Container for cosmetic products and refill for such container

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for cosmetics and a refill for such a container. The present invention proposes a refill (18) which is intended to be removably mounted on an actuating base (16) and is configured to accommodate cosmetics, the refill (18) comprising: - optionally, at least one device for limiting rotation, the device being designed to enable the refill (18) and the base (16) to be rotationally associated, and - at least one identification element, the at least one identification element being referred to as a first identification element (40), the first identification element being arranged to form a predetermined identification module (42), the first identification element being configured to engage with a device for identifying the actuating base (16) so as to enable the refill (18) to be mounted on the actuating base (16) and to enable the cosmetics to be input and / or output.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a refill which is intended to be removably mounted in a container for cosmetic products, in particular for cosmetic sticks.

[0002] The invention also relates to a container for cosmetic products comprising at least one such refill. Background Art

[0003] Examples of containers for cosmetic products are known from the prior art, which containers comprise so-called “interchangeable” dispensing units.

[0004] Compared to disposable containers, such containers are characterized by the fact of being refillable, ie designed so as to enable the dispensing unit to be replaced, in particular but not exclusively after the cosmetic product has been completely used.

[0005] The interchangeability of the dispensing units also makes it possible to use the same container independently of the complete use with a plurality of dispensing units, each dispensing unit comprising, for example, a different cosmetic product, such as a lipstick of a given shade.

[0006] This design makes it possible to retain the lid and base of the container, which is particularly advantageous when these parts are made of precious and / or decorative materials (for example when covered with a covering made of a more expensive part to be manufactured).

[0007] Additionally, the lid and base are external components visible from the container that determine the overall appearance of the container and thus the originality of the container.

[0008] In such containers, the interchangeable unit for dispensing the cosmetic product in particular constitutes a freely replaceable refill or cartridge.

[0009] However, the user who owns the base does not know which type of refill must be inserted into its container. Likewise, the user who owns the refill does not know which base the refill corresponds to.

[0010] Insertion of an incorrect refill may result in improper operation of the mechanism, which may lead to degradation of the mechanism of the base and / or the refill.

[0011] There is therefore a need for a solution which makes it possible to address at least some of the disadvantages of the prior art, while retaining units which are interchangeable and which are advantageously simple and economical to manufacture. Summary of the invention

[0012] Therefore, the present invention relates to a refill intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base and configured to accommodate cosmetics, the refill having a main axis, the refill comprising at least two identification elements, referred to as first identification elements, arranged to form a predetermined identification module, the first identification element being configured to engage with an identification element, referred to as second identification element, the second identification element forming a complementary module for identifying the actuation base so that the refill can be mounted on the actuation base to enable the input and / or output of cosmetics, characterized in that the identification module is configured to be associated with the module for identifying the base in a single angular position.

[0013] “The refill can be mounted on the actuation base so that the cosmetics can be input and / or output” means that this is a complete mounting and not a partial association, sufficient to actuate the refill under non-nominal conditions, i.e. in particular without fixing the refill on the base. In other words, the mechanism for inputting and / or outputting the cosmetics can only be actuated when the refill is correctly associated in the base, which is only possible when the module for identifying the refill corresponds to the means for identifying the base. This makes it possible in particular to avoid degradation of the mechanism for inputting and / or outputting the cosmetics in the case where the refill does not fit in the base.

[0014] In addition, the module for identifying the container enables the user to know which base the container corresponds to (and vice versa), and into which base the container can be inserted. Once again, this makes it possible to avoid assembling an incorrect refill in an incorrect base, with the risk of deteriorating the input and / or output mechanism of the cosmetic. In other words, the module for identifying the refill makes it possible to distinguish an identical mechanism for different types of bases, so that the mechanism can only be accommodated in a specific base with a single corresponding associated configuration, which provides simplification of the mechanism design while providing industrial differentiation for different customers or brands. In addition, in other words, the device for identifying the refill is configured to be associated (indexed) with the device for identifying the base so that the refill can be selectively mounted on the base. It can be, for example, a specific angular positioning.

