EP2548467A2 - Cosmetic container for a liquid or paste cosmetic agent with lockable closure cap - Google Patents

Abstract

The cosmetic container (100) has reservoir (110) with extraction opening and closure cap (120) for opening and closing the opening. The cap is releasably locked to reservoir in its closed position. A clip lever (130) is arranged outside the cap, which is pivotally mounted by hinge. A latch arm is provided with latching element which is projected beyond the lower edge of reservoir. The reservoir is provided with latching element so as to form a positive connection with latching portion by manually applying a compressive force on pressure arm. An independent claim is included for a cosmetic application system.

Description

The invention relates to a cosmetic container for a liquid or pasty cosmetic composition, preferably mascara, with a storage container having at least one removal opening, and with a closure cap for opening and closing this removal opening.

Cosmetic containers of the type in question serve the transport, sale and / or storage of a recorded in the reservoir cosmetics with liquid or pasty consistency, such. B. Mascara (mascara). The cosmetic contained in the reservoir can be removed by the user through the removal opening in the desired amount. The removal opening can be closed by a closure cap or cover belonging to the cosmetic container in order to prevent unwanted leakage of the cosmetic. It is known to provide an applicator on the cap, with which the cosmetic can be applied selectively.

The detachable fastening of the cap on the reservoir is usually carried out using a thread, in some cases by a locking bayonet mechanism.

In addition, so-called threadless locking devices are known in which the closure cap can be locked in its closed position by at least one effective between locking cap and reservoir locking means on the reservoir.

By manually applying a tensile force on the cap, this lock can be released again.

In the case of the known cosmetic containers with threadless locking devices, this catch occasionally releases unintentionally, as a result of which the cosmetic agent can escape and / or dry out.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic container of the type mentioned above with an improved threadless locking device.

This object is achieved by an inventive cosmetic container with the features of claim 1 and / or with the features of claim 2.

The cosmetics container according to the invention comprises a storage container which has at least one removal opening, and a closure cap for opening and closing this removal opening, wherein the closure cap can be releasably locked or fixed to the storage container in its closure position by an arresting device effective between the closure cap and the storage container. It is envisaged that the locking device has at least one clip lever arranged on the outside of the cap, which is pivotably mounted by means of a hinge and which comprises a detent arm pointing away from the hinge and a pressure arm pointing away from the hinge in the opposite direction, the detent arm having at least one detent element is equipped, which can enter into a positive engagement for locking the cap with at least one particular outside of the reservoir formed corresponding locking element such that this positive engagement by manual application of a compressive force on the pressure arm is releasable again.

Alternatively or additionally, it is provided that the locking device has at least one clip lever arranged on the outside of the reservoir, which is mounted pivotably by means of a hinge and which comprises a latching arm pointing away from the hinge and a pressure arm pointing away from the hinge in the opposite direction, wherein the latching arm is equipped with at least one latching element, which can make such a form fit with at least one particular outside of the closure cap formed corresponding latching element such that this positive connection by manually applying a compressive force on the pressure arm is releasable again.

In the case of the cosmetic container according to the invention, an effective and very reliable locking device can be produced between the closure cap and the reservoir, and can likewise be released again in a convenient manner.

The functioning in the manner of a rocker clip lever is preferably formed as a flat strip-like element is preferably made of a plastic material.

The hinge (or also swivel joint) for the clip lever can have an axle shaft arranged on the storage container or on the closure cap, on which the clip lever is pivotably mounted. Alternatively, it can be provided that the hinge for the clip lever is designed as a film hinge or film joint.

It is preferably provided that the clip lever is biased by at least one spring means in the arresting pivot position inside, said spring means also accomplished a provision of the clip lever after the manual application of a compressive force on the pressure arm. The spring device thus serves to bias and restore the clip lever in its closed position.

Further, it is preferably provided that at least the clip lever is formed such that when placing the cap on the reservoir of locking positive engagement between the corresponding locking elements is brought about automatically.

In a cosmetic container according to the invention, at least one clip lever may have a different color than the closure cap and / or the reservoir. By the color deposition can the Handling can be improved and in particular an intuitively correct operation of the shutter mechanism can be ensured.

