Nail clipper

Abstract

A nail clipper according to the present invention comprises: a case having at least one insertion hole into which a fingernail or toenail is inserted; a pair of blades provided in the case and configured to cut the fingernail or toenail; and a button part protruding to the outside of the case in order to operate the pair of blades, wherein a guide in contact with one side of each of the pair of blades to guide a movement path of the one side of each of the pair of blades is provided on the inner surface of the button part, and the pair of blades can cross each other by an external force applied to the button part.

Description

nail scissors

[0001] The present invention relates to a nail clipper with improved ease of use.

[0002] A nail clipper operates by inserting a fingernail or toenail between the cutter blades and pressing the cutter, thereby cutting the nail through the pressure applied by the user. The nail clipper is manufactured by forming a nail clipper body shape equipped with a cutter at one end using a press process on an elastic metal plate, and then combining it with an operating mechanism capable of transmitting the pressing pressure using the lever principle. Since such conventional nail clippers generate shear force by pressing the operating mechanism, they are difficult to use, and if the operating mechanism is used incorrectly, the nail may be cut deeply.

[0003] In addition, the tips of fingernails are usually cut into a round shape, and although the shape of the cutter is formed with this in mind, in reality, it is not possible to cut the fingernail into a round shape in one go, so it is cut repeatedly, which takes a lot of time, and it is difficult to freely cut the fingernail shape as desired, and there is the inconvenience of having to use a cutter equipped with a collection function or for the user to collect and dispose of the cut fingernails flying out.

[0004] In addition, when cutting nails with conventional nail clippers, injuries to the fingertips often occur. Although the two blades constituting the nail clipper must be positioned in appropriate locations on the upper and lower surfaces of the nail, users who are not familiar with the nail-cutting process position the blades too deeply, resulting in injuries to the fingertips.

[0005] In particular, there was a problem that it was very inconvenient and took a very long time to trim the nails of young children and infants, as caregivers had to trim them one by one.

[0006] In addition, general nail clippers are not suitable for cutting animal nails, so there is a problem that separate nail clippers are needed for humans and animals.

[0007] The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a nail clipper in which the direction in which the user applies external force and the direction in which the blade moves are different.

[0008] The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a nail clipper capable of cutting fingernails or toenails in the form of scissors.

[0009] A nail clipper according to the present invention comprises a case having at least one insertion hole into which a fingernail or toenail is inserted, a pair of blades provided within the case for cutting the fingernail or toenail, and a button portion protruding from the outside of the case to operate the pair of blades, wherein a guide is provided on the inner surface of the button portion to contact one side of the pair of blades and guide the movement path of one side of the pair of blades, and the pair of blades can cross each other by means of an external force applied to the button portion.

[0010] In one example, one side of each of the pair of blades is connected through a first spring, and the first spring applies a force to cause the one side of each of the pair of blades to move away from each other.

[0011] In one example, the guide has a shape such that as it moves toward the outer edge of the case, one side of each of the pair of blades gets closer, and when the external force applied to the button part is released, the position of the button part is restored by the first spring.

[0012] In one example, the extension direction of the first spring connected to one side of each of the pair of blades is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the button part.

[0013] In one example, the case includes an inner wall in contact with a second spring connected to the button portion, and the inner wall extends toward the pair of blades on the inner surface of the case.

[0014] In one example, the other side of each of the pair of blades is connected to each other, and an intermediate point where the pair of blades come into contact exists between the first side and the other side of the pair of blades, and a fingernail or toenail is inserted between the other side of the pair of blades and the intermediate point.

[0015] In one example, the case is provided with an insertion portion into which a fingernail or toenail is inserted, and the pair of blades have a rounded shape in the direction in which the fingernail or toenail is inserted through the insertion portion.

[0016] In one example, the insert is provided within a detachable area that is detachable from the case.

[0017] In one example, a roller that contacts the guide is provided on one side of the pair of blades.

