Support, housing and dispensing device for false eyelashes, and method of installation

Abstract

The invention provides a false eyelash support, a shell, a dispensing device and an installation method. A support (24) of false eyelashes (12) is configured to be mounted to a housing of a dispensing device (10) of false eyelashes (12), the support (24) of false eyelashes (12) comprising a plurality of false eyelashes (12) disposed in a predetermined area on at least a portion of an outer circumference (26), the support (24) of false eyelashes (12) comprising a first drive device (28), the first drive means cooperate with the housing such that actuation of the housing and / or the support (24) of the false eyelashes (12) causes a rotational movement of the support (24) of the false eyelashes (12) in order to convey the false eyelashes (12) towards the dispensing opening (20) of the housing and to allow the false eyelashes (12) to be gripped through the dispensing opening (20).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of makeup, and more particularly to makeup of the eyes by adding false eyelashes (commonly referred to as "false eyelashes") to natural eyelashes.

[0002] The invention relates to a support, a shell and a dispensing device of false eyelashes, and a mounting method.

[0003] The present invention more particularly relates to a false eyelash support configured to be assembled to a housing of a false eyelash dispensing device, a related housing, a device including such a false eyelash support and such a device, as well as a method of installing a new false eyelash support. Background Art

[0004] False eyelashes are usually used to increase the volume, length or shine of natural eyelashes, or to bring an aesthetic and decorative element to the face, for example like jewelry.

[0005] False eyelashes are usually sold in units, each unit comprising a rim and a connecting band to secure the lash to the base of the lash, with the other end of the lash free. These units are usually placed side by side on a flat support and sold in a cardboard packaging that can easily break, risking damage to the lashes. As a result, the lashes are difficult to remove, especially without damaging adjacent units.

[0006] There are also false eyelash dispensers. In false eyelash dispensers, false eyelash units are placed on a support strip wound on a roller. In such dispensers, false eyelash units are dispensed one by one by actuation, usually by a roller. The disadvantage of these dispensers is that the false eyelashes are crushed while waiting on the support strip, thereby risking damaging the curvature of the false eyelashes.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a solution that can address at least some of the above-mentioned drawbacks, in particular a solution that can provide a large number of false eyelashes, preferably according to a simplified gesture for dispensing and placing the eyelashes. Summary of the invention

[0008] To this end, the present invention relates to a support for false eyelashes, which is configured to be assembled to a housing of a false eyelash dispensing device.

[0009] The support for false eyelashes includes a plurality of false eyelashes disposed in a predetermined area on at least a portion of an outer circumference.

[0010] The support for false eyelashes comprises a first driving device, which cooperates with the housing so that actuation of the housing and / or the support for false eyelashes causes rotational movement of the support for false eyelashes, so as to transport the false eyelashes to the dispensing opening of the housing and allow the false eyelashes to be clamped through the dispensing opening.

[0011] Unlike other false eyelash dispensers, especially those in which false eyelashes are arranged on a support strip that is wrapped around itself, here, false eyelashes are arranged on the periphery of the support, which prevents the false eyelashes from being crushed during storage. Therefore, the false eyelashes retain their original curvature.

[0012] Furthermore, the support for false eyelashes is accommodated in the housing, which allows protection to be provided for the false eyelashes provided on the support for false eyelashes.

[0013] Finally, each predetermined area includes a false eyelash assembly, also called a false eyelash unit, which can be taken out at a time. Since the opening releases the false eyelashes one unit at a time, the units in the area adjacent to the units available for clamping are still protected in the housing and have no risk of being damaged. This facilitates the acquisition, selection and clamping of false eyelashes.

[0014] According to different embodiments of the present invention, these embodiments can be used together or separately:

[0015] -False eyelashes can be made of synthetic fibers or natural fibers, such as hair,

[0016] - the false eyelashes are assembled into false eyelash units, each false eyelash unit includes a false eyelash edge and a connecting band for connecting the false eyelashes at the edge, one end of each false eyelash is connected to the connecting band and the other opposite end is free,

[0017] - the connecting strip is oriented parallel to the axis of rotation of the support of the false eyelashes relative to the housing,

[0018] - the connecting strip is oriented perpendicularly to the axis of rotation of the support of the false eyelashes relative to the housing,

[0019] - the false eyelashes are arranged over the entire periphery of the support,

[0020] - the false eyelashes are regularly distributed around the periphery of the support,

[0021] - the false eyelashes are irregularly distributed around the periphery of the support,

[0022] - All false eyelashes are dispensed through the dispensing opening less than one turn,

[0023] - All false eyelashes are dispensed at least once through the dispensing opening,

[0024] - at least a portion of the outer circumference of the support for the false eyelashes is provided with a plurality of teeth, grooves are formed between the teeth, and a plurality of false eyelashes are arranged in the grooves,

[0025] The support of the false eyelashes is a ring comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the teeth protruding radially from the outer surface, and the inner surface defining a central opening in which the first drive means are arranged.

