Classifications

• • 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
  • A45D34/02—Scent flasks, e.g. with evaporator
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
  • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
  • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
  • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
  • B05B11/04—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
  • B05B11/048—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles characterised by the container, e.g. this latter being surrounded by an enclosure, or the means for deforming it
• • 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
  • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
  • B65D83/771—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing fluent contents by means of a flexible bag or a deformable membrane or diaphragm
• • 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
  • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
  • A45D2200/054—Means for supplying liquid to the outlet of the container
  • A45D2200/057—Spray nozzles; Generating atomised liquid
• • 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
  • A45D40/0087—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks for samples
• • 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
  • B65D2221/00—Small packaging specially adapted for product samples, single-use packages or échantillons
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
  • Y10T29/00—Metal working
  • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
  • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining

Definitions

• the present invention relates to the field of cosmetics, and in particular to the technical field of cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus, such as perfume sample sprays.
• the present invention more particularly relates to a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus comprising a bottle intended to contain the cosmetic fluid to be dispensed, said bottle being deformable to pass, when compressed, a rest configuration, in which it has a predetermined capacity, at least one deformed configuration, in which it has a capacity less than said predetermined capacity, said bottle having a shape memory to return by itself, when not compressed, in its rest configuration from its deformed configuration.
• the present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus comprising a step of supplying or manufacturing a bottle intended to contain the cosmetic fluid to be dispensed, a step in which a deformable bottle is manufactured or supplied to pass, when compressed, from a rest configuration, in which it has a predetermined capacity, to at least one deformed configuration, in which it has a capacity less than said predetermined capacity, said bottle having a shape memory to return by itself, when not compressed, in its rest configuration from its deformed configuration.
• Such flasks In the field of perfumery, it is known to use rigid bottles intended to contain a sample of perfume, that is to say a small amount of perfume (for example between 0.2 and 3 ml) which is just necessary and sufficient to allow a prospective customer to try the fragrance.
• Such flasks generally have a tubular shape and are provided with an upper opening that can be closed either by a removable cap, or by a spraying tip.
• such a bottle is primarily a commercial promotion object, it is essential that potential customers can identify at first glance at least the name of the perfume contained in the bottle, and the name of the perfumer. It is also generally necessary, according to the sanitary regulations in force, to inform the user of such a perfume sample with a certain amount of information relating to the composition of the perfume, as well as to the traceability of its manufacture.
• a presentation card made by folding a printed cardboard sheet.
• Such a card generally has a U-shaped profile, with a back corresponding to the core of the U, and two flaps respectively corresponding to the two arms of the U. The flask is attached to the back of the card, between the flaps.
• the card thus provides a relatively large visible area, intended to accommodate, by any known printing means, all the commercial and / or regulatory information mentioned above.
• the aim of the invention is therefore to remedy the various disadvantages listed above, and to propose a new cosmetic fluid dispensing device which, while being simple to use, of low cost and of particularly reliable operation, makes it possible to lead to new and attractive presentation possibilities.
• Another object of the invention is to propose a new cosmetic fluid dispensing device of particularly simple and reliable construction.
• Another object of the invention is to propose a novel cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus made from a reduced number of parts.
• Another object of the invention is to propose a new cosmetic fluid dispensing device capable of stably resting on a support while optimizing the visualization of identification or advertising mentions of which it is likely to be covered.
• Another object of the invention is to propose a new cosmetic fluid dispensing device whose design is particularly simplified.
• Another object of the invention is to provide a novel method of manufacturing a cosmetic product dispensing apparatus implementing a minimum of steps of different natures.
• Another object of the invention is to provide a novel method of manufacturing a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus essentially based on mechanical assembly operations particularly simple and inexpensive to achieve.
• a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus comprising a bottle intended to contain the cosmetic fluid to be dispensed, said bottle being deformable to pass, when compressed, from a rest configuration, in which it has a predetermined capacity, at least one deformed configuration, in which it has a capacity less than said predetermined capacity, said bottle having a shape memory to return by itself, when n ' is not compressed, in its rest configuration from its deformed configuration, said apparatus being characterized in that it comprises two separate flaps of the flask and between which is disposed the flask, said flaps being designed to be mutually close together under the effect of a reconciliation effort exerted by the user so as to compress the bottle to bring it into a configuration of formed, the assembly formed by said flaps also having a shape memory to return by itself, when the approaching force ceases, in a configuration in which the flaps are sufficiently spaced mutually to no longer compress the bottle.
