Fig. 34.
[Fig. 34] shows the top view of [Fig. 33], illustrating two complete links. The body of each link is 2-3/8 inches long; the head, 5/8 inch long; the slot, 1 inch long. a represents the peg; e the empty spaces between each pair of links, to receive the teeth (1/2 inch high) of wheel (8 inches diameter, [Fig. 36]). This wheel holds and guides the endless chain; also imparts the required movement to the cards. It is regulated by a cam arrangement. [See [Fig. 35].]
Fig. 35.
Fig. 36.
Two needles are required for each of the three series of lace-holes, or six needles in all. The process of lacing each series is the same; as the three horizontal working needles are connected to one rod; thus, by working this rod, they are operated correspondingly. The three vertical working needles are arranged in the same manner, and also the three loop-guides.