EP3462978B1 - Applicator having an applicator blade - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an applicator or cosmetic applicator according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Such applicators are known in many configurations, for example from EP 2 409 692 A1 , EP 0 916 282 A1 and JP 2014 094135 A .
- an applicator or cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic to the skin is proposed, with an applicator organ and a handle or handle attachment and preferably a handle.
- the applicator according to the invention is characterized in that the applicator member is an applicator blade with two main surfaces, which is generally oriented completely transversely to the handle.
- proximal i.e. H. the main surface of the applicator blade facing the handle from the stem or stem attachment.
- the distal, d. H. the main surface of the applicator blade facing away from the handle spans a plane.
- this plane forms an acute angle of at least 20 ° or greater, at least 35 ° with the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem attachment.
- the main distal surface is flocked.
- the applicator blade protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment at least on three sides, better on four sides, freely protruding.
- the amount by which the applicator sheet protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment on three sides (e.g. left, right and front, with the tip) or four sides, corresponds mostly to 1/3 on each side, much better at least 1/2 of the diameter of the Stem attachment. This means that the applicator blade not only "slightly" projects beyond the stem or stem attachment on at least three sides, but by a considerable amount.
- the applicator sheet is preferably made thin-walled, measured in the unflocked state. Ideally, it then has a thickness of a maximum of 0.7 mm, better of a maximum of 0.5 mm, measured perpendicularly to the plane that spans the distal main surface of the applicator blade in its area protruding over the stem attachment or the stem.
- the flexibility of the applicator sheet can be varied within wide limits. This is the first time with such an applicator an applicator sheet can be created which has a clearly perceptible inherent flexibility under the influence of the forces that occur as intended during application.
- the inherent flexibility is set in such a way that the edge of the applicator sheet, where it protrudes over the stem or stem attachment, is in any case more than 1.5 mm under the influence of the forces occurring during application solely through deformation of the applicator sheet in itself can relocate.
- the lateral edges of the applicator sheet are no longer perceived as an edge that cuts into the skin when it is applied, but as a resilient surface that nestles snugly against the area of skin to be treated when it is applied.
- the applicator sheet is not only designed to be flexible in itself, but at the same time is held on the handle or handle attachment with the interposition of a hinge.
- hinge is understood functionally here. The term describes a device that allows the entire applicator blade to pivot under the influence of the forces that occur as intended during application - in the sense that the edge of the distal main surface is displaced as a whole at least locally by more than 1 mm when the applicator blade is pivoted .
- the applicator blade is connected to the stem or stem attachment via an intermediate piece which consists entirely or partially of a softer plastic than the adjoining stem or stem attachment (and preferably also the applicator blade). This enables or promotes it decisively that the applicator blade is pivotable as a whole, as a whole.
- the applicator sheet has at least one tip.
- a tip is understood to be an area of the applicator sheet where two narrow sides of the applicator sheet meet and, viewed in the circumferential direction, merge with a rounding, the radius of curvature of which is less than 3 mm. Ideally, it is even so that the two sides of the applicator sheet that meet one another merge into one another with the formation of an edge.
- Such a tip makes it possible not only to work efficiently and flat with the cosmetic applicator, but also to draw very fine lines or apply them purely selectively.
- the tip is formed where the plane spanned by the applicator blade has the greatest angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem attachment. In this way, the tip is formed where the edge of the applicator blade has its greatest distance from the stem or stem base. This makes it easier to work precisely with the tip, as in this way it executes a large pivoting movement even with small rotary movements of the handle around its longitudinal axis and since the view of the tip is not obstructed by the distant handle or handle attachment.
- the approach to manufacture the applicator sheet from a preferably soft-elastic plastic or to design it so that the applicator sheet can fold when passing a scraper or bend at its edges by at least 70 ° has proven to be particularly favorable after passing through the scraper to return to its original position, which it has in the unloaded state.
- the applicator sheet so hard or inflexible that the wiper deforms more than the applicator when the applicator sheet passes through.
- the Figure 1 shows the cosmetic applicator according to the invention in typical use.
- the cosmetic applicator according to the invention is used to apply concealer or color in the sensitive area between the eyebrow and the eyelid.
- Figure 1 shows the applicator according to the invention in a special embodiment in which a joint is installed between the applicator blade and the handle - which will be discussed later.
- the cosmetic applicator according to the invention regularly looks like it does Fig. 1a shows.
- the cosmetic applicator as such here consists of an applicator organ in the form of the applicator sheet 2, a handle 5 and a handle 15.
- the handle 15 is preferably also the closure for the leak-proof closure of the storage container for the cosmetic to be applied.
- the handle 15 is connected to the applicator blade via the handle 5.
- Such a cosmetic applicator can have all of the configurations that are described below.
- the handle 5 does not have to be made in one piece as the one Fig. 1a shows. Rather, the handle 5 can have a coupling 6 at a suitable point, via which a handle attachment 5a, the integral part of the Applicator sheet is, with another stem portion, the z. B. is an integral part of the handle, can be connected.
- the applicator organ is here as an applicator sheet 2 educated.
- the applicator sheet 2, or the plate forming it has a distal main surface 3 and a proximal main surface 4 as well as a narrow side surface 8.
- the free surface of the side surface is at least a factor of 3, better by a factor of 8 smaller than the free surface of the distal major surface 3.
- the distal main surface 3 is in full contact with the skin area to be treated as a free, unhindered area area available for cosmetic application.
- the distal main surface 3 is ideally flocked - which is not shown in the drawing here.
- a flocked surface can store significantly more mass than a smooth plastic surface. For special applications, however, it can also be designed as an unflocked, ready-to-use plastic surface. For certain applications it is particularly useful if the proximal main surface and the stem attachment are also flocked.
- the proximal main surface 4 is not available for the application of cosmetics. From it, usually in a position having a distance from its edge on all sides, the handle attachment 5a extends in such a way that the applicator sheet 2 denotes Handle attachment 5a protrudes over at least three sides, preferably all around or four sides. The amount by which the applicator blade 2 projects beyond the stem attachment 5a preferably corresponds to at least one third, better still at least half the diameter of the stem attachment 5a.
- the handle attachment 5a can be an integral part of the applicator, integrally and integrally connected to it.
- the area in which the stem attachment 5a is connected to the applicator blade is generally asymmetrical on the proximal main surface of the applicator blade. This means that the applicator blade protrudes further beyond the stem attachment at least on one side than on a side diametrically opposite it.
- the applicator sheet 2 is designed here as an inherently flat or essentially inherently flat plate, cf. Fig. 2 .
- the greatest extension LP of this flat plate in the direction parallel to its distal main surface 3 is preferably between 7 mm and 14 mm.
- the width B of the plate perpendicular thereto is preferably between 5 mm and 9 mm.
- the thickness D of the applicator sheet in the direction perpendicular to the main surface and outside the stem attachment is preferably between 0.2 mm and 0.7 mm, cf. also Fig. 2 .
- the applicator sheet is then usually so supple that it can adapt to the area of skin to be treated by deformations of ⁇ 5/10 mm. On the other hand, in all of this, the applicator sheet is not so soft that it kinks and is therefore no longer suitable for distributing the cosmetic.
