JP5984331B2 - Flat knitting machine and knitted fabric production method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a flat knitting machine capable of continuously knitting a knitted fabric product of a plurality of garments while switching knitting yarns, and a knitted fabric production method thereof.

  Conventionally, in a flat knitting machine provided with a controller that can knitting a knitted fabric according to preset knitting data, while continuously reading knitting data for one garment such as a knitted fabric product worn on the body, continuously Multi-garment knitted fabric products can be automatically knitted. In this specification, “garment” refers to the knitted fabric from knitting with a flat knitting machine to paying it, and includes all parts such as parts for sewing and forming clothes without sewing. Shall be.

  A flat knitting machine is provided with a plurality of yarn feeders, and each yarn feeder can be supplied with knitting yarns from different types of knitting yarn sources, and if the knitting data includes switching of yarn feeders, Different types of knitting yarns can be used properly in the garment. Further, if the same knitting yarn can be supplied from a plurality of yarn feeders, a plurality of tubular knitted fabrics such as a body and left and right sleeves can be knitted in parallel on the same knitting course. Furthermore, a production method is also performed in which knitting data is stored in a plurality of types of controllers, and a knitted fabric product knitted according to each type of knitting data is sequentially automatically knitted in accordance with a predetermined number of garments according to a preset knitting schedule. Yes.

  The knitting data includes data specifying a yarn feeder to be used among a plurality of yarn feeders. If the knitting yarn switching device capable of switching and supplying the knitting yarn by splicing processing such as splicer or knotter is provided at the usable yarn feeder, the knitting yarn may be switched during the knitting of one garment. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP-A-6-2250

  In the knitted fabric product for apparel, it is preferable to produce a variety of varieties quickly in small lots, particularly at the stage of searching for market trends. For example, if a plurality of types having the same shape but different color arrangements are prepared, it becomes easy to grasp the fashion in the market regarding color arrangements. It is also preferable that the color schemes for which the fashion has been grasped are produced intensively and quickly supplied to the market.

  For multiple types of knitted fabric products with different color schemes, if the number of knitting yarns used is within the number of yarn feeders that can be used to supply knitting yarns of different colors, the yarn feeders can be A plurality of types of knitted fabric products can be sequentially produced by automatic knitting while performing the switching. However, even if the knitting data for knitting the same shape, the data for designating the yarn feeder to be used is different, and therefore different types of knitting data must be prepared. In order to knit the knitted fabric using the yarn feeder, it is necessary not only to supply the knitting yarn to the knitting needle that performs the knitting operation but also to cause the yarn feeder to designate operations such as yarn insertion and yarn removal. Since these operations involve processing such as cutting of the knitting yarn and gripping of the end yarn generated by the cutting, the number of different colors is limited even by the number of knitting yarns that can be processed. In addition, as a knitted fabric product knitted under the same conditions by measuring the yarn length of the knitting yarn used for knitting the knitted fabric or adjusting the tension fluctuation by actively sending or returning the knitting yarn A function for improving the homogeneity between individual garments may be provided. However, if such a function is to be validated, the number of yarn feeders to be used by switching is limited.

  In order to use the same knitting data to switch a plurality of types of knitting yarns and knitting the knitted fabric product, the knitting yarns may be connected to the yarn feeder designated by the knitting data. However, it is necessary to manually change the knitting yarns, not automatically. Further, since the supply of the knitting yarn is stopped during the reconnection, the operation rate as the flat knitting machine is reduced.

  Even if the same knitting data is used and the knitted fabric products are intensively produced under the same conditions without switching the knitting yarn, the knitting yarn connected to the yarn feeder is a yarn cone with a finite yarn length. Since it is supplied from a supply source, there is a limit to the number of garments that can be continuously knitted. If no knitting yarn is wound around the yarn cone during the knitting of the garment, the flat knitting machine stops operating. Even if the yarn cone is switched between garment knittings before the knitting yarn of the yarn cone is completely eliminated, it is necessary to temporarily stop the flat knitting machine and perform manual switching. In any case, when the flat knitting machine is stopped, the operation rate is lowered.

