EP1813166A1 - Device for cooling a product and system for packaging and distributing corresponding product - Google Patents

Device for cooling a product and system for packaging and distributing corresponding product Download PDF

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EP1813166A1
EP1813166A1 EP06124411A EP06124411A EP1813166A1 EP 1813166 A1 EP1813166 A1 EP 1813166A1 EP 06124411 A EP06124411 A EP 06124411A EP 06124411 A EP06124411 A EP 06124411A EP 1813166 A1 EP1813166 A1 EP 1813166A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/041—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a roller, a disc or a ball
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/10—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air
    • F25D3/107—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/15—Temperature
    • A45D2200/155—Heating or cooling means, i.e. for storing or applying cosmetic products at a predetermined temperature

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  • the invention relates to a device for cooling a product, in particular a cosmetic product and also relates to a set of packaging and dispensing of such a product providing a cooling effect to the application.
  • the dispenser comprises a first container containing the product to be applied and a second container containing a refrigerant gas.
  • the product to be dispensed flows through a serpentine tube to a dispensing orifice.
  • the refrigerant gas for its part, flows through an annular conduit surrounding the product dispensing tube, so as to cool the tube and the product therein during the dispensing of the product.
  • the volume of product circulating in the tube being relatively large relative to the amount of refrigerant gas, it is necessary that the tube is long for the gas has time to cool the product.
  • the dispenser described in this document is therefore relatively bulky, which is not ideal for a dispenser intended in particular to be transported.
  • the stick is movably mounted relative to a support so as to be brought from a storage position in which the stick is disposed within the support to a use position in which the stick protrudes from the support.
  • the assembly comprises a closure cap adapted to be mounted on the support when the stick is in the storage position, this closure cap comprising the cooling device.
  • the closure cap includes a base and a pressurized valve container containing a refrigerant gas.
  • the pressurized container is movable in the base so that actuation of the valve of the pressurized container is achieved by moving the pressurized container relative to the base.
  • the refrigerant gas is dispensed in doses to the lipstick stick. Most of the refrigerant gas leaks through the gap left between the pressurized container and the base to allow relative movement of the container relative to the base.
  • This assembly poses a problem insofar as the cooling can not be obtained when the stick is in the position of use, in which it can be applied to a surface to be coated.
  • EP-045 9508 also known is a portable product dose cooling kit supplied with the kit. But the operation of such a kit requires many manual assembly steps for the user who wishes to use it.
  • the cooling device comprises a pressurized container containing a refrigerant and a support for receiving the conditioning device to be cooled which is mounted on a valve which is equipped with the pressurized container so that the coolant to be dispensed is brought against an outer circumference of the conditioning device.
  • this cooling device applies essentially only for a device for packaging a product arranged in the form of a cup forming a reservoir filled with the product to be applied. It is particularly unsuitable for cooling a product intended to be applied by means of an applicator such as a ball or a rotating drum.
  • the object of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks related to the use of the devices of the prior art.
  • an object of the invention is to allow the cooling of a product applied by means of a rotary-type applicator and this, in a relatively small space compatible with the realization of a set of packaging and distribution of product compact and inexpensive to achieve.
  • the device further comprises a coating surface of a product applicator, the vaporization duct being disposed in heat exchange relation with the coating surface.
  • the cooling device is then particularly adapted to allow the application of a cooled product by means of a rotary drum type applicator or ball to the extent that the applicator can come, during its rotation, to take a cooled product against the surface of coating and then come to apply against the skin of a user.
  • the vaporization duct extends transversely relative to the axis of the container.
  • the coating surface has a generally concave shape and is mounted transversely on the refrigerant dispenser member.
  • the coating surface is formed by the combination of two plates, at least one of which is shaped to form said duct.
  • the duct can then be made by stamping or machining the or each plate.
  • the vaporization duct is disposed in heat exchange relation with the coating surface.
  • the applicator is a drum rotatably mounted with respect to the coating surface, the coating surface having a generally concave shape complementary to that of the drum.
  • the drum is made of deformable material and externally has an assembly of at least one boss.
  • the drum comprises a rotatable cylindrical support and a deformable application surface mounted around the rotary cylinder.
  • the cylindrical support is provided with an assembly of at least one boss capable of causing a localized deformation of the application surface during the application of the product.
  • the application surface advantageously comprises a median zone having a diameter greater than that of the cylindrical support such that during the rotation of the cylindrical support, the application surface is applied, on one side, against the support and, on the opposite side, is applied against the coating surface.
  • the drum is motorized.
  • the assembly then comprises a drive motor of the drum.
  • it comprises a drum drive cylinder rotated by the motor by means of a gear mechanism.
  • the drive cylinder is rotated by the motor through a geared motor system.
  • the drive cylinder is rotated by the motor through an overdrive system.
  • the packaging and distribution assembly comprises a switch for controlling the operation of the engine, said switch being adapted to simultaneously control the operation of the coolant dispenser member so as to cause the setting of the cooling device during the rotation of the applicator.
  • the first storage container of the product to be dispensed is made of deformable material.
  • the assembly can be arranged in a housing provided with a manually deformable zone surrounding the first product storage container.
  • the housing may further comprise a housing for receiving power supply means of said set of electrical energy.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a packaging and distribution assembly of a product according to the invention, designated by the general reference numeral 1.
  • the assembly 1 is intended to apply a cosmetic product cooled on the epidermis of a user or user in order to provide a cooling effect or increase the effectiveness of the product applied by improving the penetration in the skin of the applied product.
  • cosmetic product means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 13 June 1993.
  • the assembly 1 comprises a longitudinal axis X-X '. It comprises a first proximal end 2 delimiting a gripping zone for a user and a distal opposite end 3 serving, as will be described in detail later, to apply the cooled product.
  • the assembly 1 essentially comprises a housing 4, for example made of thermoplastic resin, which delimits internally a first housing 5 in which are housed a first container 6 containing the product to be dispensed and a second container 6 'containing a refrigerant, and a second housing 7 in which is housed a product applicator 8.
  • a housing 4 for example made of thermoplastic resin, which delimits internally a first housing 5 in which are housed a first container 6 containing the product to be dispensed and a second container 6 'containing a refrigerant, and a second housing 7 in which is housed a product applicator 8.
  • the refrigerant stored in the second container 6 ' is intended to cause a lowering of the temperature of the product delivered by the first container 6. It is for example constituted by a gas which is in the liquefied state when it is under pressure and which has the property of falling in temperature when it relaxes in the gaseous state. It is thus stored under pressure in the second container 6 '.
  • a hydrocarbon for example butane 3.2, dimethyl ether or a freon, for example HFC-134A, will be used.
  • the pressurized container 6 ' consists of a cylindrical body 9 whose first end 10 is closed and whose opposite end 11 is provided with a cup 12 crimped on a rolled edge 13 of the body 9. A dispensing valve 14 is retained by crimping in the cup 13.
  • the valve 14 is preferably metering to allow a dispensing of a dose of refrigerant by actuation and avoid emptying the container during a single actuation.
  • the valve 14 is provided with an actuating rod 14 'of hollow form.
  • the distribution of the refrigerant is effected when the actuating rod 14 'is depressed.
  • an actuating rod 14 ' can be actuated by tilting or actuating rod activatable by depression and tilting.
  • the first product storage container 6 which is used for packaging the product to be applied, it consists of a vial or pocket 15 with a deformable wall. It can be made from a suitable thermoplastic resin or from a multilayer film or monolayer welded.
  • valve 14 of the pressurized container and the neck 17 of the first container are connected to a product diffuser 18 mounted transversely relative to the axis XX 'of the housing 4 and whose function is, on the one hand , distribute the product along the applicator 8 and coat said applicator and, on the other hand, cool the product under the effect of the expansion of the refrigerant gas.
  • the applicator 8 comprises an applicator drum 20 so that, in this example, the assembly according to the invention constitutes a product dispenser of "roll” type. -we ". Note however that it is not beyond the scope of the invention when using a ball applicator to form a distributor type "stick".
  • the drum is motorized. It is also beyond the scope of the invention when the drum is not motorized.
  • the applicator 20 has a generally ellipsoid shape truncated at its two mutually opposite end zones 21 and 22. It thus defines a generally convex outer surface of application 23.
  • the drum 20 is mounted transversely in the housing 7 of the housing 4, considering the longitudinal axis X-X 'of the assembly 1.
  • the distal end 3 of the housing 4 is provided with a perforated cradle 24 which receives the drum 20.
  • the cradle 24 communicates with the diffuser or is formed by the diffuser itself. It extends transversely over a major part of the distal end 3 of the casing 4.
  • the casing On either side of the cradle 24, the casing comprises two passages 25 and 26 serving one to receive a drive motor 27. 20 and the other an end flange 28 for locking the drum 20 in the cradle 24.
  • the cradle 24 has a length corresponding to that of the drum 20. It comprises a shape complementary to that of the drum 20, that is to say a form of truncated half-ellipsoid.
  • the drum is made of elastically deformable material, for example elastomer. At rest, its outer surface is flush with the distal end of the housing 4. But it extends slightly protruding beyond this end, by its domed median portion.
  • the drum 20 In use, that is to say when the drum is applied against the epidermis of a user, the outer surface of the drum is pressed against a boss B. It is then radially deformed so that the application surface of the applicator adopts a bumpy configuration, which provides a massaging effect to the application. On the contrary, at its internal surface, turned towards the cradle 24, the drum 20 resumes its initial domed configuration and comes into contact with the cradle 24.
  • the drum rests on a single annular bead B.
  • annular beads B are also possible to provide a plurality of such annular beads B regularly distributed along the inner surface of the drum 20 in order to increase the massaging effect.
  • the applicator is provided with a drive cylinder 30 which is intended to cooperate with the motor 27 and a cylindrical support 31 mounted around the drive cylinder, the drum 20 being arranged around the support cylindrical and drive cylinder.
  • the drive roll 30 has a cylindrical peripheral surface with a circular base. It is provided, in the vicinity of one of its ends 32, with an annular groove 33 in which it engages an additional bead 34 formed in the inner surface of the cylindrical support 31 (FIG. 9) to mount the support 31 on the
  • the cylindrical support 31 meanwhile, is also provided with a pair of annular grooves 35 and 36 formed in the vicinity of its two end zones 37 and 38 to receive complementary annular beads 39 and 40 provided internally at both ends of the drum 20.
  • the assembly is thus performed by mounting the support 31 around the drive cylinder 30 and inserting the inner bead 34 of the support in the peripheral groove 33 of the cylinder 30, then mounting the drum 20 around the support 31 and inserting the internal beads 39 and 40 in the grooves 35 and 36 corresponding to the support 31.
  • the drive roll 30 is internally provided with a gear mechanism 42. It can be seen in these figures that the drive roll 30 is internally provided with substantially median portion, an inner ring gear 43 which cooperates with a sun gear 45 carried by the drive shaft of the motor 27 by means of a sun gear 46.
  • the mechanism Gear 42 constitutes a geared motor.
  • the ring gear 43 is carried by a shoulder 44 which delimits, with the inner surface of the cylinder 30, a housing L for receiving the motor 27.
  • the motor 27 is carried by an end flange 50.
  • This flange can be locked on the housing 4, by means of a quarter-turn locking system.
  • the end flange 28 ensures the maintenance of the drum 20 in the cradle 24.
  • This flange 28 is provided with a cylindrical extension 52 which comes fit, in the assembly, in the drive cylinder to ensure its centering.
  • This flange 28 may also be provided with a latch mechanism quarter turn.
  • the extension 52 will be provided with a thread or pin 53, which engages in a complementary groove formed in the casing 4 on the periphery of the orifice 26.
  • the drum 20 is made of deformable material, for example elastomer. At rest, it extends substantially in the extension of the distal end surface of the However, it extends substantially beyond this end surface, in the vicinity of its domed central zone.
  • the inner surface of the drum 20, that is to say turned towards the cradle 24, is curved and rests against the cradle 24.
  • this cradle 24 is perforated and constitutes a surface for coating the application surface 23 of the drum 20. For this purpose, it communicates with the diffuser or is integrated into it by forming the upper surface of the diffuser.
  • the product diffuser 18 communicates with the first container 6 filled with the product to be dispensed and with the second container 6 'filled with refrigerant.
  • the diffuser 18 is for this purpose provided with a connector 56 for connecting the first container 6 and which is adapted to be mounted in the neck 17, and a connecting nozzle 57 of a hose which is mounted on the actuating rod 14 'of the valve 13 of the second container 6'.
  • the diffuser 18 comprises a first product admission piece 58 for distribution in the diffuser, visible in FIGS. 14, 15 and 16, which respectively show a side, top and sagittal view of this first piece 58, and a second piece 59 for cooling the product admitted into the diffuser by the first piece 58.
  • the first piece 58 has an overall T shape and has a distal face forming a plate. It is made in one piece, for example thermoplastic material or metal material. It is provided with the connector 56 and is provided with an axial passage 60 for supplying the diffuser with product to be dispensed.
  • this cooling part As shown in Figures 17, 18 and 19 which respectively show a side view, from above and in sagittal section of the piece 59, this cooling part is provided with an axial passage 61 for receiving the connection 56 of the first piece 58. It also comprises a threaded orifice 62 on which is screwed the nozzle 57 for connecting the hose to ensure the supply of the diffuser 18 cooling product.
  • the first part 58 is intended to be placed on one of the large faces 64 of the second cooling part 59 by inserting the connector 56 in the orifice 61.
  • the large face 64 of the cooling part 59 which is intended to receive the first part 58 is provided with a groove 65 which winds between the inlet orifice 62 to an exhaust port 66.
  • This groove can adopt either a rounded profile or a square profile.
  • the cooling duct extends transversely relative to the axis X-X 'on the path of the product to be applied between the first container and the cradle
  • the diffuser 18 can be mounted under the cradle 24.
  • the diffuser may be shaped to form the cradle.
  • the parts 58 and 59 adopt a concave configuration, complementary to that of the housing 7.
  • the cradle 24 is in any case provided with a set of orifices adapted to let the product out.
  • the product fed from the first container 6 through the first part 58, is distributed over the entire surface of the cradle 24. Furthermore, the diffuser 18 is cooled by expansion of the refrigerant in the coil. Consecutive cooling of the product flowing through the cradle 24 is then obtained before being taken up by the drum 20.
  • the duct 65 circulating in a coil in the diffuser 55 between the inlet orifice 62 and the exhaust orifice 66 is made by shaping the face 64 on which it is to take The first piece 58 is supported.
  • Such a shaping can be carried out either by milling or by stamping.
  • the stamping is advantageous in that it allows for the simultaneous cutting of a metal plate channels in which the liquid will relax.
  • FIGS. 22 and 23 forming the cooling channel simultaneously in the two large faces facing the first and second parts 58 and 59, either by stamping or by milling.
  • the two parts 58 and 59 constituting the diffuser 18 are advantageously made of metal material, for example brass or aluminum to give good thermal conduction properties.
  • these parts can be made also from a thermoplastic resin, or be made of a thermoplastic resin and the other metal.
  • the diffuser may be overmolded directly with the first container 15.
  • the housing 4 comprises a third housing 67 for receiving one or more batteries for supplying the motor 27 with electrical energy.
  • this housing 67 is formed under a removable cover 68 allowing, on the one hand, a replacement of the battery or batteries, or even a replacement or a filling of the first and second tanks 6 and 6 '.
  • the housing 4 is completed by a switch 69 for starting and stopping the engine.
  • a switch 69 for starting and stopping the engine.
  • provision will also be made to associate with the valve 14 of the second container 6 'an electric complementary actuator controlled by the switch 69 so as to simultaneously cause the rotation of the drum 20, a distribution of the refrigerant through the diffuser 18.
  • an elastically deformable wall will be provided so as to allow, by pressure, a distribution of the product to be dispensed through the diffuser 18.
  • the product is cooled under the effect of the expansion of the refrigerant in the diffuser.
  • the cooled product then passes through the orifices in the cradle to be picked up by the rotating drum.
  • the drum When the drum is applied against the epidermis, the cooled product is dispensed. In addition, during application, the drum is deformed to adopt a dented form providing, on application, a massage of the epidermis.

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The device has a pressurized container configured to hold a liquefied refrigerant product, where the container includes a refrigerant product dispensing element, and includes a lengthwise axis (X-X`). A cooling conduit includes a refrigerant product, and is connected in fluid communication with the element. An applicator coating element e.g. perforated cradle, includes an applicator coating surface that is disposed adjacent to the conduit, such that heat is exchanged with the conduit while the refrigerant product is dispensed from the dispensing element into the conduit. An independent claim is also included for a packaging and dispensing assembly comprising a product storage container.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de refroidissement d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique et se rapporte également à un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un tel produit procurant un effet rafraîchissant à l'application.The invention relates to a device for cooling a product, in particular a cosmetic product and also relates to a set of packaging and dispensing of such a product providing a cooling effect to the application.

Il est en effet souhaitable, dans certains cas de réfrigérer un produit cosmétique pour son application afin d'en accroître l'effet ou donner une sensation de fraîcheur et de confort lors de l'application..It is indeed desirable, in some cases to refrigerate a cosmetic product for its application to increase the effect or give a feeling of freshness and comfort during application.

C'est la raison pour laquelle lorsqu'un utilisateur ou une utilisatrice souhaite appliquer sur sa peau un produit cosmétique préalablement refroidi, il le conserve parfois dans son réfrigérateur. Lorsque le produit doit être appliqué à l'extérieur, le produit qui a été refroidi se réchauffe rapidement, en particulier lorsque la température ambiante est élevée, de sorte que le produit ne confère plus l'effet rafraîchissant recherché.This is the reason why when a user wishes to apply a previously cooled cosmetic product to his skin, he sometimes keeps it in his refrigerator. When the product is to be applied externally, the product which has been cooled heats up rapidly, especially when the ambient temperature is high, so that the product no longer gives the desired cooling effect.

II existe, dans l'état de la technique, divers types d'ensembles de conditionnement et de distribution permettant d'appliquer un produit refroidi.There are, in the state of the art, various types of packaging and distribution assemblies for applying a cooled product.

On pourra à cet égard se référer au document WO 2004/10 07104 qui décrit un distributeur de produit cosmétique qui permet d'appliquer un produit rafraîchissant, le distributeur étant équipé d'un dispositif rafraîchissant qui lui est propre.In this regard, reference may be made to the document WO 2004/10 07104 which describes a cosmetic product dispenser which makes it possible to apply a refreshing product, the dispenser being equipped with a refreshing device of its own.

Le distributeur comporte un premier récipient contenant le produit à appliquer ainsi qu'un deuxième récipient contenant un gaz réfrigérant. Le produit à distribuer s'écoule par un tube en serpentin jusqu'à un orifice de distribution. Le gaz réfrigérant, quant à lui, s'écoule par un conduit annulaire entourant le tube de distribution de produit, de manière à refroidir le tube et le produit s'y trouvant lors de la distribution du produit.The dispenser comprises a first container containing the product to be applied and a second container containing a refrigerant gas. The product to be dispensed flows through a serpentine tube to a dispensing orifice. The refrigerant gas, for its part, flows through an annular conduit surrounding the product dispensing tube, so as to cool the tube and the product therein during the dispensing of the product.

Le volume de produit circulant dans le tube étant relativement important par rapport à la quantité de gaz réfrigérant, il est nécessaire que le tube soit long pour que le gaz ait le temps de refroidir le produit.The volume of product circulating in the tube being relatively large relative to the amount of refrigerant gas, it is necessary that the tube is long for the gas has time to cool the product.

Le distributeur décrit dans ce document est par conséquent relativement encombrant, ce qui n'est pas idéal pour un distributeur destiné en particulier à être transporté.The dispenser described in this document is therefore relatively bulky, which is not ideal for a dispenser intended in particular to be transported.

On pourra également se référer au document US 458 4847 qui décrit un ensemble comportant un bâton de rouge à lèvres et un dispositif pour le refroidissement de ce bâton.We can also refer to the document US 458 4847 which describes an assembly comprising a stick of lipstick and a device for cooling this stick.

Le bâton est monté de manière mobile relativement à un support de manière à pouvoir être amené d'une position de stockage dans laquelle le bâton est disposé à l'intérieur du support à une position d'utilisation dans laquelle le bâton dépasse du support.The stick is movably mounted relative to a support so as to be brought from a storage position in which the stick is disposed within the support to a use position in which the stick protrudes from the support.

L'ensemble comporte un capot de fermeture apte à être monté sur le support lorsque le bâton est en position de stockage, ce capot de fermeture comportant le dispositif de refroidissement.The assembly comprises a closure cap adapted to be mounted on the support when the stick is in the storage position, this closure cap comprising the cooling device.

Le capot de fermeture comporte une base et un récipient pressurisé à valve contenant un gaz réfrigérant. Le récipient pressurisé est mobile dans la base de sorte qu'un actionnement de la valve du récipient pressurisé est obtenu par déplacement du récipient pressurisé relativement à la base. Le gaz réfrigérant est distribué par doses en direction du bâton de rouge à lèvres. La majeure partie du gaz réfrigérant fuit par l'interstice laissé entre le récipient pressurisé et la base pour autoriser le déplacement relatif du récipient par rapport à la base.The closure cap includes a base and a pressurized valve container containing a refrigerant gas. The pressurized container is movable in the base so that actuation of the valve of the pressurized container is achieved by moving the pressurized container relative to the base. The refrigerant gas is dispensed in doses to the lipstick stick. Most of the refrigerant gas leaks through the gap left between the pressurized container and the base to allow relative movement of the container relative to the base.

Cet ensemble pose un problème dans la mesure où le refroidissement ne peut pas être obtenu lorsque le bâton est en position d'utilisation, dans laquelle il peut être appliqué sur une surface à enduire.This assembly poses a problem insofar as the cooling can not be obtained when the stick is in the position of use, in which it can be applied to a surface to be coated.

Du document EP-045 9508 , on connaît également un kit portatif de refroidissement de doses de produit fournies avec le kit. Mais le fonctionnement d'un tel kit requiert de nombreuses étapes manuelles d'assemblage pour l'utilisateur qui souhaite s'en servir.Of the document EP-045 9508 also known is a portable product dose cooling kit supplied with the kit. But the operation of such a kit requires many manual assembly steps for the user who wishes to use it.

On pourra enfin se référer à la demande de brevet français non publiée n°0 552 654 déposée au nom de la demanderesse, qui décrit un dispositif de refroidissement d'un dispositif de conditionnement d'un produit.Finally, reference may be made to the unpublished French patent application No. 0 552 654 filed in the name of the applicant, which describes a device for cooling a device for packaging a product.

Le dispositif de refroidissement comporte un récipient pressurisé contenant un produit réfrigérant et un support pour recevoir le dispositif de conditionnement à refroidir qui est monté sur une valve dont est équipé le récipient pressurisé de sorte que le produit réfrigérant à distribuer est amené contre un pourtour extérieur du dispositif de conditionnement.The cooling device comprises a pressurized container containing a refrigerant and a support for receiving the conditioning device to be cooled which is mounted on a valve which is equipped with the pressurized container so that the coolant to be dispensed is brought against an outer circumference of the conditioning device.

Mais ce dispositif de refroidissement ne s'applique essentiellement que pour un dispositif de conditionnement d'un produit agencé sous la forme d'une coupelle formant un réservoir empli du produit à appliquer. Il est en particulier inadapté pour refroidir un produit destiné à être appliqué au moyen d'un applicateur tel qu'une bille ou un tambour rotatif.But this cooling device applies essentially only for a device for packaging a product arranged in the form of a cup forming a reservoir filled with the product to be applied. It is particularly unsuitable for cooling a product intended to be applied by means of an applicator such as a ball or a rotating drum.

Au vu de ce qui précède, le but de l'invention est de pallier les inconvénients précités liés à l'utilisation des dispositifs de l'art antérieur.In view of the above, the object of the invention is to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks related to the use of the devices of the prior art.

En particulier, un but de l'invention est de permettre le refroidissement d'un produit appliqué au moyen d'un applicateur de type rotatif et ce, dans un encombrement relativement réduit compatible avec la réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution de produit peu encombrant et peu onéreux à réaliser.In particular, an object of the invention is to allow the cooling of a product applied by means of a rotary-type applicator and this, in a relatively small space compatible with the realization of a set of packaging and distribution of product compact and inexpensive to achieve.

L'invention a donc pour objet, selon un premier aspect, un dispositif de refroidissement d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique, comportant :

  • un récipient pressurisé contenant un produit réfrigérant liquéfié, le récipient comprenant un axe longitudinal et étant pourvu d'un organe de distribution du produit réfrigérant, et
  • des moyens de refroidissement comprenant au moins un conduit de vaporisation du produit réfrigérant raccordé à l'organe de distribution du produit réfrigérant.
The object of the invention is therefore, according to a first aspect, a device for cooling a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising:
  • a pressurized container containing a liquefied refrigerant, the container having a longitudinal axis and being provided with a coolant dispensing member, and
  • cooling means comprising at least one vaporization duct of the refrigerant product connected to the refrigerant dispenser member.

Selon une caractéristique générale de l'invention, le dispositif comprend en outre une surface d'enduction d'un applicateur de produit, le conduit de vaporisation étant disposé en relation d'échange thermique avec la surface d'enduction.According to a general characteristic of the invention, the device further comprises a coating surface of a product applicator, the vaporization duct being disposed in heat exchange relation with the coating surface.

Le dispositif de refroidissement est alors particulièrement adapté pour permettre l'application d'un produit refroidi au moyen d'un applicateur de type de tambour rotatif ou bille dans la mesure où l'applicateur peut venir, lors de sa rotation, prélever un produit refroidi contre la surface d'enduction pour ensuite venir l'appliquer contre l'épiderme d'un utilisateur.The cooling device is then particularly adapted to allow the application of a cooled product by means of a rotary drum type applicator or ball to the extent that the applicator can come, during its rotation, to take a cooled product against the surface of coating and then come to apply against the skin of a user.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le conduit de vaporisation s'étend transversalement, relativement à l'axe du récipient.According to another characteristic of the invention, the vaporization duct extends transversely relative to the axis of the container.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la surface d'enduction a une forme générale concave et est montée transversalement sur l'organe de distribution de produit réfrigérant.In one embodiment, the coating surface has a generally concave shape and is mounted transversely on the refrigerant dispenser member.

Par exemple, la surface d'enduction est formée par l'association de deux plaques dont l'une au moins est façonnée de manière à former ledit conduit.For example, the coating surface is formed by the combination of two plates, at least one of which is shaped to form said duct.

Le conduit peut alors être réalisé par emboutissage ou par usinage de la ou de chaque plaque.The duct can then be made by stamping or machining the or each plate.

L'invention a également pour objet, selon un second aspect, un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique comprenant :

  • un premier récipient de stockage du produit équipé d'un applicateur et d'une surface d'enduction de l'applicateur alimentée à partir du premier récipient, et
  • un dispositif de refroidissement du produit comportant :
    • un deuxième récipient pressurisé contenant un produit réfrigérant liquéfié, le deuxième récipient ayant un axe longitudinal et étant pourvu d'un organe de distribution du produit réfrigérant, et
    • des moyens de refroidissement comprenant au moins un conduit de vaporisation du produit réfrigérant raccordé à l'organe de distribution du produit réfrigérant.
The subject of the invention is also, according to a second aspect, a set of packaging and dispensing of a product, in particular a cosmetic product comprising:
  • a first product storage container equipped with an applicator and a coating surface of the applicator fed from the first container, and
  • a product cooling device comprising:
    • a second pressurized container containing a liquefied refrigerant, the second container having a longitudinal axis and being provided with a coolant dispensing member, and
    • cooling means comprising at least one vaporization duct of the refrigerant product connected to the refrigerant dispenser member.

