EP1481607B2 - Device for storing and applying a product, comprising a wiping element - Google Patents

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EP1481607B2
EP1481607B2 EP04291318A EP04291318A EP1481607B2 EP 1481607 B2 EP1481607 B2 EP 1481607B2 EP 04291318 A EP04291318 A EP 04291318A EP 04291318 A EP04291318 A EP 04291318A EP 1481607 B2 EP1481607 B2 EP 1481607B2
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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
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • 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
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D34/046—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the present invention relates to devices for packaging and applying a product, especially a cosmetic product, including care, comprising a wiper member.
  • the European patent EP 0 728 426 B1 discloses a device for dispensing a liquid or pasty product, comprising a wiper member which is provided with a plurality of longitudinal slots formed in a central portion in the form of an inner torus portion.
  • the European patent EP 0 824 329 B1 discloses a wringing member having a split foam block.
  • the subject of the invention is thus a device for packaging and applying a product, in particular a care or makeup product, according to claim 1 and 2.
  • the wiper member is able to easily deform the passage of the application element, without losing its ability to wring it.
  • a slot defines two sectors arranged on either side of it. Two adjacent sectors separated by a slot thus have facing faces whose spacing defines the width of the slot. During the crossing of the wiper member, the applicator element may come into contact with these facing faces, which can contribute to the spin, and especially as their surface is large.
  • the outer cross section of the slotted portion because it is greater than that of the application member, provides a relatively large wall thickness at the slots, which improves the spin.
  • the slotted portion may comprise at least one radially outwardly projecting relief, for example an annular bead, which may be located substantially at the free end of the slotted portion, which makes it possible to benefit from a greater wall thickness. large at the free end of the slotted portion and further improve the performance of the wiper member.
  • the aforementioned relief may be different from an annular bead.
  • the slotted portion may comprise for example at least one rib disposed at a slot, this rib may extend parallel to the axis of the wiper member.
  • the thickness of the wall of the slotted portion may be for example between 0.5 mm and 8 mm, and preferably between 0.8 mm and 6 mm, for example between 1.2 mm and 6 mm.
  • the thickness of the wall of the wiper member may be non-constant, in particular on the lower half of the wiper member, in particular on the split portion.
  • the thickness of the wall may for example be such that the applicator element does not protrude from the outer periphery of the wiper member, remains masked in the wiper member and is wrung out in the thickness of the slots during its passage through the wiper member.
  • the slotted portion may be made, in particular by injection, in an elastically deformable material, flexible to semi-rigid, for example of hardness between 15 Shore A and 40 Shore D. This material may be solid and non-cellular.
  • the slotted portion may in particular be made of one of the following materials: silicone elastomer, EPDM, nitrile, butyl, latex, thermoplastic elastomer, PU, polyester, PE, PVC, EVA, SIS, SBS, SEBS, Hytrel®, Pebax ®, this list is not exhaustive.
  • the slotted portion preferably comprises at least two longitudinal slots, preferably at least three longitudinal slots and more preferably more than four longitudinal slots, for example more than six or eight, the slots preferably being distributed in a regular manner on the circumference of the slotted portion, the sectors formed between the slots then having the same angular extent.
  • the slot or slots may be contiguous edges in the absence of application member engaged in the wiper member.
  • the length of at least one slot, measured along the longitudinal axis of the wiper member, may be for example between 2 mm and 15 mm.
  • the slot or slots may extend less than half the height, or even less than one third of the height of the wiper member.
  • the slit or slots may be made on a part of the wiper member which extends along it and which is such that the internal cross section of the wiper member on this part is less than or equal to to the largest cross-section of the application element.
  • the wiper member may have at rest, in the absence of application element, an axial symmetry.
  • the outer casing of the wiper member may for example have a generally symmetrical shape of revolution.
  • the split part may have a section circular, oval or polygonal inner transverse, in particular square or triangular.
  • a non-circular inner cross section may for example be intended for the spinning of a non-circular cross section application element also, for example of similar shape.
  • the inner cross section of the slotted portion may decrease at least for a certain distance as one approaches the free end thereof , so as to facilitate the entry of the applicator element into the container.
  • the inner cross section of the slotted portion may decrease to the free end of the slotted portion.
  • the slotted portion may, in particular, have a portion of its inner surface whose general shape is frustoconical.
  • the slotted portion may have at least a certain distance an external cross section gradually decreasing towards the free end of the wiper member, converging towards the interior of the container.
  • the inside diameter of the upper end of the wiper member may for example be of the order of 10 mm and decrease by at least 30%, for example from 40% to about 6 mm or less free end of the slotted portion of the wiper member.
  • the diameter of the rod may be 3 mm for example and the largest diametral dimension of the application element of 6 mm for example.
  • the outer periphery of the wiper member may be of diameter substantially greater than 6 mm, for example.
  • the weakest inner section of the wiper member may be less than or equal to the diameter of the rod and / or that of the larger cross section of the applicator member.
  • the wiper member may have on its outer surface a groove above the slotted portion. This groove can facilitate the outward deformation of the sectors at the passage of the application element.
  • the wiper member may further comprise on its outer surface an annular bead above the split portion, intended to snap inside the container.
  • At least one slot of the slotted portion may have non-parallel facing faces, and in particular in cross section a shape diverging radially outwards, in particular a V shape.
  • the slotted portion is integral with an attachment portion mounted on the container, for example engaged in a neck thereof.
  • the slotted portion and the fixing portion can be made in one piece by molding material.
  • the slotted portion can be made in one piece and the attachment portion is another part, the two parts being integral.
  • the fixing portion may comprise, at one end, a collar intended to come axially in abutment against the edge of the neck of the container.
  • the attachment portion may also include an annular skirt arranged to cover a portion of the neck, outside thereof.
  • the attachment portion may alternatively comprise at least the major part of the neck of the container and abut around the opening of a container substantially free of neck.
  • the fixing portion and slotted portion may be made of different materials.
  • the fixing portion may for example be made of a plastic material more rigid than that in which the slotted portion is made. Such a fastening portion can provide a satisfactory seal and a fixation on the container facilitated by the rigidity of the material of which it is made.
  • the fixing portion may for example be made in one of the following materials: polyolefins, especially PE or PP, POM, PA, PET.
  • the material constituting the fixing part may in particular be impermeable to the solvent (s) present in the product and to the water.
  • the slotted portion and the fixing portion are not made of the same material by molding, the slotted portion may be secured to the fixing portion in various ways and in particular by mechanical assembly, gluing or welding.
  • the slotted portion may further be bonded to the fastening portion by overmolding one on the other.
  • the slotted portion may be constituted by a portion of a part which overlaps the fixing part, for example which covers it internally. This portion may taper towards an opening for introducing the applicator element into the wiper member.
  • the slotted portion may be made with a part that includes a portion intended to allow mechanical assembly with the attachment portion, for example by snapping, this piece then comprising for example a groove or a bead intended to snap on a relief of complementary shape provided on the fixing part.
  • the application element may have various shapes and in particular a non-circular cross section over at least a portion of its length, for example a flattened cross section.
  • the application element may comprise a flocking coating.
  • the product can be a mascara.
  • the application element may thus be for example a brush or a comb, for example other than a brush, which may extend along a non-rectilinear axis, arranged for the application of a product on the keratin fibers, eyelashes, eyebrows or hair.
  • the product can also be intended for application on the eyelids, being for example an eyeliner. The product can still be intended to be applied on the lips.
  • the applicator may comprise a rod at the end of which is fixed the application element.
  • This rod which may be of circular cross section for example, may comprise a first portion having a first cross section and a second portion having a second cross section smaller than the first, this second portion being positioned at the split portion. of the wiper member when the applicator is in place on the container. This avoids excessive deformation of the slotted portion of the wiper member during storage.
  • the first portion extends between the applicator element and the second portion.
  • the device 1 for packaging and application represented on the figure 1 has a container 2 surmounted by a neck 8 of X axis, open at its upper end and may contain a cosmetic product P, such as a lip gloss, for example.