  In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, by specifying in the knitting data for knitting one garment, the knitting yarn supplied from a single yarn feeder is reconnected between a plurality of yarn cones, A plurality of types of knitting yarns can be used under the condition of using the same knitting data. However, it does not correspond to knitting garments with different color schemes by switching the knitting yarn between garments, not during the knitting of one garment using the same knitting data.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a flat knitting machine capable of switching knitting yarns between garments without stopping automatic knitting, and capable of not reducing the operation rate even in continuous production of a large variety of small lots, and a production method thereof. It is to be.

The present invention includes a plurality of supply sources for supplying the multiple color knitting yarns respectively,
A knitting yarn switching device for switching a knitting yarn from a plurality of sources with a splicer and supplying the knitting yarn to a single yarn feeder;
One or more yarn feeders to the specified yarn feeder order to use each including designation of yarn feeder yarn from the knitting yarn switching device is supplied, in order to organize the knitted fabric product on garment units At least one kind of knitting data to be prepared , each kind of knitted fabric product type to be knitted by setting the knitting data , and a specified combination of supply sources to be switched by the knitting yarn switching device a memory organization schedule is set as the number of lots is the number of garment stores to be organized,
The knitting schedule stored in the memory is read by one cultivar minute, according to the information of each variety content, control for switching the source by the knitting yarn switching device between garment, thereby sharing the knitting data for different knitted products control to be set in this manner, and in accordance with the set for knitting data, the control to organize the knitted fabric products by the number of lots intends and controller line,
It is a flat knitting machine characterized by including.

  Further, in the present invention, the control device controls the supply source to be switched by the knitting yarn switching device, and until the knitting yarn from the switched supply source is supplied to the knitting needle through the single yarn feeder, Control is performed so as to perform a knitting process in which the knitting yarn from the supply source before being switched is pulled out from the yarn feeder.

The present invention includes a supply source containing a knitting yarn of a plurality of colors required to organize the knitted fabric product a plurality of types of colors are different every number of lots predetermined for each type,
The knitting yarn, using a single knitting yarn switching device for supplying the yarn feeder is switched in splicer from said plurality of sources,
In order to knit a knitted fabric product in garment units using one or a plurality of yarn feeders including a yarn feeder to which the knitting yarn is supplied from the knitting yarn switching device, the knitting yarn is supplied from the knitting yarn switching device. Prepare at least one type of knitting data including data specifying the yarn feeder
As the number of garments to be knitted with respect to the type as a combination of the supply source to be switched by the knitting yarn switching device and the type of knitting data used when knitting the knitted fabric product with the knitting yarn from the supply source Set the information including the number of lots for multiple varieties as an organization schedule ,
According to the control for switching the supply source between the garments by the knitting yarn switching device, the control for setting the knitting data to be shared for the different knitted fabric products , and the knitted fabric products for the number of lots according to the set knitting data. a control to organize using the line cormorant flat knitting machine,
A method for producing a knitted fabric of a flat knitting machine is characterized in that information on the varieties set as a knitting schedule is sequentially read out, and knitted fabric products corresponding to the number of lots of each type are sequentially produced.

  In the present invention, the switching of the supply source of the knitting yarn includes switching to a supply source of different types of knitting yarn.

  In the present invention, the switching of the supply source of the knitting yarn includes switching to the supply source of the same type of knitting yarn.

