FR3118687A1 - Packaging and distribution system for a product, in particular a cosmetic product - Google Patents

Abstract

System for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular cosmetic The invention relates to a system for packaging and dispensing a product, comprising a bottle (1) and a dispensing device having a ring (4) operable between an associated position and a dissociated dispensing position, said ring being surmounted by an actuating member and said system further comprising a trim (10), the actuating member comprising a cover (6) which is mounted in translation relative to the ring (4) between a retracted position in the trim (10) and a deployed position of said trim, said system having a mechanism for mounting the cover (6) which comprises a device for elastically constraining the cover (6) in the deployed position and a reversible blocking device for said cover in the retracted position, said blocking device being deactivatable by manual pressing on said cover in the retracted position and activatable by manual pressing on the e cover (6) in the deployed position to arrange it in the retracted position. Picture 1a

Description

Packaging and distribution system for a product, in particular a cosmetic product

The invention relates to a system for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a cosmetic product.

It applies in particular to systems for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic product for the eyes, such as for example a mascara, or a product such as a lipstick or a care product for the lips.

Document EP-1 718 186 discloses a system comprising:

• a device for dispensing a product, in particular for the lips, comprising a cylindrical housing in which a stick of said product is mounted to move between a retracted position and a partially deployed position in order to be able to be applied by a user, as well as a ring mounted rotation on said housing, the rotational actuation of which allows translation of said stick relative to said housing; and
• a cover in which said device is intended to be stored, and from which said device is intended to be ejected in order to be able to be used.

In particular, the dispensing device is mounted to move in translation in the cover between a storage position, in which it is completely covered by said cover, and an ejection position, in which at least the ring for moving the product stick projects from said cover so that it can be grasped by the user, with a view to extracting said cover.

To do this, the system is equipped with a mounting mechanism which comprises means for elastically constraining the dispensing device in the ejection position, and means for reversibly locking said device in the storage position in the cover, said means for blocking being deactivated by manual pressing on the ring in the storage position, and activated by manual pressing on the said ring in the ejection position.

In this document, the product and the dispensing device are both moved by the actuation of the mechanism for mounting in the cover, which proves to be complex to implement, in particular with respect to the integration of said mechanism with respect to said device. of distribution.

Furthermore, this system is not suitable in the case where the product is packaged in a reservoir and dispensed by means of an applicator which is placed in said reservoir in the storage position, in that it does not allow simply ensure the sealing of said reservoir in the storage position.

The invention aims to improve the prior art by proposing in particular a system for packaging and dispensing a product of simplified design and use, and which makes it possible in particular to mount in a sealed manner a device for dispensing said product in a reservoir of conditioning.

To this end, the invention proposes a system for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a cosmetic product, said system comprising a bottle for packaging said product having a reservoir which is surmounted by an access neck to said reservoir, said system comprising a dispensing device having an association ring tight to said neck and an accessory, said ring being operable between an associated position in which said accessory is arranged in said reservoir and a dissociated dispensing position, said ring being surmounted by a actuation and said system further comprising a cover having a lower part associated with the bottle and an upper part in which the actuating member is arranged, the actuating member comprising a cover which is mounted in translation relative to the ring between a retracted position in the trim and an extended position of said trim for the actuation nt of the dissociation of the dispensing device, said system having a mechanism for mounting the cover which comprises a device for elastically constraining the cover in the deployed position and a reversible locking device for said cover in the retracted position, said locking device being deactivatable by pressing manual on said cover in the retracted position and can be activated by manually pressing the cover in the deployed position to place it in the retracted position.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear in the following description, made with reference to the appended figures, in which:

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are representations in longitudinal section of a packaging and distribution system according to a first embodiment of the invention, respectively with the cover in the retracted position in the trim ( ), when pressing manually on said cowl to place it in the deployed position ( ), with said cover in the deployed position ( ) and upon actuation of the dissociation of the dispensing device ( );

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are representations of the product packaging bottle of the system of Figures 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d, respectively in perspective view from above ( ) and in longitudinal section ( );

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are representations of the trim of the system of Figures 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d, respectively in perspective view from above ( ) and in longitudinal section ( );

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are partial representations without the cover of the dispensing device of the system of Figures 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, respectively according to two different side views (Figures 4a, 4b) and in longitudinal section ( );

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are representations of the cover of the system of Figures 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d, respectively in perspective view from above ( ), in section along two different longitudinal planes (FIGS. 5b, 5c), and in cross section ( );

is a cross-sectional representation of the sleeve of the dispensing device of the preceding figures;

are representations of a decorative patch intended to be attached to the upper wall of the cover of Figures 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d, in perspective view respectively from above ( ) and below ( );

is a representation of the elastic constraint device equipping the system of the preceding figures,

being a representation of the dispensing device of the preceding figures, in which said cover is partially cut to visualize the assembly of this elastic constraint device;

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represent a packaging and distribution system according to a second embodiment of the invention, the showing the bonnet in longitudinal section, and the showing in longitudinal section said system with said hood in the retracted position in the hubcap;

is a partial representation in perspective showing the associated ring on the bottle with the cover in the deployed position.

