JP2016049380A - Cosmetic applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cosmetic applicator whose grip part is easy to grip.SOLUTION: The cosmetic applicator 10 is composed of a grip part 20 and an application part 30, and has a first and a second contact part 41, 42 that come into contact with a horizontal surface H. When a region including the first contact part 41 and a region including the second contact part 42 are viewed along the extending direction of the grip part 20, the two-dimensional projection shapes of the regions are both roughly elliptical. The major axis Ain the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact part 41 and the major axis Ain the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact part 42 intersect when viewed along the extending direction of the grip part 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator.

  Cosmetics such as foundations and eye shadows are generally used in a state of being filled in a shallow container called an inner dish. This inner dish is accommodated in a compact container. In the compact container, an applicator such as a cosmetic brush, a cosmetic chip, or a puff is also housed together for the convenience of applying cosmetics. In compact containers, it is required to save unnecessary space and reduce the overall size to improve portability. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the storage space for the applicator in the compact container as much as possible. However, if the storage space is reduced, when the applicator is taken out of the compact container, the take-out performance may be reduced due to insufficient gap for picking up the applicator with a finger.

  For the purpose of improving the removal property of the applicator from the compact container, Patent Document 1 discloses that the applicator is in a free state from the bottom plate of the recess when the applicator is stored in the recess in the compact container. Thus, it has been proposed that a member be interposed between the applicator and the bottom plate (see Patent Document 1).

  For the same purpose, Patent Document 2 discloses that a protrusion is provided on a side wall surface of a storage chamber in which an applicator in a compact container is stored, and the applicator is moved when the applicator is moved toward the side wall. It has been proposed that a guide portion is formed on the protrusion to be guided upward from the storage chamber. Patent Document 3 proposes to use a protective sheet that is protected by covering the surface of a cosmetic contained in a compact container to take out the applicator, and to improve the applicability of the applicator. Yes.

JP-A-8-173234 JP 2011-24772 A JP 2012-143293 A

  The techniques described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 described above are intended to improve applicability of the applicator from the viewpoint of the structure of the compact container. However, if it is intended to improve the take-out property of the applicator from this point of view, the structure of the compact container tends to be complicated, and problems such as an increase in the number of members and a complicated manufacturing process are likely to occur.

  Therefore, the subject of this invention is providing the cosmetic applicator which can eliminate the fault which the prior art mentioned above has.

The present inventors have found that the above problem can be solved by an approach that devises the shape of the applicator rather than an approach that devises the structure of the compact container. The present invention has been made based on this finding, and has a first end portion and a second end portion, and has a grip portion extending in one direction and connected to the first end portion of the grip portion. A cosmetic applicator having an applicator part,
The cosmetic applicator includes a first contact portion and a second contact portion that are in contact with the horizontal surface in a direction in which the grip portion extends in a state where the grip portion is substantially horizontal (horizontal state) on a flat horizontal surface. Have along
The cosmetic applicator has the first contact portion in contact with the horizontal plane when the cosmetic applicator is viewed from the first end side along the extending direction of the grip portion. When the cosmetic applicator is viewed from the second end side along the extending direction of the gripping part, the two-dimensional projection shape of the region including the contact portion is substantially elliptical, Having the second contact portion in contact with the horizontal plane, the two-dimensional projection shape of the region including the second contact portion is substantially elliptical,
Major axis A ₁ in a two-dimensional projected shape of the first contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, the second major axis A ₂ of the two-dimensional projection shape of the contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, the extending direction of the grip portion The present invention provides a cosmetic applicator that intersects when viewed along.

