FR2710615A1 - Packaging box with tabs for retaining cotton buds - Google Patents

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FR2710615A1
FR2710615A1 FR9311935A FR9311935A FR2710615A1 FR 2710615 A1 FR2710615 A1 FR 2710615A1 FR 9311935 A FR9311935 A FR 9311935A FR 9311935 A FR9311935 A FR 9311935A FR 2710615 A1 FR2710615 A1 FR 2710615A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F1/00—Racks for dispensing merchandise; Containers for dispensing merchandise
    • A47F1/04—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
    • A47F1/08—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from bottom
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F15/00—Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages
    • A61F15/001—Packages or dispensers for bandages, cotton balls, drapes, dressings, gauze, gowns, sheets, sponges, swabsticks or towels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/02—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing rod-shaped articles, e.g. needles

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Abstract

The invention relates to a box for the packaging and dispensing of items known as cotton buds, of the type comprising a body (4) of generally parallelepipedal shape closed by a cover (1) and comprising a dispensing orifice, characterised in that this dispensing orifice is entirely formed in the cover (1) and comprises two tabs (7, 8), for retaining the cotton buds, disposed perpendicular to the direction of the said cotton buds. <P<>Furthermore, the orifice (9) of the cover (1) is obturated by a flap (2) equipped with a locking means (3).

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La présente invention concerne une boite pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'articles appelés cotons-tiges. The present invention relates to a box for the packaging and distribution of articles called cotton swabs.

Différents types de boites existent déjà, elles comportent généralement un orifice obturable pour la distribution des cotons-tiges. Different types of boxes already exist, they generally have a closable orifice for dispensing cotton swabs.

Un problème se pose concernant les boîtes de forme générale parallélépipèdique à couvercle plan, elles sont difficilement utilisables en position verticale en raison de la chute des cotons-tiges. A problem arises concerning boxes of generally parallelepiped shape with a flat cover, they are difficult to use in a vertical position due to the fall of the cotton swabs.

L'invention vise à remédier notamment à ce problème et se présente sous forme d'une boite pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'articles appelés cotons-tiges, du type comportant un corps de forme générale parallélépipèdique fermé par un couvercle et comportant un orifice de distribution, caractérisée en ce que l'orifice de distribution est entièrement ménagé dans le couvercle et comporte deux languettes de retenue des cotons-tiges, disposées perpendiculairement à la direction desdits cotons-tiges. The invention aims to remedy this problem in particular and is in the form of a box for the packaging and distribution of articles called cotton swabs, of the type comprising a body of generally parallelepiped shape closed by a cover and comprising an orifice. dispenser, characterized in that the dispensing orifice is entirely formed in the cover and comprises two cotton buds retaining tabs, arranged perpendicular to the direction of said cotton swabs.

En outre, l'orifice du couvercle est totalement obturé par un volet articulé comportant un moyen de verrouillage. In addition, the orifice in the cover is completely closed off by a hinged flap comprising a locking means.

On comprendra mieux l'invention à l'aide de la description ci-après faite en référence aux figures annexées suivantes
- la figure 1 est une vue en perspective latérale de la boite selon l'invention avec son volet d'obturation fermé et verrouille,
- la figure 2 est une vue identique à celle de la figure 1 mais avec le volet déverrouillé et ouvert,
- la figure 3 est une vue donnant le détail du bouton de fermeture du volet en position verrouillée,
- la figure 4 est une vue donnant le détail du bouton en position déverrouillée,
- la figure 5 est une vue de face du couvercle avec le volet ouvert, illustrant la manière dont deux lamelles empêchent l'évacuation des cotons-tiges par gravité,
- la figure 6 est une vue en perspective latérale de la boîte ouverte avec un coton-tige en cours d'extraction de la boîte,
- la figure 7 est une vue en coupe latérale du bouton en position verrouillée,
- la figure 8 est une vue en coupe latérale du bouton en position déverrouillée,
- la figure 9 est une vue en coupe du dessus du bouton mettant en évidence les moyens de verrouillage du volet.The invention will be better understood with the aid of the following description given with reference to the following appended figures
- Figure 1 is a side perspective view of the box according to the invention with its shutter closed and locked,
- Figure 2 is a view identical to that of Figure 1 but with the shutter unlocked and open,
- Figure 3 is a view giving the detail of the shutter closing button in the locked position,
- Figure 4 is a view showing the detail of the button in the unlocked position,
- Figure 5 is a front view of the cover with the flap open, illustrating how two slats prevent the evacuation of cotton swabs by gravity,
- Figure 6 is a side perspective view of the open box with a cotton swab being extracted from the box,
- Figure 7 is a side sectional view of the button in the locked position,
- Figure 8 is a side sectional view of the button in the unlocked position,
- Figure 9 is a sectional view from above of the button highlighting the shutter locking means.