In relation to these figures, a system for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular for cosmetic use, is described below.

The product may be in liquid and/or pasty form, and may in particular be intended for application to the eyelashes, such as for example a mascara, or to the lips, such as for example a lipstick in pasty liquid form ( for the English "lip gloss"), or even a care product for the lips. The product may also be intended for other uses, in particular hygienic and/or pharmaceutical.

The system comprises a bottle 1 for packaging the product, which has a reservoir 2 surmounted by a neck 3 for access to said reservoir.

The system further comprises a device for dispensing the product, which has a ring 4 tightly associated with the neck 3 and an accessory 5, said ring being operable between an associated position, in which said accessory is arranged in the reservoir 2 in particular sealing said reservoir, and a dissociated position for dispensing the product by means of said accessory.

The ring 4 is also surmounted by an actuating member to allow the dissociation of the dispensing device from the reservoir 2. In the figures, the ring 4 is associated by rotation around the neck 3, in particular by screwing, the member of actuation comprising a cover 6 integral in rotation with the ring 4 which is arranged to allow the dispensing device to be dissociated from the bottle 1 by rotation of said cover.

The accessory 5 can be arranged to allow an application of the dispensed product, in particular on a part of the body of a user. In the embodiments shown, the accessory 5 has a rod 7, the lower end of which carries a brush 8, in order to allow the application of a product to the eyelashes.

Furthermore, the neck 3 is equipped with a wiper 9 of the brush 8 when it is removed from the reservoir 2, in order to allow removal of any excess product from said brush, and thus guarantee a homogeneous application of the product on the eyelashes.

As a variant, the accessory 5 can carry an applicator of another type, for example a brush or a pad, in particular for applying the product to the lips. The accessory 5 can also be adapted to dispense the product in another way, for example by being in the form of a pipette, to dispense the product in the form of droplets.

The system further comprises a trim 10 which has a lower part 11 associated with the bottle 1 and an upper part 12 in which the cap 6 is arranged. In particular, the trim 10 can allow customization of the system, in particular by being able to serve as a visual communication medium for the brand and/or the characteristics of the product to be distributed.

The cover 10 has an opening 13 formed at the free end of its lower part 11, in order to allow the introduction of at least a part of the bottle 1 into said lower part, as well as an opening 14 formed at the free end of its upper part 12, to allow access to the cover 6.

Advantageously, the hubcap 10 can be combined with the bottle 1 in a reversible manner, in order to make it possible to replace an empty bottle 1 while retaining the dispensing device, and/or to facilitate the recycling of the packaging system at the end of its life. . In addition, the trim 10 makes it possible to hide a refillable bottle 1 which may be of lower perceived quality, recycled and/or facilitated recyclability. The use of a trim 10 and a bottle 1 thus allows an eco-design of the system with less environmental impact.

The reservoir 2 has a base 15 surmounted by a bearing surface 16 for association with the lower part 11 of the trim 10. In the embodiments shown, the association bearing surface 16 has a thread to allow association by screwing of the cover 10 on the bottle 1. To do this, the cover 10 has a complementary thread 17 formed in its lower part 11, in particular near the opening 13 for introducing the bottle 1.

As shown on the , the bottle 1 has an annular bearing surface 18 extending radially under the neck 3, said bearing surface being provided with a lug 19 on which notches 20 formed under the ring 4 engage at the end of the screwing race of the ring 4 on said neck, in order to form a means of securing said screwing.

The cover 6 is mounted in translation relative to the ring 4 between a retracted position in the upper part 12 of the cover 10, and an extended position of said cover for the actuation of the dissociation of the dispensing device. In particular, the translational movement of the cover 6 is carried out by preserving the association of the dispensing device and therefore the tightness of the reservoir 2, and this as long as the ring 4 is not dissociated from the neck 3 by means of the cover 6 by an actuation which is different from that of deployment of said cover.

As shown in Figures 1c and 1d, the cover 6 in the deployed position projects sufficiently from the trim 10 to allow its actuation in rotation, in particular by manual input of said cover, and thus allow the unscrewing of the ring 4 with respect to the neck 3.

Advantageously, the bottle 1 for packaging the product remains attached to the cover 10, and only the device for dispensing said product is separated from said cover during its use. Thus, a good sealing of the system is guaranteed.

