Knitted ribbon and its use

Abstract

A ribbon which is knitted for reinforcing a hollow element has at least two knitted ribbon parts which are connected to one another by at least one continuous weft thread which is laid in repeated loops, wherein the weft thread is tied up firmly into the respective ribbon part in fastening sections which change from ribbon part to ribbon part. In dividing sections between said fastening sections, the weft thread is guided to and fro in weft thread loops between the ribbon parts, wherein the loop heads of the weft thread loops are arranged releasably and stretchably on the ribbon parts. As a result, it is possible to produce the ribbon in a relatively small width and to widen it substantially for later use by releasing and stretching the loop heads.

1 . A knitted ribbon with at least two knitted ribbon parts which are connected to one another by means of at least one continuous weft thread laid in repeated loops, the weft thread being tied firmly into the respective ribbon part in fastening portions alternating from ribbon part to ribbon part, and, in separating portions lying between them, being led back and forth between the ribbon parts in weft thread loops, characterized in that the loop heads of the weft thread loops are arranged on the ribbon parts so as to be capable of being released and of being stretched out. 
   
   
       2 . The knitted ribbon as claimed in  claim 1 , characterized in that the weft thread loops run over the entire width of the respective ribbon part in the fastening portions. 
   
   
       3 . The knitted ribbon as claimed in  claim 1 , characterized in that the stretch-out loop heads of the weft thread loops are held, in the separating portions, by means of at least one stitch wale consisting of a warp thread, the lay of which can be pulled open. 
   
   
       4 . The knitted ribbon as claimed in  claim 3 , characterized in that the pull-open stitch wale lies in each case on the inside of the ribbon part. 
   
   
       5 . The knitted ribbon as claimed in  claim 3 , characterized in that the pull-open stitch wale lies in each case on the outside of the ribbon part. 
   
   
       6 . The knitted ribbon as claimed in  claim 1 , characterized in that the stretch-out loop heads are arranged so as to extend beyond the width of the respective ribbon part. 
   
   
       7 . The use of the ribbon as claimed in  claim 1  for the reinforcement of hollow bodies consisting of flexible material, the ribbon. 
   
   
       8 . The knitted ribbon as claimed in  claim 2 , characterized in that the stretch-out loop heads of the weft thread loops are held, in the separating portions, by means of at least one stitch wale consisting of a warp thread, the lay of which can be pulled open. 
   
   
       9 . The knitted ribbon as claimed in  claim 2 , characterized in that the stretch-out loop heads are arranged so as to extend beyond the width of the respective ribbon part. 
   
   
       10 . The use of the ribbon as claimed in  claim 2  for the reinforcement of hollow bodies consisting of flexible material, the ribbon. 
   
   
       11 . The use of the ribbon as claimed in  claim 3  for the reinforcement of hollow bodies consisting of flexible material, the ribbon. 
   
   
       12 . The use of the ribbon as claimed in  claim 4  for the reinforcement of hollow bodies consisting of flexible material, the ribbon. 
   
   
       13 . The use of the ribbon as claimed in  claim 5  for the reinforcement of hollow bodies consisting of flexible material, the ribbon. 
   
   
       14 . The use of the ribbon as claimed in  claim 6  for the reinforcement of hollow bodies consisting of flexible material, the ribbon.