EP2364612B1 - Device for applying a liquid, paste or powder product - Google Patents

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EP2364612B1
EP2364612B1 EP20110001645 EP11001645A EP2364612B1 EP 2364612 B1 EP2364612 B1 EP 2364612B1 EP 20110001645 EP20110001645 EP 20110001645 EP 11001645 A EP11001645 A EP 11001645A EP 2364612 B1 EP2364612 B1 EP 2364612B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
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  • the invention relates to a device for applying a liquid, pasty or powdery product, in particular an applicator for applying a cosmetic substance, in particular a mascara substance, with an application area, which is arranged at the free end of a handle, wherein the application area a base body and a Having a plurality of protruding spiked or bristle-like applicator elements.
  • Such applicators are known from the trade.
  • the bristle-like applicator elements are fixed between two wire sections twisted in the manner of a helix.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for applying a liquid, pasty or powdery product with the features of the preamble of claim 1 such that the device allows both a sufficient and uniform application of liquid, pasty or powdery product and at the same time a defined Flexibility, both the individual projecting spike or bristle-like applicator elements, as well as the application area guaranteed overall. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to form the device such that it is easy to manufacture in their individual parts and allows easy installation.
  • the base body is partially formed in a club-like manner on its outer surface in such a way that it thickens towards its free end from its attachment end facing the handle and at its free end has a dome shape at least approximated to a spherical surface, and the basic body is provided with at least one recess, which is arranged in the side areas of the club-like application area.
  • the combination of the at least partially club-like outer surface of the base body with at least one recess in the side regions of the club-like application region allows a basic flexibility of the application region.
  • a spherical, relatively large-volume applicator element with a high absorption capacity for a medium to be applied is created.
  • the essence of the invention can be seen in the fact that the application elements merge with a shoe or L-shaped transition region into the surface of the application area.
  • the base body formed by its basic contour shape (like a recess) and the flexibility of the application elements influenced by stiffening areas in their own flexibility an exact and definable, determinable flexibility of individual areas of the application elements and of the base body is achieved.
  • a direction-dependent Flexibility difference can be achieved, so that the application of the application elements from a first direction requires a first force for deflecting the applicator elements by an angle ⁇ and in a second direction another amount of force to deflect the applicator element again by the angle ⁇ is required.
  • the recess is formed as a through-hole.
  • the provision of a continuous recess makes it possible for more volume of a liquid, pasty or pulverulent product to be absorbed at the application area during an application step, since the product collects at least partially in the recess.
  • a defined flexibility of the application area by the provision of continuous recesses is easier to determine and easier to manufacture.
  • At least the wall region surrounding the recess of the application area is designed to be elastically spring-lockable. This can be adjusted by appropriate choice of material and / or appropriate dimensioning of the recess or reduction of Wandungs Kunststoffslock.
  • the recess of the inner wall facing the base body is formed flat in sections.
  • the recess is a straight through, radially the club-like body passing through through hole.
  • the radial penetrating recesses equidistant to the center of the cross section of the applicator (for example, with an offset of 120 ° in three recesses).
  • the at least partially planar inner wall of the base body allows for easy production of the through-hole.
  • the club-like outer surface of the base body may be convex or arched outwardly.
  • the applicator elements are arranged substantially perpendicularly projecting from the curved outer surface. If, for example, the length of the applicator elements is the same, the contour shape of the free tips of the applicator elements is also at least partially formed like a club.
  • the application elements can be arranged at least in regions substantially at right angles to the curved outer surface as well as completely over the application region of the curved outer surface.
  • the application elements have preferably measured a Abstehbone, from the starting point on the outer surface of the applicator of 1-4 mm. It may also be advantageous if the Abstehanna the applicator via predefined areas of the applicator comprises different Abstehtren. For example, applicator elements at the end of the applicator that is free in the final assembly state may be longer than the applicator elements of the lateral surface of the club-like basic shape.
  • the application elements are arranged substantially uniformly spaced on the application area of the base body carrying them. Also, the uniform spacing of the applicator elements may be formed correspondingly different over different portions of the body. The applicator elements are advantageously formed integrally with the wall of the base body.
  • the two opposite longitudinal ends of the through-hole are rounded and thus not sharp-edged.
  • they form the geometry similar to a saddle.
  • the walls which carry the applicator elements are substantially sickle-shaped or crescent-shaped in cross section.
  • the base body is preferably subdivided into at least two regions, namely once into an application region and at its other end to a connection region, the connection region being provided for fastening the base body to a handle.
  • the connection area can be positively, materially and / or positively connected to a handle.
  • the fixation is realized in a form-fitting manner, for example via a snap-locking connection.
  • a recess and / or emphasis such as a circumferential locking groove may be provided at the connection area.
  • the emphasis and / or recess is not completely rotationally symmetrical to the longitudinal axis of the base body, for example, the locking groove on a pin which engages in a corresponding recess on the handle.
  • the rotation can also be realized by a non-positive or cohesive connection (terminals or gluing).
  • the application area, the connection area and the application elements are integrally formed from a plastic injection-molded part in the preferred embodiment. This reduces the installation effort for the production of the applicator device according to the invention.
  • the L-limbs or the stiffening regions of the application elements are arranged at least partially substantially parallel to each other. This may preferably be present in the jacket region of the club-like basic body.
  • provision may be made for aligning the stiffening areas of the applicator elements with the dome area of the application area.
  • a smaller force is required for deflecting the angle ⁇ than when the force has a movement component pointing away from the handling area.
  • the bending stiffness of the applicator elements in the direction of the handle is less than in the direction of the dome area.
  • the applicator 1 shown in detail in the drawing figures comprises an application area 2, which is attached to the free end 3 of a handle shown only schematically in drawing figure 1.
  • the application area 2 has a base body and a plurality of spiked or bristle-like applicator elements protruding therefrom.
  • the main body is partially formed club-like on its outer surface such that it thickened from its handle facing the mounting end 8 to its free end 9 and at its free end 9 a spherical surface at least approximate dome shape and is provided with at least one recess 10 which in the side areas 11 of the application area 2 is arranged.
  • the recess 10 is formed as a through-hole, that is, it passes through the main body of a side portion 11 to the other side portion 11, which in particular in the sectional view Fig. 2 can be clearly seen.
  • the surrounding the recess 10 wall portion of the applicator which has a half-moon-like cross-section in the embodiment, is formed elastically einfederbar.
  • the recess 10 facing inner wall of the body is at least partially planar.
  • the outer surface of the base body carrying the applicator elements is convex or arched at least outwardly, the applicator elements project substantially at right angles from the outer surface.
  • the applicator elements have a Abstehulate of about 1 - 4 mm and are arranged substantially uniformly spaced on the supporting region of the base body. They go in one piece into the wall areas.
  • the shape of the recess 10 follows - is it from the side as shown in FIG Fig. 1 considered - essentially the outer club-like contour of the body.
  • the two opposite longitudinal ends 20, 20 'of the recess 10 are rounded, the wall areas have a half-moon-like cross-section.
  • connection area for fastening the handles.
  • the connection area is fastened to the free end 3 of the handle with a snap-lock connection 26, which is indicated in drawing figure 1.
  • a circumferential locking groove for this connection area is provided.
  • the application area 2, the connection area and the application elements are integrally formed from a plastic injection-molded part.
  • the applicator elements merge with a shoe or L-shaped transition region 30 into the outer surface of the application area.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Auftragen eines flüssigen, pastosen oder pulverförmigen Produkts, insbesondere einen Applikator zum Auftragen einer kosmetischen Substanz, insbesondere einer Mascara-Substanz, mit einem Auftragebereich, der am freien Ende einer Handhabe angeordnet ist, wobei der Auftragebereich ein Grundkörper und eine Mehrzahl davon abstehende stachel- oder borstenartige Auftrageelemente aufweist.The invention relates to a device for applying a liquid, pasty or powdery product, in particular an applicator for applying a cosmetic substance, in particular a mascara substance, with an application area, which is arranged at the free end of a handle, wherein the application area a base body and a Having a plurality of protruding spiked or bristle-like applicator elements.

Derartige Applikatoren sind aus dem Handel bekannt. Beispielsweise werden die borstenartigen Auftrageelemente zwischen zwei nach Art einer Helix verdrillten Drahtabschnitten fixiert.Such applicators are known from the trade. For example, the bristle-like applicator elements are fixed between two wire sections twisted in the manner of a helix.

Aus WO2010/135052 A2, die am 25.11.2010 veröffentlicht werden ist, geht ein Applikator zum Auftragen einer kosmetischen Substanz hervor, der einen Auftragebereich mit einem Grundkörper und einer Mehrzahl davon abstehende Auftrageelemente aufweist. Der Grundkörper ist an seiner Außenfläche keulenartig ausgebildet. Weiterhin weist der Grundkörper eine Ausnehmung auf, die in den Seitenbereichen angeordnet ist. Die abstehenden Auftrageelemente weisen eine längliche symmetrische Grundform auf.Out WO2010 / 135052 A2, the 25.11.2010 is published, an applicator for applying a cosmetic substance emerges, which has a Auftragungsbereich with a main body and a plurality thereof projecting applicator elements. The main body is formed like a club on its outer surface. Furthermore, the base body has a recess which is arranged in the side areas. The projecting applicator elements have an elongated symmetrical basic shape.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zum Auftragen eines flüssigen, pastosen oder pulverförmigen Produktes mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruches 1 derart weiterzubilden, dass die Vorrichtung sowohl eine ausreichende und gleichmäßige Applikation des flüssigen, pastosen oder pulverförmigen Produkts erlaubt und gleichzeitig eine definierte Flexibilität, sowohl der einzelnen abstehenden stachel- oder borstenartigen Auftrageelemente, als auch des Auftragebereiches insgesamt gewährleistet. Ferner ist es Aufgabe der Erfindung, die Vorrichtung derart auszubilden, dass diese in ihren Einzelteilen gut zu fertigen ist und eine einfache Montage ermöglicht.The invention has for its object to provide a device for applying a liquid, pasty or powdery product with the features of the preamble of claim 1 such that the device allows both a sufficient and uniform application of liquid, pasty or powdery product and at the same time a defined Flexibility, both the individual projecting spike or bristle-like applicator elements, as well as the application area guaranteed overall. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to form the device such that it is easy to manufacture in their individual parts and allows easy installation.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen 2 bis 10.This object is solved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims 2 to 10.

Gemäβ der Erfindung ist der Grundkörper an seiner Außenfläche abschnittsweise keulenartig ausgebildet derart, dass er sich von seinem der Handhabe zugewandten Befestigungsende zu seinem Freiende hin verdickt und an seinem Freiende eine einer Kugeloberfläche wenigstens angenäherte Kuppelform aufweist, und der Grundkörper ist mit wenigstens einer Ausnehmung versehen, die in den Seitenbereichen des keulenartigen Auftragebereiches angeordnet ist. Die Kombination der zumindest abschnittsweise keulenartigen Außenfläche des Grundkörpers mit wenigstens einer Ausnehmung in den Seitenbereichen des keulenartigen Auftragebereiches ermöglicht eine Grundflexibilität des Auftragebereiches. Durch die keulenartige Grundkörperform des Auftragebereichs und einer ebenfalls keulenartigen, im gewissen Sinne korrespondierenden Ausnehmung im Auftragebereich wird ein balliges, relativ großvolumiges Auftrageelement mit einer hohen Aufnahmekapazität für ein aufzutragendes Medium geschaffen.According to the invention, the base body is partially formed in a club-like manner on its outer surface in such a way that it thickens towards its free end from its attachment end facing the handle and at its free end has a dome shape at least approximated to a spherical surface, and the basic body is provided with at least one recess, which is arranged in the side areas of the club-like application area. The combination of the at least partially club-like outer surface of the base body with at least one recess in the side regions of the club-like application region allows a basic flexibility of the application region. Due to the club-like basic body shape of the application area and also a club-like, in a certain sense corresponding recess in the application area, a spherical, relatively large-volume applicator element with a high absorption capacity for a medium to be applied is created.

