EP0940103A1 - Stick holder cup and package for a make-up product comprising such a cup - Google Patents

Stick holder cup and package for a make-up product comprising such a cup Download PDF

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EP0940103A1
EP0940103A1 EP99400494A EP99400494A EP0940103A1 EP 0940103 A1 EP0940103 A1 EP 0940103A1 EP 99400494 A EP99400494 A EP 99400494A EP 99400494 A EP99400494 A EP 99400494A EP 0940103 A1 EP0940103 A1 EP 0940103A1
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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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/02—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement
    • A45D40/04—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement effected by a screw
    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a cup capable of supporting a grape of a disintegrating product, in particular a cosmetic product, intended to be mounted in appropriate packaging, as well as a packaging package for said product comprising such a cup.
  • This product grape is, by example, a colored or colorless lipstick stick, a shadow stick to eyelids, or any kind of stick, for example a dermatological stick.
  • the document FR-A-2 548 880 describes a case for lipstick comprising a cup provided, on the side opposite its bottom, with elastic legs for hanging the grapes undercut. These legs are resting against an internal wall of the casing envelope.
  • This cup has the drawback, however, that when it slides in the case, its legs undergo vibrations, due to imperfections of this wall internal of the case. The vibration of the legs then causes a deformation of the base of the grape which is in contact with these legs. Subsequently, maintaining the the grape in the cup is no longer insured, and the grape may separate of the cup at the slightest shock. Furthermore, the deformation of the base of the grape also occurs when mounting the cup / grape assembly in a packaging case. This separation phenomenon is all the more pronounced when the composition of the grape is of a rather pasty consistency.
  • the document EP-A-0 513 874 describes a writing instrument, comprising a cup movable axially in a body, said cup having a bottom provided with two legs arranged diametrically opposite in the extension of said fund. These legs are intended to hold, by tightening, a block of eraser in a cylindrical shape.
  • a block of gum is not not made of a fragile material, and it can be fixed without particular problem.
  • the clamping system described is rigid, especially in the free end zone, where the rubber cylinder emerges from the cup. Therefore, this cup is not suitable for fixing a grape of fragile product, such as a cosmetic stick or a stick for lips, without serious risk of breakage of said stick or stick in said area, during transport or during use. Furthermore, such a cup is not usable for a grape whose production leads to variations in diameter relatively large.
  • Document DE-A-43 40 067 describes a mechanism for lipstick, the stick of lipstick being mounted in a cup whose side wall is provided with axial slots for mechanically performing radial spacing of said side wall using an appropriate tool, before introduction of the base of the grape. After the introduction of the grape, by elasticity, the side wall returns to its initial position to tighten the base grape. It should be noted that the free edge of the cup is rigid, in this position. Axial ribs are provided on the internal face of said wall lateral, entering the base of the grape.
  • This cup has the same disadvantages than that described above, namely risks of grape cracks near the free edge of the cup, especially when the grape is of a relatively pasty consistency.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a cup which ensures, in all stick positions and at varying temperatures, a proper retention of the grape in its cup.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose a cup of simple production and inexpensive, which allows, moreover, an easy industrial installation of the grape in the cup, and this regardless of the composition of the grape.
  • Another object of the invention consists in proposing a cup capable of receiving grapes of variable consistency, because this allows the same type to be used cup for the packaging of grapes or other sticks of nature and different consistency.
  • Another object is to provide a cup that can be mounted in a packaging unit of the "pen" type which has greater shorter length and diameter than conventional lipstick cases.
  • Yet another object consists in proposing a cup capable of receiving grapes whose diameter has relatively high tolerances, knowing that the packaging of a conventional grape on an industrial chain requires a relatively narrow range of tolerances.
  • the generally accepted tolerance is in practice of the order of 5/100 th of a mm.
  • a first object of the invention relates to a cup intended for receive a grape of a delitable product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising a bottom, and a side wall whose internal surface comprises means attachment in the form of radially oriented gadroons, said wall lateral comprising a plurality of elastically deformable portions evenly spaced around the entire periphery of the cup, said elastically deformable portions being separated by spaces extending over the entire height of the side wall substantially to the bottom of the cup, said gadroons being of width, radially to the cup, continuously decreasing, in a direction opposite to said bottom.
  • portions able to undergo reversible deformation, in particular radially towards outside, when placing the grapes in the cup. Furthermore, these portions act as a shock absorber, especially in the event of impact or lateral vibrations, occurring during transport or when using all.
  • the cup may have a circular, oval or prismatic. Most often the cylindrical shape is preferred.
  • a second object of the invention relates to a packaging assembly and for distributing a disintegrating product, in particular a cosmetic product, in the form of a grape, supported by a cup as defined above.
  • the elastic portions deformable have a relatively small width and extend, advantageously, on an angle less than or equal to the angle on which extend said spaces. So, for example, the elastic portions deformables extend over an angle which, in the vicinity of the bottom of the cup, is between 10 ° and 30 °.
  • the spaces defined between two portions elastically deformable, vicinal, can receive a surplus of product, which is "driven out” when placing the grapes in the cup, without risk fouling of the mechanism.
  • the upper end of the gadroons has a ramp profile to facilitate the engagement of the grape with the attachment means, these gadroons extending to the bottom of the cup.
  • the axial height of said gadroons is substantially equal or slightly less than the height of said portions elastically deformable.
  • the gadroons are in the form of right triangle, consisting of a hypotenuse, a small and a large side, the short side resting on the bottom and the long side being integral with one elastically deformable portions.
  • the hypotenuse forms a ramp inclined, oriented towards the center of the bottom of the cup.
  • this ramp can be bevelled over all or part of its length, thus facilitating the penetration of the godron into the base of the grape, when it is mounted in the cup.
  • the ramps can be bevelled, thus presenting a sharp edge.
  • the portions elastically deformable are of continuously decreasing width, according to a direction opposite to the bottom of the cup. So these portions can be present in the form of triangular isosceles legs, having a height 2 to 6 times greater than the width of these portions, measured near the bottom of the cup.
  • the cup of the invention generally has an outline cylindrical with a bottom of circular section.
  • the radius R of a circular section is between 3 mm and 10 mm.
  • Other forms such that polygonal or oval sections can be considered.
  • the width of each gadroon, measured in the vicinity of the background can be chosen in a range from R / 2 to R / 4.
  • the width of a gadroon measured near the bottom of the cup, is between 2 mm and 5 mm.
  • the radial width of the elastically deformable portions extends over an angular sector included between 10 ° and 30 °, because beyond 30 °, the flexibility of the portions elastically deformable decreases significantly.
