EP1538943B1 - Improvement for mechanism of rotating lipstick case - Google Patents

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EP1538943B1
EP1538943B1 EP03756537A EP03756537A EP1538943B1 EP 1538943 B1 EP1538943 B1 EP 1538943B1 EP 03756537 A EP03756537 A EP 03756537A EP 03756537 A EP03756537 A EP 03756537A EP 1538943 B1 EP1538943 B1 EP 1538943B1
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Stéphane Demellier
Pierre Joulia
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    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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  • the present invention relates to a rotating case of the type used to contain cosmetic products, such as lipsticks or lip creams.
  • Such a rotating case consists of a base mounted to rotate around a tubular body within which is mounted movably moving a slider for receiving the product to be protected.
  • the base comprises here guiding means capable of driving the cursor in displacement during the rotation of said base.
  • the assembly is arranged in such a way that this same rotation causes the cursor to move concomitantly in a twist movement inside the tubular body.
  • the lipstick still called grape is not visible from the outside, even when the cursor is completely retracted at the bottom of the base.
  • the current tubes consist of many parts.
  • the present invention therefore wants to solve the disadvantages of traditional systems.
  • a rotating case allowing the product contained in the case to be visible from the outside, even when the cursor is completely retracted at the bottom of the base.
  • This feature is also of practical interest since it allows the user to check the remaining amount of product without implementing the rotating mechanism.
  • the technical problem to be solved by the object of the present invention is to propose a rotating case comprising a base mounted in axial rotation relative to a tubular body inside which is mounted movably moving a slider for receiving a product to be protected, the base comprising guide means adapted to drive the slider in axial translation with respect to it during the axial rotation of said base relative to the tubular body, the axial rotation of the base relative to the tubular body being further able to drive the slider simultaneously in rotation and in axial translation with respect to said tubular body, rotating case which would avoid the problems of the state of the art by avoiding that the internal structure of the case is visible from the outside through the tubular body, while ensuring a maximum vision of the product.
  • DE-A-3024669 discloses all features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • GB-A-2026983 discloses a drive mechanism in which the outer portion has a longitudinal slot and the inner one a helix.
  • the solution to the technical problem posed consists, according to the present invention, in that the tubular body is transparent while the guiding means comprise at least one rectilinear guide groove which is formed longitudinally in at least one portion of tubular portion extending concentrically within the base, each guide groove being adapted to cooperate in relative sliding with a guiding projection integral with the slider.
  • the invention as thus defined has the advantage of substantially improving the aesthetics of the rotating case. In the retracted position, only the base, and by transparency the product to be protected, are visible from the outside. In addition, the compactness of the rotating case is here advantageously preserved.
  • Figures 1 to 12 illustrate a rotating case 1 according to a particular embodiment of the invention, chosen solely by way of example.
  • the rotating case (1) comprises a base (2) mounted to rotate axially around a tubular body (3) inside which is mounted movably moving a slider for receiving the product to protect the grape ( 10).
  • the base (2) is more particularly provided with guiding means (20) capable of driving the slider (4) in axial translation with respect to it, during the axial rotation of said base (2) around the tubular body (3). ).
  • the assembly is arranged so that this axial rotation of the base (2) is further able to drive the slider (4) in a spin movement decomposing into a rotation and a translation, both simultaneous and axial relative to the tubular body (3).
  • the height (H1) of the slider (4) and the height (H2) of the guide means (20) are lower or equal to the external height (H3) of the base (2), that is to say to its externally apparent height.
  • the heights in question are identical because it is an optimized embodiment. But it is obvious that the important thing is that the respective dimensions of the slider (4) and guide means (20) are not greater than those of the base (2).
  • the outer wall of the base (2) must indeed hide both the slider (4) and the guide means (20) when the rotating case (1) is in the retracted position, that is to say when the cursor is in the down position.
  • Figures 5, 6 and 7 specifically illustrate the base (2) which has a shape substantially complementary to the lower part (32) of the tubular body (3), and therefore consists of a closed tube at its lower end. Its section is also circular to allow mobility in axial rotation.
