EP3888489B1 - Container for a cosmetic product and refill for such a container - Google Patents

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EP3888489B1
EP3888489B1 EP21164399.4A EP21164399A EP3888489B1 EP 3888489 B1 EP3888489 B1 EP 3888489B1 EP 21164399 A EP21164399 A EP 21164399A EP 3888489 B1 EP3888489 B1 EP 3888489B1
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Mark Edmondson
Frédéric LECUREUIL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/06—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a screwing movement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/16—Refill sticks; Moulding devices for producing sticks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/02—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/06—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a screwing movement
    • A45D40/065—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a screwing movement with self-contained covering means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/12—Casings with provision for preventing undesired movement of the stick
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D2040/0006—Accessories
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D2040/0025—Details of lipstick or like casings
    • A45D2040/0031—Replacement of the stick
    • A45D2040/0043—Replacement of the stick by inserting the new stick at the upper, applying end of the casing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D2040/0025—Details of lipstick or like casings
    • A45D2040/0031—Replacement of the stick
    • A45D2040/005—Replacement of the stick by removing the old stick from the cartridge by linear, sliding movement of stick relative to the cartridge
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D2040/0025—Details of lipstick or like casings
    • A45D2040/0031—Replacement of the stick
    • A45D2040/0056—Replacement of the stick by removing the old stick from the cartridge by screw movement of stick relative to the cartridge
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D2040/0025—Details of lipstick or like casings
    • A45D2040/0062—Stick holding cups with retaining means, e.g. clamping means

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  • the invention relates to a refill intended to be removably mounted in a receptacle for a cosmetic product, in particular for a stick of cosmetic product.
  • the invention also relates to a receptacle for a cosmetic product comprising at least one such refill.
  • such a receptacle is characterized by the fact of being rechargeable, that is to say designed to allow a change of the distribution assembly, in particular but not exclusively after complete use of the cosmetic product.
  • the interchangeability of the dispensing assembly also makes it possible to use, independently of complete use, the same receptacle with several dispensing assemblies each comprising, for example, a different cosmetic product such as a lipstick stick of one size. given nuance.
  • a different cosmetic product such as a lipstick stick of one size. given nuance.
  • Such a design makes it possible to retain the cover and the base of the receptacle, which is particularly advantageous when these parts are made of precious materials and/or decorated, for example covered with a covering, which by comparison makes them more expensive parts. to manufacture.
  • the cover and the base are the visible exterior parts of the receptacle which determine its general aesthetics and therefore its originality.
  • the interchangeable cosmetic product dispensing assembly constitutes in particular a refill or cartridge which can be changed freely.
  • a user with a base may not know what type of refill should be inserted into its receptacle.
  • a user in possession of a top-up may not know which base it corresponds to.
  • Inserting the wrong refill may cause the mechanism to malfunction, which may lead to deterioration of the base mechanism and/or the refill.
  • FR 3 084 248 A1 relates to a support system for a cosmetic pencil.
  • the present invention relates to a refill as defined in claim 1.
  • Preferred features of the invention are set out in the dependent claims.
  • the invention relates to a refill having a main axis intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base and configured to receive a cosmetic product, said refill comprising at least two recognition elements, called first recognition elements, arranged so as to form a predefined identification pattern configured to cooperate with recognition elements, called second recognition elements, forming a complementary identification pattern of the actuation base so as to authorize the mounting of the refill on the base actuation to allow entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product, characterized in that said identification pattern is configured to be associated with said identification pattern of the base according to a unique angular position.
  • the identification pattern of the receptacle allows a user to know which base it corresponds to (and vice versa) and in which it can be inserted.
  • this helps avoid assembling the wrong recharge in the wrong base at the risk of damaging the entry mechanism and/or release of the cosmetic product.
  • the recharge identification pattern makes it possible to differentiate the same mechanism for different types of base, so that a mechanism can only be accommodated in a specific base presenting a corresponding, unique association configuration. This brings simplification in the design of mechanisms while providing industrial differentiation for different customers or brands.
  • the refill identification means are configured to index with a base identification means so as to selectively authorize the mounting of the refill on the base. This could be, for example, a specific angular positioning.
  • the invention also relates to a collection of refills each produced according to the teachings of the invention, characterized in that at least two refills from the collection include a different identification pattern.
  • the invention also relates to a receptacle for a cosmetic product, comprising a refill as described above and a corresponding actuation base allowing entry and/or exit of the stick of cosmetic product, said refill being configured to be mounted so removable on the actuation base.
  • said actuation base comprises an identification means configured to cooperate with the identification pattern of the refill when the refill is mounted on the actuation base so as to authorize the mounting of the refill on the actuation base and allow entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product.
  • the “axial” direction corresponds to that of main extension of the receptacle, illustrated by the axis A in the figures and the “radial” direction is orthogonal to the axial direction.
  • FIG. 1 an example of a receptacle 10, also called a case, for a cosmetic product.
  • the cosmetic product is a stick 12 of cosmetic product and, more particularly, the stick 12 of cosmetic product is a stick 12 of lipstick intended to be applied by rubbing, alternatively a lip care balm .
  • the receptacle 10 comprises at least one cover 14 which is associated with an actuation base 16 having a complementary shape, the base 16 and the cover 14 together defining an external contour of the receptacle 10.
  • the receptacle 10 further comprises a refill 18 for dispensing the stick 12 of cosmetic product.
  • the cover 14, the base 16 of the receptacle 10 and the refill 18 have a cylindrical shape of circular section.
  • the cover 14 is removable.
  • the cover 14 is capable of occupying at least one open position in which the cover 14 is separated from the base 16 with a view in particular to allowing the application of the cosmetic product and a closed position in which the cover 14 is integral with base 16 ( figure 1 ).
  • the lower part of the cover 14 comprises two annular beads 20 inside which are intended to cooperate with an external cylindrical surface of the base 16 comprising a complementary bead 22.
  • the annular beads 20 ensure that the cover 14 is maintained in the closed position and contributes to obtaining an airtight seal in order to guarantee good conservation of the stick 12 of cosmetic product, during use of refill 18.
  • the cover 14 comprises a lower edge 24 which is capable of abutting against a shoulder 26 which extends radially at the level of the connection of the upper part of the base 16 with a lower part of larger diameter, when it is in position. closed position.
  • FIG. 2 An example of producing the refill 18 is illustrated in figure 2 .
  • the refill 18 has a main axis which extends in the axial direction, merging with the main axis A of the receptacle 10.
  • the refill 18 is intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base, for example the base 16 of the receptacle 10 for cosmetic product described above.
  • the refill 18 is intended to be able to be changed, in particular but not exclusively after the cosmetic product stick 12 has been completely used.
  • the refill 18 and its mechanism for entering and/or exiting the cosmetic product stick 12 described below are given only by way of non-limiting example.
  • the refill 18 comprises a guide 28 whose rotation relative to a sheath 30 causes an axial movement of a cup 32 carrying the stick 12 of cosmetic product.
  • the guide 28, the sheath 30 and the cup 32 form an actuation mechanism for the refill 18 allowing entry and/or exit of the stick 12 of cosmetic product.
  • the cup 32 comprises at least one lug (not visible), preferably two diametrically opposed lugs.
  • Each slide 34 advantageously comprises, at each of its upper and lower ends, an angular notch forming an end stop for the lugs of the cup 32.
  • the sheath 30 surrounds the guide 28.
  • the sheath 30 internally comprises two helical grooves (not visible) with which respectively cooperate the free end of the lugs, each lug passing radially through the associated slide of the guide 28 to engage in a groove.
  • the refill 18 here again comprises an envelope 36, also called a sleeve or jacket, which is force-fitted or glued to the outside of the sheath 30, and secured in rotation to said sheath 30.
  • the guide 28 includes a wheel 38.
  • the wheel 38 is located axially at the lower end of the guide 28.
  • the wheel 38 is intended to allow the rotation of the guide 28 causing, depending on the direction of rotation, an axial upward or downward movement of the cup 32 and thus of the stick 12 of cosmetic product.
  • the wheel 38 is made in one piece, in a single piece, with the guide 28 of the refill 18.
  • the wheel 38 is a separate part attached to the guide 28.
  • the wheel 38 of the refill 18 is actuated, after having previously removed the cover 14, via the base 16.
  • the wheel 38 and the base 16 must on the one hand be axially connected together and, on the other hand, be linked in rotation to ensure the transmission to the wheel of the refill 18 of any rotational movement applied to the base 16.
  • the refill 18 must be correctly inserted into the correct base 16. This is particularly the case for refills 18, like those represented in the embodiments illustrated here, for which the actuation mechanism is operable only when the refill 18 is inserted on the corresponding actuation base 16.
  • said refill 18 comprises at least two recognition elements, called first recognition elements 40, arranged so as to form a predefined identification pattern 42 configured to cooperate with an identification means of the base 16 actuation so as to authorize the mounting of the refill 18 on the actuation base 16 to allow entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product, said identification pattern 42 being configured to be associated with said identification means of the base 16 in a unique configuration, in particular in a unique angular position.
  • first recognition elements 40 arranged so as to form a predefined identification pattern 42 configured to cooperate with an identification means of the base 16 actuation so as to authorize the mounting of the refill 18 on the actuation base 16 to allow entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product
  • said identification pattern 42 being configured to be associated with said identification means of the base 16 in a unique configuration, in particular in a unique angular position.
  • the means of identifying the actuation base 16 comprises at least two recognition elements, called second recognition elements 44, forming a predefined pattern 46 complementary to the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 so as to that the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 corresponds to this one.
  • the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 can thus be personalized so that the refill 18 is attributable to a unique type of base 16. Furthermore, the identification pattern 42 of the refill can be configurable by a user . For example, a user, such as a refill retailer 18, may choose to activate a particular pattern from a preformed pattern.
  • the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 is located on an external surface 48 of a transverse bottom 50 of the guide 28, that is to say the transverse bottom of the refill 18.
  • the refill 18, here the guide 28 on which the identification pattern 42 is located, and the base 16 thus form a complementary identification system.
  • the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 is located at a portion of the refill 18, called the second portion 52, opposite a first portion 54 comprising a first end provided with an opening 56 through which the cosmetic product exits .
  • This second portion 52 is inaccessible to the user when the refill 18 is mounted on the actuation base 16.
  • the transverse bottom 50 of the guide 28 comprises an internal skirt 58 and an external skirt 60 both projecting longitudinally from the external surface 48 of the bottom 50 downwards towards the outside of the guide 28 .
  • the internal skirt 58 and the external skirt 60 are concentric and they are centered on the main axis A of the refill 18.
  • the internal skirt 58 and the external skirt 60 delimit an annular zone around the main axis A.
  • the internal skirt 58 serves as a wheel 38 as described above.
  • said external skirt 60 forms a continuous wall concealing said identification pattern 42, at least in side view.
  • the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 is composed of at least one projection in the form of a rib 40 corresponding to at least one of the first recognition elements 40 of the refill 18 extending, in particular radially, in the annular zone delimited between the internal skirt 58 and the external skirt 60 of the guide 28.
  • the identification pattern 46 complementary to the base 16 is located on an internal surface 62 of a transverse bottom 64 of the base 16.
  • the base 16 comprises a skirt 66 provided with recesses in the form of notches 44 corresponding to the second recognition elements 44 of the identification pattern 46 of the base 16.
  • the notches 44 of the base 16 are configured to receive the ribs 40 of the refill 18 which are inserted inside them as is visible in the figures 6 And 7 .
  • the refill 18 can only be correctly inserted into the base 16 if the number, size, distribution of the notches 44 of the base 16 and the ribs 40 of the refill 18 correspond.
  • the notches/ribs system 44,40 allows the refill 18 to be blocked in rotation relative to the base 16 so as to link the base 16 and the receptacle 10 in rotation.
  • rib(s) can be on the base 16 and the notch(s) on the refill 18.
  • notch is meant any type of indentation, groove and/or slot that can cooperate with the corresponding rib.
  • the ribs and the notches even if one penetrates inside the other, have different configurations and/or dimensions.
  • the ribs extend radially and the notches extend angularly so that one does not necessarily mesh with the other, unlike parallel ridges such as those mentioned below in relation to the rotational training of the embodiment of the Figure 15 .
  • said projection of the refill 18 is configured to extend radially on either side of the hollow of the base 16 and/or the hollow of the refill 18 is configured to be crossed radially on either side by the projection of the base 16. This is in particular obtained thanks to the chosen insertion configuration. According to this, preferably, a distal edge of the rib faces a bottom of the notch.
  • the base 16 comprises four legs 68 serving as fixing means which make it possible to axially connect the actuation base 16 to the refill 18, here to the guide 28.
  • the four legs 68 of the actuation base 16 are angularly distributed in a regular manner, i.e. at 90°.
  • the tabs 68 are inserted into a complementary orifice provided centrally and defined by the internal skirt 58 of the refill 18.
  • Advantageously the tabs 68 are flexible.
  • each tab 68 is configured to form a hook 70 which cooperates with an upper edge of the orifice of the wheel 38 in order to axially block the actuation base 16.
  • the tabs 68 are configured so that they engage with the refill 18 only if the recognition pattern of the refill 18 corresponds to the recognition pattern of the base 16.
  • the length of the fixing means here the tabs 68 and a height of the ribs 40 are defined so that the fixing means engages only if there is shape cooperation between the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 and the means of identifying the actuation base 16.
  • the distal edge of the rib(s) is then facing each other, close to or even abutting the bottom of the notch(s).
  • FIG. 1 Eight different examples of embodiment of the first mode, forming a collection of refills 18 comprising different identification patterns 42, are represented here. These examples differ by the number of first and second recognition elements 40, 44 composing the identification patterns 42, 46 of the refill 18 and the base 16.
  • the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 is composed of one to eight ribs 40 and the identification pattern 46 of the base 16 is composed of one to eight notches 44.
  • THE figures 1 to 7 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises a rib 40 and the base 16 comprises a notch 44.
  • FIG 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises two ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises two notches 44.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises three ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises three notches 44.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises four ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises four notches 44.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises five ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises five notches 44.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises six ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises six notches 44.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises seven ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises seven notches 44.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises eight ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises eight notches 44.
  • all possible distributions of the recognition elements can be considered as long as they ensure a unique combination, that is to say an assembly in a single position of the refill with the associated base.
  • the refill presents, thanks to said rib(s), a visual signature similar to a barrel.
  • the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 can be located on an external surface of a transverse wall 72 of the refill 18, for example of the guide 28, which extends from the transverse bottom 50 towards the first end.
  • the reason identification is also arranged in an annular zone delimited radially towards the inside by the transverse wall 72.
  • the identification pattern 46 complementary to the base 16 is then located on an internal surface of a transverse wall of the base 16 which extends from the transverse bottom 64 of the base 16 towards the top of the base 16 which has an opening through which the refill 18 is inserted.
  • the system of identification patterns 42, 46 of the receptacle 10 and the base 16 is similar to that of the first embodiment.
  • the internal skirt 58 projecting from the external surface 48 of the transverse bottom of the refill 18, here from the transverse bottom 50 of the guide 28, can have variable dimensions from a refill 18 to the other, in particular defined according to the dimensions of the identification pattern 46 of the actuation base 16.
  • the internal skirt 58 of the refill 18 here has a circular cross section of defined diameter.
  • the internal skirt 58 of the refill 18 has a different diameter from one example to another.
  • the diameter of the internal skirt 58 is defined as a function of the diameter of a skirt of the base 16 formed by the tabs 68 serving as fixing means as in the first embodiment so that the tabs 68 are inserted inside the internal skirt 58 of the refill 18 which defines a complementary orifice provided centrally.
  • the tabs 68 form a skirt of external diameter less than the internal diameter of the internal skirt 58 of the receptacle 10.
  • the skirt formed by the legs 68 have a different diameter from one example to another.
  • said refill 18 and the base 16 can comprise, so optional, at least one rotation locking means designed to rotate the refill 18 and the base 16.
  • the rotation is also blocked by additional notching of the refill 18 (here of the guide 28) and of the base 16.
  • the at least one rotation blocking means is a set of grooves 74 which extend axially, parallel to each other on the internal surface of the internal skirt 58 of the receptacle 10 and on the external surface of the skirt formed by the legs 68 of the base 16.
  • the envelope 36 and/or the sheath 30 are extended axially beyond the wheel 38, this in order to prevent or at least make difficult access to said wheel 38.
  • Such configuration makes it possible to limit the activation of the recharge by a user even before said recharge has been associated with the corresponding base.
  • said identification pattern(s) and said identification means(s) come from the material of the adjacent part, for example from the wheel 38 and/or the base 16.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