Der Kern der Erfindung ist darin zu sehen, dass die Auftrageelemente mit einem schuh- oder L-förmigen Übergangsbereich in die Oberfläche des Auftragebereiches übergehen. Damit ist ein Versteifungsbereich am Anschtussende der Auftrageelemente zum Grundkörper gemeint, der die Flexibilität des Auftrageelementes beeinflusst. Insbesondere in der Wechselwirkung des durch seine Grundkonturform (keutenartig mit Ausnehmung) ausgebildeten Grundkörpers und der Flexibilität der über Versteifungsbereiche in ihrer eigenen Flexibilität beeinflussten Auftrageelemente wird eine exakte und definiert bestimmbare Flexibilität einzelner Bereiche der Auftrageelemente und des Grundkörpers erreicht. Insbesondere durch eine lediglich einseitige Orientierung der Versteifungsbereiche kann ein richtungsabhängiger Flexibilitätsunterschied erreicht werden, so dass die Beaufschlagung der Auftrageelemente von einer ersten Richtung eine erste Kraft zum Auslenken der Auftrageelemente um einen Winkel α erfordert und in einer zweiten Richtung ein anderer Kraftbetrag zur Auslenkung des Auftrageelementes wieder um den Winkel α erforderlich ist.The essence of the invention can be seen in the fact that the application elements merge with a shoe or L-shaped transition region into the surface of the application area. This means a stiffening area at the Anushussende of the applicator elements to the body, which affects the flexibility of the applicator. In particular, in the interaction of the base body formed by its basic contour shape (like a recess) and the flexibility of the application elements influenced by stiffening areas in their own flexibility, an exact and definable, determinable flexibility of individual areas of the application elements and of the base body is achieved. In particular, by a merely one-sided orientation of the stiffening regions can be a direction-dependent Flexibility difference can be achieved, so that the application of the application elements from a first direction requires a first force for deflecting the applicator elements by an angle α and in a second direction another amount of force to deflect the applicator element again by the angle α is required.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist die Ausnehmung als Durchgangsausnehmung ausgebildet. Insbesondere das Vorsehen einer durchgehenden Ausnehmung ermöglicht es, dass während eines Applikationsschrittes mehr Volumen eines flüssigen, pastosen oder pulverförmigen Produkts an dem Auftragebereich aufgenommen werden kann, da sich das Produkt zumindest teilweise in der Ausnehmung sammelt. Darüber hinaus ist eine definierte Flexibilität des Auftragebereiches durch das Vorsehen durchgehender Ausnehmungen einfacher zu bestimmen und einfacher zu fertigen.In an advantageous embodiment, the recess is formed as a through-hole. In particular, the provision of a continuous recess makes it possible for more volume of a liquid, pasty or pulverulent product to be absorbed at the application area during an application step, since the product collects at least partially in the recess. In addition, a defined flexibility of the application area by the provision of continuous recesses is easier to determine and easier to manufacture.

Vorzugsweise ist zumindest der die Ausnehmung umgebende Wandungsbereich des Auftragebereiches elastisch einfederbar ausgebildet. Dies kann durch entsprechende Materialwahl und/oder entsprechende Dimensionierung der Ausnehmung bzw. Reduzierung der Wandungsbereichsstärke eingestellt werden.Preferably, at least the wall region surrounding the recess of the application area is designed to be elastically spring-lockable. This can be adjusted by appropriate choice of material and / or appropriate dimensioning of the recess or reduction of Wandungsbereichsstärke.

