EP1593363B1 - Device for distribution and application of products, especially cosmetic products - Google Patents

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EP1593363B1
EP1593363B1 EP05300346A EP05300346A EP1593363B1 EP 1593363 B1 EP1593363 B1 EP 1593363B1 EP 05300346 A EP05300346 A EP 05300346A EP 05300346 A EP05300346 A EP 05300346A EP 1593363 B1 EP1593363 B1 EP 1593363B1
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Jacques Habatjou
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0078—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven
    • A61H15/0085—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven hand-held
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H2015/0007—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis
    • A61H2015/0014—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis cylinder-like, i.e. rollers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H2015/0007—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis
    • A61H2015/0042—Balls or spheres
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/10—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
    • A61H2201/105—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy with means for delivering media, e.g. drugs or cosmetics

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  • the present invention relates to a device for dispensing and applying a product, in particular a cosmetic and / or care product.
  • the term "cosmetic product” means a product as defined in Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993 amending Directive 76/768 / EEC.
  • a massage device comprising a motor rotating a plurality of hemispherical massage elements.
  • This device is provided with a product reservoir that can feed, by means of a pump, brushes disposed at the periphery of the hemispherical elements, through orifices located at the base of these brushes.
  • Requirement DE 20 11 173 discloses a massage device comprising rollers pivotally mounted on a support, which is rotated by coupling a motor on a portion of the support. The rollers are thus rotated around two parallel and distinct axes of rotation.
  • Requirement EP 0 940 100 discloses a pair of scissors having rollers attached to each leg of the pair.
  • the rollers are rotatable around their own axis of symmetry as well as around the axis of articulation of the pair of scissors.
  • Requirement EP 0 437 042 discloses another device for distributing and applying products.
  • the aforementioned devices have relatively complex structures.
  • the present invention claimed aims in particular to provide a device for dispensing and applying a product which has a relatively simple structure and which facilitates the distribution of the product.
  • the rotational drive of the outer wall of the applicator member can be provided by a reduced number of parts because this rotation is performed around a single axis of rotation.
  • the device can have a relatively simple structure and a small footprint.
  • the outer wall of the applicator member may be disposed close to the product reservoir, which makes it possible to avoid the presence in particular of specific ducts for conveying product from the reservoir to this outer wall.
  • the motor can drive the application member in rotation directly or indirectly, for example by means of movement transmission members, for example to reduce the rotational speed and increase the torque.
  • the outer wall has a symmetry substantially of revolution about an axis of symmetry, the outer wall being rotatable about this axis of symmetry.
  • the applicator member may be rotatable about an axis of rotation distinct from this axis of symmetry.
  • the outer wall of the applicator member may have a substantially elongate ellipsoidal shape or, alternatively, a substantially ellipsoidal flattened shape.
  • the outer wall has a substantially spherical shape.
  • the outer wall is elastically deformable, being made for example of elastomer.
  • the applicator member may comprise a core on which the outer wall is attached.
  • This core may comprise for example a surface provided with reliefs and the outer wall may be adapted to deform during application to come into contact with the reliefs. These can produce a massage effect when the applicator member is in contact with the surface to be treated, which can among other facilitate the penetration of the product into the skin and promote its action.
  • the outer wall may alternatively not claimed, be rigid.
  • the outer wall comprises reliefs, which may comprise for example bosses.
  • the applicator member comprises at least one housing adapted to receive a fixing member of the applicator member on the device.
  • the applicator member may comprise at least one toothed surface capable of being coupled to the motor.
  • This toothed surface may be located in the aforementioned housing and the motor may extend at least partially in the housing, which reduces the size of the device.
  • the aforementioned housing may extend substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the applicator member.
  • the applicator member comprises a core comprising inner and outer cylinders, the inner cylinder having a toothed surface and the outer cylinder reliefs on its outer surface.
  • the applicator member is removably mounted on the device.
  • the product reservoir comprises at least one outlet orifice and the outer wall of the applicator member is disposed in contact or substantially in contact with the outlet orifice.
  • the reservoir may comprise a wall on which opens the outlet orifice, this wall substantially conforming to the shape of at least a portion of the applicator member.
  • This wall of the tank may for example be concave towards the outside.
  • the reservoir may have a variable internal volume and comprise at least one elastically deformable wall to reduce the internal volume, in particular two walls that are elastically deformable facing one another.
  • the reservoir may be arranged to be removably mounted on the device so as to allow, when the reservoir is emptied, to replace it with another or to remove it to fill it, when the reservoir comprises a filling orifice.
  • the device may comprise a switch connected to the motor and arranged for example in an elastically deformable wall of the device
  • the device may comprise a compartment for housing at least one battery, this compartment being for example articulated on the rest of the device
  • the device may comprise only one application member.
  • the applicator member rotates relative to the reservoir.
  • This reservoir may for example be outside the application member.
  • the product may be a cosmetic product, for example a gel or a liquid, especially a low-viscosity liquid.
  • the application members may comprise different reliefs that can be applied, directly or indirectly, to a surface to be treated.
  • the user selects the applicator member comprising reliefs adapted to obtain this massage effect.
  • the invention further relates, in another of its aspects, an applicator member to be rotatably and removably mounted on a device as mentioned above.
  • the invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a product reservoir intended to be mounted on the device as mentioned above, the reservoir having a concave wall facing outwards and on which at least one outlet orifice .
  • the applicator member advantageously comprises a core having reliefs, the elastically deformable wall being able to deform to come into contact with the reliefs.
  • the device may thus be devoid, for example, of a pump for dispensing the product contained in the reservoir.
  • a distribution and application device 1 comprising a body 2 on which are mounted an applicator member 3 and a product reservoir 4.
  • the body 2 is made of thermoplastic material. Alternatively, it may be made of any other material, for example metal.
  • the body 2 comprises in the upper part a head 6 forming a housing 7 extending along an axis X and intended to receive the application element 3.
  • the housing 7 has a perforated bottom wall 8 and having a substantially concave shape upwards, as can be seen in FIG. figure 2 .
