EP4154756B1 - Refill for a cosmetic product dispenser container made from mono-material plastic - Google Patents

Description

Technical field of the invention

The invention relates to a refill for a dispenser receptacle for a cosmetic product, of the skincare cream or makeup powder type.

This refill is placed removably in the receptacle.

In this case, the receptacle comprises a support receiving a removable refill which contains a cup packaging a cosmetic product. When the cup is empty, simply remove the refill, remove the cup and replace it with a new one, then reinsert the refill into the holder.

Technical background

We know the cosmetic product dispenser receptacles, which are generally made of plastic, and which include a support connected to a cover via a hinge-type pivot connection with a metal pin. A cup filled with cosmetic product is traditionally glued to the bottom of the support, so that it does not move relative to the base when the user takes product.

A mirror can also be glued to the lid so the user can look at themselves when applying makeup.

When the lid is folded back onto the base, and preferably closed by snap, then the product contained in the bucket is protected, and the receptacle is easily transportable.

When the lid is opened, the product is then accessible, as well as the mirror.

One of the disadvantages of this type of receptacle is that it is not recyclable, in particular because of the presence of glue, and also because of the diversity of materials used (plastic and metal) to manufacture it.

To remedy this drawback, it is known to hold the bucket in the support by another means than glue, in this case by a pivoting platform interposed between the support and the cover, and bearing against the bucket to hold it in position in the support. The platform is equipped a large central window through which the product is accessible. In the same way, it is possible to attach the mirror without glue.

It is also known to replace the metal pin with a plastic pin, in order to have the entire receptacle (excluding the bucket) made of plastic, in a single material for recyclability purposes. However, the plastic pin is more fragile and generates a rotational movement of the cover (and the platform) which is free, without constraint due to plastic-on-plastic contact.

However, when the platform is resting against the bucket, it risks damaging it if the pressure is too strong when closing the platform or the cover, or if it is poorly centered. In this case, the powder may crack. If the pressure is not sufficient, then the bucket may still move within the holder, which is not recommended.

It is known to place flexible tabs in the bottom of the support to press the bucket against the platform, and thus prevent any rotational movement of the bucket, or more generally any movement of the bucket relative to the support, but this does not result in as much as the centering of the bucket.

In addition, there may be slight dimensional variations of the bucket, in height, or in diameter. However, the platform does not take these variations into account and presses uniformly on the bucket.

Finally, when closing the platform on the support, the platform can be slightly shifted depending on the different support points it encounters and due to the flexibility of the plastic hinge, and be positioned too far forward for example , which makes the clipping of the platform on the support ineffective. The platform can thus be opened accidentally.

The document US2017318939 discloses a refill for a cosmetic product dispenser receptacle having a movable platform in rotation relative to the base and bearing against a sealing ring.

Cosmetic product dispenser receptacles are also known which include a refill placed in the support. This refill includes a base defining a housing for the bucket, and a pivoting platform for holding the bucket in position. However, the same disadvantages as those described above arise.

Summary of the invention

The present invention aims to overcome the various drawbacks stated above, by means of a receptacle containing a removable refill, in which there is a removable cup, without the use of glue, this refill comprising a platform which allows the centering and tightening of the cup, without damaging it, with reliability in closing the platform.

• une base définissant un logement apte à accueillir un godet contenant le produit cosmétique,
• une plateforme de maintien en position du godet, la plateforme étant mobile en rotation par rapport à la base entre une position de fermeture apte à serrer le godet et une position d'ouverture permettant le retrait du godet, cette plateforme étant reliée à la base par une liaison pivot,

caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte un système de positionnement du godet pour limiter tout mouvement relatif du godet par rapport à la base, ce système de positionnement comportant une portée de la plateforme apte à venir en appui contre un rebord supérieur du godet, cette portée présentant au moins un moyen de positionnement.The refill for a cosmetic product dispenser receptacle according to the invention comprises, in a conventional manner:

• a base defining a housing capable of accommodating a cup containing the cosmetic product,
• a platform for holding the bucket in position, the platform being movable in rotation relative to the base between a closed position capable of clamping the bucket and an open position allowing the bucket to be withdrawn, this platform being connected to the base by a pivot connection,

characterized in that it comprises a bucket positioning system to limit any relative movement of the bucket relative to the base, this positioning system comprising a span of the platform capable of coming to bear against an upper edge of the bucket, this span presenting at least one positioning means.

