Device for packaging and applying refillable cosmetic product

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cosmetic application and packaging device (10) comprising: a housing (12) defining an outer shell, said housing (12) presenting at least one first engagement projection (54; 72); and a refill (14) of a cosmetic product received at least partially in an outer shell defined by the housing (12), the refill (14) presenting a second snap-in projection (72; 84). The at least one first engaging projection (54; 72) and the at least one second engaging projection (72; 54) is metal and includes at least one clamping tab (56) extending between the at least two longitudinal blind slots (58).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of refillable devices for packaging and applying cosmetic products. Background Art

[0002] Specifically, in the field of cosmetics, users are particularly sensitive to the aesthetics of application and packaging devices. However, the cost of aesthetic application and packaging devices is high, which further increases the cost of cosmetics sold in this form in commerce.

[0003] A concept is proposed, which includes providing an aesthetically pleasing application and packaging device, including a separate refill that may be less aesthetically pleasing, but has a less expensive packaging. Preferably, the refill is removable, so that the application and packaging device can be refilled by replacing the removable refill.

[0004] In particular, the application and packaging device may comprise a housing formed by a base and a cover, said housing being at least partially made of metal. In practice, such a housing is particularly appreciated by users, in particular from an aesthetic point of view. In addition, such a refillable device may present an improved environmental footprint, since only the refill is discarded after the cosmetic product has been used.

[0005] However, in this case, securing the refill in the cover may cause problems.

[0006] In fact, the refill is fixed to the housing advantageously by snapping. However, in this case, it is difficult to perform a secure snapping to ensure that the refill is retained in the housing and can also be easily loosened to remove and replace the refill. Summary of the invention

[0007] The present disclosure improves the situation.

[0008] The present disclosure provides a refillable cosmetic application and packaging device, comprising:

[0009] - a housing defining a casing, said housing presenting at least one first snap-fitting protrusion; and

[0010] a refill of a cosmetic product intended to be at least partially received in the housing defined by the casing, said refill presenting a second snap-fitting projection;

[0011] One of the at least one first snap-fit ​​protrusion and the at least one second snap-fit ​​protrusion is metal and includes at least one clamping tab extending between at least two longitudinal blind grooves.

[0012] Therefore, advantageously, a cosmetic application and packaging device can be manufactured that implements at least one metal snap-fit ​​protrusion to fix the refill to the shell. For example, the defined mating protrusion ensures permanent fixation of the refill in the shell and easy disassembly, thereby limiting the risk of damaging the refill and the shell.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic application and packaging device may present one or more of the following features alone or in combination:

[0014] - clamping tabs and two longitudinal blind grooves on the cylindrical surface of the metal sleeve;

[0015] - the clamping tab comprises a protruding projection;

[0016] - the protruding projection extends over the entire width of the tab;

[0017] The other of the at least one first snap-fitting protrusion and the at least one second snap-fitting protrusion comprises one of the following:

[0018] - a recess, in particular a recess for receiving, where appropriate, a protruding projection of a clamping tab,

[0019] --The spine, and

[0020] - at least one lug, preferably a plurality of lugs;

[0021] - Where appropriate, the housing extends mainly along the axis, the two grooves are parallel to the axis and the protrusions extend in a direction perpendicular to the axis:

[0022] - the housing comprises an outer housing receiving a metal sleeve, a clamping tab and two longitudinal blind grooves on the metal sleeve;

[0023] - the housing comprises a base;

[0024] - the base comprises an outer shell receiving a metal sleeve, a clamping tab and two longitudinal blind grooves on the metal sleeve in the base;

[0025] - the cosmetic application and packaging device further comprises a cover for closing the base, said cover preferably being detachably fixed to the housing, for example by magnetization, by snapping or by screwing;

[0026] - the cover comprises an outer shell receiving a metal sleeve forming a clamping tab and two longitudinal blind grooves on the metal sleeve in the cover to secure the refill in the cover;

[0027] - the refill comprises a sleeve forming a retaining tab extending between two longitudinal blind grooves in order to secure the refill to the base or cover of the housing, as appropriate;

[0028] - the application and packaging device comprises an applicator device, said applicator device preferably being contained in a refill;

[0029] - the applicator device comprises means for dispensing the cosmetic product, in particular a pipette or a pump;

[0030] - the dispensing member is a lipstick mechanism that receives a lipstick pellet;

[0031] - the lipstick mechanism comprises a first engagement protrusion, the first engagement protrusion being adapted to be rotationally driven by a second engagement protrusion integral with the base of the housing so as to move the lipstick mass in the lipstick mechanism between at least one first retracted position and at least one second lipstick application position;

[0032] - the first engagement protrusion is formed by a recess on the front surface of the bottom plate of the lipstick mechanism, which is free to rotate relative to the neck of the lipstick;

[0033] - cosmetic refills including containers for cosmetics;

[0034] the cosmetic refill comprises a plug integral with an applicator element of the cosmetic product, the plug preferably being adapted to be fixed to the reservoir in order to close the reservoir, the applicator element preferably still being in the reservoir when the plug closes the reservoir;

[0035] - the cover is preferably removably fixed to the plug;

[0036] - the cover snaps onto a metal sleeve fixed to the plug, said metal sleeve presenting at least one snap-on protrusion comprising a clamping tab extending between two longitudinal blind grooves; and

[0037] - The applicator element is one of a brush, a possibly flocked plastic tip, a makeup brush. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Other features, details and advantages will appear upon reading the following detailed description and upon analyzing the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0039] Figure 1 A first example of a cosmetic application and packaging device is schematically shown in a perspective view.

