EP1836921A1 - Device for storing and applying a cosmetic or care product with a rotating element and corresponding application method - Google Patents

Device for storing and applying a cosmetic or care product with a rotating element and corresponding application method Download PDF

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EP1836921A1
EP1836921A1 EP07104465A EP07104465A EP1836921A1 EP 1836921 A1 EP1836921 A1 EP 1836921A1 EP 07104465 A EP07104465 A EP 07104465A EP 07104465 A EP07104465 A EP 07104465A EP 1836921 A1 EP1836921 A1 EP 1836921A1
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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
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D34/046—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/261—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a ball, a roller or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/264—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like movable within the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D40/267—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/32—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with brushes or rods for applying or stirring contents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the invention relates to devices for packaging and dispensing products, in particular fluid products.
  • the invention relates to a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic or care product, that is to say a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993.
  • a particularly interesting application of the invention relates to the packaging and application of a liquid make-up formula such as a gloss, a mascara, a nail polish, etc.
  • Products of this type are generally stored in a storage container provided with a closure member which closes an open end of the container to keep the product safe from the air.
  • the product is applied by means of an applicator mounted on the end of a rod carried by the closure member so that when the container is closed, the applicator is immersed in the container, contact with the product.
  • Applicators are often made in the form of a comb, a brush, a brush, the application being then by sliding the applicator, loaded with product, against an application surface.
  • the layer formed by means of this type of applicator can sometimes have grooves formed by the translation of the applicator relative to the application surface, during the application of the product.
  • the applicator is ironed in the same place to complete the makeup, there is a tendency to wipe the product deposited during the first pass.
  • This solution is advantageous insofar as it makes it possible to obtain a perfectly homogeneous product deposit.
  • the containers are generally provided with a wiper member for wringing the applicator when it is removed from the container in order to eliminate the overloads of product before application.
  • the wiper member is generally made in the form of a narrowing section provided at the open end of the container.
  • the wiper member has a diameter smaller than that of the applicator.
  • the wiper member is flexible so as to match the shape of the applicator when the latter passes through it.
  • the document FROM 2003 10,777 also proposes to provide the open end of a container with a wiper member of an applicator against which the applicator is rubbed when it is extracted from the container.
  • the applicator consists, in this embodiment, of a disc whose axis of rotation is perpendicular to the axis of the container and the rod on which it is mounted. This type of applicator is used to draw a thin line using the edge of the disc.
  • the wiper member is in the form of a cylinder of circular section whose diameter is approximately equal to the diameter of the disk.
  • the wiping of a roller applicator is effected by wiping portions of the applicator in contact with the wiper member.
  • the object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantages of devices for packaging and application of a product according to the state of the art which use a product applicator oriented transversely and which are provided with a rotary element wrung out by wiping before application.
  • the wiper member comprises a wiping surface against which the rotating element is rolled when it is moved in the container.
  • the rotating member is rolled against the wiper member so that the entire peripheral surface of the applicator is dewatered. After wringing, the applicator is uniformly loaded with product, which greatly facilitates the application of a homogeneous layer of product.
  • the container comprises a body provided with a closed end and an open end forming a neck, the wiper member constituting a wall extending from the neck towards the closed end.
  • the spinning surface extends in an overall direction parallel to a general axis of the container.
  • the spinning wall may be associated with stiffening means.
  • these stiffening means can be arranged in the form of two transverse walls respectively extending from two longitudinal edges of the spin wall perpendicular to said wall.
  • the transverse walls have for example a regularly decreasing height from the spinning wall. They can also be connected on the side opposite to the spinning wall.
  • the wringing surface is provided with perforations.
  • a ring is attached to the open end of the container.
  • the wiper member can then be molded with the ring.
  • This ring may be provided with latching means cooperating with complementary latching means provided in the body of the container.
  • the closure member may be provided with latching means cooperating with complementary latching means provided in the neck of the container.
  • the wiper member comprises a support placed at a distance from the bottom of the container and from which the wiping surface extends.
  • the support comprises a base resting on the bottom of the container, for example a base with three legs.
  • the support comprises a plate which extends transversely in the container and which comprises a cutout for access to the spinning surface.
  • the wiping surface can be articulated on the plate and rest against the bottom of the container.
  • the wiping surface comprises a first portion connected to the transverse plate by a first hinge and a second portion connected to the first portion by a second hinge and through which said wiping surface rests against the bottom of the container.
  • first portion may be perforated.
  • the rotary element in various embodiments envisaged, it is for example mounted to rotate on a mount carried by the closure member, along an axis of rotation perpendicular to the general axis of the container , when inserted into the container.
  • the rotary element comprises an external surface provided with reliefs.
  • the neck of the container may have a section in cross section in the form of a parallelogram, for example rectangular or square.
  • the wiping of the applicator is performed by rotating the rotary member against a wiping surface extending into the container.
  • the rotation of the rotating member against the spinning surface takes place about an axis of rotation perpendicular to a general axis of the container.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic formula, designated by the general reference numeral 1.
  • This device 1 comprises a plane of symmetry P and a longitudinal axis X-X 'supposed vertical.
  • the plane of symmetry of the device 1 coincides with the plane of this figure.
  • the device 1 In the position shown in Figure 1, the device 1 is shown in the closed state, while in the position shown in Figure 2, the device is partially open.
  • the device 1 comprises a container 2 and a member 3 for closing the container which carries an applicator 15 for applying a product contained in the container.
  • the device 1 has a quadrangular-based polyhedron shape. It has two mutually opposite rectangular faces F1 and F2 and two mutually opposite triangular faces F3 and F4.
  • the container 2 comprises a body provided with a closed lower end 4 and an open end 5 forming a neck. It delimits internally a space 6 filled with a cosmetic formula, such as a gloss, a mascara, or a nail polish.
  • a cosmetic formula such as a gloss, a mascara, or a nail polish.
  • the open upper end 5 is provided with an attached ring 7 which is provided with a wiper member 22 of the applicator 15.
  • the container 2, the closure member 3 and the ring 7 are each made in one piece by molding a thermoplastic material.
  • the ring 7 has substantially a rectangular shape and is a shoulder E of rectangular shape complementary to that of the upper end edge of the container 2 against which it bears.
  • the shoulder E is extended on the side of the container by two sides, namely a first rectangular pan 7 ', from which extends the wiper member 22, and a second pan 7 "of section in section.
  • the shutter member 3 comprises, meanwhile, a cover 12 shutter rectangular base. It comprises a skirt having the two lateral faces F1 and F2, which are joined at the top S of the cover 12 to form a dihedron and the two triangular transverse faces F3 and F4 (FIG. 1).
  • the cover 12 is snapped onto the neck of the container.
  • the inner wall of the skirt of the cover 12 is provided with a peripheral internal rib 13 while the outer peripheral surface of the neck 5 is provided with a peripheral groove 14 in which is snapped, when mounting, the rib 13 of the hood 12.
  • the shutter member 3 is provided with an applicator 15.
  • This applicator is carried by a mount 16 integral with the cover 12.
  • the frame 16 is in the form of a rod integrally molded with the cover and which extends parallel to the general axis XX 'of the container 2 when the closure member 3 is mounted on the neck of the container.
  • the length of the rod 16 corresponds generally to that of the height of the container 2 so that, when the closure member 3 is mounted on the neck, the applicator 15 is located in the bottom of the container.
  • the applicator 15 essentially consists of a rotating element.
  • This rotating element is in the form of a cylindrical roller. It is rotatably mounted on the lower end 17 of the frame 16 along an axis of rotation perpendicular to the general axis XX 'of the container 2 or, in other words, along an axis of rotation perpendicular to the axis of rotation. the mount 16.
  • the mount 16 comprises two rods 18 and 19 (FIG. 4) which extend from the cover 12 and which are provided with two respective coaxial ends 20 and 21 facing each other. another for forming an axis of rotation for the rotary member 15.
  • the cylindrical element 15 is, in turn, provided with a cylindrical core provided with an axial passage or two end holes (not shown) in which the ends 20 and 21 of the two rods 18 and 19 engage. .
  • the frame can also adopt any other form suitable for the intended use.
  • the frame comprises two rods whose ends each constitute a male element intended to engage in the rotary element
  • the rods 18 and 19 in rectilinear form.
  • the mutually opposite ends of the rods form a hook that is respectively snapped onto a central portion of the two mutually opposite ends of the rotary member 15 by providing, for example, in the central portion, an orifice adapted to receive the end of the hook.
  • the frame 16 in the form of a single central fixing lug also provided with an end hook which is clipped in the central part of the frame.
  • Rotating member 15 may be provided with a median section narrowing defining an annular bearing in which may be provided a slot in which the end of the hook engages.
  • the applicator 15 is intended to be positioned in the bottom of the container 2 between two uses of the device, when the container is closed by the cover 12, so that between two applications, the applicator remains loaded with product. .
  • it is appropriate simply remove the hood and apply the rotating member 15 against a surface to be applied, for example an epidermis.
  • the application is then made by rolling the applicator on the application surface.
  • the application can then be made by friction. This is particularly the case when the applicator is intended to apply a product on the eyelashes.
  • the device is provided with a wiper member 22.
  • this wiper member comprises a wall 23 which extends from the neck 5 towards the bottom of the container, in the space 6.
  • this wall 23 is integrally molded with the ring 7. It constitutes a wringing surface which makes it possible to spin the applicator 15 by rotation.
  • the wall 23 extends substantially parallel to the axis X-X 'of the container 2 but converging slightly towards this axis.
  • This wall 23 is for example integrally molded with the body 8 of the ring 7. It has a bent proximal end 25 through which it extends from the ring 7, which extends rectilinearly towards the bottom of the container 2
  • the free end 26 of the wall 23 is chamfered so as to facilitate the extraction of the rotating element 15 by avoiding forming a stop opposing the exit of the applicator.
  • the wall 23 is offset with respect to the axis X-X 'of the container by a distance substantially corresponding to the radius of the applicator 15.
  • the free end 26 of the wall 23 is offset from the axis XX 'by a distance slightly less than the radius of the applicator 15 so as to provide increased spinning in this zone, increasing the pressure exerted by the applicator 15 on the wall 23 when the surplus product is larger.
  • the wall 23 will preferably be made with a length corresponding at least to the periphery of the roll.
  • the invention applies to applicators that can be provided with a rotating element of various shapes. It is thus possible to produce the rotary element in the form of a cylindrical roller, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 11, but also in a conical, frustoconical or curved shape, depending on the zone on which the product is intended to be applied. It should be noted, however, that the spinning wall retains a shape complementary to that of the rotary element.
  • the applicator may also be shaped so as to have a variable length, or even have a radius greater than its total length.
  • the outer surface of the rotary element may be homogeneous or, as can be seen in FIGS. 7 to 11, provided with pins (FIG. 7), axial bristles or lamellae, or even beads, pins or teeth ( Figure 8 and 9). It is also possible to provide the peripheral surface of the rotary element with annular reliefs (FIG. 10) or axial projections (FIG. 11) regularly distributed over the periphery of the rotary element, the spacing, the height, the angle and the distribution of reliefs around the periphery of the rotating element may vary depending on the applications.
  • the rotating element can also be made of rigid plastic material, flexible plastic material, porous or perforated material, rigid or flexible, foam, ...
  • a flocking on the rotary element by producing a soft coating by spraying and gluing an entanglement of fibers agglomerated by a binder.
  • a flocking can be envisaged regardless of the external form of the applicator.
  • the rotating element can also be made from several materials, for example from two materials, in particular a bi-injected rigid plastic so as to produce a rigid central core and a more flexible outer coating, for example elastomer.
  • the container and the cover have a rectangular cross section.
  • the container may also adopt other forms, for example a form in which the cap and the container have an oval section ( Figure 13).
  • the wiper member is in the form of a single wall.
  • the wiper member 22 with two transverse walls 32 and 33 of stiffening extending perpendicularly to the wall 23 from its two longitudinal edges.
  • the two transverse walls 32 and 33 can then have a regularly decreasing height and be joined at their end opposite to the wall 23, by a lateral edge 34 of reduced height to give increased rigidity to the wiper member.
  • FIG. 15 Another embodiment of a packaging and application device according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIG. In this figure 15, elements identical to those described above are designated by the same reference numerals.
  • the wiper member comprises, on the one hand, a first wiping surface 23 which makes it possible to spin the applicator 15 by rotation, and a second wiping surface 24 by wiping the applicator.
  • the first wringing surface 23 is in the form of a shank which extends from the body 8 of the ring 7 substantially parallel to the axis X-X 'of the container 2 but converging slightly towards this axis. It is provided for this purpose with a proximal end 25, through which it extends from the ring 7, of curved shape and a free distal end 26 bevelled.
  • this is also in the form of a shank which extends from the middle part of the body 8 of the ring 7. It also has a proximal end 27 curved, through which it extends from the body 8, which is extended by a rectilinear portion to a distal end 28. This end 28 is also chamfered so as to avoid forming a stop that may oppose the extraction of the applicator 15.
  • the length of the shank 24 is much smaller than that of the first wall 23 so that the free end 28 of the second wall 24 is set back relative to the free end 26 of the first wall 23.
  • the second wiping surface 24 is active only when the applicator 15 reaches the neck 7 and is about to be removed from the container.
  • the spinning is started as soon as the applicator 15 reaches the free end 26 of the first wringing surface 23. Spinning is then first performed by rolling the rotary member against this first spin surface.
  • the evacuation of surplus product can be improved by providing orifices in the tail 23 to facilitate the return of the product to the bottom of the container. But it is also possible to provide such openings in the second wiping surface 24.
  • each of the tails 23 and 24 on the applicator 15 that is to say as a function of the distance between each tail 23 or 24 of the axis X-X ', it is possible in this zone, to provide wiping of the applicator 15 by friction against the two tails 23 and 24, simultaneously, or to combine a spinning spinning against one of the two tails combined with a rubbing wipe against the other tail.
  • the tails 23 and 24 will then be shaped according to the type of spin desired.
  • the ring 7 is snapped onto the upper end of the body of the container.
  • the outer surface of the lower part of the body 8 is provided with a peripheral groove 9 while the inner peripheral surface of the upper end 5 of the container body comprises a straight edge 10 in which a bead is made or an inner peripheral edge 11 which snaps into the groove 9 of the ring body.
  • the hood is fixed on the reported ring.
  • the inner wall of the skirt of the cover 12 is provided with a peripheral internal rib 13 while the outer peripheral surface of the upper part of the body 8 of the ring 7 is provided with a peripheral groove 14 in which snap, on assembly, the rib 13 of the hood 12.
  • the container 2 may assume a variety of shapes and may thus have a cylindrical shape with a square or circular base.
  • the wiper member may, for its part, adopt any other form than that described. It can thus, for example, with reference to FIG. 14, have a constant height over its entire periphery or, in other words, have a lower opening that is not oblique but transversal, the wiper member having, in this case, a cylindrical shape with a square, rectangular or circular base, depending on the form of the applicator. In this case, the applicator roll may further have a reduced radius.
  • the wiper member may also be made of porous or perforated material.
  • FIGS. 1-10 Another embodiment of a device for packaging and applying a product according to the invention and, in particular, the wiper member, will be described with reference to FIGS.
  • the wiper member which is intended to extend in an overall direction parallel to the general axis of the container or in a slightly inclined manner, as illustrated in FIG. 17, extends from a support 36 which is placed in the container, away from the bottom.
  • the support 36 is for example made in the form of a plate 37 on which is articulated the wiping surface 23.
  • This plate 37 extends transversely in the container at the neck 5, for example in the vicinity of the end open container. It comprises a base 38 consisting for example of a set of three feet 39, 40 and 41 regularly distributed over the periphery of the plate 37 and of a regularly decreasing width towards their free end by which they abut against the bottom of the container.
  • the free end of the legs has a rounded shape and rests against an annular shoulder 42 provided in the bottom of the container.
  • the wiping surface 23 comprises a first portion 43 connected by a first hinge 44 to the plate 37.
  • this first portion 43 is provided with perforations, such as 45.
  • the wringing surface 23 further comprises a second portion 46 connected to the first portion 45 by a second articulation 47.
  • the assembly constituted by the support 36 and the wiping surface, including the first and second portions, may be made by molding a plastic material, the joints 44 and 47 being able to be formed by a thin hinge.
  • the plate 37 comprises a cutout 48, for example rectangular, making the first perforated portion 43 accessible from the outside.
  • the cutout is shaped so as to have two lateral edges 49 and 50 and a longitudinal edge 51 disposed along the general axis of the container or slightly offset relative thereto, the first articulation being provided at the of this longitudinal edge 51.
  • the wiper surface 23 In use, as seen in Figure 17, when the support and the wiper surface 23 are inserted into the container, so that the support 36 rests against the bottom by means of its feet 39 , 40 and 41, the wiper surface 23 extends for example in a direction slightly inclined relative to the general axis of the container and rests against the bottom F by its second portion 46.
  • the wiper member is free to rotate in the container so that, when it comes to screw the shutter member and the rotary member that it carries, the first perforated portion rotates jointly with the rotary element, which makes it possible to homogenize the formula contained in the container.
  • the invention which has just been described makes it possible to produce a device for packaging and applying a product using a rotary element applicator capable of being used. suitably wrung out before application, and this, using a relatively small number of parts insofar as the container, the closure member and the ring can be each made in one piece.

