JP2004016316A - Hairclip - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hairclip for surely preventing hair from being entangled. <P>SOLUTION: In the hairclip A, a pair of bearing projection pieces 3, 3, 4, 4 are provided on inner faces of one end of opening/closing operation parts 1b, 2b side of a pair of pinching pieces 1, 2, the both pinching pieces 1, 2 are combined via the projection pieces 3, 4, and a coil spring 6 is wound around a pivot 5 passing through the projection pieces 3, 4, and other ends 1a, 2a of the pair of pinching pieces 1, 2 are energized in the direction of closing. A hair entanglement prevention section 7 is provided between a pair of the projection pieces 3, 3 positioned outside for covering side rims of the bearing projection pieces 4, 4 positioned inside along the side rims positioned more closer to sides of other side ends 1a, 2a than the pivot 5, while the prevention section 7 is expanded to a lower part of the pivot 5, and a notch 4b is provided at a lower part of the inner side projection piece 4 with the both pinching pieces 1, 2 in a closed state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hair stopper which clamps hair using a spring force, and more particularly to a hair stopper which is used for temporarily clamping hair during hair setting, makeup and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as this type of hair stopper, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a pair of sandwiching pieces (51) and (52) are combined with each other on one opening / closing operation section (51b) (52b) side at one end in the longitudinal direction. In addition, a hair stopper (B) is known in which the other ends of the sandwiching pieces (51) and (52) are constantly urged in the closing direction by a winding spring (56).
[0003]
The hair stopper (B) protrudes toward the corresponding holding pieces (52), (51) from the inner surface of one end of both holding pieces (51), (52) on the side of the opening / closing operation section (51b) (52b). A pair of bearing projections (53), (53), (54), and (54) are provided so as to protrude. ) Are combined with each other, and a winding spring (56) is wound around a rivet (55) serving as a pivot inserted through the bearing projections (53), (53), (54), and (54). 51) The other ends (51a) and (52a) of (52) are always urged in the closing direction.
[0004]
Therefore, when not in use, the other end portions (51a) and (52a) of both holding pieces (51) and (52) are closed to each other, and by operating the opening and closing operation portions (51) and (52) during use. Release of the closing of the other end, that is, widening the interval of the region from the front to the other end of the bearing protrusions (53) (53) (54) (54) of the holding pieces (51) (52); The hair is sandwiched between the sandwiching pieces (51) and (52) so as to bundle the hair.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, between the bearing protrusions (53) and (53) of the one holding piece (51) and the bearing protrusions (54) and (54) of the other holding piece (52), the two bearing protrusions (53) and (54) are provided. Actually, there is a gap in which hair having a thickness of about 0.01 mm can enter so that 53), (54) and (54) can relatively rotate. The thickness between the rivet head (55a) and the bearing projection (53) and between the rivet caulking portion (55b) and the bearing projection (53) are also adjusted so that they rotate relatively to each other. A gap into which hair of about 0.01 mm can enter is open.
[0006]
Therefore, when the hair is sandwiched between the sandwiching pieces (51) and (52) so as to be bundled as described above, the bearing projections (53) and (53) of the one holding piece (51) and the other sandwiching piece ( 52) between the bearing projections (54) and (54) or between the rivet head (55a) or rivet caulking portion (55b) and the bearing projections (53) and (53). May have been involuntarily involved. If the user tries to remove the hair stopper (B) from the bundled hair without noticing it, the one or more hairs that have been entangled cause the bearing projections (53) (53) of one of the holding pieces (51) to be removed. And between the bearing projections (54) and (54) of the other holding piece (52), or between the rivet head (55a) or the rivet caulking portion (55b) and the bearing projections (53) and (53). Instead of pulling out, you may fall out of your head. Such pain caused by the hair being pulled by the hair stopper (B) and falling off, as well as the hair falling off from the head itself, are extremely uncomfortable.
[0007]
In view of such circumstances, the present applicant has disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 11-146599 that side bearings of a pair of bearing projections (53) and (53) located on the outside are respectively provided with corresponding inner bearing projections. (54) A hair stopper provided with a hair entanglement prevention part to cover is proposed.