- the distal main surface of the applicator blade spans a plane that includes an acute angle W with the longitudinal axis L of the stem.
- This acute angle W is preferably in the range between 30 ° and 75 ° degrees, ideally in the range between 40 ° and 50 °.
- the applicator blade in this embodiment is characterized in that its side surface 8 forms only a single point 7, a point being understood in particular as a local area with a radius of curvature ⁇ 3 mm belonging to a curvature in the circumferential direction.
- the side surface initially forms a straight flank section 17.
- the two straight flank sections 17 are connected to one another by a partially circular flank section 18 which as a rule extends over more than 180 °.
- the side surface - apart from the area forming its tip - preferably has a continuous continuous course.
- the tip 7 is formed where the plane spanned by the distal main surface 3 of the applicator blade 2 encloses the greatest angle V with the longitudinal axis of the stem. As you can see, the tip 7 of the applicator blade extends beyond the stem attachment as a whole, on its entire projection in the direction of the longitudinal axis L - as a rule not only insignificantly, but by at least 1 ⁇ 2 the diameter of the stem attachment.
- flank 8 of the applicator blade 2 is at the greatest distance from the longitudinal axis L of the handle where it forms the tip 7.
- the applicator sheet 2 is formed from a harder plastic material.
- a first stem section 5a is injection-molded onto the applicator sheet 2 from a softer plastic material. This merges into a second stem section 5b which is coupled to it by means of a coupling 6 or which is injection molded onto it.
- the second stem section is in turn made from harder plastic.
- the first handle section 5a forms a hinge about which the applicator blade 2 can pivot and can thus perform a movement when applying makeup, as shown in FIG Figure 1 is illustrated.
- this second exemplary embodiment differs from the first in that the applicator blade 2 projects beyond the stem section 5a and thus also the entire stem not only on three sides, but on four sides, as already mentioned in connection with the first embodiment. Because the applicator blade also protrudes beyond the stem where the plane of its distal main surface encloses the smallest acute angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem, as well as in the Figure 4 can be seen.
- the Figure 5 shows a third embodiment, which is closely related to the second embodiment, in which the applicator blade also protrudes on four sides of the stem attachment.
- the applicator blade 2 and the stem portion 5a have been produced in one piece from one and the same material.
- the Figure 6 shows that the distal main surface 3 is preferably actually actually flat, as a result of which a very efficient flat application can be achieved. Otherwise, what has been said for the exemplary embodiments already described applies.
- the Figure 7 shows an alternative configuration for the distal main surface 3.
- the distal main surface 3 is not inherently flat, but rather convex towards the outside. It then has a pillow-like shape.
- an imaginary plane can be defined in it, which includes an angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem. This plane is the plane that can be laid through that section of the applicator sheet whose cross-sectional area is maximum, as in FIG Figure 7 indicated.
- the distal main surface is formed with a concave recess.
- the Figure 8 illustrates that a reinforcing rib 9 is provided according to the invention.
- the reinforcement rib 9 is preferably a planar and essentially triangular structure with two large main surfaces and a narrow side surface.
- the reinforcing rib 9 connects the stem portion 5a to the proximal main surface of the applicator sheet 2.
- the reinforcing rib is provided on the side where on which the applicator sheet 2 protrudes the furthest beyond the stem section 5a.
- the reinforcing rib 9 is mostly arranged in a plane in which the angle between the plane spanned by the distal main surface 3 and the longitudinal axis L of the stem is greatest. Not shown in the figures, but useful for some applications, it is if several reinforcing ribs are provided that the handle attachment and the applicator blade in connect different, non-parallel planes and thus support the applicator sheet at different points, e.g. 9 o'clock, 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock when the only tip of the applicator blade is at the 12 o'clock position.
- the reinforcement rib 9 supports the applicator sheet 2 in an optimal manner.
- the lateral edges of the applicator sheet 2 are still flexible, so that the application behavior is pleasant. It is only prevented that the area between the stem section 5a and the tip 7 of the applicator blade 2, which projects far beyond the stem section 5, is bent too much and therefore gives way too early before the pressure required for efficient application of cosmetics can be applied.
- the applicator blade 2 is connected to the stem section via a hinge.
- the hinge can be designed in various ways. This is another possible variation for the exemplary embodiments described above.
- the applicator blade is injection-molded from a harder plastic and a first stem section 5a is injection-molded directly onto the applicator blade from the same plastic.
- a second handle section 5b is located between this first handle section 5a and a third handle section 5c made of a softer plastic, while the third stem section 5c also consists of a hard plastic. In this way, the second stem section 5b forms the required joint; it enables the applicator blade 2 to move.
- the first handle section 5a and the third handle section 5c can have an internal connection or "core", for example a film hinge, which is flexible and which is encased by the softer plastic compound of the second handle section. This considerably simplifies the production, since the applicator blade or the first stem section and the third stem section do not have to be manufactured as separate parts, which then have to be combined with the aid of the plastic compound of the second stem section 5b, but can be made in one piece from the start.
- core for example a film hinge
- Figure 10 An alternative to this that can also be used for all exemplary embodiments is provided by Figure 10 represent.
- a first stem section 5a is again injection molded directly onto the applicator sheet 2. It is followed by a second stem section 5b. This has several constrictions 10, a third stem portion 5c connects to it.
- the second stem section 5b forms a joint here. This is true even if both the applicator blade 2 and the first to third stem sections 5a to 5c all consist of the same plastic material and have preferably been produced by one-piece injection molding.
- the joint according to Figure 11 is characterized in that the second handle section 5b, which connects the first handle section 5a and the third handle section 5c to one another, is a simple recess.
- the Figure 12 shows another alternative for such a joint.
- the second stem section 5b represents a taper which in itself has the shape of a sphere.
- the edges of the ball in each case at the transition to the first stem section 5a and the third stem section 5c, there are strong notches in this way, which results in a high degree of flexibility, so that this joint enables very effective bending.
- the second stem section 5b has the shape of an accordion, that is, the shape of several plates which are each hinged to one another on an outer side, so that several spiral springs connected one behind the other result.
- first stem section 5a and the third stem section 5c as in FIG Figure 13 to recognize.
- the here two, but preferably three or four leaf spring-like plate elements, which are connected to one another here and which form the second stem section 5b, allow a strong spring effect. It is particularly favorable to design the joint in such a way that the applicator blade can only be pivoted about one axis. This is e.g. B.
- a joint could alternatively be provided by providing a hole in the handle that accommodates the coupling element of the handle attachment with play, because the hole in the handle has a slightly larger diameter than the coupling section.
- the Figure 14 shows a further embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.
- the principle is the same as in the first two exemplary embodiments, so that what was said there also applies here.
- the possible modifications of the exemplary embodiments described above can also be applied to this further exemplary embodiment.
- the applicator sheet 2 is here diamond-shaped and has a total of four tips 11 to 14.
- the tips can be worked in different ways, because they are not all symmetrical.
- the applicator sheet shows the same application behavior only in the area of the tips 12 and 14, which are formed by side surfaces 8 which meet at an obtuse angle.
- the tip 11 lies on the side of the handle on which the plane in which the applicator blade 2 lies forms an obtuse angle with the longitudinal axis L of the handle, while the other tip 13 lies on the side, on which the plane of the applicator sheet 2 forms an acute angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem.
