hair clip

Abstract

This invention relates to hair clips. A hair clip has: a first claw member and a second claw member for receiving and securing a tuft of hair between them; a first hinge positioned between respective rear ends of the first and second claw members and pivotally connected thereto for controlling their relative movement; a first handle connected to the rear end of the first claw member, and a second handle pivotally connected to the rear end of the second claw member; and a locking member including a first protrusion extending from the first handle and a second protrusion extending from the second handle, wherein the first and second protrusions point towards each other, are engageable with each other, and are lockable with each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a hair clip, such as a hair claw, for styling hair, and a method for manufacturing the same. Background Technology

[0002] The following discussion of the background art is intended only to facilitate understanding of the invention. It should be understood that this discussion is not an admission or assumption that any material mentioned is part of common general knowledge as of the priority date of this application.

[0003] There are various devices for tidying up hair.

[0004] These devices include, for example, hair clips, headbands, hair ties, and hair claws. These different devices have different constructions and are designed to address different user needs. For example, hair claws tend to handle larger volumes of hair, while headbands are better suited for securing thinner layers of hair.

[0005] Despite the wide variety of hair styling devices on the market, a common problem users encounter is that when secured by a device, the hair inevitably moves slightly. This repeated movement of the hair relative to the device causes it to loosen. When this happens, users are forced to frustratingly remove the device and re-secure the hair periodically.

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, or at least provide the public with a useful alternative. Summary of the Invention

[0007] According to a first aspect of the invention, a hair clip is provided, comprising: a first claw member and a second claw member for receiving and securing a tuft of hair therebetween; a first hinge positioned between respective rear ends of the first and second claw members and pivotally connected thereto for controlling their relative movement; a first shank connected to the rear end of the first claw member, and a second shank pivotally connected to the rear end of the second claw member; a locking member including a first protrusion extending from the first shank and a second protrusion extending from the second shank, wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion point toward each other and are engageable with each other, the first protrusion defining a plurality of recesses along its length, and the second protrusion defining... The protrusion is used to engage one of the recesses, wherein the hair clip is adapted to present a first configuration, a second configuration, or a third configuration, in which the protrusion engages and locks in one of the recesses, such that the hair secured between the first and second claw members does not cause the first and second claw members to move or unfold relative to each other, in which the protrusion disengages from the recess of the first protrusion when the second handle is pressed down relative to the first handle, thereby allowing the first and second claw members to move away from each other, thereby releasing the hair located therebetween, and the degree to which the first and second claw members are positioned and maintained relative to each other depends on the specific recess in which the protrusion engages and locks.

[0008] Preferably, each of the first and second claw members may be provided with a plurality of fingers, and wherein in the first configuration, the fingers of the first claw member and the fingers of the second claw member are arranged in a complementary or interlocking manner.

[0009] Suitable, the first hinge may include a torsion spring defining a first axis, the first and second claw members moving relative to each other about the first axis and for biasing the first and second claw members toward each other.

[0010] Advantageously, the first handle can be immovably and fixedly connected to the rear end of the first claw member, or the first handle and the first claw member can be integrally formed.

[0011] In one embodiment, the hairpin may further include a second hinge for controlling pivotable movement of the second claw member and the second handle, wherein the second hinge may define a second axis about which the second claw member and the second handle are relative to each other. The second hinge may include a leaf spring located in a cavity defined between the rear end of the second claw member and the second handle, and the dimensions and shapes of the second handle and the second claw member may be determined to provide the cavity. In the first configuration, the protrusion may be biased by the leaf spring to engage and lock in the recess. In the second configuration, initial depressurization of the second claw member may actuate the second protrusion and thus cause the protrusion to move about the second axis and resist biasing force from the leaf spring away from the recess, and subsequent depressurization of the second handle may cause the second claw member to move about the first axis away from the first claw member.