  • a cosmetic product P such as a lip gloss
  • the organ 3 may be fixed still further on the container 2, for example by gluing, welding or snapping, or by means of an additional holding piece.
  • the device 1 further comprises an applicator 4 which comprises, in the example illustrated, a closing cap 5 on which is fixed a rod 6, at the free end of which is present an application element 7 which may be of Every type.
  • an applicator 4 which comprises, in the example illustrated, a closing cap 5 on which is fixed a rod 6, at the free end of which is present an application element 7 which may be of Every type.
  • the wiper member 3 has an internal cross section smaller than a cross section of the applicator element 7.
  • the cap 5 has an internal thread not apparent on the figure 1 , intended to cooperate with an external thread 9 of the neck 8, to close the container 2.
  • the cap 5 could still be fixed otherwise than by screwing on the neck 8, in particular by snapping.
  • the wiper member 3 comprises a generally tubular body 10 of longitudinal axis coinciding with the axis X of the neck 8, extended at its upper part by a flange 11 resting against the upper end of the col 8.
  • This flange 11 contributes to obtaining a tight closure of the container 2, the cap 5 having a surface coming against the flange 11 at the end of its screwing.
  • the wiper member 3 comprises, in the lower part, a slotted annular portion 12, which is provided at its end with a bead 13 forming a radial projection on its outer surface.
  • the slotted portion 12 comprises a plurality of longitudinal slots 14 extending parallel to the axis X to the free end 3a of the wiper member 3, these slots 14 being for example at the number of eight. Slots 14 extend in the illustrated example to less than half the height of the wiper member 3, and even, again in this example, the slots 14 extend over less than one third of the height of the wiper member.
  • the outer cross section of the wiper member is circular, as is its internal cross section.
  • the inside diameter of the wiper member 3 is substantially equal, in its narrowest part defined by the slotted portion 12, to the outside diameter of the rod 6.
  • the inside diameter of the wiper member 3 in its part the narrowest defined by the slotted portion 12 may be smaller than the outer diameter of the rod 6 without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the diameter of the rod 6 may be 3 mm and the largest diametrical dimension of the applicator element 6 mm, for example the inside diameter of the upper end of the wiper member 3 may be about 10 mm for example and decrease by 30% or even 40% at least up to 6 mm or less at the free end 3a of the wiper member.
  • the outer periphery of the wiper member may be of diameter substantially greater than 6 mm, for example.
  • the slots 14 define between them sectors 15 capable of diverging as the applicator element 7 passes.
  • the slots 14 are evenly distributed around the periphery of the slotted portion 12 and the sectors 15 are of the same angular extent.
  • the application element 7 is in the example considered covered with a flocking coating and has a generally flattened shape. Its cross section is non-circular, of oblong shape larger than the diameter of the rod 6, for example by a factor of at least 1.5, or at least 2 at least.
  • FIGS. Figures 4 and 5 The passage of the application element 7 through the slotted portion 12 is illustrated in FIGS. Figures 4 and 5 .
  • the sectors 15 flex to allow the slotted portion 12 to substantially conform to the shape of the applicator member 7 as it passes therethrough, thereby providing effective wringing.
  • the slots are made on a part of the wiper member extending along the latter and which is such that the internal cross-section of the wiper member on this part is lower or equal to the largest cross section of the applicator element 7.
  • the applicator element 7 may also be partially wrung out by the faces 14a and 14b facing a slot 14 at least, in particular at the level of the bead 13, as can be seen in FIG. figure 5 .
  • the thickness of the slotted portion 12 may be such that the applicator element 7 does not protrude outside the outer periphery of the wiper member 3, remains masked therein and is wrung out in the thickness slots 14 during its passage through the wiper member.
  • the faces 14a and 14b are all the more apt to participate in the spin that they are able to come into contact with the application element 7. Where appropriate, the product can be retained between them by capillarity.
  • the relatively large thickness of the wall of the slotted portion 12, in particular at the level of the bead 13, makes it possible to obtain faces 14a and 14b having a relatively large surface area, thus being able to contribute to the drying of the element of application 7 and collect product P by capillarity.
  • the wiper member 3 may have a slotted portion 12 without bead 13 but retaining a relatively thick wall and being for example in the form of a truncated cone whose outer cross section decreases towards the inside of the container. Such a wiper member 3 is shown in FIG. figure 6 . In this figure, the wiper member 3 has an interior cross-section decreasing downwards, to the free end 3a of the wiper member.
  • the thickness of the wall of the wiper member 3 may be between 0.5 mm and 8 mm, or even between 0.8 mm and 6 mm, for example between 1.2 mm and 6 mm.
  • the wiper member 3 may consist of a single piece, as described above, or two pieces assembled together.
  • dewatering members 3 represented on the Figures 7 to 14 which consist of a fastening portion 17 made of a relatively rigid material such as a polyolefin and an insert on the fastening portion 17 having the slotted portion 12, this part being made of a softer material than that of the fixing portion 17, a thermoplastic elastomer for example.
  • the fixing portion 17 and the part comprising the slotted portion 12 may be fastened together in different ways, in particular be glued, welded, snapped or assembled by means of an additional piece.
  • the part comprising the slotted portion 12 fits for example around the fastening portion 17 as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 , or inside the fixing portion 17, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10 , or to riding on the attachment part 17 as illustrated on the figure 11 .
  • the fixing portion 17 and the part comprising the slotted portion 12 are mechanically assembled by snapping, the fixing portion 17 having a bead 20, the part comprising the slotted portion 12 having a groove 21 intended to receive the bead 20.
  • the fastening portion 17 and the slotted portion 12 can be further secured to one another by overmoulding, the part comprising the slotted portion 12 being for example bi-injected onto the fastening portion 17, as illustrated in FIG. the figure 13 .
  • the part comprising the slotted portion 12 covers the inside of the fixing portion 17.
  • the slotted portion 12 of the wiper member 3 may comprise ribs 22 arranged substantially in the middle of the outer portion of the sectors 15, which may allow for greater rigidity of the slotted portion 12, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 14 and 15 .
  • the part comprising the slotted portion 12 may be provided, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 , an annular outer skirt 29 extending around the slotted portion 12, this outer skirt 29 being in particular intended to retain the product.
  • the inner cross section of the slotted portion 12 may be circular and of diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the rod 6 or be of smaller diameter than that of the rod 6, as illustrated in FIG. figure 17 to adapt for example to the spinning of an application element having a tapered portion.
  • An inner cross section of the slotted portion 12 may be non-circular, for example star-shaped as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 to perform a partial and selective spin of the application element for example.
  • the number of slots 14 may vary. For example, there is shown on the figure 18 a wiper member having five slots 14, at the figure 19 four slots and at the figure 20 six slots.
  • the slots 14 may extend over only a portion of the frustoconical portion as is the case on the figure 6 .
  • the slots 14 may also extend beyond the frustoconical portion as illustrated in FIG. figure 21 or even extend only on the frustoconical part, as illustrated in figure 22 .
  • the slotted portion 12 may have a generally tubular shape, as illustrated in FIG. figure 23 .
  • the wiper member 3 may comprise an outer section narrowed in one place, in the form of a groove 25 as illustrated in FIG. figure 24 , intended for example to allow the sectors 15 to deviate more easily from the passage of the application element 7.
  • the applicator element 7 of which consists of a brush, which may be slightly curved.
  • the figure 26 illustrates the passage of the brush 7 through the wiper member 3.
  • the rod 6 of the applicator 4 comprises a narrowed portion 6a of cross section smaller than the internal cross section of the slotted portion 12, so as to avoid the deformation of the sectors 15 at rest and to facilitate the evacuation of the induced pressure to inside the container 2 when the applicator 4 is introduced into the container.
  • the attachment portion 17 of the wiper member 3 comprises an annular skirt 35 overlapping a lip 36 made at the upper part of the neck 8. The maintenance of the wiper member 4 is thus improved.
  • the wiper member 3 is made with a neck, on which can be screwed the closure cap 5 for example.
  • each slot 14 has facing faces 14a and 14b which are substantially parallel and contiguous at rest.
  • slots 14 can be made differently and in particular they can be made with facing faces 14a and 14b that are non-parallel at rest, for example diverging radially outwards, as illustrated in FIG. figure 30 .
  • At least one slot 14 of the slotted portion 12 has a width which increases outwardly. This may allow for example to cover the faces 14a and 14b more easily a flocking coating 40, which can further improve the performance of the wiper member.
  • the application element may have any rounded, elongated shape with angles.
  • the application element may be for example a straight brush, a foam applicator flocked or not, a comb, a brush.
  • the application member may have a larger cross-section smaller than or equal to the largest diameter of the rod.