In relation to figures 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d, the cover 6 has an upper part 21 closed by a wall 22, as well as an open lower part 23 which is slidably mounted around the ring 4.

In particular, the cover 6 can include a patch 24 which is attached to the wall 22, in particular for decorative purposes. To do this, as shown in particular in Figures 7a and 7b, the pad 24 comprises:

• a lower bearing surface 26 equipped with means for association with the wall 22, in particular in the form of a lug 25 intended to be fitted into a complementary housing 27 formed in said wall;
• an upper surface 28 on which a decoration can be formed, in particular by gluing, printing or engraving.

Advantageously, in the retracted position, the pad 24 is flush with the opening 14 of the trim 10. Alternatively, the pad 24 in the retracted position can be slightly projecting or slightly recessed with respect to the opening 14.

The ring 4 is surmounted by a sleeve 29 around which the cover 6 is mounted in translation, while being secured in rotation to said sleeve to allow the unscrewing of said ring by rotational actuation of said cover.

To do this, as shown in Figures 5c, 5d and 6, the cover 6 has four vertical ribs 30 which are angularly evenly distributed on an inner wall of its lower part 23, and the sleeve 29 has four grooves 31 in each of which a rib 30 is engaged to allow the translational guidance of the cover 6 on the sleeve 29 while preventing the rotation of said cover relative to said sleeve.

The bottle 1 also has an annular surface 32 for guiding the lower part 23 of the cap 6 in translation. In particular, as shown in FIGS. 2a and 10, the surface 32 has geometric means in the form of two longitudinal grooves 33 which are arranged to prevent – respectively allow – the provision of the cover 6 in the retracted position when the ring 4 is dissociated – respectively associated – with the bottle 1. Thus, the system requires a prior closing of the bottle 1 before being able to retract the cover 6, this which avoids any risk of leakage of the product in the event of storage of the system with said cover retracted.

In relation to the , when the screwing of the ring 4 on the neck 3 is secured by the engagement of the lug 19 in the notches 20, two vertical grooves 31 come angularly in the axial extension of the grooves 33, thus allowing the sliding of two ribs 30 along the bearing surface 32 towards the retracted position of the cover 6. Conversely, if the screwing is incomplete, the ribs 30 come into axial abutment on the bearing surface 32, thus preventing the complete translation of the cover 6, and therefore its locking in position retracted.

The cover 6 is mounted in translation relative to the ring 4 by means of a mounting mechanism which comprises:

• a device 34 for the elastic constraint of the cowl 6 in the deployed position; and
• a device for locking said cowl in the retracted position, which can be deactivated by manually pressing said cowl in the retracted position, and activatable by manually pressing said cowl in the deployed position to place it in the retracted position.

In the embodiments shown, the elastic constraint device comprises a spring 34 which is compressed between the ring 4 and the cover 6. In particular, the spring 34 comprises a helical winding 35 which has an upper end resting on the wall 22 and a lower end resting on the ring 4.

According to one embodiment, the reversible locking device comprises at least one finger 36 which is engaged in a cam 37 in the shape of a heart. In relation to the , the heart-shaped cam 37 comprises a continuous path for circulation of the finger 36 which has:

• two tracks 38 arranged symmetrically with respect to the translation axis of the cover 6, so as to allow the raising and lowering of the finger 36 respectively on one of them;
• an upper zone 39 for joining the tracks 38; and
• a lower zone 40 of junction of the tracks 38, in the central part of which the finger 36 can be arranged in a stable manner, said central part being surrounded on either side by two faces 41 inclined downwards.

The operation of this blocking device is as follows. In deployed position ( ), the spring 34 has the finger 36 stably in the upper region 39 of junction. Manual pressing on the wall 22 of the cover 6 induces a movement of the finger 36 in a track 38 then, via the panel 41 in communication, the spring 34 places the finger 36 in a stable manner in the central part of the lower zone 40 junction. The cover 6 is then locked in the retracted position in the trim 10 ( ).

Then, by pressing on the cover 6 in the retracted position ( ), the finger 36 is unlocked by traversing the other side 41 to be placed in the other track 38 and, by releasing the cover 6, the spring 34 returns the finger 36 to the initial position, in order to return the cover 6 to its position. deployed.

To improve the retention of the cover 6 in the deployed position, the reversible locking device further comprises at least one finger 42 engaged in an axial groove 43 having an upper stop for the arrangement of said cover in the deployed position.

According to one embodiment, the cam 37 and/or the groove 43 is integral with the sleeve 29. In the embodiments shown, the sleeve 39 has two lateral flats 44, 45 diametrically opposed, the cam 37 being formed hollow on a flat 44 and the groove 43 being recessed on the other flat 45.

