EP2583583A2 - Stripper with stripper lamellae with different ends - Google Patents

Abstract

The scraper (1) has a retaining portion (2) for fixing the scraper at a cosmetics reservoir. A number of scraper slats (3) include a slat shaft (4), which is changed distal to one of scraper fins (5). The scraper slats are uniformly distributed at a periphery of the retaining portion. The scraper fins lie in different distance from the retaining portion. The shaft is flexible in a radial direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the scraper. The fins are arranged in different levels according to a type of step of a spiral staircase.

Description

The invention relates to a scraper according to the preamble of the main claim. Such a scraper is used for stripping excess cosmetic composition from an applicator which has been immersed in the cosmetic composition and is then pulled out through the scraper from the cosmetics stock to apply a certain amount of the cosmetic, preferably without blobbing. In particular, the invention relates to a scraper for applicators of mascara mass.

Various types of applicators have become known in the art. Most such scrapers are designed as at one end in the broadest sense frustoconical tapered sleeves or tubular body. The truncated cone-shaped portion forms a circumferentially encircling, usually completely self-contained or subdivided into closely adjacent circular segments wiper lip, approximately as the Fig. 13 exemplifies.

When dimensioning such a wiper lip, considerable consideration must be given to the diameter of the handle, with which the actual applicator section, which consists predominantly of a bristle facing, is connected to the applicator handle. In many cases, especially when using applicators with bristle stock a conflict of objectives. Dimensioning the clear inner diameter of the wiper lip of such a scraper comparatively large, then sets the scraper, the withdrawal of the applicator no excessive resistance, but leaves a lot of cosmetic mass in the bristle trim. As soon as the clear diameter of the area enclosed by the wiper lip is made noticeably smaller than the diameter of the applicator handle, the actual applicator section is wiped off substantially more. At the same time, however, the resistance, which must be overcome when pulling out of the applicator by the scraper, significantly increased.

This conflict of objectives often results in the design of the applicator having to maintain a certain diameter ratio between the applicator handle and the bristle-bearing core of the applicator, which limits the design possibilities.

In view of the invention, the object of the invention to provide a scraper, in which the intensity of the stripping and the resistance that the scraper oppose the withdrawal of the applicator or the actual applicator section in a more favorable relationship to each other.

To achieve this object, according to claim 1, a scraper for stripping a cosmetic applicator is proposed with a holding section for setting the scraper on a cosmetic reservoir, which is characterized in that the scraper has a number of Abstreiferlamellen, each consisting of a lamella shaft, the distal merges into a scraper fin, wherein the scraper comprises scraper fins which are at different distances from the holding portion. According to the invention, the majority of the wiping action is no longer by wiper lip achieved in the manner of a self-contained annulus or in the manner of along a circular ring arranged Abstreifersegmenten, so it is dispensed with a bottleneck through which or the Applikatorbesatz "squeeze" under full load must. Instead, as the applicator is withdrawn by the wiper, the applicator trim must first pass through the wiper section of the present invention which consists of a number of wiper segments interacting only locally with the applicator tether, which are mounted at different heights, as seen along the longitudinal axis L, rather than all at the same height. Thus, if in addition one of the known as such from the prior art Abstreifabschnitte with annular wiper lip is present, which is quite beneficial, it reaches the Applikatorbesatz only after he has already been freed from at least part of the excess cosmetics. This has an overall positive effect on the wiping result.

In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that alternate in the circumferential direction Abstreiferlamellen with short and long lamella shafts, so that the Abstreiferflossen adjacent Abstreiferlamellen seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis are always alternately at a first, smaller distance and a second greater distance from the holding section 2 wherein preferably one part of the wiper fins lies in a first common plane and the other part of the wiper fins lies in a second common plane.

Such an embodiment ensures that the applicator is acted upon symmetrically by forces when pulling out of the applicator by the scraper, so that also in applicators whose bristle stocking consists only of a core of very thin wires, it is ensured that neither the soul deforms nor the applicator can escape to the side that the wiping result is questioned.