[0012] In one embodiment, the hair clip according to this application may have a first protrusion in the form of two legs arranged parallel to each other and having a gap between them serving as a guide. The two legs may be provided with a plurality of teeth along their length and the plurality of recesses are defined between the plurality of teeth. The second protrusion may be provided with the protrusion at its distal end in the form of a tongue, and / or the second protrusion may be provided with another pin that can be accommodated in the guide for aligning the second claw member with the first claw member.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the invention, a hair clip is provided, comprising: a first claw member and a second claw member for receiving and securing a tuft of hair between them; a first hinge positioned between respective rear ends of the first and second claw members and pivotally connected thereto for controlling their relative movement; a first shank connected to the rear end of the first claw member; a second shank; a second hinge pivotally connecting the second shank to the rear end of the second claw member; and a locking member including a first protrusion extending from the first shank and a second protrusion extending from the second shank, wherein the first and second protrusions point toward each other and are engageable with each other, the first protrusion defining a plurality of recesses along its length, and the second protrusion defining a protrusion for engaging one of the recesses, wherein the hair clip is adapted to present a first configuration in which the second hinge axially biases the protrusion toward one of the recesses, whereby the protrusion is engaged and locked in the one recess and the secured hair positioned between the first and second claw members does not cause the first and second claw members to move relative to each other.

[0014] Preferably, the hair clip can be adapted to present a second configuration in which, when the second handle is pressed down relative to the first handle, the protrusion of the second protrusion can resist the biasing force from the second hinge and disengage from the recess of the first protrusion, thereby allowing the first and second claw members to be movable away from each other, thereby releasing the hair located therebetween.

[0015] Suitable, each of the first and second claw members may be provided with a plurality of fingers, and wherein, in the first configuration, the fingers of the first claw member and the fingers of the second claw member may be arranged complementaryly to each other or in an interlocking manner. The first hinge may include a torsion spring defining a first axis, the first and second claw members being movable relative to each other about the first axis and for biasing the first and second claw members toward each other.

[0016] Advantageously, the first handle can be immovably and fixedly connected to the rear end of the first claw member, or the first handle and the first claw member can be integrally formed.

[0017] In one embodiment, the second hinge may define a second axis about which the second claw member and the second handle can move relative to each other, and the second hinge includes a leaf spring positioned in a cavity between the rear end of the second claw member and the second handle.

[0018] In one embodiment, in this first configuration, the protrusion can be biased by a leaf spring to engage and lock in the recess.

[0019] In this second configuration, initial pressing of the second handle actuates the second protrusion and thus the protrusion moves around the second axis and away from the recess, thereby unlocking the first and second claw members from each other, and subsequent pressing of the second handle moves the second claw member around the first axis away from the first claw member.

[0020] In a particular embodiment, the first protrusion may be in the form of two legs arranged parallel to each other, with a gap between the two legs serving as a guide. The two legs may be provided with a plurality of teeth and the plurality of recesses are defined between the plurality of teeth. The second protrusion may be provided with the protrusion at its distal end in the form of a tongue, and / or the second protrusion may be provided with a pin that can be accommodated in the guide for aligning the second claw member with the first claw member.

[0021] According to a third aspect of the invention, a hair clip is provided, comprising: a first claw member and a second claw member for receiving and securing a tuft of hair therebetween; a first hinge positioned between respective rear ends of the first and second claw members and pivotally connected thereto for controlling their relative movement; a first handle connected to the rear end of the first claw member, and a second handle pivotally connected to the rear end of the second claw member; and a locking member including a first protrusion extending from the first handle and a second protrusion extending from the second handle, wherein the first and second protrusions point toward each other, are engageable with each other, and are lockable with each other.

[0022] Preferably, the first protrusion may define a plurality of recesses along its length, and the second protrusion may define a protrusion for engaging one of the recesses, wherein the degree to which the first and second claw members can be positioned and held may depend on the specific recesses into which the protrusion engages and locks. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Some embodiments of the invention will now be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 and Figure 4 These are top and bottom views of an embodiment of the hair clip according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 and Figure 3 They are Figure 1 Front and back views of the hair clip.

[0026] Figure 5 and Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Left and right views of the hair clip.

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of the hair clip.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A breakdown diagram of the hair clip.

[0029] Figure 9a yes Figure 1 A top view of the hair clip, and Figure 9b It is shown that Figure 9a A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view taken by line A-A'.

[0030] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a hair clip, with a portion of the back removed to show its internal structure.

[0031] Figures 11a-11b , Figures 12a-12b , Figures 13a-13b It is shown Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the operation of a hair clip in a specific scenario.

[0032] Figure 14a and Figure 14b It is shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the two handles of a hair clip;

[0033] Figure 15 yes Figure 1 A diagram of a hair clip, but with its claw components removed.