L'invention concerne une recharge destinée à être montée de manière amovible dans un réceptacle pour produit cosmétique, notamment pour un bâton de produit cosmétique.The invention relates to a refill intended to be removably mounted in a receptacle for a cosmetic product, in particular for a stick of cosmetic product.

L'invention concerne également un réceptacle pour un produit cosmétique comportant au moins une telle recharge.The invention also relates to a receptacle for a cosmetic product comprising at least one such refill.

Arrière-plan techniqueTechnical background

On connaît de l'état de la technique des exemples de réceptacles pour un produit cosmétique comportant un ensemble de distribution, dit « interchangeable ».Examples of receptacles for a cosmetic product comprising a distribution assembly, called “interchangeable”, are known from the state of the art.

Par comparaison avec un réceptacle à usage unique, un tel réceptacle se caractérise par le fait d'être rechargeable, c'est-à-dire conçu pour permettre un changement de l'ensemble de distribution, notamment mais non exclusivement après une utilisation complète du produit cosmétique.In comparison with a single-use receptacle, such a receptacle is characterized by the fact of being rechargeable, that is to say designed to allow a change of the distribution assembly, in particular but not exclusively after complete use of the cosmetic product.

L'interchangeabilité de l'ensemble de distribution permet d'utiliser également, indépendamment d'une utilisation complète, un même réceptacle avec plusieurs ensembles de distribution comportant par exemple chacun un produit cosmétique différent tel qu'un bâton de rouge à lèvres d'une nuance donnée. Une telle conception permet de conserver le capot et la base du réceptacle ce qui est particulièrement avantageux lorsque ces pièces sont réalisées dans des matériaux précieux et/ou décorées, par exemple recouvertes d'un habillage, ce qui par comparaison en fait des pièces plus onéreuses à fabriquer.The interchangeability of the dispensing assembly also makes it possible to use, independently of complete use, the same receptacle with several dispensing assemblies each comprising, for example, a different cosmetic product such as a lipstick stick of one size. given nuance. Such a design makes it possible to retain the cover and the base of the receptacle, which is particularly advantageous when these parts are made of precious materials and/or decorated, for example covered with a covering, which by comparison makes them more expensive parts. to manufacture.