[0015] According to different embodiments of the present invention, these embodiments can be adopted together or separately:

[0016] -The cosmetics are cosmetic sticks,

[0017] - the first identification elements are distributed angularly in an annular area around the main axis (A),

[0018] - said module for identifying the refill is further configured to engage with the means for identifying the base to ensure a limited rotation which rotationally associates the refill and the base,

[0019] - the means for identifying the refill are configured so that the refill and said means for identifying the base are inserted into each other,

[0020] - at least one of the first identification elements is a protrusion configured to engage with at least one cavity of the base,

[0021] - at least one of the first identification elements is a cavity configured to engage with at least one protrusion of the base,

[0022] - the protrusion of the refill is configured to extend radially on both sides of the cavity of the base,

[0023] - the cavity of the refill is configured to be penetrated radially on both sides by the protrusions of the base,

[0024] the refill has a first part comprising a first end provided with an opening through which the cosmetic product exits,

[0025] the refill has a second opposing portion which is difficult to access by a user when the refill is mounted on the actuation base,

[0026] - the second part has an outer surface on which the identification module is arranged,

[0027] - the at least one protrusion is at least one ridge extending on the outer surface of the second portion,

[0028] - at least one cavity is at least one recess extending on the outer surface of the second part,

[0029] at least one first identification element is a plurality of protrusions distributed in a defined manner on the outer surface of the second part,

[0030] at least one first identification element is a plurality of cavities distributed in a defined manner on the outer surface of the second part,

[0031] - at least one ridge extending radially on the outer surface of the second portion,

[0032] - at least one recess extending radially on the outer surface of the second part,

[0033] - Multiple ridges are distributed at angles,

[0034] - Multiple notches are distributed at an angle,

[0035] - multiple ridges are distributed according to a random arrangement,

[0036] - multiple notches are distributed according to a random arrangement,

[0037] - the second portion is provided with a transverse bottom having an outer surface and / or a transverse wall extending from the transverse bottom in the direction of the first end and having an outer surface,

[0038] - the identification module is arranged on the outer surface of the lateral bottom of the refill,

[0039] - the identification module is arranged on the outer surface of the transverse wall,

[0040] - the transverse bottom of the refill also comprises at least one skirt protruding from the outer surface of the transverse bottom,

[0041] - the transverse bottom of the refill comprises an inner skirt and an outer skirt forming two protrusions, in particular longitudinally, from the outer surface of the transverse bottom,

[0042] - the skirt or the skirt has dimensions defined according to the dimensions of the device for marking the actuating base,

[0043] - the skirt or the skirt has a circular transverse cross-section defining a diameter,

[0044] - the identification module extends between the inner skirt and the outer skirt,

[0045] - at least in side view, the outer skirt forms a continuous wall hiding the identification module,

[0046] the refill comprises an actuation mechanism which enables the input and / or output of cosmetic product,

[0047] - the actuation mechanism is actuatable only when the refill is inserted into the actuation base,

[0048] - the refill comprises alternative or complementary means for limiting the rotation of the refill on the base,

[0049] - the means for limiting the rotation comprise a set of grooves extending axially parallel to each other,

[0050] - the identification module is designed to connect the refill axially to the base,

[0051] - the refill comprises alternative or complementary fixing means making it possible to connect the base axially to the refill,

[0052] - said fixing means are formed by one or more distinct elements of said identification module,

[0053] - said fixing means are formed by said inner skirt, for example configured to engage with a flexible tab of the base,

[0054] - the identification module is personalizable so that the refill can be attributed to an individual type of base,

[0055] - The identification module is configured by the user.

[0056] The invention also relates to a set of refills, each refill being obtained according to the information of the invention, characterized in that at least two refills of the set comprise different identification modules.

[0057] Other features of the collection according to refills:

[0058] - each different identification module comprises a different number of first identification elements,

[0059] - each different identification module has a different angular distribution of at least two first identification elements,

[0060] - Each different identification module comprises at least one first identification element having a different size.

[0061] The present invention also relates to a container for cosmetics, comprising a refill as described above and a corresponding actuation base, so that a cosmetic stick can be input and / or output, the refill being configured to be removably mounted on the actuation base.

[0062] According to the invention, the actuation base comprises identification means configured to engage with means for identifying the refill when the refill is mounted on the actuation base, so as to enable the refill to be mounted on the actuation base and enable the input and / or output of cosmetics.

