F-Term-List

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TYPES OF KNITTING MACHINES

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. Weft-knitting machines

. Warp-knitting machines

. Combined warp and weft knitting machines

. Needle-knitting machines

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FORMS OF KNITTING MACHINES

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. Needle bed machines (1)

. Needle bed machines (2)

. Flatbed machines

. Cylinder machines

. Dial machines

. Hand-knitting machines for home use

. Fixed needles (i.e., movable sinkers)

. Movable needles (i.e., needles that shuttle back and forth)

. Facing types (i.e., sinkers and needles mounted on separate elements)

. Use of needles other than latch or spring needles

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KNITTING METHODS USING KNITTING MACHINES

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. Transfer stitching

. Threading

. Adding of thread

. Increasing or decreasing the number of stitches

. Pulling-up and tucking

. Returning

. Relief stitches and knitting

. Flat or coarse knitting

. Rib stitching

. Pearl or garter stitching

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OTHER KNITTING METHODS USING KNITTING MACHINES

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. Two-sided stitching

. Ridge stitching

. Sack stitching

. Pile stitching

. High-pile stitching

. Stitching-in

. Lace and openwork stitching

. Argyle

. Intarsia

. Other knitting methods

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USES FOR PRODUCTS OF KNITTING MACHINES

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. Underwear

. Socks

. Gloves

. Outer clothing

. Other uses

. Details and specific parts

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INFORMATION REGARDING KNITTING MACHINES

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. Needle selection

. Knitting stitch and layer count

. Knitting width and formation

. Exchange of thread

. Conversion of information

. Transmission of information

. Scanning or reading of information

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OTHER KNITTING-MACHINE INFORMATION

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. Diagrams

. Punch cards

. Magnetic elements

. Semiconductor memories

. Patterning drums

. Patterning discs

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NEEDLE-SELECTION DEVICES FOR KNITTING MACHINES

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. Pattern plates

. Jacks

. High, low, long, or short butts

. Electromagnets and solenoids

. . Magnetic cams (i.e., use of induction)

. Cams for needle beds

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SELECTION OF THE NEEDLE MODE IN KNITTING MACHINES

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. Partial selection or selection of a single point

. Three-position needle selection

. Displacement of the end of the needle

. Needle-selection units

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THREAD-SUPPLY DEVICES FOR KNITTING MACHINES

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. Retention for support of the thread package

. . Multi-spool frames

. Individual thread-tensioning devices

. . Devices for taking up of slack

. Thread supply

. Thread guides (e.g., thread openings, thread paths, and thread-guides)

. Thread-exchanging devices

. Thread-retention devices and thread-cutting devices

. Thread-connection devices

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MANIPULATION OF MATERIAL IN KNITTING MACHINES

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. Tensioning

. . Weighting

. Winding devices

. Scraping tools

. Use of air

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OPERATION AND DRIVING OF KNITTING MACHINES

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. Automatic stopping

. Driving of the carriage

. . Control of drive elements

. . Crank drives

. . Belt or chain drives

. . Screw drives

. . Fluid drives

. . Carriage connection and engagement arrangements

. Variation of operating speed

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PERIPHERAL KNITTING-MACHINE MECHANISMS

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. Adjustment of the knitting stitch

. Mounting of parts (i.e., installation structures)

. . Removal of the carriage

. . Cam mounting (i.e., installation structures)

. Manual cam-operation mechanisms

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DETAILS AND AUXILIARY DEVICES

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. Knitting texture

. Measuring and dividing

. . Rulers

. . Charts

. Indication means

. . Use of light

. . Use of sound

. . Indication using patterns

. . Blank-form stands and cases

. . Displays indicating the direction of carriage movement

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. . Status of thread-feeding (e.g., thread thickness)

. . Lateral counters

. . Indication of knitting or stitching status (e.g., increasing or decreasing of the number of stitches, or tucking)

. . Indication of the needle-selection status

. . Display and commands for the knitting width

. . Display and commands for the knitting layers

. Knitting-stitch transfer devices

. . Garter plates

. . Tappets

. . Auxiliary needles

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. . Stitch-transfer needles

. Sinkers

. . Movable sinkers (i.e., independent movement of individual sinkers)

. Control of latches

. . Brushes

. . Magnets

. Needle-bed structures

. . Mounting of rubber devices (i.e., tooth-opening and mounting adjustments)

. . Needle stoppers and weights

. . Carriage stoppers

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. . Foldable needle-bed structures

. . Auxiliary rails

. . Oscillating devices (i.e., needle beds that move in parallel)

. Magazines

. Soundproofing

. Carriages

. Frames (i.e., needle-bed supports)

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OTHER DETAILS AND AUXILIARY DEVICES

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. Structural devices and instruments

. . Latch needles

. . Sliding needles

. . Bearded needles

. Alarm and safety devices

. . Out-of-thread status

. . Cutting of the thread

. . . Use of a common detector for a single thread

. . Breakdown, displacement, or malfunction of devices

. . Responses to defects in knitted products

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. Thread-preparation devices

. . Moisturizing or oiling devices

. . Heating devices

. Lubrication devices for mechanical elements

. Devices that maintain the temperature of the mechanical elements

. Devices for removal of lint or down

. Devices for cutting of knitted articles

. Dyeing, coating, or nap-raising devices

. Auxiliary devices that are incorporated into knitting machines

. . Insertion and adjustment of patterning-drum pins

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MANUAL KNITTING TOOLS AND DEVICES

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. Knitting needles

. . Round needles

. . Rod needles

. . Hook needles

. . Lace needles

. . Handicraft needles

. . Afghan needles

. Needles with a connection point (e.g., engagement means or screw stoppers)

. Foldable tools and devices

. Tools and devices with marked graduations

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. Needle caps

. Needle cases

. Materials

. Slip-prevention devices

. Devices for holding knitting stitches

. Use of batteries

. Use of magnets

. Thread-tensioning devices and finger-protection means

. Devices for holding balls of yarn (e.g., containers)

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PURPOSE AND EFFECTS

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. Simplification of the structure and ease of operation

. Prevention of improper operation or mishandling

. Automation, or improved speed

. Improved durability

. Increased number of functions

. . Increased variety of designs

. Effects relating to the knitting texture

4L054	Knitting machines
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