Fig. 66.
Two and Two Rib Racked, Made on Purl Stitch Machine.
Fig. 66 is simply a two and two rib stitch racked over two needles every four rounds. This racking over two needles with needles in both plates may be done successfully if the stitch is drawn fairly long.
Automatic Jacquard Power Purl Stitch Machine
The automatic links and links or purl stitch machine is what the name would imply; that is, a machine which makes the changes in the stitch and yarn carriers automatically. The word jacquard added to this would convey to the mind of a person familiar with textile processes the fact that the machine automatically makes designs or patterns in the process of knitting.
Fig. 67 shows a Dubied machine of this type which in general appearance resembles their automatic power flat machine. It has the same drum device for counting the rounds, indicated at d, with a chain drive somewhat similar to the flat machine, though with this difference: The carriage is connected directly to the chain through a cross head which slides on two rods, instead of through a connection rod. We have the main chain, at e, on this machine as on the flat machine, but it is placed on the right end instead of the left. The racking chains which are on the flat machine are not needed on this machine, therefore are dispensed with.
Fig. 67.
Dubied Power Automatic Jacquard Purl Stitch or Links and Links Machine.
Fig. 68.
Cross Section of Pair Purl Stitch Machine Plates With Card Cylinder and Their Relative Positions.