- the applicator sheet 2 has not just one or four tips, but three.
- the sides 8, each of which forms a point in pairs, are preferably curved convexly outward.
- one of the three tips lies on the side on which the plane spanned by the distal main surface 3 of the applicator blade 2 encloses the largest angle to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator stem.
- FIG. 16 Another embodiment shows the Figure 16 .
- This is preferably an applicator of a general type.
- This applicator is closely related to the first exemplary embodiment, so that what has been said in this regard preferably also applies to this sixth exemplary embodiment, provided that its special designs do not conflict with this.
- the applicator can have a handle 5 which merges into a connection cap 21 for a storage container 22, for example.
- connection cap can be screwed or pressed against the dispensing opening of the storage container 22 in a sealing manner.
- the mass held in stock in the storage container 22 is output via the internal feed line 23 to the distal main surface 3 of the applicator - for example when pressure is applied to the storage container 22 or a cylinder piston syringe integrated in it, with or without a built-in mixer.
- the internal feed line runs completely through the applicator; H.
- the internal feed line 23 has a first opening 24 on the side of the storage container and a second opening 25 on the substantially opposite side of the distal main surface 3.
- the internal feed line 23 is therefore traversed from opening to opening in one direction.
- recessed areas 26, preferably in the manner of channels which are open on a circumferential side and which are open on a circumferential side and are trenched in the surface of the distal main surface 3.
- the mass discharged via the orifice 25 can be passed on parallel to the distal main surface 3 into different areas of the distal main surface 3 before it enters the gap of the next to the Surface areas of the distal main surface 3 and the surface to be applied which are located in the channels enters and then subjected to the actual application process, that is, for example, is incorporated into the surface to be treated.
- recessed areas 26 are preferably arranged in a star shape, so they then extend in different directions away from the mouth 25 towards the edge of the distal main surface 3.
- the recessed areas can be designed as real channels, with one channel base and two preferably essentially (possibly . +/- 25 °) perpendicular to the distal main surface 3 oriented longitudinal side walls of the canal and a canal face open towards the mouth 25.
- the other end of the channel at the outer edge of the distal main surface 3 can either be open, like that of the Figure 17 shown or closed. The latter forces the compound to enter the gap between the respective surface area of the distal main surface 3 of the surface to be applied, at least at the end of the channel.
- the distal main surface 3 is connected to the storage container via a one-piece stem 5.
- the internal feed line 23 can also be attached to the coupling part of the coupling 6 formed on the applicator open out, in order to then communicate there after the assembly of the game with a continuation of the internal feed line located inside it.
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Applikator bzw. Kosmetikapplikator nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to an applicator or cosmetic applicator according to the preamble of
Derartige Applikatoren sind in vielen Ausgestaltungsformen bekannt, zum Beispiel aus
Im vorliegenden Fall ist es die Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen Applikator zu schaffen, mit dem sich der Bereich der Hautpartie zwischen der Augenbraue und dem Wimpernsaum besonders gut behandeln lässt.In the present case, it is the object of the invention to create an applicator with which the area of the skin between the eyebrow and the lash line can be treated particularly well.
Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with the features of
Demzufolge wird ein Applikator bzw. Kosmetikapplikator zum Auftragen eines Kosmetikums auf die Haut vorgeschlagen, mit einem Applikatororgan und einem Stiel oder Stielansatz und vorzugsweise einer Handhabe.Accordingly, an applicator or cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic to the skin is proposed, with an applicator organ and a handle or handle attachment and preferably a handle.
Der erfindungsgemäße Applikator zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass das Applikatororgan ein im Regelfall vollständig quer zum Stiel ausgerichtetes Applikatorblatt mit zwei Hauptflächen ist.The applicator according to the invention is characterized in that the applicator member is an applicator blade with two main surfaces, which is generally oriented completely transversely to the handle.
Dabei geht von der proximalen, d. h. der Handhabe zugewandten Hauptfläche des Applikatorblatts der Stiel oder Stielansatz ab.It starts with the proximal, i.e. H. the main surface of the applicator blade facing the handle from the stem or stem attachment.
Die distale, d. h. die der Handhabe abgewandte Hauptfläche des Applikatorblatts spannt eine Ebene auf. Im unbelasteten Zustand, d. h. unbeeinflusst von den bei der Applikation auftretenden Kräften, bildet diese Ebene mit der Längsachse L des Stiels oder Stielansatzes einen spitzen Winkel von mindestens 20° oder größer, mindestens 35° aus. In der überwiegenden Zahl der Fälle ist die distale Hauptfläche beflockt.The distal, d. H. the main surface of the applicator blade facing away from the handle spans a plane. In the unloaded state, i.e. H. unaffected by the forces occurring during application, this plane forms an acute angle of at least 20 ° or greater, at least 35 ° with the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem attachment. In the vast majority of cases, the main distal surface is flocked.
Das Applikatorblatt überragt den Stiel oder Stielansatz mindestens dreiseitig, besser vierseitig, frei auskragend.The applicator blade protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment at least on three sides, better on four sides, freely protruding.
Der Betrag, um den das Applikatorblatt den Stiel oder Stielansatz dreiseitig (z. B. links, rechts und vorne, mit der Spitze) bzw. vierseitig überragt, entspricht zumeist auf jeder Seite 1/3, deutlich besser mindestens 1/2 des Durchmessers des Stielansatzes. Das bedeutet, dass das Applikatorblatt den Stiel oder Stielansatz auf mindestens drei Seiten nicht nur "ein wenig" überragt, sondern um ein beträchtliches Maß.The amount by which the applicator sheet protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment on three sides (e.g. left, right and front, with the tip) or four sides, corresponds mostly to 1/3 on each side, much better at least 1/2 of the diameter of the Stem attachment. This means that the applicator blade not only "slightly" projects beyond the stem or stem attachment on at least three sides, but by a considerable amount.
Vorzugsweise ist das Applikatorblatt, in unbeflocktem Zustand gemessen, dünnwandig ausgeführt. Idealerweise weist es dann in seinem über den Stielansatz bzw. den Stiel überkragenden Bereich eine Dicke von maximal 0,7 mm, besser von maximal 0,5 mm auf, gemessen senkrecht zu der Ebene, die die distale Hauptfläche des Applikatorblatts aufspannt.The applicator sheet is preferably made thin-walled, measured in the unflocked state. Ideally, it then has a thickness of a maximum of 0.7 mm, better of a maximum of 0.5 mm, measured perpendicularly to the plane that spans the distal main surface of the applicator blade in its area protruding over the stem attachment or the stem.