Abstract

The dispenser for cosmetics or skin care products, especially gloss, mascara or nail varnish, comprises a bottle (2) and a cap (3) fitted with a brush with a rotating head (15). Excess cosmetic product is removed from the head by the surface (23) of a scraper (22) mounted at the top of the bottle.

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L'invention concerne les dispositifs de conditionnement et de distribution de produits, en particulier de produits fluides.The invention relates to devices for packaging and dispensing products, in particular fluid products.

Plus particulièrement, l'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin, c'est-à-dire un produit tel que défini dans la directive 93/35/CEE du Conseil du 14 juin 1993.More particularly, the invention relates to a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic or care product, that is to say a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993.

Une application particulièrement intéressante de l'invention concerne le conditionnement et l'application d'une formule de maquillage liquide tel qu'un gloss, un mascara, un vernis à ongles, ...A particularly interesting application of the invention relates to the packaging and application of a liquid make-up formula such as a gloss, a mascara, a nail polish, etc.

Les produits de ce type sont généralement conservés dans un récipient de stockage pourvu d'un organe d'obturation qui vient fermer une extrémité ouverte du récipient afin de conserver le produit à l'abri de l'air.Products of this type are generally stored in a storage container provided with a closure member which closes an open end of the container to keep the product safe from the air.

L'application du produit s'effectue au moyen d'un applicateur monté sur l'extrémité d'une tige portée par l'organe d'obturation de sorte que lorsque le récipient est fermé, l'applicateur est plongé dans le récipient, en contact avec le produit.The product is applied by means of an applicator mounted on the end of a rod carried by the closure member so that when the container is closed, the applicator is immersed in the container, contact with the product.

Les applicateurs sont souvent réalisés sous la forme d'un peigne, d'une brosse, d'un pinceau, l'application se faisant alors en faisant glisser l'applicateur, chargé de produit, contre une surface d'application.Applicators are often made in the form of a comb, a brush, a brush, the application being then by sliding the applicator, loaded with product, against an application surface.