In the context of another, alternatively to be used training is provided that the lamellar shaft each in the circumferential direction following a previous wiper blade "erected" wiper blade is longer than the lamellar shaft of the previous lamella, the Abstreiferflossen preferably in different levels on the type of steps of a spiral staircase are arranged. Such an arrangement results in a particularly effective stripping, because such an arrangement of the Abstreiferflossen along a screw or spiral stair line shows the tendency to "herauswinden" the Applikatorbesatz. Such a scraper for bristle-edged applicators is particularly suitable, and in particular those in which the bristle trimming is anchored to a core which is sufficiently rigid to prevent excessive local dodging.

Preferably, the scraper according to the invention for stripping a cosmetic applicator - with a holding portion for setting the scraper on a cosmetic reservoir - is designed so that the scraper has a number of Abstreiferlamellen, each consisting of a lamella shaft, which merges distally into a Abstreiferflosse, wherein the Abstreiferflosse wider than the lamellar shaft. Such an embodiment makes it possible, on the one hand, to provide slender lamella shafts which are more than slightly flexible, preferably in several directions, thus forming a type of leaf spring clamped on one side, which ensures that the wiper fins slide past the wiper fins Applicator can be pushed aside a piece in one or more directions aside and yet be pressed against the applicator with a certain, very sensitive adjustable over the dimensioning of the shaft cross-section and / or the shaft length force. It is ensured by the increased width of the Abstreiferflossen that the Applikatorbesatz is stripped despite the relatively narrow in the circumferential direction lamellar slats really the entire circumference of the Applikatorbelags. For this solution also isolated protection is claimed, so possibly independent of the features of the preceding claims.

Preferably, the scraper according to the invention for stripping a cosmetic applicator - with a holding portion for setting the scraper on a cosmetic reservoir - is designed so that the scraper has a number of Abstreiferlamellen, each consisting of a lamella shaft, which merges distally into a Abstreiferflosse, wherein the Abstreiferflosse is cranked relative to the slat shank. Such a bend can be an abrupt bend or a rounding with a clearly perceptible radius of curvature. In the broadest sense, such a bend is an area in which the direction in which the local center line M of the wiper blade extends changes more where the blade shaft merges into the wiper fin than in the course of the blade shaft or the wiper fin.

Such a cranking decouples the lamellar shaft, which predominantly has a holding and spring function and, at best, a sweeping function that passes in the background, of the wiper fin, which realizes the predominant portion of the stripping.

a

125° und vorzugsweise 85° < a

115°.Preferably, it is the wiper fins, in total Seen, at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the scraper extend. In many cases, almost perfect squareness is not required, but it is sufficient that the wiper fins, viewed as a whole, extend at least substantially at an angle a to the longitudinal axis L of the wiper, for which 75 ° applies

a

125 ° and preferably 85 ° <a

115 °.

In the context of another preferred development, it is provided that in the circumferential direction directly adjacent lamellar shafts on the predominant part of their length or preferably even on the entire length maintain a distance from each other of at least 0.5 times and preferably at least 0.75 times corresponds to the maximum extent that the respective lamellar shafts have in the circumferential direction.

This ensures that the interstices 16 between circumferentially adjacent lamellar shafts are so large that the lamellar shafts can spring freely in the circumferential direction without supporting themselves after a slight, resilient displacement in the circumferential direction against each other and oppose high resistance to further displacement.

Preferably, at least a portion of the wiper fins and preferably all wiper fins have a chamfer pointing substantially in the circumferential direction on their distal side surface. Such chamfering forces a large part of the bristles to avoid circumferentially as long as possible upon contact with the scraper fin, and therefore favors an effect that may be termed "bristle trimming".

Preferably, the wiper fins are configured and aligned that the portion of the center line of the wiper blade defined by them does not intersect the longitudinal axis of the wiper, which allows the wiper blades to interact particularly favorably with the applicator clothing.

