Containers for cosmetics made from a single plastic material

Abstract

This invention proposes a container for cosmetics made of a single plastic material. The container (1) for dispensing cosmetics includes: a base (2) adapted to receive a cup-shaped portion (34) containing the product; a lid (3) rotatable between a closed position and an open position of the container (1), the lid being connected to the base (2) via a first hinge connection located at the rear of the container (1); and a platform (4) rotatable and clamping the cup-shaped portion in a suitable position within the base. This container also includes means for braking the lid (3) during opening and closing, and means for braking the platform during opening and closing, the means for braking the lid (3) during opening and closing being located at the rear of the container (1), and the means for braking the platform during opening and closing being also located at the rear of the container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a container for dispensing cosmetics (such as skin creams or powders). This container can be refilled with cosmetics.

[0002] In this example, the container includes a base that holds the cup-shaped portion containing the cosmetic. When the cup-shaped portion is empty, it is simply removed and a new cup-shaped portion is placed in the base. Background Technology

[0003] Containers for dispensing cosmetics are known, typically made of plastic, and include a base attached to a lid via a hinged pivot connector with a metal pin. The cup-shaped portion filled with the cosmetic is traditionally glued to the bottom of the base so that the cup-shaped portion does not move relative to the base when the user uses some of the product.

[0004] The mirror can also be glued to the cover, allowing the user to see themselves while applying makeup.

[0005] When the lid is folded back onto the base and preferably closed by a snap, the product contained in the cup-shaped portion is protected, and the container is easy to transport.

[0006] When the lid is opened, the product and the mirror can be accessed.

[0007] One of the drawbacks of this type of container is that it is not recyclable, especially because of the glue used and the variety of materials (plastics and metals) used to make it.

[0008] To overcome this drawback, methods other than adhesive are known for holding the cup-shaped part in the base. In this case, a pivot platform is inserted between the base and the cover and supports the cup-shaped part to hold it in the base. The platform has a large central window through which the product can be accessed. Similarly, mirrors can also be attached without adhesive.

[0009] It is also known to use plastic pins instead of metal pins so that the entire container (excluding the cup-shaped part) is made of plastic, made of a single material, to achieve recyclability.

[0010] However, plastic pins are more fragile and cause the lid (and platform) to rotate freely without the constraint of plastic-to-plastic contact. Therefore, the lid and platform tend to "fall" when opened and closed, especially when the lid has a mirror (due to the weight of the mirror). In practice, there is no braking mechanism that allows the lid and platform to reach an intermediate position (i.e., between the closed and open positions). The metal pins in the prior art naturally provide this braking due to the metal material and its friction with the plastic components; the contact between the metal and plastic creates constraint, allowing the lid and platform to be positioned in multiple positions without "falling."

[0011] Furthermore, the mechanical strength of plastic pins is not constant over time. Summary of the Invention

[0012] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages by providing a container comprising a removable cup-shaped portion that is not glued together, and a lid that can stably occupy multiple positions with different inclinations according to the user's wishes, all of which are made of a single plastic material to achieve optimal container recycling.

[0013] The container for dispensing cosmetics according to the present invention comprises, in a conventional manner:

[0014] A base adapted to accommodate a cup-shaped portion containing the product;

[0015] A lid, the lid being rotatable between a closed position and an open position of the container, the lid being connected to the base via a first pivot connector located at the rear of the container;

[0016] An intermediate platform for holding the cup-shaped portion, the platform being located between the base and the lid, and rotatable between a closed position suitable for clamping the cup-shaped portion and an open position allowing the cup-shaped portion to be removed, the platform being connected to the base via a second pivot connector located at the rear of the container.

[0017] The main feature of the container is that it includes means for braking the lid when opening and closing, the means for braking the lid when opening and closing being located at the rear of the container, and the container also includes means for braking the platform when opening and closing, the means for braking the platform when opening and closing being located at the rear of the container.

[0018] The main idea of ​​this invention includes adding a mechanism for braking the lid, allowing it to be in multiple intermediate positions between the closed and open positions. This allows the user to tilt the lid according to their preference, which is especially convenient when a mirror is placed inside the lid, as the mirror remains in the correct position while the user is applying makeup. These braking mechanisms prevent the lid from suddenly falling. This braking action results in a tight rotation of the lid, rather than free rotation.

[0019] The same applies to the platform, which is now also equipped with braking devices that produce the same benefits.

[0020] The first and second pivot connectors do not have metal pins so as not to mix the materials together and to facilitate easy recycling of the containers.

[0021] The combination of a pivotal connector without a metal pin and a braking device achieves a result similar to that of a metal pin in terms of the movement and position retention of the cover and platform.

[0022] The present invention also relates to an assembly comprising a container and a cup-shaped portion, the cup-shaped portion containing cosmetics and housed within the base of the container.

