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EP1193188B1
EP1193188B1 EP01402381A EP01402381A EP1193188B1 EP 1193188 B1 EP1193188 B1 EP 1193188B1 EP 01402381 A EP01402381 A EP 01402381A EP 01402381 A EP01402381 A EP 01402381A EP 1193188 B1 EP1193188 B1 EP 1193188B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means

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  • a packaging and application device comprising a housing having a body, a hinged cover, a sieve and an applicator housed inside the cover above the sieve.
  • the applicator is independent of the lid.
  • Document DE-U-298 24 107 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention relates to a new device for packaging and application of the type comprising an application element for application of the product and a container containing the product, a housing for receiving the application element, which is simple to use, the application element is integral with a pivoting support element by relation to the container, between a closed position where the application element is received in the housing and a position of use in which the application element is usable for applying product.
  • This new packaging and application device is characterized by the fact that the housing being supplied with product from the container.
  • the container can be used as a gripping member, so that the support element of the application element can be realized with a low footprint.
  • the placement of the applicator element in its position can be done with a simple gesture, without the risk of letting the element escape of application and without risk that the latter comes into contact with a susceptible surface add dirt to the application element.
  • the support element can be made in one piece with a part of the container, which contributes to reducing the number of constituent parts and to simplifying the manufacture of the device.
  • the support element is capable of closing from Hermetically the housing in the closed position.
  • the pivoting movement of the support element takes place over an angular travel greater than or equal to 120 °, and preferably greater than or equal to 180 °, which allows the application element to be brought in a clear position.
  • the application element can be any, in particular be produced in a compressible material such as open cell foam.
  • the application element may or may not be compressed in the housing when the support element is in the closed position.
  • the support element is connected by a film hinge to a mounting part fixed on the container body, and in another particular embodiment the support element is connected by a film hinge to the body of the container itself.
  • the device may include a film hinge fixed by snap-fastening on one of the support member and the container.
  • the support element is articulated on the container by means of a hinge comprising at least one pivot rotating in a housing.
  • the hinge may have a spring effect.
  • the container body can be flexible or rigid.
  • the support element may include a locking member capable of engage when the support element is in the closed position on a locking of the container, in order to maintain the support element in its position of closing.
  • the support element may also include a locking member able to snap into place when the support element is in the position of use on a member for locking the container, in order to keep the support element in its position use.
  • the housing in which the application element is received when the application element support is in its closed position can be substantially the same axis as the axis of the container or have an axis which makes an angle with the axis of the container for example an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the container.
  • the applicator element may have an axis which is substantially parallel to the axis of the container when the support element is in its position of use or which makes a non-zero angle with the axis of the container, depending on the desired ergonomics and conditions of use of the device.
  • the support element pivots by an angle greater than or equal to 210 ° when the support member changes from its closed position to its position of use.
  • the housing opens substantially on the side opposite to the side where finds the application element when the support element is in its position of use, which prevents the surface on which the element is applied application comes into contact with an edge of said housing during application and loading for example in an undesired way with a product residue present at this level.
  • the housing is delimited by a wall of bottom provided with a plurality of orifices allowing the product to come into contact with the application element.
  • the housing is made in such a way so that the product arrives in this housing in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the support element.
  • the product element can be impregnated with capillarity or by means of pressure exerted on the product.
  • FIG. 1 shows a device 10 for conditioning and of application in accordance with a first example of implementation of the invention.
  • This device 10 is intended for packaging and applying a product cosmetic or care product, for example a milk or sunscreen.
  • the invention applies to packaging and the application of any fluid to pasty consistency product, or even a powder.
  • the device 10 which is partially shown in section in FIG. 2, comprises a body 11 of container of axis X and a head 12 fixed on the body 11, defining a housing 13 in which an application element 14 is received.
  • the housing 13 is delimited by a side wall 15 and by a bottom wall 16, which is provided with orifices 17 communicating via a channel inside 18 of head 12 with inside of body 11.
  • the head 12 includes a mounting skirt 19 able to snap onto a neck 20 container made in one piece with the body 11 and a sealing lip 21 adapted to apply tightly to this neck 20 to ensure tight communication of the inner channel 18 with the interior of the body 11.
  • the latter is here made with a flexible wall, so as to allow the user, by pressing on this flexible wall, to drive product into the channel interior 18 and in the holes 17.
