EP1190639B1 - Hair clip with lightweight clamps - Google Patents

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EP1190639B1
EP1190639B1 EP01420180A EP01420180A EP1190639B1 EP 1190639 B1 EP1190639 B1 EP 1190639B1 EP 01420180 A EP01420180 A EP 01420180A EP 01420180 A EP01420180 A EP 01420180A EP 1190639 B1 EP1190639 B1 EP 1190639B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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  • the present invention relates to articles for hair in which a first jaw and a second jaw are opposite to each other each other and articulated to each other by means of articulation to allow the pinching of a lock of hair.
  • Known hair clips generally include a first and second jaws, elongated in a direction of extension, opposite to each other and articulated to each other by articulation means allowing their respective pivoting about a lateral articulation axis between a position angularly apart and a close position in which the two jaws are opposite to each other to tighten the wick of hair.
  • each jaw is in one piece and has a rigid body integral with at least a series of teeth each protruding directly from the body rigid.
  • the teeth of a first bit are directed towards the second bit, to penetrate the hair engaged between the two bits.
  • the problem proposed by the present invention is to design a new hair article structure allowing both improve the mechanical strength of the article in the hair, and lighten the jaws to reduce the amount of material and therefore the cost of production.
  • the transverse growths are in a plane generally parallel to the second jaw.
  • the rigid body of the first jaw defined by its main part elongated and by its two transverse growths, a plane generally parallel and opposite to the second jaw, and the parts protruding from the elastically flexible structure develop in a direction which is generally perpendicular to the plane of the first bit.
  • the rigid body comprises only two transverse end growths at which the respective ends of the structure are joined together elastically flexible.
  • the lateral articulation axis is arranged along the main body rigid, parallel to the steering elongation.
  • the axis of lateral articulation is arranged along a projection end of the main body, perpendicular to the direction elongation.
  • said at least a jaw comprises two parallel elastically flexible structures laterally offset from each other parallel to the second bit. This multiplies the number of growths entering the hair.
  • the two jaws can have similar rigid body structures and elastically structures Flexible.
  • the structure elastically flexible is a curved rod-like structure in a series of adjacent arches developing along a surface substantially perpendicular to the other bit and the feet of which link constitute the projecting parts entering the hair.
  • Elastically flexible structure in adjacent arches a first jaw can advantageously nest, in position close together, in an elastically flexible arch structure adjacent offset from the second jaw.
  • the growths of a first bit can develop perpendicular to the plane of the second jaw.
  • the article for hair additionally comprises elastic means urging in rotation of the jaws relative to each other towards their position close.
  • a hair article according to the invention comprises a first jaw 1 and a second jaw 2, both lengthened in one direction elongation I, opposite to each other and articulated to each other by articulation means allowing their respective pivoting about a lateral articulation axis II-II between a position angularly apart and a close position as illustrated in Figures 1 to 3.
  • the means of articulation include, on the first jaw 1, two first perforated pins 3 and 4 parallel and spaced from each other according to a stabilization gap.
  • the means of articulation comprise, on the second jaw 2, two second perforated pins 5 and 6, parallel and spaced from one another at a distance suitable for engaging on either side of the first lugs perforated 3 and 4.
  • Two gripping parts 8 and 9 extend the jaws respective 1 and 2 beyond the axis of articulation II-II.
  • the two jaws 1 and 2 have the same structure, and we will describe mainly the first bit 1.
  • the first jaw 1 comprises a rigid body, integral with the gripping part 8, and having a main part 10 elongated flattened bar developing according to the direction of elongation I, and having transverse growths 11 and 12 parallel to each other.
