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Abstract

A releasably interlockable needlestrip and needle-carrier for textile machines includes a generally U-shaped elongated needle carrier having legs defining a longitudinally extending recess therebetween. A plurality of protuberances are provided on one of the legs projecting into the recess. A bracket member is positionable in abutting relationship with a needlestrip and one of the legs thereof is positionable in abutting relationship with the top face of the needlestrip, the needlestrip and bracket member when positioned in such abutting relationship being dimensioned and configured to fit within the recess of the needle carrier. A plurality of slots are formed in the surface of one leg of the bracket member with each slot having a first vertically extending segment and a second longitudinally extending segment, the protuberances and slots being so configured and arranged on the needle-carrier and bracket member that upon insertion of the needlestrip and bracket member into the recess of the needle-carrier, the protuberances are alignable with the segments of corresponding slots and are slidable therein for mechanical and releasable interlocking of the needlestrip, bracket member and needle-carrier.

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First Claim