SLITTING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINES

摘要

A mechanical slitting mechanism is provided with first and second cutting elements arranged beneath a dial assembly of a circular knitting machine so as to provide for controlled cutting of a tubular fabric being knitted by the machine. Rack and pinion mechanisms are utilized for imparting controlled reciprocations to the first cutting element relative to the second cutting element. A free end portion of the reciprocating cutting element is shielded from the tubular fabric so as to prevent snagging of the fabric during cutting operations.