[0040] Figure 2 is formed Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the elements of a cosmetic application and packaging device shown separated from one another.

[0041] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the base of the housing of a cosmetic application and packaging device.

[0042] Figure 4 is Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a refill implemented in a cosmetic application and packaging device.

[0043] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the cover of the housing of the cosmetic application and packaging device.

[0044] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of a cosmetic application and packaging device.

[0045] Figure 7 Yes Figure 4 The replacement is fixed to Figure 3 A perspective view of a detail of the base of the housing.

[0046] Figure 8 A second example of a cosmetic application and packaging device is schematically shown in cross section and comprises a refill secured in a housing by snap-fitting.

[0047] Fig. 9 Indicates the IX Figure 8 The first detail.

[0048] Fig.10 Indicates the marked X Figure 8 The second detail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In the rest of the description, the same or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals. For the sake of brevity of this specification, identical elements in several examples are not described in detail in the context of the detailed description of each of these examples. Instead, the following description primarily details the differences between the different examples.

[0050] Figure 1 A first example of a cosmetic application and packaging device 10 is schematically shown in a perspective view. According to this first example, the cosmetic is presented in the form of a stick. Specifically, the cosmetic can be a lipstick, a skin or lip care product, specifically a lip balm, a sunscreen product for lips or skin.

[0051] like Figure 1 and 2As shown in the figure, the smearing and packaging device 10 basically includes a housing 12 and a refill 14. The housing 12 includes (here) a base 15 and a cover 16. As shown in the figure, the smearing and packaging device 10, in particular the housing 12, has a generally cylindrical shape, mainly extending in the direction of the extension axis A10 of the smearing and packaging device 10. Here, the smearing and packaging device 10 has a generally cylindrical shape with an elliptical cross section. Of course, other general shapes of the smearing and packaging device 10 are also possible. Specifically, the smearing and packaging device 10 can have a generally cylindrical shape with a circular or polygonal cross section.

[0052] The base 15 of the housing 12 is Figure 3 10 is represented in cross section. The base 15 of the housing 12 firstly comprises a cylindrical outer housing 18, which extends mainly in the direction of an extension axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12, which here corresponds to the axis A10 in the application and packaging device 10. Here, the outer housing 18 has an elliptical cross section. The outer housing 18 can be made of any material that can be imagined by a person skilled in the art to form a housing of the cosmetic application and packaging device 10 in the shape of a stick, in particular of glass, metal (in particular aluminum or an aluminum alloy, in particular Zamak), ceramic, porcelain, crystal and plastic (in particular polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate), ionomer resin (for example, polyester under the trade name It is made from one of the known ethylene-vinyl copolymers), wood and urea-formaldehyde.

[0053] The outer shell 18 has a ridge 20 on its radial inner surface. Here, the ridge 20 is rectilinear, parallel to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. Here, the ridge 20 extends over only a portion of the height of the outer shell 18, oriented in the direction of the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. For example, the ridge 20 extends over at least two thirds of the height of the outer shell 18, preferably over at least three quarters of the height of the outer shell 18.

[0054] According to the example shown, the base 15 of the housing 12 also comprises a capsule 22 fixed to the end of the outer shell 18. The capsule 22 thus closes one longitudinal end of the cylindrical outer shell 18. As shown, the capsule 22 can present a bottom plate 24 which is intended to form a longitudinal end of the application and packaging device 10. One face of the bottom plate 24 of the capsule 22, which is oriented to the outside of the outer shell 18, can then contain items or decorations formed directly on the bottom plate 24 or applied to this bottom plate 24 of the capsule 22.

[0055] The capsule member 22 further comprises a crown 26 protruding from the bottom plate 24. Here, the crown 26 has a generally cylindrical shape along the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12 and has an elliptical cross section that is substantially complementary to the internal cross section of the outer shell 18. The crown 24 can thus be clamped into the outer shell 18. The crown 24 presents depressions 28 on its radially outer surface, one of which receives a portion of the ridge 20 of the outer shell 18. Receiving a portion of the ridge 20 in a particular depression 28 can have a foolproof function to fix the capsule member 22 in a particular orientation relative to the outer shell 18. Here, the crown 26 also presents a depression 30 on its radially inner surface. The depression 30 on the radially inner surface of the crown 26 is angularly offset relative to the depression 28 on the radially outer surface of the crown 26, so that angularly, the depression 30 on the radially inner face is each time between two depressions 28 on the radially outer face, and the depression 28 on the radially outer face is each time between two depressions 30 on the radially inner face. By limiting the thickness of the crown 26 , this configuration makes it possible to obtain a capsule 22 that is lighter and easier to manufacture by molding.

