EP3152065A1 - Instrument, par exemple stylo d'ecriture, stylo de maquillage, outil ou jouet, et procede de mise en oeuvre d'un tel instrument - Google Patents
Instrument, par exemple stylo d'ecriture, stylo de maquillage, outil ou jouet, et procede de mise en oeuvre d'un tel instrumentInfo
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- EP3152065A1 EP3152065A1 EP15728806.9A EP15728806A EP3152065A1 EP 3152065 A1 EP3152065 A1 EP 3152065A1 EP 15728806 A EP15728806 A EP 15728806A EP 3152065 A1 EP3152065 A1 EP 3152065A1
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to an instrument, for example a writing pen, a make-up pen, a tool or a toy.
- the invention also relates to a method for implementing such an instrument.
- an instrument is defined as a device adapted to be handled and moved freely by a user using one hand or both hands.
- Such an instrument generally comprises a body and at least one active part, for example a pen tip, a makeup brush or a screwdriver bit.
- the active part may be disposed at the end of a mobile module relative to the body.
- WO-A-88/04221 discloses a tool-like instrument comprising a body, a slider and a plurality of modules. Each module is equipped with an active part. The slide is housed in the body and movable in translation relative to the body. When the slider is out of the body, each module is rotatable relative to the slider, so as to allow the use of the active part.
- WO-A-2007/139319 describes various embodiments of a writing pen-type instrument, comprising a body, a cover system and a plurality of modules disposed in the body. Each module is equipped with an active part. Each module is movable in translation relative to the body, so as to spread the cover and allow the use of the active part.
- EP-A-0 324 321 on which the preamble of claim 1 is based, discloses a pen-type instrument comprising a body and two modules. Each module is equipped with two active parts respectively positioned at opposite ends of the module. Each module is rotatable relative to the body, so as to position a selected active portion facing a passage opening of the body. Then, each module is movable in translation relative to the body, so as to arrange the active part in the passage opening.
- the object of the present invention is to provide an improved instrument, particularly in terms of ergonomics.
- the subject of the invention is an instrument as defined in claim 1.
- the instrument according to the invention is practical, simple and fast to use.
- the instrument offers significant possibilities of modularity and adaptation as needed, depending on the intended application and the preferences of the user.
- the invention makes it possible to dispense with an additional cover system. Indeed, the body itself is the cover for protecting the active part in the rest configuration.
- the invention eliminates a slide arranged between the body and the module. Indeed, the module itself constitutes the slider, movable in translation relative to the body.
- the instrument according to the invention has at the same end of its body the two respective active parts of these two modules, so that you can use these two active parts alternately easily and quickly.
- the invention also relates to a method as defined in claim 14.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an instrument according to a first embodiment of the invention, of the writing pen type, comprising a body, two caps and four modules, shown in a rest configuration;
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of the pen of FIG. 1, the modules being shown in the configuration of use;
- Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, the modules being shown in the rest configuration;
- Figure 4 is a side view along the arrow IV in Figure 3;
- Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the pen of Figures 1 to 4;
- Figure 6 is a section along the line VI-VI in Figure 4;
- FIGS. 7 and 8 are sections respectively along the lines VII-VII and
- Figures 9 and 10 are sections respectively along lines IX-IX and X-X in Figure 4;
- Figure 1 1 is a partial view similar to Figure 3, showing only the body
- Figure 12 is a view along the arrow XII in Figure 1 1;
- Figure 13 is a partial view similar to Figure 3, on a larger scale, showing only one of the modules;
- Figure 14 is a section along line XIV-XIV in Figure 13;
- Figure 15 is a partial view similar to Figure 2, showing one of the modules in an intermediate configuration, being translated relative to the body;
- Figure 1 6 is a section along the line XVI-XVI in Figure 15;
- Figure 17 is a view similar to Figure 15, showing the module in a pivoting configuration, before rotation relative to the body;
- Figure 18 is a section along the line XVI-XVI of Figure 17;
- Figure 19 is a view similar to Figure 17, showing the module in the pivoting configuration, being rotated relative to the body;
