EP0847710A1 - Spring hinge for hair article - Google Patents

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EP0847710A1
EP0847710A1 EP97420226A EP97420226A EP0847710A1 EP 0847710 A1 EP0847710 A1 EP 0847710A1 EP 97420226 A EP97420226 A EP 97420226A EP 97420226 A EP97420226 A EP 97420226A EP 0847710 A1 EP0847710 A1 EP 0847710A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/20—Hair clamps, i.e. elastic multi-part clamps, the parts of which are pivotally connected between their ends
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/44—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof
    • Y10T24/44291—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof including pivoted gripping member
    • Y10T24/44376—Spring or resiliently biased about pivot
    • Y10T24/44385—Distinct spring
    • Y10T24/44462—Coil spring
    • Y10T24/4447—Coil spring having coil portion coaxial or parallel with pivotal axis
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/44—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof
    • Y10T24/44291—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof including pivoted gripping member
    • Y10T24/44376—Spring or resiliently biased about pivot
    • Y10T24/44385—Distinct spring
    • Y10T24/44479—Flat or leaf spring

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  • the present invention relates to hair articles in which a first jaw is articulated to a second jaw by means articulation comprising a return spring.
  • Known hair clips generally include a first bit and a second bit, articulated to each other by means articulation allowing their respective pivoting around an axis articulation between a spread position and a close position.
  • elastic means pivotally urge the first and second jaws one with respect to the other towards their close position.
  • Ways of articulation include, on the first jaw, two first pins parallel perforated spaced from each other at a spacing of stabilization, and, on the second jaw, two parallel perforated lugs spaced from each other at an appropriate spacing to engage on either side of the first perforated pins.
  • a connecting tree oriented along the articulation axis, crosses the four perforated pins to connect the jaws.
  • the elastic means include an elastically flexible wire spring wound in propeller around the hinge axis.
  • a first end of the wire elastically flexible protrudes radially away from the axis and comes in support on the internal face of the first jaw.
  • the second end of the wire elastically flexible extends radially away from the axis and comes resting against the second jaw.
  • the spring is prestressed in rotation around the axis, so that its two projecting ends stress the jaws towards their close position.
  • a first drawback of this known structure results from the particular use of hair articles which, when they are positioned in a hairstyle, generally leave their part visible posterior, which is precisely the part formed by the area of articulation and by the elastically flexible metallic wire wound in propeller This results in a particularly unsightly effect, because the spring structure in elastically flexible metal wire is clearly visible and gives a mechanical organ aspect to an article by hair which should in principle be an ornament and ornamental.
  • a first problem proposed by the present invention is to remove the apparent character of the coil spring, while allowing the use of such an inexpensive and effective spring. We are looking to make an article of hair with an apparent appearance satisfactory aesthetics, while retaining a tightening function satisfactory bit.
  • the invention simultaneously aims to facilitate the mounting of the article of hair, by facilitating the operation of bringing together and assembly of the spring, the connecting shaft and the jaws.
  • the structure of the article of hair according to the invention must be able to be produced at low cost, and must in particular be assembled faster and easier, while presenting an aesthetic appearance improved.
  • the spring is housed behind the minus a concealment wall which is fixed on the first jaw, which obscures the space between the first two perforated pins, and which is shaped to escape the second jaw during rotational movements relative between the spread and close positions.
  • the wall concealment is secured to the first jaw, limited by the internal face of the first jaw, by the first two perforated lugs and by an edge free coming to engage between the spring and the internal face of the second jaw in the open position.
  • the spring is no longer apparent since the outside when the article of hair is in place on the hairstyle.
  • the spring is housed in a housing fitted between the first perforated lugs and retained in a fixed position on the first jaw, the first end radially projecting from the spring being engaged in fixed support on the housing or the first jaw, the second radially protruding end of the spring passing through a passage of the housing to carry functional support against the second bit and urge it towards the close position, the housing having ends with openings for leaving the passage of the connecting shaft.
  • the spring is obscured by the housing, and is not more apparent on the hair article when in use.
  • the housing is an element that can be easily grasped and manipulated, which facilitates positioning during assembly of the elements constituting the article of hair.
  • the passage of the housing is a light in the form of outer peripheral arc slot allowing angular travel of the second radially protruding end of the spring around the axis of articulation.
  • the housing can advantageously comprise ends each having a face transverse bearing against the interior faces opposite the first lugs and associated with a rim on three of its sides, the rim being used to at least partially wrap the outer edges of the first lugs.
  • the housing can be engaged in force between the first pins by sliding in the direction of their length, and be so maintained both in translation and in rotation on the first jaw; during the sliding along the first jaws, the second end radially protruding from the spring can come to bear on the second jaw to pivot gradually in the light of the case around the axis of rotation and ensure the spring preload.
  • the assembly is then carried out by engagement of the connecting shaft through the holes of the perforated pins.
  • the housing is formed a body of U-shaped cross section having two edges parallel longitudinal to press against a corresponding face of the first jaw in assembled position of the housing on the first jaw, with a notch in one of the longitudinal edges for the passage of the first radially protruding end of the spring, and with a slot external arc device formed in the external wall of the body case for the passage and the angular movement of the second radially protruding end of the spring.
  • the attached housing is retained on the first jaw by snap-fastening on the spring itself.
  • a hair article according to the invention is a hair clip comprising a first jaw 1 actuated by a first opening lever 2 to which it is joined according to a first intermediate connection zone 3, and a second jaw 4 actuable by a second opening lever 5 to which it is joined by a second intermediate connection zone 6.
  • Hinge means 7 connect the first connection zone intermediate 3 and the second intermediate connecting zone 6, for authorize the respective pivoting of the first jaw 1 and the second jaw 4 relative to each other around a transverse articulation axis 8 between a spread position shown in Figure 4 and a position close-up shown in Figure 2.
  • Elastic means stress in pivoting the first jaw 1 and the second jaw 4 one relative to the other to bring them back to their close position.
  • the articulation means used according to the invention are better visible in FIGS. 11 and 12, in which the elastic means do not are not yet adapted on jaws 1 and 4.
  • These articulation means 7 comprise, on the first jaw 1, two first perforated pins 9 and 10, parallel and spaced from each other at a distance E of stabilization.
  • the articulation means 7 comprise, on the second jaw 4, two second perforated pins 11 and 12, parallel and spaced one of the other at an appropriate distance to engage on both sides first perforated pins 9 and 10.
  • the articulation means 7 further include a spring 14 of elastically flexible wire wound helically around the hinge axis 8 and having two ends radially protruding such as the second end 15.
  • the spring 14 stresses, by its radially protruding ends, the first jaw 1 and the second jaw 4 pivoting with respect to each other around hinge pin 8.
  • the spring 14 is housed in a housing 16, attached between the first pins perforated 9 and 10 and secured to the first jaw 1.
  • the housing 16 comprises a wall peripheral having a cylindrical external part 26 and having a face flat support 27 shaped to come into abutment against a flat face corresponding 28 of the first jaw in the assembled position of the housing 16 on the first jaw 1.
  • the first radially protruding end 17 of the spring 14 is integral with the housing 16, and therefore integral with the first jaw 1.
  • the second radially protruding end 15 of the spring 14 passes through a passage 18 of the housing 16 for carrying functional support against the second jaw 4, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the passage 18 of the housing 16 is a slot-shaped light external arc device, allowing angular movement of the second radially protruding end 15 of the spring 14 around the axis hinge 8.
  • the housing 16 comprises ends 19 and 20 each having a face respective transverse 119 or 120 shaped to bear against the corresponding internal faces 21 and 22 (FIG. 12) of the first pins 9 and 10.
  • Each transverse face is associated with a flange on three sides, respectively 23 and 24, to wrap at least partially the outer edges of the first lugs 9 and 10.
  • the lower side of the transverse faces 119 and 120 of the ends 19 and 20, such as the side 25 illustrated in Figure 5, has no rim.
  • the housing 16 can be engaged in force by sliding between the first lugs 9 and 10, its transverse faces 119 and 120 of the ends 19 and 20 sliding on the lateral faces interior 21 and 22 of the first lugs 9 and 10 while the flanges 23 and 24 slide on the lateral edges of the first lugs 9 and 10.
  • the housing 16 In assembled position, illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the housing 16 is thus maintained both in translation and in rotation on the first jaw 1, and is retained by the spring 14 engaged around the connecting shaft 13.
  • the housing 16 is produced by assembling a housing body 160 with axial internal housing 161, open at its ends for the passage of the connecting shaft 13, and shaped to receive and retain the spring 14 and block its rotation first radially protruding end 17 housed in its bottom.
  • a end bar 162 extends the housing body at its second end while leaving the passage of the connecting shaft 13 and leaving a passage 18 in the form of an arcuate peripheral slot between the housing body 160 and the end hoop 162.
  • the housing body 160 has a longitudinal groove 164, allowing the engagement of the first end 17 of the spring 14.
  • the spring 14 can be engaged in the axial internal housing 161 by axial sliding from the second end, then the arch 162 can be attached to the body of case 160 to which it is secured for example by two pins 165 and 166 engaging in corresponding holes of the housing body 160.
  • the second end of the housing body 160 has a shoulder 167 oblique developing from the bottom and on which the second end 15 of the spring 14. The shoulder 167 forms the first end of passage 18 in an arc.
  • the housing 16 is formed of a housing body 260 having a U-shaped cross section, having two longitudinal edges 261 and 262 parallel separated by a lateral opening 127 and intended to be pressed against the corresponding face 28 of the first jaw 1 in the assembled position of the housing 16 on the first jaw 1.
  • a notch 263 is formed in the first longitudinal edge 261 for the passage of the first end radially protruding 17 from the spring 14.
  • the outer peripheral slot arc 18 is formed in the outer wall of the housing body 260, for the passage and the angular movement of the second end radially protruding 15 from the spring 14.
  • the housing body can be made by molding in one piece.
  • a means is provided for binding it mechanically to the spring 14 or to the connecting shaft 13, either by end branches of the U-shaped housing body which approach one of the other in lateral support on either side of the spring 14, either by end plates having a hole through which the connecting shaft 13 passes.
  • the pins 9, 10, 11 and 12 each have the shape of a flat tongue with a rounded end, for example in an arc.
  • the housing 16 includes a wall peripheral having a cylindrical external part 26 conforming to the curvature rounded edges of lugs 9-12.
  • the housing 16 is made of an opaque material, for conceal the spring 14 which it contains.
  • the articulation means 7 have a relatively continuous, much more aesthetic than a bare coil spring.
  • the housing 16 allows both to conceal the spring 14 and to facilitate the mounting of the hair article.
  • the case 16 attached is simply held on the first jaw by latching on the spring 14.
  • the housing 16 is an element in open gutter shape, U-shaped cross section, both of which branches 168 and 169 are generally parallel and slightly close together from each other and at a distance slightly less than the diameter outside of the spring 14 when they are at rest.
  • the case 16 is naturally made of a slightly elastic material, so it is retained on the spring 14 by the two branches 168 and 169.
  • Means of locking in rotation such as lateral lugs or lateral tabs, not shown in the figure, used to block the housing 16 in rotation on the first jaw 1, for example by engaging a lug of a lug of the housing 16 on the first perforated lug 9.
  • the housing 16 is a simple rear wall, integral with the first jaw 1, obscuring the space between the first two perforated pins 9 and 10, with a free edge 170 coming to engage between the spring 14 and the face internal of the second jaw 4 in the separated position.
  • the spring 14 is housed behind at least one wall blackout according to at least the apparent posterior face between the opening levers 2 and 5 of the hair article.
  • Wall occultation is fixed on the first bit, and obscures the space between the first two perforated pins 9 and 10.
  • the concealment wall is shaped to escape the second jaw 4 during rotational movements relative between the spread and close positions.
  • the wall of concealment consists of the rear wall of a closed housing or open.
  • the wall occultation is formed by the posterior part of a gutter snapped onto the spring 14.
  • the rear wall is integral and integral with the first bit 1.
  • the effect can be improved aesthetic obtained by also obscuring the ends 15 and 17 of the spring 14.
  • the second end 15 of the spring 14, intended to be worn on the second jaw 4 can advantageously be engaged in a housing 150 formed in the inner face of the second jaw 4 in the zone internal between the first perforated pins 9 and 10, as illustrated on the Figures 18 and 19.
  • the second end 15 of the spring 14 is in the internal zone between the first perforated lugs 9 and 10
  • the first end 17 of the spring 14 is obscured by the occultation wall.
  • the jaws 1 and 4 form a generally flat and wide pincer, with lips respective anterior 33 and 34 bearing against one another in close position of the clamp.
  • jaws 1 and 4 form two series of parallel teeth, 35 and 36 respectively, curved towards each other and coming nest in a close position.
  • the invention also applies to all other forms of tweezers or articles of hair with two articulated jaws.

