EP1900301A1 - Device for packaging and application with double container - Google Patents

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EP1900301A1
EP1900301A1 EP07116407A EP07116407A EP1900301A1 EP 1900301 A1 EP1900301 A1 EP 1900301A1 EP 07116407 A EP07116407 A EP 07116407A EP 07116407 A EP07116407 A EP 07116407A EP 1900301 A1 EP1900301 A1 EP 1900301A1
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Thierry Ponton
Lionel Drugeon
François Martin
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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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/24—Casings for two or more cosmetics
    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to packaging and application devices comprising two containers each comprising a body and a removable closure cap and a coupling member capable of joining the two containers in the extension of one another.
  • the patent European EP 1 348 352 B1 discloses another example of such device, wherein the closure caps are snap-fastened in the coupling member, each being rotatably secured relative to the coupling member by a toothing.
  • the invention makes it possible to produce a reduced longitudinal bulk device without this reduction in space being at the expense of the quantity of product contained in the containers.
  • the cooperation of the coupling member with the closure caps may also make it possible to keep the containers in the closed position after they have been detached from the coupling member.
  • the invention may also make it possible to produce a coupling member and closure caps having relatively easy shapes to mold and unmold, and thus to to make them without using complex molds with many moving cores.
  • Each attachment portion may extend angularly on less than one complete revolution about the longitudinal axis of the device.
  • Each fixing portion may for example extend angularly over an angle greater than 120 ° around the longitudinal axis of the device, for example at an angle between 170 ° and 180 °.
  • Each closure cap may comprise a first relief arranged to snap onto a second relief of the coupling member.
  • the first relief is for example formed by a recess of the radially outer surface of the fixing portion and the second relief defines for example a shoulder which extends for example on an angular sector between 130 ° and 140 ° around the longitudinal axis of the device.
  • the coupling member may comprise at least one ramp, preferably two diametrically opposite ramps, for guiding each fixing part to a predefined location inside the coupling member, during the introduction of the closure caps into the coupling member.
  • the coupling member may comprise stops preventing the introduction of the closure caps without a sufficient angular offset between them to allow the axial overlap.
  • the coupling member may advantageously have a shape with a central symmetry, so as to allow mounting of the closure caps in the coupling member without having to respect a particular orientation.
  • the closure capsules may have identical shapes.
  • the coupling member may be made with an easily demoldable shape, which may allow for example to increase the diversity of materials that can be used to achieve the coupling member.
  • the device may comprise two applicator members respectively integral with the closure caps, these application members being for example different, being for example a brush and a comb.
  • the applicator members can be connected to the closure caps by rods which can be attached to the closure caps, being for example fixed on the latter by snapping.
  • Each closure cap may have a central pin which engages in the stem, between tabs thereof for snapping, to reduce the risk of detachment of the rod.
  • the device 1 of packaging and application shown in Figures 1 and 2 comprises two containers 2, 3 containing respective products A and B, which can be taken from the containers by means of applicators 4 and 5 with application members respective 6 and 7.
  • the applicator member 6 is a mascara brush for the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising a twisted wire core and bristles extending from the turns of the core.
  • the applicator member 7 is a comb for the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows.
  • Products A and B are for example cosmetic products to be applied successively or not.
  • One of the products A and B may be a care product and the other a makeup product or the products A and B may both be make-up products.
  • Each applicator 4 or 5 comprises a closure cap 10, which is shown separately in FIGS. 10 to 14.
  • Each closure cap 10 is for example molded in a thermoplastic material, for example POM.
  • Each receptacle 2 or 3 has an externally threaded neck 11 in which is fixed a wiper member 12, as can be seen in FIG.
  • the wringing members 12 associated with the containers 2 and 3 may be different, each being for example specially adapted to the wringing of the applicator member contained in the corresponding container.