  • the head 6 has two lateral portions 10 and 11 traversed by respective substantially cylindrical openings 12 and 13 of axis X.
  • the housing 7 is open at its upper part so as to leave substantially free half of the applicator member 3, as can be seen on the figure 1 .
  • the body 2 further comprises, in the example under consideration, below the head 6, two arms 15 extending along an axis Y perpendicular to the axis X.
  • the reservoir 4 is placed in a detachable manner between the two arms 15, as explained below.
  • the applicator member 3 comprises a core 19 comprising two coaxial inner and outer cylinders 20, of axis X.
  • the inner cylinder 20 may comprise a first relief, for example a longitudinal rib 22, engaging in a second relief of complementary shape, for example a groove 23, of the outer cylinder 21, as illustrated in FIG. figure 8 in order to immobilize the cylinders 20 and 21 in rotation when they are assembled.
  • the inner cylinder 20 may comprise an internally perforated transverse wall 27, perpendicular to the X axis and having a toothed surface 28 at the level of the aperture.
  • the cylinder 20 defines on either side of the transverse wall 27 two housings 30 and 31 for receiving respectively two fasteners 33 and 34, made for example of thermoplastic material.
  • the fasteners 33 and 34 comprise in the example in question each a cylindrical body 36 of axis X provided with lugs 39, as shown in FIG. figure 7 with regard to the fastener 34.
  • Each fastener 33 or 34 is introduced, through a corresponding opening 12 or 13 of the head 6, into the associated housing 30 or 31 of the core 19, so as to allow the maintenance of the application member 3 rotatively about the X axis.
  • the fasteners 33 and 34 can be locked on the lateral portions 10 and 11 by the cooperation of the lugs 39 in recesses 40 made on these lateral portions 10 and 11.
  • the locking of the fasteners 33 and 34 on these portions 10 and 11 can be obtained for example by a rotation of the members 33 and 34 by a predetermined angle, for example a quarter turn.
  • This rotation can be performed for example by means of a specific tool cooperating with a groove 45 made on a head 46 of the fastener 33, 34, as illustrated in FIG. figure 7 .
  • the fasteners 33 and 34 can be unlocked and removed, if necessary.
  • the fastener 33 carries an electric motor 50 provided with a drive member 51, in the form of a pinion in the example in question.
  • This drive member 51 engages the toothed surface 28 of the cylinder 20 in order to drive the applicator member 3 in rotation about the axis X.
  • the motor 50 directly drives the applicator member 3.
  • the motor 50 is powered by a power supply, for example one or more batteries or accumulators 54 housed in a compartment 55 made in a cover 56 hinged to the body 2.
  • This cover 56 may include a closure tab 57 adapted to engage in a recess 58 made on the body 2, as can be seen on the figure 3 .
  • the power supply is connected to the motor 50 via wires 60 housed in an arm 15 of the body 2, as illustrated in FIG. figure 2 .
  • the device 1 may comprise a switch 61 for controlling the operation of the motor 50, this switch 61 being disposed on one of the arms 15 and covered for example by an elastically deformable wall 62.
  • the outer cylinder 21 has on its outer face a plurality of reliefs 65, the latter being constituted in the example in question by bosses.
  • the applicator member 3 further comprises an outer wall 25 capable of being loaded with the product contained in the reservoir 4 and having in the example under consideration a substantially ellipsoidal shape, elongated with an X axis.
  • the outer wall 25 is for example in the form of an elastically deformable sleeve, made of elastomer.
  • the outer wall 25 has at its ends flanges 26 immobilizing it axially on the core 19.
  • the outer wall 25 could be fixed to the core 19 by any other means, for example by gluing.
  • the elastically deformable wall 25 is locally compressed, so that it bears on the bosses 65. exert on the surface S a massage effect through the outer wall 25, during the rotation of the applicator member 3.
  • the reservoir 4 has a variable internal volume and comprises two elastically deformable walls 70 arranged facing each other, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .
  • the tank 4 comprises an upper wall 71, concave upwards, and provided with one or more outlet orifices 72.
  • outlet orifices 72 may be in the form of slots, for example parallel.
  • the outlet or openings could have any other shape, being for example circular.
  • the tank 4 may further comprise a filling orifice 73, for example opposite the outlet orifice or openings.
  • the filling orifice 73 may for example be closed by a screwed, snapped cap, or on a neck 74 of the reservoir 4, as shown in FIG. figure 5 .
  • the filling orifice 73 can be closed by a plug engaging, for example by friction, in an inner skirt 75 of the reservoir 4.
  • the tank 4 comprises on its lateral sides two longitudinal grooves 77 intended to each engage on a longitudinal rib 78 made on an arm 15, so as to guide the tank 4 during the introduction of the on the body 2, as shown on the figure 4 .
  • the lid 56 is in the open position when the reservoir is placed on the body 2, as shown in FIG. figure 3 .
  • This cover 56 is returned to the closed position once the reservoir 4 is in place on the body 2, as shown in FIG. figure 1 .
  • the upper wall 71 of the tank 4 is positioned in the opening of the bottom wall 8 of the housing 7.
  • This upper wall 71 of the tank 4 is shaped to fit the outer wall 25 of the application member 3.
  • the outer wall 25 of the applicator member 3 is applied to the upper wall 71 of the tank 4 with a certain constraint, so that it can be loaded with the product coming directly from the outlet orifice (s) 72 and close this or these in the absence of use, which improves the conservation of the product.
  • the tank 4 may optionally include a closure element of the outlet orifice (s) 72, for example a removable film, to be removed before the first use.
  • a closure element of the outlet orifice (s) 72 for example a removable film
  • the reservoir 4 contains a cosmetic product, for example a gel or a liquid, in particular a low-viscosity liquid.
  • the user starts the motor 50, which causes the rotation of the applicator member 3 around the axis X.
  • the outer wall 25 may be charged in product through the outlet or openings 72 of the tank 4, pressing on the walls 70.
  • the applicator member 3 being removably mounted on the container, it is possible, if necessary, to replace it with another having for example bosses 65 of different shape and / or size, so as to provide a different massage effect.
  • the device 1 can thus be provided with a plurality of application members 3 in a kit.
  • the outer wall 25 of the applicator member 3 has a shape other than an elongate ellipsoidal shape.
  • the device 85 may comprise an applicator member 80 having an outer wall 80a having a substantially spherical shape.
  • This applicator member 80 has housings 30 and 31 for accommodating unrepresented fasteners therein.
  • the applicator member 80 is mounted on a support 81 traversed by a single outlet orifice 82.
  • the support 81 is fixed on a neck 87 of a container 86 forming a reservoir for the product.
  • an applicator member with a core consisting for example of a single cylinder, and the outer wall 25, in particular rigid or not, may carry reliefs, in particular bosses, intended to provide a protective effect. massage.

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The device has a cosmetic product application unit (3) with an outer wall to be loaded by the product contained in a reservoir (4) in order to distribute the product. The wall rotates around a single axis of rotation (X). A motor directly or indirectly drives in rotation the application unit around the axis through movement transmission units. The outer wall is disposed near the reservoir. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a kit comprising a cosmetic product distributing and applying device (B) a method to apply a product on a body surface.