  • the application element 14 is carried by a support element 23, which is has the form of a cover provided on one side with two pivots 25, engaged in adapted housings made in the head 12.
  • the support element 23 comprises a sealing lip 28 capable of being applied sealingly on the side wall 15 when the support element 23 is in its closed position shown in Figure 2, so as to close so airtight housing 13.
  • the support element 23 also includes a locking member 38 able to snap into a housing 39 in the head 12 to hold the support element 23 in the closed position.
  • the axis Y of the housing 13 is substantially perpendicular to the X axis of the container.
  • a recess 31 is made in the head 12, in the extension of the support element 23, so as to allow the user to insert a nail for lift the support element 23 in order to rotate it approximately 120 ° around an axis of rotation K.
  • the head 12 comprises on the side opposite to the container 11, a housing 34 arranged to receive the support element 23 at the end of the pivoting of the latter.
  • the edge of the housing 34 opposite the axis of rotation K has a slight relief 35 allowing the support element 23 to be held in place by snap-fastening use.
  • the device 10 is used in the following manner.
  • the user begins by loading the application element 14 with product in exerting pressure on the container body 11 and then pivoting the support element 23 so as to bring it into the housing 34 and then uses the body 11 as a handle for applying the product to the skin, integuments or mucous membranes by means of the application element 14.
  • the container is in the form of a flexible tube 41 provided with a head 42 attached to this tube.
  • the head 42 defines a housing 43 for receiving an application element 44.
  • the container 41 has a neck 45 of axis X and the axis Y of the housing 43 makes, in the example described, an angle less than 90 ° but not zero with the X axis.
  • the head 42 has a sealing lip 58 which is applied so waterproof on collar 45.
  • the housing 43 is delimited by a side wall 47 and by a bottom wall 48, the latter being traversed by orifices 49 which make it possible to supply product the housing 43 and of loading the application element 44 with product.
  • the application element 44 is fixed to a support element or cover 53 connected by a film hinge 54 to a front wall 55 of the head 42.
  • the support element 53 has a sealing lip 59 which serves to mounting of the application element 44, which is capable of being applied in a sealed manner to the side wall 47 and which frictionally retains the support element 53 in the closed position housing 43.
  • the front wall 55 has a recess 62 in which can snap a stud 63 secured to the support element 53, after pivoting of this last, to its position of use, as illustrated in Figure 4.
  • the Z axis of the element application when it is in its position of use, makes an angle greater than 90 ° with the Y axis of housing 43, so that when the user applies product in using the container 41 as a gripping element, the housing 43 is directed from the side opposite to the application element 44, which prevents the surface on which is applied the product does not come into contact with the edges of the housing 43.
  • This device comprises a container body 71 on which a head is mounted 72 which defines a housing 73 receiving an application element 74, the latter being worn by a support element or cover 75.
  • the head 72 has a sealing lip 76 which is applied so watertight on a neck 67 secured to the body 71.
  • the housing 73 is supplied with product through orifices 79.
  • the head 72 has a bearing 80 against which can come to bear the support element 75, after pivoting approximately 210 °, as illustrated in FIG. 6.
  • the support element 75 is connected to the head 72 by a film hinge 82.
  • the support element 75 has a recess 83 into which can come snap a stud 84 made on the bearing 80, which ensures sufficient retention of the support element 75 in the position of use.
  • the support element 75 further comprises a sealing lip 86 capable of sealingly engage in an annular groove 87 made on the head 72, so as to seal the housing 73.
  • the support element comprises a locking member 89 capable of snap into a housing 90 of the head 72 to hold the support element in closed position.
  • the axis of the housing 73 is coincident with the X axis of the container and the Z axis of the applicator element makes in the position of use a angle of about 60 ° with the X axis.
  • the articulation means connecting the support element to the container when are made in the form of a film hinge, may have an end portion intended to be attached to the container.
  • FIG. 7 shows a device 100 which has a support member 101 molded with a film hinge 102, the latter comprising an end portion 103 fixed by snap-fastening in a housing 104 of a head 105 similar to head 42 previously described.
  • the housing 104 is located in the axis X of the container.
  • the film hinge 102 can be molded in the unfolded state, which facilitates the manufacture of the support element.
  • the articulation means can also be produced in the form of a spring effect hinge, tending to hold the support element in the closed position or in the distribution position.
  • Such a spring effect hinge generally comprises a part elastically deformable which goes through a maximum degree of stress when the hinge is in an angular position intermediate between its extreme positions.
  • the application element can be loaded with product in various ways.
  • the application element can in particular be loaded with product otherwise that by exerting a pressure on the wall of a container and by driving out the product in direction of the application element by this pressure.
  • the application element can thus be loaded with product by gravity or by capillarity or by means of a pump taking product from a reservoir and driving back to the application element.
  • the application element can still be loaded with product thanks to an effect suction caused by the withdrawal of the application element from its housing, such an effect occurring when the application element is applied tightly to the wall side of the housing.
  • the application element may or may not come into contact with the wall defining the corresponding housing in storage position.