• a method of manufacturing a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus comprising a step of supplying or manufacturing a bottle intended to contain the cosmetic fluid to be dispensed, a step in which a deformable bottle is manufactured or supplied to pass, when compressed, from a rest configuration, in which it has a predetermined capacity, to at least one deformed configuration, in which it has a capacity of less than said predetermined capacity, said vial having a shape memory for returning by itself, when not compressed, in its rest configuration from its deformed configuration, said method being characterized in that it comprises d firstly, a step of manufacturing or supplying two separate flaps of the flask, and secondly a step in which the flask is disposed.
• said flaps being designed to be mutually brought closer together under the effect of a pulling force exerted by the user so as to compress the flask in order to bring it into a deformed configuration, the assembly formed by said flaps having also a memory shape to return by itself, when the approaching effort ceases, in a configuration according to which the flaps are sufficiently spaced apart to no longer compress the bottle.
• FIG. 1 illustrates, in a perspective view, a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus according to the invention.
• FIG. 2 illustrates, in a front view, a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 3 illustrates, in a sectional view along the line C-C, the apparatus shown in Figure 2.
• FIG. 4 illustrates, in a sectional view along the line A-A, the apparatus shown in Figures 2 and 3.
• Figure 5 illustrates, in a view similar to that of Figure 4, a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 6 illustrates, in a side view, a V-shaped one-piece body constituting the apparatus shown in Figure 5.
• FIG. 7 illustrates, in a perspective view, the bottle of the apparatus illustrated in Figures 1 to 5.
• Figure 1 illustrates a device 1 for dispensing a cosmetic fluid according to the invention.
• a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus 1 for propelling a liquid cosmetic product More particularly, reference will be made to an apparatus 1 constituting a perfume vaporizer, and even more preferably to a device 1 constituting a perfume sample vaporizer, that is to say a mini-vaporizer, preferably not refillable, and intended to be offered free of charge to potential future customers, to make them try a given perfume.
• the invention is however not limited to this preferred application.
• the inventive concept is independent of the propulsion mode of the cosmetic fluid, that this propulsion consists of a vaporization, as in the preferred example illustrated in the figures, or a simple expulsion of the fluid.
• the inventive concept is also independent of the type of cosmetic fluid to be dispensed, and in particular of the consistency and viscosity of the fluid in question.
• the fluid may thus consist of perfume as in the preferred application illustrated in the figures, but also, alternatively, a cream, or even a powder.
• Cosmetic fluid here designates any liquid, semi-liquid, pasty or pulverulent cosmetic substance that may have a flow capacity.
• the apparatus 1 according to the invention constitutes an apparatus that can be grasped and manipulated by hand.
• the device 1 for dispensing a cosmetic fluid comprises, in accordance with the invention, a bottle 2 intended to contain the cosmetic fluid to be dispensed.
• the bottle 2 thus forms a reservoir capable of receiving and storing the cosmetic fluid to be dispensed.
• the bottle 2 is preferably intended to ensure the storage of a perfume.
• the reservoir 2 has a substantially pear-shaped shape, it being understood that the invention is not limited to a particular form of bottle.
• the bottle 2 is deformable to pass, when compressed, a rest configuration, illustrated in the figures, in which it has a predetermined capacity, at least one deformed configuration (not shown), wherein said vial 2 has a capacity less than said predetermined capacity.
• Bottle 2 has in other words a flexible character, so that when it undergoes a mechanical stress of compression, for example by tightening, crushing and / or pinching, it deforms and decreases in volume, which reduces its capacity.
• the bottle 2 preferably comprises a flexible envelope 2A forming a pocket for containing the fluid to be dispensed, the flexible envelope 2A having a flexible and deformable nature so that the pocket that it defines itself has a variable volume.
• the envelope 2A has substantially a symmetry of revolution about an axis of symmetry X-X '.
• the capacity of the bottle 2 is directly a function of the level of stress and deformation applied to it.
• the bottle 2 can move from its rest configuration to a plurality of distinct deformed configurations, each deformed configuration corresponding to a specific capacity.
