JPH055937B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed description of the invention]

TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to a device for shaping a knitted fabric knitted by a knitting machine into a desired shape and size. Purpose The purpose of this invention is that by inputting the basic dimensions of a specified style pattern, the dimensions of each part of the style pattern can be automatically calculated based on the basic dimensions, and the dimensions of each part can be determined as necessary. If you input the gauge information representing the size of the stitches of the knitted work, the mathematical data of the shape of each part of the style pattern, the basic dimensions, the dimensions of each part, the gauge information, etc. will be calculated. , the data input operation can be simplified, the stitch count information required for forming the knitted fabric can be quickly and accurately output, and the knitting can be easily performed according to the shape of a predetermined style pattern. The goal is to provide a device that can. Embodiment Knit Forming Apparatus Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 a to 4. As shown in FIG. 1, the needle bed 1 is configured to be foldable.
200 knitting needles 2 are arranged in a row, and a carriage 3 is mounted on the needle bed 1 so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the needle bed 1. The carriage 3 includes one knitting needle (not shown), a needle actuating body (not shown) for imparting a predetermined knitting movement to the one knitting needle or each knitting needle 2 on the needle bed 1, and the needle actuating body. A drive cam (not shown) for providing drive motion to the
and a motor 4 (shown in FIG. 3), and an electromagnet 5 for controlling the engagement and disengagement of the needle actuating body with respect to the drive cam. are placed facing each other, the needle actuator applies a knitting action to the knitting needles 2 or both needles on the needle bed 1, thereby selectively forming various stitches, namely front stitches, back stitches, tuck stitches, and slip stitches. It is now possible to form A detailed explanation of the structure of the needle actuating body, etc. will be omitted, but if necessary, please refer to the specification of Japanese Patent Application No. 1983-210669 filed on December 30, 1982 by the same applicant as this application. and drawings. Control Circuit and Panel Next, the control circuit for controlling the stitch forming device consisting of the needle bed 1 and carriage 3 and the arrangement of keys etc. on the panel 6 on the carriage 3 will be explained according to FIGS. 1 to 3. do. A magnet 7 is fixed on the needle bed 1, and a reference position detection sensor 8 shown in FIG. It is provided.
Further, a thread breakage detection sensor 10 shown in FIG. 3 is built in near the thread opening 9 of the carriage 3, and
A timing signal sensor 11 is provided in the carriage 3 near the drive cam. On the other hand, a cover 12 is attached to the rear edge of the needle bed 1 to cover the carriage 3 together with the needle bed 1 in the folded state.
3 includes an amplification/waveform shaping circuit 19 for each of the sensors 8, 10, and 11. The box 13 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 16, a read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 17 and a random access memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 18 connected to the CPU 16.
is built-in. A power cord 14 extends from the box 13.
The keys and the like on the panel 6 of the carriage 3 are connected by a connection cord 15. As shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 17 contains a large number of style patterns for knitting works classified by clothing type or wearer (men, women, children, etc.), such as the shapes of various parts of pullovers, cardigans, vests, etc. That is, data on the curved shape of the sleeve part and the curved shape of the collar part, and data on the fixed pattern to be knitted into the knitted work are stored. In this embodiment, each style pattern is set with a code number that corresponds one-to-one with each other, and each style pattern is divided into multiple knitting parts, such as a front body, a back body, sleeves, and a collar. At the same time, a designation number shown in Table 3 is set for each knitting part, and a size number for each part indicating the size of each part is set as shown in Table 1 and FIGS. 4 a to 4. For example, Figure 4a
As shown in ~c and i, the style pattern of a women's round neck type set-in sleeve pullover having a predetermined code number (for example, 0017) is divided into knitting parts of a front body 20, a back body 21, and a collar 23. , as shown in Table 3, designation numbers such as "2", "1", "5", "6", etc. are set for each of these knitting parts. For women's U-neck type set-in sleeve pullovers, Figure 4 a, b,
As shown in c and i, the front body 24, the back body 21,
It is divided into sleeves 22 and collar 23, and in a women's open-front round set sleeve pullover, the front body 25 and the back body 21 are separated as shown in Figure 4 e, b, c, i, and j. , sleeve 22, collar 23,
It is divided into each knitting part of the front opening 26, and
A women's V-neck set-in sleeve pullover is divided into knitted parts, such as a front body 27, a back body 21, sleeves 22, and a collar 23, as shown in FIGS. 4f, b, c, and i. Furthermore, in women's vests, as shown in Figure 4 g, h, and l,
The knitting section is divided into a front body 28, a back body 29, and vest sleeves 30. Note that the cardigan has a knitting part called a placket 31 shown in FIG. 4k. These knitted parts are assigned the dimension numbers shown in Table 1, as in the round neck type set-in sleeve pullover. In each of the pullovers, length A, bust B (nude dimensions of the wearer, not shown),
Sleeve length C is specified in each basic dimension item, and the dimensions of each part corresponding to the dimension numbers of each part shown in Table 1 and Figure 4 a to f, i, and j are expressed as a function of the basic dimension B. It is stored in ROM17. In addition, for the above-mentioned vest, length A and bust B are each specified as the basic dimensions, and Table 1 and 4.
The dimensions of each part corresponding to the dimension numbers of each part shown in FIGS. g, h, and l are expressed as a function of the basic dimension B. For other style patterns, such as skirts, the dimensions of each part are expressed mathematically based on the waist and hip dimensions. Then, the code number, designated number,
The role of the dimension number and basic dimension will become clear in the explanation of data input, etc., which will be described later. On the other hand, the RAM 18 is written with the style pattern number (code number), the designation number of the knitting part shown in Table 3, the basic dimensions of each knitting part, the dimensions of each part, and the corrected dimensions, and is compatible with various pattern knitted fabrics. Gauge information to be displayed, a designation number (see Table 3) indicating how to insert a fixed pattern stored in the ROM 17, pattern information created by the operator, etc. are written. Now, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a mode selection button 32 is provided on the right side of the panel 6, and the pattern creation mode or the work knitting mode can be selected based on the sliding operation of the button 32. It is becoming possible to do this. Also, panel 6
A decimal numeric key 33 is provided on the front left side of the
The panel 6 is provided with various stitch displays 34, arrows 35 used for pattern creation, etc. corresponding to the other numerical keys 33 except for the numerical key 33 of "7". Further, on the right side of the numeric key 33, the panel 6 includes a centimeter (cm) key 36 which also serves as a throw away knitting key, a clear (CE) key 37, a knitting continuation (Cont) key 38, and a recall (RE) key 3.