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On connaít par la demande de brevet EP-A-1 136 056, opposable au titre de la nouveauté seulement, un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application comportant un boítier ayant un corps, un couvercle articulé, un tamis et un applicateur logé à l'intérieur du couvercle au dessus du tamis. Dans un tel dispositif, l'applicateur est indépendant du couvercle.We know by patent application EP-A-1 136 056, enforceable under the novelty only, a packaging and application device comprising a housing having a body, a hinged cover, a sieve and an applicator housed inside the cover above the sieve. In such a device, the applicator is independent of the lid.

Le document DE-U-298 24 107 divulge un dispositif selon le préambule de la revendication 1.Document DE-U-298 24 107 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Selon le préambule de la revendication 1, l'invention a pour objet un nouveau dispositif de conditionnement et d'application du type comportant un élément d'application pour l'application du produit et un récipient contenant le produit, un logement pour recevoir l'élément d'application, qui soit simple à utiliser, l'élément d'application est solidaire d'un élément de support pivotant par rapport au récipient, entre une position de fermeture où l'élément d'application est reçu dans le logement et une position d'utilisation dans laquelle l'élément d'application est utilisable pour appliquer du produit.According to the preamble of claim 1, the invention relates to a new device for packaging and application of the type comprising an application element for application of the product and a container containing the product, a housing for receiving the application element, which is simple to use, the application element is integral with a pivoting support element by relation to the container, between a closed position where the application element is received in the housing and a position of use in which the application element is usable for applying product.

Ce nouveau dispositif de conditionnement et d'application est caractérisé par le fait que le logement étant alimenté par du produit provenant du récipient.This new packaging and application device is characterized by the fact that the housing being supplied with product from the container.

Grâce à l'invention, le récipient est utilisable comme organe de préhension, de sorte que l'élément de support de l'élément d'application peut être réalisé avec un faible encombrement.Thanks to the invention, the container can be used as a gripping member, so that the support element of the application element can be realized with a low footprint.

En outre, la mise en place de l'élément d'application dans sa position d'utilisation peut se faire par un geste simple, sans risque de laisser échapper l'élément d'application et sans risque que ce dernier ne vienne au contact d'une surface susceptible d'apporter des salissures sur l'élément d'application.In addition, the placement of the applicator element in its position can be done with a simple gesture, without the risk of letting the element escape of application and without risk that the latter comes into contact with a susceptible surface add dirt to the application element.

Enfin, l'élément de support peut être réalisé d'un seul tenant avec une partie du récipient, ce qui contribue à diminuer le nombre de pièces constitutives et à simplifier la fabrication du dispositif.Finally, the support element can be made in one piece with a part of the container, which contributes to reducing the number of constituent parts and to simplifying the manufacture of the device.

Dans une réalisation préférée, l'élément de support est apte à fermer de manière hermétique le logement en position de fermeture.In a preferred embodiment, the support element is capable of closing from Hermetically the housing in the closed position.

Toujours dans une réalisation particulière, le mouvement de pivotement de l'élément de support s'effectue sur une course angulaire supérieure ou égale à 120°, et de préférence supérieure ou égale à 180°, ce qui permet d'amener élément d'application dans une position bien dégagée.Still in a particular embodiment, the pivoting movement of the support element takes place over an angular travel greater than or equal to 120 °, and preferably greater than or equal to 180 °, which allows the application element to be brought in a clear position.

L'élément d'application peut être quelconque, notamment être réalisé dans un matériau compressible tel qu'une mousse à cellules ouvertes. The application element can be any, in particular be produced in a compressible material such as open cell foam.

L'élément d'application peut être comprimé ou non dans le logement lorsque l'élément de support est en position de fermeture.The application element may or may not be compressed in the housing when the support element is in the closed position.

Dans une réalisation particulière, l'élément de support est relié par une charnière film à une partie de montage fixée sur le corps du récipient, et dans une autre réalisation particulière l'élément de support est relié par une charnière film au corps du récipient lui-même.In a particular embodiment, the support element is connected by a film hinge to a mounting part fixed on the container body, and in another particular embodiment the support element is connected by a film hinge to the body of the container itself.

Le dispositif peut comporter une charnière-film fixée par encliquetage sur l'un de l'élément de support et du récipient.The device may include a film hinge fixed by snap-fastening on one of the support member and the container.

Dans une autre réalisation particulière, l'élément de support est articulé sur le récipient au moyen d'une charnière comprenant au moins un pivot tournant dans un logement.In another particular embodiment, the support element is articulated on the container by means of a hinge comprising at least one pivot rotating in a housing.

La charnière peut présenter un effet ressort.The hinge may have a spring effect.

Le corps du récipient peut être souple ou rigide.The container body can be flexible or rigid.

