EP3573495A1

EP3573495A1 - Applicator with pivotable bristle-covered wings

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Publication number: EP3573495A1
Application number: EP18702270.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Christian Hauger
Original assignee: Geka GmbH
Current assignee: Geka GmbH
Priority date: 2017-01-27
Filing date: 2018-01-29
Publication date: 2019-12-04
Also published as: DE112018000556A5; US20190335886A1; WO2018138351A1; CN110198646A; DE202017100440U1

Abstract

Cosmetics applicator (1) having a core (2), which is of length (K) and extends along the longitudinal axis (L) of the applicator (1), and having fingers (7), which project outwards from the core and are supported by a plurality of wings (4), which are articulated on the core (2) such that they can be pivoted in each case about a preferably linear pivot axis, wherein a plurality of wings (4) are arranged on the core (2), each extending only a fraction 1/n*K along the core (2), where n ≤ 1.3, and the core (2), in addition, has immovable fingers (10) distally in front of, and/or proximally behind, the wings (4), as seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L).

Description

APPLICATOR WITH SWIVEL BRISTLE WINGS

The invention relates to an applicator according to the preamble of claim 1.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Applicators with wings which can be pivoted under the influence of the forces exerted by a wiper lip have already been proposed, cf. for example Fig. 31.

Such applicators allow a bristle or finger garnish with a considerable outer diameter, without that together with this applicator a cosmetic reservoir with a correspondingly large-sized bottleneck must be provided mandatory.

In the already proposed applicators, however, there is the problem that the withdrawal and reinserting of the

Applicator from or in the bottle contents

Scraper to jerky, haptically unappealing

Movements result because the wings catch on impact on the wiper lip or the movement temporarily oppose a significantly increased resistance. The resulting jerky movements lead to an increased risk of accidental splashes compared to a gentle, even extraction. In addition, it is not uncommon for unwanted splashes at the end of the extraction, namely, when the wiper by the elastic applied to the core wings at the end of the extraction of the applicator from the

Cosmetic reservoir final contact with the

Lose wiper lip and then spring back to its unloaded position.

THE OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention is therefore based on the object, an applicator with a by the force of the scraper or the

To create a bottleneck reducible diameter that better pull out of the reservoir and / or better re-insert into the reservoir.

THE INVENTION SOLUTION

According to the invention, the solution with the features of

Claim 1. The corresponding Kosmetikapplikator has a central core with the length K, which preferably extends continuously on the longitudinal axis L and along the longitudinal axis L of the applicator. From the core stand out fingers, which are not directly connected to the core, but are supported by several wings. The wings are characterized in that they are each hinged to a preferably linear pivot axis pivotable on the core. As a rule, the linear pivot axis does not run perpendicular to the longitudinal axis when the pivot axis and the longitudinal axis L are projected onto one another. Instead, the pivot axis is usually parallel to the longitudinal axis, namely completely parallel or essentially parallel. The applicator according to the invention is characterized in that at the core or around the circumference of the core several wings are arranged, each extending only a fraction 1 / n * K along the core, where n ^ is 1.3 and the Core seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis distally in front of and / or proximally behind the wings additionally immovable fingers. The immovable fingers are so called because their base or their foot does not pass into a movable wing, but is immovable directly into the core and therefore the foot or the foot surface relative to the core. About the possible inherent elasticity of the fingers and their possibly resulting mobility this term says nothing.

The immovable fingers stretch the lip of the usual scraper before it hits the wings or prepare the

Wiper lip on hitting the wings in front. This makes it much easier for the wiper lip to push itself onto the wings. This means that the applicator can be pulled out and / or inserted again noticeably more easily and usually without jerking by the scraper or the neck of the bottle.

In addition, self-contained protection for one

Cosmetic applicator claimed with a central core of length K, which extends along the longitudinal axis L and outwardly projecting fingers, which are supported by a plurality of wings, each having a preferably

line-shaped pivot axis are pivotally hinged to the core, wherein the applicator is characterized in that on the core a plurality of wings are arranged, each only one Fraction 1 / n * K along the core, where n <1.3.

FURTHER OF THE INTRODUCTION TO THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM

In principle, the winged applicators of the generic type are also attractive because they allow a particularly intensive loading with cosmetic mass, especially when the wings are designed as unilaterally hinged "flaps" in their unloaded state a V-shaped gap between form the wing inner surface and the outer surface of the core - the concept of unilaterally hinged flaps will be defined in more detail later.

When the applicator is immersed in the cosmetic mass, it of course also penetrates into the V-shaped gap and remains there when the applicator is pulled out, so it is taken along as soon as the relevant blade of the applicator is articulated closer to the core by the scraper and / or bottleneck , at least part of the cosmetic mass stored in the V-shaped gap is expelled outside and into the region of the body

Fingerbesatz depressed.

In the wing configuration of the known applicator, the problem arises that the out of the V-shaped gap

pushed out cosmetic mass only very unevenly distributed in the bristle, namely only in a narrow in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis extending stripes of the finger trimming. ANOTHER TASK OF THE INVENTION

In view of this, the invention has the further object to provide a cosmetic applicator in which the pressed out of the V-shaped gap cosmetic mass

more evenly distributed in the fingerbest.

THE FURTHER INVENTION SOLUTION

To solve the above problem, independent protection for a cosmetics applicator with an o. G. Sense central core with outwardly projecting fingers, which are supported by several wings, each one preferably

line-shaped pivot axis are pivotally hinged to the core 2, claimed, said this invention

Cosmetic applicator characterized in that the wings each have a pivot axis extending at an angle ALPHA to the longitudinal axis of the core. The angle ALPHA is preferably 30 ° to 60 °, and ideally 40 ° to 50 °.