The main idea of this invention consists of adding a system for positioning the bucket within the refill using the platform, in order to avoid any relative movement of the bucket in relation to the base. These means make it possible to compensate for possible dimensional variations of the bucket, and to ensure optimal positioning of the bucket within the base, in particular centering, so that tightening is then carried out uniformly around the entire perimeter of the bucket, and in order to ensure the integrity of the bucket and the product contained therein.

This positioning system cooperates with a hooking system provided between the platform and the base, in order to prevent the platform from being shifted and poorly locked on the base. This ensures reliable closure of the platform. This also helps avoid too much pressure when closing the platform. The different systems are linked, and work synergistically to achieve the objective.

• ladite portée est inclinée, cette inclinaison constituant un moyen de positionnement.
• ladite portée présente des ergots de serrage saillants en direction de la base et aptes à venir en appui contre le rebord supérieur du godet, ces ergots de serrage constituant un moyen de positionnement.
• deux ergots de serrage sont disposés de part et d'autre de la partie avant de la recharge, et un ergot de serrage est disposé en partie arrière de la recharge.
• ledit système de positionnement comprend une pluralité de pions saillant depuis un fond de la base et aptes à soutenir le godet, les pions étant rigides.
• ladite portée inclinée s'évase radialement vers l'extérieur.
• la recharge présente une géométrie flexible entre la base et la plateforme.
• ledit système d'accroche consiste en une coopération par encliquetage entre des pattes flexibles prévues sur la plateforme et des fenêtres prévues sur la base.
• la base présente une jupe intérieure dimensionnée pour entourer et contenir latéralement le godet, ladite jupe intérieure présentant une pluralité de fenêtres dans lesquelles s'insèrent les pattes flexibles prévues à cet effet sur la plateforme.
• chaque patte présente une paroi inclinée en contact glissant avec une tranche de la fenêtre après encliquetage, permettant de conserver un jeu dans la fermeture de la plateforme en fonction du serrage du godet.
• la base présente deux onglets latéraux de préhension du godet, lesdits onglets latéraux étant pratiqués dans une jupe interne de la base.
• la liaison pivot entre la base et la plateforme correspond à une charnière film.
• la recharge présente une partie arrière dotée d'un onglet de préhension pour que l'utilisateur puisse saisir la recharge.
• la base présente deux onglets latéraux de préhension du godet, lesdits onglets latéraux étant pratiqués dans la jupe interne en partie centrale de la base.

According to the different embodiments of the invention, which can be taken together or separately:

• said span is inclined, this inclination constituting a positioning means.
• said bearing surface has clamping lugs projecting towards the base and capable of bearing against the upper edge of the bucket, these clamping lugs constituting a positioning means.
• two clamping lugs are arranged on either side of the front part of the refill, and a clamping lug is placed in the rear part of the refill.
• said positioning system comprises a plurality of pins projecting from a bottom of the base and capable of supporting the bucket, the pins being rigid.
• said inclined surface flares radially outwards.
• the refill has a flexible geometry between the base and the platform.
• said attachment system consists of cooperation by snapping between flexible tabs provided on the platform and windows provided on the base.
• the base has an interior skirt dimensioned to surround and laterally contain the bucket, said interior skirt having a plurality of windows into which the flexible legs provided for this purpose on the platform are inserted.
• each tab has an inclined wall in sliding contact with a slice of the window after snapping, allowing clearance to be maintained in the closing of the platform depending on the tightening of the bucket.
• the base has two side tabs for gripping the bucket, said side tabs being made in an internal skirt of the base.
• the pivot connection between the base and the platform corresponds to a film hinge.
• the refill features a rear portion with a grip tab for the user to grip the refill.
• the base has two side tabs for gripping the bucket, said side tabs being made in the internal skirt in the central part of the base.

• un support;
• une recharge en produit cosmétique telle que décrite précédemment, venant se loger à l'intérieur du support de façon amovible ;
• un couvercle mobile en rotation entre une position de fermeture du réceptacle et une position d'ouverture du réceptacle, relié au support par une première liaison pivot.

The invention also relates to a cosmetic product dispenser receptacle comprising:

• a support;
• a cosmetic product refill as described above, which is housed inside the support in a removable manner;
• a movable cover in rotation between a closing position of the receptacle and an opening position of the receptacle, connected to the support by a first pivot connection.

• ce réceptacle comporte des moyens d'encliquetage de la recharge dans le support.
• le réceptacle présente une partie arrière dotée de moyens de calage du couvercle dans des positions d'inclinaison prédéfinies après ouverture.
• toutes les pièces composant le réceptacle sont conçues dans un même matériau plastique.
• le plastique utilisé est du PET.
• toutes les pièces composant le réceptacle sont obtenues par moulage, au moyen d'une injection plastique.
• le réceptacle comporte des moyens d'aide à l'extraction de la recharge par rotation du couvercle d'un angle prédéfini.
• le réceptacle comporte un système de fermeture du type crochet entre le couvercle et le support.