L'élément de support peut comporter un organe de verrouillage apte à s'encliqueter lorsque l'élément de support est en position de fermeture sur un organe de verrouillage du récipient, afin de maintenir l'élément de support dans sa position de fermeture.The support element may include a locking member capable of engage when the support element is in the closed position on a locking of the container, in order to maintain the support element in its position of closing.

L'élément de support peut également comporter un organe de verrouillage apte à s'encliqueter lorsque l'élément de support est en position d'utilisation sur un organe de verrouillage du récipient, afin de maintenir l'élément de support dans sa position d'utilisation.The support element may also include a locking member able to snap into place when the support element is in the position of use on a member for locking the container, in order to keep the support element in its position use.

Le logement dans lequel est reçu l'élément d'application lorsque l'élément de support est dans sa position de fermeture peut être sensiblement de même axe que l'axe du récipient ou avoir un axe qui fait un angle avec l'axe du récipient par exemple un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe du récipient.The housing in which the application element is received when the application element support is in its closed position can be substantially the same axis as the axis of the container or have an axis which makes an angle with the axis of the container for example an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the container.

L'élément d'application peut avoir un axe qui est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe du récipient lorsque l'élément de support est dans sa position d'utilisation ou qui fait un angle non nul avec l'axe du récipient, en fonction de l'ergonomie souhaitée et des conditions d'utilisation du dispositif.The applicator element may have an axis which is substantially parallel to the axis of the container when the support element is in its position of use or which makes a non-zero angle with the axis of the container, depending on the desired ergonomics and conditions of use of the device.

Dans une réalisation particulière, l'élément de support pivote d'un angle supérieur ou égal à 210° lorsque l'élément de support passe de sa position de fermeture à sa position d'utilisation. In a particular embodiment, the support element pivots by an angle greater than or equal to 210 ° when the support member changes from its closed position to its position of use.

Ainsi, le logement débouche sensiblement du côté opposé au côté où se trouve l'élément d'application lorsque l'élément de support est dans sa position d'utilisation, ce qui permet d'éviter que la surface sur laquelle est appliqué l'élément d'application ne vienne au contact d'un bord dudit logement au cours de l'application et se charge par exemple d'une manière non souhaitée avec un résidu de produit présent à ce niveau.Thus, the housing opens substantially on the side opposite to the side where finds the application element when the support element is in its position of use, which prevents the surface on which the element is applied application comes into contact with an edge of said housing during application and loading for example in an undesired way with a product residue present at this level.

Dans une réalisation particulière, le logement est délimité par une paroi de fond pourvue d'une pluralité d'orifices permettant l'amenée du produit au contact de l'élément d'application.In a particular embodiment, the housing is delimited by a wall of bottom provided with a plurality of orifices allowing the product to come into contact with the application element.

Toujours dans une réalisation particulière, le logement est réalisé de telle sorte que le produit arrive dans ce logement selon une direction qui est sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe d'articulation de l'élément de support.Still in a particular embodiment, the housing is made in such a way so that the product arrives in this housing in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the support element.

L'imprégnation en produit de l'élément d'application peut se faire par capillarité ou au moyen d'un pression exercée sur le produit.The product element can be impregnated with capillarity or by means of pressure exerted on the product.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique, en perspective, d'un dispositif conforme à un premier exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une coupe axiale schématique, selon le trait de coupe I-I de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 est une coupe axiale schématique d'un dispositif conforme à un deuxième exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément de support étant dans sa position de fermeture,
  • la figure 4 est une vue analogue à la figure 3, l'élément de support étant représenté dans sa position d'utilisation,
  • la figure 5 est une coupe axiale schématique d'un dispositif conforme à un troisième exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 6 est une vue analogue à la figure 5, l'élément de support étant représenté dans sa position d'utilisation, et
  • la figure 7 est une vue analogue à la figure 3, illustrant une autre variante de réalisation.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge on reading the detailed description which follows, of nonlimiting examples of implementation, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a device according to a first example of implementation of the invention,
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic axial section, along the section line II in FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic axial section of a device according to a second example of implementation of the invention, the support element being in its closed position,
  • FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3, the support element being shown in its position of use,
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic axial section of a device according to a third example of implementation of the invention,
  • FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5, the support element being shown in its position of use, and
  • Figure 7 is a view similar to Figure 3, illustrating another alternative embodiment.

On a représenté sur la figure 1 un dispositif 10 de conditionnement et d'application conforme à un premier exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.FIG. 1 shows a device 10 for conditioning and of application in accordance with a first example of implementation of the invention.

Ce dispositif 10 est destiné au conditionnement et à l'application d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin, par exemple un lait ou une crème solaire.This device 10 is intended for packaging and applying a product cosmetic or care product, for example a milk or sunscreen.