[0018] In one example, the pair of blades includes a first blade and a second blade, and the first blade and the second blade each include a blade portion for cutting fingernails or toenails, and the blade portion is rounded.

[0019] In one example, one side of each of the pair of blades is spaced apart from each other, and the other side of each of the pair of blades opposite to the one side is connected to each other, and by the operation of the button part, the one side of each of the pair of blades is rotated so that it moves closer to each other around the other side of the pair of blades.

[0020] According to the present embodiment, a nail clipper that operates in a pattern different from conventional nail clippers can be implemented as the direction of the external force applied by the user to the button portion and the direction of movement of a pair of blades are substantially perpendicular. Accordingly, compared to conventional scissors, the nail clipper of the present invention can cut fingernails or toenails with less force.

[0021] According to the present embodiment, by the operation of the button part, one side of each of the pair of blades can be rotated so as to move closer to each other with the other side of the pair of blades as an axis, and accordingly, the first blade part and the second blade part can cross each other to cut a fingernail or toenail.

[0022] According to the present embodiment, the shape of the insertion part into which a fingernail or claw is inserted can be replaced to fit a person or animal.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a case of a nail clipper according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the state of a nail clipper before operation according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the state in which a nail clipper is operated according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a pair of blades according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a form in which a pair of blades are overlapped according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a case of a nail clipper according to another embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the interior of a nail clipper according to another embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a nail clipper according to another embodiment.

[0031] Figure 9 is a drawing showing a pair of blades applied to the nail clipper of Figure 8.

[0032] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a case of a nail clipper according to another embodiment.

[0033] A nail clipper according to the present invention comprises a case having at least one insertion hole into which a fingernail or toenail is inserted, a pair of blades provided within the case for cutting the fingernail or toenail, and a button portion protruding from the outside of the case to operate the pair of blades, wherein a guide is provided on the inner surface of the button portion to contact one side of the pair of blades and guide the movement path of one side of the pair of blades, and the pair of blades can cross each other by means of an external force applied to the button portion.

[0034] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but can be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the entire specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components.

[0035] In addition, the classification of the names of components in this specification as "first," "second," etc., is intended to distinguish them due to identical names, and is not necessarily limited to that order in the following description.

[0036] The detailed description is illustrative of the present invention. Furthermore, the foregoing describes preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention may be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments. That is, modifications or alterations are possible within the scope of the concept of the invention disclosed in this specification, the scope equivalent to the described disclosure, and / or the scope of the art or knowledge. The described embodiments describe the best state for realizing the technical concept of the present invention, and various modifications required for specific fields of application and uses of the present invention are possible. Therefore, the above detailed description of the invention is not intended to limit the present invention to the disclosed embodiments. Additionally, the appended claims should be interpreted as including other embodiments.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a case of a nail clipper according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the state of the nail clipper before operation according to one embodiment.

[0038] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a nail clipper (1) may include a case (100), a pair of blades (200), and a button portion (300). The nail clipper (1) may be used to cut the fingernails or toenails of a person or animal.

[0039] The case (100) can enclose a pair of blades (200). A button portion (300) may be placed on one side of the case (100). A portion of the button portion (300) may be located inside the case (100). When an external force from a user is applied to the button portion (300), the button portion (300) may move toward the inside of the case (100). The case (100) may include an insertion portion (500) into which a fingernail or toenail of a person or animal is inserted. The insertion portion (500) may have a rounded shape. The shape of the insertion portion (500) may be a rounded slit shape to facilitate the insertion of a typical human fingernail or toenail. An area of ​​the case (100) around the insertion portion (500) may be recessed along the direction in which the fingernail or toenail is inserted into the insertion portion (500). That is, the insertion portion (500) may be formed in a recessed area.

[0040] Inner walls (110a, 110b) may be provided on the inner surface of the case (100). The inner walls (110a, 110b) may include a first inner wall (110a) extending adjacent to one of the pair of blades (200) and a second inner wall (110b) extending adjacent to the other of the pair of blades (200). A pair of blades (200) may be provided between the first inner wall (110a) and the second inner wall (110b).