Mit Hilfe der genannten Maßnahmen lässt sich die Nachgiebigkeit des Applikatorblatts in weiten Grenzen variieren. Dadurch kann erstmals bei einem solchen Applikator ein Applikatorblatt geschaffen werden, das unter dem Einfluss der bei der Applikation bestimmungsgemäß auftretenden Kräfte in sich eine deutlich wahrnehmbare Eigenflexibilität aufweist. Dabei ist die Eigenflexibilität so eingestellt, dass sich der Rand des Applikatorblatts dort, wo dieses über den Stiel oder Stielansatz überkragt, unter dem Einfluss der bei der Applikation auftretenden Kräfte allein durch In-Sich-Verformung des Applikatorblatts jedenfalls um mehr als 1,5 mm verlagern kann.With the help of the measures mentioned, the flexibility of the applicator sheet can be varied within wide limits. This is the first time with such an applicator an applicator sheet can be created which has a clearly perceptible inherent flexibility under the influence of the forces that occur as intended during application. The inherent flexibility is set in such a way that the edge of the applicator sheet, where it protrudes over the stem or stem attachment, is in any case more than 1.5 mm under the influence of the forces occurring during application solely through deformation of the applicator sheet in itself can relocate.
Die seitlichen Ränder des Applikatorblattes werden nicht mehr als Kante empfunden, die beim Auftragen in die Haut einschneidet, sondern als federnde Fläche, die sich beim Auftragen satt an die zu behandelnde Hautpartie anschmiegt.The lateral edges of the applicator sheet are no longer perceived as an edge that cuts into the skin when it is applied, but as a resilient surface that nestles snugly against the area of skin to be treated when it is applied.
Auf diese Art und Weise steht mit der distalen Hauptfläche eine große Applikationsfläche zur Verfügung. Auf dieser kann zunächst eine beträchtliche Menge an Kosmetikum gespeichert werden, das dann effektiv an die zu behandelnde Hautpartie abgegeben werden kann.In this way, a large application area is available with the distal main area. A considerable amount of cosmetic can initially be stored on this, which can then be effectively delivered to the area of skin to be treated.
Erfindungsgemäß wird das Applikatorblatt nicht nur in sich flexibel gestaltet, sondern zugleich unter Zwischenschaltung eines Scharniers an dem Stiel oder Stielansatz gehalten. Der Begriff des Scharniers wird hier funktionell verstanden. Der Begriff bezeichnet eine Einrichtung, die ein Verschwenken des gesamten Applikatorblatts unter dem Einfluss der bei der Applikation bestimmungsgemäß auftretenden Kräfte gestattet - in dem Sinne, dass sich der Rand der distalen Hauptfläche durch das Verschwenken des Applikatorblatts als Ganzem zumindest örtlich um mehr als 1 mm verlagert.According to the invention, the applicator sheet is not only designed to be flexible in itself, but at the same time is held on the handle or handle attachment with the interposition of a hinge. The term hinge is understood functionally here. The term describes a device that allows the entire applicator blade to pivot under the influence of the forces that occur as intended during application - in the sense that the edge of the distal main surface is displaced as a whole at least locally by more than 1 mm when the applicator blade is pivoted .
Als besonders praktikabel hat es sich erwiesen, wenn das Applikatorblatt über ein Zwischenstück mit dem Stiel oder Stielansatz verbunden ist, das ganz oder teilweise aus einem weicheren Kunststoff besteht als der angrenzende Stiel oder Stielansatz (und vorzugsweise auch das Applikatorblatt). Dies ermöglicht es oder fördert es entscheidend, dass das Applikatorblatt insgesamt schwenkbar ist, als Ganzes.It has proven to be particularly practical if the applicator blade is connected to the stem or stem attachment via an intermediate piece which consists entirely or partially of a softer plastic than the adjoining stem or stem attachment (and preferably also the applicator blade). This enables or promotes it decisively that the applicator blade is pivotable as a whole, as a whole.
Erfindungsgemäß weist das Applikatorblatt wenigstens eine Spitze auf. Als Spitze wird ein Bereich des Applikatorblatts verstanden, an dem zwei Schmalseiten des Applikatorblatts aufeinandertreffen und in Umfangsrichtung gesehen mit einer Verrundung ineinander übergehen, deren Krümmungsradius kleiner als 3 mm ist. Idealerweise ist es sogar so, dass die beiden aufeinandertreffenden Seiten des Applikatorblatts unter Ausbildung einer Kante ineinander übergehen.According to the invention, the applicator sheet has at least one tip. A tip is understood to be an area of the applicator sheet where two narrow sides of the applicator sheet meet and, viewed in the circumferential direction, merge with a rounding, the radius of curvature of which is less than 3 mm. Ideally, it is even so that the two sides of the applicator sheet that meet one another merge into one another with the formation of an edge.
Eine solche Spitze erlaubt es, mit dem Kosmetikapplikator nicht nur effizient und flächig zu arbeiten, sondern auch sehr feine Linien zu ziehen oder rein punktuell aufzutragen.Such a tip makes it possible not only to work efficiently and flat with the cosmetic applicator, but also to draw very fine lines or apply them purely selectively.
Die Spitze ist dort ausgebildet, wo die durch das Applikatorblatt aufgespannte Ebene den größten Winkel mit der Längsachse L des Stiels oder Stielansatzes aufweist. Auf diese Art und Weise ist die Spitze dort ausgebildet, wo der Rand des Applikatorblatts seine größte Entfernung vom Stiel oder Stielansatz besitzt. Das erleichtert das präzise Arbeiten mit der Spitze, da sie auf diese Art und Weise schon bei kleinen Drehbewegungen des Stiels um seine Längsachse eine große Schwenkbewegung ausführt und da die Sicht auf die Spitze nicht durch den fernab liegenden Stiel oder Stielansatz behindert wird.The tip is formed where the plane spanned by the applicator blade has the greatest angle with the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem attachment. In this way, the tip is formed where the edge of the applicator blade has its greatest distance from the stem or stem base. This makes it easier to work precisely with the tip, as in this way it executes a large pivoting movement even with small rotary movements of the handle around its longitudinal axis and since the view of the tip is not obstructed by the distant handle or handle attachment.
Als besonders günstig hat sich der Ansatz erwiesen, das Applikatorblatt aus einem vorzugsweise weichelastischen Kunststoff zu fertigen bzw. so zu gestalten, so dass sich das Applikatorblatt beim Passieren eines Abstreifers falten bzw. an seinen Rändern um mindestens 70° umbiegen kann, um sofort
nach dem Durchgang durch den Abstreifer wieder seine ursprüngliche Position einzunehmen, die es im unbelasteten Zustand besitzt.The approach to manufacture the applicator sheet from a preferably soft-elastic plastic or to design it so that the applicator sheet can fold when passing a scraper or bend at its edges by at least 70 ° has proven to be particularly favorable
after passing through the scraper to return to its original position, which it has in the unloaded state.
Alternativ ist es aber auch möglich, das Applikatorblatt so hart bzw. unflexibel auszugestalten, dass sich der Abstreifer beim Durchgang des Appliktorblatts mehr verformt als der Applikator.Alternatively, however, it is also possible to make the applicator sheet so hard or inflexible that the wiper deforms more than the applicator when the applicator sheet passes through.