D'une manière générale, l'invention s'applique au conditionnement et à l'application de tout produit de consistance fluide à pâteuse, voire d'une poudre.In general, the invention applies to packaging and the application of any fluid to pasty consistency product, or even a powder.

Le dispositif 10, qu'on a représenté partiellement en coupe sur la figure 2, comporte un corps 11 de récipient d'axe X et une tête 12 fixée sur le corps 11, définissant un logement 13 dans lequel est reçu un élément d'application 14.The device 10, which is partially shown in section in FIG. 2, comprises a body 11 of container of axis X and a head 12 fixed on the body 11, defining a housing 13 in which an application element 14 is received.

Le logement 13 est délimité par une paroi latérale 15 et par une paroi de fond 16, laquelle est pourvue d'orifices 17 communiquant par l'intermédiaire d'un canal intérieur 18 de la tête 12 avec l'intérieur du corps 11.The housing 13 is delimited by a side wall 15 and by a bottom wall 16, which is provided with orifices 17 communicating via a channel inside 18 of head 12 with inside of body 11.

La tête 12 comporte une jupe de montage 19 apte à s'encliqueter sur un col 20 du récipient réalisé d'un seul tenant avec le corps 11 et une lèvre d'étanchéité 21 apte à s'appliquer de manière étanche sur ce col 20 pour assurer une communication étanche du canal intérieur 18 avec l'intérieur du corps 11.The head 12 includes a mounting skirt 19 able to snap onto a neck 20 container made in one piece with the body 11 and a sealing lip 21 adapted to apply tightly to this neck 20 to ensure tight communication of the inner channel 18 with the interior of the body 11.

Ce dernier est ici réalisé avec une paroi souple, de manière à permettre à l'utilisateur, en appuyant sur cette paroi souple, de chasser du produit dans le canal intérieur 18 et dans les orifices 17.The latter is here made with a flexible wall, so as to allow the user, by pressing on this flexible wall, to drive product into the channel interior 18 and in the holes 17.

L'élément d'application 14 est porté par un élément de support 23, lequel se présente sous la forme d'un couvercle muni d'un côté de deux pivots 25, engagés dans des logements adaptés réalisés dans la tête 12.The application element 14 is carried by a support element 23, which is has the form of a cover provided on one side with two pivots 25, engaged in adapted housings made in the head 12.

L'élément de support 23 comporte une lèvre d'étanchéité 28 apte à s'appliquer de manière étanche sur la paroi latérale 15 lorsque l'élément de support 23 est dans sa position de fermeture représentée sur la figure 2, de manière à fermer alors de manière hermétique le logement 13.The support element 23 comprises a sealing lip 28 capable of being applied sealingly on the side wall 15 when the support element 23 is in its closed position shown in Figure 2, so as to close so airtight housing 13.

L'élément de support 23 comporte également un organe de verrouillage 38 apte à s'encliqueter dans un logement 39 de la tête 12 pour maintenir l'élément de support 23 en position de fermeture.The support element 23 also includes a locking member 38 able to snap into a housing 39 in the head 12 to hold the support element 23 in the closed position.

L'élément d'application 14, qui est ici constitué par une mousse à cellules ouvertes, est fixé dans une jupe de montage 30 réalisée d'un seul tenant avec l'élément de support 23. The application element 14, which here consists of a cell foam open, is fixed in a mounting skirt 30 made in one piece with the element support 23.

On remarquera que dans l'exemple qui est décrit l'axe Y du logement 13 est sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe X du récipient.It will be noted that in the example which is described the axis Y of the housing 13 is substantially perpendicular to the X axis of the container.

Un renfoncement 31 est réalisé dans la tête 12, dans le prolongement de l'élément de support 23, de manière à permettre à l'utilisateur d'insérer un ongle pour soulever l'élément de support 23 afin de le faire pivoter de 120° environ autour d'un axe de rotation K.A recess 31 is made in the head 12, in the extension of the support element 23, so as to allow the user to insert a nail for lift the support element 23 in order to rotate it approximately 120 ° around an axis of rotation K.

La tête 12 comporte du côté opposé au récipient 11, un logement 34 agencé pour accueillir l'élément de support 23 au terme du pivotement de ce dernier.The head 12 comprises on the side opposite to the container 11, a housing 34 arranged to receive the support element 23 at the end of the pivoting of the latter.

Le bord du logement 34 opposé à l'axe de rotation K présente un léger relief 35 permettant de maintenir par encliquetage l'élément de support 23 dans sa position d'utilisation.The edge of the housing 34 opposite the axis of rotation K has a slight relief 35 allowing the support element 23 to be held in place by snap-fastening use.

