EP0430764A1 - Container, particularly for cosmetics comprising a closure device operated from the outside by a push-button - Google Patents

Container, particularly for cosmetics comprising a closure device operated from the outside by a push-button Download PDF

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EP0430764A1
EP0430764A1 EP90403280A EP90403280A EP0430764A1 EP 0430764 A1 EP0430764 A1 EP 0430764A1 EP 90403280 A EP90403280 A EP 90403280A EP 90403280 A EP90403280 A EP 90403280A EP 0430764 A1 EP0430764 A1 EP 0430764A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D33/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling powdery toiletry or cosmetic substances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/10—Arrangement of fasteners
    • A45C13/1076—Arrangement of fasteners with a snap action
    • A45C13/1084—Arrangement of fasteners with a snap action of the latch-and-catch type
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S206/00—Special receptacle or package
    • Y10S206/823—Cosmetic, toilet, powder puff

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  • the present invention relates to cases, in particular for make-up products, comprising a closing device which can be operated from the outside using a pusher.
  • housings In order to package and present make-up products such as eyeshadow or powder, the cosmetics and perfume industries use many different types of cases containing eyeshadow or compacted powder tablets and, possibly, accessories such as applicator brushes.
  • These housings most often comprise two elements: a base and a cover, these elements generally being molded from a relatively rigid plastic material and articulated one on the other by a hinge. They possibly include a third element constituted by a plate, arranged between the base and the cover, which is most often made of elastic material.
  • These boxes include a closing device which can be operated from the outside. In FR-A-2 584 583, one can see different closing devices in which the element of the opening device fixed to the cover is generally constituted by a hook.
  • the present invention relates to a closure device for cases, in particular for make-up products, in which the closure element fixed to the cover of the make-up case consists of a round body, in particular a sphere fixed on a rod, which cooperates with a ramp located between two flexible guides which are integral with a push button which can be actuated from the outside, elastic means making it possible to return the pusher to the closed position when the pressure exerted on said pusher ceases.
  • This closing device comprising a round body, has the advantage of always allowing a slight tension and an adjustment of the tolerances existing between the cover and the bottom.
  • hooks with strong undercut are obtained which nevertheless remain very soft upon opening.
  • the present invention therefore relates to a housing, in particular for make-up products, comprising a closure device comprising two members, one of which is constituted by a round body carried by a rod which can be operated from the outside using a pusher which is moved by exerting a push, elastic means making it possible to return the pusher to the closed position when the pressure exerted on said pusher ceases and two main elements connected together by a hinge, one of the elements constituting a base and the other a cover, the housing possibly comprising a third element constituting a plate, characterized in that the other member constituting the device, linked to an element of the housing other than that carrying the round body is integral with the pusher and comprises a ramp inclined from the outside towards the inside of the housing and two flexible guides arranged on either side of the ramp, both members being associated in such a way that, by displacement of the pusher, the round body is mounted on the ramp, said flexible guides exerting pressure on said round body, until said round body is ejected beyond said flexible guides .
  • the round body is a sphere.
  • the round body could also be in ovoid or disc form.
  • the guides can be formed by blades or rails fixed by lugs, or any other means, on the same element as the ramp, so as to be integral with said ramp. They can also be constituted by flexible, not hollowed-out strips, preferably carrying, on their edge located in the vicinity of the highest part of the ramp, a thickening having a shape suitable for guiding the round body.
  • the flexible guides diverge in the direction of the rise of the ramp.
  • the ramp and the flexible guides are caused to move relative to the round body and said round body is forcefully passed between the two flexible guides which exert pressure on said round body; during this movement the round body rises on the ramp, which pushes it beyond the guides and causes it to move simultaneously in the direction of divergence of the flexible guides until the spacing of the flexible guides and their elasticity allow the round body to be ejected by the guides; it remains placed on said guides, which keeps the housing ajar.
  • the user can then stop exerting pressure on the pusher and completely open the case by pivoting the cover and the base relative to each other, around the hinge, to take, for example, the product cosmetic it contains.
  • the elastic means return the pusher and, consequently, the ramp and the flexible guides to the closed position.
  • the first closing member constituted by the round body is preferably fixed by its rod on the cover, the second closing member being fixed on the base or on a plate.
  • the pusher, the ramp and the flexible guides are part of a single piece obtained, in particular, by molding.
  • the pusher moves in translation when a thrust is exerted on it.
  • the pusher is integral with a plastic plate, for example, polypropylene.
  • This plate is, in particular, constituted by a frame which fits into the base element. It is advantageously fixed pivotally on the same hinge as the elements forming the base and forming the cover.
  • the base element preferably comprises a notch allowing the pusher fixed on the frame to protrude from the housing when the latter is closed.
  • the frame being made of plastic deforms when a user presses on the pusher, which allows said pusher to move in translation.
  • the ramp and the flexible guides being integral with the pusher, also move in translation, which forces the round body fixed on the cover to mount on the ramp by advancing between the flexible guides until it is ejected beyond guides, as explained above.
  • the frame resumes its initial shape by elasticity and recalls the pusher in the closed position.
  • the pusher is part of a drawer which slides on the inner surface of the side walls of the element of the base housing.
  • the base of the housing is lined with a bottom fixed to the side walls of the base and the drawer slides in the space between the base and the bottom.
  • the return means of the pusher are preferably leaf springs forming part of the drawer which are, in particular, blocked by pins fixed on the bottom.
  • the pusher is movable in rotation.
  • the pusher then preferably forms a single piece with the ramp and the flexible guides, a piece which also includes pins fixed in rotation on the base element of the housing.
  • the push-button return device is preferably constituted by leaf springs fixed to the part and coming to bear on stops arranged on the element of the base-forming housing.
  • the housing illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5 is generally designated by 1. It consists of a first element forming a base 2, a second element forming a cover 3 and a third element forming a plate constituted by a frame 4 These three parts are molded in plastic, the base 2 and the cover 3 in a relatively rigid plastic, such as polystyrene and the frame 4 in a flexible plastic, for example polypropylene.
  • the base 2 has a rim 5 surrounding a flat or slightly curved bottom 6, except along part of the rear edge of the bottom, so as to delimit a clearance 7.
  • a passage opening 8 is formed in the front part of the rim 5.