De plus, le capot et la base sont les pièces extérieures visibles du réceptacle qui en déterminent l'esthétique générale et par conséquent son originalité. Dans un tel réceptacle, l'ensemble interchangeable de distribution du produit cosmétique constitue notamment une recharge ou cartouche pouvant être changée librement.In addition, the cover and the base are the visible exterior parts of the receptacle which determine its general aesthetics and therefore its originality. In such a receptacle, the interchangeable cosmetic product dispensing assembly constitutes in particular a refill or cartridge which can be changed freely.

Cependant, un utilisateur en possession d'une base peut ne pas savoir quel type de recharge doit être inséré dans son réceptacle. De même un utilisateur en possession d'une recharge peut ne pas savoir à quelle base elle correspond.However, a user with a base may not know what type of refill should be inserted into its receptacle. Likewise, a user in possession of a top-up may not know which base it corresponds to.

L'insertion de la mauvaise recharge peut entraîner un mauvais fonctionnement du mécanisme qui peut conduire jusqu'à la détérioration du mécanisme de la base et/ou de la recharge.Inserting the wrong refill may cause the mechanism to malfunction, which may lead to deterioration of the base mechanism and/or the refill.

Il existe donc un besoin d'une solution permettant de résoudre au moins une partie des inconvénients de l'art antérieur tout en conservant un ensemble qui soit interchangeable et avantageusement simple et économique à fabriquer.There is therefore a need for a solution making it possible to resolve at least part of the disadvantages of the prior art while maintaining an assembly which is interchangeable and advantageously simple and economical to manufacture.

FR 3 084 248 A1 concerne un système de support pour un crayon cosmétique. FR 3 084 248 A1 relates to a support system for a cosmetic pencil.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

La présente invention concerne une recharge telle que définie dans la revendication 1. Des caractéristiques préférées de l'invention sont exposées dans les revendications dépendantes.The present invention relates to a refill as defined in claim 1. Preferred features of the invention are set out in the dependent claims.

Ainsi, l'invention concerne une recharge présentant un axe principal destinée à être montée de manière amovible sur une base d'actionnement et configurée pour recevoir un produit cosmétique, ladite recharge comprenant au moins deux éléments de reconnaissance, dits premiers éléments de reconnaissance, agencés de manière à former un motif d'identification prédéfini configuré pour coopérer avec des éléments de reconnaissance, dits deuxièmes éléments de reconnaissance, formant un motif d'identification complémentaire de la base d'actionnement de manière à autoriser le montage de la recharge sur la base d'actionnement pour permettre une entrée et/ou une sortie du produit cosmétique, caractérisé en ce que ledit motif d'identification est configuré pour être associé audit motif d'identification de la base selon une position angulaire unique.Thus, the invention relates to a refill having a main axis intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base and configured to receive a cosmetic product, said refill comprising at least two recognition elements, called first recognition elements, arranged so as to form a predefined identification pattern configured to cooperate with recognition elements, called second recognition elements, forming a complementary identification pattern of the actuation base so as to authorize the mounting of the refill on the base actuation to allow entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product, characterized in that said identification pattern is configured to be associated with said identification pattern of the base according to a unique angular position.

Par « autoriser le montage de la recharge sur la base d'actionnement pour permettre une entrée et/ou sortie du produit cosmétique » on entend qu'il s'agit d'un montage complet et non d'une association partielle qui pourrait être suffisante pour actionner la recharge dans des conditions non-nominales, c'est-à-dire, notamment, sans fixation de la recharge sur la base. Autrement dit, le mécanisme d'entrée et/ou sortie du produit cosmétique ne peut être activé uniquement si la recharge est correctement associée dans la base, ceci n'étant possible que si le motif de reconnaissance de la recharge correspond au moyen d'identification de la base. Cela permet, notamment, d'éviter une détérioration du mécanisme d'entrée et/ou sortie du produit cosmétique dans le cas d'une recharge non adaptée à la base.By “authorize the mounting of the refill on the actuation base to allow entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product” we mean that it is a complete assembly and not a partial association which could be sufficient to activate the recharge in non-nominal conditions, that is to say, in particular, without fixing the recharge on the base. In other words, the entry and/or exit mechanism of the cosmetic product can only be activated if the refill is correctly associated in the base, this being possible only if the reason for recognizing the refill corresponds to the means of identification from the base. This makes it possible, in particular, to avoid deterioration of the entry and/or exit mechanism of the cosmetic product in the case of a refill not adapted to the base.

Par ailleurs le motif d'identification du réceptacle permet à un utilisateur de connaître à quelle base celle-ci correspond (et inversement) et dans laquelle elle peut être insérée. Là encore, cela permet d'éviter d'assembler la mauvaise recharge dans la mauvaise base au risque de détériorer le mécanisme d'entrée et/ou sortie du produit cosmétique. Autrement dit, le motif d'identification de la recharge permet de différencier un même mécanisme pour différents types de base, de sorte qu'un mécanisme ne puisse se loger que dans une base spécifique présentant une configuration d'association correspondant, unique. Ce qui apporte une simplification dans la conception des mécanismes tout en apportant une différenciation industrielle pour différents clients ou marques. Encore autrement dit, le moyen d'identification de la recharge est configuré pour s'indexer avec un moyen d'identification de la base de manière autoriser sélectivement le montage de la recharge sur la base. Il pourra s'agir, par exemple, d'un positionnement angulaire spécifique.Furthermore, the identification pattern of the receptacle allows a user to know which base it corresponds to (and vice versa) and in which it can be inserted. Here again, this helps avoid assembling the wrong recharge in the wrong base at the risk of damaging the entry mechanism and/or release of the cosmetic product. In other words, the recharge identification pattern makes it possible to differentiate the same mechanism for different types of base, so that a mechanism can only be accommodated in a specific base presenting a corresponding, unique association configuration. This brings simplification in the design of mechanisms while providing industrial differentiation for different customers or brands. In other words, the refill identification means are configured to index with a base identification means so as to selectively authorize the mounting of the refill on the base. This could be, for example, a specific angular positioning.

Selon différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, qui pourront être pris ensemble ou séparément :