- Figure 20 is a view along the arrow XX in Figure 19;
- Figure 21 is a view similar to Figure 19, showing the module in use configuration
- Figure 22 is a section along line XXII-XXII in Figure 21;
- Figure 23 is a view similar to Figure 21, showing the cap in a release position of the module
- Figure 24 is a section along line XXIV-XXIV in Figure 23;
- Fig. 25 is a view similar to Fig. 23 showing the module in a withdrawal configuration;
- - Figure 26 is a section along the line XXVI-XXVI in Figure 25;
- FIG. 27 is a view similar to Figure 25, showing the module being dismounted relative to the body;
- Fig. 28 is a partial perspective view of the pen in the configuration of Fig. 27;
- FIG. 29 is a view similar to Figure 2, showing a second embodiment of a pen according to the invention, comprising two modules;
- FIG. 30 a top view of an instrument according to a third embodiment of the invention, of the writing pen type, comprising a body and four modules mounted in a rest configuration;
- Figure 31 is a view similar to Figure 30, showing one of the modules in a pivoting configuration, before rotation relative to the body;
- - Figure 32 is a view similar to Figure 31, showing the module in the pivoting configuration, being rotated relative to the body;
- - Figure 33 is a section along the line XXI I-XXI 11 in Figure 32;
- FIG. 34 is a view similar to FIG. 30, showing the module in use configuration
- FIG. 35 is a view similar to FIG. 30, showing the module in a withdrawal configuration
- Figure 36 is a section along the line XXVI-XXVI in Figure 35;
- FIG. 37 is a partial view of the pen in FIG. 30, showing the module being disassembled with respect to the body;
- Fig. 38 is a perspective view of the pen body in Fig. 30.
- FIG. 39 is an exploded perspective view of the body of Figure 38.
- an instrument 1 according to the invention the writing pen type.
- an orthogonal coordinate system is defined at the center of the pen 1, comprising axes X1, Y1 and Z1 which are perpendicular to one another and extend respectively along the length, the width and the height of the pen. 1.
- the pen 1 comprises a body 10, four modules 20, a guide mechanism 30 and two caps 40.
- the pen 1 has an elongated shape according to the X1 axis.
- the overall shape of the pen 1 is intended to facilitate its handling, as well as the manipulation of its various constituent elements by a user.
- the body 10 is preferably monobloc, that is to say consisting of a single piece. Alternatively, the body 10 may be formed by several assembled parts.
- the body 10 may be plastic, metal, wood, vegetable starch or any other suitable material for the intended application.
- the body 10 can be manufactured by injection, molding, machining or any process adapted to the material used.
- the body 10 delimits four spaces 1 1 for receiving the modules 20, as shown in FIG. 5.
- the body 10 comprises a base 12 and two arms 13.
- the base 12 has a rectangular shape in section in a plane comprising the axes X1 and Y1 and an oval section in a plane comprising the axes Y1 and Z1.
- Each arm 13 extends along the axis X1, from the base 12 to an end 14 which is configured to cooperate with a cap 40.
- Each arm 13 is hollow and has an internal cavity 15 which extends according to the X1 axis, into the base 12.
- Each arm 13 has two substantially flat faces 16, parallel to each other and perpendicular to the axis Y1. Facing each face 16, the base 12 comprises a housing 17 for receiving an end of a module 20.
- Each arm 13 also comprises two grooves 18, each provided to receive a portion of a module 20 and formed between the cavity 15 and the corresponding face 1 6.
- the base 12 further comprises a central orifice 19, which has an oval shape centered on the axis Y1.
- the orifice 19 is provided to receive accessories, for example a magnet or a chain.
- a partition wall 170 is arranged between housing
- Each housing 17 has an inner surface 171 and an outer abutment surface 172.
- the surface 171 has a recess 173, whose function is detailed below.
- each groove 18 has different portions 181, 182, 183 and 184 interconnected.
- the portion 181 has an elongated shape along the axis X1 and a reduced width along the axis Z1.
- the portion 182 constitutes a localized narrowing of the groove 18 and has an even smaller width than the portion 181 along the axis Z1.
- Portion 183 has a shape circular and has a larger diameter than the width of the portion 181.
- the portion 184 has a circular shape and has a larger diameter than the diameter of the portion 183.
- the portions 183 and 184 overlap.
- the portion 183 has a central axis Y30, parallel to the axis Y1. Y30 axis is fixed relative to the body 10, ie is integral with the body 10.
- Each end 14 has two branches 141 forming a fork, as shown in particular in Figures 1 1 and 12.
- Each end 14 has two ribs 142, which extend parallel to the axis X1 on the faces 1 6, the outer side of the branches 141.
