Container for product, in particular cosmetic product

Abstract

Container for a product, in particular a cosmetic product, the container (1) having an axis, referred to as the longitudinal axis, and comprising a bottle (2) having a first radial projection and a second radial projection offset at least axially relative to the first projection of the bottle, and a cap (4) of the bottle, the cap has a first radial projection and a second radial projection which is at least axially offset from the second projection of the cap, the first projection of the bottle and / or the first projection of the cap extending over a first portion of the circumference of the container, and the second projection of the bottle and / or the second projection of the cap extending over a second portion of the circumference of the container, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are configured to cooperate with each other to obtain, in a closed position of the container, a first contact area between the first protrusion of the bottle and the first protrusion of the cap on one hand, and a second contact area between the second protrusion of the bottle and the second protrusion of the cap on the other hand, the first contact region and the second contact region are distributed over the entire circumference.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a container for products, in particular cosmetics. Background Art

[0002] In order to close a container comprising a bottle and a cap, it is common practice to screw the cap onto the bottle. In this case, the cap is positioned on the bottle in a higher position, at a given angular position corresponding to the position where the threads of the cap and the threads of the bottle engage, and then the user screws the cap down to a lower position of the cap corresponding to the closed position of the container. A disadvantage of this solution is that the force required is sometimes too great, especially for people who have difficulty exerting a tightening or loosening movement.

[0003] Also known is a bayonet-type closing movement, in which a rotation is performed after an axial movement. At the end of this movement, the shape of the cap comes into contact with the shape of the bottle to keep the cap closed. However, the contact area between these shapes cannot exceed a certain angular range, otherwise the shapes used will collide with each other during the closing movement. Therefore, the contact area remains limited. On the other hand, the angular amplitude to reach the closed position of the container is relatively large.

[0004] While for powdered cosmetics, a limited mass closure may be adequate, for more fragile products (eg, cosmetics in cream or liquid form), a limited mass closure is not satisfactory. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to overcome at least some of the above-mentioned disadvantages. To this end, a container for products, in particular cosmetics, is proposed, the container having an axis called the longitudinal axis and comprising a bottle and a cap for the bottle, the bottle having a first radial protrusion and a second radial protrusion at least axially offset relative to the first protrusion of the bottle, the cap having a first radial protrusion and a second radial protrusion at least axially offset relative to the second protrusion of the cap, the first protrusion of the bottle and / or the first protrusion of the cap extending over a first part of the circumference of the container, the second protrusion of the bottle and / or the second protrusion of the cap extending over a second part of the circumference of the container, the first protrusion and the second protrusion being configured to cooperate with each other to obtain, in the closed position of the container, a first contact area between the first protrusion of the bottle and the first protrusion of the cap on the one hand, and a second contact area between the second protrusion of the bottle and the second protrusion of the cap on the other hand.

[0006] Thus, in the closed position, the first protrusions form a first row of protrusions, which are located substantially at the same first level along the longitudinal axis of the container on the one hand on the bottle and on the other hand on the cap. Similarly, the second protrusions form a second row of protrusions, which are located substantially at the same second level along the longitudinal axis of the container on the one hand on the bottle and on the other hand on the cap.

[0007] The axial offset between the protrusions of the first row and the protrusions of the second row is configured so that the protrusions of one row are angularly complementary to the protrusions of the other row, thereby creating space for the protrusions of one row of the cap between the two rows of protrusions of the bottle.

[0008] In this way, even if protrusions in the same row are not angularly continuous, the angular span of the contact area between protrusions in the first row combines with the angular span of the contact area between protrusions in the second row to form a total contact area without causing interference areas between protrusions.

[0009] According to a first preferred aspect of the invention, the first and second contact areas cumulatively extend over more than 180°, or even over more than 270°, and the container comprises a seal configured to be compressed between the bottle and the cap, at least in the closed position.

[0010] This provides an improved seal but does not require tightening, or at least does not require tightening over the entire travel of the cap along the longitudinal axis of the container.Since the contact area extends over most of the circumference of the container, the seal is more evenly compressed.

[0011] According to another preferred aspect of the present invention which may or may not be combined with the previous preferred aspect, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are configured to engage against each other, respectively, to close the container according to a movement known as a bayonet movement, the bayonet movement comprising at least one rotation about the longitudinal axis, the rotation being smaller than the cumulative angular amplitude of the first and second protrusions of the protrusions adjacent to the bottle, and / or smaller than the cumulative angular amplitude of the first and second protrusions of the protrusions adjacent to the cap.

[0012] This means that the cover can be closed by a rotational movement of the cover with a limited angular amplitude.