According to the present invention, the control device can continue the automatic knitting while controlling the knitting yarn switching device that switches the knitting yarn supply source with the splicer according to the knitting schedule stored in the memory. The knitting schedule is a combination of the supply source to be switched by the knitting yarn switching device and the type of knitting data used when the knitted fabric product is knitted with the knitting yarn from the supply source. The number of lots is included in the information. Between the varieties of a plurality of varieties, the garment of the preceding varieties is knitted by the number of lots, and then the knitting yarn supply source is switched by the splicer, and the first garment of the subsequent varieties is knitted. Since automatic knitting as a flat knitting machine is not stopped, it is possible to prevent the operating rate from being lowered even in continuous production of a large variety of small lots accompanied by switching of knitting yarns. In addition, if the knitting data and the information for switching the knitting yarn supply source are stored in the memory, automatic knitting of the knitted fabric product can be performed immediately without manually changing the knitting yarn to the yarn feeder to be used. Can be started.
Further, for each of the knitting yarn supply sources to be switched, the yarn length consumed in the knitting of the knitted fabric can be adjusted by adjusting the stitches while measuring the yarn length of the knitting yarn supplied by the length measuring device. Furthermore, if the initial length converted from the weight at the start of use of the yarn cone is obtained, the remaining amount can be estimated from the used yarn length, or the number of garments that can be knitted can be estimated. Furthermore, after the supply source of the knitting yarn is switched, the control device performs a process of supplying a knitting yarn having a yarn length corresponding to the distance from the knitting yarn switching device to the knitting needle, and then starts knitting of the next type of garment. You can also.
Further, for each of the knitting yarns to be switched, the hearing ability of the knitting yarn can be adjusted while adjusting the yarn feed length, and the homogeneity between the garments of the knitted fabric product to be continuously knitted can be improved. Furthermore, after switching the supply source of the knitting yarn, the control device controls the adjusting device, sends a knitting yarn having a yarn length corresponding to the distance from the knitting yarn switching device to the knitting needle, and then knitting the next type of garment. You can also start.

  Further, according to the present invention, the knitted fabric product for knitting the knitting yarn from the supply source before switching by the knitting yarn switching device and the knitting yarn from the supply source after switching as a type after switching. Can be controlled so as not to be mixed.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the control device of the flat knitting machine sets the knitting yarn switching device so that the supply source of knitting yarn is switched between the types by the splicer without stopping automatic knitting according to the knitting schedule stored in the memory. Can be controlled. Since automatic knitting as a flat knitting machine is not stopped, it is possible to prevent the operating rate from being lowered even in continuous production of a large variety of small lots accompanied by switching of knitting yarns. For each of the knitting yarns to be switched, the tension of the knitting yarn is adjusted while adjusting the yarn feed length, and the homogeneity between the garments of the knitted fabric product to be continuously knitted can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present invention, automatic knitting over a plurality of types is continued for the same shape based on the same knitting data and the plurality of shapes with the knitting data also switched with switching of the supply sources of different types of knitting yarns. Can be done.

  Further, according to the present invention, the supply source of the same type of knitting yarn can be switched and supplied as a knitting yarn from a plurality of supply sources, so that it can be produced by automatic knitting rather than the case of supplying from a single supply source. The number of garments can be increased.

FIG. 1 is a simplified front view schematically showing a schematic configuration of a flat knitting machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention and an outline of a production method thereof. FIG. 2 is a flowchart schematically showing a procedure for continuously knitting a knitted fabric product by setting a schedule in the flat knitting machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart schematically showing a procedure in which yarn length management is added to the procedure of FIG.

  1 to 3 show a schematic configuration of a flat knitting machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and an outline of a method for producing a knitted fabric product using the flat knitting machine 1. The parts described with reference numerals in FIG. 1 will be described with reference numerals attached to FIG. 1 in the description of FIG. 2 and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the flat knitting machine 1 includes a knitting yarn switching device 4 that can switch knitting yarns 3a, 3b, and 3c supplied from a plurality of yarn cones 2a, 2b, and 2c. The knitting yarn switching device 4 includes a splicer 5. When the splicer 5 connects the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c to the plurality of fingers 5a, 5b, 5c, respectively, the knitting yarn 3a, 3b, 3c of any finger 5a, 5b, 5c is output to the knitting yarn 3a, 3b, 3c. It can be switched by piecing. The control during knitting of the garment for switching the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c as in Patent Document 1 can be performed according to information included in the knitting data, as in Patent Document 1, but in the present invention, Keep control even when garment is not being organized. The figure shows a state where knitting is continued using the knitting yarn 3a after switching from the knitting yarn 3b to the knitting yarn 3a. It is assumed that the knitting yarn 3a is next switched to the knitting yarn 3c. The knitting yarn 3a output from the knitting yarn switching device 4 is supplied to the yarn feeder 9 through the length measuring device 6, the adjusting device 7, and the tension spring 8.