En outre, selon cet ensemble, le conduit de vaporisation est disposé en relation d'échange thermique avec la surface d'enduction.In addition, according to this assembly, the vaporization duct is disposed in heat exchange relation with the coating surface.

Dans un mode de réalisation de cet ensemble, l'applicateur est un tambour monté à rotation par rapport à la surface d'enduction, la surface d'enduction ayant une forme générale concave de forme complémentaire de celle du tambour.In one embodiment of this assembly, the applicator is a drum rotatably mounted with respect to the coating surface, the coating surface having a generally concave shape complementary to that of the drum.

Par exemple, le tambour est réalisé en matériau déformable et comporte extérieurement un ensemble d'au moins un bossage.For example, the drum is made of deformable material and externally has an assembly of at least one boss.

En variante, le tambour comporte un support cylindrique rotatif et une surface d'application déformable montée autour du cylindre rotatif.Alternatively, the drum comprises a rotatable cylindrical support and a deformable application surface mounted around the rotary cylinder.

Dans ce cas, le support cylindrique est pourvu d'un ensemble d'au moins un bossage apte à provoquer une déformation localisée de la surface d'application lors de l'application du produit.In this case, the cylindrical support is provided with an assembly of at least one boss capable of causing a localized deformation of the application surface during the application of the product.

En outre, la surface d'application avantageusement comprend une zone médiane ayant un diamètre supérieur à celui du support cylindrique tel que lors de la rotation du support cylindrique, la surface d'application est appliquée, d'un côté, contre le support et, du côté opposé, vient s'appliquer contre la surface d'enduction.In addition, the application surface advantageously comprises a median zone having a diameter greater than that of the cylindrical support such that during the rotation of the cylindrical support, the application surface is applied, on one side, against the support and, on the opposite side, is applied against the coating surface.

De préférence, le tambour est motorisé. L'ensemble comprend alors un moteur d'entraînement du tambour.Preferably, the drum is motorized. The assembly then comprises a drive motor of the drum.

Par exemple, il comporte un cylindre d'entraînement du tambour entraîné en rotation par le moteur au moyen d'un mécanisme à engrenage.For example, it comprises a drum drive cylinder rotated by the motor by means of a gear mechanism.

Dans un mode de mise en oeuvre, le cylindre d'entraînement est entraîné en rotation par le moteur par l'intermédiaire d'un système motoréducteur.In one embodiment, the drive cylinder is rotated by the motor through a geared motor system.

En variante, le cylindre d'entraînement est entraîné en rotation par le moteur par l'intermédiaire d'un système de surmultiplication.Alternatively, the drive cylinder is rotated by the motor through an overdrive system.

Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, l'ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution comporte un commutateur de commande du fonctionnement du moteur, ledit commutateur étant adapté pour commander simultanément le fonctionnement de l'organe de distribution du produit réfrigérant de manière à provoquer la mise en oeuvre du dispositif de refroidissement lors de la rotation de l'applicateur.In an advantageous embodiment, the packaging and distribution assembly comprises a switch for controlling the operation of the engine, said switch being adapted to simultaneously control the operation of the coolant dispenser member so as to cause the setting of the cooling device during the rotation of the applicator.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le premier récipient de stockage du produit à distribuer est réalisé en matériau déformable.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the first storage container of the product to be dispensed is made of deformable material.

Dans ce cas, l'ensemble peut être disposé dans un boîtier pourvu d'une zone manuellement déformable entourant le premier récipient de stockage de produit.In this case, the assembly can be arranged in a housing provided with a manually deformable zone surrounding the first product storage container.

Le boîtier peut en outre comporter un logement de réception de moyens d'alimentation dudit ensemble en énergie électrique.The housing may further comprise a housing for receiving power supply means of said set of electrical energy.

D'autres buts, caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description suivante, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple non limitatif, et faite en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit cosmétique conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une autre vue en coupe longitudinale de l'ensemble de la figure 1, montrant les premier et deuxième récipients de stockage du produit à appliquer et du produit réfrigérant, respectivement ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue éclatée et en perspective d'une zone d'extrémité d'un ensemble conforme à l'invention, montrant schématiquement l'assemblage d'un tel ensemble ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en coupe axiale de l'applicateur de l'ensemble de la figure 4 ;
  • la figure 6 montre le cylindre d'entraînement de l'applicateur de la figure 5 ;
  • les figures 7 et 8 montrent la surface d'application de l'applicateur de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 9 montre le support cylindrique de l'applicateur de la figure 5;
  • la figure 10 montre le mécanisme à engrenage servant à entraîner le cylindre d'entraînement ;
  • la figure 11 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un bouchon de verrouillage servant à maintenir l'applicateur de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 12 est une vue en coupe axiale d'un applicateur en cours de fonctionnement ;
  • la figure 13 est une vue de profil d'un élément constitutif d'un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution de produit conforme à l'invention, illustrant la surface d'enduction de l'applicateur ;
  • les figures 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 et 19 illustrent la constitution de l'élément de la figure 13 ;
  • les figures 20 et 21 sont des vues respectivement en perspective et de profil d'un premier mode de réalisation d'une surface d'enduction conforme à l'invention ; et
  • les figures 22 et 23 sont des vues de face et de profil, respectivement, d'un autre mode de réalisation d'une surface d'enduction conforme à l'invention.
Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description, given solely by way of nonlimiting example, and with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a first embodiment of a set of packaging and dispensing of a cosmetic product according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is another longitudinal sectional view of the assembly of Figure 1, showing the first and second storage containers of the product to be applied and the refrigerant, respectively;
  • Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an end zone of an assembly according to the invention, schematically showing the assembly of such an assembly;
  • Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a second embodiment of an assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 5 is an axial sectional view of the applicator of the assembly of Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 shows the drive roll of the applicator of Figure 5;
  • Figures 7 and 8 show the application surface of the applicator of Figure 5;
  • Figure 9 shows the cylindrical support of the applicator of Figure 5;
  • Figure 10 shows the gear mechanism for driving the drive cylinder;
  • Figure 11 is a schematic perspective view of a locking plug for holding the applicator of Figure 5;
  • Figure 12 is an axial sectional view of an applicator during operation;
  • Figure 13 is a side view of a constituent element of a product packaging and dispensing assembly according to the invention, illustrating the coating surface of the applicator;
  • Figures 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 illustrate the constitution of the element of Figure 13;
  • Figures 20 and 21 are views respectively in perspective and in profile of a first embodiment of a coating surface according to the invention; and
  • Figures 22 and 23 are front and side views, respectively, of another embodiment of a coating surface according to the invention.

Sur les figures 1 et 2, on a représenté un premier mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit conforme à l'invention, désigné par la référence numérique générale 1.FIGS. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a packaging and distribution assembly of a product according to the invention, designated by the general reference numeral 1.

Dans l'application envisagée, l'ensemble 1 est destiné à appliquer un produit cosmétique refroidi sur l'épiderme d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice de manière à procurer un effet rafraîchissant ou augmenter l'efficacité du produit appliqué en améliorant la pénétration dans la peau du produit appliqué.In the intended application, the assembly 1 is intended to apply a cosmetic product cooled on the epidermis of a user or user in order to provide a cooling effect or increase the effectiveness of the product applied by improving the penetration in the skin of the applied product.

Dans le cadre de la présente description, par « produit cosmétique », on entend un produit tel que défini dans la directive 93/35/CEE du Conseil du 13 juin 1993.In the context of the present description, "cosmetic product" means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 13 June 1993.

On notera cependant que l'invention peut également s'appliquer pour conditionner ou distribuer tout autre type de produit que l'on souhaite refroidir lors de l'application.Note however that the invention can also be applied to condition or distribute any other type of product that it is desired to cool during application.

Comme on le voit sur les figures 1 et 2, l'ensemble 1 comporte un axe longitudinal X-X'. Il comporte une première extrémité proximale 2 délimitant une zone de préhension pour un utilisateur et une extrémité opposée distale 3 servant, comme cela sera décrit en détail par la suite, à appliquer le produit refroidi.As seen in Figures 1 and 2, the assembly 1 comprises a longitudinal axis X-X '. It comprises a first proximal end 2 delimiting a gripping zone for a user and a distal opposite end 3 serving, as will be described in detail later, to apply the cooled product.

L'ensemble 1 comporte essentiellement un boîtier 4, par exemple réalisé en résine thermoplastique, qui délimite intérieurement un premier logement 5 dans lequel sont logés un premier récipient 6 contenant le produit à distribuer et un deuxième récipient 6' contenant un produit réfrigérant, et un deuxième logement 7 dans lequel est logé un applicateur de produit 8.The assembly 1 essentially comprises a housing 4, for example made of thermoplastic resin, which delimits internally a first housing 5 in which are housed a first container 6 containing the product to be dispensed and a second container 6 'containing a refrigerant, and a second housing 7 in which is housed a product applicator 8.

