EP3170551A1 - Method and device for mixing , producing and dispensing a customised cosmetic product - Google Patents

Method and device for mixing , producing and dispensing a customised cosmetic product Download PDF

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EP3170551A1
EP3170551A1 EP16206906.6A EP16206906A EP3170551A1 EP 3170551 A1 EP3170551 A1 EP 3170551A1 EP 16206906 A EP16206906 A EP 16206906A EP 3170551 A1 EP3170551 A1 EP 3170551A1
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David LELOUP
Sebastien Jallot
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F25/00—Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
    • B01F25/40—Static mixers
    • B01F25/45—Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads
    • B01F25/451—Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads characterised by means for moving the materials to be mixed or the mixture
    • B01F25/4512—Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads characterised by means for moving the materials to be mixed or the mixture with reciprocating pistons
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F25/00—Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
    • B01F25/40—Static mixers
    • B01F25/45—Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads
    • B01F25/452—Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads characterised by elements provided with orifices or interstitial spaces
    • B01F25/4521—Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads characterised by elements provided with orifices or interstitial spaces the components being pressed through orifices in elements, e.g. flat plates or cylinders, which obstruct the whole diameter of the tube
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F33/00—Other mixers; Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/80—Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/84—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
    • B01F33/841—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins with component receptacles fixed in a circular configuration on a horizontal table, e.g. the table being able to be indexed about a vertical axis
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F33/00—Other mixers; Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/80—Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/84—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
    • B01F33/844—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins with means for customizing the mixture on the point of sale, e.g. by sensing, receiving or analysing information about the characteristics of the mixture to be made
    • B01F33/8442—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins with means for customizing the mixture on the point of sale, e.g. by sensing, receiving or analysing information about the characteristics of the mixture to be made using a computer for controlling information and converting it in a formula and a set of operation instructions, e.g. on the point of sale
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F33/00—Other mixers; Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/80—Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/84—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
    • B01F33/848—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins using data, i.e. barcodes, 3D codes or similar type of tagging information, as instruction or identification codes for controlling the dispensing and mixing operations
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
    • B01F35/71—Feed mechanisms
    • B01F35/713—Feed mechanisms comprising breaking packages or parts thereof, e.g. piercing or opening sealing elements between compartments or cartridges
    • B01F35/7131—Breaking or perforating packages, containers or vials
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
    • B01F35/71—Feed mechanisms
    • B01F35/717—Feed mechanisms characterised by the means for feeding the components to the mixer
    • B01F35/718—Feed mechanisms characterised by the means for feeding the components to the mixer using vacuum, under pressure in a closed receptacle or circuit system