  • a main part 10 elongated flattened bar developing according to the direction of elongation I, and having transverse growths 11 and 12 parallel to each other.
  • the transverse protuberances 11 and 12 are in a plane generally parallel to the second jaw 2, that is to say developing in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane containing the two main parts 10 of the two jaws 1 and 2.
  • the first jaw 1 also comprises at least a first elastically flexible structure 13, which develops according to the direction of elongation I, away from the main part 10 of the rigid body, and which is connected only to the growths transverse 11 and 12 parallel to the rigid body.
  • the first one elastically flexible structure 13 has protruding parts 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 oriented facing the second jaw 2.
  • the first jaw 1 comprises two elastically flexible structures 13 and 21, for example of same shape, parallel and offset laterally from each other parallel to the second jaw 2.
  • the first elastically flexible structure 13 is a rod-shaped structure curved into a series of arches adjacent, developing along a surface perpendicular to the second jaw 2, and whose connecting feet constitute said projecting parts 14-19.
  • the two jaws 1 and 2 have similar rigid body structures and elastically flexible structures.
  • At each structure elastically flexible such as the elastically structure flexible 13 of the first jaw 1 corresponds to a structure elastically flexible 22 of the second jaw 2.
  • the first elastically flexible structure 13 in adjacent arches of the first jaw 1 fits into the elastically flexible structure 22 in adjacent offset arches of the second jaw 2.
  • the protrusions 14-19 of the first elastically flexible structure 13 engage in the concave parts of the arches of the elastically flexible structure 22 of the second jaw 2.
  • each of the elastically flexible structures 13 and 21 of the first jaw 1 is offset laterally, in the direction 23, with respect to the main part 10 of the first jaw 1. It has results a particularly light structure of the first jaw 1, and an elastic deformation capacity of the part comprising the protruding parts 14-19.
  • the elastically flexible structure 13 develops in a surface substantially perpendicular to the other jaw 2.
  • This surface can be flat, elastically flexible structures then being rectilinear when viewed from above.
  • the surface according to which develop elastically flexible structures 13 and 21 can be advantageously curved, to better follow the rounded shape of the head of a user.
  • the protrusions 14-19 develop in one direction substantially perpendicular to the second jaw 2.
  • each jaw 101 and 102 comprises a first elastically flexible structure 113 defining first protruding parts 114-119 inclined towards a first sense of the direction of elongation I, that is to say towards the left in figure 6, while a second structure elastically flexible 121 on the same first jaw 101 defines second projecting parts 124-129 which are inclined towards the second opposite direction of the direction of elongation I, i.e. to the right in Figure 6.
  • This improves the holding of the article in the hair.
  • the gripping parts 108 and 109 as well as the first elastically flexible structure 122 of the second jaw 102.
  • the gripping parts 8 and 9 or 108 and 109 can have various forms.
  • FIGS. 1 to 6 we have illustrated by example a rectangular shape. Other forms may be chosen without modifying the technical effect of the invention resulting from the elastically flexible structure constituting the protruding parts intended to penetrate the hair.
  • protrusions are possible. Sure the figures show protruding parts in the form of teeth. However, we can choose salient parts by ripple, creating ripples in the hair.
  • the axis of articulation lateral II-II is arranged along the main part 10 of the rigid body of first jaw 1, parallel to the direction of elongation I.
  • the lateral articulation axis II-II can be arranged along a transverse end protrusion 11 or 12 of the rigid body, perpendicular to the direction of extension I.
  • the article of hair then constitutes a pliers lateral hair.
  • the elastic means determine and thus maintain the pressure of jaws 1 and 2 on both sides a lock of hair, when the article for hair is in place in a user's hair.
  • Elastic means can be of all known types and used in pliers hair, and for example a coil spring engaged around tree 7.