[0056] Alternatively, the capsule member 22 may be integral with the outer shell 18 .

[0057] The base 15 of the housing 12 further comprises an insert 32 received in the outer housing 18. To this end, the insert 32 presents a general shape that is substantially complementary to the shape of the outer housing 18. In particular, in the example shown, the insert 32 presents a cylindrical portion 34 that is complementary to the cross section of the outer housing 18. A groove 36 is on the radially outer surface of the cylindrical portion 34. The groove 36 is substantially rectilinear, parallel to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. One of the grooves 36 here receives the ridge 20 on the radially inner surface of the outer housing 18. Likewise, receiving a portion of the ridge 20 in a particular groove 36 can have a foolproof function regarding the orientation of the insert 32 relative to the outer housing 18.

[0058] Alternatively, receiving one portion of the ridge 20 in the groove 36 prevents the two portions from rotating relative to each other about the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. However, in this case, it is preferred that each of the several ridges 20 is at least partially received in a corresponding groove 36.

[0059] In addition, the insert 32 here forms two tabs 38 which protrude relative to the cylindrical portion 34 in the direction of the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12 and extend in the extension of the outer surface of the cylindrical portion 34. However, the insert 32, and in particular the cylindrical portion 34, forms a flange 35 at the base of the tabs 38. A lug 37 protrudes from the flange 35 in the direction of the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12.

[0060] The insert 32 further forms an engagement protrusion 40. Here, the engagement protrusion 40 is presented in the form of a protrusion with an external cylindrical shape along the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. Here, the engagement protrusion 40 has a cross section in the shape of a 5-pointed star. Of course, a person skilled in the art can obtain engagement protrusions of other shapes. In particular, the engagement protrusion 40 can a priori adopt any cylindrical shape with a non-circular cross section, in particular with a polygonal cross section.

[0061] According to the example shown, the base 15 of the housing 12 further comprises a magnet 42. The magnet 42 is received, for example, between two tabs 38 of the insert 32, in contact with the flange 35 of the insert 32. In the example shown, the magnet 42 also comprises a recess 44 that receives the lug 37 of the insert 32. Thus, the orientation of the magnet 42 relative to the insert 32 and therefore relative to the base 15 of the housing 12 is ensured, since the orientation of the insert 32 is ensured by the foolproofing device formed by receiving the ridge 20 in the groove 36. This is particularly noteworthy when the magnet 42 is a quadrupole magnet.

[0062] Finally, the base 15 of the housing 12 comprises a sleeve 46. Here, the sleeve 46 is made of metal, for example of aluminum or an aluminum alloy such as Zamak. The sleeve 46 comprises a cylindrical portion 48 having a circular cross section, a first annular portion 50 protruding radially to the outside relative to the cylindrical portion 48 at a first end of the cylindrical portion 48, and a second annular portion 52 protruding radially to the inside relative to the cylindrical portion 48 at a second end of the cylindrical portion 48. The second annular portion 52 defines a central opening through which the cylindrical base 41 of the engagement protrusion 40 of the insert 32 with a circular cross section extends. The first annular portion 50 together with the outer housing 18, the insert 32, in particular the cylindrical portion 34 of the insert 32 and the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46 define a housing for receiving the magnet 42.

[0063] In addition, if Figure 7 As can be seen in more detail in the figure, the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46 forms two snap-fit ​​protrusions 54 (or clamping protrusions). Here, the two snap-fit ​​protrusions 54 are symmetrical relative to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. As shown, each snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 includes a clamping tab 56 extending between two grooves 58.

[0064] Here, the grooves 58 are all identical, where a groove is understood to refer to an opening that traverses the wall of the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46 along a radial direction relative to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. Thus, each groove 58 traverses the thickness of the sleeve 46, in particular the thickness of the cylindrical portion of the sleeve 46 forming said groove. Each groove 58 can be made by removing material from the sleeve 46. Alternatively, however, each groove 58 can be made by cutting the sleeve 46, in particular the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46, without substantially removing material from the sleeve 46. In all cases, each groove 58 here separates two edges of the material of the sleeve 46, in particular the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46, along an orthogonal direction. Each groove 58 here extends longitudinally parallel to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. Thus, in the example shown, each groove 58 is rectilinear.

[0065] like Figure 7 As can be seen in the drawings, each slot 58 does not have an outlet because each slot 58 extends between two longitudinal ends formed in the sleeve 46, particularly in the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46. The slots 58 make the sleeve 46, particularly the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46 between two adjacent slots 58, where the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46 forms the clamping tab 56, substantially more flexible.

