EP1582315B1 - Scissors with opening spring - Google Patents

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EP1582315B1
EP1582315B1 EP05356006A EP05356006A EP1582315B1 EP 1582315 B1 EP1582315 B1 EP 1582315B1 EP 05356006 A EP05356006 A EP 05356006A EP 05356006 A EP05356006 A EP 05356006A EP 1582315 B1 EP1582315 B1 EP 1582315B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B13/00—Hand shears; Scissors
    • B26B13/12—Hand shears; Scissors characterised by the shape of the handles
    • B26B13/14—Hand shears; Scissors characterised by the shape of the handles without gripping bows in the handle
    • B26B13/16—Hand shears; Scissors characterised by the shape of the handles without gripping bows in the handle spring loaded, e.g. with provision for locking the blades or the handles
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    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
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  • the present invention relates generally to the field of scissors. More particularly, this invention relates to scissors provided with a spring device which facilitates reopening, in the sense of a spacing of the two blades, following use with bringing the two blades together.
  • the present invention therefore has the primary purpose of providing a technical solution for obtaining scissors with spring opening device, in a particularly simple and inexpensive way.
  • a further object of this invention is to provide such a spring opening device which can, depending on the choice of the user of the scissors, be put into service or on the contrary be neutralized at will, in a simple manner.
  • the invention relates to scissors opening spring, the scissors being constituted generally known by two branches, each with a blade and a handle, branches which are articulated to each other by an axis, these scissors being provided with a spring opening device, acting in the direction of the spacing of the two blades, and the spring opening device being constituted by an elongated member, elastically deformable, which by a first end is attached to the axis of articulation of the two branches, this first end being also rotatably connected to one of the branches, while the opposite end, free, of said elongate elastically deformable member is provided to come into support against the other of the two branches of the scissors.
  • the idea underlying the invention is to perform the function of opening spring by associating it with an existing part, in this case the axis of articulation, having already another function, namely the articulated connection of the two branches.
  • the first end of the elongate member, elastically deformable is constituted by an element such as cap or rivet head, taking place on the axis of articulation of the two branches.
  • This element such as a cap or rivet head, is advantageously extended by a tubular nozzle introduced through a hollow metal rivet joining the two branches of the scissors at the point of articulation, means being provided for locking the tubular endpiece. , therefore also the element such as cap or rivet head.
  • connection in rotation, between the first end of the elongated elastically deformable member and one of the branches of the scissors, is feasible by providing in this branch, in the vicinity of the hinge axis, a recessed area leaving the passageway to said elongate member, the profile of this recessed area being adapted to the section of the elongate member.
  • the other free end of the elongated elastically deformable member is advantageously shaped enlarged head, of rounded shape, provided to bear, with possibility of sliding on a portion of the other branch of the scissors.
  • the elongated elastically deformable member "tends" more or less, bending more strongly during the closing movement of the scissors, that is to say, when bringing the two blades together.
  • this member can relax by unfolding, from the closed position of the scissors, to assist the opening movement, by pushing one of the branches relative to the other, in the direction of the spacing both blades.
  • the aforementioned elongated member thus acts in the manner of an elastic lever; the choice of its material, as well as its shape and its dimensioning, must be carried out judiciously to provide this organ the flexibility and elasticity required by its spring function, while maintaining a sufficient rigidity for its part integrated in the hinge axis.
  • the free end of the elongate member bears permanently on a shoulder formed on one of the branches of the scissors, especially in the region of this branch between its handle and the axis of articulation.
  • the support provided by said elongate member is permanent, so that the spring effect, thus the return of the scissors in the open position, is ensured permanently.
  • said movable element is constituted by a pivotally mounted cam on one of the branches of the scissors, about an axis parallel to the axis of articulation of the two branches, between a first angular position which is its active deployed position, for which this cam cooperates with the free end of the elastically deformable elongate member, and a second angular position which is its inactive retracted position.