  • le produit cosmétique est un bâton de produit cosmétique,
  • les premiers éléments de reconnaissance sont répartis angulairement dans une zone annulaire autour de l'axe (A) principal,
  • ledit motif d'identification de la recharge est en outre configuré pour coopérer avec ledit moyen d'identification de la base pour assurer un blocage en rotation conçu pour lier en rotation la recharge et la base,
  • ledit motif d'identification de la recharge est configuré de sorte que ce dernier et ledit moyen d'identification de la base soient insérés l'un dans l'autre,
  • au moins un des premiers éléments de reconnaissance est une saillie configurée pour coopérer avec au moins un creux de la base,
  • au moins un des premiers éléments de reconnaissance est un creux, configuré pour coopérer avec au moins une saillie de la base,
  • la saillie de la recharge est configurée pour s'étendre radialement de part et d'autre du creux de la base,
  • le creux de la recharge est configuré pour être traversé radialement de part et d'autre par la saillie de la base,
  • la recharge présente une première portion comprenant une première extrémité pourvue d'une ouverture par laquelle sort le produit cosmétique,
  • la recharge présente une seconde portion opposée inaccessible à l'utilisateur lorsque la recharge est montée sur la base d'actionnement,
  • la seconde portion présente une surface externe sur laquelle le motif d'identification est agencé,
  • la au moins une saillie est au moins une nervure s'étendant sur la surface externe de la deuxième portion,
  • le au moins un creux est au moins une encoche s'étendant sur la surface externe de la deuxième portion,
  • le au moins un premier élément de reconnaissance est une pluralité de saillies réparties sur la surface externe de la deuxième portion de manière définie
  • le au moins un premier élément de reconnaissance est une pluralité de creux réparties sur la surface externe de la deuxième portion de manière définie,
  • la au moins une nervure s'étend radialement sur la surface externe de la deuxième portion,
  • la au moins une encoche s'étend radialement sur la surface externe de la deuxième portion,
  • la pluralité de nervures est angulairement répartie,
  • la pluralité d'encoches est angulairement répartie,
  • la pluralité de nervures est répartie selon un arrangement aléatoire,
  • la pluralité d'encoches est répartie selon un arrangement aléatoire,
  • la deuxième portion est pourvue d'un fond transversal présentant une surface externe et/ou d'une paroi transversale s'étendant du fond transversal en direction de la première extrémité et présentant une surface externe,
  • le motif d'identification est situé sur la surface externe du fond transversal de la recharge
  • le motif d'identification est situé sur la surface externe de la paroi transversale,
  • le fond transversal de la recharge comprend en outre au moins une jupe faisant saillie de la surface externe du fond transversal,
  • le fond transversal de la recharge comprend une jupe interne et une jupe externe faisant toutes les deux saillie, en particulier longitudinalement, de la surface externe du fond transversal,
  • la ou lesdites jupes ont des dimensions définies en fonction des dimensions du moyen d'identification de la base d'actionnement,
  • la ou lesdites jupes présentent une section transversale circulaire de diamètre définie,
  • ledit motif d'identification s'étend entre ladite jupe interne et ladite jupe externe,
  • ladite jupe externe forme une paroi continue dissimulant ledit motif d'identification, au moins en vue de côté,
  • la recharge comprend un mécanisme d'actionnement permettant l'entrée et/ou la sortie du produit cosmétique,
  • le mécanisme d'actionnement est actionnable uniquement lorsque la recharge est insérée sur la base d'actionnement,
  • la recharge comprend un moyen alternatif ou complémentaire de blocage en rotation de la recharge sur la base,
  • ledit moyen de blocage en rotation comprend un ensemble de stries qui s'étendent axialement, parallèlement les unes aux autres,
  • le motif d'identification est conçu pour lier axialement la recharge avec la base,
  • ladite recharge comprend des moyens alternatifs ou complémentaires de fixation qui permettent de lier axialement la base à la recharge,
  • lesdits moyens de fixation sont formés par un ou des éléments différents dudit motif d'identification,
  • lesdits moyens de fixation sont formés par ladite jupe interne, par exemple configurée pour coopérer avec des pattes flexibles de la base,
  • le motif d'identification est personnalisé de manière à ce que la recharge soit attribuable à un type unique de base,
  • le motif d'identification est configurable par un utilisateur.
According to different embodiments of the invention, which can be taken together or separately:
  • the cosmetic product is a cosmetic product stick,
  • the first recognition elements are distributed angularly in an annular zone around the main axis (A),
  • said refill identification pattern is further configured to cooperate with said base identification means to ensure rotational locking designed to rotationally link the refill and the base,
  • said recharge identification pattern is configured so that the latter and said base identification means are inserted into each other,
  • at least one of the first recognition elements is a projection configured to cooperate with at least one hollow in the base,
  • at least one of the first recognition elements is a hollow, configured to cooperate with at least one projection of the base,
  • the projection of the refill is configured to extend radially on either side of the hollow of the base,
  • the hollow of the refill is configured to be crossed radially on either side by the projection of the base,
  • the refill has a first portion comprising a first end provided with an opening through which the cosmetic product exits,
  • the refill has a second opposite portion inaccessible to the user when the refill is mounted on the actuation base,
  • the second portion has an external surface on which the identification pattern is arranged,
  • the at least one projection is at least one rib extending on the external surface of the second portion,
  • the at least one hollow is at least one notch extending on the external surface of the second portion,
  • the at least one first recognition element is a plurality of projections distributed on the external surface of the second portion in a defined manner
  • the at least one first recognition element is a plurality of recesses distributed on the external surface of the second portion in a defined manner,
  • the at least one rib extends radially on the external surface of the second portion,
  • the at least one notch extends radially on the external surface of the second portion,
  • the plurality of ribs is angularly distributed,
  • the plurality of notches is angularly distributed,
  • the plurality of ribs is distributed in a random arrangement,
  • the plurality of notches is distributed in a random arrangement,
  • the second portion is provided with a transverse bottom having an external surface and/or a transverse wall extending from the transverse bottom towards the first end and having an external surface,
  • the identification pattern is located on the external surface of the transverse bottom of the refill
  • the identification pattern is located on the external surface of the transverse wall,
  • the transverse bottom of the refill further comprises at least one skirt projecting from the external surface of the transverse bottom,
  • the transverse bottom of the refill comprises an internal skirt and an external skirt both projecting, in particular longitudinally, from the external surface of the transverse bottom,
  • said skirt(s) have dimensions defined as a function of the dimensions of the means of identifying the actuation base,
  • said skirt(s) have a circular cross section of defined diameter,
  • said identification pattern extends between said internal skirt and said external skirt,
  • said external skirt forms a continuous wall concealing said identification pattern, at least in side view,
  • the refill includes an actuation mechanism allowing the entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product,
  • the actuation mechanism is operable only when the refill is inserted on the actuation base,
  • the refill includes an alternative or complementary means of blocking the rotation of the refill on the base,
  • said rotation blocking means comprises a set of grooves which extend axially, parallel to each other,
  • the identification pattern is designed to axially link the refill with the base,
  • said refill comprises alternative or complementary fixing means which make it possible to axially connect the base to the refill,
  • said fixing means are formed by one or more elements different from said identification pattern,
  • said fixing means are formed by said internal skirt, for example configured to cooperate with flexible legs of the base,
  • the identification pattern is personalized so that the recharge is attributable to a unique basic type,
  • the identification pattern is configurable by a user.

L'invention concerne aussi une collection de recharges chacune réalisée selon les enseignements de l'invention, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins deux recharges de la collection comportent un motif d'identification différent.The invention also relates to a collection of refills each produced according to the teachings of the invention, characterized in that at least two refills from the collection include a different identification pattern.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques de la collection de recharges :

  • chaque motif d'identification différent comportant un nombre différent de premiers éléments de reconnaissance,
  • chaque motif d'identification différent présente une répartition angulaire différente d'au moins deux premiers éléments de reconnaissance,
  • chaque motif d'identification différent comporte au moins un premier élément de reconnaissance de tailles différentes.
According to other features of the refill collection:
  • each different identification pattern comprising a different number of first recognition elements,
  • each different identification pattern has a different angular distribution of at least two first recognition elements,
  • each different identification pattern comprises at least one first recognition element of different sizes.

L'invention concerne aussi un réceptacle pour produit cosmétique, comprenant une recharge telle que décrite ci-dessus et une base d'actionnement correspondante permettant une entrée et/ou une sortie du bâton de produit cosmétique, ladite recharge étant configurée pour être montée de manière amovible sur la base d'actionnement.The invention also relates to a receptacle for a cosmetic product, comprising a refill as described above and a corresponding actuation base allowing entry and/or exit of the stick of cosmetic product, said refill being configured to be mounted so removable on the actuation base.

Selon l'invention, ladite base d'actionnement comprend un moyen d'identification configuré pour coopérer avec le motif d'identification de la recharge lorsque la recharge est montée sur la base d'actionnement de manière à autoriser le montage de la recharge sur la base d'actionnement et permettre une entrée et/ou une sortie du produit cosmétique.According to the invention, said actuation base comprises an identification means configured to cooperate with the identification pattern of the refill when the refill is mounted on the actuation base so as to authorize the mounting of the refill on the actuation base and allow entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product.

Selon différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, qui pourront être pris ensemble ou séparément :

  • le réceptacle comprend un capot,
  • le moyen d'identification de la base d'actionnement comprend au moins un élément de reconnaissance, dit deuxième élément de reconnaissance, formant un motif d'identification prédéfini complémentaire du motif d'identification de la recharge de manière à ce que le motif d'identification de la recharge corresponde à celui-ci,
  • le au moins un deuxième élément de reconnaissance est au moins un creux,
  • le au moins un deuxième élément de reconnaissance est au moins une saillie complémentaire du au moins un premier élément de reconnaissance,
  • le au moins un creux est au moins une encoche coopérant avec la au moins une nervure du motif d'identification de la recharge,
  • la au moins une saillie est au moins une nervure coopérant avec la au moins une encoche du motif d'identification de la recharge,
  • la base comprend au moins un moyen de fixation pour lier axialement la base d'actionnement avec la recharge,
  • la longueur du moyen de fixation et une hauteur de la au moins une saillie et/ou une profondeur des creux sont définies de manière à ce que le au moins un moyen de fixation s'enclenche uniquement s'il y a coopération de forme entre le motif d'identification de la recharge et le moyen d'identification de la base d'actionnement.
According to different embodiments of the invention, which can be taken together or separately:
  • the receptacle includes a cover,
  • the means of identifying the actuation base comprises at least one recognition element, called a second recognition element, forming a predefined identification pattern complementary to the identification pattern of the recharge so that the pattern of identification of the recharge corresponds to this one,
  • the at least one second recognition element is at least one hollow,
  • the at least one second recognition element is at least one complementary projection of the at least one first recognition element,
  • the at least one hollow is at least one notch cooperating with the at least one rib of the identification pattern of the refill,
  • the at least one projection is at least one rib cooperating with the at least one notch of the identification pattern of the refill,
  • the base comprises at least one fixing means for axially linking the actuation base with the refill,
  • the length of the fixing means and a height of the at least one projection and/or a depth of the recesses are defined so that the at least one fixing means engages only if there is formal cooperation between the identification pattern of the refill and the means of identification of the actuation base.

Brève description des figuresBrief description of the figures

L'invention sera mieux comprise, et d'autres caractéristiques et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront au cours de la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'au moins un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple purement illustratif et non limitatif, en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés dans lesquels :

