SINGLE-CYLINDER KNITTING MACHINE AND NEEDLE CYLINDER FOR SAID MACHINE

摘要

The single-cylinder circular knitting machine comprises a needle cylinder (1) and a plurality of latch needles (3) sliding in respective tracks of the needle cylinder. An annular channel (9) with an undercut (9D) is provided along one end of the needle cylinder. Between each pair of adjacent tracks respective a substantially radial groove (11) is provided, formed in the needle cylinder and intersecting the annular channel (9). In each groove a respective insert (13) is housed. The inserts define a stitch forming surface. Each insert (13) has an appendix (23) that is inserted in the undercut (9D) of the annular channel (9). At least one blocking element (31) is also provided that holds the inserts (13) in a working position in their respective grooves (11).