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  • the present invention relates to a method and a device for mixing at least two cosmetic components, the manufacture and distribution of a personalized cosmetic product.
  • the invention relates primarily to a mixing device 51 of at least two cosmetic components comprising two cylinders 52 and 53 each provided with an orifice 110 connected by a conduit 55 and provided with pistons 50 which can be driven by an actuator of opposite movements so as to transfer the contents of one of the cylinders 52 or 53 into the other cylinder 52 or 53 through the orifices 110 and the duct 55, characterized in that it comprises an inlet for the components formed in one of said cylinders 52 or 53 and comprises a main valve 56 provided with three bores and / or an auxiliary valve 57 provided with a bore
  • the mixing device 51 comprises an auxiliary valve 57 provided with a bore that slides in a duct formed in the mixing device and is capable of being rotated by a system of links 61 actuated by a motor 62 and able to control the flow between said two cylinders 52 and 53.
  • a second subject of the present invention relates to a device for the manufacture and distribution of a personalized cosmetic product, said product being manufactured by mixing at least two cosmetic components characterized in that said device comprises a mixing device 51 according to any one of the preceding claims.
  • the device for the manufacture and distribution of a personalized cosmetic product according to the invention comprises nozzles fed by a water pump for cleaning said mixing device.
  • the device according to the invention then makes it possible to obtain, within a short period of time, a personalized cosmetic product which is perfectly homogeneous, even if it is prepared in a small quantity (typically of the order of 3 cm 3 or less), the whole benefiting from a very small footprint and robustness to use.
  • said identification code is a color code
  • said detection means are optical means.
  • the device comprises an interface (3) connected to the control means.
  • said interface is also capable of displaying the levels of the cosmetic components, in particular basic components.
  • basic component is meant a component whose purpose is to provide a particular texture (cream, oil, etc.) to the cosmetic product.
  • active component is meant a component whose purpose is to provide at least one particular activity (anti-aging, moisturizing, antioxidant, etc.).
  • At least one of the active components is likely to be incompatible with at least one of the basic components, said method comprising the step of locking the mixing operation if the identification codes of at least one component of base and at least one active component are incompatible.
  • the device according to the invention may comprise a first actuator for driving the basic support member in rotation about an axis, and a second actuator for driving said base support member in a movement. translation parallel to said axis.
  • said pistons can also be driven by a third actuator.
  • the device according to the invention comprises an auxiliary slide valve in a duct formed in the mixing block and adapted to control the flow between said two cylinders.
  • Such an embodiment makes it possible to further optimize the quality of the mixture.
  • said means for sampling the active component in its container may comprise a hollow needle capable of piercing the active component container, and means for aspirating the active component through said hollow needle.
  • Said receiving housing for at least one active component container may be mounted movable towards said hollow needle, the device comprising drive means for said receiving housing.
  • the drive means for the receiving housing comprise said base support member and said at least one actuator adapted to bring the basic support member into a position where the outlet orifice of a determined base component container is in sealing contact with the inlet port of the mixing block.
  • the receiving housing may be pivotally mounted and have a bearing surface adapted to cooperate with a complementary surface of said base support member.
  • the device according to the invention may comprise a main valve adapted, in one of its positions, to put in communication a hollow needle with said mixing block, in one of its positions to obstruct the orifice of the mixing block during the mixing phase, in another of its positions to put in communication the washing channel with the mixing block and, in another of its positions, to provide said cosmetic product to a user via a nozzle for supplying the cosmetic product.
  • said at least two cosmetic components are at least one basic component and at least one active component.
  • said identification code is a color code and the detection is performed by optical means.
  • the cover 1 has been shown transparent in order to be able to visualize the internal organs of the device.
  • These figures show the cover 2 of the cover 1, provided with a display screen 3. Furthermore, through the cover 1, the waste receptacle 8 for the rinsing water and the empty capsules of components assets.
  • the lid 2 finally has a slot 9 for the introduction of one or more capsules of active components into a receiving chute 10.
  • These capsules each contain an active component which will be mixed using the device with one or more components of base contained in pots 11 installed in the device by the user, for example by screwing quarter turn, after opening the lid.
  • the capsules of active components, and possibly the pots of basic components, are identified by color codes detected by optical detectors 12 ( figure 18 ) connected to a microprocessor 13.
  • the microprocessor 13 controls all 14 of the motors of the device, as well as the water pump and the display screen 3.
  • FIGs 2 and 3 two Peltier effect cooling and cooling modules 24 for cooling each of the basic component pots 11. Such elements are known per se, as are their control and their mode of operation. They will not be described in more detail. As shown in figure 18 they are controlled by the microprocessor 13.
  • the figure 4 shows the base support member 25 and its drive means.
  • the output shaft 21 of the motor 21 is provided with a toothing which meshes with a toothed wheel 31 which rotates, about a shaft 32, of the support 25 of the pots of basic components.
  • the motor 21 rotates the support 25 of the pots of basic components around the axis of the shaft 32.
  • the output shaft of the motor 20 carries a pulley 36 capable of driving another pulley 37 mounted on the shaft 32, by means of a not shown belt.
  • the shaft 32 consists of a worm cooperating with a threaded bush 38 secured to the support 25 of the pots of basic components.
  • the motor 20 makes it possible to drive the support 25 of the base component pots in a translation movement parallel to the axis of the shaft 32. In this movement, the support 25 of the basic component pots is guided by stems 39.
  • the output shaft 40 of the motor 22 carries a pinion 41 which meshes with a toothed wheel 44.
  • the toothed wheel 44 rotates about an axis 45, diametrically opposed, two supports 46 of connecting rods 47.
  • Each connecting rod 47 carries at its end a piston 50 engaged in a respective cylinder 52, 53 formed in a mixing block 51.
  • the motor 22 rotates the toothed wheel 44, and through it the pistons 50 in reciprocating movements. opposed in the cylinders 52, 53 of the mixing block 51.
  • the mixing block 51 comprises two cylindrical ducts 54 and 55 in which are respectively housed a main valve 56 provided with three bores and an auxiliary valve 57 provided with a bore.
  • the main valve 56 is rotated by a pinion 58 meshing with a toothed wheel 59 mounted on the output shaft of a motor 60.
  • the auxiliary valve 57 is rotated by a system of rods 61 actuated by a motor 62. .
  • the support 25 of the basic component pots 11 forms, for each basic component pot location, a tip 80 adapted to fit sealingly to an orifice 81 formed in the wall of the cylinder 52 of the mixing block 51
  • the orifice 81 permits the flow of the contents of the basic component pot into the cylinder 52.
  • a hollow needle 90 carried by a syringe.
  • the channel of the hollow needle 90 corresponds with a duct 91 ( figure 7 ) formed in the wall of the mixing block 51.
  • the conduit 91 opens into the cylinder 53 by a bore of the main valve 56 when the latter is placed in the appropriate angular position.
  • a washing channel 92 is placed in communication with the mixing block.
  • the cosmetic product can be supplied to a user via a nozzle for supplying the cosmetic product, and in a last position the main valve 56 closes the various orifices.
  • the receiving chute 10 is pivotally mounted on an axis 100. It furthermore comprises a stop 101 capable of rotating it about its axis when this stop is pushed by a projection 102 of the support 25 of the pots of components of based. In this movement, the active component capsule 103 located at the bottom of the receiving chute 10 is perforated by the hollow needle 90, so that the active component it contains can be sucked through this needle.
  • This ejector consists essentially of a rod carrying at one of its ends an ejection finger 106, and at its other end an actuating stop 107 , capable of rotating it when this actuating stop is pushed by the projection 102 of the support 25 pots of basic components.
  • cleaning of the device is carried out by nozzles fed by the water pump.
  • the cleaning water is collected in the waste compartment.

Abstract

La demande concerne un dispositif de mélange (51) d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques comprenant deux cylindres (52 et 53) munis chacun d'un orifice (110) reliés par un conduit (55) et munis de pistons (50) susceptibles d'être animés par un actionneur de mouvements opposés de manière à transférer le contenu d'un des cylindres (52 ou 53) dans l'autre cylindre (52 ou 53) par les orifices (110) et le conduit (55), caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un orifice d'entrée pour les composants cosmétiques formé dans un desdits cylindres (52 ou 53) et qu'il comprend une vanne principale (56) munie de trois perçages et/ou une vanne auxiliaire (57) munie d'un perçage. La demande concerne également un procédé pour la fabrication par mélange d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique personnalisé, ledit procédé comprenant les étapes consistant: - à amener à un dispositif de mélange 51 selon l'invention au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans un contenant respectif, - à effectuer le mélange desdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans ledit dispositif de mélange.The application relates to a mixing device (51) of at least two cosmetic components comprising two cylinders (52 and 53) each provided with an orifice (110) connected by a conduit (55) and provided with pistons (50) capable of be driven by an opposing motion actuator to transfer the contents of one of the cylinders (52 or 53) into the other cylinder (52 or 53) through the orifices (110) and the conduit (55), characterized by the fact that it comprises an inlet for the cosmetic components formed in one of said cylinders (52 or 53) and comprises a main valve (56) provided with three bores and / or an auxiliary valve (57) provided with of a piercing. The application also relates to a process for the manufacture by mixing at least two cosmetic components and the dispensing of a personalized cosmetic product, said process comprising the steps of: to bring to a mixing device 51 according to the invention at least two cosmetic components in a respective container, mixing said at least two cosmetic components in said mixing device.

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La présente demande de brevet revendique la priorité de la demande de brevet français FR 13/03150 , déposée en date du 22 novembre 2012 et incorporée dans son entièreté par référence, et est une demande divisionnaire de la demande Européenne EP 13919249.8 incorporée dans son entièreté par référence.This patent application claims the priority of the French patent application FR 13/03150 , filed on November 22, 2012 and incorporated in its entirety by reference, and is a divisional application of the European application EP 13919249.8 incorporated in its entirety by reference.

La présente invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour le mélange d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques, la fabrication et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique personnalisé.The present invention relates to a method and a device for mixing at least two cosmetic components, the manufacture and distribution of a personalized cosmetic product.