  The cosmetic applicator of the present invention has a most stable state that always appears when the cosmetic applicator is placed on a horizontal plane, and has a structure in which the grasping portion can be easily grasped in the most stable state. Therefore, the cosmetic applicator of the present invention can be easily taken out from the compact container even when stored in a narrow storage space of the compact container.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the cosmetic applicator of the present invention. Fig.2 (a) is a top view of the cosmetic applicator shown in FIG. 1, and FIG.2 (b) is a side view. Fig.3 (a) is a side view which shows the most stable state when the cosmetics applicator shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on a flat horizontal surface, FIG.3 (b) is b in FIG.3 (a). FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line -b, and FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line cc in FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where the cosmetic applicator shown in FIG. 1 is housed in the housing recess of the compact container. Fig.5 (a) is a perspective view which shows the applicator of another embodiment of the cosmetics applicator of this invention, FIG.5 (b) is a top view of the applicator shown to Fig.5 (a). FIG.5 (c) is a side view of the applicator shown to Fig.5 (a). Fig.6 (a) is a perspective view which shows the applicator of further another embodiment of the cosmetics applicator of this invention, FIG.6 (b) is a top view of the applicator shown to Fig.6 (a). 6 (c) is a side view of the applicator shown in FIG. 6 (a), and FIG. 6 (d) shows the applicator shown in FIG. 6 (a) placed on a horizontal plane. It is sectional drawing of the width direction of a holding part. Fig.7 (a) is a side view which shows the most stable state when the applicator of further another embodiment of the cosmetic applicator of this invention is mounted on a flat horizontal surface, FIG.7 (b) is shown. 7A is a cross-sectional view taken along line bb in FIG. 7A, and FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view taken along line cc in FIG. 7A.

  The present invention will be described below based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of the cosmetic applicator of the present invention. The cosmetic applicator 10 shown in FIG. 1 has a grip 20 having a long bar shape extending in one direction. The grip 20 has a first end 21 and a second end 22 at both ends in the longitudinal direction X. The gripping part is a part that is gripped with a finger when the cosmetic is applied to the skin using the applicator 10.

  The applicator 10 has an applicator 30 connected to the first end 21 of the grip 20 via a connecting member 23. The application unit 24 is used to attach a cosmetic to the skin and apply the cosmetic to the skin. The application part 30 consists of a flat body which has the 1st surface 31 and the 2nd surface located on the opposite side. The first surface 31 and the second surface 32 are used as cosmetic application surfaces. When the application unit 30 is viewed in plan, both the first surface 31 and the second surface 32 have a shape in which the width gradually decreases toward the tip of the application unit 30. Although the application part 30 can be comprised from the porous body which consists of soft materials, such as a polyurethane, for example, it is not restricted to this.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the applicator 10 has at least two portions in contact with the horizontal plane H in a state where the gripping portion is substantially horizontal on the flat horizontal plane H (that is, the applicator 10 is placed horizontally). The contact portions, that is, the first contact portion 41 and the second contact portion 42 are provided along the extending direction of the grip portion 20. Specifically, the applicator 10 includes the first contact portion 41 that contacts the horizontal plane H when the applicator 10 is viewed from the first end portion 21 side along the extending direction of the grip portion 20. When the applicator 10 is viewed from the second end 22 side along the direction in which the grip 20 extends, the second contact portion 42 that contacts the horizontal plane H is provided. Both the first contact part 41 and the second contact part 42 are located in the grip part 20. In the grip part 20, the first contact part 41 is located relatively closer to the first end part 21. The second contact portion 42 is positioned relatively closer to the second end portion 22. In the present embodiment, the first contact portion 41 is located at the first end portion 21 of the grip portion 20, and the second contact portion 42 is located at the second end portion 22 of the grip portion 20. In FIG. 3, the gripping portion 20 is not only in contact with the horizontal plane H at only two positions of the first end portion 21 and the second end portion 22, but also the first end of the gripping portion 20. The grip portion 20 is in contact with the horizontal plane H across the entire area from the portion 21 to the second end portion 22. In this case, the first contact portion 41 is located at the first end portion 21, the second contact portion 42 is located at the second end portion 22, and extends from the first end portion 21 to the second end portion 22. It is considered that a plurality of contact portions other than the first and second contact portions 41 and 42 exist without gaps.

  The first and second contact portions 41, 42 are dots or lines depending on the shape of the gripping portion 20, particularly the shape of the cross section (that is, the cross section in the width direction Y orthogonal to the longitudinal direction X), Or a surface.

