Thread feeder with thread-twisting preventive device for knitting machines
US5860298A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04B15/48
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thread feeder with a thread-twisting preventive device for a knitting machine is provided. The thread-twisting preventive device includes at least a protective piece which is substantially cup-shaped having a wall and a coupling hole. The coupling hole allows the cup-shaped protective piece to be axially coupled to the spinning axis on the thread feeder, thus allowing the wall of the cup-shaped protective device to surround the spinning axis. Since the protective piece is a fixed piece that covers the exposed part of the spinning axis, broken threads will not be pulled by the spinning axis and twisted around the same. Production of fabrics thus will not be delayed due to broken threads twisting around spinning parts of the knitting machine.
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