WO2017118800A1

WO2017118800A1 - Method and device for manufacturing and dispensing a customised product with capsules

Info

Publication number: WO2017118800A1
Application number: PCT/FR2017/000003
Authority: WO
Inventors: David LELOUP
Original assignee: Ac&B Sas
Priority date: 2016-01-05
Filing date: 2017-01-05
Publication date: 2017-07-13
Also published as: FR3046361A1; FR3046361B1

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for manufacturing a customised, preferably cosmetic, product by mixing at least two components housed in a respective container, at least one of the containers being a capsule (103), the device comprising - a mixing device (51) - a device (10) for selecting at least one component in the capsule (103) of same, characterised in that the selection device (10) is in rotation about an axis (7), - is preferably circular or semi-circular, - comprises at least one, two, three, four, five or at least six location(s) Y that can each receive a capsule (103), - comprises a safety cover Z with an opening (1) allowing the insertion of a capsule (103) into the selection device when the opening (1) is facing a location, and then, after rotation, preventing a capsule (103) from being inserted into the selection device when the opening (1) is not facing a location (Y).

Description

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PERSONALIZED PRODUCT WITH

CAPSULES

The present invention relates to a method and a device for the manufacture of a product, preferably a cosmetic product, personalized by mixing at least two components, preferably cosmetic, housed in a respective container, at least one of the containers being a capsule (103) the device comprising

a mixing device (51)

a device for selecting (10) at least one component, preferably a cosmetic component, in its capsule (1 03),

and a kit comprising said device and at least one capsule (103) containing a component, preferably a cosmetic component. The invention relates firstly to a device for the manufacture of a product, preferably a cosmetic product, personalized by mixing at least two components, preferably cosmetic, housed in a respective container, at least one of the containers being a capsule (103) the device comprising

- a mixing device (51)

a selection device (10) of at least one component, preferably a cosmetic component, in its capsule (103)

Characterized in that the selection device (10)

- is rotated about an axis (7),

is preferably circular or semicircular,

- comprises at least one, two, three, four, five, or at least six locations (Y) each accommodating a capsule (103), comprises a safety hatch (Z) with a hole (1) allowing the insertion of the capsule (103) into the selection device (10) when the orifice (1) is in front of a location

(Y) then, after rotation, preventing insertion of capsule (103) in the selection device (10) when the orifice (1) is not facing a location (Y).

The device according to the invention then makes it possible to obtain, within a rapid time, preferably less than 30 seconds, even more preferably less than 15 seconds, a product, preferably a cosmetic product comprising at least one, two, three, four, five, or at least six active components and at least one basic component, product personalized for the user, which is perfectly homogeneous, even if it is prepared in small quantities (typically of the order of cm ³ or less), all benefiting from a very small footprint and robustness to use. The use of capsule (103) allows pre-dosing of the components, preferably cosmetic, in particular active components, without user manipulation, an easy combination of components, preferably cosmetic, since it is sufficient to add as many capsules that it is desired to combine a component, preferably a cosmetic component, in particular an active component, in its preferably cosmetic, personalized product, and an optimum preservation of the product, preferably a cosmetic, personalized product, the mixture being produced extemporaneously preferably at the moment of use.

Indeed, the components, preferably cosmetic, contained in the capsules (103), in particular the active components, are protected in particular from possible bacterial contamination, oxidation or degradation by UV. The use of such capsules (103) makes it possible for example not to add a chemical preservative to the components, preferably cosmetics contained therein, which is an advantage for consumers who are looking for products, preferably cosmetics, with or without the least possible of preservatives. Indeed, these chemical preservatives are increasingly rejected by consumers because of their negative side effects for the skin, questions as to their harmfulness to health and / or the environment. Finally, the security hatch makes it possible to ensure that the user does not add a capsule to the selection device (10) and therefore to the manufacturing device when this is not desired, for example during the mixing of the components, preferably cosmetics, during the ejection phase of the used capsules (103) or during the cleaning cycle of the manufacturing device.

In a preferred manner according to the present invention, the mixing device (5 1) comprises a device (90) for taking the components, preferably cosmetic components, in the capsule (103), and a device for transferring the components, preferably cosmetic components. to the mixing device (5 1).

Advantageously, the sampling device and the transfer device may be one and the same device.

In a particularly preferred manner, said sampling device (90) comprises a hollow needle and a means for aspirating the component, preferably a cosmetic component, through said hollow needle.

Advantageously, said hollow needle is incorporated in the mixing device (5 1) and the suction means is the piston (50) of the mixing device, for directly transferring the component, preferably cosmetic, of the capsule (103). ) to the mixing device (51) through the hollow needle, which then serves as a sampling device and transfer device

In a particularly preferred manner, said mixing device (51) may comprise a main valve adapted, in one of its positions, to put said hollow needle (90) in communication with said mixing device (51), and in one of its positions to obstruct the orifice of the mixing device (5 1) during the mixing phase.