  • each elastically deformable portion may present, inside the cup, a chamfer, which also helps to center the grape.
  • the bottom of the cup can be perforated.
  • the cup of the invention is intended to be mounted in a package protecting the grapes during transport and storage, and ensure the distribution of the product during use.
  • packaging is in the form of a more or less shaped case lying down.
  • This case includes a protective envelope, in which the cup, fitted with the grape, is slidably mounted between a retracted position and an extended position, driven by an appropriate mechanism, can be operated by the user from outside the envelope. It is well it is understood that the cup can be fixedly mounted in the base of a protective cover with a removable cap.
  • the cup can be provided with two lugs projecting outwards, diametrically opposite and located on the side wall of the cup.
  • Such pins can be located, for example, on a small wall portion height, made between two elastically deformable portions. The pins are intended to be engaged in a helical ramp, the cup and the helical ramp being free to rotate relative to each other.
  • the cup can be provided with a rod arranged on the side opposite to the hooking means, this rod being intended to training the cup in a packaging unit.
  • the rod is provided with an engagement means such as a thread or a stud, able to cooperate with complementary ramp means mounted in rotation in the mechanism of the case, the rod being held stationary in rotation.
  • the rotary ramp means can be operated from the outside by the user, in order to re-enter the grape in or out of the case.
  • such a cup with rod is used, especially in "pen" type cases for packaging grapes lipstick, eye shadows, skin sticks or skin care, etc ...
  • Figure 1 shows an axial section of a lipstick case, provided of a cup according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows an enlarged perspective view of a cup according to the present invention.
  • Figure 3 shows an enlarged sectional view along plane III-III of the figure 2.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown a packaging assembly and application of a grape 70 of lipstick (P), generally designated by the reference 1 and comprising a cylindrical envelope 2, in which is mounted with axial sliding (X) a cup 50.
  • a first end 4 of envelope 2 is open and cut at a bevel. This end 4 comprises a smaller diameter area 6, to which is attached a protective cap removable protection 8.
  • the operating button comprises externally streaks for easy handling.
  • the cylindrical portion 12 carries a hollow sleeve 16 provided, inside, with a threaded portion 18, of which the role will be explained below.
  • the upper part 2a of the envelope forms a cylindrical space 20 in which is arranged the cup 50.
  • the cup 50 has a circular bottom 54.
  • the bottom 54 is provided with a peripheral edge 62 to which is connected a cylindrical side wall 56 oriented towards the first open end 4 of the envelope 2.
  • the side wall 56 is constituted by a plurality of flexible legs which will be discussed later, during the Description of Figure 2. Each leg is separated from a neighboring leg by a space 64 formed over the entire height of the side wall of the cup.
  • the underside of this bottom 54 is connected to a central rod 66, itself provided with a thread 68 extending, in the position illustrated, in the sleeve 10 along substantially its entire height. Thread 68 of the rod 66 is able to cooperate with the threaded portion 18 of the sleeve 6.
  • the lipstick grape 70 is mounted in the cup 50.
  • the cup 50 carrying the grape 70 can slide axially along the X axis in the envelope 2, between a retracted position, where the grapes are protected in the envelope (as illustrated in figure 1), and an extended position, in which, after having removed the cap 8, the product P can be applied to the lips.
  • the user turns the operating button 11 relative to the envelope 2.
  • the sleeve 10 turns in the envelope and the threaded rod 66 is driven up or down, depending on the direction of rotation of the operating button 11, the rod being locked in rotation by via a lug 101 provided on the cup 50, in engagement with a longitudinal groove 100 formed in the upper part of envelope 2. It is understood that any other appropriate means may be used to prevent rotation of the rod.
  • FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of the cup 50 of Figure 1.
  • the cup has a generally cylindrical shape and has a bottom 54 circular, delimited by a peripheral edge 62.
  • the cylinder in which the cup is inscribed has a diameter of about 9.1 mm.
  • the underside from the bottom 54 is connected, at its center C, to the rod 66 which can be actuated by the user by means of the operating button 11.
  • legs 60 On the upper face of the bottom 54 are arranged legs 60, substantially in alignment with the peripheral edge 62 and regularly spaced the each other. These legs 60 have an isosceles triangular shape.
  • the base of each triangle has a width significantly smaller than the height of the triangle. According to the embodiment considered, the width of a leg 60, measured at its base, is approximately 2 mm, its height being approximately 11 mm.
  • a hooking flange 58 is molded radially oriented, and having a right triangular shape with a small and large side, the right angle being placed in the junction area between the bottom 54 and the leg 60.
  • the long side of the triangle is attached to the wall internal of lug 60 and the short side is attached to the bottom. So the hypotenuse of the triangle forms an inclined ramp 65, descending to the bottom 54 of the cup.
  • the ramp face 65 turned towards the inside of the cup forms a double bevel centered on said face so as to form a sharp edge 69.
  • the axial height of each gadroon 58 is substantially equal or slightly less than the height of the leg 60.
  • the ramp 65 promotes the penetration of gadroons into the base of the grape 70, when it is placed in place in the cup.
  • the end upper free of each tab 60 has an internal chamfer 61.
  • a space 64 is defined, in which a surplus of product P can lodge, which is "driven out” during the placing grapes 70 in the cup. Space 64 extends to the bottom 54 of the cup.
  • the legs 60 In the vicinity of the bottom 54, the legs 60 have an angular width approximately 15 °, the angular width of the spaces 64 being approximately 25 °.
  • the cup is molded from a thermoplastic material such than polyethylenes or polypropylenes.
  • Cup 50 can be molded integrally with threaded rod 66. If necessary, it is possible to design the cup and the rod in two separate parts and provide a means suitable for the assembly of the two parts.
  • the cup 50 is designed to be mounted in a mechanism of the type "pen", as shown in FIG. 1. It is understood, that it can be adapted to be mounted in a conventional case comprising a mechanism double ramp. In this case, two diametrically opposite pairs of legs neighboring 60 are connected by a low wall, each wall being provided with a lug projecting outwards, capable of cooperating with said ramp (not shown).
  • the placement of the grapes in the cup is easy because any excess product displaced by the gadroons can escape in the spaces 64.
  • the legs 60 being flexible over their entire height, it is possible to climb into the cup of grapes of different nature, which can have varying hardness and relatively small diameter tolerances high.
  • the cup according to the invention allows, in particular, mounting a lipstick grape with a high consistency silicone content relatively "soft".
  • the invention is, moreover, particularly advantageous in that it allows, because of the new grape mounting system, to have a grape whose diameter is very close to the diameter of the cup. This avoids that the grapes are crooked in the cup and have little clearance between the grape and the inner wall of the case. Thanks to the presence of spaces, the surplus of product, moved to the base of the grape when the latter is put in place, by the inner wall of the legs and the gadroons, can be moved without risk subsequent fouling of the mechanism by product shavings.
  • Elastic tabs can also provide some cushioning effect on the grapes during transport, which reduces the risk of breakage of the grapes at the top edge of the cup.