At least one finger 36, 42 can be integral with the cover 6. In particular, in each of the embodiments shown, the finger 42 cooperating with the axial groove 43 is formed in the lower part 23 of the cover 6, as shown in particular on the figures 5b, 5c, 9a and 9b.

Furthermore, at least one finger 36, 42 can be integral with the elastic constraint device 34.

In the first embodiment, and as shown more particularly in Figures 8a and 8b, the spring 34 comprises a vertical arm 46 whose upper end is connected to the upper end of the helical winding 35, and whose free lower end forms a radial finger 36.

In particular, in these figures, the helical winding 35 is arranged in the sleeve 29, the arm 46 being arranged facing the outer periphery of said sleeve on which the cam 37 is formed.

In a variant not shown, the finger 42 cooperating with the axial groove 43 can also be integral with the spring 34, in particular by being formed in the lower part of an arm similar to the arm 46, said arm being arranged facing the flat 45 on which said axial groove is formed.

In the embodiment shown in Figures 9a and 9b, the cover 6 has an internal arm 47 having an upper end associated with the periphery of said cover, in particular in its upper part 21, as well as a free lower end carrying a radial finger 36 which cooperates with the cam 37.

Claims (17)

System for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular cosmetic, said system comprising a bottle (1) for packaging said product having a reservoir (2) which is surmounted by a neck (3) for access to said reservoir, said system comprising a dispensing device having a ring (4) tightly associated with said neck and an accessory (5), said ring being operable between an associated position in which said accessory is arranged in said reservoir and a dissociated dispensing position, said ring being surmounted by an actuating member and said system further comprising a trim (10) having a lower part (11) associated with the bottle (1) and an upper part (12) in which the actuating member is arranged, said system being characterized in that the actuating member comprises a cover (6) which is mounted in translation relative to the ring (4) between a retracted position in the trim (10) and a p deployed position of said hubcap with a view to actuating the dissociation of the dispensing device, said system having a mechanism for mounting the cover (6) which comprises a device (34) for elastic constraint of the cover (6) in the deployed position and a device (36, 37) for reversibly locking said cowl in the retracted position, said locking device being deactivatable by manually pressing said cowl in the retracted position and activatable by manually pressing the cowl (6) in the deployed position to place it in the retracted position . System according to Claim 1, characterized in that the elastic tensioning device comprises a spring (34) which is compressed between the ring (4) and the cover (6). System according to one of Claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover (6) has an upper part (21) closed by a wall (22) and an open lower part (23) which is mounted to slide around the ring (4). System according to Claim 3, characterized in that the bottle (1) comprises an annular surface (32) for guiding the lower part (23) of the cover (6) in translation. System according to Claim 4, characterized in that the bearing surface (32) has geometric means (33) which are arranged to prevent – respectively allow – the provision of the cover (6) in the retracted position when the ring (4) is dissociated – respectively associated – with the bottle (1). System according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the reversible locking device comprises at least one finger (36) which is engaged in a heart-shaped cam (37). System according to Claim 6, characterized in that the cam (37) comprises a continuous path for circulation of the finger (36) which has:

• two tracks (38) allowing the raising and lowering of the finger (36) in one of them respectively;
• an upper zone (39) for joining the tracks (38); and
• a lower zone (40) for joining the tracks (38), in the central part of which the finger (36) can be arranged in a stable manner, said central part being surrounded on either side by two inclined faces (41) down.

System according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the reversible locking device comprises at least one finger (42) engaged in an axial groove (43) having an upper stop for the arrangement of the cover (6) in deployed position. System according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the ring (4) is surmounted by a sleeve (29) around which the cover (6) is mounted in translation via the mechanism. System according to Claim 9 when it depends on one of Claims 6 or 8, characterized in that the cam (37) and/or the groove (43) is integral with the sleeve (29). System according to Claim 10, characterized in that the sleeve (29) has two diametrically opposed flats (44, 45), the cam (37) being formed on one flat (44) and the groove (43) on the other flat (45). System according to any one of Claims 6 to 11, characterized in that at least one finger (36, 42) is integral with the cover (6). System according to any one of Claims 6 to 12, characterized in that at least one finger (36, 42) is integral with the elastic constraint device (34). System according to claim 13, characterized in that the elastic constraint device (34) comprises a helical winding (35) and an arm (46) the free end of which forms a radial finger (36). System according to any one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the ring (4) is associated in rotation around the neck (3), the cover (6) in the deployed position being integral in rotation with the said ring and being sufficiently projecting from the trim (10) to allow its rotational actuation. System according to any one of Claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the accessory (5) allows application of the dispensed product. System according to Claim 16, characterized in that the accessory (5) has a rod (7) carrying a brush (8).