The term "valve" is intended to denote according to the present invention in particular diaphragm valves, slide valves, pinch valves, guillotine valves or ball valves, preferably valves that are adapted from the gates.

Suction means, according to the present invention, a device for varying the volume available in the receptacle of the device. mixing device (51) so as to suck the contents of the capsule (103) and distribute it in the mixing device, such as a piston driven by a motor, preferably the piston (50) of the mixing device (51). ).

By hollow needle is meant according to the present invention a hollow needle adapted to pierce the capsule (103).

Advantageously according to the present invention, the mixing device (51) is placed on a carriage (88) which can move, preferably slide, on rails (5) in a horizontal translation movement back and forth relative to to the selection device (10). Preferably, the carriage (88) is connected to a motor to be able to move.

Advantageously, the device for the manufacture of a product, preferably cosmetic, personalized according to the present invention further comprises a container (P) for collecting the capsules (103) after use. Preferably, this container (P) is removable from said device in order to easily empty its contents, namely the capsules used, for example with the waste.

In a preferred manner according to the present invention, the product is a cosmetic product, the components are cosmetic components and at least one of the cosmetic components is an active component, and at least one of the cosmetic components is a base compound.

In a particularly preferred manner according to the present invention, the active component (s) are in the capsules (103) and said at least one base component is in a container (1 1). The term "components" is intended to denote, according to the present invention, liquids of viscosity which may be of different viscosity and which may range from 1 centipoise or 1 mPa · S (such as water for example) to 500,000 mPa.s (as butter at 1 0 ° C, viscosity measured with Brookfield DVIII Ultra needle F, Speed 1 .5) and powders having a maximum particle size is defined by the size of the inlet ports X and X 'and ^"orifices 1 10 so as not to clog the Preferably at least one compound is selected in liquid form, for example it may be a mixture of liquid paint and powdered pigments, a mixture of hair dye precursor, for example an oxidant, a base and a coupler for obtaining a hair coloring composition, a mixture of two different-colored cosmetic foundation to obtain a foundation of the desired color, a mixture of a cosmetic cream base and one or more active (s), or mixing a bottom of a food sauce and a liquid flavor, or a mixture of a food alcohol, a fruit juice and a food syrup or liquor for the manufacture of a cocktail. "basic" means a cos component the aim of which is to bring a particular texture (cream, serum, oil, etc.) to the cosmetic product. It can be a single ingredient (eg sweet almond oil) or several ingredients (eg water, sweet almond oil and an emulsifier) to obtain said particular texture .

By "active component" is meant a cosmetic component whose purpose is to provide at least one particular activity (anti-aging, moisturizing, antioxidant, etc.). It may be one or more active ingredients combined to obtain said particular activity.

Advantageously, if said at least one base component is in a container (1 1), said manufacturing device according to the present invention also comprises at least one sampling means and at least one transfer means of said basic component of containing (1 1) to the mixer (51).

In a particular embodiment, the device itif comprises an interface connected to the control means. Advantageously, said interface is also capable of displaying the levels of the cosmetic components, in particular basic components.

A second object of the present invention relates to a kit comprising a device for manufacturing a product, preferably a cosmetic product, personalized according to the present invention and at least one capsule (103) containing a component, preferably a cosmetic component.

Preferably, said cosmetic component is an active component.

In a particularly preferred manner, said kit further comprises at least one base component, said basic component being able to be included in a capsule (103) or in another container (11). Advantageously, the container (1 1) has a greater storage capacity than a capsule (103), for storing several doses of basic component, allowing the manufacture of several doses of personalized cosmetic product.

Even more preferably, said kit comprises the manufacturing device according to the invention, at least one, two, three, four, five or at least six capsules and at least one, two or three basic components in a container (1 1). Preferably, the kit according to the present invention comprises a manufacturing device according to the present invention and at least one capsule (103) containing an active component and at least one base component in a container (1 1). A third object of the present invention The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a product, preferably a cosmetic product, which is custom-made by mixing at least two components, preferably cosmetic components. method using a device according to the present invention and comprising the steps of:

a) Position the hole (1) of the safety hatch (Z) opposite a location (Y) of the selection device (10), b) Insert a capsule (103) containing n component, preferably active through the orifice (1) to the location (Y) situated opposite said orifice (1),

c) To position by rotation of the selection device (10) the inserted capsule (103), opposite the mixing device (51), preferably in front of the sampling device (90), d) To move the mixing device (51) on the carriage (88) by horizontal translation forward to the capsule (103) which is in the location (Y) of the selection device (10), e) Transferring the component, preferably active from the capsule (103) at the mixing device (51),

f) To move the mixing device 51 on the carriage (88) by horizontal translation back, so that it is no longer in contact with the capsule (103)

g) bringing to the mixing device (51) at least one other component, preferably a base, and

h) mixing said at least two components, preferably cosmetics, in said mixing device (51).