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The hair grip consists of two jaws (1, 4) with curved teeth (35, 36) to hold the hair, linked by a spring-loaded hinge (7) and equipped with two levers (2, 5) for opening the jaws against the effort of the spring. The spring is enclosed by a cover (16) which is fixed to one of the jaws (1) and has a slot in it for the spring end which interacts with the other jaw and encloses the space between the hinge lugs.

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La présente invention concerne les articles de chevelure dans lesquels un premier mors est articulé à un second mors par des moyens d'articulation comportant un ressort de rappel.The present invention relates to hair articles in which a first jaw is articulated to a second jaw by means articulation comprising a return spring.

On connaít notamment des articles de chevelure en forme de pince utilisés pour la coiffure féminine. De telles pinces sont connues depuis longtemps, et décrites notamment dans les documents FR-A-770 805, FR-A-755 662 ou US-A-2 201 719.We especially know hair articles in the form of pliers used for female hairstyle. Such pliers have been known since long, and described in particular in documents FR-A-770 805, FR-A-755 662 or US-A-2,201,719.

Les pinces à cheveux connues comprennent généralement un premier mors et un second mors, articulés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'articulation autorisant leur pivotement respectif autour d'un axe d'articulation entre une position écartée et une position rapprochée. Des moyens élastiques sollicitent en pivotement le premier et le second mors l'un par rapport à l'autre vers leur position rapprochée. Les moyens d'articulation comprennent, sur le premier mors, deux premiers ergots perforés parallèles espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement de stabilisation, et, sur le second mors, deux ergots perforés parallèles espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement approprié pour s'engager de part et d'autre des premiers ergots perforés. Un arbre de liaison, orienté selon l'axe d'articulation, traverse les quatre ergots perforés pour relier les mors.Known hair clips generally include a first bit and a second bit, articulated to each other by means articulation allowing their respective pivoting around an axis articulation between a spread position and a close position. Of elastic means pivotally urge the first and second jaws one with respect to the other towards their close position. Ways of articulation include, on the first jaw, two first pins parallel perforated spaced from each other at a spacing of stabilization, and, on the second jaw, two parallel perforated lugs spaced from each other at an appropriate spacing to engage on either side of the first perforated pins. A connecting tree, oriented along the articulation axis, crosses the four perforated pins to connect the jaws.

Dans ces pinces à cheveux connues, les moyens élastiques comprennent un ressort en fil métallique élastiquement flexible enroulé en hélice autour de l'axe d'articulation. Une première extrémité du fil élastiquement flexible dépasse radialement à l'écart de l'axe et vient en appui sur la face interne du premier mors. La seconde extrémité du fil élastiquement flexible se prolonge radialement à l'écart de l'axe et vient en appui contre le second mors. Le ressort est précontraint en rotation autour de l'axe, de façon que ses deux extrémités dépassantes sollicitent les mors vers leur position rapprochée.In these known hair clips, the elastic means include an elastically flexible wire spring wound in propeller around the hinge axis. A first end of the wire elastically flexible protrudes radially away from the axis and comes in support on the internal face of the first jaw. The second end of the wire elastically flexible extends radially away from the axis and comes resting against the second jaw. The spring is prestressed in rotation around the axis, so that its two projecting ends stress the jaws towards their close position.