L'invention concerne en premier lieu un dispositif de mélange 51 d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques comprenant deux cylindres 52 et 53 munis chacun d'un orifice 110 reliés par un conduit 55 et munis de pistons 50 susceptibles d'être animés par un actionneur de mouvements opposés de manière à transférer le contenu d'un des cylindres 52 ou 53 dans l'autre cylindre 52 ou 53 par les orifices 110 et le conduit 55, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un orifice d'entrée pour les composants cosmétiques formé dans un desdits cylindres 52 ou 53 et qu'il comprend une vanne principale 56 munie de trois perçages et/ou une vanne auxiliaire 57 munie d'un perçageThe invention relates primarily to a mixing device 51 of at least two cosmetic components comprising two cylinders 52 and 53 each provided with an orifice 110 connected by a conduit 55 and provided with pistons 50 which can be driven by an actuator of opposite movements so as to transfer the contents of one of the cylinders 52 or 53 into the other cylinder 52 or 53 through the orifices 110 and the duct 55, characterized in that it comprises an inlet for the components formed in one of said cylinders 52 or 53 and comprises a main valve 56 provided with three bores and / or an auxiliary valve 57 provided with a bore

De manière préférée, le dispositif de mélange 51 selon l'invention comprend une vanne auxiliaire 57 munie d'un perçage coulissant dans un conduit ménagé dans le dispositif de mélange et qu'elle est susceptible d'être entraînée en rotation par un système de biellettes 61 actionnées par un moteur 62 et apte à contrôler l'écoulement entre lesdits deux cylindres 52 et 53.Preferably, the mixing device 51 according to the invention comprises an auxiliary valve 57 provided with a bore that slides in a duct formed in the mixing device and is capable of being rotated by a system of links 61 actuated by a motor 62 and able to control the flow between said two cylinders 52 and 53.

Un deuxième objet de la présente invention concerne un dispositif pour la fabrication et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique personnalisé, ledit produit étant fabriqué par mélange d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques caractérisé par le fait que ledit dispositif comprend un dispositif de mélange 51 selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.A second subject of the present invention relates to a device for the manufacture and distribution of a personalized cosmetic product, said product being manufactured by mixing at least two cosmetic components characterized in that said device comprises a mixing device 51 according to any one of the preceding claims.

De manière préférée, le dispositif pour la fabrication et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique personnalisé selon l'invention comprend des gicleurs alimentés par une pompe à eau pour le nettoyage dudit dispositif de mélange.Preferably, the device for the manufacture and distribution of a personalized cosmetic product according to the invention comprises nozzles fed by a water pump for cleaning said mixing device.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier du dispositif selon l'invention :

  • lesdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques comprennent au moins deux composants de base et au moins un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq voir six composants actifs,
  • au moins un desdits contenant comporte un code d'identification et ledit dispositif comprend des moyens de détection (12) dudit code d'identification,
  • les contenants des composants de base comprenant un orifice de sortie et sont logés dans un organe (25) de support de base, et
  • le dispositif comprend :
    • ▪ un moyen de contrôle (13) commandant un bloc de mélange (14) et relié aux moyens de détection (12), lequel moyen de contrôle (13) est susceptible de commander le mélange desdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques en fonction des codes d'identification détectés,
    • ▪ un bloc de mélange (51) des composants cosmétiques comprenant un orifice d'entrée, et deux cylindres (52, 53) munis de pistons (50) susceptibles d'être animés de mouvements opposés de manière à transférer le contenu d'un des cylindres dans l'autre cylindre, ledit orifice d'entrée dans le bloc de mélange étant formé dans un desdits cylindres,
    • ▪ au moins un actionneur (20, 21) apte à amener l'organe de support de base dans une position où l'orifice de sortie d'un contenant de composant de base déterminé se trouve en contact étanche avec l'orifice d'entrée (82) du bloc de mélange.
In a particular embodiment of the device according to the invention:
  • said at least two cosmetic components comprise at least two basic components and at least one, two, three, four, five or six active components,
  • at least one of said containers comprises an identification code and said device comprises detection means (12) of said identification code,
  • the containers of the basic components comprising an outlet and are housed in a base support member (25), and
  • the device comprises:
    • A control means (13) controlling a mixing block (14) and connected to the detection means (12), which control means (13) is able to control the mixing of the at least two cosmetic components according to the codes of identification detected,
    • ▪ a mixing block (51) of the cosmetic components comprising an inlet port, and two cylinders (52, 53) provided with pistons (50) capable of being moved in opposite movements so as to transfer the contents of one of the cylinders in the other cylinder, said inlet into the mixing block being formed in one of said cylinders,
    • At least one actuator (20, 21) adapted to bring the basic support member into a position where the outlet orifice of a determined base component container is in sealing contact with the inlet orifice (82) of the mixing block.

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet alors d'obtenir, dans un délai rapide, un produit cosmétique personnalisé qui est parfaitement homogène, même s'il est préparé en faible quantité (typiquement de l'ordre du cm3 ou moins), le tout en bénéficiant d'un très faible encombrement et d'une grande robustesse à l'usage.The device according to the invention then makes it possible to obtain, within a short period of time, a personalized cosmetic product which is perfectly homogeneous, even if it is prepared in a small quantity (typically of the order of 3 cm 3 or less), the whole benefiting from a very small footprint and robustness to use.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, ledit code d'identification est un code couleur, et lesdits moyens de détection sont des moyens optiques.In a particular embodiment, said identification code is a color code, and said detection means are optical means.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, le dispositif comprend une interface (3) reliée au moyen de contrôle.In a particular embodiment, the device comprises an interface (3) connected to the control means.

Avantageusement, ladite interface est également capable d'afficher les niveaux des composants cosmétiques, notamment des composants de base.Advantageously, said interface is also capable of displaying the levels of the cosmetic components, in particular basic components.

Par « composant de base », on entend un composant dont le but est d'apporter une texture particulière (crème, huile, etc.) au produit cosmétique.By "basic component" is meant a component whose purpose is to provide a particular texture (cream, oil, etc.) to the cosmetic product.

Par « composant actif », on entend un composant dont le but est d'apporter au moins une activité particulière (anti-âge, hydratant, antioxydant, etc.).By "active component" is meant a component whose purpose is to provide at least one particular activity (anti-aging, moisturizing, antioxidant, etc.).