  By the way, since the applicator 10 can roll around the axis of the grip 10, there are a plurality of portions along the axis around which the grip 10 contacts the horizontal plane H according to the rolling state around the axis. It will be. Among the contact portions that exist at a plurality of locations along the axis, the first contact portion 41 and the second contact portion 42 in the present invention roll the applicator 10 around the axis of the grip portion 20 on a horizontal plane. Sometimes, it refers to a portion where the grip 10 is in contact with the horizontal plane in the most stable state, in other words, the state where the position of the center of gravity is lowest. The center of gravity referred to here is the center of gravity of the applicator 10 itself and / or the center of gravity of the gripper 20 in the applicator 10 alone. From the viewpoint of lowering the position of the center of gravity of the applicator 10, in the most stable placement state of the applicator 10 shown in FIG. 3A, the applicator 30 has a first surface 31 and a second surface that are flat surfaces. The surface 32 is preferably substantially parallel to the horizontal plane. In the most stable mounting state, the application unit 30 is not in contact with the horizontal plane H. However, when the application part 30 satisfies the following geometric conditions of the first contact part 41, the substantially elliptical shape, the major axis a1, and the minor axis b1, the same effect is obtained even if the application part 30 is in contact with the horizontal plane H. Can be obtained.

  As for the 1st and 2nd contact parts 41 and 42, the two-dimensional projection shape when these are seen along the direction X where the holding | grip part 20 is extended, all become a substantially ellipse shape. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the first and second contact portions 41 and 42 extend along the width direction Y orthogonal to the direction X in which the grip portion 20 extends. All of the cross-sectional shapes when cut are substantially elliptical. The “substantially elliptical shape” includes not only a perfect elliptical shape but also a shape similar to an elliptical shape to the extent that it can be regarded as an elliptical shape.

In the following description, as shown in FIG. 3 (b) and 3 (c), the major axis and A ₁ in the two-dimensional projected shape of the first contact portion 41 is a substantially elliptical shape, a minor axis B ₁ and To do. Then the long diameter and _{a 1,} the minor axis and _{b 1.} Similarly, the major axis and A ₂ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion 42 is a substantially elliptical shape, the minor axis and B _2. Then the major axis and _{a 2,} the minor and _{b 2.} The first contact portion 41, of the cross section of the gripping portion 20 has a substantially elliptical shape, located end point of the minor axis B _1. The second contact portion 42, of the cross section of the gripping portion 20 has a substantially elliptical shape, located end point of the long axis A _2.

As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the long axis A ₁ and the long axis A ₂ intersect when viewed along the direction in which the grip 20 extends. Specifically, the long axis A ₁ and the long axis A ₂ are substantially orthogonal when viewed along the direction in which the grip portion 20 extends. “Substantially orthogonal” includes not only the case of being completely orthogonal but also the case of crossing within a range of ± 3 degrees from the case of being completely orthogonal.

When the major axis a ₁ that is the length of the major axis A ₁ is compared with the major axis a ₂ that is the length of the major axis A ₂ under the condition where the major axis A ₁ and the major axis A ₂ intersect, The major axis a ₁ and the major axis a ₂ have different lengths.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the gripping portion 20 gradually increases in length from the first contact portion 41 toward the second contact portion 42, with a substantially elliptical major axis a ₁ that is a cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion 41. The second contact portion 42 is shortened and becomes equal to the substantially elliptical minor axis b ₂ which is the cross-sectional shape of the second contact portion 42. In this case, the ratio of long diameter a ₁ is shortened in the longitudinal direction X is fixed.

On the other hand, the grip portion 20, as the direction from the second contact portion 42 to the first contact portion 41, the major axis a ₂ of substantially elliptical shape has become progressively shorter is a cross-sectional shape of the second contact portion 42, the first in the contact portion 41 is equal to the minor axis b ₁ of the substantially elliptical shape is a cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion 41. In this case, the ratio of the major axis a ₂ is shorter along the longitudinal direction X is fixed. Thus, as the grip 20 moves from the first contact portion 41 toward the second contact portion 42, the cross-sectional shape in the width direction Y changes from the cross-sectional shape in the first contact portion 41 to the second contact portion 42. It gradually changes to a cross-sectional shape. The reverse is also true, and the gripping portion 20 has a cross-sectional shape in the width direction Y that is first from the cross-sectional shape in the first contact portion 42 as it goes from the second contact portion 42 to the first contact portion 41. The cross-sectional shape of the contact portion 41 gradually changes. Therefore, between the first end portion 21 and the second end portion 22, there is a portion where the cross-sectional shape in the width direction Y of the grip portion 20 is substantially circular.