[0066] Each clamping tab 56 presents a protrusion 60 that protrudes radially toward the inside. Thus, each protrusion 60 protrudes relative to the rest of the clamping tab 56 from which it comes. Here, the protruding protrusion 60 is formed by a boss of the clamping tab 56. This boss is made by a deformation of the clamping tab 56. Thus, the clamping tab 56 does not substantially present an increased thickness at the protruding protrusion 60. Here, the boss 60 is substantially orthogonal, since the entire portion extending between two adjacent grooves 58 is dome-shaped, substantially in the shape of an angular sector of a cylinder. Alternatively, however, the protruding protrusion 60 can be formed by a bead or any other shape accessible to a person skilled in the art.

[0067] like Figure 7 As shown, each tab 56 is integral at each end thereof with the rest of the sleeve 46, in particular with the cylindrical sheath of the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46. Each tab 56 is separated from the rest of the sleeve 46 by a slot 58 along the lateral side of the tab 56, the tab extending parallel to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12, and each slot extending along the lateral side of the tab 56.

[0068] In addition to the protruding protuberance 60, each tab 56 may, where appropriate, extend in the extension of the cylindrical jacket of the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46. In this case, only the protruding protuberance 60 is not included in the extension of the cylindrical jacket of the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46. Alternatively, however, each tab 56 does not extend in the extension of the cylindrical jacket of the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46.

[0069] Each tab 56 (and therefore each groove 58) can have a length, measured here in the direction of the axis A15 of the base 15 of the shell 12, which is equal to or greater than 1 mm, preferably equal to or greater than 2 mm, and / or equal to or less than 10 mm, preferably equal to or less than 5 mm.

[0070] Each protruding protrusion 60 extends longitudinally along a direction perpendicular to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12, here along an orthogonal direction relative to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. Each protruding protrusion 60 may be over the entire width of the corresponding tab 56. Alternatively, however, each protruding protrusion 60 is only over a portion of the width of the tab 56 between the two grooves 58. In particular, each protruding protrusion 60 may be over at least half of the width of the tab 56, preferably over at least three quarters of the width of the tab 56.

[0071] Each protruding protrusion 60 may be formed substantially between one third and two thirds of the height of the corresponding tab 56, particularly in the middle of the height of the corresponding tab 56. In fact, in particular, the deformation of the tab 56 is more significant toward the middle of its height than at its longitudinal ends.

[0072] The protruding protuberance 60 presents a height measured along the direction of the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12, which height is less than the height of the groove 58 measured along the same direction of the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12. For example, the height of the protruding protuberance 60 is equal to or greater than 0.1 mm, preferably equal to or greater than 0.5 mm, and / or equal to or less than 3 mm, preferably equal to or less than 2 mm. The height of the protruding protuberance 60 is preferably limited relative to the height of the clamping tab 56. For example, the height of the protruding protuberance 60 represents less than 20%, preferably less than 10% of the height of the clamping tab 56. The width of the protruding protuberance 60 measured along the circumferential or orthogonal direction may be equal to or greater than 1 mm, preferably equal to or greater than 2 mm, and / or equal to or less than 10 mm, preferably equal to or less than 5 mm. The distance between the top of the protruding protuberance 60 and the cylindrical jacket of the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46 measured along the radial direction relative to the axis A15 of the base 15 of the housing 12 may be less than 2 mm, preferably less than 1 mm. Therefore, the tab 56 exhibits good flexibility while maintaining satisfactory mechanical strength.

[0073] Each tab 56 extending between two grooves 58, provided with a protruding protrusion 60, thus forms a snap-on protrusion 54 on the cylindrical portion 48 of the sleeve 46. Preferably, each snap-on protrusion 54 consists of such a tab 56 extending between two grooves 58 and provided with a protruding protrusion 60. In a significant manner, such a snap-on protrusion 54 is formed by a metal component, in this case by the sleeve 46. In other words, it is thus possible to render the snap-on protrusion 54 sufficiently elastic to deform even though this snap-on protrusion 54 is formed by a metal component, in this case by the sleeve 46. It is interesting to manufacture a metal snap-on protrusion 54 in more than one way. Firstly, metal is easier to recycle than plastic. In addition, metal is stronger than plastic, so that the risk of indentation of a metal snap-on protrusion 54 is reduced.

[0074] The sleeve 46 may present a thickness equal to or greater than 0.1 mm and / or equal to or less than 1 mm, for example. The sleeve 46 is therefore also rigid, making it difficult or even impossible to deform it by hand if not at the level of the tabs 56 .

[0075] Figure 4 A refill 14 is schematically represented in cross section, which refill is intended to be received in the previously described housing 12 , in particular in the seat 15 of the housing 12 .

[0076] Refill 14 included Figure 4 The lipstick mechanism 62 schematically represented in FIG. 1 is here constituted by said lipstick mechanism. The refill 14 has a generally cylindrical shape and extends mainly in the direction of an axis A14 which coincides with the axis A10 of the application and packaging device 10 when the latter is assembled.