  • the user can, according to his wish, engage the opening spring function, or otherwise not engage this function if it considers unnecessary .
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 represent scissors which, in a generally known manner, consist of two branches 1 and 2 joined by articulation about an axis 3.
  • the first branch 1 comprises a cutting blade 4, which extends essentially from a side of the axis 3, and a gripping handle 5 which extends essentially on the other side of the axis 3.
  • the second branch 2 comprises a cutting blade 6, which extends essentially from one side of the axis 3, facing the previous blade 4, and a gripping handle 7 which extends substantially from the other side of the axis 3.
  • the two handles 5 and 7 are molded plastic parts which extend to the level of the hinge pin 3.
  • the scissors shown in the drawing are provided with a spring opening device, this opening device being designated as a whole by reference 8.
  • the opening device 8 comprises an elastically deformable elongated member 9 which, at a first end, is connected to an element 10 belonging to the hinge axis 3 of the two branches 1 and 2.
  • the elongated member 9 extends in a substantially radial direction, with reference to the hinge axis 3, and it ends, at its free end remote from the axis 3, by an enlarged head 11 of rounded shape.
  • a rotational connection is made between the first end of the elongate member 9, on the one hand, and the first branch 1 of the scissors on the other hand.
  • a recessed zone 12, of profile adapted to the section of the elongate member 9, is provided in the first branch 1, in the vicinity of the hinge axis 3, the recessed area 12 leaving just the passage to said elongate member 9.
  • this recessed area 12 is hollowed in the handle 5, and it can be easily obtained directly by molding, with the handle 5.
  • the opening device 8 also comprises, on the second branch 2, a cam 13 pivotally mounted about an axis 14, parallel to the hinge axis 3 of the two branches. 1 and 2.
  • the pivot axis 14 of the cam 13 is located on the handle 7 of the second branch 2, between the eyelet 15 of this handle 7 and the hinge pin 3 of the two branches 1 and 2.
  • cam 13 is movable relative to the handle 7 of the second branch 2, between two extreme angular positions, respectively shown in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the cam 13 In the first position (FIG. 1), said active position, the cam 13 is deployed in the direction of the handle 5 of the first branch 1.
  • the elongated elastically deformable member 9 bears, by its enlarged head 11, on the outer part , here in the shape of a point, of the cam 13, so that this elongated member 9 is kept bent and stretched.
  • the elongate member 9, whose first end is rotatably connected to the first leg 1 tends to push the handle 7 of the second leg 2, so as to move it away from the handle 5 of the first leg 1.
  • the spacing of the two handles 5 and 7 is accompanied by the spacing of the two corresponding blades 4 and 6, according to the arrow F.
  • the elongated member 9 therefore acts as an opening spring, which tends to remove the two blades 4 and 6, after they have been brought together to exert a cutting action.
  • the pivoting cam 13 is feasible in the form of an arrow or slider, preferably with a color distinct from that of the handles 5 and 7, so that its presence and position are easily identifiable, visually, even by young children.
  • FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 (which are sectional views of the region of the hinge axis 3) show, in detail, several possible embodiments of this connection.
  • the two branches 1 and 2 of the scissors are joined, at the point of articulation, by a hollow metal rivet 16 clamping the two blades 4 and 6 against each other, by allowing their relative pivoting.
  • the element 10, to which the elongate member 9 is attached (here no visible), has a substantially hemispherical shape similar to a rivet head, and it is extended by a tubular end 17, the kind of expandable rivet, which is introduced through the hollow metal rivet 16.
  • a hubcap 18 provided with a central tenon 19 is put in place on the opposite side to the element 10, the post 19 being engaged and held in force in the tubular end 17.
  • FIG. 5 in which the components correspond to those described above are designated by the same references, shows a variant still using a hollow metal rivet 16 assembling the two blades 1 and 2.
  • the hubcap 18 is here secured to the element 10 by means of a weld, in particular of ultrasonic type, joining the tenon 19 and the endpiece 17.
  • a hollow metal rivet 16 which assembles the two blades 1 and 2.
  • the element 10 is here locked by means of a toothed elastic washer 20, mounted with a clamping around the tubular end 17 10 of the element, and pressed against one end of the hollow metal rivet 16.
  • This solution may be preferred because it minimizes component wear over time.
  • the opening spring scissors are intended primarily for children, but they may also be suitable for any user, the described opening device can equip scissors of all types and dimensions.