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La présente invention concerne les articles pour chevelure dans lesquels un premier mors et un second mors sont opposés l'un à l'autre et articulés l'un par rapport à l'autre par des moyens d'articulation pour permettre le pincement d'une mèche de cheveux.The present invention relates to articles for hair in which a first jaw and a second jaw are opposite to each other each other and articulated to each other by means of articulation to allow the pinching of a lock of hair.

On connaít depuis longtemps des articles de chevelure en forme de pince utilisés pour la coiffure féminine. De telles pinces sont décrites notamment dans les documents FR-A-770 805, FR-A-755 662, US-A-2 201 719, DE-A-27 48 601 ou GB-A-2 326 591.We have known for a long time articles of hair in form of pliers used for female hairstyle. Such pliers are described in particular in documents FR-A-770 805, FR-A-755 662, US-A-2 201 719, DE-A-27 48 601 or GB-A-2 326 591.

Les pinces à cheveux connues comprennent généralement un premier et un second mors, allongés selon une direction d'allongement, opposés l'un à l'autre et articulés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'articulation autorisant leur pivotement respectif autour d'un axe d'articulation latéral entre une position angulairement écartée et une position rapprochée dans laquelle les deux mors sont opposés l'un à l'autre pour serrer la mèche de cheveux.Known hair clips generally include a first and second jaws, elongated in a direction of extension, opposite to each other and articulated to each other by articulation means allowing their respective pivoting about a lateral articulation axis between a position angularly apart and a close position in which the two jaws are opposite to each other to tighten the wick of hair.

Dans ces structures connues de pinces à cheveux, chaque mors est monobloc et comporte un corps rigide solidaire d'au moins une série de dents qui dépassent chacune directement du corps rigide. Les dents d'un premier mors sont dirigées vers le second mors, pour pénétrer dans la chevelure engagée entre les deux mors.In these known structures of hair clips, each jaw is in one piece and has a rigid body integral with at least a series of teeth each protruding directly from the body rigid. The teeth of a first bit are directed towards the second bit, to penetrate the hair engaged between the two bits.

En d'autres termes, dans les structures de pinces connues, les dents et les parties principales de corps de chaque mors forment une structure monobloc rigide, de masse relativement importante.In other words, in known clamp structures, the teeth and the main body parts of each bit form a rigid one-piece structure, of relatively large mass important.

En principe, les articles de chevelure doivent présenter une tenue efficace dans la chevelure, afin d'éviter leur déplacement ou leur chute dans les conditions habituelles d'utilisation. Il faut pour cela que les mors aient une forme adaptée à une bonne tenue et à un bon accrochage dans la masse de chevelure.In principle, hair articles must have an effective hold in the hair, in order to avoid their displacement or their fall under the usual conditions use. This requires that the jaws have a shape suitable for good hold and good bonding in the mass of hair.

Simultanément, il existe un besoin pour réduire le coût de production de tels articles de chevelure, sans pour autant réduire leur tenue dans la chevelure.Simultaneously, there is a need to reduce the cost of production of such hair articles, without reducing their hold in the hair.

Or la tenue de l'article de chevelure dépend généralement des conditions d'usage, et notamment de la quantité variable de cheveux introduite entre les mors. Les structures connues d'articles de chevelure ne permettent pas une adaptation suffisante aux variations de conditions d'usage.However the behavior of the article of hair generally depends conditions of use, and in particular the variable quantity of hair introduced between the jaws. Known structures of hair items do not allow sufficient adaptation variations in conditions of use.

Le problème proposé par la présente invention est de concevoir une nouvelle structure d'article de chevelure permettant à la fois d'améliorer la tenue mécanique de l'article dans la chevelure, et d'alléger les mors afin d'en réduire la quantité de matière et donc le coût de production.The problem proposed by the present invention is to design a new hair article structure allowing both improve the mechanical strength of the article in the hair, and lighten the jaws to reduce the amount of material and therefore the cost of production.

Pour atteindre ces objets ainsi que d'autres, un article de chevelure selon l'invention comprend un premier mors et un second mors allongés selon une direction d'allongement, opposés l'un à l'autre et articulés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'articulation autorisant leur pivotement respectif autour d'un axe d'articulation latéral entre une position angulairement écartée et une position rapprochée où les deux mors sont opposés l'un à l'autre, avec deux parties de préhension prolongeant les mors respectifs au-delà de l'axe d'articulation ; en outre selon l'invention, au moins le premier mors comprend :