  • the guide means (20) comprise at least one vertical rectilinear groove (21a, 21b) arranged longitudinally in at least one portion of an inner tubular portion (22) extending concentrically with the inside the base (2); each guide groove (21a, 21b) being able to cooperate in relative sliding with a first guide projection (41a, 41b) integral with the slider (4).
  • the cooperation between the first guide projections (41a, 41b) and the corresponding guide grooves (21a, 21b) makes it possible to drive the slider 4 in axial translation relative to the base (2), during the axial rotation of the said base (2) around the tubular body (3).
  • the rectilinear guide grooves (21a, 21b) are two in number. They are arranged longitudinally, and symmetrically with respect to the axis of the rotating case, in the inner tubular part (22) which extends inside and concentrically with respect to the outer peripheral wall (220). ) of the base (2).
  • the inner tubular portion (22) is here whole but it is obvious that each guide groove (21a, 21b) could be arranged independently on an individual portion of the tubular portion.
  • Figure 8 illustrates the tubular body (3) which is mounted in the rotating case.
  • the tubular body (3) is in the form of a tube (30) of circular section.
  • An annular protuberance 31 extends radially to its outer surface, substantially at mid-height. It delimits a lower part (32) intended to receive the base (2) rotatably mounted, and an upper portion (33) for receiving the removable closure cap (100) of substantially complementary shape.
  • the inner surface (34) also comprises, at the level of the lower part (32) of the tubular body (3), at least one helical groove (36) which is able to cooperate in relative sliding with second guiding projections (46a). , 46b) integral with the cursor.
  • the body comprises two helical grooves.
  • the tubular body (3) is transparent.
  • the cursor (4) is also transparent.
  • Figures 9, 10, 11, 12 illustrate the slider (4) which is mounted in the rotating case.
  • Said slider consists of a tube (42) whose circular section is substantially complementary to the internal section of the tubular body (3).
  • Said tube (42) comprises in its central zone a bottom (45) constituted by a transverse wall.
  • the space delimited by the internal walls respective of the tube (42) and the bottom (45) is intended to serve as a support lipstick (10).
  • the slider comprises centering means (40), forming pads, which are adapted to cooperate by contact with the inner surface (34) of the tubular body (3).
  • the centering means (40) comprise four centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) regularly distributed on the outer surface of the upper end of the slider (4), ie say square. It is obvious that the number of centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) can be different. It will be noted, however, that three centering projections positioned in a triangle constitute a minimum configuration to optimally guide the displacement of a cylindrical element inside a tubular element.
  • the centering of the lower part of the slider (4) is achieved, on the one hand, by the cooperation between the first guide projections (41a, 41b) and the guide grooves (21a, 21b), and on the other hand, by the cooperation between the second guide projections (46a, 46b) and the helical grooves (36).
  • the centering projections (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) are also able to cooperate by contact with an internal rim, forming abutment means (37), integral with the upper end of the tubular body (3).
  • the goal is to limit the upward movement of the cursor (4).
  • the guide means (20) furthermore comprise longitudinal and rectilinear storage grooves (23a, 23b), which are able to receive the centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) when the cursor (4) is in the lowered position retracted inside the base (2).
  • the centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) are able to be engaged in the guide grooves (21a, 21b) intended to guide the slider (4) in translation in the base (2).
  • This feature advantageously makes it possible to limit the number of storage grooves (23a, 23b).
  • the first guide projections (41a, 41b) have dimensions greater than those of the storage grooves (23a, 23b) which are intended to receive the centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c , 43d).
  • This feature advantageously makes it possible to prevent the first guiding projections (41a, 41b) from engaging in the storage grooves (23a, 23b), in order to guarantee a correct mounting of the rotating case during its manufacture or after any disassembly operation.
  • the storage grooves (23a, 23b) have a length substantially smaller than the guide grooves (21a, 21b).
  • the storage grooves (23a, 23b) are specialized, unlike the guide grooves (21a, 21b) which can receive both the first guide projections (41a, 41b) and the centering projections (43a). 43b, 43c, 43d).
  • the rotating case according to the invention is provided with a closure cap (100) adapted to be fixed removably to the free end of the tubular body, for example by clipping.
  • the annular protrusion (31) is disposed between the lower edge of the cover (100) and the upper flange of the base, which allows the user to see the lipstick transparency through the body, the cursor being completely retracted into the base.
  • the helical grooves (36) extend over a height (H4) which is equal to or less than the height of the base.