Le produit réfrigérant stocké dans le deuxième récipient 6' est destiné à provoquer un abaissement de la température du produit délivré par le premier récipient 6. Il est par exemple constitué par un gaz qui se trouve à l'état liquéfié lorsqu'il est sous pression et qui a la propriété de chuter en température lorsqu'il se détend à l'état gazeux. II est ainsi stocké sous pression dans le deuxième récipient 6'. On utilisera par exemple un hydrocarbure, par exemple le butane 3,2, le diméthyléther, ou encore un fréon, par exemple le HFC-134A.The refrigerant stored in the second container 6 'is intended to cause a lowering of the temperature of the product delivered by the first container 6. It is for example constituted by a gas which is in the liquefied state when it is under pressure and which has the property of falling in temperature when it relaxes in the gaseous state. It is thus stored under pressure in the second container 6 '. For example, a hydrocarbon, for example butane 3.2, dimethyl ether or a freon, for example HFC-134A, will be used.

Le récipient pressurisé 6' est constitué d'un corps cylindrique 9 dont une première extrémité 10 est fermée et dont l'extrémité opposée 11 est pourvue d'une coupelle 12 sertie sur un bord roulé 13 du corps 9. Une valve distributrice 14 est retenue par sertissage dans la coupelle 13.The pressurized container 6 'consists of a cylindrical body 9 whose first end 10 is closed and whose opposite end 11 is provided with a cup 12 crimped on a rolled edge 13 of the body 9. A dispensing valve 14 is retained by crimping in the cup 13.

La valve 14 est de préférence doseuse pour permettre une distribution d'une dose de produit réfrigérant par actionnement et éviter de vider le récipient lors d'un seul actionnement.The valve 14 is preferably metering to allow a dispensing of a dose of refrigerant by actuation and avoid emptying the container during a single actuation.

Comme on le voit sur la figure 2, la valve 14 est pourvue d'une tige d'actionnement 14' de forme creuse. Comme cela est connu en soi, la distribution du produit réfrigérant s'effectue lorsque la tige d'actionnement 14' est enfoncée. On peut également, en variante, utiliser une tige d'actionnement 14' actionnable par basculement ou une tige d'actionnement activable par enfoncement et basculement.As seen in Figure 2, the valve 14 is provided with an actuating rod 14 'of hollow form. As is known per se, the distribution of the refrigerant is effected when the actuating rod 14 'is depressed. Alternatively, an actuating rod 14 'can be actuated by tilting or actuating rod activatable by depression and tilting.

En ce qui concerne le premier récipient de stockage de produit 6, qui est utilisé pour le conditionnement du produit à appliquer, celui-ci est constitué par un flacon ou une poche 15 à paroi déformable. Il peut être réalisé à partir d'une résine thermoplastique appropriée ou à partir d'un film multicouche ou monocouche soudé.With regard to the first product storage container 6, which is used for packaging the product to be applied, it consists of a vial or pocket 15 with a deformable wall. It can be made from a suitable thermoplastic resin or from a multilayer film or monolayer welded.

Il comporte également une première extrémité 16 fermée et une extrémité opposée ouverte 17 formant col.It also has a closed first end 16 and an open end 17 forming a neck.

Comme le montre la figure 2, la valve 14 du récipient pressurisé et le col 17 du premier récipient sont raccordés à un diffuseur de produit 18 monté transversalement relativement à l'axe X-X' du boîtier 4 et dont la fonction est, d'une part, de répartir le produit le long de l'applicateur 8 et d'enduire ledit applicateur et, d'autre part, de refroidir le produit sous l'effet de la détente du gaz réfrigérant.As shown in Figure 2, the valve 14 of the pressurized container and the neck 17 of the first container are connected to a product diffuser 18 mounted transversely relative to the axis XX 'of the housing 4 and whose function is, on the one hand , distribute the product along the applicator 8 and coat said applicator and, on the other hand, cool the product under the effect of the expansion of the refrigerant gas.

En se référant également à la figure 3, dans l'exemple de réalisation envisagé, l'applicateur 8 comporte un tambour applicateur 20 de sorte que, dans cet exemple, l'ensemble selon l'invention constitue un distributeur de produit de type « roll-on ». On notera cependant que l'on ne sort pas du cadre de l'invention lorsque l'on utilise un applicateur à bille pour former un distributeur de type «stick».Referring also to FIG. 3, in the exemplary embodiment envisaged, the applicator 8 comprises an applicator drum 20 so that, in this example, the assembly according to the invention constitutes a product dispenser of "roll" type. -we ". Note however that it is not beyond the scope of the invention when using a ball applicator to form a distributor type "stick".

De même , dans l'exemple envisagé, le tambour est motorisé. On ne sort pas non plus du cadre de l'invention lorsque le tambour n'est pas motorisé.Similarly, in the example envisaged, the drum is motorized. It is also beyond the scope of the invention when the drum is not motorized.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré à la figure 3, l'applicateur 20 a une forme générale d'ellipsoïde tronqué à ses deux zones d'extrémités mutuellement opposées 21 et 22. Il définit ainsi une surface externe d'application 23 généralement convexe.In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the applicator 20 has a generally ellipsoid shape truncated at its two mutually opposite end zones 21 and 22. It thus defines a generally convex outer surface of application 23.

Le tambour 20 est monté transversalement dans le logement 7 du boîtier 4, en considérant l'axe longitudinal X-X' de l'ensemble 1.The drum 20 is mounted transversely in the housing 7 of the housing 4, considering the longitudinal axis X-X 'of the assembly 1.

A cet effet, l'extrémité distale 3 du boîtier 4 est pourvue d'un berceau 24 perforé qui reçoit le tambour 20. Le berceau 24 communique avec le diffuseur ou est formé par le diffuseur lui-même. Il s'étend transversalement sur une majeure partie de l'extrémité distale 3 du boîtier 4. De part et d'autre du berceau 24, le boîtier comporte deux passages 25 et 26 servant l'un à recevoir un moteur d'entraînement 27 du tambour 20 et l'autre un flasque d'extrémité 28 servant à verrouiller le tambour 20 dans le berceau 24. Le berceau 24 présente une longueur correspondant à celle du tambour 20. Il comporte une forme complémentaire de celle du tambour 20, c'est-à-dire une forme de demi-ellipsoïde tronqué.For this purpose, the distal end 3 of the housing 4 is provided with a perforated cradle 24 which receives the drum 20. The cradle 24 communicates with the diffuser or is formed by the diffuser itself. It extends transversely over a major part of the distal end 3 of the casing 4. On either side of the cradle 24, the casing comprises two passages 25 and 26 serving one to receive a drive motor 27. 20 and the other an end flange 28 for locking the drum 20 in the cradle 24. The cradle 24 has a length corresponding to that of the drum 20. It comprises a shape complementary to that of the drum 20, that is to say a form of truncated half-ellipsoid.

Lorsque le tambour 20 est inséré dans le boîtier 4, il vient fermer l'ouverture formée par le logement 7.When the drum 20 is inserted into the casing 4, it closes the opening formed by the housing 7.

Comme cela sera décrit en détail par la suite, le tambour est réalisé en matériau élastiquement déformable, par exemple en élastomère. Au repos, sa surface externe affleure l'extrémité distale du boîtier 4. Mais elle s'étend légèrement en saillie au-delà de cette extrémité, par sa partie médiane bombée.As will be described in detail later, the drum is made of elastically deformable material, for example elastomer. At rest, its outer surface is flush with the distal end of the housing 4. But it extends slightly protruding beyond this end, by its domed median portion.

Sa surface interne entre en contact avec le fond du berceau 24.Its inner surface comes into contact with the bottom of the cradle 24.

A l'usage, c'est-à-dire lorsque le tambour est appliqué contre l'épiderme d'un utilisateur ou d'une utilisatrice, la surface externe du tambour vient s'appliquer contre un bossage B. Il est alors radialement déformé de sorte que la surface d'application de l'applicateur adopte une configuration bosselée, ce qui permet d'obtenir un effet massant à l'application. Au contraire, au niveau de sa surface interne, tournée vers le berceau 24, le tambour 20 reprend sa configuration initiale bombée et vient en contact avec le berceau 24.In use, that is to say when the drum is applied against the epidermis of a user, the outer surface of the drum is pressed against a boss B. It is then radially deformed so that the application surface of the applicator adopts a bumpy configuration, which provides a massaging effect to the application. On the contrary, at its internal surface, turned towards the cradle 24, the drum 20 resumes its initial domed configuration and comes into contact with the cradle 24.

Mais on pourrait également envisager de doter l'applicateur d'un cylindre ayant une surface externe dans laquelle dont directement pratiqués les bossages. Mais le mode de réalisation envisagé, dans lequel on utilise un tambour ayant une surface externe déformable pour adopter momentanément une configuration bosselée au moment de l'application est avantageuse dans la mesure où elle améliore l'enduction de l'applicateur par le berceau.But one could also consider providing the applicator with a cylinder having an outer surface in which the bosses directly. But the envisaged embodiment, in which a drum having a deformable outer surface is used to momentarily adopt a bumpy configuration at the time of application is advantageous in that it improves the coating of the applicator by the cradle.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré en référence à la figure 1, le tambour vient reposer sur un unique bourrelet annulaire B.In the embodiment illustrated with reference to FIG. 1, the drum rests on a single annular bead B.

