Gripper mechanism for a device for introducing inserts into knitted fabrics

Abstract

Gripping mechanism of a device for introducing inserts into knitted fabrics, the device for introducing inserts into knitted fabrics produced on said flat knitting machine, with which knits can be received from a storage box inserts, and these inserts can be moved into the comb gap between the needle beds of the flat knitting machine and can be introduced into the knitted fabric produced on the flat knitting machine, wherein the gripping mechanism (50) It has a grabber (51) and an ejection mechanism (53).

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a gripping mechanism with a device for introducing an insert into a knitted fabric. Background technique [0002] Nowadays, ever-increasing demands are placed on knitted fabrics produced on flat knitting machines. In particular, more and more complex patterns and designs are required. Furthermore, the number of subsequent processes required after the knitting process is reduced. This is especially relevant for so-called smart textiles, which perform additional functions by integrating elements such as sensors, chips, batteries or LEDs. These inserts are currently mostly introduced manually into the knitwear during or after the production of the knitwear. [0003] In the case of introduction during the production of knitwear, however, the production loom must be permanently monitored by a person, since the weaving machine is paused when inserting additional elements, ie the production of the knitwear is interrupted. The resu...

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[0003] However, in the case of introduction during the production of knitwear, the production loom must be permanently monitored by a person, since the loom is paused when inserting additional elements, i.e. the manufacture of the knitwear is interrupted

The result is an increase in manpower

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