Abstract

The rotating lipstick case (1) comprises a base (2) rotating axially relative to a tubular body (3) inside which is movable cursor (4) intended to receive a lipstick (10). The base comprises guide means able to drive the cursor axially during axial rotation of the base relative to the tubular body.

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La présente invention concerne un étui tournant du type de ceux utilisés pour contenir des produits cosmétiques, tels que rouges à lèvres ou crèmes labiales.The present invention relates to a rotating case of the type used to contain cosmetic products, such as lipsticks or lip creams.

On connaît de l'état de la technique un grand nombre de mécanismes tournants permettant l'extraction et la rétraction d'un produit à l'intérieur d'un étui de protection.A large number of rotating mechanisms are known from the state of the art for the extraction and retraction of a product inside a protective case.

Un tel étui tournant est composé d'une embase montée mobile en rotation autour d'un corps tubulaire à l'intérieur duquel est monté mobile en déplacement un curseur destiné à recevoir le produit à protéger. L'embase comporte ici des moyens de guidage capables d'entraîner le curseur en déplacement lors de la rotation de ladite embase. L'ensemble est agencé de manière à ce que cette même rotation entraîne concomitamment le curseur dans un mouvement de vrille à l'intérieur du corps tubulaire.Such a rotating case consists of a base mounted to rotate around a tubular body within which is mounted movably moving a slider for receiving the product to be protected. The base comprises here guiding means capable of driving the cursor in displacement during the rotation of said base. The assembly is arranged in such a way that this same rotation causes the cursor to move concomitantly in a twist movement inside the tubular body.

Bien que déjà très perfectionnés les tubes de rouges à lèvres commercialisés présentent un certain nombre d'inconvénients.Although already very sophisticated commercialized lipstick tubes have a number of disadvantages.

En effet le rouge à lèvres encore appelé raisin n'est pas visible de l'extérieur, même lorsque le curseur est complètement rétracté au fond de l'embase. De plus les tubes actuels sont constitués de nombreuses pièces.Indeed the lipstick still called grape is not visible from the outside, even when the cursor is completely retracted at the bottom of the base. In addition, the current tubes consist of many parts.

La présente invention veut donc résoudre les inconvénients des systèmes traditionnels. En proposant un étui tournant permettant que le produit contenu dans l'étui soit visible de l'extérieur, même lorsque le curseur est complètement rétracté au fond de l'embase. Cette caractéristique a également un intérêt pratique, puisqu'elle permet à l'utilisateur de vérifier la quantité restante de produit sans mettre en oeuvre le mécanisme tournant.The present invention therefore wants to solve the disadvantages of traditional systems. By proposing a rotating case allowing the product contained in the case to be visible from the outside, even when the cursor is completely retracted at the bottom of the base. This feature is also of practical interest since it allows the user to check the remaining amount of product without implementing the rotating mechanism.

Aussi le problème technique à résoudre, par l'objet de la présente invention, est de proposer un étui tournant comportant une embase montée mobile en rotation axiale par rapport à un corps tubulaire à l'intérieur duquel est monté mobile en déplacement un curseur destiné à recevoir un produit à protéger, l'embase comportant des moyens de guidage aptes à entraîner le curseur en translation axiale par rapport à elle lors de la rotation axiale de ladite embase par rapport au corps tubulaire, la rotation axiale de l'embase par rapport au corps tubulaire étant en outre apte à entraîner le curseur simultanément en rotation et en translation axiale par rapport audit corps tubulaire, étui tournant qui permettrait d'éviter les problèmes de l'état de la technique en évitant que la structure interne de l'étui soit visible de l'extérieur à travers le corps tubulaire, tout en garantissant en revanche une vision maximale du produit.Also the technical problem to be solved by the object of the present invention is to propose a rotating case comprising a base mounted in axial rotation relative to a tubular body inside which is mounted movably moving a slider for receiving a product to be protected, the base comprising guide means adapted to drive the slider in axial translation with respect to it during the axial rotation of said base relative to the tubular body, the axial rotation of the base relative to the tubular body being further able to drive the slider simultaneously in rotation and in axial translation with respect to said tubular body, rotating case which would avoid the problems of the state of the art by avoiding that the internal structure of the case is visible from the outside through the tubular body, while ensuring a maximum vision of the product.