Eine solche Ausgestaltung macht den erfindungsgemäßen Applikator in vielen Fällen überhaupt erst praxistauglich. Denn sie erlaubt es, einen Abstreifer vorzusehen, der den Stielansatz bzw. Stiel von dort anhaftendem Kosmetikum befreit. Dabei besteht nicht die Gefahr, dass sich das Applikatorblatt mit seinen seitlich über den Stiel oder Stielansatz hinausstehenden Bereichen an der Abstreiferlippe verhakt, denn diese Bereiche sind ja - vorzugsweise durch entsprechende Wahl des Materials und entsprechende Dicke - so gestaltet, dass sie kollabieren, wenn die Abstreiferlippe auf sie einwirkt.In many cases, such a configuration makes the applicator according to the invention even practical in the first place. Because it allows a scraper to be provided which frees the stem attachment or stem from cosmetic adhering there. There is no risk of the applicator sheet getting caught on the wiper lip with its areas protruding laterally beyond the stem or stem attachment, because these areas are designed - preferably through the appropriate choice of material and thickness - so that they collapse when the Wiper lip acts on them.
Weitere Wirkungsweisen, Vorteile und
Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der unterschiedlichen Ausführungsformen und deren Variationsmöglichkeiten anhand der Figuren.Further modes of action, advantages and
Possible configurations of the invention emerge from the following description of the different embodiments and their possible variations on the basis of the figures.
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Figur 1 illustriert den typischen Verwendungs-Fall für die erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikatoren.TheFigure 1 illustrates the typical use case for the cosmetic applicators according to the invention. -
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Figur 1a zeigt, wie ein erfindungsgemäßer Kosmetikapplikator als Ganzer aussehen kann.TheFigure 1a shows how a cosmetic applicator according to the invention can look as a whole. -
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Figur 2 zeigt ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikators mit Blick von der Seite her auf das Applikatorblatt.TheFigure 2 shows a first embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention with a view from the side of the applicator sheet. -
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Figur 3 zeigt ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikators mit frontalem Blick auf das Applikatorblatt.TheFigure 3 shows a first embodiment of the cosmetic applicator according to the invention with a front view of the applicator sheet. -
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Figur 4 zeigt ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikators.TheFigure 4 shows a second embodiment of the cosmetic applicator according to the invention. -
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Figur 5 zeigt ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikators.TheFigure 5 shows a third embodiment of the cosmetic applicator according to the invention. -
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Figur 6 erläutert, dass die distale Hauptfläche bei den erfindungsgemäßen Applikatoren eben sein kann.TheFigure 6 explains that the distal main surface of the applicators according to the invention can be flat. -
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Figur 7 erläutert, dass die distale Hauptfläche bei den erfindungsgemäßen Applikatoren konvex nach außen gekrümmt sein kann, kissenartig.TheFigure 7 explains that the distal main surface of the applicators according to the invention can be curved convex outwards, like a pillow. -
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Figur 8 zeigt, wie die erfindungsgemäßen Applikatoren durch Einbau einer Verstärkungsrippe variiert werden können.TheFigure 8 shows how the applicators according to the invention can be varied by incorporating a reinforcing rib. -
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Figur 9 zeigt eine erste Variante eines Scharniers zum Einsatz bei den erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikatoren.TheFigure 9 shows a first variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention. -
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Figur 10 zeigt eine zweite Variante eines Scharniers zum Einsatz bei den erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikatoren.TheFigure 10 shows a second variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention. -
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Figur 11 zeigt eine dritte Variante eines Scharniers zum Einsatz bei den erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikatoren.TheFigure 11 shows a third variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention. -
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Figur 12 zeigt eine vierte Variante eines Scharniers zum Einsatz bei den erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikatoren.TheFigure 12 shows a fourth variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention. -
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Figur 13 zeigt eine fünfte Variante eines Scharniers zum Einsatz bei den erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikatoren.TheFigure 13 shows a fifth variant of a hinge for use in the cosmetic applicators according to the invention. -
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Figur 14 zeigt ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikators.TheFigure 14 shows a fourth embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention. -
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Figur 15 zeigt ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikators.TheFigure 15 shows a fifth embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention. -
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Figur 16 zeigt ein sechstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikators.TheFigure 16 shows a sixth embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention. -
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Figur 17 zeigt eine Abwandlung für das sechste Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikapplikators.TheFigure 17 shows a modification of the sixth embodiment of a cosmetic applicator according to the invention.
Die
Der erfindungsgemäße Kosmetikapplikator sieht als Ganzer regelmäßig so aus, wie ihn die
Ein solcher Kosmetikapplikator kann alle Ausgestaltungsformen aufweisen, die nachfolgend beschrieben sind.Such a cosmetic applicator can have all of the configurations that are described below.
Der Stiel 5 muss indes nicht derart einstückig ausgeführt sein, wie das die
Die das erste Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung näher erläuternde
Das Applikatororgan ist hier als Applikatorblatt 2
ausgebildet. Das Applikatorblatt 2, bzw. die sie bildende Platte, besitzt eine distale Hauptfläche 3 und eine proximale Hauptfläche 4 sowie eine schmale Seitenfläche 8. Wie man sieht, ist die freie Oberfläche der Seitenfläche um mindestens den Faktor 3, besser um mindestens den Faktor 8 kleiner als die freie Oberfläche der distalen Hauptfläche 3.The applicator organ is here as an
educated. The
Die distale Hauptfläche 3 steht als freie, ungehindert vollflächig mit der zu behandelnden Hautpartie in Kontakt
bringbare Fläche für den Kosmetikauftrag zur Verfügung. Die distale Hauptfläche 3 ist idealerweise beflockt - was hier nicht zeichnerisch dargestellt ist. Eine beflockte Oberfläche vermag deutlich mehr Masse zu speichern als eine glatte Kunststoffoberfläche. Für besondere Anwendungsfälle kann sie jedoch auch als unbeflockt applikationsbereite Kunststofffläche ausgeführt werden. Für bestimmte Anwendungsfälle ist es besonders zweckmäßig, wenn auch die proximale Hauptfläche und der Stielansatz beflockt sind.The distal
area available for cosmetic application. The distal
Die proximale Hauptfläche 4 steht nicht für den Kosmetikauftrag zur Verfügung. Von ihr geht, meist in einer allseitig Abstand von ihrem Rand aufweisenden Position, der Stielansatz 5a ab, dergestalt, dass das Applikatorblatt 2 den Stielansatz 5a zumindest dreiseitig vorzugsweise rundum bzw. vierseitig überragt. Der Betrag, um den das Applikatorblatt 2 den Stielansatz 5a überragt, entspricht vorzugsweise mindestens einem Drittel, besser mindestens der Hälfte des Durchmessers des Stielansatzes 5a. Der Stielansatz 5a kann integraler Bestandteil des Applikators sein, einstückig und einstofflich mit diesem verbunden.The proximal
Der Bereich, in dem der Stielansatz 5a mit dem Applikatorblatt verbunden ist, liegt im Regelfall asymmetrisch auf der proximalen Hauptfläche des Applikatorblatts. Das bedeutet, dass das Applikatorblatt den Stielansatz zumindest auf einer Seite weiter überragt als auf einer ihr diametral gegenüberliegenden Seite.The area in which the
Das Applikatorblatt 2 ist hier als in sich ebene oder im Wesentlichen in sich ebene Platte ausgeführt, vgl.