- Each end 14 has four hooks 143, namely two hooks 143 formed on the inner side of each of the branches 141, at the mouth of the cavity 15.
- Each end 14 has two abutment surfaces 144 formed perpendicular to the axis X 1, branch edges 141.
- Each end 14 has two lateral projections 145 which extend parallel to the axis Y1, between the branches 141 and the abutment surfaces 144.
- Each module 20 is movable between different configurations C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6, namely a rest configuration C1, a utilization configuration C2, an intermediate configuration C3, a pivot configuration C4, a withdrawal configuration C5 and a disassembled configuration C6, which will be detailed below.
- Each module 20 comprises an active part 200, a member 210, a cartridge 220 and a mushroom 230, as shown in particular in FIG. 13.
- the active part 200 belongs to the member 210 and is projected out of the cartridge 220 to one end of the member 210. Except at the active portion 200, the member 210 is housed in the cartridge 220. For its part, the mushroom 230 is secured to the cartridge 220.
- Each module 20 has a substantially flat face 26 formed by the cartridge 220 and designed to slide along the face 1 6 of the arm 13.
- the module 20 has two elongate grooves 262 and 264, provided for cooperate with the rib 142 formed on the face 1 6.
- the rib 142 may form a slide connection with the groove 262 or 264, depending on the orientation of the module 20 relative to the body 10.
- Each module 20 has an elongate shape between a front end 27 and a rear end 28.
- the front end 27 of the module 20 comprises a projection 271, an abutment surface 272, a projection 273 and an orifice 274.
- the projection 271 supports the active part 200, which leaves the cartridge 200 through the orifice 274.
- the surface 272 stop is provided to abut against the abutment surface 172 formed at the entrance of the housing 17, while the projection 273 is provided to be positioned in the recess 173 formed in the housing 17, when the end before 27 is housed in the body 10, in the rest configuration C1 of the module 20.
- a clipping of the module 20 in the body 10 is then formed by cooperation of the recess 173 and the projection 273.
- the rear end 28 of the module 20 comprises a boss 281 and a stop surface 282.
- the abutment surface 282 is provided to bear against the abutment surface 172 formed at the entrance of the housing 17, while the boss 281 is intended to be positioned against the surface 171 of the housing 17, when the rear end 28 is housed in the body 10, in the use configuration C2 of the module 20.
- a wedging of the module 20 in the body 10 is then realized by cooperation of the surface 171 and the boss 281.
- the modules 20 are different in the example of Figures 1 to 28. More specifically, the pen 1 comprises four modules 21, 22, 23 and 24 distinct, each having an active portion 201, 202, 203 and 204 different from other modules. Also, the members 210 and the cartridges 220 have certain differences according to the modules 20. On the other hand, the mushrooms 230 are preferably similar for all the modules 20.
- the active parts 200 are a carbon pencil tip 201, an eraser 202, an ink pen tip 203 and an ink eraser tip 204.
- Other active parts 200 can be implemented without departing from the scope of the invention.
- the active parts 200 of the pen 1 can be selected from a highlighter, a roller, a re-writer, a white corrector, a colored pencil, a felt, etc.
- the active portions 200 may be four pencil points of four different colors.
- the modules 20 or certain modules 20 may comprise active parts 200 and members 210 which are identical, depending on the needs and wishes of the user.
- the modules 20 can perform different or identical functions depending on the user's choice.
- the cartridge 220 comprises two parts 221 and 222 assembled together to form a rigid and one-piece assembly, for example by clipping, screwing, gluing, thermo-welding and / or ultrasonic welding.
- the parts 221 and 222 can be easily disassembled by the user to access the interior of the cartridge 220 and the member 210, or the parts 221 and 222 can not be disassembled by the user without damaging the cartridge 220.
- the cartridge 220 comprises at least one outer portion 223 specifically adapted to receive a finger of the user.
- the parts 223 may have different shapes and arrangements according to the modules 20, as shown in particular in FIGS. 1 to 6.
- each cartridge 220 has a shape and dimensions similar to the other cartridges 220, while each mushroom 230 has a shape and dimensions similar to the other mushrooms 230.
- the modules 20 are interchangeable and the pen 1 is modular, so simple and practical.
- each cartridge 220 may vary according to the shapes and dimensions of the member 210.