In the applicator 10 having the above-described form, the cross-sectional shape in the width direction Y of the gripper 20 is a substantially elliptical shape or a substantially circular shape in any part of the gripper 20, so that the applicator 10 has a flat horizontal plane H. Easy to roll on. And since the state which the 1st contact part 41 and the 2nd contact part 42 contact with the horizontal surface H turns into the stable state where the gravity center of the applicator 10 (and holding | grip part 20) becomes the lowest, the applicator 10 which rolled. Stops rolling in a state where the first contact portion 41 and the second contact portion 42 which are in the most stable state are in contact with the horizontal plane H. As a result, the applicator 10 is surely in a fixed state, that is, in a state where the first contact portion 41 and the second contact portion 42 are in contact with the horizontal plane H, and is stationary on the horizontal plane H. In this stationary state, the grip portion 20, the sectional shape of the second end 22 and the width direction Y at the site of its vicinity become substantially elliptical shape the major axis A ₂ is perpendicular to the horizontal plane H In other words, since it has a vertically long shape, it is easy to pick the second end portion 22 and the vicinity thereof with a finger. In addition, in this stationary state, the center axis CL (see FIG. 3A) of the gripping portion 20 is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane H, and the second end portion 22 is more than the first end portion 21. However, since the distance from the central axis CL of the gripping portion 20 to the horizontal plane H is increased, the second end portion 22 and the vicinity thereof can be more easily picked with a finger. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the applicator 10 in the state of being housed in the housing recess 51 of the compact container 50 can be easily taken out without any special efforts to the compact container 50. Even if the space of the storage recess 51 is narrow, the applicator 10 can be easily taken out.

  The shape of the tip of the second end 22 of the grip 20 is preferably a protruding shape such as a substantially hemispherical shape, a substantially semi-elliptical sphere shape, or a substantially elliptical cone shape. In addition, in a state where the applicator 10 is stored in the storage recess 51 of the compact container 50, it is preferable that the distal end portion of the second end portion 22 of the grip portion 20 contacts the inner wall of the storage recess 51 with a point. . Further, it is preferable that the distal end portion of the second end portion 22 of the grip portion 20 is located on the central axis CL of the grip portion 20. As a result, when the applicator 10 is stored in the storage recess 51 of the compact container 50, for example, the compact container 50 held by the hand is tilted, and the second end 22 is connected to the inner wall of the storage recess 51. Even in the case of contact, since each part of contact between the grip 20 and the inner wall of the storage recess 51 is only one point on the central axis CL of the grip 20, friction between the grip 20 and the storage recess 51 is reduced. The As a result, the grip portion 20 is easy to roll and can easily shift to the most stable state.

From the viewpoint of making the above advantages more prominent, in the grasping portion 20, the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion 41 (that is, the cross-sectional shape of the grasping portion 20 in the width direction Y at the first contact portion 41). the major axis a _1, be longer than the major axis a ₂ of the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion 42 (i.e. the cross-sectional shape of the grip portion 20 in the width direction Y of the second contact portion 42) preferably in the. In this case, the major axis a ₁ is 102% or more of the major axis a ₂ from the viewpoint of ease of rolling around the axis on a horizontal plane, and when the center of gravity is lower after rolling, the posture is more stable. In particular, it is more preferably 110% or more, more preferably 180% or less, and particularly preferably 150% or less. Specifically, the major axis a ₁ is preferably 102% or more and 180% or less of the major axis a ₂ , and more preferably 110% or more and 150% or less.

Moreover, when the relationship between the major axis a ₁ and the major axis a ₂ is expressed by the ratio of the _two , the value of a ₂ / a ₁ , which is the ratio of the major axis a ₂ to the major axis a ₁ , is preferably 0.55 or more, and 0.65 More preferably, it is preferably 0.98 or less, and more preferably 0.92 or less. Specifically, the value of a ₂ / a ₁ is preferably 0.55 or more and 0.98 or less, and more preferably 0.65 or more and 0.92 or less.

