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CN-122003193-A - Hairpin convertible comb

CN122003193ACN 122003193 ACN122003193 ACN 122003193ACN-122003193-A

Abstract

A clip is convertible between a clip configuration for securing hair and a comb configuration for combing hair.

Inventors

  • K. A. Kabulek

Assignees

  • 康奈尔有限责任公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20240912
Priority Date
20231012

Claims (20)

  1. 1. A clip, comprising: A first claw part having a first tooth part, and A second jaw portion having a second tooth portion, the second jaw portion being connected to the first jaw portion, wherein the clip is switchable between a clip configuration and a comb configuration, wherein in the clip configuration the first tooth portion and the second tooth portion are opposite each other, and wherein the first jaw portion is rotated 180 degrees into the comb configuration such that the first tooth portion faces outwardly for use as a comb.
  2. 2. The clip of claim 1, wherein the first jaw has a first body having a first outer surface and a first inner surface opposite the first outer surface, with a first edge therebetween, the first tooth extending from the first inner surface on the first side of the first body.
  3. 3. The clip of claim 2, wherein the first jaw has a first tab that is a separate component that is connected to a first outer edge on a second side of the first body opposite the first side.
  4. 4. The clip of claim 3, wherein the second jaw has a second body having a second outer surface and a second inner surface opposite the second outer surface, with a second edge therebetween, the second tooth extending from the second inner surface on the first side of the second body.
  5. 5. The clip of claim 4, wherein the second jaw has a second tab extending from a second outer edge on a second side of the second body opposite the first side.
  6. 6. The clip of claim 5, wherein the first tab of the first jaw is rotatably connected to the second tab of the second jaw such that the first jaw and the second jaw are biased together to position the first tooth adjacent to the second tooth in the clip configuration.
  7. 7. The clip of claim 6, wherein the first body is rotatable relative to the first tab.
  8. 8. The clip of claim 7, further comprising a pin positioned in the opening of the first tab and the opening of the first body such that the first body is rotatable about the pin relative to the first tab such that the pin forms a swivel hinge.
  9. 9. The clip of claim 8, wherein the first body has a protrusion extending from the first edge, the protrusion being adjacent to the opening of the first body, and the first tab has a first groove and a second groove on opposite sides of the opening in the first tab, each groove sized to receive the protrusion.
  10. 10. The clip of claim 9, wherein in the clip configuration, the tab is positioned in the first groove.
  11. 11. The clip of claim 10 wherein in the clip configuration, a force can be applied to the first tab of the first jaw and the second tab of the second jaw to overcome the bias to move the first tooth away from the second tooth to the open position to allow insertion of hair between the first jaw and the second jaw such that upon release of the force the first jaw having the first tooth and the second jaw having the second tooth are again biased together to hold hair between the first jaw and the second jaw.
  12. 12. The clip of claim 11, wherein in the open position, the first body is rotatable about the pin in a first direction relative to the first tab to flip the first body, thereby enabling the first and second jaws to be biased together to move the clip into a comb configuration in which a user can comb hair using the first teeth extending outwardly from the first body when releasing the force applied to the first tab of the first jaw and the second tab of the second jaw.
  13. 13. The clip of claim 12, wherein when the first body is rotated about the pin in a first direction relative to the first tab to turn the first body into the comb configuration, the tab is moved out of the first groove and into the second groove to prevent further rotation of the first body in the first direction.
  14. 14. The clip of claim 13, wherein the first body is rotatable about the pin relative to the first tab in a second direction opposite the first direction to move the clip from the comb configuration to the clip configuration.
  15. 15. The clip of claim 14, wherein when the first body is rotated about the pin in the second direction relative to the first tab to flip the first body, the tab is moved out of the second groove and into the first groove to prevent further rotation of the first body in the second direction.
  16. 16. The clip of claim 6, wherein the first tab of the first jaw is rotatably connected to the second tab of the second jaw such that the first jaw and the second jaw are biased together by a spring.
  17. 17. The clip of claim 16, wherein the first tab of the first jaw has a loop and the second tab of the second jaw also has a loop such that the rod extends through the loop of the first jaw, the spring, and the loop of the second jaw, thereby connecting the first jaw and the second jaw.
  18. 18. The clip of claim 16, wherein the first tab of the first jaw has a first groove for receiving the first portion of the spring and the second tab of the second jaw has a second groove for receiving the second portion of the spring.
  19. 19. The clip of claim 2 wherein the first jaw has a first aperture therethrough of the first body.
  20. 20. The clip of claim 2 wherein the second jaw has a second aperture therethrough.