- each of the members 210 occupies a more or less large space in its cartridge 220, as shown in FIG. .
- the member 210 is removable relative to the cartridge 220, when the cartridge 220 is not disassembled in two separate parts 221 and 222.
- the member 210 and therefore the corresponding active part 200 may be replaced easily.
- the member 210 is not removable or only partially removable relative to the cartridge 220, when the cartridge 220 is not disassembled in two separate parts 221 and 222.
- the member 210 comprises a reservoir 21 1 and a wick 212 partially inserted into the reservoir 21 1.
- the mushroom 230 comprises a rod 231 and a head 232.
- the mushroom 230 is centered on an axis Y20 perpendicular to the face 26.
- the axis Y20 is parallel to the axis Y1.
- the rod 231 is positioned between the head 232 and the face 26 of the cartridge 220.
- the rod 231 comprises two flats 233, formed parallel to each other on either side of the axis Y20.
- the head 232 has a circular shape in section in a plane perpendicular to the axis Y20.
- the head 232 is thinner than the rod 231 in a direction parallel to the axis Y20.
- the head 232 is wider than the rod 231, wider than the portions 181, 182 and 183, but narrower than the portion 184 of the groove 18, in a direction radial to the axis Y20.
- the mushroom 230 is integral with the portion 221 of the cartridge 220.
- the guiding mechanism 30 makes it possible to guide the module 20 in translation and in rotation along the body 10. Thanks to the mechanism 30, the module 20 is movable relative to the body 10 between the configurations C1 and C2, successively in translation parallel to the X1 axis and in rotation about the axis Y30, as detailed below.
- the guiding mechanism 30 comprises elements belonging to the body 10 and elements belonging to the modules 20.
- the mechanism 30 comprises the faces 16, the grooves 18 and the ribs 142 of the body 10.
- the mechanism 30 also comprises the faces 26, grooves 262 and the mushrooms 230 of the modules 20.
- the mechanism 30 comprises in particular a face 1 6, a groove 18, a face 26 and a mushroom 230.
- the body 10 and the mechanism 30 are symmetrical with respect to each of the axes X1 , Y1 and Z1.
- the body 10 and the mechanism 30 are symmetrical with respect to a central point ⁇ located at the intersection of the axes X1, Y1 and Z1, as shown in FIG.
- Each cap 40 has a U-shape with a base 41 and two tabs 42, as shown in particular in Figures 5 and 8 to 10.
- a projection 43 extends from the base 41 between the two tabs 42.
- the projection 43 has a section I in a plane parallel to the base 41 and perpendicular to the tabs 42.
- the ends 44 of the tabs 42 each comprise a recess 45 provided for receive a projection 145 formed at the end 14 of the arm 13, thereby forming a clipping connection between the cap 40 and the body 10.
- a hole 46 in profile The projection 43 is connected to the base 41 and to the tabs 42, except at the two ends 45 and the two orifices 46.
- the orifices 46 are provided for receive the hooks 143 formed at the end 14 of the arm 13, thereby restricting the mobility of the cap 40 relative to the body 10 between two positions P41 and P42.
- the cap 40 is movable at the end 14 between a safety position P41 and a release position 42.
- the safety position P41 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, 6 to 9 and 15 to 22, the cap 40 interferes with a portion of the groove 18, more precisely the tabs 42 cover the portion 184 of the groove 18, which prevents movement of the module 20 to the withdrawal configuration C5.
- the release position P42 shown in FIGS. 23 to 28, the cap 40 is disengaged from the groove 18, more precisely the tabs 42 no longer cover the portion 184 of the groove 18, which allows a displacement of the module 20 until at the C5 withdrawal configuration.
- the pen 1 is shown in the rest configuration C1 in FIGS. 1, 3, 4 and 6 to 10. More precisely, the four modules 20 are shown in the rest configuration C1, with their active parts 200 which are housed in the body 10.
- the pen 1 is shown in use configuration C2 in FIG. 2.
- the four modules 20 are shown in use configuration C2, with their active portions 200 protruding out of the body 10.
- the user can choose to set any number of modules 20 in use configuration C2.
- the modules 21 and 22 are simultaneously in use configuration C2
- the user can quickly alternate between the pen tip 201 and the eraser 202.
- the invention shows its full potential.
- the method of implementation of the pen 1 is detailed below with reference to FIGS. 15 to 28. More specifically, the implementation of one of the modules 20, namely the module 21, is shown in FIGS. 15 to 28, while the module 22 is in rest configuration C1.