From the same viewpoint, on the condition that the major axis a ₁ > the major axis a ₂ , the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion 41 (that is, the sectional shape of the grip portion 20 in the width direction Y at the first contact portion 41). the minor axis b ₁ in, it is preferable to shorter than the major axis a ₂ of the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion 42 (i.e. the cross-sectional shape of the grip portion 20 in the width direction Y of the second contact portion 42). In this case, the ease of rolling around the axis line on the horizontal plane, and the lower end of the center of gravity when stationary after rolling, the posture is more stable, and the second end and its vicinity when in that posture However, from the viewpoint of being easily picked with a finger that is positioned relatively higher than the first end portion, the minor axis b ₁ is preferably 50% or more of the major axis a ₂ and more preferably 60% or more. Preferably, 90% or less is preferable, and 80% or less is more preferable. Specifically, the minor axis b ₁ is preferably 50% or more and 90% or less of the major axis a ₂ , and more preferably 60% or more and 80% or less.

Furthermore, from the same point of view, on the condition that the major axis a ₁ > the major axis a ₂ > the minor axis b ₁ , the first contact portion 41 (that is, the cross-sectional shape of the gripping portion 20 in the width direction Y at the first contact portion 41). a minor axis b ₁ in the two-dimensional projection shape), and minor b ₂ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion 42 (i.e. the cross-sectional shape of the grip portion 20 in the width direction Y of the second contact portion 42) The short diameter b ₂ is the short diameter b ₁ from the viewpoint of easy rolling around the axis on the horizontal plane H and easy grasping of the second end portion 22 and its vicinity. Is preferably 50% or more, more preferably 70% or more, more preferably 150% or less, and particularly preferably 130% or less. Specifically, the minor axis b ₂ is preferably 50% or more and 150% or less of the minor axis b ₁ , and more preferably 70% or more and 130% or less.

5 (a) to 5 (c) show another embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment shown in the figure is different from the applicator of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 in the structure of the gripping portion. Specifically, the grip 20 in the applicator 10 of the present embodiment has a pair of recesses 24 and 24 on the side surface near the second end 22. And a pair of recessed portions 24, 24 across the major axis A ₂ in the cross-sectional shape of the substantially elliptical shape when cut along a direction Y perpendicular to the direction X of extension of the gripping portion 20 _(see FIG. 3 (c)) Are provided at symmetrical positions. The depression 24 is a smooth concave curved surface. Further, the contour of the hollow portion 24 is substantially elliptical having a long axis in the longitudinal direction of the grip portion 20. Placing a recessed portion 24, by providing the symmetrical positions across a longitudinal axis A _2, since the second width of the position of the end portion 22 side of the grip portion 20 is even smaller, on a horizontal plane in the most stable state The grip 20 of the applied applicator 10 can be gripped more easily.

  FIGS. 6A to 6C show still another embodiment of the present invention. Similarly to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 differs from the applicator of the embodiment shown in FIGS. Details are as follows. In the present embodiment, the grip portion 20 has a first contact portion 41 at the position of the first end portion 21 and a second contact portion 42 at the position of the second end portion 22. And in the position between a 1st edge part and a 2nd edge part, the holding part 20 does not have a contact part with a horizontal surface.

Further, the grip portion 20, as the direction from the first contact portion 41 to the second contact portion 42, and the long diameter a ₁ of the substantially elliptical shape is a cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion 41 becomes gradually shorter, second in the contact portion 42 is equal to the short diameter b ₂ of substantially elliptical shape is a cross-sectional shape of the second contact portion 42. In this case, the ratio of long diameter a ₁ is shortened in the longitudinal direction X is fixed. For the shorter diameter b ₁ of the substantially elliptical shape is a cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion 41, the short diameter b ₁ is starting a first end 21, a predetermined distance apart from the first end 21 The length does not change up to the position P and is constant. The short diameter b ₁ gradually increases from the position P to the second end portion 22, and the second end portion 22 has a substantially elliptical shape that is a cross-sectional shape of the second contact portion 42. equal to the major axis _{a 2} of. The ratio that the minor axis b ₁ becomes longer along the longitudinal direction X is constant.

