EP1495693A1 - Behälter, welcher in Öffnungsstellung ein Schaugestell bildet - Google Patents

Abstract

The container has opening and closing units (6) extending along an opening line extending on a part of the periphery of a longitudinal body (4). A hinge (7) is placed between two parts (A1, B1) generated during opening. The longitudinal body presents snap buttons (8, 9) for maintaining the two parts (A1, B1) in open position.

Description

The invention relates to a container such as a kit or a case allowing a good presentation of the objects it contains and a gain of place during use.

The simplest kits usually have a cylindrical shape and have a longitudinal opening allowing, when the user departs the edges of the opening, to discover the objects and to grasp them. However, when the kit is full (eg of pens), the user is often obliged to empty at least partially to make his choice and seize the object that interests him. The loss of time caused by this action in addition to the loss of space caused by the spreading of objects out of the pencil case. In the case of makeup bag, sometimes it is impossible to partially empty because of the location where the user is. She is then forced to search the kit quickly for risk of damage some particularly fragile objects.

Several solutions exist without giving full satisfaction.

To situate the state of the art, there may be mentioned a case of general shape cylindrical having a transverse opening perpendicular to generators and locate in the vicinity of one of the ends. By opening this type of case, the user discovers the objects contained in the case by their end which facilitates the selection. However, once he has made his choice, the user rests the holster on the table in a reclining position for use the object. When he has finished or wants to choose another object, the user must grab the case, straighten it to view the objects, store the object and / or choose another.

Another solution is to manufacture a flattened parallelepiped holster and provide it with means of opening and closing on three sides so that it can be opened like a book. Generally, this type of case has means of presentation for the objects it contains in order to facilitate the choice and prehension. The main disadvantages of this type of case are large footprint for a reduced number of objects, as well as the cost because of the rigid or semi-rigid materials to be used and the means of presentation to integrate.

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of known solutions and proposes a solution to obtain a case that can contain a large number of objects while allowing easy opening, efficient presentation, easy choice and reduced footprint while along with the use of the holster.

To this end, the invention relates to a container such as a case or a kit having at least two substantially flat ends united by a longitudinal body comprising means for opening and closing, characterized in that the opening and closing means extend according to at least one line called "opening line" extending on a fraction only of the periphery of the longitudinal body, the other fraction which does not include means of opening and closing so is to equidistant from the ends of the container and constitutes a hinge between both parts generated during the opening, so that after opening, at least two parts are constituted, in that the right through the hinge and the diametrically opposite point of the opening line forms a non-right angle with the line formed by the edge of the longitudinal body to the right of the hinge to reduce the risk of jamming due to contained objects, and in that the body longitudinal device has means for holding said at least two parts in the open position.

• les moyens d'ouverture et de fermeture s'étendent sur deux lignes d'ouverture, l'une au moins se prolongeant sur toute la périphérie du corps longitudinal de telle sorte que trois parties soient constituées ;
• les moyens d'ouverture sont constitués par une fermeture à glissière ou par une fermeture mécanique à boucles et crochets ;
• les moyens de maintien sont constitués par une fermeture mécanique à boucles et crochets ou par au moins un bouton pression ou par au moins un aimant.

According to particular embodiments:

• the opening and closing means extend over two opening lines, at least one extending over the entire periphery of the longitudinal body so that three parts are formed;
• the opening means are constituted by a zipper or by a mechanical closure with loops and hooks;
• the holding means are constituted by a mechanical closure with loops and hooks or by at least one push button or by at least one magnet.

• la figure 1, une vue schématique générale en perspective d'un contenant conforme à l'invention, en position fermée et présentant une seule ligne d'ouverture ;
• la figure 2, une vue schématique en perspective du contenant de la figure 1 en position d'ouverture ;
• la figure 3, une vue schématique en perspective d'un contenant semblable à celui de la figure 1 mais dont la ligne d'ouverture forme un angle avec le bord du contenant beaucoup plus aigu ;
• La figure 4, une vue schématique en perspective du contenant de la figure 3 en position d'ouverture ;
• La figure 5, une vue schématique en perspective d'un contenant conforme à l'invention en carton ondulé et présentant une fenêtre permettant à un utilisateur de voir les objets contenus ;
• La figure 6, une vue schématique en perspective du contenant de la figure 5 en position d'ouverture ;
• La figure 7, une vue schématique en perspective d'un contenant conforme à l'invention et présentant deux lignes d'ouverture ;