  • closure caps 10 are joined by a coupling member 13 which is in the general form of a coupling sleeve, of the same longitudinal axis X as the device, having opposite axial openings 14 and 15, in which can be respectively engaged the closure caps 10 associated with the containers 2 and 3.
  • a coupling member 13 which is in the general form of a coupling sleeve, of the same longitudinal axis X as the device, having opposite axial openings 14 and 15, in which can be respectively engaged the closure caps 10 associated with the containers 2 and 3.
  • the coupling member is for example molded in a thermoplastic material, for example ABS.
  • Each closure cap 10 has an attachment portion 20 which extends in the extension of an internally threaded mounting skirt 21 and serves for attachment to the neck 11 of the associated container.
  • Each fixing portion 20 extends angularly about the axis X, as can be seen more particularly in Figure 14, at an angle ⁇ which is for example of the order of 175 ° in the example.
  • the mounting skirt 21 comprises at its base a flange 61 which defines a recess 23 which can come axially in abutment against an inner shoulder 25 of the coupling member, at the end of the insertion of the closure cap 10 into the latter. this.
  • Each closure cap 10 has a transverse wall 27 extending perpendicularly to the X axis and on which the mounting skirt 21 is connected and a chimney 29, coaxial with the mounting skirt 21, used for fixing a rod. corresponding 30 or 31, connecting the applicator member to the closure cap.
  • the chimney 29 is closed, on the opposite side to the applicator member, by an end wall 35 from which protrudes towards the rod 30 or 31 a pin 36.
  • the chimney 29 has, close to the end wall 35, an annular bead 38 for fixing the rod 30 or 31.
  • the fixing portion 20 has a tooth 40 at its free end, defining a recess 41.
  • the tooth 40 can snap onto a relief 46 of the coupling member, having a slight inclination 49 and protruding on the radially inner surface of the coupling member 13 so as to define a shoulder 47.
  • Each relief 46 extends angularly at an angle of between 130 ° and 140 ° in the example considered, around the longitudinal axis X of the coupling member.
  • the coupling member 13 comprises, between the reliefs 46, two diametrically opposed ribs 50, each extending at an angle ⁇ of about 40 ° around the axis X.
  • Each rib 50 defines a first ramp 51 associated with the opening 15 and for guiding the introduction of the fastening portion 20 of the closure cap engaged by this opening, in order to cause the tooth 40 to snap onto the shoulder 47 at the end of the mounting of the closure cap 10.
  • Each rib 50 also defines a second ramp 52 associated with the opening 14.
  • the ribs 50 each comprise two end portions 54 and 55 directed in opposite circumferential directions extending in perpendicular planes. to the X axis, each forming a stop to prevent the insertion of the corresponding fixing portion as it does not have the correct orientation.
  • the coupling member 13 comprises, in the vicinity of each axial end, an annular bead 60, as shown in FIG. 18, and the flange 61 formed at the base of the mounting skirt 21 is arranged to snap on this bead 60.
  • Each rod 30 or 31, molded for example in a thermoplastic material, for example POM, comprises two lugs 70 intended to snap on the bead 38, the pin 36 being engageable in the recess 71 formed between the lugs for lock the rod in place.
  • Each rod 30 or 31 comprises, on the side opposite the tabs 70, a recess 73 or 74 intended to receive the ends of the wire 75 constituting the core of the brush or the end piece 76 for fixing the comb 7.
  • At least one of the rods may include a narrowing 80 of its section, to avoid undue stress the associated wiper member 12 during storage.
  • the application members and the closure caps may be fixed on the rods 30 and 31 and the applicators thus formed are mounted on the corresponding containers.
  • closure caps 10 are fixed on the coupling member 13.
  • the closure cap introduced first into the coupling member 13 leaves a space 100 opposite the fixing portion 20, to accommodate the portion fixing the other closure cap.
  • there is recovery of the closure caps which reduces the axial size of the device.
  • the user can unscrew one of the closure caps while the latter remains secured to the coupling member, holding with one hand one of the containers and the other hand the another container, which can serve as a gripping member during application.
  • the attachment means of a closure cap in the coupling member may be made differently, as well as the fixing of the rods on the closure caps.
  • the rods may, if necessary, be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with the closure caps.
  • the closure capsules may have a shape, in cross section, which is not revolution about the longitudinal axis.
  • the coupling member may have a cross section without symmetry of revolution with for example a non-circular cross section.