[0034] Figure 16a and Figure 16b These are schematic diagrams showing the hair clip in the first locked configuration and the first unlocked configuration, respectively.

[0035] Figure 17a and Figure 17b These are schematic diagrams showing the hair clip in the second locked configuration and the second unlocked configuration, respectively.

[0036] Figure 18a and Figure 18b These are schematic diagrams showing the hair clip in the third locked configuration and the third unlocked configuration, respectively.

[0037] Figure 19 It is shown Figure 1 A diagram illustrating how the hair clip can be opened. Detailed Implementation

[0038] This invention relates to a hair clip, which is illustrated and explained by the following examples.

[0039] The first embodiment of the hair clip is shown in Figures 1-8 In this embodiment, the hairpin 2 is in the form of a hair claw. For example, Figures 7-8 The hair clip 2 is shown having a first claw member 4 and a second claw member 6, as well as a first handle portion 8 and a second handle portion 10. The first handle portion 8 defines an outward-facing surface 12a and an inward-facing surface 12b. The first handle portion 8 provides a compartment 14 at the inward-facing surface 12b, the rear portion of the first claw member 4 engages at the compartment 14, and the first claw member 4 is fixedly connected to the compartment 14 by a pin 16 defining an axis a-a'. In this embodiment, the size and shape of the rear portion of the first claw member 4 are determined such that when located in the compartment 14, the rear portion is generally fully engaged with the compartment 14, and the first claw member 4 and the first handle portion 8 are immovably coupled together such that movement of the first handle portion 8 causes synchronous movement of the first claw member 4. Despite the presence of the pin 16 and the axis a-a', the first handle portion 8 and the first claw member 4 cannot be pivotally moved relative to each other. In an alternative embodiment, the first claw member and the first handle portion can be integrally formed.

[0040] The second handle 10 also defines an outward-facing surface 18a and an inward-facing surface 18b. The second handle 10 provides a compartment 20 at the inward-facing surface 18b, where the rear portion of the second claw member 6 engages, and the second claw member 6 is connected to the compartment 20. However, the second handle 10 and the second claw member 6 differ from the first handle 8 and the first claw member 4 in several respects. First, the inward-facing surface 18b of the second handle 10 at the compartment 20 has a more convex curvature, such that when the rear portion of the second claw member 6 engages with the compartment 20, a cavity 22 is left between the rear portion and the compartment 20. Second, the hairpin 2 provides a leaf spring 24 in the compartment 20 between the second handle 10 and the rear portion of the second claw member 6. Third, although the second handle 10 and the second claw member 6 are also connected by a pin 26, due to the presence of the cavity 22 and the leaf spring 24, the second handle 10 is pivotally movable relative to the second claw member 6 about the axis b-b' defined by the pin 26. Please see, for example Figure 8 and Figure 9b .

[0041] The first handle portion 8 and the second handle portion 10 are hinged and pivotally connected together by a pin 28 defining an axis c-c'. The first handle portion 8 and the second handle portion 10 are also biased together by a torsion spring 30 provided at the pin 28, and thus bias the first claw member 4 and the second claw member 6 for securing a tuft of hair between them. See, for example... Figure 8 and Figure 9b .

[0042] The hairpin 2 also provides a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a first protrusion 32 extending laterally from the inward-facing surface 12b and the distal end of the first handle 8. In this embodiment, the first protrusion 32 is in the form of two legs 34a, 34b arranged in parallel and extending from the first handle 8. The legs 34a, 34b are provided with a plurality of teeth 38a, 38b, 38c arranged along the length of the first protrusion 32. The teeth 38a, 38b, 38 point toward a hinge away from the first and second handle claw members 4, 6. In this embodiment, three sets of teeth 38a, 38b, 38c are provided on the two legs 34a, 34b, and thus, three recesses 40a, 40b, 40c are defined by the three sets of teeth 38a, 38b, 38c. Since the first handle 8 and the first claw member 4 are immovably connected together, movement of the first handle 8 causes synchronous movement of the first claw member 4. A groove 42 in the form of a track is defined between the two legs 34a and 34b. The groove 42 serves as a guide, the details of which are further explained in the description below. See, for example... Figure 8 , Figure 9b and Figure 10 .

