Needle loom and method for producing knitted articles
US3996971A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1975 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD03D47/42
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A needle loom for producing a decorative selvedge at the knitted edge of a fabric during weaving comprising a weft inserter for inserting loops of weft into a warp shed from one side, a knitting needle for securing the weft loops and movable weft loop engaging means for engaging selected weft loops and causing said selected weft loops to extend beyond the knitted edge of the fabric and forming a decorative edge. The invention also includes a method producing a decorative selvedge on the aforesaid loom.
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