[0013] According to various additional features of the present invention, various additional features can be used together or separately and form many embodiments of the present invention:

[0014] - said bayonet movement also comprises an axial translation of said cap relative to said bottle, so as to bring a first protrusion of the cap into axial correspondence with a first protrusion of the bottle, and a second protrusion of the cap into axial correspondence with a second protrusion of the bottle, said translation being followed by at least said rotation,

[0015] - the free edge of the first protrusion of the bottle is arranged radially set back from the free edge of the second protrusion of the bottle so that when the container is opened and / or closed, in particular during the translation, the second protrusion of the cap passes in front of the first protrusion of the bottle, and the free edge of the first protrusion of the cap is located radially in front of the free edge of the second protrusion of the cap so that the first contact area is formed between the first protrusion of the bottle and the first protrusion of the cap,

[0016] - the first protrusion of the cap and the first protrusion of the bottle have substantially the same angular span,

[0017] - the second protrusion of the cap and the second protrusion of the bottle have substantially the same angular span,

[0018] - the number of the first protrusions of the bottle is four, the number of the second protrusions of the bottle is four, the number of the first protrusions of the cap is four, the number of the second protrusions of the cap is four, the first protrusions of the bottle, the first protrusions of the cap, the second protrusions of the bottle and the second protrusions of the cap have an angular span of about 45°,

[0019] - the height of the first protrusion and / or the second protrusion and the axial offset between the first protrusion and the second protrusion are substantially the same;

[0020] - the angular span of the first protrusion and / or the second protrusion is substantially the same as the angular stroke of the cover,

[0021] - the angle of said rotation about the longitudinal axis is between 30° and 60°, in particular about 45°,

[0022] - said first and second portions of the circumference are complementary to each other so as to extend over substantially the entire said circumference,

[0023] - the container comprises a hinged portion of the cap, the hinged portion being placed on the bottle so that the cap is securely held to the bottle,

[0024] - the hinge comprises a ring and / or a hinge capable of rotational movement on the bottle around the longitudinal axis, so that the cap can be moved in rotation around the hinge axis and / or in translation along the longitudinal axis,

[0025] - the container is configured to have a longitudinal gap between the lid and the ring in the closed position,

[0026] - the hinge is configured so that, when the bottle is closed, the rotation of the cap about the axis of the hinge is preceded by the movement of the bayonet,

[0027] - the hinge axis is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis,

[0028] - the rotation of the cover about the hinge axis is approximately 180°,

[0029] - the articulation axis can be moved in translation along the longitudinal axis at least during the movement of the bayonet,

[0030] - the hinge axis can be moved in rotation relative to the bottle about the longitudinal axis, at least during the bayonet movement,

[0031] - the bottle comprises a recess in which the ring is housed,

[0032] - said recess and said ring mutually delimit one or more angular abutments for the rotation of the ring about said longitudinal axis,

[0033] a first one of the angular abutments corresponds to a position where the cover is displaced about the hinge axis and / or to a position at the beginning of the travel of the bayonet movement,

[0034] - a second of the angular supports corresponds to the end position of the travel of the bayonet movement,

[0035] - said first support and / or said second support comprises a notch for snapping the ring onto the bottle,

[0036] - the hinge is movable in translation along the longitudinal axis,

[0037] - the hinge is rotatable about the hinge axis,

[0038] - the hinged part further comprises a bearing, the hinge being hinged in the bearing,

[0039] - the bearing has an elliptical aperture within which the joint of the hinge can move in rotation about the articulation axis and / or in translation along the longitudinal axis,

[0040] - the hinge is connected to the cover, and / or the bearing is connected to the ring,

[0041] - the hinge is connected to the ring and the cover, in particular forms a single piece with the ring and the cover,

[0042] - the hinge is elastically deformable,

[0043] - the hinge is a film hinge,

[0044] the bottle has a stepped configuration with a first step and a second step, the first step extending from the upper edge of the bottle to the second step, the radial extension of the first step being smaller than the radial extension of the second step,

[0045] - said first protrusion of the bottle is located at the level of the first stage,

[0046] - said second protrusion of the bottle is located at the level of the second stage,

[0047] - said first protrusion and said second protrusion of the bottle have substantially the same radial extension from a lateral side of the bottle,

[0048] - the radial extension of said first protrusion of the cover is greater than the second extension of the cover,

[0049] - said first extension of the bottle and said first extension of the cap are formed with complementary patterns,

[0050] - said second extension of the bottle and said second extension of the cap are formed with complementary patterns,

[0051] - the complementary patterns have faces facing each other in the form of a slope,

[0052] - the ramps are configured to engage against each other during the angular stroke described by the cover, in particular in the middle of the stroke, due to their profile,

[0053] - said first protrusion of the bottle, and / or said first protrusion of the cap, and / or said second protrusion of the bottle, and / or said second protrusion of the cap are interrupted by radial grooves,

[0054] - the radial groove is located angularly at approximately the middle of the stroke,

[0055] - the sealing element is annular,

[0056] - said cover accommodates said seal so that it can rotate freely, in particular about said longitudinal axis,