Abstract

The device has two containers (2, 3) having a body and a removable closing capsule (10). A coupling unit (13) connects two containers in an extension from one another. Each capsule has a fixation part letting, inside the unit (13), a space (100) in which a fixation part of another closing capsule is engaged in a manner to have an axial covering of the capsule. Each fixation parts extend on a complete revolution around a longitudinal axis of the device.

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La présente invention concerne les dispositifs de conditionnement et d'application comportant deux récipients comprenant chacun un corps et une capsule de fermeture amovible et un organe de couplage capable de réunir les deux récipients dans le prolongement l'un de l'autre.The present invention relates to packaging and application devices comprising two containers each comprising a body and a removable closure cap and a coupling member capable of joining the two containers in the extension of one another.

La demande US 2005/0019084 A1 divulgue un tel dispositif, dans lequel l'organe de couplage est au moins partiellement élastiquement déformable.Requirement US 2005/0019084 A1 discloses such a device, wherein the coupling member is at least partially elastically deformable.

Le brevet européen EP 1 348 352 B1 divulgue un autre exemple de dispositif de ce genre, dans lequel les capsules de fermeture sont fixées par encliquetage dans l'organe de couplage, étant immobilisées chacune en rotation relativement à l'organe de couplage par une denture.The patent European EP 1 348 352 B1 discloses another example of such device, wherein the closure caps are snap-fastened in the coupling member, each being rotatably secured relative to the coupling member by a toothing.

Il existe un besoin pour réduire la dimension axiale d'un dispositif à double récipient et l'invention vise notamment à répondre à ce besoin.There is a need to reduce the axial dimension of a double container device and the invention aims in particular to meet this need.

Elle y parvient grâce à un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application comportant :

  • deux récipients comprenant chacun un corps et une capsule de fermeture amovible,
  • un organe de couplage capable de réunir les deux récipients dans le prolongement l'un de l'autre, chaque capsule de fermeture comportant une partie de fixation configurée pour s'engager dans l'organe de couplage, cette partie de fixation laissant à l'intérieur de l'organe de couplage un espace dans lequel peut s'engager la partie de fixation de l'autre capsule de fermeture, de manière à avoir un recouvrement axial des capsules de fermeture.
It achieves this through a packaging and application device comprising:
  • two containers each comprising a body and a removable closure cap,
  • a coupling member capable of joining the two containers in the extension of one another, each closure cap having a fixing portion configured to engage in the coupling member, said fixing portion leaving the inside the coupling member a space in which can engage the fastening portion of the other closure cap, so as to have an axial overlap of the closure caps.

L'invention permet de réaliser un dispositif d'encombrement longitudinal réduit sans pour autant que cette réduction de l'encombrement ne se fasse au détriment de la quantité de produit contenue dans les récipients.The invention makes it possible to produce a reduced longitudinal bulk device without this reduction in space being at the expense of the quantity of product contained in the containers.

La coopération de l'organe de couplage avec les capsules de fermeture peut également permettre de maintenir les récipients en position fermée après qu'ils ont été détachés de l'organe de couplage.The cooperation of the coupling member with the closure caps may also make it possible to keep the containers in the closed position after they have been detached from the coupling member.

L'invention peut également permettre de réaliser un organe de couplage et des capsules de fermeture ayant des formes relativement faciles à mouler et démouler, donc de les fabriquer sans faire appel à des moules complexes comportant de nombreux noyaux mobiles.The invention may also make it possible to produce a coupling member and closure caps having relatively easy shapes to mold and unmold, and thus to to make them without using complex molds with many moving cores.

Chaque partie de fixation peut s'étendre angulairement sur moins d'une révolution complète autour de l'axe longitudinal du dispositif.Each attachment portion may extend angularly on less than one complete revolution about the longitudinal axis of the device.

Chaque partie de fixation peut par exemple s'étendre angulairement sur un angle supérieur à 120° autour de l'axe longitudinal du dispositif, par exemple sur un angle compris entre 170° et 180°.Each fixing portion may for example extend angularly over an angle greater than 120 ° around the longitudinal axis of the device, for example at an angle between 170 ° and 180 °.

Chaque capsule de fermeture peut comporter un premier relief agencé pour s'encliqueter sur un deuxième relief de l'organe de couplage.Each closure cap may comprise a first relief arranged to snap onto a second relief of the coupling member.

Le premier relief est par exemple formé par un décrochement de la surface radialement extérieure de la partie de fixation et le deuxième relief définit par exemple un épaulement qui s'étend par exemple sur un secteur angulaire compris entre 130° et 140° autour de l'axe longitudinal du dispositif.The first relief is for example formed by a recess of the radially outer surface of the fixing portion and the second relief defines for example a shoulder which extends for example on an angular sector between 130 ° and 140 ° around the longitudinal axis of the device.