• the predetermined capacity is fixed by construction, and corresponds to the capacity of the vial 2 when the latter is substantially subjected to no mechanical stress, except of course the stresses inherent in the mounting and maintenance of the vial 2 within the 1.
• the predetermined capacity of the bottle 2 in the rest configuration is dimensioned to allow storage of a perfume sample.
• the capacity is preferably between 0.1 and 5 ml, and even more preferably between 0.2 and 2 ml.
• the predetermined capacity may be 0.5 ml, or 1.5 ml.
• the invention is however not limited to the distribution of a sample of product, and the capacity of the vial 2 may quite well be greater than the values indicated above, and for example be of the order of 10 ml.
• the bottle 2 has a shape memory to return by itself, when not compressed, in its rest configuration from its deformed configuration.
• the rest configuration of the bottle 2 is also a return configuration, in which the bottle 2 automatically returns, by its intrinsic properties only, when the mechanical stress which has brought it into the deformed configuration disappears.
• the bottle 2, and more particularly the envelope 2A is therefore elastically deformable, that is to say that it is able to return to the rest configuration, by springback, from its deformed configuration.
• the bottle 2 can be made of any material known to those skilled in the art to obtain the shape memory effect of the invention.
• the bottle 2, or at least its storage functional part, namely the envelope 2A is made from a plastic material (such as polypropylene), for example by molding or extrusion-blowing.
• the bottle 2 comprises, on the one hand, the envelope 2A delimiting an internal storage volume of the cosmetic fluid to be dispensed and, on the other hand, a fluid expulsion opening 2B. , formed in and through the envelope 2A.
• the expulsion opening 2B is therefore an orifice allowing the communication of the inside of the bottle 2 with the outside.
• the vial 2 When the mechanical stress exerted on the envelope 2A ceases, the vial 2 returns itself and automatically in its configuration of rest, which subsequently generates a suction of air, through the expulsion opening 2B, from the outside to the inside of the bottle 2A.
• the bottle 2 is provided with a mounting lug 2C which blooms at the level of the expulsion opening 2B. More specifically, the mounting lug 2C has a substantially flat and rectangular shape, and extends substantially in the same plane as that in which the expulsion opening 2B of the bottle 2 extends.
• the opening expulsion 2B has substantially a symmetry of axis X-X '.
• the mounting lug 2C thus preferably extends substantially perpendicular to the axis X-X '.
• the expulsion opening 2B is advantageously positioned substantially in the center of the tab 2C, so that the latter forms two ears extending symmetrically from the opening expulsion 2B, in opposite directions.
• the role assigned to this tab 2C will be explained in more detail in the following.
• the tab 2C and the envelope 2A are made of material, so that the bottle 2 forms a unitary unitary piece, obtained for example by a single polypropylene molding or extrusion-blowing operation.
• the apparatus 1 further comprises two flaps, namely a first and a second flap 3, 4, between which the flask 2 is placed.
• the flask 2 is interposed between the flaps 3 , 4, in the interstitial space extending between said flaps 3, 4.
• the bottle 2 is distinct from both the first and second flaps 3, 4.
• the bottle 2 is advantageously completely independent of the flaps 3, 4, ie that is, that none of the latter contributes to forming the bottle 2.
• the shutters 3, 4 are distinct from the bottle 2, ie they are not part of the bottle 2 and therefore do not contribute to directly delimit the capacity of the latter.
• the first and second flaps 3, 4 are designed to be mutually close together, under the effect of a bringing effort exerted by the user of the apparatus 1 (preferably manually and directly) , so as to compress the bottle 2 (by pressing it between them) to bring it into a deformed configuration.
• the first and second flaps 3, 4 are movably mounted, at least locally, relative to each other, so as to be close to each other, this movement of bringing together a compression of the bottle 2 by the flaps 3, 4 so that said bottle 2 is likely to move from its rest configuration to its deformed configuration.
• the flaps 3, 4 preferably have a dual function, since on the one hand they make it possible to compress the bottle 2 and, on the other hand, they constitute support surfaces that can accommodate a marking of the apparatus 1.
• the shutters 3, 4 thus make it possible to give the apparatus 1 a large marking surface clearly visible to the user.
• the shutters 3, 4 also facilitate the gripping and actuation of the apparatus 1.