According to the different embodiments of the invention, which can be taken together or separately:

• this receptacle includes means for snapping the refill into the support.
• the receptacle has a rear part provided with means for locking the cover in predefined tilt positions after opening.
• all the parts making up the receptacle are made from the same plastic material.
• the plastic used is PET.
• all the parts making up the receptacle are obtained by molding, using plastic injection.
• the receptacle includes means for assisting in extracting the refill by rotating the cover through a predefined angle.
• the receptacle includes a hook-type closure system between the cover and the support.

The invention also relates to an assembly composed of a cosmetic product dispensing receptacle as described above and a cup housed in the refill of the receptacle.

Brief description of the figures

• [Fig.1] la figure 1 est une vue générale, en perspective, du réceptacle fermé selon l'invention;
• [Fig.2] la figure 2 est une vue générale, en perspective, du réceptacle ouvert selon l'invention ;
• [Fig.3] la figure 3 est une vue générale, en perspective, du réceptacle ouvert avec la recharge prête à être extraite ;
• [Fig.4] la figure 4 est une vue en perspective du support, côté avant ;
• [Fig.5] la figure 5 est une vue en perspective du support, côté arrière;
• [Fig.6] la figure 6 est une vue en perspective du couvercle ;
• [Fig.7] la figure 7 est une autre vue en perspective du couvercle ;
• [Fig.8] la figure 8 est une vue en perspective de la recharge fermée, côté avant;
• [Fig.9] la figure 9 est une vue en perspective de la recharge fermée, côté arrière;
• [Fig.10] la figure 10 est une vue en perspective de la recharge ouverte avec le godet;
• [Fig.11] la figure 11 est une vue en perspective de la recharge ouverte sans le godet;
• [Fig.12] la figure 12 est une vue en perspective agrandie de la liaison pivot du couvercle au niveau du 1^er point dur à l'ouverture du couvercle;
• [Fig.13] la figure 13 est une vue en perspective agrandie de la liaison pivot du couvercle au niveau du 2^e point dur à l'ouverture du couvercle ;
• [Fig.14] la figure 14 est une vue en perspective agrandie de la liaison pivot du couvercle au niveau du 2^e point dur à l'ouverture du couvercle, sans la recharge;
• [Fig.15] la figure 15 est une vue en perspective agrandie de la liaison pivot du couvercle au niveau du 3^e point dur à l'ouverture du couvercle;
• [Fig.16] la figure 16 est une autre vue en perspective agrandie de la liaison pivot du couvercle au niveau du 3^e point dur à l'ouverture du couvercle;
• [Fig.17] la figure 17 est une vue en coupe de la liaison pivot du couvercle au niveau du 3^e point dur à l'ouverture du couvercle;
• [Fig.18] la figure 18 est une vue en coupe du contact entre le couvercle et la recharge pour l'aide à l'extraction de la recharge à l'ouverture du couvercle;
• [Fig.19] La figure 19 est une vue en coupe du réceptacle fermé avec un godet ;
• [Fig.20] La figure 20 est une vue en coupe du système d'accroche entre la base et la plateforme;
• [Fig.21] la figure 21 est une vue en coupe du système de positionnement du godet.

Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear during reading of the detailed description which follows, for the understanding of which we will refer to the appended drawings in which:

• [ Fig.1 ] there figure 1 is a general view, in perspective, of the closed receptacle according to the invention;
• [ Fig.2 ] there figure 2 is a general view, in perspective, of the open receptacle according to the invention;
• [ Fig.3 ] there Figure 3 is a general view, in perspective, of the open receptacle with the refill ready to be extracted;
• [ Fig.4 ] there Figure 4 is a perspective view of the support, front side;
• [ Fig.5 ] there Figure 5 is a perspective view of the support, rear side;
• [ Fig.6 ] there Figure 6 is a perspective view of the cover;
• [ Fig.7 ] there Figure 7 is another perspective view of the cover;
• [ Fig.8 ] there figure 8 is a perspective view of the closed refill, front side;
• [ Fig.9 ] there Figure 9 is a perspective view of the closed refill, rear side;
• [ Fig.10 ] there Figure 10 is a perspective view of the open refill with the bucket;
• [ Fig.11 ] there Figure 11 is a perspective view of the open refill without the bucket;
• [ Fig.12 ] there Figure 12 is an enlarged perspective view of the pivot connection of the cover at the level of the ^1st hard point when the cover is opened;
• [ Fig.13 ] there figure 13 is an enlarged perspective view of the pivot connection of the cover at the level of the ^2nd hard point when the cover is opened;
• [ Fig.14 ] there Figure 14 is an enlarged perspective view of the pivot connection of the cover at the level of the ^2nd hard point when the cover is opened, without the refill;
• [ Fig.15 ] there Figure 15 is an enlarged perspective view of the lid pivot connection at the ^3rd hard point when the lid is opened;
• [ Fig.16 ] there Figure 16 is another enlarged perspective view of the lid pivot connection at the ^3rd hard point when the lid is opened;
• [ Fig.17 ] there Figure 17 is a sectional view of the pivot connection of the cover at the level of the ^3rd hard point when the cover is opened;
• [ Fig.18 ] there Figure 18 is a sectional view of the contact between the cover and the refill to assist in extracting the refill when the cover is opened;
• [ Fig.19 ] There Figure 19 is a sectional view of the receptacle closed with a bucket;
• [ Fig.20 ] There Figure 20 is a sectional view of the attachment system between the base and the platform;
• [ Fig.21 ] there Figure 21 is a cutaway view of the bucket positioning system.

Detailed description of the invention

In the remainder of the description, elements having an identical structure or similar functions will be designated by the same references.

By convention, the “axial” direction corresponds to that of main extension of the receptacle, illustrated by the X axis on the figure 1 , and the “radial” direction is orthogonal to the axial direction.

In the detailed description of the figures which follows, we will use in a non-limiting manner the terms “upper” and “lower” or even “top” and “bottom” with reference to the axial direction. Thus, the term “upper” means a part located in the vicinity of a cover of the receptacle, and the term “lower” means a part located in the vicinity of a bottom of the receptacle. Similarly, the terms "exterior or external" and "interior or internal" are used in reference to the radial direction, with an exterior element being radially further from the X axis than an interior element.

There figure 1 shows receptacle 1 in the closed position.

This is a receptacle 1 particularly suitable for containing makeup products such as compacted makeup powder. This cosmetic product is contained in a cup 34 located inside the receptacle 1.

This receptacle 1 is cylindrical.

This receptacle 1 is traditionally composed of a support 5 to which a cover 3 is connected via a first pivot connection.

This pivot connection is located in the rear rear part of the receptacle 1, while the front front part of the receptacle 1, located opposite the rear part, has a clasp.

This cover 3 is movable between a closed position as illustrated in figure 1 and an open position as shown in figure 2 where the cosmetic product is then accessible.

On this figure 2 , cover 3 is open to 130°.

A removable refill 0 is placed inside the support 5. This refill 0 contains the cup 34.

This 0 recharge is better visible to figures 8 to 11 .

It mainly consists of a base 2 defining a housing for accommodating a bucket 34, and a platform 4 for holding the bucket 34 in position.

The bucket 34 is thus inserted between the base 2 and the platform 4.

The platform 4 has a central window through which it is possible to perceive the cosmetic product contained in the cup 34.

The bucket 34 can have any type of shape, and particular technical zone. In the illustrated figures, the bucket 34 is cylindrical.

Bucket 34 is made of treated steel or aluminum. Any other material can be considered in the context of the present invention.

Platform 4 is connected to base 2 via a second pivot link. Indeed, the platform 4 is pivotable between a closed position as in the figures 8 and 9 , where the bucket 34 is held in position, and an open position as in figures 10 and 11 , where the bucket 34 is released, allowing the user to have access to the bucket 34, particularly if he wishes to replace it.

The second pivot link is located in the rear rear part of the refill 0, which coincides with the rear rear part of the receptacle 1.

The front front part of refill 0 also coincides with the front front part of receptacle 1.

The platform 4 has an annular shape, with the large central window 22 which allows free access to the bucket 34 placed in the base 2.

The refill 0 is fitted into the support 5 using snap-in means.

In this case, the refill 0 has in the rear part a beveled rear face 14 on which there are two latching protuberances 13. These two protuberances 13 project from base 2 of refill 0.

Support 5 illustrated in figures 4 and 5 mainly comprises a bottom 52 and a peripheral wall 51. At its rear part, the support 5 has a plurality of latching notches 55 directed towards the inside of the support 5 and which cooperate with the protuberances 13 of the refill 0.

Thus, when the refill 0 is placed on the support 5, the user only has to press the refill 0 to push it into the support 5 until the protuberances 13 click into the notches 55.