9, Memory (M) key 40, Start (ST) key 41,
Change (MD) key 42, binding (Link) key 43,
A stop key 44 is provided respectively. The numeric key 33 and centimeter key 36 constitute a numeric key. On the rear side of the numeric key 33 is a seven segment LED for displaying the display numbers shown in Table 2.
A two-digit first display section 45 consisting of a seven-segment LED, and a four-digit second display section 46 consisting of a seven-segment LED.
The second display section 46 is provided with an LED lamp 47 indicating a decimal point and a unit number (cm). Furthermore, an OK lamp 48 and a caution lamp 49 for notifying the occurrence of an error are provided between the mode selection button 32 and the second display section 46, respectively. The first display section 45 and the second display section 46 constitute a notification means. Then, the numerical key 33 and the read key 3
9. Using the memory key 40 etc., the ROM 17
A first input means for specifying a pattern to be knitted from among the style patterns stored in the code number is constituted, and the numerical key 33
The centimeter key 36, memory key 40, etc. constitute a second input means for inputting the basic dimensions A to C of the style pattern specified by the first input means. Further, when the basic dimensions A to C are input by operating the numerical key 33 and the centimeter key 36, the dimensions of each part of the style pattern are calculated from a preset mathematical formula by the CPU 16 as the first calculation means. and stored in the RAM 18. Furthermore, when correcting the dimensions of a desired part among the dimensions of each part of the style pattern, by operating the change key 42, numeric key 33, clear key 37, etc. as correction means, a preset allowable version can be corrected. Within the above
The dimensions of each part mentioned above are corrected by the CPU 16 and the RAM
18. On the other hand, the numerical key 33 and the centimeter key 3
6. The memory key 40 and the like constitute a third input means for inputting gauge information representing the size of stitches of the knitted work. When the gauge information is input, it also serves as a second calculation means based on the gauge information, the dimensions of each part of the style pattern, and the mathematical data.
The CPU 16 calculates the number of stitches in each row of knitting work. On the other hand, the reference position detection sensor 8 detects the reference position of the carriage 3 on the needle bed 1 and outputs a predetermined signal.
It is input to the CPU 16 via. The timing signal sensor 11 outputs a timing signal every time a stitch is formed by the stitch forming device, and the signal is sent to the CPU 1 via the amplification waveform shaping circuit 19.
6 is input. Furthermore, when thread breakage occurs, the thread breakage detection sensor 10 outputs a detection signal,
The signal is sent to the CPU via the amplification waveform shaping circuit 19.
16. And the mode selection button 32 mentioned above,
Each key 33, 36-44, ROM17, RAM1
8. In response to input signals, data, etc. from the sensors 8, 10, 11, etc., the CPU 16, which also functions as an output means, connects the electromagnet 5, the display units 45, 46,
Outputs control signals necessary for controlling the stitch forming device consisting of lamps 48, 49, motor 4, etc., and thereby controls displays on display sections 45, 46, lamps 48, 49, movement of carriage 3, start of knitting, etc. be done. Next, the operation of the device configured as described above will be explained. Now, in this example, the data necessary for knitting a knitting work, namely, the style pattern number (code number), the data that expresses the shape of each part of the style pattern, basic dimensions (bust, length, etc.), and each part of the knitting part will be explained. Data such as dimensions, basic pattern data, pattern insertion method (location, number of pieces), gauge information, etc. are stored in the ROM 17 or RAM 18, and based on the various data, the CPU 16 calculates the number of stitches in each row of knitting work. be done. Then, with the operation of the first key 41, the above-mentioned
A control signal necessary for controlling the stitch forming device is output from the CPU 16, and the motor 4 and electromagnet 5 are operated. Creative Pattern Therefore, the input procedure for each data will be explained one by one. First, when creating a pattern other than the fixed pattern stored in the ROM 17 shown in FIG.
With the OK lamp 48 tipped over, the user slides the mode selection button 32 toward the "Moyo Creation" side and then operates the memory key 40, causing the OK lamp 48 to turn off. The display number "43" shown in Table 2 is digitally displayed on the first display section 45, and the predetermined creative pattern number "1000" is displayed on the second display section 46. This notifies the operator that it is possible to input creative pattern data. Next, when the memory key 40 is operated, the display number "44" is displayed on the first display section 45, and the display of "1000" is erased. Then, in order to input the desired number of rows, for example "123", the user presses the numerical keys 33 to "1", "2", etc. according to the instruction corresponding to the display number "44" shown in Table 2.
If you operate "3", "1" will appear on the second display section 46,
"13" and "123" are displayed sequentially. If you continue to operate the memory key 40, the number of stages will change to RAM18.