  • [Fig.1] la figure 1 est une vue en coupe axiale qui représente un réceptacle après montage d'une recharge selon un premier exemple d'un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention sur une base d'actionnement du réceptacle ;
  • [Fig.2] la figure 2 est une vue en coupe axiale qui représente la recharge de la figure 1 ;
  • [Fig.3] la figure 3 est une vue de dessous en perspective d'un guide de la recharge de la figure 1 ;
  • [Fig.4] la figure 4 est une vue de dessus en perspective de la base de la figure 1 ;
  • [Fig.5] la figure 5 est une vue en coupe axiale qui représente un ensemble comprenant le guide de la figure 3 montée sur la base de la figure 4 ;
  • [Fig.6] la figure 6 est une vue en coupe B-B de l'ensemble la figure 5 ;
  • [Fig.7] la figure 7 est une vue en coupe transversale C-C de l'ensemble de la figure 5 ;
  • [Fig.8] la figure 8 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un deuxième exemple du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • [Fig.9] la figure 9 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un troisième exemple du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • [Fig.10] la figure 10 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un quatrième exemple du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • [Fig.11] la figure 11 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un cinquième exemple du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • [Fig.12] la figure 12 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un sixième exemple du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • [Fig.13] la figure 13 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un septième exemple du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • [Fig.14] la figure 14 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un huitième exemple du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • [Fig.15] la figure 15 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un premier exemple d'un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • [Fig.16] la figure 16 est une vue en perspective d'un guide et d'une base selon un deuxième exemple d'un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention.
The invention will be better understood, and other characteristics and advantages thereof will appear during reading of the detailed description which follows, of at least one embodiment of the invention given by way of example. purely illustrative and non-limiting, with reference to the appended schematic drawings in which:
  • [ Fig.1 ] there figure 1 is an axial sectional view which represents a receptacle after mounting a refill according to a first example of a first embodiment of the invention on an actuation base of the receptacle;
  • [ Fig.2 ] there figure 2 is an axial sectional view which represents the recharge of the figure 1 ;
  • [ Fig.3 ] there Figure 3 is a bottom perspective view of a guide to recharging the figure 1 ;
  • [ Fig.4 ] there Figure 4 is a top perspective view of the base of the figure 1 ;
  • [ Fig.5 ] there Figure 5 is an axial sectional view which represents an assembly comprising the guide of the Figure 3 mounted on the base of the Figure 4 ;
  • [ Fig.6 ] there Figure 6 is a BB section view of the whole Figure 5 ;
  • [ Fig.7 ] there Figure 7 is a CC cross-sectional view of the entire Figure 5 ;
  • [ Fig.8 ] there figure 8 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a second example of the first embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.9 ] there Figure 9 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a third example of the first embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.10 ] there Figure 10 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a fourth example of the first embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.11 ] there Figure 11 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a fifth example of the first embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.12 ] there Figure 12 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a sixth example of the first embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.13 ] there Figure 13 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a seventh example of the first embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.14 ] there Figure 14 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to an eighth example of the first embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.15 ] there Figure 15 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a first example of a second embodiment of the invention;
  • [ Fig.16 ] there Figure 16 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a second example of a second embodiment of the invention.

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

Par convention, la direction « axiale » correspond à celle d'extension principale du réceptacle, illustré par l'axe A sur les figures et la direction « radiale » est orthogonale à la direction axiale.By convention, the “axial” direction corresponds to that of main extension of the receptacle, illustrated by the axis A in the figures and the “radial” direction is orthogonal to the axial direction.

Dans la description détaillée des figures qui suit, on utilisera de manière non limitative les termes « supérieur » et « inférieur » ou encore « haut » et « bas » en référence à la direction axiale.In the detailed description of the figures which follows, the terms “upper” and “lower” or “top” and “bottom” will be used in a non-limiting manner with reference to the axial direction.

De la même manière, les termes « extérieur ou externe » et « intérieur ou interne » sont utilisés en référence à la direction radiale, un élément extérieur étant radialement plus éloigné de l'axe A qu'un élément intérieur.Likewise, the terms "exterior or external" and "interior or internal" are used with reference to the radial direction, an exterior element being radially further from the axis A than an interior element.

Dans la suite de la description, des éléments présentant une structure identique ou des fonctions analogues seront désignés par des mêmes références.In the remainder of the description, elements having an identical structure or similar functions will be designated by the same references.

On a représenté sur la figure 1, un exemple de réalisation d'un réceptacle 10, appelé aussi étui, d'un produit cosmétique.We represented on the figure 1 , an example of a receptacle 10, also called a case, for a cosmetic product.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation, le produit cosmétique est un bâton 12 de produit cosmétique et, plus particulièrement, le bâton 12 de produit cosmétique est un bâton 12 de rouge à lèvres destiné à être appliqué par frottement, en variante un baume de soin labial.In the exemplary embodiment, the cosmetic product is a stick 12 of cosmetic product and, more particularly, the stick 12 of cosmetic product is a stick 12 of lipstick intended to be applied by rubbing, alternatively a lip care balm .

Le réceptacle 10 comprend au moins un capot 14 qui est associé à une base 16 d'actionnement présentant une forme complémentaire, la base 16 et le capot 14 définissant ensemble un contour externe du réceptacle 10.The receptacle 10 comprises at least one cover 14 which is associated with an actuation base 16 having a complementary shape, the base 16 and the cover 14 together defining an external contour of the receptacle 10.

Le réceptacle 10 comporte en outre une recharge 18 pour la distribution du bâton 12 de produit cosmétique.The receptacle 10 further comprises a refill 18 for dispensing the stick 12 of cosmetic product.

De manière non limitative, le capot 14, la base 16 du réceptacle 10 et la recharge 18 présentent une forme cylindrique de section circulaire.In a non-limiting manner, the cover 14, the base 16 of the receptacle 10 and the refill 18 have a cylindrical shape of circular section.

De préférence, le capot 14 est amovible. Le capot 14 est susceptible d'occuper au moins une position d'ouverture dans laquelle le capot 14 est séparé de la base 16 en vue notamment de permettre l'application du produit cosmétique et une position de fermeture dans laquelle le capot 14 est solidaire de la base 16 (figure 1).Preferably, the cover 14 is removable. The cover 14 is capable of occupying at least one open position in which the cover 14 is separated from the base 16 with a view in particular to allowing the application of the cosmetic product and a closed position in which the cover 14 is integral with base 16 ( figure 1 ).

La partie inférieure du capot 14 comprend à l'intérieur deux bourrelets 20 annulaires qui sont destinés à coopérer avec une surface cylindrique externe de la base 16 comprenant un bourrelet 22 complémentaire.The lower part of the cover 14 comprises two annular beads 20 inside which are intended to cooperate with an external cylindrical surface of the base 16 comprising a complementary bead 22.

Avantageusement, les bourrelets 20 annulaires assurent le maintien du capot 14 en position de fermeture et participe à l'obtention d'une fermeture étanche à l'air afin de garantir une bonne conservation du bâton 12 de produit cosmétique, en cours d'utilisation de la recharge 18.Advantageously, the annular beads 20 ensure that the cover 14 is maintained in the closed position and contributes to obtaining an airtight seal in order to guarantee good conservation of the stick 12 of cosmetic product, during use of refill 18.

Le capot 14 comprend un bord 24 inférieur qui est susceptible de venir en butée contre un épaulement 26 qui s'étend radialement au niveau du raccordement de la partie supérieure de la base 16 avec une partie inférieure de plus grand diamètre, lorsqu'il est en position de fermeture.The cover 14 comprises a lower edge 24 which is capable of abutting against a shoulder 26 which extends radially at the level of the connection of the upper part of the base 16 with a lower part of larger diameter, when it is in position. closed position.

Un exemple de réalisation de la recharge 18 est illustré à la figure 2.An example of producing the refill 18 is illustrated in figure 2 .

La recharge 18 présente un axe principal qui s'étend selon la direction axiale, confondu avec l'axe A principal du réceptacle 10.The refill 18 has a main axis which extends in the axial direction, merging with the main axis A of the receptacle 10.

La recharge 18 est destinée à être montée amovible sur une base d'actionnement, par exemple la base 16 du réceptacle 10 pour produit cosmétique décrit ci-dessus.The refill 18 is intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base, for example the base 16 of the receptacle 10 for cosmetic product described above.

La recharge 18 est destinée à pouvoir être changée, notamment mais non exclusivement après l'utilisation complète du bâton 12 de produit cosmétique.The refill 18 is intended to be able to be changed, in particular but not exclusively after the cosmetic product stick 12 has been completely used.

La recharge 18 et son mécanisme d'entrée et/ou de sortie du bâton 12 de produit cosmétique décrits ci-dessous ne sont donnés qu'à titre d'exemple non limitatif.The refill 18 and its mechanism for entering and/or exiting the cosmetic product stick 12 described below are given only by way of non-limiting example.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation, la recharge 18 comprend un guide 28 dont la mise en rotation par rapport à une gaine 30 provoque un mouvement axial d'une cupule 32 portant le bâton 12 de produit cosmétique.In the exemplary embodiment, the refill 18 comprises a guide 28 whose rotation relative to a sheath 30 causes an axial movement of a cup 32 carrying the stick 12 of cosmetic product.

Le guide 28, la gaine 30 et la cupule 32 forment un mécanisme d'actionnement de la recharge 18 permettant une entrée et/ou une sortie du bâton 12 de produit cosmétique.The guide 28, the sheath 30 and the cup 32 form an actuation mechanism for the refill 18 allowing entry and/or exit of the stick 12 of cosmetic product.

La cupule 32 comprend au moins un ergot (non visible), de préférence deux ergots diamétralement opposés.The cup 32 comprises at least one lug (not visible), preferably two diametrically opposed lugs.

Les ergots coopèrent respectivement avec des glissières 34 du guide 28, lesdites glissières 34 s'étendant axialement de manière rectiligne. Chaque glissière 34 comprend avantageusement, à chacune de ses extrémités supérieure et inférieure, une échancrure angulaire formant une butée de fin de course pour les ergots de la cupule 32.The lugs cooperate respectively with slides 34 of the guide 28, said slides 34 extending axially in a rectilinear manner. Each slide 34 advantageously comprises, at each of its upper and lower ends, an angular notch forming an end stop for the lugs of the cup 32.

La gaine 30 entoure le guide 28. La gaine 30 comprend intérieurement deux rainures hélicoïdales (non visibles) avec lesquelles coopèrent respectivement l'extrémité libre des ergots, chaque ergot traversant radialement la glissière associée du guide 28 pour s'engager dans une rainure.The sheath 30 surrounds the guide 28. The sheath 30 internally comprises two helical grooves (not visible) with which respectively cooperate the free end of the lugs, each lug passing radially through the associated slide of the guide 28 to engage in a groove.