Maintenant, au moins un des composants actifs est susceptible d'être incompatible avec au moins un des composants de base, ledit procédé comprenant l'étape consistant à verrouiller l'opération de mélange si les codes d'identification d'au moins un composant de base et d'au moins un composant actif sont incompatibles.Now, at least one of the active components is likely to be incompatible with at least one of the basic components, said method comprising the step of locking the mixing operation if the identification codes of at least one component of base and at least one active component are incompatible.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, le dispositif selon l'invention peut comprendre un premier actionneur pour entraîner l'organe de support de base en rotation autour d'un axe, et un deuxième actionneur pour entraîner ledit organe de support de base dans un mouvement de translation parallèlement audit axe.In a particular embodiment, the device according to the invention may comprise a first actuator for driving the basic support member in rotation about an axis, and a second actuator for driving said base support member in a movement. translation parallel to said axis.

Maintenant, lesdits pistons peuvent aussi être animés par un troisième actionneur.Now, said pistons can also be driven by a third actuator.

Egalement dans un mode de réalisation particulier, le dispositif selon l'invention comprend une vanne auxiliaire coulissant dans un conduit ménagé dans le bloc de mélange et apte à contrôler l'écoulement entre lesdits deux cylindres.Also in a particular embodiment, the device according to the invention comprises an auxiliary slide valve in a duct formed in the mixing block and adapted to control the flow between said two cylinders.

Un tel mode de réalisation permet d'optimiser encore la qualité du mélange.Such an embodiment makes it possible to further optimize the quality of the mixture.

Egalement dans un mode de réalisation particulier, le dispositif selon l'invention comprend :

  • un logement de réception pour au moins un contenant de composant actif,
  • des moyens de prélèvement dudit composant actif dans son contenant,
  • et des moyens de transfert dudit composant actif vers ledit bloc de mélange.
Also in a particular embodiment, the device according to the invention comprises:
  • a receiving housing for at least one active component container,
  • means for sampling said active component in its container,
  • and means for transferring said active component to said mixing block.

Plus particulièrement, lesdits moyens de prélèvement du composant actif dans son contenant peuvent comprendre une aiguille creuse apte à percer le contenant de composant actif, et des moyens d'aspiration du composant actif à travers ladite aiguille creuse.More particularly, said means for sampling the active component in its container may comprise a hollow needle capable of piercing the active component container, and means for aspirating the active component through said hollow needle.

Ledit logement de réception pour au moins un contenant de composant actif peut être monté mobile en direction de ladite aiguille creuse, le dispositif comprenant des moyens d'entraînement pour ledit logement de réception.Said receiving housing for at least one active component container may be mounted movable towards said hollow needle, the device comprising drive means for said receiving housing.

Egalement dans un mode de réalisation particulier, les moyens d'entraînement pour le logement de réception comprennent ledit organe de support de base et ledit au moins un actionneur apte à amener l'organe de support de base dans une position où l'orifice de sortie d'un contenant de composant de base déterminé se trouve en contact étanche avec l'orifice d'entrée du bloc de mélange.Also in a particular embodiment, the drive means for the receiving housing comprise said base support member and said at least one actuator adapted to bring the basic support member into a position where the outlet orifice of a determined base component container is in sealing contact with the inlet port of the mixing block.

Le logement de réception peut être monté pivotant et comporter une surface d'appui apte à coopérer avec une surface complémentaire dudit organe de support de base.The receiving housing may be pivotally mounted and have a bearing surface adapted to cooperate with a complementary surface of said base support member.

A titre de moyen de transfert dudit composant actif vers ledit bloc de mélange, le dispositif selon l'invention pourra comprendre une vanne principale apte, dans une de ses positions, à mettre en communication une aiguille creuse avec ledit bloc de mélange, dans une de ses positions à obstruer l'orifice du bloc de mélange pendant la phase de mélange, dans une autre de ses positions à mettre en communication le canal de lavage avec le bloc mélange et, dans une autre de ses positions, à fournir ledit produit cosmétique à un utilisateur par l'intermédiaire d'une buse de fourniture du produit cosmétique.As means for transferring said active component to said mixing block, the device according to the invention may comprise a main valve adapted, in one of its positions, to put in communication a hollow needle with said mixing block, in one of its positions to obstruct the orifice of the mixing block during the mixing phase, in another of its positions to put in communication the washing channel with the mixing block and, in another of its positions, to provide said cosmetic product to a user via a nozzle for supplying the cosmetic product.

Un troisième objet de la présente invention concerne un procédé pour la fabrication par mélange d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique personnalisé, ledit procédé comprenant les étapes consistant :

  • à amener à un dispositif de mélange 51 selon l'invention au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans un contenant respectif,
  • à effectuer le mélange desdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans ledit dispositif de mélange.
A third subject of the present invention relates to a method for the manufacture by mixing at least two cosmetic components and the dispensing of a personalized cosmetic product, said method comprising the steps of:
  • bringing to a mixing device 51 according to the invention at least two cosmetic components in a respective container,
  • mixing said at least two cosmetic components in said mixing device.

De manière préférée, le procédé selon l'invention comprend les étapes consistant :

  • à amener à un dispositif de mélange 51 selon l'invention au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans les cylindres 52 et 53 ;
  • mettre la vanne auxiliaire 57 en position ouverte à l'aide du moteur 62 ;
  • réaliser un mélange homogène des composants cosmétiques en actionnant le moteur de façon à faire passer alternativement, par le mouvement opposé des pistons 50, les composants des cylindres 52 et 53 par le conduit 55 reliant les deux orifices 110 ;
  • distribué le produit cosmétique ainsi fabriqué à l'utilisateur
  • optionnellement en fin de cycle un nettoyage du dispositif est effectué par les gicleurs alimentés par la pompe à eau.
Preferably, the process according to the invention comprises the steps of:
  • bringing to a mixing device 51 according to the invention at least two cosmetic components in the cylinders 52 and 53;
  • putting the auxiliary valve 57 in the open position using the motor 62;
  • to achieve a homogeneous mixture of the cosmetic components by operating the motor so as to pass alternately, by the opposite movement of the pistons 50, the components of the cylinders 52 and 53 through the conduit 55 connecting the two orifices 110;
  • distributed the cosmetic product thus manufactured to the user
  • optionally at the end of the cycle cleaning of the device is performed by the nozzles fed by the water pump.