[0057] - the cover comprises a cap housing the seal,

[0058] - the first and second protrusions of the cover originate from the cap,

[0059] - the seal comprises a disk of compressible material and a rigid support for the disk,

[0060] - said support is free to rotate in said cap about said longitudinal axis, at least during said bayonet movement,

[0061] - the support is clamped on the cap,

[0062] - the bottle comprises a housing defining a housing;

[0063] - the container comprises a removable capsule located in the housing portion, the capsule being configured to contain the product,

[0064] - the bag has a lip configured to compress the seal when the lid is closed,

[0065] - said first protrusion and / or second protrusion of the bottle originates from said housing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0066] The invention will be better understood and other objects, details, features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent in the course of the following detailed explanatory description of at least one embodiment of the invention, given by way of purely illustrative and non-limiting examples with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings, in which:

[0067] Figure 1 A first example of a container according to the invention in a closed position is schematically shown in perspective;

[0068] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a container shown in an open position before a cover on the container is folded back onto the bottle of said container;

[0069] Figure 3a , Figure 3b and Figure 3c The flattening of the protrusions of the container is schematically shown. Figure 3a In the figure, we can see the state after the cap is folded back onto the bottle. Figure 3b The middle position is seen in Figure 3c The state of the container being in the closed position is seen in;

[0070] Figure 4 Schematically shows Figure 2 Details;

[0071] Figure 5 Shown with Figure 5 The same details, but located closer to the closure of the container;

[0072] Figure 6 a partial view schematically shown in perspective of a bottle of the container of the preceding figures, the bottle being located in a portion of a ring configured to receive the container;

[0073] Figure 7 Shown above and Figure 6 a schematic perspective view of the ring described in relation;

[0074] Figure 8 Shown from a side view Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic perspective view of the bottle region of the container;

[0075] Fig. 9 The closed position is schematically shown in longitudinal section. Figure 1 and 2 The top portion of the container;

[0076] Fig.10 A second example of a container according to the invention in an open position is schematically shown in perspective;

[0077] Fig.11 Shows Fig.10 Schematic side view of a container of in a closed position with its cap placed on its bottle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0078] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 as well as Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, the present invention relates to a container 1 for products, in particular cosmetics, such as powder, semi-liquid or liquid products, such as foundation, cream, lotion or other products.

[0079] The container has an axis X, referred to as the longitudinal axis. The container comprises a bottle 2 and a cap 4 for the bottle 2. The bottle 2 has here a substantially cylindrical shape, with a bottom 6 and a side wall 8 extending from the bottom 6 along the longitudinal axis X. The cap 4 has an upper wall 10 and a side skirt 12 extending from the upper wall 10 to cooperate with the side wall 8 of the bottle 2. The skirt 10 extends along the longitudinal axis X, at least in the closed position of the container, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 and Fig.11 shown.

[0080] In order to open and / or close the container 1, as can be done at the container opening Figure 2 or Fig.10As can be seen more clearly in FIG, the bottle 2 and the cap 4 have first radial protrusions 14, 16 extending angularly over a first portion of the circumference of the container and second radial protrusions 14', 16' at least axially offset relative to the first protrusions 14, 16 and extending over a second portion of the circumference. In other words, the first protrusions 14, 16 form a first row of protrusions that, in the closed position, are substantially located at the same first level on the bottle 2 for the protrusions marked 14, and on the cap 4 for the protrusions marked 16, on the other hand. Similarly, the second protrusions 14', 16' form a second row of protrusions that, in the closed position, are substantially located at the same second level on the bottle 2 for the protrusions marked 14' and on the other hand on the cap 4 for the protrusions marked 16', along the longitudinal axis X of the container. Alternatively, the container comprises three or more rows of protrusions, each row being axially offset from each other, and protrusions of different rows covering corresponding angular segments. The assembly formed by the protrusions 14, 14' of the bottle 2 extends radially toward the outside of the bottle 2, and the assembly formed by the protrusions 16, 16' of the cap 4 extends radially toward the inside of the cap 4.

[0081] The first row of protrusions 14 of the bottle 2 is positioned close to the free edge 9 of the side wall 8 of the bottle 2, and the second row of protrusions 14' of the bottle 2 is located below. The second row of protrusions 16' of the cap 4 is positioned close to the free side edge 11 of the side skirt 12 of the cap 4, and the first row of protrusions 16 of the cap 4 is located between the first row of protrusions 16' of the cap 4 and the upper wall 10 of the cap 4.

[0082] The radial offset between the protrusions 14, 16 of the first row and the protrusions 14', 16' of the second row is configured to ensure that when the cap 4 is inserted onto the bottle 2 in a movement along the longitudinal axis X of the container, the protrusions of one row of the cap 4 (in this example, the protrusions 16') do not abut against the protrusions of the other row of the bottle 2 (in this example, the protrusions 14).

