EP2547230B1 - Receptacle - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a container according to the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Such containers have already become known in various embodiments. Especially in the form of mascara containers with applicators. It is for example on the GB 2312617 A , the DE 196 42 720 A1 and the EP 1066 771 B1 ( US 6,502,584 B1 and US 6,168,334 B1 ). With regard to a removal part, which can also be described as an applicator, is approximately on the DE 101 02 219 A1 ( US 20050034740 A1 ) Directed.

From the DE 10 2008 052895 B3 For example, a container is known in which the stripping means is formed by a scraper part whose inner opening is changed as a result of axial compression. The wiper member is rotatably connected both to the storage container as with the adjustment.

At the subject of US 4,433,928 A , in the embodiment of Fig. 8 , the enforcement part is rotatably connected to the underside of the storage space part, the upper side, it can be rotationally adjusted relative to an opening of the Vorratsraumteils. An axial mobility is not given.

The finally still called the state of the art US 4,609,300 A also has only one enforcement part, which is firmly connected to both the Vorratsraumteil as well as an upper part. About a changeable in their opening bracket, the enforcement opening can be changed. An axial mobility relative to an adjustment, at the same time rotatable interaction with the adjustment, but is also not known from this. In order to avoid dripping or falling of product from the removed removal part or applicator, it is known to form a stripping device in the exit region of the storage container. On the other hand, it is often to be observed that such a stripping device develops too great or too little an effect.

Based on the stated prior art, the invention is concerned with the task of a container, as provided at the outset, indicate that allows a possibly favorable for individual aspects load condition with product of the removed removal part.

This object is achieved in the subject matter of claim 1, wherein it is pointed out that the stripping has an enforcement part, which is connected on the one hand with the Vorratsraumteil and on the other hand with the adjustment, but with one of the parts, preferably the adjustment, only rotationally fixed, but axially displaceable, connected. The wiping device which can be changed by the action from the outside with respect to its wiping action makes it possible to adapt it to individual requirements when removing it from the product. The user can, without having to intervene in the interior of the container or has to exchange about a part, regulate the wiping action according to his needs. Hereby, in principle, a different effect with respect to different products can be achieved or possibly factory preset.

Characterized in that the enforcement part with one of the parts, preferably the adjusting part, only rotatably, but axially displaceably connected, the enforcement part can be rotated not only at its one end portion relative to the other end portion, but at the same time in the course of an associated Move longitudinal reduction axially. If, as preferred, it is in the form of a sleeve, in particular made of elastic material, such a constriction or taper may result in the central region of the penetration part, depending on the relative rotation.

It is preferred that the opening is formed by a cylindrical penetration region. In particular, by a cylinder whose longitudinal axis extends in the direction of movement of the removal part. Thus, the wiping effect can be extended to a certain length extension.

It is preferred that the constriction takes place by a rotation of the enforcement region about a longitudinal axis of the enforcement region.

It is also preferable that the enforcement region is formed of an elastic material. For example, it may be a rubbery material. In the context of plastic injection-molded parts from which the container preferably consists, a thermoplastic elastomer is particularly preferred.

Furthermore, it is also preferable that the enforcement area is formed by a separate enforcement part. However, the enforcement part can, for example by production in the two-component injection process, with another part - already moderately - be connected. But it can also be welded or glued to one or more other parts, for example.

The enforcement part may be formed in particular sleeve-like. For example, a rubbery or made of a TPE sleeve. In this case, the change in the stripping effect can be achieved by twisting a foot region of the sleeve relative to a head region of the sleeve. in this connection it comes in the middle region to a constriction, which ensures the desired reduction of the free passage cross-section.

The connection with the Vorratsraumteil can be fixed, especially in the circumferential direction and the axial direction firmly. For example, by an already mentioned production in the two-component injection process.

In addition, it is also preferred that the adjusting part is latching adjustable relative to the storage space.