[0041] A pair of blades (200) can cut the fingernails or toenails of a person or animal. When the pair of blades (200) cross each other, the fingernails or toenails of a person or animal can be cut. A pair of blades (200) may include a first blade (210) and a second blade (230). The first blade (210) and the second blade (230) may each include blade portions (215, 235) for cutting fingernails or toenails. That is, the first blade (210) may have a first blade portion (215), and the second blade (230) may have a second blade portion (235). The first blade portion (215) may be formed only on a part of the first blade (210), and the second blade portion (235) may be formed only on a part of the second blade (230). The location where the first blade portion (215) and the second blade portion (235) are formed may correspond to the location of the insertion portion (500).

[0042] One side of each of the pair of blades (200) may be spaced apart from each other, and the other side of each of the pair of blades (200) opposite to said side may be connected to each other. One side of each of the pair of blades (200) may be connected through a first spring (410). One side of each of the first blade (210) and the second blade (230) may be connected through the first spring (410). The first spring (410) may apply force in a direction that causes one side of each of the first blade (210) and the second blade (230) to move away from each other. The other side of each of the first blade (210) and the second blade (230) may be connected through a rotation axis (250). The first blade (210) and the second blade (230) may be rotated around the rotation axis (250).

[0043] For example, either the first blade (210) or the second blade (230) may be fixed to either the first partition (110a) or the second partition (110b). Preferably, the second blade (230) may be fixed to the second partition (110b). By the operation of the button portion (300), only the first blade (210) may be rotated. The first blade portion (215) of the first blade (210) that is rotated may be more rounded than the second blade portion (235) of the second blade (230). Preferably, the second blade portion (235) may be straight.

[0044] The button portion (300) may protrude outside the case (100) to operate a pair of blades (200). The button portion (300) may be inserted into the case (100) by an external force applied by a user. The direction of movement of the button portion (300) may be perpendicular to the extension direction of the first spring (410) connected to one side of each of the pair of blades (200). In other words, the first spring (410) may be positioned to be compressed in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the button portion (300). The button portion (300) may be connected to the inner walls (110a, 110b) and the second spring (430a, 430b). The second spring (430a, 430b) may be positioned to be compressed along the direction of movement of the button portion (300). The second spring (430a, 430b) may include a second-1 spring (430a) positioned between one side of the button part (300) and the first inner wall (110a), and a second-2 spring (430b) positioned between the other side of the button part (300) and the second inner wall (110b). The inner walls (110a, 110b) may be separated from each other by a space in which a rotation axis (250) connecting the other side of a pair of blades (200) is positioned and a space in which one side of a pair of blades (200) and the first spring (410) are positioned.

[0045] A guide (350) may be provided on the inner surface of the button portion (300). The guide (350) may contact one side of a pair of blades (200) and guide the movement path of one side of the pair of blades (200). In other words, the guide (350) may guide one side of each of the first blade (210) and the second blade (230) to move in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the button portion (300). The guide (350) may have a shape that causes one side of each of the pair of blades (200) to get closer as it moves outward from the case (100). For example, the guide (350) may have a shape that narrows in width in the direction from the other side of the pair of blades (200) toward one side. For example, when the button portion (300) is cut from one side of the pair of blades (200) toward one side, the cross-section of the guide (350) may be in the shape of a “U”. When an external force is applied to the button portion (300), one side of each of the pair of blades (200) can move along the guide (350), which narrows in width from the other side of the pair of blades (200) toward one side, and thus move closer to each other. When the external force applied to the button portion (300) is released, the position of the button portion (300) can be restored by the first spring (410), and accordingly, one side of the pair of blades (200) can be separated from each other. In other words, when the external force applied to the button portion (300) is released, one side of each of the first blade (210) and the second blade (230) can be separated from each other.