Other characteristics of the invention will be set forth in the following detailed description with reference to the appended figures which represent, respectively:

• Figure 1 is a general schematic perspective view of a container according to the invention, in the closed position and having a single opening line;
• Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the container of Figure 1 in the open position;
• Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of a container similar to that of Figure 1 but whose opening line forms an angle with the edge of the container much more acute;
• Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of the container of Figure 3 in the open position;
• Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view of a container according to the invention corrugated cardboard and having a window for a user to see the objects contained;
• Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view of the container of Figure 5 in the open position;
• Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view of a container according to the invention and having two opening lines;

Of course, the description and the drawing are given only as an example indicative and not limiting.

The container 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a pencil case defined by a cylinder of revolution having two ends 2 and 3 substantially planar and circular joined by a longitudinal body 4. This comprising means for opening and closing constituted by a zipper 6 which extend along a line called "line "opening" to a fraction of the periphery of the body longitudinal 4 forming an acute angle with the edge of the longitudinal body 4. The opening line has an elliptical shape.

The other fraction of the periphery of the longitudinal body 4 which does not comprise zipper is equidistant from the ends of the containing and constitutes a hinge 7 between the two parts A1 and B1 generated during the opening.

In other words, the virtual line passing through the hinge and the point diametrically opposite the opening line forms an angle a not straight with the straight line constituted by the edge of the longitudinal body 4 to the right of the hinge 7.

In addition, the longitudinal body 4 has a male part 8 and a part female 9 of a snap. These two parts are fixed on each side and else of the hinge 7 so that they are facing one of the other and cooperate when the kit is opened (Figure 2).

To open the kit 1, the user enters part B, activates the closure at slide 6 and tilts the A1 part in a circular motion thanks to the hinge 7 which constitutes the axis of rotation. Then he has the parties cooperate male 8 and female 9 of the snap button so that the A1 and B1 parts of the kit 1 are integral with each other, which is represented in figure 2.

In this embodiment, it is essential that the hinge 7 be at equidistance of the ends 2 and 3 of the kit 1 so that, after opening, the two ends 2 and 3 are coplanar, that is to say in the extension of each other, and that the contact surface between the kit 1 and the support on which it is placed is important enough for the kit remains stable. This gives a kit that allows the clear presentation of all the pens it contains while allowing easy grip. The size of the kit in the open position is weak and is restricted to the surface of the two ends 2 and 3 of the kit 1, which is less than the size of a kit of the same size but provided with a conventional longitudinal opening used flat, that is to say in support on the longitudinal body.

The pencil-shaped form of the kit 1 in the open position offers the possibility of storing the pencils in part A1 and thus to facilitate further the choice of pencil by distributing them in a larger volume.

If the means of keeping the two parts against each other are consisting of a conventional snap button, the user must perform a relatively large pressure against both parts of the knob in introducing his fingers into both parts A1 and B1 of the kit between pens and the longitudinal body 4 which can be awkward to see dangerous if the kit contains for example a compass. In a preferred mode of realization, the pressure button used will be of the type used in handbags, that is to say buttons where the male part 8 remains attached to the female part 9 by magnetism and not by mechanical entrapment. These Magnetic snaps allow the user to maintain two parts A1 and B1 in the open position simply by putting the male 8 and female 9 facing each other, these cooperating of themselves by magnetic attraction. In this way, the user is not not have to put his fingers into the kit to apply force on both parts of the snap.

The angle α between the opening line and the edge of the longitudinal body 4 allows on the one hand that the tilting of the part A1 of the kit 1 is not hindered or prevented by the objects contained in the kit, and on the other hand, easy presentation of pens when the kit 1 is open.

More the angle α between the opening line and the longitudinal body edge 4 is chosen by the manufacturer, that is, the more the opening line gets closer end 2, minus the opening is hindered by the pens.

Indeed, when opening and closing the container, the point of the opening line opposite the hinge 7 follows a circular path whose center is the hinge 7. The pens being higher than the opening line, they may interfere with the opening and closing of the kit by preventing the movement of the A1 part by jamming against the inner wall of the body longitudinal 4 at said point of the opening line.

By decreasing the angle a, that is to say by bringing the point closer to the line opposite the hinge 7 of the end 2, the manufacturer increases the radius of the circular path of said point and reduces the risks of jamming due to pens. It is therefore necessary to adapt the angle of the line the manufactured container and the objects that may be used with this container.