La couche formée au moyen de ce type d'applicateur peut parfois présenter des rainures formées par la translation de l'applicateur par rapport à la surface d'application, lors de l'application du produit. En outre, lorsque l'on repasse l'applicateur au même endroit pour parfaire le maquillage, on a tendance à essuyer le produit déposé lors du premier passage.The layer formed by means of this type of applicator can sometimes have grooves formed by the translation of the applicator relative to the application surface, during the application of the product. In addition, when the applicator is ironed in the same place to complete the makeup, there is a tendency to wipe the product deposited during the first pass.

Afin de pallier cet inconvénient, il a été proposé de doter les dispositifs de conditionnement et d'application de produits d'un applicateur comprenant un élément rotatif, de type rouleau, monté à rotation sur une tige portée par l'organe d'obturation du récipient.In order to overcome this drawback, it has been proposed to provide the devices for packaging and application of products with a applicator comprising a rotary element, of roller type, rotatably mounted on a rod carried by the closing member of the container.

Cette solution est avantageuse dans la mesure où elle permet d'obtenir un dépôt de produit parfaitement homogène.This solution is advantageous insofar as it makes it possible to obtain a perfectly homogeneous product deposit.

On pourra, à cet égard, se référer au brevet français n° 02 16 283 qui décrit un distributeur de produit cosmétique pourvu d'un applicateur rotatif.In this respect, reference may be made to the patent French No. 02 16 283 which describes a cosmetic product dispenser provided with a rotary applicator.

En tout état de cause, quel que soit le type d'applicateur utilisé, les récipients sont généralement pourvus d'un organe d'essorage servant à essorer l'applicateur lorsqu'il est extrait du récipient afin d'éliminer les surcharges de produit avant application.In any case, whatever the type of applicator used, the containers are generally provided with a wiper member for wringing the applicator when it is removed from the container in order to eliminate the overloads of product before application.

L'organe d'essorage est généralement réalisé sous la forme d'un rétrécissement de section prévu au niveau de l'extrémité ouverte du récipient. Lorsque l'applicateur est de type rouleau, l'organe d'essorage a un diamètre inférieur à celui de l'applicateur. Lorsque l'applicateur est asymétrique, l'organe d'essorage est souple de manière à épouser la forme de l'applicateur lorsque ce dernier le traverse.The wiper member is generally made in the form of a narrowing section provided at the open end of the container. When the applicator is of roller type, the wiper member has a diameter smaller than that of the applicator. When the applicator is asymmetrical, the wiper member is flexible so as to match the shape of the applicator when the latter passes through it.

C'est ainsi que le brevet français n° 02 16 283 propose de doter l'extrémité ouverte du récipient d'une bague d'essorage contre laquelle vient frotter l'élément rotatif lorsqu'il est extrait du récipient.This is how the patent French No. 02 16 283 proposes to provide the open end of the container with a spin ring against which rubs the rotating element when it is extracted from the container.

Le document DE 2003 10 777 propose également de doter l'extrémité ouverte d'un récipient d'un organe d'essorage d'un applicateur contre lequel l'applicateur est frotté lorsqu'il est extrait du récipient.The document FROM 2003 10,777 also proposes to provide the open end of a container with a wiper member of an applicator against which the applicator is rubbed when it is extracted from the container.

L'applicateur est constitué, dans ce mode de réalisation, d'un disque dont l'axe de rotation est perpendiculaire à l'axe du récipient et de la tige sur laquelle il est monté. Ce type d'applicateur sert à tracer un trait fin à l'aide de la tranche du disque. L'organe d'essorage est réalisé sous la forme d'un cylindre de section circulaire dont le diamètre est environ égal au diamètre du disque.The applicator consists, in this embodiment, of a disc whose axis of rotation is perpendicular to the axis of the container and the rod on which it is mounted. This type of applicator is used to draw a thin line using the edge of the disc. The wiper member is in the form of a cylinder of circular section whose diameter is approximately equal to the diameter of the disk.

Ces organes d'essorage permettent d'enlever le surplus de produit présent sur l'applicateur afin de ne conserver sur l'applicateur que la dose à appliquer.These wiping members make it possible to remove the surplus of product present on the applicator so as to keep on the applicator only the dose to be applied.

Selon les techniques décrites dans les documents précités, l'essorage d'un applicateur à rouleau s'effectue par essuyage de portions de l'applicateur en contact avec l'organe d'essorage.According to the techniques described in the aforementioned documents, the wiping of a roller applicator is effected by wiping portions of the applicator in contact with the wiper member.

Mais, lorsque le rouleau applicateur est monté transversalement par rapport à l'axe du récipient, lors de l'essorage, seules les zones de l'applicateur qui viennent frotter contre l'organe d'essorage sont essuyées, de sorte qu'il n'est pas possible d'essuyer toute la périphérie de l'applicateur.However, when the applicator roll is mounted transversely to the axis of the container, during the spin, only the areas of the applicator that rub against the wiper member are wiped, so that it It is not possible to wipe the entire periphery of the applicator.

Ainsi, après essuyage, l'applicateur n'est plus chargé uniformément.Thus, after wiping, the applicator is no longer loaded uniformly.

Aussi, le but de l'invention est de pallier les inconvénients des dispositifs de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit selon l'état de technique qui utilisent un applicateur de produit orienté transversalement et qui sont pourvus d'un élément rotatif essoré par essuyage avant application.Also, the object of the invention is to overcome the disadvantages of devices for packaging and application of a product according to the state of the art which use a product applicator oriented transversely and which are provided with a rotary element wrung out by wiping before application.

L'invention a donc pour objet, selon un premier aspect, un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin, comprenant :

  • un récipient de stockage du produit ;
  • un applicateur de produit comprenant un élément rotatif apte à être inséré dans le récipient pour être chargé en produit et à appliquer le produit sur une surface d'application ;
  • un organe d'essorage de l'applicateur ; et
  • un organe d'obturation du récipient portant l'applicateur.
The object of the invention is therefore, according to a first aspect, a device for packaging and applying a product, in particular a cosmetic or care product, comprising:
  • a product storage container;
  • a product applicator comprising a rotatable member adapted to be inserted into the container to be loaded with product and to apply the product to an application surface;
  • a wiper member of the applicator; and
  • a closure member of the container carrying the applicator.

Selon une caractéristique générale du dispositif selon l'invention, l'organe d'essorage comprend une surface d'essorage contre laquelle vient rouler l'élément rotatif lorsqu'il est déplacé dans le récipient.According to a general characteristic of the device according to the invention, the wiper member comprises a wiping surface against which the rotating element is rolled when it is moved in the container.

Ainsi, lorsque l'applicateur est extrait du récipient, l'élément rotatif vient rouler contre l'organe d'essorage de sorte que toute la surface périphérique de l'applicateur est essorée. Après essorage, l'applicateur est uniformément chargé en produit, ce qui facilite grandement l'application d'une couche homogène de produit.Thus, when the applicator is removed from the container, the rotating member is rolled against the wiper member so that the entire peripheral surface of the applicator is dewatered. After wringing, the applicator is uniformly loaded with product, which greatly facilitates the application of a homogeneous layer of product.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le récipient comprend un corps muni d'une extrémité fermée et d'une extrémité ouverte formant col, l'organe d'essorage constituant une paroi s'étendant à partir du col en direction de l'extrémité fermée.According to another characteristic of the invention, the container comprises a body provided with a closed end and an open end forming a neck, the wiper member constituting a wall extending from the neck towards the closed end.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la surface d'essorage s'étend selon une direction globale parallèle à un axe général du récipient.According to another characteristic of the invention, the spinning surface extends in an overall direction parallel to a general axis of the container.

La paroi d'essorage peut être associée à des moyens de rigidification. Par exemple, ces moyens de rigidification peuvent être agencés sous la forme de deux parois transversales s'étendant respectivement à partir de deux bords longitudinaux de la paroi d'essorage perpendiculairement à ladite paroi.The spinning wall may be associated with stiffening means. For example, these stiffening means can be arranged in the form of two transverse walls respectively extending from two longitudinal edges of the spin wall perpendicular to said wall.

Les parois transversales ont par exemple une hauteur régulièrement décroissante à partir de la paroi d'essorage. Elles peuvent en outre être reliées du côté opposé à la paroi d'essorage.The transverse walls have for example a regularly decreasing height from the spinning wall. They can also be connected on the side opposite to the spinning wall.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la surface d'essorage est pourvue de perforations.In one embodiment, the wringing surface is provided with perforations.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, une bague est rapportée sur l'extrémité ouverte du récipient. L'organe d'essorage peut alors être venu de moulage avec la bague.According to another characteristic of the invention, a ring is attached to the open end of the container. The wiper member can then be molded with the ring.

Cette bague peut être munie de moyens d'encliquetage coopérant avec des moyens d'encliquetage complémentaires pratiqués dans le corps du récipient.This ring may be provided with latching means cooperating with complementary latching means provided in the body of the container.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe d'obturation peut être pourvu de moyens d'encliquetage coopérant avec des moyens d'encliquetage complémentaires pratiqués dans le col du récipient.According to another characteristic of the invention, the closure member may be provided with latching means cooperating with complementary latching means provided in the neck of the container.

Dans un mode de réalisation, l'organe d'essorage comprend un support placé à distance du fond du récipient et à partir duquel s'étend la surface d'essorage.In one embodiment, the wiper member comprises a support placed at a distance from the bottom of the container and from which the wiping surface extends.

Par exemple, le support comprend un piètement reposant en appui sur le fond du récipient, par exemple un piètement à trois pieds.For example, the support comprises a base resting on the bottom of the container, for example a base with three legs.

Avantageusement, le support comprend une plaque qui s'étend transversalement dans le récipient et qui comprend une découpe pour l'accès à la surface d'essorage.Advantageously, the support comprises a plate which extends transversely in the container and which comprises a cutout for access to the spinning surface.