Finally, it makes sense to choose a design in which the radially inward or the wiper longitudinal axis facing end face of the Abstreiferflossen is concave; preferably so that the entirety of the Abstreiferflossen, when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis projected onto a plane, define a substantially circular clear cross-section. This measure ensures that the Abstreiferflosse seen in the circumferential direction very evenly comes into contact with the bristle stock, whereby the wiping result is improved.

Advantageously, care is taken that the lamellar shafts of the wiper blades are more than slightly yielding in the circumferential direction, preferably such that the respective wiper blade attached to them under the influence of the force produced by the wiper when pulling out of the applicator more than 1/10 mm and ideally even more than 3/10 mm in the circumferential direction can escape. The wipers known from the prior art, the wiper lip seen in total along an annular line in contact with the bristle trim are sometimes divided into individual segments, each similar to a section of a conical or cylindrical shell. These segments have a significant extent in the circumferential direction and also have a curvature in the circumferential direction, which is why their ability to deviate in the circumferential direction by elastic deformation is very limited, resulting in an "academically small" evasion capability. Lamellar shafts, which are equipped with scraper fins in the context of the invention, however, have to also be significantly more flexible in the circumferential direction to ensure a satisfactory interaction of Abstreiferflosse with the Applikatorbesatz.

At the same time, for the reasons stated above, it is at the same time ensured that the lamellar shafts of the wiper blades are more than slightly yielding in the radial direction (relative to the wiper longitudinal axis), preferably in such a way that the wiper fin fastened to them under the influence of the removal of the applicator can deviate more than 1/10 mm and ideally even more than only 3/10 mm in the radial direction due to the scraper.

In the vast majority of cases, the wiper on six, preferably eight or ten wiper blades, which are preferably arranged distributed uniformly on the circumference of its holding portion.

Finally, it makes sense to choose a design in which the radially inward or the wiper longitudinal axis facing end face of the Abstreiferflossen is concave; preferably so that the entirety of the Abstreiferflossen, when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis projected onto a plane, define a substantially circular clear cross-section.

Further advantages, effects and design possibilities of the scraper according to the invention and claimed here and equipped with a respective scraper cosmetic units will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments, which are based on the Fig. 1 to 10 be explained.

The FIG. 1 shows a perspective side view obliquely from below of a first embodiment of the invention Stripper.

The FIG. 2 shows a more viewed from the side perspective side view of the first embodiment of the scraper according to the invention.

The FIG. 3 shows a perspective side view of the first embodiment of the scraper according to the invention in isometric view.

The FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of the first embodiment of the scraper according to the invention in a section along the Abstreiferlängsachse L.

The FIG. 5 shows a plan view of the first embodiment seen from the interior of the reservoir ago.

The FIG. 6 shows a plan view of the first embodiment seen from outside the reservoir ago.

The FIG. 7 shows a perspective side view of a second embodiment of the scraper according to the invention, viewed obliquely from below.

The FIG. 8 shows a more viewed from the side perspective side view of the second embodiment of the scraper according to the invention.

The FIG. 9 shows a perspective side view of the second embodiment of the scraper according to the invention in isometric view.

The FIG. 10 shows a sectional view of the second embodiment of the scraper according to the invention in a Section along the stripper longitudinal axis L.

The FIG. 11 shows a plan view of the second embodiment seen from the interior of the reservoir ago.

The FIG. 12 shows a plan view of the second embodiment seen from outside the reservoir ago.

The FIG. 13 shows a perspective side view of a third embodiment of the scraper according to the invention, seen obliquely from below.

The FIG. 14 shows a more viewed from the side perspective side view of a third embodiment of the scraper according to the invention.

The FIG. 15 shows a perspective side view of the third embodiment of the scraper according to the invention in isometric view.

The FIG. 16 shows a sectional view of the third embodiment of the scraper according to the invention in a section along the Abstreiferlängsachse L.

The FIG. 17 shows a plan view of the third embodiment seen from the interior of the reservoir ago.

