US20210169198A1 - Container for make-up products - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a container for make-up products.
- a container for make-up products such as compacted (or pressed) powders, cast foundation, and products cast in the godet.
- make-up product containers are generally made of plastic and feature a base hinged to a cover.
- a godet, pre-filled with a make-up product is usually glued to the base.
- a mirror is generally glued to the cover to facilitate application of the make-up.
- the cover When the cover is lowered onto the base and fastened in place, usually by a snap-fit system, the make-up product contained in the godet is protected and easily transportable. When the cover is open, the make-up in the godet is accessible, as is the mirror.
- the cover is closed and the container can be conveniently carried (for example in a handbag).
- the object of the present invention is to provide a container for make-up products which is an improvement on the prior art.
- a further object of the invention is to provide a container that is easier to recycle than conventional containers and may also be reusable.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container according to the present invention, in the open position;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the container in FIG. 1 which illustrates the support components thereof;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the container in FIG. 1 which illustrates the components of a cover thereof;
- FIG. 4 is a section taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 1 , with the cover closed;
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the container in FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 are exploded perspective views of variants of the container in FIG. 1 .
- reference number 1 is used to denote, as a whole, a container.
- the container 1 is particularly suitable for make-up products 2 , such as compacted (or pressed) powders, products cast in the godet, etc.
- make-up products include for example bronzer, blusher, eye shadow, face powder, highlighter, concealer, etc.
- the container comprises a support 3 to which at least one godet 4 configured to contain the said make-up product 2 is removably fixed.
- the support 3 is hinged, along an axis A, onto a cover 5 .
- the cover 5 is superimposed on the support 3 ( FIG. 4 ).
- cover 5 may be removable fastening systems, which keep the cover in a closed position when it is positioned on top on the support.
- the fastening systems may be of the snap-fit kind.
- the tab may also be envisaged on the cover, and consequently the tooth may be featured on the support 3 , or more precisely on the bottom 6 .
- the godet 4 may be fixed to the support 3 by coupling means 6 , 7 without glue.
- the coupling means 6 , 7 are preferably of the mechanical type.
- the support 3 may comprise a base 7 and a bottom 6 , which are mutually hinged.
- the bottom features at least one window 6 A through which it is possible to access the contents of the godet 4 .
- godet 4 may be sandwiched between the bottom 6 and the base 7 which form the said coupling means.
- the window 6 A is the same shape as the godet (for example, in this case, the window is circular) and has a slightly smaller surface area than the useful surface area of the godet so that when the bottom 6 is superimposed on the godet 4 , the bottom 6 rests on a free edge 4 L of the godet 4 , pressing the latter towards the base 7 .
- the base 7 may have a raised edge 9 shaped so as to laterally contain the godet 4 .
- the edge 9 may feature recesses (not shown) whose usefulness will be clarified later.
- the base 7 may also feature at least one elastic element configured to press the godet 4 towards the bottom 6 .
- elastic elements 10 may be envisaged, for example three, four, five etc., which extend along a further inner edge 23 with respect to the edge 9 or are simply arranged on the base 7 .
- the further edge 23 may perform a stabilizing function for the godet (when resting in position) and may perform a height correction function.
- the container can be adapted to hold godets with different heights.
- the base 7 may also feature references 60 which help centre the bottom on the base.
- the base 7 may include means for torsional coupling with the godet 4 configured to limit or prevent rotation of the godet with respect to the base 7 , which is even more important if the godet is filled with a make-up product featuring a design or logo which is created and must be kept in a specific orientation with respect to the support 3 .
- the said torsional coupling means may comprise a shaped coupling or a male-female coupling between the godet 4 and part of the base 7 .
- the godet may have a protrusion (not shown) which engages with a recess (for example, simply a hole 24 ) envisaged in the base 7 .
- a coupling may also be featured with slight interference between the godet 4 and the edge 9 .
- the interference must be calibrated so that the godet is removable by hand.
- the hinging between the base 7 and the bottom 6 is provided along an axis corresponding to the said hinging axis A between the support 3 and the cover 5 , preferably by means of at least one pin 11 made of plastic.
