Cosmetic box with customizable aesthetics

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cosmetic box with customizable aesthetics, which comprises a cover, a base part and at least one tray, the base part is used for limiting an internal compartment, the at least one tray is used for containing cosmetics and is contained in the internal compartment of the base part, the base part is provided with an upper opening, and the at least one tray can be accessed through the upper opening. Wherein the cover is movable relative to the base between a closed position, in which the cover engages the opening of the base so as to prevent access to the at least one tray, and an open position, in which the cover does not prevent access to the at least one tray, characterized in that the cover is movable relative to the base between a closed position, in which the cover engages the opening of the base so as to prevent access to the at least one tray. The cover includes a housing defined at an outer surface of the cover and a cover plate accommodated in the housing, where the housing is configured to removably hold the cover plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention generally relates to a cosmetic box, such as a box containing multiple trays for powder or cream cosmetics. In particular, this invention relates to a cosmetic box with customizable aesthetics. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, different types of cosmetic boxes are known, which generally include a box-shaped body consisting of a base and a lid, in which one or more trays containing powder or cream cosmetics are contained, and the lid is configured to close the internal compartments at the base and protect the cosmetics contained therein.

[0003] The aesthetics of currently known cosmetic boxes are often perplexing and not customizable. Since the appeal of this item also lies in its aesthetics, the applicant has recognized the need to create an improved type of cosmetic box that will offer the possibility of customizing its aesthetics. Utility Model Content

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention therefore relates to a cosmetic box comprising a lid, a base defining an internal compartment, and at least one tray for containing cosmetics contained in the internal compartment of the base.

[0005] The base has an upper opening through which the at least one tray can be accessed, and the cover is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the cover engages the opening of the base, thereby preventing access to the at least one tray. In the open position, the cover does not prevent access to the at least one tray.

[0006] According to this invention, the cover includes a housing defined on the outer surface of the cover and a cover plate housed within the housing. Furthermore, the housing is configured to retain the cover plate in a removable manner.

[0007] Advantageously, the availability of replaceable covers allows for extremely simple and quick modifications to the box's aesthetics, enabling customization to individual needs. Furthermore, these modifications can be repeated an unlimited number of times.

[0008] This also makes the boxes easier to distinguish, thus preventing unnecessary confusion, or in any case, making it easier to identify one's own box.

[0009] Further features of the preferred embodiment of the cosmetic box according to this utility model are the subject of the dependent claims. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Many features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of some preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] If we want to utilize the advantages that arise from a specific combination, then, as described above, the different characteristics in each configuration can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

[0012] In such an attached diagram,

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a cosmetic box in a closed configuration according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The cosmetic box is shown in perspective with its configuration open.

[0015] Figure 3 When replacing the upper wall Figure 1 A perspective view of a cosmetic box;

[0016] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of a cosmetic box;

[0017] Figure 4a and 4b yes Figure 4 The magnified details; and

[0018] Figure 5 The upper wall was replaced. Figure 1 A perspective view of a cosmetic box. Detailed Implementation

[0019] For the purpose of illustrating the accompanying drawings, the same numbers or symbols are used in the following description to indicate construction elements having the same function. Furthermore, for clarity, some references may not be repeated in all the drawings.

[0020] While the present invention may have various modifications and alternative constructions, certain preferred embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and will be described in detail below. It must be understood in any event that the present invention is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments shown, but rather, the present invention is intended to cover all modifications, alternatives, and equivalent structures falling within the scope of the present invention as defined in the claims.

[0021] The use of “for example,” “etc.”, and “or” indicates a non-exclusive choice without limitation unless otherwise indicated. The use of “includes” and “contains” means “includes or contains, but is not limited to”, unless otherwise indicated.

[0022] Reference Figure 1The illustration schematically depicts a cosmetic box according to the present invention, the cosmetic box being generally indicated by 10.

[0023] The cosmetic box 10 includes a lid 11 and a base 12 defining an internal compartment, wherein a movable (e.g., sliding) or fixed tray 13 is optionally housed. In the internal compartment, or specifically on the tray 13, at least one tray 14 for containing cosmetics is sequentially housed. In a simpler alternative embodiment not shown, the at least one tray 14 is directly housed within the internal compartment of the base 12.

[0024] The base 12 has an upper opening through which the tray 14 housed in the internal compartment can be accessed. The cover 11 is configured to close the opening of the base 12 in order to prevent access to the internal compartment and the tray 14.