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The stick (70), especially of a cosmetic product, fits into a socket with a base (54) and a side wall (56) which is divided into a series of flexible sections (60) with inward facing fins (58). Both the flexible sections and the fins taper in width from the base upwards, and their upper ends are pointed to facilitate insertion of the stick.

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La présente invention se rapporte à une cupule apte à supporter un raisin d'un produit délitable, notamment cosmétique, destinée à être montée dans un conditionnement approprié, ainsi qu'à un ensemble de conditionnement pour ledit produit comportant une telle cupule. Ce raisin de produit est, par exemple, un bâton de rouge à lèvres coloré ou incolore, un bâton d'ombre à paupières, ou bien toute sorte de stick, par exemple un stick dermatologique.The present invention relates to a cup capable of supporting a grape of a disintegrating product, in particular a cosmetic product, intended to be mounted in appropriate packaging, as well as a packaging package for said product comprising such a cup. This product grape is, by example, a colored or colorless lipstick stick, a shadow stick to eyelids, or any kind of stick, for example a dermatological stick.

Les bâtons de rouge à lèvres connus donnent toute satisfaction aussi longtemps que l'utilisatrice prend la précaution de les ranger de telle sorte que la pointe du raisin, en position de stockage, soit dirigée vers le haut. Dans la pratique, par exemple, lorsque ces bâtons sont rangés dans un sac à main de l'utilisatrice, il est pratiquement impossible de respecter cette précaution. Il en résulte, notamment en raison de chocs et de trépidations, que le raisin tend à sortir de la cupule. Il est donc impératif d'assurer une mise en place solide et durable du bâton dans la cupule qui le supporte.Known lipstick sticks give satisfaction too long as the user takes the precaution of storing them in such a way the tip of the grape, in the storage position, is pointing upwards. In practice, for example, when these sticks are stored in a handbag from the user, it is practically impossible to observe this precaution. he as a result, particularly due to shock and trepidation, that the grape tends to come out of the cup. It is therefore imperative to ensure an implementation solid and durable from the stick to the cup that supports it.

De nombreuses solutions ont été proposées destinées à permettre une mise en place durable d'un tel raisin dans une cupule.Many solutions have been proposed intended to allow an implementation in durable place of such a grape in a cup.

Généralement lorsqu'il s'agit d'un raisin classique, c'est-à-dire d'un raisin d'une consistance relativement solide, l'accrochage du raisin dans la cupule, peut être assuré convenablement. Actuellement, le formulateur propose des nouveaux raisins de consistance semi-solide à pâteuse, notamment des raisins contenant des ingrédients volatils comme les silicones volatils. De par leur consistance moins solide des nouveaux produits, par rapport aux produits classiques, l'accrochage d'un raisin "nouvelle formulation" dans une cupule classique ne peut plus être assuré convenablement.Generally when it is a classic grape, that is to say a grape of a relatively solid consistency, the hanging of the grapes in the cup, can be properly insured. Currently, the formulator offers new grapes of semi-solid to pasty consistency, especially grapes containing volatile ingredients such as volatile silicones. By their less solid consistency of new products, compared to products classic, hanging a "new formulation" grape in a cup can no longer be adequately insured.

Parmi les cupules connues, le document FR-A-2 548 880 décrit un étui de rouge à lèvres comportant une cupule munie, du côté opposé à son fond, de pattes élastiques d'accrochage du raisin en contre dépouille. Ces pattes sont en appui contre une paroi interne de l'enveloppe de l'étui. Cette cupule présente cependant l'inconvénient que, lors de son coulissement dans l'étui, ses pattes subissent des vibrations, à cause d'imperfections de cette paroi interne de l'étui. La vibration des pattes provoque alors une déformation de la base du raisin qui est en contact avec ces pattes. Par la suite, le maintien du raisin dans la cupule n'est plus assuré, et le raisin risque de se désolidariser de la cupule au moindre choc. Par ailleurs, la déformation de la base du raisin se produit également, lors du montage de l'ensemble cupule/raisin dans un étui de conditionnement. Ce phénomène de désolidarisation est d'autant plus prononcé lorsque la composition du raisin est de consistance plutôt pâteuse.Among the well-known cups, the document FR-A-2 548 880 describes a case for lipstick comprising a cup provided, on the side opposite its bottom, with elastic legs for hanging the grapes undercut. These legs are resting against an internal wall of the casing envelope. This cup has the drawback, however, that when it slides in the case, its legs undergo vibrations, due to imperfections of this wall internal of the case. The vibration of the legs then causes a deformation of the base of the grape which is in contact with these legs. Subsequently, maintaining the the grape in the cup is no longer insured, and the grape may separate of the cup at the slightest shock. Furthermore, the deformation of the base of the grape also occurs when mounting the cup / grape assembly in a packaging case. This separation phenomenon is all the more pronounced when the composition of the grape is of a rather pasty consistency.

Le document EP-A-0 513 874 décrit un instrument d'écriture, comportant une cupule mobile axialement dans un corps, ladite cupule comportant un fond pourvu de deux pattes disposées diamétralement opposées dans le prolongement dudit fond. Ces pattes sont destinées à maintenir, par serrage, un bloc de gomme à effacer de forme cylindrique. Un tel bloc de gomme n'est pas réalisé en un matériau fragile, et sa fixation peut être effectuée sans problème particulier. Aussi, le système de fixation par serrage décrit, est rigide, notamment dans la zone d'extrémité libre, où le cylindre de gomme émerge de la cupule. De ce fait, cette cupule ne convient pas à la fixation d'un raisin de produit fragile, tel qu'un bâton cosmétique ou d'un stick pour les lèvres, sans risque sérieux de cassure dudit stick ou bâton dans ladite zone, lors du transport ou lors de l'utilisation. En outre, une telle cupule n'est pas utilisable pour un raisin dont la fabrication entraíne des variations de diamètre relativement importantes.The document EP-A-0 513 874 describes a writing instrument, comprising a cup movable axially in a body, said cup having a bottom provided with two legs arranged diametrically opposite in the extension of said fund. These legs are intended to hold, by tightening, a block of eraser in a cylindrical shape. Such a block of gum is not not made of a fragile material, and it can be fixed without particular problem. Also, the clamping system described, is rigid, especially in the free end zone, where the rubber cylinder emerges from the cup. Therefore, this cup is not suitable for fixing a grape of fragile product, such as a cosmetic stick or a stick for lips, without serious risk of breakage of said stick or stick in said area, during transport or during use. Furthermore, such a cup is not usable for a grape whose production leads to variations in diameter relatively large.