Un premier inconvénient de cette structure connue résulte de l'utilisation particulière des articles de chevelure qui, lorsqu'ils sont positionnés dans une coiffure, laissent généralement apparente leur partie postérieure, qui est précisément la partie constituée par la zone d'articulation et par le fil métallique élastiquement flexible enroulé en hélice Il en résulte un effet particulièrement inesthétique, car la structure de ressort en fil métallique élastiquement flexible est clairement apparente et donne un aspect d'organe mécanique à un article de chevelure qui devrait en principe constituer un objet de parure et d'ornement.A first drawback of this known structure results from the particular use of hair articles which, when they are positioned in a hairstyle, generally leave their part visible posterior, which is precisely the part formed by the area of articulation and by the elastically flexible metallic wire wound in propeller This results in a particularly unsightly effect, because the spring structure in elastically flexible metal wire is clearly visible and gives a mechanical organ aspect to an article by hair which should in principle be an ornament and ornamental.

Un autre inconvénient très important de cette structure connue résulte de la difficulté de montage du ressort précontraint. Il faut en effet assembler en une seule fois les quatre pièces formées par les deux mors, par le ressort et par l'arbre de liaison, en appliquant sur le ressort une force appropriée pour vaincre la précontrainte exercée par ses extrémités radialement dépassantes.Another very significant drawback of this known structure results from the difficulty of mounting the prestressed spring. It takes effect assemble in one go the four pieces formed by the two jaw, by the spring and by the connecting shaft, applying on the an appropriate force emerges to overcome the prestress exerted by its radially protruding ends.

Un premier problème proposé par la présente invention est de supprimer le caractère apparent du ressort hélicoïdal, tout en autorisant l'utilisation d'un tel ressort peu onéreux et efficace. On cherche ainsi à réaliser un article de chevelure dont la face apparente présente un aspect esthétique satisfaisant, tout en conservant une fonction de serrage satisfaisante des mors.A first problem proposed by the present invention is to remove the apparent character of the coil spring, while allowing the use of such an inexpensive and effective spring. We are looking to make an article of hair with an apparent appearance satisfactory aesthetics, while retaining a tightening function satisfactory bit.

L'invention vise simultanément à faciliter le montage de l'article de chevelure, en facilitant l'opération de rapprochement et d'assemblage du ressort, de l'arbre de liaison et des mors.The invention simultaneously aims to facilitate the mounting of the article of hair, by facilitating the operation of bringing together and assembly of the spring, the connecting shaft and the jaws.

Ainsi, la structure d'article de chevelure selon l'invention doit pouvoir être produite à faible coût, et doit notamment être assemblée de façon plus rapide et simple, tout en présentant un aspect esthétique amélioré.Thus, the structure of the article of hair according to the invention must be able to be produced at low cost, and must in particular be assembled faster and easier, while presenting an aesthetic appearance improved.

Pour atteindre ces objets ainsi que d'autres, la structure d'article de chevelure selon l'invention comprend, de façon connue :

  • un premier mors et un second mors, articulés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'articulation autorisant leur pivotement respectif autour d'un axe d'articulation entre une position écartée et une position rapprochée, avec deux leviers d'ouverture prolongeant les mors respectifs au delà de l'axe d'articulation,
  • un ressort en fil élastiquement flexible enroulé en hélice autour de l'axe d'articulation et comportant deux extrémités radialement dépassantes adaptées pour solliciter respectivement le premier et le second mors l'un par rapport à l'autre vers l'une des positions écartée ou rapprochée,
  • les moyens d'articulation comprenant, sur le premier mors, deux premiers ergots perforés parallèles espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement de stabilisation, et, sur le second mors, deux seconds ergots perforés parallèles espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement approprié pour s'engager de part et d'autre des premiers ergots perforés, avec un arbre de liaison orienté selon l'axe d'articulation et traversant les quatre ergots perforés pour relier les mors.
To achieve these and other objects, the structure of the hair article according to the invention comprises, in a known manner:
  • a first jaw and a second jaw, articulated to each other by articulation means allowing their respective pivoting about an axis of articulation between a separated position and a close position, with two opening levers extending the respective jaws beyond the axis of articulation,
  • an elastically flexible wire spring wound in a helix around the articulation axis and comprising two radially protruding ends adapted to urge the first and second jaws respectively relative to one another towards one of the separated positions or close together,
  • the articulation means comprising, on the first jaw, two first parallel perforated lugs spaced apart from each other according to a stabilization spacing, and, on the second jaw, two second parallel perforated lugs spaced apart from one another another according to a spacing suitable for engaging on either side of the first perforated lugs, with a connecting shaft oriented along the axis of articulation and passing through the four perforated lugs to connect the jaws.

En outre, selon l'invention, selon au moins la face postérieure apparente entre les leviers d'ouverture, le ressort est logé derrière au moins une paroi d'occultation qui est fixe sur le premier mors, qui occulte l'espace entre les deux premiers ergots perforés, et qui est conformée pour échapper au second mors lors des mouvements de rotation relative entre les positions écartée et rapprochée.In addition, according to the invention, according to at least the rear face visible between the opening levers, the spring is housed behind the minus a concealment wall which is fixed on the first jaw, which obscures the space between the first two perforated pins, and which is shaped to escape the second jaw during rotational movements relative between the spread and close positions.

Selon un mode de réalisation simplifié de l'invention, la paroi d'occultation est solidaire du premier mors, limitée par la face interne du premier mors, par les deux premiers ergots perforés et par un bord libre venant s'engager entre le ressort et la face interne du second mors en position écartée. Ainsi, le ressort n'est plus apparent depuis l'extérieur lorsque l'article de chevelure est en place sur la coiffure.According to a simplified embodiment of the invention, the wall concealment is secured to the first jaw, limited by the internal face of the first jaw, by the first two perforated lugs and by an edge free coming to engage between the spring and the internal face of the second jaw in the open position. Thus, the spring is no longer apparent since the outside when the article of hair is in place on the hairstyle.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, le ressort est logé dans un boítier rapporté entre les premiers ergots perforés et retenu en position fixe sur le premier mors, la première extrémité radialement dépassante du ressort étant engagée en appui fixe sur le boítier ou le premier mors, la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante du ressort traversant un passage du boítier pour porter en appui fonctionnel contre le second mors et le solliciter vers la position rapprochée, le boítier ayant des extrémités comportant des ouvertures pour laisser le passage de l'arbre de liaison.According to another embodiment of the invention, the spring is housed in a housing fitted between the first perforated lugs and retained in a fixed position on the first jaw, the first end radially projecting from the spring being engaged in fixed support on the housing or the first jaw, the second radially protruding end of the spring passing through a passage of the housing to carry functional support against the second bit and urge it towards the close position, the housing having ends with openings for leaving the passage of the connecting shaft.

De cette façon, le ressort est occulté par le boítier, et n'est plus apparent sur l'article de chevelure lors de son utilisation. En outre, le boítier est un élément qui peut être aisément saisi et manipulé, ce qui facilite le positionnement lors de l'assemblage des éléments constituant l'article de chevelure.In this way, the spring is obscured by the housing, and is not more apparent on the hair article when in use. In in addition, the housing is an element that can be easily grasped and manipulated, which facilitates positioning during assembly of the elements constituting the article of hair.

De préférence, le passage du boítier est une lumière en forme de fente périphérique extérieure en arc autorisant un débattement angulaire de la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante du ressort autour de l'axe d'articulation.Preferably, the passage of the housing is a light in the form of outer peripheral arc slot allowing angular travel of the second radially protruding end of the spring around the axis of articulation.