Furthermore, it may be provided that at least one clip lever of the cosmetic container according to the invention is formed at least in sections with a structured or otherwise specially configured surface (on the front or outside). As a result, the feel and / or handling can be improved.

It is particularly preferred that the cosmetic container according to the invention comprises two opposing clip levers, which are arranged and designed so that they are simultaneously operated to solve the locking of the cap on the reservoir with one hand and in particular with a two-finger grip.

The last claim is directed to the use of a clip lever as such having one or more features as described in this application for a clip lever.

Fig. 1

zeigt in einer perspektivischen Ansicht ein erfindungsgemäßes Kosmetikbehältnis.

Fig. 2

zeigt in zwei Schnittdarstellungen ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbehältnises.

Fig. 3

zeigt in einer perspektivischen Explosionsansicht die Verschlusskappe des Kosmetikbehältnises aus Fig. 2.

Fig. 4

zeigt in zwei Schnittdarstellungen ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbehältnises.

Fig. 5

zeigt in einer perspektivischen Vereinzelungsansicht mehrere Komponenten des Kosmetikbehältnises aus Fig. 4.

Fig. 6

zeigt in zwei Schnittdarstellungen ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbehältnises.

Fig. 7

zeigt in zwei Schnittdarstellungen ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbehältnises.

Fig. 8

zeigt in einer perspektivischen Vereinzelungsansicht mehrere Komponenten des Kosmetikbehältnises aus Fig. 7.

Fig. 9

zeigt eine Variante, bei der die Rastelemente mit interagierenden Keilflächen versehen sind, die die Rastelemente in Längsrichtung L gegeneinander verspannen, so dass Reibungskräfte aufgebaut werden, die den betreffenden Cliphebel daran hindern ungewollt nach außen zu schwenken.

Fig. 10

zeigt eine Variante, bei der die Rastelemente mit interagierenden Rastelementen versehen sind, die einen zusätzlichen Formschluss erzeugen, der den betreffenden Cliphebel daran hindert ungewollt nach außen zu schwenken.

Further advantages, effects and design options will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the corresponding figures.

Fig. 1

shows in a perspective view of an inventive cosmetic container.

Fig. 2

shows in two sectional views a first embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention.

Fig. 3

shows in a perspective exploded view of the cap of the cosmetic container Fig. 2 ,

Fig. 4

shows in two sectional views a second embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention.

Fig. 5

shows in a perspective separation view of several components of the cosmetics container Fig. 4 ,

Fig. 6

shows in two sectional views of a third embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention.

Fig. 7

shows in two sectional views a fourth embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention.

Fig. 8

shows in a perspective separation view of several components of the cosmetics container Fig. 7 ,

Fig. 9

shows a variant in which the locking elements are provided with interacting wedge surfaces which brace the locking elements in the longitudinal direction L against each other, so that frictional forces are built, which prevent the relevant clip lever from unwanted swinging outwards.

Fig. 10

shows a variant in which the locking elements are provided with interacting locking elements that produce an additional form-fit, which prevents the respective clip lever from unwanted swinging outwards.

In the figures, identical and / or functionally identical components are designated by the same reference numerals. For better distinction of the embodiments, however, these reference numerals are supplemented with the letters a, b, c and d.

Fig. 1 shows a cosmetic container 100 according to the invention, which is essentially formed from a plastic material. This preferably has a bulbous shape with a cross-sectionally oval contour. Cosmetic container 100 includes an elongate storage container 110 for holding a liquid or pasty cosmetic product and a closure cap 120, with which a removal opening located at the upper end of the storage container 110 (see Fig. 2 ), opened or released and can be closed.

The cosmetics container has in the direction of the longitudinal axis L a length of preferably not more than 130 mm and ideally a maximum length of 80 mm. Its radius or radius is preferably at most 45 mm, ideally at most 30 mm. Its volume, which can be filled with the cosmetic mass, is generally less than 100 ml, ideally less than 50 ml or even less than 30 ml.

In the in Fig. 1 As shown, the cap 120 is in the closed position. In this closed position, the closure cap 120 is releasably locked or fixed by two outer clip levers 130 on the storage container 110 and can not be removed without further ado. The clip levers 130 are preferably arranged diametrically opposite to the long sides of the cosmetic container 100.

