Patent ID: 6386003
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: D04B

Abstract:
An improved yarn feeder for a circular knitting machine for supplying a yarn to a knitting needle located below the yarn feeder, comprising at least:a body mounted to the circular knitting machine; and a yarn feeding section extending from a lower end of the body having at least one aperture for threading at least one first yarn above the knitting needle, guide roller means for guiding an additional yarn above the knitting needle, and a jutting section located at one end of the yarn feeding section, the jutting section having additional yarn directing means including a yarn directing surface for positioning the additional yarn relative to the guide roller so as to allow the additional yarn to slide over the jutting section without forming floss or, if floss is present, for retaining the floss on the jutting section, thereby preventing the yarn from rupturing during feeding to the knitting needle, facilitating a knitting operation by the knitting needle.