摘要 |
In order to start an article with the closure of its initial end, in a circular knitting machine, especially a hosiery knitting machine equipped with a plate comprising hooks (3), the throwing-over element (18) of basically semicircular shape, which is able to rotate about an axis (X-X) extending approximately diametrically across the working area of the needles (1) and which is equipped with a plurality of means (40, 42) for picking up the initial portion of the fabric, is caused to rotate towards and into the cylinder, its pick-up elements being able to project radially; said throwing-over element (18) is fitted underneath the plate (3) that lies above the needle cylinder. |