[0023] Various embodiments of the present invention that can be taken together or separately:

[0024] - The device for braking the cover is independent of the device for braking the platform.

[0025] - All the components that make up the container are made of the same material.

[0026] This material is made of plastic.

[0027] - The plastic used is PET.

[0028] - All components that make up the container are obtained through molding (by injection molding).

[0029] - The device for braking the cover includes a first cam system that creates a constraint between two elements during the opening and closing of the cover, and removes the constraint in the open and closed positions of the cover.

[0030] - The first element of the first cam system belongs to the base and the second element belongs to the cover. The two elements interfere during the opening and closing of the cover, and the two elements no longer interfere in the open and closed positions of the cover.

[0031] - The first element includes at least one leg extending outward from the base, and the second element includes at least one rib extending from the peripheral wall of the cover, the rib having a rounded profile, the leg rubbing along the rounded profile when the two elements interfere.

[0032] - The device for braking the platform includes a second cam system that creates a constraint between two elements during the opening and closing of the platform, and removes the constraint in the open and closed positions of the platform.

[0033] - The first element of the second cam system belongs to the base and the second element belongs to the platform. The two elements interfere with each other during the opening and closing of the platform, and the two elements no longer interfere with each other in the open and closed positions of the platform.

[0034] - The first element includes at least one ear extending from the base, and the second element includes at least one wedge-shaped protrusion extending from the platform to the base, the ear having a rounded profile, the wedge-shaped protrusion rubbing along the rounded profile when the two elements interfere.

[0035] - The container includes means for wedging the platform into the closed position.

[0036] - The device for wedging the platform into the closed position includes a recess provided in the ear, and a wedging protrusion is received in the recess in the closed position of the platform, the recess having a corresponding shape to the wedging protrusion.

[0037] - The platform is installed in the base via a second pivot connector, which locks the components including the cover and the platform in the base via the first pivot connector and the second pivot connector.

[0038] - The base has two ears on both sides of the legs, each ear having a lug facing each other. The base also has two cantilever walls on both sides of the two ears, each cantilever wall having a lug facing the adjacent ear. The cover has a hinge element with a hole on each side, which engages the lug by deformation of the ear. The platform has two hinge elements with holes on the sides opposite the cantilever walls. Each hinge element engages the lug by force to engage the lug in the hole and is inserted between the ear and the cantilever wall, thereby locking the first and second pivot connectors of the container.

[0039] The cover includes a peripheral body and a removable upper disc that is locked to the peripheral body via a bayonet system. The cover also includes a mirror that is held between the inner edge of the peripheral body and the inner flexible legs of the upper disc.

[0040] - The container includes a positioning system for positioning the cup-shaped portion to limit any relative movement of the cup-shaped portion relative to the base.

[0041] - The positioning system includes an inclined support surface of the platform that rests against the upper edge of the cup-shaped portion.

[0042] This positioning system works in conjunction with the suspension system positioned between the platform and the base to prevent the platform from shifting and to ensure it locks securely to the base. This ensures the platform can close reliably. It also prevents excessive pressure when the platform closes.

[0043] The positioning system includes multiple posts that protrude from the bottom of the base, and a cup-shaped portion rests on the multiple posts, which are rigid.

[0044] - The inclined support surface gradually expands radially outward.

[0045] - The inclined support surface has a plurality of clamping lugs that protrude toward the cup-shaped portion and abut against the upper edge of the cup-shaped portion.

[0046] - Two clamping lugs are located on both sides of the front of the container, and one clamping lug is located at the rear of the container.

[0047] - The container has a flexible geometry between the base and the platform.

[0048] - The suspension system includes a snap-fit ​​connection between flexible outriggers mounted on the platform and windows mounted on the base.

[0049] - The base has an inner skirt, the size of which is configured to surround and laterally accommodate a cup-shaped portion, the inner skirt having multiple windows, and for this purpose, multiple flexible legs arranged on the platform are mounted into the multiple windows.

[0050] - Each leg has an inclined wall that slides into contact with the beveled portion of the window after being snapped in place, allowing the gap to be maintained when the platform is closed, depending on the fastening of the cup-shaped portion.

[0051] - The container includes a hook-type closing system between the lid and the base.

[0052] - The front protrusion of the base is defined by two protrusions.

[0053] - The platform has tabs for clamping the platform, which are rounded toward the top of the container and opposite to the front tabs of the base.