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La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de distribution et d'application d'un produit, notamment un produit cosmétique et/ou de soin.The present invention relates to a device for dispensing and applying a product, in particular a cosmetic and / or care product.

Par « produit cosmétique », on entend au sens de la présente invention un produit tel que défmi dans la Directive 93/35/CEE du 14 juin 1993 modifiant la Directive 76/768/CEE.For the purposes of the present invention, the term "cosmetic product" means a product as defined in Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993 amending Directive 76/768 / EEC.

On connaît par le brevet US 3 994 290 un dispositif de massage comportant une unité de massage rotative entraînée en rotation par un moteur et portant une pluralité de billes montées librement dessus. Du produit contenu dans un récipient peut être distribué vers les billes via des conduits.We know by U.S. Patent 3,994,290 a massage device comprising a rotary massage unit rotated by a motor and carrying a plurality of freely mounted balls thereon. Product contained in a container may be dispensed to the beads via conduits.

On connaît également par le brevet US 5 725 483 un dispositif de massage comportant un moteur entraînant en rotation une pluralité d'éléments hémisphériques de massage. Ce dispositif est pourvu d'un réservoir de produit pouvant alimenter, grâce à une pompe, des brosses disposées à la périphérie des éléments hémisphériques, à travers des orifices situés à la base de ces brosses.Also known by the U.S. Patent 5,725,483 a massage device comprising a motor rotating a plurality of hemispherical massage elements. This device is provided with a product reservoir that can feed, by means of a pump, brushes disposed at the periphery of the hemispherical elements, through orifices located at the base of these brushes.

On connaît encore par le brevet US 5 105 802 un dispositif comportant une tête rotative portant une pluralité de billes et entraînées par un moteur. La tête rotative défmit un espace dans lequel du produit peut être distribué au contact des billes. Celles-ci sont montées de manière rotative sur la tête et peuvent être entraînées en rotation sur elles-mêmes par le moteur. Les billes sont ainsi animées d'un mouvement résultant de la composition de deux rotations autour d'axes distincts.We still know by the US Patent 5,105,802 a device comprising a rotary head carrying a plurality of balls and driven by a motor. The rotating head defines a space in which product can be dispensed in contact with the balls. These are rotatably mounted on the head and can be rotated on themselves by the motor. The balls are thus animated by a movement resulting from the composition of two rotations around distinct axes.

La demande DE 20 11 173 décrit un dispositif de massage comportant des rouleaux montés de manière pivotante sur un support, lequel est entraîné en rotation par accouplement d'un moteur sur une portion du support. Les rouleaux sont ainsi rotatifs autour de deux axes de rotation parallèles et distincts.Requirement DE 20 11 173 discloses a massage device comprising rollers pivotally mounted on a support, which is rotated by coupling a motor on a portion of the support. The rollers are thus rotated around two parallel and distinct axes of rotation.

La demande EP 0 940 100 divulgue une paire de ciseaux comportant des rouleaux fixés sur chaque branche de la paire. Les rouleaux sont rotatifs autour de leur propre axe de symétrie ainsi qu'autour de l'axe d'articulation de la paire de ciseaux.Requirement EP 0 940 100 discloses a pair of scissors having rollers attached to each leg of the pair. The rollers are rotatable around their own axis of symmetry as well as around the axis of articulation of the pair of scissors.

La demande EP 0 437 042 divulgue un autre dispositif de distribution et d'application de produits.Requirement EP 0 437 042 discloses another device for distributing and applying products.

Les dispositifs précités présentent des structures relativement complexes.The aforementioned devices have relatively complex structures.

La présente invention revendiquée vise notamment à fournir un dispositif de distribution et d'application d'un produit qui présente une structure relativement simple et qui facilite la distribution du produit.The present invention claimed aims in particular to provide a device for dispensing and applying a product which has a relatively simple structure and which facilitates the distribution of the product.

L'invention répond notamment à ce besoin grâce à un dispositif de distribution et d'application d'un produit contenu dans un réservoir, ce dispositif comportant :

  • un organe d'application comportant une paroi extérieure apte à se charger en produit contenu dans le réservoir en vue de le distribuer, cette paroi pouvant tourner autour d'un unique axe de rotation,
  • un moteur d'entraînement de l'organe d'application en rotation autour dudit axe.
The invention responds in particular to this need by means of a device for dispensing and applying a product contained in a reservoir, this device comprising:
  • an applicator member comprising an outer wall capable of being loaded with the product contained in the reservoir for the purpose of dispensing it, this wall being able to rotate about a single axis of rotation,
  • a driving motor of the application member rotated about said axis.

Grâce à l'invention, l'entraînement en rotation de la paroi extérieure de l'organe d'application peut être assuré par un nombre réduit de pièces car cette rotation s'effectue autour d'un unique axe de rotation.Thanks to the invention, the rotational drive of the outer wall of the applicator member can be provided by a reduced number of parts because this rotation is performed around a single axis of rotation.

Ainsi, le dispositif peut présenter une structure relativement simple et un encombrement réduit.Thus, the device can have a relatively simple structure and a small footprint.

Par ailleurs, la paroi extérieure de l'organe d'application peut être disposée à proximité du réservoir de produit, ce qui permet d'éviter la présence notamment de conduits spécifiques pour transporter du produit du réservoir vers cette paroi extérieure.Furthermore, the outer wall of the applicator member may be disposed close to the product reservoir, which makes it possible to avoid the presence in particular of specific ducts for conveying product from the reservoir to this outer wall.

Le moteur peut entraîner l'organe d'application en rotation directement ou indirectement, par exemple par l'intermédiaire d'organes de transmission de mouvement, afm par exemple de réduire la vitesse de rotation et augmenter le couple.The motor can drive the application member in rotation directly or indirectly, for example by means of movement transmission members, for example to reduce the rotational speed and increase the torque.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, la paroi extérieure présente une symétrie sensiblement de révolution autour d'un axe de symétrie, la paroi extérieure pouvant être rotative autour de cet axe de symétrie.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the outer wall has a symmetry substantially of revolution about an axis of symmetry, the outer wall being rotatable about this axis of symmetry.

En variante, l'organe d'application peut être rotatif autour d'un axe de rotation distinct de cet axe de symétrie.Alternatively, the applicator member may be rotatable about an axis of rotation distinct from this axis of symmetry.

La paroi extérieure de l'organe d'application peut présenter une forme sensiblement ellipsoïdale allongée ou, en variante, une forme sensiblement ellipsoïdale aplatie.The outer wall of the applicator member may have a substantially elongate ellipsoidal shape or, alternatively, a substantially ellipsoidal flattened shape.