[0025] In the illustrated embodiment, the cover 11 is connected to the base 12 by means of a hinge mechanism (not visible in the figure), for example on the rear side of the base, which allows the cover 11 to rotate about a rotation axis A that is substantially located on the rear side of the base 12 and parallel to it.

[0026] In this way, cover 11 can be presented Figure 1 The closing position shown and Figure 2 The cover 11 engages the opening of the base 12 in the closed position, thereby preventing access to the internal compartment. In the open position, the cover 11 does not prevent access to the internal compartment.

[0027] The cover 11 and / or base 12 include a releasable restraint mechanism 15 for holding the cover 11 in the closed position.

[0028] In the illustrated embodiment, the releasable restraint mechanisms 15a, 15b include a recess 15a and a protrusion 15b, which are formed in a complementary manner and are respectively formed as the first 15a, 15b on the base 12 and as the second 15b, 15a on the cover 11. When the cover 11 is in the closed position, the recess 15a and the protrusion 15b are positioned on the base 12 and the cover 11, respectively, at the overlapping position between the cover 11 and the base 12. Specifically, when the cover 11 reaches the closed position, once the protrusion 15b is forced into the recess 15a, the protrusion 15b is retained in the recess 15a by form coupling and can be pulled out by applying a force greater than the restraining force.

[0029] The cosmetic case 10 has a generally rectangular hexagonal structure. Therefore, the lid 11 and the base 12 are also generally defined by rectangular and hexagonal shapes. The lid 11 may optionally include a mirror 11a, which is fixed to the surface of the lid 11 facing the base 12.

[0030] Tray 14 is optionally secured to tray 13, or alternatively, releasably secured to an internal compartment so that each tray 14 can be replaced individually, for example, once the cosmetics contained in the tray have been used up.

[0031] According to this invention, the cover 11 includes a housing 16, and a cover plate 17 can be retained in the housing 16. The housing 16 is defined at the outer surface of the cover 11, that is, the surface of the cover 11 opposite to the surface facing the base 12.

[0032] The housing is configured to releasably retain the cover plate 17 therein. For this purpose, the housing 16 includes a releasable restraint mechanism that mates with the cover plate 17.

[0033] like Figure 3 As can be seen in the illustrated embodiment, the housing 16 is defined by a lateral guide 16a, which includes a parallel guide section into which the plate 17 can be inserted and / or removed. Optionally, the lateral guide 16a is formed in a peripheral wall 16c of the cover 11, which rises from the outer surface of the cover 11 opposite the surface facing the base 12. The peripheral wall 16c is preferably shaped like a "U" extending substantially along three sides of the perimeter of the outer surface of the cover 11.

[0034] In the illustrated embodiment, the releasable restraint mechanism is formed in the form of a pair of recesses 16b, as shown. Figure 4a As shown, each of the pair of recesses 16b is positioned at the free end of the main body of the perimeter wall 16c, which is shaped like a "U". Generally, one of the recesses 16b is positioned at the inlet end of the lateral guide 16a, where the cover plate 17 can be inserted into the housing 16.

[0035] Accordingly, the cover plate 17 includes a pair of lateral protrusions 17a, such as Figure 4b As shown, lateral protrusions 17a protrude from the cover plate 17, extend in opposite directions in the plane 17 of the cover plate 17, and are shaped such that each of them engages one of a pair of recesses 16b. The lateral protrusions 17a are shaped to mate with the recesses 16b inside the guide section 16a so as to releasably retain the cover plate 17 within the housing 16.

[0036] In particular, the protrusion 17a is formed on one side of the plate 17 and remains substantially outside the housing 16 once the plate 17 is in the configuration of being fully inserted into the housing 16.

[0037] Optionally, when the cover plate 17 is in the configuration of being inserted into the housing 16 at its maximum extent, it remains substantially outside the housing 16 on one side, and the plate has a fold 17b that rises from the plane of the cover plate 17 to define a continuation wall of the perimeter wall 16c.

[0038] Advantageously, the presence of the housing 16 formed on the outer wall of the lid 11 allows the cover plate 17 to be accommodated, which helps to determine the aesthetic appearance of the cosmetic box 10. Furthermore, since the cover plate 17 is releasably held within the housing 16, it can be easily replaced to give the box 10 different aesthetic appearances.

[0039] Figure 5 It shows relative to Figure 1 The boxes 10 have different cover plates 17'. Therefore, it is possible to appreciate different aesthetics of the boxes 10 depending on the specific cover plates 17, 17' housed in the housing 16.