When the wings pivotally mounted in this way are brought closer to the core under the influence of the wiper lip and / or the neck of the bottle, the gap is stored in its gap between the inside of the wing and the surface of the core

Cosmetic mass is not pushed out laterally, so that it is available only along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis extending line. Due to the inclined pivot axis, the stored cosmetic mass is instead stronger over the just folded wing subsequent peripheral area issued and further distributed by the wiper lip. The cosmetic mass initially stored between the respective wing and the core is therefore utilized much more effectively.

A particularly uniform distribution of the cosmetic composition in the just described sense is achieved when the

Cosmetic applicator has at least 8 and better at least 12 such independently movable wings.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FOR ALL THE GAMES OF THE INVENTION

It is particularly favorable, the cosmetics applicator so

to design that at least two of the wings pivot in opposite directions. This means that these two wings are hinged to the core so that one wing immediately moves farther away from the core when pivoted clockwise, and the other wing immediately approaches closer to the core when pivoted clockwise. Although not absolutely necessary, it is particularly advantageous if these two wings are hinged so flexibly to the core that they can be pivoted by the forces that occur in the interaction with the game to be treated. In this way, a particularly versatile application behavior can be achieved.

In all this it is particularly favorable if two wings which are directly adjacent in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis and / or pivot two adjacent wings in the circumferential direction in opposite directions.

In the context of another preferred embodiment, it is provided that at least two, preferably at least three, wings are hinged one behind the other but separately from one another on the core so that their pivot axes lie on an imaginary, common straight line. Preferably, the straight line is parallel to

Longitudinal axis L of the core aligned. It is particularly favorable if the length (measured in the direction of the longitudinal axis) of

at least two of these wings hinged behind each other

is different. If at least three such wings are hinged one behind the other, it is particularly preferred if a wing arranged centrally in the direction along the longitudinal axis between two immediately adjacent wings is longer in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, preferably by at least 20%, better by at least 30% than that immediately adjacent

Wings.

Even such, in different facets realizable configuration gives the user very variable

Application options at hand.

In the context of another embodiment, it is provided that two wings, which follow one another directly in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, have a pivot axis offset, such that they are not aligned in the direction along the longitudinal axis L.

Swivel axes are arranged in parallel and in the circumferential direction have a minimum axial offset of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm. Such an arrangement leads in particular in the transition region between the two immediately consecutive wings to an increased mass storage capacity. Especially in this

Transition region of the wiper the second wing because of the minimal axial offset initially not as intense strip as the first wing and later the second wing, so that in the transition area even after passing the scraper remains an increased load.

In the context of another preferred embodiment

provided that two in the direction of the longitudinal axis L immediately successive wings have a pivot axis offset, such that the not aligned in the direction along the longitudinal axis L pivot axes are arranged in parallel and in

Circumferential direction have a large-axis offset of 1.5 mm to 3 mm. Such applicators offer a particularly variable application behavior.

Particularly favorable are cosmetic applicators, which are characterized in that at least a part, better all wings are articulated only at two or three spaced points on the core. In contrast, the one between the said

Points lying portion of each wing is not directly connected to the core. In this way, the

Resistance that opposes the wing in question to be swung be reduced. Wherever the wing is hinged, a thicker walled and therefore more durable connection can be made (even in the case of a film hinge) than with the wing along its entire side edge with the core connecting and due to this great length accordingly thin-walled to perform film hinge.

In the context of an advantageous development, it is provided that at least one part, better, all the wings are articulated to the core via at least one film hinge.

A particularly preferred cosmetic applicator is characterized in that the wings have fingers extending at an angle BETA obliquely from the local normal of their outer peripheral surface.

In the context of a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the wings have an outer main surface running convexly over the entire surface in the circumferential direction of the applicator or its core. With such a configuration, a particularly variable order can be achieved.

In the context of another particularly preferred embodiment it is provided that the wings in the circumferential direction of the

Applicator or its core concave on the entire surface

have running inner main surface. Such a configuration is particularly favorable because the wing then under the

Influence of radially inward forces close to the core of the

Can apply applicator. As a result, a particularly strong reducibility of the maximum outer diameter of the applicator is achieved and it can also be particularly much of the first in the gap between the inner major surface of the wing and the

Outer peripheral surface of the core stored cosmetic mass are issued in the region of the bristle trim. It is particularly preferred if the wings have proximal and / or distal beveled end faces. Such beveled end faces make it considerably easier for a wiper lip to hang without being temporarily suspended, or to cause a disturbingly increased expenditure of force to slide on a wing, ie to reach the area of the outer main surface of a sash. Ideally, the end faces are angled at an angle of 25 ° to 60 °, preferably at an angle of 40 ° to 50 °, measured in the

Projecting the edge of the bevelled end face onto the

Longitudinal axis L.

Another particularly preferred embodiment is characterized in that at least two wings are present, which are compared to each other so differently hinged to the core, that (in the unloaded state of the wings) the angle of attack, the one wing relative to the tangent to the nucleus passing through its base, from the angle of attack which the other wing occupies relative to the tangent passing through its nucleus by the nucleus,

differentiates.

This is preferred where the wings are at least two

Form wing rings of several circumferentially successively arranged wings. Then, the wings of the one wing ring are compared with the wings of the other wing ring hinged so differently to the core, as just

executed. It has proven to be of value to occupy each wing with at least 24 fingers.

Further refinements, effects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the embodiments described below with reference to FIGS.

LIST OF FIGURES

1 shows a perspective view of an applicator according to a first embodiment obliquely from the front-top.

2 shows a plan view of an applicator according to the first embodiment from above.

FIG. 3 shows a central longitudinal section of the applicator according to FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 shows a frontal view of the applicator according to FIG. 1.

5 shows a perspective view of an applicator according to a second embodiment obliquely from the front-top.