De manière préférée, lesdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques sont au moins un composant de base et au moins un composant actif.Preferably, said at least two cosmetic components are at least one basic component and at least one active component.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier du procédé selon l'invention, ledit procédé utilisant le dispositif selon l'invention mentionné précédemment comprend les étapes consistant :

  • à amener audit dispositif de mélange au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans un contenant respectif, et
  • à effectuer le mélange desdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans ledit dispositif de mélange,
ce procédé comprenant les étapes consistant :
  • à détecter un code d'identification sur au moins un desdits contenants, et
  • à effectuer le mélange en fonction du code d'identification détecté.
In a particular embodiment of the method according to the invention, said method using the device according to the invention mentioned above comprises the steps of:
  • supplying said mixing device with at least two cosmetic components in a respective container, and
  • mixing said at least two cosmetic components in said mixing device,
this process comprising the steps of:
  • detecting an identification code on at least one of said containers, and
  • mixing according to the detected identification code.

Dans un mode de mise en oeuvre particulier, le procédé selon l'invention comprend en outre les étapes consistant à :

  • sélectionner, au préalable, sur ledit dispositif de mélange, le produit cosmétique souhaité puis seulement à amener audit dispositif de mélange lesdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques présentant les codes d'identification sélectionnés par ledit dispositif de mélange.
In a particular mode of implementation, the method according to the invention further comprises the steps of:
  • select, beforehand, on said mixing device, the desired cosmetic product and then only to bring to said mixing device said at least two cosmetic components having the identification codes selected by said mixing device.

Dans un mode de mise en oeuvre particulier, ledit code d'identification est un code couleur et la détection est effectuée par des moyens optiques.In a particular embodiment, said identification code is a color code and the detection is performed by optical means.

Lesdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques comprennent :

  • au moins deux composants de base, et
  • au moins un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq voir six composants actifs,
  • où au moins un des composants actifs est susceptible d'être incompatible avec au moins un des composants de base, ledit procédé comprenant l'étape consistant à verrouiller l'opération de mélange si les codes d'identification d'au moins un composant de base et d'au moins un composant actif sont incompatibles.
Said at least two cosmetic components comprise:
  • at least two basic components, and
  • at least one, two, three, four, five or six active components,
  • wherein at least one of the active components is likely to be incompatible with at least one of the basic components, said method comprising the step of locking the mixing operation if the identification codes of at least one basic component and at least one active component are incompatible.

On décrira maintenant, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, un mode de réalisation de l'invention en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1a est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
  • la figure 1b est une vue en perspective sous un autre angle de ce même dispositif,
  • les figures 2 et 3 sont des vues, également en perspective, sous deux angles différents, de ce dispositif, avec un certain nombre d'organes annexes, dont le capot et le couvercle, supprimés,
  • la figure 4 illustre la cinématique d'entraînement de l'organe de support de base,
  • la figure 5 illustre le fonctionnement du troisième moteur du dispositif,
  • la figure 6 représente, en perspective, l'ensemble de mélange et de distribution du dispositif,
  • la figure 7 est une vue en coupe verticale du bloc de mélange, au niveau de la vanne principale,
  • la figure 8 en est une vue en coupe horizontale,
  • la figure 9 représente en vue de côté le bloc de mélange raccordé à un embout d'alimentation en base,
  • les figures 10a, 10b et 10c illustrent les phases d'alimentation en composant actif et d'éjection de la capsule de composant actif,
  • la figure 11 illustre la première étape de l'alimentation du bloc de mélange,
  • la figure 12 illustre la deuxième étape de l'alimentation du bloc de mélange,
  • la figure 13 illustre le dosage de la base,
  • les figures 14a et 14b illustrent la phase de mélange,
  • les figures 15 à 17 illustrent les trois étapes de la phase de distribution, et la figure 18 est un schéma par blocs de l'électronique de commande du dispositif.
One embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawings in which:
  • the figure 1a is a perspective view of a device according to the invention,
  • the figure 1b is a perspective view from another angle of this same device,
  • the Figures 2 and 3 are views, also in perspective, from two different angles, of this device, with a number of ancillary organs, including the cover and the cover, removed,
  • the figure 4 illustrates the drive kinematics of the basic support member,
  • the figure 5 illustrates the operation of the third motor of the device,
  • the figure 6 represents, in perspective, the mixing and distribution assembly of the device,
  • the figure 7 is a vertical sectional view of the mixing block, at the main valve,
  • the figure 8 is a horizontal sectional view,
  • the figure 9 represents in side view the mixing block connected to a base supply tip,
  • the figures 10a , 10b and 10c illustrate the phases of active component feeding and ejection of the active component capsule,
  • the figure 11 illustrates the first step of feeding the mixing block,
  • the figure 12 illustrates the second step of feeding the mixing block,
  • the figure 13 illustrates the dosage of the base,
  • the Figures 14a and 14b illustrate the mixing phase,
  • the Figures 15 to 17 illustrate the three stages of the distribution phase, and the figure 18 is a block diagram of the control electronics of the device.

Sur les figures 1a et 1b, le capot 1 a été représenté transparent afin de pouvoir visualiser les organes internes du dispositif. On voit sur ces figures le couvercle 2 du capot 1, muni d'un écran d'affichage 3. On voit par ailleurs, à travers le capot 1, le réceptacle à déchets 8 pour l'eau de rinçage et les capsules vides de composants actifs.On the Figures 1a and 1b , the cover 1 has been shown transparent in order to be able to visualize the internal organs of the device. These figures show the cover 2 of the cover 1, provided with a display screen 3. Furthermore, through the cover 1, the waste receptacle 8 for the rinsing water and the empty capsules of components assets.

Le couvercle 2 comporte enfin une fente 9 pour l'introduction d'une ou plusieurs capsules de composants actifs dans une goulotte de réception 10. Ces capsules contiennent chacune un composant actif qui sera mélangé à l'aide du dispositif avec un ou plusieurs composants de base contenu dans des pots 11 installés dans le dispositif par l'utilisateur, par exemple par vissage quart de tour, après ouverture du couvercle.The lid 2 finally has a slot 9 for the introduction of one or more capsules of active components into a receiving chute 10. These capsules each contain an active component which will be mixed using the device with one or more components of base contained in pots 11 installed in the device by the user, for example by screwing quarter turn, after opening the lid.

Les capsules de composants actifs, et éventuellement les pots de composants de base, sont identifiés par des codes couleur détectés par des détecteurs optiques 12 (figure 18) reliés à un microprocesseur 13. Le microprocesseur 13 commande l'ensemble 14 des moteurs du dispositif, ainsi que la pompe à eau et l'écran d'affichage 3.The capsules of active components, and possibly the pots of basic components, are identified by color codes detected by optical detectors 12 ( figure 18 ) connected to a microprocessor 13. The microprocessor 13 controls all 14 of the motors of the device, as well as the water pump and the display screen 3.