[0063] According to different embodiments of the present invention, these embodiments can be adopted together or separately:

[0064] - the container comprises a lid,

[0065] the means for identifying the actuation base comprise at least one identification element, referred to as the second identification element, forming a predetermined identification module complementary to the module for identifying the refill, such that the module for identifying the refill corresponds to the predetermined identification module,

[0066] - at least one second identification element is at least one cavity,

[0067] - at least one second recognition element is at least one protrusion complementary to at least one first recognition element,

[0068] - at least one cavity is at least one notch engaging with at least one ridge of the module for identifying the refill,

[0069] - the at least one protrusion is at least one ridge engaging with at least one recess of the module for identifying the refill,

[0070] - the base comprises at least one fixing device axially connecting the actuation base to the refill,

[0071] The length of the fixing means and the height of the at least one protrusion and / or the depth of the cavity are defined such that the at least one fixing means is only triggered when there is a positive engagement between the means for identifying the refill and the means for identifying the actuation base. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0072] The invention will be better understood and other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge upon reading the following detailed description of at least one embodiment of the invention given as a purely illustrative and non-limiting invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0073] Figure 1 is an axial cross-sectional view showing a container after a refill according to a first example of a first embodiment of the present invention is mounted on an actuation base of the container;

[0074] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 an axial cross-sectional view of a refill;

[0075] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 a perspective bottom view of a guide of a refill;

[0076] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A perspective top view of the base;

[0077] Figure 5 is shown including installation in Figure 4 on the base Figure 3 An axial cross-sectional view of an assembly of a guide;

[0078] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A view of a cross section BB of an assembly;

[0079] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A view of a transverse cross section CC of the assembly;

[0080] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a second example of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0081] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a third example of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0082] Fig.10 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a fourth example of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0083] Fig.11 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a fifth example of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0084] Fig.12 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a sixth example of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0085] Fig.13 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a seventh example of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0086] Fig.14 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to an eighth example of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0087] Fig.15 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a first example of a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0088] Fig.16 is a perspective view of a guide and a base according to a second example of a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0089] By convention, the "axial" direction corresponds to the main extension direction of the container, shown as axis A in the figures, while the "radial" direction is orthogonal to the axial direction.

[0090] In the following detailed description of the drawings, the terms “upper” and “lower” or also “top” and “bottom” will be used in a non-limiting manner with reference to the axial direction.

[0091] In the same way, the terms "outer or outer" and "inner or inner" are used with reference to a radial direction, the outer element being radially further from the axis A than the inner element.

[0092] In the following description, elements having the same structure or similar function will be denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0093] exist Figure 1 In FIG. 1 , an example of an embodiment of a container 10 for cosmetics, also referred to as a box, is shown.

[0094] In the example of embodiment, the cosmetic product is a cosmetic stick 12 and more specifically a lipstick 12 intended to be applied by friction, in a variant a lip balm.

[0095] The container 10 comprises at least one lid 14 associated with an actuation seat 16 of complementary shape, the seat 16 and the lid 14 together defining the outer edge of the container 10 .

[0096] The container 10 also includes a refill 18 for dispensing the cosmetic stick 12 .

[0097] In a non-limiting manner, the cap 14, the base 16 of the container 10 and the refill 18 have a cylindrical shape with a circular cross-section.

[0098] Preferably, the cover 14 is removable. The cover 14 may occupy at least one open position, in which the cover 14 is separated from the base 16, in particular with a view to enabling the application of cosmetics, and a closed position, in which the cover 14 is integral with the base 16 ( Figure 1 ).

[0099] The lower portion of the cover 14 comprises internally two annular projections 20 intended to engage with an outer cylindrical surface of the base 16 comprising complementary projections 22 .

[0100] Advantageously, the annular protrusion 20 ensures that the cap 14 is retained in the closed position and helps to obtain an airtight closure so as to ensure good preservation of the cosmetic stick 12 when the refill 18 is used.

[0101] The cover 14 comprises a lower edge 24 which, when the cover is in the closed position, may come to bear against a shoulder 26 extending radially at the junction of the upper portion of the base 16 with the lower portion having a larger diameter.

[0102] Figure 2 An example of an embodiment of the refill 18 is shown in FIG.

[0103] The refill 18 has a main axis extending in the axial direction, which coincides with the main axis a of the container 10 .

[0104] The refill 18 is intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base, for example the base 16 of the container 10 for cosmetic products described above.

[0105] The refill 18 is intended to be replaceable, particularly but not exclusively, after the cosmetic stick 12 has been completely used.

[0106] The input and / or output mechanisms of the refill 18 and the cosmetic stick 12 are given below only as non-limiting examples.

[0107] In an example of an embodiment, the refill 18 includes a guide 28 , the rotation of which relative to the sheath 30 causes axial movement of the cup 32 carrying the cosmetic stick 12 .