Die größte Erstreckung LP dieser ebenen Platte in Richtung parallel zur ihrer distalen Hauptfläche 3 beträgt vorzugsweise zwischen 7 mm und 14 mm. Die Breite B der Platte senkrecht dazu beträgt vorzugsweise zwischen 5mm und 9 mm. Die Dicke D des Applikatorblatts in Richtung senkrecht zur Hauptfläche und außerhalb des Stielansatzes beträgt vorzugsweise zwischen 0,2 mm und 0,7 mm, vgl. ebenfalls
Wie man gut anhand der
Insbesondere die
Wie man anhand eines Vergleichs der
Bevorzugt besitzt die Flanke 8 des Applikatorblatts 2 dort, wo sie die Spitze 7 ausbildet, den größten Abstand von der Längsachse L des Stiels.Preferably, the
Die
Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist es so, dass das Applikatorblatt 2 aus einem härteren Kunststoffmaterial gebildet ist. An das Applikatorblatt 2 ist aus einem weicheren Kunststoffmaterial ein erster Stielabschnitt 5a angespritzt. Dieser geht in einen an ihn mittels einer Kupplung 6 angekuppelten oder an ihn angespritzten zweiten Stielabschnitt 5b über. Der zweite Stielabschnitt ist wiederum aus härterem Kunststoff hergestellt. Um dem angespritzten Stielabschnitt 5a den nötigen Halt zu vermitteln, kann es sinnvoll sein, dass das Applikatorblatt eine oder mehrere Ausnehmungen besitzt, die beim Anspritzen des ersten Stielabschnitts von dessen Kunststoffmasse ausgefüllt werden, so dass eine auch formschlüssige Verankerung erreicht wird.In this exemplary embodiment, it is the case that the
Auf diese Art und Weise bildet der erste Stielabschnitt 5a ein Gelenk, um das das Applikatorblatt 2 schwenken kann und dadurch beim Schminken etwa eine Bewegung ausführen kann, wie sie in
Ferner unterscheidet sich dieses zweite Ausführungsbeispiel von dem ersten dadurch, dass das Applikatorblatt 2 den Stielabschnitt 5a und damit auch den gesamten Stiel nicht nur dreiseitig überragt, sondern vierseitig, wie auch schon im Zusammenhang mit dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel angesprochen. Denn das Applikatorblatt ragt auch dort über den Stiel hinaus, wo die Ebene seiner distalen Hauptfläche den kleinsten spitzen Winkel mit der Längsachse L des Stiels einschließt, wie gut in der
Die
Das für das erste und zweite Ausführungsbeispiel Gesagte gilt daher auch für dieses dritte Ausführungsbeispiel, sofern sich aus den nachfolgenden Erläuterungen nichts anderes ergibt.What has been said for the first and second exemplary embodiment therefore also applies to this third exemplary embodiment, unless otherwise stated in the explanations below.
Der einzige Unterschied zwischen dem zweiten und diesem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der, dass bei diesem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel das Applikatorblatt 2 und der Stielabschnitt 5a einstückig aus ein und demselben Material hergestellt worden sind.The only difference between the second and this third exemplary embodiment is that, in this third exemplary embodiment, the
Ein weiterer Unterschied ist hier der, dass der Stielansatz dort, wo er unmittelbar in das Applikatorblatt übergeht,
seinen Durchmesser vergrößert. Wie man gut anhand der
increased its diameter. How to use the
Die
Die
Hier ist die distale Hauptfläche 3 nicht in sich eben, sondern nach außen hin ballig. Sie weist dann eine kissenförmige Gestalt auf.Here, the distal
Auch dann, wenn die distale Hauptfläche nicht eben, sondern ballig ist, lässt sich in ihr eine gedachte Ebene definieren, die einen Winkel mit der Längsachse L des Stiels einschließt. Diese Ebene ist die Ebene, die durch denjenigen Schnitt des Applikatorblatts gelegt werden kann, dessen Querschnittsfläche maximal ist, so, wie in
Sinngemäß Gleiches gilt für die in anderen Sonderfällen denkbare Variante, dass die distale Hauptfläche konkav vertieft ausgebildet ist.The same applies, mutatis mutandis, to the variant conceivable in other special cases that the distal main surface is formed with a concave recess.
Die
Die Verstärkungsrippe 9 verbindet den Stielabschnitt 5a mit der proximalen Hauptfläche des Applikatorblatts 2. Die Verstärkungsrippe ist auf der Seite vorgesehen,
auf der das Applikatorblatt 2 am weitesten über den Stielabschnitt 5a hinausragt. Die Verstärkungsrippe 9 ist dabei meist in einer Ebene angeordnet, in der der Winkel zwischen der von der distalen Hauptfläche 3 aufgespannten Ebene und der Längsachse L des Stiels am größten ist. Nicht figürlich dargestellt, aber für manche Anwendungsfälle nützlich, ist es, wenn mehrere Verstärkungsrippen vorgesehen sind, die den Stielansatz und das Applikatorblatt in unterschiedlichen, nicht-parallelen Ebenen verbinden und so das Applikatorblatt an unterschiedlichen Stellen abstützen, z. B. in 9-Uhr-Position, 12-Uhr-Position und 15-Uhr-Position, wenn die einzige Spitze des Applikatorblatts auf 12-Uhr-Position liegt.The reinforcing rib 9 connects the
on which the
Auf diese Art und Weise stützt die Verstärkungsrippe 9 das Applikatorblatt 2 optimal ab. Die seitlichen Ränder des Applikatorblatts 2 sind nach wie vor flexibel, so dass sich ein angenehmes Auftragsverhalten ergibt. Es wird lediglich verhindert, dass der weit über den Stielabschnitt 5 hinausstehende Bereich zwischen dem Stielabschnitt 5a und der Spitze 7 des Applikatorblatts 2 allzu stark gebogen wird und daher zu früh nachgibt, bevor der zum effizienten Kosmetikauftrag erforderliche Druck aufgebracht werden kann.In this way, the reinforcement rib 9 supports the
Wie schon angeklungen ist, ist das Applikatorblatt 2 über ein Gelenk mit dem Stielabschnitt verbunden. Das Gelenk kann auf verschiedene Art und Weise ausgebildet sein. Hierin liegt eine weitere Variationsmöglichkeit für die eingangs geschilderten Ausführungsbeispiele.As has already been mentioned, the
Eine erste Möglichkeit ist bereits eingangs im Zusammenhang mit der
Eine Alternative zu dem, was die
Hier ist das Applikatorblatt aus einem härteren Kunststoff gespritzt und aus dem gleichen Kunststoff ist unmittelbar an das Applikatorblatt ein erster Stielabschnitt 5a angespritzt. Zwischen diesem ersten Stielabschnitt 5a und einem dritten Stielabschnitt 5c befindet sich ein zweiter Stielabschnitt 5b aus einem weicheren Kunststoff, während der dritte Stielabschnitt 5c ebenfalls aus einem harten Kunststoff besteht. Auf diese Art und Weise bildet der zweite Stielabschnitt 5b das erforderliche Gelenk, er ermöglicht die Beweglichkeit des Applikatorblatts 2.Here the applicator blade is injection-molded from a harder plastic and a
Dabei können der erste Stielabschnitt 5a und der dritte Stielabschnitt 5c eine innenliegende Verbindung oder "Seele" aufweisen, etwa ein Filmscharnier, die biegeweich ist und die von der weicheren Kunststoffmasse des zweiten Stielabschnitts umhüllt ist. Das vereinfacht die Herstellung wesentlich, da das Applikatorblatt bzw. der erste Stielabschnitt und der dritte Stielabschnitt nicht als separate Teile gefertigt werden müssen, die es dann mithilfe der Kunststoffmasse des zweiten Stielabschnitts 5b zu vereinen gilt, sondern eine von Anfang an einstückige Fertigung möglich ist.The
Eine ebenfalls für alle Ausführungsbeispiele einsetzbare Alternative hierzu stellt die
Unmittelbar an das Applikatorblatt 2 ist hier wiederum ein erster Stielabschnitt 5a angespritzt. Ihm folgt ein zweiter Stielabschnitt 5b. Dieser besitzt mehrere Einschnürungen 10, an ihn schließt sich ein dritter Stielabschnitt 5c an.A
Aufgrund der Einschnürungen bildet der zweite Stielabschnitt 5b hier ein Gelenk. Dies selbst dann, wenn sowohl das Applikatorblatt 2 als auch der erste bis dritte Stielabschnitt 5a bis 5c alle aus dem gleichen Kunststoffmaterial bestehen und vorzugsweise durch einstückigen Spritzguss hergestellt worden sind.Because of the constrictions, the
Eine Alternative zu dem Gelenk gemäß
Die
Eine noch effektivere Biegung ermöglicht das alternativ von der
diametral gegenüberliegen, so dass sich für das Applikatorblatt eine Schwenkachse ergibt, die durch 9 Uhr und 15 Uhr geht, wenn man sich die Stielspitze auf 15 Uhr liegend vorstellt. Ansonsten könnte alternativ auch dadurch ein Gelenk vorgesehen werden, dass man im Stiel eine Bohrung vorsieht, die das Kupplungselement des Stielansatzes mit Spiel aufnimmt, weil die Bohrung des Stiels einen etwas größeren Durchmesser hat als der Kupplungsabschnitt.An even more effective bend enables this alternatively from the
diametrically opposite, so that there is a pivot axis for the applicator blade, which is through 9 o'clock and 3 p.m. is fine if you imagine the tip of the handle lying at 3 p.m. Otherwise, a joint could alternatively be provided by providing a hole in the handle that accommodates the coupling element of the handle attachment with play, because the hole in the handle has a slightly larger diameter than the coupling section.
Die
Der Unterschied besteht in der Gestaltung des Applikatorblatts 2. Das Applikatorblatt 2 ist hier rautenförmig ausgebildet und besitzt insgesamt vier Spitzen 11 bis 14. Mit den Spitzen lässt sich unterschiedlich arbeiten, denn sie sind nicht alle symmetrisch. Ein gleiches Auftragsverhalten zeigt das Applikatorblatt lediglich im Bereich der Spitzen 12 und 14, die durch Seitenflächen 8 gebildet werden, die im stumpfen Winkel aufeinanderstoßen. Die beiden anderen Spitzen, an denen die Seitenflächen 8 vorzugsweise in einem spitzen Winkel aufeinanderstoßen, zeigen ein unterschiedliches Auftragsverhalten.The difference lies in the design of the
Dies deshalb, weil die Spitze 11 auf der Seite des Stiels liegt, auf der die Ebene, in der das Applikatorblatt 2 liegt, mit der Längsachse L des Stiels einen stumpfen Winkel einschließt, während die andere Spitze 13 auf der Seite liegt, auf der die Ebene des Applikatorblatts 2 mit der Längsachse L des Stiels einen spitzen Winkel einschließt.This is because the
Ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt die
Der einzige Unterschied ist hier der, dass das Applikatorblatt 2 nicht nur eine oder vier Spitzen aufweist, sondern drei.The only difference here is that the
Die Seiten 8, die jeweils zu zweit eine Spitze bilden, sind vorzugsweise konvex nach außen gekrümmt.The
Erfindungsgemäß ist es so, dass eine der drei Spitzen auf der Seite liegt, auf der die der distalen Hauptfläche 3 des Applikatorblatts 2 aufgespannte Ebene den größten Winkel zu der Längsachse L des Applikatorstiels einschließt.According to the invention, one of the three tips lies on the side on which the plane spanned by the distal
Ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt die
Im vorliegenden Fall kann der Applikator einen Stiel 5 aufweisen, der beispielsweise in eine Anschlusskappe 21 für einen Vorratsbehälter 22 übergeht.In the present case, the applicator can have a
Die Anschlusskappe kann dichtend gegen die Ausgabeöffnung des Vorratsbehälters 22 verschraubt bzw. angepresst werden.The connection cap can be screwed or pressed against the dispensing opening of the
Die in dem Vorratsbehälter 22 vorrätig gehaltene Masse wird - beispielsweise bei Druck auf den Vorratsbehälter 22 oder eine in diesen integrierte Zylinderkolbenspritze mit oder ohne eingebautem Mischer - über die interne Speiseleitung 23 auf die distale Hauptfläche 3 des Applikators ausgegeben. Das bedeutet, dass der Applikator nicht eingetaucht werden muss, sondern aus dem Vorratsbehälter permanent neue Masse an den Applikator ausgegeben werden kann, obwohl dieser mit der zu applizierenden Fläche in dauerhaftem Kontakt steht.The mass held in stock in the
Wie man sieht, durchzieht die interne Speiseleitung den Applikator vollständig, d. h. die interne Speiseleitung 23 hat eine erste Mündung 24 auf der Seite des Vorratsbehälters und eine zweite Mündung 25 auf der im Wesentlichen gegenüberliegenden Seite der distalen Hauptfläche 3. Die interne Speiseleitung 23 wird also von Mündung zu Mündung in einer Richtung durchströmt.As can be seen, the internal feed line runs completely through the applicator; H. the
Um die Verteilung der auf die distale Hauptfläche 3 über die Mündung 25 ausgegebenen Masse zu verbessern, kann es sinnvoll sein, die distale Hauptfläche mit einer sogenannten Profilierung zu versehen, vergleiche
Darunter versteht man vertiefte Bereiche 26, vorzugsweise nach Art von unter dem Einfluss einer Druckdifferenz in einer Richtung durchflossenen, an einer Umfangsseite offenen Kanälen, die in die Oberfläche der distalen Hauptfläche 3 eingegraben sind. Über diese Kanäle kann die über die Mündung 25 ausgegebene Masse parallel zur distalen Hauptfläche 3 in unterschiedliche Bereiche der distalen Hauptfläche 3 weitergeleitet werden, bevor sie in den Spalt der neben den Kanälen befindlichen Flächenbereiche der distalen Hauptfläche 3 und der zu applizierenden Oberfläche eintritt und dann dem eigentlichen Applikationsvorgang unterworfen, d. h. beispielsweise in die zu behandelnde Fläche eingearbeitet wird.This is understood to mean recessed
Vorzugsweise sind diese vertieften Bereiche 26 sternförmig angeordnet, sie erstrecken sich dann also in unterschiedliche Richtungen von der Mündung 25 weg hin zum Rand der distalen Hauptfläche 3. Die vertieften Bereiche können als echte Kanäle ausgebildet sein, mit einem Kanalgrund und zwei vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen (evtl. +/- 25°) senkrecht zur distalen Hauptfläche 3 orientierten Kanallängsseitenwänden sowie einer zur Mündung 25 hin offenen Kanalstirnseite. Die andere Kanalstirnseite am Außenrand der distalen Hauptfläche 3 kann entweder offen sein, so, wie das von der
Unbedingt anzumerken ist noch, dass diese Variante nicht zwingend auf die Applikatorkonstruktion gemäß der
Ebenfalls anzumerken ist, dass es zweckmäßig, aber nicht zwingend erforderlich ist, dass die distale Hauptfläche 3 über einen einstückigen Stiel 5 mit dem Vorratsbehälter verbunden ist. Vielmehr kann die interne Speiseleitung 23 auch an dem an den Applikator angeformten Kupplungsteil der Kupplung 6 ausmünden, um dann dort nach der Montage des Spiels mit einer in dessen Innerem befindlichen Fortsetzung der internen Speiseleitung zu kommunizieren.It should also be noted that it is expedient, but not absolutely necessary, that the distal
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- KosmetikapplikatorCosmetic applicator
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- ApplikatorblattApplicator sheet
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- distale Hauptflächedistal major surface
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- proximale Hauptflächeproximal major surface
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- Stielstalk
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- erster Stielabschnitt, zugleich auch als Stielansatz bezeichnetfirst stem section, also referred to as stem attachment
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- zweiter Stielabschnittsecond stem section
- 5c5c
- dritter Stielabschnittthird stem section
- 66th
- Kupplungcoupling
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- Spitze des ApplikatorblattsTip of the applicator sheet
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- FlankeFlank
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- StabilisatorrippeStabilizer rib
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- EinschnürungConstriction
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- Spitzetop
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- Spitzetop
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- Spitzetop
- 1414th
- Spitzetop
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- HandhabeHandle
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- nicht vergebennot forgiven
- 1717th
- gerader Flankenabschnittstraight flank section
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- kreisförmiger Flankenabschnittcircular flank section
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- Scharnierhinge