  • the cover 3, also flat or slightly curved has the same plan shape as the base, for example a substantially rectangular rounded shape as illustrated in FIGS.
  • the cover 3 has a cylindrical part 9, projecting under its inner face and which extends laterally on each side by an axis 10.
  • the flexible frame 4 is mounted by elastic snap-in in the base 1.
  • the frame 4 has a clearance 11 delimited between two bosses 12 projecting rearward and each of which is shaped as a hinge bearing for one of the two axes 10 of the cover. 3.
  • Each boss 12 has substantially the shape of a U-shaped member opening downwards defining a housing 13 in which the axis 10 is mounted swiveling.
  • the cover 3 is thus articulated on the frame 4 by elastic snap-fitting of the pins 10 in the housings 13 of the bosses 12 of the hinge, which snap themselves elastically during the mounting of the frame 4 in the base 2 by a slot system and pin (not shown) of the rear clearance 7 of the base 2.
  • the closure device designated as a whole by 14 comprises a first member constituted by a sphere 15 mounted by a rod 16 on the front edge (opposite to the hinge) of the cover 3 and a second member constituted by a ramp 17 and two guides constituted by flexible blades 18 and 18 'diverging in the direction of rise of the ramp.
  • This second member is integral with a pusher 19, since it came from molding with said pusher 19 and with the frame 4.
  • the pusher 19 has a shape such that it is engaged in the passage opening 8 formed in the rim 5 of the frame 4 and that it projects outside the housing (see FIG. 1), when the housing is closed.
  • Figures 6 to 8 show a second variant of the first embodiment of the housing according to the invention, the housing being designated as a whole by 101. It comprises a base 102, a cover 103 and a bottom 104 fixed on the outer face of the base 102.
  • the housing can be made of rigid plastic and, according to the variant shown in FIG. 6, it has a rectangular shape.
  • the base has a rim 105 which is provided on the front part (opposite the hinge) with two symmetrical lateral openings 106, 106 ′ and a central opening 107.
  • An opening 111 is provided on the plate forming part of the base 102 near the front edge and at the middle of this edge. This opening has sufficient dimensions for the sphere to be able to pass through it when it opens and when the case is closed.
  • the bottom 104 which is fixed under the rim of the base 102 has two guide rails 108 and 108 'suitable for coming into alignment with the outer edge of the openings 106 and 106'.
  • the bottom 104 carries on its inner face two pins 110 and 110 'spaced inwards from the rails 108, 108'.
  • the closing device is designated as a whole by 114. It comprises a first member constituted by a sphere 115 fixed by a rod 116 to the cover 103 and a second member constituted by a drawer 112 comprising a ramp 117, two parallel flexible blades 118 and 118 'and a pusher 119 of parallelepiped shape having a length close to the width of the housing 101.
  • the drawer 112 is provided with two sliding arms 120 and 120' which are slidably mounted by the openings 106 and 106 'in the space between the base 102 and the bottom 104, against the internal edge of the rails 108, 108' of the bottom 104.
  • Two leaf springs 121, 121 ' are fixed by one end to the side walls of the ramp 117 , the opposite end being free.
  • the pusher 119 In the closed position, the pusher 119 is disposed outside, near the front wall of the flange 105, so as to allow it to be pushed in, the assembly formed by the ramp 117 and the flexible blades 118, 118 'being disposed in mostly inside the space between the base 102 and the bottom 104 so that it can slide through the opening 107 of the front wall of the flange 105.
  • the sphere 115 is arranged at the foot of the ramp 117 between the flexible blades 118, 118 ′, the rod 116 carrying the sphere 115 passing through the opening 111 formed in the base 102 (see FIG. 7).
  • the leaf springs 121, 121 ' are pressed without bending on the pins 110, 110' of the background 104.
  • Retaining means (not visible) are provided between the arms 120, 120 ′ and the bottom 104, to prevent an involuntary exit from the drawer 112 relative to the base 102.
  • the push-button 119 When the user wishes to open the housing 101, he presses the push-button 119 and slides the arms 120 and 120 ′ inwards. During the movement of the pusher 119, the spring blades 121 and 121 'supported on the pins 110 and 110' flex by elasticity. The ramp 117 and the flexible blades 118 and 118 'which are integral with the pusher 119 also slide, which forces the sphere 115 to mount on the ramp 117 between the flexible blades 118 and 118' until the sphere 115 is ejected above the blades 118, 118 'at the opening 111. The housing 101 is then ajar. The user can stop pressing the pusher and completely open said casing by pivoting the cover 103 around the hinge. He can then take the desired product in the boxes 122 and 122 'provided in the base 102.
  • FIGS 9 to 14 show a housing designated as a whole by 201.
  • This housing comprises a base 202 and a cover 203 pivoting relative to one another by means of a hinge (not shown).
  • the base 202 is constituted by a hollow box consisting of an upper plate 206 and a bottom 204, parallel, connected by an edge 205.
  • On the front edge (opposite the hinge) is provided a parallelepipedic clearance 207 comprising two walls side 207a and 207b.
  • In said side walls are formed two openings 208, 208 'in the form of a keyhole, the widest part of which is situated on the outer edge of the side walls 207a and 207b and the rounded part in the vicinity of the inner edge of said walls 207a and 207b .
  • the bottom wall of the clearance 207 carries two stops 210a and 210b facing outwards.
  • the closing device of the housing 201 consists of a first member constituted by a sphere 215 fixed by a rod 216 on the cover 203 and a second member designated as a whole by 220 comprising a ramp 217, two divergent flexible blades 218 and 218 'and a pusher 219.
  • the pusher 219 consists of a plate connected on one of its edges to a perpendicular plate 221 on which the ramp 217 is fixed.
  • the flexible blades 218 and 218' are fixed, of a firstly, on the pusher 219 in the vicinity of its free edge and, secondly, on the plate 221.
  • the flexible blades are first converging from the edge of the pusher 219 to the plane parallel to the pusher and passing through the lower edge of the ramp 217, then diverging in the upward direction of the ramp.
  • a central rib 222 located between the planes perpendicular to the pusher 219 and to the plate 221 and provided with a housing 223 in which is fixed by snap a pin 224 which projects on either side of the pusher 219 This axis allows the organ to be journalled 220 by snapping into the openings 208, 208 'of the clearance 207.
  • the plate 221 carries two leaf springs 225 and 225' capable of coming to bear against the stops 210 a and 210 b .
  • the sphere is disposed between the two flexible blades 218 and 218 ′ in the zone where they are closest together and rests on the ramp in its lowest part, at near the axis 224.
  • the push-button 219 By pressing the push-button 219, the user rotates the member 220 counterclockwise in FIGS. 12 and 13.
  • the sphere 215 rises on the ramp 217 between the flexible lamellae 218 and 218 'which diverges until the sphere 215 is ejected ( Figure 14).
  • the housing is ajar.
  • the leaf springs 225 and 225 'come to bear against the stops 210 a and 210 b (see FIGS. 13 and 14).
  • the leaf springs bring the member 220 back by elasticity to the closed position of the housing 201.
  • the user can open it completely by rotating the cover 203 relative to the base 202 around the hinge.
  • Figures 15 and 16 show, schematically, a closing device in which the guides consist of flexible non-recessed strips 318 and 318 'arranged on either side of a ramp 317.
  • the strips 318 and 318' relate to their free edge located in the vicinity of the upper part of the ramp 317, a thickening 318a, 318'a which has, in cross section, an approximately triangular shape which is suitable for guiding the ball 315 (shown in phantom in the figure 16).