FIG. 6 shows a plan view of an applicator according to FIG. 5 from above.

FIG. 7 shows a central longitudinal section of the applicator according to FIG. 5. FIG. 8 shows a frontal view of the applicator according to FIG. 5.

9 shows a perspective view of an applicator according to a third embodiment obliquely from the front-top.

FIG. 10 shows a plan view of an applicator according to FIG. 9 from above.

FIG. 11 shows a central longitudinal section of the applicator according to FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 shows a frontal view of the applicator according to FIG. 9.

13 shows a perspective view of an applicator according to a fourth embodiment obliquely from the front-top.

FIG. 14 shows a top view of an applicator according to FIG. 13 from above.

FIG. 15 shows a frontal view of the applicator according to FIG. 13.

16 shows a perspective view of an applicator according to a fifth embodiment obliquely from the front-top.

FIG. 17 shows a top view of an applicator according to FIG. 16 from above. FIG. 18 shows a frontal view of the applicator according to FIG. 16.

19 shows a perspective view of an applicator according to a sixth embodiment obliquely from the front-top.

FIG. 20 shows a top view of an applicator according to FIG. 19 from above.

FIG. 21 shows a frontal view of an applicator according to FIG. 19.

Figure 22 shows a perspective view of an applicator according to a seventh embodiment obliquely from the front-top.

FIG. 23 shows a plan view of an applicator according to FIG. 22 from above.

FIG. 24 shows a frontal view of the applicator according to FIG. 22.

Figure 25 shows a perspective view of an applicator according to an eighth embodiment obliquely from the front-top.

FIG. 26 shows a perspective view of the applicator according to FIG. 25 obliquely from the back-up.

FIG. 27 shows a plan view of an applicator according to FIG. 25 from above. FIG. 28 shows a rear view of the applicator according to FIG. 25.

FIG. 29 shows a frontal view of the applicator according to FIG. 25.

FIG. 30 shows a finger in the form of a bristle, as is preferable for each of the ones in question

Embodiments of the invention is used.

FIG. 31 shows an already pre-used applicator belonging to the state of the art.

FIRST EMBODIMENT

Figures 1 to 4 show a first embodiment. The best overview of the first embodiment is obtained by looking at FIGS. 1 and 3 together.

The core

The applicator 1 consists of a generally central core 2, which forms an integral part of the applicator. The core is preferably located on the central longitudinal axis, around which the later still be addressed wings. The cross-section of the core is preferably circular, as best shown in FIG. 4. Connected to the core 2 is a coupling section 3, which serves for coupling the applicator to a handle, not shown here, which in turn is in turn connected to a handle, or directly to a handle, not shown here. The core 2 and the coupling portion 3 are usually formed in one piece and are then preferably made of a uniform material by injection molding.

The core 2 defines - usually together with the coupling section

3 - a longitudinal axis L of the applicator. As shown in FIG. 2, the core extends with a length K along the longitudinal axis.

The core is preferably made of solid material, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, however, it may also be designed as a hollow tube inside, as will be explained in more detail later for another embodiment.

The core has a circumferentially continuous closed, rigid annular portion which is directly occupied with fixed fingers, as they are even closer

to be discribed.

The wings

The core 2 is preferably occupied all around with wings 4, wherein preferably at least four, and more preferably at least six wings

4 are arranged distributed around the core. Ideally, the wings 4 are equally spaced from each other. The wings 4 are hinged to a preferably linear pivot axis 6 pivotally connected to the core 2. These

line-shaped pivot axis preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator. In the here described

Embodiment, each wing along its entire length along the line-shaped pivot axis 6 directly to the core. 2

connected. This may be true for certain embodiments

be advantageous, but is not mandatory.

Each of the wings 4 according to the invention does not extend over the entire length K of the core, but only over a fraction thereof, which in the present embodiment is 1 / n with n = 1.25. What the reason for this is, will be described later. Ideally, this applies to all existing wings.

In this embodiment, each of the wings 4 is designed as a rectangular bar whose width in the circumferential direction preferably corresponds to a maximum of 2.5 times Borstenfußdurchmesser and better only a maximum of 1.5 times

Makes bristle foot diameter.

In this embodiment, the wings in the circumferential direction in the same direction and counterclockwise pivoting the same, d. H. they come closer to the nucleus in the same way, apart from the direction, when you turn them clockwise or counterclockwise. The pivoting is about the

rectangular strip made as such, as long as they are is sufficiently flexible. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the rectangular bar has a local thin spot, which acts as a film hinge, which is not shown figuratively.

The lateral main surfaces of the strip, which at the same time the

form a predominant part of the free surface of the bar, are radially aligned in this embodiment, in

Essentially or even completely. Ideally, the same applies to the fingers 7, which will be discussed in more detail shortly.

Due to this comparatively thin design, the

Strips in the circumferential direction flexible, d. h., they can in

Swing the circumferential direction back and forth.

The deflection of the strips on the core 2 is so flexible that the strips as such under the influence of the forces occurring in the course of application at least +/- 15 ° in

Swing the circumferential direction.

The finger

The respective wing or here the radially outward end of the bar is occupied by fingers. Preferably, a row of fingers arranged in alignment along the longitudinal axis L is provided. The fingers may each have the shape of a singular bar or cone, so that they then form a kind of comb, regardless of whether the fingers 7 are real comb teeth or bristles. It is particularly preferred if the length of the fingers 7, with which a wing 4 is equipped, from the center of the wing to the distal end and / or

decreases proximal end, ideally at least 1/3 of the total length.