  • un corps rigide ayant une partie principale allongée se développant selon la direction d'allongement, et ayant des excroissances transversales parallèles,
  • au moins une structure élastiquement flexible se développant selon la direction d'allongement et déportée latéralement à l'écart de la partie principale du corps rigide et reliée aux seules excroissances transversales parallèles du corps rigide,
  • la structure élastiquement flexible ayant des parties saillantes orientées face au second mors.
To achieve these and other objects, a hair article according to the invention comprises a first jaw and a second jaw elongated in a direction of elongation, opposite to each other and articulated one to the other. other by means of articulation allowing their respective pivoting about a lateral axis of articulation between an angularly separated position and a close position where the two jaws are opposite to each other, with two gripping parts extending the respective jaws beyond the axis of articulation; further according to the invention, at least the first jaw comprises:
  • a rigid body having an elongated main part developing in the direction of elongation, and having parallel transverse growths,
  • at least one elastically flexible structure developing in the direction of elongation and offset laterally away from the main part of the rigid body and connected only to the parallel transverse protuberances of the rigid body,
  • the elastically flexible structure having projecting parts facing the second jaw.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, en position rapprochée des deux mors, les excroissances transversales sont dans un plan généralement parallèle au second mors. Dans ce cas, le corps rigide du premier mors définit, par sa partie principale allongée et par ses deux excroissances transversales, un plan généralement parallèle et opposé au second mors, et les parties saillantes de la structure élastiquement flexible se développent selon une direction qui est généralement perpendiculaire au plan du premier mors. According to a first embodiment, in position close to the two jaws, the transverse growths are in a plane generally parallel to the second jaw. In this case, the rigid body of the first jaw defined by its main part elongated and by its two transverse growths, a plane generally parallel and opposite to the second jaw, and the parts protruding from the elastically flexible structure develop in a direction which is generally perpendicular to the plane of the first bit.

Dans une réalisation avantageuse, le corps rigide comprend seulement deux excroissances transversales d'extrémité auxquelles sont solidarisées les extrémités respectives de la structure élastiquement flexible.In an advantageous embodiment, the rigid body comprises only two transverse end growths at which the respective ends of the structure are joined together elastically flexible.

Dans une première réalisation, constituant une pince à cheveux, l'axe d'articulation latéral est disposé le long de la partie principale du corps rigide, parallèlement à la direction d'allongement.In a first embodiment, constituting a pliers hair, the lateral articulation axis is arranged along the main body rigid, parallel to the steering elongation.

Selon une seconde réalisation, constituant un article de chevelure plus proche d'une broche ou d'une barrette, l'axe d'articulation latéral est disposé le long d'une excroissance d'extrémité du corps principal, perpendiculairement à la direction d'allongement.According to a second embodiment, constituting an article by hair closer to a pin or barrette, the axis of lateral articulation is arranged along a projection end of the main body, perpendicular to the direction elongation.

Pour améliorer la tenue dans les cheveux, ledit au moins un mors comprend deux structures élastiquement flexibles parallèles déportées latéralement l'une de l'autre parallèlement au second mors. On multiplie ainsi le nombre d'excroissances pénétrant dans les cheveux.To improve the hold in the hair, said at least a jaw comprises two parallel elastically flexible structures laterally offset from each other parallel to the second bit. This multiplies the number of growths entering the hair.

De manière avantageuse, les deux mors peuvent avoir des structures similaires à corps rigide et structures élastiquement flexibles.Advantageously, the two jaws can have similar rigid body structures and elastically structures Flexible.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation, la structure élastiquement flexible est une structure en forme de tige incurvée en une série d'arches adjacentes se développant selon une surface sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'autre mors et dont les pieds de liaison constituent les parties saillantes pénétrant dans la chevelure.In a first embodiment, the structure elastically flexible is a curved rod-like structure in a series of adjacent arches developing along a surface substantially perpendicular to the other bit and the feet of which link constitute the projecting parts entering the hair.

La structure élastiquement flexible en arches adjacentes d'un premier mors peut avantageusement s'imbriquer, en position rapprochée, dans une structure élastiquement flexible en arches adjacentes décalées du second mors.Elastically flexible structure in adjacent arches a first jaw can advantageously nest, in position close together, in an elastically flexible arch structure adjacent offset from the second jaw.

Selon une possibilité, les excroissances d'un premier mors peuvent se développer perpendiculairement au plan du second mors.According to one possibility, the growths of a first bit can develop perpendicular to the plane of the second jaw.

Selon une alternative avantageuse, chaque mors comprend :

  • une première structure élastiquement flexible définissant des premières parties saillantes inclinées vers un premier sens de la direction d'allongement,
  • une seconde structure élastiquement flexible définissant des secondes parties saillantes inclinées vers le second sens de la direction d'allongement.
According to an advantageous alternative, each jaw comprises:
  • a first elastically flexible structure defining first projecting parts inclined towards a first direction of the direction of elongation,
  • a second elastically flexible structure defining second projecting parts inclined towards the second direction of the direction of elongation.