[0026] -The ring is circular,

[0027] - the support for false eyelashes has a sufficient height to accommodate a row of longitudinal false eyelash units,

[0028] - the groove has sufficient height to accommodate a row of longitudinal false eyelash units,

[0029] - the inner surface comprises rotational drive strips to cause movement of the support of the false eyelashes, thereby conveying the false eyelashes toward the dispensing opening of the housing and allowing the false eyelashes to exit through the dispensing opening,

[0030] - the false eyelashes have a connecting strip that is inserted into a groove,

[0031] - the groove has a wall extending in a direction at an oblique angle to the outer surface of the ring, which wall is called an inclined wall, and the connecting strip of the false eyelashes is in contact with the inclined wall of the groove,

[0032] - an inclination angle between 20° and 60°, preferably between 40° and 50°,

[0033] - The inclined wall is in an arc shape.

[0034] The present invention also relates to a housing of a false eyelash dispensing device, the housing comprising a cover, the cover comprising a dispensing opening and forming a cavity, the cavity being configured to accommodate the aforementioned false eyelash support and a second driving device, the second driving device being configured to cooperate with the first driving device of the false eyelash support and cause the movement of the false eyelash support through actuation of the housing and / or the false eyelash support, thereby conveying the false eyelashes to the dispensing opening and allowing the false eyelashes to leave through the dispensing opening.

[0035] According to different embodiments of the present invention, these embodiments can be used together or separately:

[0036] - the actuation is a rotational movement of the housing and / or the support of the false eyelashes,

[0037] - the housing comprises a support plate for the second drive means, which also allows the lid to be closed,

[0038] - the housing comprises an indexing system and / or a reverse rotation locking system,

[0039] - the indexing system and / or the reverse rotation locking system comprises at least one elastic claw cooperating with a plurality of cutouts,

[0040] - the indexing system comprises at least one elastic claw cooperating with a plurality of cutouts,

[0041] - the indexing system is located on the cover,

[0042] - the indexing system is located on the first and second parts of the cover,

[0043] - at least one elastic claw is located on the support plate,

[0044] - a plurality of cutouts are located on the first portion of the cover,

[0045] at least one elastic claw comprises a first end fixed to the cover and a second end opposite to the first end and free to move,

[0046] - the first end is fixed to the support plate,

[0047] - the housing comprises the same number of indexing systems as the number of supports it can actuate,

[0048] -The indexing system consists of two elastic claws,

[0049] - two elastic claws are arranged on the periphery of the support plate in a substantially equidistant manner,

[0050] - each resilient claw comprises at least one tooth extending radially outwardly from the resilient claw,

[0051] - teeth can move radially,

[0052] - the teeth cooperate with cutouts radially positioned on the periphery of the first part of the cover,

[0053] - the cutouts have a jagged profile of equal width,

[0054] - each cutout comprises at least one recess and one top,

[0055] - the top part cooperates with the tooth to cause radial movement of the elastic claw,

[0056] - the recess cooperates with the teeth to prevent the reverse rotation of the support of the false eyelashes,

[0057] - The reverse rotation locking system consists of teeth of the elastic claw and grooves of the cutout,

[0058] - Each cutout includes a valley, a slope, a top and a scarp,

[0059] -The number of cutouts is the same as the number of indexing positions,

[0060] - the support plate supports two second drive devices, each of which cooperates with a support member of a different false eyelash,

[0061] - the height of the second drive device corresponds to the height of the support of the false eyelashes,

[0062] The dispensing opening has a sufficient height to remove a longitudinal row of false eyelash units.

[0063] The present invention also relates to a false eyelash dispensing device, which comprises at least one housing as described above and at least one false eyelash support as described above.

[0064] According to different embodiments of the present invention, these embodiments can be used together or separately:

[0065] - the device comprises a plurality of shells and a plurality of supports for false eyelashes, each shell comprising means for connecting to an adjacent shell,

[0066] - the support for the false eyelashes is detachably mounted in the housing,

[0067] - The device also includes a movable clamp for removing and applying false eyelashes.

[0068] Finally, the invention relates to a method for mounting a support for new false eyelashes as described above to a housing as described above and for dispensing false eyelashes, the method comprising the following steps:

[0069] - Open the housing,

[0070] - Insert the support for new false eyelashes,

[0071] - close the housing,

[0072] - actuating the housing and / or the support for the false eyelashes to move the support for the false eyelashes so as to convey the false eyelashes towards the dispensing opening,

[0073] - Remove the false eyelashes provided at the dispensing opening.