Le dispositif 10 s'utilise de la manière suivante.The device 10 is used in the following manner.

L'utilisateur commence par charger l'élément d'application 14 en produit en exerçant une pression sur le corps 11 du récipient puis fait pivoter l'élément de support 23 de manière à l'amener dans le logement 34 et se sert ensuite du corps 11 comme d'une poignée pour appliquer le produit sur la peau, les phanères ou les muqueuses au moyen de l'élément d'application 14.The user begins by loading the application element 14 with product in exerting pressure on the container body 11 and then pivoting the support element 23 so as to bring it into the housing 34 and then uses the body 11 as a handle for applying the product to the skin, integuments or mucous membranes by means of the application element 14.

Bien entendu, diverses modifications peuvent être apportées sans que l'on sorte du cadre de la présente invention.Of course, various modifications can be made without having to is beyond the scope of the present invention.

On peut notamment modifier la manière dont l'élément d'application est chargé en produit ainsi que l'orientation de l'axe du logement dans lequel est reçu l'élément d'application ou celle de l'axe de l'élément d'application lorsque celui-ci est dans sa position d'utilisation, en fonction de la nature du produit à appliquer, de la zone du corps ou du visage à traiter et de la gestuelle souhaitée.We can notably modify the way in which the application element is loaded with product as well as the orientation of the axis of the housing in which is received the application element or that of the axis of the application element when the latter is in its position of use, depending on the nature of the product to be applied, the area of the body or face to be treated and the desired body language.

On a représenté sur les figures 3 et 4 un dispositif 40 conforme à un deuxième exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.There is shown in Figures 3 and 4 a device 40 according to a second example of implementation of the invention.

Dans cet exemple, le récipient se présente sous la forme d'un tube souple 41 muni d'une tête 42 rapportée sur ce tube.In this example, the container is in the form of a flexible tube 41 provided with a head 42 attached to this tube.

La tête 42 définit un logement 43 pour recevoir un élément d'application 44.The head 42 defines a housing 43 for receiving an application element 44.

Le récipient 41 comporte un col 45 d'axe X et l'axe Y du logement 43 fait, dans l'exemple décrit, un angle inférieur à 90° mais non nul avec l'axe X.The container 41 has a neck 45 of axis X and the axis Y of the housing 43 makes, in the example described, an angle less than 90 ° but not zero with the X axis.

La tête 42 comporte une lèvre d'étanchéité 58 qui s'applique de manière étanche sur le col 45.The head 42 has a sealing lip 58 which is applied so waterproof on collar 45.

Le logement 43 est délimité par une paroi latérale 47 et par une paroi de fond 48, cette dernière étant traversée par des orifices 49 qui permettent d'alimenter en produit le logement 43 et de charger en produit l'élément d'application 44.The housing 43 is delimited by a side wall 47 and by a bottom wall 48, the latter being traversed by orifices 49 which make it possible to supply product the housing 43 and of loading the application element 44 with product.

L'élément d'application 44 est fixé sur un élément de support ou couvercle 53 relié par une charnière film 54 à une paroi frontale 55 de la tête 42.The application element 44 is fixed to a support element or cover 53 connected by a film hinge 54 to a front wall 55 of the head 42.

L'élément de support 53 comporte une lèvre d'étanchéité 59 qui sert au montage de l'élément d'application 44, qui est apte à s'appliquer de manière étanche sur la paroi latérale 47 et qui retient par friction l'élément de support 53 en position d'obturation du logement 43.The support element 53 has a sealing lip 59 which serves to mounting of the application element 44, which is capable of being applied in a sealed manner to the side wall 47 and which frictionally retains the support element 53 in the closed position housing 43.

La paroi frontale 55 comporte un renfoncement 62 dans lequel peut s'encliqueter un téton 63 solidaire de l'élément de support 53, après pivotement de ce dernier, jusqu'à sa position d'utilisation, comme illustré sur la figure 4.The front wall 55 has a recess 62 in which can snap a stud 63 secured to the support element 53, after pivoting of this last, to its position of use, as illustrated in Figure 4.

On remarquera que dans l'exemple des figures 3 et 4, l'axe Z de l'élément d'application, lorsque celui-ci est dans sa position d'utilisation, fait un angle supérieur à 90° avec l'axe Y du logement 43, de sorte que lorsque utilisateur applique du produit en se servant du récipient 41 comme un élément de préhension, le logement 43 est dirigé du côté opposé à l'élément d'application 44, ce qui évite que la surface sur laquelle est appliqué le produit ne vienne en contact avec les bords du logement 43.Note that in the example of Figures 3 and 4, the Z axis of the element application, when it is in its position of use, makes an angle greater than 90 ° with the Y axis of housing 43, so that when the user applies product in using the container 41 as a gripping element, the housing 43 is directed from the side opposite to the application element 44, which prevents the surface on which is applied the product does not come into contact with the edges of the housing 43.