The FIG. 18 shows a plan view of the third embodiment seen from outside the reservoir ago.

It should be anticipated in the description of the embodiments that for the subsequent use of the terms "distal" and "proximal", it is quite generally the case that the distal side is the side facing the interior of the reservoir is, while the proximal side is the discharge opening of the reservoir side facing.

The Fig. 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of the invention.

How to get along well with the FIG. 1 recognizes the total stripper 1 called component of the first embodiment of a holding portion 2 and a number of wiper blades 3, which are attached to the distal, ie the interior of the reservoir side facing the holding portion and together form the actual wiper of this scraper. The outside diameter of this holding section is usually less than 10 mm where the wiper is used for mascara applicators. It follows that the scraper is altogether very delicate where it is used as a mascara scraper.

The holding portion 2 is here, as it is preferred, formed as a circumferentially completely self-contained tubular body, by means of which the scraper 1 is fixed in the neck of the bottle, which serves as a cosmetic reservoir. For this purpose, the holding portion 2 is preferably provided with a collar-like stopper 4, which abuts against an end face of the bottle neck and thus limits the way by which the wiper 1 can be inserted into the neck of the bottle. As you can see, the holding section 2 is additionally equipped with at least one locking member 15 which engages with a corresponding locking member or a corresponding surface of the bottle neck.

The outer diameter of the holding portion 2 is usually to the inner diameter of the intended for receiving his neck adapted so as to ensure a play-free fit of the scraper 1 in the radial direction. In this embodiment, the holding portion 2 has a substantially constant inner diameter.

Ideally, at least 6 or better 8 to 10 wiper blades 3 are provided along the circumference, in the majority of cases more than 12 wiper blades do not make sense. In some cases, the invention can be realized with less scraper blades, it has been found in experiments that in certain cases, for. B. may also meet five wiper blades, although such a low stocking is not a preferred embodiment, but rather a deteriorated, but still included in the protection embodiment.

A striking feature of the wiper blades is the fact that they have two different functional sections. Namely, each wiper blade consists of a lamellar shaft 4 which merges distally into a wiper fin 5, which in any case has a maximum extent EUF in the circumferential direction, which is greater than the extent EUS of the lamella shaft in the circumferential direction.

Preferably, the two functional sections 4, 5 are additionally delimited from one another in that the direction in which the local center line M of the wiper blade runs changes more where the blade shaft 4 merges into the wiper fin 5 than in the course of the blade shaft or Abstreiferflosse. Preferably, the Abstreiferflosse 5 is cranked relative to the blade shaft 4 by the blade shaft merges with a radius in the Abstreiferflosse, which is preferably smaller than 3.5 times the extension of the blade shaft in the radial direction. Based on these Embodiment, the transition between the blade shaft 4 and the Abstreiferflosse is quite rigid, so that the transition does not act as a "hinge" by which the Abstreiferflosse rotates by elastic deformation relative to the blade shaft back and forth. Instead, each wiper blade generally deforms as a whole.

It is usually the case that the wiper fin 5, seen as a whole, extends at least substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis L of the wiper, in the same way as the wiper Fig. 4 shows. However, the effect according to the invention can in many cases also be achieved if the wiper fin does not extend as far as possible at right angles, but extends overall at least substantially at an angle a to the longitudinal axis L of the wiper, for which 75 ° ≦ α ≦ 125 ° and preferably 85 ° ≤ α ≤ 115 °.

Ideally, the wiper fin 5 has on its distal side face 9 a chamfer 6 pointing essentially in a circumferential direction, cf. Fig. 1 , This chamfer 6 is preferably designed so that bristles impinging on it are deflected in the circumferential direction. In the ideal case, this causes a certain "wetting" of the bristles by a bristle displacement in the circumferential direction, even if such a "wringing" is not a mandatory requirement.

