EP0286311A1 - Scherenschärfer - Google Patents

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EP0286311A1
EP0286311A1 EP88302863A EP88302863A EP0286311A1 EP 0286311 A1 EP0286311 A1 EP 0286311A1 EP 88302863 A EP88302863 A EP 88302863A EP 88302863 A EP88302863 A EP 88302863A EP 0286311 A1 EP0286311 A1 EP 0286311A1
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Cvetan Petroff
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McPhersons Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D15/00—Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping
    • B24D15/06—Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping specially designed for sharpening cutting edges
    • B24D15/063—Hand tools or other devices for non-rotary grinding, polishing, or stropping specially designed for sharpening cutting edges for grinding shears, scissors

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  • This invention relates to devices for sharpening scissors and is particularly concerned with such devices which are able to sharpen both scissor blades in a single operation. It is to be understood that the term "scissors" is used as a general term for pivoted blade cutting instruments and consequently the invention extends to devices for sharpening shears, for example.
  • Scissor sharpeners of the foregoing kind are generally arranged so that the sharpening action occurs in the longitudinal direction of the scissor blades, and one such device forms the subject of U.S. patent 4,348,809.
  • the sharpening action produces minute grooves or striations in the longitudinal edge surfaces of the blades over which the sharpening elements move, and those striations extend in the longitudinal direction of the respective blade.
  • Such longitudinal striations can adversely affect the operation of the scissors in some circumstances because they promote relative slippage between the scissor blades and an article or object engaged between those blades.
  • a sharpener according to the invention is designed for use with scissors of the general kind described in U.S. patent 4,279,076.
  • Such scissors have two blades arranged so that in the closed condition the cutting edge of each blade is either substantially coincident with the back edge of the other blade, or is located beyond that back edge. That is, each cutting edge forms a respective longitudinal boundary of the closed blade assembly, and it is that feature which enables convenient simultaneous sharpening of the two blades.
  • a sharpening recess is defined between two sharpening elements, and that each of those elements is adapted to act upon a respective one of the two cutting edges of a pair of scissor blades which are moved laterally through that recess. That is, the scissor blades are moved in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the blade cutting edges.
  • the blades of the scissors are in a closed condition for the purpose of that operation, and the recess preferably has a shape which is substantially complementary to the peripheral shape of the assembly formed by the two blades. At least it is preferred that each side of the recess is substantially complementary to a respective one of the blade cutting edges in that it has substantially the same longitudinal shape and extends for the full length of that edge.
  • the longitudinal shape of a cutting edge is to be understood as the contour of that edge relative to an imaginary centreline of the blade assembly which passes through the axis of the blade pivot and the tip of the blades. That contour may be a straight line, or a curved line, or a combination of straight and curved lines. Furthermore, the contour may be different for each cutting edge of a particular blade assembly.
  • the invention in a preferred form, is further characterised in that the sharpening elements are arranged so as to treat each cutting edge of the scissors in a progressive fashion. That is, the sharpening effect is progressively moved along the length of each cutting edge as the sharpening operation takes place.
  • a scissors sharpener including, a support, two sharpening elements connected to said support, a sharpening recess defined between said elements so that each said element forms a respective one of two sides of said recess, each said side having a longitudinal extent which is not substantially less than the longitudinal extent of a respective one of the two cutting edges of a pair of interconnected scissor blades, and said elements are arranged so as to be operative to simultaneously sharpen the two cutting edges of a pair of closed scissor blades as a consequence of each said cutting edge contacting a respective said element as said closed scissor blades are moved sidewards through said recess with said cutting edges extending generally in the longitudinal direction of said sides.
  • a scissors sharpener including, a base member, two elongate sharpening elements connected to and extending across said base member, a sharpening recess defined between said elements so that each said element forms a respective one of two sides of said recess, said recess sides defining between them a shape which is substantially complementary to the shape defined between the two cutting edges of a pair of closed scissor blades, each said recess side having a longitudinal extent which is not substantially less than the longitudinal extent of a respective one of said cutting edges, a supporting platform located outwards from said elements so as to be engageable by scissor handles, and said elements are arranged so as to be operative to simultaneously sharpen the two cutting edges of a pair of closed scissor blades as a consequence of each said cutting edge contacting a respective said element as said scissor blades are moved sidewards through said recess from a front side thereof towards said underlying base member while the handles of said scissors are in engagement
  • a method of sharpening scissors of the kind having the cutting edge of each blade arranged substantially coincident with the back edge of the other blade when the blades are in the closed condition, said method involving the steps of, closing said blades, locating said blades over a vee shaped recess defined between two elongate sharpening elements so that said cutting edges extend generally in the longitudinal direction of those elements, and moving said closed blades sidewards through said recess so that substantially the full length of each said cutting edge engages against a respective one of said elements during that movement.