Dans un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, la paroi extérieure présente une forme sensiblement sphérique.In another embodiment of the invention, the outer wall has a substantially spherical shape.

La paroi extérieure est élastiquement déformable, étant réalisée par exemple en élastomère.The outer wall is elastically deformable, being made for example of elastomer.

L'organe d'application peut comporter une âme sur laquelle est rapportée la paroi extérieure. Cette âme peut comporter par exemple une surface pourvue de reliefs et la paroi extérieure peut être apte à se déformer lors de l'application pour venir au contact des reliefs. Ces derniers permettent de produire un effet de massage lorsque l'organe d'application est en contact avec la surface à traiter, ce qui peut entre autre faciliter la pénétration du produit dans la peau et favoriser son action.The applicator member may comprise a core on which the outer wall is attached. This core may comprise for example a surface provided with reliefs and the outer wall may be adapted to deform during application to come into contact with the reliefs. These can produce a massage effect when the applicator member is in contact with the surface to be treated, which can among other facilitate the penetration of the product into the skin and promote its action.

La paroi extérieure peut, en variante non revendiquée, être rigide.The outer wall may alternatively not claimed, be rigid.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, la paroi extérieure comporte des reliefs, lesquels peuvent comporter par exemple des bossages.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the outer wall comprises reliefs, which may comprise for example bosses.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe d'application comporte au moins un logement apte à recevoir un organe de fixation de l'organe d'application sur le dispositif.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the applicator member comprises at least one housing adapted to receive a fixing member of the applicator member on the device.

L'organe d'application peut comporter au moins une surface dentée apte à être couplée au moteur. Cette surface dentée peut être située dans le logement précité et le moteur peut s'étendre au moins partiellement dans le logement, ce qui permet de réduire l'encombrement du dispositif.The applicator member may comprise at least one toothed surface capable of being coupled to the motor. This toothed surface may be located in the aforementioned housing and the motor may extend at least partially in the housing, which reduces the size of the device.

Le logement précité peut s'étendre sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe de rotation de l'organe d'application.The aforementioned housing may extend substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the applicator member.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe d'application comporte une âme comprenant des cylindres intérieur et extérieur, le cylindre intérieur comportant une surface dentée et le cylindre extérieur des reliefs sur sa surface extérieure.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the applicator member comprises a core comprising inner and outer cylinders, the inner cylinder having a toothed surface and the outer cylinder reliefs on its outer surface.

Avantageusement, l'organe d'application est monté de manière amovible sur le dispositif.Advantageously, the applicator member is removably mounted on the device.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le réservoir de produit comporte au moins un orifice de sortie et la paroi extérieure de l'organe d'application est disposée en contact ou sensiblement en contact de l'orifice de sortie.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the product reservoir comprises at least one outlet orifice and the outer wall of the applicator member is disposed in contact or substantially in contact with the outlet orifice.

Le réservoir peut comporter une paroi sur laquelle débouche l'orifice de sortie, cette paroi épousant sensiblement la forme d'au moins une portion de l'organe d'application. Cette paroi du réservoir peut par exemple être concave vers l'extérieur. Lorsque la paroi extérieure de l'organe d'application est élastiquement déformable, cette paroi extérieure vient avantageusement s'appliquer sur l'orifice de sortie avec une certaine contrainte. Ainsi, lorsque le dispositif n'est pas utilisé, la paroi extérieure de l'organe d'application sert à obturer cet orifice de sortie.The reservoir may comprise a wall on which opens the outlet orifice, this wall substantially conforming to the shape of at least a portion of the applicator member. This wall of the tank may for example be concave towards the outside. When the outer wall of the applicator member is elastically deformable, this outer wall is advantageously applied to the outlet orifice with a certain constraint. Thus, when the device is not used, the outer wall of the applicator member serves to close off this outlet orifice.

Le réservoir peut présenter un volume intérieur variable et comporter au moins une paroi élastiquement déformable pour réduire le volume intérieur, notamment deux parois élastiquement déformables en regard l'une de l'autre.The reservoir may have a variable internal volume and comprise at least one elastically deformable wall to reduce the internal volume, in particular two walls that are elastically deformable facing one another.

Le réservoir peut être agencé pour être monté de manière amovible sur le dispositif de manière à permettre, lorsque le réservoir est vidé, de le remplacer par un autre ou de le retirer pour le remplir, lorsque le réservoir comporte un orifice de remplissage.The reservoir may be arranged to be removably mounted on the device so as to allow, when the reservoir is emptied, to replace it with another or to remove it to fill it, when the reservoir comprises a filling orifice.

Le dispositif peut comporter un interrupteur relié au moteur et disposé par exemple sous une paroi élastiquement déformable du dispositifThe device may comprise a switch connected to the motor and arranged for example in an elastically deformable wall of the device

Le dispositif peut comporter un compartiment pour loger au moins une pile, ce compartiment étant par exemple articulé sur le reste du dispositifThe device may comprise a compartment for housing at least one battery, this compartment being for example articulated on the rest of the device

Le dispositif peut ne comporter qu'un unique organe d'application.The device may comprise only one application member.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'organe d'application tourne par rapport au réservoir.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the applicator member rotates relative to the reservoir.

Ce réservoir peut par exemple être à l'extérieur de l'organe d'application.This reservoir may for example be outside the application member.

Le produit peut être un produit cosmétique, par exemple un gel ou un liquide, notamment un liquide à faible viscosité.The product may be a cosmetic product, for example a gel or a liquid, especially a low-viscosity liquid.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un kit comportant :

  • un dispositif tel que défini ci-dessus,
  • une pluralité d'organes d'application, ces organes d'application étant agencés pour être montés sélectivement et de manière amovible sur le dispositif
Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a kit comprising:
  • a device as defined above,
  • a plurality of application members, these application members being arranged to be mounted selectively and removably on the device

Les organes d'application peuvent comporter des reliefs différents pouvant s'appliquer, directement ou indirectement, sur une surface à traiter. Ainsi, selon par exemple l'effet de massage souhaité, l'utilisateur sélectionne l'organe d'application comportant des reliefs adaptés à obtenir cet effet de massage.The application members may comprise different reliefs that can be applied, directly or indirectly, to a surface to be treated. Thus, according to the desired massage effect, for example, the user selects the applicator member comprising reliefs adapted to obtain this massage effect.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un organe d'application destiné à être monté de manière rotative et amovible sur un dispositif tel que précité.The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, an applicator member to be rotatably and removably mounted on a device as mentioned above.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un réservoir de produit destiné à être monté sur le dispositif tel que précité, le réservoir comportant une paroi concave vers l'extérieur et sur laquelle débouche au moins un orifice de sortie.The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a product reservoir intended to be mounted on the device as mentioned above, the reservoir having a concave wall facing outwards and on which at least one outlet orifice .