are stored in the first and second display sections 45,
46 is erased and the first display section 4
The display number "45" is displayed on 5. Note that if the memory key 40 is operated without entering any number corresponding to the display number displayed on the first display section 45, the data corresponding to the display number at that time is already stored in the RAM 18. When the stored data is valid as it is and the process moves to the next input step, a part of the explanation will be omitted from here on. Then, if the desired number of stitches is input using the numeric keys 33 according to the instruction corresponding to the number "45", that number will be displayed on the second display section 46, and if the memory key 40 is then operated, the desired number of stitches will be displayed on the second display section 46. The number of stitches is stored in the RAM 18. When setting the creation range of this creative pattern, if the product of the number of rows and the number of stitches exceeds a predetermined number (4096 in this embodiment), the first display section 45 displays the caution number shown in Table 4 by the action of the CPU 16. 79'' is displayed, the caution lamp 49 is lit, and an alarm buzzer (not shown) is activated to notify the user that an input error has occurred. In this case, if the clear key 37 is operated, the original call display is returned again and the data of the creative pattern inputted up to that point is cleared, so the number of rows and stitches are input again. Then, when the user confirms that the caution number "79" is not displayed and operates the memory key 40 in this state, the pattern creation range is stored in the RAM 18 and the OK lamp 48 is lit. Next, the type of stitch to be knitted in each row of the pattern creation range is determined as follows. First, if the previous creative pattern data has already been written in the RAM 18 and you want to erase it and write new creative pattern data, operate the numeric key 33 of "0" and write it to the RAM 18 first. Clear the input creative pattern data. In other words, this numerical value key 33 of "0" has a function as a clear key for clearing the previous created pattern data. Next, when the numeric key 33 of "5" indicating the increasing direction of the number of stitches, that is, the right direction, is operated, the OK lamp 48 is turned off, and "1" is displayed in the hundreds and ones places of the second display section 46. is displayed. The numbers displayed on the second display section 46 indicate the coordinates of each eye within the pattern creation range, and if it is "1, 1", it is the first eye of the first row. Therefore, in order to input the first pattern data for the first row, for example, by operating the numerical key 33 corresponding to the pattern data number "2" indicating "back stitch", the first display section 45 displays the pattern. Data number "2"
is displayed. If you continue to operate the numeric key 33 of "5" indicating the right direction, the RAM
The first pattern data of the first row is stored in 18, and "2" is displayed in the ones place of the second display section 46, and the second pattern data of the first row is stored in the first display section 46. 45, but nothing is displayed when it is cleared. Then, the first stage, the second stage
To input eye pattern data, enter "1" to "4"
When the numeric key 33 is operated to select, the selected pattern data number is displayed on the first display section 45, and then the selected number is displayed by operating the numeric key 33 indicating the right direction. Pattern data corresponding to is stored in the RAM 18. In this way, if you select and operate the numerical keys 33 of "1" to "4" indicating the pattern data number while operating the numerical key 33 of "5" which indicates the right direction,
Pattern data for each row and each row within the creative pattern creation range can be sequentially input. When checking or changing the pattern data stored in any row or stitch, the direction in which the number of stitches decreases, i.e., to the left, the direction in which the number of rows increases, i.e., upward, and the direction in which the number of columns decreases, i.e., downward. By selectively operating the numeric keys 33 of "6", "8", and "9", the coordinates corresponding to the desired row and eye are displayed on the second display section 46, and the coordinates corresponding to the desired row and eye are displayed on the second display section 46, and the coordinates corresponding to the desired row and eye are displayed on the second display section 46. The pattern data number is displayed at 45. Therefore, it is possible to easily check the pattern data at any row and any row, and by selectively operating the numeric keys 33 from "1" to "4" in the display state, the stored pattern data can be changed. can. Then, when inputting the pattern data into the creative pattern creation range is completed, the OK lamp 48 is lit. In addition, when the mode selection button 32 is slid to the "work knitting" side in a state where pattern data has been input to a part of the creation range, the CPU 16
determines this, the OK lamp 48 is lit, and data input can be completed. Setting the dimensions of each part (knitting part) Next, when setting the dimensions of each knitting part of the style pattern to be knitted in order to knit an arbitrary style pattern, first make sure that the OK lamp 48 is lit. Mode selection button 32
When you slide the button to the "work knitting" side and then operate the readout key 39, the OK lamp 48 is turned off, the display number "1" shown in Table 2 is displayed on the first display section 45, and the style pattern number is displayed. (Code number) input is called. In response to this, to call up another style pattern number different from the previous one by referring to the style pattern book, etc., operate the numerical key 33 corresponding to the desired style pattern number, and then If there is no need to change the dimensions of each part, the memory key 40 is operated, and if desired, the change key 42 is operated. When calling this style pattern number, if a number that is not stored in the ROM 17 is specified, the caution number "61" shown in Table 4 will be displayed.
is displayed on the first display section 45, and the caution lamp 49 and alarm buzzer are activated to notify that a numbering error has occurred. Therefore, by operating the clear key 37 to return to the call display of the original display number, and then operating the numerical keys 33 again to enter the appropriate style pattern number, that number will be displayed on the second display section 46. Is displayed. When a new style pattern number is specified, the display number "16" shown in Table 2 among the contents stored in the RAM 18,
Data corresponding to "31", "34", "35", and "39", that is, dimensional data to be corrected in each part of the pattern,
All dimensional data regarding how to insert the pattern, pattern number data for the rubber knitted part, etc. are canceled and returned to standard dimensional data or a clear state. However, if the memory key 40 or change key 42 is operated while the second display section 46 remains erased without specifying a new style pattern number in response to the call display with the display number "1", , the data stored in the RAM 18 corresponding to each of the above display numbers continues to be valid. Next, when a new style pattern number is specified, based on the new style pattern number rewritten in the RAM 18,
In addition, if no number is specified, the basic dimensions required for the specified style pattern are determined based on the pattern number already stored in the RAM 18. For example, for a pullover or cardigan, the bust size and The basic dimensions are the length and sleeve length, the vest and length are the basic dimensions for a vest, and the waist and hips are the basic dimensions for a skirt, and the input is displayed as a call. For example, in the case of a pullover style pattern (an example of a pullover will be described below), a display number "2" is displayed on the first display section 45. Following the display, input the wearer's bust nude size B by operating the numerical keys 33 and centimeter key 36, confirm the same size B displayed on the second display section 46, and then press the memory key 40. When operated, the dimension B is stored in the RAM 18. Note that this centimeter key 36 plays the role of defining the ones digit. In other words, if you want to input the dimension of 50.0cm, use the numerical keys 33 of "5" and "0".
After operating the centimeter key 36 and then operating the memory key 40, the second display section 4
6 will be displayed as "50" and it will be stored. Also, if you want to enter the dimension of 50.5cm, enter "5",
After operating the numerical key 33 for "0", operate the centimeter key 36, and then operate the numerical key 33 for "5".
If you operate the memory key 40 after operating the
"50.5" will be displayed and it will be memorized. In this way, the memory key 4 is used to input the dimension B.
If you operate 0, the display number "3" will be displayed on the first display section 45.
After inputting the dress length dimension A shown in the figure by operating the numerical keys 33 and the centimeter key 36 and confirming the same dimension A displayed on the second display section 46, by operating the memory key 40, A is RAM
18. Next, the display number "4" is displayed on the first display section 45, so according to the display, the sleeve length dimension C shown in FIG. After confirming the same dimension C displayed on the second display section 46, by operating the memory key 40, the dimension is stored in the RAM 18. In addition, when inputting each of the above basic dimensions A to C, if the input value exceeds the preset tolerance range, caution numbers "62", "63", "64" shown in Table 4 will be applied. '' is displayed, and the caution lamp 49 and alarm buzzer are activated to prompt the user to input the appropriate numerical value. Therefore, in this case, when the caution numbers "62" to "64" are displayed, the user only needs to use the clear key 37 to erase the caution numbers, return to the call display of the display number, and perform proper input. And, as mentioned above, the appropriate basic dimensions A to C
By inputting the following in sequence, the dimensions of each knitting part of the style pattern number, that is, the dimensions of each knitting part of the style pattern number, i.e., Fig. 4 a.