Le document DE-A-3024669 divulgue toutes les caractéristiques de du préambule de la revendication 1.
Le document GB-A-2026983 divulgue quant à lui, un mécanisme d'entraînement selon lequel la partie extérieure comporte une fente longitudinale et celle intérieure une hélice.DE-A-3024669 discloses all features of the preamble of claim 1.
GB-A-2026983 discloses a drive mechanism in which the outer portion has a longitudinal slot and the inner one a helix.

La solution au problème technique posé consiste, selon la présente invention, en ce que le corps tubulaire est transparent tandis que les moyens de guidage comportent au moins une rainure de guidage rectiligne qui est ménagée longitudinalement dans au moins une portion de partie tubulaire s'étendant de manière concentrique à l'intérieur de l'embase, chaque rainure de guidage étant apte à coopérer en coulissement relatif avec une saillie de guidage solidaire du curseur.
L'invention telle qu'ainsi définie présente l'avantage d'améliorer sensiblement l'esthétique de l'étui tournant. En position rétractée, seuls l'embase, et par transparence le produit à protéger, sont visibles de l'extérieur. De plus, la compacité de l'étui tournant est ici avantageusement préservée.The solution to the technical problem posed consists, according to the present invention, in that the tubular body is transparent while the guiding means comprise at least one rectilinear guide groove which is formed longitudinally in at least one portion of tubular portion extending concentrically within the base, each guide groove being adapted to cooperate in relative sliding with a guiding projection integral with the slider.
The invention as thus defined has the advantage of substantially improving the aesthetics of the rotating case. In the retracted position, only the base, and by transparency the product to be protected, are visible from the outside. In addition, the compactness of the rotating case is here advantageously preserved.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention se dégageront de la description qui va suivre en regard des dessins annexés qui ne sont donnés qu'à titre d'exemples non limitatifs

  • La figure 1 est une vue externe du tube de rouge à lèvres de l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinale du tube, le curseur étant en position basse.
  • Les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues en coupe longitudinale du tube sans le capot, le curseur étant respectivement en position haute, et en position basse.
  • La figure 3A est une vue en coupe selon A-A de la figure 3.
  • La figure 4B est une vue en coupe selon B-B de la figure 4.
  • Les figures 5,6, 7 représentent la base de l'étui tournant, respectivement en coupe selon D-D et C-C de la figure 7 qui est une vue de dessus.
  • La figure 8 montre en coupe longitudinale le corps tubulaire de l'étui tournant.
  • Les figures 9, 10, 11 et 12 représentent le curseur respectivement en vue extérieure (figure 9), en coupe longitudinale selon E-E (figure 10), en vue de dessus (figure 11) et en vue de dessous (figure 12).
Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows with reference to the accompanying drawings which are given by way of non-limiting examples only.
  • Figure 1 is an external view of the lipstick tube of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the tube, the cursor being in the lower position.
  • Figures 3 and 4 are views in longitudinal section of the tube without the cover, the slider being respectively in the up position, and in the low position.
  • Figure 3A is a sectional view along AA of Figure 3.
  • Figure 4B is a sectional view along BB of Figure 4.
  • Figures 5,6, 7 show the base of the rotating case, respectively section along DD and CC of Figure 7 which is a view from above.
  • Figure 8 shows in longitudinal section the tubular body of the rotating case.
  • Figures 9, 10, 11 and 12 show the slider respectively in external view (Figure 9), in longitudinal section according to EE (Figure 10), a top view (Figure 11) and a bottom view (Figure 12).

Les figure 1 à 12 illustrent un étui tournant 1 selon un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention, choisi uniquement à titre d'exemple.Figures 1 to 12 illustrate a rotating case 1 according to a particular embodiment of the invention, chosen solely by way of example.

L'étui tournant (1) comporte une embase (2) montée mobile en rotation axiale autour d'un corps tubulaire (3) à l'intérieur duquel est monté mobile en déplacement un curseur destiné à recevoir le produit à protéger ici le raisin (10).The rotating case (1) comprises a base (2) mounted to rotate axially around a tubular body (3) inside which is mounted movably moving a slider for receiving the product to protect the grape ( 10).