In order for the engagement to be optimal and balanced in the receptacle 1, latching means are also provided at the front of the receptacle 1.

In this case, the support 5 has a latching notch 54 in its peripheral wall 51 in the front part, into which a latching protrusion 20 provided for this purpose is inserted in the front part of the refill 0, on the platform 4.

The snapping of the front part and the rear part of the refill 0 into the support 5 is carried out simultaneously when the refill 0 is pushed into the support 5 by an axial translation movement along the axis After snapping into place, refill 0 is blocked axially within receptacle 1.

The notches 55 of the support 5 are made on ribs arranged in a rear plane inside the support 5, this plane being parallel to the rear face 14 beveled from the refill 0. Thus, once the refill 0 is engaged, it is locked in rotation thanks to the presence of the rear bevel.

Refill 0 is therefore completely held in position within support 5.

The refill 0 includes a base 2 on which the platform 4 is articulated. As this is clearly visible in the figures 10 and 11 , this base 2 has a bottom 15 and an interior skirt 8 defining a housing to accommodate the bucket 34. This skirt 8 therefore makes it possible to contain the bucket 34 laterally.

In this inner skirt 8, there are two side tabs 7 allowing the user to hold the bucket 34 at the time of its insertion inside the housing, and also during its removal from the housing, when he wishes to replace the bucket 34 by another.

In the rear part of the base 2, there is the second pivot connection 12 between the base 2 and the platform 4. This pivot connection 12 can correspond to a film hinge. It can also correspond to a hinge with pin, preferably a plastic pin, so that the materials used to make the refill are identical for recyclability purposes.

The refill 0 according to the invention comprises a positioning system of the bucket 34 to limit any relative movement of the bucket 34 relative to the base 2. These means make it possible to compensate for possible dimensional variations of the bucket 34, and to ensure optimal positioning of the bucket 34 within the base 2, in particular a centering of the bucket 34, so that the tightening is then carried out uniformly around the entire periphery of the bucket 34, and in order to ensure the integrity of the bucket 34 and the product contained therein.

This positioning system is carried by the base 2 and the platform 4, and cooperates with a hooking system provided between the platform 4 and the base 2 in the front part of the refill 0.

This cooperation prevents the platform 4 from being shifted and poorly locked on the base 2. This ensures the reliable closing of the platform 4, and prevents any untimely opening during handling and transport of the receptacle. 1. This also makes it possible to avoid too much pressure when closing the platform 4. The different systems are linked, and work in synergy to achieve the objective.

Said positioning system comprises a span 25 of the platform 4 bearing against an upper edge of the bucket 34, this span 25 presenting at least one positioning means.

In the example presented, the scope includes two positioning means. The first means of positioning is the inclination of the bearing 25. In fact, the bearing 25 has an inclined lower face 38 which comes into contact with the upper edge of the bucket 34, as illustrated in figures 19 to 21 .

This inclined lower face 38 forms a ramp along which contact can be established with the bucket 34, depending on the dimensions of the bucket 34. Since this ramp extends over the entire circumference of the bucket 34, it directly causes centering of the bucket 34 inside the housing of the base 2. This inclined surface 25 thus orients the bucket towards the middle of the base 2.

This span 25 can be frustoconical, or spherical, or resemble a chamfer.

This inclined surface 25 flares radially outwards.

The second positioning means consists of clamping lugs 23 projecting from the bearing surface 25 towards the base 2, therefore a fortiori towards the bucket 34.

These lugs 23 are of very small dimensions and make it possible to compensate for small dimensional variations of the bucket 34, in particular variations in the height of the bucket along its peripheral wall, in order to ensure optimal tightening.

These lugs 23 are visible in figure 10, 11 , 21 For example.

The clamping lugs 23 come to bear against the upper edge of the bucket 34, and the platform 4 may deform slightly.

In the example presented, there are two clamping lugs 23 arranged on either side of the front part of the refill 0, and one clamping lug 23 placed in the rear part of the refill 0. There could be more clamping lugs 23 distributed differently, the ideal being to distribute them regularly along the span 25.

In the example presented, the bearing 25 comprises the two cumulative positioning means, namely the clamping lugs 23 arranged on the inclined lower face 38. This is the optimal example with very precise positioning of the bucket 34.

However, it is possible to have only one means of positioning on the bearing, namely a straight bearing (not inclined) with lugs 23, or an inclined bearing 25 without a lug.

The positioning system according to the invention also comprises a plurality of pins 6 projecting from the bottom 5 of the base 2 and on which the bucket 34 rests. These pins 6 are rigid and not flexible. These pins 6 ensure the positioning and wedging in height of the bucket 34 in the base 2.