[0046] When no external force is applied to the button portion (300), a part of the button portion (300) may be exposed to the outside of the case (100). The first blade portion (215) of the first blade (210) and the second blade portion (235) of the second blade (230) may not intersect each other. One side of each of the first blade (210) and the second blade (230) may be in contact with the guide (350), but due to the elastic force of the first spring (410), one side of the pair of blades (200) may not come close to each other. The case (100) may have a stopper that prevents the button portion (300) from moving out of the case (100) when no external force is applied to the button portion (300). The stopper may extend along the direction in which the second spring (430a, 430b) extends. The barrier may extend from the case (100) toward the inner wall (110a, 110b), preferably in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the inner wall (110a, 110b) extends. That is, the barrier may be arranged to overlap the direction in which the second spring (430a, 430b) extends, and may be provided in the case (100) in a number corresponding to the number of the second spring (430a, 430b).

[0047] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a nail clipper (1) that operates in a different pattern from a conventional nail clipper (1) can be implemented as the direction of the external force applied by the user to the button part (300) and the direction in which a pair of blades (200) move are substantially perpendicular.

[0048] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the state in which a nail clipper is operated according to one embodiment. For the sake of brevity, content that overlaps with FIG. 2 is omitted.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 3, when an external force is applied to the button portion (300), the button portion (300) can be moved into the case (100). When the button portion (300) is moved, the second spring (430a, 430b) can be compressed, and one side of a pair of blades (200) can be moved along the guide (350). One side of the pair of blades (200) can be moved closer to each other and can be moved toward the inside of the guide (350). The inside of the guide (350) may mean a direction away from the second spring (430a, 430b). One side of the pair of blades (200) moving closer to each other may mean rotating about the axis of rotation (250). As one side of a pair of blades (200) moves closer to each other, the first blade section (215) and the second blade section (235) can intersect each other. Accordingly, the linear motion of the button section (300) can be converted into the rotational motion of the pair of blades (200). At this time, the first spring (410) continuously applies force in the direction that one side of the pair of blades (200) moves away from each other, so when the external force applied to the button section (300) is released, one side of the pair of blades (200) moves away from each other, and the button section (300) can be moved back to its original state.

[0050] The general form of scissors consists of two blade sections arranged in an X shape with a central axis in the middle, and is structured so that one side is pressed and the other side is cut relative to the center. Therefore, the cutting force using scissors is proportional to the size and width of the lever, and the cutting force can be distributed. However, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the ends of the first blade (210) and the second blade (230), rather than the center, are connected by a rotation axis (250), so fingernails or toenails can be cut with greater force, making it possible to operate the nail clipper (1) effectively with less force. In other words, general scissors are a type of first-class lever in which the point of application, the fulcrum, and the point of force are arranged sequentially, whereas the nail clipper (1) of the present invention is a type of second-class lever in which the fulcrum, the point of application, and the point of force are arranged sequentially. Therefore, compared to general scissors, the nail clipper (1) of the present invention can cut fingernails or toenails with less force.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by the operation of the button part (300), one side of each of the pair of blades (200) can be rotated so that they come closer to each other with the other side of the pair of blades (200) as an axis, and accordingly, the first blade part (215) and the second blade part (235) can cross each other and cut a fingernail or toenail.

[0052] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a pair of blades according to one embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the form in which a pair of blades are superimposed according to one embodiment.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, a pair of blades (200) may include a first blade (210) and a second blade (230), the first blade (210) may include a first blade portion (215), and the second blade (230) may include a second blade portion (235). One side (210a) of the first blade (210) and one side (230a) of the second blade (230) may be connected via a first spring (410), and the other side (210b) of the first blade (210) and the other side (230b) of the second blade (230) may be connected via a rotation axis (250). The direction in which the first spring (410) extends and the axial direction of the rotation axis (250) may be substantially perpendicular. Along the axial direction of the rotation axis (250), one side (210a) of the first blade (210) and one side (230a) of the second blade (230) may overlap each other, and the other side (210b) of the first blade (210) and the other side (230b) of the second blade (230) may overlap each other.