La recharge 18 comprend encore ici une enveloppe 36, appelée aussi manchon ou chemise, qui est montée en force ou collée à l'extérieur de la gaine 30, et solidaire en rotation de ladite gaine 30.The refill 18 here again comprises an envelope 36, also called a sleeve or jacket, which is force-fitted or glued to the outside of the sheath 30, and secured in rotation to said sheath 30.

Le guide 28 comprend une molette 38. La molette 38 est située axialement à l'extrémité inférieure du guide 28.The guide 28 includes a wheel 38. The wheel 38 is located axially at the lower end of the guide 28.

La molette 38 est destinée à permettre la mise en rotation du guide 28 provoquant, selon le sens de rotation, un mouvement axial de montée ou de descente de la cupule 32 et ce faisant du bâton 12 de produit cosmétique.The wheel 38 is intended to allow the rotation of the guide 28 causing, depending on the direction of rotation, an axial upward or downward movement of the cup 32 and thus of the stick 12 of cosmetic product.

De préférence, la molette 38 est réalisée venue de matière, en une seule pièce, avec le guide 28 de la recharge 18. En variante, la molette 38 est une pièce distincte rapportée à fixation sur le guide 28.Preferably, the wheel 38 is made in one piece, in a single piece, with the guide 28 of the refill 18. Alternatively, the wheel 38 is a separate part attached to the guide 28.

Dans un tel réceptacle 10, la molette 38 de la recharge 18 est actionnée, après avoir préalablement ôté le capot 14, par l'intermédiaire de la base 16.In such a receptacle 10, the wheel 38 of the refill 18 is actuated, after having previously removed the cover 14, via the base 16.

Par conséquent, la molette 38 et la base 16 doivent d'une part être reliées axialement ensemble et, d'autre part, être liées en rotation pour assurer la transmission à la molette de la recharge 18 de tout mouvement de rotation appliqué à la base 16.Consequently, the wheel 38 and the base 16 must on the one hand be axially connected together and, on the other hand, be linked in rotation to ensure the transmission to the wheel of the refill 18 of any rotational movement applied to the base 16.

Pour cela, la recharge 18 doit être correctement insérée dans la bonne base 16. Cela est particulièrement le cas, pour des recharges 18, comme celles représentées dans les modes de réalisation illustrés ici, pour lesquelles le mécanisme d'actionnement est actionnable uniquement lorsque la recharge 18 est insérée sur la base 16 d'actionnement correspondante.For this, the refill 18 must be correctly inserted into the correct base 16. This is particularly the case for refills 18, like those represented in the embodiments illustrated here, for which the actuation mechanism is operable only when the refill 18 is inserted on the corresponding actuation base 16.

Ainsi, selon l'invention, ladite recharge 18 comprend au moins deux éléments de reconnaissance, dits premiers éléments de reconnaissance 40, agencé de manière à former un motif d'identification 42 prédéfini configuré pour coopérer avec un moyen d'identification de la base 16 d'actionnement de manière à autoriser le montage de la recharge 18 sur la base 16 d'actionnement pour permettre une entrée et/ou une sortie du produit cosmétique, ledit motif d'identification 42 étant configuré pour être associé audit moyen d'identification de la base 16 selon une configuration unique, notamment selon une position angulaire unique. Autrement dit, grâce à ce mode d'association unique réalisé par le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge et le moyen d'identification correspondant de la base 16, seule la base 16 adéquate pourra coopérer avec la recharge 18 pour permettre un montage opérationnel de l'une sur l'autre.Thus, according to the invention, said refill 18 comprises at least two recognition elements, called first recognition elements 40, arranged so as to form a predefined identification pattern 42 configured to cooperate with an identification means of the base 16 actuation so as to authorize the mounting of the refill 18 on the actuation base 16 to allow entry and/or exit of the cosmetic product, said identification pattern 42 being configured to be associated with said identification means of the base 16 in a unique configuration, in particular in a unique angular position. In other words, thanks to this unique mode of association produced by the identification pattern 42 of the recharge and the identification means corresponding to the base 16, only the appropriate base 16 will be able to cooperate with the refill 18 to allow operational mounting of one on top of the other.

De façon avantageuse, le moyen d'identification de la base 16 d'actionnement comprend au moins deux éléments de reconnaissance, dits deuxièmes éléments de reconnaissance 44, formant un motif 46 prédéfini complémentaire du motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 de manière à ce que le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 corresponde à celui-ci.Advantageously, the means of identifying the actuation base 16 comprises at least two recognition elements, called second recognition elements 44, forming a predefined pattern 46 complementary to the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 so as to that the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 corresponds to this one.

Le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 peut ainsi être personnalisé de manière à ce que la recharge 18 soit attribuable à un type unique de base 16. Par ailleurs, le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge peut être configurable par un utilisateur. Par exemple, un utilisateur, tel qu'un revendeur de recharge 18, peut choisir d'activer un motif particulier à partir d'un motif préformé.The identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 can thus be personalized so that the refill 18 is attributable to a unique type of base 16. Furthermore, the identification pattern 42 of the refill can be configurable by a user . For example, a user, such as a refill retailer 18, may choose to activate a particular pattern from a preformed pattern.

Dans les deux modes de réalisation représentés aux figures 1 à 14 et 15 à 16, le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 est situé sur une surface externe 48 d'un fond transversal 50 du guide 28, c'est-à-dire le fond transversal de la recharge 18.In the two embodiments shown in figures 1 to 14 And 15 to 16 , the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 is located on an external surface 48 of a transverse bottom 50 of the guide 28, that is to say the transverse bottom of the refill 18.

La recharge 18, ici le guide 28 sur lequel le motif d'identification 42 est situé, et la base 16 forment ainsi un système d'identification complémentaire.The refill 18, here the guide 28 on which the identification pattern 42 is located, and the base 16 thus form a complementary identification system.

Le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 est situé au niveau d'une portion de la recharge 18, dite seconde portion 52, opposée à une première portion 54 comprenant une première extrémité pourvue d'une ouverture 56 par laquelle sort le produit cosmétique.The identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 is located at a portion of the refill 18, called the second portion 52, opposite a first portion 54 comprising a first end provided with an opening 56 through which the cosmetic product exits .

Cette seconde portion 52 est inaccessible à l'utilisateur lorsque la recharge 18 est montée sur la base 16 d'actionnement.This second portion 52 is inaccessible to the user when the refill 18 is mounted on the actuation base 16.

Dans ce premier mode de réalisation, le fond transversal 50 du guide 28 comprend une jupe interne 58 et une jupe externe 60 faisant toutes les deux saillie longitudinalement de la surface externe 48 du fond 50 vers le bas en direction de l'extérieur du guide 28.In this first embodiment, the transverse bottom 50 of the guide 28 comprises an internal skirt 58 and an external skirt 60 both projecting longitudinally from the external surface 48 of the bottom 50 downwards towards the outside of the guide 28 .

La jupe interne 58 et la jupe externe 60 sont concentriques et elles sont centrées sur l'axe A principal de la recharge 18. La jupe interne 58 et la jupe externe 60 délimitent une zone annulaire autour de l'axe A principal.The internal skirt 58 and the external skirt 60 are concentric and they are centered on the main axis A of the refill 18. The internal skirt 58 and the external skirt 60 delimit an annular zone around the main axis A.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la jupe interne 58 sert de molette 38 telle que décrite ci-dessus.In the example illustrated, the internal skirt 58 serves as a wheel 38 as described above.

Préférentiellement, ladite jupe externe 60 forme une paroi continue dissimulant ledit motif d'identification 42, au moins en vue de côté.Preferably, said external skirt 60 forms a continuous wall concealing said identification pattern 42, at least in side view.

De façon avantageuse, dans ce premier mode de réalisation, le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 est composé d'au moins une saillie sous la forme d'une nervure 40 correspondant à au moins un des premiers éléments de reconnaissance 40 de la recharge 18 s'étendant, notamment radialement, dans la zone annulaire délimitée entre la jupe interne 58 et la jupe externe 60 du guide 28.Advantageously, in this first embodiment, the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 is composed of at least one projection in the form of a rib 40 corresponding to at least one of the first recognition elements 40 of the refill 18 extending, in particular radially, in the annular zone delimited between the internal skirt 58 and the external skirt 60 of the guide 28.

Le motif d'identification 46 complémentaire de la base 16 est situé sur une surface interne 62 d'un fond transversal 64 de la base 16.The identification pattern 46 complementary to the base 16 is located on an internal surface 62 of a transverse bottom 64 of the base 16.

La base 16 comprend une jupe 66 pourvue de creux sous la forme d'encoches 44 correspondant aux seconds éléments de reconnaissance 44 du motif d'identification 46 de la base 16.The base 16 comprises a skirt 66 provided with recesses in the form of notches 44 corresponding to the second recognition elements 44 of the identification pattern 46 of the base 16.

Les encoches 44 de la base 16 sont configurées pour recevoir les nervures 40 de la recharge 18 qui viennent s'insérer à l'intérieur de celles-ci comme cela est visible aux figures 6 et 7. La recharge 18 ne peut être correctement insérée dans la base 16 uniquement si le nombre, la taille, la répartition des encoches 44 de la base 16 et des nervures 40 de la recharge 18 correspondent.The notches 44 of the base 16 are configured to receive the ribs 40 of the refill 18 which are inserted inside them as is visible in the figures 6 And 7 . The refill 18 can only be correctly inserted into the base 16 if the number, size, distribution of the notches 44 of the base 16 and the ribs 40 of the refill 18 correspond.