[0074] Advantageously, the method may further comprise the following steps:

[0075] - Remove the support of the installed false eyelashes,

[0076] - Open the packaging of the support containing the new false eyelashes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0077] The invention will be better understood and other details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the following description given by way of non-limiting example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which

[0078] - Figure 1 is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0079] - Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of a dispensing device;

[0080] - Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a dispensing device;

[0081] - Figure 4 is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0082] - Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded perspective view of a dispensing device;

[0083] - Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a dispensing device;

[0084] - Figure 7 Is multiple Figure 4 A perspective view of a dispensing device;

[0085] - Figure 8 is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0086] - Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 An exploded perspective view of a dispensing device;

[0087] - Fig.10 yes Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a dispensing device;

[0088] - Fig.11 yes Figure 8 A perspective view of a support for false eyelashes of a dispensing device;

[0089] - Fig.12 yes Figure 8 A perspective view of a portion of a housing of a dispensing device;

[0090] - Fig.13 yes Figure 8 A perspective view of a variant embodiment of a dispensing device;

[0091] - Fig.14 yes Fig.11 Another perspective view of the device;

[0092] - Fig.15 is a perspective view of a dispensing device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0093] - Fig.16 For refilling Figure 8 A view of the replacement method of the device is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0094] In the rest of the specification, elements having the same structure or similar function will be denoted by the same reference numerals unless otherwise specified.

[0095] like Figures 1 to 16 As shown, the present invention relates to a dispensing device 10 for false eyelashes 12 .

[0096] The false eyelashes 12 may be made of synthetic fibers or natural fibers, such as hair.

[0097] Preferably, the false eyelashes 12 are assembled into units 14 of false eyelashes 12, each unit 14 of false eyelashes 12 including a frange of false eyelashes 12 and a connecting band 15 for connecting the false eyelashes 12 at the frange. Each false eyelash 12 is connected to the connecting band 15 by one end, and the other opposite end is free.

[0098] In particular, the connecting band 15 can be pre-bonded to facilitate the user to wear the false eyelashes 12 on the eyes. This avoids the bonding step that may damage the false eyelashes 12.

[0099] The device 10 comprises a housing 16, which is preferably made of a plastic material such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Preferably, the device is made of a single material, such as polypropylene (PP) and / or polyethylene (PE). The housing 16 can be transparent so that the elements it contains are visible, or on the contrary, the housing 16 is opaque.

[0100] The housing 16 comprises a cover 18 provided with a dispensing opening 20 and forming a cavity 22 configured to house a support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 .

[0101] According to the present invention, the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 includes a plurality of false eyelashes 12 disposed in a predetermined area on at least a portion of the outer circumference 26 .

[0102] In addition, the support member 24 of the false eyelashes 12 includes a first drive device 28, which cooperates with the second drive device 30 of the housing 16, so that actuation of the housing 16 and / or the support member 24 of the false eyelashes 12 causes the support member 24 of the false eyelashes 12 to rotate and move, so as to transport the false eyelashes 12 to the dispensing opening 20 of the housing 16 and allow the false eyelashes 12 to be clamped through the dispensing opening 20.

[0103] In the example shown here, the false eyelashes 12 are regularly distributed over the periphery 26 of the support 24 .

[0104] like Figures 4 to 16 As shown in the embodiment of the present invention, before the first use, the part 50 without the false eyelashes 12 is opposite to the dispensing opening 20. This allows the false eyelashes 12 to be protected before the user has not yet removed the false eyelashes 12.

[0105] The portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 may extend over an angular portion between 10° and 60°, preferably between 20° and 50°, even more preferably between 30° and 45°.

[0106] In other words, the false eyelashes 12 are then regularly distributed over an angular portion of the periphery 26 of the support 24 that is between 350° and 300°, preferably between 340° and 310°, even more preferably between 330° and 315°.

[0107] Here, if Figure 6 As shown, the portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 extends over an angled portion of approximately 40°.

[0108] In other embodiments (not shown), the false eyelashes 12 may be irregularly distributed on the periphery 26 of the support 24 , that is, the false eyelashes 12 may have irregular intervals therebetween.

[0109] Advantageously, all false eyelashes 12 are dispensed through the dispensing opening 20 in less than one circle.

[0110] Preferably, the rotation angle of all false eyelashes 12 is distributed between 350° and 300°, preferably between 340° and 310°, and even more preferably between 330° and 315°.

[0111] Figures 1 to 16 Three different embodiments of a dispensing device 10 for false eyelashes 12 according to the invention are shown.