[0054] There may exist intermediate points (210c, 230c) where the pair of blades (200) come into contact with each other between one side (210a, 230a) and the other side (230a, 230b) of the pair of blades (200). The first blade (210) may be rounded between the other side (230a) and the intermediate point (210c). The intermediate point (210c) of the first blade (210) and the intermediate point (230c) of the second blade (230) may overlap along the axial direction of the rotation axis (250). Even when the pair of blades (200) are rotated, the intermediate point (210c) of the first blade (210) and the intermediate point (230c) of the second blade (230) may remain in an overlapping state along the axial direction of the rotation axis (250). The first blade (210) and the second blade (230) can be separated as they move toward one side (210a, 230a) based on the midpoint (210c) of the first blade (210) and the midpoint (230c) of the second blade (230). A fingernail or toenail can be inserted between the other side (210b, 230b) and the midpoint (210c, 230c) of the pair of blades (200).

[0055] The area between the other side (210b) of the first blade (210) and the midpoint (210c) of the second blade (230) and the midpoint (230c) of the second blade (230) may be rounded with respect to the axial direction of the rotation axis (250). Toward the direction in which the fingernail or toenail is inserted, the area between the other side (210b) of the first blade (210) and the midpoint (210c) of the second blade (230) and the midpoint (230b) of the second blade (230) may have a convex shape. Due to these shapes of the first blade (210) and the second blade (230), the user can easily trim the rounded fingernail or toenail.

[0056] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a case of a nail clipper according to another embodiment.

[0057] Referring to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 6, the nail clipper (2) may include a detachable area (550) that is detachable from the case (100). An insertion part (500) into which a fingernail or toenail is inserted may be provided in the detachable area (550). The detachable area (550) may have a rounded shape to correspond to the fingernail or toenail. Additionally, the insertion part (500) may also have a rounded shape to correspond to the fingernail or toenail. When the detachable area (550) is separated from the case (100), a pair of blades (200) placed inside the case (100) may be exposed. The user can easily replace the existing detachable area (550) and replace it with a detachable area (550) having an insertion part (500) formed with various shapes.

[0058] Even if the detachable area (550) is removed, the partitions (110a, 110b) inside the case (100) may not be exposed. Additionally, even if the cover for discharging the cut fingernail or toenail outside the case (100) is removed, the partitions (110a, 110b) inside the case (100) may not be exposed. The cut fingernail or toenail may be stored within the space where the rotation axis (250) of a pair of blades (200) is positioned relative to the partitions (110a, 110b). If the cut fingernail or toenail is stored within the space where the first spring (410) is provided relative to the partitions (110a, 110b), a problem may occur in which the fingernail or toenail gets stuck in the springs (410, 430a, 430b). Accordingly, the partition (110a, 110b) is connected to either of the pair of blades (200) and to the second spring (430a, 430b) connected to the button part (300), and can serve to isolate the fingernail or toenail from the springs (410, 430a, 430b).

[0059] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the interior of a nail clipper according to another embodiment.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 7, the nail clipper (3) may include rollers (610, 630) to increase the mobility of a pair of blades (200). The rollers (610, 630) may include a first roller (610) provided on one side of the first blade (210) and a second roller (630) provided on one side of the second blade (230). By the operation of the button part (300), the first roller (610) and the second roller (630) may move along a guide (350) on the inner surface of the button part (300). As the first roller (610) and the second roller (630) move along the tapered guide (350), the first blade (210) and the second blade (230) may rotate about a rotation axis (250).

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as the first roller (610) and the second roller (630) are provided on one side of a pair of blades (200), the pair of blades (200) can be rotated more easily by an external force applied to the button part (300). In addition, even when the external force applied to the button part (300) is released, the pair of blades (200) can be rotated more easily, making it easier for the button part (300) to return to its original position.