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The squeezing- or wringing component (3) is annular (12). It is split longitudinally, its wall having slots (14) extending to its free end (3a). The slot penetrates the entire thickness of the wall. In plan view, where its (3) cross section is at a minimum, the external cross section exceeds that of the applicator (7). The slotted section is deformed radially, to allow the applicator to pass through.

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La présente invention concerne les dispositifs de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit, notamment un produit cosmétique, y compris de soin, comportant un organe d'essorage.The present invention relates to devices for packaging and applying a product, especially a cosmetic product, including care, comprising a wiper member.

On connaît par la demande de brevet français FR 2 562 773 un ensemble de maquillage selon le préambule de la revendication 1 et 2.We know by the request of French patent FR 2 562 773 a makeup set according to the preamble of claim 1 and 2.

Le brevet européen EP 0 728 426 B1 décrit un dispositif pour distribuer un produit liquide ou pâteux, comportant un organe d'essorage qui est muni de plusieurs fentes longitudinales pratiquées dans une partie centrale en forme de portion interne de tore.The European patent EP 0 728 426 B1 discloses a device for dispensing a liquid or pasty product, comprising a wiper member which is provided with a plurality of longitudinal slots formed in a central portion in the form of an inner torus portion.

On connaît encore par le brevet européen EP 0 627 182 B1 un ensemble d'application d'un produit fluide, notamment un produit cosmétique, comportant un organe d'essorage à deux étages constitué de deux pièces, dont l'une est recouverte de fibres par flocage.We still know by the European patent EP 0 627 182 B1 a set of application of a fluid product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising a two-stage wiper member consisting of two parts, one of which is covered with fibers by flocking.

Le brevet européen EP 0 824 329 B1 décrit un organe d'essorage comportant un bloc de mousse fendu.The European patent EP 0 824 329 B1 discloses a wringing member having a split foam block.

Il existe un besoin pour améliorer encore les dispositifs de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit et notamment bénéficier d'un organe d'essorage capable d'essorer de manière satisfaisante une grande variété d'éléments d'application, notamment des éléments d'application ayant une section transversale non circulaire.There is a need to further improve the packaging and application devices of a product and in particular to benefit from a wiper capable of satisfactorily squeezing a wide variety of application elements, especially application having a non-circular cross section.

Il existe encore un besoin pour disposer d'un organe d'essorage qui puisse être facilement monté sur le récipient correspondant.There is still a need to have a wiper member that can be easily mounted on the corresponding container.

L'invention a ainsi pour objet, un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit, notamment de soin ou de maquillage, selon la revendication 1 et 2.The subject of the invention is thus a device for packaging and applying a product, in particular a care or makeup product, according to claim 1 and 2.

Grâce à l'invention, l'organe d'essorage est capable de se déformer facilement au passage de l'élément d'application, sans pour autant perdre sa capacité à essorer celui-ci.Thanks to the invention, the wiper member is able to easily deform the passage of the application element, without losing its ability to wring it.

Une fente délimite deux secteurs disposés de part et d'autre de celle-ci. Deux secteurs adjacents séparés par une fente présentent ainsi des faces en regard dont l'écartement définit la largeur de la fente. Lors de la traversée de l'organe d'essorage, l'élément d'application peut venir au contact de ces faces en regard, lesquelles peuvent contribuer à l'essorage, et ce d'autant plus que leur surface est grande. La section transversale extérieure de la partie fendue, du fait qu'elle est supérieure à celle de l'élément d'application, permet d'avoir une épaisseur de paroi relativement importante au niveau des fentes, ce qui améliore l'essorage.A slot defines two sectors arranged on either side of it. Two adjacent sectors separated by a slot thus have facing faces whose spacing defines the width of the slot. During the crossing of the wiper member, the applicator element may come into contact with these facing faces, which can contribute to the spin, and especially as their surface is large. The outer cross section of the slotted portion, because it is greater than that of the application member, provides a relatively large wall thickness at the slots, which improves the spin.

La partie fendue peut comporter au moins un relief formant radialement saillie vers l'extérieur, par exemple un bourrelet annulaire, lequel peut se situer sensiblement à l'extrémité libre de la partie fendue, ce qui permet de bénéficier d'une épaisseur de paroi plus grande au niveau de l'extrémité libre de la partie fendue et d'améliorer encore les performances de l'organe d'essorage.The slotted portion may comprise at least one radially outwardly projecting relief, for example an annular bead, which may be located substantially at the free end of the slotted portion, which makes it possible to benefit from a greater wall thickness. large at the free end of the slotted portion and further improve the performance of the wiper member.

Le relief précité peut être différent d'un bourrelet annulaire.The aforementioned relief may be different from an annular bead.

La partie fendue peut comporter par exemple au moins une nervure disposée au niveau d'une fente, cette nervure pouvant s'étendre parallèlement à l'axe de l'organe d'essorage.The slotted portion may comprise for example at least one rib disposed at a slot, this rib may extend parallel to the axis of the wiper member.

L'épaisseur de la paroi de la partie fendue peut être comprise par exemple entre 0,5 mm et 8 mm, et de préférence entre 0,8 mm et 6 mm, par exemple entre 1,2 mm et 6 mm.The thickness of the wall of the slotted portion may be for example between 0.5 mm and 8 mm, and preferably between 0.8 mm and 6 mm, for example between 1.2 mm and 6 mm.

L'épaisseur de la paroi de l'organe d'essorage peut être non constante, notamment sur la moitié inférieure de l'organe d'essorage, en particulier sur la partie fendue.The thickness of the wall of the wiper member may be non-constant, in particular on the lower half of the wiper member, in particular on the split portion.

Dans la partie fendue, l'épaisseur de la paroi peut par exemple être telle que l'élément d'application ne dépasse pas du pourtour extérieur de l'organe d'essorage, reste masqué dans l'organe d'essorage et est essoré dans l'épaisseur des fentes, lors de son passage au travers de l'organe d'essorage.In the slotted portion, the thickness of the wall may for example be such that the applicator element does not protrude from the outer periphery of the wiper member, remains masked in the wiper member and is wrung out in the thickness of the slots during its passage through the wiper member.

La partie fendue peut être réalisée, notamment par injection, dans une matière élastiquement déformable, souple à semi-rigide, par exemple de dureté comprise entre 15 Shore A et 40 Shore D. Cette matière peut être pleine et non alvéolaire.The slotted portion may be made, in particular by injection, in an elastically deformable material, flexible to semi-rigid, for example of hardness between 15 Shore A and 40 Shore D. This material may be solid and non-cellular.

La partie fendue peut notamment être réalisée dans l'un des matériaux suivants : élastomère de silicone, EPDM, nitrile, butyle, latex, élastomère thermoplastique, PU, Polyester, PE, PVC, EVA, SIS, SBS, SEBS, Hytrel® , Pebax® , cette liste n'étant pas limitative.The slotted portion may in particular be made of one of the following materials: silicone elastomer, EPDM, nitrile, butyl, latex, thermoplastic elastomer, PU, polyester, PE, PVC, EVA, SIS, SBS, SEBS, Hytrel®, Pebax ®, this list is not exhaustive.

La partie fendue comporte, de préférence, au moins deux fentes longitudinales, mieux au moins trois fentes longitudinales et de préférence encore plus de quatre fentes longitudinales, par exemple plus de six ou huit, les fentes étant de préférence réparties d'une manière régulière sur la circonférence de la partie fendue, les secteurs formés entre les fentes présentant alors la même étendue angulaire.The slotted portion preferably comprises at least two longitudinal slots, preferably at least three longitudinal slots and more preferably more than four longitudinal slots, for example more than six or eight, the slots preferably being distributed in a regular manner on the circumference of the slotted portion, the sectors formed between the slots then having the same angular extent.

La ou les fentes peuvent être à bords jointifs en l'absence d'élément d'application engagé dans l'organe d'essorage.The slot or slots may be contiguous edges in the absence of application member engaged in the wiper member.

La longueur d'au moins une fente, mesurée selon l'axe longitudinal de l'organe d'essorage, peut être comprise par exemple entre 2 mm et 15 mm.The length of at least one slot, measured along the longitudinal axis of the wiper member, may be for example between 2 mm and 15 mm.

La ou les fentes peuvent s'étendre sur moins de la moitié de la hauteur, voire moins du tiers de la hauteur de l'organe d'essorage.The slot or slots may extend less than half the height, or even less than one third of the height of the wiper member.

La ou les fentes peuvent être réalisées sur une partie de l'organe d'essorage qui s'étend le long de celui-ci et qui est telle que la section transversale intérieure de l'organe d'essorage sur cette partie est inférieure ou égale à la plus grande section transversale de l'élément d'application.The slit or slots may be made on a part of the wiper member which extends along it and which is such that the internal cross section of the wiper member on this part is less than or equal to to the largest cross-section of the application element.

L'organe d'essorage peut présenter au repos, en l'absence d'élément d'application, une symétrie axiale. L'enveloppe extérieure de l'organe d'essorage peut par exemple avoir une forme générale symétrique de révolution. La partie fendue peut présenter une section transversale intérieure circulaire, ovale ou polygonale, notamment carrée ou triangulaire. Une section transversale intérieure non circulaire peut par exemple être destinée à l'essorage d'un élément d'application de section transversale non circulaire également, par exemple de forme similaire.The wiper member may have at rest, in the absence of application element, an axial symmetry. The outer casing of the wiper member may for example have a generally symmetrical shape of revolution. The split part may have a section circular, oval or polygonal inner transverse, in particular square or triangular. A non-circular inner cross section may for example be intended for the spinning of a non-circular cross section application element also, for example of similar shape.