[0083] The axial offset between the protrusions 14, 16 of the first row and the protrusions 14', 16' of the second row is configured so that when the cap 4 is rotated relative to the bottle 2 around the longitudinal axis X of the container, the protrusions of one row (in this example, the protrusions 16) of the cap 4 are provided with a channel 18 between the two rows of protrusions 14, 14' of the bottle 2, so that the protrusions of one row are angularly complementary to the protrusions of the other row.

[0084] The first protrusions 14, 16 and the second protrusions 14', 16' are configured to cooperate with each other, respectively, to obtain a contact area.

[0085] In other words, the first protrusion 14 of the bottle 2 and the first protrusion 16 of the cap 4 are configured to engage against each other to close the container. The second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2 and the second protrusion 16' of the cap 4 are also configured to engage against each other to close the container.

[0086] The contact area is distributed over the entire circumference, and the contact area extends angularly for at least 270° in the closed position of the container. In other words, if the angular span of the area where the first protrusion 14 of the bottle 2 contacts the first protrusion 16 of the cap 4 and the angular span of the area where the second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2 contacts the second protrusion 16' of the cap 4 are added together, then in the closed position of the container, the total angular span of these contact areas reaches and / or exceeds 270°.

[0087] With such an angular span, it is possible to distribute the projections in at least two rows, the contact area according to the invention providing an improved seal without having to resort to screwing or only partially having to resort to screwing.

[0088] If you can Figure 3a to Figure 3c As can be seen more clearly in FIG. 1 , preferably, the first protrusions 14, 16 and the second protrusions 14', 16' are configured to engage against each other, respectively, to close the container in a movement called bayonet movement, which comprises an axial translation of the cap 4 relative to the bottle 2 according to the arrow marked 20, followed by a rotation about the longitudinal axis X according to the arrow marked 22. In other words, with two rows of protrusions, the container according to the invention comprises a double bayonet closure system.

[0089] exist Figure 3a In the embodiment, the cap 4 is located at a higher position relative to the bottle 2, and its protrusions 16, 16' are both located above the protrusions 14, 14' of the bottle 2. Figure 3b In the embodiment, the cap 4 is located at a lower position relative to the bottle 2, and its first row of protrusions 16 is lower than the axial level of the first row of protrusions 14 of the bottle 2, while the second row of protrusions 16' of the cap 2 is lower than the axial level of the second row of protrusions 14 of the bottle 2. To achieve this, the protrusions 16' on the second row of the cap 4 are moved in front of the protrusions 14 on the first row of the bottle by the radial retreat of the protrusions 14 on the first row of the bottle. Still in Figure 3b In the embodiment, the protrusions 14, 16 and 14', 16' of the same row are angularly offset from each other. More precisely, the protrusions 14, 16 and 14', 16' are staggered, or in other words, in antiphase. Figure 3c In FIG. 2 , after the rotation, the protrusions 14 , 16 and 14 ′, 16 ′ are now facing each other, or in other words, in phase.

[0090] Advantageously, the first protrusion 16 of the cap 4 and the first protrusion 14 of the bottle 2 have approximately the same angular span. Cumulatively or alternatively, the second protrusion 16' of the cap 4 and the second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2 have approximately the same angular span. Again cumulatively or alternatively, the first and second parts of the circumference complement each other substantially over the entire circumference. In the embodiment shown, all these features are combined and in the closed position, the angular positioning of each of the first protrusions 14, 16 corresponds to each other to form a contact area over the entire angular span of the first protrusion. The same applies to the second protrusions 14', 16'. In addition, the contact areas formed in this way follow each other in an angularly continuous manner over almost the entire circumference of the container, wherein the axial offset between the first row and the second row is close at hand.

[0091] More specifically, the number of the first protrusions 14 of the bottle 2 is four, the number of the second protrusions 14' of the bottle 2 is four, the number of the first protrusions 16 of the cap 4 is four, and the number of the second protrusions 16 of the cap 4 is four, and the first protrusions 14 of the bottle 2, the first protrusions 16 of the cap 4, the second protrusions 14' of the bottle 2, and the second protrusions 16' of the cap 4 have an angular span of about 45°. This is just an example that enables the contact area to have a total amplitude of 360°, and there may be another number n of protrusions, so the angular amplitude of the protrusions is 360° / n.

[0092] Alternatively, and not shown, the first protrusion 14 and / or the second protrusion 14 ′ of the bottle 2 or the first protrusion 16 and / or the second protrusion 16 ′ of the cap 4 are formed by pins that come into tangential contact with the corresponding protrusions.

[0093] Advantageously, the height of the protrusions, more specifically the height of the second protrusion 16' of the cover 2 is substantially the same as the axial offset between the first protrusions 14, 16 and the second protrusions 14', 16'. Therefore, even when the container is in the closed position, the second protrusion 16' of the cover 2 mentioned above at least partially blocks the passage 18 mentioned above.