In addition, the Abstreiferflossen 5 are preferably designed and aligned so that the defined section of the center line M does not intersect the longitudinal axis L of the scraper, but it happens laterally, see. Fig. 5 ,

As you also best on the hand of Fig. 5 sees, the radially inward end face 7 of the Abstreiferflossen is concave, preferably in such a way that the entirety of the wiper fins, when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis L projected onto a plane, define a substantially circular clear cross-section 11.

Of course, the clear cross section 11 is smaller than the outer diameter of the bristle facing of the applicator or the "actual applicator surface" of the applicator corresponding to a bristle facing. Preferably, especially in this embodiment, the clear cross section is even slightly smaller than the diameter of the stem connecting the applicator with his handle, namely ideally at least 5% better at least 10%. In light of this, it is clear why the lamellar shafts are so elastic that they can be bent to the required extent in the radially outward direction, essentially without a permanent deformation.

Between the radially inward end face 7 and the distal side face 9 of each wiper fin, a wiper edge 8 is formed.

The lamellar shafts 4 are formed as rods, which are respectively spaced from one another fastened or injection-molded onto the holding sleeve 2. In the circumferential direction immediately adjacent lamellar shafts hold on the majority of their length or preferably even along their entire length a distance A from one another, which corresponds to at least 0.5 times and preferably at least 0.75 times the maximum extent EU, the have relevant lamellar shafts in the circumferential direction. When determining the maximum extent EU, that foot area is disregarded in which the bars pass into the holding section 2 with the formation of a fillet or throat, cf. Fig. 1 ,

In this way arises in each case between immediately adjacent lamellae, a generous gap 16, which is not clogged with cosmetic even after prolonged use, usually because of the fact that the individual lamellae are repeatedly deflected a bit elastic and therefore a firm bonding of the Prevent interstices 16 by dehydrating cosmetics. About these spaces 16, a pressure equalization between the Abstreifervorraum 10 and the interior of the cosmetic container take place, so that it does not come to a pumping effect and thus to build a negative pressure in the cosmetic reservoir when pulling out of the applicator by the scraper, which suddenly collapses at the end and thus a unwanted "popping noise" and possibly even the splashing of cosmetic caused.

Preferably, this also ensures at the same time that the individual wiper blades do not laterally support one another under the influence of an elastic deformation acting in the circumferential direction and thereby form a distinctly inelastic block, but that their elasticity and thus the extent to which they are under the influence the forces that the applicator unfolds when pulling out against the wiper blades, relocate, can be specifically determined.

In this embodiment, each rod has an extent in the radial direction ER which is smaller than its extent in the circumferential direction EU. As a result, each rod provides greater resistance to bending in the circumferential direction than bending in a radially outward direction. Preferably, apart from local defects and preferably even without exception: EU ≥ 1.3 X ER. Ideally, even EU ≥ 1.6 X ER applies.

A particular advantage is when the lamellar shafts have a different length. especially the Fig. 1 which is quite good for the first embodiment. Here, it is the case that wiper blades with short and long lamellar shafts alternate in the circumferential direction, so that the wiper fins of adjacent wiper blades lie in different planes or are located at different distances from the holding section 2 in the direction of the longitudinal axis. In this specific embodiment, it is such that a part of the Abstreiferflossen lies in a first common plane EB1 and the other part of the Abstreiferflossen in a second common plane EB2, which is in the direction of the longitudinal axis L further away from the holding portion 2, as the first Level. In this case, between the Abstreiferflossen in the first levels and those in the second level so much distance AB provided that the Abstreiferflossen can deform freely in one plane at least when pulling out elastically, without supporting themselves on the Abstreiferflossen in the other plane.

This arrangement of the Abstreiferflossen in different levels when pulling out of the applicator by the scraper ensures that the scraper opposes the withdrawal only a reduced resistance, while the contact between the Abstreiferflossen and the applicator or the Applikatorbesatz and the contact pressure encountered there are favorably influenced ,

In this embodiment, the wiper blades are dimensioned and arranged such that they deform or displace predominantly in the radially outward direction when the applicator is withdrawn, while the deformation or displacement imposed on them in the circumferential direction plays a secondary role plays.