It is preferable that the joint by the splicer 5 of the knitting yarn switching device 4 does not enter the garment of the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c. When the knitting yarn switching device 4 switches the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c, the knitting proceeds until the switching portion is supplied to the knitting needle 12 through the yarn feeder 9. At the start of knitting of the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c, there may be provided a portion such as a discarded knitting that finally separates the cut yarn and separates it from the portions that become the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c. If the switching portion of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c is used for knitting such a portion, the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c before switching are not mixed, and the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c after switching are knitted. The local products 14a, 14b, and 14c can be knitted.

  The yarn feeder 9 moves along the needle bed 11 in conjunction with the carriage 10. A large number of knitting needles 12 are arranged on the needle bed 11, and the knitting needles 12 advance and retreat into and from the tooth mouth 13, and the knitting yarn 3 a is drawn from the yarn feeder 9, thereby knitting the knitted fabric product 14 a. In the knitting yarn 3b used before switching to the knitting yarn 3a, the knitted fabric product 14b is knitted. If the knitting yarn 3a is switched to the knitting yarn 3c, the knitted fabric product 14c can be automatically knitted using the knitting yarn 3c. Although the flat knitting machine 1 may be provided with a plurality of yarn feeders in addition to the yarn feeder 9, the illustration is omitted.

  For example, in a knitted fabric product in which the body of the sata and the left and right sleeves are knitted into a tubular shape by circulating knitting yarns, the knitting needle 12 of the needle bed 11 is divided into three regions within the knitting width, It is necessary to use another yarn feeder 9 for the tubular knitted fabric in which the stitches are locked by the knitting needle 12 and use a total of three yarn feeders 9. When the switching of the knitting yarns of a plurality of colors is performed by switching the yarn feeder 9, the yarn feeders are used in a number that is a multiple of three. If the knitting yarn switching device 4 is provided for each of the three yarn feeders 9, automatic knitting with knitting yarn switching between garments can be performed without preparing knitting data for switching the yarn feeder 9. Can be continued without stopping.

  Further, a length measuring device 6 and an adjusting device 7 are provided in a path for supplying the knitting yarns 3 a, 3 b, 3 c to the yarn feeder 9. Either one can be provided. If the length measuring device 6 is provided, the yarn length management as described later can be performed. If the adjusting device 7 is provided, the homogeneity between the garments of the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c that are continuously knitted while adjusting the tension by the yarn feed or return for each of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c to be switched. Can be increased.

  The flat knitting machine 1 is also provided with a controller 20. The controller 20 includes a memory 21, a control device 22, and an input device 23. The memory 21 can store at least one type of knitting data for knitting the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c in garment units using one or a plurality of yarn feeders. Further, the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c are knitted with the yarn cones 2a, 2b, 2c as the supply sources to be switched by the knitting yarn switching device 4 and the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c from the yarn cones 2a, 2b, 2c. The information on the type is stored as a combination of the types of knitting data used at the time. Further, the number of lots as the number of garments to be knitted for the type is stored in the memory 21 as information. The control device 22 knitting according to the information for switching the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c before knitting the garment of the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c for the number of lots according to the product type information stored in the memory 21. The yarn switching device 4 performs control to switch the fingers 5a, 5b, 5c of the splicer 5. The input device 23 receives data for knitting created by a design device or the like via a storage medium such as a USB memory, and information related to the knitting schedule, and stores them in the memory 21. The input device 23 may be connected to a communication network or the like, and the data for knitting, the information related to the knitting schedule, and the like may be inputted as needed to change the storage of the memory 21.

  Such control that can be changed may be executed in parallel with a program for performing automatic knitting in the flat knitting machine 1 in accordance with the knitting data in the control device 22. After switching the yarn cones 2a, 2b, 2c in the knitting yarn switching device 4, the control device 22 monitors the knitting yarn corresponding to the distance from the knitting yarn switching device 4 to the knitting needle 12 while monitoring with the length measuring device 6. It is also possible to start knitting of the next garment after the process of supplying 3a, 3b, 3c is performed. Further, after switching the yarn cones 2a, 2b, 2c, the control device 22 controls the adjusting device 7 to send out the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c having a yarn length corresponding to the distance from the knitting yarn switching device 4 to the knitting needle 12. Then you can start organizing the next garment. By performing such control after the control device 22 switches the yarn cones 2a, 2b, and 2c, it is possible to prevent the switching portion from being mixed into the garment that is knitted after the switching.