Fig. 2 shows a section through a first embodiment of a cosmetic container 100a according to the invention. The closure cap 120a is in the closed position in which it closes a removal opening 112a in the storage container 110a. The removal opening 112a extends through an insertion part 111a, wherein this insertion part 111a also includes a scraper for the applicator 140a (see below) or represents the scraper without further ado. The closure cap 120a is preferably designed in several parts in order to be able to provide the somewhat more complex functional surfaces required according to the invention. It then comprises an outer part or housing part 121a, which also serves as a handle, and a housing part 121a held, usually ratcheted inner part 122a. The inner part 122a is integrally formed with a support rod 123a, at the end of which an applicator 140a (eg a brush or a flocked applicator) is arranged, with which a cosmetic located in the interior of the reservoir 110a can be removed and applied.

The longitudinal axis of the cosmetic container 100a is denoted by L.

As already explained above, the closure cap 120a located in the closed position is releasably locked to the storage container 110a by means of two clip levers 130a.

The structure and operation of such a clip lever 130a will be explained in more detail with reference to the enlarged detail view A. The following explanations relate to a non-limiting manner predominantly on a single clip lever, but are preferably for all existing clip lever, which are usually identical.

The clip lever 130a is preferably - as shown - formed as a plate-like item whose extension in the direction of the longitudinal axis L of the cosmetic container at least twice preferably at least 2.5 times as large as its extension in the circumferential direction of the cosmetic container and preferably at least 5-fold big is like his fat. Preferably, such a clip lever should have edge lengths that do not exceed the range 25 mm x 10 mm and preferably 12.5 mm x 5 mm. The maximum thickness of the clip lever preferably exceeds 6 mm, better not 4 mm.

The clip lever is pivotally mounted on the housing part 121a of the closure cap 120a via a hinge or swivel joint. The hinge comprises an axle shaft 133a arranged on the housing part 121a, which preferably has the cross section of half a cylinder or a half octagon or toe, whereby the captive locking is facilitated.

At this axis shaft 133a of the clip lever 130a is plugged or clamped by means of clamping brackets 134a and pivotally mounted (see also Fig. 3 ). As can be seen, the center D of the thus formed pivot point of the clip lever is slightly more inwardly offset from the imaginary center of gravity S of the clip lever. The clip lever 130a comprises a detent arm 132a facing away from the hinge 133a / 134a and a pressure arm 131a facing away from the hinge 133a / 134a in the opposite direction. It preferably forms a rocker pivotally mounted approximately in the region of its center.

The locking arm 132a of the clip lever 130a projects beyond the lower edge 124a of the housing part 121a (the lower edge is the edge facing the reservoir 110a; Fig. 3 ). The latching arm 132a is designed as a latching hook, for which purpose it has a latching element 135a which is spaced apart from the hinge 133a / 134a and faces the supply container 120a. For locking the closure cap 120a on the storage container 110a, the latching nose 135a can engage behind a latching element 115a formed on the reservoir 110a in the form of a latching projection, wherein the clip lever 130a assumes a locking pivoting position, ie pulling off the closure cap 120a from the reservoir 110 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L. Positive locking prevented.

The clip lever 130a is preferably provided by a spring device 137a, which usually acts on the pressure arm 131a (see also FIGS Fig. 3 ) biased in the direction of its locking pivotal position.

In addition, the locking lug can be designed so that it is clamped when engaging behind the locking projection more than insignificant against in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, whereby between the locking lug and the locking projection frictional forces arise that have a more than insignificant influence that the catch and the locking projection do not unintentionally separate from each other, but remain in the locked position. Such a configuration can in particular be realized so that the latching lug and the latching projection are provided with cooperating wedge surfaces which slide along each other when the clip closure is pressed in the closed position and thereby generate the corresponding bias in the longitudinal direction L, cf. Fig. 9 ,

Alternatively, the latching lug and the latching projection can also be designed so that they enter into a positive locking with each other, which counteracts a depression of the latching lug in the direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L, cf. Fig. 10 ,

In order to release a frictional or positive connection existing between the latching lug 135a and the latching projection 115a, a compressive force must be manually applied to the pressure arm 131a of the clip lever 130a, which is illustrated by the arrow F. The pressing force F is inwardly directed with respect to the closure cap 120a and acts against the spring means 137a. By applying the pressing force F, the clip lever 130a is pivoted about the hinge 133 / 134a and moved out of its locking pivotal position. Thereafter, the cap 120a can be removed from the reservoir 110a. The spring means 137a causes a provision of the clip lever 130a, as soon as the pressing force F is eliminated.