~c, i and the dimensions of the parts corresponding to the dimension numbers of each part shown in Table 1 are calculated by the CPU 16 from a preset formula based on the basic dimension B,
Written to RAM18. Then, assuming that the basic dimension input of the specified style pattern has been completed,
The OK lamp 48 is lit. Therefore, the determination of the dimensions of each part of the knitting part can be temporarily completed at this stage. Note that even if the start key 41 for starting knitting is operated in this state, the CPU 16 does not output control signals to the motor 4 and electromagnet 5, and knitting does not start yet. if,
If the key 41 is operated by mistake for the first time, a caution number "83" or a number (omitted in Table 4) warning that gauge information or knitting part specification data is missing will appear on the first display. At the same time, a caution lamp 49 and a warning buzzer are activated. Therefore, the user is required to further specify the knitting part of the style pattern and input pattern data, gauge information, etc. in accordance with the instructions corresponding to the caution number. Dimension correction On the other hand, when correcting the dimensions of each knitting part of the style pattern according to the user's preference, the newly set style pattern number is displayed on the second display section 46, or the set number When the change key 42 is operated in a state where the same style pattern number as before is stored without being specified, the display number "2" is first displayed on the first display section 45. Therefore, when the basic dimensions A to C are input in sequence in the same way as in the case described above, the display number "16" is displayed on the first display section 45 as a call display for whether or not to change the partial dimensions. According to the display number "16", if the dimension number (see Table 1) representing the corrected part in each knitting part is entered using the numerical key 33, that number will be displayed on the second display section 46. . Thereafter, when the memory key 40 is operated, the dimension number is switched and displayed on the first display section 45, and the standard dimension of the part corresponding to the dimension number is displayed on the second display section 46 and the lamp 47, for example, 35.0.
If it is cm, it will be displayed as "35.0". In addition, when entering the dimension number, if a number other than the predetermined dimension number (see Table 1, however, some parts such as skirts etc. are omitted), the first display section 45 is displayed, and the caution lamp 49 is overturned. Based on the warning, after operating the clear key 37, an appropriate dimension number may be input. After the dimension “35.0” is displayed,
After clearing the dimensions by operating the clear key 37, if you operate the numeric key 33 and centimeter key 36, for example, "3", "7", "cm", the second display section 46 and lamp 47 will display "37" is displayed,
The part size can be corrected from 35cm to 37cm. Thereafter, when the memory key 40 is operated, the above-mentioned correction dimensions are written into the RAM 18. For example, if it is determined that the correction dimensions are too large or too small based on the relationship with other partial dimensions, etc., the correction dimensions shown in Table 4 will be written. Caution numbers “66” and “67” are displayed on the first display section 46. According to the above caution numbers "66" and "67",
When a predetermined correction operation including operation of the clear key 37 is performed and an appropriate correction dimension is input, the first display section 4
The display number "16" is displayed again at 5, and a call is displayed to see if there are any other partial dimensions to be corrected. Therefore, the above-described procedure can be repeated to correct the desired partial dimensions at any number of locations. And the display number "16" where all corrections have been completed
When is displayed again, press memory key 4 without setting the number.
If 0 is operated, the correction dimension input step is completed and the OK lamp 48 is lit. In addition, the above
If there are other dimensions to be corrected in accordance with the specified correction dimensions, the CPU 16 automatically corrects them so that they do not conflict. Dimension Setting (Motif) On the other hand, when setting the dimensions of each part of a motif such as a rectangle or triangle used for a cushion cover, etc., after operating the call key 39, enter the code number of the motif pattern, and press the second button. Display section 46
When the memory key 40 is operated while the code number of the motif is displayed, the display number "11" is displayed on the first display section 45. Therefore, if you input the vertical dimension or the number of steps of the motif by operating the numerical keys 33 and centimeter keys 36 according to the display, the content will be displayed on the second display section 46, and then the memory key 40 will be operated. Then, the content is written to the RAM 18, and the display number "12" is displayed on the first display section 45. In this case, after operating the numeric key 33, the memory key 40
When the centimeter key 36 is operated, the number of steps is stored, and when the centimeter key 36 is operated, the vertical dimension is stored. Furthermore, before the display number "12" is displayed, the caution number "81" is displayed on the first display section 45, and when the caution lamp 49 is turned on, the caution number "81" is displayed.
In response to this, it is announced that the vertical dimension of the motif should be reduced. According to the instruction, after operating the clear key 37, if the appropriate vertical dimension is input again, the display number "12" will be displayed on the first display section 45. If you input the horizontal dimension or the number of stitches of the motif in the same manner as the vertical dimension above according to this display, that value will be displayed on the second display section 46.
will be displayed. Then, when the memory key 40 is operated, the horizontal dimension or the number of stitches is written into the RAM 18. After inputting the horizontal dimension or the number of stitches of this motif, a caution number "75" is displayed, and when the caution lamp 49 is turned on, it is announced that the number of stitches should be reduced in response to the caution number "75". Then, by inputting the appropriate horizontal dimension or number of stitches in the same manner as when inputting the vertical dimension, and operating the memory key 40, the OK lamp 48 will be lit, and the input of the dimension data for each part of the motif can be completed. can. Gauge information (flat knitting, no pattern change) Next, when specifying the basic pattern for each knitting part of the specified style pattern,
When the memory key 40 is operated with the OK lamp 48 lit and the mode selection button 32 placed on the "work knitting" side, the OK lamp 48 is turned off and the display number "17" is displayed on the first display. 45. Therefore, first, in order to obtain gauge information by trial knitting, when the numerical key 33 corresponding to the designated number "0" shown in Table 3 is operated,
The number is displayed on the second display section 46. next,
When the memory key 40 is operated, the first display section 45
The display number ``18'' will be displayed, and you will be prompted to enter the code number of the pattern. In this case, you have already
When the code number of the pattern stored in the RAM 18 does not need to be changed, the OK lamp 48 will be lit by operating the memory key 40 next time without replacing it. In addition, when changing, code numbers "1" to "50" corresponding to various basic patterns, for example, "1" corresponding to plain knitting for flat knitting.