[0112] Figures 1 to 3 A first embodiment is shown, in which the cover 18 comprises a first part 18a and a second part 18b. The support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is mounted in the first part 18a. The second part 18b is used to close the housing 16. The two parts 18a, 18b are circular to form a circular housing 16.

[0113] In another embodiment (not shown), the housing has a non-circular overall shape. Then, the two parts 18a, 18b are non-circular. For example, it can be oval, polygonal or any other shape with a particular aesthetic.

[0114] The first part 18a of the cover 18 defines a cavity 22, which is configured to accommodate a support 24 of the false eyelashes 12. Here, the cavity 22 is annular. The first part 18a of the cover 18 includes a circular central opening. The annular cavity 22 is defined by a bottom 34, from which concentric inner walls 36 and outer walls 38 protrude, and the center of which is the rotation axis of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12. The support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is installed in the annular cavity 22.

[0115] Here, the outer wall 38 is circular in order to obtain a circular housing 16 .

[0116] In another embodiment (not shown), the housing has a non-circular overall shape, and the outer wall 38 is non-circular. For example, it can be oval, polygonal, or any other shape with a particular aesthetic.

[0117] The outer wall 38 comprises a slit 20 a which forms the dispensing opening 20 of the housing 16 .

[0118] The second portion 18 b of the cover 18 has a similar shape and likewise comprises a slit 20 b constituting the dispensing opening 20 of the housing 16 .

[0119] The first part 18a and the second part 18b are assembled, for example, by nesting to form the housing 16, here by nesting of the outer wall 38. The two slits 20a, 20b cooperate and form the dispensing opening 20 of the housing 16.

[0120] The support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is a ring mounted in the annular cavity 22 of the housing 16 .

[0121] The ring is formed by an outer periphery 26 and an inner surface.

[0122] Here it can be seen that the ring is circular.

[0123] In this embodiment, the entire periphery 26 of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is provided with a plurality of teeth 40 , which radially protrude from the periphery 26 and form grooves 42 between the teeth 40 , in which a plurality of false eyelashes 12 , in particular the units 14 of the false eyelashes 12 are arranged.

[0124] The groove 42 has a wall called an inclined wall, which extends in a direction forming an inclined angle with the outer surface of the ring and has an arc shape. Preferably, the connecting band 15 of the false eyelash 12 contacts the inclined wall of the groove 42.

[0125] Advantageously, the connecting strip is located in the groove 42. Therefore, the connecting strip is protected to prevent the connecting strip from sticking to other false eyelashes 12 or falling off from the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12.

[0126] In this way, the false eyelashes 12 conform to the curvature of the inclined surface, which enables the false eyelashes 12 to be pre-shaped before being placed.

[0127] Advantageously, the inclination angle is between 20° and 60°, preferably between 40° and 50°. The inclination angle here is 45°.

[0128] To facilitate gripping, the connecting strip 15 is oriented parallel to the axis of rotation of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 relative to the housing 16 .

[0129] In another embodiment (not shown), the connecting strip 15 is oriented perpendicularly to the axis of rotation of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 relative to the housing 16 .

[0130] In a variant embodiment (not shown), the unit 14 of the false eyelashes 12 does not include a connection strip, in particular a pre-bonded connection strip. In this case, preferably, the free end (ie, the end not used for fixing) is arranged in the groove 42.

[0131] The inner surface of the support member 24 of the false eyelash 12 defines a central opening, and a first driving device 28 is disposed in the central opening.

[0132] The inner surface of the ring thus comprises striations 44 parallel to the axis of rotation of the device 10. When the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is mounted in the housing 16, the striations 44 cooperate with striations 46 situated on the outer surface of the second drive means 30.

[0133] Therefore, the second drive device 30 is a ring mounted on the inner wall of the first portion 18a of the cover 18. The second drive device 30 includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and the stripes 46 are located on the outer surface, and the stripes 46 cooperate with the stripes 44 of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12.

[0134] Therefore, when the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is installed in the cover 18 of the housing 16 and the cover 18 is closed, the rotation of the second drive device 30 (here in the central part of the housing 16) causes the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 to rotate and the false eyelashes 12 to leave one unit 14 after another through the dispensing opening 20. Then, the user can clip the unit 14 of the false eyelashes 12 out.

[0135] Advantageously, the device 10 comprises an indexing system, for example a “click” system felt by the user, which allows limiting the rotation and facilitating the dispensing of the unit 14 of false eyelashes 12. In other words, at each rotation, the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 rotates to provide the next unit 14 of false eyelashes 12, which will be aligned with the dispensing opening 20.