La surface d'essorage peut être articulée sur la plaque et reposer en appui contre le fond du récipient.The wiping surface can be articulated on the plate and rest against the bottom of the container.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la surface d'essorage comprend une première portion raccordée à la plaque transversale par une première articulation et une deuxième portion raccordée à la première portion par une deuxième articulation et par laquelle ladite surface d'essorage repose en appui contre le fond du récipient.In one embodiment, the wiping surface comprises a first portion connected to the transverse plate by a first hinge and a second portion connected to the first portion by a second hinge and through which said wiping surface rests against the bottom of the container.

En outre, la première portion peut être perforée.In addition, the first portion may be perforated.

En ce qui concerne l'élément rotatif, dans divers modes de réalisation envisagés, celui-ci est par exemple monté à rotation sur une monture portée par l'organe d'obturation, selon un axe de rotation perpendiculaire à l'axe général du récipient, lorsqu'il est inséré dans le récipient.Regarding the rotary element, in various embodiments envisaged, it is for example mounted to rotate on a mount carried by the closure member, along an axis of rotation perpendicular to the general axis of the container , when inserted into the container.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique du dispositif selon l'invention, l'élément rotatif comprend une surface externe pourvue de reliefs.According to yet another characteristic of the device according to the invention, the rotary element comprises an external surface provided with reliefs.

Lorsque la surface d'application présente des reliefs, seul le produit présent sur les reliefs est essoré alors que du produit reste dans les creux de l'élément rotatif, entre les reliefs. On peut alors faire des motifs sur la surface à traiter, ou bien déposer le produit contenu dans les creux sur les cils et utiliser les reliefs pour séparer les cils.When the application surface has reliefs, only the product present on the reliefs is wrung out while the product remains in the hollows of the rotating element, between the reliefs. We can then make patterns on the surface to be treated, or deposit the product contained in the hollows on the eyelashes and use the reliefs to separate the eyelashes.

En outre, le col du récipient peut présenter une section en coupe transversale en forme de parallélogramme, par exemple rectangulaire ou carrée.In addition, the neck of the container may have a section in cross section in the form of a parallelogram, for example rectangular or square.

L'invention a également pour objet, selon un deuxième aspect, un procédé d'application d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin, comprenant les étapes suivantes :

  • plonger un applicateur comprenant un élément rotatif dans un récipient empli du produit à appliquer ;
  • extraire l'applicateur du récipient en l'essorant ; et
  • appliquer le produit sur une surface d'application au moyen de l'applicateur essoré.
The subject of the invention is also, according to a second aspect, a process for applying a product, in particular a cosmetic or care product, comprising the following steps:
  • plunging an applicator comprising a rotating element into a container filled with the product to be applied;
  • extract the applicator from the container by squeezing it out; and
  • apply the product to an application surface using the wrung applicator.

Selon une caractéristique générale de ce procédé d'application, l'essorage de l'applicateur est réalisé par rotation de l'élément rotatif contre une surface d'essorage s'étendant dans le récipient.According to a general characteristic of this application method, the wiping of the applicator is performed by rotating the rotary member against a wiping surface extending into the container.

Par exemple, la rotation de l'élément rotatif contre la surface d'essorage s'effectue autour d'un axe de rotation perpendiculaire à un axe général du récipient.For example, the rotation of the rotating member against the spinning surface takes place about an axis of rotation perpendicular to a general axis of the container.

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 perspective d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit cosmétique suivant l'invention, à l'état fermé ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique en coupe sagittale d'un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif de la figure 1 lors de l'extraction de l'applicateur ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de détail en perspective de l'organe d'essorage ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue de l'applicateur en cours d'utilisation ;
  • les figures 5 à 11 illustrent divers modes de réalisation de l'applicateur ;
  • la figure 12 est une autre vue du dispositif selon l'invention en cours d'utilisation ;
  • les figures 13 à 15 illustrent d'autres modes de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin selon l'invention ; et
  • les figures 16 et 17 illustrent encore un autre mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin selon 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 perspective view of a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product according to the invention, in the closed state;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic sectional sagittal view of a first embodiment of the device of Figure 1 during the extraction of the applicator;
  • Figure 3 is a detail view in perspective of the wiper member;
  • Figure 4 is a view of the applicator in use;
  • Figures 5 to 11 illustrate various embodiments of the applicator;
  • Figure 12 is another view of the device according to the invention in use;
  • Figures 13 to 15 illustrate other embodiments of a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic or care product according to the invention; and
  • Figures 16 and 17 illustrate yet another embodiment of a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product or care according to the invention.

Sur les figures 1 et 2, on a représenté un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'une formule cosmétique, désigné par la référence numérique générale 1.FIGS. 1 and 2 show a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic formula, designated by the general reference numeral 1.

Ce dispositif 1 comporte un plan de symétrie P et un axe longitudinal X-X' supposés verticaux. Sur la figure 2, le plan de symétrie du dispositif 1 est confondu au plan de cette figure.This device 1 comprises a plane of symmetry P and a longitudinal axis X-X 'supposed vertical. In FIG. 2, the plane of symmetry of the device 1 coincides with the plane of this figure.

Dans la position représentée à la figure 1, le dispositif 1 est représenté à l'état fermé, tandis que dans la position visible à la figure 2, le dispositif est partiellement ouvert.In the position shown in Figure 1, the device 1 is shown in the closed state, while in the position shown in Figure 2, the device is partially open.

Comme on le voit sur ces figures 1 et 2, le dispositif 1 comprend un récipient 2 et un organe 3 d'obturation du récipient qui porte un applicateur 15 servant à appliquer un produit contenu dans le récipient.As seen in these Figures 1 and 2, the device 1 comprises a container 2 and a member 3 for closing the container which carries an applicator 15 for applying a product contained in the container.

Dans l'exemple représenté, le dispositif 1 a une forme de polyèdre à base quadrangulaire. Il comporte deux faces F1 et F2 mutuellement opposées rectangulaires et deux faces F3 et F4 mutuellement opposées triangulaires.In the example shown, the device 1 has a quadrangular-based polyhedron shape. It has two mutually opposite rectangular faces F1 and F2 and two mutually opposite triangular faces F3 and F4.

Le récipient 2 comprend un corps muni d'une extrémité inférieure 4 fermée et d'une extrémité opposée 5 ouverte formant col. Il délimite intérieurement un espace 6 empli d'une formule cosmétique, tel qu'un gloss, un mascara, ou un vernis à ongles.The container 2 comprises a body provided with a closed lower end 4 and an open end 5 forming a neck. It delimits internally a space 6 filled with a cosmetic formula, such as a gloss, a mascara, or a nail polish.

L'extrémité supérieure ouverte 5 est pourvue d'une bague rapportée 7 qui est pourvue d'un organe d'essorage 22 de l'applicateur 15.The open upper end 5 is provided with an attached ring 7 which is provided with a wiper member 22 of the applicator 15.

Le récipient 2, l'organe d'obturation 3 et la bague 7 sont réalisés chacun en une pièce par moulage d'une matière thermoplastique.The container 2, the closure member 3 and the ring 7 are each made in one piece by molding a thermoplastic material.

En se référant également à la figure 3, la bague 7 a essentiellement une forme rectangulaire et constitue un épaulement E de forme rectangulaire complémentaire de celle de la tranche d'extrémité supérieure du récipient 2 contre laquelle elle prend appui.Referring also to Figure 3, the ring 7 has substantially a rectangular shape and is a shoulder E of rectangular shape complementary to that of the upper end edge of the container 2 against which it bears.

L'épaulement E se prolonge, du côté du récipient par deux pans, à savoir un premier pan 7' rectangulaire, à partir duquel s'étend l'organe d'essorage 22, et un deuxième pan 7" de section en coupe en forme de L. Les deux pans 7' et 7" sont espacés d'une distance telle que la bague s'insère dans le col 5 du récipient.The shoulder E is extended on the side of the container by two sides, namely a first rectangular pan 7 ', from which extends the wiper member 22, and a second pan 7 "of section in section. The two sections 7 'and 7 "are spaced apart by a distance such that the ring fits into the neck 5 of the container.

Afin d'améliorer l'assemblage, on peut prévoir dans le col 5 et la bague 7 des moyens d'encliquetage complémentaires.In order to improve the assembly, provision can be made in the neck 5 and the ring 7 for complementary latching means.

L'organe d'obturation 3 comporte, quant à lui, un capot 12 d'obturation à base rectangulaire. Il comporte une jupe présentant les deux faces latérales F1 et F2, qui sont réunies au sommet S du capot 12 pour former une dièdre et les deux faces transversales F3 et F4 triangulaires (figure 1).The shutter member 3 comprises, meanwhile, a cover 12 shutter rectangular base. It comprises a skirt having the two lateral faces F1 and F2, which are joined at the top S of the cover 12 to form a dihedron and the two triangular transverse faces F3 and F4 (FIG. 1).

En raison de sa forme, le capot 12 vient se monter par encliquetage sur le col du récipient.Due to its shape, the cover 12 is snapped onto the neck of the container.

A cet effet, la paroi interne de la jupe du capot 12 est pourvue d'une nervure interne périphérique 13 tandis que la surface périphérique externe du col 5 est pourvue d'une gorge périphérique 14 dans laquelle vient s'encliqueter, au montage, la nervure 13 du capot 12.For this purpose, the inner wall of the skirt of the cover 12 is provided with a peripheral internal rib 13 while the outer peripheral surface of the neck 5 is provided with a peripheral groove 14 in which is snapped, when mounting, the rib 13 of the hood 12.