- the module 20 is shown in an intermediate configuration C3 between its rest configuration C1 and its utilization configuration C2.
- the module 20 is shown in pivoting configuration C4.
- the module 20 is shown in use configuration C2.
- the module 20 is shown in withdrawal configuration C5.
- the module 20 is shown in disassembled configuration C6.
- the cap 40 is shown in the safety position P41 in FIGS. 15 to 22 and in the release position P42 in FIGS. 23 to 28.
- the active part 200 of the module 20 is housed in the body 10, more precisely in the housing 17.
- the front end 27 of the module 20 is protected in the housing 17, while the rear end 28 of the module 20 is located at the cap 40 and the end 14 of the body 10.
- the module 20 does not include an active part 200 located outside the body 10, unlike some existing instruments in which a module comprises a part active at each end.
- the active portion 200 of the module 20 protrudes out of the body 10, extending beyond the end 14 and the cap 40 along the axis X1.
- the rear end 28 of the module 20 is pushed into the housing 17, while the front end 27 protrudes at the cap 40 and the end 14 of the body 10. The user can manipulate the pen 1 to implement the active part 200.
- the module 20 is located outside the body 10, unlike some existing instruments, for which in rest configuration in particular, the essential or the entire module 20 is located in the body 10.
- most of the module 20 is meant at least 50% of the module 20.
- the mushroom 230 is positioned in the portion 181 of the groove 18.
- the axes Y20 and Y30 are parallel but are not merged.
- the head 232 slides in the cavity 15.
- the rod 231 and in particular the flats 233 slide in the portion 181, being fitted against the edges of this portion 181.
- the module 20 can be moved according to a translational movement T1 or T2, but can not pivot relative to the body 10.
- the translation T1 is directed in a first direction, while the translation T2 is directed in a second direction opposite to the first direction, parallel to the axis X1.
- the mushroom 230 passes the portion 182 of the groove 18.
- the cap 40 in the safety position P41 prevents the mushroom 230 from reaching the portion 184.
- the mushroom 230 is positioned in the portion 183 of the groove 18.
- the axes Y20 and Y30 coincide.
- the rod 231 can pivot in the portion 183.
- the head 232 is wider than the portion 183.
- the module 20 can pivot about the axis Y30, regardless of the direction of rotation R1 or the direction of rotation R2, but the mushroom 230 can not be removed from the groove 18.
- the module 20 successively passes through the configurations C3, then C4, then C3.
- the module 20 is movable successively according to the translation T1 in configuration C3, then according to the rotation R1 or R2 at 180 degrees around the axis Y30 in configuration C4, and finally according to the translation T2 in configuration C3, until the configuration of use C2.
- the module 20 is successively mobile according to the translation T2 in configuration C3, then according to the rotation R1 or R2 at 180 degrees around the axis Y30 in configuration C4, and finally according to the translation T1 in configuration C3, to the rest configuration C1.
- the rotation R1 or R2 may be for example between 175 and 185 degrees about the axis 30, instead of 180 degrees.
- the cap 40 is moved to the release position P42, then the module 20 is displaced along the translation T1, so that the mushroom 230 reaches the portion 184 of the groove 18.
- the mushroom 230 is positioned in the portion 184 of the groove 18. Since the head 232 is narrower than the portion 184, the mushroom 230 can be removed from the cavity 15 and the groove 18, moving the module 20 according to a translation T5 directed in a direction parallel to the axis Y30 and away from the body 10, to the disassembled configuration C6.
- the module 20 is no longer secured to the body 10.
- the module 20 can be reloaded or replaced by another module 20.
- the old or the new module 20 is positioned on the body 10 in the C5 configuration , then moved in C4 configuration, then the cap 40 can be moved from the P42 release position to the P41 safety position.
- the invention makes it possible to move the module 20 quickly and reliably between its various configurations.
- the user can use in turn the active parts 200 of the different modules 20, passing quickly from one module 20 to the other.
- the body 10 constitutes the cover for protecting the active part 200 in the rest configuration C1, which eliminates the need to manipulate such a cover and the risk of loss of such a cover.
- the pen 1 according to the invention is practical, simple and fast to use, and offers significant customization possibilities.