L'organe de couplage peut comporter au moins une rampe, de préférence deux rampes diamétralement opposées, pour guider chaque partie de fixation vers un emplacement prédéfini à l'intérieur de l'organe de couplage, lors de l'introduction des capsules de fermeture dans l'organe de couplage.The coupling member may comprise at least one ramp, preferably two diametrically opposite ramps, for guiding each fixing part to a predefined location inside the coupling member, during the introduction of the closure caps into the coupling member.

L'organe de couplage peut comporter des butées interdisant l'introduction des capsules de fermeture sans un décalage angulaire suffisant entre elles pour permettre le recouvrement axial.The coupling member may comprise stops preventing the introduction of the closure caps without a sufficient angular offset between them to allow the axial overlap.

L'organe de couplage peut avantageusement présenter une forme avec une symétrie centrale, de façon à permettre le montage des capsules de fermeture dans l'organe de couplage sans avoir à respecter une orientation particulière.The coupling member may advantageously have a shape with a central symmetry, so as to allow mounting of the closure caps in the coupling member without having to respect a particular orientation.

Les capsules de fermeture peuvent présenter des formes identiques.The closure capsules may have identical shapes.

L'organe de couplage peut être réalisé avec une forme facilement démoulable, ce qui peut permettre par exemple d'accroître la diversité des matériaux pouvant être utilisés pour réaliser l'organe de couplage.The coupling member may be made with an easily demoldable shape, which may allow for example to increase the diversity of materials that can be used to achieve the coupling member.

Le dispositif peut comporter deux organes d'application respectivement solidaires des capsules de fermeture, ces organes d'application étant par exemple différents, étant par exemple une brosse et un peigne.The device may comprise two applicator members respectively integral with the closure caps, these application members being for example different, being for example a brush and a comb.

Les organes d'application peuvent être reliés aux capsules de fermeture par des tiges qui peuvent être rapportées sur les capsules de fermeture, étant par exemple fixées sur ces dernières par encliquetage.The applicator members can be connected to the closure caps by rods which can be attached to the closure caps, being for example fixed on the latter by snapping.

Chaque capsule de fermeture peut comporter un picot central qui s'engage dans la tige, entre des pattes de celle-ci servant à l'encliquetage, afin de réduire le risque de détachement de la tige.Each closure cap may have a central pin which engages in the stem, between tabs thereof for snapping, to reduce the risk of detachment of the rod.

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

  • la figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'un dispositif réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une coupe longitudinale schématique du dispositif de la figure 1, l'une des capsules de fermeture étant non fixée dans l'organe de couplage,
  • la figure 3 représente de façon schématique l'un des récipients et la capsule de fermeture correspondante, vissée sur celui-ci,
  • la figure 4 représente de façon schématique l'une des capsules de fermeture engagée dans l'organe de couplage,
  • la figure 5 représente isolément un récipient,
  • la figure 6 est une vue en élévation de l'une des tiges, représentée isolément,
  • la figure 7 est une coupe longitudinale de la tige de la figure 6,
  • la figure 8 représente, en élévation, l'autre tige,
  • la figure 9 est une coupe longitudinale de la tige de la figure 8,
  • la figure 10 représente, de manière schématique et en perspective, une capsule de fermeture,
  • la figure 11 est une vue en élévation, avec un arrachement partiel, de l'une des capsules de fermeture,
  • les figures 12 et 13 sont deux coupes longitudinales de la capsule de fermeture de la figure 14, respectivement selon XII-XII et XIII-XIII,
  • la figure 14 est une vue de dessus selon XIV de la figure 11,
  • la figure 15 représente en coupe longitudinale l'organe de couplage,
  • la figure 16 est une vue de dessus selon XVI de la figure 15,
  • la figure 17 est une vue de dessus selon XVII de la figure 15, et
  • la figure 18 représente le détail XVIII de la figure 15.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description of an example of non-limiting implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a device produced in accordance with the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic longitudinal section of the device of FIG. 1, one of the closure capsules being not fixed in the coupling member,
  • FIG. 3 schematically represents one of the containers and the corresponding closure cap, screwed to it,
  • FIG. 4 schematically represents one of the closing capsules engaged in the coupling member,
  • FIG. 5 represents in isolation a container,
  • FIG. 6 is an elevational view of one of the rods, shown in isolation,
  • FIG. 7 is a longitudinal section of the rod of FIG. 6,
  • FIG. 8 represents, in elevation, the other rod,
  • FIG. 9 is a longitudinal section of the rod of FIG. 8,
  • FIG. 10 schematically and in perspective shows a closure cap,
  • FIG. 11 is an elevational view, with partial tearing, of one of the closure capsules,
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 are two longitudinal sections of the closure capsule of FIG. 14, respectively according to XII-XII and XIII-XIII,
  • FIG. 14 is a view from above according to XIV of FIG. 11,
  • FIG. 15 represents in longitudinal section the coupling member,
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view according to XVI of FIG. 15,
  • FIG. 17 is a plan view according to XVII of FIG. 15, and
  • Figure 18 shows detail XVIII of Figure 15.