For the closing of the kit 1, the user disengages the parts A1 and B1 of the kit 1 by carrying out a traction movement so as to defeat the magnetic pull force of the snap and separate the male 8 and female 9 parts.

Another embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrates a cosmetic bag 10 according to the invention including the opening line forms an angle a 'less than the angle a of the container 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, of so that the opening line is almost tangent to the perimeter of the end 12.

The means of opening and closing, consisting of a closure at slide 16, extend over an opening line extending over a fraction only of the periphery so that the other fraction that does not has no means of opening and closing 16 is located at equidistance of the ends 12 and 13 of the makeup bag 10 and constitutes a hinge 17 between the two parts A2 and B2 generated during of the opening.

Thus the virtual line passing through the hinge 17 and the point diametrically opposite of the opening line forms an angle a 'not right with the line constituted by the rim of the longitudinal body 14 to the right of the hinge 17.

The longitudinal body 14 is provided with means of maintenance identical to those presented in the previous figures.

In the open position (FIG. 4), the two parts A2 and B2 generated during of the opening are held against each other by the male parts 18 and female 19 magnetic pressure button. The acute angle to obtain a large surface of presentation of the objects contained in the Part B2 of the makeup bag 10.

When choosing to pass the opening line tangentially to at one end 12, the closed volume of the part A2 is minimized as much as possible.

Part A2 has a mirror 20 fixed parallel to the opening line of to have the largest possible area and to be oriented towards the user.

Such a mirror may be an inconvenience for the closure of the kit since it occupies the closed volume of part A2, which volume can not use the objects contained in Part B2.

If the makeup bag is not completely filled, the objects may be applied against the wall of Part B2.

One solution consists in equipping part B2 with at least one device for storing objects to organize their storage by size, the smallest to be provided close to the hinge 17 and the larger, to near the opposite side to the hinge 17.

To gain a little volume and therefore room for the objects contained in part B2, the mirror 20 is fixed at a height h from the edge of part A2. According to a possible variant, the height h is not constant, that is to say that the mirror 20 is fixed at a height h of the edge near the hinge 17 and at a height less than h near the side opposite the hinge 17.

Figures 5 and 6 show a pencil box 30 according to the invention having two substantially planar ends 32, 33 united by a longitudinal body 34 comprising opening and closing means 36 which extend along an opening line extending over the entire periphery of the longitudinal body 34 so that the two parts A3 and B3 constituted during the opening are separable and associable by holding means.

The longitudinal body 34 further has holding means 38-39 two parts A3 and B3 in the open position.

The opening and closing means 36 consist of a simple cutting the corrugated cardboard forming the walls of the box 30. The locking the part A3 on the part B3 so that the box 30 does not open not accidentally by means not shown in the figures 5 and 6 and known to those skilled in the art. For example, the interlocking with a string secured to one of the parts A3 or B3 a piece such as a stink bug planted in the other part B3 or A3 or such that a button sewn on this part, by wrapping around the tip of the pushpin or seam of the button. A variant may include a Velcro closure with buckles and hooks.

To open the box 30, the user detaches the closing means and lift part A3 to free it from part B3 and the pencils it contains.

To use the box as a display or as a pencil pot, the user associates the A3 and B3 parts to improve the stability of the box in position opening by increasing its support surface (consisting of the sum of the end surfaces 32 and 33) on a support.

The combination of parts A3 and B3 is permitted by the cooperation of the parties male 38 and female 39 with a magnetic snap button identical to that previously described. The association is even stronger than the grooves apparent walls of the box interpenetrate and complement each other in order to to form a solid wall.

The box 30 is provided with a window 40 formed in the longitudinal body 34. This window 40 is covered by the inner face of the longitudinal body 34 of a transparent plastic sheet 42 to allow the user to see the pencils and identify them according to their type, color and / or particularity, while the box is closed. Of course the sheet of plastic is not necessary and only serves to protect the pencils find inside the box.

A container conforming to this type of embodiment of the invention is sold closed for different types of utensils such as colored pencils, felts, pens, etc.

This window 40 is therefore particularly useful for a buyer who must to be able to choose the products he wants to buy without having to open the boxes to make his choice.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the container 60 having three substantially planar ends 61, 62 and 63 joined by a longitudinal body 64 comprising means for opening and closing 65 and 66 which extend along two lines of opening, one extending on the entire periphery of the longitudinal body so that three parts consist of A5, B5 and C5. The longitudinal body 64 has holding means 68-69 of said three parts A5, B5 and C5 in position opening.