- FIG 29 is shown a pen 1 according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- This pen 1 comprises a single arm 13, two modules 21 and 22 arranged on either side of the arm 13, and a single cap 40.
- the body 10 and the mechanism 30 are symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal central axis X1.
- the body 10 and the mechanism 30 are symmetrical, on the one hand, with respect to a plane comprising the axes X1 and Y1 and, on the other hand, with respect to a plane comprising the axes X1 and Z1.
- Figures 30 to 39 is shown a pen 1 according to a third embodiment of the invention.
- the elements of the pen 1 of this third embodiment which are similar to those of the first embodiment have the same references, increased by 1000, and are not described in detail to the extent that the above description can be transposed to them. .
- the pen 1001 comprises a body 1010, four modules 1020 and a guide mechanism 1030.
- the pen 1001 has an elongated shape along the axis X1.
- the body 1010 is formed by two parts 1010A and 1010B assembled.
- Parts 1010A and 1010B are symmetrical with respect to axes X1, Y1 and Z1.
- Parts 1010A and 1010B are produced by injection, molding, machining or any other method adapted to the material used.
- Each part 1010A and 1010B comprises a foot 1012A and 1012B and an arm 1013A and 1013B.
- Each foot 1012A and 1012B comprises a flat surface 1 120 and two housings 1017 for receiving one end of the modules 1020.
- On each surface 1 120 of the feet 1012A and 1012B are provided grooves 1222.
- the grooves 1122 of the foot 1012A are configured to engage with the grooves 1122 of the foot 1012B and assemble parts 1010A and 1010B of the body 1010.
- the assembly of the parts 1010A and 101 0B is performed by gluing, welding or any other method.
- the legs 1012A and 1012B together define a base 1012.
- the body 1010 includes the base 1012 and the two arms 1013A and 1013B.
- Each arm 1013A and 1013B extends along the axis X1, from the base 1012 to an end 1014 of the body 1010.
- each arm 1013A and 1013B has two grooves 1018, each adapted to receive the mushroom 1230 of a module 1020.
- Each groove 1018 is formed between the cavity 1015 and the corresponding face 101 6.
- Each groove 1018 comprises various parts 1 1 81, 1 182, 1 183, 1 184 and 1 185 interconnected.
- Part 1 181 has an elongated shape along the axis X1 and a reduced width along the axis Z1.
- Parts 1 182 and 1 185 show a localized narrowing of groove 1018.
- parts 1 182 and 1 185 are configured to prevent translational movement T1 or T2 involuntary module 1020.
- Part 1 183 has a circular shape having a diameter equal to the width of the part 1 181.
- Part 1 183 has a central axis Y30 parallel to the axis Y1. The Y30 axis is fixed relative to the body 1010, that is to say is integral with the body 1010.
- the portion 1 184 is a gradual widening of the groove 1018.
- Each module 1020 is movable between different configurations C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6, namely a rest configuration C1, a utilization configuration C2, an intermediate configuration C3, a pivot configuration C4, a withdrawal configuration C5 and a disassembled configuration C6.
- the modules 1020 are different in the example of Figures 30 to 49. More specifically, the pen 1 comprises four separate modules 1021, 1022, 1023 and 1024, each having an active portion 1200 different from that of the other modules.
- the pen 1001 is shown in the rest configuration C1 in FIG. 30. More precisely, the four modules 1020 are shown in the rest configuration C1, with their active parts 1200 which are housed in the body 1010.
- the pen 1001 is shown in use configuration C2 in FIG. 34. More precisely, one of the four modules 1020, for example the module 1021, is shown in use configuration C2, with its active part 1200 which is located outside the body 1010.
- the method of implementing the pen 1001 is detailed hereinafter with reference to FIGS. 30 to 39. More specifically, the implementation of one of the modules 1020, namely the module 1021, is shown in FIGS. 30 to 39. while the other modules 1020 are shown in the rest configuration C1.
- the module 1020 is shown in an intermediate configuration C3 between its rest configuration C1 and its utilization configuration C2.
- the module 1020 is shown in pivoting configuration C4.
- the module 1020 is shown in use configuration C2.
- the module 1020 is shown in withdrawal configuration C5.
- the module 1020 is shown in disassembled configuration C6.
- the active portion 1200 of the module 1020 is housed in the body 1010, more precisely in the housing 1017.
- the front end 1027 of the module 1020 is protected in the housing 1017, while the rear end 1028 of the module 1020 is located at the end 1014 of the body 1010.