Ferner ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die der Ausnehmung zugewandte Innenwandung des Grundkörpers abschnittsweise eben ausgebildet ist. Beispielsweise ist die Ausnehmung eine geradlinig, radial den keulenartigen Grundkörper durchsetzende Durchgangsausnehmung. Darüber hinaus kann es ebenso vorteilhaft sein, den keulenartigen Grundkörper mit drei oder mehr radial zu seinen Querschnitt laufenden geradlinigen Ausnehmungen zu versehen, die dann quasi im Querschnitt sternförmig von außen in das Zentrum des Querschnitts treffen. Beispielsweise sind die radial eindringenden Ausnehmungen äquidistant zum Zentrum des Querschnitts des Applikators (beispielsweise mit einem Versatz von 120° bei drei Ausnehmungen) angeordnet. Die zumindest abschnittsweise eben ausgebildete Innenwandung des Grundkörpers ermöglicht eine einfache Fertigung der Durchgangsausnehmung.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the recess of the inner wall facing the base body is formed flat in sections. For example, the recess is a straight through, radially the club-like body passing through through hole. In addition, it may also be advantageous to provide the club-like base body with three or more linear recesses running radially to its cross-section, which then meet in a star shape in cross-section from the outside into the center of the cross section. For example, the radial penetrating recesses equidistant to the center of the cross section of the applicator (for example, with an offset of 120 ° in three recesses). The at least partially planar inner wall of the base body allows for easy production of the through-hole.

Die keulenartig ausgebildete Außenfläche des Grundkörpers kann konvex oder nach außen gewölbt ausgebildet sein.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind die Auftrageelemente im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig von der gewölbten Außenfläche abstehend angeordnet. Wenn beispielsweise die Länge der Auftrageelemente gleich ist, ist die Konturform der freien Spitzen der Auftrageelemente ebenso zumindest abschnittsweise keulenartig ausgebildet. Hierbei können die Auftrageelemente zumindest bereichsweise im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig an der gewölbten Außenfläche als auch vollständig über den Auftragsbereich der gewölbten Außenfläche angeordnet sein.The club-like outer surface of the base body may be convex or arched outwardly.
In a preferred embodiment, the applicator elements are arranged substantially perpendicularly projecting from the curved outer surface. If, for example, the length of the applicator elements is the same, the contour shape of the free tips of the applicator elements is also at least partially formed like a club. In this case, the application elements can be arranged at least in regions substantially at right angles to the curved outer surface as well as completely over the application region of the curved outer surface.

Die Auftrageelemente haben vorzugsweise eine Abstehlänge gemessen, von deren Ansatzpunkt an der Außenfläche des Auftrageelementes von 1 - 4 mm. Auch kann es vorteilhaft sein, wenn die Abstehlänge der Auftrageelemente über vordefinierte Bereiche des Applikators unterschiedliche Abstehlängen umfasst. So können beispielsweise Auftrageelemente an dem im Endmontagezustand freien Ende des Applikators länger als die Auftrageelemente der Mantelfläche der keulenartigen Grundform sein.The application elements have preferably measured a Abstehlänge, from the starting point on the outer surface of the applicator of 1-4 mm. It may also be advantageous if the Abstehlänge the applicator via predefined areas of the applicator comprises different Abstehlängen. For example, applicator elements at the end of the applicator that is free in the final assembly state may be longer than the applicator elements of the lateral surface of the club-like basic shape.

Darüber hinaus ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Auftrageelemente im Wesentlichen gleichmäßig beabstandet auf dem sie tragenden Auftragebereich des Grundkörpers angeordnet sind. Auch kann die gleichmäßige Beabstandung der Auftrageelemente über verschiedene Abschnitte des Grundkörpers entsprechend unterschiedlich ausgebildet sein. Die Auftrageelemente sind vorteilhafterweise einstückig mit der Wandung des Grundkörpers ausgebildet.Moreover, it is advantageous if the application elements are arranged substantially uniformly spaced on the application area of the base body carrying them. Also, the uniform spacing of the applicator elements may be formed correspondingly different over different portions of the body. The applicator elements are advantageously formed integrally with the wall of the base body.

Vorzugsweise sind die beiden gegenüberliegenden Längsenden der Durchgangsausnehmung gerundet und damit nicht scharfkantig ausgebildet. Damit bilden diese die Geometrie ähnlich eines Sattels.Preferably, the two opposite longitudinal ends of the through-hole are rounded and thus not sharp-edged. Thus they form the geometry similar to a saddle.