[0054] - The base has two lateral tabs for holding the cup-shaped portion, the two lateral tabs being formed in the inner skirt of the central portion of the base. Attached Figure Description

[0055] Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, in which reference is made to the accompanying drawings:

[0056] Figure 1 This is a general perspective view of the closed container according to the present invention;

[0057] Figure 2 This is a general perspective view of an open container according to the present invention;

[0058] Figure 3 It is an overall perspective view of the open container, in which the platform is also open;

[0059] Figure 4 This is an overall perspective view of the rear of the closed container;

[0060] Figure 5 It is an exploded perspective view of the rear of the container;

[0061] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the base of the container;

[0062] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing details of the rear of the base;

[0063] Figure 8 It is a perspective view showing details of the front of the base;

[0064] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the bottom surface of the platform of the container;

[0065] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the platform;

[0066] Figure 11 It is a perspective view showing details of the rear of the platform;

[0067] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the container's lid;

[0068] Figure 13 This is a perspective view showing the rear of the cover;

[0069] Figure 14 These are perspective and cross-sectional views of the two pivotal connectors located at the rear of the closed container;

[0070] Figure 15 It is a cross-sectional view of a closed container;

[0071] Figure 16 It is a cross-sectional view of the closed container at the horizontal position of the device used to brake the lid;

[0072] Figure 17It is a cross-sectional view of the open container at the horizontal level of the device used to brake the lid;

[0073] Figure 18 It is a cross-sectional view of the closed container at the level of the device used to brake the platform, with the platform in the closed position;

[0074] Figure 19 It is a cross-sectional view of the open container at the horizontal position of the device used to brake the platform, with the platform in the middle position;

[0075] Figure 20 It is a cross-sectional view of the open container at the level of the device used to brake the platform, with the platform in the open position;

[0076] Figure 21 It is a cross-section and perspective view of a closed container without a cup-shaped portion;

[0077] Figure 22 It is a cross-sectional and perspective view showing details of the positioning system near the front protrusion of the base;

[0078] Figure 23 It is a cross-sectional and perspective view showing details of the centering clamping system at the front of the container and near the hook system between the base and the lid;

[0079] Figure 24 It is a general perspective view of an open container with a lid;

[0080] Figure 25 It is an exploded view of a modified container with a lid;

[0081] Figure 26 It is a cross-sectional and perspective view of a closed container with a modified lid;

[0082] Figure 27 This is a perspective view of a circular piece that is a variant of the cover. Detailed Implementation

[0083] In the following description, elements with the same structure or similar function will be designated by the same reference numerals.

[0084] By convention, the "axial" direction corresponds to the main extension direction of the container, such as... Figure 1 As shown by axis X in the diagram, the radial direction is orthogonal to the axial direction.

[0085] In the following detailed description of the accompanying drawings, the terms "upper" and "lower" or "top" and "bottom" will be used without being limited by axial direction. Thus, the term "upper" refers to the portion located near the lid of the container, and the term "lower" refers to the portion located near the bottom of the container.

[0086] Similarly, the terms "outer" or "external" and "inner" or "internal" are used with reference to the radial direction, and the outer element is radially farther from the axis X than the inner element.

[0087] Figure 1 Container 1 is shown in the closed position.

[0088] This is a container 1 specifically designed for containing compacted cosmetic powders. The cosmetic is contained in a cup-shaped portion 34 located within the container 1.

[0089] This container 1 is cylindrical.

[0090] The container 1 is traditionally composed of a base 2, and a lid 3 is connected to the base 2 via a first pivot connector.

[0091] The pivot connector is located at the rear AR of container 1, while the front AV of container 1, which is opposite to the rear, has a clasp.

[0092] The cover 3 can be used as follows Figure 1 The closing position shown and as Figure 2 Move between the indicated open positions, where the cosmetic can be accessed.

[0093] exist Figure 2 In the middle, cover 3 opens 180°.

[0094] Here, the platform 4, which holds the cup-shaped part 34 in place, can be seen in the closed position on the base 2. The cup-shaped part 34 is inserted between the base 2 and the platform 4.

[0095] Platform 4 has a central window through which cosmetics contained in the cup-shaped portion 34 can be viewed.

[0096] The cup-shaped portion 34 can have any shape and any specific technical area. In the illustrated figure, the cup-shaped portion 34 is cylindrical.

[0097] The cup-shaped portion 34 is made of treated steel or aluminum. Any other material may be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0098] like Figure 3 As shown, platform 4 is connected to base 2 via a second pivot connector. In fact, platform 4 is as follows... Figure 2 The closing position shown and as Figure 3 The cup-shaped portion 34 pivots between the open positions shown. In the closed position, the cup-shaped portion 34 remains in place regardless of the position of the cover 3. In the open position, the cup-shaped portion 34 is released, allowing the user to access the cup-shaped portion 34, especially if the user wishes to replace the cup-shaped portion 34.

[0099] Like the first pivot connector, the second pivot connector is also located at the rear of container 1.

[0100] Figure 4 The rear of container 1 with two pivot connectors is shown.

[0101] exist Figure 5 In the middle, the rear of container 1 is still visible, especially the rear of base 2, platform 4 and cover 3, making it possible to see the various hinge connections more accurately.