- the module 1020 does not include an active part 1200 located outside of the body 1010.
- the active part 1200 of the module 1020 protrudes out of the body 1010, in particular beyond the end 1014.
- the active part 1200 of the module 1020 extends according to the first X1 axis beyond the end 1014 of the body 1010.
- the active parts 1200 of the modules 1021 and 1022 extend along the axis X1 to the end 1014 of the body 1010.
- the mushroom 1230 is positioned in the part 1 181 of the groove 1018.
- the axes Y20 and Y30 are parallel but are not merged.
- the head 1232 slides in the cavity 1015.
- the rod 1231 slides in the part 1 181, being fitted against the edges of this part 1 181.
- the module 1020 can be moved according to a translational movement T1 or T2, but can not rotate relative to the body 1010.
- the translation T1 is directed in a first direction, while the translation T2 is directed in a second direction opposite to the first direction, parallel to the axis X1.
- the mushroom 1230 passes the part 1 182 of the groove 1018 and is installed in the part 1 183.
- the mushroom 1230 is positioned in the part 1 183 of the groove 1018.
- the axes Y20 and Y30 coincide.
- the rod 1231 can pivot in the part 1 183.
- the module 1020 can pivot about the axis Y30, regardless of the direction of rotation R1 or the direction of rotation R2, but the mushroom 230 can not be removed from the groove 1018 .
- the module 20 successively passes through the configurations C3, then C4, then C3.
- the module 1020 is successively movable according to the translation T1 in configuration C3, then according to the rotation R1 or R2 at 180 degrees around the axis Y30 in configuration C4, and finally according to the translation T2 in configuration C3, to the configuration of use C2.
- the module 1020 is successively mobilized according to the translation T2 in configuration C3, then according to the rotation R1 or R2 at 180 degrees around the axis Y30 in configuration C4, and finally according to the translation T1 in configuration C3, to the rest configuration C1.
- the module 1020 To switch to the C5 removal configuration, the module 1020 must first go into the pivot configuration C4, described above. In practice, the module 1020 can go to the withdrawal configuration C5 from the idle configuration C1, the utilization configuration C2 or the intermediate configuration C3.
- the module 1020 When the module 1020 is in the pivot configuration C4, the module having rotated in the direction of rotation R1 or R2 and the mushroom 1230 being in the part 1 181 of the groove 1018, the mushroom 1230 passes the part 1 182 and the rod 1231 slides in the part 1 181, being adjusted against the edges of this part 1 181.
- the module 1020 moves in a translation movement T2 passes the portion 1 185 of the groove 1018 until the mushroom 1230 is positioned in the portion 1 184 of the groove 1018.
- the module 1020 is thus in the withdrawal configuration C5.
- the mushroom 1230 can then be removed from the cavity 1015 and the groove 1018, by moving the modules 1020 in a translation T5 directed in a direction parallel to the axis Y30 and away from the body 1010 to the disassembled configuration C6.
- the module 1020 is no longer integral with the body 1010.
- the module 1020 can be recharged or replaced by another module 1020.
- the old or the new module 1020 is positioned in the body 1010 in the configuration C5 , then moved to C4 configuration, then moved to C1 or C2 configuration.
- the pen 1001 according to the third embodiment of the invention thus has specificities with respect to the pen 1 according to the first and second embodiments of the invention. Indeed, the pen 1001 does not have a cap 40, nor comparable element to the cap 40 of the pen 1. Thus, a free space E is defined, beyond the end 1014 along the axis X1, between two modules 1020, in particular between the rear ends 1028 of the two modules 1020. The free space E thus defined is large. utility when using the pen 1001 by the user.
- the two modules 1020 located on the same end 1014 of the body 1010 of the pen 1001.
- the free space E promotes the visibility of the user of the active parts 1200, so that the use of the pen 1001 is even easier compared to the pen 1.
- the user can, while maintaining a correct posture, control the position of the active parts 1200 and thus efficiently use the pen 1001.
- instruments 1 and 1001 may be shaped differently from Figures 1 to 40 without departing from the scope of the invention.
- the instrument 1 or 1001 may be a makeup pen.
- the active parts 200 or 1200 can be chosen from a brush, a brush, an access opening to a make-up tank, a lipstick tip, etc.