- the base 7 may feature two protruding lugs; the bottom 6 is hinged onto the lugs externally.
- the cover 5 meanwhile, is hinged onto the lugs internally.
- Another useful feature of the invention may envisage an internal part of the cover 5 being equipped with means 12 for removably fixing a mirror-holder 15 , which cooperate with counter-fixing means 13 provided on the mirror-holder 15 .
- a mirror 16 is fixed to the mirror-holder 15 in a commonly known way (for example by gluing).
- the said means and counter-means comprise a snap-fit and/or bayonet system, such as the one illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- the mirror-holder 15 To fix the mirror-holder 15 to the cover, the mirror is placed on the inside of the cover and rotated in the direction shown by the arrow F during the production of the container 3 .
- the bayonet coupling can provide a stop 12 A which limits rotation of the mirror-holder. If necessary, the bayonet coupling may also feature a tooth 12 B, which allows the mirror-holder to be snap-fitted (but still removable) in a use position, for example that shown in FIG. 1 .
- the mirror-holder 15 may feature flat or slightly rounded surfaces 25 , on which it is possible, for example, to add an embossed, engraved, or simply printed logo.
- the said surfaces may be created on an annular portion of the mirror-holder positioned around the perimeter of the said mirror.
- the surfaces 25 are positioned at the top (at 12 o'clock) and/or at the bottom (at 6 o'clock).
- arrows F1 envisaged on these surfaces to indicate the direction in which the mirror-holder must be rotated in order to detach it from the cover 5 .
- the arrows are positioned, for example, at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock.
- the godet 4 is made of a metallic material and may be configured to hold the make-up product 2 during at least one pressing step.
- the godet 40 may also be made of plastic and configured to form the make-up product 2 through a process known as back-injection, as shown in FIG. 7 .
- the container may, optionally, feature a seat (not shown) to house a brush or an applicator for the make-up product.
- the seat may be provided in a suitable position in the container, or directly in the godet 40 in the case of back-injection.
- the container is arranged, for example, on a filling line, with the bottom 6 coupled to the cover 5 .
- the mirror-holder (with the mirror already attached) has already been coupled to the cover 5 .
- the bottom 6 and the base 7 are, meanwhile, uncoupled.
- the container Upon being opened (for example by a filler, using the cover), the container also pulls the bottom 6 with it in order to make the base 7 completely and perfectly accessible.
- the cover can reach the filler partially open so as to facilitate filling activities.
- the godet may be positioned on the base by centring the latter using, for example, the edge 9 .
- the snap-fit means 8 A, 8 B lock the base 7 to the bottom 6 , thereby forming the support 3 .
- the godet is therefore (as seen in FIG. 4 ) sandwiched between the base and the bottom.
- the elastic elements push the godet 4 against the bottom 6 , securing it perfectly.
- Rotation of the godet may be prevented by the aforesaid torsional coupling means envisaged between the godet and the base.
- the container is ready to be used, by simply opening the cover 6 .
- the snap-fit means 8 A, 8 B are scaled so as to provide a fastening which, in order to be released, requires more force than that necessary to release the removable locking systems (i.e. the tooth 12 and the tab 20 ) which secure the cover to the bottom (or base).
- the base 7 and the bottom 6 remain permanently secured by holding the godet 4 in position.
- the container 1 may be disposed of.
- the godet 4 (which obviously will have traces of make-up product 2 therein) may be removed (for example, with the aid of the aforementioned recesses in the edge 9 , if featured) and disposed of separately from the rest of the container. This is even more advantageous if the godet is made of metal.
- the mirror-holder Before proceeding with the final disposal of the container, the mirror-holder may also be uncoupled from the cover 5 , using the bayonet coupling.
- the mirror-holder 15 and the mirror 16 may be reused (for example, kept in a handbag) while the rest of the container 1 may be disposed of appropriately.
- the base 7 , the bottom 6 , the cover 5 , and also the hinge pin or pins 11 may all be made of the same plastic, for example: PP, PE, PET, PLA, filled PLA, filled PP, ABS, PETG-SAN-PMMA-PC.