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The scissors have two branches (1, 2) with blades (4, 6) and handles (5, 7), respectively. The branches are joined together by an axle (3). A spring-loaded catch (8) acts in the direction of separation of the blades. The catch has an elastically deformable elongated unit (9) attached by its one end (10) to the axle. The end is rotatably connected to one of the branches and a free opposite end (11) of the unit supports the other branch.

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La présente invention concerne, de façon générale, le domaine des ciseaux. Plus particulièrement, cette invention se rapporte à des ciseaux munis d'un dispositif à ressort qui en facilite la réouverture, au sens d'un écartement des deux lames, à la suite d'une utilisation avec rapprochement des deux lames.The present invention relates generally to the field of scissors. More particularly, this invention relates to scissors provided with a spring device which facilitates reopening, in the sense of a spacing of the two blades, following use with bringing the two blades together.

Pour améliorer l'utilisation pratique des ciseaux, il est déjà connu de les munir d'un dispositif à ressort, qui aide à la réouverture des lames. Un tel dispositif facilite en particulier l'utilisation des ciseaux par les enfants. En particulier il a déjà été proposé des dispositifs à ressort spiral métallique, enroulé autour de l'axe d'articulation des deux branches, et agissant entre ces deux branches -voir par exemple les documents GB 428590 A et DE 801320 C .To improve the practical use of scissors, it is already known to provide them with a spring device, which helps to reopen the blades. Such a device facilitates in particular the use of scissors by children. In particular, it has already been proposed metal spiral spring devices, wound around the axis of articulation of the two branches, and acting between these two branches -see for example the documents GB 428590 A and DE 801320 C .

Toutefois, l'incorporation d'un tel dispositif d'ouverture à ressort sur des ciseaux nécessite la fabrication et l'ajout des pièces mécaniques supplémentaires, ce qui augmente actuellement le coût des ciseaux équipés d'un tel dispositif. Or les ciseaux, notamment ceux destinés à des enfants, doivent rester des articles simples et économiques. De plus, tous les dispositifs d'ouverture connus agissent de façon permanente, et ne peuvent être neutralisés lorsque leur intervention n'est pas souhaitée.However, the incorporation of such a spring opening device on scissors requires the manufacture and addition of additional mechanical parts, which currently increases the cost of scissors equipped with such a device. Scissors, especially those intended for children, must remain simple and economical articles. In addition, all known opening devices act permanently, and can not be neutralized when their intervention is not desired.

La présente invention a donc pour but premier de fournir une solution technique permettant l'obtention de ciseaux avec dispositif d'ouverture à ressort, d'une manière particulièrement simple et peu onéreuse. Un objectif supplémentaire de cette invention est de proposer un tel dispositif d'ouverture à ressort qui puisse, selon le choix de l'utilisateur des ciseaux, être mis en service ou au contraire être neutralisé à volonté, d'une manière simple.The present invention therefore has the primary purpose of providing a technical solution for obtaining scissors with spring opening device, in a particularly simple and inexpensive way. A further object of this invention is to provide such a spring opening device which can, depending on the choice of the user of the scissors, be put into service or on the contrary be neutralized at will, in a simple manner.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet des ciseaux à ressort d'ouverture, les ciseaux étant constitués de façon généralement connue par deux branches, chacune avec une lame et une poignée, branches qui sont articulées l'une à l'autre par un axe, ces ciseaux étant munis d'un dispositif d'ouverture à ressort, agissant dans le sens de l'écartement des deux lames, et le dispositif d'ouverture à ressort étant constitué par un organe allongé, élastiquement déformable, qui par une première extrémité est rattaché à l'axe d'articulation des deux branches, cette première extrémité étant aussi liée en rotation à l'une des branches, tandis que l'extrémité opposée, libre, dudit organe allongé élastiquement déformable est prévue pour venir en appui contre l'autre des deux branches des ciseaux.For this purpose, the invention relates to scissors opening spring, the scissors being constituted generally known by two branches, each with a blade and a handle, branches which are articulated to each other by an axis, these scissors being provided with a spring opening device, acting in the direction of the spacing of the two blades, and the spring opening device being constituted by an elongated member, elastically deformable, which by a first end is attached to the axis of articulation of the two branches, this first end being also rotatably connected to one of the branches, while the opposite end, free, of said elongate elastically deformable member is provided to come into support against the other of the two branches of the scissors.

Ainsi, l'idée à la base de l'invention consiste à réaliser la fonction de ressort d'ouverture en l'associant à une pièce existante, en l'occurrence l'axe d'articulation, ayant déjà une autre fonction, à savoir la liaison articulée des deux branches.Thus, the idea underlying the invention is to perform the function of opening spring by associating it with an existing part, in this case the axis of articulation, having already another function, namely the articulated connection of the two branches.

En particulier, la première extrémité de l'organe allongé, élastiquement déformable, est constituée par un élément tel que capuchon ou tête de rivet, prenant place sur l'axe d'articulation des deux branches. Cet élément, tel que capuchon ou tête de rivet, est avantageusement prolongé par un embout tubulaire, introduit au travers d'un rivet métallique creux réunissant les deux branches des ciseaux au point d'articulation, des moyens étant prévus pour verrouiller l'embout tubulaire, donc aussi l'élément tel que capuchon ou tête de rivet.In particular, the first end of the elongate member, elastically deformable, is constituted by an element such as cap or rivet head, taking place on the axis of articulation of the two branches. This element, such as a cap or rivet head, is advantageously extended by a tubular nozzle introduced through a hollow metal rivet joining the two branches of the scissors at the point of articulation, means being provided for locking the tubular endpiece. , therefore also the element such as cap or rivet head.