As particularly favorable, the equipment of the wings with alternating finger rows has been found. Such

alternating finger row is characterized by the fact that in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis in alternation purely radial

aligned fingers 7 are arranged and pairs of in

Circumferentially oriented side by side oblique fingers 8, which form a V-shaped configuration. Ideally, exactly one radially aligned finger 7 and one pair of oblique fingers 8 always alternate. This can best be seen with reference to FIG. This finger design leads to a particularly good mass storage capacity, since the total available on the fingers free surface is increased and thus much mass can be delivered even when the mass is relatively thin and therefore on the surface of the

each finger forms only a thin adherent layer.

Between two circumferentially immediately adjacent wings 4 of the central core 2 preferably carries no fingers, as best seen in FIG 2 can be seen. This is especially true when V-shaped pairs of obliquely oriented fingers 8 are present on the wings. This will

ensures that the wings can be folded freely in and against the circumferential direction.

In the present embodiment, however, not only the Wing 4 equipped with fingers. In addition, the core 2 carries here both distally and proximally in the circumferential direction in a continuously closed annular section 9, which is free of wings. This section is equipped with immovable fingers 10, preferably around its circumference.

These fingers 10 are called immovable fingers, because the foot surface of the fingers 10 is respectively fixed directly and therefore immovably to the core 2 and its rigid annular portion 9. The fingers can be quite due to them

immanent flexibility above its foot surface to be mobile. Ideally, at least three rings of immovable fingers 10 arranged one behind the other in the circumferential direction are provided on or on each of the two annular sections 9, as can again best be seen from FIG.

As a rule, the immovable fingers 10 are predominantly arranged so that their predominant number in the radial

Direction extends, especially in the immediate vicinity of

Front side of the wings 4 (immediate proximity: preferably a maximum of three or four finger rings removed). Ideally, the immovable fingers 10 are set up as finger-wreaths in which each finger-ring is made of one of circumferentially aligned in flight fixed fingers 10, see FIG. 10 and Fig. 11. It is particularly useful if the immobile fingers of in the direction of

Longitudinal axis L adjacent finger wreaths, each also seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, in a flight one behind the other

are set up. Ideally, the length of the immovable fingers 10 each increases from the distal end to the beginning of the Wing or from the proximal end to the beginning of the wing. The stationary fingers 10 can then form wedge arrangements, over which the wiper lips are brought to the beginning region of the wings, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. It is particularly useful if the

immovable finger 10 each in alignment with the strips that form the wings 4, and their fingers 7 are arranged. It may also be particularly useful if other immovable fingers 10 form a aligned in the direction of the longitudinal axis L series, which is aligned with the not occupied with bristles gap between two immediately adjacent wings 4 at the same time.

A finger in the sense described here is understood to mean either rigid (completely or at least essentially) comb teeth or bristles. Bristles are clearly preferred. The term bristles is preferably used to denote rod-shaped structures which are so flexible that their tips reversibly elastically under the influence of the forces occurring during application by the amount S, which is at least 4 times Borstenfußdurchmes BF (as defined above ), can be deflected to the side, as in FIG. 30

is illustrated. The bristle base diameter BF is

preferably between 0.25 mm and 0.75 mm, ideally between 0.3 mm and 0.45 mm.

Ideally, in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis in a flight successive bristles, as far as they follow each other directly, by a minimum distance of 1.5 BF, better 1.75 BF apart. Conveniently, the bristles have a conical shape, with a cone angle Δ, which is normally between 0.5 ° and 3.5 °.

The length of the bristles LB between the bristle foot above the rounding, with which the bristle may merge into the respective slotted tube, is preferably between 4 mm and 15 mm, more preferably between 0.5 mm and 12 mm.

It is particularly favorable if at least one and better, as shown here, all wings 4 on its outer peripheral surface

at least partially, better predominantly and ideally

completely filled with bristles. To those through this

Each applicator is filled with at least 75 bristles, better with at least 100 bristles.

To the bristles with a special application behavior

To equip it, it may be useful to manufacture the bristles of a different plastic material than the core. Then, the plastic material of the bristles is subsequently molded, preferably together with the whole of the respective wing 4. This means preferably that the wings with the bristles of one and the core of another plastic material. The mode of action

The strength of the embodiment according to the invention is that, on the one hand, it has pivotable wings 4, which engage in the

Passing through the stripper laterally and thereby reduce the outer diameter of the finger mat when passing through the scraper, and on the other hand at the proximal end and / or at the distal end with a circumferentially at least substantially or completely self-contained trim immovable fingers 10 in the above Senses is equipped. By this stocking immovable fingers 10 ensures that the wiper lip when pulling out of

Applicator from the cosmetics reservoir or at

Inserting the applicator into the cosmetic storage container does not abruptly strike the end face of the wings 4 and then either hooks there or the wings 4 are tilted laterally with a large force. For in the design according to the invention, the wiper lip first meets once the immovable fingers and is thereby raised slightly in order to then easily slide up to the area of the outer periphery of the wing can. Optionally, it is simultaneously achieved that the wiper lip at the end of a wing 4 does not jump too abruptly from the respective wing and thereby to a lateral centrifuging of fine splashes of

Cosmetic mass comes. miscellaneous

It may in some cases be particularly expedient if the distal end (also) is provided with immovable fingers 12 whose finger longitudinal axis does not extend perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator, but extends at an angle of less than 75 ° to the longitudinal axis, so-called oblique immovable fingers. It is quite ideal if these oblique stationary fingers 12 form a rotationally symmetrical hedgehog, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, which are already indicated in anticipation. The term "immovable" fingers also follows the definition given above.

The hedgehog is preferably provided with oblique immovable fingers 12, which are at an angle between 75 ° and 60 °

extend, with other fingers 12 which extend at an angle between 60 ° and 45 ° and other fingers 12, which occupy an angle between 45 ° and 30 ° to the longitudinal axis L. Ideally, at least one immovable finger 12 is additionally provided, which is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Such a design offers a very high variability in the application. For the cosmetic mass can be applied both with the fingers forming the hedgehog and alternatively with the aid of the radially aligned immovable fingers and finally, alternatively, also with the fingers carried by the wings. SECOND EMBODIMENT

Figures 5 to 8 show a second embodiment. The second embodiment corresponds to the first

Embodiment in full except for the differences described below. For this reason, also applies to the second embodiment, all that has been previously described for the first embodiment.