Comme visible sur la figure 4, il est également possible de prévoir une pluralité de tels bourrelets B annulaires régulièrement répartis le long de la surface interne du tambour 20 afin d'augmenter l'effet massant.As can be seen in FIG. 4, it is also possible to provide a plurality of such annular beads B regularly distributed along the inner surface of the drum 20 in order to increase the massaging effect.

On va maintenant décrire, en référence aux figures 5 à 11, la structure détaillée de l'applicateur de l'ensemble 1.With reference to FIGS. 5 to 11, the detailed structure of the applicator of the assembly 1 will now be described.

Sur les figures 7 et 8, on reconnaît le tambour 20 et la surface d'application 23 constituée par la surface périphérique externe du tambour 20.In FIGS. 7 and 8, the drum 20 and the application surface 23 constituted by the outer peripheral surface of the drum 20 are recognized.

Outre le tambour 20, l'applicateur est pourvu d'un cylindre d'entraînement 30 qui est destiné à coopérer avec le moteur 27 et d'un support cylindrique 31 monté autour du cylindre d'entraînement, le tambour 20 étant disposé autour du support cylindrique et du cylindre d'entraînement.In addition to the drum 20, the applicator is provided with a drive cylinder 30 which is intended to cooperate with the motor 27 and a cylindrical support 31 mounted around the drive cylinder, the drum 20 being arranged around the support cylindrical and drive cylinder.

Le cylindre d'entraînement 30 a une surface périphérique cylindrique à base circulaire. II est pourvu, au voisinage de l'une de ses extrémités 32, d'une rainure annulaire 33 dans laquelle l'engage un bourrelet complémentaire 34 pratiqué dans la surface interne du support cylindrique 31 (figure 9) pour monter le support 31 sur le cylindre d'entraînement 30. Le support cylindrique 31, quant à lui, est également pourvu d'une paire de rainures annulaires 35 et 36 pratiquées au voisinage de ses deux zones d'extrémité 37 et 38 pour recevoir des bourrelets annulaires complémentaires 39 et 40 prévus intérieurement aux deux extrémités du tambour 20.The drive roll 30 has a cylindrical peripheral surface with a circular base. It is provided, in the vicinity of one of its ends 32, with an annular groove 33 in which it engages an additional bead 34 formed in the inner surface of the cylindrical support 31 (FIG. 9) to mount the support 31 on the The cylindrical support 31, meanwhile, is also provided with a pair of annular grooves 35 and 36 formed in the vicinity of its two end zones 37 and 38 to receive complementary annular beads 39 and 40 provided internally at both ends of the drum 20.

L'assemblage s'effectue ainsi en montant le support 31 autour du cylindre d'entraînement 30 et en insérant le bourrelet interne 34 du support dans la gorge périphérique 33 du cylindre 30, puis en montant le tambour 20 autour du support 31 et en insérant les bourrelets internes 39 et 40 dans les rainures 35 et 36 correspondantes du support 31.The assembly is thus performed by mounting the support 31 around the drive cylinder 30 and inserting the inner bead 34 of the support in the peripheral groove 33 of the cylinder 30, then mounting the drum 20 around the support 31 and inserting the internal beads 39 and 40 in the grooves 35 and 36 corresponding to the support 31.

Par ailleurs, comme visible sur les figures 6 et 10, le cylindre d'entraînement 30 est pourvu, intérieurement, d'un mécanisme à engrenage 42. On voit en effet sur ces figures que le cylindre d'entraînement 30 est pourvu intérieurement, en partie sensiblement médiane, d'une couronne interne dentée 43 qui coopère avec un pignon solaire 45 porté par l'arbre d'entraînement du moteur 27 par l'intermédiaire d'une roue planétaire 46. Le mécanisme à engrenage 42 constitue un motoréducteur. On pourrait cependant envisager d'interposer entre le moteur et l'applicateur un système de surmultiplication, en fonction du type de moteur utilisé, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Moreover, as can be seen in FIGS. 6 and 10, the drive roll 30 is internally provided with a gear mechanism 42. It can be seen in these figures that the drive roll 30 is internally provided with substantially median portion, an inner ring gear 43 which cooperates with a sun gear 45 carried by the drive shaft of the motor 27 by means of a sun gear 46. The mechanism Gear 42 constitutes a geared motor. However, one could consider interposing between the engine and the applicator a system of overdrive, depending on the type of engine used, without departing from the scope of the invention.

La couronne dentée 43 est portée par un épaulement 44 qui délimite, avec la surface interne du cylindre 30, un logement L de réception du moteur 27.The ring gear 43 is carried by a shoulder 44 which delimits, with the inner surface of the cylinder 30, a housing L for receiving the motor 27.

En effet, comme le montrent les figures 1 et 4 qui correspondent à deux modes de réalisation effectifs d'un ensemble selon l'invention, lors de l'assemblage, après montage du tambour 20 dans le berceau 24, le moteur 27 s'insère à travers l'ouverture 25 de l'extrémité distale du boîtier 4 puis dans le cylindre d'entraînement 30 jusqu'à ce que son pignon solaire 45 engrène avec la roue planétaire 46.Indeed, as shown in Figures 1 and 4 which correspond to two embodiments of an assembly according to the invention, during assembly, after mounting the drum 20 in the cradle 24, the motor 27 fits through the opening 25 of the distal end of the housing 4 and then into the drive cylinder 30 until its sun gear 45 meshes with the sun gear 46.

Comme le révèle la figure 3, le moteur 27 est porté par un flasque d'extrémité 50. Ce flasque peut venir se verrouiller sur le boîtier 4, au moyen d'un système de verrouillage à quart de tour. On prévoira alors sur le support du moteur un téton 51 ou un filetage qui vient coopérer avec une rainure complémentaire pratiquée localement dans l'ouverture 25 du boîtier.As shown in Figure 3, the motor 27 is carried by an end flange 50. This flange can be locked on the housing 4, by means of a quarter-turn locking system. There will be provided on the motor support a pin 51 or a thread which cooperates with a complementary groove made locally in the opening 25 of the housing.

Du côté opposé, c'est-à-dire du côté de l'ouverture référencée 26, le flasque d'extrémité 28 assure le maintien du tambour 20 dans le berceau 24. Ce flasque 28 est pourvu d'un prolongement cylindrique 52 qui vient s'insérer, au montage, dans le cylindre d'entraînement pour assurer son centrage.On the opposite side, that is to say on the side of the opening referenced 26, the end flange 28 ensures the maintenance of the drum 20 in the cradle 24. This flange 28 is provided with a cylindrical extension 52 which comes fit, in the assembly, in the drive cylinder to ensure its centering.

Ce flasque 28 peut également être pourvu d'un mécanisme de verrouillage à quart de tour. Dans ce cas, on dotera le prolongement 52 d'un filetage ou d'un téton 53, qui s'engage dans une rainure complémentaire pratiquée dans le boîtier 4 sur le pourtour de l'orifice 26.This flange 28 may also be provided with a latch mechanism quarter turn. In this case, the extension 52 will be provided with a thread or pin 53, which engages in a complementary groove formed in the casing 4 on the periphery of the orifice 26.

Comme indiqué précédemment, et comme le révèle la figure 12, le tambour 20 est réalisé en matériau déformable, par exemple en élastomère. Au repos, il s'étend sensiblement dans le prolongement de la surface d'extrémité distale du boîtier 4. Il s'étend cependant sensiblement en saillie au-delà de cette surface d'extrémité, au voisinage de sa zone médiane bombée.As indicated above, and as shown in Figure 12, the drum 20 is made of deformable material, for example elastomer. At rest, it extends substantially in the extension of the distal end surface of the However, it extends substantially beyond this end surface, in the vicinity of its domed central zone.

De même, la surface interne du tambour 20, c'est-à-dire tournée vers le berceau 24, est bombée et repose contre le berceau 24.Similarly, the inner surface of the drum 20, that is to say turned towards the cradle 24, is curved and rests against the cradle 24.

Comme le montre la figure 12, à l'usage, c'est-à-dire lorsque le tambour est appliqué contre l'épiderme d'un utilisateur, il se déforme pour venir se plaquer contre le support bombé. Il adopte alors une forme bosselée qui procure un effet massant à l'application. Il retrouve cependant sa forme initiale bombée en regarde du berceau 24. Comme indiqué précédemment, ce berceau est perforé et constitue une surface d'enduction de la surface d'application 23 du tambour 20. A cet effet, il communique avec le diffuseur ou est intégré à celui-ci en formant la surface supérieure du diffuseur.As shown in Figure 12, in use, that is to say when the drum is applied against the epidermis of a user, it deforms to come to press against the bulging support. It then adopts a bumpy shape that provides a massaging effect to the application. However, it finds its initial domed shape looking at the cradle 24. As indicated above, this cradle is perforated and constitutes a surface for coating the application surface 23 of the drum 20. For this purpose, it communicates with the diffuser or is integrated into it by forming the upper surface of the diffuser.

On va maintenant décrire en référence aux figures 13 à 23 la structure générale du diffuseur 18.The general structure of the diffuser 18 will now be described with reference to FIGS.

Le diffuseur de produit 18 communique avec le premier récipient 6 empli du produit à distribuer et avec le deuxième récipient 6' empli de produit réfrigérant.The product diffuser 18 communicates with the first container 6 filled with the product to be dispensed and with the second container 6 'filled with refrigerant.