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Container comprising a closure device comprising a first member, consisting of a round body, in particular a sphere (15), mounted on a rod (16) fixed on the lid, and a second member, comprising a ramp (17) and two flexible guides (18, 18'), preferably diverging in the direction of rise of the ramp, this second member being integral with a push-button (19) which can be operated from outside the container. By displacing the push-button (19), the second member of the closure device is displaced, which forces the sphere (15) to rise over the ramp (17) and to be displaced between the flexible guides (18, 18') until it is ejected; the container is then partly open. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne des boîtiers, notamment pour produits de maquillage, comportant un dispositif de fermeture manoeuvrable de l'extérieur à l'aide d'un poussoir.The present invention relates to cases, in particular for make-up products, comprising a closing device which can be operated from the outside using a pusher.

Afin de conditionner et de présenter des produits de maquillage tels que du fard à paupière ou de la poudre, les industries de la cosmétologie et de la parfumerie utilisent de nombreux types différents de boîtiers contenant des pastilles de fard ou de poudre compactée et, éventuellement, des accessoires tels que des pinceaux applicateurs. Ces boîtiers comprennent le plus souvent deux éléments : une base et un couvercle, ces éléments étant généralement moulés en une matière plastique relativement rigide et articulés l'un sur l'autre par une charnière. Ils comprennent, éventuellement, un troisième élément constitué par une platine, disposée entre la base et le couvercle, qui est le plus souvent en matériau élastique. Ces boîtiers comportent un dispositif de fermeture qui est manoeuvrable de l'extérieur. Dans FR-A-2 584 583, on peut voir différents dispositifs de fermeture dans lesquels l'élément du dispositif d'ouverture fixé sur le couvercle est généralement constitué par un crochet.In order to package and present make-up products such as eyeshadow or powder, the cosmetics and perfume industries use many different types of cases containing eyeshadow or compacted powder tablets and, possibly, accessories such as applicator brushes. These housings most often comprise two elements: a base and a cover, these elements generally being molded from a relatively rigid plastic material and articulated one on the other by a hinge. They possibly include a third element constituted by a plate, arranged between the base and the cover, which is most often made of elastic material. These boxes include a closing device which can be operated from the outside. In FR-A-2 584 583, one can see different closing devices in which the element of the opening device fixed to the cover is generally constituted by a hook.

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de fermeture pour boîtiers, notamment pour produits de maquillage, dans lequel l'élément de fermeture fixé sur le couvercle du boîtier de maquillage est constitué par un corps rond, en particulier une sphère fixée sur une tige, qui coopère avec une rampe située entre deux guides flexibles qui sont solidaires d'un bouton-poussoir que l'on peut actionner de l'extérieur, des moyens élastiques permettant de ramener le poussoir en position de fermeture lorsque cesse la pression exercée sur ledit poussoir.The present invention relates to a closure device for cases, in particular for make-up products, in which the closure element fixed to the cover of the make-up case consists of a round body, in particular a sphere fixed on a rod, which cooperates with a ramp located between two flexible guides which are integral with a push button which can be actuated from the outside, elastic means making it possible to return the pusher to the closed position when the pressure exerted on said pusher ceases.

Ce dispositif de fermeture, comportant un corps rond, a l'avantage de permettre toujours une légère tension et un rattrapage des tolérances existant entre le couvercle et le fond. D'autre part, grâce à la combinaison guides flexibles, rampe et corps rond, on obtient des accrochages à forte contre-dépouille restant néanmoins très doux à l'ouverture.This closing device, comprising a round body, has the advantage of always allowing a slight tension and an adjustment of the tolerances existing between the cover and the bottom. On the other hand, thanks to the combination of flexible guides, ramp and round body, hooks with strong undercut are obtained which nevertheless remain very soft upon opening.

La présente invention a donc pour objet un boîtier, notamment pour produits de maquillage, comprenant un dispositif de fermeture comportant deux organes, dont l'un est constitué par un corps rond porté par une tige manoeuvrable de l'extérieur à l'aide d'un poussoir que l'on déplace en exerçant une poussée, des moyens élastiques permettant de ramener le poussoir en position de fermeture lorsque cesse la pression exercée sur ledit poussoir et deux éléments principaux reliés entre eux par une charnière, l'un des éléments constituant une base et l'autre un couvercle, le boîtier comprenant, éventuellement, un troisième élément constituant une platine, caractérisé par le fait que l'autre organe constituant le dispositif, lié à un élément du boîtier autre que celui portant le corps rond est solidaire du poussoir et comprend une rampe inclinée de l'extérieur vers l'intérieur du boîtier et deux guides flexibles disposés de part et d'autre de la rampe, les deux organes étant associés de façon telle que, par déplacement du poussoir, on fasse monter le corps rond sur la rampe, lesdits guides flexibles exerçant une pression sur ledit corps rond, jusqu'à ce que ledit corps rond soit éjecté au-delà desdits guides flexibles.The present invention therefore relates to a housing, in particular for make-up products, comprising a closure device comprising two members, one of which is constituted by a round body carried by a rod which can be operated from the outside using a pusher which is moved by exerting a push, elastic means making it possible to return the pusher to the closed position when the pressure exerted on said pusher ceases and two main elements connected together by a hinge, one of the elements constituting a base and the other a cover, the housing possibly comprising a third element constituting a plate, characterized in that the other member constituting the device, linked to an element of the housing other than that carrying the round body is integral with the pusher and comprises a ramp inclined from the outside towards the inside of the housing and two flexible guides arranged on either side of the ramp, both members being associated in such a way that, by displacement of the pusher, the round body is mounted on the ramp, said flexible guides exerting pressure on said round body, until said round body is ejected beyond said flexible guides .

De préférence le corps rond est une sphère. Le corps rond pourrait également être sous forme ovoïde ou sous forme de disque.Preferably the round body is a sphere. The round body could also be in ovoid or disc form.

Les guides peuvent être constitués par des lames ou rails fixés par des pattes, ou tout autre moyen, sur le même élément que la rampe, de façon à être solidaires de ladite rampe. Ils peuvent également être constitués par des lamelles flexibles non évidées portant, de préférence, sur leur bord situé au voisinage de la partie la plus haute de la rampe, un épaississement ayant une forme adaptée au guidage du corps rond.The guides can be formed by blades or rails fixed by lugs, or any other means, on the same element as the ramp, so as to be integral with said ramp. They can also be constituted by flexible, not hollowed-out strips, preferably carrying, on their edge located in the vicinity of the highest part of the ramp, a thickening having a shape suitable for guiding the round body.

Avantageusement, les guides flexibles divergent dans le sens de la montée de la rampe.Advantageously, the flexible guides diverge in the direction of the rise of the ramp.

Dans le dispositif de fermeture selon l'invention, en appuyant sur le poussoir on provoque le déplacement de la rampe et des guides flexibles par rapport au corps rond et on fait passer en force ledit corps rond entre les deux guides flexibles qui exercent une pression sur ledit corps rond ; au cours de ce déplacement le corps rond monte sur la rampe, ce qui le pousse au-delà des guides et le fait se déplacer simultanément dans le sens de divergence des guides flexibles jusqu'au moment où l'écartement des guides flexibles et leur élasticité permettent au corps rond d'être éjecté par les guides ; il reste posé sur lesdits guides, ce qui permet de garder le boîtier entrouvert. L'utilisateur peut alors cesser d'exercer une pression sur le poussoir et ouvrir complètement le boîtier en faisant pivoter le couvercle et la base l'un par rapport à l'autre, autour de la charnière, pour prélever, par exemple, le produit cosmétique qu'il contient. Lorsque l'utilisateur cesse d'appuyer sur le poussoir, les moyens élastiques ramènent le poussoir et, par conséquent, la rampe et les guides flexibles en position de fermeture.In the closure device according to the invention, by pressing on the push-button, the ramp and the flexible guides are caused to move relative to the round body and said round body is forcefully passed between the two flexible guides which exert pressure on said round body; during this movement the round body rises on the ramp, which pushes it beyond the guides and causes it to move simultaneously in the direction of divergence of the flexible guides until the spacing of the flexible guides and their elasticity allow the round body to be ejected by the guides; it remains placed on said guides, which keeps the housing ajar. The user can then stop exerting pressure on the pusher and completely open the case by pivoting the cover and the base relative to each other, around the hinge, to take, for example, the product cosmetic it contains. When the user stops pressing on the pusher, the elastic means return the pusher and, consequently, the ramp and the flexible guides to the closed position.

Lorsque l'utilisateur veut refermer le boîtier, il rapproche le couvercle et la base en les faisant pivoter en sens inverse autour de la charnière, puis il appuie sur la base et/ou le couvercle pour faire pénétrer le corps rond entre les deux guides au voisinage de la base de la rampe.When the user wants to close the case, it brings the cover and the base closer by rotating them in opposite directions around the hinge, then it presses on the base and / or the cover to make the round body penetrate between the two guides in the vicinity of the base of the ramp .

Selon l'invention, le premier organe de fermeture constitué par le corps rond est, de préférence, fixé par sa tige sur le couvercle, le second organe de fermeture étant fixé sur la base ou sur une platine.According to the invention, the first closing member constituted by the round body is preferably fixed by its rod on the cover, the second closing member being fixed on the base or on a plate.

De préférence, le poussoir, la rampe et les guides flexibles font partie d'une seule pièce obtenue, en particulier, par moulage.Preferably, the pusher, the ramp and the flexible guides are part of a single piece obtained, in particular, by molding.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, le poussoir se déplace en translation lorsqu'on exerce sur lui une poussée.According to a first embodiment of the invention, the pusher moves in translation when a thrust is exerted on it.

Selon une première variante de ce premier mode de réalisation, le poussoir est solidaire d'une platine en matière plastique, par exemple, en polypropylène. Cette platine est, en particulier, constituée par un cadre s'emboîtant dans l'élément formant base. Il est avantageusement fixé pivotant sur la même charnière que les éléments formant base et formant couvercle. L'élément formant base comporte, de préférence, une échancrure permettant au poussoir fixé sur le cadre de faire saillie hors du boîtier lorsque ce dernier est fermé.According to a first variant of this first embodiment, the pusher is integral with a plastic plate, for example, polypropylene. This plate is, in particular, constituted by a frame which fits into the base element. It is advantageously fixed pivotally on the same hinge as the elements forming the base and forming the cover. The base element preferably comprises a notch allowing the pusher fixed on the frame to protrude from the housing when the latter is closed.

Le cadre étant en matière plastique se déforme lorsqu'un utilisateur appuie sur le poussoir, ce qui permet audit poussoir de se déplacer en translation. La rampe et les guides flexibles étant solidaires du poussoir, se déplacent également en translation, ce qui oblige le corps rond fixé sur le couvercle à monter sur la rampe en avançant entre les guides flexibles jusqu'à ce qu'il soit éjecté au-delà des guides, comme expliqué ci-dessus. Lorsque l'utilisateur cesse d'appuyer sur le poussoir, le cadre reprend par élasticité sa forme initiale et rappelle le poussoir en position de fermeture.The frame being made of plastic deforms when a user presses on the pusher, which allows said pusher to move in translation. The ramp and the flexible guides being integral with the pusher, also move in translation, which forces the round body fixed on the cover to mount on the ramp by advancing between the flexible guides until it is ejected beyond guides, as explained above. When the user stops pressing the button, the frame resumes its initial shape by elasticity and recalls the pusher in the closed position.

Selon une seconde variante du premier mode de réalisation, le poussoir fait partie d'un tiroir qui coulisse sur la surface intérieure des parois latérales de l'élément du boîtier formant base.According to a second variant of the first embodiment, the pusher is part of a drawer which slides on the inner surface of the side walls of the element of the base housing.

De préférence, la base du boîtier est doublée par un fond fixé sur les parois latérales de la base et le tiroir coulisse dans l'espace situé entre la base et le fond.Preferably, the base of the housing is lined with a bottom fixed to the side walls of the base and the drawer slides in the space between the base and the bottom.

Les moyens de rappel du poussoir sont, de préférence, des lames-ressorts faisant partie du tiroir qui sont, en particulier, bloquées par des tétons fixés sur le fond.The return means of the pusher are preferably leaf springs forming part of the drawer which are, in particular, blocked by pins fixed on the bottom.

Selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, le poussoir est mobile en rotation. Le poussoir forme alors, de préférence, une seule pièce avec la rampe et les guides flexibles, pièce qui comporte également des tourillons fixés en rotation sur l'élément formant base du boîtier. Le dispositif de rappel du poussoir est, de préférence, constitué par des lames-ressorts fixées sur la pièce et venant en appui sur des butées disposées sur l'élément du boîtier formant base.According to a second embodiment of the invention, the pusher is movable in rotation. The pusher then preferably forms a single piece with the ramp and the flexible guides, a piece which also includes pins fixed in rotation on the base element of the housing. The push-button return device is preferably constituted by leaf springs fixed to the part and coming to bear on stops arranged on the element of the base-forming housing.

Lorsqu'on appuie sur le poussoir, on fait tourner la pièce sur les tourillons. On oblige simultanément le corps rond à monter sur la rampe en se déplaçant entre les guides flexibles, jusqu'à ce qu'il soit éjecté ; le couvercle est alors entrouvert.When the pusher is pressed, the part is rotated on the pins. The round body is simultaneously forced to mount on the ramp by moving between the flexible guides, until it is ejected; the cover is then ajar.

Pour mieux faire comprendre l'objet de l'invention, on va en décrire ci-après, différents modes de réalisation représentés sur le dessin annexé.To better understand the object of the invention, we will describe below, different embodiments shown in the accompanying drawing.

Sur ce dessin :

  • les figures 1 à 5 représentent un boîtier selon la première variante du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention :
  • la figure 1 étant une vue en perspective cavalière du boîtier fermé ;
  • la figure 2 étant une vue en perspective éclatée de ce même boîtier montrant les différents éléments séparés ;
  • la figure 3 étant une coupe selon III-III de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4 étant une vue agrandie de la figure 3 montrant le dispositif de fermeture ;
  • la figure 5 étant une vue selon V-V de la figure 4 ;
  • les figures 6 à 8 représentent un boîtier selon la seconde variante du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention :
  • la figure 6 étant une vue en perspective éclatée du boîtier ;
  • la figure 7 étant une vue d'une section partielle agrandie du boîtier au niveau du dispositif de fermeture ;
  • la figure 8 étant une vue en perspective partielle montrant la rampe et les lames flexibles ;
  • les figures 9 à 14 représentent un boîtier selon le second mode de réalisation selon l'invention :
  • la figure 9 étant une vue partielle en perspective éclatée ;
  • la figure 10 étant une vue intérieure de face du poussoir, selon la ligne X-X de la figure 12 ;
  • la figure 11 étant une vue latérale en perspective du poussoir ;
  • la figure 12 étant une vue en coupe selon la ligne XII-XII de la figure 10 ;
  • les figures 13 et 14 étant des vues semblables à la figure 12, montrant différentes phases du fonctionnement du dispositif de fermeture ;
  • les figures 15 et 16 représentent, de façon schématique, un mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel les guides flexibles sont constitués par des lamelles non évidées ;
  • la figure 15 étant une vue partielle de face du boîtier au niveau de la fermeture, et la figure 16 étant une vue en coupe selon XVI-XVI de la figure 15.
On this drawing :
  • FIGS. 1 to 5 represent a housing according to the first variant of the first embodiment of the invention:
  • Figure 1 being a perspective view of the closed housing;
  • Figure 2 being an exploded perspective view of the same housing showing the different separate elements;
  • Figure 3 being a section on III-III of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 being an enlarged view of Figure 3 showing the closure device;
  • Figure 5 being a view along VV of Figure 4;
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 represent a housing according to the second variant of the first embodiment of the invention:
  • Figure 6 being an exploded perspective view of the housing;
  • Figure 7 is a view of an enlarged partial section of the housing at the closure device;
  • Figure 8 being a partial perspective view showing the ramp and the flexible blades;
  • FIGS. 9 to 14 represent a housing according to the second embodiment according to the invention:
  • Figure 9 being a partial exploded perspective view;
  • Figure 10 being an interior front view of the pusher, along line XX of Figure 12;
  • Figure 11 being a side perspective view of the pusher;
  • Figure 12 being a sectional view along line XII-XII of Figure 10;
  • Figures 13 and 14 being views similar to Figure 12 showing different phases of the operation of the closure device;
  • Figures 15 and 16 show, from schematically, an embodiment of the invention in which the flexible guides consist of non-recessed lamellae;
  • FIG. 15 being a partial front view of the housing at the level of the closure, and FIG. 16 being a sectional view along XVI-XVI of FIG. 15.

Le boîtier illustré sur les figures 1 à 5 est désigné dans son ensemble par 1. Il se compose d'un premier élément formant base 2, d'un deuxième élément formant couvercle 3 et d'un troisième élément formant platine constitué par un cadre 4. Ces trois pièces sont moulées en matière plastique, la base 2 et le couvercle 3 en une matière plastique relativement rigide, telle que le polystyrène et le cadre 4 en une matière plastique souple, par exemple en polypropylène. La base 2 présente un rebord 5 entourant un fond 6 plat ou légèrement bombé, sauf le long d'une partie du bord arrière du fond, de manière à délimiter un dégagement 7. Une ouverture de passage 8 est ménagée dans la partie avant du rebord 5. Le couvercle 3, également plat ou légèrement bombé, a la même forme en plan que la base, par exemple une forme sensiblement rectangulaire arrondie comme illustré sur les figures 1 et 2, et s'applique contre la face supérieure du rebord 5 de la base 2 afin de fermer le boïtier 1. A sa partie arrière, le couvercle 3 présente une partie cylindrique 9, en saillie sous sa face intérieure et qui se prolonge latéralement de chaque côté par un axe 10. Le cadre souple 4 se monte par encliquetage élastique dans la base 1. A sa partie arrière le cadre 4 présente un dégagement 11 délimité entre deux bossages 12 en saillie vers l'arrière et dont chacun est conformé en un palier de charnière pour un des deux axes 10 du couvercle 3. Chaque bossage 12 a sensiblement la forme d'un organe en U s'ouvrant vers le bas définissant un logement 13 dans lequel l'axe 10 est monté tourillonnant. Le couvercle 3 est ainsi articulé sur le cadre 4 par encliquetage élastique des axes 10 dans les logements 13 des bossages 12 de la charnière, lesquels s'encliquettent eux-mêmes élastiquement lors du montage du cadre 4 dans la base 2 par un système de fente et téton (non représenté) du dégagement arrière 7 de la base 2.The housing illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5 is generally designated by 1. It consists of a first element forming a base 2, a second element forming a cover 3 and a third element forming a plate constituted by a frame 4 These three parts are molded in plastic, the base 2 and the cover 3 in a relatively rigid plastic, such as polystyrene and the frame 4 in a flexible plastic, for example polypropylene. The base 2 has a rim 5 surrounding a flat or slightly curved bottom 6, except along part of the rear edge of the bottom, so as to delimit a clearance 7. A passage opening 8 is formed in the front part of the rim 5. The cover 3, also flat or slightly curved, has the same plan shape as the base, for example a substantially rectangular rounded shape as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, and is applied against the upper face of the rim 5 of the base 2 in order to close the housing 1. At its rear part, the cover 3 has a cylindrical part 9, projecting under its inner face and which extends laterally on each side by an axis 10. The flexible frame 4 is mounted by elastic snap-in in the base 1. At its rear part, the frame 4 has a clearance 11 delimited between two bosses 12 projecting rearward and each of which is shaped as a hinge bearing for one of the two axes 10 of the cover. 3. Each boss 12 has substantially the shape of a U-shaped member opening downwards defining a housing 13 in which the axis 10 is mounted swiveling. The cover 3 is thus articulated on the frame 4 by elastic snap-fitting of the pins 10 in the housings 13 of the bosses 12 of the hinge, which snap themselves elastically during the mounting of the frame 4 in the base 2 by a slot system and pin (not shown) of the rear clearance 7 of the base 2.

Le dispositif de fermeture désigné dans son ensemble par 14 comporte un premier organe constitué par une sphère 15 montée par une tige 16 sur le bord avant (opposé à la charnière) du couvercle 3 et un second organe constitué par une rampe 17 et deux guides constitués par des lames flexibles 18 et 18' divergeant dans le sens de montée de la rampe. Ce second organe est solidaire d'un poussoir 19, car il est venu de moulage avec ledit poussoir 19 et avec le cadre 4. Le poussoir 19 a une forme telle qu'il soit engagé dans l'ouverture de passage 8 ménagée dans le rebord 5 du cadre 4 et qu'il fasse saillie à l'extérieur du boîtier (voir figure 1), lorsque le boîtier est fermé.The closure device designated as a whole by 14 comprises a first member constituted by a sphere 15 mounted by a rod 16 on the front edge (opposite to the hinge) of the cover 3 and a second member constituted by a ramp 17 and two guides constituted by flexible blades 18 and 18 'diverging in the direction of rise of the ramp. This second member is integral with a pusher 19, since it came from molding with said pusher 19 and with the frame 4. The pusher 19 has a shape such that it is engaged in the passage opening 8 formed in the rim 5 of the frame 4 and that it projects outside the housing (see FIG. 1), when the housing is closed.

Lorsqu'un utilisateur désire ouvrir le boîtier, il appuie sur le poussoir 19. Grâce à son élasticité le cadre 4 se déforme et le poussoir peut se déplacer en translation vers l'intérieur du boîtier, ce qui provoque simultanément la translation de la rampe 17 et des lames flexibles 18, 18'. En position de fermeture (voir figure 4), la sphère 15 est disposée sur la partie la plus basse de la rampe 17 et maintenue par les lames élastiques 18, 18' dans la zone où elles sont le plus rapprochées (voir figure 5). Par suite du déplacement de la rampe 17, la sphère 15 est amenée à monter sur celle-ci et à se déplacer simultanément entre les lames 18 et 18' de la zone où elles sont les plus rapprochées (voir sphère en trait plein sur la figure 5) vers la zone où elles sont le plus écartées (voir sphère en pointillé sur la figure 5) en poussant sur les lames 18 et 18' jusqu'au moment où l'écartement des lames 18 et 18' et leur élasticité permettent à la sphère 15 d'être éjectée. Le boîtier est alors entrouvert et l'utilisateur peut l'ouvrir complètement en faisant pivoter le couvercle 3 par rapport à la base 2. Dès que l'utilisateur cesse d'appuyer sur le poussoir 19, celui-ci est ramené, grâce à l'élasticité du cadre 4, en position de fermeture, la sphère 15 étant alors au vis-à-vis de la partie la plus basse de la rampe et de la zone où les lames 18 et 18' sont le plus rapprochées. Lorsque l'utilisateur désire refermer le boîtier, il appuie sur le couvercle 3 et force la sphère 15 entre les lames 18 et 18' jusqu'à ce qu'elle repose sur la partie la plus basse de la rampe, les lames flexibles 18 et 18' appuyant alors sur la sphère pour la maintenir en place.When a user wishes to open the housing, he presses the pusher 19. Thanks to its elasticity, the frame 4 is deformed and the pusher can move in translation towards the interior of the housing, which simultaneously causes the translation of the ramp 17. and flexible blades 18, 18 '. In the closed position (see Figure 4), the sphere 15 is disposed on the lowest part of the ramp 17 and held by the elastic blades 18, 18 'in the area where they are closest (see Figure 5). As a result of the movement of the ramp 17, the sphere 15 is caused to mount on it and to move simultaneously between the blades 18 and 18 'of the area where they are closest (see sphere in solid line in the figure 5) to the area where they are furthest apart (see dotted sphere in FIG. 5) by pushing on the blades 18 and 18 'until the spacing of the blades 18 and 18' and their elasticity allow the sphere 15 to be ejected. The box is then ajar and the user can open it completely by pivoting the cover 3 relative to the base 2. As soon as the user stops pressing on the pusher 19, it is brought back, thanks to the 'elasticity of the frame 4, in the closed position, the sphere 15 then being vis-à-vis the lowest part of the ramp and the area where the blades 18 and 18' are closest. When the user wishes to close the box, he presses on the cover 3 and forces the sphere 15 between the blades 18 and 18 'until it rests on the lowest part of the ramp, the flexible blades 18 and 18 'then pressing the sphere to hold it in place.

Les figures 6 à 8 représentent une seconde variante du premier mode de réalisation du boîtier selon l'invention, le boîtier étant désigné dans son ensemble par 101. Il comporte une base 102, un couvercle 103 et un fond 104 fixé sur la face extérieure de la base 102. Le boîtier peut être en matière plastique rigide et, selon la variante représentée sur la figure 6, il a une forme rectangulaire.Figures 6 to 8 show a second variant of the first embodiment of the housing according to the invention, the housing being designated as a whole by 101. It comprises a base 102, a cover 103 and a bottom 104 fixed on the outer face of the base 102. The housing can be made of rigid plastic and, according to the variant shown in FIG. 6, it has a rectangular shape.

La base comporte un rebord 105 qui est muni sur la partie avant (opposée à la charnière) de deux ouvertures latérales symétriques 106, 106' et d'une ouverture centrale 107. Une ouverture 111 est prévue sur la partie formant plateau de la base 102 à proximité du bord avant et au niveau du milieu de ce bord. Cette ouverture a des dimensions suffisantes pour que la sphère puisse la traverser lors de l'ouverture et lors de la fermeture du boîtier. Selon le mode de réalisation représenté, le fond 104, qui est fixé sous le rebord de la base 102 comporte deux rails de guidage 108 et 108' propres à venir dans l'alignement du bord extérieur des ouvertures 106 et 106'.The base has a rim 105 which is provided on the front part (opposite the hinge) with two symmetrical lateral openings 106, 106 ′ and a central opening 107. An opening 111 is provided on the plate forming part of the base 102 near the front edge and at the middle of this edge. This opening has sufficient dimensions for the sphere to be able to pass through it when it opens and when the case is closed. According to the embodiment shown, the bottom 104, which is fixed under the rim of the base 102 has two guide rails 108 and 108 'suitable for coming into alignment with the outer edge of the openings 106 and 106'.

Le fond 104 porte sur sa face intérieure deux tétons 110 et 110' écartés, vers l'intérieur, des rails 108, 108'.The bottom 104 carries on its inner face two pins 110 and 110 'spaced inwards from the rails 108, 108'.

Le dispositif de fermeture est désigné dans son ensemble par 114. Il comporte un premier organe constitué par une sphère 115 fixée par une tige 116 au couvercle 103 et un deuxième organe constitué par un tiroir 112 comprenant une rampe 117, deux lames flexibles parallèles 118 et 118' et un poussoir 119 de forme parallélépipédique ayant une longueur voisine de la largeur du boîtier 101. Aux deux extrémités du poussoir 119 le tiroir 112 est muni de deux bras de coulissement 120 et 120' qui sont montés coulissant par les ouvertures 106 et 106' dans l'espace compris entre la base 102 et le fond 104, contre le bord interne des rails 108, 108' du fond 104. Deux lames-ressorts 121, 121' sont fixées par une extrémité sur les parois latérales de la rampe 117, l'extrémité opposée étant libre.The closing device is designated as a whole by 114. It comprises a first member constituted by a sphere 115 fixed by a rod 116 to the cover 103 and a second member constituted by a drawer 112 comprising a ramp 117, two parallel flexible blades 118 and 118 'and a pusher 119 of parallelepiped shape having a length close to the width of the housing 101. At the two ends of the pusher 119 the drawer 112 is provided with two sliding arms 120 and 120' which are slidably mounted by the openings 106 and 106 'in the space between the base 102 and the bottom 104, against the internal edge of the rails 108, 108' of the bottom 104. Two leaf springs 121, 121 'are fixed by one end to the side walls of the ramp 117 , the opposite end being free.

En position fermée, le poussoir 119 est disposé à l'extérieur, à proximité de la paroi avant du rebord 105, de façon à permettre son enfoncement, l'ensemble formé par la rampe 117 et les lames flexibles 118, 118' étant disposé en majeure partie à l'intérieur de l'espace compris entre la base 102 et le fond 104 de façon à pouvoir coulisser par l'ouverture 107 de la paroi avant du rebord 105. La sphère 115 est disposée au pied de la rampe 117 entre les lames flexibles 118, 118', la tige 116 portant la sphère 115 traversant l'ouverture 111 ménagée dans la base 102 (voir figure 7). Les lames-ressorts 121, 121' sont appuyées sans flexion sur les tétons 110, 110' du fond 104.In the closed position, the pusher 119 is disposed outside, near the front wall of the flange 105, so as to allow it to be pushed in, the assembly formed by the ramp 117 and the flexible blades 118, 118 'being disposed in mostly inside the space between the base 102 and the bottom 104 so that it can slide through the opening 107 of the front wall of the flange 105. The sphere 115 is arranged at the foot of the ramp 117 between the flexible blades 118, 118 ′, the rod 116 carrying the sphere 115 passing through the opening 111 formed in the base 102 (see FIG. 7). The leaf springs 121, 121 'are pressed without bending on the pins 110, 110' of the background 104.

Des moyens de retenue (non visibles) sont prévus entre les bras 120, 120' et le fond 104, pour empêcher une sortie involontaire du tiroir 112 relativement à la base 102.Retaining means (not visible) are provided between the arms 120, 120 ′ and the bottom 104, to prevent an involuntary exit from the drawer 112 relative to the base 102.

Lorsque l'utilisateur désire ouvrir le boîtier 101, il appuie sur le poussoir 119 et fait coulisser vers l'intérieur les bras 120 et 120'. Au cours du déplacement du poussoir 119, les lamesressorts 121 et 121' appuyées sur les tétons 110 et 110' fléchissent par élasticité. La rampe 117 et les lames flexibles 118 et 118' qui sont solidaires du poussoir 119 coulissent également, ce qui oblige la sphère 115 à monter sur la rampe 117 entre les lames flexibles 118 et 118' jusqu'à ce que la sphère 115 soit éjectée au-dessus des lames 118, 118' au niveau de l'ouverture 111. Le boîtier 101 est alors entrouvert. L'utilisateur peut cesser d'appuyer sur le poussoir et ouvrir complètement ledit boîtier en faisant pivoter le couvercle 103 autour de la charnière. Il peut alors prélever le produit désiré dans les cases 122 et 122' prévues dans la base 102.When the user wishes to open the housing 101, he presses the push-button 119 and slides the arms 120 and 120 ′ inwards. During the movement of the pusher 119, the spring blades 121 and 121 'supported on the pins 110 and 110' flex by elasticity. The ramp 117 and the flexible blades 118 and 118 'which are integral with the pusher 119 also slide, which forces the sphere 115 to mount on the ramp 117 between the flexible blades 118 and 118' until the sphere 115 is ejected above the blades 118, 118 'at the opening 111. The housing 101 is then ajar. The user can stop pressing the pusher and completely open said casing by pivoting the cover 103 around the hinge. He can then take the desired product in the boxes 122 and 122 'provided in the base 102.