Le document DE-A-43 40 067 décrit un mécanisme pour rouge à lèvres, le bâton de rouge à lèvres étant monté dans une cupule dont la paroi latérale est pourvue de fentes axiales permettant d'effectuer mécaniquement un écartement radial de ladite paroi latérale à l'aide d'un outillage approprié, avant introduction de la base du raisin. Après l'introduction du raisin, par élasticité, la paroi latérale revient dans sa position initiale pour serrer la base du raisin. Il est à noter que le bord libre de la cupule est rigide, dans cette position. Des nervures axiales sont prévues sur la face interne de ladite paroi latérale, rentrant dans la base du raisin. Cette cupule présente les mêmes inconvénients que celle décrite précédemment, à savoir des risques de cassures du raisin au voisinage du bord libre de la cupule, notamment lorsque le raisin est d'une consistance relativement pâteuse.Document DE-A-43 40 067 describes a mechanism for lipstick, the stick of lipstick being mounted in a cup whose side wall is provided with axial slots for mechanically performing radial spacing of said side wall using an appropriate tool, before introduction of the base of the grape. After the introduction of the grape, by elasticity, the side wall returns to its initial position to tighten the base grape. It should be noted that the free edge of the cup is rigid, in this position. Axial ribs are provided on the internal face of said wall lateral, entering the base of the grape. This cup has the same disadvantages than that described above, namely risks of grape cracks near the free edge of the cup, especially when the grape is of a relatively pasty consistency.

Aussi, un but de la présente invention est de fournir une cupule qui assure, dans toutes les positions du bâton et à des températures variables, une retenue convenable du raisin dans sa cupule.Also, an object of the present invention is to provide a cup which ensures, in all stick positions and at varying temperatures, a proper retention of the grape in its cup.

Un autre but de l'invention est de proposer une cupule de réalisation simple et peu coûteuse, qui permette, de plus, une mise en place industrielle aisée du raisin dans la cupule, et ceci quelle que soit la composition du raisin.Another object of the invention is to propose a cup of simple production and inexpensive, which allows, moreover, an easy industrial installation of the grape in the cup, and this regardless of the composition of the grape.

Un autre but de l'invention consiste à proposer une cupule pouvant recevoir des raisins de consistance variable, car ceci permet d'utiliser un même type de cupule pour le conditionnement de raisins ou autres sticks de nature et de consistance différente.Another object of the invention consists in proposing a cup capable of receiving grapes of variable consistency, because this allows the same type to be used cup for the packaging of grapes or other sticks of nature and different consistency.

Un autre but consiste à proposer une cupule pouvant être montée dans un ensemble de conditionnement du type "stylo" qui présente une plus grande longueur et un diamètre plus faible que les étuis de rouge à lèvres classiques.Another object is to provide a cup that can be mounted in a packaging unit of the "pen" type which has greater shorter length and diameter than conventional lipstick cases.

Un autre but encore consiste à proposer une cupule pouvant recevoir des raisins dont le diamètre présente des tolérances relativement élevées, sachant que le conditionnement d'un raisin classique sur une chaíne industrielle nécessite une fourchette de tolérances relativement étroite. La tolérance généralement admise est en pratique de l'ordre de 5/100ème de mm.Yet another object consists in proposing a cup capable of receiving grapes whose diameter has relatively high tolerances, knowing that the packaging of a conventional grape on an industrial chain requires a relatively narrow range of tolerances. The generally accepted tolerance is in practice of the order of 5/100 th of a mm.

Aussi, un premier objet de l'invention est relatif à une cupule destinée à recevoir un raisin d'un produit délitable, notamment cosmétique, comprenant un fond, et une paroi latérale dont la surface interne comporte des moyens d'accrochage sous forme de godrons orientés radialement, ladite paroi latérale comportant une pluralité de portions élastiquement déformables espacées de manière régulière sur toute la périphérie de la cupule, lesdites portions élastiquement déformables étant séparées par des espaces s'étendant sur toute la hauteur de la paroi latérale sensiblement jusqu'au fond de la cupule, lesdits godrons étant de largeur, radialement à la cupule, continûment décroissante, selon une direction opposée audit fond.Also, a first object of the invention relates to a cup intended for receive a grape of a delitable product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising a bottom, and a side wall whose internal surface comprises means attachment in the form of radially oriented gadroons, said wall lateral comprising a plurality of elastically deformable portions evenly spaced around the entire periphery of the cup, said elastically deformable portions being separated by spaces extending over the entire height of the side wall substantially to the bottom of the cup, said gadroons being of width, radially to the cup, continuously decreasing, in a direction opposite to said bottom.

Par le terme "portions élastiquement déformables", on entend des portions aptes à subir une déformation réversible, notamment radialement vers l'extérieur, lors de la mise en place du raisin dans la cupule. Par ailleurs, ces portions jouent un rôle d'amortisseur, notamment en cas de chocs ou trépidations latéraux, se produisant lors du transport ou lors de l'utilisation de l'ensemble.By the term "elastically deformable portions" is meant portions able to undergo reversible deformation, in particular radially towards outside, when placing the grapes in the cup. Furthermore, these portions act as a shock absorber, especially in the event of impact or lateral vibrations, occurring during transport or when using all.

Généralement, la cupule peut présenter une section circulaire, ovale ou prismatique. Le plus souvent la forme cylindrique est préférée.Generally, the cup may have a circular, oval or prismatic. Most often the cylindrical shape is preferred.

Un second objet de l'invention concerne un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit délitable, notamment cosmétique, sous forme d'un raisin, supporté par une cupule telle que définie précédemment.A second object of the invention relates to a packaging assembly and for distributing a disintegrating product, in particular a cosmetic product, in the form of a grape, supported by a cup as defined above.

Selon un aspect intéressant de l'invention, les portions élastiquement déformables présentent une largeur relativement faible et s'étendent, avantageusement, sur un angle inférieur ou égal à l'angle sur lequel s'étendent lesdits espaces. Ainsi, par exemple, les portions élastiquement déformables s'étendent sur un angle qui, au voisinage du fond de la cupule, est compris entre 10° et 30°. Les espaces définis entre deux portions élastiquement déformables, vicinales, peuvent recevoir un surplus de produit, qui est "chassé" lors de la mise en place du raisin dans la cupule, sans risque d'encrassement du mécanisme. According to an interesting aspect of the invention, the elastic portions deformable have a relatively small width and extend, advantageously, on an angle less than or equal to the angle on which extend said spaces. So, for example, the elastic portions deformables extend over an angle which, in the vicinity of the bottom of the cup, is between 10 ° and 30 °. The spaces defined between two portions elastically deformable, vicinal, can receive a surplus of product, which is "driven out" when placing the grapes in the cup, without risk fouling of the mechanism.

Avantageusement, au moins l'extrémité supérieure des godrons présente un profil de rampe pour faciliter la mise en engagement du raisin avec les moyens d'accrochage, ces godrons s'étendant jusqu'au fond de la cupule. De préférence, la hauteur axiale desdits godrons est sensiblement égale ou légèrement inférieure à la hauteur desdites portions élastiquement déformables.Advantageously, at least the upper end of the gadroons has a ramp profile to facilitate the engagement of the grape with the attachment means, these gadroons extending to the bottom of the cup. Of preferably, the axial height of said gadroons is substantially equal or slightly less than the height of said portions elastically deformable.