Other articulation of the wings

In the second embodiment, the wings are basically designed in the same way as in the first embodiment. The only difference is that the wings 4 are not attached directly to the core 2 over their entire length, but only at a plurality of spaced apart

Connecting sections 11. In the present case it is

preferably such that each of the wings 4 in the region of its distal and its proximal end one each

In principle, it is possible that the third connecting portion in turn is divided into two and thereby forms a total of two further connecting portions, which are arranged to the left and right of the center of a wing.

Inside hollow core

Another difference may be optional in that the Core 2 of the applicator, preferably along its entire length,

preferably until close to the coupling piece zoom, is formed hollow, as shown in the present case, the figure 7. This gives the applicator, together with only locally articulated and therefore just because of the moment of inertia only marginally increasing wings, the ability to yield elastically as a whole in the direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis and figuratively speaking to curve as a whole "banana".

Two-component injection molding

As best seen with reference to FIG. 7, it is optionally possible to spray the rigidly fixed fingers 10 and / or the wings 4 together with their fingers 7 and 8 onto the core 2 made of a first plastic. This has the advantage that a second plastic with other properties can be used for the fingers and / or wings to be sprayed on, for example a plastic that is more elastic and / or softer, such as a TPE.

THIRD EMBODIMENT

FIGS. 9 to 12 show a third embodiment. The third embodiment corresponds to the first

Embodiment and / or the second embodiment, at least with regard to the trim with rigidly fixed fingers 10 and in terms of the type and the pivotable

Linkage of the wings 4 and their stocking with fingers 7 and 8. The only essential difference to the first and the second embodiment is the multi-part of the wings. As you can see, several wings 4 are provided here, which are aligned in the direction along the longitudinal axis L of the applicator one behind the other, but are completely separate from each other. Otherwise applies to the wing 4 and their stocking of fingers 7 and 8, the above previously in connection with the other embodiments.

The multi-parting of the wings is essential. Because one of several, independently of each other in the direction of an escape along the longitudinal axis L erected wings as such pivoting in the circumferential direction significantly less resistance than a single monolithic wing, which extends over almost the entire core 2 away along the longitudinal axis L. Because of this, such a wing offers the

Possibility not only to be transferred in the circumferential direction under the influence of the scraper. Instead, such a wing can also be pivoted in the circumferential direction under the influence of the forces otherwise occurring in the course of the actual application, ie also in the actual work,

for example, on the eyelash or eyebrow. This offers completely new application properties.

It is particularly favorable when erected between the adjacent rows in an alignment along the longitudinal axis L.

Wings 4 is varied - in the sense that a series of two in alignment along the longitudinal axis L one behind the other

composed of wings and a neighboring row of three in an escape along the longitudinal axis L in a row

erected wings, and alternatively four such wings can be used here.

FOURTH EMBODIMENT

FIGS. 13 to 15 show a fourth exemplary embodiment. The fourth embodiment is designed fundamentally differently than the previous three embodiments, which have been described so far. With the already described

Embodiments, they have in common only the fact that the core 2 may be solid or hollow inside and that the wings 4 may be in full length with the core or only at a plurality of spaced apart connecting portions 11. These connecting portions 11 can then be arranged be as already described above. Again, that a hollow core inside together with wings, which are connected directly to the core only at a plurality of mutually remote connecting portions 11, the core a

gives advantageous elasticity or deflectability, so the ability as a whole in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L, which he images in the idle state, to be deflected. Also the fingers, d. H. Comb teeth or bristles are in this

Embodiment designed as described above in connection with the first embodiment.

The core

The core 2 defines - usually together with the coupling section 3 - a longitudinal axis L of the applicator. As shown in Figure 14, the core extends with a length K along the longitudinal axis. The core is preferably made of solid material, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, however, the core can also be embodied as an internally hollow tube, as has already been explained above. This is preferably done with a local only

Linkage of the wings 4 accompanied.

The wings

The core 2 is preferably occupied all around with wings 4, wherein preferably at least four or at least six wings 4 are arranged distributed around the core. Again, it is true that preferably none of the wings 4 extends over the entire length K of the core. Instead, everyone stretches

Wings 4 according to the invention over only a fraction of the length K of the core, which in the present embodiment is 1 / n with n <1.7.

Ideally, the wings 4 are all the same from each other

spaced. The wings preferably form a plurality of wing rings, seen in the circumferential direction in alignment

successively arranged wings exist (if one imagines the applicator in unwound state). In the present embodiment, two such wing rings are provided.

The wings are hinged about a preferably linear pivot axis 6 pivotally connected to the core. This line-shaped

Pivot axis preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator. In an invention, but not here

figuratively shown each wing is on full length along its linear pivot axis 6 directly connected to the core 2. This may be advantageous for certain embodiments, but is not mandatory. In order to improve the pivoting, in this case

be provided that the line-shaped pivot axis is represented by a local thin spot, which forms a film hinge.

Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, it may be provided that each of the vanes 4 is in direct communication with the core only at a plurality of mutually remote connecting portions 11, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15. In the present case, it is preferable that each of the wings in the region of its distal and its proximal end in each case has a connecting portion 11. If necessary, each wing 4 could also in the middle of its one

have additional third connecting portion, which is not because of the relatively limited length of the flights here

is required. The connecting portions 11 may each have a local thin spot forming a film hinge. As can be seen very well with reference to the figures 13 to 15, the wings 4 are hinged here in the manner of flaps, which are arranged on one of the major major surfaces bordering end faces, at least outside of each of their symmetry axes, on the core 2. The deflection is such that the wings 4, if you swing them, for example, counterclockwise, initially gain a greater distance to the core 2, and if you swing in the opposite direction, for example, clockwise, immediately take a smaller distance to the core 2. In that regard, the wings in this fourth embodiment preferably all arranged in the same direction pivoting.