La liaison en rotation, entre la première extrémité de l'organe allongé élastiquement déformable et l'une des branches des ciseaux, est réalisable en prévoyant dans cette branche, au voisinage de l'axe d'articulation, une zone évidée laissant le passage audit organe allongé, le profil de cette zone évidée étant adapté à la section de l'organe allongé.The connection in rotation, between the first end of the elongated elastically deformable member and one of the branches of the scissors, is feasible by providing in this branch, in the vicinity of the hinge axis, a recessed area leaving the passageway to said elongate member, the profile of this recessed area being adapted to the section of the elongate member.

L'autre extrémité, libre, de l'organe allongé élastiquement déformable, est avantageusement conformée en tête élargie, de forme arrondie, prévue pour prendre appui, avec possibilité de glissement, sur une partie de l'autre branche des ciseaux.The other free end of the elongated elastically deformable member is advantageously shaped enlarged head, of rounded shape, provided to bear, with possibility of sliding on a portion of the other branch of the scissors.

Entre ses deux extrémités, l'organe allongé élastiquement déformable se "tend" plus ou moins, en fléchissant plus fortement lors du mouvement de fermeture des ciseaux, c'est-à-dire lors du rapprochement des deux lames. Ainsi, cet organe peut se détendre en se dépliant, à partir de la position de fermeture des ciseaux, pour assister le mouvement d'ouverture, en repoussant l'une des branches par rapport à l'autre, dans le sens de l'écartement des deux lames.Between its two ends, the elongated elastically deformable member "tends" more or less, bending more strongly during the closing movement of the scissors, that is to say, when bringing the two blades together. Thus, this member can relax by unfolding, from the closed position of the scissors, to assist the opening movement, by pushing one of the branches relative to the other, in the direction of the spacing both blades.

L'organe allongé précité agit ainsi à la manière d'un levier élastique ; le choix de sa matière, ainsi que sa forme, et son dimensionnement, doivent être effectués judicieusement pour procurer à cet organe la souplesse et l'élasticité demandées par sa fonction de ressort, tout en conservant une rigidité suffisante pour sa partie intégrée à l'axe d'articulation.The aforementioned elongated member thus acts in the manner of an elastic lever; the choice of its material, as well as its shape and its dimensioning, must be carried out judiciously to provide this organ the flexibility and elasticity required by its spring function, while maintaining a sufficient rigidity for its part integrated in the hinge axis.

Dans le cas le plus simple, l'extrémité libre de l'organe allongé, élastiquement déformable, prend appui de façon permanente sur un épaulement formé sur l'une des branches des ciseaux, notamment dans la région de cette branche située entre sa poignée et l'axe d'articulation. Ainsi, l'appui réalisé par ledit organe allongé est permanent, si bien que l'effet de ressort, donc de rappel des ciseaux en position d'ouverture, est assuré de façon permanente.In the simplest case, the free end of the elongate member, elastically deformable, bears permanently on a shoulder formed on one of the branches of the scissors, especially in the region of this branch between its handle and the axis of articulation. Thus, the support provided by said elongate member is permanent, so that the spring effect, thus the return of the scissors in the open position, is ensured permanently.

Toutefois, selon une autre possibilité avantageuse, il est prévu sur l'une des branches des ciseaux, pour l'appui de l'extrémité libre de l'organe allongé élastiquement déformable, un élément monté mobile entre deux positions, respectivement une position déployée active pour laquelle l'extrémité libre de l'organe allongé prend effectivement appui sur une partie de cet élément mobile, et une position escamotée inactive pour laquelle l'extrémité libre de l'organe allongé ne peut venir en appui sur cet élément mobile.However, according to another advantageous possibility, it is provided on one of the branches of the scissors, for the support of the free end of the elongated elastically deformable member, a member mounted between two positions, respectively an active deployed position. for which the free end of the elongate member actually bears on a portion of this movable member, and an inactive retracted position for which the free end of the elongated member can not bear against this movable member.

Selon un mode de réalisation, ledit élément mobile est constitué par une came montée pivotante sur l'une des branches des ciseaux, autour d'un axe parallèle à l'axe d'articulation des deux branches, entre une première position angulaire qui est sa position déployée active, pour laquelle cette came coopère avec l'extrémité libre de l'organe allongé élastiquement déformable, et une seconde position angulaire qui est sa position escamotée inactive.According to one embodiment, said movable element is constituted by a pivotally mounted cam on one of the branches of the scissors, about an axis parallel to the axis of articulation of the two branches, between a first angular position which is its active deployed position, for which this cam cooperates with the free end of the elastically deformable elongate member, and a second angular position which is its inactive retracted position.