- les figures 10 et 11 sont des vues de face et de profil du bouton de verrouillage. - Figures 10 and 11 are front and side views of the locking button.

La boite selon l'invention présente un corps (4) à base (6) sensiblement carrée ou rectangulaire avec des parois latérales (5), la face opposée à la base (6) étant totalement ouverte. The box according to the invention has a body (4) with a substantially square or rectangular base (6) with side walls (5), the face opposite the base (6) being completely open.

Un couvercle (1) muni d'un orifice (9) et d'un volet (2) vient obturer totalement cette face ouverte et recouvre partiellement les parois latérales (5). Les cotons-tiges sont rangés parallèlement entre eux, et de façon classique la largeur de la boite est légèrement supérieure à la longueur desdits cotons-tiges. A cover (1) provided with an orifice (9) and a shutter (2) completely blocks this open face and partially covers the side walls (5). The cotton swabs are arranged parallel to each other, and conventionally the width of the box is slightly greater than the length of said cotton swabs.

Selon une premiere caractéristique de l'invention, l'orifice de distribution (9) est ménagé intégralement dans le couvercle (1) et il comporte deux languettes (7, 8) de retenue des cotons-tiges disposées perpendiculairement à la direction des cotons-tiges. According to a first characteristic of the invention, the dispensing orifice (9) is formed entirely in the cover (1) and it comprises two tabs (7, 8) for retaining the cotton swabs arranged perpendicular to the direction of the cotton buds. stems.

Ceci permet l'utilisation de la boite en position verticale, posée sur une face latérale, ou accrochée au mur, les cotons-tiges étant alors horizontaux et le plan de l'orifice (9) vertical. This allows the box to be used in a vertical position, placed on a lateral face, or hung on the wall, the cotton swabs then being horizontal and the plane of the orifice (9) vertical.

De préférence, la partie supérieure de l'orifice présente une forme triangulaire avec une pointe (10) facilitant la préhension des cotons-tiges et l'engagement d'un bouton de verrouillage (3) décrit plus loin. Les languettes (7, 8) sont disposées latéralement et elles empêchent la chute des cotons-tiges lorsque le volet (2) est ouvert. Preferably, the upper part of the orifice has a triangular shape with a point (10) facilitating the gripping of the cotton swabs and the engagement of a locking button (3) described below. The tabs (7, 8) are arranged laterally and they prevent the cotton swabs from falling when the flap (2) is open.

L'utilisateur peut saisir un coton-tige au travers de l'orifice (9) entre le pouce et l'index par exemple (voir figure 6). De la traction émise sur le coton-tige résultera un fléchissement des deux languettes, libérant ainsi ledit coton-tige. Le coton-tige libéré, les deux languettes retrouveront immédiatement leur position de départ, droites et parallèles au couvercle, grâce à l'élasticité du matériau employé. The user can grip a cotton swab through the orifice (9) between the thumb and forefinger for example (see figure 6). Pulling on the cotton swab will cause the two tabs to flex, thus releasing said swab. Once the cotton swab is released, the two tabs will immediately return to their starting position, straight and parallel to the cover, thanks to the elasticity of the material used.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le volet (2) obturant l'orifice (9) est articulé sur le couvercle (1) autour d'une ligne d'articulation parallele à la direction des cotons-tiges et en bas dudit orifice (9). According to another characteristic of the invention, the flap (2) closing off the orifice (9) is articulated on the cover (1) around a line of articulation parallel to the direction of the cotton swabs and at the bottom of said orifice. (9).