If it is a basic pattern selected from a pattern book etc., enter the code number "2" to "50" corresponding to that pattern, and if it is a creative pattern, enter the code number "1000". After inputting the code number, if the memory key 40 is operated, the OK lamp 48 is lit. In this state, start key 4
When you operate 1, if it is a basic pattern by CPU 16, it will be sent from ROM 17 if it is a creative pattern.
Pattern information corresponding to the code number is read from the RAM 18, and a control signal for performing predetermined plain knitting or pattern knitting is output from the CPU 16 to the stitch forming device. As a result, a trial knitted fabric of 100 rows x 60 stitches can be knitted using the stitch forming device, and if the length dimension per 60 rows and the length dimension per 40 stitches of the knitted fabric are measured, the knitting It is possible to obtain gauge information for flat knitting or patterned knitting, which indicates the length and width of the stitches. In addition, in this example, an instruction number indicating that the color of the knitting yarn should be changed at the end of the 18th and 20th rows and 80th and 82nd rows of trial knitting (omitted in Table 2; the same applies hereinafter) is displayed on the first display section 45, and an instruction number indicating that the mark thread should be attached to the 11th stitch position and the 50th stitch position from the left in the 60th row is displayed on the first display section 45. If the knitting yarn is changed and marked according to the following, it will be convenient to measure the vertical and horizontal dimensions. Gauge information (with pattern knitting change) Also, if a pattern pattern code number other than "1" indicating plain knitting is specified in response to the display number "18", the change key is pressed instead of the memory key 40. 4
By operating 2, you can knit by changing the size of the basic pattern of the pattern. That is, when the change key 42 is operated, the display number "19" is displayed on the first display section 45. Therefore,
According to the display, input the number of rows of the basic pattern of the pattern pattern you wish to change using the numerical value 33, and operate the memory key 40.The number of rows will be stored in the RAM 18, and the display number "20" will be displayed on the first display section 4.
5 is displayed. Next, according to the display number "20", enter the number of stitches of the basic pattern using the numerical keys 33, and operate the memory key 40 to determine the number of stitches.
While being stored in the RAM 18, the display number "21" is displayed on the first display section 45. In addition, 1
If the following numerical values are input, the operation of the memory key 40 after inputting the number of rows and stitches will
Caution number "70" is displayed. Therefore, it is only necessary to re-input using the clear key 37 and numerical keys 33 according to the instructions. Next, according to the display number "21", if you want to reverse the left and right sides of the pattern, enter the designation number "2" shown in Table 3, or if you do not want to reverse it, enter the designation number "1". That number is displayed on the second display section 4.
6. Next, when the memory key 40 is operated, the input contents are stored in the RAM 18 and the display number "22" is displayed on the first display section 45. At this time, if a designated number other than "1" or "2" is input, the caution number "71" is displayed, the caution lamp 49 is lit, and the warning buzzer is activated. Then, according to the display number "22", select "1" to "1" to select the vertical magnification of the basic pattern.
If you input the magnification using any of the numerical keys 33 of "4", the numerical value will be displayed on the second display section 46, and if you then operate the memory key 40, the input content will be stored in the RAM 18, and The display number "23" is displayed on the first display section 45. According to the display, press one of the numeric keys 33 from "1" to "4" to select the horizontal magnification of the basic pattern.
When the magnification is inputted at , the numerical value is displayed on the second display section 46, and when the memory key 40 is then operated, the input contents are stored in the RAM 18 and the OK lamp 48 is turned on. Therefore,
Based on the operation of the initial key 41, various variations of the basic pattern can be knitted into the trial fabric. Note that when a numerical value other than "1" to "4" is input when inputting the magnification, the caution number "73" is displayed and the caution lamp 49 is lit. Furthermore, if the change key 42 is operated after specifying the flat knitting code number "1", it is determined to be the same as operating the memory key 40, and the OK lamp 48 is lit. Knitting of each knitting part (first group, flat knitting) Now, when knitting each knitting part shown in FIG. With the display number "17" displayed on the section 45, use the numerical key 33 to select one of the designated numbers "1" to "20" shown in Table 3 ("11" to "19" are omitted from illustration). ) and enter it. For example, if you input one of the designated numbers "1" to "5" or "20" that make up the first group and operate the memory key 40, the display number "18" will appear on the first display section 45. will be displayed, prompting you to enter the code number of the pattern. For example, if you operate the memory key 40 after inputting the designation number "1" for flat knitting shown in Table 3, the display number "25" will be displayed on the first display section 45. When the flat knitting longitudinal gauge is entered as, for example, "1", "2", "cm", or "5" using the numerical keys 33 and the centimeter key 36, the seven segment shape on the second display section 46 will be displayed.
"12.5" is displayed by the LED and lamp 47. Next, when the memory key 40 is operated, the flat knitting longitudinal gauge is stored in the RAM 18, and the display number "26" is displayed on the first display section 45. According to the display, if the previously measured horizontal knitting gauge is input using the numerical keys 33 and the centimeter key 36 in the same manner as the longitudinal gauge of flat knitting, the numerical value is displayed on the second display section 46. And memory key 40
By operating , the flat knitting horizontal gauge is stored in the RAM 18. Next, in the case of a motif, the OK lamp 48 lights up immediately, but in other cases, for example, when knitting parts including rubber knitting parts are specified for the hem of the body or cuffs, the first display part 45 displays the display number "35'' is displayed, and the second display section 46 shows the code number of the pattern pattern, which indicates what kind of pattern pattern the hem elastic knitting part of the knitting part etc. will be knitted in the preset standard style pattern. is displayed, and the user is informed in advance that, for example, the standard rubber stitch is a 1/1 rubber stitch. and,
If the user is satisfied with the standard, the user confirms this and operates the memory key 40, and then the CPU 16 calculates the standard vertical gauge of the rubber knitting section based on the gauge information of the flat knitting part input earlier. It is then determined.
If you wish to perform a rubber stitch other than 1/1, use the clear key 37 to erase the code number of the pattern corresponding to the rubber stitch of 1/1 and enter the code number corresponding to the desired elastic stitch pattern. For example, the display number "36" is displayed on the first display section 45. Following the display, enter the desired vertical gauge of the rubber knitting section other than 1/1 using the numerical keys 33, etc., and then press the memory key 4.
