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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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scissors
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Bruno Gstalder
Daniel Racamier
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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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B13/00—Hand shears; Scissors
    • B26B13/28—Joints

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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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  1. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder, die aus zwei Schenkeln (1, 2) besteht, jeder mit einer Klinge (4, 6) und einem Griff (5, 7), Schenkel, die aneinander durch eine Achse (3) angelenkt sind, wobei diese Schere mit einer Öffnungsvorrichtung (8) mit Feder versehen ist, die in Richtung des Auseinanderspreizens der zwei Klingen (4, 6) wirkt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Öffnungsvorrichtung (8) mit Feder aus einem elastisch verformbaren länglichen Organ besteht, das mit einem ersten Ende (10) an der Gelenkachse (3) der zwei Schenkel (1, 2) befestigt ist, wobei dieses erste Ende (10) auch in Drehung mit einem der Schenkel (1) verbunden ist, während das entgegengesetzte freie Ende (11) des elastisch verformbaren länglichen Organs (9) vorgesehen ist, um gegen den anderen (2) der zwei Schenkel der Schere in Auflage zu kommen.
  2. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Ende des elastisch verformbaren länglichen Organs (9) aus einem Element wie einer Kappe oder einem Nietkopf (10) besteht, das sich auf der Gelenkachse (3) der zwei Schenkel (1, 2) anordnet oder ein Element dieser Achse (3) bildet.
  3. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Element (10), wie eine Kappe oder ein Nietkopf, mit dem das längliche Organ (9) verbunden ist, von einem rohrförmigen Ansatz (17) verlängert wird, der durch einen metallischen Hohlniet (16) eingeführt wird, der die zwei Schenkel (1, 2) der Schere mit dem Gelenkpunkt (3) verbindet, wobei Mittel (18, 19; 20) vorgesehen sind, um den rohrförmigen Ansatz (17), also auch das Element (10) wie Kappe oder Nietkopf, zu verriegeln.
  4. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel, die vorgesehen sind, um den rohrförmigen Ansatz (17) zu verriegeln, aus einer Zierkappe (18) bestehen, die auf der dem Element (10) gegenüberliegenden Seite angeordnet ist, wobei die Zierkappe (18) mit einem zentralen Zapfen (19) versehen ist, der in den rohrförmigen Ansatz (17) eingeführt und dort zurückgehalten wird.
  5. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel, die vorgesehen sind, um den rohrförmigen Ansatz (17) zu verriegeln, aus einer elastischen gekerbten Unterlegscheibe (20) bestehen, die mit Formschluss um den rohrförmigen Ansatz (17) herum montiert ist und gegen ein Ende des metallischen Hohlniets (16) anliegt.
  6. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Drehverbindung zwischen dem ersten Ende (10) des elastisch verformbaren länglichen Organs (9) und einem der Schenkel (1) der Schere hergestellt wird, indem in diesem Schenkel (1) in der Nähe der Gelenkachse (3) eine vertiefte Zone (12) vorgesehen wird, die das längliche Organ (9) durchlässt, wobei das Profil dieser vertieften Zone (12) an den Querschnitt des länglichen Organs (9) angepasst ist.
  7. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass, da der Griff (5) des Schenkels (1) sich bis zur Achse (3) verlängert, die vertiefte Zone (12) in diesem Griff (5) ausgespart ist und direkt durch Formen mit dem Griff (5) erhalten werden kann.
  8. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das andere freie Ende des elastisch verformbaren länglichen Organs (9) als verbreiterter Kopf (11) von abgerundeter Form ausgebildet ist, der vorgesehen ist, um mit Gleitmöglichkeit auf einem Teil (13) des anderen Schenkels (2) der Schere aufzuliegen.
  9. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das freie Ende (11) des elastisch verformbaren länglichen Organs (9) permanent auf einer Schulter aufliegt, die auf einem der Schenkel (2) der Schere ausgebildet ist, insbesondere in dem Bereich dieses Schenkels (2), der sich zwischen seinem Griff (7) und der Gelenkachse (3) befindet.
  10. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf einem der Schenkel (2) der Schere für die Auflage des freien Endes (11) des elastisch verformbaren länglichen Organs ein Element (13) vorgesehen ist, das zwischen zwei Stellungen beweglich montiert ist, einer ersten aktiven ausgefahrenen Stellung, in der das freie Ende (11) des länglichen Organs (9) tatsächlich auf einem Teil dieses beweglichen Elements (13) aufliegt, und einer eingezogenen inaktiven Stellung, in der das freie Ende (11) des länglichen Organs (9) nicht auf dieses bewegliche Element (13) in Auflage kommen kann.
  11. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das bewegliche Element eine Nocke (13) ist, die auf einem der Schenkel (2) der Schere um eine Achse (14) parallel zur Gelenkachse (3) der zwei Schenkel (1, 2) zwischen einer ersten Winkelstellung, die ihre aktive ausgefahrene Stellung ist, in der diese Nocke (13) mit dem freien Ende (11) des elastisch verformbaren länglichen Organs (9) zusammenwirkt, und einer zweiten Winkelposition schwenkbar montiert ist, die ihre inaktive eingezogene Stellung ist.
  12. Schere mit Öffnungsfeder nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die schwenkende Nocke (13) in Form eines Pfeils oder Läufers hergestellt wird, vorzugsweise mit einer anderen Farbe als die der Griffe (5, 7).
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