- 2020th
- Zwischenstück aus weichem KunststoffIntermediate piece made of soft plastic
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- Anschlusskappe für den VorratsbehälterConnection cap for the storage container
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- VorratsbehälterStorage container
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- interne Speiseleitunginternal feed line
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- erste Mündungfirst mouth
- 2525th
- zweite Mündungsecond mouth
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- vertiefter Bereichrecessed area
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größte Erstreckung des Applikatorblatts parallel zur distalen Hauptfläche 3largest extension of the applicator blade parallel to the distal
main surface 3 - WW.
- spitzer Winkelacute angle
- VV
- stumpfer Winkelobtuse angle
- LL.
- LängsachseLongitudinal axis
- EE.
- von der distalen Hauptfläche aufgespannte Ebeneplane spanned by the distal main surface
- DD.
- Dicke des ApplikatorblattsApplicator sheet thickness
- BB.
- Breitewidth
Claims (21)
- An applicator, and in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) for applying a cosmetic to the skin, comprising an applicator device and a stem (5) or stem attachment (5a, 5b, 5c), wherein the applicator device is an applicator blade (2) with two main surfaces (3, 4), wherein the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a, 5b, 5c) extends from one of the main surfaces (4) of the applicator blade and the applicator blade (2) protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment on at least three sides, better on all sides, and the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) defines a plane (E) which forms an acute angle (W) of at least 20° or more with the longitudinal axis L of the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a, 5b, 5c), characterized in that, at the place in which the plane that is defined by the applicator blade has the greatest angle relative to the longitudinal axis L of the stem or stem attachment, the applicator blade forms a tip with a radius of curvature of less than 3 mm and that the applicator blade is fastened to the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) by an articulation (19), and additionally the applicator blade is flexible such that in the place where the applicator blade protrudes beyond the stem or stem attachment, the edge of the applicator blade can be displaced by more than 1,5 mm under the influence of forces that occur during application solely by intrinsic deformation of the applicator blade, and a reinforcing rib (9) is arranged in the plane between the applicator blade (2) and the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a), in which plane the angle between the plane (E) defined by the applicator blade (2) and the longitudinal axis (L) of the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) is at its greatest.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that in addition to its applicator device, the cosmetic applicator has a handle and a stem (5) that connects the applicator device and the handle to each other.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the acute angle (W) is at most 75°.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is embodied as thin-walled and in its region that protrudes beyond the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a), the applicator blade (2) preferably has a thickness (D) of at most 0.7 mm, better at most 0.5 mm.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the regions of the applicator blade (2) that protrude laterally beyond the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) are flexibly elastic.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is connected to the stem (5) or a further stem attachment (5c) by means of an intermediate piece (20) which is composed of a softer plastic than the stem (5) or the further stem attachment (5c) and preferably also the applicator blade (2).
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the intermediate piece (20) composed of the softer plastic is injection molded directly onto the applicator blade (2) composed of the harder plastic.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is connected to the stem (5) or the further stem attachment (5c) by means of an intermediate piece (20) which forms a single or multiple constriction.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) has only one tip (7) and beyond the tip (7) a continuous round flank.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that, on its side that is diametrically opposite from the tip (7) on the stem, the round flank has the smallest radius of curvature relative to the peripheral direction.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that at the place where it forms the tip (7) of the applicator blade, the side surface (8) of the applicator blade (2) has the greatest distance from the longitudinal axis (L) of the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) and preferably at the place where it has its smallest radius of curvature relative to the peripheral direction, it has its smallest distance from the longitudinal axis (L) of the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a).
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 through 8, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is embodied in the form of a tricorn.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 through 8, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is embodied in the form of a rhombus.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) is flocked.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) is flat.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) is preferably outwardly curved in convex fashion on its entire surface.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 through 4 or 6 through 13, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) is made of a preferably flexible plastic and/or as thin-walled so that, when the applicator blade (2) passes through a stripper, the applicator blade can fold or its sections that protrude laterally beyond the stem or stem attachment can bend by at least 60°.
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator blade (2) has a thickness (D) of not more than 1 mm, better not more than 0.5 mm beyond the stem (5) or stem attachment (5a) between its two main surfaces (3, 4).
- An applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator has an internal supply line which opens out into the distal main surface and can dispense the compound to be applied into the region of the distal main surface (3).
- A cosmetic unit having a cosmetic applicator (1) consisting of a cosmetic applicator (1) and a cosmetic reservoir that receives a supply of the cosmetic as well as a stripper, wherein in its ready position the applicator device of the cosmetic applicator dips into the cosmetic reservoir and in this case the handle of the applicator is secured to the cosmetic reservoir in such a way that it closes the latter in a sealed fashion and the applicator can be brought into its use position by pulling the applicator device out of the cosmetic reservoir through the stripper, characterized in that the cosmetic applicator (1) is a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of claims 1 through 18.
- Application unit consisting of an applicator according to claim 19 and a reservoir in which the compound to be applied is stored, and from which the compound to be applied can be fed into the applicator via a first opening of the supply line inside the applicator in order to then be dispensed from the supply line to the distal main surface (3) of the applicator via an opposing second opening of the supply line.
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