Parts A5 and B5 are separated by an opening line that does not extend that on a fraction of the periphery of the longitudinal body 64 so that the other fraction which does not include means of opening and closure 65 is equidistant from the ends 62 and 63 of the container 60 and constitutes a hinge 67 between the two parts A5 and B5 generated when opening.

A part C5 is associated with the part A5 via a line opening extending over the entire circumference of the container 60 and having opening and closing means 66 consisting of a mechanical closure with loops and hooks.

Part C5 is therefore an additional compartment allowing tidy objects that you want to keep separate from those contained in the parts A5 and B5 such as paper clips, thumbtacks, cleansing cottons that we do not want to see damaged and / or soiled by makeup equipment, etc.

When the container 60 is opened, the user separates the part C5 from the part A5 and open the container by pressing the zipper to to be able to tilt part A5 against part B5 and hold them against each other the other thanks to a magnetic push button. He then associates part C5 to the other two parts (by unrepresented holding means of the type of those already described) so that the ends 61, 62 and 63 are coplanar. It thus constitutes a very stable set of three compartments associated with each other.

The various embodiments described can be combined with each other with others and variants can be provided without it coming out of the invention.

In particular the container may be rigid or semi-rigid, the means opening can be constituted by a linear tight closure to lips and the holding means may be constituted by at least one magnet.

The mirror of the cosmetic bag according to the invention can be fixed Removable way to Part A2 to allow access to the volume of the part A2 which extends under the mirror when the container is in position opening. The user can then store objects such as cottons, boxes of powder foundation, etc.

The container may be provided with additional means of stabilizing the containing in the open position such as legs flat plastic retractables that increase the surface of contact of the container with the support.

Without departing from the invention, it is possible to provide an opening line with an angle so acute that the opening line extends on one end 12. Thus, in opening position, the portion B1 has a portion of the end 12 and the part A1 only has the other part of the end 12 and has no further closed volume. This part therefore no longer has the role of stabilizing the container in the open position. This stabilization being obtained by the increase of the contact surface of the kit with the support, it is necessary that the end surface 12 integral with part A is sufficient for this purpose role.

The different opening lines can have a fancy shape by example in sinusoidal form, in shark tooth, etc.

A window can be used with all the embodiments described as well only with their variant.

Finally, the container may be provided with additional pockets.

Claims (7)

Container (1, 10, 30, 60) such as a case or kit having at least two substantially planar ends (2, 3, 12, 13, 32, 33, 61, 62, 63) joined by a longitudinal body ( 4, 14, 34, 64) comprising opening and closing means (6, 16, 36, 65, 66) characterized in that the opening and closing means (6, 16, 36, 65, 66 ) extend along at least one line called "opening line" extending over only a fraction of the periphery of the longitudinal body (4, 14, 34, 64), the other fraction that does not include means for opening and closing (6, 16) is thus equidistant from the ends (2, 3, 12, 13) of the container (1, 10) and constitutes a hinge (7, 17) between the two parts (A, B, A1, B1) generated during the opening, such that after opening, at least two parts (A1, B1, A2, B2, A3, B3, A5, B5, C5) are constituted, in that the right passing through the hinge (7, 37) and the dia. opposite the opening line forms an angle (a, a ') not straight with the straight line constituted by the edge of the longitudinal body (4, 34, 64) to the right of the hinge (7, 37) to reduce the risks jamming due to the contained objects, and in that the longitudinal body (4, 14, 34, 64) has holding means (8-9, 18-19, 38-39, 68-69) of the at least two parts (A1, B1, A2, B2, A3, B3, A5, B5, C5) in the open position. Container (60) according to claim 1 wherein the means for opening and closure (65, 66) extend over two opening lines, one (66) less extending over the entire periphery of the longitudinal body (64) of such so that three parts (A5, B5, C5) are formed. The container of claim 1 wherein the opening means is constituted by a zipper. The container of claim 1 wherein the opening means is constituted by a mechanical closure with loops and hooks. The container of claim 1 wherein the holding means is constituted by a mechanical closure with loops and hooks. The container of claim 1 wherein the holding means is constituted by at least one press button. The container of claim 1 wherein the holding means is constituted by at least one magnet.

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