On a représenté sur les figures 5 et 6 un dispositif 70 conforme à un troisième exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.There is shown in Figures 5 and 6 a device 70 according to a third example of implementation of the invention.

Ce dispositif comporte un corps de récipient 71 sur lequel est monté une tête 72 qui définit un logement 73 recevant un élément d'application 74, ce dernier étant porté par un élément de support ou couvercle 75.This device comprises a container body 71 on which a head is mounted 72 which defines a housing 73 receiving an application element 74, the latter being worn by a support element or cover 75.

La tête 72 comporte une lèvre d'étanchéité 76 qui s'applique de manière étanche sur un col 67 solidaire du corps 71.The head 72 has a sealing lip 76 which is applied so watertight on a neck 67 secured to the body 71.

Le logement 73 est alimenté en produit par des orifices 79.The housing 73 is supplied with product through orifices 79.

La tête 72 comporte une portée 80 contre laquelle peut venir en appui l'élément de support 75, après pivotement d'environ 210°, comme illustré sur la figure 6.The head 72 has a bearing 80 against which can come to bear the support element 75, after pivoting approximately 210 °, as illustrated in FIG. 6.

L'élément de support 75 est relié à la tête 72 par une charnière film 82.The support element 75 is connected to the head 72 by a film hinge 82.

L'élément de support 75 comporte un renfoncement 83 dans lequel peut venir s'encliqueter un téton 84 réalisé sur la portée 80, ce qui assure un maintien suffisant de l'élément de support 75 en position d'utilisation.The support element 75 has a recess 83 into which can come snap a stud 84 made on the bearing 80, which ensures sufficient retention of the support element 75 in the position of use.

L'élément de support 75 comporte en outre une lèvre d'étanchéité 86 apte à s'engager de manière étanche dans une gorge annulaire 87 réalisée sur la tête 72, de manière à fermer de façon hermétique le logement 73.The support element 75 further comprises a sealing lip 86 capable of sealingly engage in an annular groove 87 made on the head 72, so as to seal the housing 73.

L'élément de support comporte un organe de verrouillage 89 apte à s'encliqueter dans un logement 90 de la tête 72 pour maintenir l'élément de support en position de fermeture.The support element comprises a locking member 89 capable of snap into a housing 90 of the head 72 to hold the support element in closed position.

Dans l'exemple des figures 5 et 6, l'axe du logement 73 est confondu avec l'axe X du récipient et l'axe Z de l'élément d'application fait en position d'utilisation un angle d'environ 60° avec l'axe X.In the example of Figures 5 and 6, the axis of the housing 73 is coincident with the X axis of the container and the Z axis of the applicator element makes in the position of use a angle of about 60 ° with the X axis.

Les moyens d'articulation reliant l'élément de support au récipient, lorsqu'ils sont réalisés sous la forme d'une charnière-film, peuvent comporter une partie d'extrémité destinée à être rapportée sur le récipient.The articulation means connecting the support element to the container, when are made in the form of a film hinge, may have an end portion intended to be attached to the container.

A titre d'illustration, on a représenté sur la figure 7 un dispositif 100 qui comporte un élément de support 101 moulé avec une charnière-film 102, cette dernière comportant une partie d'extrémité 103 fixée par encliquetage dans un logement 104 d'une tête 105 similaire à la tête 42 précédemment décrite.By way of illustration, FIG. 7 shows a device 100 which has a support member 101 molded with a film hinge 102, the latter comprising an end portion 103 fixed by snap-fastening in a housing 104 of a head 105 similar to head 42 previously described.

Le logement 104 se situe dans l'axe X du récipient.The housing 104 is located in the axis X of the container.

La charnière-film 102 peut être moulée à l'état non replié, ce qui facilite la fabrication de l'élément de support.The film hinge 102 can be molded in the unfolded state, which facilitates the manufacture of the support element.

Les moyens d'articulation peuvent encore être réalisés sous la forme d'une charnière à effet ressort, tendant à maintenir l'élément de support en position de fermeture ou en position de distribution.The articulation means can also be produced in the form of a spring effect hinge, tending to hold the support element in the closed position or in the distribution position.

Une telle charnière à effet ressort comporte généralement une partie élastiquement déformable qui passe par un degré de contrainte maximal lorsque la charnière est dans une position angulaire intermédiaire entre ses positions extrêmes.Such a spring effect hinge generally comprises a part elastically deformable which goes through a maximum degree of stress when the hinge is in an angular position intermediate between its extreme positions.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être donnés.Of course, the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments which have just been given.