[0102] Figures 6 to 8 The base 2 of container 1 is shown.

[0103] exist Figures 9 to 11 Platform 4 is shown in the image. The platform has a ring-shaped design, and once everything is in place in container 1, a large central window allows free access to the cup-shaped portion 34.

[0104] exist Figure 12 and Figure 13 The cover 3 is shown in the figure.

[0105] The base 2 is open at the top. The base includes a bottom 5 and a peripheral wall 37. The base also includes an inner skirt 8 that defines a receiving space for accommodating the cup-shaped portion 34. Therefore, the skirt 8 allows the cup-shaped portion 34 to be received laterally.

[0106] The inner skirt 8 has two side tabs 7 that allow the user to retain the cup-shaped part 34 when the user inserts the cup-shaped part 34 into the receiving space, and when the user wishes to replace the cup-shaped part 34 with another cup-shaped part 34 and removes the cup-shaped part 34 from the receiving space.

[0107] At the rear of the base 2, there are multiple elements belonging to the first pivot connector and the second pivot connector. These elements will be described in detail later.

[0108] At the rear of the base 2, there is also a part of a device for braking the cover 3 when it is opened and closed.

[0109] Another part of the device for braking cover 3 is located at the rear of cover 3, particularly as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown.

[0110] More precisely, these devices for braking the cover 3 include a first cam system that creates a constraint between two elements during the opening and closing of the cover 3 and removes the constraint in the open and closed positions of the cover 3.

[0111] The first element of the first cam system belongs to the base 2 and includes a leg 11 facing outwards toward the container 1. The leg 11 extends perpendicularly to the axis X.

[0112] The support leg 11 is located exactly in the middle of the rear of the base 2.

[0113] The second element of the first cam system belongs to the cover 3 and includes at least one rib 47 extending from the peripheral wall of the cover 3.

[0114] More specifically, the rib 47 is located on the hinge element 28 extending from the peripheral wall of the cover 3.

[0115] The rib 47 has a specific profile, particularly a flat first region 33, followed by a rounded second region 31, and then a third region 32 corresponding to the cut.

[0116] The legs 11 of the base 2 have contact walls with a chamfer 17 near their free ends, which is adapted to slide on the profile of the rib 47.

[0117] like Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, when the cover 3 is closed, the outrigger 11 rests freely on the first flat area 33 of the rib 47. In this position, there is no force between the outrigger 11 and the rib 47. There is no constraint.

[0118] When the user begins to lift the cover 3, the support leg 11 begins to slide along the second rounded area 31 of the rib 47. This sliding occurs with sufficient friction to create a constraint between the base 2 and the cover 3, so that the opening of the cover 3 is carried out under certain constraints, namely, by braking during the opening and closing movements of the cover 3. Therefore, once the user stops his opening or closing action, the cover 3 remains in its original position and does not tend to fall back to its closed or open position.

[0119] Therefore, the user can select the desired tilt of the cover 3, and the cover 3 is positioned properly due to the constraints existing between the rounded contours of the legs 11 and the ribs 47.

[0120] When the user fully opens cover 3, that is, when cover 3 is rotated 180°, as... Figure 17 As shown, the outrigger 11 is located in the third region 32 of the rib 47, in this case at the incision site. In this position, there is no force between the outrigger 11 and the rib 47. There is no longer any constraint.

[0121] According to the structure shown, the hinge element 28 of the cover 3 has two ribs 47, and two contact surfaces disposed on the same leg 11 of the base 2 rub along the two ribs 47.

[0122] These devices for braking the cover 3 when opening and closing are very practical, so that the user can tilt the cover as desired without causing it to fall back down. In particular, because the first pivot connector is between two plastic parts, and therefore produces a smoother and easier pivoting motion compared to a pivot connector between a plastic part and a metal part (e.g., a metal pin) due to the difference in the coefficient of friction.

[0123] A similar principle is used for braking of Platform 4 during its maneuvering.

[0124] In fact, container 1 includes a device for braking platform 4 when opening and closing, which is located at the rear of container 1.

[0125] The devices used to brake platform 4 are independent of the devices used to brake cover 3. Indeed, they do not share any common components, nor are they implemented simultaneously.

[0126] These devices for braking platform 4 include a second cam system that creates a constraint between two elements during the opening and closing of platform 4, and removes the constraint in the open and closed positions of platform 4.

[0127] The first element of the second cam system belongs to the base 2, and the second element belongs to the platform 4. These two elements interfere during the opening and closing of the platform 4, but no longer interfere in the open and closed positions of the platform 4.

[0128] The first element of the second cam system includes at least one ear 12 extending from the base 2, such as Figure 7 As shown. The ear portion 12 has a specific profile, particularly a first region with a recess 16, followed by a second rounded region 35, and then a third region 36 corresponding to a flat cut.