Selon un mode préféré de l'invention, les godrons se présentent sous forme de triangle rectangle, constitué d'une hypoténuse, d'un petit et d'un grand côté, le petit côté reposant sur le fond et le grand côté étant solidaire de l'une des portions élastiquement déformables. Ainsi, l'hypoténuse forme une rampe inclinée, orientée vers le centre du fond de la cupule. Avantageusement, cette rampe peut être biseautée sur tout ou partie de sa longueur, facilitant ainsi la pénétration du godron dans la base du raisin, lors de son montage dans la cupule.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the gadroons are in the form of right triangle, consisting of a hypotenuse, a small and a large side, the short side resting on the bottom and the long side being integral with one elastically deformable portions. Thus, the hypotenuse forms a ramp inclined, oriented towards the center of the bottom of the cup. Advantageously, this ramp can be bevelled over all or part of its length, thus facilitating the penetration of the godron into the base of the grape, when it is mounted in the cup.

Pour faciliter l'introduction du raisin dans la cupule, les rampes peuvent être biseautées, présentant ainsi une arête vive.To facilitate the introduction of the grapes into the cup, the ramps can be bevelled, thus presenting a sharp edge.

Selon une autre caractéristique intéressante de l'invention, les portions élastiquement déformables sont de largeur continûment décroissante, selon une direction opposée au fond de la cupule. Ainsi, ces portions peuvent se présenter sous forme de pattes triangulaires isocèles, présentant une hauteur 2 à 6 fois supérieure à la largeur de ces portions, mesurée au voisinage du fond de la cupule.According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the portions elastically deformable are of continuously decreasing width, according to a direction opposite to the bottom of the cup. So these portions can be present in the form of triangular isosceles legs, having a height 2 to 6 times greater than the width of these portions, measured near the bottom of the cup.

De préférence, la cupule de l'invention présente un contour généralement cylindrique avec un fond de section circulaire. Typiquement, le rayon R d'une section circulaire est compris entre 3 mm et 10 mm. D'autres formes telles que des sections polygonales ou ovales peuvent être envisagées. Preferably, the cup of the invention generally has an outline cylindrical with a bottom of circular section. Typically, the radius R of a circular section is between 3 mm and 10 mm. Other forms such that polygonal or oval sections can be considered.

Avantageusement, la largeur de chaque godron, mesurée au voisinage du fond, peut être choisie dans une plage allant de R/2 à R/4.Advantageously, the width of each gadroon, measured in the vicinity of the background, can be chosen in a range from R / 2 to R / 4.

A titre d'exemple, la largeur d'un godron, mesurée au voisinage du fond de la cupule, est comprise entre 2 mm et 5 mm.For example, the width of a gadroon, measured near the bottom of the cup, is between 2 mm and 5 mm.

Avantageusement, la largeur radiale des portions élastiquement déformables, au voisinage du fond de la cupule, s'étend sur un secteur angulaire compris entre 10° et 30°, car au-delà de 30°, la flexibilité des portions élastiquement déformables diminue sensiblement.Advantageously, the radial width of the elastically deformable portions, near the bottom of the cup, extends over an angular sector included between 10 ° and 30 °, because beyond 30 °, the flexibility of the portions elastically deformable decreases significantly.

Généralement, on repartit sur la périphérie de la cupule un nombre de portions élastiquement déformables compris entre 4 et 8, et de préférence un nombre de 6.Generally, we set out on the periphery of the cup a number of elastically deformable portions between 4 and 8, and preferably a number of 6.

Pour faciliter l'introduction du raisin dans la cupule, l'extrémité libre de chaque portion élastiquement déformable peut présenter, à l'intérieur de la cupule, un chanfrein, ce qui contribue aussi au centrage du raisin.To facilitate the introduction of the grapes into the cup, the free end of each elastically deformable portion may present, inside the cup, a chamfer, which also helps to center the grape.

Le cas échéant, le fond de la cupule peut être ajouré.If necessary, the bottom of the cup can be perforated.

La cupule de l'invention est destinée à être montée dans un conditionnement permettant de protéger le raisin pendant le transport et le stockage, et d'assurer la distribution du produit lors de l'utilisation. Généralement, un tel conditionnement se présente sous la forme d'un étui de forme plus ou moins allongée. Cet étui comporte une enveloppe de protection, dans laquelle la cupule, munie du raisin, est montée, de manière coulissante entre une position rentrée et une position sortie, entraínée par un mécanisme approprié, actionnable par l'utilisateur depuis l'extérieur de l'enveloppe. Il est bien entendu que la cupule peut être montée, de manière fixe, dans la base d'une enveloppe de protection comportant un capuchon amovible. The cup of the invention is intended to be mounted in a package protecting the grapes during transport and storage, and ensure the distribution of the product during use. Generally, such packaging is in the form of a more or less shaped case lying down. This case includes a protective envelope, in which the cup, fitted with the grape, is slidably mounted between a retracted position and an extended position, driven by an appropriate mechanism, can be operated by the user from outside the envelope. It is well it is understood that the cup can be fixedly mounted in the base of a protective cover with a removable cap.

Pour pouvoir déplacer la cupule dans l'étui, celle-ci comporte des moyens permettant de coopérer avec ledit mécanisme. A cet effet, selon une première possibilité, la cupule peut être munie de deux ergots en saillie vers l'extérieur, diamétralement opposés et situés sur la paroi latérale de la cupule. De tels ergots peuvent être situés, par exemple, sur une portion de paroi de faible hauteur, réalisée entre deux portions élastiquement déformables. Les ergots sont destinés à être engagés dans une rampe hélicoïdale, la cupule et la rampe hélicoïdale étant libres en rotation l'une par rapport à l'autre.To be able to move the cup in the case, the latter includes means allowing to cooperate with said mechanism. To this end, according to a first possibility, the cup can be provided with two lugs projecting outwards, diametrically opposite and located on the side wall of the cup. Such pins can be located, for example, on a small wall portion height, made between two elastically deformable portions. The pins are intended to be engaged in a helical ramp, the cup and the helical ramp being free to rotate relative to each other.

