Assembly forming a dispenser for strips or packaging

Abstract

Assembly forming dispenser for strips or packages. The invention relates to an assembly forming dispenser for strips or packages, having at least one flat face, for example perfume test strips in a material that can be impregnated with perfume, test case for makeup powder or lipstick or the like, pack of cigarettes or sweets, box of medicine, or the like, comprising on the one hand a stack (2) of strips or packages arranged against each other and on the other hand a case (1) in which the stack of strips or packages is received, is characterized in that: - each strip (3; 3') or package has a flap (4) which is folded with respect to a folding line (14), in particular so as to extend opposite the remaining unfolded part (13; 13') of the strip or at least one flat face;- the case has a front wall (9) with an opening (19) whose dimensions allow the flap (4) and the tab (3) or the packaging (3') to pass through the opening (19); - means are provided for applying pressure (11) to the stack (2) towards the opening (19), for example a spring (12); and - the front wall (9) of the case is removable to allow the stack of tabs or packaging to be inserted into the case. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1;

Description

Title of the invention: Assembly forming a dispenser for tabs or packaging

[0001] The present invention relates to an assembly forming a dispenser for strips or packaged products, hereinafter referred to as packaging, having at least one flat face, for example, strips, also called blotters, for testing perfume in the form of a strip made of a material that can be impregnated with perfume; a case in the form of two sheets forming a pocket for receiving a product, for example, a cosmetic product such as makeup powder, lipstick, cream, lotion, or skincare gel, or the like; product packaging, such as a pack of cigarettes, candy, a box of medicine, or the like, comprising a stack of strips or packaging and a case in which the stack of strips or packaging is received. The present invention also relates to a piece of furniture comprising a plurality of such assemblies.

[0002] Increasingly, businesses want to make products available to their customers while ensuring that these products have not been previously handled by other customers. This may include, in particular, perfume test strips or cases containing a test dose of makeup powder and / or lipstick, but also products offered for direct sale, such as packets of candy, cigarettes, boxes of medicine and similar products.

[0003] It is common practice, for example, for perfumes to offer a strip made of a material that can be impregnated with perfume, which the customer takes by hand and saturates with perfume using a shared bottle provided. Similarly, for powders and similar products, cases are offered consisting of two sheets attached one on top of the other along their periphery, defining between them a pocket for receiving a sample of the powder to be tested. The customer wishing to test the product takes the test pouch and tears it open at its end to release the powder.

[0004] We would like to make available a distribution system for strips or packaging having at least one flat face which, while ensuring that the strip or packaging taken by the customer has never been in contact previously with another customer, in order to improve the sanitary safety of distribution, in particular for perfume test strips used in large quantities in perfumeries, allows despite this constraint, a facilitated distribution of products, in particular allowing the distribution of many different products in the same place.

[0005] According to the invention, an assembly forming a dispenser for strips or packages, having at least one flat face, for example perfume test strips made of a material that can be impregnated with perfume, a test case for makeup powder or lipstick or the like, a pack of cigarettes or sweets, a box of medicine, or the like, comprising on the one hand a stack of strips or packages arranged against each other and on the other hand a case in which the stack of strips or packages is received, is characterized in that: - each tab or package has a flap which is folded over a fold line, in particular so as to extend opposite the remaining unfolded part of the tab or at least one flat face; - the casing has a front panel with an opening sized to allow the flap and tab or packaging to pass through; - means are provided to push the battery towards the opening, for example a spring; and - the front wall of the case is removable to allow the insertion of the stack of tabs or packages into the case.

[0006] By providing the above arrangement, a dispenser for strips or packages is obtained that allows a single strip or package to protrude from the outside of the casing for the customer to grasp. The customer pulls the strip or package by the flap, and the pushing means, for example a spring, press the battery, ensuring that the flap of the next strip or package passes through the opening to be available for the next customer. This ensures that the strip or package made available to the customer has not been previously touched by another customer.Furthermore, this arrangement allows boxes to be stacked on top of each other to easily form a unit for distributing a large number of products in one place, with the front wall of the box facing the outside of the display or sales unit, so that after its removal, the stack of strips or packages can be inserted without removing the dispensing box from the unit.