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un procédé pour appliquer un produit sur une surface du corps, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte les étapes suivantes :

  • fournir un kit tel que défini plus haut,
  • sélectionner un organe d'application,
  • monter l'organe d'application ainsi sélectionné sur le dispositif,
  • appliquer du produit sur le corps à l'aide de cet organe d'application.
The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a method for applying a product to a surface of the body, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
  • provide a kit as defined above,
  • select an application organ,
  • mount the application member thus selected on the device,
  • apply product on the body using this application member.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif de distribution et d'application d'un produit contenu dans un réservoir, le dispositif comportant :

  • un organe d'application rotatif comportant une paroi extérieure élastiquement déformable apte à se charger en produit contenu dans le réservoir,
  • un moteur d'entraînement de l'organe d'application.
According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a device for dispensing and applying a product contained in a reservoir, the device comprising:
  • a rotary application member comprising an elastically deformable outer wall capable of being loaded with the product contained in the reservoir,
  • a drive motor of the application member.

L'organe d'application comporte avantageusement une âme présentant des reliefs, la paroi élastiquement déformable étant apte à se déformer pour venir au contact des reliefs.The applicator member advantageously comprises a core having reliefs, the elastically deformable wall being able to deform to come into contact with the reliefs.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif de distribution et d'application d'un produit contenu dans un réservoir, le dispositif comportant :

  • un organe d'application rotatif comportant une paroi extérieure ayant une forme sensiblement ellipsoïdale allongée et apte à se charger en produit contenu dans le réservoir,
  • un moteur d'entraînement de l'organe d'application.
According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a device for dispensing and applying a product contained in a reservoir, the device comprising:
  • a rotary application member comprising an outer wall having a substantially ellipsoidal elongated shape and able to be loaded with the product contained in the reservoir,
  • a drive motor of the application member.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif de distribution et d'application d'un produit contenu dans un réservoir, le dispositif comportant :

  • un organe d'application rotatif comportant une paroi extérieure apte à se charger en produit contenu dans le réservoir, l'organe d'application comportant en outre au moins un logement pour recevoir un organe de fixation de l'organe d'application sur le dispositif,
  • un moteur d'entraînement de l'organe d'application.
According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a device for dispensing and applying a product contained in a reservoir, the device comprising:
  • a rotary application member having an outer wall adapted to be loaded with product contained in the reservoir, the application member further comprising at least one housing for receiving a fastener of the applicator member on the device,
  • a drive motor of the application member.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif de distribution et d'application d'un produit, le dispositif comportant :

  • un réservoir de volume intérieur variable contenant du produit et comportant au moins une paroi élastiquement déformable permettant de réduire le volume intérieur,
  • un organe d'application rotatif comportant une paroi extérieure apte à se charger en produit contenu dans le réservoir,
  • un moteur d'entraînement de l'organe d'application.
According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a device for dispensing and applying a product, the device comprising:
  • a reservoir of variable internal volume containing product and comprising at least one elastically deformable wall making it possible to reduce the internal volume,
  • a rotary application member comprising an outer wall that can be loaded with the product contained in the reservoir,
  • a drive motor of the application member.

Le dispositif peut ainsi être dépourvu par exemple de pompe pour distribuer le produit contenu dans le réservoir.The device may thus be devoid, for example, of a pump for dispensing the product contained in the reservoir.

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

  • la figure 1 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en élévation, un dispositif de distribution et d'application conforme à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe axiale, le dispositif de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, le dispositif de la figure 1, le réservoir de produit étant partiellement retiré,
  • la figure 4 est une vue schématique et partielle, en coupe suivant IV-IV, du dispositif de la figure 3,
  • les figures 5 et 6 représentent, schématiquement et partiellement, un réservoir de produit conforme à deux exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 7 est une vue schématique et partielle, en perspective, d'un organe de fixation du dispositif de la figure 1,
  • la figure 8 est une vue schématique et partielle, en coupe transversale, de l'organe d'application du dispositif de la figure 1,
  • la figure 9 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe transversale, l'engrènement de l'axe du moteur avec l'organe d'application dans une variante de réalisation,
  • la figure 10 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe longitudinale, l'organe d'application du dispositif de la figure 1, lorsque cet organe d'application est appliqué sur une surface à traiter, et
  • la figure 11 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, un dispositif de distribution et d'application conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 represents, schematically and partially, in elevation, a distribution and application device according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 represents, schematically and partially, in axial section, the device of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 3 represents, schematically and partially, the device of the figure 1 the product reservoir being partially removed,
  • the figure 4 is a schematic and partial view, in section along IV-IV, of the device of the figure 3 ,
  • the Figures 5 and 6 represent, schematically and partially, a product reservoir according to two examples of implementation of the invention,
  • the figure 7 is a schematic partial view, in perspective, of a fastener of the device of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 8 is a schematic and partial view, in cross section, of the device application member of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 9 represents, schematically and partially, in cross section, the meshing of the axis of the motor with the applicator member in a variant embodiment,
  • the figure 10 represents, schematically and partially, in longitudinal section, the device application member of the figure 1 when this applicator member is applied to a surface to be treated, and
  • the figure 11 represents, schematically and partially, a distribution and application device according to another embodiment of the invention.

On a représenté sur la figure 1 un dispositif de distribution et d'application 1 conforme à l'invention, comportant un corps 2 sur lequel sont montés un organe d'application 3 et un réservoir de produit 4.We have shown on the figure 1 a distribution and application device 1 according to the invention, comprising a body 2 on which are mounted an applicator member 3 and a product reservoir 4.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le corps 2 est réalisé en matière thermoplastique. En variante, celui-ci peut être réalisé en tout autre matériau, par exemple en métal.In the example considered, the body 2 is made of thermoplastic material. Alternatively, it may be made of any other material, for example metal.

Le corps 2 comporte en partie supérieure une tête 6 formant un logement 7 s'étendant suivant un axe X et destiné à recevoir l'élément d'application 3.The body 2 comprises in the upper part a head 6 forming a housing 7 extending along an axis X and intended to receive the application element 3.

Le logement 7 comporte une paroi de fond 8 ajourée et ayant une forme sensiblement concave vers le haut, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2.The housing 7 has a perforated bottom wall 8 and having a substantially concave shape upwards, as can be seen in FIG. figure 2 .