On comprend qu'on augmente ainsi la stabilité de l'article de chevelure dans la chevelure, du fait de l'inclinaison des parties saillantes selon deux sens opposés.We understand that this increases the stability of the article of hair in the hair, due to the inclination of the protruding parts in two opposite directions.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, l'article pour chevelure comprend en outre des moyens élastiques sollicitant en rotation les mors l'un par rapport à l'autre vers leur position rapprochée.According to a preferred embodiment, the article for hair additionally comprises elastic means urging in rotation of the jaws relative to each other towards their position close.

En alternative ou en complément, on peut prévoir d'autres moyens pour solidariser l'une à l'autre les extrémités libres des deux mors en position rapprochée.As an alternative or in addition, other means for securing the free ends of the two jaws in close position.

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 en perspective d'un article de chevelure selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, en position fermée ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus de l'article de chevelure de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de face de l'article de chevelure de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective éclatée montrant les deux mors de l'article de chevelure de la figure 1, séparés l'un de l'autre
  • la figure 5 est une vue de côté de l'article de chevelure de la figure 1 ; et
  • la figure 6 est une vue de face d'un article de chevelure selon un second mode de réalisation 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 perspective view of a hair article according to a first embodiment of the invention, in the closed position;
  • Figure 2 is a top view of the hair article of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a front view of the hair article of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the two jaws of the hair article of Figure 1, separated from each other
  • Figure 5 is a side view of the hair article of Figure 1; and
  • Figure 6 is a front view of a hair article according to a second embodiment of the invention.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 1 à 5, un article de chevelure selon l'invention comprend un premier mors 1 et un second mors 2, tous deux allongés selon une direction d'allongement I, opposés l'un à l'autre et articulés l'un à l'autre par des moyens d'articulation autorisant leur pivotement respectif autour d'un axe d'articulation latéral II-II entre une position angulairement écartée et une position rapprochée telle qu'illustrée sur les figures 1 à 3.In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 5, a hair article according to the invention comprises a first jaw 1 and a second jaw 2, both lengthened in one direction elongation I, opposite to each other and articulated to each other by articulation means allowing their respective pivoting about a lateral articulation axis II-II between a position angularly apart and a close position as illustrated in Figures 1 to 3.

Par exemple, comme illustré sur les figures, les moyens d'articulation comprennent, sur le premier mors 1, deux premiers ergots perforés 3 et 4 parallèles et espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement de stabilisation. Les moyens d'articulation comprennent, sur le second mors 2, deux seconds ergots perforés 5 et 6, parallèles et espacés l'un de l'autre selon un écartement approprié pour s'engager de part et d'autre des premiers ergots perforés 3 et 4. Un arbre de liaison 7, orienté selon l'axe d'articulation II-II, traverse les quatre ergots perforés pour relier les mors 1 et 2 en autorisant leur pivotement relatif.For example, as illustrated in the figures, the means of articulation include, on the first jaw 1, two first perforated pins 3 and 4 parallel and spaced from each other according to a stabilization gap. The means of articulation comprise, on the second jaw 2, two second perforated pins 5 and 6, parallel and spaced from one another at a distance suitable for engaging on either side of the first lugs perforated 3 and 4. A connecting shaft 7, oriented along the axis hinge II-II, crosses the four perforated pins to connect jaws 1 and 2 allowing their relative pivoting.

Deux parties de préhension 8 et 9 prolongent les mors respectifs 1 et 2 au-delà de l'axe d'articulation II-II.Two gripping parts 8 and 9 extend the jaws respective 1 and 2 beyond the axis of articulation II-II.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 1 à 4, les deux mors 1 et 2 ont la même structure, et l'on décrira principalement le premier mors 1.In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 4, the two jaws 1 and 2 have the same structure, and we will describe mainly the first bit 1.