The two clip levers 130a are preferably arranged directly opposite one another on the long sides of the cosmetic container 100a (see also FIG Fig. 1 ) and can thus be operated simultaneously with one hand and in particular with a two-finger grip, wherein the locking of the cap 120a on the reservoir 110a can be solved only by a simultaneous actuation of the two clip lever 130a. A cosmetic container according to the invention may possibly also have only one clip lever or more than two clip levers.

For closing the storage container 110a, the applicator 140a is inserted into the removal opening 112a. Subsequently, the reservoir 120a and the cap 120a are axially moved toward each other along the longitudinal axis L. Preferably come before the cap has reached its end position relative to the reservoir (separate from the clip arm) centering of the reservoir and the cap engaged with each other, which position these components as intended relative to each other before the clip lever engage. Such an advance centering facilitates the accurate engagement of the clip lever, especially if an automatic engagement is to take place.

In this axial displacement of the reservoir and the cap relative to each other slides the inner (ie the reservoir 110a facing) inclined surface 136a at the direction away from the hinge 133/134 end of the latching arm 132a on the shoulder 116a on Reservoir 110a from, whereby the clip arm 130a is pivoted against the effective spring means 137a, until finally the locking lug 135a, the latching projection 115a can preferably engage behind automatically. The locking positive connection between the corresponding locking elements 115a and 135a can thus be performed automatically.

In other embodiments, in which the corresponding locking elements themselves develop considerable frictional or positive locking forces in order to remain securely locked against each other, the latching arm must be pressed by the user accordingly, cf. FIGS. 9 and 10 ,

The latching projection 115a on the storage container 110a is part of a recess 114a in the outer casing of the storage container 110a into which the end portion of the latching arm 132a can completely engage, so that this end portion barely projects beyond the outer casing.

Furthermore, a locking of the closure cap 120 a in both directions of the longitudinal axis L is achieved.

Analogous to the preceding explanations, the clip lever can also be arranged on the reservoir, wherein on the closure cap outer locking elements are formed, with which the locking elements formed on the clip levers can enter into a releasable positive engagement. Furthermore, a cosmetic container according to the invention may have a plurality of clip levers, which, for. B. mutually, are arranged on the cap and the reservoir. Furthermore, several clip levers of different design (see also the following explanations of the further embodiments) may be provided on a cosmetic container according to the invention.

Fig. 3 shows in a perspective exploded view of the cap 120a of the cosmetic container Fig. 2 , In this illustration, the integral configuration of the housing part 121a together with the axle shaft 133a and the spring device 137a can be seen well - The housing part here has a preferably downwardly towards the reservoir open, three-sided edged recess 125a, within which the axle shaft 133a and preferably also the spring means 137a are held.

The housing part 121a is, in particular, a single-component and preferably one-shot injection molded part together with the axle shaft and preferably also the spring device 137a. If necessary, the housing part may also be a multi-component injection-molded part made of a plastic material or plastic composite material (wherein the housing part 121a, the axle shaft 133a and / or the spring device 137a may be formed according to the requirements of different or even different colored plastic materials). However, this one-piece design is not mandatory. The axle shaft 133a and / or the spring means 137a may also be formed as separate items that are retrofitted or cohesively incorporated during injection molding - but this is not preferred from a cost point of view, at least not for disposable packaging from the lower price segment. In general, the axle shaft 133a z. B. also consist of a metal material.

The spring device 137a is, as shown, best formed as a one-sided hinged and preferably slightly outwardly inclined or curved spring tongue. Preferably, the thickness of the spring tongue changes in the direction along the longitudinal axis - usually so that the spring tongue has its minimum thickness in the vicinity of its connection to the housing 121.

The spring tongue can press with its free resilient end from behind or from the back against the pressure arm 131a of the clip lever 130a (see Fig. 2 ). Ideally, it moves in the same direction with the pressure arm 131a - this is pressed to open the shutter inwardly into the housing part 121a, the spring element (its free end) in the same direction also pressed inward toward the imaginary longitudinal axis of the housing part 121a. The page on the the spring tongue is connected to the housing part 121, the axle shaft is immediately adjacent.