Bien entendu, il serait également possible, en variante, de pratiquer la gorge périphérique dans le capot et de ménager la nervure dans le col 5.Of course, it would also be possible, alternatively, to practice the peripheral groove in the hood and to spare the rib in the neck 5.

Comme indiqué précédemment, en référence aux figures 2 et 4, l'organe d'obturation 3 est pourvu d'un applicateur 15. Cet applicateur est porté par une monture 16 solidaire du capot 12. La monture 16 se présente sous la forme d'une tige venue de moulage avec le capot et qui s'étend parallèlement à l'axe général X-X' du récipient 2 lorsque l'organe d'obturation 3 est monté sur le col du récipient. La longueur de la tige 16 correspond globalement à celle de la hauteur du récipient 2 de sorte que, lorsque l'organe d'obturation 3 est monté sur le col, l'applicateur 15 se situe dans le fond du récipient.As indicated above, with reference to FIGS. 2 and 4, the shutter member 3 is provided with an applicator 15. This applicator is carried by a mount 16 integral with the cover 12. The frame 16 is in the form of a rod integrally molded with the cover and which extends parallel to the general axis XX 'of the container 2 when the closure member 3 is mounted on the neck of the container. The length of the rod 16 corresponds generally to that of the height of the container 2 so that, when the closure member 3 is mounted on the neck, the applicator 15 is located in the bottom of the container.

L'applicateur 15 est essentiellement constitué d'un élément rotatif. Cet élément rotatif se présente sous la forme d'un rouleau cylindrique. Il est monté à rotation sur l'extrémité inférieure 17 de la monture 16 suivant un axe de rotation perpendiculaire à l'axe général X-X' du récipient 2 ou, en d'autres termes, suivant un axe de rotation perpendiculaire à l'axe de la monture 16.The applicator 15 essentially consists of a rotating element. This rotating element is in the form of a cylindrical roller. It is rotatably mounted on the lower end 17 of the frame 16 along an axis of rotation perpendicular to the general axis XX 'of the container 2 or, in other words, along an axis of rotation perpendicular to the axis of rotation. the mount 16.

Par exemple, dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, la monture 16 comprend deux tiges 18 et 19 (figure 4) qui s'étendent à partir du capot 12 et qui sont pourvues de deux extrémités respectives coaxiales 20 et 21 tournées l'une vers l'autre pour former un axe de rotation pour l'élément rotatif 15.For example, in an advantageous embodiment, the mount 16 comprises two rods 18 and 19 (FIG. 4) which extend from the cover 12 and which are provided with two respective coaxial ends 20 and 21 facing each other. another for forming an axis of rotation for the rotary member 15.

L'élément cylindrique 15 est, quant à lui, pourvu d'une âme cylindrique dotée d'un passage axial ou de deux trous d'extrémité (non représentés) dans lesquels s'engagent les extrémités 20 et 21 des deux tiges 18 et 19.The cylindrical element 15 is, in turn, provided with a cylindrical core provided with an axial passage or two end holes (not shown) in which the ends 20 and 21 of the two rods 18 and 19 engage. .

Bien entendu, la monture peut également adopter toute autre forme appropriée pour l'utilisation envisagée.Of course, the frame can also adopt any other form suitable for the intended use.

En effet, alors que dans l'exemple de réalisation illustré à la figure 4, la monture comporte deux tiges dont les extrémités constituent chacune un élément mâle destiné à s'engager dans l'élément rotatif, il est également possible, en variante, comme représenté à la figure 5, de réaliser les tiges 18 et 19 sous forme rectiligne. Dans ce cas, par exemple, les extrémités mutuellement opposées des tiges forment un crochet qui se clipse respectivement sur une partie centrale des deux extrémités mutuellement opposées de l'élément rotatif 15 en prévoyant, par exemple, en partie centrale, un orifice apte à recevoir l'extrémité du crochet.Indeed, while in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the frame comprises two rods whose ends each constitute a male element intended to engage in the rotary element, it is also possible, alternatively, as represented in FIG. 5, to produce the rods 18 and 19 in rectilinear form. In this case, for example, the mutually opposite ends of the rods form a hook that is respectively snapped onto a central portion of the two mutually opposite ends of the rotary member 15 by providing, for example, in the central portion, an orifice adapted to receive the end of the hook.

Il est également possible, en variante, comme illustré à la figure 6, de réaliser la monture 16 sous la forme d'une unique patte de fixation centrale pourvue également d'un crochet d'extrémité qui vient se clipser en partie centrale de l'élément rotatif 15. Dans ce cas, l'élément rotatif 15 peut être pourvu d'un rétrécissement de section médian définissant une portée annulaire dans laquelle peut être prévue une fente dans laquelle l'extrémité du crochet vient s'engager.It is also possible, alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 6, to make the frame 16 in the form of a single central fixing lug also provided with an end hook which is clipped in the central part of the frame. Rotating member 15. In this case, the rotating member 15 may be provided with a median section narrowing defining an annular bearing in which may be provided a slot in which the end of the hook engages.

Comme indiqué précédemment, l'applicateur 15 est destiné à être positionné dans le fond du récipient 2 entre deux utilisations du dispositif, lorsque le récipient est obturé par le capot 12, de sorte qu'entre deux applications, l'applicateur reste chargé en produit. Ainsi, lorsque l'on souhaite utiliser le dispositif, il convient simplement d'ôter le capot et d'appliquer l'élément rotatif 15 contre une surface à appliquer, par exemple un épiderme.As indicated above, the applicator 15 is intended to be positioned in the bottom of the container 2 between two uses of the device, when the container is closed by the cover 12, so that between two applications, the applicator remains loaded with product. . Thus, when it is desired to use the device, it is appropriate simply remove the hood and apply the rotating member 15 against a surface to be applied, for example an epidermis.

L'application s'effectue alors en faisant rouler l'applicateur sur la surface d'application. Toutefois, lorsque le coefficient de frottement entre l'applicateur et la surface d'application est très faible, l'application peut alors s'effectuer par frottement. Tel est en particulier le cas lorsque l'applicateur est destiné à appliquer un produit sur les cils.The application is then made by rolling the applicator on the application surface. However, when the coefficient of friction between the applicator and the application surface is very small, the application can then be made by friction. This is particularly the case when the applicator is intended to apply a product on the eyelashes.

Toutefois, comme indiqué précédemment afin d'enlever le surplus de produit présent sur l'applicateur 15, et afin qu'il ne reste sur cet applicateur que la juste dose à appliquer, le dispositif est doté d'un organe d'essorage 22.However, as indicated above in order to remove the surplus of product present on the applicator 15, and so that it remains on this applicator that the right dose to be applied, the device is provided with a wiper member 22.

Comme le montrent les figures 2 et 3, cet organe d'essorage comprend une paroi 23 qui s'étend à partir du col 5 en direction du fond du récipient, dans l'espace 6.As shown in Figures 2 and 3, this wiper member comprises a wall 23 which extends from the neck 5 towards the bottom of the container, in the space 6.

Plus particulièrement, cette paroi 23 est venue de moulage avec la bague 7. Elle constitue une surface d'essorage qui permet d'effectuer un essorage de l'applicateur 15 par rotation.More particularly, this wall 23 is integrally molded with the ring 7. It constitutes a wringing surface which makes it possible to spin the applicator 15 by rotation.

Comme on le voit sur la figure 2, la paroi 23 s'étend sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe X-X' du récipient 2 mais en convergeant légèrement vers cet axe.As seen in Figure 2, the wall 23 extends substantially parallel to the axis X-X 'of the container 2 but converging slightly towards this axis.

Cette paroi 23 est par exemple venue de moulage avec le corps 8 de la bague 7. Elle comporte une extrémité proximale 25 coudée par laquelle elle s'étend à partir de la bague 7, qui se prolonge de manière rectiligne vers le fond du récipient 2. L'extrémité libre 26 de la paroi 23 est chanfreinée de manière à faciliter l'extraction de l'élément rotatif 15 en évitant de former une butée s'opposant à la sortie de l'applicateur.This wall 23 is for example integrally molded with the body 8 of the ring 7. It has a bent proximal end 25 through which it extends from the ring 7, which extends rectilinearly towards the bottom of the container 2 The free end 26 of the wall 23 is chamfered so as to facilitate the extraction of the rotating element 15 by avoiding forming a stop opposing the exit of the applicator.

Comme on le voit sur la figure 2, la paroi 23 est décalée par rapport à l'axe X-X' du récipient d'une distance correspondant sensiblement au rayon de l'applicateur 15.As can be seen in FIG. 2, the wall 23 is offset with respect to the axis X-X 'of the container by a distance substantially corresponding to the radius of the applicator 15.

Mais l'extrémité libre 26 de la paroi 23 est décalée de l'axe X-X' d'une distance légèrement inférieure au rayon de l'applicateur 15 de manière à procurer un essorage accru, dans cette zone, en augmentant la pression exercée par l'applicateur 15 sur la paroi 23 lorsque le surplus de produit est plus important.But the free end 26 of the wall 23 is offset from the axis XX 'by a distance slightly less than the radius of the applicator 15 so as to provide increased spinning in this zone, increasing the pressure exerted by the applicator 15 on the wall 23 when the surplus product is larger.

On facilitera ainsi l'essorage de l'applicateur en réalisant la première surface d'essorage 23 sous la forme d'une queue élastiquement déformable.This will facilitate the wringing of the applicator by producing the first wringing surface 23 in the form of an elastically deformable tail.

Ainsi, lorsque l'applicateur est extrait du récipient, l'élément rotatif 15 roule contre la paroi 23 et est alors essoré par rotation. De préférence, comme visible sur la figure3, afin de faciliter le retour de produit vers le fond du récipient, on prévoira dans la paroi 23 un ensemble de perforations P.Thus, when the applicator is removed from the container, the rotating element 15 rolls against the wall 23 and is then wrung out by rotation. Preferably, as shown in Figure 3, to facilitate the return of product to the bottom of the container, there will be provided in the wall 23 a set of perforations P.