If 0 is operated, the vertical gauge is stored in the RAM 18. After operating the memory key 40, the knitting work corresponding to the designated knitting part is knitted based on various gauge information, data that expresses the dimensions of each part of each knitting part, the shape of each part of the knitting part, etc. The number of stitches in each row is calculated by the CPU 16, and
OK lamp 48 when all data input is completed
is lit. Next, if you operate the first key 41, a caution number "84" will be displayed on the first display section 45, and if you operate the first key 41 again according to the display, the stitch number information will be displayed as necessary for forming the knitted fabric. The signal is output from the CPU 16 to the stitch forming device,
The motor 4 and electromagnet 5 can be activated to begin knitting the knitting sections in the specified style pattern. Note that when the display number "17" is displayed as a call, if a designated number for a knitting part that is not included in the designated style pattern is input, a caution number "68" will be displayed on the first display section 45. , prompting the operator to make corrections. Note that if a new pattern code number is input while the display number "18" is being displayed as a call, new gauge information will necessarily be stored in the RAM 18. However, if the pattern previously stored in the RAM 18 is specified without any numeric value, the old gauge information will remain valid. This also applies to the following. On the other hand, when knitting each knitting part (first group, pattern knitting, all knitting), on the other hand, when knitting knitting parts such as the front body belonging to the first group that has a pattern pattern corresponding to the trial knitted fabric, , the display number "18" is displayed on the first display section 45 and the code number of the corresponding pattern pattern is displayed on the second display section 46, or the previous pattern is displayed without being specified. If the memory key 40 is operated while the memory key 40 remains valid, the display number "24" will be displayed on the first display section 45. Then, according to the indication,
Among the designation numbers "0" to "3" shown in Table 3, for example, in order to create a pattern on the entire knitted fabric, input "0" with the numerical key 33 and operate the memory key 40, the first display Display number “27” is displayed in section 45. According to the display, input the longitudinal gauge of the patterned trial knitted fabric previously measured using the numeric keys 33 and centimeter key 36, and operate the memory key 40 to store the gauge information in the RAM 18 and A display number "28" is displayed on the display section 45. After inputting the horizontal gauge of the knitted fabric according to the display, the horizontal gauge is stored in the RAM 18 by operating the memory key 40. After that, in the same way as above, if the pattern number and gauge information of the rubber knitted part of the specified knitting part are inputted, the OK lamp 48 will be lit, so the user first operates the key 41 to create a pattern on the entire knitted fabric. It is now possible to start knitting the full-length knitted fabric. (Group 1, pattern knitting, one-point pattern) In addition, when partially knitting a one-point pattern into the knitted fabric, with the display number "24" displayed, specify the designation shown in Table 3. Select and input the number "1" using the numerical keys 33 and operate the memory key 40.
The display number "25" is displayed on the first display section 45, so after inputting the flat knitting longitudinal gauge, press the memory key 4.
If you operate 0, display number "26" will be displayed.
Then, enter the flat knitting horizontal gauge and press the memory key 4.
If you operate 0, display number "29" will be displayed.
According to the display, enter the number of basic patterns in the vertical direction of the knitted fabric, that is, how many basic patterns should be repeated in the vertical direction, and operate the memory key 40, and the display number "30" will be displayed. The CPU 16 calculates the actual vertical dimension of the one-point pattern for the specified number of repetitions, and the result is displayed on the second display section 46. Here, if you wish to correct the vertical dimension, operate the clear key 37 and the display number "29" will be displayed again. Therefore, the number of basic patterns is input again. and,
If you check the vertical dimension display and operate the memory key 40, the display number "31" will be displayed. That is, a call is displayed for inputting the vertical dimension from the hem of each knitting part to the starting row of the one-point pattern in centimeters. Therefore, the desired dimension value is input using the numeric keys 33 and centimeter keys 36. If the dimension input is not appropriate, for example if it protrudes outside the knitting value, a caution number "76" is displayed on the first display section 45 to notify that an input error has occurred. and,
If the dimensions are appropriate, after operating the memory key 40 for input, the display number "32" will be displayed, and then the number of basic patterns in the horizontal direction of the knitted fabric, that is, the basic pattern in the horizontal direction, will be displayed. If you enter the number of times you want to repeat the pattern and operate the memory key 40, the display number "33" will be displayed and the CPU 1
6, the actual lateral dimensions of a plurality of one points are calculated for the specified number of repetitions, and the results are displayed on the second display section 46. Here too, the horizontal dimension can be corrected and re-input using the same procedure as for the vertical dimension. Next, when the memory key 40 is operated to input with the horizontal dimension displayed, display number "34" will be displayed, and the horizontal dimension from the left edge of the knitted fabric to the left edge of the one-point pattern will be displayed. You will be prompted to enter centimeters. Here, after inputting the desired dimensions in the same way as for the vertical dimensions above, correcting and re-entering them if necessary,
Next, the display number "35" is displayed as a call, so it is only necessary to input the pattern number and gauge information of the rubber knitting section of the designated knitting section in the same manner as described above. (First group, pattern knitting, vertical continuous pattern) Furthermore, when knitting continuous partial patterns in the vertical direction of the knitted fabric, with the display number "24" displayed, as shown in Table 3. Enter the specified number “2” by pressing numeric key 3
3, and when the memory key 40 is operated, the display numbers "25" and "25" for inputting the gauge information for flat knitting will appear on the first display section 45 in the same way as when selecting the instruction number for the one-point pattern. 26" is displayed as a call. When the memory key 40 is operated after inputting a predetermined numerical value in accordance with this, the display number "28" is displayed on the first display section 45. If you input the pattern stitch horizontal gauge in response, the display number "32" will be displayed. Therefore, after displaying this display number "32", input the horizontal number of patterns, horizontal dimensions, etc. in the same way as when selecting the instruction number of the one-point pattern, according to the display number, and finally select the rubber All you have to do is specify the pattern of the knitting section. (First group, pattern knitting, horizontal continuous pattern) In addition, when knitting a continuous partial pattern in the horizontal direction of the knitted fabric, with the display number "24" displayed, Press the numeric key 3 to input the instruction number "3"
When selecting and inputting in step 3 and operating the memory key 40, display numbers "25" and "26" for inputting gauge information for flat knitting will be called and displayed in the same way as when selecting the instruction number for the one-point pattern. . When the memory key 40 is operated after inputting a predetermined numerical value in response, the display number "27" is displayed on the first display section 45. If you input the pattern knitting vertical gauge in response, display number ``29'' will be displayed. Therefore, after the display number "29" is displayed, the display numbers "29", "30", and "31" are displayed in almost the same way as when selecting the instruction number of the one-point pattern. After entering the specified value, press the memory key 40.