[0108] The guide 28 , sheath 30 , and cup 32 form a mechanism for actuating the refill 18 to enable the importation and / or exportation of the cosmetic stick 12 .

[0109] The cup 32 comprises at least one lug (not visible), preferably two diametrically opposed lugs.

[0110] The lugs respectively engage with a slide 34 of the guide 28 , said slide 34 extending axially and linearly. Advantageously, each slide 34 comprises an angular notch at each of its upper and lower ends, which forms an end position abutment for the lug of the cup 32 .

[0111] The sheath 30 surrounds the guide 28. The sheath 30 comprises internally two helical grooves (not visible) in which the free ends of the lugs respectively engage, each lug radially passing through an associated slot of the guide 28 to engage in the groove.

[0112] Here, the refill 18 further includes a capsule 36 , which is also referred to as a sleeve or a bushing, which is mounted to the exterior of the sheath 30 by force or bonded, and rotates integrally with the sheath 30 .

[0113] The guide 28 includes a roller 38. The roller 38 is provided axially to the lower end of the guide 28.

[0114] The roller 38 is intended to enable the guide 28 to rotate in order to cause an axial ascending or descending movement of the cup 32 in the direction of rotation, and this forms the cosmetic stick 12 .

[0115] Preferably, the roller 38 is made integrally from a single part with the guide 28 and the refill 18. In a variant, the roller 38 is a separate part fixedly applied to the guide 28.

[0116] In such a container 10 , the roller 38 of the refill 18 is actuated by the base 16 after the lid 14 has been previously removed.

[0117] Therefore, the roller 38 and the base 16 must be connected together axially on the one hand and rotationally associated on the other hand to ensure that any rotational movement applied to the base 16 is transmitted to the roller of the refill 18 .

[0118] To do this, the refill 18 must be correctly inserted into the correct seat 16 .

[0119] As shown in the embodiment illustrated here, this is particularly the case for the refill 18 , in that the actuation mechanism is only actuatable when the refill 18 is inserted into the corresponding actuation seat 16 .

[0120] Thus, according to the invention, the refill 18 comprises at least two identification elements, referred to as first identification elements 40, arranged to form a predetermined identification module 42, configured to engage with means for identifying the actuation base 16 so as to enable the refill 18 to be mounted on the actuation base 16 so as to enable the input and / or output of cosmetics, the identification means 42 being configured to be associated in a single configuration, in particular in a single angular position, with the module for identifying the base 16. In other words, thanks to this single method of association achieved by means of the module 42 for identifying the refill and the corresponding identification means of the base 16, only the appropriate base 16 can be engaged with the refill 18 so as to enable operative mounting on top of each other.

[0121] Advantageously, the device for identifying the actuating base 16 comprises at least two identification elements, referred to as second identification elements 44 , which form a predetermined module 46 complementary to the module 42 for identifying the refill 18 , so that the module 42 for identifying the refill 18 corresponds to the predetermined module 46 .

[0122] Thus, the module 42 for identifying the refill 18 can be personalized so that the refill 18 can be attributed to a single type of base 16. In addition, the module 42 for identifying the refill can be configured by the user. For example, a user such as a retailer of the refill 18 can choose to activate a specific module from a pre-formed module.

[0123] exist Figures 1 to 14 and Figure 15 to Figure 16 In both embodiments shown, the module 42 for marking the refill 18 is arranged on the outer surface 48 of the transverse bottom 50 of the guide 28 , ie, the transverse bottom of the refill 18 .

[0124] Thus, the refill 18 , the guide 28 , and the base 16 , where the identification module 42 is disposed on the guide, form a complementary identification system.

[0125] The module 42 for identifying the refill 18 is arranged at a portion of the refill 18 , referred to as the second portion 52 , opposite the first portion 54 comprising a first end provided with an opening 56 through which the cosmetic product exits.

[0126] When the refill 18 is mounted on the actuation base 16 , the second portion 52 is difficult for a user to access.

[0127] In this first embodiment, the transverse bottom 50 of the guide 28 comprises an inner skirt 58 and an outer skirt 60 which project longitudinally from the outer surface 48 of the bottom 50 to the bottom in the external direction of the guide 28 .

[0128] The inner skirt 58 and the outer skirt 60 are concentric and centered about the major axis A of the refill 18. The inner skirt 58 and the outer skirt 60 define an annular area around the major axis A.