The Fig. 7 to 12 show a second embodiment of the invention, which is very similar to the first embodiment, which is why the same applies to the first embodiment, with the exception of the differences explicitly listed below.

The Abstreiferflossen 5 are cranked in this embodiment with respect to their associated Lamellenschäften 4 by the respective blade shaft merges with a radius in the Abstreiferflosse, which is preferably smaller than the 0.75-fold extension of the blade shaft in the radial direction.

In the exemplary embodiment, immediately adjacent lamella shafts in the circumferential direction hold a distance A from one another over the greater part of their length or preferably even along their entire length, which distance corresponds to at least 3.5 times and preferably at least 4.5 times the maximum extent EU , which have the respective lamellar shafts in the circumferential direction. When determining the maximum extent EU, that foot area is disregarded in which the bars pass into the holding section 2 with the formation of a fillet or throat, cf. Fig. 1 ,

In this embodiment, each rod has an extent in the radial direction ER which is greater than its extent in the circumferential direction EU. As a result, each rod provides greater resistance to bending in the radially outward direction than bending in the circumferential direction. Preferably, apart from local defects and preferably even without exception: ER ≥ 1.5 X EU. Ideally, even ER ≥ 2 X EU.

This deviating embodiment leads in this embodiment to the fact that the wiper blades are dimensioned and arranged so that they significantly deform or displace when pulling out of the applicator in the circumferential direction, in contrast to the wiper blades of the first embodiment.

The Fig. 13 to 18 show a third embodiment of the invention. The individual wiper blades of this embodiment correspond to those, each considered alone, the individual wiper blades of the second embodiment, which is why the same applies to the wiper blades of the second embodiment for the wiper blades of the third embodiment.

However, the third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that the wiper blades are arranged in different manners in different planes than those of the second embodiment. Here it is so, the lamellar shaft each in the circumferential direction following a previous wiper blade "erected" scraper is longer than the lamellar shaft of the previous lamella - until the longest lamella connects to the shortest lamella and thus a circumferentially self-contained lamellar rim is formed. In this way, the lamellar shafts and the scraper fins attached to them form a configuration reminiscent of a spiral staircase, especially when the lamellar shafts are progressively getting longer by the same amount, which is preferred.

Here, too, between the Abstreiferflossen so much distance AB is provided that the Abstreiferflossen in each At least pull out unhindered elastically at least pull out without support on the Abstreiferflossen in the next or the previous level.

This step-like or "escalating" arrangement of the Abstreiferflossen in various different levels when pulling out of the applicator by the scraper ensures that the wiper expels only a significantly reduced resistance, since the applicator is not "sandwiched" between opposite sections of a wiper lip , Come in addition; that the applicator tends to be "twisted out" when pulled out by the wiper, resulting in a remarkably good wiping result. This "leaching" tendency is promoted not least by the fact that each of the wiper fins has a surface facing the container interior, which is inclined towards the preceding fin, which is held on a shorter lamellar shaft.

In this embodiment, the holding portion 2 is shown in FIG Fig. 13 preferably shaped so that it tapers towards the container inside and a circumferentially closed in itself, circular scraper lip 13 is formed. For this purpose, the holding portion 2 is formed conically at its container inside end. It is preferable that this circular wiper lip 13 at the inner end of the tapered portion has the purpose, in particular, of scraping off the handle of the applicator and freeing it as much as possible of any cosmetic adhering there. Accordingly, this wiper lip 13 is dimensioned. In this case, the circular wiper lip or the holding section 2 preferably has no bypass opening, ie no path which bypasses the wiper lip, in order to track air into the cosmetic storage container.