De plus, le volet comporte un moyen de verrouillage par exemple un bouton de verrouillage (3) formé d'une plaque (13), de préférence circulaire et d'une baguette (14) réunies par une nervure diamétrale (15) (voir figures 10, 11). In addition, the shutter comprises a locking means, for example a locking button (3) formed of a plate (13), preferably circular, and of a rod (14) joined by a diametral rib (15) (see figures 10, 11).

Les figures 3 et 7 illustrent le bouton (3) dans sa position verrouillée. Une partie du couvercle (1) est introduite dans une fente (10) établie dans le bouton (3), celui-ci étant solidaire du volet (2), il en interdit l'ouverture. La boite peut ainsi être totalement fermée lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée, ce qui garantit une conservation hygiénique des cotons-tiges. Figures 3 and 7 illustrate the button (3) in its locked position. Part of the cover (1) is inserted into a slot (10) established in the button (3), the latter being integral with the shutter (2), it prevents its opening. The box can thus be completely closed when not in use, which guarantees hygienic storage of the cotton swabs.

Les figures 4 et 8 illustrent le bouton (3) dans sa position déverrouillée. Le couvercle (1) n'est plus engagé dans la fente (11) du bouton (2), laissant ainsi libre la manoeuvre du volet sur son articulation. Le volet complètement ouvert viendra buter sur le couvercle dans une position perpendiculaire au couvercle, dégageant ainsi totalement l'orifice de préhension des cotons-tiges. Figures 4 and 8 illustrate the button (3) in its unlocked position. The cover (1) is no longer engaged in the slot (11) of the button (2), thus leaving free the operation of the shutter on its articulation. The completely open shutter will come up against the cover in a position perpendicular to the cover, thus completely freeing the opening for gripping the cotton swabs.

Le bouton (3) est guidé en translation dans une fente (12) aménagée dans le volet (2). La stabilité des deux positions -verrouillé, déverouillé- est assurée par la présence de deux goderons (16) (voir figure 9) sur la nervure (15) de guidage du bouton, venant se caler dans l'un des deux couples d'encoches (17) réalisés sur la fente (12) du volet (2). L'élasticité du matériau permet le maintien des goderons dans les encoches. The button (3) is guided in translation in a slot (12) provided in the shutter (2). The stability of the two positions - locked, unlocked - is ensured by the presence of two goderons (16) (see figure 9) on the guide rib (15) of the button, wedging in one of the two pairs of notches (17) made on the slot (12) of the shutter (2). The elasticity of the material allows the goderons to be held in the notches.

Par ailleurs, pour faciliter l'empilage des couvercles, éviter l'interaction de ceux-ci pendant le transport chez le client, faciliter leur dépose en automatique sur le corps (4) de la boite, on prévoit un ergot de guidage (18) à chaque coin du couvercle et sur sa face externe. In addition, to facilitate stacking of the lids, avoid their interaction during transport to the customer, facilitate their automatic removal on the body (4) of the box, a guide pin (18) is provided. at each corner of the cover and on its outer face.

En outre le corps (4) a de préférence une forme légérement tronco-pyramidale de manière à faciliter l'emboîtement des corps (4). In addition, the body (4) preferably has a slightly truncated pyramidal shape so as to facilitate the fitting of the bodies (4).

Dans le but d'aligner le bouton de verrouillage (3) avec le couvercle (1) on prévoit une forme (19) faisant partie du volet (2) et provenant du déport de paroi (21). Ce déport permet en outre de limiter la saillie du bouton lorsque le volet est fermé, afin de conserver la caractéristique empilable de la boîte. In order to align the locking button (3) with the cover (1), a shape (19) is provided which forms part of the shutter (2) and comes from the wall offset (21). This offset also makes it possible to limit the protrusion of the button when the shutter is closed, in order to maintain the stackable characteristic of the box.