How best to hand on the Fig. 3 sees, the spring tongue in this preferred embodiment is connected to the housing part 121a, that the spring element has a circumferentially extending web portion 141a, by means of which the spring element is connected to the housing 121a. If the spring element is deflected by a corresponding load, then the web section 141a experiences a torsional load in regions, while the remaining section of the spring element is subject to a bending load.

How to be pretty good at detail A of the Fig. 2 sees, the spring element has enough space to spring toward the interior of the housing part 121 a. Preferably, in the interior of the housing part, a defined stop, here in the form of a stop rib, attached, which limits the spring travel of the spring element in a defined manner to prevent overloading of the spring element.

Instead of such a spring tongue, a differently acting spring means for biasing and restoring the clip lever 130a may be provided, such as a coil spring, a leaf spring, a rubber spring (in particular sponge rubber spring in the form of a sponge rubber block, which is preferably self-adhesive surface and at least from the container inside against the clip lever is glued) and the like, these spring devices are in particular designed as separate spring means, which are positioned on the rear side of the pressure arm 131a and in this case are supported against an abutment on the housing part 121a (or optionally also on the inner part 122a).

The axle shaft 133a and the spring tongue 137a are, as stated, arranged in a recess 125a in the housing part 121a. The recess 125a allows the immersion of the pressure arm 131a of the clip lever 130a when applying a compressive force F. Further, a total low-lying attachment of the clip lever 130a is made possible on the cap 120a, so that the attached clip lever 130a barely over the Outer shell of the cosmetic container 100a survives, which is also very good from the sectional view in Fig. 2 is apparent. This reduces the risk of damage to the clip lever 130a and / or incorrect operations.

The clip lever 130a is formed as a flat strip-like element. On its rear side, the clip lever 130a has at least two clamping brackets 134a, which can be clipped onto the axle shaft 133a on the housing part 121a in order to form a hinge together with the axle shaft 133a (see FIG Fig. 2 ).

The accessible front of the clip lever 130a may be formed with a textured (eg, roughened, knobbed, or profiled) surface to enhance haptics. A structured surface can also be, for example, an advertising stamp 138a. Further, the front surface may be provided with a coating (for example, a metal foil).

The illustrated clip lever 130a is integrally formed. It is preferably an injection molded part or possibly also a multi-component injection molded part made of a plastic material. Likewise, the clip lever 130a could also be an aluminum casting or the like. A one-piece training is not mandatory, but preferred. Further, the clip lever 130a may be formed with reinforcing elements (not shown) (eg, stiffening ribs) and / or reinforcing elements (eg, integrated metal pins). Incidentally, the arrangement of the axle shaft and clamp can also be reversed.

According to the invention, it may be important to constructively ensure that the reservoir 110 is sealed by the closure cap 120, without providing for a stronger tensioning of the closure cap 120 against the reservoir 110 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, such as a screw cap allows. In order to enable a seal even without such a bracing, the closure cap 120 or its inner part 122 has a plug portion 150. Its outer diameter is so on matched the inner diameter of the reservoir neck or the scraper, that the plug portion 150 is clamped with closed cap against the bottle neck or the scraper and thus seals.

Fig. 4 shows a section through a second embodiment of a cosmetic container 100b according to the invention. Notwithstanding the first embodiment, here the hinge for the clip lever 130b is formed as a film hinge 139b, which is well recognizable in the enlarged detail view B. The film hinge 139b may be formed as a continuous film hinge or in the form of a plurality of individual film hinges. It is about, seen in the longitudinal direction L, connected at the level of the middle of the clip lever. The film hinge 139b also serves the fastening attachment of the clip lever 130b on the inner part 122b (or alternatively on the housing part 121b) of the closure cap 120b. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the clip lever 130b is integrally formed with the inner part 122b via the film hinge 139b (see also FIGS Fig. 5 ). The inner part 122b is, in particular, a "single shot" injection molded part or possibly also a multi-component injection molded part made of a plastic material. However, the one-piece design is not mandatory, but advantageous.