It may also be in this embodiment so that several wings are hinged in a row one behind the other parallel to the longitudinal axis L on the core 2, which is not shown here figuratively. Instead, it may preferably also be such that two vanes 4 which follow one another directly in the direction of the longitudinal axis L have a pivot axis offset which is configured such that the pivot axes which are not aligned in the direction along the longitudinal axis L are arranged in parallel and have a minimum axial offset of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm. This can be seen quite well with reference to FIG. For the imaginary line, about which pivots the wing 4 arranged closer to the distal end in FIG. 13, is arranged circumferentially about 1 mm apart from the imaginary line about which the wing arranged closer to the proximal end pivots in FIG. In this way you get a variable order behavior, because the two fingers in the direction of the longitudinal axis L directly

not all show successive wings 4 in the same direction, but are offset relative to each other a piece, which is very well recognizable from the figure 15.

As best seen with reference to Figure 13 and Figure 15, the wings are designed here as plates whose entire inner major surface is convex curved to ensure the best possible approach to the core 2. The whole

The outer major surface of the wings is preferably concavely curved (see Figures 13 and 15), which noticeably improves the interaction between the respective wing 4 and the wiper lip not shown here. It is particularly favorable when the plates 4 forming, hinged on one side of at least one of their plates

End faces, better bevelled at both ends (distally and proximally) at an angle of 25 ° to 60 ° and ideally at an angle of 40 ° to 50 °, measured relative to

Swivel axis of the wings. Said angle is measured by projecting the edge of the beveled end face onto the longitudinal axis L and then measuring the angle. Such a restriction means that the surface of the front side is chamfered over the entire surface. Such a chamfering of the entire front edge offers the decisive advantage that the front edge when inserting the applicator in the cosmetics reservoir or when pulling out the applicator from the cosmetic reservoir does not come as a whole with the wiper lip in contact, but only successively. In this way, a ramp is formed, which prevents the wiper lip on the

Front side of the wing gets stuck. Instead, it is possible that the wiper lip after hitting the

Sliding edge of the wing in the course of further movement gradually on the outer periphery of the wing.

A significant further contribution to this is made by the fact that each of the wings extends only over a fraction of the length K along the longitudinal axis L. In this way, each individual wing is very easy and low

Apply force in or against the direction of the core 2. Because of this, an applicator can be created in which the outer diameter of the ready-to-apply finger stump can be reduced very simply in order to avoid the applicator Bottleneck to pass and without having to provide the bottleneck with an unacceptably large diameter.

The finger

As you can see well from the figures, each of the wings is provided on its outer major surface with a variety of fingers. Preferably, the fingers extend from the outer major surface of the respective wing at an angle BETA inclined to the normal to the local tangent through the finger base point. The fingers are preferably organized in rows of fingers parallel to the longitudinal axis L in an alignment.

Ideally, at the same time, they also form finger wreaths of circumferentially in alignment

fingers behind each other. Both can be clearly seen with reference to FIG.

FIFTH EMBODIMENT

FIGS. 16 to 18 show a fifth embodiment. The fifth embodiment is the fourth

Embodiment identical, so that what is said there also applies to the fifth embodiment, with the exception of the difference described below.

In this fifth exemplary embodiment, two vanes immediately following one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis L are provided with a pivot axis offset. In this exemplary embodiment, it is the case that two vanes 4 which follow one another directly in the direction of the longitudinal axis L have a swivel axis offset which is designed such that they are not aligned in the direction along the longitudinal axis L.

Swivel axes are arranged in parallel and at the same time in

Circumferential direction have a large-axis offset of 1.5 mm to 3 mm. This can be seen quite well with reference to FIG. For the imaginary line about which pivots the arranged in Figure 16 closer to the distal end wing 4, is in this

Embodiment in the circumferential direction measured about 2.5 mm next to the imaginary line arranged to pivot about the arranged in Figure 13 of the nearer to the proximal end wings. In this way you get a variable order behavior, because the two fingers in the direction of the longitudinal axis L directly

successive wings 4 do not all point in the same direction, but are offset relative to each other a piece, which is very well recognizable from the figure 15.

In addition, it can be clearly seen from the figure 18, that you can clothe this relevant for the fifth embodiment technical facts in some other words: In this fifth embodiment, two wing rings are provided, which are each offset in the circumferential direction against each other so that the imaginary Swivel line of a wing of the front wing ring exactly centered in the space between two circumferentially immediately adjacent wings of the rear wing ring lies. SIXTH EMBODIMENT

FIGS. 19 to 21 show a sixth embodiment. The sixth embodiment is identical to the fourth and fifth embodiments, so that what is said there also applies to the sixth embodiment, with the exception of

difference described below.

As can be seen very well with reference to the figures, the wings 4 are articulated here in the manner of flaps, which are arranged on one of its sides, outside each of their axes of symmetry, on the core 2 pivotally.

Decisive for this embodiment is that the applicator has at least two oppositely pivoting wings. The deflection is such that one of these

in opposite directions pivoting wings, for example, when it pivots counterclockwise, first wins a greater distance to the core 2, and if you swing it in the opposite direction, for example, clockwise, immediately takes a smaller distance to the core 2. In the case of the other, the opposite swing of the wing, it is exactly the opposite. He immediately takes a smaller distance to the core 2, if you take him

for example, pivots counterclockwise.