- the pin or pins 11 may be made of the same kind of plastic as the other parts of the container (PP/PE/PET/PLA etc.) but with a mineral filler or fibres added to increase the component's mechanical resistance.
- the pin or pins may also be made from a different kind of plastic which is nevertheless combinable with the materials of which the other container components are made, in terms of the recycling chain.
- a container as described above can be very useful as it can also be reused. Indeed, one simply has to buy a new full godet (for example, one purchased separately) and replace the empty godet 4 therewith in order to extend the useful life of the said container 1 .
- one purpose of the container is to allow the user to easily and safely separate the plastics in the said pack from the non-plastics (e.g. the aluminium used for the godet and the glass used for the mirror).
- the non-plastics e.g. the aluminium used for the godet and the glass used for the mirror.
- the mirror 16 which is attached (for example by means of an anticlockwise rotation) to its own support, namely the mirror-holder 15 —becomes a proper handbag mirror and can therefore be kept by the user for future use.
- the godet can be easily recovered by opening the two elements constituting the support by applying force near the separation, where, for example, two sealing pins keep the product locked during use.
- the rotation thereof may be prevented by the pressure exerted by a number of suitably sized upwards-pushing springs 10 present on the base 7 and also by a roughness present on the surface of contact with the godet 4 .
- a further anti-rotation protection device could envisage the godet having a female reference element on the rear thereof, which fits onto special male references present in the base. This possibility is useful when a circular godet has to be oriented to adjust a design or logo obtained in the powder of the make-up product.
- the godet 4 may have the shape of a circle, when seen in top view.
- parts of the mould used to produce the base can be made to be interchangeable.
- the coupling heights of the springs and stops can be modified in order to adapt them to godets with different heights.
- the process can be oriented through a hole 24 present in the base 7 .
- FIG. 6 A further embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 6 .
- the same reference numbers used earlier are used to denote parts that are functionally similar to those already illustrated. They will not, therefore, be described again.
- FIG. 6 shows a base 70 which corresponds completely to the base 7 , and which is coupled with a bottom 6 and a cover 5 which are similar to those described above.
- the base 70 can hold three different godets 4 A, 4 B, 4 C instead of just one.
- the godets are wedge-shaped.
- the edge 9 will also feature further portions 90 , which may extend outwards from the centre of the container at 120° intervals.
- Further elastic elements 100 are also featured, positioned, for example near the centre of the container, to balance the force exerted by the godets 7 A, 7 B, 7 C against the bottom 6 .
- the bottom 6 intended to interface with the said base 70 , will also feature three wedge-shaped windows, each one allowing access to a godet 7 A, 7 B, 7 C.
- FIG. 8 Another variant of the container is shown in FIG. 8 , in a single-godet version (but also here, of course, multi-godet versions are also possible).
- the container is square (but can obviously be made in any shape (e.g. elliptical, star, heart, etc.) and comprises parts which are similar to those already described.
- a snap-fit system is used instead of a bayonet coupling system.
- a snap-fit system is used instead of a bayonet coupling system.
- the cover 5 may optionally feature a frame 54 for centring and securing the mirror-holder 15 .
- the frame 54 may be interrupted in exactly the area 55 , from which the mirror-holder 15 may be accessed for the removal thereof.
Abstract
A container (1) for make-up products (2) includes a support (3) to which at least one godet (4) is coupled, which is configured to contain the the make-up product (2), the support (3) being hinged along an axis (A) to a cover (5) which, when in a closed position, is superimposed on the support (3); the godet (4) is removably fixed to the support (3).
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- This document claims priority to Italian Patent Application No. 102019000023370 filed on Dec. 9, 2019, which is incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to a container for make-up products.
- More specifically, it refers to a container for make-up products such as compacted (or pressed) powders, cast foundation, and products cast in the godet.
- Commonly known make-up product containers are generally made of plastic and feature a base hinged to a cover. A godet, pre-filled with a make-up product (for example consisting of a compacted or pressed powder), is usually glued to the base.
- Furthermore, a mirror is generally glued to the cover to facilitate application of the make-up.