Ainsi, en sélectionnant manuellement la position de l'élément mobile, tel que came, l'utilisateur peut, selon son souhait, enclencher la fonction de ressort d'ouverture, ou au contraire ne pas enclencher cette fonction s'il l'estime inutile.Thus, by manually selecting the position of the movable element, such as cam, the user can, according to his wish, engage the opening spring function, or otherwise not engage this function if it considers unnecessary .

L'invention sera mieux comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit, en référence au dessin schématique annexé représentant, à titre d'exemples, quelques formes d'exécution de ces ciseaux à ressort d'ouverture :

  • Figure 1 est une vue d'ensemble, de face, de ciseaux conformes à la présente invention, avec dispositif d'ouverture à ressort, amené en position active ;
  • Figure 2 est une vue de face similaire à la figure 1, montrant les mêmes ciseaux avec le dispositif d'ouverture à ressort amené en position inactive ;
  • Figure 3 représente, en perspective, un détail du dispositif d'ouverture à ressort de ces ciseaux ;
  • Figure 4 est une vue de détail en coupe passant par l'axe d'articulation des branches, suivant IV-IV de figure 1, dans une première forme de réalisation ;
  • Figure 5 est une vue en coupe similaire à la figure 4, correspondant à une deuxième forme de réalisation ;
  • Figure 6 est une vue en coupe similaire aux figures 4 et 5, correspondant à une troisième forme de réalisation.
The invention will be better understood with the aid of the description which follows, with reference to the appended schematic drawing showing, by way of examples, a few embodiments of these opening spring scissors:
  • Figure 1 is an overall view, front, scissors according to the present invention, with spring opening device, brought into the active position;
  • Figure 2 is a front view similar to Figure 1, showing the same scissors with the spring opening device brought into the inactive position;
  • Figure 3 shows, in perspective, a detail of the spring opening device of these scissors;
  • Figure 4 is a detail view in section through the axis of articulation of the branches, according to IV-IV of Figure 1, in a first embodiment;
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view similar to Figure 4, corresponding to a second embodiment;
  • Figure 6 is a sectional view similar to Figures 4 and 5, corresponding to a third embodiment.

Les figures 1 et 2 représentent des ciseaux qui, de façon généralement connue, sont constitués de deux branches 1 et 2, réunies par articulation autour d'un axe 3. La première branche 1 comporte une lame coupante 4, qui s'étend essentiellement d'un côté de l'axe 3, et une poignée de préhension 5 qui s'étend essentiellement de l'autre côté de l'axe 3. La seconde branche 2 comporte une lame coupante 6, qui s'étend essentiellement d'un côté de l'axe 3, en regard de la précédente lame 4, et une poignée de préhension 7 qui s'étend essentiellement de l'autre côté de l'axe 3. Dans l'exemple illustré, les deux poignées 5 et 7 sont des pièces en matière plastique moulée, qui se prolongent jusqu'au niveau de l'axe d'articulation 3.FIGS. 1 and 2 represent scissors which, in a generally known manner, consist of two branches 1 and 2 joined by articulation about an axis 3. The first branch 1 comprises a cutting blade 4, which extends essentially from a side of the axis 3, and a gripping handle 5 which extends essentially on the other side of the axis 3. The second branch 2 comprises a cutting blade 6, which extends essentially from one side of the axis 3, facing the previous blade 4, and a gripping handle 7 which extends substantially from the other side of the axis 3. In the example shown, the two handles 5 and 7 are molded plastic parts which extend to the level of the hinge pin 3.

Les ciseaux représentés au dessin sont munis d'un dispositif d'ouverture à ressort, ce dispositif d'ouverture étant désigné dans son ensemble en référence 8.The scissors shown in the drawing are provided with a spring opening device, this opening device being designated as a whole by reference 8.

Le dispositif d'ouverture 8 comprend, un organe allongé 9 élastiquement déformable, qui par une première extrémité se rattache à un élément 10 appartenant à l'axe d'articulation 3 des deux branches 1 et 2. L'organe allongé 9 s'étend suivant une direction sensiblement radiale, par référence à l'axe d'articulation 3, et il se termine, à son extrémité libre éloignée de l'axe 3, par une tête élargie 11 de forme arrondie.The opening device 8 comprises an elastically deformable elongated member 9 which, at a first end, is connected to an element 10 belonging to the hinge axis 3 of the two branches 1 and 2. The elongated member 9 extends in a substantially radial direction, with reference to the hinge axis 3, and it ends, at its free end remote from the axis 3, by an enlarged head 11 of rounded shape.