[0129] In the example shown, the inner skirt 58 functions as the roller 38 as described above.

[0130] Preferably, at least in side view, the outer skirt 60 forms a continuous wall that conceals the identification module 42 .

[0131] Advantageously, in this first embodiment, the module 42 for identifying the refill 18 is constituted by at least one protrusion in the form of a ridge 40, at least one protrusion corresponding to at least one of the first elements 40 for identifying the refill 18, which first element extends in particular radially in a defined annular area defined between the inner skirt 58 and the outer skirt 60 of the guide 28.

[0132] The complementary identification module 46 of the base 16 is disposed on an inner surface 62 of a lateral bottom 64 of the base 16 .

[0133] The base 16 comprises a skirt 66 provided with a cavity in the form of a notch 44 corresponding to the second element 44 for identifying the module 46 for identifying the base 16 .

[0134] The recesses 44 of the base 16 are configured to receive the ridges 40 of the refill 18, which are inserted into the interior of these recesses, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 The refill 18 can be correctly inserted into the base 16 only when the number, size, and distribution of the notches 44 of the base 16 and the number, size, and distribution of the ridges 40 of the refill 18 correspond.

[0135] In this first embodiment, the notch / ridge system 44 , 40 enables limiting the rotation of the refill 18 relative to the base 16 so that the base 16 and the container 10 are rotationally associated.

[0136] It must be noted that, conversely, one or more ridges may be on the base 16 and one or more notches may be on the refill 18. In general, a notch refers to any type of indentation, groove, and / or slot that may engage with a corresponding ridge.

[0137] Preferably, the ridges and recesses have different configurations and / or sizes, even if some of the ridges and recesses penetrate into the interior of other ridges and recesses. For example, the ridges extend radially and the recesses extend at an angle, so that some of the ridges and recesses do not necessarily engage with other ridges and recesses, which is consistent with, for example, the following description of Fig.15 An embodiment of the rotation of the mentioned parallel grooves is opposite.

[0138] Advantageously, said protrusion of the refill 18 is configured to extend radially on both sides of the cavity of the base 16 and / or the cavity of the refill 18 is configured to be radially penetrated on both sides by the protrusion of the base 16. This is obtained in particular due to the selected insertion configuration. According to this, preferably, the distal edge of the ridge is opposite the bottom of the recess.

[0139] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the base 16 comprises four tabs 68 acting as fixing means making it possible to axially connect the actuation base 16 to the refill 18 , here to the guide 28 .

[0140] The four tabs 68 of the actuating base 16 are regularly distributed at angles, ie at 90°. The tabs 68 are inserted into complementary holes arranged centrally and defined by the inner skirt 58 of the refill 18. Advantageously, the tabs 68 are flexible.

[0141] The free end of each tab 68 is configured to form a hook 70 that engages with the upper edge of the hole of the roller 38 so as to axially constrain the actuating base 16 .

[0142] Advantageously, the tab 68 is configured so that it engages with the refill 18 only when the module for identifying the refill 18 corresponds to the module for identifying the base 16 .

[0143] Preferably, the length of the fixing means, here the tab 68, and the height of the ridge 40 are defined so that the fixing means are engaged only when there is a form engagement between the module 42 for identifying the refill 18 and the module for identifying the actuation base 16. Thus, the distal edge of the ridge or ridges is closely opposed to, or even abuts against, the bottom of the recess or recesses.

[0144] Eight different examples of implementation of the first embodiment are shown here, which form a set of refills 18 including different identification modules 42. The examples differ in the number of first identification elements 40 and second identification elements 44 that constitute the module 42 for identifying the refill 18 and the module 46 for identifying the base 16. In these examples, the module 42 for identifying the refill 18 is composed of one to eight ridges 40, and the module 46 for identifying the base 16 is composed of one to eight notches 44.

[0145] Figures 1 to 7 An example of an embodiment is shown in which the refill 18 includes a ridge 40 and the base 16 includes a notch 44 .

[0146] Figure 8 An example of an embodiment is shown in which the refill 18 includes two ridges 40 and the base 16 includes two indentations 44 .

[0147] Fig. 9 An example of an embodiment is shown in which the refill 18 includes three ridges 40 and the base 16 includes three notches 44 .

[0148] Fig.10 An example of an embodiment is shown in which the refill 18 includes four ridges 40 and the base 16 includes four notches 44 .