Die Wandungen, welche die Auftrageelemente tragen, sind im Wesentlichen sichel- oder halbmondartig im Querschnitt ausgebildet.The walls which carry the applicator elements are substantially sickle-shaped or crescent-shaped in cross section.

Der Grundkörper ist vorzugsweise wenigstens in zwei Bereiche unterteilt, nämlich einmal in einen Auftragebereich und an seinem anderen Ende mit einem Anschlussbereich, wobei der Anschlussbereich zur Befestigung des Grundkörpers an einer Handhabe vorgesehen ist. Hierbei kann der Anschlussbereich kraft-, stoff- und/oder formschlüssig mit einer Handhabe verbunden werden. Vorzugsweise wird die Fixierung formschlüssig, beispielsweise über eine Schnapp-Rastverbindung realisiert. Hierzu kann am Anschlussbereich eine Ausnehmung und/oder Hervorhebung, wie beispielsweise eine umlaufende Rastnut vorgesehen sein. Grundsätzlich ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Hervorhebung und/oder Ausnehmung nicht komplett rotationssymmetrisch zur Längsachse des Grundkörpers ausgebildet ist, beispielsweise weist die Rastnut einen Zapfen auf, der in eine entsprechende Ausnehmung an der Handhabe eingreift. Dadurch wird eine Verdrehsicherung des Grundkörpers relativ zur Handhabe ermöglicht. Selbstverständlich kann die Verdrehsicherung auch durch eine kraft- oder stoffschlüssige Verbindung (Klemmen bzw. Kleben) realisiert werden.The base body is preferably subdivided into at least two regions, namely once into an application region and at its other end to a connection region, the connection region being provided for fastening the base body to a handle. In this case, the connection area can be positively, materially and / or positively connected to a handle. Preferably, the fixation is realized in a form-fitting manner, for example via a snap-locking connection. For this purpose, a recess and / or emphasis, such as a circumferential locking groove may be provided at the connection area. In principle, it is advantageous if the emphasis and / or recess is not completely rotationally symmetrical to the longitudinal axis of the base body, for example, the locking groove on a pin which engages in a corresponding recess on the handle. As a result, an anti-rotation of the body is made possible relative to the handle. Of course, the rotation can also be realized by a non-positive or cohesive connection (terminals or gluing).

Der Auftragebereich, der Anschlussbereich und die Auftrageelemente sind in der bevorzugten Ausführungsform einstückig aus einem Kunststoffspritzteil geformt. Dies reduziert den Montageaufwand zur Herstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Auftragsvorrichtung.The application area, the connection area and the application elements are integrally formed from a plastic injection-molded part in the preferred embodiment. This reduces the installation effort for the production of the applicator device according to the invention.

Ferner ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die L-Schenkel bzw. die Versteifungsbereiche der Auftrageelemente zumindest bereichsweise im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander liegend angeordnet sind. Dies kann vorzugsweise im Mantelbereich des keulenartigen Grundkörpers vorliegen.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the L-limbs or the stiffening regions of the application elements are arranged at least partially substantially parallel to each other. This may preferably be present in the jacket region of the club-like basic body.

Darüber hinaus kann es vorgesehen sein, die Versteifungsbereiche der Auftrageelemente zu dem Kuppelbereich des Auftragebereichs hinweisend auszurichten. Damit wird beim Beaufschlagen der Auftrageelemente in Richtung der Handhabe eine geringere Kraft zur Auslenkung den Winkel α benötigt, als wenn die Kraft eine Bewegungskomponente vom Handhabungsbereich wegweisend aufweist.In addition, provision may be made for aligning the stiffening areas of the applicator elements with the dome area of the application area. Thus, when applying the applicator elements in the direction of the handle, a smaller force is required for deflecting the angle α than when the force has a movement component pointing away from the handling area.