[0094] Advantageously again, the angular extent of said first protrusions 14 , 16 and / or second protrusions 14 ′, 16 ′ is substantially the same as the angular extent of said rotation about the longitudinal axis X. This ensures that, in the closed position, the protrusions of the cap 4 are opposite those of the bottle 2 .

[0095] By way of example, the angle of said rotation about the longitudinal axis X is between 30° and 60°, in particular about 45°. In the embodiment shown, each row comprises eight protrusions, giving a total angular extent of almost 360° when the angular spans of the protrusions 14, 16, 14', 16' of two rows are added together.

[0096] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 as well as Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, in order to facilitate handling of the cap 4, the container comprises a hinge 24 for the cap 4, which is placed on the bottle 2 so that the cap 4 is firmly held to the bottle 2. The hinge 24 is configured so that when the container is closed, the rotation of the cap 4 around the hinge axis Y according to the arrow marked 25 is performed before the bayonet movement. The hinge axis is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis X. The rotation of the cap 2 around the hinge axis Y is, for example, about 180°.

[0097] To enable the bayonet movement, the hinge 24 and its hinge axis Y are movable in translation along the longitudinal axis X and in rotation about the longitudinal axis X relative to the bottle 2 . To this end, the hinge 24 comprises a ring 26 which is movable in rotation about the longitudinal axis X on the bottle 2 .

[0098] like Figure 6 As shown, the bottle 2 comprises a recess 28, and the ring 26 is received in the recess 28. Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the ring 26 is not shown in order to see the details of the recess 28. The recess 28 is formed below the second row of protrusions 14' of the bottle 2. The recess 28 enables the above-mentioned rotational freedom of the ring 26.

[0099] Also refer to Figure 7 It can be seen that the recess 28 and the ring 26 mutually delimit one or more angular seats 30 , 32 for the rotation of the ring about the longitudinal axis X.

[0100] More specifically, the first of the angular supports 30 corresponds to a position where the lid is displaced about the hinge axis Y and / or to a position at the beginning of the travel of the bayonet movement. The second of the angular supports 32 corresponds to a position at the end of the travel of the bayonet movement and therefore to the closed position of the container. This facilitates the correct positioning of the lid with the base and therefore facilitates the correct alignment of the first protrusions 14, 16 and the second protrusions 14', 16', in particular for sealing at the end of the travel.

[0101] The ring 26 comprises at least one angular recess 34 protruding radially inwards from the annular portion of the ring 26. The recess 34 has opposite angular ends 36, 38 and a possible recess 40, which is here located close to a first of the angular ends 36. The recess 28 comprises opposing shapes 42, 44 and a possible snap-on pin 46. The opposing shapes 42, 44 and the pin 46 protrude radially outwards from the bottom of the recess 28. The snap-on pin 46 is located close to a first of the opposing shapes 42.

[0102] Said first angular seat 30 of the angular seat of the ring 26 in the recess 28 is formed, for example, by a first angular end 36 of the angular ends of the groove 34 configured to bear, in the position in question, against a first counter-shaped portion 42 of the counter-shaped portions. In the latter position, said pin 46 advantageously snaps into the recess 40. In other words, said first seat comprises a notch for snapping the ring 26 onto the bottle 2.

[0103] The second angular seat 32 of the angular seat for the ring 26 in the recess 28 is formed, for example, by a second angular end 38 of the angular ends of the groove 34, which is configured to bear against a second opposing shape 44 of the opposing shapes. The first opposing shape 42 and the second opposing shape 44 are spaced apart. Alternatively, the first opposing shape 42 and the second opposing shape 44 are angularly continuous with each other and form an integral opposing shape, the seats 30, 32 being formed on the ring 26 side by the opposite angular ends of said same opposing shape.

[0104] In order to Figure 2 and Fig.10 The open position shown moves to Figure 1 and Fig.11 In the closed position shown, as will be seen, the user first folds the cap 4 back onto the bottle 2 by rotating it 180° about the hinge axis Y according to arrow 25. During this movement, the ring 26 abuts against the recess 28 in a snap-fit ​​manner. Once the cap 4 has been folded back onto the bottle 2, the translation part of the bayonet movement along the longitudinal axis X has been completed and, for each row of protrusions, the protrusions 16, 16' of the cap 4 are axially located below the protrusions 14, 14' of the bottle, as shown in FIG. Figure 3b The cap 2 is then rotated about the longitudinal axis X according to the arrow 22 until the ring 26 reaches the end of its travel. This end of travel is marked by the second support 32. The container is then in its closed position, the protrusions 14, 14' of the bottle 2 and the protrusions 16, 16' of the cap 4 being aligned with one another in their respective rows, as shown in FIG. Figure 3c To open the container, a reverse motion is used.