- the instrument 1 or 1001 can be a tool, for example a home tool, a DIY tool, an industrial tool or a surgical tool.
- the active parts 200 or 1200 may be chosen from a screwdriver bit, a lamp, a file, a blade, a scalpel, a lighter, an electronic cigarette, a laser pointer, etc.
- the active parts 200 or 1200 may be four screwdriver bits having different dimensions.
- the instrument 1 or 1001 may be a toy.
- the active parts 200 or 1200 can be formed by different parts of the body of a character, while other parts of the body and the clothing of this character can be printed on the arms 13 or 1013A and 1013B and on them. cartridges 220. The constituent elements of the characters are then repositionable by translation and / or rotation of the module 20 or 1020 relative to the body 10 or 1010.
- the body 10 or 1010 of the instrument 1 or 1001 may have any shape adapted to the intended application.
- the receiving spaces 1 1 of the modules 20 or 1020 can be arranged at different locations of the body 10 or 1010.
- the body 10 or 1010 can be formed by assembling at least two pieces, for example two pieces attached in a plane including the X1 and Z2 axes.
- the instrument 1 or 1001 comprises a magnet positioned on the body 10 or 1010 and at least one other magnet positioned on the module 20 or 1020.
- the first magnet can be positioned in the housing 17 or 1017, while a second magnet can be positioned at the front end 27 or 1027 and / or at the rear end 28 or 2028 of the module 20 or 1020.
- a second magnet is positioned at the front end 27 and a third magnet is positioned at the rear end 28 of the module 20 or 1020.
- a set of magnets can be provided for each module 20 or 1020 equipping the instrument 1 or 1001.
- the instrument 1 or 1001 comprises a module 20 positioned between two arms 13 or 1013A and 1013B, instead of two modules 20 or 1020 positioned on either side of a single arm 13 or 1013A and 1013B.
- the instrument 1 or 1001 comprises more than two modules 20 or 1020 on each side, for example three, four or six modules on each side.
- the shape of the body 10 or 1010 is adapted accordingly.
- the translation and rotation planes between modules 20 or 1020 and body 10 or 1010 are not necessarily parallel or merged from one module 20 or 1020 to another.
- the modules 20 or 1020 may have any form adapted to the intended application.
- the module 20 may comprise two cartridges 220 integral with each other and each provided with an active part 200, and a mushroom 230 or a groove formed on one of the cartridges 220 or the two cartridges 220.
- the module 20 may comprise a single cartridge 220 provided with two active parts 200.
- the active parts 200 are preferably located at the same front end 27 of the module 20, to allow them to be housed together in the body 10 in the configuration of FIG. rest C1. In other words, in the rest configuration C1, the module 20 does not include an active part 200 located outside the body 10.
- the mechanism 30 or 1030 may have elements of all shapes and all arrangements adapted to the intended application.
- the surfaces 1 6 and 26 or 101 6 and 1026 may be devoid of ribs 142 and grooves 262.
- the surfaces 1 6 and 26 or 1016 and 1026 are curved, with a convex surface and a surface complementary concave, instead of being flat.
- the groove 18 or 1018 is formed in the module 20 or 1020 while the mushroom 230 or 1230 is integral with the body 10.
- the mechanism 30 or 1030 may include a projecting element having a shape and / or a different arrangement of the mushroom 230 or 1230.
- the instrument 1 may be equipped with a locking device different from the cap 40.
- a part may be slidably mounted in the arm 13, in particular in the cavity 15, so as to selectively obstruct or disengage the portion 184 of the groove 18, thereby blocking or releasing the module 20.
- the instrument 1 may be devoid of locking device 40.
- the withdrawal configuration C5 is then freely accessible from the rest configuration C1 or C2 usage configuration.
- a slot may be formed in the arm 13 or 1013A and 1013B perpendicularly to the axis X1, so as to extract the module 20 or 1020 relative to the arm 13 or 1013A and 1013B by following this slot .
- the use configuration C2 can be defined so that the module 20 or 1020 is oriented at a particular angle relative to the arm 13 or 1013A and 1013B, in particular oriented at right angles to the arm 13 or 1013A and 1013B.
- all the modules 20 or 1020 may be arranged in "H" relative to the body 10 or 1010.
- the instrument 1 or 1001 can be shaped like a compass.
- the instrument 1 or 1001 can be adapted in terms of cost, functionality and ergonomics.
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