La section transversale intérieure de la partie fendue, notamment lorsqu'elle présente une forme circulaire, ovale ou polygonale, peut décroître au moins sur une certaine distance au fur et à mesure que l'on se rapproche de l'extrémité libre de celle-ci, de manière à faciliter l'entrée de l'élément d'application dans le récipient. La section transversale intérieure de la partie fendue peut décroître jusqu'à l'extrémité libre de la partie fendue.The inner cross section of the slotted portion, especially when it has a circular, oval or polygonal shape, may decrease at least for a certain distance as one approaches the free end thereof , so as to facilitate the entry of the applicator element into the container. The inner cross section of the slotted portion may decrease to the free end of the slotted portion.

La partie fendue peut, en particulier, présenter une portion de sa surface intérieure dont la forme générale est tronconique.The slotted portion may, in particular, have a portion of its inner surface whose general shape is frustoconical.

La partie fendue peut présenter au moins sur une certaine distance une section transversale extérieure diminuant progressivement en direction de l'extrémité libre de l'organe d'essorage, en convergeant vers l'intérieur du récipient.The slotted portion may have at least a certain distance an external cross section gradually decreasing towards the free end of the wiper member, converging towards the interior of the container.

Le diamètre intérieur de l'extrémité supérieure de l'organe d'essorage peut par exemple être de l'ordre de 10 mm et décroître d'au moins 30 %, par exemple de 40 % environ jusqu'à 6 mm ou moins à l'extrémité libre de la partie fendue de l'organe d'essorage.The inside diameter of the upper end of the wiper member may for example be of the order of 10 mm and decrease by at least 30%, for example from 40% to about 6 mm or less free end of the slotted portion of the wiper member.

Le diamètre de la tige peut être de 3 mm par exemple et la plus grande dimension diamétrale de l'élément d'application de 6 mm par exemple.The diameter of the rod may be 3 mm for example and the largest diametral dimension of the application element of 6 mm for example.

Le pourtour extérieur de l'organe d'essorage peut être de diamètre nettement supérieur à 6 mm, par exemple.The outer periphery of the wiper member may be of diameter substantially greater than 6 mm, for example.

La section intérieure la plus faible de l'organe d'essorage peut être inférieure ou égale au diamètre de la tige et/ou à celui de la plus grande section transversale de l'élément d'application.The weakest inner section of the wiper member may be less than or equal to the diameter of the rod and / or that of the larger cross section of the applicator member.

L'organe d'essorage peut comporter sur sa surface extérieure une gorge au-dessus de la partie fendue. Cette gorge peut faciliter la déformation vers l'extérieur des secteurs au passage de l'élément d'application.The wiper member may have on its outer surface a groove above the slotted portion. This groove can facilitate the outward deformation of the sectors at the passage of the application element.

L'organe d'essorage peut encore comporter sur sa surface extérieure un bourrelet annulaire au-dessus de la partie fendue, destiné à s'encliqueter à l'intérieur du récipient.The wiper member may further comprise on its outer surface an annular bead above the split portion, intended to snap inside the container.

Au moins une fente de la partie fendue peut présenter des faces en regard non parallèles, et notamment en section transversale une forme divergeant radialement vers l'extérieur, notamment une forme en V.At least one slot of the slotted portion may have non-parallel facing faces, and in particular in cross section a shape diverging radially outwards, in particular a V shape.

Cela peut faciliter notamment le dépôt d'un revêtement de flocage sur les faces en regard de la fente.This may facilitate in particular the deposition of a flocking coating on the faces facing the slot.

Dans une réalisation particulière, la partie fendue est solidaire d'une partie de fixation montée sur le récipient, par exemple engagée dans un col de celui-ci.In a particular embodiment, the slotted portion is integral with an attachment portion mounted on the container, for example engaged in a neck thereof.

La partie fendue et la partie de fixation peuvent être réalisées d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière.The slotted portion and the fixing portion can be made in one piece by molding material.

En variante, la partie fendue peut être réalisée dans une pièce et la partie de fixation constitue une autre pièce, les deux pièces étant solidaires.Alternatively, the slotted portion can be made in one piece and the attachment portion is another part, the two parts being integral.

La partie de fixation peut comporter, à une extrémité, une collerette destinée à venir axialement en appui contre la tranche du col du récipient.The fixing portion may comprise, at one end, a collar intended to come axially in abutment against the edge of the neck of the container.

La partie de fixation peut également comporter une jupe annulaire agencée pour recouvrir une portion du col, à l'extérieur de celui-ci.The attachment portion may also include an annular skirt arranged to cover a portion of the neck, outside thereof.

La partie de fixation peut encore, en variante, constituer au moins la majeure partie du col du récipient et venir en appui autour de l'ouverture d'un récipient sensiblement dépourvu de col.The attachment portion may alternatively comprise at least the major part of the neck of the container and abut around the opening of a container substantially free of neck.

La partie de fixation et partie fendue peuvent être réalisées dans des matériaux différents. La partie de fixation peut par exemple être réalisée dans une matière plastique plus rigide que celle dans laquelle la partie fendue est réalisée. Une telle partie de fixation peut permettre d'obtenir une étanchéité satisfaisante et une fixation sur le récipient facilitée par la rigidité du matériau dont elle est constituée. La partie de fixation peut par exemple être réalisée dans l'un des matériaux suivants : polyoléfines, notamment PE ou PP, POM, PA, PET.The fixing portion and slotted portion may be made of different materials. The fixing portion may for example be made of a plastic material more rigid than that in which the slotted portion is made. Such a fastening portion can provide a satisfactory seal and a fixation on the container facilitated by the rigidity of the material of which it is made. The fixing portion may for example be made in one of the following materials: polyolefins, especially PE or PP, POM, PA, PET.

La matière constituant la partie de fixation peut notamment être imperméable au(x) solvant(s) présent(s) dans le produit et à l'eau.The material constituting the fixing part may in particular be impermeable to the solvent (s) present in the product and to the water.

Lorsque la partie fendue et la partie de fixation ne sont pas réalisées dans la même matière par moulage, la partie fendue peut être solidarisée à la partie de fixation de différentes façons et notamment par assemblage mécanique, par collage ou soudage. La partie fendue peut encore être liée à la partie de fixation par surmoulage de l'une sur l'autre.When the slotted portion and the fixing portion are not made of the same material by molding, the slotted portion may be secured to the fixing portion in various ways and in particular by mechanical assembly, gluing or welding. The slotted portion may further be bonded to the fastening portion by overmolding one on the other.

La partie fendue peut être constituée par une portion d'une pièce qui vient en recouvrement de la partie de fixation, par exemple qui la recouvre intérieurement. Cette portion peut aller en s'amincissant en direction d'une ouverture d'introduction de l'élément d'application dans l'organe d'essorage.The slotted portion may be constituted by a portion of a part which overlaps the fixing part, for example which covers it internally. This portion may taper towards an opening for introducing the applicator element into the wiper member.

La partie fendue peut être réalisée avec une pièce qui comporte une partie destinée à permettre l'assemblage mécanique avec la partie de fixation, par exemple par encliquetage, cette pièce comportant alors par exemple une gorge ou un bourrelet destiné à s'encliqueter sur un relief de forme complémentaire prévu sur la partie de fixation.The slotted portion may be made with a part that includes a portion intended to allow mechanical assembly with the attachment portion, for example by snapping, this piece then comprising for example a groove or a bead intended to snap on a relief of complementary shape provided on the fixing part.

L'élément d'application peut présenter diverses formes et notamment une section transversale non circulaire sur au moins une portion de sa longueur, par exemple une section transversale aplatie.The application element may have various shapes and in particular a non-circular cross section over at least a portion of its length, for example a flattened cross section.

L'élément d'application peut comporter un revêtement de flocage.The application element may comprise a flocking coating.

Le produit peut être un mascara. L'élément d'application peut ainsi être par exemple une brosse ou un peigne, par exemple autre chose qu'un pinceau, pouvant s'étendre selon un axe non rectiligne, agencé pour l'application d'un produit sur les fibres kératiniques, notamment les cils, les sourcils ou les cheveux. Le produit peut encore être destiné à l'application sur les paupières, étant par exemple un eye-liner. Le produit peut encore être destiné à être appliqué sur les lèvres.The product can be a mascara. The application element may thus be for example a brush or a comb, for example other than a brush, which may extend along a non-rectilinear axis, arranged for the application of a product on the keratin fibers, eyelashes, eyebrows or hair. The product can also be intended for application on the eyelids, being for example an eyeliner. The product can still be intended to be applied on the lips.