[0105] Reference again Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 It can be seen that the hinge 24 comprises a hinge 48 , allowing the cover 4 to move in rotation about the hinge axis Y and / or in translation along the longitudinal axis X following the arrow 20 .

[0106] exist Figure 4 and Figure 5In the embodiment shown, the hinge 48 itself is movable in rotation about the hinge axis Y and / or in translation along the longitudinal axis X. Furthermore, the hinge 24 comprises a bearing 50 in which the hinge 48 is articulated. The bearing 50 has an elliptical orifice 52 in which a joint 54 of the hinge 48 is movable in rotation about the hinge axis Y and / or in translation along the longitudinal axis X. The hinge 48 is connected to the cover 4, in particular in one piece with the cover 4. The bearing 50 is connected to the ring 26, in particular in one piece with the ring 26.

[0107] If you can Figure 8 As can be seen in FIG. 1 , the bottle 2 has a stepped configuration with a first step 50 and a second step 52. The first step 50 extends axially from the upper edge 9 of the bottle 2 to the second step 52. The second step 52 extends axially from the first step 50 to the upper edge 54 of the recess accommodating the seal 26. The radial extension of the first step 50 is smaller than that of the second step 52, in particular because of the reduced thickness of the side wall 8 of the bottle 2. Alternatively, not shown, cumulatively or alternatively, the cap has such a stepped configuration.

[0108] The first protrusion 14 of the bottle 2 is located at the level of the first stage 50. The second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2 is located at the level of the second stage 52. The first protrusion 14 and the second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2 have substantially the same radial extension from the lateral side of the bottle, so that the first protrusion 14 of the bottle 2 has a distal edge 56 that is radially offset, set back relative to the lateral side of the bottle 2 located at the level of the second stage 52, and therefore radially offset, set back relative to the second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2 (this can also be Figure 4 (see in ).

[0109] The radial extension of the first protrusion 16 of the cap 4 is greater than the second extension 16' of the cap 4. Such radial extension is combined with the radial retreat of the first extension 14 of the bottle 2, so that during the translation of the cap 4 along the longitudinal axis X as mentioned above, the second protrusion 16' of the cap 4 passes in front of the first protrusion 14 of the bottle 2, and at the same time, during the rotation of the cap 4 around the longitudinal axis X, the first protrusion 16 of the cap 4 is engaged with the first extension 14 of the bottle 2, although the first extension 14 of the bottle 2 is radially retreated.

[0110] Advantageously, the first extension 14 of the bottle 2 and the first extension 16 of the cap 4 are formed in a complementary pattern. The same applies to the second extensions 14', 16'. The complementary pattern has faces opposite in the form of ramps 60, 62, which are in particular substantially spiral ramps. The ramps 60, 62 are configured to engage against each other during the rotation of the cap 2 around the longitudinal axis X, during the angular stroke described by the cap 2, in particular in the middle of the stroke, due to the profile of the ramps. In other words, according to this example, the first half of the angular stroke of the cap 4 is free and the protrusions do not engage against each other. During the second half of the stroke, the protrusions engage one against the other to reach the end of the stroke. These ramps have an inflection point. In other words, along the direction of rotation, the slope of the ramp is steeper downstream of the inflection point than upstream. It should be noted that this is not possible for traditional screwing.

[0111] In the embodiment shown, this means that during the second part of the angular travel of the cap about the longitudinal axis X, the rotation phase of the bayonet movement has a slight screwing component due to the inclination of the ramps 60, 62. However, this component is small, even much smaller than the component generated by the previous translation phase of the cap 2 along said longitudinal axis X. This difference can be seen in Figure 5 , where the cover 4 has not yet come to rest on the ring 26. In this figure, the translation phase along the axis X is completed and the cover 4 will come to rest on the ring 26 due to the additional descent of the cover 4 produced by the inclination of the ramps 60, 62.

[0112] The faces of the protrusions 14 , 14 ′, 16 , 16 ′ opposite to those in the form of ramps are, for example, perpendicular to said longitudinal axis X.

[0113] Said protrusions 16, 16' of the cover 4 are interrupted by radial grooves 64. Said radial grooves 64 are angularly positioned, for example, approximately in the middle of the stroke. On the cover 4 side, said grooves 64 advantageously form the inflection point mentioned above.

[0114] like Fig. 9 As shown, the container 1 advantageously has a seal 70 configured to be compressed during the closing movement. The seal 70 is preferably configured to be compressed during the second part of the rotation of the lid 4 around the longitudinal axis X. In other words, the raised ramps 60, 62 serve to compress the seal 70, in particular during the second part of the rotation of the lid 4 around the longitudinal axis X.

[0115] The cover 4 comprises a cap 72 housing the seal 70 , preferably leaving the seal 70 free to rotate about the longitudinal axis X at least during the bayonet movement. The first and second protrusions 16 , 16 ′ of the cover 4 originate from the cap 72 . The hinge 48 also originates from the cap 72 .