Dès que l'utilisateur cesse d'appuyer sur le poussoir 119, les lames-ressorts 121, 121' le ramène par élasticité en position de fermeture et lorsque l'utilisateur désire fermer le boîtier 101, il lui suffit d'appuyer sur le couvercle 103 pour forcer la sphère 115 à travers l'ouverture 111, puis entre les deux lames flexibles 118 et 118' jusqu'à ce qu'elle repose sur la partie la plus basse de la rampe, les lames flexibles 118 et 118' appuyant sur ladite sphère 115.As soon as the user stops pressing on the pusher 119, the leaf springs 121, 121 'return it by elasticity to the closed position and when the user wishes to close the casing 101, it suffices to press on the cover. 103 to force the sphere 115 through the opening 111, then between the two flexible blades 118 and 118 'until it rests on the lowest part of the ramp, the flexible blades 118 and 118' pressing said sphere 115.

Les figures 9 à 14 représentent un boîtier désigné dans son ensemble par 201. Ce boîtier comporte une base 202 et un couvercle 203 pivotant l'un par rapport à l'autre grâce à une charnière (non représentée). La base 202 est constituée par une boîte creuse constituée d'un plateau supérieur 206 et d'un fond 204, parallèles, reliés par un bord 205. Sur le bord avant (opposé à la charnière) est prévu un dégagement parallélépipédique 207 comportant deux parois latérales 207a et 207b. Dans lesdites parois latérales sont ménagées deux ouvertures 208, 208' en forme de trou de serrure dont la partie la plus large est située sur le bord extérieur des parois latérales 207a et 207b et la partie arrondie au voisinage du bord intérieur desdites parois 207a et 207b. La paroi du fond du dégagement 207 porte deux butées 210a et 210b tournées vers l'extérieur.Figures 9 to 14 show a housing designated as a whole by 201. This housing comprises a base 202 and a cover 203 pivoting relative to one another by means of a hinge (not shown). The base 202 is constituted by a hollow box consisting of an upper plate 206 and a bottom 204, parallel, connected by an edge 205. On the front edge (opposite the hinge) is provided a parallelepipedic clearance 207 comprising two walls side 207a and 207b. In said side walls are formed two openings 208, 208 'in the form of a keyhole, the widest part of which is situated on the outer edge of the side walls 207a and 207b and the rounded part in the vicinity of the inner edge of said walls 207a and 207b . The bottom wall of the clearance 207 carries two stops 210a and 210b facing outwards.

Le dispositif de fermeture du boîtier 201 se compose d'un premier organe constitué par une sphère 215 fixée par une tige 216 sur le couvercle 203 et d'un second organe désigné dans son ensemble par 220 comportant une rampe 217, deux lames flexibles divergentes 218 et 218' et un poussoir 219. Le poussoir 219 est constitué par une plaquette reliée sur l'un de ses bords à une plaquette perpendiculaire 221 sur laquelle est fixée la rampe 217. Les lames flexibles 218 et 218' sont fixées, d'une part, sur le poussoir 219 au voisinage de son rebord libre et, d'autre part, sur la plaquette 221.The closing device of the housing 201 consists of a first member constituted by a sphere 215 fixed by a rod 216 on the cover 203 and a second member designated as a whole by 220 comprising a ramp 217, two divergent flexible blades 218 and 218 'and a pusher 219. The pusher 219 consists of a plate connected on one of its edges to a perpendicular plate 221 on which the ramp 217 is fixed. The flexible blades 218 and 218' are fixed, of a firstly, on the pusher 219 in the vicinity of its free edge and, secondly, on the plate 221.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 10, les lames flexibles sont d'abord convergentes du bord du poussoir 219 jusqu'au plan parallèle au poussoir et passant par le bord inférieur de la rampe 217, puis divergentes dans la direction montante de la rampe. Sur le poussoir 219 est prévue une nervure centrale 222 située entre les plans perpendiculaires au poussoir 219 et à la plaquette 221 et munie d'un logement 223 dans lequel est fixé par claquage un axe 224 qui déborde de part et d'autre du poussoir 219. Cet axe permet de monter tourillonnant l'organe 220 par claquage dans les ouvertures 208, 208' du dégagement 207. La plaque 221 porte deux lames-ressorts 225 et 225' susceptibles de venir en appui contre les butées 210a et 210b.According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the flexible blades are first converging from the edge of the pusher 219 to the plane parallel to the pusher and passing through the lower edge of the ramp 217, then diverging in the upward direction of the ramp. On the pusher 219 is provided a central rib 222 located between the planes perpendicular to the pusher 219 and to the plate 221 and provided with a housing 223 in which is fixed by snap a pin 224 which projects on either side of the pusher 219 This axis allows the organ to be journalled 220 by snapping into the openings 208, 208 'of the clearance 207. The plate 221 carries two leaf springs 225 and 225' capable of coming to bear against the stops 210 a and 210 b .

Comme illustré sur la figure 12, en position de fermeture du boîtier 201, la sphère est disposée entre les deux lames flexibles 218 et 218' dans la zone où elles sont le plus rapprochées et repose sur la rampe dans sa partie la plus basse, au voisinage de l'axe 224. En appuyant sur le poussoir 219, l'utilisateur fait tourner l'organe 220 dans le sens anti-horaire sur les figures 12 et 13. La sphère 215 monte sur la rampe 217 entre les lamelles flexibles 218 et 218' qui vont en divergeant jusqu'à ce que la sphère 215 soit éjectée (figure 14). Le boîtier est entrouvert. Simultanément, les lames-ressorts 225 et 225' viennent en appui contre les butées 210a et 210b (voir figures 13 et 14). Lorsque l'utilisateur cesse d'appuyer sur le poussoir 219, les lames-ressorts ramènent l'organe 220 par élasticité en position de fermeture du boîtier 201.As illustrated in FIG. 12, in the closed position of the housing 201, the sphere is disposed between the two flexible blades 218 and 218 ′ in the zone where they are closest together and rests on the ramp in its lowest part, at near the axis 224. By pressing the push-button 219, the user rotates the member 220 counterclockwise in FIGS. 12 and 13. The sphere 215 rises on the ramp 217 between the flexible lamellae 218 and 218 'which diverges until the sphere 215 is ejected (Figure 14). The housing is ajar. Simultaneously, the leaf springs 225 and 225 'come to bear against the stops 210 a and 210 b (see FIGS. 13 and 14). When the user stops pressing the push-button 219, the leaf springs bring the member 220 back by elasticity to the closed position of the housing 201.

Lorsque le boîtier 201 est entrouvert, l'utilisateur peut l'ouvrir complètement en faisant tourner le couvercle 203 par rapport à la base 202 autour de la charnière.When the housing 201 is ajar, the user can open it completely by rotating the cover 203 relative to the base 202 around the hinge.

Lorsque l'utilisateur désire fermer le boîtier 201, il appuie sur le couvercle 203 pour forcer la sphère 215 entre les lames flexibles 218 et 218' jusqu'à ce qu'elle repose sur la partie la plus basse de la rampe, les lames 218 et 218' appuyant sur ladite sphère 215.When the user wishes to close the housing 201, he presses on the cover 203 to force the sphere 215 between the flexible blades 218 and 218 'until it rests on the lowest part of the ramp, the blades 218 and 218 ′ pressing on said sphere 215.

Les figures 15 et 16 représentent, de façon schématique, un dispositif de fermeture dans lequel les guides sont constitués par des lamelles flexibles non évidées 318 et 318' disposées de part et d'autre d'une rampe 317. Les lamelles 318 et 318' portent sur leur bord libre situé au voisinage de la partie supérieure de la rampe 317, un épaississement 318a, 318'a qui a, en section transversale, une forme approximativement triangulaire qui est adaptée au guidage de la bille 315 (représentée en traits mixtes sur la figure 16).Figures 15 and 16 show, schematically, a closing device in which the guides consist of flexible non-recessed strips 318 and 318 'arranged on either side of a ramp 317. The strips 318 and 318' relate to their free edge located in the vicinity of the upper part of the ramp 317, a thickening 318a, 318'a which has, in cross section, an approximately triangular shape which is suitable for guiding the ball 315 (shown in phantom in the figure 16).