• the assembly formed by the shutters 3, 4 also has a shape memory to return by itself, when the effort of approaching exerted by the user ceases, in a configuration according to which the flaps 3, 4 are sufficiently spaced mutually to no longer compress the bottle 2, and thus allow the latter to return to the rest configuration with its own shape memory.
• the shutters 3, 4 are designed to return by themselves, regardless of the shape memory of the bottle 2, in a maximum mutual separation configuration as soon as the user stops exercising on said shutters. 3, 4 an effort of mutual ruzement.
• the invention is therefore based on the implementation of two elements each having its own independent shape memory, namely the bottle 2 on the one hand and the assembly formed by the shutters 3, 4 on the other.
• the assembly and construction of the device 1 are particularly simple and cheap.
• the first and second flaps 3, 4 are attached to each other, that is to say that they are mechanically connected.
• the first and second flaps 3, 4 are attached to one another via a connecting piece 5.
• the apparatus 1 comprises an attached connecting piece 5 both on the one hand at the first flap 3 and secondly at the second flap 4. The connecting piece 5 thus ensures the joining of the flaps 3, 4.
• the connecting piece 5 is distinct and independent of the bottle 2. It is however quite possible that the connecting piece 5 is directly formed by the bottle 2 itself.
• the connecting piece 5 and the flaps 3, 4 are arranged substantially in a V shape, each flap 3, 4 respectively forming one of the two arms of the V, while the connecting piece 5 forms the tip of the V, c that is to say the zone of junction of the arms V.
• each flap 3, 4 is in the form of a substantially rectangular rectangular panel, said shutters 3, 4 being identical.
• the connecting piece 5 presents for its part preferably a curved outer contour to ensure a progressive connection of the first flap 3 to the second flap 4.
• the flaps 3, 4 thus each extend between a first end 3A, 4A secured to the connecting piece 5, and a second free end 3B, 4B.
• these free ends 3B, 4B function as a base for the device 1, that is to say that they form a base allowing the device 1 to rest stably on a plane of support.
• each flap 3, 4 is elastically hinged to the connecting piece 5.
• the junction between the connecting piece 5 and the respective first ends 3A, 4A of the first and second flaps 3, 4 is made to using a flexible link with elastic return.
• a mutual reconciliation of the shutters 3, 4 can be obtained by exerting a force on each shutter 3, 4 in the direction of the other shutter 4, 3, force which leads to the pivoting of the shutters 3, 4 relative to the workpiece link 5, pivoting which has the effect of reducing the angle ⁇ that form said flaps 3, 4 between them.
• the flaps 3, 4 are thus preferably designed to be mutually brought together by pivoting the flaps 3, 4 relative to the connecting piece 5. In other words, in the embodiments illustrated in the figures, the flaps 3, 4 are brought closer together.
• the flaps 3, 4 corresponds to a decrease in the angular aperture between said flaps 3, 4.
• the flaps 3, 4 have a substantially rigid character.
• the shutters relatively flexible and deformable character, so that the approximation of the flaps 3, 4 is not obtained by a relative angular displacement of said flaps 3, 4, but by a local elastic deformation of the flaps 3, 4 towards one of the 'other.
• said flaps 3, 4 are able to pass, under the effect of a biasing approach, a maximum gap configuration ( illustrated in the figures), in which the flaps 3, 4 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance (that is to say, in the case of the variants illustrated in the figures, that they form a predetermined angle between them), at least a reduced spacing configuration, in which the flaps 3, 4 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance (that is to say, in the case of the variants illustrated in the figures, that they form between them an angle less than predetermined angle), said flaps 3, 4 being recalled in the maximum gap configuration, from the reduced gap configuration, when the approaching bias disappears.
• a predetermined distance that is to say, in the case of the variants illustrated in the figures, that they form a predetermined angle between them
• the assembly formed by the connecting piece 5 and the flaps 3, 4 advantageously has, independently of the bottle 2, a shape memory, that is to say that the flaps can be brought closer to one of the other under the effect of a mechanical stress and they are able, by elastic return, to automatically return to their maximum spacing configuration when the mechanical stress ceases.
• a shape memory obtained by elastic deformation of the articulation of the flaps 3, 4 on the connecting piece 5 is purely optional, and it is quite possible that the shutters 3, 4 are simply mounted to pivot freely on the connecting piece 5, without elastic return effect. In this case, the return of the shutters 3, 4 in maximum gap configuration from their reduced spacing configuration can be achieved under the effect of the motor action exerted by an external element, such as a return spring.