The bucket 34 is thus wedged between the rigid pins 6 and this inclined surface 25, in a centered manner, therefore limiting any rotation of the bucket 34 within the base 2 during the handling of the receptacle 1 and when removing the cosmetic product. In particular, the rigid pins 6 act as means for blocking the rotation of the bucket 34.

In addition, these pins 6 make it possible to make the blocking of the bucket 34 functional even if cosmetic powder comes under the bucket 34, which would not be the case if the bucket rested directly on the bottom of the refill 0, because it could slip on the powder.

Still with a view to best compensating for dimensional variations of the bucket 34, once the latter is centered, it is preferable to provide flexibility between the base 2 and the platform 4. Thus, a flexible geometry is provided to absorb dimensional variations of the bucket 34.

This flexible geometry is made possible thanks to an attachment system consisting of cooperation by snap-fastening between flexible tabs 24 provided on the platform 4 and windows 9 provided on the base 2.

In this case, as illustrated in Figure 11 , the internal skirt 8 of the base 2, which is dimensioned to surround and laterally contain the bucket 34, has windows 9 into which flexible tabs 24 provided for this purpose are inserted on the platform 4.

Once the legs 24 are inserted into the windows 9, the platform 4 remains flexible relative to the base 2.

Indeed, as illustrated in Figure 20 where the cut is carried out at the level of a window 9 / tab 24 assembly, the tabs 24 have an inclined wall 49 along which contact can be made with the upper edge 50 of a frame 19 of the window 9.

Thus the platform 4 can descend more or less relative to the base 2, depending on the height of the bucket 34 to be tightened and centered.

This flexibility makes it possible to avoid squeezing the cup 34 too tightly, and therefore makes it possible to avoid cracking the powder it contains.

A closing system is provided between the cover 3 and the support 5 in the front part of the receptacle 1.

This closure system consists of hooks. For example, at least one protrusion 30 provided at the front of the support 5 is capable of snapping into place in at least one groove 39 provided for this purpose at the front of the cover 3. The opposite could be envisaged, namely a protrusion in the cover, and a groove in the support.

There Figure 19 shows this snap-fit between the protuberance 30 and the groove 39. We see that the protuberance 30 has an inclined wall in sliding contact with another inclined wall of the groove 39 after snap-fit. This sliding contact makes it possible to maintain play, or flexibility, in the closing of the cover 3.

The insertion of the cover 3 into the support 5 is independent of the tightening of the bucket 34 by the platform 4.

In order to be able to correctly lift the cover 3, the support 5 has, in the front part, a recess 53 in which the closing element 29 of the cover 3 is housed, while leaving the lower part of the recess 53 free. The user can insert his finger into the lower part of the recess 53 to be able to easily lift the cover 3 by pulling on the closing element 29.

In order to be able to correctly lift the platform 4, the base 2 has, in the front part, a closing wall with a front tab 10 rounded towards the bottom 15 of the refill 0, above which the protuberance 20 provided in part is positioned front of the platform 4. The user can insert his finger into the front tab 10 to be able to easily lift the platform 4 by pulling on the protuberance 20. The closing wall extends perpendicular to the bottom 15.

This closing wall is made in the form of a recess 21 in the front part, in which the recess 53 of the support 5 is housed. recess 21 is made over the entire height of refill 0, therefore both in base 2 and platform 4. Front tab 10 is made in recess 21.

So that the user can easily remove the refill 0 from the support 5, in particular when he has to replace the bucket 34, a gripping tab 56 is provided in the peripheral wall 51 of the support 5, in the rear part.

This tab is made in the rear beveled area.

The latching notches 55 are arranged on either side of this tab 56. Thus, the user can insert his finger into the tab 56 and directly reach the refill 0 to remove it from the support 5. In fact, the refill 0 cannot be gripped elsewhere because the peripheral wall 51 of the support 5 surrounds the entire refill 0 and the refill 0 does not exceed the peripheral wall 51 in height.

The receptacle 1 comprises, in the rear part, means for wedging the cover 3 in predefined tilt positions after opening.

These means of wedging the cover 3 when opening are very practical so that the user can tilt the cover 3 in different positions, without it falling due to its weight, especially since the first pivot connection is made between two plastic parts and that it therefore induces a more fluid and easier pivoting than between a plastic part and a metal part (for example a metal pin), due to the differences in friction coefficients. In the present case, the cover 3 is equipped with a mirror 26 (visible in figure 2 ), which further increases its weight. Hence the interest in having predefined opening positions which retain the cover 3.