Pour faciliter encore l'assemblage, le boítier peut avantageusement comprendre des extrémités ayant chacune une face transversale en appui contre les faces intérieures en regard des premiers ergots et associée à un rebord sur trois de ses côtés, le rebord servant à envelopper au moins en partie les tranches externes des premiers ergots. De cette façon, le boítier peut être engagé en force entre les premiers ergots par coulissement dans le sens de leur longueur, et être ainsi maintenu tant en translation qu'en rotation sur le premier mors ; lors du coulissement le long des premiers mors, la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante du ressort peut venir en appui sur le second mors pour pivoter progressivement dans la lumière du boítier autour de l'axe de rotation et assurer la précontrainte du ressort. L'assemblage est alors réalisé par engagement de l'arbre de liaison à travers les trous des ergots perforés.To further facilitate assembly, the housing can advantageously comprise ends each having a face transverse bearing against the interior faces opposite the first lugs and associated with a rim on three of its sides, the rim being used to at least partially wrap the outer edges of the first lugs. In this way, the housing can be engaged in force between the first pins by sliding in the direction of their length, and be so maintained both in translation and in rotation on the first jaw; during the sliding along the first jaws, the second end radially protruding from the spring can come to bear on the second jaw to pivot gradually in the light of the case around the axis of rotation and ensure the spring preload. The assembly is then carried out by engagement of the connecting shaft through the holes of the perforated pins.

Selon une première variante avantageuse, le boítier est réalisé par assemblage de :

  • un corps de boítier à logement interne tubulaire axial conformé pour recevoir et retenir le ressort et bloquer en rotation sa première extrémité radialement dépassante logée dans son fond, avec une face d'appui plane venant en appui contre une face correspondante du premier mors en position assemblée du boítier sur le premier mors,
  • et un arceau d'extrémité rapporté sur le corps de boítier en prolongement de sa seconde extrémité tout en laissant une fente périphérique extérieure en arc entre le corps de boítier et l'arceau d'extrémité pour le passage de la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante du ressort.
According to a first advantageous variant, the housing is produced by assembling:
  • a casing body with an axial tubular internal housing shaped to receive and retain the spring and block in rotation its first radially protruding end housed in its bottom, with a plane bearing face bearing against a corresponding face of the first jaw in the assembled position housing on the first bit,
  • and an end hoop attached to the housing body in extension of its second end while leaving an outer peripheral arc slot between the housing body and the end hoop for the passage of the second radially protruding end of the spring .

Selon une seconde variante avantageuse, le boítier est formé d'un corps de boítier à section transversale en U ayant deux bords longitudinaux parallèles pour se plaquer contre une face correspondante du premier mors en position assemblée du boítier sur le premier mors, avec une encoche ménagée dans l'un des bords longitudinaux pour le passage de la première extrémité radialement dépassante du ressort, et avec une fente périphérique extérieure en arc ménagée dans la paroi extérieure du corps de boítier pour le passage et le débattement angulaire de la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante du ressort.According to a second advantageous variant, the housing is formed a body of U-shaped cross section having two edges parallel longitudinal to press against a corresponding face of the first jaw in assembled position of the housing on the first jaw, with a notch in one of the longitudinal edges for the passage of the first radially protruding end of the spring, and with a slot external arc device formed in the external wall of the body case for the passage and the angular movement of the second radially protruding end of the spring.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation simplifié, le boítier rapporté est retenu sur le premier mors par encliquetage sur le ressort lui-même.In another simplified embodiment, the attached housing is retained on the first jaw by snap-fastening on the spring itself.

D'autres objets, caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront de la description suivante de modes de réalisation particuliers, faite en relation avec les figures jointes, parmi lesquelles:

  • la figure 1 est une vue de face d'un article de chevelure en forme de pince selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention, en position fermée ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de côté droit de l'article de chevelure de la figure 1 en position fermée ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de face de l'article de chevelure de la figure 1 en position ouverte ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue de côté droit de l'article de chevelure de la figure 1 en position ouverte ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective éclatée montrant les deux parties constitutives d'un boítier selon un premier mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en bout du côté droit du boítier de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue en bout du côté gauche du boítier de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue de face en coupe longitudinale médiane du boítier de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue de dessus en coupe longitudinale du boítier de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 10 est une vue de dessous en coupe longitudinale du boítier de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 11 est une vue partielle de côté illustrant le mouvement d'assemblage du boítier sur les mors ;
  • la figure 12 est une vue partielle de face illustrant la structure des moyens d'articulation à ergots perforés et montrant le mouvement d'assemblage du boítier sur les mors ;
  • la figure 13 est une vue en perspective d'un article de chevelure selon un autre mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
  • la figure 14 est une vue en perspective d'un article de chevelure selon un autre mode de réalisation de la présente invention ;
  • la figure 15 est une vue en bout d'un boítier selon une variante de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 16 est une vue de dessous du boítier de la figure 15 ;
  • la figure 17 est une vue de face du boítier de la figure 15 ;
  • la figure 18 illustre, en coupe de côté, un mode de réalisation simplifié de l'invention ; et
  • la figure 19 illustre, en coupe de côté, un autre mode de réalisation simplifié de l'invention.
Other objects, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge from the following description of particular embodiments, given in relation to the attached figures, among which:
  • Figure 1 is a front view of a clip-shaped hair article according to an embodiment of the present invention, in the closed position;
  • Figure 2 is a right side view of the hair article of Figure 1 in the closed position;
  • Figure 3 is a front view of the hair article of Figure 1 in the open position;
  • Figure 4 is a right side view of the hair article of Figure 1 in the open position;
  • Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the two constituent parts of a housing according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
  • Figure 6 is an end view of the right side of the housing of Figure 5;
  • Figure 7 is an end view of the left side of the housing of Figure 5;
  • Figure 8 is a front view in median longitudinal section of the housing of Figure 5;
  • Figure 9 is a top view in longitudinal section of the housing of Figure 5;
  • Figure 10 is a bottom view in longitudinal section of the housing of Figure 5;
  • Figure 11 is a partial side view illustrating the assembly movement of the housing on the jaws;
  • Figure 12 is a partial front view illustrating the structure of the articulation means with perforated pins and showing the assembly movement of the housing on the jaws;
  • Figure 13 is a perspective view of a hair article according to another embodiment of the present invention;
  • Figure 14 is a perspective view of a hair article according to another embodiment of the present invention;
  • Figure 15 is an end view of a housing according to an alternative embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 16 is a bottom view of the housing of Figure 15;
  • Figure 17 is a front view of the housing of Figure 15;
  • FIG. 18 illustrates, in side section, a simplified embodiment of the invention; and
  • FIG. 19 illustrates, in side section, another simplified embodiment of the invention.

Dans les modes de réalisation illustrés sur les figures, un article de chevelure selon l'invention est une pince à cheveux comprenant un premier mors 1 actionnable par un premier levier d'ouverture 2 auquel il est solidarisé selon une première zone de liaison intermédiaire 3, et un second mors 4 actionnable par un second levier d'ouverture 5 auquel il est solidarisé par une seconde zone de liaison intermédiaire 6.In the embodiments illustrated in the figures, a hair article according to the invention is a hair clip comprising a first jaw 1 actuated by a first opening lever 2 to which it is joined according to a first intermediate connection zone 3, and a second jaw 4 actuable by a second opening lever 5 to which it is joined by a second intermediate connection zone 6.

Des moyens d'articulation 7 relient la première zone de liaison intermédiaire 3 et la seconde zone de liaison intermédiaire 6, pour autoriser le pivotement respectif du premier mors 1 et du second mors 4 l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un axe d'articulation transversal 8 entre une position écartée représentée sur la figure 4 et une position rapprochée représentée sur la figure 2. Des moyens élastiques sollicitent en pivotement le premier mors 1 et le second mors 4 l'un par rapport à l'autre pour les ramener vers leur position rapprochée.Hinge means 7 connect the first connection zone intermediate 3 and the second intermediate connecting zone 6, for authorize the respective pivoting of the first jaw 1 and the second jaw 4 relative to each other around a transverse articulation axis 8 between a spread position shown in Figure 4 and a position close-up shown in Figure 2. Elastic means stress in pivoting the first jaw 1 and the second jaw 4 one relative to the other to bring them back to their close position.