When you operate , the display number "35" will appear on the first display section 45.
is displayed. Therefore, after specifying the pattern of the rubber knitting part and inputting the gauge information if necessary,
By first operating the key 41, a predetermined control signal can be output to the stitch forming device. In addition, the specified numbers "0" to "5" and "20" mentioned above
After selecting the knitting part corresponding to the knitting part, if you want to change the basic pattern of the pattern to be knitted to that knitting part, when the display number "18" is displayed on the first display section 45, select the knitting part corresponding to the knitting part. If the change key 42 is operated instead of the memory key 40 with a pattern pattern code number other than "1" input and displayed on the second display section 46, the size of the basic pattern can be changed in the same manner as in the case of knitting the trial fabric. You can change the magnitude. Also, when inputting stitch information for a motif, the display number "35" will not be displayed, so after inputting the data regarding the basic pattern, press key 4.
You can start organizing by operating 1. Composition of each knitting part (second group) On the other hand, with the display number "17" displayed on the first display section 45, for example, "1" to "5", "20" corresponding to each knitting part If you input any of the specified numbers "6" to "9" in the second group that constitute a different group from the specified number of , and operate the memory key 40, the display number "35" will be displayed as the first display. section 45, and the designated number "6" ~
The collar of a pullover, the placket of a cardigan, the right placket, etc., correspond to the number 9.
The pattern designation numbers of the rubber knitting sections of the "armholes" of the vest are displayed on the second display section 46, and the standard pattern of these rubber knitting sections is, for example, 1/1 rubber knitting. will be announced. Here, if the standard is fine and no particular changes are required, operate the memory key 40 next, and use the standard 1/
If you want to perform rubber knitting other than 1 etc., change the desired pattern as appropriate, enter the designated number of the desired pattern, and then press the memory key 40.
operate. Now, if the memory key 40 is operated while a standard pattern number such as 1/1 rubber knitting is displayed, the display number "38" will be displayed, and the operator can use the gauge information for flat knitting or the gauge information for pattern knitting. You will be asked which of the following can be entered. Therefore, for example, if the gauge information for flat knitting has already been measured, after inputting the pattern designation number "1" for flat knitting, the display number "25" is input by operating the memory key 40.
When "26" is displayed, input the length and width gauges of the flat knitting in response to each display. After that input, the display number "39" indicating the knitting direction will be displayed on the first display section 4.
5, and the horizontal designation number "1" as the standard knitting direction shown in Table 3 is displayed on the second display section 4.
6. Therefore, the above-mentioned "collar", "placket",
When "armholes" etc. are knitted by flat knitting, the memory key 40 is operated as is. If you want to knit in warp knitting, change the specified number to "2" and operate the memory key 40, and the CPU 16 will calculate the gauge information for the standard pattern from the previously input flat knitting gauge information. Furthermore, the number of stitches for each row of knitting such as "collar" and "armhole" is calculated based on the above-mentioned gauge information, knitting part number, the above-mentioned mathematical data, etc. The OK lamp 48 is lit. At this point, by operating the start key 41, the organization can be started. Also, first the placket knitting part numbers "7" to "9"
If one of these is input and the knitting direction is designated as standard "flat knitting", in this embodiment, the buttonhole forming position is automatically determined. That is, even if the memory key 40 is operated after inputting the knitting direction designation number, the OK lamp 48 will not be lit, and the display number "40" will be displayed on the first display section 45. At the same time, ROM
If the diameter and number of buttons are, for example, "1.2" cm and "8" according to the placket pattern data stored in 17, "8" will be displayed in the thousands digit of the second display section 46. "1.2" will be displayed in the + and - digits. Next, when you operate the memory key 40,
The OK lamp 48 lights up, and the formation is ready to start. In addition, in accordance with the specification of flat knitting, if the length of the placket is long and the number of stitches per knitting row exceeds 200, the knitting machine cannot knit it all at once and it is necessary to perform split knitting. Therefore, the total number of divided editions is displayed in the ones digit of the second display section 46. When you confirm the number of times and operate the memory key 40, the display number "42" is displayed on the first display section 45, and the total number of divided stitches and the number "1" of the part formed at the beginning of the divided stitch are displayed on the second display. The numbers are displayed in the thousands digit and ones digit of the section 46, respectively. Then, when the memory key 40 is operated with the division number "1" displayed, the OK lamp 48 lights up, and when the key 41 is operated for the first time, a predetermined control signal is output to the stitch forming device. , the knitting operation of the first divided knitting section is started, and buttonholes are also automatically formed. When this formation is completed, the part numbers "2" and "3" of the divided sections will be displayed in sequence, and if you check the display and operate the memory key 40 and the formation continuation key 38 in sequence, you can continue the formation of the remaining divided sections. You can do both. In addition, the buttonhole in the case of vertical knitting is
It is specified that the knitted fabric should be created by hand by a worker using a well-known method after knitting. On the other hand, when inputting the gauge information of the previously used pattern pattern instead of the gauge information of the flat knitting with the display number "38" displayed, input the code number of the pattern pattern, When the memory key 40 is operated, display numbers "27" and "28" are sequentially displayed. After inputting each gauge of the pattern in response to the display, press the memory key 40.
If you operate , the display number "39" will be displayed as in the case above. Therefore, if the subsequent data input is performed in the same manner as described above, the gauge information for the standard stitch pattern will be calculated by the CPU 16 from the gauge information of the input stitch pattern, and the gauge information for the standard stitch pattern will be calculated by the CPU 16. It is possible to organize collars, plackets, etc. Furthermore, in response to the display of the display number "35", if a code number for a creative pattern or another fixed pattern other than the standard pattern is input, the display number "38" will be replaced with the code number "38". 36" is displayed. Following this, after inputting the vertical gauge of the desired pattern, press the memory key 40.
If you operate , display number "37" will be displayed next. So, input the horizontal gauge and press the memory key 4.
If you operate 0, display number "39" will be displayed.