[0062] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a nail clipper according to another embodiment, and FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a pair of blades applied to the nail clipper of FIG. 8.

[0063] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, animal fingernails or toenails are narrower than human fingernails or toenails. Therefore, the nail clipper (4) may have a circular insert (570). The cut fingernails or toenails can be discharged outside the case (100) by removing the discharge cover (700) provided in the case (100). The discharge cover (700) can be attached to and detached from the case (100).

[0064] Since animal fingernails or toenails are not rounded in shape, unlike human fingernails or toenails, the nail clipper (4) may have a pair of blades (1200) having a straight blade portion. The animal nail clipper (4) may also include a pair of blades (1200) that move in a direction different from the direction of the external force applied to the button portion (300), as previously described. The pair of blades (1200) may include a first blade (1210) and a second blade (1230). A pair of blades (1200) may include one side (1210a, 1230a) connected to a first spring (410), another side (1210b, 1230b) adjacent to an axis connecting the first blade (1210) and the second blade (1230), and an intermediate point (1210c, 1230c) between the one side (1210a, 1230a) and the other side (1210b, 1230b). The area between the other side (1210b, 1230b) and the intermediate point (1210c, 1230c) of the pair of blades (1200) may have a straight blade portion.

[0065] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a case of a nail clipper according to another embodiment.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 10, the nail clipper (5) may include a lighting unit (800) for the convenience of the user. When a user uses the nail clipper (5) in a dark environment, it may be difficult to cut their fingernails or toenails. The lighting unit (800) provided in the nail clipper (5) can help the user cut their fingernails or toenails. For example, the lighting unit (800) may be an LED.

[0067] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

1. A case having at least one insertion hole into which a fingernail or toenail is inserted; A pair of blades provided within the above case for cutting fingernails or toenails; and It includes a button portion protruding from the outside of the case to operate the pair of blades mentioned above, A guide is provided on the inner surface of the above-mentioned button portion to contact one side of the above-mentioned pair of blades and guide the movement path of one side of the above-mentioned pair of blades, and The pair of blades can intersect each other due to an external force applied to the button portion. nail scissors.

2. In Paragraph 1, One side of each of the above pair of blades is connected through a first spring, and The first spring above applies force to cause one side of each of the pair of blades to move away from each other. nail scissors.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above guide has a shape such that as it moves toward the outer edge of the above case, one side of each of the pair of blades gets closer. When the external force applied to the above button part is released, the position of the above button part is restored by the first spring. nail scissors.

4. In Paragraph 2, The extension direction of the first spring connected to one side of each of the pair of blades is perpendicular to the movement direction of the button part. nail scissors.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above case includes an inner wall in contact with a second spring connected to the button part, and The inner wall extends from the inner surface of the case toward the pair of blades, nail scissors.

6. In Paragraph 1, The other end of each of the above pair of blades is connected to each other, There exists an intermediate point where the pair of blades come into contact with each other between the one side and the other side of the pair of blades, and A fingernail or toenail is inserted between the other side of the pair of blades and the intermediate point. nail scissors.

7. In Paragraph 1, The above case is provided with an insertion part into which a fingernail or toenail is inserted, and The above pair of blades has a rounded shape in the direction in which a fingernail or toenail is inserted through the insertion part. nail scissors.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above insert is provided within a detachable area that is detachable from the above case, nail scissors.

9. In Paragraph 1, A roller in contact with the guide is provided on one side of the above pair of blades. nail scissors.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above pair of blades includes a first blade and a second blade, and The first blade and the second blade each include a blade portion for cutting fingernails or toenails, and The blade portion above is rounded, nail scissors.

11. In Paragraph 1, One side of each of the above pair of blades is spaced apart from each other, and the other side of each of the above pair of blades opposite to the one side is connected to each other. By the operation of the above button part, the one side of each of the pair of blades is rotated so that it moves closer to each other, with the other side of the pair of blades as the axis. nail scissors.

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