Une liaison en rotation est réalisée entre la première extrémité de l'organe allongé 9, d'une part, et la première branche 1 des ciseaux d'autre part. A cet effet, comme le montre plus particulièrement la figure 3, une zone évidée 12, de profil adapté à la section de l'organe allongé 9, est prévue dans la première branche 1, au voisinage de l'axe d'articulation 3, la zone évidée 12 laissant juste le passage audit organe allongé 9. Dans la mesure où la poignée 5 de la branche 1 se prolonge jusqu'à l'axe 3, cette zone évidée 12 est creusée dans cette poignée 5, et elle peut être facilement obtenue directement par moulage, avec la poignée 5.A rotational connection is made between the first end of the elongate member 9, on the one hand, and the first branch 1 of the scissors on the other hand. For this purpose, as shown more particularly in FIG. 3, a recessed zone 12, of profile adapted to the section of the elongate member 9, is provided in the first branch 1, in the vicinity of the hinge axis 3, the recessed area 12 leaving just the passage to said elongate member 9. Insofar as the handle 5 of the branch 1 extends to the axis 3, this recessed area 12 is hollowed in the handle 5, and it can be easily obtained directly by molding, with the handle 5.

Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures 1 et 2, le dispositif d'ouverture 8 comprend encore, sur la seconde branche 2, une came 13 montée pivotante autour d'un axe 14, parallèle à l'axe d'articulation 3 des deux branches 1 et 2. L'axe de pivotement 14 de la came 13 se situe, sur la poignée 7 de la seconde branche 2, entre l'oeillet 15 de cette poignée 7 et l'axe d'articulation 3 des deux branches 1 et 2.In the example illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the opening device 8 also comprises, on the second branch 2, a cam 13 pivotally mounted about an axis 14, parallel to the hinge axis 3 of the two branches. 1 and 2. The pivot axis 14 of the cam 13 is located on the handle 7 of the second branch 2, between the eyelet 15 of this handle 7 and the hinge pin 3 of the two branches 1 and 2.

Ainsi, la came 13 est déplaçable, relativement à la poignée 7 de la seconde branche 2, entre deux positions angulaires extrêmes, représentées respectivement sur les figures 1 et 2.Thus, the cam 13 is movable relative to the handle 7 of the second branch 2, between two extreme angular positions, respectively shown in Figures 1 and 2.

Dans la première position (figure 1), dite position active, la came 13 est déployée en direction de la poignée 5 de la première branche 1. L'organe allongé 9 élastiquement déformable prend appui, par sa tête élargie 11, sur la partie extérieure, ici en forme de pointe, de la came 13, de sorte que cet organe allongé 9 est maintenu fléchi et tendu. Ainsi, l'organe allongé 9, dont la première extrémité est liée en rotation à la première branche 1, tend à repousser la poignée 7 de la seconde branche 2, de manière à l'écarter de la poignée 5 de la première branche 1. Bien entendu, l'écartement des deux poignées 5 et 7 s'accompagne de l'écartement des deux lames 4 et 6 correspondantes, selon la flèche F. L'organe allongé 9 joue donc le rôle de ressort d'ouverture, qui tend à écarter les deux lames 4 et 6, après que celles-ci ont été rapprochées pour exercer une action de coupe.In the first position (FIG. 1), said active position, the cam 13 is deployed in the direction of the handle 5 of the first branch 1. The elongated elastically deformable member 9 bears, by its enlarged head 11, on the outer part , here in the shape of a point, of the cam 13, so that this elongated member 9 is kept bent and stretched. Thus, the elongate member 9, whose first end is rotatably connected to the first leg 1, tends to push the handle 7 of the second leg 2, so as to move it away from the handle 5 of the first leg 1. Of course, the spacing of the two handles 5 and 7 is accompanied by the spacing of the two corresponding blades 4 and 6, according to the arrow F. The elongated member 9 therefore acts as an opening spring, which tends to remove the two blades 4 and 6, after they have been brought together to exert a cutting action.

Dans la seconde position (figure 2), dite position inactive, la came 13 est escamotée à l'intérieur du contour de la poignée 7, de telle sorte que l'organe allongé 9 ne peut entrer en contact avec cette came 13, et reste donc libre. Ainsi, cet organe allongé 9 ne joue plus son rôle de ressort d'ouverture, et les ciseaux se comportent comme des ciseaux ordinaires, dépourvus de tout ressort d'ouverture.In the second position (FIG. 2), called the inactive position, the cam 13 is retracted inside the contour of the handle 7, so that the elongated member 9 can not come into contact with this cam 13, and remains therefore free. Thus, this elongated member 9 no longer plays its role of opening spring, and the scissors behave like ordinary scissors, devoid of any opening spring.