Anders ausgedrückt ist die Biegesteifigkeit der Auftrageelemente in Richtung der Handhabe geringer als in Richtung des Kuppelbereiches.In other words, the bending stiffness of the applicator elements in the direction of the handle is less than in the direction of the dome area.

Die Erfindung ist anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen in den Zeichnungsfiguren näher erläutert. Diese zeigen

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eine Seitenansicht eines Applikators;
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eine Schnittdarstellung gemäß Schnittlinie II in Fig. 1.
The invention is explained in more detail with reference to embodiments in the drawing figures. These show
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a side view of an applicator;
Fig. 2
a sectional view along section line II in Fig. 1 ,

Der in den Zeichnungsfiguren im Detail dargestellte Applikator 1 umfasst einen Auftragebereich 2, der am freien Ende 3 einer in Zeichnungsfigur 1 lediglich schematisch dargestellten Handhabe angebracht ist. Der Auftragebereich 2 weist einen Grundkörper und eine Mehrzahl davon abstehende stachel- oder borstenartige Auftrageelemente auf.The applicator 1 shown in detail in the drawing figures comprises an application area 2, which is attached to the free end 3 of a handle shown only schematically in drawing figure 1. The application area 2 has a base body and a plurality of spiked or bristle-like applicator elements protruding therefrom.

Der Grundkörper ist an seiner Außenfläche abschnittsweise keulenartig ausgebildet derart, dass er sich von seinem der Handhabe zugewandten Befestigungsende 8 zu seinem Freiende 9 hin verdickt und an seinem Freiende 9 eine einer Kugelfläche wenigstens angenäherte Kuppelform aufweist sowie mit wenigstens einer Ausnehmung 10 versehen ist, die in den Seitenbereichen 11 des Auftragebereiches 2 angeordnet ist.The main body is partially formed club-like on its outer surface such that it thickened from its handle facing the mounting end 8 to its free end 9 and at its free end 9 a spherical surface at least approximate dome shape and is provided with at least one recess 10 which in the side areas 11 of the application area 2 is arranged.

Die Ausnehmung 10 ist als Durchgangsausnehmung ausgebildet, d.h. sie durchsetzt den Grundkörper von einem Seitenbereich 11 zu dem anderen Seitenbereich 11, was insbesondere in der Schnittdarstellung gemäß Fig. 2 deutlich zu sehen ist.The recess 10 is formed as a through-hole, that is, it passes through the main body of a side portion 11 to the other side portion 11, which in particular in the sectional view Fig. 2 can be clearly seen.

Der die Ausnehmung 10 umgebende Wandungsbereich des Auftrageelementes, der beim Ausführungsbeispiel einen halbmondartigen Querschnitt hat, ist elastisch einfederbar ausgebildet. Die der Ausnehmung 10 zugewandte Innenwandung des Grundkörpers ist zumindest abschnittsweise eben ausgebildet. Die die Auftrageelemente tragende Außenfläche des Grundkörpers ist konvex oder zumindest nach außen gewölbt ausgebildet, die Auftrageelemente stehen im Wesentlichen rechtwinklig von der Außenfläche ab. Die Auftrageelemente haben eine Abstehlänge von etwa 1 - 4 mm und sind im Wesentlichen gleichmäßig beabstandet auf dem sie tragenden Bereich des Grundkörpers angeordnet. Sie gehen einstückig in die Wandungsbereiche über.The surrounding the recess 10 wall portion of the applicator, which has a half-moon-like cross-section in the embodiment, is formed elastically einfederbar. The recess 10 facing inner wall of the body is at least partially planar. The outer surface of the base body carrying the applicator elements is convex or arched at least outwardly, the applicator elements project substantially at right angles from the outer surface. The applicator elements have a Abstehlänge of about 1 - 4 mm and are arranged substantially uniformly spaced on the supporting region of the base body. They go in one piece into the wall areas.