Comme le montre la figure 13, le diffuseur 18 est à cet effet pourvu d'un raccord 56 pour le raccordement du premier récipient 6 et qui est adapté pour venir se monter dans le col 17, et d'un embout 57 de raccordement d'une durite qui vient se monter sur la tige d'actionnement 14' de la valve 13 du deuxième récipient 6'.As shown in Figure 13, the diffuser 18 is for this purpose provided with a connector 56 for connecting the first container 6 and which is adapted to be mounted in the neck 17, and a connecting nozzle 57 of a hose which is mounted on the actuating rod 14 'of the valve 13 of the second container 6'.

Le diffuseur 18 comporte une première pièce 58 d'admission de produit à distribuer dans le diffuseur, visible sur les figures 14, 15 et 16 qui illustrent respectivement une vue de côté, de dessus et en coupe sagittale de cette première pièce 58, et une deuxième pièce 59 servant au refroidissement du produit admis dans le diffuseur par la première pièce 58.The diffuser 18 comprises a first product admission piece 58 for distribution in the diffuser, visible in FIGS. 14, 15 and 16, which respectively show a side, top and sagittal view of this first piece 58, and a second piece 59 for cooling the product admitted into the diffuser by the first piece 58.

La première pièce 58 a une forme globale en T et présente une face distale formant une plaque. Elle est réalisée en une pièce, par exemple en matière thermoplastique ou en matériau métallique. Elle est pourvue du raccord 56 et est dotée d'un passage axial 60 pour l'alimentation du diffuseur en produit à distribuer.The first piece 58 has an overall T shape and has a distal face forming a plate. It is made in one piece, for example thermoplastic material or metal material. It is provided with the connector 56 and is provided with an axial passage 60 for supplying the diffuser with product to be dispensed.

En ce qui concerne la partie réfrigérante 59, celle-ci adopte globalement la forme d'une plaque. Comme le montrent les figures 17, 18 et 19 qui représentent respectivement une vue de côté, de dessus et en coupe sagittale de la pièce 59, cette pièce de refroidissement est pourvue d'un passage axial 61 destiné à recevoir le raccord 56 de la première pièce 58. Elle comporte également un orifice taraudé 62 sur lequel vient se visser l'embout 57 de branchement de la durite pour assurer l'alimentation du diffuseur 18 en produit de refroidissement.Regarding the refrigerant portion 59, it generally adopts the shape of a plate. As shown in Figures 17, 18 and 19 which respectively show a side view, from above and in sagittal section of the piece 59, this cooling part is provided with an axial passage 61 for receiving the connection 56 of the first piece 58. It also comprises a threaded orifice 62 on which is screwed the nozzle 57 for connecting the hose to ensure the supply of the diffuser 18 cooling product.

La première pièce 58 est destinée à être placée sur l'une des grandes faces 64 de la deuxième pièce de refroidissement 59 en insérant le raccord 56 dans l'orifice 61. Comme le montrent les figures 18 et 19, la grande face 64 de la pièce de refroidissement 59 qui est destinée à recevoir la première pièce 58 est pourvue d'une rainure 65 qui serpente entre l'orifice d'admission 62 jusqu'à un orifice d'échappement 66. Cette rainure peut adopter soit un profil arrondi, soit un profil carré. Lorsque la première pièce 58 est montée sur la deuxième pièce 59, cette rainure forme un conduit de refroidissement dans lequel circule le produit réfrigérant extrait, à l'état liquide, du deuxième récipient 6', de sorte que le conduit de refroidissement assure le refroidissement de la surface d'enduction.The first part 58 is intended to be placed on one of the large faces 64 of the second cooling part 59 by inserting the connector 56 in the orifice 61. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the large face 64 of the cooling part 59 which is intended to receive the first part 58 is provided with a groove 65 which winds between the inlet orifice 62 to an exhaust port 66. This groove can adopt either a rounded profile or a square profile. When the first piece 58 is mounted on the second piece 59, this groove forms a cooling duct in which circulates the refrigerant extracted in the liquid state, the second container 6 ', so that the cooling duct provides cooling of the coating surface.

Plus particulièrement, le conduit de refroidissement s'étend transversalement relativement à l'axe X-X' sur le trajet du produit à appliquer entre le premier récipient et le berceauMore particularly, the cooling duct extends transversely relative to the axis X-X 'on the path of the product to be applied between the first container and the cradle

Le diffuseur 18 peut venir se monter sous le berceau 24. En variante, le diffuseur peut être conformer de manière à former le berceau. Dans ce cas, les pièces 58 et 59 adoptent une configuration concave, complémentaire de celle du logement 7.The diffuser 18 can be mounted under the cradle 24. Alternatively, the diffuser may be shaped to form the cradle. In this case, the parts 58 and 59 adopt a concave configuration, complementary to that of the housing 7.

Le berceau 24 est en tout cas pourvu d'un ensemble d'orifices adaptés pour laisser sortir le produit. Lors de l'utilisation, le produit, alimenté à partir du premier récipient 6 en passant par la première pièce 58, est réparti sur l'ensemble de la surface du berceau 24. Par ailleurs, le diffuseur 18 est refroidi par détente du produit réfrigérant dans le serpentin. On obtient alors un refroidissement consécutif du produit circulant à travers le berceau 24 avant d'être prélevé par le tambour 20.The cradle 24 is in any case provided with a set of orifices adapted to let the product out. In use, the product, fed from the first container 6 through the first part 58, is distributed over the entire surface of the cradle 24. Furthermore, the diffuser 18 is cooled by expansion of the refrigerant in the coil. Consecutive cooling of the product flowing through the cradle 24 is then obtained before being taken up by the drum 20.

En se référant aux figures 20 et 21, on voit que le conduit 65 circulant en serpentin dans le diffuseur 55 entre l'orifice d'admission 62 et l'orifice d'échappement 66 est réalisé par façonnage de la face 64 sur laquelle vient prendre appui la première pièce 58. Un tel façonnage peut être réalisé soit par fraisage, soit par emboutissage. On notera cependant que l'emboutissage est avantageux dans la mesure où il permet de réaliser simultanément à la découpe d'une plaque métallique des canaux dans lesquels le liquide se détendra. On pourra également en variante, comme visible sur les figures 22 et 23, former le canal de refroidissement simultanément dans les deux grandes faces en regard des première et deuxième pièces 58 et 59, soit par emboutissage, soit par fraisage.Referring to FIGS. 20 and 21, it can be seen that the duct 65 circulating in a coil in the diffuser 55 between the inlet orifice 62 and the exhaust orifice 66 is made by shaping the face 64 on which it is to take The first piece 58 is supported. Such a shaping can be carried out either by milling or by stamping. However, it will be noted that the stamping is advantageous in that it allows for the simultaneous cutting of a metal plate channels in which the liquid will relax. Alternatively, as can be seen in FIGS. 22 and 23, forming the cooling channel simultaneously in the two large faces facing the first and second parts 58 and 59, either by stamping or by milling.

On notera également que les deux pièces 58 et 59 constitutives du diffuseur 18 sont avantageusement réalisées en matériau métallique, par exemple en laiton ou en aluminium afin de conférer de bonnes propriétés de conduction thermique. Toutefois, ces pièces pourront être réalisées également à partir d'une résine thermoplastique, ou être réalisées l'une en résine thermoplastique et l'autre en métal. En outre, le diffuseur pourra être surmoulé directement avec le premier récipient 15.Note also that the two parts 58 and 59 constituting the diffuser 18 are advantageously made of metal material, for example brass or aluminum to give good thermal conduction properties. However, these parts can be made also from a thermoplastic resin, or be made of a thermoplastic resin and the other metal. In addition, the diffuser may be overmolded directly with the first container 15.

En se référant à nouveau à la figure 1, outre les logements 5 et 7, le boîtier 4 comporte un troisième logement 67 destiné à recevoir une ou plusieurs batteries d'alimentation du moteur 27 en énergie électrique.Referring again to Figure 1, in addition to the housing 5 and 7, the housing 4 comprises a third housing 67 for receiving one or more batteries for supplying the motor 27 with electrical energy.

De préférence, ce logement 67 est formé sous un capot amovible 68 permettant, d'une part, un remplacement de la ou des batteries, voire un remplacement ou un remplissage des premier et deuxième réservoirs 6 et 6'.Preferably, this housing 67 is formed under a removable cover 68 allowing, on the one hand, a replacement of the battery or batteries, or even a replacement or a filling of the first and second tanks 6 and 6 '.

Le boîtier 4 est complété par un commutateur 69 assurant la mise en marche et l'arrêt du moteur. Toutefois, de préférence, on prévoira également d'associer à la valve 14 du deuxième récipient 6' un actionneur complémentaire électrique piloté par l'interrupteur 69 de manière à provoquer simultanément la mise en rotation du tambour 20, une distribution du produit réfrigérant à travers le diffuseur 18.The housing 4 is completed by a switch 69 for starting and stopping the engine. Preferably, however, provision will also be made to associate with the valve 14 of the second container 6 'an electric complementary actuator controlled by the switch 69 so as to simultaneously cause the rotation of the drum 20, a distribution of the refrigerant through the diffuser 18.