[0129] The second element of the second cam system includes at least one wedge protrusion 27 extending from the platform 4 toward the base 2.

[0130] More accurately, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, platform 4 includes an outer edge 48 at the rear, from which the wedge protrusion 27 protrudes.

[0131] The wedge protrusion 27 is adapted to slide along the contour of the ear 12.

[0132] like Figure 18As shown, when platform 4 is closed, the wedge protrusion 27 rests freely against the first region, more precisely, against the recess 16 provided for this purpose. In this position, platform 4 is perfectly aligned with base 2. Therefore, there is no risk of the platform being moved even slightly forward or backward; the platform is perfectly centered on base 2. Recess 16 and wedge protrusion 27 have corresponding shapes, such that there is no gap and the wedging is optimal. In this position, no force is applied between wedge protrusion 27 and recess 16. There are no constraints.

[0133] As the user begins to lift platform 4, the wedge protrusion 27 begins to slide along the second rounded area 35 of ear 12, as... Figure 19 As shown. This sliding is accomplished with sufficient friction to create a constraint between the base 2 and the platform 4, so that the opening of the platform 4 is accomplished under certain constraints, namely, braking during the opening and closing movements of the platform 4. Therefore, once the user stops his opening or closing action, the platform 4 remains in its original position and does not tend to fall back to its closed or open position.

[0134] Therefore, the user can select the desired tilt angle of the platform 4, which is positioned appropriately due to the constraint between the wedge protrusion 27 and the rounded contour 35 of the ear 12.

[0135] When the user fully opens platform 4, that is, when the platform rotates 90°, as... Figure 20 As shown, the wedge protrusion 27 is located in the third region 36 of the ear 12, in this case at the cut. At this position, there is no force between the wedge protrusion 27 and the ear 12. There is no longer any constraint. It can be seen that there is an offset between the edge 48 of the platform 4 and the third region 36 of the ear 12, which corresponds at least to the thickness of the wedge protrusion 27. Therefore, the wedge protrusion 27 no longer provides any support to the ear 12.

[0136] According to the structure shown, the base 2 has two parallel ears 12 arranged on both sides of the rear of the legs 11, and the platform 4 has two wedge-shaped protrusions 27 that cooperate with the two ears 12.

[0137] These devices for braking the platform when opening and closing are very practical, so that the user can tilt the platform as he wishes without letting it fall back down. In particular, because the second pivot connector is between two plastic parts, and therefore produces a smoother and easier pivoting compared to a pivot connector between a plastic part and a metal part (such as a metal pin) due to the difference in the coefficient of friction.

[0138] In particular, the present invention focuses on a fully recyclable container 1. This requires that all components of container 1 be made of the same material, so that consumers can throw container 1 into a single bin without having to disassemble the components to sort them into different recycling bins.

[0139] For recyclability purposes, it is understood that the cup-shaped portion 34 is removable and must be removed before discarding container 1.

[0140] Therefore, the base 2, cover 3 and platform 4 are all made of the same plastic material.

[0141] Plastic materials can be selected from polypropylene (PP), recycled polypropylene (R-PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyethylene (PE) (e.g., low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and / or high-density polyethylene (HDPE)), composites, post-consumer recycled materials (PCR and / or similar materials).

[0142] Preferably, regardless of whether it is recycled, the plastic material is polypropylene and / or polyethylene terephthalate.

[0143] Therefore, advantageously, all components, namely the base, platform, and cover, are made of plastic materials selected from polypropylene and / or polyethylene terephthalate.

[0144] Furthermore, the use of plastic materials, especially similar plastic materials, makes the entire container easy to recycle. In particular, polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are two well-known recycled plastic materials.

[0145] The containers can be made using 3D printing.

[0146] The base 2, cover 3 and platform 4 can be obtained by molding (by injection molding).

[0147] Alternatively, the base, cover, and platform can be manufactured using 3D printing. This printing method, in particular, allows for the great freedom of producing parts with specific patterns and shapes.

[0148] In this case, 3D printing is much easier because there are no more metal pins in the container according to the present invention.

[0149] In the container 1 according to the invention, there are no metal pins. The pivot connectors are directly formed in the base 2, cover 3, and platform 4, without any additional parts. This makes it easier to recycle the container 1.

[0150] We will now describe two pivotal connectors present on container 1 according to the present invention.

[0151] These two pivot connectors are hinged.

[0152] The first pivot connector enables the cover 3 to be connected to the base 2.

[0153] The hinge element 28 of the cover 3 has two sides, each side having a central hole 30.

[0154] The two ears 12 of the base 2 each have a protruding ear 13, and the two protruding ears 13 face each other.

