together;
- and, in an intermediate position between said two cylinders, two rectilinear beds next to each other, each with their own needles and elements for operating the needles of said beds.
Method of producing a knitted garment comprising a body section and a pair of legs, in a single operation, the method being characterized by the following stages:
- a) knitting the two legs of the garment simultaneously and in parallel, beginning with ends of the legs, on two fabric forming cylinders arranged next to each other;
- b) knitting, on two rectilinear beds interposed between said cylinders, a body section closure zone, and completing said body section by combined activity of the cylinders.
A knitting machine for production of a garment, the machine comprising:
- two fabric forming cylinder with a plurality of needles and needle operating elements, said two fabric forming cylinders being parallel with each other;
- two rectilinear beds arranged adjacent each other and between said two fabric forming cylinders, said two rectilinear beds including a plurality of needles and elements for operating respective said needles.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.