Dans ce premier mode de réalisation, le système encoches/nervures 44,40 permet un blocage en rotation de la recharge 18 par rapport à la base 16 de manière à lier la base 16 et le réceptacle 10 en rotation.In this first embodiment, the notches/ribs system 44,40 allows the refill 18 to be blocked in rotation relative to the base 16 so as to link the base 16 and the receptacle 10 in rotation.

Il est à noter que, inversement, la ou les nervures peuvent êtres sur la base 16 et la ou les encoches sur la recharge 18. De manière générale, on entend par encoche tout type d'indentation, rainure et/ou fente pouvant coopérer avec la nervure correspondante.It should be noted that, conversely, the rib(s) can be on the base 16 and the notch(s) on the refill 18. Generally speaking, by notch is meant any type of indentation, groove and/or slot that can cooperate with the corresponding rib.

Préférentiellement, les nervures et les encoches, même si les unes pénètrent à l'intérieur des autres, présentent des configurations et/ou dimensions différentes. Par exemple, les nervures s'étendent radialement et les encoches s'étendent angulairement de sorte que les unes ne s'engrènent pas nécessairement sur les autres, contrairement à des stries parallèles telles que celles évoquées plus bas en relation avec l'entrainement en rotation du mode de réalisation de la figure 15.Preferably, the ribs and the notches, even if one penetrates inside the other, have different configurations and/or dimensions. For example, the ribs extend radially and the notches extend angularly so that one does not necessarily mesh with the other, unlike parallel ridges such as those mentioned below in relation to the rotational training of the embodiment of the Figure 15 .

Avantageusement, ladite saillie de la recharge 18 est configurée pour s'étendre radialement de part et d'autre du creux de la base 16 et/ou le creux de la recharge 18 est configuré pour être traversé radialement de part et d'autre par la saillie de la base 16. Ceci est en particulier obtenu grâce à la configuration d'insertion choisie. Selon celle-ci, préférentiellement, un bord distale de la nervure vient en vis-à-vis d'un fond de l'encoche.Advantageously, said projection of the refill 18 is configured to extend radially on either side of the hollow of the base 16 and/or the hollow of the refill 18 is configured to be crossed radially on either side by the projection of the base 16. This is in particular obtained thanks to the chosen insertion configuration. According to this, preferably, a distal edge of the rib faces a bottom of the notch.

Par ailleurs, dans ce mode de réalisation, la base 16 comprend quatre pattes 68 servant de moyens de fixation qui permettent de lier axialement la base 16 d'actionnement à la recharge 18, ici au guide 28.Furthermore, in this embodiment, the base 16 comprises four legs 68 serving as fixing means which make it possible to axially connect the actuation base 16 to the refill 18, here to the guide 28.

Les quatre pattes 68 de la base 16 d'actionnement sont réparties angulairement de manière régulière, soit à 90°. Les pattes 68 sont insérées dans un orifice complémentaire ménagé centralement et défini par la jupe interne 58 de la recharge 18. Avantageusement les pattes 68 sont flexibles.The four legs 68 of the actuation base 16 are angularly distributed in a regular manner, i.e. at 90°. The tabs 68 are inserted into a complementary orifice provided centrally and defined by the internal skirt 58 of the refill 18. Advantageously the tabs 68 are flexible.

L'extrémité libre de chaque patte 68 est configurée pour former un crochet 70 qui vient coopérer avec un bord supérieur de l'orifice de la molette 38 afin de bloquer axialement la base 16 d'actionnement.The free end of each tab 68 is configured to form a hook 70 which cooperates with an upper edge of the orifice of the wheel 38 in order to axially block the actuation base 16.

De façon avantageuse, les pattes 68 sont configurées de manière à ce qu'elles s'enclenchent avec la recharge 18 seulement si le motif de reconnaissance de la recharge 18 correspond au motif de reconnaissance de la base 16.Advantageously, the tabs 68 are configured so that they engage with the refill 18 only if the recognition pattern of the refill 18 corresponds to the recognition pattern of the base 16.

De préférence, la longueur du moyen de fixation, ici des pattes 68 et une hauteur des nervures 40 sont définies de manière à ce que le moyen de fixation s'enclenche uniquement s'il y a coopération de forme entre le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 et le moyen d'identification de la base 16 d'actionnement. Le bord distal de la ou des nervures est alors en vis-à-vis proche voire en butée du fond de la ou des encoches.Preferably, the length of the fixing means, here the tabs 68 and a height of the ribs 40 are defined so that the fixing means engages only if there is shape cooperation between the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 and the means of identifying the actuation base 16. The distal edge of the rib(s) is then facing each other, close to or even abutting the bottom of the notch(s).

Huit exemples différents de réalisation du premier mode, formant une collection de recharges 18 comportant des motifs d'identification 42 différents, sont représentés ici. Ces exemples diffèrent par le nombre de premiers et deuxièmes éléments de reconnaissance 40, 44 composant les motifs d'identification 42, 46 de la recharge 18 et de la base 16. Dans ces exemples le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 est composé de une à huit nervures 40 et le motif d'identification 46 de la base 16 est composé de une à huit encoches 44.Eight different examples of embodiment of the first mode, forming a collection of refills 18 comprising different identification patterns 42, are represented here. These examples differ by the number of first and second recognition elements 40, 44 composing the identification patterns 42, 46 of the refill 18 and the base 16. In these examples the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 is composed of one to eight ribs 40 and the identification pattern 46 of the base 16 is composed of one to eight notches 44.

Les figures 1 à 7 illustre un exemple de réalisation dans laquelle la recharge 18 comprend une nervure 40 et la base 16 comprend une encoche 44.THE figures 1 to 7 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises a rib 40 and the base 16 comprises a notch 44.

La figure 8 illustre un exemple de réalisation dans laquelle la recharge 18 comprend deux nervures 40 et la base 16 comprend deux encoches 44.There figure 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises two ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises two notches 44.

La figure 9 illustre un exemple de réalisation dans laquelle la recharge 18 comprend trois nervures 40 et la base 16 comprend trois encoches 44.There Figure 9 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises three ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises three notches 44.

La figure 10 illustre un exemple de réalisation dans laquelle la recharge 18 comprend quatre nervures 40 et la base 16 comprend quatre encoches 44.There Figure 10 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises four ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises four notches 44.

La figure 11 illustre un exemple de réalisation dans laquelle la recharge 18 comprend cinq nervures 40 et la base 16 comprend cinq encoches 44.There Figure 11 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises five ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises five notches 44.

La figure 12 illustre un exemple de réalisation dans laquelle la recharge 18 comprend six nervures 40 et la base 16 comprend six encoches 44.There Figure 12 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises six ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises six notches 44.

La figure 13 illustre un exemple de réalisation dans laquelle la recharge 18 comprend sept nervures 40 et la base 16 comprend sept encoches 44.There Figure 13 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises seven ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises seven notches 44.

La figure 14 illustre un exemple de réalisation dans laquelle la recharge 18 comprend huit nervures 40 et la base 16 comprend huit encoches 44.There Figure 14 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the refill 18 comprises eight ribs 40 and the base 16 comprises eight notches 44.

Dans l'exemple de réalisation de la figure 14 comprenant huit encoches/nervures 44,40 les nervures 40 de la recharge 18, et par conséquent les encoches 44 de la base 16, sont angulairement réparties de façon irrégulière.In the example of realization of the Figure 14 comprising eight notches/ribs 44,40 the ribs 40 of the refill 18, and consequently the notches 44 of the base 16, are angularly distributed in an irregular manner.

Selon l'invention, toutes les répartitions possibles des éléments de reconnaissance peuvent être envisagées pour autant qu'elles assurent une unicité de combinaison, c'est-à-dire un assemblage dans une unique position de la recharge avec la base associée.According to the invention, all possible distributions of the recognition elements can be considered as long as they ensure a unique combination, that is to say an assembly in a single position of the refill with the associated base.

Selon ces différents modes de réalisation, on constate que la recharge présente, grâce à la ou auxdites nervures une signature visuelle semblable un barillet.According to these different embodiments, we see that the refill presents, thanks to said rib(s), a visual signature similar to a barrel.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation, non représenté le motif d'identification 42 de la recharge 18 peut être situé sur une surface externe d'une paroi transversale 72 de la recharge 18, par exemple du guide 28, qui s'étend du fond transversal 50 en direction de la première extrémité. Dans ce cas, le motif d'identification est aussi agencé dans une zone annulaire délimitée radialement vers l'intérieur par la paroi transversale 72.In another embodiment, not shown, the identification pattern 42 of the refill 18 can be located on an external surface of a transverse wall 72 of the refill 18, for example of the guide 28, which extends from the transverse bottom 50 towards the first end. In this case, the reason identification is also arranged in an annular zone delimited radially towards the inside by the transverse wall 72.

Le motif d'identification 46 complémentaire de la base 16 est alors situé sur une surface interne d'une paroi transversale de la base 16 qui s'étend du fond transversal 64 de la base 16 vers le haut de la base 16 qui présente une ouverture par laquelle est insérée la recharge 18.The identification pattern 46 complementary to the base 16 is then located on an internal surface of a transverse wall of the base 16 which extends from the transverse bottom 64 of the base 16 towards the top of the base 16 which has an opening through which the refill 18 is inserted.