Another difference from the first exemplary embodiment is that the spring device 137b for biasing and restoring the clip lever 130b is arranged directly on the clip lever 130b. In the illustrated embodiment, the spring means 137b is formed as an elastic spring tab formed integrally with the clip lever 130b and disposed on the back side of the press arm 131b. This spring tab or tongue is preferably supported against a stop surface of the inner part 122a. However, the one-piece design is not mandatory, but advantageous. The currently extending spring tongue 137b protrudes preferably at an angle of about 40 ° to 50 ° from the back of the clip lever 130b in the direction of the film hinge 139b. The transitions between clip lever 130b and spring tongue 137b are designed to optimize the voltage. With its free springy end is supported Spring device 137b resiliently on the inner part 122b of the cap 120b.

Another difference from the first embodiment is also in the formation of the locking causing interlocking elements. Notwithstanding the first embodiment, the latching arm 132b of the clip lever 130b is not formed with a latching nose, but with a preferably a window in the latching arm forming latching recess 135b, which can form a positive engagement with a 110b formed on the reservoir 110b corresponding latching element in the form of a Rastnoppens or latching pins , This is evident from the in Fig. 5 illustrated perspective exploded view. Preferably, the latching recess 135b and the latching element 115b are dimensioned so that the bias of the spring means 137b is sufficient to let them mesh with each other as soon as they come to cover - so that the lid by itself "snaps" as soon as he pushed into its final position has been.

Instead, but here again a design can be selected, in which the locking recess 135b and the locking element 115b frictionally and / or positively locking each other by a targeted "squeezing" of the user into each other, that the locking lever is no longer unintentionally outward into his can swing open position. Such a configuration can enhance the closing action of the spring device or replace the spring device.

Further structural differences between the second embodiment and the first, third or fourth embodiment will be apparent from the figures. Incidentally, the second embodiment may have all the features of the first, third and / or fourth embodiment, as far as these features are not incompatible with the particular features of the second embodiment just described.

Fig. 6 shows a section through a third embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention 100c. Like the second one Embodiment, the spring means 137c for biasing and resetting of the clip lever 130c is arranged directly on the clip lever 130c. Unlike the second embodiment (see Fig. 4 However, the spring device 137c is not formed as a straight, but as a bent or curved spring tongue or spring tongue, said resilient tongue 137c example extends away from the film hinge 139c.

The design and operation of the positive-locking elements 115c and 135c largely corresponds to the first embodiment (see Fig. 2 and 3 ). Further structural differences between the third embodiment and the first, second or fourth embodiment will be apparent from the figures. Incidentally, the third embodiment may have all the features of the first, second and / or fourth embodiment, as far as these features are not incompatible with the specific features just described of the second embodiment. So z. B. the locking lug and the latching projection can be realized from the first embodiment, instead of the positive locking elements, the Fig. 6 shows.

Fig. 7 shows a section through a fourth embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention 100d. Notwithstanding the preceding exemplary embodiments, the fastening connection of the clip levers 130d to the housing part 121d of the closure cap 120d takes place here by means of two connecting straps 127d. This is evident from the in Fig. 8 illustrated perspective separation view. The connecting straps 127d serve, in addition to the attachment, on the one hand as a hinge or pivot joint for the pivotable mounting of the clip lever 130d. On the other hand, the connecting straps 127d preferably also serve as torsion springs for pretensioning and resetting the clip lever 130d with appropriate dimensioning and choice of material. The clip lever is therefore designed again so that it automatically fulfills its locking function as soon as the closure cap has reached its closed position.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the clip lever 130d is formed integrally with the housing part 121d via the connection tabs 127d. The housing part 121d is, in particular, a "single shot" injection-molded part or optionally also a multi-component injection-molded part made of a plastic material or a plastic composite material. However, the one-piece design is not mandatory, but preferred. The connecting tabs 127 may include integrated reinforcing members (such as metal torsion springs or the like).