Les moyens d'articulation utilisés selon l'invention sont mieux visibles sur les figures 11 et 12, sur lesquelles les moyens élastiques ne sont pas encore adaptés sur les mors 1 et 4. Ces moyens d'articulation 7 comprennent, sur le premier mors 1, deux premiers ergots perforés 9 et 10, parallèles et espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement E de stabilisation. Les moyens d'articulation 7 comprennent, sur le second mors 4, deux seconds ergots perforés 11 et 12, parallèles et espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement approprié pour s'engager de part et d'autre des premiers ergots perforés 9 et 10. Un arbre de liaison 13, orienté selon l'axe d'articulation 8, traverse les quatre ergots perforés pour relier les mors 1 et 4.The articulation means used according to the invention are better visible in FIGS. 11 and 12, in which the elastic means do not are not yet adapted on jaws 1 and 4. These articulation means 7 comprise, on the first jaw 1, two first perforated pins 9 and 10, parallel and spaced from each other at a distance E of stabilization. The articulation means 7 comprise, on the second jaw 4, two second perforated pins 11 and 12, parallel and spaced one of the other at an appropriate distance to engage on both sides first perforated pins 9 and 10. A connecting shaft 13, oriented along the hinge axis 8, crosses the four perforated pins to connect jaws 1 and 4.

Comme on le voit sur la figure 1, les moyens d'articulation 7 comprennent en outre un ressort 14 en fil élastiquement flexible enroulé en hélice autour de l'axe d'articulation 8 et comportant deux extrémités radialement dépassantes telle que la seconde extrémité 15. Le ressort 14 sollicite, par ses extrémités radialement dépassantes, le premier mors 1 et le second mors 4 en pivotement l'un par rapport à l'autre autour de l'axe d'articulation 8.As can be seen in FIG. 1, the articulation means 7 further include a spring 14 of elastically flexible wire wound helically around the hinge axis 8 and having two ends radially protruding such as the second end 15. The spring 14 stresses, by its radially protruding ends, the first jaw 1 and the second jaw 4 pivoting with respect to each other around hinge pin 8.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, le ressort 14 est logé dans un boítier 16, rapporté entre les premiers ergots perforés 9 et 10 et solidarisé au premier mors 1. In a first embodiment of the invention, the spring 14 is housed in a housing 16, attached between the first pins perforated 9 and 10 and secured to the first jaw 1.

Selon une première variante de ce premier mode de réalisation, illustrée sur les figures 5 à 10, le boítier 16 comprend une paroi périphérique ayant une partie externe cylindrique 26 et ayant une face d'appui 27 plane conformée pour venir en appui contre une face plane correspondante 28 du premier mors en position assemblée du boítier 16 sur le premier mors 1. La première extrémité radialement dépassante 17 du ressort 14 est solidaire du boítier 16, et donc solidaire du premier mors 1. La seconde extrémité radialement dépassante 15 du ressort 14 traverse un passage 18 du boítier 16 pour porter en appui fonctionnel contre le second mors 4, comme le représentent les figures 1 et 2.According to a first variant of this first embodiment, illustrated in Figures 5 to 10, the housing 16 comprises a wall peripheral having a cylindrical external part 26 and having a face flat support 27 shaped to come into abutment against a flat face corresponding 28 of the first jaw in the assembled position of the housing 16 on the first jaw 1. The first radially protruding end 17 of the spring 14 is integral with the housing 16, and therefore integral with the first jaw 1. The second radially protruding end 15 of the spring 14 passes through a passage 18 of the housing 16 for carrying functional support against the second jaw 4, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

Le passage 18 du boítier 16 est une lumière en forme de fente périphérique extérieure en arc, autorisant un débattement angulaire de la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante 15 du ressort 14 autour de l'axe d'articulation 8.The passage 18 of the housing 16 is a slot-shaped light external arc device, allowing angular movement of the second radially protruding end 15 of the spring 14 around the axis hinge 8.

Dans la première variante illustrée sur les figures 5 à 10, le boítier 16 comprend des extrémités 19 et 20 ayant chacune une face transversale respective 119 ou 120 conformée pour venir en appui contre les faces intérieures correspondantes 21 et 22 (figure 12) des premiers ergots 9 et 10. Chaque face transversale est associée à un rebord sur trois côtés, respectivement 23 et 24, pour envelopper au moins en partie les tranches externes des premiers ergots 9 et 10. Le côté inférieur des faces transversales 119 et 120 des extrémités 19 et 20, tel que le côté 25 illustré sur la figure 5, est dépourvu de rebord. Ainsi, comme on le voit sur les figures 11 et 12, le boítier 16 peut être engagé en force par coulissement entre les premiers ergots 9 et 10, ses faces transversales 119 et 120 des extrémités 19 et 20 venant glisser sur les faces latérales intérieures 21 et 22 des premiers ergots 9 et 10 tandis que les rebords 23 et 24 glissent sur les tranches latérales des premiers ergots 9 et 10. En position assemblée, illustrée sur les figures 1 et 2, le boítier 16 est ainsi maintenu tant en translation qu'en rotation sur le premier mors 1, et est retenu par le ressort 14 engagé autour de l'arbre de liaison 13.In the first variant illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 10, the housing 16 comprises ends 19 and 20 each having a face respective transverse 119 or 120 shaped to bear against the corresponding internal faces 21 and 22 (FIG. 12) of the first pins 9 and 10. Each transverse face is associated with a flange on three sides, respectively 23 and 24, to wrap at least partially the outer edges of the first lugs 9 and 10. The lower side of the transverse faces 119 and 120 of the ends 19 and 20, such as the side 25 illustrated in Figure 5, has no rim. So, as we can see in Figures 11 and 12, the housing 16 can be engaged in force by sliding between the first lugs 9 and 10, its transverse faces 119 and 120 of the ends 19 and 20 sliding on the lateral faces interior 21 and 22 of the first lugs 9 and 10 while the flanges 23 and 24 slide on the lateral edges of the first lugs 9 and 10. In assembled position, illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the housing 16 is thus maintained both in translation and in rotation on the first jaw 1, and is retained by the spring 14 engaged around the connecting shaft 13.

Dans la réalisation illustrée sur la figure 5, le boítier 16 est réalisé par assemblage d'un corps de boítier 160 à logement interne axial 161, ouvert à ses extrémités pour le passage de l'arbre de liaison 13, et conformé pour recevoir et retenir le ressort 14 et bloquer en rotation sa première extrémité radialement dépassante 17 logée dans son fond. Un arceau d'extrémité 162 prolonge le corps de boítier à sa seconde extrémité tout en laissant le passage de l'arbre de liaison 13 et en laissant un passage 18 en forme de fente périphérique en arc entre le corps de boítier 160 et l'arceau d'extrémité 162.In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5, the housing 16 is produced by assembling a housing body 160 with axial internal housing 161, open at its ends for the passage of the connecting shaft 13, and shaped to receive and retain the spring 14 and block its rotation first radially protruding end 17 housed in its bottom. A end bar 162 extends the housing body at its second end while leaving the passage of the connecting shaft 13 and leaving a passage 18 in the form of an arcuate peripheral slot between the housing body 160 and the end hoop 162.