  • Each blade 2 and 3 of such scissors 1 is commonly of plate-like form having an inner face 8 which is adjacent the corresponding face 8 of the other blade, and an outer face 9 which is remote from the other blade.
  • the two inner faces 8 are in overlying opposed relationship when the blades 2 and 3 are closed.
  • Each cutting edge 6 is formed at the junction of the respective inner face and a narrow longitudinal edge surface 10 which extends between the inner and outer faces 8 and 9. That edge surface 10 slopes at a slight angle outwardly from the inner face 8 towards the back edge 7 of the respective blade 2 or 3 as shown in Figures 2 and 4.
  • each cutting edge 6 is substantially coterminus with the back edge 7 of the other blade when the blades 2 and 3 are in a closed condition as shown by Figure 1.
  • the example sharpener 11 shown in Figure 5 includes a pair of sharpening elements 12 arranged in partially overlapping relationship as best seen in Figure 8 so as to define a sharpening recess 13 between them.
  • the recess 13 is in the form of a narrow and deep vee having a shape substantially complementary to the shape defined between the cutting edges 6 of the blades 2 and 3, when closed, of the scissors 1 to be used with the sharpener 11.
  • Each element 12 forms a respective one of the sides of the recess 13, and the longitudinal extent of each such side is preferably no less than the longitudinal extent of a respective one of the cutting edges 6.
  • the recess 13 has an open mouth 14 at the end remote from the overlap of the two elements 12, and an open top or front to allow access of scissor blades as hereinafter described.
  • any suitable material can be used to form the sharpening elements 12, but a hard ceramic material is usually preferred.
  • Each sharpening element 12 is mounted on a suitable support, which is a simple base plate 15 in the construction shown, in such a way as to permit the closed scissor blades 2 and 3 to be moved laterally through the sharpening recess 13 from the front thereof towards the base plate 15. That is, there needs to be sufficient space between the sharpening elements 12 and the base plate 15 to enable the sharpening operation to take place.
  • a space below the elements 12 which forms a cavity or pocket 16 ( Figure 7) to receive the blades 2 and 3 upon completion of the sharpening operation.
  • At least one of the sharpening elements 12 is mounted on the base plate 15 in a manner such as to permit movement relative to the other sharpening element 12.
  • Such an arrangement facilitates the sharpening operation by causing the sharpening elements 12 to apply pressure to the cutting edges 6 of the scissor blades and 3 as they are moved through the sharpening recess 13.
  • the same effect can be achieved by applying an endwise defeatable force to the scissors 1 during the sharpening operation. That is, the scissors 1 are able to move longitudinally away from the overlapping ends of the elements 12 against a resilient stop or barrier.
  • the mounting means for each of the sharpening elements 12 includes a pair of resilient deflector plates 17 as best seen in Figures 8 and 9. Each of those plates 17 either upstands from the base plate 15 or is connected to a cover member 18, and is located at a respective opposite end portion of the respective sharpening element 12.
  • one pair of deflector plates 17 is formed integral with the base plate 15 as shown in Figure 9, and the other pair is formed integral with the cover member 18. Other arrangements are clearly possible.
  • Each deflector plate 17 has a thickness such as to be capable of deflection or bending relative to the base plate 15 or cover member 18 as shown in Figure 12.
  • the sharpening elements 12 are located between the four deflector plates 17 so that each reacts against a respective two of those plates 17 and causes the plates 17 to deflect outwardly as the sharpening recess 13 is enlarged by forced entry of the closed scissor blades 2 and 3.
  • Figures 8 and 10 show the plates 17 undeflected and the elements 12 held in their normal rest position.
  • Figures 11 and 12 show the recess 13 enlarged (widened) and the plates 17 bent or deflected to accommodate that enlargement.
  • each sharpening element 12 is in the form of a cylindrical member having a substantial length relative to its diameter. That is a convenient form for reasons hereinafter explained, but is not the only possible form.