In this case, there are three predefined positions in the example shown.

There could be more predefined positions within the scope of the present invention.

The first preset position is shown in figure 2 And 12 .

The second preset position is shown in figures 13 and 14 .

The third preset position is shown in figures 3 And 15 to 18 .

To reach these predefined positions, the cover 3 and the support 5 have the different elements set out below, which consist of stops forming hard points which can be passed by forcing the rotation of the cover 3.

Cover 3 is illustrated in figures 6 and 7 .

The cover 3 includes a hinge element 28 located in the rear part. This hinge element 28 extends orthogonally from the cover 3, parallel to the axis X, from a rear edge of the cover 3.

This hinge element 28 has a through hole into which a pin 33, preferably plastic, is inserted.

The hinge element 28 comprises at least one protuberance 31 directed towards the front, and at least one protuberance 32 directed towards the rear. In this case, there are two protrusions 31 which border the hinge element 28, and a protuberance 32 located in the center of the hinge element 28.

The hinge element 28 also includes a rear support face 27, parallel to the axis X.

Support 5 is illustrated in figures 4 and 5 .

The support 5 includes a tab 35 extending from the bottom 52 of the support, in the middle of the rear tab 56, towards the top of the receptacle 1.

This tab 35 has a nose 57.

This tab 35 also has an inclined trunk 11.

The tab 56 is made in the peripheral wall 51 of the support 5 as explained previously. This tab 56 is delimited by two side walls 59 connecting the peripheral wall 51 to the beveled, or truncated, zone inside the support 5.

On each side wall 59 there is a projection 58. There are thus two projections 58 facing each other.

For the first predefined position, cover 3 is open to 130°.

When the cover 3 reaches 130°, the protuberances 31 of the hinge element 28 of the cover 3 abut against the projections 58 of the side walls 59 of the support 5.

Thus the pivoting of the cover 3 is stopped by these projections 58 acting as a stop.

Now these projections 58 are dimensioned small, so as to form a first hard point which it is possible to pass if the user forces the rotation of the cover 3.

After forcing this first hard point, the cover 3 reaches a second predefined position at 180°. In this case, the cover 3 is then placed flat in relation to the support 5.

The cover 3 is held in this 180° position thanks to the central protuberance 32 of the hinge element 28 of the cover 3 which abuts against the nose 57 of the tab 35 of the support 5.

Thus the pivoting of cover 3 is stopped by this nose 57 acting as a stop.

Now this nose 57 is dimensioned small, so as to form a second hard point which it is possible to pass if the user forces the rotation of the cover 3.

After forcing this second hard point, the cover 3 reaches a third predefined position at 225°.

The cover 3 is held in this position at 225° thanks to the rear support face 27 of the hinge element 28 of the cover 3 which abuts against the inclined trunk 11 of the tab 35 of the support 5.

Thus, the pivoting of the cover 3 is stopped by this inclined trunk 11 acting as a stop. This plane contact is illustrated in Figure 17 . It is not possible to go any further in the rotation without breaking parts. This is therefore the maximum opening position of cover 3.

When this maximum opening position of the cover 3 is reached, it turns out that the refill 0 is pre-raised. This is therefore a position of the cover 3 used when the user wishes to remove the refill 0 in order to be able to change the bucket for example.

In this case, the receptacle 1 is equipped with means for assisting in the extraction of the refill 0 by rotating the cover 3 by a predefined angle, here 225°. Another angle could be used to perform this function.

These extraction aid means consist of contact between the hinge element 28 of the cover 3 and a rear element 17 of the refill 0, during the pivoting of the cover 3 reaching the angle of 225°, which causes a lifting of the rear part of the refill 0, as is well illustrated in figures 16 And 18 .

On the Figure 16 , we see that the rear part of the refill 0 is no longer flush with the peripheral wall 51 of the support 5, but protrudes slightly from the wall peripheral 51. Thus, the user will be able to more easily grab the refill 0 to extract it from the support 5.

On the Figure 18 , we can clearly see the contact between the cover 3 and the refill 0 which causes the refill 0 to rise. In this case, the rear support face 27 of the hinge element 28 of the cover 3 abuts against the edge 18 of the rear element 17 of the refill 0. The edge 18 therefore slides along the support face during pivoting, and the refill 0 then takes off from the bottom 52 of the support 5.

The rear element 17 is located under the hinge connection 12 of the refill 0.