Therefore, if the subsequent data input is performed in the same manner as described above, it is possible to knit a creative pattern according to the designated pattern into a ``collar'', ``placket'', etc. Changing the pattern during knitting Next, the procedure for changing the pattern during knitting will be explained. When the OK lamp 48 is lit and the mode selection button 32 is placed on the "work knitting" side, first operate the stop key 44 to stop the operation of the stitch forming device, and then operate the change key 42. , display number "18" is displayed. Therefore,
After this, each display number "19" to "23", "24" to "36" etc. will be displayed sequentially in the same way as when inputting data for each knitting part such as the front body, so each display number By inputting data in response to this, the pattern can be easily changed. In addition, when making a throwaway stitch at the neckline of the front section of a round neck pullover,
When the centimeter key 36 for instructing waste knitting is operated with the OK lamp 48 lit and the mode selection button 32 placed on the "work knitting" side, the display number "50" will appear on the first display section 45. , "51",
"53" is displayed one after another. In response to each of these, input the numbers of the right-most needle and left-most needle to specify the position on the needle bed where you want to perform waste stitching using the numeric keys 33, and enter the waste stitch length, and then operate the memory key 40. In this case, the display number “52” will be displayed. Therefore, by operating the start key 41, it is possible to start the knitting operation of the discarded stitch. moreover,
When attaching sleeves to the sleeve attachment part of the front body, operate the binding key 43 with the sleeves and the front body overlapped and suspended from the predetermined knitting needles 2, and the display numbers "50" and "51" will be displayed. are displayed sequentially. In response to this, input the numbers of the right and left end needles on the needle bed on which the knitted fabric is suspended, and then operate the first key 41 in the same way as in the case of the above-mentioned discarded stitches, and the sleeves and front body will be sewn together. be able to. Also, when inputting the needle number, 1 to
If a needle number other than 200 is entered, a warning number "80" will be displayed.
is displayed and the caution lamp 49 is lit, so all you have to do is re-enter the correct needle number. As mentioned above, in this knitted fabric forming device,
When you slide the mode selection button 32 to the "work knitting" side and operate the call key 39, the basic dimensions numbers 2 to 4 shown in Table 2 will be displayed in sequence, and you can enter the basic dimensions accordingly. Then, the dimensions of each part are automatically calculated by the CPU 16. In addition, if you want to correct the dimensions of each part, by operating the change key 42, the dimension change number "16" shown in Table 2 will be displayed and you will be able to change the dimensions, then enter the dimension number of the corrected part and change it. By inputting the dimensions of each part, you can freely correct the dimensions of each part. Then, obtain the gauge information according to the display numbers in Table 2 and the specified numbers in Table 3, enter it, and start knitting with the key 41 to create each part of the front body etc. with the desired style and dimensions. You can get knitted fabric. Further, when obtaining a creative pattern, after sliding the mode selection button 32 toward the "creative creation" side, the desired pattern can be stored very easily using the numerical keys 33. Further, even in knitting patterns, making buttonholes, changing patterns, etc., it is only necessary to perform input operations according to the display number and specified number, and the operations are extremely simple. If a mistake is made in each of the above operations, a warning according to the caution number in Table 4 is issued, so that the operator can immediately recognize the mistake and correct it. Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and for example, the knitting needles on the needle bed that are involved in forming stitches in each row of knitting are visually indicated by needle numbers corresponding to the outline of the knitted work. Provide an indicating device,
It is also possible to configure the apparatus to output an instruction signal necessary for instructing the knitting needle to the instructing device based on the stitch number information. Effects As detailed above, in this invention, the dimensions of each part of a desired style pattern are automatically determined only by inputting the basic dimensions specified for each style pattern. There is no need to input everything; the length can be adjusted according to the pattern.
By inputting only the specified basic dimensions such as bust, waist, sleeve length, etc., it is possible to obtain a pattern of the desired size and shape. Moreover, if you do not like the calculated dimensions of each part, you can arbitrarily correct only that part within the allowable range, so you can freely make partial corrections according to your preference. Furthermore, when inputting basic dimensions, items of basic dimensions that need to be input are announced according to the desired pattern, so dimensions can be easily and accurately input according to the notification information. Furthermore, the size of the specified style pattern is set by inputting the basic dimensions, and it is possible to partially correct the style pattern, and the size of the stitches of the knitting work is set by inputting gauge information. Since all of these are determined through arithmetic processing, data input operations can be simplified, and the amount of data for each style pattern stored in advance in memory can be kept to the minimum necessary to obtain a large number of patterns. It has the excellent effect of being able to

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A memory that stores mathematical data for determining the dimensions of each part of a plurality of style patterns from basic dimensions specified in advance for each style pattern, and a plurality of styles stored in the memory. a first input means for specifying a style pattern to be knitted from among the patterns; a notification means for announcing items of basic dimensions of the style pattern specified by the first input means; and by the notification means. a second input means for inputting the basic dimensions of the announced item; and a mathematical formula stored in the memory that calculates the dimensions of each part of the style pattern based on the basic dimensions input by the second input means. a first calculating means for calculating from the converted data; and a correcting means for correcting the dimensions of a desired part of the dimensions of each part of the style pattern obtained by the first calculating means within a predetermined tolerance range. and a third input means for inputting gauge information representing the size of the stitches of the knitted work, and the dimensions of each part of the style pattern obtained by the first calculation means and correction means and the third input means. a second calculation means for calculating the number of stitches in each row of the knitting work based on the gauge information inputted by the input means; 1. A device for forming a knitted fabric on a knitting machine, comprising an output means for outputting a signal necessary for forming the knitted fabric. 2. According to claim 1, the first input means is configured to specify a desired style pattern by a code number corresponding to each of the plurality of style patterns in a one-to-one relationship. A device for forming knitted fabrics on knitting machines. 3. The second and third input means are configured to input basic dimensions or gauge information using numeric keys. Equipment for geoforming. 4. Claims 1 to 4, wherein the output means is configured to output a control signal necessary for controlling the stitch forming device based on the stitch number information obtained by the second calculation means. A device for forming a knitted fabric of a knitting machine according to any one of Item 3. 5 The output means outputs an instruction signal necessary for the instruction device to instruct the knitting needles on the needle bed that are to be involved in forming stitches in each row of knitting based on the stitch number information obtained by the second calculation means. An apparatus for forming a knitted fabric of a knitting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is configured to do so.