Fig.1

eine perspektivische Ansicht von außen des Gesamtbehältnisses;

Fig. 2

eine Seitenansicht des Behältnisses;

Fig. 3

einen Längsquerschnitt durch das Behältnis gemäß Fig.1 bzw. Fig. 2, geschnitten entlang der Ebene III-III in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4

eine Herausvergrößerung des Bereichs IV-IV in Fig. 3;

Fig. 5

einen Querschnitt durch den Gegenstand gemäß Fig. 1, geschnitten entlang der Linie V-V;

Fig. 6

eine Darstellung entsprechend Fig. 4, jedoch bei teilweise entnommenem Entnahmeteil, in einer ersten eingestellten Öffnungsweite der Abstreifeinrichtung;

Fig. 7

eine Darstellung gemäß Fig. 6, bei einer zweite eingestellten Öffnungsweite des Abstreifteils;

Fig. 8

eine weitere Darstellung gemäß Fig. 6 bzw. Fig. 7, bei einer nochmals enger eingestellten Öffnungsweite des Abstreifteils;

Fig. 9

eine Explosionsdarstellung des Behältnisses.

In the following, the invention will be explained further with reference to the attached drawing, which, however, represents only one exemplary embodiment. Hereby shows:

Fig.1

a perspective view from the outside of the overall container;

Fig. 2

a side view of the container;

Fig. 3

a longitudinal cross section through the container according to Fig.1 respectively. Fig. 2 , cut along the plane III-III in Fig. 2 ;

Fig. 4

an enlargement of the area IV-IV in Fig. 3 ;

Fig. 5

a cross section through the article according to Fig. 1 cut along the line VV;

Fig. 6

a representation accordingly Fig. 4 , but with partially removed removal part, in a first set opening width of the stripping device;

Fig. 7

a representation according to Fig. 6 , at a second set opening width of the stripping part;

Fig. 8

a further representation according to Fig. 6 respectively. Fig. 7 , at a still narrower opening width of the stripper;

Fig. 9

an exploded view of the container.

Shown and described is a container with a removal part, overall in the specification of a mascara applicator 1, which consists in principle of a cap 2, a storage part 3, an adjustment part 4 and a removal part 5.

An overall cylindrical configuration of the container is preferred. The adjustment part 4 may be arranged in alignment with the storage part 3 and the cover cap 2 and / or in the vertical direction between them.

As can be seen in particular from the cross-sectional representations of Figures 3 . 4 and 6 to 8 results, the storage part 3 is provided with a rotatably connected actuating part 6, which cooperates with respect to a rotatably fixed to the supply part 3, but preferably transversely to a longitudinal axis of the container, ie inwardly displaceable locking part, for example a locking cam 7. How about from the exploded view of Fig. 9 results, the locking part, preferably the locking cam 7 is attached to a locking cam part 8, which, approximately by bouncing, with a neck portion 9 of the stock part 3 fixed, in particular, or at least rotationally fixed, is connected.

In the storage container 3, the removal part 5 is inserted in the non-use state. The removal part 5 has, on the one hand, a grip end 10 and, on the other hand, a removal tip 11. The removal tip 11 is preferably provided with bristles 12.

The removal part 10 is further covered by the cap 2.

In removal direction subsequent to the neck region 9 of the storage part 3, a stripping device 20 is arranged. The stripping device 20 consists of a preferably sleeve-like stripping part 13, which is preferably an elastomer part. It is preferably formed basically cylinder-like. The stripper 13 can already production wise, as can be seen from Fig. 3 results, which represents a basic position, in cross-section - seen from the outside - have a concave wall, which leads accordingly in the interior to a certain constriction.

The stripping member 13 is the end, preferably in the two-component injection process, provided with a support member 14 which is vertically movably received in a guide 15. Depending on the setting of the wiping effect, see also comparison with the Fig. 6 to Fig. 8 , the mounting part moves vertically downwards. While the stripping part 13 preferably consists of a soft material, in particular a TPE, the support part 14 preferably consists of a hard plastic.