On the other hand, the grip portion 20, as the direction from the second contact portion 42 to the first contact portion 41, and minor b ₂ of substantially elliptical shape is a cross-sectional shape of the second contact portion 42 becomes gradually shorter, the The first contact portion 41 is equal to the substantially elliptical major axis a ₁ which is the cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion 41. In this case, the ratio of the shorter diameter b ₂ is shortened in the longitudinal direction X is fixed. With respect to the substantially elliptical major axis a ₂ that is the cross-sectional shape of the second contact portion 42, the major axis a ₂ is located at a predetermined distance from the second end 22 starting from the second end 22. The position gradually decreases to P, and at the position P, it is equal to the substantially elliptical minor axis b ₂ which is the cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion 41. Ratio of major axis a ₂ is shorter along the longitudinal direction X is fixed. And, between the position P to the first end portion 21, the minor axis b ₂ is constant not its length is changed.

  According to the applicator 10 having the grip portion 20 having the above structure, the region from the position P to the second end portion 22 in the grip portion 20 can be simply used as the pick-up portion 26 for picking the grip portion 20 with a finger. Can be used. This is because the pick-up part 26 has a vertically long cross-sectional shape as shown on the right side of the drawing in FIG. On the other hand, the region from the position P to the first end portion 21 is simply used as an application gripping portion 20 for gripping the gripping portion 20 with a finger when applying cosmetics to the skin using the applicator 10. be able to. In particular, in the application gripping portion 20, the substantially elliptical long axis in the cross section in the width direction Y of the gripping portion 20 and the first and second surfaces 31 and 32 that are the application surfaces of the application portion 30 are substantially the same. Since they are parallel to each other, it is easy to perform operations when the cosmetic is applied to the skin by the application unit 30 in a state where the application-time gripping unit 26 is held by a finger. In addition, the orientation of the first and second surfaces 31 and 32 that are the application surfaces of the application unit 30 is determined between the state in which the application gripping portion 26 is gripped with a finger and the state in which the picking-up portion 25 is gripped with a finger. Since the angle changes by approximately 90 degrees, the position where the grip 20 is gripped with a finger can be properly used according to the application target site of the cosmetic. From the viewpoint of making these advantages more prominent, the position P in the grip portion 20 is preferably closer to the second end portion 22 than the midpoint in the longitudinal direction X of the grip portion 20. For example, when the first end portion 21 is used as a reference, the position P is preferably located at a location of 50% or more of the entire length of the gripping portion 20, more preferably at a location of 60% or more. % Is preferably located at a location of not more than 80%, more preferably at a location of not more than 80%. Specifically, the position P is preferably located at a location of 50% or more and 90% or less of the entire length of the gripping portion 20, and more preferably at a location of 60% or more and 80% or less.

  FIG. 7 shows still another embodiment of the present invention. The applicator 10 of the present embodiment has a first contact portion 41 in the applicator 30 in a state where the grip portion is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal plane H (that is, the applicator 10 is placed horizontally). The second contact portion 42 is provided at the second end portion 22 of the grip portion 20 or at a position in the vicinity thereof. The form of the first contact portion 41 is the same as the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above. The form of the second contact portion 42 is also the same as that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. Also in the applicator 10 of this embodiment, the effect similar to the applicator of embodiment described so far is show | played.

  In addition, regarding the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, the explanation about the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 to FIG.

  The cosmetic applicator 10 of each embodiment described above is housed in, for example, a compact container shown in FIG. 4 and is preferably used for applying cosmetics such as eye shadows.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on the preferable embodiment, this invention is not restrict | limited to the said embodiment. For example, although the application part 30 in the said embodiment was a flat body which consists of a soft porous material, it replaces with this and uses the brush which consists of an aggregate | assembly which bundled several hairs in one direction as the application part 30. May be. Alternatively, the applicator 30 may be provided with a second applicator on the end 22 side in addition to the end 21.