[0149] Fig.11 An example of an embodiment is shown in which the refill 18 includes five ridges 40 and the base 16 includes five notches 44 .

[0150] Fig.12 An example of an embodiment is shown in which the refill 18 includes six ridges 40 and the base 16 includes six notches 44 .

[0151] Fig.13 An example of an embodiment is shown in which the refill 18 includes seven ridges 40 and the base 16 includes seven notches 44 .

[0152] Fig.14 An example of an embodiment is shown in which the refill 18 includes eight ridges 40 and the base 16 includes eight notches 44 .

[0153] exist Fig.14 In the example where the embodiment includes eight notches / ridges 44 , 40 , the ridges 40 of the refill 18 are irregularly angled, and thus the notches 44 of the base 16 are irregularly angled.

[0154] According to the invention, all possible distributions of the identification elements are conceivable, as long as the identification elements ensure the uniqueness of the combination, ie the assembly according to a single position of the refill with the associated base.

[0155] According to these various embodiments, it can be observed that, due to the or this ridge, the refill has a visual signature similar to a cylinder.

[0156] In another embodiment not shown, the module 42 for marking the filler 18 can be arranged on the outer surface of the transverse wall 72 of the filler 18, for example on the outer surface of the transverse wall of the guide 28, which extends from the transverse bottom 50 in the direction of the first end. In this case, the identification module is also arranged in the annular area delimited radially inwardly by the transverse wall 72.

[0157] Thus, the complementary identification module 46 of the base 16 is disposed on an inner surface of a transverse wall of the base 16 extending from a transverse bottom 64 of the base 16 to a top of the base 16 having an opening through which the refill 18 is inserted.

[0158] exist Fig.15 and Fig.16 In the second embodiment shown, the system of modules 42, 46 for identifying the container 10 and the base 16 is similar to that of the first embodiment.

[0159] However, in this second embodiment, the inner skirt 58 protruding from the outer surface 48 of the lateral bottom of the refill 18, here the inner skirt protruding from the lateral bottom 50 of the guide 28, can have variable dimensions from one refill 18 to another, in particular depending on the size of the module 46 used to identify the actuation base 16.

[0160] Here, the inner skirt 58 of the refill 18 has a circular transverse cross-section defining a diameter. Thus, as shown in different examples, the inner skirt 58 of the refill 18 has different diameters from one example to another.

[0161] In this embodiment, the diameter of the inner skirt 58 is defined according to the diameter of the skirt of the base 16, which is formed by the tab 68, which, as in the first embodiment, serves as a fixing means, so that the tab 68 is inserted inside the inner skirt 58 of the refill 18, which defines a centrally arranged complementary hole. In other words, the tab 68 forms a skirt having an outer diameter that is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner skirt 58 of the container 10.

[0162] Similar to the refill 18 , for the base 16 , the skirt formed by the tabs 68 has a different diameter from one example to another.

[0163] Fig.15 The diameter of the inner skirt 58 of the example is less than Fig.16 The diameter of the inner skirt 58 of the example is, Fig.15 The diameter of the skirt formed by the tabs 68 is less than Fig.16 The diameter of the skirt formed by the tabs 68 is shown in FIG.

[0164] like Fig.15 and Fig.16 As shown in the second illustrated embodiment, the refill 18 and base 16 may optionally include at least one means for limiting rotation, the means being configured to rotationally associate the refill 18 with the base 16 .

[0165] In this second embodiment, limiting the rotation is also achieved by complementary recesses of the refill 18 (here the guide 28 ) and the base 16 .

[0166] The rotation restriction may be, for example, means for engaging the container 10 , such as a guide 28 , which means are intended to engage with complementary means of the base 16 .

[0167] In this second embodiment, the at least one means for limiting rotation is a set of grooves 74 extending axially parallel to each other on the inner surface of the inner skirt 58 of the container 10 and on the outer surface of the skirt formed by the tabs 68 of the base 16.

[0168] In a variant of an embodiment, the capsule 36 and / or the sheath 30 extend axially beyond the roller 38 in order to prevent or at least make difficult access to said roller 38. This configuration makes it possible to limit the actuation of the refill by the user even before said refill is associated with a corresponding base.

[0169] According to the different embodiments described and advantageously, the or the marking device and the or the marking device are made of the material of the adjacent components, for example of the roller 38 and / or of the base 16 .