L'applicateur peut comporter une tige à l'extrémité de laquelle est fixé l'élément d'application. Cette tige, qui peut être de section transversale circulaire par exemple, peut comporter une première portion ayant une première section transversale et une deuxième portion ayant une deuxième section transversale plus petite que la première, cette deuxième portion venant se positionner au niveau de la partie fendue de l'organe d'essorage lorsque l'applicateur est en place sur le récipient. Cela permet d'éviter de déformer outre mesure la partie fendue de l'organe d'essorage pendant le stockage. La première portion s'étend entre l'élément d'application et la deuxième portion.The applicator may comprise a rod at the end of which is fixed the application element. This rod, which may be of circular cross section for example, may comprise a first portion having a first cross section and a second portion having a second cross section smaller than the first, this second portion being positioned at the split portion. of the wiper member when the applicator is in place on the container. This avoids excessive deformation of the slotted portion of the wiper member during storage. The first portion extends between the applicator element and the second portion.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique, en partie en coupe axiale et en partie en perspective, d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de côté, schématique et partielle, de l'organe d'essorage du dispositif de la figure 1, pris séparément,
  • la figure 3 représente isolément, en perspective schématique et partielle, l'organe d'essorage,
  • les figures 4 et 5 illustrent de manière schématique et partielle le passage de l'élément d'application de la figure 1 au travers de l'organe d'essorage,
  • les figures 6 et 7 sont des coupes axiales schématiques de variantes de réalisation de l'organe d'essorage,
  • la figure 8 est une vue de dessous, schématique et partielle, selon la flèche VIII de la figure 7,
  • les figures 9 à 14 représentent en coupe axiale schématique d'autres variantes encore de réalisation de l'organe d'essorage,
  • la figure 15 est une vue de dessous, schématique et partielle, selon la flèche XV de la figure 14,
  • la figure 16 est une coupe axiale schématique d'une autre variante de réalisation de l'organe d'essorage,
  • les figures 17 à 20 sont des vues de dessous, schématiques, de variantes de réalisation de la partie fendue de l'organe d'essorage,
  • les figures 21 à 24 sont des vues de côté, schématiques et partielles, de variantes de réalisation de l'organe d'essorage,
  • la figure 25 représente de manière schématique un applicateur comportant un élément d'application constitué par une brosse,
  • la figure 26 illustre de manière schématique et partielle le passage de l'élément d'application de la figure 25 au travers d'un organe d'essorage,
  • la figure 27 représente, en coupe axiale schématique, un autre dispositif de conditionnement et d'application selon l'invention,
  • les figures 28 et 29 représentent, de manière schématique et partielle, en coupe axiale, deux autres exemples de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application selon l'invention,
  • la figure 30 est une vue partielle et schématique, selon la flèche XXX de la figure 2, d'une variante de réalisation, et
  • la figure 31 représente partiellement, en élévation, un autre exemple de réalisation d'organe d'essorage.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, nonlimiting exemplary embodiments thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic view, partly in axial section and partly in perspective, of a packaging and application device produced according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a schematic and partial side view of the wiper member of the device of the figure 1 , taken separately,
  • the figure 3 represents in isolation, in schematic and partial perspective, the wiper member,
  • the Figures 4 and 5 illustrate schematically and partially the passage of the application element of the figure 1 through the wiper member,
  • the Figures 6 and 7 are schematic axial sections of alternative embodiments of the wiper member,
  • the figure 8 is a view from below, schematic and partial, according to the arrow VIII of the figure 7 ,
  • the Figures 9 to 14 show in schematic axial section still other variants of embodiment of the wiper member,
  • the figure 15 is a view from below, schematic and partial, according to the arrow XV of the figure 14 ,
  • the figure 16 is a schematic axial section of another variant embodiment of the wiper member,
  • the Figures 17 to 20 are schematic bottom views of alternative embodiments of the slotted portion of the wiper member,
  • the Figures 21 to 24 are side views, schematic and partial, of alternative embodiments of the wiper member,
  • the figure 25 schematically represents an applicator comprising an applicator element constituted by a brush,
  • the figure 26 illustrates schematically and partially the passage of the application element of the figure 25 through a wiper,
  • the figure 27 represents, in schematic axial section, another packaging and application device according to the invention,
  • the Figures 28 and 29 show schematically and partially, in axial section, two other embodiments of a packaging device and application according to the invention,
  • the figure 30 is a partial and schematic view, according to the arrow XXX of the figure 2 , an alternative embodiment, and
  • the figure 31 is partially in elevation, another embodiment of the wiper member.

Le dispositif 1 de conditionnement et d'application représenté sur la figure 1 comporte un récipient 2 surmonté d'un col 8 d'axe X, ouvert à son extrémité supérieure et pouvant contenir un produit cosmétique P, tel qu'un brillant à lèvres par exemple.The device 1 for packaging and application represented on the figure 1 has a container 2 surmounted by a neck 8 of X axis, open at its upper end and may contain a cosmetic product P, such as a lip gloss, for example.

Un organe d'essorage 3 réalisé dans un matériau élastiquement déformable, par exemple un élastomère thermoplastique, est rapporté sur le récipient 2 et fixé sur celui-ci par exemple grâce à un engagement par friction dans le col 8. Bien entendu, l'organe d'essorage 3 pourrait être fixé autrement encore sur le récipient 2, par exemple par collage, soudage ou encliquetage, ou au moyen d'une pièce de maintien supplémentaire.A wiper member 3 made of an elastically deformable material, for example a thermoplastic elastomer, is attached to the container 2 and fixed to it for example by a frictional engagement in the neck 8. Of course, the organ 3 may be fixed still further on the container 2, for example by gluing, welding or snapping, or by means of an additional holding piece.

Le dispositif 1 comporte en outre un applicateur 4 qui comprend, dans l'exemple illustré, un capuchon 5 de fermeture sur lequel est fixée une tige 6, à l'extrémité libre de laquelle est présent un élément d'application 7 qui peut être de tout type.The device 1 further comprises an applicator 4 which comprises, in the example illustrated, a closing cap 5 on which is fixed a rod 6, at the free end of which is present an application element 7 which may be of Every type.

L'organe d'essorage 3 présente, dans l'exemple considéré, une section transversale intérieure plus petite qu'une section transversale de l'élément d'application 7.In this example, the wiper member 3 has an internal cross section smaller than a cross section of the applicator element 7.

Le capuchon 5 comporte un filetage intérieur non apparent sur la figure 1, destiné à coopérer avec un filetage extérieur 9 du col 8, pour fermer le récipient 2. Le capuchon 5 pourrait encore se fixer autrement que par vissage sur le col 8, notamment par encliquetage.The cap 5 has an internal thread not apparent on the figure 1 , intended to cooperate with an external thread 9 of the neck 8, to close the container 2. The cap 5 could still be fixed otherwise than by screwing on the neck 8, in particular by snapping.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'organe d'essorage 3 comporte un corps 10 généralement tubulaire, d'axe longitudinal confondu avec l'axe X du col 8, prolongé à sa partie supérieure par une collerette 11 reposant contre l'extrémité supérieure du col 8.In the example considered, the wiper member 3 comprises a generally tubular body 10 of longitudinal axis coinciding with the axis X of the neck 8, extended at its upper part by a flange 11 resting against the upper end of the col 8.

Cette collerette 11 participe à l'obtention d'une fermeture étanche du récipient 2, le capuchon 5 comportant une surface venant s'appliquer contre cette collerette 11 au terme de son vissage.This flange 11 contributes to obtaining a tight closure of the container 2, the cap 5 having a surface coming against the flange 11 at the end of its screwing.

L'organe d'essorage 3 comporte, en partie inférieure, une partie annulaire fendue 12, laquelle est pourvue à son extrémité d'un bourrelet 13 formant radialement saillie sur sa surface extérieure.The wiper member 3 comprises, in the lower part, a slotted annular portion 12, which is provided at its end with a bead 13 forming a radial projection on its outer surface.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la partie fendue 12 comporte une pluralité de fentes longitudinales 14 s'étendant parallèlement à l'axe X jusqu'à l'extrémité libre 3a de l'organe d'essorage 3, ces fentes 14 étant par exemple au nombre de huit. Les fentes 14 s'étendent dans l'exemple illustré sur moins de la moitié de la hauteur de l'organe d'essorage 3, et même, toujours dans cet exemple, les fentes 14 s'étendent sur moins du tiers de la hauteur de l'organe d'essorage.In the example shown, the slotted portion 12 comprises a plurality of longitudinal slots 14 extending parallel to the axis X to the free end 3a of the wiper member 3, these slots 14 being for example at the number of eight. Slots 14 extend in the illustrated example to less than half the height of the wiper member 3, and even, again in this example, the slots 14 extend over less than one third of the height of the wiper member.