On the foot side, that is assigned to the storage part 3, the stripping part 13 is preferably also connected to a foot part 16 made of hard plastic, in particular in the Two-component injection molding process. By means of this foot part 16, it is fixed to the neck 9 of the storage part 3, in particular at least rotatably connected. The neck portion 9 is correspondingly tapered, so that the foot part 16 and the exemplary embodiment further radially outwardly thereto still arranged locking cam member 8 and the overlapping actuator 6 fit into a cylindrical outer surface 17 of the stock part 3.

The latching cam part 8 is also non-rotatably connected to the storage part 3, in the execution part by means of the foot part 16.

The closure cap 2 is at least rotationally fixed to the removal part 5. The closure cap 5 can also be screwed onto the setting part 6 with internal or external threads 18, 19.

The locking cam member 8 is rotatably supported by guides 21 on the foot part 16. The adjustment of the wiping effect results basically from the fact that the ends of the wiping part, which is here to be equated with the enforcing part, are rotated against each other. For this purpose, one end, preferably the foot part 16, rotatably connected to the storage part 3. The upper end, preferably the support member 14 of the Abstreifteils is rotationally coupled to the actuator 6. A rotation of the actuator 6 relative to the storage part 3 thus also provides a rotation of the upper portion of the Abstreifteils 13 relative to the foot part 16. This results in the Change in the constriction (Figures 6 to 8).

With regard to use, the procedure may be as follows:

First, in the closed state according to Fig. 1 a Abstreifeinstellung be selected. For this purpose, the container is held in the lower area, then the locking button 7 is pressed and the adjusting member 6 is rotated relative to the storage part 3 until the desired setting is reached and this is secured by the locking knob 7 again. Then, the cap 2 can be removed with removal part 5 located thereon. The Bosten 12 are here saturated or tainted with the product, not shown in detail. By pulling out the removal part 5, the bristles 12 inevitably pass through the stripping part 13 in one of the in the FIGS. 4 and 6 to 8 represented positions. Depending on the selected setting more or product is stripped and remains in the container. The removed removal part can then be used for application of the product in the usual way.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

container

2

cap

3

reserving part

4

adjusting part

5

taking part

6

adjusting part

7

Locking cam, snap button

8th

Locking cam portion

9

neck

10

handle end

11

taking syringe

12

bristles

13

Scraping part (elastomer part)

14

supporting member

15

guide

16

footboard

17

outer surface

18

external thread

19

external thread

20

stripping

21

guide

Claims (8)

1. Receptacle (1) for a liquid or paste-like product, in particular a cosmetic product, the receptacle having a removal part (5), a storage space part (3) and a storage space for the product, the removal part (5) being introducible into the storage space and being withdrawable by being brought through a wiping device (20), which has an opening that can be altered as to its free opening area, and the receptacle having an adjustment part, which is accessible for the user from the outside and enables the action of the wiping device in order to adjust the wiping effect, characterized in that the wiping device (20) has a part which is passed through, the part being connected on the one hand to the storage space part and on the other hand to the adjustment part, but is connected to one of the parts, preferably the adjustment part, only in a manner which is rotationally fixed but is axially displaceable.
2. Receptacle according to Claim 1, characterized in that the opening is formed by a cylindrical region which is passed through.
3. Receptacle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the region which is passed through can be changed as to its degree of constriction.
4. Receptacle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the region which is passed through is formed from an elastic material.
5. Receptacle according to claim 4, characterized in that the region which is passed through is formed from a rubber-like material.
6. Receptacle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjustment part (4) can be displaced relative to the storage part (3).
7. Receptacle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjustment part (4) is rotatable.
8. Receptacle according to one of Claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the adjustment part (4) is latchingly displaceable relative to the storage space part (3).

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