La tête 6 comporte deux portions latérales 10 et 11 traversées par des ouvertures respectives 12 et 13, sensiblement cylindriques d'axe X.The head 6 has two lateral portions 10 and 11 traversed by respective substantially cylindrical openings 12 and 13 of axis X.

Le logement 7 est ouvert à sa partie supérieure de manière à laisser dégagée sensiblement une moitié de l'organe d'application 3, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 1.The housing 7 is open at its upper part so as to leave substantially free half of the applicator member 3, as can be seen on the figure 1 .

Le corps 2 comporte en outre, dans l'exemple considéré, en dessous de la tête 6, deux bras 15 s'étendant suivant un axe Y perpendiculaire à l'axe X.The body 2 further comprises, in the example under consideration, below the head 6, two arms 15 extending along an axis Y perpendicular to the axis X.

Le réservoir 4 est mis en place de manière amovible entre les deux bras 15, comme expliqué dans la suite.The reservoir 4 is placed in a detachable manner between the two arms 15, as explained below.

L'organe d'application 3 comporte une âme 19 comprenant deux cylindres intérieur 20 et extérieur 21 coaxiaux, d'axe X.The applicator member 3 comprises a core 19 comprising two coaxial inner and outer cylinders 20, of axis X.

Le cylindre intérieur 20 peut comporter un premier relief, par exemple une nervure longitudinale 22, s'engageant dans un second relief de forme complémentaire, par exemple une rainure 23, du cylindre extérieur 21, comme illustré sur la figure 8, afm d'immobiliser les cylindres 20 et 21 en rotation lorsqu'ils sont assemblés.The inner cylinder 20 may comprise a first relief, for example a longitudinal rib 22, engaging in a second relief of complementary shape, for example a groove 23, of the outer cylinder 21, as illustrated in FIG. figure 8 in order to immobilize the cylinders 20 and 21 in rotation when they are assembled.

Le cylindre intérieur 20 peut comporter une paroi transversale ajourée 27, intérieure, perpendiculaire à l'axe X et présentant une surface dentée 28 au niveau de l'ajour.The inner cylinder 20 may comprise an internally perforated transverse wall 27, perpendicular to the X axis and having a toothed surface 28 at the level of the aperture.

Le cylindre 20 défmit de part et d'autre de la paroi transversale 27 deux logements 30 et 31 permettant de recevoir respectivement deux organes de fixation 33 et 34, réalisés par exemple en matière thermoplastique.The cylinder 20 defines on either side of the transverse wall 27 two housings 30 and 31 for receiving respectively two fasteners 33 and 34, made for example of thermoplastic material.

Les organes de fixation 33 et 34 comportent dans l'exemple considéré chacun un corps cylindrique 36 d'axe X pourvu d'ergots 39, comme illustré sur la figure 7 en ce qui concerne l'organe de fixation 34.The fasteners 33 and 34 comprise in the example in question each a cylindrical body 36 of axis X provided with lugs 39, as shown in FIG. figure 7 with regard to the fastener 34.

Chaque organe de fixation 33 ou 34 est introduit, à travers une ouverture 12 ou 13 correspondante de la tête 6, dans le logement associé 30 ou 31 de l'âme 19, de manière à permettre le maintien de l'organe d'application 3 de manière rotative autour de l'axe X.Each fastener 33 or 34 is introduced, through a corresponding opening 12 or 13 of the head 6, into the associated housing 30 or 31 of the core 19, so as to allow the maintenance of the application member 3 rotatively about the X axis.

Les organes de fixation 33 et 34 peuvent être verrouillés sur les portions latérales 10 et 11 grâce à la coopération des ergots 39 dans des évidements 40 réalisés sur ces portions latérales 10 et 11.The fasteners 33 and 34 can be locked on the lateral portions 10 and 11 by the cooperation of the lugs 39 in recesses 40 made on these lateral portions 10 and 11.

Dans l'exemple décrit, après le verrouillage, les organes de fixation 33 et 34 sont bloqués en rotation par rapport aux portions 10 et 11.In the example described, after locking, the fasteners 33 and 34 are locked in rotation relative to the portions 10 and 11.

Le verrouillage des organes de fixation 33 et 34 sur ces portions 10 et 11 peut être obtenu par exemple par une rotation des organes 33 et 34 d'un angle prédéterminé, par exemple d'un quart de tour.The locking of the fasteners 33 and 34 on these portions 10 and 11 can be obtained for example by a rotation of the members 33 and 34 by a predetermined angle, for example a quarter turn.

Cette rotation peut être effectuée par exemple au moyen d'un outil spécifique coopérant avec une rainure 45 réalisée sur une tête 46 de l'organe de fixation 33, 34, comme illustré sur la figure 7.This rotation can be performed for example by means of a specific tool cooperating with a groove 45 made on a head 46 of the fastener 33, 34, as illustrated in FIG. figure 7 .

Les organes de fixation 33 et 34 peuvent être déverrouillés et retirés, le cas échéant.The fasteners 33 and 34 can be unlocked and removed, if necessary.

L'organe de fixation 33 porte un moteur électrique 50 pourvu d'un organe d'entraînement 51, sous la forme d'un pignon dans l'exemple considéré. Cet organe d'entraînement 51 vient s'engrener sur la surface dentée 28 du cylindre 20 afin d'entraîner l'organe d'application 3 en rotation autour de l'axe X.The fastener 33 carries an electric motor 50 provided with a drive member 51, in the form of a pinion in the example in question. This drive member 51 engages the toothed surface 28 of the cylinder 20 in order to drive the applicator member 3 in rotation about the axis X.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le moteur 50 entraîne directement l'organe d'application 3.In the example under consideration, the motor 50 directly drives the applicator member 3.

En variante, comme illustré sur la figure 9, il est possible d'interposer entre le pignon 51 du moteur 50 et une surface dentée 28' de l'organe d'application 3, un satellite 53.Alternatively, as illustrated on the figure 9 , it is possible to interpose between the pinion 51 of the motor 50 and a toothed surface 28 'of the application member 3, a satellite 53.

Le moteur 50 est alimenté par une alimentation électrique, par exemple une ou plusieurs piles ou accumulateurs 54 logés dans un compartiment 55 réalisé dans un couvercle 56 articulé sur le corps 2. Ce couvercle 56 peut comporter une patte de fermeture 57 apte à s'encliqueter dans un évidement 58 réalisé sur le corps 2, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 3.The motor 50 is powered by a power supply, for example one or more batteries or accumulators 54 housed in a compartment 55 made in a cover 56 hinged to the body 2. This cover 56 may include a closure tab 57 adapted to engage in a recess 58 made on the body 2, as can be seen on the figure 3 .