[0116] The seal 70 comprises a disk 74, for example made of a compressible material, and a rigid support 76. The disk 74 is connected to the support 76. The support 76 is free to rotate in the cap 72 around the longitudinal axis X, at least during the bayonet movement. The support 76 is for example snapped onto the cap 72, in particular into a recess 78 in the cap 72.

[0117] The bottle 2 includes a housing 80 defining a receiving portion 82, and the container 1 includes a removable capsule 84 located in the receiving portion 82. The capsule 84 is configured to receive the product. The capsule 84 has a lip 86 (at Figure 2 The lip 86 is configured to compress the seal 70 when the cap 4 is closed. The first protrusion 14 and / or the second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2 comes from the housing 80.

[0118] Reference again Figure 1 and Figure 5 as well as Fig.10 and Fig.11 It can be seen that the outer diameters of the bottle 2, the cap 4 and / or the ring 26 are substantially the same.

[0119] Alternatively or cumulatively, in the closed position, the cap 4 abuts axially against the ring 26, and / or the ring 26 abuts axially against the bottle 2. These features contribute to giving the container a uniform appearance when it is closed.

[0120] Alternatively, the container is configured to have a longitudinal gap 100 between the lid 4 and the ring 26 in the closed position. Fig.11 This facilitates the compression of the seal 70 and therefore the sealing of the container by preventing the cap 4 from coming against the ring 26 before the compression of the seal 70. Such a longitudinal gap 100 is achieved, for example, by the above-mentioned angular seats. If the ring 26 is not present, such a result is also advantageously obtained by creating said longitudinal gap 100 between the cap 4 and the bottle 2, in particular an annular shoulder on the bottle 2.

[0121] According to embodiments 10 and 11, except hinge 48, described container is preferably identical with above-mentioned container.In fact, hinge 48 is connected to described ring 26, particularly forms one-piece with described ring, and is connected to described lid 4, particularly forms one-piece with described lid.Described hinge 48 is also capable of elastic deformation.For this reason, hinge 48 comprises first wing 482 and second wing 484, and first wing 482 and second wing 484 are connected by the thinning part 486 formed by the material of the fold line forming described hinge 48.First wing 482 is connected to lid 4, and / or second wing 484 is connected to ring 26.Described fold line 486 is oriented tangentially with described bottle 2 and / or described lid 4 basically.In other words, described hinge 48 is for example a film hinge.

[0122] The hinge 48 is configured so that in Fig.10 In the open position shown, the first flap 482 and the second flap 484 are substantially in the same plane on both sides of the thinned portion 486 .

[0123] The hinge 48 is configured so that in Fig.11 In the closed position shown, the first wing 482 and the second wing 484 are located on the same side of the thinned portion 486, and an angle with the thinned portion 486 as the top is formed at least partially between the first wing 482 and the second wing 484. The first wing 482 and / or the second wing 484 include a V-shaped configuration, which has a first branch connected to the thinned portion 486 and a second branch connected to the cover 4 and the ring 26. The first branch of each of the first wing 482 and the second wing 484 is parallel to each other here. The second branch of each of the first wing 482 and the second wing 484 has the angle with the thinned portion 486 as the top between them. Such a configuration has the advantage of being able to or at least facilitating the creation of the functional gap 100 mentioned above.

[0124] According to this embodiment, it will be appreciated that the assembly formed by the lid 4, the ring 26 and the hinge 48 is preferably made in one piece. The result is a more functional hinge 48 that opens and closes in a simpler position. This also allows a thinner hinge 48 to be arranged, making the container more aesthetically pleasing. The industrial integration of the hinge 24 is also simplified by the reduction in the number of parts and the relative adjustment of the parts in position.

[0125] It should also be noted that, in particular in the absence of a ring, the container is advantageously equipped with an end-of-travel fastener, which is in particular formed by corresponding shapes on the bottle 2 and / or the cap 4, one of which is, for example, located on the free edge of the bottle 2 to cooperate with a shape on the bottom of the cap 4, or alternatively, is located on the upper surface of the first protrusion 14 and the second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2, or on the upper surface of at least one of the first protrusion 14 and the second protrusion 14' of the bottle 2 to cooperate with the corresponding one or more grooves 64 of the first protrusion 16 and the second protrusion 16' of the cap 4.

Claims

1. A container for products, in particular cosmetics, the container (1) having an axis (X) referred to as the longitudinal axis, and comprising a bottle (2) and a cap (4) for the bottle (2), the bottle (2) having a first radial protrusion (14) and a second radial protrusion (14') at least axially offset relative to the first protrusion (14) of the bottle (2), the cap (4) having a first radial protrusion (16) and a second radial protrusion (16') at least axially offset relative to the second protrusion (16) of the cap (4), the first protrusion (14) of the bottle (2) and / or the first protrusion (16) of the cap (4) being arranged at the same time. The first protrusion (14, 16) and the second protrusion (14', 16') of the cap (4) are configured to cooperate with each other to obtain, in the closed position of the container, a first contact area between the first protrusion (14) of the bottle (2) and the first protrusion (16) of the cap (4) on the one hand, and a second contact area between the second protrusion (14') of the bottle (2) and the second protrusion (16') of the cap (4) on the other hand.

2. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein The first contact area and the second contact area cumulatively extend over more than 180°, or even over more than 270°, and the container comprises a seal (70) which is configured to be compressed between the bottle (2) and the cap (4), at least in the closed position.

3. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein The cover (4) accommodates the seal (70) so that the seal (70) can rotate freely.

4. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first protrusion (16) of the cap (4) and the first protrusion (14) of the bottle (2) have substantially the same angular span, and / or the second protrusion (16') of the cap (4) and the second protrusion (14') of the bottle (2) have substantially the same angular span.

5. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The height of the first protrusion (14, 16) and / or the second protrusion (14', 16') is substantially the same as the axial offset between the first protrusion (14, 16) and the second protrusion (14', 16').

6. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The angular span of the first protrusion (14, 16) and / or the second protrusion (14', 16') is substantially the same as the angular stroke of the cover.

7. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The first protrusion (14, 16) and the second protrusion (14', 16') are configured to engage against each other respectively to close the container (1) according to a movement called bayonet movement, which includes at least one rotation around the longitudinal axis (X).

8. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein The bayonet movement also includes an axial translation of the cap (4) relative to the bottle (2) so that the first protrusion (16) of the cap (4) axially corresponds to the first protrusion (14) of the bottle (2), and the second protrusion (16') of the cap (4) axially corresponds to the second protrusion (14') of the bottle (2), and at least the rotation is performed after the translation.

9. The container according to claim 7 or 8, wherein: The rotation is smaller than the cumulative angular amplitude of the first and second protrusions of the protrusions (14, 14') adjacent to the bottle (2), and / or smaller than the cumulative angular amplitude of the first and second protrusions of the protrusions (16, 16') adjacent to the cap (4).

10. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein The number of the first protrusions (14) of the bottle (2) is four, the number of the second protrusions (14') of the bottle (2) is four, the number of the first protrusions (16) of the cap (4) is four, and the number of the second protrusions (16') of the cap (4) is four, the first protrusions (14) of the bottle (2), the first protrusions (16) of the cap (4), the second protrusions (14') of the bottle (2) and the second protrusions (16') of the cap (4) have an angular span of approximately 45°, and the rotation angle around the longitudinal axis is approximately 45°.

11. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The free edge of the first protrusion (14) of the bottle (2) is arranged to be radially set back from the free edge of the second protrusion (14') of the bottle (2) so that when the container is opened and / or closed, the second protrusion (16') of the cap (4) passes in front of the first protrusion (14) of the bottle (2), and the free edge of the first protrusion (16) of the cap (4) is radially located in front of the free edge of the second protrusion (16') of the cap (4) so ​​that the first contact area is formed between the first protrusion (14) of the bottle (2) and the first protrusion (16) of the cap (4).

12. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The first and second portions of the circumference are complementary to each other so as to extend over substantially the entire circumference.

13. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The container comprises a hinge (24) of the cap (4), which is placed on the bottle (2) so that the cap (4) is securely held to the bottle (2).

14. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein The hinge (24) comprises a ring (26) and / or a hinge (48) capable of rotationally moving on the bottle (2) around the longitudinal axis (X), so that the lid (4) can be rotationally moved around the hinge axis (Y) and / or translationally moved along the longitudinal axis (X).

15. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein The container is configured to have a longitudinal gap between the lid (4) and the ring (26) in the closed position.

16. The container according to any one of claims 14 and 15, wherein The hinge (48) is connected to the ring (26) and the cover (4), in particular forms a single piece with the ring and the cover, the hinge (48) being elastically deformable.

17. A container according to any one of claims 14 to 16, wherein The hinge (48) is a film hinge.

18. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The bottle (2) has a stepped structure, which has a first level (50) and a second level (52), wherein the first level (50) extends from the upper edge of the bottle (2) to the second level (52), and the radial extension of the first level (50) is smaller than the radial extension of the second level (52).

19. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The first extension portion (14) of the bottle (2) and the first extension portion (16) of the cap (4) form complementary patterns, and / or the second extension portion (14') of the bottle (2) and the second extension portion (16') of the cap (4) form complementary patterns.

20. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein The complementary patterns have faces (60, 62) facing each other in a ramped form.

21. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein The ramps are configured to engage against each other due to the profile of the ramps.

22. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first protrusion (14) of the bottle, and / or the first protrusion (16) of the cap, and / or the second protrusion (14') of the bottle, and / or the second protrusion (16') of the cap are interrupted by radial grooves (64).

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