[0155] Therefore, when the cover 3 is installed in the base 2, when the hinge element 28 of the cover 3 is inserted between the two ears 12 of the base 2, the lug 13 of the base 2 penetrates into the hole 30 of the cover 3, causing the cover 3 to snap into the base 2. During this insertion process, the two ears 12 deform slightly outward so that the hinge element 28 can wedge between the two lugs 13 until the lugs 13 pass through the hole 30.

[0156] exist Figure 14 This type of buckle is particularly noticeable in the middle.

[0157] Therefore, there is no metal pin in the first hinge.

[0158] The second pivot connector enables the platform 4 to be connected to the base 2.

[0159] like Figure 7 As shown, the base 2 has two cantilever walls 15 disposed on both sides of the two ears 12 and spaced apart from the two ears 12. In fact, a small space is provided between these cantilever walls 15 and the ears 12. These cantilever walls 15 form the ends of the peripheral wall 37 of the base 2.

[0160] These cantilever walls 15 are oriented perpendicular to the peripheral wall 37. Each cantilever wall 15 has a lug 14 facing the adjacent ear 12.

[0161] like Figure 11 As shown, platform 4 includes two hinge elements 21, which are also similar to ears. Each hinge element 21 of platform 4 is adapted to be inserted into the free space between the cantilever 15 of base 2 and the adjacent ear 12.

[0162] Each hinge element 21 has a hole 22 on the side opposite to the corresponding cantilever 15.

[0163] Therefore, during the process of assembling the platform 4 into the base 2, when the two hinge elements 21 of the platform 4 are inserted between the lugs 12 and the cantilever 15 of the base 2, the lugs 14 of the cantilever 15 of the base 2 pass through the holes 22 of the hinge elements 21 of the platform 4, so that the platform 4 is snapped into the base 2.

[0164] After the cover 3 has been installed, the platform 4 is installed on the base 2.

[0165] Therefore, when platform 4 is installed, ear 12 will no longer deform inward because the hinge element 28 of base 2 prevents the ear from deforming inward. Therefore, force must be applied to insert platform 4 into base 2.

[0166] The first hinge and the second hinge are independent of each other.

[0167] In fact, the first hinge includes the lug 12 of the base 2 and the hinge element 28 of the cover 3, while the second hinge includes the hinge element 21 of the platform 4 and the cantilever 15 of the base 2.

[0168] There is no connection between the cantilever 15 of the base 2 and the ear 12. Furthermore, the wall facing the ear 12 and the hinge element 21 is flat and there is no connection between them.

[0169] Therefore, the pivoting of cover 3 does not constrain the pivoting of platform 4, and vice versa. This makes it possible to obtain two pivot connections with optimal quality without the need for multiple metal pins.

[0170] When the platform 4 is installed in the base 2, the two pivot connectors of the container 1 are locked because they prevent any deformation of the ear 12, since the space between the ear 12 and the cantilever 15 is currently occupied by the hinge element 21 of the platform 4.

[0171] Therefore, it is no longer possible to remove the cover 3 of platform 4 without risking damage to the components. This locking mechanism is important because there are no longer any metal pins to ensure this function.

[0172] The container 1 according to the invention includes a positioning system for positioning the cup-shaped portion 34 to limit any relative movement of the cup-shaped portion 34 relative to the base 2. These devices enable compensation for any dimensional changes in the cup-shaped portion and ensure optimal positioning of the cup-shaped portion within the base, allowing for uniform clamping subsequently performed around the entire circumference of the cup-shaped portion and ensuring the integrity of the cup-shaped portion and the cosmetic contained therein.

[0173] The positioning system is supported by the base 2 and the platform 4, and works in conjunction with the hook system located at the front of the container 1 and positioned between the platform 4 and the base 2.

[0174] This collaborative approach prevents the platform from being moved or improperly locked to the base. It ensures the platform is securely shut down and does not accidentally open during container handling and transport. It also prevents excessive stress when the platform closes. Different systems interconnect and work together to achieve the desired outcome.

[0175] The positioning system includes:

[0176] - Multiple posts 6 protrude from the bottom 5 of the base 2, and cup-shaped portions 34 are placed on the posts 6. These posts 6 are rigid, not flexible. These posts 6 allow the cup-shaped portions 34 to be positioned and wedged into the base 2.

[0177] - The inclined support surface 25 of platform 4 rests against the upper edge of the cup-shaped portion 34 to center the cup-shaped portion. This inclined support surface 25 gradually expands radially outward. This is in Figure 21 and 22 This is particularly evident in the cross-sectional view. It can be seen that the supporting surface has an inclined lower surface 38 (due to its truncated conical shape) that contacts the upper edge of the cup-shaped portion 34. Depending on the dimensions of the cup-shaped portion 34, this inclined lower surface 38 forms a slope that allows it to contact the cup-shaped portion 34. Since this slope extends around the entire circumference of the cup-shaped portion 34, it directly results in the cup-shaped portion 34 being centered within the housing of the base 2. This supporting surface can be truncated conical or spherical, or it can resemble a chamfer.