Le dispositif 1 de conditionnement et d'application représenté aux figures 1 et 2 comporte deux récipients 2, 3 contenant des produits respectifs A et B, lesquels peuvent être prélevés dans les récipients au moyen d'applicateurs 4 et 5 comportant des organes d'application respectifs 6 et 7.The device 1 of packaging and application shown in Figures 1 and 2 comprises two containers 2, 3 containing respective products A and B, which can be taken from the containers by means of applicators 4 and 5 with application members respective 6 and 7.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'organe d'application 6 est une brosse à mascara pour les cils et/ou les sourcils, comportant une âme à fil torsadé et des poils s'étendant à partir des spires de l'âme. L'organe d'application 7 est un peigne pour les cils et/ou les sourcils.In the example, the applicator member 6 is a mascara brush for the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows, comprising a twisted wire core and bristles extending from the turns of the core. The applicator member 7 is a comb for the eyelashes and / or the eyebrows.

Les produits A et B sont par exemple des produits cosmétiques à appliquer successivement ou non. L'un des produits A et B peut être un produit de soin et l'autre un produit de maquillage ou les produits A et B peuvent être tous deux des produits de maquillage.Products A and B are for example cosmetic products to be applied successively or not. One of the products A and B may be a care product and the other a makeup product or the products A and B may both be make-up products.

Chaque applicateur 4 ou 5 comporte une capsule de fermeture 10, que l'on a représentée isolément sur les figures 10 à 14.Each applicator 4 or 5 comprises a closure cap 10, which is shown separately in FIGS. 10 to 14.

Chaque capsule de fermeture 10 est par exemple moulée dans une matière thermoplastique, par exemple en POM.Each closure cap 10 is for example molded in a thermoplastic material, for example POM.

Chaque récipient 2 ou 3 comporte un col 11, fileté extérieurement, dans lequel est fixé un organe d'essorage 12, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 5.Each receptacle 2 or 3 has an externally threaded neck 11 in which is fixed a wiper member 12, as can be seen in FIG.

Les organes d'essorage 12 associés aux récipients 2 et 3 peuvent être différents, chacun étant par exemple spécialement adapté à l'essorage de l'organe d'application contenu dans le récipient correspondant.The wringing members 12 associated with the containers 2 and 3 may be different, each being for example specially adapted to the wringing of the applicator member contained in the corresponding container.

Les capsules de fermeture 10 sont réunies par un organe de couplage 13 qui se présente sous la forme générale d'une douille d'accouplement, de même axe longitudinal X que le dispositif, ayant des ouvertures axiales opposées 14 et 15, dans lesquelles peuvent être respectivement engagées les capsules de fermeture 10 associées aux récipients 2 et 3.The closure caps 10 are joined by a coupling member 13 which is in the general form of a coupling sleeve, of the same longitudinal axis X as the device, having opposite axial openings 14 and 15, in which can be respectively engaged the closure caps 10 associated with the containers 2 and 3.

L'organe de couplage est par exemple moulé dans une matière thermoplastique, par exemple en ABS.The coupling member is for example molded in a thermoplastic material, for example ABS.

Chaque capsule de fermeture 10 comporte une partie de fixation 20 qui s'étend dans le prolongement d'une jupe de montage 21 filetée intérieurement et servant à la fixation sur le col 11 du récipient associé.Each closure cap 10 has an attachment portion 20 which extends in the extension of an internally threaded mounting skirt 21 and serves for attachment to the neck 11 of the associated container.

Chaque partie de fixation 20 s'étend angulairement autour de l'axe X, comme on peut le voir plus particulièrement sur la figure 14, sur un angle α qui est par exemple de l'ordre de 175° dans l'exemple considéré.Each fixing portion 20 extends angularly about the axis X, as can be seen more particularly in Figure 14, at an angle α which is for example of the order of 175 ° in the example.