  Further, in the embodiment, the first contact portion 41 in the grip portion 20 is positioned relatively closer to the first end portion 21, and the second contact portion 42 is relatively positioned in the second end portion 22. The first contact portion 41 is positioned relatively closer to the second end portion 22 and the second contact portion 42 is relatively positioned closer to the first end. It may be located closer to the portion 21.

  Further, in the embodiment, the application unit 30 is provided so as to be connected to the first end portion 21 of the grip portion 20, but in addition to this, the second end portion 22 is connected to the second end portion 22. An application part may be provided. That is, an application part may be provided at each end of the grip part 20 at 21 and 22, respectively. In this embodiment, the applicator 10 is in contact with the applicator 30 in the first contact portion 41 in a state where the gripping portion is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface (that is, the applicator 10 is placed horizontally). In addition, the second application part may have the second contact part 42 and the grip part may have no contact part.

  Further, the description omitted in one embodiment and the requirements of only one embodiment can be applied to other embodiments as appropriate, and the requirements in each embodiment can be appropriately applied between the embodiments. Can be substituted for each other. For example, the depression 24 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 can be applied to the embodiment shown in FIG.

In relation to the above-described embodiment, the present invention further discloses the following cosmetic applicator.
<1>
A cosmetic applicator having a grip portion having a first end portion and a second end portion and extending in one direction, and an application portion connected to the first end portion of the grip portion,
The cosmetic applicator has a first contact portion and a second contact portion that are in contact with the horizontal surface in a direction in which the grip portion extends in a state where the grip portion is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface. And
The cosmetic applicator has the first contact portion in contact with the horizontal plane when the cosmetic applicator is viewed from the first end side along the extending direction of the grip portion. When the cosmetic applicator is viewed from the second end side along the extending direction of the gripping part, the two-dimensional projection shape of the region including the contact portion is substantially elliptical, Having the second contact portion in contact with the horizontal plane, the two-dimensional projection shape of the region including the second contact portion is substantially elliptical,
Major axis A ₁ in a two-dimensional projected shape of the first contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, the second major axis A ₂ of the two-dimensional projection shape of the contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, the extending direction of the grip portion A cosmetic applicator that intersects when viewed along.

<2>
With the cosmetic applicator in a state where the grip portion is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface, the cosmetic applicator includes a first contact portion and a second contact portion that are in contact with the horizontal surface on the grip portion. The cosmetic applicator according to <1>, which is provided along a direction in which the grip portion extends.
<3>
And the long axis A ₁ in a two-dimensional projected shape of the first contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, and the said major axis A ₂ of the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, extension of the grip portion The cosmetic applicator according to <2>, wherein the cosmetic applicator is substantially orthogonal when viewed along a direction.
<4>
In the grip portion, the first contact portion is positioned relatively closer to the first end, and the second contact portion is positioned relatively closer to the second end,
The cosmetic application according to <2> or <3>, wherein the major axis a ₁ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion is longer than the major axis a ₂ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion. Ingredients.
<5>
The cosmetic applicator according to <4>, wherein the minor axis b ₁ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion is shorter than the major axis a ₂ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion.
<6>
The minor axis b _{1 in} the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion is the same as the minor axis b _{2 in} the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion, or the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion. towards the minor axis b ₁ is cosmetic applicator according to <5>, which is longer than the in the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion minor diameter b _2.