Die Form der Ausnehmung 10 folgt - wird sie von der Seite gemäß der Darstellung in Fig. 1 betrachtet - im Wesentlichen der äußeren keulenartigen Kontur des Grundkörpers. Die beiden sich gegenüberliegenden Längsenden 20, 20' der Ausnehmung 10 sind gerundet, die Wandungsbereiche haben einen halbmondartigen Querschnitt.The shape of the recess 10 follows - is it from the side as shown in FIG Fig. 1 considered - essentially the outer club-like contour of the body. The two opposite longitudinal ends 20, 20 'of the recess 10 are rounded, the wall areas have a half-moon-like cross-section.

Der Grundkörper setzt sich unterhalb des Auftragebereiches 2 in einem Anschlussbereich zur Befestigung der Handhaben fort. Der Anschlussbereich ist am freien Ende 3 der Handhabe mit einer Schnapp-Rast-Verbindung 26 befestigt, die in Zeichnungsfigur 1 angedeutet ist. Dazu ist Anschlussbereich eine umlaufende Rastnut vorgesehen.The base body continues below the application area 2 in a connection area for fastening the handles. The connection area is fastened to the free end 3 of the handle with a snap-lock connection 26, which is indicated in drawing figure 1. For this connection area is provided a circumferential locking groove.

Der Auftragebereich 2, der Anschlussbereich und die Auftrageelemente sind einstückig aus einem Kunststoffspritzteil geformt. Die Auftrageelemente gehen mit einem schuhoder L-förmigen Übergangsbereich 30 in die Außenfläche des Auftragebereiches über. Dabei liegen die auf der Außenfläche des Auftragebereiches befestigten L-Schenkel 31 der Auftrageelemente - ausgenommen die im Kuppelendbereich des Auftragebereiches im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander - die freien Enden der L-Schenkel 31 weisen zum Kuppelbereich des Auftragebereiches 2 hin. Eine derartige Anordnung ergibt, dass die Biegesteifheit der Auftrageelemente in Richtung der Handhabe geringer ist als in Richtung des Kuppelbereiches.The application area 2, the connection area and the application elements are integrally formed from a plastic injection-molded part. The applicator elements merge with a shoe or L-shaped transition region 30 into the outer surface of the application area. In this case, the L-legs 31 of the application elements fastened on the outer surface of the application area-apart from those in the dome end area of the application area-are essentially parallel to one another-the free ends of the L-legs 31 point toward the dome area of the application area 2. Such an arrangement results in that the bending stiffness of the applicator elements in the direction of the handle is less than in the direction of the dome area.

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  1. Device for applying a liquid, pasty or pulverulent product, in particular applicator (1) for applying a cosmetic substance, in particular a mascara substance, having an application region (2) which is arranged at the free end (3) of a handle, wherein the application region (2) has a main body and a plurality of spike- or bristle-like applicator elements projecting therefrom, wherein the main body is formed sectionally in the manner of a club on its outer surface, such that it thickens from its fastening end (8), facing the handle, towards its free end (9) and has a domed shape at least approximating a spherical surface at its free end (9), and is also provided with at least one cutout (10) which is arranged in the side regions (11) of the main body that is formed in the manner of a club, characterized in that the applicator elements merge into the outer surface of the main body by way of a shoe-like or L-shaped transition region (30).
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the cutout (10) is a through-passage cutout.
  3. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the wall region, surrounding the cutout (10), of the main body is formed in an elastically deflectable manner.
  4. Device according to one of Claims 1-3, characterized in that the inner wall, facing the cutout (10), of the main body is formed in a sectionally planar manner.
  5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer surface, carrying the applicator elements, of the main body is formed in a convex or outwardly curved manner.
  6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator elements project substantially at right angles, at least regionally, from the curved outer surface.
  7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shape of the cutout (10) follows substantially the outer club-like contour of the main body.
  8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the L-shaped limbs (31), fastened to the outer surface of the application region (2), of the applicator elements - apart from those in the region of the free end (9) of the application region (2) - are arranged in a manner lying substantially parallel to one another.
  9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the free ends of the L-shaped limbs (31) are directed towards the free end (9) of the application region (2).
  10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexural rigidity of the applicator elements is lower in the direction of the handle (4) than in the direction of the free end (9).
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