L'embase (2) est plus particulièrement dotée de moyens de guidage (20) aptes à entraîner le curseur (4) en translation axiale par rapport à elle, lors de la rotation axiale de ladite embase (2) autour du corps tubulaire (3). L'ensemble est agencé de manière à ce que cette rotation axiale de l'embase (2) soit en outre apte à entraîner le curseur (4) dans un mouvement de vrille se décomposant en une rotation et une translation, toutes deux simultanées et axiales par rapport au corps tubulaire (3).The base (2) is more particularly provided with guiding means (20) capable of driving the slider (4) in axial translation with respect to it, during the axial rotation of said base (2) around the tubular body (3). ). The assembly is arranged so that this axial rotation of the base (2) is further able to drive the slider (4) in a spin movement decomposing into a rotation and a translation, both simultaneous and axial relative to the tubular body (3).

Ainsi qu'on peut le voir notamment sur la figure 4, et conformément à l'objet de la présente invention, la hauteur (H1) du curseur (4) et la hauteur (H2) des moyens de guidage (20) sont inférieures ou égales à la hauteur externe (H3) de l'embase (2), c'est-à-dire à sa hauteur extérieurement apparente.As can be seen in particular in Figure 4, and in accordance with the object of the present invention, the height (H1) of the slider (4) and the height (H2) of the guide means (20) are lower or equal to the external height (H3) of the base (2), that is to say to its externally apparent height.

Dans cet exemple, les hauteurs en question sont identiques car il s'agit d'un mode de réalisation optimisé. Mais il est bien évident que l'important est que- les- dimensions respectives du curseur (4) et des moyens de guidage (20) ne soient pas supérieurs à celles de l'embase (2). La paroi externe de l'embase (2) doit en effet masquer à la fois le curseur (4) et les moyens de guidage (20) lorsque l'étui tournant (1) est en position rétractée, c'est-à-dire lorsque le curseur est en position basse.In this example, the heights in question are identical because it is an optimized embodiment. But it is obvious that the important thing is that the respective dimensions of the slider (4) and guide means (20) are not greater than those of the base (2). The outer wall of the base (2) must indeed hide both the slider (4) and the guide means (20) when the rotating case (1) is in the retracted position, that is to say when the cursor is in the down position.

Les figures 5, 6 et 7 illustrent spécifiquement l'embase (2) qui présente une forme sensiblement complémentaire à la partie inférieure (32) du corps tubulaire (3), et consiste par conséquent en un tube fermé à son extrémité inférieure. Sa section est également circulaire afin de permettre la mobilité en rotation axiale.Figures 5, 6 and 7 specifically illustrate the base (2) which has a shape substantially complementary to the lower part (32) of the tubular body (3), and therefore consists of a closed tube at its lower end. Its section is also circular to allow mobility in axial rotation.

Selon une particularité de l'invention, les moyens de guidage (20) comportent au moins une rainure rectiligne verticale (21a, 21b) ménagée longitudinalement dans au moins une portion de partie tubulaire interne (22) s'étendant de manière concentrique à l'intérieur de l'embase (2) ; chaque rainure de guidage (21a, 21b) étant apte à coopérer en coulissement relatif avec une première saillie de guidage (41a, 41b) solidaire du curseur (4). La coopération entre les premières saillies de guidage (41a, 41b) et les rainures de guidage (21a, 21b) correspondantes permet d'entraîner le curseur 4 en translation axiale par rapport à l'embase (2), lors de la rotation axiale de ladite embase (2) autour du corps tubulaire (3).According to a feature of the invention, the guide means (20) comprise at least one vertical rectilinear groove (21a, 21b) arranged longitudinally in at least one portion of an inner tubular portion (22) extending concentrically with the inside the base (2); each guide groove (21a, 21b) being able to cooperate in relative sliding with a first guide projection (41a, 41b) integral with the slider (4). The cooperation between the first guide projections (41a, 41b) and the corresponding guide grooves (21a, 21b) makes it possible to drive the slider 4 in axial translation relative to the base (2), during the axial rotation of the said base (2) around the tubular body (3).