[0077] In a manner known per se, the mechanism 62 receives a stick of cosmetic product B. The mechanism 62 comprises, for example, a base plate 64, a cup 66 and a neck 68. The mechanism 62 is suitable for Figure 4 The cup 66 to which the stick of cosmetic product B is fixed relative to the neck 68 is shown, which enables the application and packaging device 10 to be moved between a retracted position in which the cover 16 is closed and a deployed position for applying cosmetic product, in which the stick of cosmetic product B protrudes from the neck 68. In a lipstick mechanism of this type, the stick of cosmetic product B is usually moved between its two positions by pivoting the neck 68 relative to the bottom plate 64 of the mechanism 14. The bottom plate 64 may present a spiral groove (not shown) to guide at least one protrusion integral with the cup 66 to rotate relative to the bottom plate 14 via the neck 68.

[0078] It can be noted that the bottom plate 64 lacks a longitudinal ridge on its outer surface that is parallel to the axis A14 of the refill 14. However, the bottom plate 64 forms a recess 70 that is complementary to the cross-section of the engagement protrusion 40. Therefore, by receiving the engagement protrusion 40 in the complementary recess 70, the bottom plate 64 rotates integrally with the housing 12 about the axis A14 of the refill 14. Therefore, the lipstick mechanism 62 can be controlled by rotating the neck 68 relative to the base 15 of the housing 12. Those skilled in the art can use other components that allow the bottom plate 64 and the base 15 of the housing 12 to rotate integrally. For example, the bottom plate 64 can present a groove on its outer surface, which extends, for example, parallel to the axis A14 of the refill 14 and receives a complementary ridge formed on the radial inner surface of the insert 32, which rotates integrally with the outer housing 18 of the base 12.

[0079] Furthermore, the base plate 64 exhibits a recess 72 on its outer contour, which is circular here.

[0080] The housing 12 of the cosmetic dispensing and packaging device 10 further comprises a cover 16 , here in the form of a lid 16 .

[0081] The cap 16 presents a generally cylindrical shape and extends mainly in the direction of an axis A16 which coincides with the axis A10 of the applying and packaging device 10 when said device is assembled.

[0082] The cover 16 firstly comprises an outer shell 74. Here, the outer shell 74 is cylindrical along the axis A16 of the cover 16. Here, the outer shell 74 has an elliptical cross section which is substantially identical to the cross section of the outer shell 18 of the housing 12.

[0083] The outer shell 74 of the cover 16 can be made of any material that can be imagined by a person skilled in the art to form the shell of the stick-shaped cosmetic application and packaging device 10, in particular glass, metal (in particular aluminum or aluminum alloys, in particular Zamak), ceramics, porcelain, crystal and plastics (in particular polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate), ionomer resins (for example, the plastics sold under the trade name It is made from one of the known ethylene-vinyl copolymers), wood and urea-formaldehyde.

[0084] Preferably, the outer shell 74 of the cover 16 is of the same material as the outer shell 18 of the base 15 of the housing 12 .

[0085] The outer shell 74 here has a ridge 76 on its radial inner surface. The ridge 76 is here rectilinear, parallel to the axis A16 of the cover 16. The ridge 76 here extends over only a portion of the height of the outer shell 74, oriented in the direction of the axis A16 of the cover 16. For example, the ridge 76 extends over at least two thirds of the height of the outer shell 74, preferably over at least three quarters of the height of the outer shell 74.

[0086] In addition, the cover 16 comprises a capsule 78 fixed to one end of the outer shell 74. Thus, the capsule 78 closes one longitudinal end of the cylindrical outer shell 74. As shown, the capsule 78 can present a bottom plate 80, which is intended to form the longitudinal end of the application and packaging device 10. One face of the bottom plate 80 of the capsule 78, which is oriented to the outside of the outer shell 74, can then contain items or decorations formed directly on the bottom plate 80 or applied to this bottom plate 80 of the capsule 78. Here, the capsule 78 is applied to the outer shell 74. Alternatively, however, the capsule 78 can be integral with the outer shell 74.

[0087] The capsule member 78 further comprises a crown 82 protruding from the bottom plate 80. Here, the crown 86 has a generally cylindrical shape along the axis A16 of the cover 16. The crown 82 has a generally elliptical cross section. The crown 82 is substantially complementary to the inner cross section of the outer shell 74. The crown 82 can therefore be clamped into the outer shell 74. Here, the crown 82 presents a depression 84 on its radially outer surface and on its radially inner surface, one of the depressions receiving a portion of the ridge 76 of the outer shell 74. The ridge 76 of the outer shell 74 is received in a specific depression 84 and also implements a foolproof device regarding the orientation of the capsule member 76 relative to the outer shell 74.

[0088] The cover 16 further comprises an insert 86 received in the outer shell 74. To this end, the insert 86 presents a general shape that is substantially complementary to the shape of the outer shell 74. In particular, in the example shown, the insert 86 presents a cylindrical portion 88 that is complementary to the cross section of the outer shell 74. A groove 90 is on the radially outer surface of the cylindrical portion 88 of the insert 86. The groove 90 is substantially rectilinear, parallel to the axis A16 of the cover 16. One of the grooves 90 here receives the ridge 76 on the radially inner surface of the outer shell 74. Thus, the ridge 76 and the groove 90 receiving the ridge 76 form a foolproof device for assembling the insert 86 into the outer shell 74 of the cover 16, the insert 86 thus being assembled in a given orientation relative to the outer shell 74.

