Circular machine for knitting hosiery or the like with sinker actuation device

摘要

(Figure 1) A circular machine for knitting, hosiery or the like, with sinker actuation device, comprising a needle cylinder (2), arranged so that its axis (2a) is substantially vertical and actuatable with a rotary motion about the axis (2a) in both directions of rotation. The needle cylinder (2) has, on its lateral surface, a plurality of axial grooves (3), each of which accommodates a needle (4) that can move on command along the corresponding axial groove (3) in order to pick up at least one yarn dispensed at least one feed or drop (5) and form knitting.