• the flaps 3, 4 and the connecting piece 5 are part of a single one-piece body 6.
• the flaps 3, 4 and the connecting piece 5 form an independent unitary piece.
• the flaps 3, 4 are made of material with the connecting piece 5.
• the one-piece body 6 may for example be made by molding a plastic material, and preferably by molding polyoxymethylene (or polyacetal or POM). ).
• the body 6 thus forms an elastically deformable body allowing mutual reconciliation of the shutters 3, 4 and the automatic spacing, by elastic return, said shutters 3, 4 when the biasing approach of the shutters 3, 4 disappears.
• the body 6 forms, in other words, a one-piece clamp comprising two jaws formed by the flaps 3, 4, said jaws enclosing the bottle 2.
• the invention therefore consists, according to a preferred embodiment, in an apparatus 1 which comprises two independent single-piece unitary parts, constituted respectively by the bottle 2 on the one hand and the body 6 on the other hand, said parts being assembled.
• the mutual rimpedement of the shutters 3, 4 is preferably performed manually by the user, for example using the fingers of one hand. However, it is quite possible that this approximation is carried out by another means known to those skilled in the art, and for example by mechanical means.
• the apparatus 1 comprises a dispensing orifice 7 formed in and through the connecting piece 5 and functionally connected to the bottle 2 so that the compression of said bottle 2 towards its deformed configuration causes the expulsion of cosmetic fluid through the dispensing orifice 7, out of the bottle 2 and the apparatus 1.
• the functional connection of the bottle 2 to the dispensing orifice 7 is made by closing the bottle 2 to the dispensing orifice 7, that is to say by setting fluidic communication of the expulsion opening 2B with the dispensing orifice 7.
• the connecting piece 5 is advantageously provided with a connecting piece 8 extending between the flaps 3, 4, preferably along an axis Y-Y '.
• the tip 8 is in fluid communication with the dispensing orifice 7.
• the bottle 2 is preferably plugged, via its expulsion opening 2B, onto said connection piece 8, so that the axes XX 'and YY' are substantially parallel, and preferably coincidental.
• the mounting lug 2C is supported against the connecting piece 5 and stabilizes the engagement of the bottle 2 to the connecting piece 5.
• the presence of the mounting lug 2C is absolutely not necessary and purely optional, and it is quite conceivable that the bottle 2 has a simple bare neck connected to the tip 8.
• the expulsion of perfume is done according to a "Venturi" principle well known as such, allowing the vaporization of the perfume, ie the spraying and the dispersion of a biphasic mixture. perfume / air. It is therefore necessary, in order to obtain the desired vaporization effect, that the bottle 2 contains air, that is to say that it is not completely filled with perfume (or any other product to be vaporized). .
• the distribution not to be a vaporization but a simple expulsion it is possible to substantially completely fill the bottle 2 with the product to be dispensed.
• a dip tube 9 is fitted coaxially on the nozzle 8, according to the axis of symmetry YY 'of the latter.
• the lower end of the plunger tube 9 is immersed within the perfume contained in the vial 2, while the opposite end of said plunger tube 9 communicates with the outside via a smaller orifice of section, thus allowing the vaporization of the perfume.
• the nozzle 8 is devoid of dip tube but is in fluid communication with a spray nozzle 10, which can also be referred to as the "nozzle".
• the bottle 2 is inserted in force between the flaps 3, 4, so that said flaps 3, 4 exert permanently on the bottle 2 a sufficient effort to maintain the latter in position.
• the flaps 3, 4 exert, even when they are in the configuration of maximum spacing, a permanent clamping force on the bottle 2, effort that makes it possible to contribute essentially, or only in part, to the joining of the bottle 2 to the V-shaped clamp formed by the one-piece body 6.
• each shutter 3, 4 can be provided with a boss 3C, 4C protruding from the first flap 3 to the second flap 4 and vice versa, said bosses 3C, 4C cooperating with the tab 2C to ensure clipping of the tab 2C, so that the latter is found interposed and blocked between the bosses 3C, 4C on the one hand and the connecting piece 5 on the other.
• bosses 3C, 4C, or any other equivalent means is of course optional.