Dans le mode préféré de réalisation, les rainures de guidage (21a, 21b) rectilignes sont au nombre de deux. Elles sont ménagées longitudinalement, et de manière symétrique par rapport à l'axe de l'étui tournant, dans la partie tubulaire interne (22) qui s'étend à l'intérieur et de manière concentrique par rapport à la paroi périphérique extérieure (220) de l'embase (2).In the preferred embodiment, the rectilinear guide grooves (21a, 21b) are two in number. They are arranged longitudinally, and symmetrically with respect to the axis of the rotating case, in the inner tubular part (22) which extends inside and concentrically with respect to the outer peripheral wall (220). ) of the base (2).

La partie tubulaire interne (22) est ici entière mais il-est bien évident que chaque rainure de guidage (21a, 21b) pourrait être ménagée indépendamment sur une portion individuelle de partie tubulaire.The inner tubular portion (22) is here whole but it is obvious that each guide groove (21a, 21b) could be arranged independently on an individual portion of the tubular portion.

La figure 8 illustre le corps tubulaire (3) qui est monté dans l'étui tournant.Figure 8 illustrates the tubular body (3) which is mounted in the rotating case.

Comme son nom l'indique, le corps tubulaire (3) se présente sous la forme d'un tube (30) de section circulaire. Une excroissance annulaire 31 s'étend radialement à sa surface externe, sensiblement à mi-hauteur. Elle délimite ainsi une partie inférieure (32) destinée à recevoir l'embase (2) montée mobile en rotation, et une partie supérieure (33) destinée à recevoir le capot de fermeture (100) amovible de forme sensiblement complémentaire.As its name suggests, the tubular body (3) is in the form of a tube (30) of circular section. An annular protuberance 31 extends radially to its outer surface, substantially at mid-height. It delimits a lower part (32) intended to receive the base (2) rotatably mounted, and an upper portion (33) for receiving the removable closure cap (100) of substantially complementary shape.

La surface interne (34) comporte par ailleurs, au niveau de la partie inférieure (32) du corps tubulaire (3), au moins une rainure hélicoïdale (36) qui est apte à coopérer en coulissement relatif avec des secondes saillies de guidage (46a, 46b) solidaires du curseur. Dans le mode préféré le corps comprend deux rainures hélicoïdales.The inner surface (34) also comprises, at the level of the lower part (32) of the tubular body (3), at least one helical groove (36) which is able to cooperate in relative sliding with second guiding projections (46a). , 46b) integral with the cursor. In the preferred embodiment the body comprises two helical grooves.

La coopération entre les secondes saillies de guidage (46a, 46b) et les rainures hélicoïdales (36) permet d'entraîner le curseur (4) simultanément en rotation et en translation axiales par rapport au corps tubulaire (3), lors de la rotation axiale de l'embase (2) autour dudit corps tubulaire (3).The cooperation between the second guiding projections (46a, 46b) and the helical grooves (36) makes it possible to drive the slider (4) simultaneously in axial rotation and translation with respect to the tubular body (3), during axial rotation. the base (2) around said tubular body (3).

Selon une particularité de l'invention, le corps tubulaire (3) est transparent. De manière particulièrement avantageuse, le curseur (4) est également transparent.According to a feature of the invention, the tubular body (3) is transparent. In a particularly advantageous manner, the cursor (4) is also transparent.

Les figures 9, 10, 11, 12 illustrent le curseur (4) qui est monté dans l'étui tournant.Figures 9, 10, 11, 12 illustrate the slider (4) which is mounted in the rotating case.

Ledit curseur est constitué d'un tube (42) dont la section circulaire est sensiblement complémentaire de la section interne du corps tubulaire (3). Ledit tube (42) comprend dans sa zone centrale un fond (45) constitué par une paroi transversale. L'espace délimité par les parois internes respectives du tube (42) et du fond (45) est destiné à servir de support au rouge à lèvres (10).Said slider consists of a tube (42) whose circular section is substantially complementary to the internal section of the tubular body (3). Said tube (42) comprises in its central zone a bottom (45) constituted by a transverse wall. The space delimited by the internal walls respective of the tube (42) and the bottom (45) is intended to serve as a support lipstick (10).

Selon une particularité de l'invention, le curseur comporte des moyens de centrage (40), formant patins, qui sont aptes à coopérer par contact avec la surface interne (34) du corps tubulaire (3).According to a feature of the invention, the slider comprises centering means (40), forming pads, which are adapted to cooperate by contact with the inner surface (34) of the tubular body (3).