[0089] In addition, the insert 86 here forms two tabs 92 which protrude relative to the cylindrical portion 88 in the direction of the axis A16 of the cap 16 and extend in the extension of the outer surface of the cylindrical portion 88. However, the insert 86, and in particular the cylindrical portion 88, forms a flange 91 at the base of the tabs 92. A lug 93 protrudes from the flange 91 in the direction of the axis A16 of the cap.

[0090] The insert 86 receives, near the base, a balancing weight 94. The balancing weight 94 makes it possible to better distribute the weight of the spreading and packaging device 10.

[0091] According to the example shown, the cap 16 further comprises a magnet 95. The magnet 95 is received, for example, between two tabs 92 of the insert 86, in contact with the flange 35 of the insert 91. In the example shown, the magnet 95 also comprises a recess receiving the lug 93 of the insert 86. This ensures the orientation of the magnet 95 relative to the insert 86 and therefore relative to the cap 16. When the magnet 95 is a quadrupole magnet, it is therefore ensured that the fixing of the cap 16 on the base 15 of the housing 12 can only be performed with a single orientation or several predefined orientations of the cap 16 around the axis A10 of the application and packaging device 10 relative to the base 15 of the housing 12.

[0092] Finally, the cover 16 includes a sleeve 96. The sleeve 96 is made of metal here. The sleeve 96 includes a cylindrical portion 97 with a circular cross section, a first annular portion 98 protruding radially to the outside relative to the cylindrical portion 97 at a first end of the cylindrical portion 97, and a second annular portion 99 protruding radially to the inside relative to the cylindrical portion 97 at a second end of the cylindrical portion 97. The first annular portion 98 defines a housing for receiving the magnet 95 together with the outer housing 74, the insert 86, in particular the cylindrical portion 88 of the insert 86, and the cylindrical portion 97 of the sleeve 96.

[0093] Cosmetic application and packaging device 10 may be assembled as follows.

[0094] First, if Figure 7 As shown, the refill 14 is inserted into the base 15 of the housing 12 until the protruding protrusion 60 of each clamping tab 56 of the sleeve 46 of the housing 12 is received in the groove 72 of the bottom plate 64 of the refill 14. In other words, the refill 14 is snapped into the sleeve 46 of the base 15 of the housing 12. In this way, a secure fixation of the refill 14 in the housing 12, in particular in the base 15 of the housing 12, is obtained, which, however, can be easily removed while limiting the risk of damaging the housing 12, in particular the sleeve 46 of the base 15 of the housing 12. At the same time, the recess 70 engages with the engagement protrusion 40.

[0095] like Figure 61, specifically, the engagement of the retaining tab 56 and the groove 72 is completed near the end of the outer shell 18 opposite the end of the refill 14 inserted into the base 15 of the housing 15, for example, less than 50%, preferably less than 20%, and even more preferably less than 10% of the height of the outer shell 18 from this end of the outer shell 18. Therefore, any possible friction when the refill 14 is inserted into the housing 12 only occurs at the end of the insertion of the refill 14.

[0096] Thus, the base 15 of the housing 12 can be closed by the cover 16, which is fixed to the base 15 of the housing 12 by the cooperation of the magnets 42, 95. In this position, the portion of the refill 14 protruding from the base 15 of the housing 12 is received in the housing defined by the sleeve 96 in the cover 16. Of course, those skilled in the art may use other means for fixing the cover 16 to the base 15 of the housing 12. Specifically, the cover 16 may be screwed or snapped onto the base 15 of the housing 12.

[0097] In addition, although cover 16 is fixed only to base 15 of housing 12 here, cover 16 may be fixed to refill 14 alternatively or additionally. Cover 16 may be fixed to refill 14 by any means available to those skilled in the art.

[0098] In the following, reference will be made to Figures 8 to 10 A second example of cosmetic application and packaging device 100 is described.

[0099] According to this second example, the cosmetic application and packaging device 100 is more particularly suitable for packaging and applying cosmetics in liquid, cream or powder form by means of an applicator device, such as a makeup brush, a brush or a plastic applicator element (preferably flocked). Such cosmetics are, for example, lip gloss, nail polish, mascara or foundation.

[0100] The application and packaging device 100 further comprises a housing 12 and a refill 14 received in the housing 12. The housing 12 also comprises a base 15 and a cover 16, here in the form of a lid.

[0101] Here, the base 15 of the housing 12 includes an outer shell 18 and a capsule member 22 closing one end of the outer shell 18. Alternatively, the outer shell 18 and the capsule member 22 are integral.

[0102] Here, the cover 16 basically comprises an outer shell 74 of generally cylindrical shape. According to the example shown, the outer shell 74 is closed at one end by a capsule 78. Alternatively, however, the outer shell 74 and the capsule 78 are integral.