[0008]
However, even in the above-mentioned hair stopper, hair may be caught in a space between a pair of bearing projections located inside. For this reason, further improvements are required.
[0009]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a hair stopper which can surely prevent the hair from getting caught.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pair of holding pieces (1), (2), and a corresponding holding piece (2) (1) on an inner surface of one end of the opening / closing operation section (1b) (2b) side. A pair of bearing projections (3), (3), (4), (4) protruding toward the front end are provided, and both holding pieces (3), (3), (4), (4) are interposed therebetween. 1) and (2) are combined, and a winding spring (6) is wound around a pivot (5) inserted through the bearing projections (3) (3) (4) (4). ), The other end portions (1a) and (2a) of both holding pieces (1) and (2) are always urged in the closing direction.
Of the bearing bearing pieces (3), (3), (4), and (4) that are in contact with each other, between the pair of bearing projection pieces (3) and (3) located outside, the other end ( 1a) Along with the side edge located on the (2a) side, a hair entanglement preventing portion (7) for covering the side edges of the pair of bearing projections (4) and (4) located on the inside is installed.
The hair entanglement preventing portion (7) extends at least below the pivot (5) under the closed state of the two holding pieces (1) and (2), while the bearing projection ( 4) A hair stopper characterized in that notches (4b) and (4b) corresponding to the hair entanglement preventing portions (7) and (7) are provided at the lower end of (4).
[0011]
According to the present invention, between the pair of bearing protrusions located on the outside, along the side edge on the other end side of the pivot, the hair is prevented from being involved in covering the side edges of the pair of bearing protrusions located on the inside. The space between the inner and outer bearing projecting pieces and the space between the inner bearing projecting pieces that are in contact with each other are covered by the hair entanglement preventing section, so that the hair is entangled in these gaps and spaces. Is prevented. Accordingly, when removing the hair stopper from the state of being attached to the hair, the user does not feel pain or discomfort due to one or more hairs being pulled by the hair stopper and falling off. Moreover, since the hair entanglement preventing portion is provided along the side edge of the bearing projection, the bearing projection is further reinforced, and thus the holding piece is also reinforced, so that a hair stopper having more excellent durability can be provided.
[0012]
Further, in the present invention, the hair entanglement preventing portion extends to below the pivot under the closed state of the two holding pieces, while the hair entanglement preventing portion extends to the lower end of the bearing protrusion located inside. Since the notch corresponding to the prevention portion is provided, the gap between the bearing protrusions that are in contact with each other is widely covered.
[0013]
Further, in the present invention, the hair stopper is provided with an annular projection that covers a gap between the rivet head or the swaged portion serving as the pivot and the bearing projection, and a pivot removal prevention portion such as the rivet head or the swaged portion is provided. It is preferable to prevent hair from getting caught in the gap between the bearing protrusions.
[0014]
That is, the present invention employs a configuration in which an annular projection for preventing hair entanglement is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the pivot through hole of the bearing projection located outside, and the retaining portions at both ends of the pivot are located in the annular projection. Good to do.
[0015]
In this configuration, an annular protrusion for preventing hair entanglement is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the pivot through hole of the bearing protrusion located on the outside, and the retaining portions at both ends of the pivot are located in the annular protrusion. Since the gap between the retaining portion of the pivot and the bearing projection is covered by the annular projection, the hair is prevented from being caught in the clearance. Accordingly, when removing the hair stopper from the state of being attached to the hair, the user does not feel pain or discomfort due to one or more hairs being pulled by the hair stopper and falling off. In addition, the formation of the annular protrusion for preventing the hair from being entangled reinforces the bearing protrusion and, consequently, the holding piece, so that a hair stopper having better durability can be provided.
[0016]
The aspect of the hair protrusion preventing annular projection may be a ridge, or the bearing may be such that the peripheral edge of the pivot through hole is the highest position, and the lower end is gradually lowered toward the end of the bearing projection. The entire outer surface of the protruding piece may be formed in a slope shape.
[0017]
Further, it is desirable that the sandwiching piece located outside under the state of being attached to the hair is made of synthetic resin. It is easier to enrich the variation of coloring, shape, etc. than making from a metal plate, and when the other holding piece is made of a metal plate, the bearing projection of the holding piece made of the metal plate will be covered and decorated. This is because the properties are further improved. Of course, it is optional to manufacture this holding piece from a metal plate such as aluminum or stainless steel.