[0043] The locking mechanism also includes a second protrusion 44 extending laterally from the inward-facing surface 18b and the distal end of the second handle 10. In this embodiment, the second protrusion 44 provides a projection 46 at its distal end in the form of a tongue. The projection 46 extends laterally across the tongue 6. The size and shape of the projection 46 are determined to engage in one of the recesses 40, 40b, 40c such that when engaged, the second protrusion 44 is locked at and abuts against the first protrusion 32. The second protrusion 44 is further provided with a pin 48 at its distal end and at the middle of the distal end. The pin 48 serves as a locator for insertion into the recess 42 such that when the first and second claw members 4, 6 come together, the first and second handles 8, 10, and also the first and second claw members 4, 6, are aligned. See, for example... Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 .

[0044] Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 9b and Figure 10 The illustration further shows that the first protrusion 44 and the second protrusion 32 point to each other and are engageable with each other.

[0045] Figures 9a-9b and Figure 10 Hairpin 2 is illustrated in more detail. Figure 9a This is a top view of hairpin 2. Figure 9b This is a schematic diagram showing hairpin 2. Specifically, Figure 9b Therefore Figure 9a The sectional view taken by A-A'. Figure 9b The presence of torsion spring 20 at the hinge connecting the first and second claw members 4, 6 is shown. Spring 30 has two wires extending from their respective ends, with the ends of the two wires abutting the proximal ends of the first and second claw members 4, 6, respectively. It should be understood that spring 30 biases the distal ends of the first and second claw members 4, 6, or the fingers of the first and second claw members 4, 6, toward each other to present a closing configuration. When the first and second claw members 4, 6 are closed, the fingers are arranged complementaryly.

[0046] Figure 9b and Figure 10 The locking mechanism is also explained. As discussed above, the two legs are provided with recesses 40a, 40b, and 40c defined by teeth. In this embodiment, three rows of teeth 38a, 38b, and 38c are provided, thereby defining three recesses 40a, 40b, and 40c. Figure 10The illustration shows a protrusion 46 from the tongue engaging in a first recess 40a between the first and second rows of teeth 38a, 38b. It should be understood that when the protrusion 46 engages in the first recess 40a, any attempt to move the hair secured between the first and second claw members 4, 6 will prevent the claw members from unfolding and moving away from each other. In other words, the locking mechanism ensures that the secured hair remains fixed between the first and second claw members 4, 6.

[0047] Figures 11a-13b The locking mechanism was further explained. Figure 11a The scene shows the user having secured their hair with hair clip 2. Figure 11a This illustrates that when the protrusion 46 engages in the first recess 40a, the biasing force of the leaf spring 24 between the second shank 10 and the second claw member 6 biases towards the first recess 40a or axially towards the axis c-c' and locks the tongue, thereby preventing the protrusion 46 from disengaging from the first recess 40a. See the arrows marked X and X' and Y and Y', which explain the various biasing forces during operation. Biasing forces X and X' cause the fingers of the claw members 4 and 6 to move toward each other, while biasing forces Y and Y cause the protrusion 46 to engage and remain in the first recess 40a. In this configuration, the leaf spring 24 opens its two wings due to its mechanical properties. See [link to documentation]. Figure 11b .

[0048] Figure 12a Another scenario is shown where a user unlocks the hair clip 2 from tightly secured hair. The user first gently and slowly squeezes the proximal ends of the two handles 8, 10. This action initially allows the second handle 10 to pivot relative to the second claw member 6 against the biasing force of the spring plate 24. See also Figure 12b The leaf spring in the middle. This action also moves the protrusion 46 away from the first recess 40a and axially away from the hinge or torsion spring 30, thereby disengaging the first and second protrusions 32, 48 from each other and allowing the first claw member 4 and the second claw member 6 to pivotally move relative to each other, the degree of movement depending on the degree of pressure applied by the user on the handles 8, 10. Figure 13a The illustration shows that when the rear ends of the handles 8 and 10 are further squeezed or brought toward each other, the first claw member 4 and the second claw member 6 are further separated. Figure 13b The illustration shows that when the first and second handles 8 and 10 are further separated, the end wires of the torsion spring move closer to each other.

[0049] from Figure 11a , Figure 12a and Figure 13a It can be understood that the movement path of the protrusion 46 and the second protrusion 44 is determined by both the pivotal movement about the spring 30 and the pivotal movement about the pin 26.

[0050] Figure 14aand Figure 14b It is an enlarged schematic diagram of three recesses 40a, 40b, 40c and a protrusion 46 defined by three rows of teeth 38a, 38b, and 38c respectively. Figure 15 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the protrusion 46 engaging with the first recess 40a.

[0051] Figure 16a The illustration shows a configuration in which the protrusion 46 engages in the first recess 40a. In this configuration, the protrusion 46 engages and locks the leg 32 at the first recess 40a primarily due to the biasing force from the leaf spring 24. Any attempt to move the secured hair between the first and second claw members 4, 6 will not move the protrusion 46 or otherwise disengage it from the first recess 40a. In other words, the hair clip 2 is locked in a first position where maximum space is provided between the first and second claw members 4, 6. Figure 16a In this configuration, the user presses down on the proximal ends of the handles 8 and 10, moving the protrusion 46 and removing it from the first recess 40a. Once the protrusion 46 is released from the first recess 40a, further pressing down on the first and second handles 8 and 10 causes the claw members 4 and 6 to unfold and release the hair located between them.

[0052] Figure 17a Another configuration is illustrated, in which the protrusion 46 engages in the second recess 40b. In this configuration, primarily due to the biasing force from the leaf spring 24, the protrusion 46 engages at the second recess 40b and locks the leg 32. Any attempt to move the secured hair between the first and second claw members 4, 6 will not move the protrusion 46 or otherwise disengage it from the second recess 40b. In other words, the hair clip 2 is locked in a second position, where moderate space is provided between the first and second claw members 4, 6. Figure 17a In this configuration, the user presses down on the proximal ends of the handles 8 and 10, moving the protrusion 46 out of the second recess 40b. Once the protrusion 46 is released from the second recess 40b, further pressing down on the first and second handles 8 and 10 causes the claw members 4 and 6 to unfold and release the hair located between them.

[0053] Figure 18aAnother configuration is illustrated, in which the protrusion 46 engages in the third recess 40c. In this configuration, the protrusion 46 engages and locks the leg at the third recess 40c primarily due to the biasing force from the leaf spring 24. It should be noted that in this configuration, the first and second claw members are already at their closest point and cannot move any closer. Any attempt to move the secured hair between the first and second claw members 4, 6 will not move the protrusion 46 or otherwise disengage it from the third recess 40c. In other words, the hair clip 2 is locked in the third position, where minimal space is provided between the first and second claw members 4, 6. Figure 18a In this configuration, the user presses down on the proximal ends of the handles 8 and 10, moving the protrusion 46 and removing it from the third recess 40c. Once the protrusion 46 is released from the third recess 40c, further pressing down on the first and second handles 8 and 10 causes the claw members 4 and 6 to unfold and release the hair located between them. From the above illustration, it can be understood that the relative position and extent to which the first and second claw members 4 and 6 are positioned and held depends on the specific recess where the protrusion 46 is engaged and locked.

[0054] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram showing the opening of the first and second claw components of the hair clip.

[0055] The embodiments of the hair clip according to the invention are different and advantageous in many respects. One difference is that, by providing a locking mechanism, the first and second claw members will not move due to accidental movement of the restrained hair positioned between the claw members. For example, a user with hair secured by the hair clip can perform activities such as sports, and this will not cause the first and second claw members to slide or change position relative to each other. Structurally, a second hinge is provided for providing a pivotable connection between the second handle and the second claw member. This second hinge ensures the operability of the locking mechanism. With such a second hinge, the locking mechanism will only disengage when the user intentionally presses the handle together. Any unintentional movement of the hair will not release the first and second protrusions from each other.

[0056] It should be understood that, for clarity, certain features of the invention described in the individual embodiments may be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention described in the individual embodiments for brevity may be provided separately or in any suitable sub-combination. It should be noted that certain features of the embodiments are illustrated by non-limiting examples. For instance, although the first and second protrusions extend approximately 90° from the first and second handles respectively, they do not need to extend at that particular angle, as long as they are engageable when the first and second claw members are closed. Furthermore, although three recesses are provided and thus the hairpin can be locked in one of three arrangements, fewer or more recesses may be provided. Even further, although the first protrusion is assumed to form two legs, for example, only one leg will be needed as long as the first and second protrusions are engageable and lockable to each other. Moreover, those skilled in the art will recognize prior art that has not been explained above for the sake of brevity.

