Note: Claims are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
Claim lst. In a brush making machine substantially as described the combination of the following instrumentalities and operative mechanism therefor, to wit a pattern device for determining the location of the tuft holes in the blank, a device or moving the blank laterally in respect to the pattern boring and tufting devices a boring device for boring the tuft holes,a feeding device for feeding the brestles hair or fibre to the tufting device, a tufting device for inserting the brestles hair of fibre in the tuft holes, a device for aqdjusting the black vertically in respect to the tufting device. a.device for connectingn the boring device and tufting device with the pattern device in such a manner that they may be conjointly operated device for adjusting the boring device, horizontally in respect to the pattern device and a shipping devicefor automatically stopping the operations of the tufting and boring devices, substantially as set forth. 2nd. In a brush making machine the combination substantially as set forthof the following instrumentalities, to wit a pattern device for determining the location of the tuft holes in the blank, a device for moving the blank laterally in respect to the pattern boring and tufting device for boring the tuft-holes, a feeding device for feeding the brestles hair or fibre to the tufting device a tufting device for inserting the bristles hair or fibre in the tuft holes, a feeding device for feeding the wire to the tufting device, a cutting device for cutting off the securing wire, a.devioe for adjusting the blanks vertically in respect to the tufting device, a device for connecting the boring device and tufting device with the pattern device in such a manner that they may be conjointly operated, a device for adjusting the boring devices horizontally in respect to the pattern device and a shipping device for automatically stopping the operation of the tufting and boring devices. 3rd. The combination, substantially as set forth of feeding rolls one of which is provided with grooves and holes whereby it is adapted to serve as a pattern device, means for adjusting the pressure of said rolls means for operating said rolls, means for moving said rolls laterally and means for arresting the lateral movement of the rolls at the desired points. 4th In a brush making machine, substantially such as described the pattern wheel D provided with the longitudinal grooves M circumferential grooves N holes a and blank side 56 substantially as set forth 5th The combination substantially as set forth of feed rolls means for adjusting the same vertically and laterally a boring device and a tufting device. 6th. The combination, substantially as set forth of rolls oneof which is providedwith grooves and holes whereby it is adapted to serve as a pattern roll, means for moving said rolls laterally, means for arresting the lateral motion of said rolls in accordance with the pattern holes, a boring device and a tufting device. 7th. The oombination, substantially as set forth, of a tufting socket,' means for moving said socket vertically in respect to the bed of the machine. a plunger and means for operating the latter. ' 8th. The combination substantially as set forth in a brush machine, of a feeding device a pattern device a tufting socket, a plunger therefor and a wire feeding device. said plunger being provided with cutting edges adapted to sever the wire. 9th. The combination, substantially as set forth, of a pattern device, a boring device a tufting device and a bristle feeding device having a roller provided with teeth, inclined reversely to the revolution, of the same. 10th. The combination, substantially as set forth, of a boring devioe,.a tufting device and a feeding device for feeding the blanks to the boring, and tufting devices consisting of rollers D,E, bed F, lever G and operative mechanism therefor 11th In a brush making machine, substantially such as described a pattern device for determining the location of the tufting holes in the blank. consisting of the roller D, bar K levers G L and operative mechanism therefor. 12th. In a brush making machine, substantially such as described a device for moving the blank laterally in respect to the pattern, boring and tufting devices consisting of the bed F bars O,P racks Q shaft 8, pinions R. wheel T and operating mechanism therefor said elements being combined and operating substantially as described. 13th. The combination substantially as set forth of a pattern device, a tufting device an intermediate boring device and means for horizontally adjusting said boring device relative to said pattern and tufting devices. 14th In a brush making machine, substantially such as described a feedinf device for feeding the bristles hair or fibres to the tufting device consisting of the hopper h roller i rocking shafts j.fingers t, bars k, crank l bar m, spring n, rod z, lever-3, bar 6, disks p and operative meohanism therefor, all combined and operating substantially as set forth. 15th. The combination substantially as set forth of a tufting tube, a clutch lever 8 for feeding wire to said tube, a lever 11 for actuating said clutch lever a cam for moving, the actuating lever and a spring for restoring said levers to their normal positions. 16th. The combination substantially as set forth, of a tufting tube mechanism for feeding bristles to said tube,, a wire-feeding mechanism, a die within said tube and a plunger for cutting off and inserting the wires. 17th: In a brush making machine substantially such as describod, a tufting device for inserting the bristles hair or fibre in the tufting holes, consisting of the vertical tube or socket 17, plunger 16 cross head 19, rods 20, cross-bar 5. pitmans z, disks p and operative mechanism therefor, all combined and operating substantially as set forth. 18th In a brush making machine, substantially such as described, a device for adjusting the the blank vertically in reference to the tufting device consisting of the slide U screws 22 nuts 23, slides P bars O and bed F, the parts being combined and arranged substantially as described. 19th. In a brush making machine, substantially as described a device for connecting the boring device and tufting device with the pattern device in such a manner that they may be operated in unison, consisting of the rocker, shaft 25, pitman 26, lever L. pitman 27, lever a, arm 28, clutch 20, pulley C, shaft B and operative mechanism, the parts being combined and arranged to operate substantially as described. 20th. In a brush making machine, substantially such as described, the combination of a pattern device, a tufting device and a device for adjusting the boring device horizontally in respect to the pattern device, consisting of the rods 30, cranks 31 screws 32 and frame 34, substantially' as described. 21st. In a brush making machine, substantially as described, a shipping-device for stopping the operations of the boring and tufting devices, consisting of the lever 35 having the stud 41, bar 39 having slots 40 and 42, lever L, shaft 25, pitmans 26 and 27, later g, clutch 29 and disk p having the cam 38 and operating substantially as set forth. 22nd. In a brush making machine, ,substantially such as described, the tufting socket 17 provided, with the slot 68, formed partially in the cross-head 19 and partially in the body of the socket 17 to receive the edge of the plunger 16 and end of the wire 61, substantially as set forth. 23rd. In a brush making machine, substantially such as described, the treadle 69, in combination with the lever 35 and bar 39 having the slots 40 and 42, substantially as and for the purpose specified.