- When the cover is lowered onto the base and fastened in place, usually by a snap-fit system, the make-up product contained in the godet is protected and easily transportable. When the cover is open, the make-up in the godet is accessible, as is the mirror.
- Once the make-up application is complete, the cover is closed and the container can be conveniently carried (for example in a handbag).
- One drawback of the commonly known containers is that they are neither recyclable nor reusable at the end of their life.
- Once the make-up product is finished, they must be thrown away.
- However, since they are made up of different materials (as regards recyclability), it is extremely challenging and substantially impossible for an end user to ensure it reaches the correct disposal bin and is disposed of correctly.
- The object of the present invention is to provide a container for make-up products which is an improvement on the prior art.
- A further object of the invention is to provide a container that is easier to recycle than conventional containers and may also be reusable.
- This and other objects are achieved by means of a container produced according to the technical teachings of the claims appended hereto.
- Further features and advantages of the innovation will become clearer in the description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment of the device, illustrated—by way of a non-limiting example—in the drawings annexed hereto, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container according to the present invention, in the open position; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the container inFIG. 1 which illustrates the support components thereof; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the container inFIG. 1 which illustrates the components of a cover thereof; -
FIG. 4 is a section taken along the line IV-IV inFIG. 1 , with the cover closed; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the container inFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 are exploded perspective views of variants of the container inFIG. 1 . - With reference to the figures stated,
reference number 1 is used to denote, as a whole, a container. - The
container 1 is particularly suitable for make-up products 2, such as compacted (or pressed) powders, products cast in the godet, etc. - These types of make-up products include for example bronzer, blusher, eye shadow, face powder, highlighter, concealer, etc.
- The container comprises a
support 3 to which at least onegodet 4 configured to contain the said make-up product 2 is removably fixed. - As can be seen better from
FIG. 1 , thesupport 3 is hinged, along an axis A, onto acover 5. When in a closed position, thecover 5 is superimposed on the support 3 (FIG. 4 ). - Furthermore, between the
cover 5 and the support there may be removable fastening systems, which keep the cover in a closed position when it is positioned on top on the support. - In the example, the fastening systems may be of the snap-fit kind. For example, there may be a
tab 20 protruding from the support and featuring a first tooth which engages with a second tooth 21 (or with a recess) envisaged on (or in) thecover 5. - Obviously, the tab may also be envisaged on the cover, and consequently the tooth may be featured on the
support 3, or more precisely on thebottom 6. - Alternatively, it is possible to provide a movable slider that engages with a stop that prevents the cover opening, or any other suitable system for the purpose of keeping the cover closed.
- The
godet 4 may be fixed to thesupport 3 by coupling means 6, 7 without glue. - The coupling means 6, 7 are preferably of the mechanical type.
- For example, the
support 3 may comprise abase 7 and abottom 6, which are mutually hinged. - There may be at least one snap-fit means 8A, 8B envisaged between the
bottom 6 and thebase 7, which mutually secures them (or better, locks them so that thebottom 6 cannot open freely) when the bottom is superimposed on the base, so as to form thesupport 3. - The bottom features at least one
window 6A through which it is possible to access the contents of thegodet 4. - It is therefore apparent that the
godet 4 may be sandwiched between thebottom 6 and thebase 7 which form the said coupling means. - Advantageously, the
window 6A is the same shape as the godet (for example, in this case, the window is circular) and has a slightly smaller surface area than the useful surface area of the godet so that when thebottom 6 is superimposed on thegodet 4, thebottom 6 rests on afree edge 4L of thegodet 4, pressing the latter towards thebase 7. - In this way, the
free edge 4L of the godet is unseen by the user, for aesthetic reasons. - To centre and confine the
godet 4, especially during a step prior to closure of thebottom 6, thebase 7 may have a raisededge 9 shaped so as to laterally contain thegodet 4. - Advantageously, the
edge 9 may feature recesses (not shown) whose usefulness will be clarified later. - The
base 7 may also feature at least one elastic element configured to press thegodet 4 towards thebottom 6. - Advantageously, several