La came pivotante 13 est réalisable en forme de flèche ou de curseur, de préférence avec une couleur distincte de celle des poignées 5 et 7, de manière que sa présence et sa position soient aisément identifiables, de façon visuelle, même par de jeunes enfants.The pivoting cam 13 is feasible in the form of an arrow or slider, preferably with a color distinct from that of the handles 5 and 7, so that its presence and position are easily identifiable, visually, even by young children.

Une caractéristique essentielle de l'invention étant la liaison réalisée entre l'organe allongé 9 élastiquement déformable et l'axe d'articulation 3 des deux branches 1 et 2 des ciseaux, les figures 4, 5 et 6 (qui sont des vues en coupe de la région de l'axe d'articulation 3) montrent, dans le détail, plusieurs modes de réalisation possibles de cette liaison.An essential characteristic of the invention being the connection made between the elongated elastically deformable member 9 and the hinge axis 3 of the two branches 1 and 2 of the scissors, FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 (which are sectional views of the region of the hinge axis 3) show, in detail, several possible embodiments of this connection.

En se référant tout d'abord à la figure 4, les deux branches 1 et 2 des ciseaux sont réunies, au point d'articulation, par un rivet métallique creux 16 serrant les deux lames 4 et 6 l'une contre l'autre, en permettant leur pivotement relatif. L'élément 10, auquel se rattache l'organe allongé 9 (ici non visible), possède une forme sensiblement hémisphérique analogue à une tête de rivet, et il se prolonge par un embout 17 tubulaire, du genre rivet expansible, qui est introduit au travers du rivet métallique creux 16. Pour verrouiller l'ensemble, un enjoliveur 18 muni d'un tenon central 19 est mis en place du côté opposé à l'élément 10, le tenon 19 étant engagé et retenu en force dans l'embout tubulaire 17.Referring firstly to Figure 4, the two branches 1 and 2 of the scissors are joined, at the point of articulation, by a hollow metal rivet 16 clamping the two blades 4 and 6 against each other, by allowing their relative pivoting. The element 10, to which the elongate member 9 is attached (here no visible), has a substantially hemispherical shape similar to a rivet head, and it is extended by a tubular end 17, the kind of expandable rivet, which is introduced through the hollow metal rivet 16. To lock the assembly, a hubcap 18 provided with a central tenon 19 is put in place on the opposite side to the element 10, the post 19 being engaged and held in force in the tubular end 17.

La figure 5, sur laquelle les composants correspondent à ceux décrits précédemment sont désignés par les mêmes références, montre une variante utilisant encore un rivet métallique creux 16 assemblant les deux lames 1 et 2. L'enjoliveur 18 est ici rendu solidaire de l'élément 10 au moyen d'une soudure, notamment de type ultrasonique, réunissant le tenon 19 et l'embout 17.Figure 5, in which the components correspond to those described above are designated by the same references, shows a variant still using a hollow metal rivet 16 assembling the two blades 1 and 2. The hubcap 18 is here secured to the element 10 by means of a weld, in particular of ultrasonic type, joining the tenon 19 and the endpiece 17.

Dans le mode de réalisation selon la figure 6, il est aussi prévu un rivet métallique creux 16 qui assemble les deux lames 1 et 2. L'élément 10, auquel se rattache l'organe allongé 9 (ici non visible), se prolonge encore par un embout 17 tubulaire, introduit au travers du rivet métallique creux 16. Contrairement aux deux modes de réalisation précédents, l'élément 10 est ici verrouillé au moyen d'une rondelle élastique crantée 20, montée avec serrage autour de l'embout tubulaire 17 de l'élément 10, et appuyée contre une extrémité du rivet métallique creux 16. L'enjoliveur 18, maintenu par engagement de son tenon 19 dans l'embout 17, dissimule ici le dispositif de sertissage constitué par la rondelle crantée 20. Cette dernière solution peut être préférée, car elle minimise l'usure des composants dans le temps.In the embodiment according to Figure 6, there is also provided a hollow metal rivet 16 which assembles the two blades 1 and 2. The element 10, which is attached to the elongate member 9 (here not visible), is further extended. by a tubular end 17, introduced through the hollow metal rivet 16. In contrast to the two previous embodiments, the element 10 is here locked by means of a toothed elastic washer 20, mounted with a clamping around the tubular end 17 10 of the element, and pressed against one end of the hollow metal rivet 16. The hubcap 18, held by engagement of its tenon 19 in the nozzle 17, here conceals the crimping device constituted by the toothed washer 20. The latter This solution may be preferred because it minimizes component wear over time.