On se réfèrera maintenant plus particulièrement aux figures 2 et 3.We will now refer more specifically to Figures 2 and 3 .

On voit tout d'abord à la figure 2 les trois moteurs 20, 21 et 22.We first see at the figure 2 the three motors 20, 21 and 22.

On voit également aux figures 2 et 3 deux modules 24 de refroidissement à effet Peltier et de ventilation, destinés à la réfrigération de chacun des pots de composants de base 11. De tels éléments sont connus en eux-mêmes, ainsi que leur commande et leur mode de fonctionnement. Ils ne seront donc pas décrits plus en détail. Comme montré à la figure 18, ils sont commandés par le microprocesseur 13.We also see Figures 2 and 3 two Peltier effect cooling and cooling modules 24 for cooling each of the basic component pots 11. Such elements are known per se, as are their control and their mode of operation. They will not be described in more detail. As shown in figure 18 they are controlled by the microprocessor 13.

On voit enfin sur ces figures le support 25 des pots de composants de base 11, qui sera décrit ci-après.Finally, we can see in these figures the support 25 of the pots of basic components 11, which will be described below.

La figure 4 montre l'organe 25 de support de base et ses moyens d'entraînement.The figure 4 shows the base support member 25 and its drive means.

L'arbre 30 de sortie du moteur 21 est muni d'une denture qui engrène avec une roue dentée 31 solidaire en rotation, autour d'un arbre 32, du support 25 des pots de composants de base. Ainsi, le moteur 21 entraîne en rotation le support 25 des pots de composants de base, autour de l'axe de l'arbre 32.The output shaft 21 of the motor 21 is provided with a toothing which meshes with a toothed wheel 31 which rotates, about a shaft 32, of the support 25 of the pots of basic components. Thus, the motor 21 rotates the support 25 of the pots of basic components around the axis of the shaft 32.

L'arbre 35 de sortie du moteur 20 porte une poulie 36 susceptible d'entraîner une autre poulie 37 montée sur l'arbre 32, par l'intermédiaire d'une courroie non représentée. L'arbre 32 est constitué d'une vis sans fin coopérant avec une douille filetée 38 solidaire du support 25 des pots de composants de base. Ainsi, le moteur 20 permet d'entraîner le support 25 des pots de composants de base dans un mouvement de translation parallèlement à l'axe de l'arbre 32. Dans ce mouvement, le support 25 des pots de composants de base est guidé par des tiges 39.The output shaft of the motor 20 carries a pulley 36 capable of driving another pulley 37 mounted on the shaft 32, by means of a not shown belt. The shaft 32 consists of a worm cooperating with a threaded bush 38 secured to the support 25 of the pots of basic components. Thus, the motor 20 makes it possible to drive the support 25 of the base component pots in a translation movement parallel to the axis of the shaft 32. In this movement, the support 25 of the basic component pots is guided by stems 39.

On se réfèrera maintenant à la figure 5 pour ce qui concerne le moteur 22 et sa fonction.We will now refer to the figure 5 as regards the motor 22 and its function.

L'arbre 40 de sortie du moteur 22 porte un pignon 41 qui engrène avec une roue dentée 44.The output shaft 40 of the motor 22 carries a pinion 41 which meshes with a toothed wheel 44.

La roue dentée 44 porte à rotation autour d'un axe 45, diamétralement opposés, deux supports 46 de bielles 47.The toothed wheel 44 rotates about an axis 45, diametrically opposed, two supports 46 of connecting rods 47.

Chaque bielle 47 porte à son extrémité un piston 50 engagé dans un cylindre respectif 52, 53 formé dans un bloc de mélange 51. Ainsi, le moteur 22 entraîne en rotation la roue dentée 44, et par son intermédiaire les pistons 50 dans des mouvements alternatifs opposés dans les cylindres 52, 53 du bloc de mélange 51.Each connecting rod 47 carries at its end a piston 50 engaged in a respective cylinder 52, 53 formed in a mixing block 51. Thus, the motor 22 rotates the toothed wheel 44, and through it the pistons 50 in reciprocating movements. opposed in the cylinders 52, 53 of the mixing block 51.

On voit à la figure 6 que le bloc de mélange 51 comporte deux conduits cylindriques 54 et 55 dans lesquels sont logés respectivement une vanne principale 56 munie de trois perçages et une vanne auxiliaire 57 munie d'un perçage.We see at the figure 6 that the mixing block 51 comprises two cylindrical ducts 54 and 55 in which are respectively housed a main valve 56 provided with three bores and an auxiliary valve 57 provided with a bore.

La vanne principale 56 est entraînée en rotation par un pignon 58 engrenant avec une roue dentée 59 montée sur l'arbre de sortie d'un moteur 60. La vanne auxiliaire 57 est entraînée en rotation par un système de biellettes 61 actionnées par un moteur 62.The main valve 56 is rotated by a pinion 58 meshing with a toothed wheel 59 mounted on the output shaft of a motor 60. The auxiliary valve 57 is rotated by a system of rods 61 actuated by a motor 62. .

Comme montré à la figure 9, le support 25 des pots 11 de composants de base forme, pour chaque emplacement de pot de composant de base, un embout 80 susceptible de s'adapter de façon étanche à un orifice 81 formé dans la paroi du cylindre 52 du bloc de mélange 51. L'orifice 81 permet l'écoulement du contenu du pot de composant de base dans le cylindre 52.As shown in figure 9 , the support 25 of the basic component pots 11 forms, for each basic component pot location, a tip 80 adapted to fit sealingly to an orifice 81 formed in the wall of the cylinder 52 of the mixing block 51 The orifice 81 permits the flow of the contents of the basic component pot into the cylinder 52.

On voit à la figure 6 une aiguille creuse 90 portée par une seringue. Le canal de l'aiguille creuse 90 correspond avec un conduit 91 (figure 7) formé dans la paroi du bloc de mélange 51. Le conduit 91 débouche dans le cylindre 53 par un perçage de la vanne principale 56 lorsque cette dernière est placée dans la position angulaire convenable.We see at the figure 6 a hollow needle 90 carried by a syringe. The channel of the hollow needle 90 corresponds with a duct 91 ( figure 7 ) formed in the wall of the mixing block 51. The conduit 91 opens into the cylinder 53 by a bore of the main valve 56 when the latter is placed in the appropriate angular position.