  FIG. 2 shows a knitting schedule that involves switching the yarn cones 2a, 2b, and 2c in advance using the flat knitting machine 1 of FIG. 1, and the same type or different types of knitting yarns 3a, 3b, and 3c. The outline of the production method by continuous automatic knitting of the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, and 14c accompanied by the changeover is shown.

  After starting the procedure, in step a1, knitting data is prepared. If the knitting data to be used is not stored in the memory 21, it is newly stored. The knitting data includes data designating use of the yarn feeder 9 that receives the supply of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, and 3c from the knitting yarn switching device 4. The knitting data to be stored in the memory 21 is confirmed to be usable for stable production by using data with a production record or by performing trial knitting sufficiently. In step a2, an organization schedule is set. In the knitting schedule, the number of lots Na, for each type of product that combines the designation of knitting data used for knitting the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c and the designation of the fingers 5a, 5b, 5c of the knitting yarn switching device 4 Nb and Nc garments are set to be produced and stored in the memory 21. In step a3, the yarn cones 2a, 2b, 2c are prepared. The yarn cones 2a, 2b, 2c are installed on a yarn stand provided in the flat knitting machine 1, and the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c are pulled out and connected to the fingers 5a, 5b, 5c of the knitting yarn switching device 4, respectively. .

  In step a4, the knitting schedule is read from the memory 21, the designation of the knitting data used for the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c of the type to be knitted next, and the number of knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c and the number of lots to be knitted. Get such information. In step a5, it is determined whether switching of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c is necessary. If switching is necessary, the knitting yarn switching device 4 is controlled in step a6 to switch the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c.

  When it is determined in step a5 that switching is unnecessary, or after step a6 is completed, in step a7, the knitting data specified in the knitting schedule is read, and in step a8, the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c for one garment are read. Organize. In step a9, it is determined whether or not the garment knitting for the number of lots Na, Nb, Nc set for the knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c being knitted has been completed. If not completed, the process returns to step a8. If completed, it is determined in step a10 whether the knitting schedule is completed. When it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process returns to step a4 to read information relating to the subsequent product in the knitting schedule, and when it is determined that the process has been completed, the procedure is terminated.

  FIG. 3 shows a procedure in which the yarn length management using the length measuring device 6 is added to the procedure of FIG. The initial setting of step b1 is performed from step a1 to step a3 in FIG. In step b2, the weights of the yarn cones 2a, 2b, and 2c are measured, converted into initial lengths of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, and 3c and input. In step b3, steps a4 to a8 in FIG. 1 are executed as schedule knitting, and knitted fabric products 14a, 14b, 14c for one garment are knitted. In step b4, the garment yarn length is calculated based on the length measurement results of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c required for knitting for one garment by the length measuring device 6. In step b5, when knitting according to the knitting schedule, the number of remaining lots and the knitted yarn length are subtracted from the initial length and divided by the garment yarn length. Compare the number of possible garments. If the number of garments that can be knitted is smaller than the number of remaining garments, the number of remaining garments is corrected to the number of lots that can be knitted. Step b7 and step b8 are basically the same as step a9 and step a10 in FIG.

  Thus, for each of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, and 3c to be switched, the yarn length of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, and 3c supplied by the length measuring device 6 is measured, and the knitted fabric is knitted by stitch adjustment or the like. The thread length can be adjusted. Furthermore, if the initial length converted from the weight at the start of use of the yarn cones 2a, 2b, and 2c is obtained, the remaining amount is estimated from the used yarn length, and the number of garments that can be knitted is predicted. be able to.

  Such yarn length management can be suitably applied to the case where the number of garments that can be produced by automatic knitting is increased while switching the same type of knitting yarn. A plurality of yarn cones for supplying the same type of knitting yarn are divided and attached to the flat knitting machine 1 and connected to the fingers 5a, 5b, 5c of the knitting yarn switching device 4, respectively. In the knitting schedule, yarn cones are sequentially combined for the same knitting data to form different varieties, and the number of lots is set for each. By setting different varieties in the knitting schedule, it is possible to continue automatic knitting by increasing the yarn length that can be supplied by switching the plurality of fingers 5a, 5b, 5c for knitted fabric products that are substantially the same. . The production method of knitting while switching the supply of the same type of knitting yarns to multiple sources is applicable not only for the centralized production of knitted fabric products of the same shape, but also for the production of many kinds of small lots. can do.