Comme on le voit mieux sur la figure 8, le corps de boítier 160 comporte une rainure longitudinale 164, autorisant l'engagement de la première extrémité 17 du ressort 14. Ainsi, le ressort 14 peut être engagé dans le logement interne axial 161 par coulissement axial depuis la seconde extrémité, puis l'arceau 162 peut être rapporté sur le corps de boítier 160 auquel il est solidarisé par exemple par deux ergots 165 et 166 s'engageant dans des trous correspondants du corps de boítier 160. La seconde extrémité du corps de boítier 160 comporte un épaulement 167 oblique se développant depuis le fond et sur lequel peut reposer la seconde extrémité 15 du ressort 14. L'épaulement 167 forme la première extrémité du passage 18 en arc.As best seen in Figure 8, the housing body 160 has a longitudinal groove 164, allowing the engagement of the first end 17 of the spring 14. Thus, the spring 14 can be engaged in the axial internal housing 161 by axial sliding from the second end, then the arch 162 can be attached to the body of case 160 to which it is secured for example by two pins 165 and 166 engaging in corresponding holes of the housing body 160. The second end of the housing body 160 has a shoulder 167 oblique developing from the bottom and on which the second end 15 of the spring 14. The shoulder 167 forms the first end of passage 18 in an arc.

Il peut s'avérer utile de prévoir, sur le ressort 14, une première extrémité 17 coudée à tronçon axial, comme illustré sur la figure 9. On répartit ainsi sur une plus grande surface la force d'appui du ressort sur le boítier, ce qui réduit l'usure du boítier et le risque d'apparition d'un jeu.It may be useful to provide, on the spring 14, a first bent end 17 with axial section, as illustrated in the figure 9. The bearing force of the spring on the case, which reduces wear on the case and the risk appearance of a game.

Dans une seconde variante de réalisation avantageuse illustrée sur les figures 15 à 17, le boítier 16 est formé d'un corps de boítier 260 à section transversale en U, ayant deux bords longitudinaux 261 et 262 parallèles séparés par une ouverture latérale 127 et destinés à se plaquer contre la face correspondante 28 du premier mors 1 en position assemblée du boítier 16 sur le premier mors 1. Une encoche 263 est ménagée dans le premier bord longitudinal 261 pour le passage de la première extrémité radialement dépassante 17 du ressort 14. La fente périphérique extérieure en arc 18 est ménagée dans la paroi extérieure du corps de boítier 260, pour le passage et le débattement angulaire de la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante 15 du ressort 14. On retrouve les autres parties de corps de boítier identiques à celles du premier mode de réalisation, à savoir : les extrémités 19 et 20 ouvertes pour le passage de l'arbre de liaison 13 ; les faces transversales 119 et 120 ; les rebords 23 et 24.In a second advantageous alternative embodiment illustrated in Figures 15 to 17, the housing 16 is formed of a housing body 260 having a U-shaped cross section, having two longitudinal edges 261 and 262 parallel separated by a lateral opening 127 and intended to be pressed against the corresponding face 28 of the first jaw 1 in the assembled position of the housing 16 on the first jaw 1. A notch 263 is formed in the first longitudinal edge 261 for the passage of the first end radially protruding 17 from the spring 14. The outer peripheral slot arc 18 is formed in the outer wall of the housing body 260, for the passage and the angular movement of the second end radially protruding 15 from the spring 14. We find the other parts of body of housing identical to those of the first embodiment, know: the ends 19 and 20 open for the passage of the shaft bond 13; the transverse faces 119 and 120; edges 23 and 24.

Dans cette seconde variante de réalisation, le corps de boítier peut être réalisé par moulage d'une seule pièce.In this second variant embodiment, the housing body can be made by molding in one piece.

En alternative, il peut être réalisé par assemblage d'une partie principale et d'un arceau similaire à l'arceau 162 de la figure 5. Alternatively, it can be made by assembling a part main and an arch similar to the arch 162 of Figure 5.

Pour assurer la retenue du boítier 16 de cette seconde variante de réalisation sur le premier mors 1, on prévoit un moyen pour le lier mécaniquement au ressort 14 ou à l'arbre de liaison 13, soit par des branches d'extrémités du corps de boítier en U qui se rapprochent l'une de l'autre en appui latéral de part et d'autre du ressort 14, soit par des flasques d'extrémités ayant un trou traversé par l'arbre de liaison 13.To ensure the retention of the housing 16 of this second variant on the first jaw 1, a means is provided for binding it mechanically to the spring 14 or to the connecting shaft 13, either by end branches of the U-shaped housing body which approach one of the other in lateral support on either side of the spring 14, either by end plates having a hole through which the connecting shaft 13 passes.

Dans la réalisation illustrée sur les figures, les ergots 9, 10, 11 et 12 ont chacun la forme d'une languette plate à bord extrême arrondi, par exemple en arc de cercle. Le boítier 16 comprend une paroi périphérique ayant une partie externe cylindrique 26 épousant la courbure des bords arrondis d'ergots 9-12.In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the pins 9, 10, 11 and 12 each have the shape of a flat tongue with a rounded end, for example in an arc. The housing 16 includes a wall peripheral having a cylindrical external part 26 conforming to the curvature rounded edges of lugs 9-12.

Pour l'adaptation du boítier 16 sur le premier mors 1, on déplace le boítier 16 par translation dans le sens de la flèche 29 illustrée sur la figure 11, en orientant le boítier 16 avec sa face plane 27 ou son ouverture latérale 127 en avant et en maintenant les mors avec les trous des ergots perforés 9-12 en alignement. Dans cette orientation, le boítier 16 coulisse entre les premiers ergots 9 et 10, et la seconde extrémité 15 du ressort 14 vient en appui sur la face postérieure 30 du second levier d'ouverture 5. Ainsi, la seconde extrémité 15 du ressort est repoussée et pivote comme illustrée sur la figure 11 par les pointillés référencés 31. En fin d'engagement du boítier 16 sur les premiers ergots 9 et 10, la seconde extrémité 15 du ressort 14 vient s'engager dans un logement 32 ménagé sur la face postérieure 30 du second levier d'ouverture 5, le ressort 14 se trouvant précontraint.For the adaptation of the housing 16 on the first jaw 1, we moves the housing 16 by translation in the direction of the arrow 29 illustrated in Figure 11, orienting the housing 16 with its flat face 27 or its lateral opening 127 in front and holding the jaws with the holes of the perforated pins 9-12 in alignment. In this orientation, the housing 16 slides between the first lugs 9 and 10, and the second end 15 of spring 14 comes to bear on the rear face 30 of the second opening lever 5. Thus, the second end 15 of the spring is pushed back and pivots as illustrated in figure 11 by the dotted lines referenced 31. At the end of engagement of the housing 16 on the first lugs 9 and 10, the second end 15 of the spring 14 engages in a housing 32 formed on the rear face 30 of the second opening lever 5, the spring 14 being prestressed.

De préférence, le boítier 16 est en une matière opaque, pour occulter le ressort 14 qu'il contient. De la sorte, comme illustré sur la figure 1, les moyens d'articulation 7 présentent un aspect relativement continu, beaucoup plus esthétique qu'un ressort hélicoïdal nu.Preferably, the housing 16 is made of an opaque material, for conceal the spring 14 which it contains. In this way, as illustrated on the Figure 1, the articulation means 7 have a relatively continuous, much more aesthetic than a bare coil spring.

Dans les modes de réalisation précédemment décrits, le boítier 16 permet à la fois d'occulter le ressort 14 et de faciliter le montage de l'article de chevelure.In the embodiments previously described, the housing 16 allows both to conceal the spring 14 and to facilitate the mounting of the hair article.

Les deux modes de réalisation qui suivent permettent de simplifier la structure, en occultant le ressort 14, sans toutefois faciliter le montage du ressort.The two embodiments which follow make it possible to simplify the structure, by concealing the spring 14, without however facilitate the mounting of the spring.