[0040] When plates 17, 17' are inserted into housing 16, plates 17, 17' may include decorations or patterns 17c made on their outward-facing side. The decorations or patterns 17c may be contained in the plane of plates 17, 17', or raised or recessed relative to such a plane, such as in relief.

[0041] The decoration or pattern 17c is preferably made using one or more techniques selected from the group consisting of:

[0042] - Screen printing

[0043] - Offset printing

[0044] Hot stamping

[0045] - Coating

[0046] -painting

[0047] - Labeling

[0048] - Embossing, and

[0049] -engraving.

[0050] In detail, plates 17, 17' may be made of one or more materials selected from the group consisting of:

[0051] - Plastic materials

[0052] -Metal

[0053] -Glass

[0054] -cellulose

[0055] -wood

[0056] -Paper / Cardboard

[0057] -skin, and

[0058] - Materials of natural origin, such as plant fibers, for example, obtained from fruit or vegetable peels, or animal fibers.

Claims

1. A cosmetic case (10) characterized by, Cosmetic case comprising a lid (11), a base (12) defining an internal compartment and at least one tray (14) for containing cosmetic products and housed in the internal compartment of the base (12), wherein the base (12) has an upper opening through which the at least one tray (14) can be accessed, wherein the lid (11) is movable with respect to the base (12) between a closed position, in which the lid (11) engages the opening of the base (12) so as to prevent access to the at least one tray (14), and an open position, in which the lid (11) does not prevent access to the at least one tray (14), the lid (11) comprising a housing (16) defined at an outer surface of the lid (11) and a cover plate (17, 17') housed in the housing (16), the housing (16) being configured to removably hold the cover plate (17, 17').

2. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The housing (16) is defined by a lateral guide (16a) comprising parallel guide segments, the cover plate (17, 17') being insertable and / or removable from the guide segments.

3. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The lateral guide (16a) is made in a peripheral wall (16c) of the lid (11), the peripheral wall being raised from the outer surface of the lid (11).

4. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that The peripheral wall (16c) is shaped like a "U" extending on three sides along the periphery of the outer surface of the lid (11).

5. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The housing (16) comprises a releasable constraint mechanism cooperating with the cover plate (17, 17') to releasably hold the cover plate (17, 17') within the housing (16).

6. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that The releasable constraint mechanism is made as a pair of recesses (16b), wherein each recess of the pair of recesses (16b) is made at a respective free terminal of the trunk of the peripheral wall (16c) shaped like a "U", and / or wherein each recess of the pair of recesses (16b) is made at a free terminal of a respective guide segment of the lateral guide (16a).

7. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The cover plate (17, 17') comprises a pair of lateral protrusions (17a) protruding from the cover plate (17, 17') and extending in opposite directions in the plane of the cover plate (17, 17'), the lateral protrusions (17a) being configured so that each of them engages a guide segment.

8. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that The lateral protrusions (17a) are configured so that each of them engages one of a pair of recesses (16b) made at a free terminal of a respective guide segment.

9. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that Each lateral protrusion (17a) of the pair of lateral protrusions (17a) is shaped to cooperate with a recess of the pair of recesses (16b) made in the peripheral wall (16c) and / or in the guide segments, so as to releasably hold the cover plate (17, 17') within the housing (16).

10. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that Said covering panel (17, 17') has a fold (17b) raised from the plane of said covering panel (17, 17') to define a continuation wall of said perimeter wall (16c).

11. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that Said lid (11) is connected to said base (12) by means of a hinge mechanism which allows said lid (11) to rotate about a rotation axis (A) substantially placed at the rear side of said base (12) and parallel thereto.

12. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that Said covering panel (17, 17') comprises a decoration or pattern (17c) made on the side thereof intended to face the outside when said covering panel (17, 17') is inserted in the housing (16).

13. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that Said decoration or pattern (17c) is contained in the plane of said covering panel (17, 17'), or is raised or recessed with respect to the plane of said covering panel (17, 17').

14. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that Said decoration or pattern (17c) is made with one or more techniques selected from the group comprising: - screen printing - offset printing - hot stamping - coating - painting - labelling - embossing, and - engraving.

15. The cosmetic case (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that Said covering panel (17, 17') is made of one or more materials selected from the group comprising: - plastic material - metal - glass - cellulose - wood - paper / cardboard - leather, and also - materials of natural origin, such as vegetable fibres, for example obtained from the skin of fruits or vegetables, or animal fibres.

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