The present invention is particularly focused on a receptacle 1 which can be entirely recyclable. To do this, all the parts that make up receptacle 1 must be made of the same material, so that the consumer can throw receptacle 1 into a single trash can, and does not have to dismantle the parts to sort them. and put them in different recycling bins.

For recyclability purposes, it is understood that the cup 34 is removable, and that it must be removed before throwing away the receptacle 1.

Thus, the support 5, the cover 3 and the refill 0 are all designed in the same plastic material.

The plastic material can be chosen from polypropylene (PP), recycled polypropylene (R-PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET), a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyethylene (PE ), such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) and/or high density polyethylene (HDPE), a composite material, a post-consumer recycled material (PCR and/or a similar material).

Preferably, it is polypropylene and/or polyethylene terephthalate, recycled or not.

Thus, advantageously, all the parts, namely the support, the refill and the cover are made of plastic material chosen from polypropylene and/or polyethylene terephthalate.

Furthermore, the use of plastic materials, in particular similar plastic materials for the entire receptacle, makes recycling easier. In particular, polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are two plastic materials whose recycling cycle is well known. The receptacle can be made using 3D printing.

The support, the cover and the refill can be obtained by molding, using plastic injection.

Alternatively, the base, lid and platform can be made in 3D printing. Such a printing process makes it possible in particular to very freely produce these parts having particular patterns and shapes. The plastic pin 33 can also be produced by 3D printing.

The configurations shown in the figures cited are only possible examples, in no way limiting, of the invention which on the contrary encompasses variants of shapes and designs within the reach of those skilled in the art.

Claims (15)

1. A refill (0) for a cosmetic product dispensing receptacle (1), comprising:

   - a base (2) defining a housing suitable for receiving a cup (34) containing the cosmetic product,

   - a platform (4) for holding the cup in position (34), the platform (4) being movable in rotation with respect to the base (2) between a closed position capable of clamping the cup (34) and an open position allowing the cup (34) to be removed, this platform (4) being connected to the base (2) by a pivot connection,

   characterized in that the refill (0) comprises a system for positioning the cup (34) in order to limit any relative movement of the cup (34) with respect to the base (2), the positioning system comprising a bearing surface (25) of the platform (4) capable of resting against an upper rim of the cup (34), the bearing surface (25) having at least one positioning means.
2. The refill (0) according to the preceding claim, wherein said bearing surface (25) is inclined, this inclination constituting a positioning means.
3. The refill (0) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the said bearing surface (25) has clamping lugs (23) protruding in the direction of the base (2) and capable of resting against the upper rim of the cup (34) , these clamping lugs (23) constituting a positioning means.
4. The refill (0) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said positioning system cooperates with a hanging system provided between the platform (4) and the base (2).
5. The refill (0) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said positioning system comprises a plurality of pins (6) protruding from a bottom (5) of the base (2) and adapted to support the cup (34), the pins (6) being rigid.
6. The refill (0) according to claim 2, wherein said inclined bearing surface (25) flares radially outwardly.
7. The refill (0) according to claim 4, wherein said hanging system consists of a snap-fit cooperation between flexible legs (24) provided on the platform (4) and windows (9) provided on the base (2).
8. The refill (0) according to the preceding claim, wherein the base (2) has an inner skirt (8) dimensioned to surround and laterally contain the cup (34), said inner skirt (8) having a plurality of windows (9) into which the flexible legs (24) provided for this purpose are inserted on the platform (4).
9. The refill (0) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base (2) has two lateral tabs (7) for gripping the cup (34), said lateral tabs (7) being fitted in an internal skirt (8) of the base (2).
10. A receptacle (1) for dispensing a cosmetic product comprising:

    - a support (5);

    - a cosmetic product refill (0) according to one of the preceding claims, being removably housed inside the support (5);

    a cover (3) which can be rotated between a position in which the receptacle is closed (1) and a position in which the receptacle is open (1), connected to the support (5) by a first pivot connection.
11. The receptacle (1) according to the preceding claim, further comprising means for snap-fitting the refill (0) into the support (5).
12. The receptacle (1) according to one of the claims 10 to 11, further comprising has a rear part provided with means for wedging the cover (3) in predefined inclination positions after opening.
13. The receptacle (1) according to one of the claims 10 to 12, wherein all parts making-up the receptacle are designed in the same plastic material.
14. The receptacle (1) according to one of the claims 10 to 13, further comprising means for assisting extraction of the refill by rotation of the cover through a predefined angle.
15. An assembly consisting of a receptacle (1) for dispensing cosmetic product according to one of claims 10 to 14, and of a cup (34) housed in a refill (0) of the receptacle (1).

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