Dans un second mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 18, le boítier 16 rapporté est simplement tenu sur le premier mors par encliquetage sur le ressort 14. Pour cela, le boítier 16 est un élément en forme de gouttière ouverte, à section transversale en U dont les deux branches 168 et 169 sont généralement parallèles et légèrement rapprochées l'une de l'autre et à une distance légèrement inférieure au diamètre extérieur du ressort 14 lorsqu'elles sont au repos. Le boítier 16 est naturellement en un matériau légèrement élastique, de sorte qu'il est retenu sur le ressort 14 par les deux branches 168 et 169. Des moyens de blocage en rotation, tels que des ergots latéraux ou des pattes latérales, non représentés sur la figure, permettent de bloquer le boítier 16 en rotation sur le premier mors 1, par exemple en engageant un ergot d'une patte du boítier 16 sur le premier ergot perforé 9.In a second embodiment illustrated in FIG. 18, the case 16 attached is simply held on the first jaw by latching on the spring 14. For this, the housing 16 is an element in open gutter shape, U-shaped cross section, both of which branches 168 and 169 are generally parallel and slightly close together from each other and at a distance slightly less than the diameter outside of the spring 14 when they are at rest. The case 16 is naturally made of a slightly elastic material, so it is retained on the spring 14 by the two branches 168 and 169. Means of locking in rotation, such as lateral lugs or lateral tabs, not shown in the figure, used to block the housing 16 in rotation on the first jaw 1, for example by engaging a lug of a lug of the housing 16 on the first perforated lug 9.

Dans le troisième mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 19, le boítier 16 est une simple paroi postérieure, solidaire du premier mors 1, occultant l'espace entre les deux premiers ergots perforés 9 et 10, avec un bord libre 170 venant s'engager entre le ressort 14 et la face interne du second mors 4 en position écartée.In the third embodiment illustrated in FIG. 19, the housing 16 is a simple rear wall, integral with the first jaw 1, obscuring the space between the first two perforated pins 9 and 10, with a free edge 170 coming to engage between the spring 14 and the face internal of the second jaw 4 in the separated position.

Comme on le comprendra, dans tous les modes de réalisation qui ont été décrits, le ressort 14 est logé derrière au moins une paroi d'occultation selon au moins la face postérieure apparente entre les leviers d'ouverture 2 et 5 de l'article de chevelure. La paroi d'occultation est fixe sur le premier mors, et occulte l'espace entre les deux premiers ergots perforés 9 et 10. La paroi d'occultation est conformée pour échapper au second mors 4 lors des mouvements de rotation relative entre les positions écartée et rapprochée.As will be understood, in all of the embodiments which have been described, the spring 14 is housed behind at least one wall blackout according to at least the apparent posterior face between the opening levers 2 and 5 of the hair article. Wall occultation is fixed on the first bit, and obscures the space between the first two perforated pins 9 and 10. The concealment wall is shaped to escape the second jaw 4 during rotational movements relative between the spread and close positions.

Dans les modes de réalisation des figures 1 à 17, la paroi d'occultation est constituée par la paroi postérieure d'un boítier fermé ou ouvert. Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 18, la paroi d'occultation est formée par la partie postérieure d'une gouttière encliquetée sur le ressort 14. Dans le troisième mode de réalisation de la figure 19, la paroi postérieure est solidaire et monobloc avec le premier mors 1.In the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 17, the wall of concealment consists of the rear wall of a closed housing or open. In the embodiment of Figure 18, the wall occultation is formed by the posterior part of a gutter snapped onto the spring 14. In the third embodiment of the Figure 19, the rear wall is integral and integral with the first bit 1.

Dans tous les modes de réalisation, on peut améliorer l'effet esthétique obtenu en occultant également les extrémités 15 et 17 du ressort 14.In all the embodiments, the effect can be improved aesthetic obtained by also obscuring the ends 15 and 17 of the spring 14.

En particulier, la seconde extrémité 15 du ressort 14, destinée à porter sur le second mors 4, peut avantageusement être engagée dans un logement 150 ménagé dans la face intérieure du second mors 4 en zone interne entre les premiers ergots perforés 9 et 10, comme illustré sur les figures 18 et 19. On remarquera la différence par rapport à la réalisation illustrée sur la figure 2, par exemple, dans laquelle la seconde extrémité 15 est apparente depuis la face extérieure de l'article de chevelure, et vient en appui sur le second mors 4 en zone externe de la face intérieure du second mors 4, c'est à dire au delà des premiers ergots 9 et 10 du côté apparent de l'article de chevelure.In particular, the second end 15 of the spring 14, intended to be worn on the second jaw 4, can advantageously be engaged in a housing 150 formed in the inner face of the second jaw 4 in the zone internal between the first perforated pins 9 and 10, as illustrated on the Figures 18 and 19. Note the difference compared to the realization illustrated in Figure 2, for example, in which the second end 15 is visible from the outside of the article of hair, and comes to bear on the second jaw 4 in the external zone of the internal face of the second jaw 4, that is to say beyond the first lugs 9 and 10 on the side apparent from the article of hair.

Dans les modes de réalisation dans lesquels la seconde extrémité 15 du ressort 14 est en zone interne entre les premiers ergots perforés 9 et 10, il est avantageux d'éviter les efforts trop importants de la seconde extrémité 15 du ressort 14 sur les parois du logement 150. Pour cela, on utilisera de préférence un ressort 14 réalisé en fil métallique élastiquement flexible de diamètre supérieur ou égal à 0,9 mm, et enroulé selon au moins six spires.In the embodiments in which the second end 15 of the spring 14 is in the internal zone between the first perforated lugs 9 and 10, it is advantageous to avoid the excessive efforts of the second end 15 of the spring 14 on the walls of the housing 150. For this, preferably use a spring 14 made of metal wire elastically flexible with a diameter greater than or equal to 0.9 mm, and wound according to at least six turns.

Dans tous les cas, la première extrémité 17 du ressort 14 est occultée par la paroi d'occultation.In all cases, the first end 17 of the spring 14 is obscured by the occultation wall.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 13, les mors 1 et 4 forment une pince généralement plate et large, avec des lèvres antérieures respectives 33 et 34 venant en appui l'une contre l'autre en position rapprochée de la pince.In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 13, the jaws 1 and 4 form a generally flat and wide pincer, with lips respective anterior 33 and 34 bearing against one another in close position of the clamp.

Dans les modes de réalisation illustrés sur les figures 1 à 4 et 14, les mors 1 et 4 forment deux séries de dents parallèles, respectivement 35 et 36, incurvées l'une vers l'autre et venant s'imbriquer en position rapprochée.In the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 14, jaws 1 and 4 form two series of parallel teeth, 35 and 36 respectively, curved towards each other and coming nest in a close position.

L'invention s'applique également à toutes les autres formes de pinces ou articles de chevelure à deux mors articulés.The invention also applies to all other forms of tweezers or articles of hair with two articulated jaws.

La présente invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation qui ont été explicitement décrits, mais elle en inclut les diverses variantes et généralisations contenues dans le domaine des revendications ci-après.The present invention is not limited to the embodiments which have been explicitly described, but it includes the various variants and generalizations contained in the field of claims below.