<7>
The value of a ₂ / a ₁ , which is the ratio of the major axis a ₂ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion to the major axis a ₁ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion, is 0.55 or more and 0.98 or less. The cosmetic applicator according to any one of <4> to <6>, wherein
<8>
Any of <2> to <7>, wherein each of the first and second contact portions has a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape when cut along a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the gripping portion. The cosmetic applicator according to claim 1.
<9>
The major axis of the substantially elliptical shape, which is the cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion, gradually decreases as it goes from the first contact portion to the second contact portion, and as it goes from the second contact portion to the first contact portion. The cosmetic applicator according to <8>, wherein the major axis of the substantially elliptical shape that is the cross-sectional shape of the second contact portion is gradually shortened.
<10>
As it goes from the first contact portion to the second contact portion, the major axis of the substantially elliptical shape that is the cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion is gradually shortened,
The minor axis of the substantially elliptical shape, which is the cross-sectional shape of the first contact portion, is constant without changing its length from the first end to a position separated by a predetermined distance from the first end. The cosmetic applicator according to <8>, wherein the short diameter b ₁ is gradually increased between the position P and the second end portion 22.
<11>
The gripping portion has a pair of depressions on the outer peripheral surface near the second end,
<7> thru | or <where a pair of said hollow part is provided in the symmetrical position on both sides of the major axis in the cross-sectional shape of substantially ellipse shape when cut | disconnecting along the direction orthogonal to the direction where this holding part is extended. The cosmetic applicator according to any one of 9>.

<12>
The cosmetic applicator has a first contact part in the application part and a second contact part in the grip part in a state where the grip part is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface. The cosmetic applicator according to <1>.
<13>
A second application part connected to the second end of the grip part;
The cosmetic applicator has a first contact portion on the applicator and a second contact on the second applicator in a state where the grip portion is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface. The cosmetic applicator according to <1>, further comprising a part.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Cosmetic applicator 20 Grasp part 21 1st edge part 22 2nd edge part 23 Connecting member 24 Indentation part 25 Picking up part 30 Application part 31 1st surface 32 2nd surface 41 1st contact part 42 2nd contact part 50 Compact container 51 Storage recessed part H Horizontal surface

Claims (8)

A cosmetic applicator having a grip portion having a first end portion and a second end portion and extending in one direction, and an application portion connected to the first end portion of the grip portion,
The cosmetic applicator has a first contact portion and a second contact portion that are in contact with the horizontal surface in a direction in which the grip portion extends in a state where the grip portion is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface. And
The cosmetic applicator has the first contact portion in contact with the horizontal plane when the cosmetic applicator is viewed from the first end side along the extending direction of the grip portion. When the cosmetic applicator is viewed from the second end side along the extending direction of the gripping part, the two-dimensional projection shape of the region including the contact portion is substantially elliptical, Having the second contact portion in contact with the horizontal plane, the two-dimensional projection shape of the region including the second contact portion is substantially elliptical,
Major axis A ₁ in a two-dimensional projected shape of the first contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, the second major axis A ₂ of the two-dimensional projection shape of the contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, the extending direction of the grip portion A cosmetic applicator that intersects when viewed along.   With the cosmetic applicator in a state where the grip portion is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface, the cosmetic applicator includes a first contact portion and a second contact portion that are in contact with the horizontal surface on the grip portion. The cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic applicator has a direction in which the grip portion extends. And the long axis A ₁ in a two-dimensional projected shape of the first contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, and the said major axis A ₂ of the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion is substantially elliptical shape, extension of the grip portion The cosmetic applicator according to claim 2, wherein the cosmetic applicator is substantially orthogonal when viewed along the direction. In the grip portion, the first contact portion is positioned relatively closer to the first end, and the second contact portion is positioned relatively closer to the second end,
The major axis a ₁ is cosmetic applicator according to the major axis a ₂ claim 2 or 3 is longer than in the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portions of the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion. The value of a ₂ / a ₁ , which is the ratio of the major axis a ₂ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the second contact portion to the major axis a ₁ in the two-dimensional projection shape of the first contact portion, is 0.55 or more and 0.98 or less. The cosmetic applicator according to claim 4. The gripping portion has a pair of depressions on the outer peripheral surface near the second end,
A pair of said hollow part is provided in the symmetrical position on both sides of the major axis in the cross-sectional shape of substantially ellipse shape when cut | disconnecting along the direction orthogonal to the direction where this holding part is extended. The cosmetic applicator according to claim 1.   The cosmetic applicator has a first contact part in the application part and a second contact part in the grip part in a state where the grip part is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface. The cosmetic applicator according to claim 1. A second application part connected to the second end of the grip part;
The cosmetic applicator has a first contact portion on the applicator and a second contact on the second applicator in a state where the grip portion is substantially horizontal on a flat horizontal surface. The cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, which has a portion.