[0103] Here, the refill 14 comprises a reservoir 102 for cosmetic product. The reservoir 102 is here cylindrical, preferably with a circular cross section. The reservoir 102 here forms a collar 104 receiving a spin ring 106. The collar 104 exhibits a thread on its radially outer surface.

[0104] As in Fig. 9 As can be seen more specifically in the embodiment of the present invention, the refill 14 here comprises a metal sleeve 46 fixed to the reservoir 102. For example, the sleeve 46 is received in a recess 108 on the wall of the reservoir 106. Here, the sleeve 46 is fixed near one longitudinal end of the reservoir 106, i.e., the sleeve is first introduced into the outer shell 18 during the insertion of the refill 14 into the base 15 of the housing 12. This assembly looks particularly aesthetic, and once assembled, the sleeve 46 is not visible or only slightly visible in the application and packaging device 100. The sleeve 46 presents the same snap-fit ​​protrusions 54 as the sleeve 46 described in the first example of the application and packaging device 10. Here, the protruding protrusion 60 on the tab 56 of each snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 is received in a groove 72 formed on the radial inner surface of the outer shell 18 of the base 15 of the housing 12. Therefore, the reservoir 102 of the refill 14 is fixed to the base 15 of the housing 12 by snap-fitting. According to a variant that is not shown, the groove 72 may be formed on an insert fixed to the inside of the outer shell 18 of the base 15 of the housing 12 .

[0105] In addition, according to the example shown, the refill 14 includes a cosmetic applicator device 110, which includes an applicator element 112, a head 114 and a rod 116 connecting the applicator element 112 to the head 114. The applicator device 112 further includes a sleeve 46 fixed to the head 116 near one longitudinal end of the head 114, in particular fixed in a recess 118. Here, the sleeve 46 is fixed near one longitudinal end of the head 114, that is, the sleeve is first introduced into the outer shell 74 during the insertion of the refill 14 into the cap 16. This assembly looks particularly aesthetic, and once assembled, the sleeve 46 is not visible or only slightly visible in the application and packaging device 100. The sleeve 46 presents the same snap-fit ​​protrusions 54 as the sleeve 46 described in the first example of the application and packaging device 10. Here, the protruding protrusion 60 on the tab 54 of each snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 is received in the groove 72 formed on the radial inner surface of the outer shell 74 of the cap 16. The applicator device 110 of the refill 14 is thus fixed to the cover 16 of the housing 12 by snap-fitting. According to a variant that is not shown, the recess 72 may be formed on an insert that is fixed to the inside of the outer housing 74 .

[0106] Furthermore, it should be noted here that the head 114 presents an internal thread to enable the cap 16 to be fixed on the reservoir 106 of the refill 14 received in the base 15 of the housing 12. In particular, according to the example shown, the cap 16 is thus fixed on the head 114, which itself is screwed on the reservoir 106 of the refill 14, which is fixed to the base 15 of the housing 12. Alternatively, the internal thread may be present on an insert fixed inside the outer housing 74 of the cap 16 or on the outer housing 74 of the cap 16. According to yet another alternative, the cap 16, in particular the outer housing 74 or the head 114 of the applicator device 110, is fixed on the base 15 of the housing 12.

[0107] Preferably, the head 114 of the applicator device 110 has a plugging function, since it is adapted to close or plug the reservoir 102, in particular when the cap 16 is fixed on the reservoir 106 of the refill 14. The rod 116 enables the applicator element 112 to be inserted into the reservoir 102 when the cap 16 is fixed on the reservoir 102. Thus, in this closed position of the application and packaging device 100, the rod 116 traverses the spin ring 106 fixed in the collar 104 of the reservoir 102. In the case of removing the applicator element 112 outside the reservoir 102, the rod 116 and then the applicator element 112 traverses the spin ring 106, which enables any possible excess cosmetic product on the applicator element 112 to be removed. The cap 16 then acts as a gripping device, enabling the cosmetic product to be applied precisely by using the applicator element 112.

[0108] Also in this second example, the snap-fit ​​protrusions 54 can securely fix the reservoir 102 and the head 114 of the refill 14 to the housing 12, particularly at the base 15 of the housing 12 and the cover 16. However, when necessary, the disassembly of these snaps is still easy so that the refill 14 can be removed from the housing 12.

[0109] exist Figure 8 In the example of the embodiment, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 is formed by a sleeve 46 included in the refill 14. Alternatively, however, the sleeve 46 can be included in the housing 12, in particular in the base 15 and / or the cover 16 of the housing 12.

[0110] The invention is not limited to the examples that have just been described, but, on the contrary, is capable of numerous variations accessible to a person skilled in the art.

[0111] Thus, in each of the illustrated examples, the tab 56 of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 may be on the housing 12 and may cooperate with the groove 72 on the refill 14. Alternatively, however, the tab 56 of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 54 may be on the refill 14 and cooperate with the groove 72 formed on the housing 12.

[0112] Furthermore, instead of the groove 72, a person skilled in the art can use other snap-fitting protrusions suitable for cooperating with the tab 56 and the protruding protrusion 60 to form a snap fit. Specifically, a ridge, one or more lugs or beads in the form of hooks can be cited.