Preferably, this circular wiper lip 13 is instead dimensioned so that it has a larger inner diameter than comparable wiper lips, which have not only the task of stripping the applicator stem, but also the actual applicator body or the bristle trim of the applicator. The size of the clear diameter is selected according to the invention so that the circular wiper lip strikes substantially only the applicator stem and unfolds no significant wiping action relative to the actual applicator body or the bristle border of the applicator. The latter is the case when the circular wiper lip holds so much distance from the core of the applicator, to which the bristles are attached, that sufficient air can flow into the cosmetic storage container due to the already stripped bristle stock in order to avoid the disturbing "plop" and / or or substantially avoid the syringes which occur in the course of this.

In this exemplary embodiment, the applicator handle is preferably dimensioned so that it still protrudes through the circular wiper lip when the applicator is pushed completely past its stowed position, as a result of which the cosmetic reservoir is completely sealed, so that the stored cosmetic can not pass the wiper even when the applicator Cosmetic unit is stored, for example, at higher temperatures in the headstand, which can occur involuntarily in a purse.

Finally, it is generally stated clarifying that as an alternative to the main claim for a scraper for stripping a cosmetics applicator with a holding portion for setting the scraper on a cosmetic reservoir protection is claimed, which has a number of Abstreiferlamellen, each of a slat shaft consist, the stripper fin is wider than the lamellar shaft, and, also as an alternative to the main claim, for a scraper for stripping a cosmetic applicator with a holding portion for setting the scraper on a cosmetic reservoir, protection claimed, the a number of wiper blades, each consisting of a lamellar shaft, which merges into a Abstreiferflosse distal, the Abstreiferflosse 5 is opposite the blade shaft 4 is cranked.

In the context of a fourth, not figuratively illustrated Ausführungsbeipiels is provided that the scraper is injected from two different plastics. Thus, the mechanically only slightly stressed holding portion may be injected from a relatively undemanding and correspondingly inexpensive plastic, where the high loads exposed Abstreiferlamellen are molded from a different, higher-quality or more elastic plastic.

• Abstreifer, vorzugsweise nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, zum Abstreifen eines Kosmetikapplikators mit einem Halteabschnitt zum Festsetzen des Abstreifers an einem Kosmetikvorratsbehälter, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Abstreifer eine Anzahl von Abstreiferlamellen aufweist, die jeweils aus einem Lamellenschaft bestehen, der distal in eine Abstreiferflosse übergeht, wobei die Abstreiferflosse breiter ist als der Lamellenschaft.

Protection is also desired for the following embodiments independent of the established claims:

• Scraper, preferably according to one of the preceding claims, for stripping off a cosmetic applicator with a holding section for setting the scraper to a cosmetic reservoir, characterized in that the scraper comprises a number of scraper blades, each consisting of a lamellar shaft which merges distally into a scraper fin, wherein the scraper fin is wider than the blade shaft.

Scraper, preferably according to one of the preceding claims, for stripping a cosmetic applicator preferably according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a holding portion for setting the scraper on a cosmetic reservoir, characterized in that the scraper comprises a number of scraper blades, each consisting of a blade shaft which merges distally in a Abstreiferflosse, the Abstreiferflosse cranked relative to the blade shaft is.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

scraper

2

holding section

3

Abstreiferlamelle

4

lamella shank

5

Abstreiferflosse

6

in the circumferential direction bevel

7

radially inward face of the wiper fin

8th

stripping

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distal end face

10

Abstreifervorraum

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clear cross section

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wiper lip

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collar-type stop

15

detent member

16

gap

FROM

Distance between two wiper fins in the direction of the longitudinal axis L

EB1

level 1

EB2

Level 2

HE

Extension in the radial direction

EUS

Extension of the blade shaft in the circumferential direction

EUF

Extension of the wiper fin in the circumferential direction

EU

maximum extension

L

longitudinal axis

M

Center line of the wiper blade

Claims (15)

