US3779044A
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Method and apparatus for adjusting stitch cams
Assignee: Henkel Dorus GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1972-01-20
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-01-20
Abstract
Abstract Automatic cam setting device arranged on knitting machines at the end of carriage travel and including a fixed pin which engages and flips a lever on the carriage to loosen a cam which is then positioned as the carriage and cam move over a cam setting device. The cam is locked in its new position as the carriage moves in the opposite direction.
Inventors
- 👤 H Schieber
- 👤 E Krause
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:26
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B15/00; D04B15/32; D04B15/322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of adjusting the stitch cams on knitting machines and particularly flat knitting machines, wherein the adjustment of stitch cams is effected from an adjusting device which is located outside cam carriages on the machines, said method comprising the steps, during the carrying out of a knitting process on the machine, of successively clamping the cams in position and releasing the cams, as said cams move past preselected locations along the machines, and separately adjusting the cams, upon release thereof, to predetermined new positions, and reclamping the cams.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of adjusting the stitch cams on knitting machines and particularly flat knitting machines, wherein the adjustment of stitch cams is effected from an adjusting device which is located outside cam carriages on the machines, said method comprising the steps, during the carrying out of a knitting process on the machine, of successively clamping the cams in position and releasing the cams, as said cams move past preselected locations along the machines, and separately adjusting the cams, upon release thereof, to predetermined new positions, and reclamping the cams.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of adjusting the cams is carried out by causing an adjusting meMber of the adjusting device to act directly on the lowermost surface of the stitch cam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said adjusting device is controlled mechanically.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said adjusting device is controlled pneumatically.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said adjusting device is controlled electrically.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
85 words
A device for setting the stitch cams on knitting machines, particularly on flat knitting machines, said device comprising, on a knitting machine, a set member fixed laterally on the outside of the knitting machine and having means for adjusting the position of said set member, a cam clamping device on the carriage of said machine, and means on said machine for releasing said clamping device when said cam carriage is at a position to bring a cam thereon into setting engagement with said set member.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
85 words
A device for setting the stitch cams on knitting machines, particularly on flat knitting machines, said device comprising, on a knitting machine, a set member fixed laterally on the outside of the knitting machine and having means for adjusting the position of said set member, a cam clamping device on the carriage of said machine, and means on said machine for releasing said clamping device when said cam carriage is at a position to bring a cam thereon into setting engagement with said set member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein the means for adjusting the position of said set member comprises a switchable bar, and a plurality of fine-adjustable setting plates arranged on said bar individual switch steps.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein the means for adjusting the position of said set member includes an electric motor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 8, wherein said means for adjusting the position of said set member further includes an electric displacement pickup and an electric adjustment device by which the electric motor can be controlled.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein said electric adjustment device is a potentiometer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein there is provided an electromagnet having an eccentric lever for the clamping of the stitch cams.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |