EP0853453A1 - Applicator for a more or less viscous liquid product, such as nail varnish - Google Patents

Applicator for a more or less viscous liquid product, such as nail varnish

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EP0853453A1
EP0853453A1 EP96931845A EP96931845A EP0853453A1 EP 0853453 A1 EP0853453 A1 EP 0853453A1 EP 96931845 A EP96931845 A EP 96931845A EP 96931845 A EP96931845 A EP 96931845A EP 0853453 A1 EP0853453 A1 EP 0853453A1
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reservoir
tank
brush
magnetic element
spring
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François Lhuisset
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LVMH Recherche GIE
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/02—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body in an expanding or articulating manner
    • A46B7/023—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body in an expanding or articulating manner where the bristle carrier retracts or collapses, i.e. for storage
    • 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
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/043—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like movable within the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/001—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs
    • A46B11/0013—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs dispensing by gravity or by shaking
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/04—Protective covers for the bristles
    • 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
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D2034/005—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes with a cartridge

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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus for applying a more or less viscous liquid product, such as nail varnish for example.
  • Apparatuses of the above type comprising a body containing a reservoir provided with a brush with which is associated a first magnetic element inside the reservoir and capable of cooperating with a second magnetic element which is slidably housed in the body outside the tank.
  • the present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks in particular by proposing an applicator device with a very simple structure, inexpensive, and whose handling and maneuvering are very easy and in a way instinctive for users.
  • the subject of the invention is an apparatus for applying a more or less viscous liquid product, such as nail varnish for example, of the type comprising a body containing a reservoir provided with a brush or the like with which a first magnetic element inside the tank and capable of cooperate with a second magnetic element slidably housed in said body outside the tank, characterized in that said tank itself forms a push button mounted axially movable in said body against the force of a spring arranged between said reservoir and the second magnetic element so that in the pushed position of the reservoir in the body, the brush enters the reservoir, and that in the relaxed position of the reservoir in the body, the brush is in the position removed from the reservoir.
  • the aforementioned reservoir is retained in the rest position or released in the body, by shoulders, pins or the like cooperating provided, respectively, in the body and on the reservoir.
  • the aforementioned reservoir forming a push button constitutes a removable and extractable cartridge from the body.
  • the body has an internal shoulder in which abuts a washer or the like on which the abovementioned spring bears on one side and the abovementioned reservoir on the other side.
  • a second spring is provided which is housed in the reservoir, permanently urging the brush in the position from the reservoir, and the return force of which is less than the magnetic return forces generated by the cooperation of the two aforementioned magnetic elements.
  • Figure 1 schematically illustrates, and in axial section, an exemplary embodiment of an applicator device according to the invention and shown in the ready-to-use position.
  • Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1, but shows the apparatus in the pushed position of the reservoir in the body.
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 1 but showing the device closed by a plug.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates, in axial section, another embodiment of the applicator apparatus according to this invention, and shown in the position of use.
  • Figure 5 is an axial sectional view of the extractable tank portion of the body of the device, with the elements it contains.
  • Figure 6 is an axial sectional view of the body of the disassembled device, as well as the plug which can close off the body.
  • Figure 7 is a view similar to Figure 4, but showing the device closed by said plug.
  • a nail varnish applicator device for example, according to this invention essentially comprises a brush 10 carried by a support 11 which is integral with a first magnetic element 4 and is slidably housed in a reservoir R containing the product to be applied.
  • This reservoir R is slidably mounted in a body 12, and is biased by a spring 13 which acts, on one side, on said reservoir, and, on the other side, on a second magnetic element 1 housed slidingly in the body 12, outside the reservoir R.
  • the second magnetic element 1 is retained by a flange 20 provided at the end of the body 12.
  • the body 12 has an internal shoulder 21 capable of cooperating with an annular shoulder 22 provided on the reservoir R. It would be perfectly possible to use other suitable means other than shoulders, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the reservoir R forms a push button which, in the rest or released position, will abut by its shoulder 22 on the shoulder 21 of the body 12, and this under the effect of the compression force of the spring 13.
  • the brush 10 in the rest position illustrated in FIG. 1, the brush 10 will be in the position taken out of the reservoir R, that is to say ready to use.
  • the brush 10 will be retracted in said tank, due to the maintenance of the support 11 of the brush 10 substantially opposite the second magnetic element 1, given the cooperation of the magnetic elements 1 and 4. This means that the brush 10 may be impregnated with the product contained in the reservoir.
  • the plug 14 internally comprises a spring 24 connecting the part 23 to the bottom 25 of the plug 14, said part 23 and said bottom 25 being relatively movable by sliding, which, as we understand, allows good sealing of the device, even if the plug 14 is not completely screwed onto the body 12.
  • the reservoir R of which advantageously forms a push button itself comprises the following two functions, namely a product filling function, and a device operating function, this operating function advantageously similar to that of the devices usually used for writing, drawing, etc ....
  • the reservoir R with the elements that it contains, namely essentially the support 11 of brush 10, forms here a cartridge which can be extracted from the body 12 and be easily replaced by another cartridge.
  • a shoulder provided inside the body 12 of the apparatus, and at 27 a washer capable of abutting on this shoulder under the effect of the compression of the spring 13 arranged between said shoulder and the second magnetic element. 1, the spring 13 permanently urging the washer 27 into abutment against the shoulder 26.
  • the body 12 consists of a rear part 28 forming a kind of sleeve, and which can be screwed on a front part 29 containing the washer 27, the shoulder 26, the second magnetic element 1, and the spring 13 interposed between washer and magnetic element.
  • the reservoir R forming a removable cartridge has an annular shoulder 30 capable of being inserted between the rear part 28 of the body 12 and the washer 27. Also, the shoulder 30 is interposed between the end 28a of the rear part 28 and the washer 27.
  • a spring 31 can be provided in the reservoir R and permanently urging the brush 10 in the position extended from the reservoir R, as will be explained later in connection with the operation which will now be explained.
  • the spring 31 takes support on one side on the support 11 of the brush 10, and on the other side on a ring or the like 32 internally integral with the reservoir R, this ring 32 also being visible in the mode of embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 3 and serving directly as a stop for the support 11 of the brush 10, when the latter is in the retracted position in the reservoir R.
  • the reservoir R visible in FIG. 5 can be extracted from the body 12, to be replaced by another reservoir R, for example containing a different product.
  • the applicator device can be closed off with a plug such as 14.
  • the spring 31 provides a restoring force which must be less than the magnetic restoring forces generated by the cooperation of the two magnetic elements 1 and 4.
  • the presence of the spring 31 eliminates the risk of leakage of the product contained in the reservoir R when the latter constitutes a cartridge located outside the body 12 and capable of taking various positions which may promote leakage.

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for the application of a more or less viscous liquid product. Said apparatus is essentially comprised of a reservoir (R) forming itself a push-button mounted axially movable into a body (12) against the force of a spring (13) arranged between the reservoir (R) and a magnetic element (1) so that in the pushed up position of the reservoir (R) into the body (12) a brush (10) penetrates into the reservoir (R), and in a retracted position of the reservoir (R) in the body (12) the brush (10) is in a position out of the reservoir (R). This apparatus is particularly intended to the application of nail varnish.

Description

Appareil applicateur d'un produit liquide plus ou moins visqueux, tel que vernis à ongle."Device for applying a more or less viscous liquid product, such as nail polish. "
La présente invention a pour objet un appareil applicateur d'un produit liquide plus ou moins visqueux, tel que vernis à ongle par exemple.The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying a more or less viscous liquid product, such as nail varnish for example.
On connaît déjà des appareils du genre ci-dessus comprenant un corps renfermant un réservoir muni d'un pinceau auquel est associé un premier élément magnétique à l'intérieur du réservoir et susceptible de coopérer avec un deuxième élément magnétique qui est logé à coulissement dans le corps à l'extérieur du réservoir.Apparatuses of the above type are already known comprising a body containing a reservoir provided with a brush with which is associated a first magnetic element inside the reservoir and capable of cooperating with a second magnetic element which is slidably housed in the body outside the tank.
Toutefois, ces appareils étaient généralement d'une conception mécanique compliquée, c'est-à-dire comportaient un nombre de pièces relativement important, et étaient donc coûteux.However, these devices were generally of a complicated mechanical design, that is to say had a relatively large number of parts, and were therefore expensive.
En outre, la manoeuvre des appareils antérieurs s'écarte notablement de celle des instruments couramment utilisés, tels que ceux pour les arts graphiques par exemple.In addition, the operation of prior devices deviates significantly from that of commonly used instruments, such as those for the graphic arts for example.
Aussi, la présente invention a pour but de remédier notamment à ces inconvénients en proposant un appareil applicateur de structure très simple, peu coûteux, et dont la manipulation et la manoeuvre sont très aisées et en quelque sorte instinctives pour les utilisateurs.Also, the present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks in particular by proposing an applicator device with a very simple structure, inexpensive, and whose handling and maneuvering are very easy and in a way instinctive for users.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un appareil applicateur d'un produit liquide plus ou moins visqueux, tel que vernis à ongle par exemple, du type comprenant un corps renfermant un réservoir muni d'un pinceau ou analogue auquel est associé un premier élément magnétique à l'intérieur du réservoir et susceptible de coopérer avec un deuxième élément magnétique logé à coulissement dans ledit corps à l'extérieur du réservoir, caractérisé en ce que ledit réservoir forme lui-même un bouton-poussoir monté axialement mobile dans ledit corps à 1*encontre de la force d'un ressort agencé entre ledit réservoir et le deuxième élément magnétique pour qu'en position poussée du réservoir dans le corps, le pinceau pénètre dans le réservoir, et qu'en position relâchée du réservoir dans le corps, le pinceau soit en position sortie du réservoir.To this end, the subject of the invention is an apparatus for applying a more or less viscous liquid product, such as nail varnish for example, of the type comprising a body containing a reservoir provided with a brush or the like with which a first magnetic element inside the tank and capable of cooperate with a second magnetic element slidably housed in said body outside the tank, characterized in that said tank itself forms a push button mounted axially movable in said body against the force of a spring arranged between said reservoir and the second magnetic element so that in the pushed position of the reservoir in the body, the brush enters the reservoir, and that in the relaxed position of the reservoir in the body, the brush is in the position removed from the reservoir.
Selon une autre caractéristique de cet appareil, le réservoir précité est retenu en position de repos ou relâchée dans le corps, par des épaulements, ergots ou analogues coopérants prévus, respectivement, dans le corps et sur le réservoir.According to another characteristic of this apparatus, the aforementioned reservoir is retained in the rest position or released in the body, by shoulders, pins or the like cooperating provided, respectively, in the body and on the reservoir.
Suivant un mode de réalisation particulier, le réservoir précité formant bouton-poussoir constitue une cartouche amovible et extractible du corps.According to a particular embodiment, the aforementioned reservoir forming a push button constitutes a removable and extractable cartridge from the body.
Dans ce cas, le corps comporte un épaulement intérieur dans lequel bute une rondelle ou analogue sur laquelle prend appui d'un côté le ressort précité et de l'autre côté le réservoir précité.In this case, the body has an internal shoulder in which abuts a washer or the like on which the abovementioned spring bears on one side and the abovementioned reservoir on the other side.
On précisera encore que, dans ce cas là encore, on prévoit un deuxième ressort logé dans le réservoir, sollicitant en permanence le pinceau en position sortie du réservoir, et dont la force de rappel est inférieure aux forces de rappel magnétiques engendrées par la coopération des deux éléments magnétiques précités.It will also be specified that, in this case again, a second spring is provided which is housed in the reservoir, permanently urging the brush in the position from the reservoir, and the return force of which is less than the magnetic return forces generated by the cooperation of the two aforementioned magnetic elements.
Mais d'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront mieux dans la description détaillée qui suit et se réfère aux dessins annexés, donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple, et dans lesquels.However, other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear better in the description. detailed description which follows and refers to the appended drawings, given solely by way of example, and in which.
La figure 1 illustre schématiquement, et en coupe axiale un exemple de réalisation d'appareil applicateur conforme à l'invention et représenté en position prête à 1'emploi.Figure 1 schematically illustrates, and in axial section, an exemplary embodiment of an applicator device according to the invention and shown in the ready-to-use position.
La figure 2 est une vue similaire à la figure 1, mais montre l'appareil en position poussée du réservoir dans le corps.Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1, but shows the apparatus in the pushed position of the reservoir in the body.
La figure 3 est une vue similaire à la figure 1 mais montrant l'appareil fermé par un bouchon.Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 1 but showing the device closed by a plug.
La figure 4 illustre, en coupe axiale, un autre mode de réalisation d'appareil applicateur selon cette invention, et représenté en position d'utilisation.FIG. 4 illustrates, in axial section, another embodiment of the applicator apparatus according to this invention, and shown in the position of use.
La figure 5 est une vue en coupe axiale de la partie formant réservoir extractible du corps de l'appareil, avec les éléments qu'elle contient.Figure 5 is an axial sectional view of the extractable tank portion of the body of the device, with the elements it contains.
La figure 6 est une vue en coupe axiale du corps de l'appareil démonté, ainsi que du bouchon pouvant obturer le corps.Figure 6 is an axial sectional view of the body of the disassembled device, as well as the plug which can close off the body.
La figure 7 est une vue similaire à la figure 4, mais montrant l'appareil obturé par ledit bouchon.Figure 7 is a view similar to Figure 4, but showing the device closed by said plug.
Suivant l'exemple de réalisation représenté sur les figures 1 à 3, un appareil applicateur de vernis à ongle, par exemple, selon cette invention comprend essentiellement un pinceau 10 porté par un support 11 qui est solidaire d'un premier élément magnétique 4 et est logé à coulissement dans un réservoir R contenant le produit à appliquer.According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a nail varnish applicator device, for example, according to this invention essentially comprises a brush 10 carried by a support 11 which is integral with a first magnetic element 4 and is slidably housed in a reservoir R containing the product to be applied.
Ce réservoir R est monté coulissant dans un corps 12, et est sollicité par un ressort 13 qui agit, d'un côté, sur ledit réservoir, et, de l'autre côté, sur un deuxième élément magnétique 1 logé à coulissement dans le corps 12, à l'extérieur du réservoir R. Suivant l'exemple de réalisation représenté sur les figures 1 à 3, le deuxième élément magnétique 1 est retenu par un rebord 20 prévu à l'extrémité du corps 12.This reservoir R is slidably mounted in a body 12, and is biased by a spring 13 which acts, on one side, on said reservoir, and, on the other side, on a second magnetic element 1 housed slidingly in the body 12, outside the reservoir R. According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the second magnetic element 1 is retained by a flange 20 provided at the end of the body 12.
Plus précisément, et comme on le voit bien sur les figures, le corps 12 comporte un épaulement intérieur 21 susceptible de coopérer avec un épaulement annulaire 22 prévu sur le réservoir R. On pourrait parfaitement utiliser d'autres moyens appropriés et autres que des épaulements, sans pour cela sortir du cadre de 1 'invention.More precisely, and as can be seen in the figures, the body 12 has an internal shoulder 21 capable of cooperating with an annular shoulder 22 provided on the reservoir R. It would be perfectly possible to use other suitable means other than shoulders, without departing from the scope of the invention.
Ainsi, comme on le voit sur la figure 1, et suivant une caractéristique essentielle de cette invention, le réservoir R forme un bouton-poussoir qui, en position de repos ou relâchée, viendra en butée par son épaulement 22 sur l'épaulement 21 du corps 12, et cela sous l'effet de la force de compression du ressort 13.Thus, as can be seen in FIG. 1, and according to an essential characteristic of this invention, the reservoir R forms a push button which, in the rest or released position, will abut by its shoulder 22 on the shoulder 21 of the body 12, and this under the effect of the compression force of the spring 13.
Autrement dit, dans la position de repos illustrée par la figure 1, le pinceau 10 sera en position sortie du réservoir R, c'est-à-dire prêt à l'emploi.In other words, in the rest position illustrated in FIG. 1, the brush 10 will be in the position taken out of the reservoir R, that is to say ready to use.
Si, comme on le voit sur la figure 2, on effectue une poussée sur le fond du réservoir R, comme matérialisé par la flèche F, à l'encontre de la force du ressort 13, on réalisera l'escamotage du pinceau 10 dans ledit réservoir, en raison du maintien en place du support 11 du pinceau 10 sensiblement en face du deuxième élément magnétique 1, étant donné la coopération des éléments magnétiques 1 et 4. C'est dire que le pinceau 10 pourra être imprégné du produit contenu dans le réservoir.If, as seen in FIG. 2, a push is made on the bottom of the tank R, as materialized by the arrow F, against the force of the spring 13, the brush 10 will be retracted in said tank, due to the maintenance of the support 11 of the brush 10 substantially opposite the second magnetic element 1, given the cooperation of the magnetic elements 1 and 4. This means that the brush 10 may be impregnated with the product contained in the reservoir.
Si, après cette opération, on relâche la poussée sur le fond du réservoir R, celui-ci reprendra la position visible sur la figure 1, c'est-à-dire la position prête à l'emploi, le recul du réservoir R étant stoppé par la coopération des épaulements 21 et 22.If, after this operation, the pressure is released on the bottom of the tank R, it will resume the position visible in FIG. 1, that is to say the position ready for use, the recoil of the tank R being stopped by the cooperation of shoulders 21 and 22.
Lorsqu'on ne veut plus utiliser l'appareil, on peut l'obturer par un bouchon tel que 14 bien visible sur la figure 3. On voit que le bouchon 14 provoque, par sa partie 23, la rétraction du deuxième élément magnétique 1 à l'encontre de la force du ressort 13, ce qui provoque aussi la rétraction du pinceau 10 dans le réservoir R grâce à la coopération des deux éléments magnétiques 1 et 4. Ainsi, le pinceau ne pourra pas sécher, puisqu'il demeurera imbibé de produit contenu dans le réservoir ou des vapeurs de ce produit.When you no longer want to use the device, you can close it with a plug such as 14 clearly visible in Figure 3. We see that the plug 14 causes, by its part 23, the retraction of the second magnetic element 1 to against the force of the spring 13, which also causes the brush 10 to retract in the reservoir R thanks to the cooperation of the two magnetic elements 1 and 4. Thus, the brush will not be able to dry, since it will remain soaked in product contained in the tank or vapors of this product.
On observera encore ici que le bouchon 14 comporte intérieurement un ressort 24 reliant la partie 23 au fond 25 du bouchon 14, ladite partie 23 et ledit fond 25 étant relativement mobiles par coulissement, ce qui, comme on le comprend, permet une bonne obturation de l'appareil, même si le bouchon 14 n'est pas complètement vissé sur le corps 12.It will also be observed here that the plug 14 internally comprises a spring 24 connecting the part 23 to the bottom 25 of the plug 14, said part 23 and said bottom 25 being relatively movable by sliding, which, as we understand, allows good sealing of the device, even if the plug 14 is not completely screwed onto the body 12.
On a donc réalisé un appareil d'une conception mécanique particulièrement simple et dont le réservoir R forme avantageusement lui-même un bouton-poussoir, c'est-à- dire comporte les deux fonctions suivantes, à savoir une fonction de remplissage en produit, et une fonction de manoeuvre de l'appareil, cette fonction de manoeuvre s'apparentant avantageusement à celle des appareils utilisés habituellement pour écrire, dessiner, etc... .An apparatus of a particularly simple mechanical design has therefore been produced, the reservoir R of which advantageously forms a push button itself, that is to say comprises the following two functions, namely a product filling function, and a device operating function, this operating function advantageously similar to that of the devices usually used for writing, drawing, etc ....
Dans le mode de réalisation illustré par les figures 4 à 7, et où des repères identiques ont été utilisés pour désigner les éléments communs, le réservoir R, avec les éléments qu'il contient, à savoir essentiellement le support 11 de pinceau 10, forme ici une cartouche qui peut être extraite du corps 12 et être remplacée facilement par une autre cartouche.In the embodiment illustrated by FIGS. 4 to 7, and where identical references have been used to designate the common elements, the reservoir R, with the elements that it contains, namely essentially the support 11 of brush 10, forms here a cartridge which can be extracted from the body 12 and be easily replaced by another cartridge.
On a montré en 26 un épaulement prévu à l'intérieur du corps 12 de l'appareil, et en 27 une rondelle susceptible de buter sur cet épaulement sous l'effet de la compression du ressort 13 agencé entre ledit épaulement et le deuxième élément magnétique 1, le ressort 13 sollicitant en permanence la rondelle 27 en butée contre l'épaulement 26.There is shown at 26 a shoulder provided inside the body 12 of the apparatus, and at 27 a washer capable of abutting on this shoulder under the effect of the compression of the spring 13 arranged between said shoulder and the second magnetic element. 1, the spring 13 permanently urging the washer 27 into abutment against the shoulder 26.
Comme on le voit mieux sur la figure 6, le corps 12 se compose d'une partie arrière 28 formant en quelque sorte un manchon, et qui peut être vissée sur une partie avant 29 contenant la rondelle 27, l'épaulement 26, le deuxième élément magnétique 1, et le ressort 13 interposé entre rondelle et élément magnétique.As best seen in Figure 6, the body 12 consists of a rear part 28 forming a kind of sleeve, and which can be screwed on a front part 29 containing the washer 27, the shoulder 26, the second magnetic element 1, and the spring 13 interposed between washer and magnetic element.
Suivant un exemple de réalisation préféré, le réservoir R formant cartouche amovible comporte un épaulement annulaire 30 susceptible de venir s'intercaler entre la partie arrière 28 du corps 12 et la rondelle 27. Aussi, l'épaulement 30 s'interpose entre l'extrémité 28a de la partie arrière 28 et la rondelle 27.According to a preferred embodiment, the reservoir R forming a removable cartridge has an annular shoulder 30 capable of being inserted between the rear part 28 of the body 12 and the washer 27. Also, the shoulder 30 is interposed between the end 28a of the rear part 28 and the washer 27.
Bien que cela ne soit pas obligatoire, on peut prévoir un ressort 31 dans le réservoir R et sollicitant en permanence le pinceau 10 en position sortie du résevoir R, comme on l'expliquera ultérieurement à propos du fonctionnement qui sera maintenant expliqué.Although this is not compulsory, a spring 31 can be provided in the reservoir R and permanently urging the brush 10 in the position extended from the reservoir R, as will be explained later in connection with the operation which will now be explained.
On notera cependant ici que le ressort 31 prend d'un côté appui sur le support 11 du pinceau 10, et de l'autre côté sur une bague ou analogue 32 intérieurement solidaire du réservoir R, cette bague 32 étant également visible sur le mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 3 et servant directement de butée pour le support 11 du pinceau 10, lorsque celui-ci est en position rétractée dans le réservoir R.However, it will be noted here that the spring 31 takes support on one side on the support 11 of the brush 10, and on the other side on a ring or the like 32 internally integral with the reservoir R, this ring 32 also being visible in the mode of embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 3 and serving directly as a stop for the support 11 of the brush 10, when the latter is in the retracted position in the reservoir R.
Revenant aux figures 4 à 7, on voit qu'en position d'utilisation (figure 4), la rondelle 27 est en position d'appui sur la butée 26, étant entendu que le réservoir R est retenu par son épaulement 30 entre la rondelle 27 et une extrémité 28a de la partie arrière 28 du réservoir R.Returning to FIGS. 4 to 7, it can be seen that in the position of use (FIG. 4), the washer 27 is in the support position on the stop 26, it being understood that the reservoir R is retained by its shoulder 30 between the washer 27 and one end 28a of the rear part 28 of the tank R.
Si l'on exerce une poussée sur le fond du réservoir, suivant la flèche F, ledit réservoir, par son épaulement annulaire 30 va pousser la rondelle 27 à l'encontre de la force de compression du ressort 13, et comme on le comprend le support 11 du pinceau 10 va se trouver escamoté dans le réservoir, exactement comme cela est représenté sur la figure 2, et cela en raison de la coopération des éléments magnétiques 1 et 4.If a thrust is exerted on the bottom of the reservoir, along arrow F, said reservoir, by its annular shoulder 30 will push the washer 27 against the compression force of the spring 13, and as we understand it support 11 of the brush 10 will be retracted into the reservoir, exactly as shown in FIG. 2, and this due to the cooperation of the magnetic elements 1 and 4.
En relâchant la pression sur le fond du réservoir R, qui ici encore constitue en lui-même un bouton-poussoir, on se retrouve dans la position de la figure 4, c'est-à- dire la position prête à l'emploi.By releasing the pressure on the bottom of the tank R, which here again constitutes in itself a push button, we find ourselves in the position of FIG. 4, that is to say the position ready for use.
Mais contrairement à la réalisation des figures 1 à 3 où le réservoir R était monté prisonnier et non démontable dans le corps 12, selon la réalisation des figures 4 à 7, le réservoir R visible sur la figure 5 peut être extrait du corps 12, pour être remplacé par un autre réservoir R, contenant par exemple un produit différent.But unlike the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3 where the tank R was mounted prisoner and not removable in the body 12, according to the embodiment of Figures 4 to 7, the reservoir R visible in FIG. 5 can be extracted from the body 12, to be replaced by another reservoir R, for example containing a different product.
Pour réaliser cette extraction, il suffit de dévisser la partie arrière 28 du corps 12, de sorte que le réservoir R est libéré, et peut être retiré dudit corps 12 constitué de la partie arrière 28 et de la partie avant 29.To carry out this extraction, it suffices to unscrew the rear part 28 of the body 12, so that the reservoir R is released, and can be removed from said body 12 consisting of the rear part 28 and the front part 29.
Comme pour le mode de réalisation précédent, et comme on le voit bien sur la figure 7, l'appareil applicateur peut être obturé par un bouchon tel que 14.As for the previous embodiment, and as can be seen in FIG. 7, the applicator device can be closed off with a plug such as 14.
On observera encore ici que le ressort 31 procure une force de rappel qui doit être inférieure aux forces de rappel magnétiques engendrées par la coopération des deux éléments magnétiques 1 et 4.It will also be observed here that the spring 31 provides a restoring force which must be less than the magnetic restoring forces generated by the cooperation of the two magnetic elements 1 and 4.
Ainsi, la présence du ressort 31 supprime le risque de fuites du produit contenu dans le réservoir R lorsque ce dernier constitue une cartouche située hors du corps 12 et susceptible de prendre diverses positions pouvant favoriser les fuites.Thus, the presence of the spring 31 eliminates the risk of leakage of the product contained in the reservoir R when the latter constitutes a cartridge located outside the body 12 and capable of taking various positions which may promote leakage.
On a donc réalisé suivant l'invention un appareil applicateur de vernis à ongle ou même d'autres produits plus ou moins visqueux qui est d'une conception structurelle très simple et d'une utilisation particulièrement commode et facile par le fait que le réservoir en lui-même permet la manoeuvre et le fonctionnement de l'appareil.We therefore produced according to the invention an apparatus for applying nail varnish or even other more or less viscous products which is of a very simple structural design and of particularly convenient and easy use by the fact that the reservoir in itself allows the operation and operation of the device.
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et illustrés qui n'ont été donnés qu'à titre d'exemple. Au contraire, l'invention comprend tous les équivalents techniques des moyens décrits ainsi que leurs combinaisons, si celles-ci entrent dans le cadre des revendications qui suivent. Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and illustrated which have been given only by way of example. On the contrary, the invention includes all the technical equivalents of the means described as well as their combinations, if these fall within the scope of the claims which follow.

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1. Appareil applicateur d'un produit liquide plus ou moins visqueux, tel que par exemple vernis à ongle, du type comprenant un corps (12) renfermant un réservoir (R) muni d'un pinceau ou analogue (10) auquel est associé un premier élément magnétique (4) à l'intérieur du réservoir (R) et susceptible de coopérer avec un deuxième élément magnétique (1) logé à coulissement dans ledit corps (12) à l'extérieur du réservoir, caractérisé en ce que ledit réservoir (R) forme lui-même un bouton- poussoir monté axialement mobile dans le corps (12) à 1'encontre de la force d'un ressort (13) agencé entre ledit réservoir (R) et le deuxième élément magnétique (1) pour qu'en position poussée du réservoir (R) dans le corps (12) le pinceau (10) pénètre dans le réservoir (R)/ et qu'en position relâchée du réservoir (R) dans le corps (12), le pinceau (10) soit en position sortie du réservoir (R) .1. Apparatus for applying a more or less viscous liquid product, such as for example nail varnish, of the type comprising a body (12) containing a reservoir (R) provided with a brush or the like (10) with which a first magnetic element (4) inside the tank (R) and capable of cooperating with a second magnetic element (1) housed slidingly in said body (12) outside the tank, characterized in that said tank ( R) itself forms a push button mounted axially movable in the body (12) against the force of a spring (13) arranged between said reservoir (R) and the second magnetic element (1) so that '' in the pushed position of the reservoir (R) in the body (12) the brush (10) enters the reservoir (R) / and that in the released position of the reservoir (R) in the body (12), the brush (10 ) or in the tank outlet position (R).
2. Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir précité (R) est retenu en position de repos ou relâchée dans le corps (12), par des épaulements, ergots ou analogues, coopérants (21, 22), prévus respectivement dans le corps (12) et sur le réservoir (R) .2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned reservoir (R) is retained in the rest position or released in the body (12), by shoulders, pins or the like, cooperating (21, 22), provided respectively in the body (12) and on the tank (R).
3. Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir précité (R) forme une cartouche amovible et extractible du corps (12).3. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned reservoir (R) forms a removable and extractable cartridge from the body (12).
4. Appareil selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le corps précité (12) comporte un épaulement intérieur (26) dans lequel bute une rondelle ou analogue (27) sur laquelle prend appui d'un côté le ressort précité (13) et de l'autre côté le réservoir précité (R).4. Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the aforementioned body (12) has an inner shoulder (26) in which abuts a washer or the like (27) on which the spring bears on one side above (13) and on the other side the above tank (R).
5. Appareil applicateur selon la revendication 3 ou 4, caractérisé par un deuxième ressort (31) logé dans le réservoir (R), sollicitant en permanence le pinceau (10) en position sortie du réservoir, et dont la force de rappel est inférieure aux forces de rappel magnétiques engendrées par la coopération des deux éléments magnétiques précités (1, 4).5. Applicator device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized by a second spring (31) housed in the reservoir (R), constantly urging the brush (10) in the position from the reservoir, and whose return force is less than magnetic restoring forces generated by the cooperation of the above two magnetic elements (1, 4).
6. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 3 à 5, caractérisé en ce que le corps (12) est constitué par une partie arrière en forme de manchon (28) qui est vissée dans une partie avant (29) recevant le deuxième élément magnétique (1) et qui retient par une extrémité (28a) le réservoir (R) dans ledit corps. 6. Apparatus according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the body (12) consists of a rear part in the form of a sleeve (28) which is screwed into a front part (29) receiving the second magnetic element (1) and which retains by one end (28a) the reservoir (R) in said body.
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