Advantageously, it is such that the wings 4 are designed as wing rings in the above sense, wherein the applicator preferably shows at least two wing rings, as best seen in FIG. 19. Ideally, swing all the wings of a grand piano in the same direction and the finger wreaths are organized so that adjacent Flügelkränze

have opposing pivoting wings. This too is well illustrated by Figure 19 and Figure 21.

Also for this embodiment, it is of particular importance that each of the wings extends only over a fraction of the length K along the longitudinal axis L. By its only short

Extension in the direction along the longitudinal axis L, each of the wings can be easily pivoted by the forces occurring in the application, for example, on the eye or the eyebrow and therefore offers a very pleasant compliant application behavior. In this case, the applicator by the oppositely pivoted wing 4 an order behavior with a hitherto unknown variability.

It should also be emphasized that in the direction of the longitudinal axis L immediately consecutive wings 4 also in this

Embodiment have a pivot axis offset, preferably in the form of the already described in connection with the fifth embodiment, large-axis offset, as illustrated in Figures 19 to 21.

Otherwise, it should be noted that in the direction of the longitudinal axis L successive or immediately adjacent plates

have the same direction beveled end faces. In that regard, reference is made to FIG. The chamfer, which have the wing belonging to the distal wing ring on its side facing towards the middle, runs in the same direction as the

Chamfer, which faces the front to the proximal wing-rim belonging wing on its side facing towards the middle side. In this way it is ensured that it can not come to a disturbing contact between the wings, even without the wings extra large distance

must have from each other.

SEVENTH EMBODIMENT

FIGS. 22 to 24 describe a seventh

Embodiment. The seventh embodiment corresponds to the sixth embodiment, so that the above for the sixth embodiment also said for the seventh

Embodiment applies.

There is only one difference between them

Exemplary embodiments.

This is because the wings 4 in this

Embodiment do not have a pivot axis offset. This means that the imaginary pivot axes of two successive or immediately adjacent wings in the direction of the longitudinal axis L lie in alignment, as can be seen best from FIGS. 22 and 24.

A further alternative may be to provide this embodiment with a minimum offset, as above for any of the foregoing

Embodiments has been explained. This alternative is not shown figuratively here. Eighth Embodiment

FIGS. 25 to 29 show an eighth embodiment. The eighth embodiment is designed fundamentally different from the previous seven embodiments described so far. Various technical

Design options of this embodiment

but correspond to what previously for the fourth to seventh

Embodiment has been described, so that those

Descriptions also apply accordingly to the eighth exemplary embodiment, unless otherwise stated in the following. It should be noted that in particular also in the context of the first embodiment for the fingers alias bristles and / or comb teeth said for this

Embodiment applies.

The core

The core 2 defines - usually together with the preferred one

provided coupling section 3 - a longitudinal axis L of the

Applicator. As shown in Figure 14, the core extends with a length K along the longitudinal axis. The core exists

preferably of solid material, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, the core but also as an inside hollow tube

be executed, as already explained above.

The latter is then preferably associated with only a local articulation of the wings 4. The wings

The core 2 is preferably occupied all around with wings 4, wherein in this embodiment preferably at least 12 or

at least 16 wings 4 are arranged distributed around the core. Here, it is true that none of the wings 4 extends over the entire length K of the core. Instead, each wing 4 according to the invention extends only over a fraction of the length K of the core, which in the present embodiment is 1 / n with n <3.

Ideally, the wings 4 are all the same from each other

successively arranged wings exist (if one imagines the applicator in unwound state). In the present embodiment, five such wing rings are provided. In general terms, it can be stated that an applicator already exists in the presence of two such wing rings

is according to the invention, but advantageously at least three such wing rings should be present.

The wings are hinged about a preferably linear pivot axis 6 pivotally connected to the core. The peculiarity of this

Embodiment is that the line-shaped pivot axis extends obliquely to the longitudinal axis L of the applicator.

Ideally, the line-shaped pivot axis, if one projects it mentally on the longitudinal axis L, closes with this one tip angle ALPHA, which is preferably open to the proximal end of the applicator and is usually in the range between 30 ° and 75 °, while ideally located in the range between 35 ° and 55 °.

In an embodiment according to the invention, but not shown here figuratively, each wing is connected along its line-shaped pivot axis 6 directly to the core 2 along its entire length. This may be true for certain embodiments

be advantageous, but is not mandatory.

Of particular interest in this embodiment is the connection of the wings to the core 2 in the region of the pivot axis. Theoretically, there is the possibility that the wings 4 are connected only at one corner via a connecting portion 13 directly to the core. Such a connection of the wings is selected when the wings should not only be so mobile that they can be folded closer to the core of the applicator or further folded away from this, but if it is additionally desired to pivot the wings so in that the angle of the lower edge of the blade facing the core changes relative to the longitudinal axis L.

However, the wings 4 preferably have on their edge facing the core 2 a further connecting portion 14, which surrounds a part of the lateral surface of the core 2 and integrally merges into the core 2 in this area.

Conveniently, this connecting portion in the direction perpendicular to the pivot axis is so thin that it is an elastic Pivoting the wing 4 allowed. It is particularly advantageous if the connecting portion 14 and preferably also the connecting portion 13 each have their own or a common local thin spot, which forms a film hinge 15.

It is particularly favorable when the plates 4 forming, hinged on one side of at least one of their plates

End faces, better chamfered at both ends (distal and proximal) by an angle of 25 ° to 60 ° and ideally by an angle of 40 ° to 50 °. The said angle is also measured here by projecting the edge of the bevelled end face onto the longitudinal axis L and then measuring the angle. The term bevel means that the surface of the face is chamfered on the whole surface, measured relative to

Swivel axis of the wing.