[0113] Moreover, in the examples described, the snap-fit ​​projections 54 are each formed by a sleeve 46 applied in the housing 12 or in the refill 14. Alternatively, however, the snap-fit ​​projections 54 may be formed directly by the housing base or the outer housing 18, 74 of the cover 16, in particular when this outer housing 18, 74 is metal.

[0114] Furthermore, the application and packaging device may comprise another application device in addition to the application device already described. Specifically, the application and packaging device may comprise a device for dispensing cosmetics, such as a pipette or a pump.

Claims

1. At least one cosmetic application and packaging device (10; 100), which includes: - a housing (12) defining a casing, said housing (12) presenting at least one first snap-fitting protrusion (54; 72); as well as a cosmetic refill (14) intended to be at least partially received in the housing defined by the casing (12), the refill (14) exhibiting a second snap-fitting projection (72; 84); One of the at least one first snap-fit ​​protrusion (54; 72) and the at least one second snap-fit ​​protrusion (72; 54) is metal and includes at least one clamping tab (56) extending between at least two longitudinal blind grooves (58), and the clamping tab (56) is capable of elastic deformation.

2. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping tab (54) and the two longitudinal blind grooves (58) are on the cylindrical surface of the metal sleeve (46).

3. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The clamping tab (54) includes a protruding projection (60).

4. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protruding projection (60) extends over the entire width of the tab (56).

5. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The other of the at least one first snap-fit ​​protrusion (54) and the at least one second snap-fit ​​protrusion (72) comprises one of the following: a recess ( 72 ), in particular for receiving, where appropriate, a protruding projection ( 60 ) of a clamping tab ( 54 ), - the spine, and - At least one lug, preferably a plurality of lugs.

6. A cosmetic application and packaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that Where appropriate, the housing (12) extends mainly along an axis (A10), the two grooves (58) are parallel to the axis (A10), and the protruding projection (60) extends in a direction perpendicular to the axis (A10).

7. A cosmetic application and packaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The housing (12) includes an outer housing (18, 74) receiving a metal sleeve (46) on which the clamping tab (56) and the two longitudinal blind slots (58) are located.

8. A cosmetic application and packaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The housing (12) comprises a base (15).

9. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claims 7 and 8, characterized in that The base (15) comprises an outer shell (18) receiving a metal sleeve (46), and the clamping tab (56) and the two longitudinal blind grooves (58) are on the metal sleeve (46) in the base (15).

10. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 8 or 9, further comprising a cover (16) for closing the base (15), wherein the cover (16) is preferably detachably fixed to the housing (12), for example, by magnetization, by snapping or by screwing.

11. The coating and packaging device according to claim 10, characterized in that The cover (16) includes an outer housing (74) that receives a metal sleeve (46) that forms a retaining tab (56) and two longitudinal blind slots (58) on the metal sleeve (46) in the cover (16) to secure the refill (14) in the cover (16).

12. The spreading and packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, 8 or 10, characterized in that The refill (14) comprises a sleeve (46) forming a retaining tab (56) extending between two longitudinal blind slots to secure the refill (14) to the base (15) or the cover (16) of the housing (12) as appropriate.

13. Application and packaging device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising applicator means (110) preferably contained in the refill (14).

14. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The applicator device comprises means for dispensing the cosmetic product, in particular a pipette or a pump.

15. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The dispensing member is a lipstick mechanism (62) that receives a lipstick mass.

16. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The lipstick mechanism (62) includes a first engaging protrusion (70), which is suitable for being rotationally driven by a second engaging protrusion (40) integral with the base (15) of the shell (12) so as to move the lipstick mass in the lipstick mechanism (62) between at least one first retracted position and at least one second lipstick application position.

17. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 16, characterized in that: The first engaging protrusion (70) is formed by a depression on the front surface of the bottom plate (64) of the lipstick mechanism (62) and is freely rotatable relative to the neck of the lipstick.

18. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that A cosmetic refill (14) includes a cosmetic reservoir (102).

19. The cosmetic application and packaging device according to claim 18, characterized in that: The cosmetic refill (14) comprises a plug (114) integral with the cosmetic applicator element (112), wherein the plug (114) is preferably adapted to be fixed to the reservoir (102) to close the reservoir (102), and when the plug (114) closes the reservoir (102), the applicator element (112) is preferably still in the reservoir (102).

20. The spreading and packaging device according to claim 10 or 11 in combination with claim 19, characterized in that The cover (16) is preferably detachably fixed to the plug (114).

21. The coating and packaging device according to claim 20, characterized in that The cover (16) is snapped onto a metal sleeve (46) fixed to the plug (114), the metal sleeve (46) presenting at least one snap-on protrusion (54) comprising a clamping tab (56) extending between two longitudinal blind grooves (58).

22. The spreading and packaging device according to any one of claims 19 to 21, characterized in that The applicator element (112) is one of the following: a brush, a possibly flocked plastic tip, a make-up brush.

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