Dans ce mode particulier de réalisation, les moyens de centrage (40) comportent quatre saillies de centrage (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) régulièrement réparties sur la surface externe de l'extrémité supérieure du curseur (4), c'est-à-dire en carré. Il est bien évident que le nombre de saillies de centrage (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) peut être différent. On remarquera cependant que trois saillies de centrage positionnées en triangle constituent une configuration minimale pour guider de manière optimale le déplacement d'un élément cylindrique à l'intérieur d'un élément tubulaire.In this particular embodiment, the centering means (40) comprise four centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) regularly distributed on the outer surface of the upper end of the slider (4), ie say square. It is obvious that the number of centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) can be different. It will be noted, however, that three centering projections positioned in a triangle constitute a minimum configuration to optimally guide the displacement of a cylindrical element inside a tubular element.

Il est également à noter que le centrage de la partie inférieure du curseur (4) est réalisé, d'une part, par la coopération entre les premières saillies de guidage (41a, 41b) et les rainures de guidage (21a, 21b), et d'autre part, par la coopération entre les secondes saillies de guidage (46a, 46b) et les rainures hélicoïdales (36).It should also be noted that the centering of the lower part of the slider (4) is achieved, on the one hand, by the cooperation between the first guide projections (41a, 41b) and the guide grooves (21a, 21b), and on the other hand, by the cooperation between the second guide projections (46a, 46b) and the helical grooves (36).

De manière avantageuse, les saillies de centrage (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) sont également aptes à coopérer par contact avec un rebord interne, formant moyens de butée (37), solidaire de l'extrémité supérieure du corps tubulaire (3). Le but est de limiter vers le haut la course de déplacement du curseur (4).Advantageously, the centering projections (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) are also able to cooperate by contact with an internal rim, forming abutment means (37), integral with the upper end of the tubular body (3). The goal is to limit the upward movement of the cursor (4).

Ajoutons que les moyens de guidage (20) comportent en outre des rainures de stockage (23a, 23b) longitudinales et rectilignes, qui sont aptes à recevoir les saillies de centrage (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) lorsque le curseur (4) est en position basse rétractée à l'intérieur de l'embase (2).It should be added that the guide means (20) furthermore comprise longitudinal and rectilinear storage grooves (23a, 23b), which are able to receive the centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) when the cursor (4) is in the lowered position retracted inside the base (2).

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, les saillies de centrage (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) sont aptes à être engagées dans les rainures de guidage (21a, 21b) destinées au guidage en translation du curseur (4) dans l'embase (2). Cette particularité permet avantageusement de limiter le nombre des rainures de stockage (23a, 23b).According to one characteristic of the invention, the centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) are able to be engaged in the guide grooves (21a, 21b) intended to guide the slider (4) in translation in the base (2). This feature advantageously makes it possible to limit the number of storage grooves (23a, 23b).

Mais selon une autre caractéristique de l'inverition, les premières saillies de guidage (41a, 41b) présentent des dimensions supérieures à celles des rainures de stockage (23a, 23b) qui sont destinées à recevoir les saillies de centrage (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d). Cette particularité permet avantageusement d'empêcher les premières saillies de guidage (41a, 41b) de s'engager dans les rainures de stockage (23a, 23b), ceci afin de garantir un montage correct de l'étui tournant lors de sa fabrication ou après toute opération de démontage. Les rainures de stockage (23a, 23b) ont en effet une longueur sensiblement plus petite que les rainures de guidage (21a, 21b). Cela signifie que les rainures de stockage (23a, 23b) sont spécialisées, à la différence des rainures de guidage (21a, 21b) qui peuvent recevoir à la fois les premières saillies de guidage (41a, 41b) et les saillies de centrage (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d).But according to another characteristic of the inverition, the first guide projections (41a, 41b) have dimensions greater than those of the storage grooves (23a, 23b) which are intended to receive the centering protrusions (43a, 43b, 43c , 43d). This feature advantageously makes it possible to prevent the first guiding projections (41a, 41b) from engaging in the storage grooves (23a, 23b), in order to guarantee a correct mounting of the rotating case during its manufacture or after any disassembly operation. The storage grooves (23a, 23b) have a length substantially smaller than the guide grooves (21a, 21b). This means that the storage grooves (23a, 23b) are specialized, unlike the guide grooves (21a, 21b) which can receive both the first guide projections (41a, 41b) and the centering projections (43a). 43b, 43c, 43d).