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Article de chevelure, comprenant : un premier mors (1) et un second mors (4), articulés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'articulation (7) autorisant leur pivotement respectif autour d'un axe d'articulation (8) entre une position écartée et une position rapprochée, avec deux leviers d'ouverture (2, 5) prolongeant les mors (1, 4) respectifs au delà de l'axe d'articulation (8), un ressort (14) en fil élastiquement flexible enroulé en hélice autour de l'axe d'articulation (8) et comportant deux extrémités (15, 17) radialement dépassantes adaptées pour solliciter respectivement le premier (1) et le second (4) mors l'un par rapport à l'autre vers l'une des positions écartée ou rapprochée, les moyens d'articulation (7) comprenant, sur le premier mors (1), deux premiers ergots perforés (9, 10) parallèles espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement (E) de stabilisation, et, sur le second mors (4), deux seconds ergots perforés (11, 12) parallèles espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement approprié pour s'engager de part et d'autre des premiers ergots perforés (9, 10), avec un arbre de liaison (13) orienté selon l'axe d'articulation (8) et traversant les quatre ergots perforés (9-12) pour relier les mors (1, 4), caractérisé en ce que, selon au moins la face postérieure apparente entre les leviers d'ouverture (2, 5), le ressort (14) est logé derrière au moins une paroi d'occultation qui est fixe sur le premier mors (1), qui occulte l'espace entre les deux premiers ergots perforés (9, 10), et qui est conformée pour échapper au second mors (4) lors des mouvements de rotation relative entre les positions écartée et rapprochée.Hair item, including: a first jaw (1) and a second jaw (4), articulated to each other by articulation means (7) allowing their respective pivoting about an articulation axis (8) between a separated position and a close position, with two opening levers (2, 5) extending the respective jaws (1, 4) beyond the axis of articulation (8), a spring (14) made of elastically flexible wire wound helically around the articulation axis (8) and comprising two radially projecting ends (15, 17) adapted to stress the first (1) and the second (4) jaws respectively one with respect to the other towards one of the spread or close positions, the articulation means (7) comprising, on the first jaw (1), two first perforated lugs (9, 10) parallel spaced from each other according to a spacing (E) for stabilization, and, on the second jaws (4), two second perforated lugs (11, 12) parallel spaced from each other at a spacing suitable for engaging on either side of the first perforated lugs (9, 10), with a shaft connection (13) oriented along the axis of articulation (8) and passing through the four perforated pins (9-12) to connect the jaws (1, 4), characterized in that, according to at least the visible rear face between the opening levers (2, 5), the spring (14) is housed behind at least one concealing wall which is fixed on the first jaw (1), which obscures the space between the first two perforated pins (9, 10), and which is shaped to escape the second jaw (4) during relative rotational movements between the separated and close positions. Article de chevelure selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la paroi d'occultation est solidaire du premier mors, limitée par la face interne du premier mors, par les deux premiers ergots perforés (9, 10) et par un bord libre (170) venant s'engager entre le ressort (14) et la face interne du second mors (4) en position écartée.Hair article according to claim 1, characterized in that the masking wall is integral with the first jaw, limited by the internal face of the first jaw, by the first two perforated pins (9, 10) and by a free edge (170) engaging between the spring (14) and the internal face of the second jaw (4) in the separated position. Article de chevelure selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le ressort (14) est logé dans un boítier (16) rapporté entre les premiers ergots perforés (9, 10) et retenu en position fixe sur le premier mors (1), la première extrémité radialement dépassante (17) du ressort (14) étant engagée en appui fixe sur le boítier (16) ou le premier mors (1), la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante (15) du ressort (14) traversant un passage (18) du boítier (16) pour porter en appui fonctionnel contre le second mors (4) et le solliciter vers la position rapprochée, le boítier ayant des extrémités comportant des ouvertures pour laisser le passage de l'arbre de liaison (13).Hair article according to claim 1, characterized in that the spring (14) is housed in a housing (16) attached between the first perforated pins (9, 10) and retained in a fixed position on the first jaw (1), the first radially protruding end (17) of the spring (14) being engaged in fixed support on the housing (16) or the first jaw (1), the second radially protruding end (15) of the spring (14) passing through a passage (18) of the housing (16) to bear functional against the second jaw (4) and urge it towards the position close together, the housing having ends having openings for allow passage of the connecting shaft (13). Article de chevelure selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le boítier (16) rapporté est retenu sur le premier mors (1) par encliquetage sur le ressort (14).Hair article according to claim 3, characterized in that the housing (16) attached is retained on the first jaw (1) by latching on the spring (14). Article de chevelure selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le boítier (16) comprend des extrémités (19, 20) ayant chacune une face transversale (119, 120) en appui contre les faces (21, 22) intérieures en regard des premiers ergots (9, 10) et associée à un rebord (23, 24) sur trois de ses côtés pour envelopper au moins en partie les tranches externes des premiers ergots (9, 10), de sorte que le boítier (16) peut être engagé en force par coulissement entre les premiers ergots (9, 10) et être ainsi maintenu tant en translation qu'en rotation sur le premier mors (1).Hair article according to claim 3, characterized in that the housing (16) comprises ends (19, 20) each having a transverse face (119, 120) bearing against the faces (21, 22) interior facing the first lugs (9, 10) and associated with a flange (23, 24) on three of its sides to at least partially wrap the outer edges of the first pins (9, 10), so that the housing (16) can be engaged in force by sliding between the first pins (9, 10) and thus be maintained both in translation and in rotation on the first bit (1). Article de chevelure selon l'une des revendications 3 ou 5, caractérisé en ce que le boítier (16) est réalisé par assemblage de : un corps de boítier (160) à logement interne tubulaire axial (161) conformé pour recevoir et retenir le ressort (14) et bloquer en rotation sa première extrémité radialement dépassante (17) logée dans son fond, avec une face d'appui (27) plane venant en appui contre une face correspondante (28) du premier mors (1) en position assemblée du boítier (16) sur le premier mors (1), et un arceau d'extrémité (162) rapporté sur le corps de boítier (160) en prolongement de sa seconde extrémité tout en laissant une fente périphérique (18) extérieure en arc entre le corps de boítier (160) et l'arceau d'extrémité (162) pour le passage de la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante (15) du ressort (14). Hair article according to one of claims 3 or 5, characterized in that the housing (16) is produced by assembling: a housing body (160) with axial tubular internal housing (161) shaped to receive and retain the spring (14) and block in rotation its first radially protruding end (17) housed in its bottom, with a bearing face (27 ) plane bearing against a corresponding face (28) of the first jaw (1) in the assembled position of the housing (16) on the first jaw (1), and an end hoop (162) attached to the housing body (160) as an extension of its second end while leaving a peripheral peripheral slot (18) in an arc between the housing body (160) and the hoop end (162) for the passage of the second radially protruding end (15) of the spring (14). Article de chevelure selon l'une des revendications 3 ou 5, caractérisé en ce que le boítier (16) est formé d'un corps de boítier (260) à section transversale en U ayant deux bords longitudinaux parallèles pour se plaquer contre une face correspondante (28) du premier mors (1) en position assemblée du boítier (16) sur le premier mors (1), avec une encoche ménagée dans l'un des bords longitudinaux pour le passage de la première extrémité radialement dépassante (17) du ressort (14), et avec une fente périphérique extérieure en arc (18) ménagée dans la paroi extérieure du corps de boítier (260) pour le passage et le débattement angulaire de la seconde extrémité radialement dépassante (15) du ressort (14).Hair article according to one of claims 3 or 5, characterized in that the housing (16) is formed by a housing body (260) with a U-shaped cross section having two longitudinal edges parallel to press against a corresponding face (28) of the first jaw (1) in the assembled position of the housing (16) on the first jaw (1), with a notch in one of the longitudinal edges for passage the first radially protruding end (17) of the spring (14), and with an outer arcuate peripheral slot (18) formed in the wall outside of the housing body (260) for passage and travel angle of the second radially protruding end (15) of the spring (14). Article de chevelure selon l'une des revendications 6 ou 7, caractérisé en ce que : les ergots (9-12) ont chacun la forme d'une languette plate à bord extrême arrondi, le boítier (16) comprend une paroi périphérique ayant une partie externe cylindrique (26) épousant la courbure des bords arrondis des ergots (9-12) Hair article according to one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that: the pins (9-12) each have the shape of a flat tongue with a rounded end, the housing (16) comprises a peripheral wall having a cylindrical external part (26) conforming to the curvature of the rounded edges of the lugs (9-12) Article de chevelure selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que : le ressort (14) est réalisé en fil métallique de diamètre supérieur ou égal à 0,9 mm, et enroulé selon au moins 6 spires, la première extrémité (17) du ressort (14) est occultée par ladite paroi d'occultation, la seconde extrémité (15) du ressort (14) est engagée dans un logement (150) ménagé dans la face intérieure du second mors (4) en zone interne entre les premiers ergots perforés (9, 10). Hair article according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: the spring (14) is made of metal wire with a diameter greater than or equal to 0.9 mm, and wound around at least 6 turns, the first end (17) of the spring (14) is concealed by said concealing wall, the second end (15) of the spring (14) is engaged in a housing (150) formed in the inner face of the second jaw (4) in the internal zone between the first perforated lugs (9, 10).
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