L'alimentation électrique est reliée au moteur 50 par l'intermédiaire de fils 60 logés dans un bras 15 du corps 2, comme illustré sur la figure 2.The power supply is connected to the motor 50 via wires 60 housed in an arm 15 of the body 2, as illustrated in FIG. figure 2 .

Le dispositif 1 peut comporter un interrupteur 61 pour commander le fonctionnement du moteur 50, cet interrupteur 61 étant disposé sur l'un des bras 15 et recouvert par exemple par une paroi élastiquement déformable 62.The device 1 may comprise a switch 61 for controlling the operation of the motor 50, this switch 61 being disposed on one of the arms 15 and covered for example by an elastically deformable wall 62.

Le cylindre extérieur 21 comporte sur sa face extérieure une pluralité de reliefs 65, ces derniers étant constitués dans l'exemple considéré par des bossages.The outer cylinder 21 has on its outer face a plurality of reliefs 65, the latter being constituted in the example in question by bosses.

L'organe d'application 3 comporte en outre une paroi extérieure 25 apte à se charger en produit contenu dans le réservoir 4 et ayant dans l'exemple considéré une forme sensiblement ellipsoïdale, allongée d'axe X.The applicator member 3 further comprises an outer wall 25 capable of being loaded with the product contained in the reservoir 4 and having in the example under consideration a substantially ellipsoidal shape, elongated with an X axis.

La paroi extérieure 25 se présente par exemple sous la forme d'un manchon élastiquement déformable, réalisé en élastomère.The outer wall 25 is for example in the form of an elastically deformable sleeve, made of elastomer.

Dans l'exemple considéré, la paroi extérieure 25 comporte à ses extrémités des collerettes 26 l'immobilisant axialement sur l'âme 19.In the example considered, the outer wall 25 has at its ends flanges 26 immobilizing it axially on the core 19.

La paroi extérieure 25 pourrait être fixée sur l'âme 19 par tout autre moyen, par exemple par collage.The outer wall 25 could be fixed to the core 19 by any other means, for example by gluing.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 10, lorsque l'organe d'application 3 est amené au contact d'une surface S à traiter, par exemple la peau, la paroi élastiquement déformable 25 est localement comprimée, de sorte qu'elle vient en appui sur les bossages 65. Ces derniers exercent sur la surface S un effet de massage à travers la paroi extérieure 25, lors de la rotation de l'organe d'application 3.As can be seen on the figure 10 when the applicator member 3 is brought into contact with a surface S to be treated, for example the skin, the elastically deformable wall 25 is locally compressed, so that it bears on the bosses 65. exert on the surface S a massage effect through the outer wall 25, during the rotation of the applicator member 3.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le réservoir 4 présente un volume intérieur variable et comporte deux parois élastiquement déformables 70 disposées en regard l'une de l'autre, comme illustré à la figure 4.In the example considered, the reservoir 4 has a variable internal volume and comprises two elastically deformable walls 70 arranged facing each other, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .

Le réservoir 4 comporte une paroi supérieure 71, concave vers le haut, et pourvue d'un ou de plusieurs orifices de sortie 72.The tank 4 comprises an upper wall 71, concave upwards, and provided with one or more outlet orifices 72.

Comme illustré sur la figure 4, ce ou ces orifices de sortie 72 peuvent être sous la forme de fentes, par exemple parallèles. En variante, le ou les orifices de sortie pourraient présenter toute autre forme, étant par exemple circulaires.As illustrated on the figure 4 , or these outlet orifices 72 may be in the form of slots, for example parallel. Alternatively, the outlet or openings could have any other shape, being for example circular.

Le réservoir 4 peut comporter en outre un orifice de remplissage 73, par exemple à l'opposé du ou des orifices de sortie.The tank 4 may further comprise a filling orifice 73, for example opposite the outlet orifice or openings.

L'orifice de remplissage 73 peut par exemple être fermé par un bouchon vissé, encliqueté, ou sur un col 74 du réservoir 4, comme illustré sur la figure 5.The filling orifice 73 may for example be closed by a screwed, snapped cap, or on a neck 74 of the reservoir 4, as shown in FIG. figure 5 .

En variante, comme illustré sur la figure 6, l'orifice de remplissage 73 peut être obturé par un bouchon s'engageant, par exemple par friction, dans une jupe intérieure 75 du réservoir 4.Alternatively, as illustrated on the figure 6 , the filling orifice 73 can be closed by a plug engaging, for example by friction, in an inner skirt 75 of the reservoir 4.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le réservoir 4 comporte sur ses côtés latéraux deux rainures longitudinales 77 destinées à s'engager chacune sur une nervure longitudinale 78 réalisée sur un bras 15, de manière à guider le réservoir 4 lors de la mise en place de celui-ci sur le corps 2, comme illustré sur la figure 4.In the example considered, the tank 4 comprises on its lateral sides two longitudinal grooves 77 intended to each engage on a longitudinal rib 78 made on an arm 15, so as to guide the tank 4 during the introduction of the on the body 2, as shown on the figure 4 .

Le couvercle 56 est en position ouverte lors de la mise en place du réservoir sur le corps 2, comme illustré sur la figure 3. Ce couvercle 56 est ramené en position fermée une fois le réservoir 4 en place sur le corps 2, comme illustré sur la figure 1.The lid 56 is in the open position when the reservoir is placed on the body 2, as shown in FIG. figure 3 . This cover 56 is returned to the closed position once the reservoir 4 is in place on the body 2, as shown in FIG. figure 1 .

Lorsque le réservoir 4 est en place sur le corps 2, la paroi supérieure 71 du réservoir 4 vient se positionner dans l'ajour de la paroi de fond 8 du logement 7. Cette paroi supérieure 71 du réservoir 4 est conformée pour épouser la paroi extérieure 25 de l'organe d'application 3.When the tank 4 is in place on the body 2, the upper wall 71 of the tank 4 is positioned in the opening of the bottom wall 8 of the housing 7. This upper wall 71 of the tank 4 is shaped to fit the outer wall 25 of the application member 3.

La paroi extérieure 25 de l'organe d'application 3 vient s'appliquer sur la paroi supérieure 71 du réservoir 4 avec une certaine contrainte, de manière à pouvoir être chargée avec le produit provenant directement du ou des orifices de sortie 72 et obturer ce ou ces derniers en l'absence d'utilisation, ce qui améliore la conservation du produit.The outer wall 25 of the applicator member 3 is applied to the upper wall 71 of the tank 4 with a certain constraint, so that it can be loaded with the product coming directly from the outlet orifice (s) 72 and close this or these in the absence of use, which improves the conservation of the product.