Toujours dans l'exemple décrit, la section transversale extérieure de l'organe d'essorage est circulaire, de même que sa section transversale intérieure. Le diamètre intérieur de l'organe d'essorage 3 est sensiblement égal, dans sa partie la plus étroite définie par la partie fendue 12, au diamètre extérieur de la tige 6. Le diamètre intérieur de l'organe d'essorage 3 dans sa partie la plus étroite définie par la partie fendue 12 peut être inférieur au diamètre extérieur de la tige 6 sans que l'on sorte du cadre de la présente invention.Still in the example described, the outer cross section of the wiper member is circular, as is its internal cross section. The inside diameter of the wiper member 3 is substantially equal, in its narrowest part defined by the slotted portion 12, to the outside diameter of the rod 6. The inside diameter of the wiper member 3 in its part the narrowest defined by the slotted portion 12 may be smaller than the outer diameter of the rod 6 without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Le diamètre de la tige 6 peut être de 3 mm et la plus grande dimension diamétrale de l'élément d'application de 6 mm par exemple le diamètre intérieur de l'extrémité supérieure de l'organe d'essorage 3 peut être d'environ 10 mm par exemple et décroître de 30 % voire de 40 % au moins jusqu'à 6 mm ou moins à l'extrémité libre 3a de l'organe d'essorage.The diameter of the rod 6 may be 3 mm and the largest diametrical dimension of the applicator element 6 mm, for example the inside diameter of the upper end of the wiper member 3 may be about 10 mm for example and decrease by 30% or even 40% at least up to 6 mm or less at the free end 3a of the wiper member.

Le pourtour extérieur de l'organe d'essorage peut être de diamètre nettement supérieur à 6 mm, par exemple.The outer periphery of the wiper member may be of diameter substantially greater than 6 mm, for example.

Lorsque le dispositif d'application 1 est fermé, comme illustré sur la figure 1, la partie fendue 12 de l'organe d'essorage 3 s'applique contre la tige 6 de l'applicateur 4 sans déformation sensible de la partie fendue 12.When the application device 1 is closed, as illustrated on the figure 1 , the slotted portion 12 of the wiper member 3 is applied against the rod 6 of the applicator 4 without significant deformation of the slotted portion 12.

Les fentes 14 définissent entre elles des secteurs 15 capables de s'écarter au passage de l'élément d'application 7.The slots 14 define between them sectors 15 capable of diverging as the applicator element 7 passes.

Dans l'exemple illustré, les fentes 14 sont réparties de manière régulière sur le pourtour de la partie fendue 12 et les secteurs 15 sont de même étendue angulaire.In the example shown, the slots 14 are evenly distributed around the periphery of the slotted portion 12 and the sectors 15 are of the same angular extent.

On ne sort cependant pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque les fentes 14 sont réparties de manière irrégulière sur le pourtour de la partie fendue 12.However, it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the slots 14 are irregularly distributed around the periphery of the slotted portion 12.

L'élément d'application 7 est dans l'exemple considéré recouvert d'un revêtement de flocage et présente une forme générale aplatie. Sa section transversale est non circulaire, de forme oblongue de plus grande dimension supérieure au diamètre de la tige 6, par exemple d'un facteur 1,5 au moins, voire de 2 au moins.The application element 7 is in the example considered covered with a flocking coating and has a generally flattened shape. Its cross section is non-circular, of oblong shape larger than the diameter of the rod 6, for example by a factor of at least 1.5, or at least 2 at least.

Le passage de l'élément d'application 7 au travers de la partie fendue 12 est illustré aux figures 4 et 5. Les secteurs 15 fléchissent de manière à permettre à la partie fendue 12 d'épouser sensiblement la forme de l'élément d'application 7 au passage de celui-ci, ce qui procure un essorage efficace.The passage of the application element 7 through the slotted portion 12 is illustrated in FIGS. Figures 4 and 5 . The sectors 15 flex to allow the slotted portion 12 to substantially conform to the shape of the applicator member 7 as it passes therethrough, thereby providing effective wringing.

Les fentes sont dans l'exemple illustré réalisées sur une partie de l'organe d'essorage qui s'étend le long de celui-ci et qui est telle que la section transversale intérieure de l'organe d'essorage sur cette partie est inférieure ou égale à la plus grande section transversale de l'élément d'application 7.In the example illustrated, the slots are made on a part of the wiper member extending along the latter and which is such that the internal cross-section of the wiper member on this part is lower or equal to the largest cross section of the applicator element 7.

L'élément d'application 7 peut également être partiellement essoré par les faces 14a et 14b en regard d'une fente 14 au moins, notamment au niveau du bourrelet 13, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 5.The applicator element 7 may also be partially wrung out by the faces 14a and 14b facing a slot 14 at least, in particular at the level of the bead 13, as can be seen in FIG. figure 5 .

En particulier, l'épaisseur de la partie fendue 12 peut être telle que l'élément d'application 7 ne dépasse pas du pourtour extérieur de l'organe d'essorage 3, reste masqué dans celui-ci et est essoré dans l'épaisseur des fentes 14 lors de son passage au travers de l'organe d'essorage.In particular, the thickness of the slotted portion 12 may be such that the applicator element 7 does not protrude outside the outer periphery of the wiper member 3, remains masked therein and is wrung out in the thickness slots 14 during its passage through the wiper member.

Les faces 14a et 14b sont d'autant plus aptes à participer à l'essorage qu'elles sont capables de venir au contact de l'élément d'application 7. Le cas échéant, du produit peut être retenu entre elles par capillarité. L'épaisseur relativement grande de la paroi de la partie fendue 12, notamment au niveau du bourrelet 13, permet d'obtenir des faces 14a et 14b ayant une surface relativement importante, donc propres à contribuer à l'essorage de l'élément d'application 7 et à recueillir du produit P par capillarité.The faces 14a and 14b are all the more apt to participate in the spin that they are able to come into contact with the application element 7. Where appropriate, the product can be retained between them by capillarity. The relatively large thickness of the wall of the slotted portion 12, in particular at the level of the bead 13, makes it possible to obtain faces 14a and 14b having a relatively large surface area, thus being able to contribute to the drying of the element of application 7 and collect product P by capillarity.

Etant donné l'élasticité de l'organe d'essorage 3, une fois l'élément d'application 7 passé au travers de la partie fendue 12, les fentes 14 se referment, les secteurs 15 étant à nouveau sensiblement au contact les uns des autres.Given the elasticity of the wiper member 3, once the applicator element 7 has passed through the slotted portion 12, the slits 14 close again, the sectors 15 being again substantially in contact with each other. other.

L'organe d'essorage 3 peut présenter une partie fendue 12 dépourvue de bourrelet 13 mais conservant une paroi relativement épaisse et se présentant par exemple sous la forme d'un tronc de cône dont la section transversale extérieure diminue vers l'intérieur du récipient. Un tel organe d'essorage 3 est représenté à la figure 6. Sur cette figure, l'organe d'essorage 3 présente une section transversale intérieure décroissant vers le bas, jusqu'à l'extrémité libre 3a de l'organe d'essorage.The wiper member 3 may have a slotted portion 12 without bead 13 but retaining a relatively thick wall and being for example in the form of a truncated cone whose outer cross section decreases towards the inside of the container. Such a wiper member 3 is shown in FIG. figure 6 . In this figure, the wiper member 3 has an interior cross-section decreasing downwards, to the free end 3a of the wiper member.

L'épaisseur de la paroi de l'organe d'essorage 3 peut être comprise entre 0,5 mm et 8 mm, voire entre 0,8 mm et 6 mm, par exemple entre 1,2 mm et 6 mm.The thickness of the wall of the wiper member 3 may be between 0.5 mm and 8 mm, or even between 0.8 mm and 6 mm, for example between 1.2 mm and 6 mm.

On peut encore augmenter la section transversale extérieure de l'organe d'essorage 3 par la présence, sur la partie extérieure des secteurs 15, de nervures axiales 19 venant dans le prolongement des faces 14a et 14b des fentes 14, comme illustré sur les figures 7 et 8.It is also possible to increase the external cross-section of the wiper member 3 by the presence, on the outer part of the sectors 15, of axial ribs 19 coming in the extension of the faces 14a and 14b of the slots 14, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 7 and 8 .

L'organe d'essorage 3 peut être constitué d'une seule pièce, tel que décrit plus haut, ou de deux pièces assemblées ensemble.The wiper member 3 may consist of a single piece, as described above, or two pieces assembled together.

