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A knitting machine head extractor for flat knitting machines which permits the easy removal of heavy knitting machine heads while still permitting the operation of the head while still connected electrically to the base for ease of servicing. Knitting machine heads of various widths may be clamped i

A knitting machine head extractor for flat knitting machines which permits the easy removal of heavy knitting machine heads while still permitting the operation of the head while still connected electrically to the base for ease of servicing. Knitting machine heads of various widths may be clamped into position and rotated along a horizontal axis. The head may be raised or lowered using a hydraulic or pneumatic pump. A heavy base with easy to operate trolley system, mounted on heavy-duty roller casters permits additional freedom of movement.

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A knitting machine head extractor for flat knitting machines, comprising in combination: (a) a heavy stable base on roller casters; (b) means for supporting knitting machine heads of varying width, including two fork rails placed parallel to each other which support said knitting head, wherein said

A knitting machine head extractor for flat knitting machines, comprising in combination: (a) a heavy stable base on roller casters; (b) means for supporting knitting machine heads of varying width, including two fork rails placed parallel to each other which support said knitting head, wherein said fork rails are attached to a fork lift cross arm, and means for moving each of said fork rails independently of the other; (c) means for moving said knitting machine head laterally in a direction parallel to a horizontal plane; (d) means for clamping said knitting machine head to said knitting meachine head extractor, including a head clamp, a perpendicular head clamp extension arm, and an extension arm socket with associated clamping lock, whereby said head clamp can be adjusted independently of said fork rails; (e) means for raising and lowering said knitting machine head; and (f) means for rotating said knitting machine head about a horizontal axis while said knitting machine head remains electrically connected therby allowing direct access to the underside of said knitting machine head while said knitting machine head is operable, and means for restricting said rotation to a limited arc to prevent the knitting head from sliding off the fork rails.