  Even if the knitting schedule is once set, information such as the number of lots Na, Nb, and Nc may be corrected by input through the input device 23 until the knitting actually using the information is completed. . Alternatively, a temporary lot number may be set once, and a necessary lot number may be input immediately before production. Further, the apparatus waits in a state where at least one knitting data is stored in the memory 21, and performs switching of the knitting yarns 3a, 3b, 3c and selection of the knitting data to be used as necessary, thereby necessary knitting. The local products can be automatically organized as soon as necessary.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Flat knitting machine 2a, 2b, 2c Yarn cone 3a, 3b, 3c Knitting yarn 4 Knitting yarn switching device 5 Splicer 6 Length measuring device 7 Adjustment device 9 Yarn feeder 11 Needle bed 12 Knitting needles 14a, 14b, 14c Knitted fabric product 20 Controller 21 Memory 22 Control device

Claims (5)

A plurality of test sources supplying the number of multiple color knitting yarns respectively,
A knitting yarn switching device for switching a knitting yarn from a plurality of sources with a splicer and supplying the knitting yarn to a single yarn feeder;
One or more yarn feeders to the specified yarn feeder order to use each including designation of yarn feeder yarn from the knitting yarn switching device is supplied, in order to organize the knitted fabric product on garment units At least one kind of knitting data to be prepared , each kind of knitted fabric product type to be knitted by setting the knitting data , and a specified combination of supply sources to be switched by the knitting yarn switching device a memory organization schedule is set as the number of lots is the number of garment stores to be organized,
The knitting schedule stored in the memory is read by one cultivar minute, according to the information of each variety content, control for switching the source by the knitting yarn switching device between garment, thereby sharing the knitting data for different knitted products control to be set in this manner, and in accordance with the set for knitting data, the control to organize the knitted fabric products by the number of lots intends and controller line,
A flat knitting machine characterized by including. The control device controls the supply source to be switched by the knitting yarn switching device, and supplies before switching until the knitting yarn from the switched supply source is supplied to the knitting needle through the single yarn feeder. flat knitting machine according to claim 1, wherein the knitting yarn from the source and the controller controls to perform the knitting process to draw from the yarn supply port. A source including a knitting yarn of a plurality of colors required for color scheme organized by number of lots predetermined multiple different types of knitted products for each type,
The knitting yarn, using a single knitting yarn switching device for supplying the yarn feeder is switched in splicer from said plurality of sources,
In order to knit a knitted fabric product in garment units using one or a plurality of yarn feeders including a yarn feeder to which the knitting yarn is supplied from the knitting yarn switching device, the knitting yarn is supplied from the knitting yarn switching device. Prepare at least one type of knitting data including data specifying the yarn feeder
As the number of garments to be knitted with respect to the type as a combination of the supply source to be switched by the knitting yarn switching device and the type of knitting data used when knitting the knitted fabric product with the knitting yarn from the supply source Set the information including the number of lots for multiple varieties as an organization schedule ,
According to the control for switching the supply source between the garments by the knitting yarn switching device, the control for setting the knitting data to be shared for the different knitted fabric products , and the knitted fabric products for the number of lots according to the set knitting data. a control to organize using the line cormorant flat knitting machine,
A method for producing a knitted fabric of a flat knitting machine, characterized in that information on the varieties set as a knitting schedule is sequentially read out, and knitted fabric products corresponding to the number of lots of each type are sequentially produced. 4. The method for producing a knitted fabric of a flat knitting machine according to claim 3, wherein the switching of the supply source of the knitting yarn includes switching to a supply source of different types of knitting yarn. Switching the source of the knitting yarn, according to claim 3 or 4 knitted production method of a flat knitting machine wherein comprises a switch for the same kind of knitting yarn sources.

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