elastic elements 10 may be envisaged, for example three, four, five etc., which extend along a furtherinner edge 23 with respect to theedge 9 or are simply arranged on thebase 7. - Advantageously, the
further edge 23 may perform a stabilizing function for the godet (when resting in position) and may perform a height correction function. Indeed, by making a further edge higher or lower, the container can be adapted to hold godets with different heights. - The
base 7 may also featurereferences 60 which help centre the bottom on the base. - To improve the use experience, the
base 7 may include means for torsional coupling with thegodet 4 configured to limit or prevent rotation of the godet with respect to thebase 7, which is even more important if the godet is filled with a make-up product featuring a design or logo which is created and must be kept in a specific orientation with respect to thesupport 3. - The said torsional coupling means may comprise a shaped coupling or a male-female coupling between the
godet 4 and part of thebase 7. - For example, the godet may have a protrusion (not shown) which engages with a recess (for example, simply a hole 24) envisaged in the
base 7. - A coupling may also be featured with slight interference between the
godet 4 and theedge 9. The interference must be calibrated so that the godet is removable by hand. - Advantageously, the hinging between the
base 7 and thebottom 6 is provided along an axis corresponding to the said hinging axis A between thesupport 3 and thecover 5, preferably by means of at least onepin 11 made of plastic. - In one possible configuration of the multiple hinging, the
base 7 may feature two protruding lugs; thebottom 6 is hinged onto the lugs externally. Thecover 5, meanwhile, is hinged onto the lugs internally. - Another useful feature of the invention may envisage an internal part of the
cover 5 being equipped withmeans 12 for removably fixing a mirror-holder 15, which cooperate with counter-fixing means 13 provided on the mirror-holder 15. - Obviously, a
mirror 16 is fixed to the mirror-holder 15 in a commonly known way (for example by gluing). - Preferably, the said means and counter-means comprise a snap-fit and/or bayonet system, such as the one illustrated in
FIG. 3 . - To fix the mirror-
holder 15 to the cover, the mirror is placed on the inside of the cover and rotated in the direction shown by the arrow F during the production of thecontainer 3. - The bayonet coupling can provide a
stop 12A which limits rotation of the mirror-holder. If necessary, the bayonet coupling may also feature a tooth 12B, which allows the mirror-holder to be snap-fitted (but still removable) in a use position, for example that shown inFIG. 1 . - It should be noted that the mirror-
holder 15 may feature flat or slightly roundedsurfaces 25, on which it is possible, for example, to add an embossed, engraved, or simply printed logo. The said surfaces may be created on an annular portion of the mirror-holder positioned around the perimeter of the said mirror. - Advantageously, when the mirror-holder is in the use position, the
surfaces 25 are positioned at the top (at 12 o'clock) and/or at the bottom (at 6 o'clock). - There may also be arrows F1 envisaged on these surfaces to indicate the direction in which the mirror-holder must be rotated in order to detach it from the
cover 5. - The arrows are positioned, for example, at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock.
- Advantageously, the
godet 4 is made of a metallic material and may be configured to hold the make-upproduct 2 during at least one pressing step. - The
godet 40 may also be made of plastic and configured to form the make-upproduct 2 through a process known as back-injection, as shown inFIG. 7 . - The container may, optionally, feature a seat (not shown) to house a brush or an applicator for the make-up product. The seat may be provided in a suitable position in the container, or directly in the
godet 40 in the case of back-injection. - The use of the aforesaid container is clear from the above description and is essentially the following.
- Preliminarily, the container is arranged, for example, on a filling line, with the bottom 6 coupled to the
cover 5. - Advantageously, the mirror-holder (with the mirror already attached) has already been coupled to the
cover 5. - The
bottom 6 and thebase 7 are, meanwhile, uncoupled. - Upon being opened (for example by a filler, using the cover), the container also pulls the bottom 6 with it in order to make the
base 7 completely and perfectly accessible. The cover can reach the filler partially open so as to facilitate filling activities. - Therefore, the godet may be positioned on the base by centring the latter using, for example, the
edge 9. - By simply pressing the cover 5 (together with the bottom 6) onto the
base 7, the snap-fit means 8A, 8B lock thebase 7 to thebottom 6, thereby forming thesupport 3. - The godet is therefore (as seen in
FIG. 4 ) sandwiched between the base and the bottom. The elastic elements push thegodet 4 against thebottom 6, securing it perfectly. - Rotation of the godet may be prevented by the aforesaid torsional coupling means envisaged between the godet and the base.