[0018]
The holding piece located on the inner side (head side) of the holding piece under the state of being attached to the hair may be made of a synthetic resin, or may be made of a metal plate such as aluminum or stainless steel.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on an embodiment shown in the drawings.
[0020]
In the hair stopper (A) of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, a pair of holding pieces (1) and (2) formed in a crane's beak form an opening / closing operation section (1b) (2b) at one end in the length direction. ), The other ends (1a) and (2a) are always urged in the closing direction by a coil spring (6) wound around a pivot (5) while being combined.
[0021]
Under the state of being attached to the hair, the holding piece (1) located on the outside is made of semi-rigid synthetic resin, and the other holding piece (1) facing the inner face of one end on the opening / closing operation section (1b) side. A pair of bearing projections (3) (3) projecting toward 2) are provided at intervals. The bearing projections (3) and (3) are provided with pivot through holes (3a) and (3a) in the center thereof, through which pivots (5) made of rivets are inserted. Also, between the bearing projections (3) and (3), along the side edge located on the other end ((1a) and (2a) side of the pivot (5)), the hair entanglement preventing part (7) is provided. ) Are provided so as to cover the side edges of the bearing protrusions (4) and (4) of the other holding piece (2) that is in contact with the other holding piece (2). As shown, the two holding pieces (1) and (2) are extended below the pivot (5) under the closed state of the two holding pieces (1) and (2), and as shown in FIG. Even when 2) is greatly expanded, the gap between the inner and outer bearing projections (3) and (4) and the space between the inner bearing projections (4) and (4) are covered over as wide a range as possible. Has been done.
[0022]
In addition, on the outer peripheral surface of the pivot through-holes (3a) (3a) of the bearing protrusion (3), annular protrusions (8) and (8) for preventing hair entanglement are formed, and the annular protrusions (8) and (8) are formed. 8) A head (5a) or a swaged portion (5b) as a stopper for the rivet (5), which is a pivot, is located inside.
[0023]
The other holding piece (2) is formed by press-forming from a lightweight metal plate having high corrosion resistance such as aluminum, and protrudes toward the synthetic resin holding piece (1) to form the holding piece (1). ), A pair of bearing projections (4) and (4) are provided so as to be in contact with and combined with the bearing projections (3) and (3). As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the bearing projections (4) and (4) are arranged from the inside of the bearing projections (3) and (3) of the holding piece (1) at the time of the combination. (3) It is set to be adjacent to (3). The bearing projections (4) and (4) have pivot through holes (4a) and (4a) corresponding to the pivot through holes (3a) and (3a), respectively, so that the pivot (5) can be inserted therethrough. ing. Further, notches (4b) and (4b) at the lower ends of the bearing projections (4) and (4), into which the hair entanglement preventing portion (7) is introduced, corresponding to the hair entanglement preventing portion (7). Is provided.
[0024]
In the present invention, the notch (4b) may be a space in which the hair entanglement preventing portion (7) can be introduced, and is formed by cutting the base end of the bearing projection piece in the illustrated example into a square shape. It is not limited to one. For example, a space for introducing the hair entanglement preventing portion (7) can also be formed by providing the bearing projecting piece so as to protrude smoothly toward the other end of the holding piece (2).
[0025]
As is clear from the above description, the bearing projections (3) and (3) of one holding piece (1) are in contact with the inside of the bearing projections (4) and (4) of the other holding piece (2). After the two holding pieces (1) and (2) are combined, the rivet (5) on which the winding spring (6) is wound is inserted through the pivot through holes (3a), (3a), (4a) and (4a). The clamping pieces (1) and (2) are connected by caulking the caulking portion (5a).
[0026]
With the above configuration, by providing the entanglement preventing portion (7) in the hair stopper (A), the clearance between the inner and outer bearing protrusions (3) and (4) arranged so as to be in contact with each other, and the inner and outer bearing projections (3) and (4) are provided. Hair is prevented from entering the space between the bearing projections (4) and (4).