Dans le but d'obtenir un essorage efficace, on réalisera de préférence la paroi 23 avec une longueur correspondant au moins à la périphérie du rouleau. Ainsi, lorsque l'applicateur est entièrement extrait du récipient, l'élément rotatif a été convenablement essoré sur toute sa périphérie et comporte une dose de produit à appliquer régulièrement répartie sur toute sa surface externe.In order to obtain an effective wringing, the wall 23 will preferably be made with a length corresponding at least to the periphery of the roll. Thus, when the applicator is completely removed from the container, the rotating element has been properly wrung out over its entire periphery and comprises a dose of product to be applied regularly distributed over its entire outer surface.

Bien entendu, l'invention s'applique à des applicateurs pouvant être pourvus d'un élément rotatif de diverses formes. Il est ainsi possible de réaliser l'élément rotatif sous la forme d'un rouleau cylindrique, comme illustré aux figures 7 à 11, mais également sous une forme conique, tronconique, ou cintrée, en fonction de la zone sur laquelle le produit est destiné à être appliqué. On notera toutefois que la paroi d'essorage conserve une forme complémentaire de celle de l'élément rotatif.Of course, the invention applies to applicators that can be provided with a rotating element of various shapes. It is thus possible to produce the rotary element in the form of a cylindrical roller, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 11, but also in a conical, frustoconical or curved shape, depending on the zone on which the product is intended to be applied. It should be noted, however, that the spinning wall retains a shape complementary to that of the rotary element.

L'applicateur peut également être conformé de manière à avoir une longueur variable, voire avoir un rayon plus grand que sa longueur totale.The applicator may also be shaped so as to have a variable length, or even have a radius greater than its total length.

De même, la surface externe de l'élément rotatif peut être homogène ou, comme visible sur les figures 7 à 11, pourvu de picots (figure 7), de poils ou de lamelles axiales, ou encore de bourrelets, de picots ou dents (figure 8 et 9). Il est également possible de doter la surface périphérique de l'élément rotatif de reliefs annulaires (figure 10) ou axiaux (figure 11) régulièrement répartis sur la périphérie de l'élément rotatif, l'espacement, la hauteur, l'angle et la répartition des reliefs sur le pourtour de l'élément rotatif pouvant varier en fonction des applications.Likewise, the outer surface of the rotary element may be homogeneous or, as can be seen in FIGS. 7 to 11, provided with pins (FIG. 7), axial bristles or lamellae, or even beads, pins or teeth ( Figure 8 and 9). It is also possible to provide the peripheral surface of the rotary element with annular reliefs (FIG. 10) or axial projections (FIG. 11) regularly distributed over the periphery of the rotary element, the spacing, the height, the angle and the distribution of reliefs around the periphery of the rotating element may vary depending on the applications.

L'élément rotatif peut encore être réalisé en matière plastique rigide, en matière plastique souple, en matière poreuse ou perforée, rigide ou souple, en mousse, ...The rotating element can also be made of rigid plastic material, flexible plastic material, porous or perforated material, rigid or flexible, foam, ...

I1 est également possible, selon une autre variante, de prévoir un flocage sur l'élément rotatif, en réalisant un revêtement mou par projection et collage d'un enchevêtrement de fibres agglomérées par un liant. Bien entendu, un tel flocage peut être envisagé quelle que soit la forme externe de l'applicateur.It is also possible, according to another variant, to provide a flocking on the rotary element, by producing a soft coating by spraying and gluing an entanglement of fibers agglomerated by a binder. Of course, such a flocking can be envisaged regardless of the external form of the applicator.

L'élément rotatif peut encore être réalisé à partir de plusieurs matériaux, par exemple à partir de deux matériaux, notamment un plastique rigide bi-injecté de manière à réaliser une âme centrale rigide et un revêtement externe plus souple, par exemple en élastomère.The rotating element can also be made from several materials, for example from two materials, in particular a bi-injected rigid plastic so as to produce a rigid central core and a more flexible outer coating, for example elastomer.

On notera que l'invention qui vient d'être décrite, selon laquelle l'essorage de l'applicateur s'effectue par roulement de l'applicateur contre une paroi s'étendant dans le récipient, permet de s'assurer que lorsque l'applicateur est entièrement extrait du récipient (figure 12), l'applicateur est chargé avec une dose de produit optimale, permettant d'éviter toute surcharge.It will be noted that the invention which has just been described, according to which the dewatering of the applicator is carried out by rolling the applicator against a wall extending in the container, makes it possible to ensure that when the applicator is completely removed from the container (Figure 12), the applicator is loaded with an optimal dose of product, to avoid overloading.

Mais on notera également que l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit.But it will also be noted that the invention is not limited to the embodiment described.

En effet, dans l'exemple de réalisation décrit précédemment, le récipient et le capot présentent une section transversale rectangulaire. Bien entendu, le récipient peut également adopter d'autres formes, par exemple une forme selon laquelle le capot et le récipient ont une section ovale (figure 13).Indeed, in the embodiment described above, the container and the cover have a rectangular cross section. Of course, the container may also adopt other forms, for example a form in which the cap and the container have an oval section (Figure 13).

De même, dans le mode de réalisation décrit précédemment, en particulier en référence aux figures 2 et 3, l'organe d'essorage se présente sous la forme d'une paroi unique.Similarly, in the embodiment described above, in particular with reference to Figures 2 and 3, the wiper member is in the form of a single wall.

Mais on peut également, comme illustré à la figure 14, doter l'organe d'essorage 22 de deux parois transversales 32 et 33 de rigidification s'étendant perpendiculairement à la paroi 23 à partir de ses deux bords longitudinaux.But it is also possible, as illustrated in FIG. 14, to provide the wiper member 22 with two transverse walls 32 and 33 of stiffening extending perpendicularly to the wall 23 from its two longitudinal edges.

Les deux parois transversales 32 et 33 peuvent alors avoir une hauteur régulièrement décroissante et être réunies à leur extrémité opposée à la paroi 23, par un bord latéral 34 de hauteur réduite afin de conférer une rigidité accrue à l'organe d'essorage.The two transverse walls 32 and 33 can then have a regularly decreasing height and be joined at their end opposite to the wall 23, by a lateral edge 34 of reduced height to give increased rigidity to the wiper member.

On va maintenant décrire, en référence à la figure 15, un autre mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application selon l'invention. Sur cette figure 15, des éléments identiques à ceux décrits précédemment sont désignés par les mêmes références numériques.Another embodiment of a packaging and application device according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIG. In this figure 15, elements identical to those described above are designated by the same reference numerals.

Comme le montre la figure 15, dans ce mode de réalisation, l'organe d'essorage comprend, d'une part, une première surface 23 d'essorage qui permet d'effectuer un essorage de l'applicateur 15 par rotation, et une deuxième surface d'essorage 24 par essuyage de l'applicateur.As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the wiper member comprises, on the one hand, a first wiping surface 23 which makes it possible to spin the applicator 15 by rotation, and a second wiping surface 24 by wiping the applicator.

La première surface d'essorage 23 est réalisée sous la forme d'une queue qui s'étend à partir du corps 8 de la bague 7 sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe X-X' du récipient 2 mais en convergeant légèrement vers cet axe. Elle est à cet effet pourvue d'une extrémité proximale 25, par laquelle elle s'étend à partir de la bague 7, de forme recourbée et d'une extrémité distale libre 26 chanfreinée.The first wringing surface 23 is in the form of a shank which extends from the body 8 of the ring 7 substantially parallel to the axis X-X 'of the container 2 but converging slightly towards this axis. It is provided for this purpose with a proximal end 25, through which it extends from the ring 7, of curved shape and a free distal end 26 bevelled.

En ce qui concerne la deuxième surface d'essorage 24, celle-ci est également réalisée sous la forme d'une queue qui s'étend à partir de la partie médiane du corps 8 de la bague 7. Elle comporte également une extrémité proximale 27 recourbée, par laquelle elle s'étend à partir du corps 8, qui se prolonge par une portion rectiligne jusqu'à une extrémité distale 28. Cette extrémité 28 est également chanfreinée de manière à éviter de former une butée susceptible de s'opposer à l'extraction de l'applicateur 15.With regard to the second wringing surface 24, this is also in the form of a shank which extends from the middle part of the body 8 of the ring 7. It also has a proximal end 27 curved, through which it extends from the body 8, which is extended by a rectilinear portion to a distal end 28. This end 28 is also chamfered so as to avoid forming a stop that may oppose the extraction of the applicator 15.

La longueur de la queue 24 est très inférieure à celle de la première paroi 23 de sorte que l'extrémité libre 28 de la deuxième paroi 24 est en retrait par rapport à l'extrémité libre 26 de la première paroi 23.The length of the shank 24 is much smaller than that of the first wall 23 so that the free end 28 of the second wall 24 is set back relative to the free end 26 of the first wall 23.

En d'autres termes, la deuxième surface d'essuyage 24 n'est active que lorsque l'applicateur 15 atteint le col 7 et est sur le point d'être extrait du récipient.In other words, the second wiping surface 24 is active only when the applicator 15 reaches the neck 7 and is about to be removed from the container.

Elle est également décalée par rapport à l'axe X-X' du récipient de sorte que la distance entre les deux surfaces d'essorage 23 et 24 corresponde sensiblement au diamètre externe de l'applicateur 15.It is also offset relative to the axis X-X 'of the container so that the distance between the two wiping surfaces 23 and 24 substantially corresponds to the external diameter of the applicator 15.