En particulier, on peut utiliser des éléments d'application ayant des natures et formes différentes de celles qui viennent d'être décrites, notamment des éléments d'application compressibles ou non, des mousses, des frittés, des feutres.In particular, application elements having natures and forms different from those just described, in particular elements application compressible or not, foams, frits, felts.

L'élément d'application peut être chargé en produit de diverses manières. The application element can be loaded with product in various ways.

L'élément d'application peut notamment être chargé en produit autrement qu'en exerçant une pression sur la paroi d'un récipient et en chassant le produit en direction de l'élément d'application par cette pression.The application element can in particular be loaded with product otherwise that by exerting a pressure on the wall of a container and by driving out the product in direction of the application element by this pressure.

L'élément d'application peut ainsi être chargé en produit par gravité ou par capillarité ou au moyen d'une pompe prélevant du produit dans un réservoir et le refoulant vers l'élément d'application.The application element can thus be loaded with product by gravity or by capillarity or by means of a pump taking product from a reservoir and driving back to the application element.

L'élément d'application peut encore se charger en produit grâce à un effet d'aspiration provoqué par le retrait de l'élément d'application de son logement, un tel effet se produisant lorsque l'élément d'application s'applique de manière étanche sur la paroi latérale du logement.The application element can still be loaded with product thanks to an effect suction caused by the withdrawal of the application element from its housing, such an effect occurring when the application element is applied tightly to the wall side of the housing.

L'élément d'application peut venir ou non au contact de la paroi définissant le logement correspondant en position de stockage.The application element may or may not come into contact with the wall defining the corresponding housing in storage position.

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  1. A packaging and applicator device comprising a receptacle containing a substance, in particular a cosmetic or a care product, and an applicator element (14; 44; 74) for applying the substance, the device comprising a housing (13; 43; 73) for receiving the applicator element, the applicator element being secured to a support element (23; 53; 75) that is mounted to pivot relative to the receptacle between a closed position in which the applicator element is received in the housing and a ready position in which the applicator element can be used for applying the substance, characterized by the fact that said housing is fed with substance coming from the receptacle.
  2. A device according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the receptacle can serve as a handle for applying the substance.
  3. A device according to either preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the support element is suitable for closing the housing hermetically when in the closed position.
  4. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the pivoting movement of the support element takes place over an angular stroke greater than or equal to 120°, and preferably greater than or equal to 180°.
  5. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the applicator element is made of a compressible material.
  6. A device according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the applicator element is compressed in the housing when the support element is in the closed position.
  7. A device according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that the applicator element is not compressed in the housing when the support element is in the closed position.
  8. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by the fact that the applicator element is made of a sintered material.
  9. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the support element (53) is connected by a film hinge (54) to an assembly portion (42) fixed on the body of the receptacle.
  10. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by the fact that the support element is connected via a film hinge to the body of the receptacle.
  11. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by the fact that the support element (23) is hinged on the receptacle by means of a hinge comprising at least one pivot (25) pivoting in the housing.
  12. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by the fact that it includes a film hinge (102) fixed on one of the support element and the receptacle by snap-fastening.
  13. A device according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized by the fact that the hinge presents a spring effect.
  14. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the body of the receptacle is flexible.
  15. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by the fact that the body of the receptacle is rigid.
  16. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the support element includes a locking member (38) suitable, when the support element is in the closed position, for snap-fastening on a locking member (39) of the receptacle in order to hold the support element in the closed position.
  17. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the support element includes a locking member (83), suitable when the support element is in its ready position, for snap-fastening on a locking member of the receptacle (84) in order to hold the support element in its ready position.
  18. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the housing in which the applicator element is received when the support element is in its closed position has substantially the same axis as the longitudinal axis (X) of the receptacle.
  19. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized by the fact that the housing (43) in which the applicator element is received when the support element is in its closed position has an axis of symmetry (Y) which is at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis (X) of the receptacle.
  20. A device according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the housing in which the applicator element is received when the support element is in its closed position has an axis (Y) of symmetry which is perpendicular to the axis of the receptacle.
  21. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the housing is made in such a manner that the substance penetrates into the housing along a direction (Y) which is perpendicular to the hinge axis of the support element.
  22. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized by the fact that the applicator element has an longitudinal axis (X) which is parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) of the receptacle when the support element is in its ready position.
  23. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized by the fact that the applicator element has an axis (Z) of symmetry which, when the support element is in its ready position, forms a non-zero angle with the longitudinal axis (X) of the receptacle.
  24. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the support element pivots through an angle greater than or equal to 210° when the support element passes from its closed position to its ready position.
  25. A device according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the housing is defined by a bottom wall provided with a plurality of orifices enabling the substance to be brought into contact with the applicator element.
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