La jupe de montage 21 comporte à sa base une collerette 61 qui définit un décrochement 23 qui peut venir axialement en butée contre un épaulement intérieur 25 de l'organe de couplage, au terme de l'insertion de la capsule de fermeture 10 dans celui-ci.The mounting skirt 21 comprises at its base a flange 61 which defines a recess 23 which can come axially in abutment against an inner shoulder 25 of the coupling member, at the end of the insertion of the closure cap 10 into the latter. this.

Chaque capsule de fermeture 10 comporte une paroi transversale 27 s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'axe X et sur laquelle se raccorde la jupe de montage 21 et une cheminée 29, coaxiale à la jupe de montage 21, servant à la fixation d'une tige correspondante 30 ou 31, reliant l'organe d'application à la capsule de fermeture.Each closure cap 10 has a transverse wall 27 extending perpendicularly to the X axis and on which the mounting skirt 21 is connected and a chimney 29, coaxial with the mounting skirt 21, used for fixing a rod. corresponding 30 or 31, connecting the applicator member to the closure cap.

La cheminée 29 est fermée, du côté opposé à l'organe d'application, par une paroi d'extrémité 35 de laquelle fait saillie vers la tige 30 ou 31 un picot 36.The chimney 29 is closed, on the opposite side to the applicator member, by an end wall 35 from which protrudes towards the rod 30 or 31 a pin 36.

La cheminée 29 présente, à proximité de la paroi d'extrémité 35, un bourrelet annulaire 38 servant à la fixation de la tige 30 ou 31.The chimney 29 has, close to the end wall 35, an annular bead 38 for fixing the rod 30 or 31.

La partie de fixation 20 présente une dent 40 à son extrémité libre, définissant un décrochement 41.The fixing portion 20 has a tooth 40 at its free end, defining a recess 41.

La dent 40 peut s'encliqueter sur un relief 46 de l'organe de couplage, présentant une légère pente d'introduction 49 et faisant saillie sur la surface radialement intérieure de l'organe de couplage 13 de manière à définir un épaulement 47.The tooth 40 can snap onto a relief 46 of the coupling member, having a slight inclination 49 and protruding on the radially inner surface of the coupling member 13 so as to define a shoulder 47.

Chaque relief 46 s'étend angulairement sur un angle compris entre 130° et 140° dans l'exemple considéré, autour de l'axe longitudinal X de l'organe de couplage.Each relief 46 extends angularly at an angle of between 130 ° and 140 ° in the example considered, around the longitudinal axis X of the coupling member.

L'organe de couplage 13 comporte, entre les reliefs 46, deux nervures 50 diamétralement opposées, s'étendant chacune sur un angle β d'environ 40° autour de l'axe X.The coupling member 13 comprises, between the reliefs 46, two diametrically opposed ribs 50, each extending at an angle β of about 40 ° around the axis X.

Chaque nervure 50 définit une première rampe 51 associée à l'ouverture 15 et permettant de guider l'introduction de la partie de fixation 20 de la capsule de fermeture engagée par cette ouverture, afin d'amener la dent 40 à s'encliqueter sur l'épaulement 47 au terme du montage de la capsule de fermeture 10. Chaque nervure 50 définit également une deuxième rampe 52 associée à l'ouverture 14.Each rib 50 defines a first ramp 51 associated with the opening 15 and for guiding the introduction of the fastening portion 20 of the closure cap engaged by this opening, in order to cause the tooth 40 to snap onto the shoulder 47 at the end of the mounting of the closure cap 10. Each rib 50 also defines a second ramp 52 associated with the opening 14.

Les nervures 50 comportent chacune deux portions terminales 54 et 55 dirigées dans des directions circonférentielles opposées s'étendant selon des plans perpendiculaires à l'axe X, formant chacune une butée pour empêcher l'insertion de la partie de fixation correspondante tant que celle-ci n'a pas la bonne orientation.The ribs 50 each comprise two end portions 54 and 55 directed in opposite circumferential directions extending in perpendicular planes. to the X axis, each forming a stop to prevent the insertion of the corresponding fixing portion as it does not have the correct orientation.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'organe de couplage 13 comporte, dans le voisinage de chaque extrémité axiale, un bourrelet annulaire 60, comme représenté à la figure 18, et la collerette 61 formée à la base de la jupe de montage 21 est agencée pour s'encliqueter sur ce bourrelet 60.In the example considered, the coupling member 13 comprises, in the vicinity of each axial end, an annular bead 60, as shown in FIG. 18, and the flange 61 formed at the base of the mounting skirt 21 is arranged to snap on this bead 60.