C'est le cas notamment des organes d'essorage 3 représentés sur les figures 7 à 14, lesquels sont constitués d'une partie de fixation 17 réalisée dans un matériau relativement rigide tel qu'une polyoléfine et d'une pièce rapportée sur la partie de fixation 17 comportant la partie fendue 12, cette pièce étant réalisée dans un matériau plus souple que celui de la partie de fixation 17, un élastomère thermoplastique par exemple.This is the case in particular of the dewatering members 3 represented on the Figures 7 to 14 which consist of a fastening portion 17 made of a relatively rigid material such as a polyolefin and an insert on the fastening portion 17 having the slotted portion 12, this part being made of a softer material than that of the fixing portion 17, a thermoplastic elastomer for example.

La partie de fixation 17 et la pièce comportant la partie fendue 12 peuvent être fixées ensemble de différentes manières, notamment être collées, soudées, encliquetées ou assemblées au moyen d'une pièce supplémentaire. La pièce comportant la partie fendue 12 s'emboîte par exemple autour de la partie de fixation 17 comme illustré à la figure 9, ou à l'intérieur de la partie de fixation 17, comme illustré à la figure 10, ou encore à cheval sur la partie de fixation 17 comme illustré sur la figure 11.The fixing portion 17 and the part comprising the slotted portion 12 may be fastened together in different ways, in particular be glued, welded, snapped or assembled by means of an additional piece. The part comprising the slotted portion 12 fits for example around the fastening portion 17 as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 , or inside the fixing portion 17, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10 , or to riding on the attachment part 17 as illustrated on the figure 11 .

Sur la figure 12, la partie de fixation 17 et la pièce comportant la partie fendue 12 sont assemblées mécaniquement par encliquetage, la partie de fixation 17 comportant un bourrelet 20, la pièce comportant la partie fendue 12 présentant une gorge 21 destinée à recevoir le bourrelet 20.On the figure 12 , the fixing portion 17 and the part comprising the slotted portion 12 are mechanically assembled by snapping, the fixing portion 17 having a bead 20, the part comprising the slotted portion 12 having a groove 21 intended to receive the bead 20.

La partie de fixation 17 et la partie fendue 12 peuvent encore être rendues solidaires l'une de l'autre par surmoulage, la pièce comportant la partie fendue 12 étant par exemple bi-injectée sur la partie de fixation 17, ainsi qu'illustré à la figure 13. Dans cet exemple, la pièce comportant la partie fendue 12 vient recouvrir l'intérieur de la partie de fixation 17.The fastening portion 17 and the slotted portion 12 can be further secured to one another by overmoulding, the part comprising the slotted portion 12 being for example bi-injected onto the fastening portion 17, as illustrated in FIG. the figure 13 . In this example, the part comprising the slotted portion 12 covers the inside of the fixing portion 17.

La partie fendue 12 de l'organe d'essorage 3 peut comporter des nervures 22 disposées sensiblement au milieu de la partie extérieure des secteurs 15, ce qui peut permettre d'avoir une rigidité plus grande de la partie fendue 12, comme illustré aux figures 14 et 15.The slotted portion 12 of the wiper member 3 may comprise ribs 22 arranged substantially in the middle of the outer portion of the sectors 15, which may allow for greater rigidity of the slotted portion 12, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 14 and 15 .

La pièce comportant la partie fendue 12 peut être pourvue, comme illustré à la figure 16, d'une jupe extérieure annulaire 29 s'étendant autour de la partie fendue 12, cette jupe extérieure 29 étant notamment destinée à retenir du produit.The part comprising the slotted portion 12 may be provided, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 , an annular outer skirt 29 extending around the slotted portion 12, this outer skirt 29 being in particular intended to retain the product.

La section transversale intérieure de la partie fendue 12 peut être circulaire et de diamètre sensiblement égal au diamètre de la tige 6 ou être de diamètre inférieur à celui de la tige 6, comme illustré à la figure 17, pour s'adapter par exemple à l'essorage d'un élément d'application ayant une portion effilée. Une section transversale intérieure de la partie fendue 12 peut être non circulaire, par exemple en forme d'étoile comme illustré à la figure 14 pour effectuer un essorage partiel et sélectif de l'élément d'application par exemple.The inner cross section of the slotted portion 12 may be circular and of diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the rod 6 or be of smaller diameter than that of the rod 6, as illustrated in FIG. figure 17 to adapt for example to the spinning of an application element having a tapered portion. An inner cross section of the slotted portion 12 may be non-circular, for example star-shaped as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 to perform a partial and selective spin of the application element for example.

Le nombre de fentes 14 peut varier. A titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 18 un organe d'essorage comportant cinq fentes 14, à la figure 19 quatre fentes et à la figure 20 six fentes.The number of slots 14 may vary. For example, there is shown on the figure 18 a wiper member having five slots 14, at the figure 19 four slots and at the figure 20 six slots.

Lorsque l'organe d'essorage 3 comporte une portion de forme tronconique, de section transversale diminuant progressivement vers le bas, les fentes 14 peuvent s'étendre sur une partie seulement de la portion tronconique comme c'est le cas sur la figure 6. Les fentes 14 peuvent aussi s'étendre au-delà de la portion tronconique ainsi qu'illustré à la figure 21 ou bien encore s'étendre uniquement sur la partie tronconique, comme illustré à la figure 22.When the wiper member 3 comprises a portion of frustoconical shape, of cross section progressively decreasing downwards, the slots 14 may extend over only a portion of the frustoconical portion as is the case on the figure 6 . The slots 14 may also extend beyond the frustoconical portion as illustrated in FIG. figure 21 or even extend only on the frustoconical part, as illustrated in figure 22 .

La partie fendue 12 peut présenter une forme généralement tubulaire, comme illustré à la figure 23.The slotted portion 12 may have a generally tubular shape, as illustrated in FIG. figure 23 .

L'organe d'essorage 3 peut comporter une section extérieure rétrécie à un endroit, sous forme d'une gorge 25 comme illustré à la figure 24, destinée par exemple à permettre aux secteurs 15 de s'écarter plus facilement du passage de l'élément d'application 7.The wiper member 3 may comprise an outer section narrowed in one place, in the form of a groove 25 as illustrated in FIG. figure 24 , intended for example to allow the sectors 15 to deviate more easily from the passage of the application element 7.

Sur la figure 25, on a représenté un autre exemple d'applicateur 4, dont l'élément d'application 7 est constitué par une brosse, laquelle peut être légèrement courbe.On the figure 25 another example of an applicator 4 is shown, the applicator element 7 of which consists of a brush, which may be slightly curved.

La figure 26 illustre le passage de la brosse 7 à travers l'organe d'essorage 3.The figure 26 illustrates the passage of the brush 7 through the wiper member 3.

Sur la figure 27, un autre dispositif de conditionnement et d'application destiné à l'application d'un eye-liner a été représenté. La tige 6 de l'applicateur 4 comporte une portion rétrécie 6a de section transversale inférieure à la section transversale intérieure de la partie fendue 12, de manière à éviter la déformation des secteurs 15 au repos et à faciliter l'évacuation de la surpression induite à l'intérieur du récipient 2 lorsque l'applicateur 4 est introduit dans le récipient.On the figure 27 another packaging and application device for the application of an eyeliner has been shown. The rod 6 of the applicator 4 comprises a narrowed portion 6a of cross section smaller than the internal cross section of the slotted portion 12, so as to avoid the deformation of the sectors 15 at rest and to facilitate the evacuation of the induced pressure to inside the container 2 when the applicator 4 is introduced into the container.

Sur la figure 28, la partie de fixation 17 de l'organe d'essorage 3 comporte une jupe annulaire 35 venant en recouvrement d'une lèvre 36 réalisée à la partie supérieure du col 8. Le maintien de l'organe d'essorage 4 est ainsi amélioré.On the figure 28 , the attachment portion 17 of the wiper member 3 comprises an annular skirt 35 overlapping a lip 36 made at the upper part of the neck 8. The maintenance of the wiper member 4 is thus improved.

Sur la figure 29, l'organe d'essorage 3 est réalisé avec un col, sur lequel peut se visser le capuchon de fermeture 5 par exemple.On the figure 29 , the wiper member 3 is made with a neck, on which can be screwed the closure cap 5 for example.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 2, chaque fente 14 présente des faces en regard 14a et 14b qui sont essentiellement parallèles et jointives au repos.In the example of the figure 2 each slot 14 has facing faces 14a and 14b which are substantially parallel and contiguous at rest.