Dans une autre position angulaire de la vanne principale 56, un canal de lavage 92 est mis en communication avec le bloc de mélange. Dans une troisième position de la vanne principale 56, le produit cosmétique peut être fourni à un utilisateur par l'intermédiaire d'une buse de fourniture du produit cosmétique, et dans une dernière position la vanne principale 56 bouche les différents orifices.In another angular position of the main valve 56, a washing channel 92 is placed in communication with the mixing block. In a third position of the main valve 56, the cosmetic product can be supplied to a user via a nozzle for supplying the cosmetic product, and in a last position the main valve 56 closes the various orifices.

Si l'on se réfère maintenant aux figures 10a, 10b et 10c, on voit que la goulotte de réception 10 est montée pivotante sur un axe 100. Elle comporte par ailleurs une butée 101 susceptible de la faire pivoter autour de son axe lorsque cette butée est poussée par une saillie 102 du support 25 des pots de composants de base. Dans ce mouvement, la capsule 103 de composant actif située au bas de la goulotte de réception 10 est perforée par l'aiguille creuse 90, de sorte que le composant actif qu'elle contient peut être aspiré au travers de cette aiguille.If we now turn to figures 10a , 10b and 10c it can be seen that the receiving chute 10 is pivotally mounted on an axis 100. It furthermore comprises a stop 101 capable of rotating it about its axis when this stop is pushed by a projection 102 of the support 25 of the pots of components of based. In this movement, the active component capsule 103 located at the bottom of the receiving chute 10 is perforated by the hollow needle 90, so that the active component it contains can be sucked through this needle.

Ces mêmes figures montrent l'éjecteur 104 de capsules vides monté sur un pivot 105. Cet éjecteur est constitué essentiellement d'une tige portant à une de ses extrémités un doigt d'éjection 106, et à son autre extrémité une butée d'actionnement 107, susceptible de le faire pivoter lorsque cette butée d'actionnement est poussée par la saillie 102 du support 25 des pots de composants de base.These same figures show the ejector 104 of empty capsules mounted on a pivot 105. This ejector consists essentially of a rod carrying at one of its ends an ejection finger 106, and at its other end an actuating stop 107 , capable of rotating it when this actuating stop is pushed by the projection 102 of the support 25 pots of basic components.

On décrira maintenant le séquencement de fonctionnement du dispositif, plus particulièrement en référence aux figures 10a à 16. Ce séquencement est assuré par le microprocesseur 13.

  • La première phase du processus consiste à introduire une ou plusieurs doses de composant actif dans le cylindre 53 du bloc de mélange 51.
    • Dans une première étape, l'orifice de la vanne principale 56 prévu pour l'aspiration de l'actif est mis en place devant l'orifice de l'aiguille à l'aide du moteur 60 (figure 11).
    • La deuxième étape consiste à mettre la vanne auxiliaire 57 en position bouchon à l'aide du moteur 62, de manière à fermer les orifices 110 (figure 8).
      Le piston 50 du cylindre 53 est ensuite amené par le moteur 22 en fond de course, comme montré à la figure 12.
    • Dans la troisième étape (figures 10a et 10b), le support 25 des pots de composants de base est manoeuvré par les moteurs 20 et 21 de façon que la saillie 102 fasse pivoter la goulotte de réception 10. L'aiguille 90 perfore ainsi la capsule 103.
      Le moteur 22 est alors activé pour que le piston 50 du cylindre 52 aspire le contenu de la capsule 103 dans le cylindre 52.
    • La quatrième étape consiste à éjecter la capsule vide 103 dans le réceptacle à déchets 8.
      Ceci est effectué par le moteur 21 qui déplace le support 25 des pots de composants de base de manière que la saillie 102 contacte la butée d'actionnement 107.
    • Les troisièmes et quatrièmes étapes sont répétées autant de fois qu'il y a de capsules 103 dans la goulotte de réception 10.
  • La deuxième phase du processus consiste à doser le ou les composants de base (figure 13).
    • A cet effet, la vanne principale 56 est mise sur la position obturation à l'aide du moteur 60 et la vanne auxiliaire 57 est mise en position fermée à l'aide du moteur 62.
    • A l'aide du moteur 21, le support base présente l'embout 80 du pot devant l'orifice 81 de distribution de base, et à l'aide du moteur 20 et de la vis sans fin 32, des impulsions sont réalisées sur le pot pour doser la base.
      Le moteur 22 est alors actionné pour délivrer dans le cylindre 52 la quantité de composant de base choisie.
  • La troisième phase du processus consiste à mélanger les composants de base et les composants actifs.
    A cet effet, vanne auxiliaire 57 est mise en position ouverte à l'aide du moteur 62.
    le moteur 22 est ensuite actionné de façon à faire passer alternativement, par le mouvement opposé des pistons 50, le mélange de composants des cylindres 52 à 53 par le conduit 55 (reliant les deux orifices 110), ce qui crée des perturbations réalisant un mélange homogène (figures 14a et 14b).
  • La quatrième phase du processus consiste à distribuer le produit fabriqué à l'utilisateur.
    • La première étape consiste à amener le mélange au cylindre 52 à l'aide du moteur 22 (figure 15).
    • La vanne secondaire est ensuite fermée (figure 16).
    • Le moteur 22 est actionné pour que le piston 50 éjecte le produit par la buse 93. Cette opération peut être déclenchée par la détection optique des mains de l'utilisateur.
The sequencing of the operation of the device will now be described, more particularly with reference to the Figures 10a to 16 . This sequencing is provided by the microprocessor 13.
  • The first phase of the process consists in introducing one or more doses of active component into the cylinder 53 of the mixing block 51.
    • In a first step, the opening of the main valve 56 intended for the suction of the asset is put in place in front of the orifice of the needle by means of the motor 60 ( figure 11 ).
    • The second step consists in putting the auxiliary valve 57 in the cap position using the motor 62, so as to close the orifices 110 ( figure 8 ).
      The piston 50 of the cylinder 53 is then brought by the engine 22 in the bottom of the race, as shown in FIG. figure 12 .
    • In the third step ( figures 10a and 10b ), the support 25 of the basic component pots is operated by the motors 20 and 21 so that the projection 102 rotates the receiving chute 10. The needle 90 thus perforates the capsule 103.
      The motor 22 is then activated so that the piston 50 of the cylinder 52 sucks the contents of the capsule 103 into the cylinder 52.
    • The fourth step is to eject the empty capsule 103 in the waste receptacle 8.
      This is done by the motor 21 which moves the support 25 of the pots of basic components so that the projection 102 contacts the actuating stopper 107.
    • The third and fourth steps are repeated as many times as there are capsules 103 in the receiving chute 10.
  • The second phase of the process consists of dosing the basic component (s) ( figure 13 ).
    • For this purpose, the main valve 56 is put on the closed position by means of the motor 60 and the auxiliary valve 57 is put into closed position by means of the motor 62.
    • With the aid of the motor 21, the base support has the tip 80 of the pot in front of the base dispensing orifice 81, and with the aid of the motor 20 and the worm 32, pulses are produced on the pot for dosing the base.
      The motor 22 is then actuated to deliver in the cylinder 52 the amount of base component chosen.
  • The third phase of the process involves mixing the basic components and the active components.
    For this purpose, the auxiliary valve 57 is put in the open position by means of the motor 62.
    the motor 22 is then actuated so as to pass alternately, by the opposite movement of the pistons 50, the mixture of components of the cylinders 52 to 53 by the duct 55 (connecting the two orifices 110), which creates disturbances effecting a mixture homogeneous Figures 14a and 14b ).
  • The fourth phase of the process is to distribute the product manufactured to the user.
    • The first step consists in bringing the mixture to the cylinder 52 using the motor 22 ( figure 15 ).
    • The secondary valve is then closed ( figure 16 ).
    • The motor 22 is actuated so that the piston 50 ejects the product through the nozzle 93. This operation can be triggered by the optical detection of the hands of the user.