Le premier mors 1 comprend un corps rigide, solidaire de la partie de préhension 8, et ayant une partie principale 10 allongée en forme de barre aplatie se développant selon la direction d'allongement I, et ayant des excroissances transversales 11 et 12 parallèles l'une à l'autre. Dans la réalisation illustrée, les excroissances transversales 11 et 12 sont au nombre de deux, et constituent deux excroissances transversales d'extrémité se raccordant aux extrémités correspondantes de la partie principale 10.The first jaw 1 comprises a rigid body, integral with the gripping part 8, and having a main part 10 elongated flattened bar developing according to the direction of elongation I, and having transverse growths 11 and 12 parallel to each other. In the illustrated embodiment, there are two transverse protrusions 11 and 12, and constitute two transverse end protrusions connecting to the corresponding ends of the main part 10.

Dans la réalisation illustrée sur les figures, en position rapprochée des deux mors 1 et 2, les excroissances transversales 11 et 12 sont dans un plan généralement parallèle au second mors 2, c'est-à-dire se développant selon une direction généralement perpendiculaire au plan contenant les deux parties principales 10 des deux mors 1 et 2.In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, in position close to the two jaws 1 and 2, the transverse protuberances 11 and 12 are in a plane generally parallel to the second jaw 2, that is to say developing in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane containing the two main parts 10 of the two jaws 1 and 2.

Le premier mors 1 comprend en outre au moins une première structure élastiquement flexible 13, qui se développe selon la direction d'allongement I, à l'écart de la partie principale 10 du corps rigide, et qui est reliée aux seules excroissances transversales 11 et 12 parallèles du corps rigide. La première structure élastiquement flexible 13 comporte des parties saillantes 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 et 19 orientées face au second mors 2.The first jaw 1 also comprises at least a first elastically flexible structure 13, which develops according to the direction of elongation I, away from the main part 10 of the rigid body, and which is connected only to the growths transverse 11 and 12 parallel to the rigid body. The first one elastically flexible structure 13 has protruding parts 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 oriented facing the second jaw 2.

Dans la réalisation illustrée, le premier mors 1 comprend deux structures élastiquement flexibles 13 et 21, par exemple de même forme, parallèles et déportées latéralement l'une de l'autre parallèlement au second mors 2.In the illustrated embodiment, the first jaw 1 comprises two elastically flexible structures 13 and 21, for example of same shape, parallel and offset laterally from each other parallel to the second jaw 2.

La première structure élastiquement flexible 13 est une structure en forme de tige incurvée en une série d'arches adjacentes, se développant selon une surface perpendiculaire au second mors 2, et dont les pieds de liaison constituent lesdites parties saillantes 14-19.The first elastically flexible structure 13 is a rod-shaped structure curved into a series of arches adjacent, developing along a surface perpendicular to the second jaw 2, and whose connecting feet constitute said projecting parts 14-19.

Dans la réalisation illustrée sur les figures, les deux mors 1 et 2 ont des structures similaires à corps rigide et structures élastiquement flexibles. A chaque structure élastiquement flexible telle que la structure élastiquement flexible 13 du premier mors 1 correspond une structure élastiquement flexible 22 du second mors 2. En position rapprochée des deux mors 1 et 2, la première structure élastiquement flexible 13 en arches adjacentes du premier mors 1 s'imbrique dans la structure élastiquement flexible 22 en arches adjacentes décalées du second mors 2. Autrement dit, les parties saillantes 14-19 de la première structure élastiquement flexible 13 s'engagent dans les parties concaves des arches de la structure élastiquement flexible 22 du second mors 2.In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the two jaws 1 and 2 have similar rigid body structures and elastically flexible structures. At each structure elastically flexible such as the elastically structure flexible 13 of the first jaw 1 corresponds to a structure elastically flexible 22 of the second jaw 2. In the close position of the two jaws 1 and 2, the first elastically flexible structure 13 in adjacent arches of the first jaw 1 fits into the elastically flexible structure 22 in adjacent offset arches of the second jaw 2. In other words, the protrusions 14-19 of the first elastically flexible structure 13 engage in the concave parts of the arches of the elastically flexible structure 22 of the second jaw 2.