On notera enfin que l'on prévoira, dans la zone Z du corps 4 s'étendant autour du premier récipient, une paroi élastiquement déformable de manière à permettre, par pression, une distribution du produit à distribuer à travers le diffuseur 18.Finally, it will be noted that in the zone Z of the body 4 extending around the first container, an elastically deformable wall will be provided so as to allow, by pressure, a distribution of the product to be dispensed through the diffuser 18.

Grâce à l'agencement qui vient d'être décrit, il est possible de distribuer un produit cosmétique refroidi au moyen d'un agencement compact pourvu d'un applicateur de type « rouleau » ou « bille », et d'un usage particulièrement aisé.Thanks to the arrangement that has just been described, it is possible to dispense a cooled cosmetic product by means of a compact arrangement provided with a "roll" or "ball" type applicator, and of a particularly easy use .

En effet, pour appliquer une dose de produit, il convient simplement d'actionner l'interrupteur 69 et de presser sur le corps 4. Du produit est alors délivré du premier récipient 6 vers le diffuseur 18, à travers la première pièce 58 pour être diffusé le long de la surface active du diffuseur.Indeed, to apply a dose of product, it is simply necessary to actuate the switch 69 and to press on the body 4. The product is then delivered from the first container 6 to the diffuser 18, through the first piece 58 to be diffused along the active surface of the diffuser.

Simultanément, le produit est refroidi sous l'effet de la détente du produit réfrigérant dans le diffuseur.Simultaneously, the product is cooled under the effect of the expansion of the refrigerant in the diffuser.

Le produit refroidi traverse alors les orifices pratiqués dans le berceau pour être prélevé par le tambour rotatif.The cooled product then passes through the orifices in the cradle to be picked up by the rotating drum.

Lorsque le tambour est appliqué contre l'épiderme, le produit refroidi est distribué. En outre, lors de l'application, le tambour se déforme pour adopter une
forme bosselée procurant, à l'application, un massage de l'épiderme.When the drum is applied against the epidermis, the cooled product is dispensed. In addition, during application, the drum is deformed to adopt a
dented form providing, on application, a massage of the epidermis.

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Dispositif de refroidissement d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique, comportant : - un récipient pressurisé (6') contenant un produit réfrigérant liquéfié, le récipient comprenant un axe longitudinal (X-X') et étant pourvu d'un organe (14) de distribution du produit réfrigérant, et - des moyens de refroidissement comprenant au moins un conduit (65) de vaporisation du produit réfrigérant raccordé à l'organe de distribution du produit réfrigérant, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre une surface d'enduction (24) d'un applicateur (8) de produit, le conduit de vaporisation étant disposé en relation d'échange thermique avec la surface d'enduction.Device for cooling a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising: a pressurized container (6 ') containing a liquefied refrigerant, the container comprising a longitudinal axis (X-X') and being provided with a refrigerant dispensing member (14), and cooling means comprising at least one duct (65) for vaporizing the refrigerant connected to the dispenser member of the refrigerant, characterized in that it further comprises a coating surface (24) of a product applicator (8), the vaporization conduit being disposed in heat exchange relation with the coating surface. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le conduit de vaporisation (65) s'étend transversalement, relativement à l'axe du récipient.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the vaporization duct (65) extends transversely relative to the axis of the container. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que la surface d'enduction (24) a une forme générale concave et est montée transversalement sur l'organe de distribution de produit réfrigérant.Device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the coating surface (24) has a generally concave shape and is mounted transversely on the coolant dispensing member. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la surface d'enduction est formée par l'association de deux plaques (58, 59) dont l'une au moins est façonnée de manière à former ledit conduit.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the coating surface is formed by the association of two plates (58, 59), at least one of which is shaped so as to form said duct. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le conduit est formé par emboutissage de la ou de chaque plaque (58, 59).Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the conduit is formed by stamping the or each plate (58, 59). Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le conduit est formé par usinage de la ou de chaque plaque.Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the conduit is formed by machining the or each plate. Ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique, comprenant : - un premier récipient (6) de stockage du produit équipé d'un applicateur (8) et d'une surface d'enduction (24) de l'applicateur alimentée à partir du premier récipient, et - un dispositif de refroidissement du produit comportant : un deuxième récipient (6') pressurisé contenant un produit réfrigérant liquéfié, le deuxième récipient ayant un axe longitudinal (X-X') et étant pourvu d'un organe (14) de distribution du produit réfrigérant, et des moyens de refroidissement comprenant au moins un conduit (65) de vaporisation du produit réfrigérant raccordé à l'organe de distribution du produit réfrigérant, caractérisé en ce que le conduit de vaporisation (65) est disposé en relation d'échange thermique avec la surface d'enduction.Package for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a cosmetic product, comprising: a first product storage container (6) equipped with an applicator (8) and a coating surface (24) of the applicator fed from the first container, and a device for cooling the product comprising: a second pressurized container (6 ') containing a liquefied refrigerant, the second container having a longitudinal axis (X-X') and being provided with a refrigerant dispensing member (14), and cooling means comprising at least one conduit (65) for vaporizing the refrigerant connected to the coolant dispenser member, characterized in that the vaporization duct (65) is disposed in heat exchange relation with the coating surface. Ensemble selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que l'applicateur est un tambour (20) monté à rotation par rapport à la surface d'enduction, et en ce que la surface d'enduction (24) a une forme générale concave de forme complémentaire de celle du tambour.An assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that the applicator is a drum (20) rotatably mounted with respect to the coating surface, and in that the coating surface (24) is generally concave in shape complementary to that of the drum. Ensemble selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le tambour est réalisé en matériau déformable et comporte extérieurement un ensemble d'au moins un bossage (B).Assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that the drum is made of deformable material and externally comprises an assembly of at least one boss (B). Ensemble selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le tambour comporte un support cylindrique rotatif (31) et une surface d'application (23) déformable montée autour du cylindre rotatif.Assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that the drum comprises a rotatable cylindrical support (31) and a deformable application surface (23) mounted around the rotary cylinder. Ensemble selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que le support cylindrique est pourvu d'un ensemble d'au moins un bossage (B) apte à provoquer une déformation localisée de la surface d'application (23) lors de l'application du produit.Assembly according to Claim 10, characterized in that the cylindrical support is provided with an assembly of at least one boss (B) capable of causing a localized deformation of the application surface (23) during the application of the product . Ensemble selon l'une des revendications 10 et 11, caractérisé en ce que la surface d'application comprend une zone médiane ayant un diamètre supérieur à celui du support cylindrique tel que lors de la rotation du support cylindrique, la surface d'application (23) est appliquée, d'un côté, contre le support (31) et, du côté opposé, vient s'appliquer contre la surface d'enduction (24).Assembly according to one of claims 10 and 11, characterized in that the application surface comprises a median zone having a diameter greater than that of the cylindrical support such as during the rotation of the cylindrical support, the application surface (23 ) is applied on one side against the support (31) and on the opposite side is applied against the coating surface (24). Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le tambour (20) est motorisé.Assembly according to any one of claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the drum (20) is motorized. Ensemble selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moteur (27) d'entraînement du tambour.Assembly according to Claim 13, characterized in that it comprises a motor (27) for driving the drum. Ensemble selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un cylindre (30) d'entraînement du tambour entraîné en rotation par le moteur au moyen d'un mécanisme à engrenage (42).Assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that it further comprises a cylinder (30) driving the drum rotated by the motor by means of a gear mechanism (42). Ensemble selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que le cylindre d'entraînement est entraîné en rotation par le moteur par l'intermédiaire d'un système motoréducteur.Assembly according to Claim 15, characterized in that the drive cylinder is rotated by the motor via a geared motor system. Ensemble selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que le cylindre d'entraînement est entraîné en rotation par le moteur par l'intermédiaire d'un système de surmultiplication.An assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that the drive cylinder is rotated by the motor via an overdrive system. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 17, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un commutateur (69) de commande du fonctionnement du moteur, ledit commutateur étant adapté pour commander simultanément le fonctionnement de l'organe de distribution du produit réfrigérant de manière à provoquer la mise en oeuvre du dispositif de refroidissement lors de la rotation de l'applicateur.An assembly according to any one of claims 14 to 17, characterized in that it comprises a switch (69) for controlling the operation of the motor, said switch being adapted to simultaneously control the operation of the dispenser member of the coolant product. so as to cause the implementation of the cooling device during the rotation of the applicator. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 à 18, caractérisé en ce que le premier récipient (6) de stockage du produit à distribuer est réalisé en matériau déformable.Assembly according to any one of claims 7 to 18, characterized in that the first container (6) for storing the product to be dispensed is made of deformable material. Ensemble selon la revendication 19, caractérisé en ce qu'il est disposé dans un boîtier (4) pourvu d'une zone (Z) manuellement déformable entourant le premier récipient (6) de stockage de produit.Assembly according to Claim 19, characterized in that it is arranged in a housing (4) provided with a manually deformable zone (Z) surrounding the first product storage container (6). Ensemble selon la revendication 20, caractérisé en ce que le boîtier comporte un logement (67) de réception de moyens d'alimentation dudit ensemble en énergie électrique.Assembly according to claim 20, characterized in that the housing comprises a housing (67) for receiving power supply means of said set of electrical energy.
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