Le réservoir 4 peut le cas échéant comporter un élément d'obturation du ou des orifices de sortie 72, par exemple un film amovible, à retirer avant la première utilisation.The tank 4 may optionally include a closure element of the outlet orifice (s) 72, for example a removable film, to be removed before the first use.

Le réservoir 4 contient un produit cosmétique, par exemple un gel ou un liquide, notamment un liquide de faible viscosité.The reservoir 4 contains a cosmetic product, for example a gel or a liquid, in particular a low-viscosity liquid.

Pour appliquer du produit, l'utilisateur met en marche le moteur 50, ce qui provoque la rotation de l'organe d'application 3 autour de l'axe X.To apply the product, the user starts the motor 50, which causes the rotation of the applicator member 3 around the axis X.

Au contact de la surface S à traiter, comme illustré sur la figure 10, la paroi extérieure 25 de l'organe d'application 3 est comprimée, et peut venir au contact des bossages 65.In contact with the surface S to be treated, as illustrated on the figure 10 the outer wall 25 of the applicator member 3 is compressed, and can come into contact with the bosses 65.

Ces derniers produisent un effet de massage sur la surface S.These produce a massage effect on the surface S.

La paroi extérieure 25 peut être chargée en produit à travers le ou les orifices de sortie 72 du réservoir 4, en appuyant sur les parois 70.The outer wall 25 may be charged in product through the outlet or openings 72 of the tank 4, pressing on the walls 70.

L'organe d'application 3 étant monté de manière amovible sur le récipient, il est possible, le cas échéant, de le remplacer par un autre ayant par exemple des bossages 65 de forme et/ou de taille différentes, de manière à procurer un effet de massage différent.The applicator member 3 being removably mounted on the container, it is possible, if necessary, to replace it with another having for example bosses 65 of different shape and / or size, so as to provide a different massage effect.

Le dispositif 1 peut ainsi être fourni avec une pluralité d'organes d'application 3 dans un kit.The device 1 can thus be provided with a plurality of application members 3 in a kit.

Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque la paroi extérieure 25 de l'organe d'application 3 présente une forme autre qu'une forme ellipsoïdale allongée.Of course, it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the outer wall 25 of the applicator member 3 has a shape other than an elongate ellipsoidal shape.

Comme illustré sur la figure 11, le dispositif 85 peut comporter un organe d'application 80 ayant une paroi extérieure 80a présentant une forme sensiblement sphérique.As illustrated on the figure 11 , the device 85 may comprise an applicator member 80 having an outer wall 80a having a substantially spherical shape.

Cet organe d'application 80 comporte des logements 30 et 31 permettant d'y loger des organes de fixation non représentés.This applicator member 80 has housings 30 and 31 for accommodating unrepresented fasteners therein.

L'organe d'application 80 est monté sur un support 81 traversé par un orifice de sortie 82 unique.The applicator member 80 is mounted on a support 81 traversed by a single outlet orifice 82.

Le support 81 est fixé sur un col 87 d'un récipient 86 formant un réservoir pour le produit.The support 81 is fixed on a neck 87 of a container 86 forming a reservoir for the product.

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

Il est par exemple possible de prévoir un organe d'application avec une âme constituée par exemple d'un seul cylindre, et la paroi extérieure 25, notamment rigide ou non, peut porter des reliefs, notamment des bossages, destinés à procurer un effet de massage.For example, it is possible to provide an applicator member with a core consisting for example of a single cylinder, and the outer wall 25, in particular rigid or not, may carry reliefs, in particular bosses, intended to provide a protective effect. massage.

Dans toute la description, y compris les revendications, l'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « 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 "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

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  1. A device for dispensing and applying a fluid contained in a reservoir, said device comprising:
    - an applicator member comprising an outer wall that is suitable for charging with fluid contained in the reservoir in order to dispense it, said wall being capable of turning about a single axis of rotation; and characterized by the fact the device comprises a motor for driving the applicator member in rotation around said axis and by the fact that the outer wall of the applicator member is elastically deformable and arranged to become applied against a top wall of the reservoir of the device with a certain force, so that can it become charged with fluid coming directly from the outlet orifice(s) and closes it or them while not in use.
  2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the outer wall is substantially a body of revolution about an axis of symmetry.
  3. A device according to claim 2, wherein the outer wall is rotatable about said axis of symmetry.
  4. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the outer wall is of a shape that is substantially ellipsoidal and elongate.
  5. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the outer wall is of a shape that is substantially spherical.
  6. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the outer wall is made out of elastomer.
  7. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the applicator member comprises a core on which the outer wall is fitted.
  8. A device according to claim 7, wherein the core has a surface provided with portions in relief and wherein the outer wall is capable of being deformed during application to come into contact with the portions in relief.
  9. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the outer wall comprises portions in relief.
  10. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the portions in relief comprise bosses.
  11. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the applicator member comprises at least one housing that can receive a member for fastening the applicator member on the device.
  12. A device according to claim 11, wherein the motor extends at least in part into the housing.
  13. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the applicator member comprises at least one notched surface that can be coupled to the motor.
  14. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the applicator member comprises a core with two cylinders, inner and outer, the inner cylinder comprising a notched surface engaging with the motor and the outer cylinder comprising portions in relief on its outer surface.
  15. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the applicator member is removably mounted on the device.
  16. A device according to claim 15, wherein the outlet orifice or orifices opens onto the wall of the reservoir, said wall substantially matching the shape of at least a portion of the applicator member.
  17. A device according to claim 16, wherein said wall of the reservoir is substantially concave from above.
  18. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the reservoir is of variable inside volume and comprises at least one elastically deformable wall that allows the inside volume to be reduced.
  19. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the reservoir is removably mounted on the device.
  20. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the reservoir comprises a filling orifice.
  21. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the fluid is a cosmetic product.
  22. A device according to claim 21, wherein the fluid is a gel.
  23. A device according to claim 22, wherein the fluid is a liquid, in particular a liquid that has a low viscosity.
  24. A kit comprising:
    - a device as defined in any preceding claim; and
    - a plurality of applicator members, said members being arranged to be selectively and removably mountable on the device.
  25. A kit according to claim 24, wherein the applicator members comprise different kinds of portion in relief.
  26. A method for applying a fluid to a surface of the body, the method comprising the following steps:
    - providing a kit according to claim 24 or 25;
    - selecting an applicator member;
    - mounting the selected applicator member on the device; and
    - applying fluid to the body using said applicator member.
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