- At this point the container is ready to be used, by simply opening the
cover 6. - It should be noted that, during the engineering phase, the snap-fit means 8A, 8B are scaled so as to provide a fastening which, in order to be released, requires more force than that necessary to release the removable locking systems (i.e. the
tooth 12 and the tab 20) which secure the cover to the bottom (or base). - During normal use therefore, the
base 7 and the bottom 6 remain permanently secured by holding thegodet 4 in position. - Once the make-up
product 2 contained in the godet is finished, thecontainer 1 may be disposed of. - So a user, after opening the cover, can open the coupling between the base and the bottom and lift the latter in order to access the
godet 4. - The godet 4 (which obviously will have traces of make-up
product 2 therein) may be removed (for example, with the aid of the aforementioned recesses in theedge 9, if featured) and disposed of separately from the rest of the container. This is even more advantageous if the godet is made of metal. - Before proceeding with the final disposal of the container, the mirror-holder may also be uncoupled from the
cover 5, using the bayonet coupling. - This way, the mirror-
holder 15 and themirror 16 may be reused (for example, kept in a handbag) while the rest of thecontainer 1 may be disposed of appropriately. - Remember, for example, that the
base 7, thebottom 6, thecover 5, and also the hinge pin or pins 11 may all be made of the same plastic, for example: PP, PE, PET, PLA, filled PLA, filled PP, ABS, PETG-SAN-PMMA-PC. - Advantageously, the pin or pins 11 may be made of the same kind of plastic as the other parts of the container (PP/PE/PET/PLA etc.) but with a mineral filler or fibres added to increase the component's mechanical resistance.
- The pin or pins may also be made from a different kind of plastic which is nevertheless combinable with the materials of which the other container components are made, in terms of the recycling chain.
- It must be highlighted that a container as described above can be very useful as it can also be reused. Indeed, one simply has to buy a new full godet (for example, one purchased separately) and replace the
empty godet 4 therewith in order to extend the useful life of the saidcontainer 1. - Essentially, as seen above, one purpose of the container is to allow the user to easily and safely separate the plastics in the said pack from the non-plastics (e.g. the aluminium used for the godet and the glass used for the mirror).
- For this reason, unlike conventional containers, no glue is envisaged either between the godet and the base or between the mirror-holder and the cover.
- Once recovered/removed from the
cover 5, themirror 16—which is attached (for example by means of an anticlockwise rotation) to its own support, namely the mirror-holder 15—becomes a proper handbag mirror and can therefore be kept by the user for future use. - As already mentioned, the godet can be easily recovered by opening the two elements constituting the support by applying force near the separation, where, for example, two sealing pins keep the product locked during use.
- In the version described above, i.e. with just one
godet 4, the rotation thereof may be prevented by the pressure exerted by a number of suitably sized upwards-pushingsprings 10 present on thebase 7 and also by a roughness present on the surface of contact with thegodet 4. - A further anti-rotation protection device could envisage the godet having a female reference element on the rear thereof, which fits onto special male references present in the base. This possibility is useful when a circular godet has to be oriented to adjust a design or logo obtained in the powder of the make-up product.
- The
godet 4 may have the shape of a circle, when seen in top view. - It is also possible to handle godets with different heights by interchanging parts of the mould, to meet the different volume needs of different users.
- For example, parts of the mould used to produce the base can be made to be interchangeable. This way, the coupling heights of the springs and stops can be modified in order to adapt them to godets with different heights.