[0136] The device may also include a reverse rotation locking system. In other words, the user can only actuate the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 in one rotational direction.

[0137] Figures 4 to 6 A second embodiment of a dispensing device 10 for false eyelashes 12 according to the invention is shown.

[0138] In this second embodiment, the grooves 42 are slits formed between the teeth 40 and provided over the entire periphery 26 of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12. The slits alternate with the teeth 40 that allow the units 14 of the false eyelashes 12 to be separated from each other.

[0139] A recess 48 opposite to the teeth 40 is located on the inner surface of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12. The recess 48 forms the first drive means 28 of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12. The recess 48 cooperates with the stripe 46, which is located on the outer surface of the central skirt of the second part 18b of the cover 18 and forms the second drive means 30.

[0140] Therefore, in contrast to the first embodiment, the second drive device 30 of the housing 16 is integrally connected to the second portion 18b of the cover 18, rather than to the first portion 18a of the support 24 in which the false eyelashes 12 are mounted.

[0141] Thus, the second portion 18 b of the cover 18 forms a support plate 18 b for the false eyelashes 12 of the second drive device 30 .

[0142] like Figure 6 As shown, the periphery 26 of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 includes a portion 50 without false eyelashes 12 that is opposite to the dispensing opening 20 before the first use. This allows the false eyelashes 12 to be protected before the user has not yet removed them.

[0143] The user may also return to this position when removal of the false eyelashes 12 is complete, thereby protecting the false eyelashes 12 between uses.

[0144] The diameter of the second portion 18b of the cover 18 or the support plate 18b is slightly larger than the diameter of the first portion 18a of the cover 18 that accommodates the support member 24 of the false eyelashes 12. In this way, multiple dispensing devices 10 can be stacked, such as Figure 7 shown.

[0145] Figures 8 to 16 A third embodiment of a dispensing device 10 for false eyelashes 12 is shown.

[0146] In the third embodiment, the support plate 18b includes two second driving devices 30 located on both sides of the support plate 18b.

[0147] Each of the two second drive means 30 cooperates with a different support 24 of the false eyelashes 12. Thus, the dispensing device 10 comprises two supports 24 of the false eyelashes 12.

[0148] In this third embodiment, the device 10 also comprises two first portions 18 a of the cover 18 located on either side of the support plate 18 b , each first portion 18 a surrounding one of the supports 24 of the false eyelashes 12 .

[0149] Therefore, the support plate 18b is disposed between the two support members 24 of the false eyelashes 12 and between the two first portions 18a of the cover 18, and corresponds to the second portion 18b of the cover 18 of the aforementioned embodiment.

[0150] In other words, each first portion 18 a of the cover 18 is mounted on the surface of the support plate 18 b where the second driving device 30 is provided, and each first portion 18 a of the cover 18 surrounds the support 24 of the false eyelash 12 and the second driving device 30 .

[0151] The support 24 of each false eyelash 12 is actuated in a different rotational direction.

[0152] In such Fig.15 In other embodiments shown, a plurality of units 14 of false eyelashes 12 can be arranged in one of the grooves 42. Then, the units 14 of false eyelashes 12 are aligned in the grooves 42 along an axis parallel to the axis of rotation of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 relative to the housing 16. Each groove 42 can then accommodate, for example, two, even three, or even four units 14 of false eyelashes 12. Then, the units 14 of false eyelashes 12 are arranged in longitudinal rows. The false eyelashes 12 can be of different types.

[0153] exist Fig.15 In the example shown, each groove 42 includes two units 14 of false eyelashes 12 , in other words, a longitudinal row includes two units 14 of false eyelashes 12 .

[0154] Advantageously, the height of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is adapted and extends over the entire height of the housing 16. Preferably, the height of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is at least 1.5 times the diameter of the housing 16.

[0155] Advantageously, the height of the dispensing opening 20 is adapted and extends over the entire height of the housing 16 .

[0156] Then, the height of the second drive device 30 can also be adapted to the height of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12. The second drive device 30 extends over substantially the entire height of the housing 16. Preferably, the height of the second drive device 30 is at least 1.5 times the diameter of the housing 16.

[0157] like Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the dispensing device 10 can be equipped with a tool, such as a clamp 52 for clamping the false eyelashes 12. The clamp 52 can include a connection system, such as a system connected to the support plate 18b. Here, the clamp 52 is clamped on the support plate 18b.

[0158] In a variant embodiment, the tool may comprise a circular portion surrounding the housing 16 (for example at the support plate 18 b ), and two opposite curved ends forming a clamp.

[0159] The support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 can be a replacement part. In other words, the dispensing device 10 of the false eyelashes 12 is replaceable, in other words, the dispensing device 10 of the false eyelashes 12 is designed to allow the product to be replaced by a freely replaceable replacement part, especially but not limited to after the product is completely used.