Claims

1. A hair clip, characterized in that, include: - First claw component and second claw component, used to receive and secure a tuft of hair between them; - A first hinge, which is positioned between the respective rear ends of the first and second claw members and pivotally connected together for controlling their relative movement; wherein the first hinge includes a first pin (28) defining a first axis about which the first claw member and the second claw member pivot. - A first handle portion, the first handle portion defining an inwardly facing surface and being fixedly connected to the rear end of the first claw member by a second pin (16), the second pin (16) defining a second axis, the inwardly facing surface of the first handle portion abutting the rear end of the first claw member; A second handle, the second handle defining an inward-facing surface and pivotally connected to the rear end of the second claw member by a third pin (26) defining a third axis, the inward-facing surface of the second handle engaging the rear end of the second claw member, wherein the second handle has a compartment on its inward-facing surface, the rear end of the second claw member engaging and pivotally connected to the compartment, and wherein the inward-facing surface of the second handle has sufficient convexity such that a cavity is formed between the rear end of the second claw member and the inward-facing surface of the second handle at the compartment, thereby allowing the second claw member to pivot relative to the second handle; - A locking member, the locking member including a first protrusion extending from a distal end of the inwardly facing surface of the first handle and a second protrusion extending from a distal end of the inwardly facing surface of the second handle, wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion point toward each other and are capable of engaging each other, the first protrusion defining a plurality of recesses along its length, and the second protrusion defining a protrusion for engaging one of the recesses; in: - The hair clip is adapted to present a first configuration and a second configuration, in the first configuration the protrusion is engaged and locked in one of the recesses, thereby preventing the secured hair positioned between the first and second claw members from moving or unfolding relative to each other; in the second configuration, when the second handle is pressed down relative to the first handle, the protrusion disengages from one of the recesses of the first protrusion, thereby allowing the first and second claw members to move away from each other, thus releasing the hair located therebetween; and The degree to which the first and second claw members are positioned and maintained relative to each other depends on the specific recesses where the protrusions engage and lock.

2. The hair clip of claim 1, wherein, Each of the first and second claw members is provided with a plurality of fingers, and wherein, in the first configuration, the fingers of the first claw member and the fingers of the second claw member are arranged complementaryly to each other or in an interlocking manner.

3. The hair clip according to claim 1, wherein, The first hinge includes a torsion spring, and the first pin (28) defines a first axis, the first and second claw members move relative to each other about the first axis, and the torsion spring is used to bias the first and second claw members toward each other.

4. The hair clip according to claim 1, wherein, The first handle is nonmovably connected to the rear end of the first claw member.

5. The hair clip according to claim 1, wherein, The hairpin also includes a second hinge, in which a third pin (26) is located for controlling the pivotal movement of the second claw member and the second handle, wherein the second claw member is pivotal about the third axis relative to the second handle.

6. The hair clip according to claim 5, wherein, The second hinge includes a leaf spring located in a cavity defined between the rear end of the second claw member and the second shank, and the dimensions and shapes of the second shank and the second claw member are determined to provide the cavity.

7. The hair clip according to claim 6, wherein, In the first configuration, the protrusion is biased by the leaf spring to engage and lock in one of the recesses.

8. The hair clip according to claim 6, wherein, In the second configuration, the initial pressing of the second claw member actuates the second protrusion and thus moves the protrusion about the second axis and away from one of the recesses against the biasing force from the leaf spring, and then pressing down the second shank moves the second claw member about the first axis away from the first claw member.

9. The hair clip according to claim 1, wherein: - The first protrusion is in the form of two legs arranged parallel to each other, with a gap between them serving as a guide; - The two legs are provided with a plurality of teeth along their length and the plurality of recesses are defined between the plurality of teeth; -The second protrusion provides the protrusion at its distal end in the form of a tongue; as well as - The second protrusion is provided with another pin that can be accommodated in the guide for aligning the second claw member with the first claw member.