- In the event that the godet is not made of a conventional material (e.g. metal) but is intended to hold a make-up product produced by back-injection, as shown in
FIG. 7 , the process can be oriented through ahole 24 present in thebase 7. - A further embodiment of the invention is illustrated in
FIG. 6 . In this, the same reference numbers used earlier are used to denote parts that are functionally similar to those already illustrated. They will not, therefore, be described again. -
FIG. 6 shows a base 70 which corresponds completely to thebase 7, and which is coupled with abottom 6 and acover 5 which are similar to those described above. - The base 70 can hold three
different godets edge 9 will also featurefurther portions 90, which may extend outwards from the centre of the container at 120° intervals. - Further
elastic elements 100 are also featured, positioned, for example near the centre of the container, to balance the force exerted by the godets 7A, 7B, 7C against thebottom 6. - The
bottom 6, intended to interface with the saidbase 70, will also feature three wedge-shaped windows, each one allowing access to a godet 7A, 7B, 7C. - Advantageously, also in this case the free edge of the godets is hidden.
- Obviously, other configurations of the base 7 (and of the bottom 6) are possible which are suitable for containing 2, 4, 5, or 6 godets, all with different shapes.
- Another variant of the container is shown in
FIG. 8 , in a single-godet version (but also here, of course, multi-godet versions are also possible). - In this configuration the container is square (but can obviously be made in any shape (e.g. elliptical, star, heart, etc.) and comprises parts which are similar to those already described.
- The only structural difference worthy of note is the mechanism for fastening the
cover 5 and the mirror-holder 15 together. - In this case, to optimise the surface area of the mirror, a snap-fit system is used instead of a bayonet coupling system. Indeed, in order to uncouple the mirror from the cover, one must pull the mirror-holder, grasping it at the top thereof, so as to remove the said mirror-holder from the snap-fit (undercut) means which secure it removably to the
cover 5. - The
cover 5 may optionally feature a frame 54 for centring and securing the mirror-holder 15. The frame 54 may be interrupted in exactly the area 55, from which the mirror-holder 15 may be accessed for the removal thereof. - Various embodiments of the innovation have been described, but others may be conceived using the same innovative concept.
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1. Container (1) of make-up products (2), comprising a support (3) to which is coupled at least one godet (4) configured to contain said make-up product (2), the support (3) being hinged along an axis (A) to a cover (5) which, when in a closed position, is superimposed to the support (3), the godet (4) being removably fixed to the support (3), the support (3) comprising a base (7) and a bottom (6) mutually hinged and between which at least one snap means (8A, 8B) is provided which binds them together when the bottom (6) is superimposed to the base to form the support (3), the bottom (6) being provided with a window (6A) through which it is possible to access a content of the godet (4), the godet (4) being sandwiched between the bottom (6) and the base (7) which form said coupling means, characterized in that the godet (4) has a circular shape, and torsional coupling means configured to limit or prevent the rotation of the godet (4) with respect to the base (7) are provided between the godet (4) and the base (7).
2. Container according to claim 1 , wherein the torsional coupling means comprise a shape coupling and/or a male-female coupling between the godet (4) and a part of the base (7), and/or an interference fit between the godet (4) and the edge (9).
3. Container according to claim 1 , wherein the torsional coupling means comprise at least one elastic element (10) extending from the base (7) and configured to load the godet (4) towards the bottom (6).
4. Container according to claim 1 , wherein the godet (4) is removably fixed to the support (3) through coupling means (6, 7) free from glue, preferably of mechanical type.
5. Container according to claim 4 , wherein the base (7) has a raised edge (9) shaped to contain laterally the godet (4) at least when the bottom (6) is raised with respect to the base (7).
6. Container according to claim 1 , in which the hinging between the base (7) and the bottom (6) is carried out along an axis coinciding with said axis (A), preferably by means of at least one pin (11) in plastic.
7. Container according to claim 1 , in which an internal part of the cover (5) provides means of removably fixing (12) a mirror-holder (15) which cooperate with counter-fixing means (13) made on the mirror holder to which a mirror (16) is fixed, said means and counter-means comprising a snap and/or bayonet system.
8. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the godet (4) is made of metallic material and is configured to support the make-up product (2) at least during a pressing step and/or in which the bottom is in plastic material and is configured for a cosmetic product formation (2) through a back injection.
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