• the bottle 2 is essentially maintained by clamping, thanks to the support exerted by the flaps 3, 4, without it being necessary to directly fasten the bottle 2 to one, or the other, or both shutters 3, 4. More precisely, thanks to the shape memory of the bottle 2, it is not necessary to fix the envelope 2A to the shutters 3, 4 to allow the bottle to pass from its configuration deformed to its rest configuration, since the bottle 2 is able by itself, by a springback phenomenon, to automatically find this rest configuration. Consequently, as illustrated in the figures, the bottle 2 can come only in simple support against the shutters 3, 4, without being secured to the shutters 3, 4. This assembly by particularly simple insertion contributes to the excellent cost price. of the apparatus 1 according to the invention. This mounting insertion / tightening of the bottle 2 between the flaps 3, 4 is however purely optional, and it is quite conceivable that the bottle 2 is mechanically assembled in a conventional manner to the body 6, for example by clipping the tab 2C audit body 6.
• the invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a cosmetic fluid dispensing apparatus, and in particular to an apparatus 1 such as that just described.
• the method according to the invention comprises a step (i) of supplying or manufacturing a bottle 2 intended to contain the cosmetic fluid to be dispensed, said bottle 2 being deformable to pass, when it is tablet, of a rest configuration, in which it has a predetermined capacity, at least one deformed configuration, in which it has a capacity less than said predetermined capacity, said bottle 2 further having a shape memory to return through it even when it is not compressed, in its rest configuration from its deformed configuration.
• step (i) consists of a molding step or extrusion-blow molding of the bottle 2 of a plastic material, which is preferably polypropylene.
• the method according to the invention further comprises a step (ii) of manufacturing or supplying a first and a second component 3, 4 separate from the bottle 2.
• step (ii) also provides or manufactures a connecting piece 5 to which are attached the flaps 3, 4, said flaps 3, 4 and the connecting piece 5 being preferably part of a single one-piece body 6.
• the step (ii) is to integrally mold the one-piece body 6, from a plastic material, such as polyoxymethylene.
• the method according to the invention comprises a step (iii) in which the bottle 2 is disposed between the flaps 3, 4, being designed to be mutually brought closer together under the effect of a user-approximation effort. so as to compress the bottle 2 to bring it into a deformed configuration, the assembly formed by said flaps 3, 4 also having a shape memory to return by itself, when the approaching effort ceases, in a configuration according to which the flaps 3, 4 are sufficiently spaced mutually to no longer compress the bottle 2.
• the bottle 2 is inserted substantially in force between the flaps 3, 4, so that said flaps 3, 4 exert permanently on the bottle 2 a sufficient effort to maintain the latter in position.
• the apparatus 1 is particularly easy to manufacture, since it rests, according to its preferred embodiments, on a simple mechanical assembly of two essential parts made by molding, namely the body 6 and the vial 2.
• the mechanical assembly of the vial 2 and the body 6 may for example consist essentially of inserting the vial between the flaps 3, 4, until the vial 2 comes into abutment against the connecting piece 5, the flaps 3, 4 then pinching the bottle 2 to hold the bottle in position.
• this mechanical assembly can consist of a simple attachment of the bottle 2 to the connecting piece 5, by any known means (clipping, gluing, welding), without using the clamping force of the flaps 3, 4 to maintain in position the bottle 2.
• the method according to the invention comprises additional steps, and for example, in the case of the variant of FIGS. 2 to 4, a step of insertion of the plunger tube 9 into the 8, or, in the case of the variant of Figures 5 and 6 a step of installation of the nozzle 10 in the connecting piece 5, simply by nesting preferably.
• the operation of the apparatus 1 according to the invention is as follows.
• the user first removes the lid 11 as previously described.
• the user grasps in one of his hands the device 1 so as to be able to exert a mutual effort on the flaps 3, 4.
• the user applies the thumb to the second flap 4 and at least one of its other fingers on the first flap 3.
• the user then exerts a tightening force on the flaps 3, 4, which causes a pivoting of the flaps 3, 4 one towards the other.
• the bottle 2 is compressed by the flaps 3, 4 and thus passes from its rest configuration, in which it was before the user began its clamping force on the flaps 3, 4 in a deformed configuration, in which its capacity decreases.
• the invention finds its industrial application in the field of cosmetics, and in particular in the field of the manufacture of cosmetic fluid sample sprays, in particular perfume.

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