Comme on le conçoit, lorsque l'on extrait l'applicateur 15 du récipient, l'essorage est entamé dès que l'applicateur 15 atteint l'extrémité 26 libre de la première surface 23 d'essorage. L'essorage est alors tout d'abord réalisé par roulage de l'élément rotatif contre cette première surface d'essorage. L'évacuation du surplus de produit peut être amélioré en prévoyant des orifices dans la queue 23 pour faciliter le retour du produit vers le fond du récipient. Mais on peut également prévoir de tels orifices dans la deuxième surface d'essorage 24.As is conceivable, when the applicator 15 is removed from the container, the spinning is started as soon as the applicator 15 reaches the free end 26 of the first wringing surface 23. Spinning is then first performed by rolling the rotary member against this first spin surface. The evacuation of surplus product can be improved by providing orifices in the tail 23 to facilitate the return of the product to the bottom of the container. But it is also possible to provide such openings in the second wiping surface 24.

Lorsque l'applicateur 15 atteint la deuxième surface 24 d'essorage, l'essorage par roulement de l'applicateur contre la première queue 23 se combine à un essorage par essuyage contre la deuxième queue 24, c'est-à-dire par frottement de l'applicateur contre la deuxième surface.When the applicator 15 reaches the second wringing surface 24, the rolling wring of the applicator against the first shank 23 combines with a wiping wring against the second shank 24, that is to say by friction of the applicator against the second surface.

En fonction de l'effort exercé par chacune des queues 23 et 24 sur l'applicateur 15, c'est-à-dire en fonction de la distance séparant chaque queue 23 ou 24 de l'axe X-X', il est possible, dans cette zone, de prévoir un essuyage de l'applicateur 15 par frottement contre les deux queues 23 et 24, simultanément, ou de combiner un essorage par rotation contre l'une des deux queues combiné à un essuyage par frottement contre l'autre queue.Depending on the force exerted by each of the tails 23 and 24 on the applicator 15, that is to say as a function of the distance between each tail 23 or 24 of the axis X-X ', it is possible in this zone, to provide wiping of the applicator 15 by friction against the two tails 23 and 24, simultaneously, or to combine a spinning spinning against one of the two tails combined with a rubbing wipe against the other tail.

On conformera alors les queues 23 et 24 en fonction du type d'essorage souhaité.The tails 23 and 24 will then be shaped according to the type of spin desired.

On notera que, dans l'exemple de réalisation représenté, la bague 7 vient se monter par encliquetage sur l'extrémité 5 supérieure du corps du récipient.Note that in the embodiment shown, the ring 7 is snapped onto the upper end of the body of the container.

A cet effet, la surface externe de la partie inférieure du corps 8 est pourvue d'une gorge périphérique 9 tandis que la surface périphérique interne de l'extrémité supérieure 5 du corps du récipient comprend un bord droit 10 dans lequel est pratiqué un bourrelet ou une arête périphérique interne 11 qui vient s'encliqueter dans la gorge 9 du corps de bague.For this purpose, the outer surface of the lower part of the body 8 is provided with a peripheral groove 9 while the inner peripheral surface of the upper end 5 of the container body comprises a straight edge 10 in which a bead is made or an inner peripheral edge 11 which snaps into the groove 9 of the ring body.

Bien entendu, il serait également possible, en variante, de pratiquer la gorge dans le bord droit 10 du récipient et de ménager le bourrelet périphérique dans la bague 7.Of course, it would also be possible, alternatively, to practice the groove in the right edge 10 of the container and to keep the peripheral bead in the ring 7.

Par ailleurs, selon l'exemple de réalisation de la figure 15, le capot se fixe sur la bague rapportée.Furthermore, according to the embodiment of Figure 15, the hood is fixed on the reported ring.

A cet effet, la paroi interne de la jupe du capot 12 est pourvue d'une nervure interne périphérique 13 tandis que la surface périphérique externe de la partie supérieure du corps 8 de la bague 7 est pourvue d'une gorge périphérique 14 dans laquelle vient s'encliqueter, au montage, la nervure 13 du capot 12.For this purpose, the inner wall of the skirt of the cover 12 is provided with a peripheral internal rib 13 while the outer peripheral surface of the upper part of the body 8 of the ring 7 is provided with a peripheral groove 14 in which snap, on assembly, the rib 13 of the hood 12.

On pourrait bien entendu prévoir la nervure 13 saillante sur la bague 7 et la gorge 14 dans le capot.One could of course provide the rib 13 projecting on the ring 7 and the groove 14 in the hood.

On notera que ces variantes de montage, selon lesquelles le capot s'encliquette sur la bague et la bague s'encliquette sur le col peuvent également être envisagées pour le mode de réalisation décrit précédemment en référence à la figure 2.It will be noted that these mounting variants, according to which the cover snaps onto the ring and the ring snaps onto the neck, can also be envisaged for the embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 2.

De même, les diverses formes d'applicateur envisagées pour le dispositif de la figure 2 peuvent également être utilisées dans le cadre du dispositif de la figure 15.Similarly, the various forms of applicator envisaged for the device of FIG. 2 can also be used within the framework of the device of FIG. 15.

En outre, dans diverses modes de réalisation, le récipient 2 peut adopter diverses formes et peut ainsi avoir une forme cylindrique à base carrée ou circulaire.In addition, in various embodiments, the container 2 may assume a variety of shapes and may thus have a cylindrical shape with a square or circular base.

L'organe d'essorage peut, quant à lui, adopter toute autre forme que celle décrite. Il peut ainsi, par exemple, en référence à la figure 14, avoir une hauteur constante sur la totalité de sa périphérie ou, en d'autre termes, avoir une ouverture inférieure non pas oblique mais transversale, l'organe d'essorage ayant, dans ce cas, une forme cylindrique à base carrée, rectangulaire ou circulaire, en fonction de la forme de l'applicateur. Dans ce cas, le rouleau applicateur peut en outre avoir un rayon réduit. L'organe d'essorage peut encore être réalisé en matériau poreux ou perforé.The wiper member may, for its part, adopt any other form than that described. It can thus, for example, with reference to FIG. 14, have a constant height over its entire periphery or, in other words, have a lower opening that is not oblique but transversal, the wiper member having, in this case, a cylindrical shape with a square, rectangular or circular base, depending on the form of the applicator. In this case, the applicator roll may further have a reduced radius. The wiper member may also be made of porous or perforated material.

On va encore décrire en référence aux figures 16 et 17 un autre mode de réalisation d'un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit conforme à l'invention et, en particulier, de l'organe d'essorage.Another embodiment of a device for packaging and applying a product according to the invention and, in particular, the wiper member, will be described with reference to FIGS.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'organe d'essorage, qui est destiné à s'étendre selon une direction globale parallèle à l'axe général du récipient ou de manière légèrement inclinée, comme illustré à la figure 17, s'étend à partir d'un support 36 qui vient se placer dans le récipient, à distance du fond.In this embodiment, the wiper member, which is intended to extend in an overall direction parallel to the general axis of the container or in a slightly inclined manner, as illustrated in FIG. 17, extends from a support 36 which is placed in the container, away from the bottom.

Le support 36 est par exemple réalisé sous la forme d'une plaque 37 sur laquelle est articulée la surface d'essorage 23. Cette plaque 37 s'étend transversalement dans le récipient au niveau du col 5, par exemple au voisinage de l'extrémité ouverte du récipient. Elle comporte un piètement 38 constitué par exemple d'un ensemble de trois pieds 39, 40 et 41 régulièrement répartis sur la périphérie de la plaque 37 et de largeur régulièrement décroissante en direction de leur extrémité libre par laquelle ils viennent en appui contre le fond du récipient. En particulier, comme on le voit sur la figure 17, l'extrémité libre des pieds a une forme arrondie et repose en appui sur un épaulement annulaire 42 prévu dans le fond du récipient.The support 36 is for example made in the form of a plate 37 on which is articulated the wiping surface 23. This plate 37 extends transversely in the container at the neck 5, for example in the vicinity of the end open container. It comprises a base 38 consisting for example of a set of three feet 39, 40 and 41 regularly distributed over the periphery of the plate 37 and of a regularly decreasing width towards their free end by which they abut against the bottom of the container. In particular, as seen in Figure 17, the free end of the legs has a rounded shape and rests against an annular shoulder 42 provided in the bottom of the container.

Grâce à cet agencement, et en choisissant de manière appropriée les dimensions du support relativement au volume interne du récipient, on autorise une libre rotation du support et de la surface d'essorage 23 qu'il porte.With this arrangement, and appropriately choosing the dimensions of the support relative to the internal volume of the container, allows free rotation of the support and the spin surface 23 it carries.

En ce qui concerne la surface d'essorage 23, celle-ci comporte une première portion 43 raccordée, par une première articulation 44 à la plaque 37. De préférence, cette première portion 43 est pourvue de perforations, telles que 45.With regard to the wiping surface 23, the latter comprises a first portion 43 connected by a first hinge 44 to the plate 37. Preferably, this first portion 43 is provided with perforations, such as 45.

La surface d'essorage 23 comporte encore une seconde portion 46 raccordée à la première portion 45 par une deuxième articulation 47.The wringing surface 23 further comprises a second portion 46 connected to the first portion 45 by a second articulation 47.

L'ensemble constitué par le support 36 et la surface d'essorage, y compris les première et deuxième portions, peut être réalisé par moulage d'une matière plastique, les articulations 44 et 47 pouvant être formées par une charnière fine.The assembly constituted by the support 36 and the wiping surface, including the first and second portions, may be made by molding a plastic material, the joints 44 and 47 being able to be formed by a thin hinge.

Pour permettre l'accès à la surface d'essorage, la plaque 37 comporte une découpe 48 par exemple rectangulaire rendant accessible de l'extérieur la première portion perforée 43.To allow access to the wringing surface, the plate 37 comprises a cutout 48, for example rectangular, making the first perforated portion 43 accessible from the outside.