Selon une autre possibilité, la cupule peut être munie d'une tige disposée du côté opposé aux moyens d'accrochage, cette tige étant destinée à l'entraínement de la cupule dans un ensemble de conditionnement. A cet effet, la tige est munie d'un moyen d'engagement tel qu'un filetage ou d'un téton, apte à coopérer avec des moyens de rampe complémentaires montés en rotation dans le mécanisme de l'étui, la tige étant maintenue immobile en rotation. Les moyens de rampe rotatifs peuvent être actionnés de l'extérieur par l'utilisateur, en vue de rentrer le raisin dans l'étui ou de le sortir. Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, une telle cupule à tige est utilisée, notamment dans les étuis du type "stylo" pour le conditionnement de raisins de rouge à lèvres, d'ombres à paupières, de sticks dermatologiques ou de soins cutanés, etc...According to another possibility, the cup can be provided with a rod arranged on the side opposite to the hooking means, this rod being intended to training the cup in a packaging unit. In this Indeed, the rod is provided with an engagement means such as a thread or a stud, able to cooperate with complementary ramp means mounted in rotation in the mechanism of the case, the rod being held stationary in rotation. The rotary ramp means can be operated from the outside by the user, in order to re-enter the grape in or out of the case. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, such a cup with rod is used, especially in "pen" type cases for packaging grapes lipstick, eye shadows, skin sticks or skin care, etc ...

Pour mieux faire comprendre la présente invention, on va en décrire maintenant, à titre d'exemple purement illustratif et nullement limitatif, un mode de réalisation d'une cupule conforme à l'invention, représenté sur les dessins annexés, ainsi que d'un ensemble de conditionnement pourvu de cette cupule.To better understand the present invention, we will describe now, as a purely illustrative and in no way limiting example, a embodiment of a cup according to the invention, shown in the appended drawings, as well as a packaging unit provided with this cup.

La figure 1 représente une coupe axiale d'un étui de rouge à lèvre, muni d'une cupule selon l'invention. Figure 1 shows an axial section of a lipstick case, provided of a cup according to the invention.

La figure 2 représente une vue agrandie en perspective d'une cupule conforme à la présente invention.Figure 2 shows an enlarged perspective view of a cup according to the present invention.

La figure 3 représente une vue agrandie en coupe selon le plan III-III de la figure 2.Figure 3 shows an enlarged sectional view along plane III-III of the figure 2.

Sur la figure 1, on a représenté un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application d'un raisin 70 de rouge à lèvres (P), désigné généralement par la référence 1 et comportant une enveloppe cylindrique 2, dans laquelle est montée à coulissement axial (X) une cupule 50. Une première extrémité 4 de l'enveloppe 2 est ouverte et coupée en biseau. Cette extrémité 4 comporte une zone de plus faible diamètre 6, sur laquelle est fixé un capuchon de protection 8 amovible. Sur la seconde extrémité 10 de l'enveloppe, opposée à la première, est disposé un bouton de manoeuvre 11, maintenu en engagement avec l'enveloppe grâce à une portion cylindrique 12, pourvue d'un bourrelet annulaire 14 coopérant avec une gorge annulaire 16 ménagée à l'intérieur de cette seconde extrémité 10. Le bouton de manoeuvre comporte extérieurement des stries facilitant sa manipulation. La portion cylindrique 12 porte un manchon creux 16 pourvu, à l'intérieur, d'une portion filetée 18, dont le rôle sera expliqué ci-dessous.In Figure 1, there is shown a packaging assembly and application of a grape 70 of lipstick (P), generally designated by the reference 1 and comprising a cylindrical envelope 2, in which is mounted with axial sliding (X) a cup 50. A first end 4 of envelope 2 is open and cut at a bevel. This end 4 comprises a smaller diameter area 6, to which is attached a protective cap removable protection 8. On the second end 10 of the envelope, opposite to the first, is arranged an operating button 11, held in engagement with the envelope thanks to a cylindrical portion 12, provided an annular bead 14 cooperating with an annular groove 16 formed inside this second end 10. The operating button comprises externally streaks for easy handling. The cylindrical portion 12 carries a hollow sleeve 16 provided, inside, with a threaded portion 18, of which the role will be explained below.

La partie supérieure 2a de l'enveloppe forme un espace cylindrique 20 dans lequel est disposée la cupule 50. La cupule 50 comporte un fond circulaire 54. Le fond 54 est pourvu d'un bord périphérique 62 auquel est raccordée une paroi latérale cylindrique 56 orientée vers la première extrémité ouverte 4 de l'enveloppe 2. Selon l'invention, la paroi latérale 56 est constituée par une pluralité de pattes flexibles dont il sera question ultérieurement, lors de la description de la figure 2. Chaque patte est séparée d'une patte voisine par un espace 64 réalisé sur toute la hauteur de la paroi latérale de la cupule. La face inférieure de ce fond 54 est raccordée à une tige centrale 66, elle-même pourvue d'un filetage 68 s'étendant, dans la position illustrée, dans le manchon 10 suivant sensiblement toute sa hauteur. Le filetage 68 de la tige 66 est apte à coopérer avec la portion filetée 18 du manchon 6.The upper part 2a of the envelope forms a cylindrical space 20 in which is arranged the cup 50. The cup 50 has a circular bottom 54. The bottom 54 is provided with a peripheral edge 62 to which is connected a cylindrical side wall 56 oriented towards the first open end 4 of the envelope 2. According to the invention, the side wall 56 is constituted by a plurality of flexible legs which will be discussed later, during the Description of Figure 2. Each leg is separated from a neighboring leg by a space 64 formed over the entire height of the side wall of the cup. The underside of this bottom 54 is connected to a central rod 66, itself provided with a thread 68 extending, in the position illustrated, in the sleeve 10 along substantially its entire height. Thread 68 of the rod 66 is able to cooperate with the threaded portion 18 of the sleeve 6.

Dans la cupule 50 est montée le raisin de rouge à lèvres 70. La cupule 50 portant le raisin 70 peut coulisser axialement suivant l'axe X dans l'enveloppe 2, entre une position rentrée, où le raisin est protégé dans l'enveloppe (comme illustré sur la figure1), et une position sortie, dans laquelle, après avoir retiré le capuchon 8, le produit P peut être appliqué sur les lèvres.The lipstick grape 70 is mounted in the cup 50. The cup 50 carrying the grape 70 can slide axially along the X axis in the envelope 2, between a retracted position, where the grapes are protected in the envelope (as illustrated in figure 1), and an extended position, in which, after having removed the cap 8, the product P can be applied to the lips.

Afin de déplacer le raisin entre les deux positions extrêmes de rentrée et de sortie, l'utilisateur tourne le bouton de manoeuvre 11 par rapport à l'enveloppe 2. Par cette opération le manchon 10 tourne dans l'enveloppe et la tige filetée 66 est entraínée vers le haut ou vers le bas, en fonction du sens de rotation du bouton de manoeuvre 11, le tige étant bloquée en rotation par l'intermédiaire d'un ergot 101 prévu sur la cupule 50, en engagement avec une rainure longitudinale 100 ménagée dans la partie supérieure de l'enveloppe 2. Il est bien entendu que tout autre moyen approprié peut être employé pour empêcher la rotation de la tige.In order to move the grapes between the two extreme positions of re-entry and exit, the user turns the operating button 11 relative to the envelope 2. By this operation the sleeve 10 turns in the envelope and the threaded rod 66 is driven up or down, depending on the direction of rotation of the operating button 11, the rod being locked in rotation by via a lug 101 provided on the cup 50, in engagement with a longitudinal groove 100 formed in the upper part of envelope 2. It is understood that any other appropriate means may be used to prevent rotation of the rod.