Scraper (1) for stripping a cosmetic applicator with a holding section (2) for setting the scraper (1) on a cosmetic reservoir, characterized in that the scraper (1) comprises a number of scraper blades (3), each of a slat shank (4 ) passing distally into a wiper fin (5), the wiper (1) comprising wiper fins located at a different distance from the holding portion (2). Wiper (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lamellar shafts (4) of the wiper blades (3) are more than slightly yielding in the circumferential direction, preferably in such a way that the respective wiper fin (5) attached to them under the influence of pulling out the applicator by the scraper (1) resulting forces more than only 1/10 mm and ideally even more than 3/10 mm in the circumferential direction can escape. Wiper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lamellar shafts (4) of the wiper blades (3) in the radial direction (relative to the wiper longitudinal axis) are more than marginally yielding, preferably such that the respective wiper blade attached to them (5) under the influence of the pulling forces of the applicator by the scraper (1) resulting forces more than only 1/10 mm and ideally even more than 3/10 mm in the radial direction can escape. Scraper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the scraper (1) six, preferably eight or ten stripper blades (3), which are preferably distributed uniformly on the circumference of its holding portion (2). Scraper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the circumferential direction Abstreiferlamellen (3) alternate with short and with long Lamellenschäften (4), so that the Abstreiferflossen (5) of adjacent Abstreiferlamellen (3) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L ) are always located alternately at a first, smaller distance and a second greater distance from the holding section (2), wherein preferably a part of the Abstreiferflossen (5) in a first common plane (EB1) and the other part of the Abstreiferflossen (5) in a second common plane (EB2). Wiper (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lamellar shaft (4) of each wiper blade (3) "erected" in the circumferential direction following a preceding wiper blade (3) is longer than the blade shaft (4) of the preceding blade (3) wherein the Abstreiferflossen (5) are preferably arranged in different levels on the nature of the steps of a spiral staircase. Scraper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, for stripping off a cosmetic applicator with a holding section (2) for setting the scraper (1) on a cosmetic storage container, characterized in that the wiper (1) comprises a number of wiper blades (3), each consisting of a blade shaft (4) which merges distally into a wiper fin (5), the wiper fin (5) being wider than the blade shaft (4). Scraper (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, for stripping a cosmetic applicator preferably according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a holding portion (2) for setting the scraper (1) on a cosmetic reservoir, characterized in that the scraper (1) a number of Scraper blades (3), each consisting of a lamella shaft (4) which merges distally in a Abstreiferflosse (5), wherein the Abstreiferflosse (5) relative to the blade shaft (4) is cranked. Scraper (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Abstreiferflosse (5), seen in total, extends at least substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis (L) of the scraper (1). Scraper (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the circumferential direction immediately adjacent lamellar shafts (4) on the majority of their length or preferably even along their entire length maintain a distance from one another at least 0.5 times and preferably not less than 0,75 times the maximum extension (EU) of the relevant lamellar shafts (4) in the circumferential direction. Scraper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least a portion of the Abstreiferflossen (5) and preferably all Abstreiferflossen (5) on its distal side surface (9) has a substantially pointing in a circumferential direction bevel (6). Scraper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the scraper fins (5) are preferably designed and aligned such that the section of the center line (M) of the scraper blade (3) defined by them covers the longitudinal axis (L) of the scraper (5). 1) does not cut. Scraper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the radially inward or the scraper longitudinal axis facing end face (7) of the Abstreiferflossen (5) is concave; preferably in such a way that the entirety of the wiper fins (5), when viewed in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L) projected onto a plane, define a substantially circular cross-section (11). Wiper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lamellar shafts (4) of the wiper blades (3) are more than slightly yielding in the circumferential direction, preferably in such a way that the respective wiper fin (5) attached to them under the influence of when pulling out of the applicator by the scraper (1) resulting forces more than only 1/10 mm and ideally even more than only 3/10 mm in Can avoid circumferential direction. Wiper (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lamellar shafts (4) of the wiper blades (3) in the radial direction (relative to the wiper longitudinal axis) are more than marginally yielding, preferably such that the respective wiper blade attached to them (5) it is possible to avoid more than 1/10 mm and ideally even more than 3/10 mm in the radial direction under the influence of the forces arising when the applicator is pulled out by the scraper.

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