Les ciseaux à ressort d'ouverture, selon l'invention, sont destinés principalement aux enfants, mais ils peuvent aussi convenir à tout utilisateur, le dispositif d'ouverture décrit pouvant équiper des ciseaux de tous types et de toutes dimensions.The opening spring scissors, according to the invention, are intended primarily for children, but they may also be suitable for any user, the described opening device can equip scissors of all types and dimensions.

L'on ne s'éloignerait pas du cadre de l'invention, telle que définie dans les revendications annexées, par des modifications concernant les détails de forme de l'organe allongé 9 élastiquement déformable, ou de la came 13, ou encore des poignées 5 et 7.One would not depart from the scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims, by modifications concerning the shape details of the elongated elastically deformable member 9, or the cam 13, or even the handles 5 and 7.

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  1. Scissors with opening spring, said scissors consisting of two arms (1, 2), each with a blade (4, 6) and a handle (5, 7), the arms pivoting on one another via a pivot (3), said scissors being provided with a spring-action opening device (8) acting in the appropriate direction to part the two blades (4, 6), and the scissors being characterized in that the spring-action opening device (8) consists of an elastically deformable elongated member (9) connected at a first end (10) to the pivot (3) of the two arms (1, 2), this first end (10) also being coupled in rotation to one of the arms (1), while the opposite, unattached end (11) of said elastically deformable elongated member (9) is designed to press against the other (2) of the two scissor arms.
  2. Scissors with opening spring according to Claim 1, characterized in that the first end of the elastically deformable elongated member (9) consists of a part such as a cap or rivet head (10) placed on the pivot (3) of the two arms (1, 2) or forming a component of this pivot (3).
  3. Scissors with opening spring according to Claim 2, characterized in that the component (10), such as a cap or rivet head, to which the elongated member (9) is connected, is extended by a tubular spigot (17) inserted through a hollow metal rivet (16) joining the two scissor arms (1, 2) at the pivot point (3), while means (18, 19; 20) are provided to lock the tubular spigot (17), and therefore also the component (10) such as a cap or rivet head.
  4. Scissors with opening spring according to Claim 3, characterized in that the means for locking the tubular spigot (17) consist of an embellisher (18) mounted on the opposite side to the component (10), the embellisher (18) being provided with a central projection (19) which is engaged and held in the tubular spigot (17).
  5. Scissors with opening spring according to Claim 3, characterized in that the means for locking the tubular spigot (17) consist of a serrated spring washer (20) mounted tightly around the tubular spigot (17) and pressed against one end of the hollow metal rivet (16).
  6. Scissors with opening spring according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the rotational coupling between the first end (10) of the elastically deformable elongated member (9) and one of the scissor arms (1) is formed by providing in this arm (1), in the vicinity of the pivot (3), a depressed zone (12) for said elongated member (9) to lie in, the profile of this depressed zone (12) being adapted to the cross section of the elongated member (9).
  7. Scissors with opening spring according to Claim 6, characterized in that, to the extent that the handle (5) of the arm (1) continues as far as the pivot (3), the depressed zone (12) is cut into this handle (5), and can be formed directly by moulding it with said handle (5).
  8. Scissors with opening spring according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the other, unattached end of the elastically deformable elongated member (9) is formed into a rounded enlarged head (11) designed to press, with freedom to slide, against a part (13) of the other scissor arm (2).
  9. Scissors with opening spring according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the unattached end (11) of the elastically deformable elongated member (9) presses permanently against a shoulder formed on one of the scissor arms (2), notably in that region of this arm (2) which is situated between its handle (7) and the pivot (3).
  10. Scissors with opening spring according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that there is provided, on one of the scissor arms (2), for the unattached end (11) of the elastically deformable elongated member (9) to press against, a component (13) mounted in such a way as to be moveable between two positions, namely an active deployed position in which the unattached end (11) of the elongated member (9) presses against a part of this moveable component (13), and an inactive retracted position in which the unattached end (11) of the elongated member (9) cannot press against this moveable component (13).
  11. Scissors with opening spring according to Claim 10, characterized in that said moveable component is a cam (13) pivoting on one of the scissor arms (2) about an axis (14) parallel to the pivot (3) of the two arms (1, 2), between a first angular position which is its active deployed position, in which this cam (13) acts on the unattached end (11) of the elastically deformable elongated member (9), and a second angular position which is its inactive retracted position.
  12. Scissors with opening spring according to Claim 11, characterized in that the pivoting cam (13) is made in the form of an arrow or slider, preferably with a different colour from the colour of the handles (5, 7).
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