La figure 2 montre une vue agrandie de la cupule 50 de la figure 1. La cupule présente une forme généralement cylindrique et comporte un fond 54 circulaire, délimité par un bord périphérique 62. Le cylindre dans lequel la cupule est inscrite, présente un diamètre d'environ 9,1 mm. La face inférieure du fond 54 est raccordée, en son centre C, à la tige 66 qui peut être actionnée par l'utilisateur au moyen du bouton de manoeuvre 11.Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of the cup 50 of Figure 1. The cup has a generally cylindrical shape and has a bottom 54 circular, delimited by a peripheral edge 62. The cylinder in which the cup is inscribed, has a diameter of about 9.1 mm. The underside from the bottom 54 is connected, at its center C, to the rod 66 which can be actuated by the user by means of the operating button 11.

Sur la face supérieure du fond 54 sont disposées des pattes 60, sensiblement dans l'alignement du bord périphérique 62 et régulièrement espacées les unes des autres. Ces pattes 60 présentent une forme triangulaire isocèle. La base de chaque triangle présente une largeur sensiblement plus faible que la hauteur du triangle. Selon l'exemple de réalisation considéré, la largeur d'une patte 60, mesurée à sa base, est d'environ 2 mm, sa hauteur étant d'environ 11 mm.On the upper face of the bottom 54 are arranged legs 60, substantially in alignment with the peripheral edge 62 and regularly spaced the each other. These legs 60 have an isosceles triangular shape. The base of each triangle has a width significantly smaller than the height of the triangle. According to the embodiment considered, the width of a leg 60, measured at its base, is approximately 2 mm, its height being approximately 11 mm.

Sur la face interne de chaque patte 60, est moulé un godron d'accrochage 58 orienté radialement, et présentant une forme triangulaire rectangle avec un petit et un grand côté, l'angle droit étant placé dans la zone de jonction entre le fond 54 et la patte 60. Le grand côté du triangle est attenant à la paroi interne de la patte 60 et le petit côté est attenant au fond. Ainsi, l'hypoténuse du triangle forme une rampe 65 inclinée, descendant jusqu'au fond 54 de la cupule. La face de rampe 65 tournée vers l'intérieur de la cupule forme un double biseau centré sur ladite face de manière à former une arête vive 69. An outre, la hauteur axiale de chaque godron 58 est sensiblement égale ou légèrement inférieure à la hauteur de la patte 60. De cette façon, la rampe 65 favorise la pénétration des godrons dans la base du raisin 70, lors de sa mise en place dans la cupule. Pour obtenir un bon centrage du raisin, l'extrémité supérieure libre de chaque patte 60 comporte un chanfrein interne 61.On the internal face of each leg 60, a hooking flange 58 is molded radially oriented, and having a right triangular shape with a small and large side, the right angle being placed in the junction area between the bottom 54 and the leg 60. The long side of the triangle is attached to the wall internal of lug 60 and the short side is attached to the bottom. So the hypotenuse of the triangle forms an inclined ramp 65, descending to the bottom 54 of the cup. The ramp face 65 turned towards the inside of the cup forms a double bevel centered on said face so as to form a sharp edge 69. In addition, the axial height of each gadroon 58 is substantially equal or slightly less than the height of the leg 60. In this way, the ramp 65 promotes the penetration of gadroons into the base of the grape 70, when it is placed in place in the cup. To obtain a good centering of the grape, the end upper free of each tab 60 has an internal chamfer 61.

On voit qu'entre deux pattes voisines respectives, un espace 64 est défini, dans lequel un surplus de produit P peut se loger, qui est "chassé" lors de la mise en place du raisin 70 dans la cupule. L'espace 64 s'étend jusqu'au fond 54 de la cupule.We see that between two respective neighboring legs, a space 64 is defined, in which a surplus of product P can lodge, which is "driven out" during the placing grapes 70 in the cup. Space 64 extends to the bottom 54 of the cup.

Au voisinage du fond 54, les pattes 60 présentent une largeur angulaire d'environ 15°, la largeur angulaire des espaces 64 étant d'environ 25°.In the vicinity of the bottom 54, the legs 60 have an angular width approximately 15 °, the angular width of the spaces 64 being approximately 25 °.

Avantageusement, la cupule est moulée en un matériau thermoplastique tel que les polyéthylènes ou les polypropylènes. La cupule 50 peut être moulée intégralement avec la tige filetée 66. Le cas échéant, il est possible de concevoir la cupule et la tige en deux pièces distinctes et de prévoir un moyen de montage approprié pour l'assemblage des deux pièces. Advantageously, the cup is molded from a thermoplastic material such than polyethylenes or polypropylenes. Cup 50 can be molded integrally with threaded rod 66. If necessary, it is possible to design the cup and the rod in two separate parts and provide a means suitable for the assembly of the two parts.

La cupule 50 est conçue pour être montée dans un mécanisme du type "stylo", tel que montré sur la figure 1. Il est bien entendu, qu'elle peut être adaptée pour être montée dans un étui classique comportant un mécanisme à double rampe. Dans ce cas, deux paires diamétralement opposées de pattes avoisinantes 60 sont reliées par une paroi de faible hauteur, chaque paroi étant pourvue d'un ergot saillant vers l'extérieur, apte à coopérer avec ladite rampe (non représentée).The cup 50 is designed to be mounted in a mechanism of the type "pen", as shown in FIG. 1. It is understood, that it can be adapted to be mounted in a conventional case comprising a mechanism double ramp. In this case, two diametrically opposite pairs of legs neighboring 60 are connected by a low wall, each wall being provided with a lug projecting outwards, capable of cooperating with said ramp (not shown).

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, la mise en place du raisin dans la cupule est aisée, car tout excès de produit déplacé par les godrons peut s'échapper dans les espaces 64. Les pattes 60 étant flexibles sur toute leur hauteur, il est possible de monter dans la cupule des raisins de nature différente, pouvant présenter des duretés variables et des tolérances de diamètre relativement élevées. La cupule conforme à l'invention permet, notamment, le montage d'un raisin de rouge à lèvres à forte teneur en silicones de consistance relativement "molle".In the illustrated embodiment, the placement of the grapes in the cup is easy because any excess product displaced by the gadroons can escape in the spaces 64. The legs 60 being flexible over their entire height, it is possible to climb into the cup of grapes of different nature, which can have varying hardness and relatively small diameter tolerances high. The cup according to the invention allows, in particular, mounting a lipstick grape with a high consistency silicone content relatively "soft".