Bien entendu, on peut réaliser les fentes 14 autrement et notamment les réaliser avec des faces en regard 14a et 14b qui soient non parallèles au repos, par exemple divergeant radialement vers l'extérieur, comme illustré sur la figure 30.Of course, the slots 14 can be made differently and in particular they can be made with facing faces 14a and 14b that are non-parallel at rest, for example diverging radially outwards, as illustrated in FIG. figure 30 .

Sur cette figure, on voit qu'au moins une fente 14 de la partie fendue 12 présente une largeur qui croît vers l'extérieur. Cela peut permettre par exemple de recouvrir les faces 14a et 14b plus facilement d'un revêtement de flocage 40, lequel peut améliorer encore les performances de l'organe d'essorage.In this figure, we see that at least one slot 14 of the slotted portion 12 has a width which increases outwardly. This may allow for example to cover the faces 14a and 14b more easily a flocking coating 40, which can further improve the performance of the wiper member.

Sur la figure 31, on a illustré la possibilité de réaliser l'organe d'essorage avec un bourrelet annulaire 42 formant saillie sur sa surface extérieure, destiné à s'encliqueter dans une gorge correspondante du récipient, notamment une gorge réalisée dans le col de celui-ci.On the figure 31 , it has been illustrated the possibility of producing the wiper member with an annular bead 42 projecting on its outer surface, intended to snap into a corresponding groove of the container, in particular a groove made in the neck thereof.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described.

L'élément d'application peut avoir toute forme arrondie, allongée, avec des angles. L'élément d'application peut être par exemple une brosse rectiligne, un applicateur en mousse floquée ou non, un peigne, un pinceau.The application element may have any rounded, elongated shape with angles. The application element may be for example a straight brush, a foam applicator flocked or not, a comb, a brush.

L'élément d'application peut avoir une plus grande section transversale inférieure ou égale au plus grand diamètre de la tige.The application member may have a larger cross-section smaller than or equal to the largest diameter of the rod.

Dans toute la description, y compris les revendications, l'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de l'expression « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.Throughout the description, including the claims, the phrase "having one" should be understood as being synonymous with the phrase "having at least one", unless the contrary is specified.

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  1. A device (1) for packaging and applying a substance (P), in particular a cosmetic or a care product, the device comprising:
    - a receptacle (2) for containing the substance (P);
    - an applicator (4) including an applicator element (7) ; and
    - a wiper member (3) for wiping the applicator element (7),
    the wiper member (3) including a longitudinally split annular portion (12) extending over less than the height of the wiper member (3), said split portion having a wall including at least one slot (14) extending to a free end (3a) of the wiper member (3), the slot passing through the entire thickness of said wall, the split portion (12) deforming radially outwards when the applicator element passes through,
    the device being characterized in that said split portion (12) presents, in a plane where its inside cross-section is at a minimum, an outside cross-section that is greater than the greatest cross-section of the applicator element (7), and by the fact that the slot(s) have edges that touch in the absence of the applicator element being engaged in the wiper member, the applicator comprising a stem, the free end of the stem having the applicator element secured thereto, the stem facing the split portion of the wiper member when the device is closed.
  2. A device (1) for packaging and applying a substance (P), in particular a cosmetic or a care product, the device comprising:
    - a receptacle (2) for containing the substance (P);
    - an applicator (4) including an applicator element (7); and
    - a single wiper member (3) for wiping the applicator element (7),
    the wiper member (3) including a longitudinally split annular portion (12) extending over less than the height of the wiper member (3), said split portion having a wall including at least one slot (14) extending to a free end (3a) of the wiper member (3), the slot passing through the entire thickness of said wall, the split portion (12) deforming radially outwards when the applicator element passes through,
    the device being characterized in that said split portion (12) presents, in a plane where its inside cross-section is at a minimum, an outside cross-section that is greater than the greatest cross-section of the applicator element (7), the applicator comprising a stem, the free end of the stem having the applicator element secured thereto, the stem facing the split portion of the wiper member when the device is closed.
  3. A device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) of the wiper member (3) includes at least one portion in relief projecting radially outwards, in particular a bead (13) or at least one rib (19) placed level with a slot (14).
  4. A device according to either preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the thickness of the wall of the split portion (12) lies in the range 0.5 mm to 8 mm, preferable in the range 0.8 mm to 6 mm, or indeed in the range 1.2 mm to 6 mm.
  5. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) is made of an elastically deformable material of hardness lying in the range 15 on the Shore A scale to 40 on the Shore D scale.
  6. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) is made out of one of the following materials: silicone elastomer; EPDM; nitrile rubber; butyle rubber; latex; thermoplastic elastomer; PU; polyester; PE; PVC; EVA; SIS; SBS; SEBS; Hytrel®, Pebax®.
  7. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) includes at least two longitudinal slots (14), or at least three longitudinal slots, in particular more than four longitudinal slots, better more than six or eight longitudinal slots.
  8. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) includes slots (14) that are regularly distributed around the circumference of the split portion (12).
  9. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) includes at least one slot (14) of length measured along the longitudinal axis of the wiper member (3) that lies in the range 2 mm to 15 mm.
  10. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the wiper member (3) at rest and in the absence of an applicator element (7) presents axial symmetry, and in particular an outside envelope that is generally in the form of a body of revolution.
  11. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) presents an inside cross-section that is circular, oval, or polygonal, in particular square or triangular.
  12. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that at least over a certain distance, the inside cross-section of the split portion (12) tapers on approaching the free end (3a) of the split portion.
  13. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) is secured to a fixing portion (17) mounted on the receptacle (2), and in particular engaged in a neck (8) of the receptacle (2).
  14. A device according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the fixing portion (17) has a collar (11) at one end for bearing axially against the end edge of the neck (8) of the receptacle (2).
  15. A device according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the split portion and the fixing portion are made as a single piece by molding material.
  16. A device according to claim 14, characterized by the fact that the split portion is made as one part, and the fixing portion constitutes another part, with the two parts being secured to each other.
  17. A device according to claim 16, characterized by the fact that the two parts are made of different materials.
  18. A device according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized by the fact that the fixing portion (17) is made of one of the following materials: polyolefins, in particular PE or PP; POM; PA; PET.
  19. A device according to claim 16, characterized by the fact that the two parts are assembled together by one of the following techniques: mechanical assembly; adhesive; heat-sealing; overmolding.
  20. A device according to any one of claims 16 to 19, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) is constituted by a fraction of a part that covers the fixing portion (17).
  21. A device according to claim 19, characterized by the fact that the split portion (12) is made in a part which includes a portion arranged to be mechanically assembled with the fixing portion (17) by snap-fastening.
  22. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the wiper member includes an annular bead above the split portion for snap-fastening inside the receptacle.
  23. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that at least one slot presents a cross-section that diverges radially outwards, and in particular is V-shaped.
  24. A device according to claim 23, characterized by the fact that the slot presents facing faces (14a, 14b) that are flocked.
  25. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the wiper member includes a groove (25) in its outside surface above the split portion (12).
  26. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the cross-section of the applicator element (7) is not circular over at least a fraction of its length.
  27. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the applicator element (7) includes a coating of flocking.
  28. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the applicator element (7) is constituted by one of a brush and a comb, the applicator element (7) being arranged to apply a substance to the eyelashes or the eyebrows.
  29. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the substance is for application to keratinous fibers or is for application to the lisps or to the eyelids.
  30. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the applicator (4) comprises a stem (6) having the applicator element (7) fastened to the end thereof.
  31. A device according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the stem (6) comprises a first portion with a first cross-section and a second portion (6a) with a second cross-section smaller than the first, said second portion being positioned in the split portion (12) of the wiper member when the applicator (4) is in place on the receptacle (2).
  32. A device according to claim 12, characterized by the fact that the inside cross-section of the split portion (12) tapers to the free end (3a) of the split portion.
  33. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the wall thickness of the wiper member (3) is not constant, in particular over the bottom half of the wiper member, in particular over the split portion (12).
  34. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the wall thickness in the split portion (12) is such that the applicator element (7) does not project beyond the outside perimeter of the wiper member, remaining masked within the wiper member, and is wiped in the thickness of the slots as it passes through the wiper member.
  35. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the slot(s) (14) extend(s) over less than half the height, or indeed over less than one-third of the height of the wiper member (3).
  36. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the slot(s) (14) is/are made in a portion of the wiper member (3) that extends therealong and that is such that the inside cross-section of the wiper member (3) over said portion is less than or equal to the greatest cross-section of the applicator (4).
  37. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the receptacle (2) is surmounted by a neck (8) and by the fact that the wiper member (3) includes a collar (11) for bearing against the top end of the neck.
  38. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 36, characterized by the fact that the receptacle is lacking in a neck and by the fact that the wiper member (3) includes a collar for bearing against the top end of the receptacle.
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