Chaque tige 30 ou 31, moulée par exemple dans une matière thermoplastique, par exemple en POM, comporte deux pattes 70 destinées à s'encliqueter sur le bourrelet 38, le picot 36 pouvant s'engager dans l'évidement 71 formé entre les pattes pour bloquer la tige en place.Each rod 30 or 31, molded for example in a thermoplastic material, for example POM, comprises two lugs 70 intended to snap on the bead 38, the pin 36 being engageable in the recess 71 formed between the lugs for lock the rod in place.

Chaque tige 30 ou 31 comporte, du côté opposé aux pattes 70, un évidement 73 ou 74 destiné à recevoir les extrémités du fil métallique 75 constituant l'âme de la brosse ou l'embout 76 de fixation du peigne 7.Each rod 30 or 31 comprises, on the side opposite the tabs 70, a recess 73 or 74 intended to receive the ends of the wire 75 constituting the core of the brush or the end piece 76 for fixing the comb 7.

L'une au moins des tiges peut comporter un rétrécissement 80 de sa section, afin d'éviter de solliciter outre mesure l'organe d'essorage associé 12 durant le stockage.At least one of the rods may include a narrowing 80 of its section, to avoid undue stress the associated wiper member 12 during storage.

Pour assembler le dispositif 1, les organes d'application et les capsules de fermeture peuvent être fixés sur les tiges 30 et 31 puis les applicateurs ainsi constitués sont montés sur les récipients correspondants.To assemble the device 1, the application members and the closure caps may be fixed on the rods 30 and 31 and the applicators thus formed are mounted on the corresponding containers.

Ensuite, les capsules de fermeture 10 sont fixées sur l'organe de couplage 13. La capsule de fermeture introduite la première dans l'organe de couplage 13 laisse un espace 100 à l'opposé de la partie de fixation 20, pour accueillir la partie de fixation de l'autre capsule de fermeture. Ainsi, il y a recouvrement des capsules de fermeture, ce qui réduit l'encombrement axial du dispositif.Then, the closure caps 10 are fixed on the coupling member 13. The closure cap introduced first into the coupling member 13 leaves a space 100 opposite the fixing portion 20, to accommodate the portion fixing the other closure cap. Thus, there is recovery of the closure caps, which reduces the axial size of the device.

Pour utiliser le dispositif, l'utilisateur peut dévisser l'une des capsules de fermeture alors que celle-ci reste solidaire de l'organe de couplage, en tenant d'une main l'un des récipients et de l'autre main l'autre récipient, lequel peut servir d'organe de préhension durant l'application.To use the device, the user can unscrew one of the closure caps while the latter remains secured to the coupling member, holding with one hand one of the containers and the other hand the another container, which can serve as a gripping member during application.

L'invention n'est pas limitée à l'exemple qui vient d'être décrit.The invention is not limited to the example which has just been described.

On peut par exemple utiliser des organes d'application différents, des tiges de formes différentes, ayant par exemple une forme coudée, et des récipients de formes différentes.For example, it is possible to use different application members, rods of different shapes, for example having a bent shape, and containers of different shapes.

Les moyens d'accrochage d'une capsule de fermeture dans l'organe de couplage peuvent être réalisés différemment, de même que la fixation des tiges sur les capsules de fermeture.The attachment means of a closure cap in the coupling member may be made differently, as well as the fixing of the rods on the closure caps.

Les tiges peuvent, le cas échéant, être réalisées d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière thermoplastique avec les capsules de fermeture.The rods may, if necessary, be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with the closure caps.

Les capsules de fermeture peuvent présenter une forme, en section transversale, qui ne soit pas de révolution autour de l'axe longitudinal.The closure capsules may have a shape, in cross section, which is not revolution about the longitudinal axis.

L'organe de couplage peut présenter une section transversale sans symétrie de révolution avec par exemple une section transversale non circulaire.The coupling member may have a cross section without symmetry of revolution with for example a non-circular cross section.