L'invention est, par ailleurs, particulièrement avantageuse en ce qu'elle permet, en raison du nouveau système de montage du raisin, d'avoir un raisin dont le diamètre est très voisin du diamètre de la cupule. Ceci permet d'éviter que le raisin soit monté de travers dans la cupule et d'avoir peu de jeu entre le raisin et la paroi interne de l'étui. Grâce à la présence des espaces, le surplus de produit, déplacé à la base du raisin lors de la mise en place de ce dernier, par la paroi interne des pattes et les godrons, peut être déplacé sans risque d'encrassement ultérieur du mécanisme par des copeaux de produit.The invention is, moreover, particularly advantageous in that it allows, because of the new grape mounting system, to have a grape whose diameter is very close to the diameter of the cup. This avoids that the grapes are crooked in the cup and have little clearance between the grape and the inner wall of the case. Thanks to the presence of spaces, the surplus of product, moved to the base of the grape when the latter is put in place, by the inner wall of the legs and the gadroons, can be moved without risk subsequent fouling of the mechanism by product shavings.

Les pattes élastiques peuvent également assurer un certain effet amortisseur sur le raisin pendant le transport, ce qui diminue les risques de casse du raisin au niveau du bord supérieur de la cupule.Elastic tabs can also provide some cushioning effect on the grapes during transport, which reduces the risk of breakage of the grapes at the top edge of the cup.

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Cupule (50) destinée à recevoir un raisin (70) d'un produit délitable (P), notamment cosmétique, comprenant un fond (54), et une paroi latérale (56) dont la surface interne comporte des moyens d'accrochage (58) sous forme de godrons orientés radialement, ladite paroi latérale comportant une pluralité de portions élastiquement déformables (60), espacées de manière régulière sur toute la périphérie (62) de la cupule, lesdites portions élastiquement déformables étant séparées par des espaces (64) s'étendant sur toute la hauteur de la paroi latérale sensiblement jusqu'au fond de la cupule, caractérisée en ce que lesdits godrons (58) sont de largeur, radialement à la cupule, continûment décroissante, selon une direction opposée audit fond (54).Cup (50) intended to receive a grape (70) of a disintegrating product (P), in particular cosmetic, comprising a bottom (54), and a side wall (56) of which the internal surface comprises hooking means (58) in the form of radially oriented gadroons, said side wall comprising a plurality of elastically deformable portions (60), evenly spaced throughout the periphery (62) of the cup, said elastically deformable portions being separated by spaces (64) extending over the entire height of the side wall substantially to the bottom of the cup, characterized in that said gadroons (58) are of width, radially to the cup, continuously decreasing, according to a direction opposite to said bottom (54). Cupule selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que lesdites portions élastiquement déformables (60) sont de largeur continûment décroissante, selon une direction opposée au fond (54) de la cupule.Cup according to claim 1, characterized in that said portions elastically deformable (60) are of continuously decreasing width, according to a direction opposite the bottom (54) of the cup. Cupule selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins l'extrémité supérieure (65) des godrons (58) présente un profil de rampe pour faciliter la mise en engagement du raisin (70) avec lesdits moyens d'accrochage (58), lesdits godrons s'étendant jusqu'au fond (54) de la cupule.Cup according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least the upper end (65) of the gadroons (58) has a ramp profile for facilitate the engagement of the grape (70) with said hooking means (58), said gadroons extending to the bottom (54) of the cup. Cupule selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée en ce que la hauteur axiale desdits godrons (58) correspond sensiblement à la hauteur des portions élastiquement déformables (60).Cup according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the axial height of said gadroons (58) corresponds substantially to the height elastically deformable portions (60). Cupule selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que lesdites portions élastiquement déformables (60) s'étendent sur un angle (α) inférieur ou égal à l'angle (β) sur lequel s'étendent lesdits espaces (64). Cup according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said elastically deformable portions (60) extend over an angle (α) less than or equal to the angle (β) over which said spaces (64) extend. Cupule selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que lesdites portions élastiquement déformables (60) s'étendent sur un angle (a) qui, au voisinage du fond (54) de la cupule, est compris entre 10° et 30°.Cup according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said elastically deformable portions (60) extend over an angle (a) which, in the vicinity of the bottom (54) of the cup, is between 10 ° and 30 °. Cupule selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que lesdits godrons (58) ont une largeur, au voisinage du fond (54) de la cupule, comprise entre 2 mm et 5 mm.Cup according to claim 6, characterized in that said gadroons (58) have a width, near the bottom (54) of the cup, between 2 mm and 5 mm. Cupule selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle présente une section circulaire de rayon (R), la largeur radiale de chaque godron (58), mesurée au voisinage du fond (54) de la cupule, étant comprise entre R/2 et R/4.Cup according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a circular section of radius (R), the radial width of each gadroon (58), measured near the bottom (54) of the cup, being between R / 2 and R / 4. Cupule selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que la largeur des portions élastiquement déformables (60), au voisinage du fond (54) de la cupule, s'étend sur un secteur angulaire compris entre 10° et 30°.Cup according to claim 2, characterized in that the width of the elastically deformable portions (60), in the vicinity of the bottom (54) of the cup, extends over an angular sector between 10 ° and 30 °. Cupule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les portions élastiquement déformables (60) sont au nombre de 4 à 8.Cup according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastically deformable portions (60) are 4 to 8 in number. Cupule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que chaque portion élastiquement déformable (60) présente une hauteur 2 à 6 fois supérieure à sa largeur, mesurée au voisinage du fond (54) de la cupule.Cup according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each elastically deformable portion (60) has a height 2 at 6 times its width, measured near the bottom (54) of the cup. Cupule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'extrémité libre de chaque portion élastiquement déformable (60) présente un chanfrein (61) tourné vers le centre (C) de la cupule.Cup according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the free end of each elastically deformable portion (60) has a chamfer (61) facing the center (C) of the cup. Cupule selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 12, caractérisée en ce que la rampe (65) présente une arrête vive (69). Cup according to any one of claims 3 to 12, characterized in that the ramp (65) has a sharp edge (69). Cupule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte une tige (66) disposée du côté opposé aux moyens d'accrochage (58), cette tige étant destinée à l'entraínement de la cupule dans un ensemble de conditionnement (1).Cup according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a rod (66) disposed on the side opposite the means hooking (58), this rod being intended for driving the cup in a packaging unit (1). Ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit délitable (P), notamment cosmétique, caractérisé en ce que le produit est sous forme d'un raisin (70), supporté par une cupule (50) conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.Package for the packaging and distribution of a breakable product (P), in particular cosmetic, characterized in that the product is in the form of a grape (70), supported by a cup (50) conforming to any one of previous claims.
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