10. A hair clip, characterized in that, include: - First claw component and second claw component, used to receive and secure a tuft of hair between them; Furthermore, the first claw member and the second claw member are hinged and pivotally movable about the first axis to control their relative movement; A first handle is fixedly and immovably connected to the rear end of the first claw member, such that movement of the first handle causes synchronous movement of the first claw member. - A second handle, which is pivotally and movably connected to the rear end of the second claw member via a hinge, such that the second handle and the second claw member can pivot relative to each other to a certain extent; - A locking member for locking the first and second handles in a closed configuration when hair is secured therebetween, the locking member including a first protrusion extending from the first handle and a second protrusion extending from the second handle, wherein the first and second protrusions point toward each other and are capable of engaging each other, the first protrusion defining a plurality of recesses along its length, and the second protrusion defining a projection for engaging one of the recesses; in: - The hair clip is adapted to present a first configuration in which a second hinge biases the protrusion axially toward one of the recesses, thereby engaging and locking the protrusion in one of the recesses and positioning the secured hair between the first and second claw members so that the first and second claw members do not move relative to each other.

11. The hair clip according to claim 10, wherein, The hair clip is adapted to present a second configuration in which, when the second handle is pressed down relative to the first handle, the protrusion of the second protrusion resists the biasing force from the second hinge and disengages from one of the recesses of the first protrusion, thereby allowing the first and second claw members to move away from each other, thereby releasing the hair located therebetween.

12. The hair clip according to claim 10, wherein, Each of the first and second claw members is provided with a plurality of fingers, and wherein, in the first configuration, the fingers of the first claw member and the fingers of the second claw are arranged complementaryly to each other or in an interlocking manner.

13. The hair clip according to claim 10, wherein, The hair clip includes a first hinge, the first hinge including a torsion spring defining a first axis, the first and second claw members being movable relative to each other about the first axis and for biasing the first and second claw members toward each other.

14. The hair clip according to claim 10, wherein, The first handle is fixedly and immovably connected to the rear end of the first claw member, or the first handle and the first claw member are integrally formed.

15. The hair clip according to claim 10, wherein, The second hinge defines a second axis, the second claw member and the second handle are movable relative to each other about the second axis, and the second hinge includes a leaf spring positioned in a cavity between the rear end of the second claw member and the second handle.

16. The hair clip according to claim 15, wherein, In the first configuration, the protrusion is biased by the leaf spring to engage and lock in one of the recesses.

17. The hair clip according to claim 15, wherein, The hair clip is adapted to present a second configuration in which an initial press of the second handle actuates the second protrusion and thus the protrusion moves around the second axis and away from one of the recesses, thereby unlocking the first and second claw members from each other, and subsequently pressing down the second handle moves the second claw member away from the first claw member around the first axis.

18. The hair clip according to claim 11, wherein: - The first protrusion is in the form of two legs arranged parallel to each other, and there is a gap between the two legs that serves as a guide; - The two legs are provided with a plurality of teeth and the plurality of recesses are defined between the plurality of teeth; -The second protrusion provides the protrusion at its distal end in the form of a tongue; as well as - The second protrusion is provided with a pin that can be received in the guide for aligning the second claw member with the first claw member.

19. A hair clip, characterized in that, include: - First claw component and second claw component, used to receive and secure a tuft of hair between them; - A hinge, which is positioned between the respective rear ends of the first and second claw members and pivotally connected together for controlling their relative movement; The first pin (28) and the first claw member and the second claw member pivot about the first pin (28); A first handle portion is nonmovably connected to the rear end of the first claw member; The second pin (16) connects the first handle and the first claw member, and the first handle and the first claw member do not pivot about the second pin (16); The second handle is pivotally and movably connected to the rear end of the second claw member; The third pin (26), the second shank and the second claw member pivot about the third pin (26); The second handle has a compartment on its inward-facing surface, the rear portion of the second claw member engages at the compartment and is pivotally connected to the compartment, and wherein the inward-facing surface of the second handle has sufficient convexity such that a cavity is formed between the rear portion of the second claw member and the inward-facing surface of the second handle at the compartment, thereby allowing the second claw member to pivot relative to the second handle. and - A locking element, the locking element comprising a first protrusion extending from the first handle portion and a second protrusion extending from the second handle portion, wherein the first and second protrusions point toward each other, are capable of engaging with each other, and are lockable to each other.

20. The hair clip according to claim 19, wherein, The first protrusion defines a plurality of recesses along its length, and the second protrusion defines a protrusion for engaging one of the recesses, wherein the degree to which the first and second claw members are positioned and held depends on the specific recess into which the protrusion engages and locks.

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