En fin de cycle, un nettoyage du dispositif est effectué par des gicleurs alimentés par la pompe à eau. L'eau de nettoyage est recueillie dans le compartiment à déchets.At the end of the cycle, cleaning of the device is carried out by nozzles fed by the water pump. The cleaning water is collected in the waste compartment.

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Dispositif de mélange 51 d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques comprenant deux cylindres 52 et 53 munis chacun d'un orifice 110 reliés par un conduit 55 et munis de pistons 50 susceptibles d'être animés par un actionneur de mouvements opposés de manière à transférer le contenu d'un des cylindres 52 ou 53 dans l'autre cylindre 52 ou 53 par les orifices 110 et le conduit 55, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend un orifice d'entrée pour les composants cosmétiques formé dans un desdits cylindres 52 ou 53 et qu'il comprend une vanne principale 56 munie de trois perçages et/ou une vanne auxiliaire 57 munie d'un perçage.Mixing device 51 of at least two cosmetic components comprising two cylinders 52 and 53 each provided with an orifice 110 connected by a conduit 55 and provided with pistons 50 which can be driven by an actuator of opposite movements so as to transfer the content of one of the cylinders 52 or 53 in the other cylinder 52 or 53 through the orifices 110 and the conduit 55, characterized in that it comprises an inlet for the cosmetic components formed in one of said cylinders 52 or 53 and that it comprises a main valve 56 provided with three bores and / or an auxiliary valve 57 provided with a bore. Dispositif de mélange 51 selon la revendication précédente caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une vanne auxiliaire 57 munie d'un perçage coulissant dans un conduit ménagé dans le dispositif de mélange et qu'elle est susceptible d'être entraînée en rotation par un système de biellettes 61 actionnées par un moteur 62 et apte à contrôler l'écoulement entre lesdits deux cylindres 52 et 53.Mixing device 51 according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises an auxiliary valve 57 provided with a bore which slides in a duct formed in the mixing device and is capable of being rotated by means of a control system. rods 61 actuated by a motor 62 and able to control the flow between said two cylinders 52 and 53. Dispositif pour la fabrication et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique personnalisé, ledit produit étant fabriqué par mélange d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques caractérisé par le fait que ledit dispositif comprend un dispositif de mélange 51 selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.Device for the manufacture and distribution of a personalized cosmetic product, said product being manufactured by mixing at least two cosmetic components characterized in that said device comprises a mixing device 51 according to any one of the preceding claims. Dispositif pour la fabrication et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique personnalisé selon la revendication 4 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des gicleurs alimentés par une pompe à eau pour le nettoyage dudit dispositif de mélange.Device for the manufacture and distribution of a personalized cosmetic product according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises nozzles fed by a water pump for cleaning said mixing device. Procédé pour la fabrication par mélange d'au moins deux composants cosmétiques et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique personnalisé, ledit procédé comprenant les étapes consistant : - à amener à un dispositif de mélange 51 selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2 au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans un contenant respectif, - à effectuer le mélange desdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans ledit dispositif de mélange. A process for the manufacture by mixing at least two cosmetic components and dispensing a personalized cosmetic product, said method comprising the steps of: - bringing to a mixing device 51 according to any one of claims 1 or 2 at least two cosmetic components in a respective container, mixing said at least two cosmetic components in said mixing device. Procédé selon la revendication 8 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes consistant : • à amener à un dispositif de mélange 51 selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2 au moins deux composants cosmétiques dans les cylindres 52 et 53 ; • mettre la vanne auxiliaire 57 en position ouverte à l'aide du moteur 62 ; • réaliser un mélange homogène des composants cosmétiques en actionnant le moteur de façon à faire passer alternativement, par le mouvement opposé des pistons 50, les composants des cylindres 52 et 53 par le conduit 55 reliant les deux orifices 110 ; • distribué le produit cosmétique ainsi fabriqué à l'utilisateur • optionnellement en fin de cycle un nettoyage du dispositif est effectué par les gicleurs alimentés par la pompe à eau. Process according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises the steps of: • bringing to a mixing device 51 according to any one of claims 1 or 2 at least two cosmetic components in the cylinders 52 and 53; • put the auxiliary valve 57 in the open position using the motor 62; • achieve a homogeneous mixture of the cosmetic components by operating the motor so as to pass alternately, by the opposite movement of the pistons 50, the components of the cylinders 52 and 53 through the conduit 55 connecting the two orifices 110; • distributed the cosmetic product thus manufactured to the user • Optionally at the end of the cycle cleaning of the device is performed by the nozzles fed by the water pump. Procédé selon les revendication 5 ou 6 caractérisé en ce que lesdits au moins deux composants cosmétiques sont au moins un composant de base et au moins un composant actif.Process according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the said at least two cosmetic components are at least one basic component and at least one active component.
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