[0027]
【The invention's effect】
According to the above description, the hair stopper according to the present invention is provided between the bearing projections, which are located on the other end side of the pivot, between the bearing projections which are inserted and contact each other. Along the edge, a hair entanglement preventing portion is provided to cover the side edge of the inner bearing projection, and the gap between the adjacent inner and outer bearing projections and the space between the inner bearing projections prevent the hair entanglement. Since the hair is covered by the portion, the hair is prevented from getting into these gaps and spaces. Accordingly, when removing the hair stopper from the state of being attached to the hair, the user does not feel pain or discomfort due to one or more hairs being pulled by the hair stopper and falling off. In addition, since the hair entanglement preventing portion is provided along the side edge of the bearing projection, the bearing projection is further reinforced, and the holding piece is also reinforced, so that the durability can be further improved.
[0028]
Further, the hair entanglement preventing portion extends below the pivot under the closed state of the two holding pieces, while the hair entanglement preventing portion corresponds to the lower end portion of the bearing protrusion located inside. Since the cutout portion is provided, the gap is widely covered, and the hair can be further prevented from being entangled.
[0029]
In the hair stopper according to the present invention, an annular protrusion for preventing hair entanglement is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the pivot through hole of the bearing protrusion located on the outside, and the retaining portions at both ends of the pivot are located in the annular protrusion. The gap between the retaining portion of the pivot and the bearing projection is covered by the annular projection, so that the hair is prevented from getting into the clearance. Accordingly, when removing the hair stopper from the state of being attached to the hair, the user does not feel pain or discomfort due to one or more hairs being pulled by the hair stopper and falling off. In addition, since the annular projection is formed, the bearing projection is reinforced, so that the durability can be further improved.
[0030]
Further, in the hair clip according to the present invention, when the holding piece located outside under the state of being attached to the hair is made of synthetic resin, it is easy to enrich variations in coloring, shape, etc. Can be increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a hair stopper according to the present invention.
2A is a sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the same disassembled state.
FIG. 4 is a side sectional view showing the same operation state.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a conventional hair stopper.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VV of FIG. 5;
[Explanation of symbols]
A: Hair stopper 1 ... Nipping piece 1a, 2a ... Other end 2 ... Nipping piece 3 ... Bearing projection 3a ... Pivot through hole 4 ... Bearing projection 4b ... Notch 5 ... Pivot 5a, 5b ... Retaining stopper 7 … Hair entanglement prevention section 8… Circular projection

Claims (3)

A pair of bearing protrusions (3) projecting toward the corresponding holding pieces (2) and (1) are provided on the inner surfaces of the one end portions of the pair of holding pieces (1) and (2) on the opening / closing operation portions (1b) and (2b) side. ), (3), (4), and (4) are protruded, and the holding pieces (1) and (2) are combined via these bearing protrusions (3), (3), (4), and (4), and the bearing A winding spring (6) is wound around a pivot (5) inserted through the projecting pieces (3), (3), (4) and (4), and the holding springs (1) and (2) are wound by the winding spring (6). In a hair stopper in which the other ends (1a) and (2a) are constantly urged in the closing direction,
Of the bearing bearing pieces (3), (3), (4), and (4) that are in contact with each other, between the pair of bearing projection pieces (3) and (3) located outside, the other end ( 1a) Along with the side edge located on the (2a) side, a hair entanglement preventing portion (7) for covering the side edges of the pair of bearing projections (4) and (4) located on the inside is installed.
The hair entanglement preventing portion (7) extends at least below the pivot (5) under the closed state of the two holding pieces (1) and (2), while the bearing projection ( 4) A hair stopper having a cutout (4b) (4b) corresponding to the hair entanglement preventing section (7) at the lower end of (4). On the outer peripheral surface of the pivot through-holes (3a) (3a) of the bearing protrusions (3) (3) located on the outer side, annular protrusions (8) and (8) for preventing hair entanglement are formed, and the annular protrusions (8) are formed. 2. The hair stopper according to claim 1, wherein the stoppers (5a) and (5b) at both ends of the pivot (5) are located in the (8). The hair clip according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holding piece (1) located outside under the state of being attached to the hair is made of a synthetic resin.

Images