In a preferred manner according to the invention, during step c), the transfer is carried out by a sampling and transfer device, preferably the device for sampling and transferring the capsule (103) to the mixing device ( 51) being a single device, consisting of a hollow needle and a suction means. In a preferred manner according to the invention, in step d), the mixing device (51) is moved until the hollow needle of said mixing device (51) perforates the capsule (103). Optionally according to the present invention, if it is desired to manufacture a cosmetic product with two, three, four, five or six active components present in different capsules, then steps a) to f) are repeated one, two, three. , four or five additional times to bring to the mixing device two, three, four, five or six active components. Thus steps a) to f) are repeated as many times as one wants to add a cosmetic component contained in a capsule (103), in particular as many times as one wants to add active component.

According to one embodiment of the invention, if the base component is contained in a container (1 1), step g) of said method consists of taking the basic component of the container (1 1) by means of sampling and transfer of the base component to the mixing device (51) by a transfer means. According to one embodiment of the invention, the sampling means and the transfer means may be one and the same means.

According to another embodiment of the invention, if the base component is comprised in a capsule (103), step g) of said method consists of the following steps:

a) Position the hole (1) of the safety flap Z opposite a location (Y) of the selection device (10), b) Insert a capsule (103) containing a base component through the orifice (1) to the location (Y) situated opposite said orifice (1),

c) to position by rotation of the selection device (10) the inserted capsule (103), in front of the mixing device (5 1), preferably in front of the sampling device (90), d) moving the mixing device (5 1) on the carriage (88) by horizontal translation forward to the capsule (103) which is in the location (Y) of the selection device X, e) to be transferred the base component of the capsule (103) to the mixing device (51),

f) To move the mixing device 51 on the carriage (88) by horizontal translation back (in the opposite direction of step d)), so that it is no longer in contact with the capsule (103) In a mode In particular, the method according to the invention further comprises, prior to step a), the steps of selecting, beforehand, the desired cosmetic product and then bringing to said mixing device (51) only said at least two cosmetic components necessary for the manufacture of said cosmetic product. The user can be helped to select the desired cosmetic product or cosmetic components required by a user manual according to its cosmetic needs, or an interface, for example assisted by an algorithm, to determine its cosmetic needs (by example need a moisturizer, an anti-aging care ...).

In a preferred manner according to the present invention, the method comprises a step f after step f) of rotating the selection device (10) by rotation until the location (Y) is in front of the container. evacuation (P) in order to evacuate from the selection device (10) the capsule (103) used during said method.

Preferably, the personalized cosmetic product according to the present invention consists of a basic component and one to 3 active component (s). More preferably, said base component is included in a container (1 1) and said one to 3 active component (s) are included in as many (one to three) capsule (s) (103). One embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawings in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the manufacturing device with a cover shown transparent to be able to view the internal organs of the device.

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view of the manufacturing device. Figure 3 is a view of the mixing device (5 1) and pistons (50) in action, the piston (50).

These figures show a capsule-shaped orifice (1) for the introduction of one, two or three capsules (103) of active component, in one of the 3 locations Y (Y 1, Y 2 and Y 3) of the selection device ( 10) (in the figures, the capsule (103) will be placed in the Y l location, the highest, located opposite the orifice (1)). These capsules each contain an active component that will be taken by the hollow needle (90) and then mixed with the mixing device (5 1) with one or more basic components contained in containers (1 1) installed in the device by the user.

In FIG. 1, one can see the carriage (88) on which the mixer (51) is moving horizontally towards the front (in FIG. 1 this results in a displacement towards the left towards the selection device (FIG. 10)) on rails (5) and then backwards to return to its initial position as shown in FIG. 1. The sequencing of operation of the device will now be described, more particularly with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The first step of the process is to introduce an active component capsule into the port 1 to the location (Y 1).

In a first step, the selection device (10) will move by rotation about the axis (7) in a clockwise direction so as to position the location (Y 1) now loaded with a capsule (103) in front of the hollow needle (90) of the mixing device

(5 1); in Figure 2 we see that a rotation of about 90 degrees in the direction of clockwise provides such a result.