Par exemple, comme représenté, la découpe est conformée de manière à présenter deux bords latéraux 49 et 50 et un bord longitudinal 51 disposé suivant l'axe général du récipient ou légèrement décalé par rapport à celui-ci, la première articulation étant prévue au niveau de ce bord longitudinal 51.For example, as shown, the cutout is shaped so as to have two lateral edges 49 and 50 and a longitudinal edge 51 disposed along the general axis of the container or slightly offset relative thereto, the first articulation being provided at the of this longitudinal edge 51.

A l'usage, comme on le voit sur la figure 17, lorsque le support et la surface d'essorage 23 sont insérés dans le récipient, de sorte que le support 36 repose en appui contre le fond par l'intermédiaire de ses pieds 39, 40 et 41, la surface d'essorage 23 s'étend par exemple selon une direction légèrement inclinée par rapport à l'axe général du récipient et repose en appui contre le fond F par sa deuxième portion 46.In use, as seen in Figure 17, when the support and the wiper surface 23 are inserted into the container, so that the support 36 rests against the bottom by means of its feet 39 , 40 and 41, the wiper surface 23 extends for example in a direction slightly inclined relative to the general axis of the container and rests against the bottom F by its second portion 46.

Grâce à cet agencement, on règle parfaitement l'inclinaison de la surface d'essorage dans le récipient, ainsi que l'enfoncement de l'organe d'essorage dans le récipient.Thanks to this arrangement, the inclination of the wringing surface in the container is well adjusted, as is the depression of the wiper member in the container.

En outre, l'organe d'essorage est libre en rotation dans le récipient de sorte que, lorsque l'on vient visser l'organe d'obturation ainsi que l'élément rotatif qu'il porte, la première portion perforée tourne conjointement avec l'élément rotatif, ce qui permet d'homogénéiser la formule contenue dans le récipient.In addition, the wiper member is free to rotate in the container so that, when it comes to screw the shutter member and the rotary member that it carries, the first perforated portion rotates jointly with the rotary element, which makes it possible to homogenize the formula contained in the container.

On notera que le mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit en référence aux figures 16 et 17 peut être utilisé conjointement avec les diverses formes d'applicateur envisagées précédemment en référence aux figures 4 à 11.Note that the embodiment which has just been described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 may be used together with the various forms of applicator envisaged above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 11.

On notera enfin que l'invention qui vient d'être décrite permet de réaliser un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit utilisant un applicateur à élément rotatif capable d'être convenablement essoré avant application, et ce, en utilisant un nombre de pièces relativement réduit dans la mesure où le récipient, l'organe d'obturation et la bague peuvent être réalisés chacun en une seule pièce.Finally, it will be noted that the invention which has just been described makes it possible to produce a device for packaging and applying a product using a rotary element applicator capable of being used. suitably wrung out before application, and this, using a relatively small number of parts insofar as the container, the closure member and the ring can be each made in one piece.

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Dispositif de conditionnement et d'application d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin, comprenant : - un récipient (2) de stockage du produit ; - un applicateur (15) de produit comprenant un élément rotatif apte à être inséré dans le récipient (2) pour être chargé en produit et à appliquer le produit prélevé sur une surface d'application ; - un organe d'obturation du récipient portant l'applicateur ; et - un organe d'essorage (22) de l'applicateur, caractérisé en ce que l'organe d'essorage comprend une surface (23) d'essorage contre laquelle vient rouler l'élément rotatif (15) lorsqu'il est déplacé dans le récipient.Device for packaging and applying a product, in particular a cosmetic or care product, comprising: - a container (2) for storing the product; - a product applicator (15) comprising a rotatable member adapted to be inserted into the container (2) to be loaded with product and to apply the sampled product to an application surface; - A closure member of the container carrying the applicator; and - a wiper member (22) of the applicator, characterized in that the wiper member comprises a wiping surface (23) against which the rotating element (15) is rotated when it is moved into the container. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le récipient comprend un corps muni d'une extrémité fermée (4) et d'une extrémité ouverte (5) formant col, l'organe d'essorage (22) constituant une paroi (23) s'étendant à partir du col en direction de l'extrémité fermée (4).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the container comprises a body provided with a closed end (4) and an open end (5) forming a neck, the wiper member (22) constituting a wall (23) ) extending from the neck towards the closed end (4). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que la surface d'essorage s'étend selon une direction globale parallèle à un axe général (X-X') du récipient.Device according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the wringing surface extends in an overall direction parallel to a general axis (X-X ') of the container. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre des moyens de rigidification de la paroi (23).Device according to one of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that it further comprises means for stiffening the wall (23). Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de rigidification comprennent deux parois transversales s'étendant respectivement à partir de deux bords longitudinaux de la paroi d'essorage (23) perpendiculairement à ladite paroi.Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the stiffening means comprise two transverse walls respectively extending from two longitudinal edges of the wiper wall (23) perpendicular to said wall. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que les parois transversales ont une hauteur régulièrement décroissante à partir de la paroi d'essorage (23).Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the transverse walls have a regularly decreasing height from the wiping wall (23). Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que les parois transversales sont reliées du coté opposé à la paroi d'essorage (23).Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the transverse walls are connected on the opposite side to the spinning wall (23). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que la surface d'essorage est pourvue de perforations.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the wiping surface is provided with perforations. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une bague (7) qui porte l'organe d'essorage et qui est rapportée sur l'extrémité ouverte du récipient.Device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that it comprises a ring (7) which carries the wiper member and which is attached to the open end of the container. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la bague (7) est munie de moyens d'encliquetage (9) coopérant avec des moyens d'encliquetage complémentaires (10) pratiqués dans le corps du récipient.Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the ring (7) is provided with latching means (9) cooperating with complementary latching means (10) formed in the body of the container. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que l'organe d'obturation est pourvu de moyens d'encliquetage (13) coopérant avec des moyens d'encliquetage complémentaires (14) pratiqués dans le col du récipient.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the closure member is provided with latching means (13) cooperating with complementary latching means (14) formed in the neck of the container. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'organe d'essorage comprend un support (36) placé à distance du fond (F) du récipient à partir duquel s'étend la surface d'essorage (23).Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the wiper member comprises a support (36) placed at a distance from the bottom (F) of the container from which the wiping surface extends ( 23). Dispositif selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que le support comprend un piètement (38) reposant en appui sur le fond du récipient.Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the support comprises a base (38) resting in abutment on the bottom of the container. Dispositif selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que le piètement comprend trois pieds (39, 40, 41).Device according to claim 13, characterized in that the base comprises three legs (39, 40, 41). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 12 à 14, caractérisé en ce que le support comprend une plaque (37) qui s'étend transversalement dans le récipient et qui comprend une découpe pour l'accès à la surface d'essorage.Device according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the support comprises a plate (37) extending transversely in the container and which comprises a cutout for access to the spinning surface. Dispositif selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que la surface d'essorage est articulée sur la plaque (37) et repose en appui contre le fond du récipient.Device according to claim 15, characterized in that the wringing surface is articulated on the plate (37) and rests against the bottom of the container. Dispositif selon la revendication 16, caractérisé en ce que la surface d'essorage comprend une première portion (45) raccordée à la plaque transversale par une première articulation (44) et une deuxième portion (46) raccordée à la première portion par une deuxième articulation (47) et par laquelle ladite surface d'essorage repose en appui contre le fond (F) du récipient.Device according to claim 16, characterized in that the wringing surface comprises a first portion (45) connected to the transverse plate by a first hinge (44) and a second portion (46) connected to the first portion by a second hinge (47) and by which said wiping surface rests against the bottom (F) of the container. Dispositif selon la revendication 17, caractérisé en ce que la première portion (45) est perforée.Device according to claim 17, characterized in that the first portion (45) is perforated. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 18, caractérisé en ce que l'élément rotatif (15) est monté à rotation sur une monture (16) portée par l'organe d'obturation, selon un axe de rotation perpendiculaire à l'axe général du récipient lorsqu'il est inséré dans le récipient.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the rotary element (15) is rotatably mounted on a mount (16) carried by the closure member, along an axis of rotation perpendicular to the general axis of the container when inserted into the container. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 19, caractérisé en ce que l'élément rotatif (15) comprend une surface externe pourvue de reliefs.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the rotary element (15) comprises an outer surface provided with reliefs. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 20, caractérisé en ce que le col (7) du récipient a une section en coupe transversale en forme de parallélogramme.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the neck (7) of the container has a cross section in the form of a parallelogram. Procédé d'application d'un produit, notamment d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin, comprenant les étapes suivantes : - plonger un applicateur (15) comprenant un élément rotatif dans un récipient (2) empli du produit à appliquer ; - extraire l'applicateur du récipient en l'essorant ; et - appliquer le produit sur une surface d'application au moyen de l'applicateur essoré, caractérisé en ce que l'essorage de l'applicateur est réalisé par rotation de l'élément rotatif (15) contre une surface d'essorage (23) s'étendant dans le récipient.A method of applying a product, in particular a cosmetic or care product, comprising the following steps: - Plunging an applicator (15) comprising a rotating element in a container (2) filled with the product to be applied; - extract the applicator from the container by squeezing it; and - apply the product on an application surface by means of the wrung applicator, characterized in that the wringing of the applicator is effected by rotating the rotating member (15) against a wringing surface (23) extending into the container. Procédé selon la revendication 22, caractérisé en ce que la rotation de l'élément rotatif contre la surface d'essorage (23) s'effectue autour d'un axe de rotation perpendiculaire à un axe général (X-X') du récipient.Method according to claim 22, characterized in that the rotation of the rotating element against the wiping surface (23) takes place about an axis of rotation perpendicular to a general axis (X-X ') of the container.
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