  • Each element 12 is a straight cylinder so that the sharpening recess 13 defined between them is in the form of a straight sided vee.
  • the cutting edge 6 of the scissor blades 2 and 3 to be sharpened may be slightly curved in the longitudinal direction and therefore has a longitudinal shape different to that of the sides of the sharpening recess 13. That difference, however, is not substantial and does not disturb the effectiveness of the sharpening operation.
  • the two sharpening elements 12 are arranged angularly relative to one another so as to define the sharpening recess 13 between them and they preferably overlap at one end as best seen in Figure 8. It is further preferred that each element 12 slopes relative to the general plane of the underlying base plate 15, as is best seen in Figure 7. The extent of that slope need not be great - e.g., in the region of 5° - and, as shown, is preferably opposite in direction for each of the sharpening elements 12. That is, one of the elements 12 slopes upwardly from one end, whereas the other slopes downwardly from the corresponding end.
  • one of the elements 12 slopes upwardly from the end 19 adjacent the base or tip of the sharpening recess 13 so that the end 20 of that element remote from the base or tip has a higher elevation relative to the base plate 15.
  • the other element 12 has its base or tip end 21 at least partially overlying the adjacent end 19 of the first mentioned element 12 and is arranged to slope downwardly from that end 21 so that its other end 22 is located lower than the adjacent end of the first mentioned element 12.
  • the base or tip end of each element 12 has substantially the same elevation relative to the base plate 15 as does the remote end of the other element 12.
  • each sharpening element 12 rests upon each of a plurality of pillars 23 which upstand from the base plate 15 and are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the respective element 12.
  • a respective group of those pillars 23 is provided for each element 12 as is shown in Figure 9.
  • Suitable end stops 24 and 25 may be provided to prevent longitudinal movement of each element 12, and retainer means may be provided to hold each element 12 against or adjacent its respective deflector plates 17.
  • the retainer means for each sharpening element 12 includes a small bracket 26 having an axle section 27 which rotatably locates within an end bore 28 ( Figure 9) of the respective element 12, and a plate section 29 which locates around the deflector plate 17 at the end 20 or 22 of the element 12.
  • the arrangement is such that the plate section 29 and the sharpening element 12 are on respective opposite sides of the deflector plate 17.
  • the retainer means for each sharpening element 12 may also include a lug which engages against the inner side surface of the respective element 12 at the end 19 or 21. That inner side surface is the surface which defines a boundary of the sharpening recess 13.
  • the deflector plates 17 adjacent the element ends 19 and 21 serve as the retainer lugs.
  • the retainer means includes a hollow cover member 18 which overlies and is connected to the base plate 15 and partially encloses the sharpening elements 12.
  • That cover member 18 has two of the deflector plates 17 formed thereon or attached thereto, and it is also arranged to prevent movement of the sharpening elements 12 in an upward direction away from the base plate 15.
  • the cover member 18 has two groups of a plurality of downwardly extending projections 30 ( Figure 7), each of which overlies a respective one of the sharpening elements 12 so as to be engageable with that element 12.
  • An access opening 31 ( Figure 5) is formed in the cover member 18 so as to permit scissor blades 2 and 3 to be introduced into the sharpening recess 13. That opening 31 may have a peripheral shape similar to that of the sharpening recess 13, but is generally larger than the recess 13 so as not to impede introduction of the scissor blades 2 and 3 into the recess 13.
  • the base plate 15 is extended beyond the open mouth 14 of the sharpening recess 13 so as to provide a supporting platform 32 for the handles 33 of the scissors 1.
  • Locating means may be provided on that platform 32 to facilitate correct positioning of the scissors 1 relative to the sharpening elements 12.
  • That locating means may include, as shown, two flanges 34 and 35 which upstand from the platform 32 and are arranged to locate within one of the finger openings 36 of the scissor handles 33.
  • the locating means may also include a wall 37 which upstands from at least part of the periphery of the platform 32 and which locates around the outside of the scissor handles 32 as shown in Figure 13.
  • the arrangement is such that scissors 1 which are correctly positioned by the locating means 34, 35 and 37 have their blades 2 and 3 (closed) extending into the access opening 31 of the cover member 18 and resting on the underlying sharpening elements 12.
  • the scissors 1 slope upwardly from the handle end relative to the supporting platform 32 as shown in Figure 14.