Bien que l'étui tournant selon l'invention est doté d'un capot de fermeture (100) apte à se fixer de manière amovible à l'extrémité libre du corps tubulaire, par exemple par clipsage.Although the rotating case according to the invention is provided with a closure cap (100) adapted to be fixed removably to the free end of the tubular body, for example by clipping.

Ajoutons que dans la position fermée du tube de rouge à lèvre telle que représentée notamment à la figure 1 et 2, l'excroissance annulaire (31) est disposée entre le rebord inférieur du capot (100) et le rebord supérieur de l'embase, ce qui permet à l'utilisateur de voir le rouge à lèvres par transparence au travers du corps, le curseur étant totalement escamoté à l'intérieur de l'embase.Add that in the closed position of the lipstick tube as shown in particular in Figure 1 and 2, the annular protrusion (31) is disposed between the lower edge of the cover (100) and the upper flange of the base, which allows the user to see the lipstick transparency through the body, the cursor being completely retracted into the base.

Par ailleurs selon une disposition avantageuse, les rainures hélicoïdales (36) s'étendent sur une hauteur (H4) qui est égale ou inférieure à la hauteur de l'embase.Furthermore according to an advantageous arrangement, the helical grooves (36) extend over a height (H4) which is equal to or less than the height of the base.

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  1. Rotating case (1) such as a lipstick tube comprising a base (2) mounted so as to be able to move in axial rotation with respect to a tubular body (3) inside which a slider (4) intended to receive the lipstick (100) is mounted so as to be able to move, the base (2) comprising guide means (20) able to drive the slider (4) in axial translation with respect to it and with respect to the tubular body (3) during the axial rotation of the said base (2) with respect to the tubular body (3), a rotating case in which the height (H1) of the slider (4) and the height (H2) of the guide means (20) are less than or equal to the external height (H3) of the base (2), characterised in that the axial rotation of the base (2) with respect to the tubular body (3) also being able to drive the slider (4) simultaneously in rotation and in axial translation with respect to the said tubular body (3), and in that the tubular body (3) is transparent whilst the guide means (20) comprise at least one rectilinear guide groove (21a, 21b) which is formed longitudinally in at least one portion of a tubular part (22) extending concentrically inside the base (2), each guide groove (21a, 21b) being able to cooperate in relative sliding with a guide projection (41a, 41b) fixed to the slider (4).
  2. Rotating case (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the slider (4) comprises centring means (40) able to cooperate by contact with the internal face (34) of the tubular body (3).
  3. Rotating case (1) according to claim 2, characterised in that the centring means (40) comprise at least two centring projections (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) regularly spaced apart on the external surface of the top end of the slider (4).
  4. Rotating case (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the guide means (20) also comprise longitudinal rectilinear storage grooves (23a, 23b) that are able to receive the centring projections (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) when the slider (4) is in the retracted position inside the base (2).
  5. Rotating case (1) according to one of claims 3 to 4, characterised in that the centring projections (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) are able to be engaged in the guide grooves (21a, 21b) intended for guiding the slider (4) in the base (2).
  6. Rotating case (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterised in that the centring projections (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d) are able to cooperate by contact with stop means (37) fixed to the top end of the tubular body (3), in order to limit the travel of the slider (4) towards the outside.
  7. Rotating case (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterised in that each guide projection 41a, 41b) has dimensions greater than those of the storage grooves (23a, 23b) intended to receive the centring projections (43a, 43b, 43c, 43d).
  8. Rotating case (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that tubular body (3) is in the form of a tube (30) with a circular cross section, whilst an annular protrusion (31) extends radially to its external surface, substantially halfway up, thus delimiting a bottom part (32) intended to receive the base (2) mounted so as to be able to move in rotation, and a top part (33) intended to receive a removable closure cap (100) with a substantially complementary shape.
  9. Rotating case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the slider (4) is transparent.
  10. Rotating case (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that it comprises a closure cap able to be fixed removably to the top end of the tubular body (3).
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