[0160] The replaceability of the support 24 for false eyelashes 12 enables the same housing 16 to be used independently of full use with multiple supports 24 for false eyelashes 12, each support 24 including, for example, different types of false eyelashes 12, such as false eyelashes 12 of different lengths, different curvatures, and different colors.

[0161] In particular, the housing 16 can be made of a stronger material and / or a material with a higher quality of processing accuracy, while the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is made of a lighter and cheaper material.

[0162] Therefore, the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is detachably mounted in the housing 16. The term "amovable" means that the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is removed from the housing 16 without causing damage or deformation to any of the two elements. Therefore, the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 can be replaced, especially but not limited to after the false eyelashes 12 are completely used.

[0163] The support member 24 and the housing 16 of the false eyelash 12 are assembled together, for example, by elastic nesting.

[0164] exist Figures 4 to 16 In the embodiment shown, the housing 16, in particular the first portion 18a of the cover 18, comprises a central stud 56 formed by three radial flexible claws 55, the flexible claws 55 having a convex edge 54, which, for example, cooperates with a rib 58 on the central surface of the second drive device 30 located on the support 24 of the false eyelash 12, as shown in FIG. Fig.10 shown.

[0165] The ribs 58 may be continuous or discontinuous. The elasticity of the pins 56 makes it easy to insert and remove the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12. In fact, the radial movement of the flexible claws 55 can tighten and reduce the diameter of the pins 56, so that the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 can be easily inserted and / or removed.

[0166] The elastic nesting ensures an axial lock between the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 and the cover 18. On the other hand, the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 and the cover 18 are rotated relative to each other so as to ensure a rotational movement of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12, thereby delivering the false eyelashes 12 to the dispensing opening 20 of the housing 16.

[0167] As in the previous example, the device 10 may include an indexing system and / or a reverse rotation locking system to facilitate the dispensing of the units 14 of the false eyelashes 12, in particular to allow the removal of one unit 14 of the false eyelashes 12 after another, and the alignment between the units 14 of the false eyelashes 12 and the dispensing opening 20.

[0168] exist Figures 4 to 16 In the embodiment shown, the indexing system includes at least one resilient claw 60 cooperating with a plurality of cutouts 62 .

[0169] Preferably, as shown here, at least one resilient claw 60 is located on the support plate 18 b and a plurality of cutouts 62 are located on the first portion 18 a of the cover 18 .

[0170] More specifically, the support plate 18b includes at least one elastic claw 60, a first end 60a of the elastic claw 60 being fixed to the support plate 18b, and a second end 60b opposite to the first end being freely movable. The elastic claw 60 extends along the periphery of the support plate 18b from the fixed first end 60a toward the opposite free second end 60b.

[0171] Preferably, the housing comprises the same number of indexing systems as the number of supports it can actuate.

[0172] In the case where the device 10 is capable of accommodating the support 24 of two false eyelashes 12, as Figures 8 to 16 As shown, the elastic claws 60 are distributed on both sides of the support plate 18b. Therefore, for each side of the support plate 18, two elastic claws 60 are arranged on the periphery of the support plate 18b in a substantially equidistant manner.

[0173] At least one tooth 64 is provided on each resilient claw 60 and extends radially outwards from the wall of the resilient claw 60. The tooth 64 can thus be radially moved by radial movement by bending of the resilient claw 60. The tooth 64 cooperates in particular with a cutout 62 radially positioned on the periphery of the first portion 18a of the cover 18.

[0174] The cutouts 62 have a sawtooth profile of uniform width. Each cutout 62 comprises a recess 66, a ramp 68, a top 70 and a steep slope 72. This profile of the cutout 62 is intended to cooperate with the teeth 64 of the elastic claw 60.

[0175] The rotation of the support 24 is achieved by deforming the elastic claws 60 , thereby bringing the teeth 64 onto the tops 70 and then into the adjacent recesses 66 , so that the housing 16 is in a stable intermediate position.

[0176] Thus, at each time the cutout 62 is passed, the teeth 64 cause radial movement of the elastic claws 60. In fact, the cutout 62 pushes the teeth 64 and thus the elastic claws 60, causing radial movement of the elastic claws 60. The teeth 64 allow the user to feel a click that indicates that the cutout 62 has been passed and the unit 14 of the false eyelashes 12 is available for grabbing. In other words, the teeth 64 allow each position of the false eyelashes 12 to be precisely positioned in angle relative to the dispensing opening 20.