Description

Hairpin convertible comb Technical Field The present disclosure relates to hair clips. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a hair clip convertible to a comb. Background Generally, clips are used to hold a certain amount of hair out of the way during styling or to hold the hair in place during or after styling for a predetermined period of time. However, the clip can only serve to secure hair. Therefore, other styling tools are also needed for styling and other hair care. Thus, in light of the present disclosure, it has been determined that there is a continuing need for an apparatus that can overcome, alleviate and/or mitigate one or more of the above and other deleterious effects of previous apparatuses. Disclosure of Invention The present disclosure provides a clip that is convertible between a clip configuration for securing hair and a comb configuration for combing hair. The above-described and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be appreciated and understood by those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, drawings, and appended claims. Drawings Fig. 1 is a top perspective view of a clip according to the present disclosure in a closed position of the clip configuration, with parts removed for clarity. Fig. 2 is a front perspective view of the clip of fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a rear view of the clip of fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a side view of the clip of fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a top view of the clip of fig. 1. Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the clip of fig. 1. Fig. 7 is a front perspective view of the clip shown in fig. 1 in an open position. Fig. 8 is a front view of the clip of fig. 7. Fig. 9 is a top perspective view of the clip of fig. 7. Fig. 10 is a side view of the clip of fig. 7. Fig. 11 is a top perspective view of the clip shown in fig. 1 in an open position and having a first jaw rotated from a clip configuration to an intermediate position. Fig. 12 is a top perspective view of the clip shown in fig. 1 in an open position and with the jaws inverted relative to fig. 7. Fig. 13 is a top perspective view of the clip shown in fig. 1 in a closed position and in a comb configuration. Fig. 14 is a side view of the clip of fig. 13. Fig. 15 is a front view of the clip of fig. 13. Fig. 16 is a rear view of the clip of fig. 13. Detailed Description Referring to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 1, there is shown an exemplary embodiment of a clip according to the present disclosure, generally indicated by reference numeral 10. Advantageously, clip 10 is a "claw clip" type hair clip that can be switched between a clip configuration (as shown in fig. 1) for securing hair and a comb configuration (as shown in fig. 13), wherein one claw can be turned 180 degrees to bring the teeth outward, and then the fitting can be held in the hand and used as a comb. Referring to fig. 1 to 5, the clip 10 has a first claw portion 100 and a second claw portion 200. The first jaw portion 100 has a first body 102, the first body 102 having a first outer surface 104, the first outer surface 104 being opposite a first inner surface 106 (fig. 6), forming a first edge 108 therebetween. The first tooth 110 extends from the first inner surface 106 on the first side of the first body 102. The first tab 112 is connected to the first outer edge 108 on a second side of the first body 102 opposite the first side. The first body 102 and the first tab 112 are preferably constructed of separate components. The first tab 112 is curved away from the first tooth 110. Two first rings 114, 116 extend from the inner surface of the first tab 112. The first jaw portion 100 has a first aperture 118 through the first body 102. The second jaw portion 200 has a second body 202, the second body 202 having a second outer surface 204 (fig. 3), the second outer surface 204 being opposite a second inner surface 206, forming a second edge 208 therebetween. The second tooth 210 extends from the second inner surface 206 on the first side of the second body 202. A second tab 212 extends from a second outer edge 208 on a second side of the second body 202 opposite the first side. The second tab 212 and the second body 202 are preferably of unitary construction. The second tab 212 is curved in a direction away from the second tooth 210. The second jaw portion 200 has two second loops 214, 216 extending from the inner surface 206 of the second tab 212. The second jaw portion 200 has a second opening 218 through the second body 202. The first tab 112 of the first jaw portion 100 is rotatably connected to the second tab 212 of the second jaw portion 200 such that the first and second jaw portions 100, 200 are biased together such that, in the clip configuration, each of the first tooth portions 110 is positioned adjacent to the second tooth portion 210, as shown in fig. 1. Ring 114 is adjacent ring 214, ring 116 is adjacent ring 216, and spring 300 is located between ring 114 and ring 216, as shown in fig. 6, su