  • Each scissor blade 2 and 3 engages a respective one of the sharpening elements 12 at a discrete zone only rather than along its full length.
  • the tip end portion of the sharpening edge 6 of the blade 3 engages an elevated end portion of one sharpening element 12, and the opposite end portion of the sharpening edge 6 of the other blade 2 engages an elevated end portion of the other element 12.
  • Sharpening is effected by applying a downward force on the scissors 1 so as to push the blades 2 and 3 laterally into and through the sharpening recess 13 towards the underlying base plate 15 to adopt the position shown in Figure 15.
  • the locating means 34, 35 and 37 coacts with the scissor handles 33 so as to prevent longitudinal movement of the blades 2 and 3 out of the recess 13 through the sharpening operation.
  • the cylindrical surface of the sharpening elements 12 provides a camming or ramping facility such that the blades 2 and 3 can be forced into the sharpening recess 13, and the deflector plates 17 bend outwards to permit progressive lateral enlargement of that recess 13.
  • the zone of contact 38 ( Figures 16 and 17) between each cutting edge 6 and the respective sharpening element 12 moves progressively lengthwise of the recess 13.
  • the direction of that movement will be opposite for each scissor blade 2 and 3, and Figures 16 and 17 show the movement occurring in connection with the blade 3.
  • the relatively small zone of contact minimises the force necessary to move the sharpening elements 12 apart and thereby enable the blades 2 and 3 to pass through the recess 13, and the progressive shifting of that zone 38 ensures that the full length of each cutting edge 6 is sharpened.
  • the sharpening operation ceases when the blades 2 and 3 are moved below the sharpening elements 12 so as to be clear of engagement with those elements 12.
  • the blades 2 and 3 are then contained in the pocket or cavity 16 such as to be protected while stored. Removal of the scissors 1 from that stored condition is effected by lifting the handles 33 away from the supporting platform 32 and then drawing the blades 2 and 3 lengthwise out of the storage pocket 16. That is, it is not necessary to return the blades 2 and 3 through the sharpening recess 13. If desired, the blades 2 and 3 can be returned to the storage pocket 16 in the reverse fashion so that sharpening does not take place.
  • the scissor blades 2 and 3 are progressively shifted laterally, as shown in Figure 18, away from one side of the sharpening recess 13 during the sharpening operation.
  • the extent of that shift may be quite small and is governed by the angular disposition of the narrow longitudinal edge surface 10 of each blade. The sharpening action occurs across each of those surfaces 10 and consequently it is necessary for the blades 2 and 3 to follow an appropriate path during sharpening for that purpose.
  • the cylindrical nature of the sharpening elements 12 contributes to the aforementioned result.
  • the narrow longitudinal edge surface 10 of one blade 2 or 3 is initially engaged with the cylindrical surface of a respective sharpening element 12 at a position above the axis of that element 12, whereas that engagement of the other blade occurs at or below the axis of the respective element 12.
  • the sharpening is effected across a curved surface in a direction towards the remote side of the sharpening recess 13
  • the sharpening is effected across a curved surface in a direction away from the relevant remote side of the sharpening recess 13.
  • the two directions are parallel and are at an angle other than a right angle relative to the general plane of the base plate 15.
  • the base plate 15 and the support platform 32 form a receptacle part 39 of a container for the scissors 1.
  • Another closure part 40 is hingedly connected to that receptacle part 39 for movement between open and closed positions as shown by Figures 13 and 20 respectively, and suitable means may be provided to releasably retain those two parts 39 and 40 in the closed condition.
  • suitable means may be provided to releasably retain those two parts 39 and 40 in the closed condition.
  • a snap engaging clip could be employed for the latter purpose.
  • the arrangement is such that removal of the scissors 1 is prevented when the container is closed.
  • Means may be provided for automatically moving the scissor blades 2 and 3 through the sharpening recess 13 as the container is closed.
  • One such means may comprise a projection 41 on the inside of the cover part 40 which is engageable with the scissors 1, in the region of the blade pivot 5, for example, so as to push the blades 2 and 3 through the sharpening recess 13 during the latter stage of the closing movement of that cover part 40.
  • Obviously other means could be adopted for the same purpose.
  • a facility to retain a nail file 42 may be provided within either part of the container.
  • a sharpener provides a convenient and effective means for sharpening scissor blades in a transverse fashion. That is, sharpening is effected across rather than longitudinally of the blade cutting edges.

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