The design and operation of the form-fitting elements 115d and 135d largely corresponds to the first embodiment (see Fig. 2 and 3 ). Further structural differences between the fourth embodiment and the first, second or third embodiment will be apparent from the figures. Incidentally, the fourth embodiment may have all the features of the first, second and / or third embodiment, as far as these features are not incompatible with the particular features of the second embodiment just described.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

cosmetic container

110

reservoir

111

insert

112

removal opening

114

Recess, groove

115

Locking element (at the cosmetics container)

120

cap

121

Housing part (outer part)

122

inner part

123

support bar

124

lower edge, lower edge

125

recess

127

connecting strap

130

clip lever

131

pressure arm

132

detent arm

133

axle shaft

134

clamp

135

Locking element (on the clip lever)

136

sloping surface

137

spring means

138

Profiling, embossing

139

film hinge

140

applicator

141

web section

142

attack

150

plug section

151

scraper

L

longitudinal axis

S

main emphasis

D

Center axis of rotation

Claims (12)

Cosmetic container (100) for a liquid or pasty cosmetic product, comprising a storage container (110) having at least one removal opening (112), and a closure cap (120) for opening and closing this removal opening (112), wherein the closure cap (120) in its closed position by a locking cap (120) and reservoir (110) effective locking means on the reservoir (110) can be locked, characterized in that the locking device at least one externally on the closure cap (120) arranged clip lever (130) which by means of a hinge (133/134) is pivotally mounted and one of the hinge (133/134) pioneering latching arm (132) and in the opposite direction from the hinge (133/134) pointing away pressure arm (131), wherein the latching arm ( 132) is formed with at least one latching element (135) formed with at least one of the reservoir (110) Corresponding latching element (115) can form such a positive engagement that this positive connection by manually applying a compressive force (F) on the pressure arm (131) is releasable again. Cosmetic container (100) for a liquid or pasty cosmetic product, comprising a storage container (110) having at least one removal opening (112), and a closure cap (120) for opening and closing this removal opening (112), wherein the closure cap (120) in its closed position by a locking cap (120) and reservoir (110) effective locking means on the reservoir (110) can be locked, characterized in that the locking means at least one externally on the reservoir (110) arranged clip lever (130), by means of a hinge (133/134) is pivotally mounted and one of the hinge (133/134) pointing away latching arm (132) and in the opposite direction from the hinge (133/134) facing away from pressure arm (131), wherein the latching arm (132 ) with at least a latching element (135) is formed, which with at least one of the closure cap (120) formed corresponding latching element can form-fit such that this positive connection by manually applying a compressive force (F) on the pressure arm (131) is releasable again. Cosmetic container (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the clip lever (130) is designed as a flat strip-like element. Cosmetic container (100) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the hinge (133/134) for the clip lever (130) has an on the reservoir (110) or on the cap (120) arranged axle shaft (133) at the clip lever (130) is pivotally mounted. Cosmetic container (100) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the hinge (133/134) is designed for the clip lever (130) as a film hinge. Cosmetic container (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip lever (130) is biased by at least one spring means (137) into a locking pivot position, said spring means (137) also resetting the clip lever (130) the manual application of a compressive force (F) on the pressure arm (131) accomplished. Cosmetic container (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip lever (130) is formed such that when placing the closure cap (120) on the reservoir (110) of the locking positive engagement between the corresponding locking elements (135, 115) automatically is brought about. Cosmetic container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip lever (130) has a different one Color as the cap (120) and / or the reservoir (110). Cosmetic container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip lever (130) is formed at least in sections with a structured surface (138). Cosmetic container (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises two opposing clip levers (130) which can be actuated simultaneously to solve the locking of the cap (120) on the reservoir (110) with one hand and in particular with a two-finger grip are. Cosmetic application system consisting of a cosmetic container according to one of the preceding claims and a cosmetic applicator in the closed position in this cosmetic container, preferably in the form of a mascara applicator and a cosmetic mass filling the cosmetic container, preferably in the form of a mascara mass. Use of a locking device - which has at least one outside on a first container element arranged clip lever (130) which is pivotally mounted by means of a hinge (133/134) and one of the hinge (133/134) pioneering latch arm (132) and one in the opposite direction from the hinge (133/134) pioneering pressure arm (131), wherein the latching arm (132) with at least one latching element (135) is formed, which enter into such a positive engagement with at least one formed on a second container element corresponding latching element (115) can that this positive connection by manual application of a compressive force (F) on the pressure arm (131) is releasable again - as a locking device for positive locking a lid of a cosmetic container or mascara container over a cosmetic reservoir or a mascara container for the distribution of the cosmetic or the mascara mass is intended for end users and preferably has a storage volume of <100 ml and ideally <30 ml.

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