[0178] Therefore, the cup-shaped portion 34 is centrally wedged between the rigid post 6 and the inclined support surface 25, thereby limiting any rotation of the cup-shaped portion 34 within the base 2 during handling of the container 1 and removal of the cosmetics. In particular, the rigid post 6 serves as a device to prevent the cup-shaped portion 34 from rotating.

[0179] Furthermore, even if cosmetic powder falls below the cup-shaped portion 34, these pillars 6 can still block the cup-shaped portion 34. This is not the case if the cup-shaped portion is placed directly on the bottom of the container, because the cup-shaped portion can slide on the powder.

[0180] To compensate for dimensional changes in the cup-shaped portion 34, flexibility is required between the base 2 and the platform 4 once the cup-shaped portion is centered. Therefore, a flexible geometry is provided to absorb dimensional changes in the cup-shaped portion 34.

[0181] This flexible geometry can be achieved thanks to the hook system, which includes a snap-fit ​​connection between a flexible support leg 24 mounted on platform 4 and a window 9 mounted on base 2.

[0182] In this example, such as Figure 21 As shown, the inner skirt 8 of the base 2 has a window 9, and a flexible support leg 24 provided on the platform 4 is inserted into the window 9 for this purpose. The size of the inner skirt is set to surround and laterally accommodate the cup-shaped part 34.

[0183] Once the support leg 24 is inserted into the window 9, the platform 4 remains flexible relative to the base 2. In fact, the support leg 24 has an inclined wall 49 along which it can contact the upper slice 50 of the frame 19 of the window 9, such as... Figure 23As shown, the cross-section in the figure is taken at the level of the window 9 / leg 24 assembly. Therefore, depending on the height of the cup-shaped portion 34 to be clamped and centered, the platform 4 can be lowered more or less within the base 2.

[0184] This flexibility allows for the avoidance of over-tightening of the cup-shaped portion 34, and thus prevents the powder contained therein from breaking apart.

[0185] To ensure optimal clamping of the cup-shaped portion 34, especially when the height of the cup-shaped portion 34 varies along its peripheral wall, a clamping lug 23 is provided, which protrudes from the inclined support surface 25 toward the cup-shaped portion 34.

[0186] For example, in Figure 23 Such lugs 23 can be seen. These lugs 23 are very small and allow for compensation for small dimensional changes to ensure optimal clamping. The clamping lugs 23 rest against the upper edge of the cup-shaped portion 34, allowing the platform 4 to deform slightly. Figure 9 As shown, there are two clamping lugs 23 on both sides of the front of container 1, and one clamping lug 23 at the rear of container 1.

[0187] As previously mentioned, the positioning system and hook system also work together optimally because the platform 4 is wedged into the closed position in the base 2 by the wedged protrusion 27 housed in the recess 16.

[0188] A sealing system is provided at the front of container 1 between lid 3 and base 2.

[0189] This locking system includes hooks. For example, at least one protrusion 18 located at the front of the base 2 is adapted to snap into at least one recess 39 located at the front of the cover 3. The opposite scenario can be considered, where there is a protrusion on the cover and a recess on the base.

[0190] Figure 23 This snap-fit ​​is shown between the protrusion 18 and the groove 39.

[0191] As can be seen, after the latch is engaged, the protrusion 18 has an inclined wall that slides in contact with another inclined wall of the groove 39. This sliding contact allows for maintaining a gap or flexibility during the closing of the cover 3.

[0192] The cover 3 sinks into the base 2 without relying on the clamping of the cup-shaped part 34 by the platform 4.

[0193] In the configuration shown, such as Figure 8 As shown, two protrusions 18 are provided at the front of the base 2. The two protrusions are adapted to snap into two grooves 39 in the closing element 29 provided at the front of the cover 3, as shown. Figure 12 As shown.

[0194] The container 1 has window 9 / flexible leg 24 components opposite to each protrusion 18 / groove 39 component.

[0195] In order to properly lift the cover 3, the base 2 has a recess 20 at the front, in which the closing element 29 of the cover 3 is accommodated, while leaving the lower part of the recess 20 free. The user can insert his / her fingers into the lower part of the recess 20, thereby being able to easily lift the cover 3 by pulling the closing element 29.

[0196] In order to properly lift the platform 4, the base 2 has a rounded front protrusion 10 facing the bottom 5 of the container 1 at the front, and above the front protrusion 10 is another rounded protrusion 26 facing the top of the container 1, which is located at the front of the platform 4. These two protrusions 10 and 26 create a space in which the user can insert his fingers so that the platform 4 can be easily lifted by pulling the protrusion 26.