On prévoit en outre au moins une butée par exemple deux demi-disques (20) faisant office de butée d'arrêt si un ou plusieurs cotons-tiges venai(en)t à s'échapper de la boite lors du retrait d'un coton-tige. Ainsi les cotons-tiges libérés accidentellement ne tombent pas au sol et restent sur le volet ouvert. Deux parois percées (21) servant à l'articulation du couvercle (1) sont prolongées vers l'avant et servent ainsi de butées transversales pour les cotons-tiges libérés. There is also at least one stop, for example two half-discs (20) acting as a stopper if one or more cotton swabs come (in) t to escape from the box when removing a cotton pad. -stem. Thus, accidentally released cotton swabs do not fall to the ground and remain on the open shutter. Two perforated walls (21) serving for the articulation of the cover (1) are extended forward and thus serve as transverse stops for the released cotton swabs.

La boite selon l'invention permet à la fois un conditionnement complet et hygiénique pour la mise en vente, avec possibilités par exemple de manchonnage et une utilisation simple et hygiénique par l'utilisateur. The box according to the invention allows both complete and hygienic packaging for sale, with possibilities for example of sleeving and simple and hygienic use by the user.

La boite pourra être réalisée en tout matériau synthétique de préférence par des techniques classiques d'injection. The box may be made of any synthetic material, preferably by conventional injection techniques.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Boite pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'articles appelés cotons-tiges, du type comportant un corps (4) de forme génerale paréllélépipêdique fermé par un couvercle (1) et comportant un orifice de distribution, caractérisée en ce que l'orifice de distribution est entièrement ménage dans le couvercle (1) et comporte deux languettes (7, 8) de retenue des cotons-tiges, disposées perpendiculairement à la direction desdits cotons-tiges.1. Box for packaging and distribution of articles called cotton swabs, of the type comprising a body (4) of general paréllélépipédique shape closed by a cover (1) and comprising a dispensing orifice, characterized in that the orifice distribution is entirely housed in the cover (1) and comprises two tabs (7, 8) for retaining the cotton swabs, arranged perpendicular to the direction of said cotton swabs. 2. Boite selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l'orifice (9) est obturé par un volet articulé (2) comportant un moyen de verrouillage.2. Box according to claim 1, characterized in that the orifice (9) is closed by a hinged flap (2) comprising a locking means. 3. Boite selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que la partie supérieure de l'orifice présente une partie en pointe (10) facilitant la préhension des cotons-tiges et l'engagement du moyen de verrouillage.3. Box according to claim 2, characterized in that the upper part of the orifice has a pointed part (10) facilitating the gripping of the cotton swabs and the engagement of the locking means. 4. Boîte selon l'une des revendications 2 à 3, caractérisée en ce que le moyen de verrouillage est un bouton (3) formé d'une plaque (13), d'une baguette diamétrale (14) réunies par une nervure (15) coul lissant dans une fente (12) du volet.4. Box according to one of claims 2 to 3, characterized in that the locking means is a button (3) formed of a plate (13), of a diametral strip (14) joined by a rib (15) ) sliding in a slot (12) of the shutter. 5. Boite selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que la nervure (15) comporte deux goderons (16) pour le blocage du bouton dans deux positions en coopération avec deux couples d'encoches (17) prévus dans la fente (12).5. Box according to claim 4, characterized in that the rib (15) comprises two goderons (16) for locking the button in two positions in cooperation with two pairs of notches (17) provided in the slot (12). 6. Boîte selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que le volet (2) comporte un déport de paroi (21) d'alignement du bouton (3).6. Box according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the flap (2) comprises a wall offset (21) for aligning the button (3). 7. Boite selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisée en ce que les articulations du volet sont des parois percées (21) formant butée latérale pour les cotons-tiges.7. Box according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the hinges of the flap are perforated walls (21) forming a lateral stop for the cotton swabs. 8. Boite selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisée en ce que le volet (2) comporte deux butées (20) faisant office de butée d'arrêt. 8. Box according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the flap (2) comprises two stops (20) acting as a stopper.
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WO2001039708A2 (en) * 1999-11-27 2001-06-07 Sigismund Laskowski Sanitary towels, panty liners or the like which can be produced at low cost and packaging therefore requiring less material and arrangement in said packaging
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