[0177] Thus, the angular position of each resilient claw 60 corresponds to the alignment of the unit 14 of the false eyelashes 12 facing the dispensing opening 20. After each actuation of the rotating housing 16 by the user rotating the first part 18a or the second part 18b of the cover 18, the tooth moves from one groove 66 to the next groove 66 via the top 70. The positioning of the tooth 64 at the top 70 causes the resilient claw 60 to deform so as to be repositioned in a predetermined area of ​​the unit 14 of the false eyelashes 12.

[0178] The recess 66 and the steep slope 72 prevent the housing 16 from rotating in the opposite direction.

[0179] Preferably, the number of cutouts 62 is the same as the number of indexing positions.

[0180] Once fully engaged, in other words once the collar 54 cooperates with the ribs 58 and ensures the axial locking, the resilient claws 60 can engage in the cutouts 62 , thus allowing the housing 16 to rotate.

[0181] Advantageously, the elastic tab 60 and the tooth 64 constitute a kind of key which can be inserted in a determined angular orientation relative to the cutout 62 of the first portion 18 a of the cover 18 .

[0182] Now, a method of installing the support member 24 of a new false eyelash 12 into the housing 16 as described above, and a method of dispensing the false eyelash 12 will be described.

[0183] Fig.16 An example of a method is shown, wherein the apparatus 10 corresponds to Figures 8 to 15 The device of the third embodiment shown, and includes two supports 24 for false eyelashes 12. In this exemplary method, only the support 24 of one false eyelash 12 is replaced.

[0184] The method comprises the following steps:

[0185] - opening the housing 16,

[0186] - insert new false eyelashes 12 support 24,

[0187] - closing the housing 16,

[0188] - actuating the housing 16 and / or the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 to move the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 so as to deliver the false eyelashes 12 to the dispensing opening 20,

[0189] - Removing the false eyelashes 12 placed at the dispensing opening 20 .

[0190] In the embodiment shown here, the movement of the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 is a rotational movement relative to the housing 16. This rotational movement is obtained by actuating the second drive device 30.

[0191] In the first embodiment, actuation of the second drive device 30 is obtained by rotating the center of the housing 16 (where the second drive device 30 is located) relative to the cover 18 of the housing 16 .

[0192] In the second embodiment, the actuation of the second drive device 30 is obtained by rotating the first part 18a of the cover 18 relative to the support plate 18b (here corresponding to the second part 18b of the cover 18) of the second drive device 30. In other words, the rotation of the first part 18a and the second part 18b of the cover 18 relative to each other enables the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 and the unit 14 for dispensing the false eyelashes 12 to be actuated.

[0193] In the third embodiment comprising two supports 24 of false eyelashes 12, two second actuating means, two first parts 18a of the cover 18 and a support plate 18b of two second drive means 30, actuation of one of the two second drive means 30 is obtained by rotating the first part 18a of the cover 18 to actuate the rotation relative to the support plate 18b, the first part 18a of the cover 18 surrounding the supports 24 of the false eyelashes 12. In other words, the rotation of one of the two first parts 18a of the cover 18 relative to the support plate 18b drives the actuation of the corresponding supports 24 of the false eyelashes 12 and the dispensing of the units 14 of the false eyelashes 12.

[0194] Advantageously, if the housing 16 already comprises a support 24 for false eyelashes 12 and the user wishes to replace it, the method comprises: after a step A of opening the housing 16, a step B of removing the support 24 for false eyelashes 12 already installed before a step C of inserting another support 24 for false eyelashes 12. The final step D is to close the housing. This involves installing a first portion 18a of the cover 18, which cooperates with a second drive device 30 of the support 24 for false eyelashes 12.

[0195] During step A of opening the housing 16, the user should apply enough force to remove the first portion 18a of the cover 18 from the support plate 18b. In fact, the user should apply enough force to make the flange 54 of the clasp 56 break away from its support with the rib 58 of the second drive device 30 of the support member 24.

[0196] Similarly, during step D of closing the housing, the user should apply sufficient force so that the flange 54 of the stud 56 assembles with the rib 58 of the second drive means 30 of the support 24. The axial locking is then ensured, the resilient claws 60 of the support plate 18b cooperate with the cutouts 62 of the first part 18a of the cover 18, and the device 10 can be used.

[0197] If the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 to be inserted is a new support 24 of the false eyelashes 12, the new support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 will advantageously be stored in a package 74 comprising an opening closed by a removable cover 76. Thus, advantageously, the method comprises a step E of opening the cover 74 housing the new support 24 of the false eyelashes 12.

[0198] Advantageously, the support 24 of a new false eyelash 12 can be assembled to the housing 16, ie inserted into the second drive device 30 of the support 24 of the false eyelash 12, without leaving the packaging 74. Any risk of damaging the false eyelash 12 is thus avoided.