Comme on le voit bien sur les figures, notamment sur la figure 2, chacune des structures élastiquement flexibles 13 et 21 du premier mors 1 est décalée latéralement, dans la direction 23, par rapport à la partie principale 10 du premier mors 1. Il en résulte une structure particulièrement allégée du premier mors 1, et une capacité de déformation élastique de la partie comportant les parties saillantes 14-19.As can be seen in the figures, in particular on the Figure 2, each of the elastically flexible structures 13 and 21 of the first jaw 1 is offset laterally, in the direction 23, with respect to the main part 10 of the first jaw 1. It has results a particularly light structure of the first jaw 1, and an elastic deformation capacity of the part comprising the protruding parts 14-19.

Comme on le voit sur les figures, notamment sur la figure 2, la structure élastiquement flexible 13 se développe selon une surface sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'autre mors 2. Cette surface peut être plane, les structures élastiquement flexibles étant alors rectilignes en vue de dessus. Toutefois, dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 2, la surface selon laquelle se développent les structures élastiquement flexibles 13 et 21 peut être avantageusement courbe, pour mieux suivre la forme arrondie de la tête d'un utilisateur.As seen in the figures, especially in the figure 2, the elastically flexible structure 13 develops in a surface substantially perpendicular to the other jaw 2. This surface can be flat, elastically flexible structures then being rectilinear when viewed from above. However, in the mode of embodiment of FIG. 2, the surface according to which develop elastically flexible structures 13 and 21 can be advantageously curved, to better follow the rounded shape of the head of a user.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 1 à 5, les parties saillantes 14-19 se développent dans une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire au second mors 2.In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 5, the protrusions 14-19 develop in one direction substantially perpendicular to the second jaw 2.

En alternative, comme illustré dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 6, on peut avantageusement prévoir que chaque mors 101 et 102 comprend une première structure élastiquement flexible 113 définissant des premières parties saillantes 114-119 inclinées vers un premier sens de la direction d'allongement I, c'est-à-dire vers la gauche sur la figure 6, tandis qu'une seconde structure élastiquement flexible 121 sur le même premier mors 101 définit des secondes parties saillantes 124-129 qui sont inclinées vers le second sens opposé de la direction d'allongement I, c'est-à-dire vers la droite sur la figure 6. On améliore ainsi la tenue de l'article dans la chevelure. On distingue également sur cette figure 6 les parties de préhension 108 et 109 ainsi que la première structure élastiquement flexible 122 du second mors 102.Alternatively, as illustrated in the embodiment in Figure 6, it can advantageously be provided that each jaw 101 and 102 comprises a first elastically flexible structure 113 defining first protruding parts 114-119 inclined towards a first sense of the direction of elongation I, that is to say towards the left in figure 6, while a second structure elastically flexible 121 on the same first jaw 101 defines second projecting parts 124-129 which are inclined towards the second opposite direction of the direction of elongation I, i.e. to the right in Figure 6. This improves the holding of the article in the hair. We also distinguish on this figure 6 the gripping parts 108 and 109 as well as the first elastically flexible structure 122 of the second jaw 102.

Les parties de préhension 8 et 9 ou 108 et 109 peuvent avoir diverses formes. Sur les figurés 1 à 6, on a illustré par exemple une forme rectangulaire. D'autres formes pourront être choisies sans que cela modifie l'effet technique de l'invention résultant de la structure élastiquement flexible constituant les parties saillantes destinées à pénétrer dans la chevelure.The gripping parts 8 and 9 or 108 and 109 can have various forms. In FIGS. 1 to 6, we have illustrated by example a rectangular shape. Other forms may be chosen without modifying the technical effect of the invention resulting from the elastically flexible structure constituting the protruding parts intended to penetrate the hair.

Diverses formes de parties saillantes sont possibles. Sur les figures, on a représenté des parties saillantes en forme de dents. On pourra toutefois choisir des parties saillantes en ondulation, créant des ondulations dans la chevelure.Various forms of protrusions are possible. Sure the figures show protruding parts in the form of teeth. However, we can choose salient parts by ripple, creating ripples in the hair.

Dans les modes de réalisation illustrés sur les figures, constituant des pinces à cheveux frontales, l'axe d'articulation latéral II-II est disposé le long de la partie principale 10 du corps rigide de premier mors 1, parallèlement à la direction d'allongement I.In the embodiments illustrated in the figures, constituting frontal hair clips, the axis of articulation lateral II-II is arranged along the main part 10 of the rigid body of first jaw 1, parallel to the direction of elongation I.