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Boîtier (1, 101, 201) notamment pour produits de maquillage, comprenant un dispositif de fermeture comportant deux organes, dont l'un est constitué par un corps rond (15, 115, 215) porté par une tige (16, 116, 216) manoeuvrable de l'extérieur à l'aide d'un poussoir (19, 119, 219) que l'on déplace en exerçant une poussée, des moyens élastiques permettant de ramener le poussoir (19, 119, 219) en position de fermeture lorsque cesse la pression exercée sur ledit poussoir et deux éléments principaux reliés entre eux par une charnière, l'un des éléments constituant une base (2, 102, 202) et l'autre un couvercle (3, 103, 203), le boîtier comprenant, éventuellement, un troisième élément (104) constituant une platine, caractérisé par le fait que l'autre organe constituant le dispositif, lié à un élément du boîtier autre que celui portant le corps rond (15, 115, 215, 315) est solidaire du poussoir (19, 119, 219) et comprend une rampe inclinée de l'extérieur vers l'intérieur du boîtier et deux guides flexibles (18, 18' ; 118, 118' ; 218, 218'; 318, 318') disposés de part et l'autre de la rampe (17, 117, 217, 317), les deux organes étant associés de façon telle que, par déplacement du poussoir (19, 119, 219), on fasse monter le corps rond (15, 115, 215) sur la rampe (17, 117, 217), lesdits guides flexibles exerçant une pression sur ledit corps rond (15, 115, 215, 315), jusqu'à ce que ledit corps rond soit éjecté au-delà desdits guides flexibles.Housing (1, 101, 201) in particular for makeup products, comprising a closure device comprising two members, one of which is constituted by a round body (15, 115, 215) carried by a rod (16, 116, 216 ) maneuverable from the outside using a pusher (19, 119, 219) which is moved by exerting a push, elastic means making it possible to return the pusher (19, 119, 219) to the closed position when the pressure exerted on said pusher and two main elements connected together by a hinge ceases, one of the elements constituting a base (2, 102, 202) and the other a cover (3, 103, 203), the housing possibly including a third element (104) constituting a plate, characterized in that the other member constituting the device, linked to an element of the housing other than that carrying the round body (15, 115, 215, 315) is integral with the pusher (19, 119, 219) and comprises a ramp inclined from the outside towards the i inside the housing and two flexible guides (18, 18 '; 118, 118 '; 218, 218 '; 318, 318 ') arranged on either side of the ramp (17, 117, 217, 317), the two members being associated in such a way that, by displacement of the pusher (19, 119, 219), one raises the round body (15, 115, 215) on the ramp (17, 117, 217), said flexible guides exerting pressure on said round body (15, 115, 215, 315), until said round body is ejected beyond said flexible guides. Boîtier selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que le corps rond est une sphère (15, 115, 215).Housing according to claim 1, characterized in that the round body is a sphere (15, 115, 215). Boîtier selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les guides sont constitués par des lames flexibles (18, 18' ; 118, 118' ; 218, 218').Housing according to claim 1, characterized in that the guides are constituted by flexible blades (18, 18 '; 118, 118'; 218, 218 '). Boîtier selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les guides sont constitués par des lamelles non évidées (318, 318').Housing according to claim 1, characterized in that the guides consist of non-recessed strips (318, 318 '). Boîtier selon les revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé par le fait que les deux guides flexibles (18, 18' ; 218, 218') divergent dans le sens de montée de la rampe (17, 217).Housing according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the two flexible guides (18, 18 '; 218, 218') diverge in the direction of rise of the ramp (17, 217). Boîtier selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que le premier organe de fermeture constitué par le corps rond (15, 115, 215) est fixé par sa tige (16, 116, 216) sur le couvercle (3, 103, 203), le second organe de fermeture étant lié à la base ou à une platine.Housing according to claim 1, characterized in that the first closure member constituted by the round body (15, 115, 215) is fixed by its rod (16, 116, 216) to the cover (3, 103, 203) , the second closure member being linked to the base or to a plate. Boîtier selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait que le poussoir (19, 119, 219), la rampe (17, 117, 217) et les guides flexibles (18, 18' ; 118, 118' ; 218, 218') font partie d'une seule pièce obtenue par moulage.Housing according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pusher (19, 119, 219), the ramp (17, 117, 217) and the flexible guides (18, 18 '; 118, 118'; 218, 218 ') are part of a single piece obtained by molding. Boîtier selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que le poussoir (19, 119) se déplace en translation lorsqu'on exerce une poussée.Housing according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the pusher (19, 119) moves in translation when a thrust is exerted. Boîtier selon la revendication 7, caractérisé par le fait que le poussoir (19) est solidaire d'une platine (4) en matière plastique.Housing according to claim 7, characterized in that the pusher (19) is integral with a plate (4) made of plastic. Boîtier selon la revendication 9, caractérisé par le fait que la platine est constituée par un cadre (4) s'emboîtant dans l'élément formant base (2).Housing according to claim 9, characterized in that the plate is constituted by a frame (4) fitting into the base element (2). Boîtier selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que le poussoir (119) fait partie d'un tiroir (112) qui coulisse dans l'élément du boîtier formant base (102).Housing according to claim 8, characterized in that the pusher (119) is part of a drawer (112) which slides in the element of the base housing (102). Boîtier selon la revendication 11, caractérisé par le fait que la base (102) est doublée par un fond (104) fixé sur les parois latérales (105) de la base (102) et le tiroir (112) coulisse dans l'espace situé entre la base (102) et le fond (104).Housing according to claim 11, characterized in that the base (102) is doubled by a bottom (104) fixed on the side walls (105) of the base (102) and the drawer (112) slides in the space between the base (102) and the bottom (104). Boîtier selon la revendication 11, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de rappel du poussoir (119) sont des lames-ressorts (121, 121') faisant partie du tiroir (112) en appui contre des tétons (110, 110') fixés sur le fond (104).Housing according to claim 11, characterized in that the means for returning the pusher (119) are leaf springs (121, 121 ') forming part of the drawer (112) bearing against fixed pins (110, 110') on the bottom (104). Boîtier selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que le poussoir (219) est mobile en rotation.Housing according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the pusher (219) is movable in rotation. Boîtier selon la revendication 14, caractérisé par le fait que le poussoir (219) forme une seule pièce (220) avec la rampe (217) et les lames flexibles (218, 218'), pièce (220) qui comporte également des tourillons (224) fixés en rotation sur l'élément formant base (202) du boîtier (201).Housing according to claim 14, characterized in that the pusher (219) forms a single piece (220) with the ramp (217) and the flexible blades (218, 218 '), part (220) which also includes pins ( 224) fixed in rotation on the base element (202) of the housing (201). Boîtier selon la revendication 15, caractérisé par le fait que le dispositif de rappel du poussoir (219) est constitué par au moins une lame-ressort (225, 225') fixée sur la pièce (220) et venant en appui sur une butée disposée sur l'élément du boîtier faisant base (202).Housing according to claim 15, characterized in that the pusher return device (219) consists of at least one leaf spring (225, 225 ') fixed on the part (220) and coming to bear on a stopper arranged on the element of the base housing (202).
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