L'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.The expression "having one" shall be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

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Dispositif (1) de conditionnement et d'application comportant : - deux récipients (2, 3) comprenant chacun un corps et une capsule de fermeture (10) amovible, - un organe de couplage (13) capable de réunir les deux récipients dans le prolongement l'un de l'autre, chaque capsule de fermeture (10) comportant une partie de fixation (20) laissant à l'intérieur de l'organe de couplage un espace (100) dans lequel peut s'engager la partie de fixation de l'autre capsule de fermeture, de manière à avoir un recouvrement axial des capsules de fermeture. Apparatus (1) for packaging and application comprising: two containers (2, 3) each comprising a body and a removable closure cap (10), - a coupling member (13) capable of joining the two containers in the extension of one another, each closure cap (10) having a fixing portion (20) leaving inside the body of coupling a space (100) in which can engage the fastening portion of the other closure cap, so as to have an axial overlap of the closure caps. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, chaque partie de fixation (20) s'étendant sur moins d'une révolution complète autour de l'axe longitudinal (X) du dispositif.Device according to claim 1, each fixing portion (20) extending over less than one complete revolution about the longitudinal axis (X) of the device. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, chaque partie de fixation (20) s'étendant angulairement sur un angle (α) supérieur à 120° autour de l'axe longitudinal (X).Device according to claim 1 or 2, each fixing portion (20) extending angularly at an angle (α) greater than 120 ° about the longitudinal axis (X). Dispositif selon la revendication 3, chaque partie de fixation (20) s'étendant angulairement sur angle (α) compris entre 170° et 180° autour de l'axe longitudinal (X) du dispositif.Device according to claim 3, each fixing portion (20) extending angularly at an angle (α) of between 170 ° and 180 ° about the longitudinal axis (X) of the device. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, chaque capsule de fermeture comportant un premier relief (40) agencé pour s'encliqueter sur un deuxième relief (46) de l'organe de couplage.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, each closure cap comprising a first relief (40) arranged to snap on a second relief (46) of the coupling member. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, le deuxième relief (46) définissant un épaulement (47) s'étendant sur un secteur angulaire compris entre 130° et 140° autour de l'axe longitudinal du dispositif.Device according to claim 5, the second relief (46) defining a shoulder (47) extending over an angular sector between 130 ° and 140 ° around the longitudinal axis of the device. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, l'organe de couplage comportant au moins une rampe, de préférence deux rampes (51, 52) diamétralement opposées, pour guider chaque partie de fixation (20) vers un emplacement prédéfini à l'intérieur de l'organe de couplage, lors de l'introduction des capsules de fermeture dans l'organe de couplage.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the coupling member comprising at least one ramp, preferably two ramps (51, 52) diametrically opposed, for guiding each attachment portion (20) to a predefined location at the inside the coupling member, during the introduction of the closure caps into the coupling member. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, l'organe de couplage comportant des butées (54, 55) interdisant l'introduction des capsules de fermeture sans un décalage angulaire suffisant entre elles pour permettre le recouvrement axial.Device according to claim 7, the coupling member having stops (54, 55) preventing the introduction of closure caps without sufficient angular offset between them to allow axial overlap. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'organe de couplage présentant une forme avec une symétrie centrale.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the coupling member having a shape with a central symmetry. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, comportant deux organes d'application (6, 7) respectivement solidaires des capsules de fermeture.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising two application members (6, 7) respectively secured to the closure caps. Dispositif selon la revendication 10, les organes d'application étant différents.Device according to claim 10, the application members being different. Dispositif selon la revendication 10 ou 11, les organes d'application étant une brosse et un peigne.Device according to claim 10 or 11, the application members being a brush and a comb. Dispositif selon la revendication 10, les organes d'application étant reliés aux capsules de fermeture par des tiges (30, 31) rapportées sur les capsules de fermeture.Device according to claim 10, the applicator members being connected to the closure caps by rods (30, 31) attached to the closure caps. Dispositif selon la revendication 13, les tiges étant fixées sur les capsules de fermeture par encliquetage.Device according to claim 13, the rods being fixed on the snap closure caps. Dispositif selon la revendication 14, chaque capsule de fermeture comportant un picot central (36) qui s'engage dans la tige entre des pattes (70) servant à l'encliquetage.Device according to claim 14, each closure cap having a central pin (36) which engages in the rod between tabs (70) for latching.
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