En alternative, l'axe d'articulation latéral II-II peut être disposé le long d'une excroissance transversale d'extrémité 11 ou 12 du corps rigide, perpendiculairement à la direction d'allongement I. L'article de chevelure constitue alors une pince à cheveux latérale.Alternatively, the lateral articulation axis II-II can be arranged along a transverse end protrusion 11 or 12 of the rigid body, perpendicular to the direction of extension I. The article of hair then constitutes a pliers lateral hair.

Dans tous les modes de réalisation, on peut avantageusement prévoir des moyens élastiques sollicitant en rotation les mors 1 et 2 l'un par rapport à l'autre vers leur position rapprochée. Les moyens élastiques déterminent et maintiennent ainsi la pression des mors 1 et 2 de part et d'autre d'une mèche de cheveux, lorsque l'article pour chevelure est en place dans la chevelure d'un utilisateur. Les moyens élastiques peuvent être de tous types connus et utilisés dans les pinces à cheveux, et par exemple un ressort hélicoïdal engagé autour de l'arbre 7.In all the embodiments, one can advantageously provide elastic means urging in jaws 1 and 2 rotate relative to each other towards their close position. The elastic means determine and thus maintain the pressure of jaws 1 and 2 on both sides a lock of hair, when the article for hair is in place in a user's hair. Elastic means can be of all known types and used in pliers hair, and for example a coil spring engaged around tree 7.

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 modes of which have been explicitly described, but it includes the various variants and generalizations contained in the field of the claims below.

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  1. Hair article, comprising a first jaw (1) and a second jaw (2) which are elongate in a direction of extension (I), opposite to one another and articulated to one another by articulation means allowing their respective pivoting around a lateral axis of articulation (II-II) between an angularly separate position and a close position in which the two jaws (1, 2) are opposite to one another, with two grasping parts (8, 9) extending the respective jaws (1, 2) beyond the axis of articulation (II-II), characterized in that at least the first jaw (1) comprises :
    a rigid body, having an elongate principal part (10) extending in the direction of extension (I), and having parallel transverse excrescences (11, 12),
    at least one elastically flexible structure (13) extending in the direction of extension (I) and offset laterally away from the principal part (10) of the rigid body and connected just to the parallel transverse excrescences (11, 12) of the rigid body,
    the elastically flexible structure (13) having projecting parts (14-19 ; 114-119) oriented toward the second jaw (2).
  2. Hair article according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the close position of the two jaws (1, 2), the transverse excrescences (11, 12) are in a plane generally parallel to the second jaw (2).
  3. Hair article according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the rigid body comprises only two end transverse excrescences (11, 12) to which the respective ends of the elastically flexible structure (13) are secured.
  4. Hair article according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the lateral axis of articulation (II-II) is arranged along the principal part (10) of the rigid body, parallel to the direction of extension (I).
  5. Hair article according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the lateral axis of articulation (II-II) is arranged along an end transverse excrescence (11, 12) of the rigid body, perpendicularly to the direction of extension (I).
  6. Hair article according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the said first jaw (1) at least comprises two parallel elastically flexible structures (13, 21) which are offset laterally with respect to one another, parallel to the second jaw (2).
  7. Hair article according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the two jaws (1, 2) have similar structures, with a rigid body and elastically flexible structures.
  8. Hair article according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the elastically flexible structure (13) is a structure in the form of a rod curved into a series of adjacent arches extending over a surface perpendicular to the other jaw, the linking feet of which constitute the said projecting parts (14-19).
  9. Hair article according to claim 8, characterized in that the elastically flexible structure (13) in the form of adjacent arches of a first jaw (1) overlaps, in a close position, into an elastically flexible structure (22) in the form of offset adjacent arches of the second jaw (2).
  10. Hair article according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that each jaw (1, 2) comprises:
    a first elastically flexible structure (113) defining first projecting parts (114-119) inclined toward a first direction of the direction of extension (I),
    a second elastically flexible structure (121) defining second projecting parts (124-129) inclined toward the second direction of the direction of extension (I).
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