[0199] As soon as the support 24 of a new false eyelash 12 has been engaged on the second drive device 30 of the support 24 of the false eyelash 12 , the packaging 74 can be removed and the housing 16 can be closed again.

[0200] At this time, no false eyelashes 12 are available in the dispensing opening 20 .

[0201] The housing 16 and / or the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 may then be actuated to move the support 24 of the false eyelashes 12 to deliver the false eyelashes 12 toward the dispensing opening 20 , and the user may remove the false eyelashes 12 disposed at the dispensing opening 20 .

Claims

1. A support (24) for false eyelashes (12), the support being configured to be mounted on a housing (16) of a false eyelash (12) dispensing device (10), The support (24) of the false eyelashes (12) includes a plurality of false eyelashes (12) arranged in a predetermined area on at least a portion of the periphery (26), The support member (24) of the false eyelashes (12) comprises a first driving device (28), wherein the first driving device (28) cooperates with the housing (16) so that actuation of the housing (16) and / or the support member (24) of the false eyelashes (12) causes the support member (24) of the false eyelashes (12) to rotate and move, so as to transport the false eyelashes (12) to the dispensing opening (20) of the housing (16) and allow the false eyelashes (12) to be clamped through the dispensing opening (20).

2. A support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: At least a portion of the outer circumference (26) of the support (24) of the false eyelash (12) is provided with a plurality of teeth (40), grooves (42) are formed between the teeth (40), and a plurality of false eyelashes (12) are arranged in the grooves (42).

3. The support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The support (24) of the false eyelash (12) is a ring including an inner surface and an outer surface, the teeth (40) radially protrude from the outer surface, and the inner surface defines a central opening, and the central opening is provided with the first driving device (28).

4. The support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The inner surface of the support (24) of the false eyelashes (12) includes a rotational driving strip to cause the support (24) of the false eyelashes (12) to move, thereby conveying the false eyelashes (12) to the dispensing opening (20) of the housing (16) and allowing the false eyelashes (12) to leave through the dispensing opening (20).

5. The support (24) of false eyelashes (12) according to any one of claims 3 to 4, wherein: The groove (42) has a wall called an inclined wall extending in a direction at an inclined angle to the outer surface of the ring, and the connecting band (15) of the false eyelash (12) contacts the inclined wall of the groove (42).

6. The support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The inclined wall is arc-shaped.

7. A housing (16) of a dispensing device (10) for false eyelashes (12), the housing (16) comprising a cover (18), the cover (18) comprising a dispensing opening (20) and forming a cavity (22), the cavity (22) being configured to accommodate a support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and a second drive device (30), the second drive device (30) being configured to cooperate with a first drive device (28) of the support (24) for the false eyelashes (12), and to cause the support (24) for the false eyelashes (12) to rotate by actuating the housing (16) and / or the support (24) for the false eyelashes (12), thereby conveying the false eyelashes (12) to the dispensing opening (20) and allowing the false eyelashes (12) to be clamped through the dispensing opening (20).

8. The housing (16) according to the preceding claim comprises an indexing system and / or a reverse rotation locking system comprising at least one elastic claw (60) cooperating with a plurality of cutouts (62).

9. The housing (16) according to any one of claims 7 or 8, comprising a support plate (18b) for the second drive device (30), the support plate (18b) also allowing the cover (18) to be closed.

10. The housing (16) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The support plate (18b) supports two second drive devices, each of which cooperates with a support member (24) of a different false eyelash (12).

11. A dispensing device (10) for false eyelashes (12), comprising at least one housing (16) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, and at least one support (24) for false eyelashes (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

12. Device (10) according to the preceding claim, comprising a plurality of shells (16) and a plurality of supports (24) for false eyelashes (12), each of said shells (16) comprising assembly means for assembly with an adjacent shell (16).

13. The device (10) according to any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein: The support member (24) of the false eyelashes (12) is detachably mounted in the housing (16).

14. The device (10) according to any one of claims 11 to 13, further comprising a movable clamp (52) for removing and applying the false eyelashes (12).

15. A method for installing a support (24) of a new false eyelash (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 into a housing (16) according to any one of claims 7 to 10 and dispensing the false eyelash (12), the method comprising the following steps: - opening the housing (16), - inserting the support (24) of the new false eyelashes (12), - closing the housing (16), - actuating the housing (16) and / or the support (24) of the false eyelashes (12) to move the support (24) of the false eyelashes (12) so as to transport the false eyelashes (12) toward the dispensing opening (20), - Removing the false eyelashes (12) arranged at the dispensing opening (20).

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