Dans le deuxième mode de réalisation représenté aux figures 15 et 16, le système de motifs d'identification 42, 46 du réceptacle 10 et de la base 16 est similaire à celui du premier mode de réalisation.In the second embodiment shown in figures 15 And 16 , the system of identification patterns 42, 46 of the receptacle 10 and the base 16 is similar to that of the first embodiment.

En revanche, dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, la jupe interne 58 faisant saillie de la surface externe 48 du fond transversal de la recharge 18, ici du fond transversal 50 du guide 28, peut présenter des dimensions variables d'une recharge 18 à l'autre, notamment définies en fonction des dimensions du motif d'identification 46 de la base 16 d'actionnement.On the other hand, in this second embodiment, the internal skirt 58 projecting from the external surface 48 of the transverse bottom of the refill 18, here from the transverse bottom 50 of the guide 28, can have variable dimensions from a refill 18 to the other, in particular defined according to the dimensions of the identification pattern 46 of the actuation base 16.

La jupe interne 58 de la recharge 18 présente ici une section transversale circulaire de diamètre définie. Ainsi, comme illustré dans les différents exemples, la jupe interne 58 de la recharge 18 présente un diamètre différent d'un exemple à l'autre.The internal skirt 58 of the refill 18 here has a circular cross section of defined diameter. Thus, as illustrated in the different examples, the internal skirt 58 of the refill 18 has a different diameter from one example to another.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, le diamètre de la jupe interne 58 est défini en fonction du diamètre d'une jupe de la base 16 formée par les pattes 68 servant de moyens de fixation comme dans le premier mode de réalisation de manière à ce que les pattes 68 s'insèrent à l'intérieur de la jupe interne 58 de la recharge 18 qui définit un orifice complémentaire ménagé centralement. Autrement dit, les pattes 68 forment une jupe de diamètre extérieur inférieur au diamètre intérieur de la jupe interne 58 du réceptacle 10.In this embodiment, the diameter of the internal skirt 58 is defined as a function of the diameter of a skirt of the base 16 formed by the tabs 68 serving as fixing means as in the first embodiment so that the tabs 68 are inserted inside the internal skirt 58 of the refill 18 which defines a complementary orifice provided centrally. In other words, the tabs 68 form a skirt of external diameter less than the internal diameter of the internal skirt 58 of the receptacle 10.

De façon similaire à la recharge 18, pour la base 16, la jupe formée par les pattes 68 présentent un diamètre différent d'un exemple à l'autre.Similar to the refill 18, for the base 16, the skirt formed by the legs 68 have a different diameter from one example to another.

La jupe interne 58 de l'exemple de la figure 15 présentant un diamètre inférieur au diamètre de la jupe interne 58 de l'exemple de la figure 16 et la jupe formée par pattes 68 de l'exemple de la figure 15 présentant un diamètre inférieur au diamètre de la jupe formée par les pattes 68 de l'exemple de la figure 16
Comme cela est représenté dans le deuxième mode de réalisation illustré aux figures 15 et 16, ladite recharge 18 et la base 16 peuvent comprendre, de façon optionnelle, au moins un moyen de blocage en rotation conçu pour lier en rotation la recharge 18 et la base 16.The internal skirt 58 of the example of Figure 15 having a diameter less than the diameter of the internal skirt 58 of the example of the Figure 16 and the skirt formed by tabs 68 of the example of the Figure 15 having a diameter less than the diameter of the skirt formed by the legs 68 of the example of the Figure 16
As shown in the second embodiment illustrated in figures 15 And 16 , said refill 18 and the base 16 can comprise, so optional, at least one rotation locking means designed to rotate the refill 18 and the base 16.

Dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le blocage en rotation est aussi réalisé par un crantage complémentaire de la recharge 18 (ici du guide 28) et de la base 16.In this second embodiment, the rotation is also blocked by additional notching of the refill 18 (here of the guide 28) and of the base 16.

Il peut s'agir par exemple d'un moyen d'engrènement du réceptacle 10, par exemple du guide 28, destiné à coopérer avec un moyen complémentaire de la base 16.It may for example be a means of engagement of the receptacle 10, for example of the guide 28, intended to cooperate with a complementary means of the base 16.

Dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le au moins un moyen de blocage en rotation est un ensemble de stries 74 qui s'étendent axialement, parallèlement les unes aux autres sur la surface interne de la jupe interne 58 du réceptacle 10 et sur la surface externe de la jupe formée par les pattes 68 de la base 16.In this second embodiment, the at least one rotation blocking means is a set of grooves 74 which extend axially, parallel to each other on the internal surface of the internal skirt 58 of the receptacle 10 and on the external surface of the skirt formed by the legs 68 of the base 16.

Dans une variante de réalisation, l'enveloppe 36 et/ou la gaine 30 sont prolongées axialement au-delà de la molette 38, ceci afin d'empêcher ou à tout le moins de rendre difficile l'accès à ladite molette 38. Une telle configuration permet de limiter l'actionnement de la recharge par un utilisateur avant même que ladite recharge ait été associée à la base correspondante.In a variant embodiment, the envelope 36 and/or the sheath 30 are extended axially beyond the wheel 38, this in order to prevent or at least make difficult access to said wheel 38. Such configuration makes it possible to limit the activation of the recharge by a user even before said recharge has been associated with the corresponding base.

Selon les différents modes de réalisation évoqués et avantageusement, le ou lesdits motifs d'identification et le ou lesdits moyens d'identification sont issus de matière de la pièce adjacente, par exemple de la molette 38 et/ou de la base 16.According to the different embodiments mentioned and advantageously, said identification pattern(s) and said identification means(s) come from the material of the adjacent part, for example from the wheel 38 and/or the base 16.

Claims (15)

  1. Refill (18) having a main axis (A) intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base (16) and configured to receive a cosmetic product, said refill (18) comprising at least two recognition elements, called first recognition elements (40), arranged so as to form a predefined identification pattern (42) configured to engage with recognition elements called second recognition elements (44), forming a complementary pattern for identifying (46) the actuation base (16) so as to enable the mounting of the refill (18) on the actuation base (16) to allow an input and/or an output of the cosmetic product, characterised in that said identification pattern (42) is configured to be associated with said pattern for identifying (44) the base (16) according to one single angular position.
  2. Refill (19) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first recognition elements are distributed angularly in an annular zone about the main axis (A).
  3. Refill (18) according to the preceding claim, wherein said pattern for identifying (42) the refill is further configured to engage with said means for identifying (44) the base to ensure a blocking in rotation designed to link in rotation the refill (18) and the base (16).
  4. Refill (18) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said pattern for identifying (42) the refill (18) is configured such that the latter and said means for identifying the base (16) are inserted in one another.
  5. Refill (18) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the first recognition elements (40) is a projection configured to engage with at least one cavity of the base (16).
  6. Refill (18) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the first recognition elements (40) is a cavity configured to engage with at least one projection of the base (16).
  7. Refill (18) according to any one of claims 5 to 6, wherein said at least one projection of the refill (18) is configured to extend radially on either side of the cavity of the base (16) and/or the cavity of the refill (18) is configured to be passed through radially on either side by the projection of the base (16).
  8. Refill (18) according to any one of the preceding claims, having a first portion (54) comprising a first end provided with an opening (56) through which the cosmetic product exits and a second opposite portion (52) inaccessible to the user when the refill (18) is mounted on the actuation base (16), the second portion (52) having an outer surface on which the identification pattern (42) is arranged.
  9. Refill (18) according to the preceding claim, wherein the at least one projection is at least one ridge (40) extending over the outer surface of the second portion (52), the at least one cavity is at least one notch (44) extending over the outer surface of the second portion (52).
  10. Refill (18) according to any one of claims 8 or 9, wherein the at least one first recognition element (40) is a plurality of projections and/or cavities distributed over the outer surface of the second portion (52) in a defined manner.
  11. Refill (18) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the second portion (52) is provided with a transversal bottom (50) having an outer surface (48), the identification pattern (42) being situated on the outer surface (48) of the transversal bottom (50) of the refill (18), the transversal bottom (50) of the refill (18) further comprising at least one skirt projecting from the outer surface of the transversal bottom (50), said skirt (58) having defined dimensions according to the dimensions of the means for identifying the actuation base (16).
  12. Refill (18) according to claim 11, wherein the transversal bottom (50) of the refill (18) comprises an inner skirt (58) and an outer skirt (60) both projecting longitudinally from the outer surface (48) of the bottom (50), said identification pattern (42) extending between said inner skirt (58) and said outer skirt (60).
  13. Refill (18) according to any one of the preceding claims comprising fixing means which allow to axially link the base (16) to the refill (18), said fixing means being formed by one or more different elements (68) of said identification pattern (42).
  14. Container (10) for cosmetic product, comprising a refill (18) according to any one of the preceding claims and a corresponding actuation base (16) allowing an input and/or an output of the cosmetic product, said refill (18) being configured to be removably mounted on the actuation base (16), said actuation base (16) comprising an identification means configured to engage with the pattern for identifying (42) the refill (18) when the refill (18) is mounted on the actuation base (16) so as to enable the mounting of the refill (18) on the actuation base (16) and to allow an input and/or an output of the cosmetic product.
  15. Container (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein the means for identifying the actuation base (16) comprises at least two recognition elements, called second recognition elements (44), forming a predefined pattern for identifying (46) complementary to the pattern for identifying (42) the refill (18) such that the pattern for identifying (42) the refill (18) corresponds to it, and wherein each second recognition element (44) is at least one cavity and/or at least one complementary projection of the at least one first recognition element (40).
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