[0197] In the configuration shown here, Figure 8 In the image, the front protrusion 10 of the base 2 can be seen located between the two protrusions 18 of the hook system.

[0198] exist Figures 1 to 23 In the container 1 shown, the lid 3 simply comprises an upper disc with a peripheral wall.

[0199] Alternatively, one can use, such as Figures 24 to 27 The variation of cover 3 shown.

[0200] In this variant of the cover 3, the cover 3 is thicker because the cover 3 incorporates the mirror 41.

[0201] The cover 3 includes a peripheral body 40 and a removable upper disc 42 that is locked to the peripheral body 40 via a bayonet system. A reflector 41 is inserted between the inner edge 46 of the peripheral body 40 and the disc 42.

[0202] More specifically, the mirror 41 is held between the inner edge 46 of the peripheral body 40 and the inner flexible support leg 45 disposed on the disc 42.

[0203] These internal flexible support legs 45 are particularly... Figure 27 As shown in the figure, there are three internal flexible legs evenly distributed around the periphery of the disc 42.

[0204] In the bayonet system, the peripheral body 40 includes a plurality of sheets 44 adapted to pass through grooves 43 provided for this purpose in the periphery of the disc 42. Preferably, there is an assembly of three sheets 44 / grooves 43.

[0205] To ensure the locking between the disc 42 and the surrounding body 40, a conventional hard point system is placed in place so that after the disc 42 rotates relative to the body 40, once it passes the hard point, the sheet 44 is locked in place in the groove 43.

[0206] Other systems for locking disc 42 to peripheral body 40 can be conceived within the scope of this invention.

[0207] The embodiments shown in the figures cited are merely possible examples of the invention and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the invention. Rather, the invention includes variations in shape and design that are available to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A container (1) for dispensing cosmetics, said container comprising: Base (2), said base is adapted to accommodate a cup-shaped portion (34) containing cosmetics; The lid (3) is rotatable between a closed position and an open position of the container (1), and is connected to the base (2) via a first pivot connector located at the rear of the container (1). An intermediate platform (4) for holding the cup-shaped part (34) is located between the base (2) and the cover (3) and is rotatable between a closed position suitable for clamping the cup-shaped part (34) and an open position that allows the cup-shaped part (34) to be removed. The platform (4) is connected to the base (2) via a second pivot connector located at the rear of the container (1). A device for braking the cover (3) when opening and closing, the device for braking the cover (3) when opening and closing is located at the rear of the container (1), the device for braking the cover (3) when opening and closing includes a first cam system, a first element of the first cam system belonging to the base (2), and a second element of the first cam system belonging to the cover (3), the first element of the first cam system and the second element of the first cam system interfering with each other during the opening and closing of the cover (3); A device for braking the platform (4) during opening and closing, the device for braking the platform (4) during opening and closing being located at the rear of the container (1), the device for braking the platform (4) during opening and closing including a second cam system, a first element of the second cam system belonging to the base (2), and a second element of the second cam system belonging to the platform (4), the first element of the second cam system and the second element of the second cam system interfering with each other during the opening and closing of the platform (4); The positions of the first element and the second element of the first cam system are different from the positions of the first element and the second element of the second cam system. The first cam system is independent of the second cam system. The first and second pivot connectors are characterized in that they do not have metal pins, and all components constituting the container are made of the same material, including plastic.

2. The container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plastic used is PET.

3. The container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, For the first cam system, the first element includes at least one leg (11) extending outward from the base (2), and the second element includes at least one rib (47) extending from the peripheral wall of the cover (3), the rib having a rounded profile (31), the leg (11) rubbing along the rounded profile when the leg (11) and the rib (47) interfere.

4. The container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, For the second cam system, the first element includes at least one ear (12) extending from the base (2), and the second element includes at least one wedge protrusion (27) extending from the platform (4) toward the base (2), the ear (12) having a rounded profile (35), the wedge protrusion (27) rubbing along the rounded profile when the ear (12) and the wedge protrusion (27) interfere.

5. The container (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The container includes means for wedging the platform (4) into the closed position.

6. The container (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The container includes means for wedging the platform (4) into the closed position, the means for wedging the platform (4) into the closed position including a recess (16) provided in the ear (12), the wedging protrusion (27) being accommodated in the recess in the closed position of the platform (4), the recess (16) and the wedging protrusion (27) having corresponding shapes.

7. The container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first element of the first cam system extends outward from the middle of the rear portion of the base (2), and the second element of the first cam system extends from the peripheral wall of the cover (3).

8. The container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first element of the second cam system extends from the base (2) and is disposed on both sides of the first element of the first cam system, and the second element of the second cam system extends from the platform (4) toward the base (2).

9. An assembly comprising a container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and including a cup-shaped portion (34) containing cosmetics and housed within the base (2) of the container (1).

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