Claims

1. A refill (18) intended to be removably mounted on an actuation base (16) and configured to contain a cosmetic product, the refill having a main axis (A), the refill (18) comprising at least two identification elements, referred to as first identification elements (40), arranged to form a predetermined identification module (42), configured to engage with an identification element, referred to as second identification element (44), the second identification element forming a complementary module (46) for identifying the actuation base (16) so as to be able to mount the refill (18) on the actuation base (16) in order to enable the entry and / or exit of cosmetic products, It is characterized in that The first identification element (40) is a protrusion or a cavity, the protrusion or cavity is irregularly distributed at an angle, and the identification module (42) is configured to be assembled with a complementary module (46) for identifying the actuation base (16) in a single position.

2. The refill (18) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first identification elements are angularly distributed in an annular area around the main axis (A).

3. The refill (18) according to claim 2, wherein: The identification module (42) for identifying the refill is also configured to engage with a complementary module (46) for identifying the actuation base to ensure limited rotation that rotationally associates the refill (18) and the actuation base (16).

4. The refill (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The identification module (42) for identifying the refill (18) is configured such that the refill and the device for identifying the actuation base (16) are inserted into each other.

5. The refill (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: At least one of the first identification elements (40) is a protrusion configured to engage with at least one cavity of the actuation base (16).

6. The refill (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that At least one of the first identification elements (40) is a cavity configured to engage with at least one protrusion of the actuation base (16).

7. The refill (18) according to claim 5, wherein: At least one protrusion of the refill (18) is configured to extend radially on both sides of the cavity of the actuation base (16).

8. The refill (18) according to claim 6, wherein: The cavity of the refill (18) is configured to be radially penetrated on both sides by projections of the actuation base (16).

9. The refill (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The refill has a first portion (54) and an opposing second portion (52), the first portion including a first end provided with an opening (56) through which cosmetics exit, the second portion being difficult for a user to access when the refill (18) is mounted on the actuation base (16), the second portion (52) having an outer surface on which the identification module (42) is arranged.

10. The refill (18) according to claim 9, wherein: At least one of the first identification elements (40) is a protrusion configured to engage with at least one cavity of the actuation base (16), the protrusion being a ridge extending on the outer surface of the second portion (52).

11. The refill (18) according to claim 9, wherein: At least one of the first identification elements (40) is a cavity configured to engage with at least one protrusion of the actuation base (16), the cavity being a recess extending on the outer surface of the second portion (52).

12. The refill (18) according to claim 9, wherein: At least one first identification element (40) is a plurality of protrusions and / or cavities distributed in a defined manner on the outer surface of the second portion (52).

13. The refill (18) according to claim 9, wherein: The second portion (52) is provided with a lateral bottom (50) having an outer surface (48), the identification module (42) being arranged on the outer surface (48) of the lateral bottom (50) of the refill (18), the lateral bottom (50) of the refill (18) further comprising at least one inner skirt protruding from the outer surface of the lateral bottom (50), the inner skirt (58) having a size defined according to the size of the device for identifying the actuating base (16).

14. The refill (18) according to claim 13, wherein: The transverse bottom portion (50) of the refill (18) includes an inner skirt (58) and an outer skirt (60) that protrude longitudinally from the outer surface (48) of the transverse bottom portion (50), and the identification module (42) extends between the inner skirt (58) and the outer skirt (60).

15. The refill (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The refill comprises fixing means enabling the actuation base (16) to be axially connected to the refill (18), the fixing means being formed by one or more distinct elements (68) of the identification module (42).

16. A container (10) for cosmetics, the container comprising a refill (18) according to any one of claims 1 to 15 and a corresponding actuation base (16), so that cosmetics can be input and / or output, the refill (18) being configured to be removably mounted on the actuation base (16), the actuation base (16) comprising an identification device, the identification device being configured to engage with an identification module (42) for identifying the refill (18) when the refill (18) is mounted on the actuation base (16), so as to enable the refill (18) to be mounted on the actuation base (16) and enable cosmetics to be input and / or output.

17. The container (10) according to claim 16, wherein: The device for identifying the actuating base (16) comprises at least one identification element, which is referred to as a second identification element (44), and which forms a predetermined complementary module (46) for identification that is complementary to the identification module (42) for identifying the refill (18), so that the identification module (42) for identifying the refill (18) corresponds to the predetermined complementary module for identification, and wherein at least one second identification element (44) is at least one cavity and / or at least one protrusion complementary to at least one first identification element (40).

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