In a second step, the carriage (88) on which the mixer (5 1) is placed moves with the motor horizontally forward (in FIG. 1 this translates into a displacement towards the left towards the device of selection (10)) on the rails (5) until the hollow needle (90) pierces the capsule (103) in the location (Y 1) and sucks by the suction means (piston in this example ) the active component present in the capsule and transfers it into the mixing device (51).

In a third step, the carriage (88) on which the mixer (51) is placed moves with the motor horizontally towards the rear (in FIG. 1 this translates into a displacement towards the right towards the selection device ( 10)) on the rails (5) until the carriage and the mixer have returned to their original position as shown in Fig. 1. Optionally the user can add a new cosmetic component, preferably an active component by inserting a new capsule (103) in the selection device (10) through the orifice (1) placed in front of the location (Y2) thanks to the rotation of said selection device. The user can then reiterate the first phase of the process with a second active component capsule, the location Y2 replacing the location Y1.

Also optionally, a third capsule can be added in the location Y3 by rotation of the selection device (10) until it is opposite the orifice (1).

The capsule (s) so used is then discharged to a garbage bin by rotation of the selection device (10) until the location (Y) in which a used capsule is located is in a position where the capsule falls. by gravity (in Figure 2 this position will be obtained for example by a rotation of 225 degrees in the direction of clockwise), where it will be recovered in a waste container. Advantageously, once the contents of the capsules (103) have been transferred to the mixer (51), the selection device returns to its starting position, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, namely with the location (Y l) opposite the orifice (1), by rotation, for example in the direction of the clockwise, which will automatically position the locations (Y l), then (Y2) and (Y3) in a position where the capsule falls by gravity into the waste container.

In a second phase of the process, the base component container (1 1) delivers a base component dose into the mixer (51) by means of a sampling and transfer means.

The third phase of the process consists in mixing the basic components and the active components in the mixing device (5 1). The fourth phase of the process is to distribute the product as manufactured to the user.

At the end of the cycle, cleaning of the device is carried out by a cleaning liquid that may be water. The cleaning liquid is then collected in the waste container.

Claims

Device for the manufacture of a personalized product, preferably a personalized cosmetic product, by mixing at least two components housed in a respective container, at least one of the containers being a capsule (103) the device comprising

a mixing device (51)

a device for selecting (10) at least one component in its capsule (103)

Characterized in that the selection device (10)

- is rotated about an axis (7),

is preferably circular or semicircular,

comprises at least one location (Y) that can each accommodate a capsule (103),

- comprises a safety hatch (Z) with a hole (1) for inserting the capsule (103) into the selection device (10) when the orifice (1) is opposite a location

(Y) then, after rotation, preventing the insertion of capsule (103) in the selection device (10) when the orifice (1) is not opposite a location (Y).

2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the mixing device (51) comprises a device (90) for taking the components into the capsule (103), and a device for transferring the components to the mixing device (51). preferably a hollow needle and a suction means.

3. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the mixing device (51) is placed on a carriage (88) movable on rails (5) in a horizontal translation movement back and forth relative to the selection device (10).

4. Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it further comprises a container (P) for collecting the capsules (103) after use.

5. Kit comprising a device according to claims 1 to 4 and at least one capsule (103) containing an active component and at least one base component in a container 1 1.

A method for manufacturing a customized product by mixing at least two components, said method using a device according to any one of the preceding claims and comprising the steps of:

a) Position the hole (1) of the safety hatch (Z) in front of a location (Y) of the selection device (10),

b) inserting a capsule (103) containing a component through the orifice (1) to the location (Y) opposite said orifice (1),

c) To position by rotation of the selection device (10) the inserted capsule (103), in front of the mixing device (5 1), preferably in front of a sampling device (90), d) To move the mixing device (5 1) on a carriage (88) by horizontal translation forward to the capsule (103) which is in the location (Y) of the selection device 10,

e) transferring the component of the capsule (1 03) to the mixing device (51),

f) To move the mixing device 5 1 on the carriage (88) by horizontal rear translation, so that it is no longer in contact with the capsule (103) g) bringing to the mixing device (51) at least one other component, and

h) mixing said at least two components in said mixing device (51).

7. Method according to claim 6, characterized in that in step e), the transfer is carried out by a sampling and transfer device, preferably by a hollow needle and suction means.

8. Method according to claim 6 or 7 characterized in that in step d), the mixing device (51) is moved until the hollow needle of said mixing device (51) perforates the capsule (103). ).

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9. Method according to any one of claims 6 to 8 characterized in that the steps a) to f) are repeated as many times as one wants to add component contained in a capsule (103).

10. Method according to any one of claims 6 to 9 characterized in that it comprises a step f 'after step f) which consists in moving by rotation the selection device (10) until the location (Y) facing the evacuation container (P) in order to evacuate the capsule (103) used from the selection device (10).