Ideally, the restriction is carried out so that none of the narrow sides of the wing 4 is completely perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L oriented, if the narrow sides of the relevant

Wing viewed on the longitudinal axis L projected.

Such a chamfering of the entire front edge offers the decisive advantage that the leading edge when inserting the applicator in the cosmetics reservoir or in the

Pulling out the applicator from the cosmetic reservoir does not come into contact with the wiper lip as a whole, but only gradually. In this way, a ramp is formed, which prevents the wiper lip on the

Front side of the wing gets stuck. Instead, it is possible that the wiper lip after hitting the The edge of the wing in the course of further movement gradually aufschiebt to the Hauptaußenumf ang the wing.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 applicator

2 core

3 coupling section

4 wings

5 (not awarded)

6 linear pivot axis

7 fingers on a wing

8 oblique fingers on a wing

9 rigid annular section

10 immovable finger

11 connecting section

12 oblique immovable fingers

13 connecting section

14 further connecting section

15 film hinge

ALPHA Angle of the swivel axis of the wings to the longitudinal axis

BETA angle of the fingers

K length of the core

L longitudinal axis of the applicator or core

BF bristle foot diameter

LB length of the bristles

S reversible-elastic deflection of the bristles

Δ cone angle

Claims

A cosmetic applicator (1) having a core (2) of length (K) extending along the longitudinal axis (L) of the applicator (1) and outwardly projecting fingers (7) defined by a plurality of wings (4) ), which are in each case articulated on the core (2) so as to be pivotable about a preferably line-shaped pivot axis, characterized in that a plurality of wings (4) are arranged on the core (2), each of which is only a fraction 1 / n * K extend along the core (2), where n <1.3 and the core (2) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L) seen distal before and / or proximally behind the wings (4) additionally immovable fingers (10).

A cosmetic applicator (1) having a core (2) of length (K) extending along the longitudinal axis (L) of the applicator (1) and outwardly projecting fingers (7) formed by a plurality of wings (4) ), which are in each case articulated on the core (2) so as to be pivotable about a preferably line-shaped pivot axis, characterized in that a plurality of wings (4) are arranged on the core (2), each of which is only a fraction 1 / n * K extend along the core (2), where n <1.3.

3. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 1, characterized

characterized in that the core (2) has at least one in

Circumferentially has circumferentially continuous, rigid annular portion (9) which is occupied by immovable fingers (10).

4. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized countersigns that at least two of the wings (4) pivot in opposite directions.

5. cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that two in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) immediately adjacent wings (4) and / or two circumferentially immediately adjacent wings (4) pivot in opposite directions.

6. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that at least two, preferably at least three wings (4) in such a way

one behind the other, but separated from each other, are hinged to the core (2) that their pivot axes lie on an imaginary common line, which is preferably aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis (L) of the applicator (1).

7. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that two in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L) immediately successive wings (4) have a pivot axis offset, such that the not in the direction along the longitudinal axis (L) aligned pivot axes are arranged in parallel and in the circumferential direction a minimum axial offset of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.

8. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that at least two in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L) immediately following one another Wing (4) have different lengths, measured in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L).

9. cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 7, characterized

characterized in that three wings (4) immediately following one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L) have different lengths, measured in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis (L), such that they are centered between two immediately adjacent wings in the direction along the longitudinal axis (L) (4) arranged wing (4) in the direction of

Longitudinal axis (L) is longer, preferably at least 20%, better at least 30% than the immediately adjacent wing (4).

10. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that two in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L) immediately successive wings (4) have a pivot axis offset, such that the non-aligned in the direction along the longitudinal axis (L) pivot axes are arranged in parallel and in the circumferential direction of a large-axis offset of 1.5 mm to 3 mm.

11. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the wings (4) each have a pivot axis extending at an angle (ALPHA) to the longitudinal axis of the core.

12. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that at least one part, More preferably, all wings (4) are articulated to the core (2) only at two or three spaced apart points, whereas the region of the respective wing (4) lying between said points is not directly connected to the core (2).

13. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that at least one part, better all wings (4) via at least one film hinge (15) are hinged to the core (2).

14. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the wings (4) at an angle (BETA) obliquely from the local normal of its outer peripheral surface outgoing finger (7).

15. Cosmetic applicator (1) after one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the wings (4) have a peripheral in the circumferential direction of the applicator (1) convex outer main surface.

16. Cosmetic applicator (1) after one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the wings (4) in the circumferential direction of the applicator (1) concave inner major surface.

17. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the wings (4) have proximal and / or distal beveled end faces.

18. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to claim 17, characterized

characterized in that the end faces are chamfered at an angle of 25 ° to 60 °, preferably at an angle of 40 ° to 50 °, measured in projection of the edge of the chamfered end face on the longitudinal axis (L).

19. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the applicator (1) at least eight, better at least 12 independently movable wings (4).

20. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that at least two wings (4) are present, which - compared to each other - are hinged so differently to the core (2) that in the unloaded state, the angle of attack, the one wing (4) relative to the through its tangency going from the angle of attack which the other wing (4) occupies relative to the tangent passing through its base.

21. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the wings (4) form at least two wing rings of a plurality of circumferentially successively arranged wings (4), wherein the wings (4) of one wing ring compared to the wings (4) of the other wing ring, so differently the core (2) are hinged, that in the unloaded state of the first wing (4) of the first wing ring of Anstellwinkel the first wing (4) occupy relative to the passing through its base tangent of the

Distinguishes pitch that take the second wing (4) of the second wing ring relative to the passing through its base tangent.

22. Cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that each wing (4) is occupied by at least 24 fingers (7).

Cosmetic applicator unit comprising a cosmetic container and a scraper attached to the cosmetic container, characterized in that the cosmetic applicator unit is provided with a cosmetic applicator (1) according to one of the

equipped with previous claims.