Brush body holder

摘要

An apparatus for positioning or holding a brush body for insertion of bundles of bristles is provided. The apparatus comprises a carrier movable relative to a fixed guide and having a pivotable brush body holding mounted to it. A follower slidably mounted on the carrier is biased to follow the fixed guide as the carrier moves. A pivotal connection between the follower and the holder causes the holder to pivot as the follower follows the fixed guide. Use of a specifically contoured fixed guide permits corresponding pivoting of the holder so that the brush body can be variably aligned to accommodate a range of bristle inserters.