[0007] Preferably, the dimensions of the opening are at least equal to those of the surface of the flap.

[0008] According to a favorable embodiment, the means for applying pressure comprise a spring in the form of a spiral blade.

[0009] Preferably, the blade comprises a straight section and a spiral section, and the spiral section of the blade is received in an auxiliary housing.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, a push plate, integral with the auxiliary housing, is positioned between the auxiliary housing receiving within it the spiral section of the blade and the stack of tabs or packages.

[0011] Preferably, the auxiliary housing and the push plate are mounted to slide on rails.

[0012] According to a favorable embodiment, the front wall has at least one lug, preferably a plurality of lugs, projecting laterally from the front wall, and the housing has, in particular in its side walls, at least one receiving notch, preferably a plurality of receiving notches for the lugs to allow the removable attachment of the front wall to the housing.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lower edge of the opening has a curved shape allowing the passage of a user's finger to help grasp the flap.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the folding line of the flap is the upper edge of the rest of the tab or of a flat face of the packaging, the folding line thus being horizontal.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a slot is provided at the rear of the housing for receiving a rail, allowing several housings to be joined along the rail.

[0016] The present invention also relates to a piece of furniture, in particular for the presentation and / or sale of products such as perfumes, makeup powders or skincare products or the like, or packaging such as packs of cigarettes, sweets or the like, or boxes of medicines, comprising at least one assembly forming a dispenser according to the invention, in particular a plurality of assemblies according to the invention.

[0017] In particular, one can provide, on one face of the case, a graphic, photographic or similar representation of the respective product offered in the cartridge and / or a display containing the products offered for sale corresponding to the test products contained in the strips or packaging of test products.

[0018] By way of example, a preferred embodiment of the invention is now described by reference to the drawings, in which:

[0019] Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the different elements of an assembly according to the invention;

[0020] Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the assembly in the mounted state;

[0021] Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the solicitation device. push;

[0022] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the assembly in the mounted state;

[0023] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a piece of furniture comprising a plurality of assemblies in the assembled state;

[0024] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a tab, with the flap folded, of the stack of tabs; and

[0025] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a case or package, with the flap folded down. that can be stacked to form a pile of packages for distribution.

[0026] Figures 1 and 2 show an assembly according to the invention. This assembly comprises a housing 1 and a stack 2 of tabs or packaging received inside the housing 1. The housing 1 is rectangular in shape and has a bottom wall 5, an upper wall 10, two side walls 6 and 7, a rear wall 8, and a front wall 9. The front wall 9 is removable to allow the stack 2 to be inserted into the housing 1. In addition, the housing 1 has an opening 19 at the front, the dimensions of which allow the passage of the flap 4 and a tab. In particular, the dimensions of the opening are at least equal to the dimensions of the flap.

[0027] Two left-hand lateral lugs 30 and two right-hand lateral lugs 31 project laterally from the front wall 9 and are removably received in lateral notches 32 and 33 formed in the lateral walls 6 and 7 of the housing, thus ensuring the removability of the front wall 9. Any other known assembly could, of course, be provided to ensure this removability, in particular a hinge system.

[0028] The rear of the housing 1 has a slot 17 whose geometry and dimensions are compatible with the insertion of a rail 16.

[0029] On the other hand, inside the housing 1, a thrusting device 11 is received, which can be seen more clearly in [Fig.3]. This comprises a spiral leaf spring 12 having a straight section passing under the stack 2 and a spiral section received in an auxiliary housing 15 integral with a thrust plate 27 bearing against the rear face of the tab or packaging furthest to the rear of the stack 2.

[0030] The auxiliary housing 15 and the push plate 27 are slidably mounted on rails 18 arranged on the inner face of the bottom wall of the housing. The push plate 27, under the action of the spiral spring blade, exerts pressure on the rearmost tab or packaging of the stack 2 as shown in [Fig. 4].

[0031] The stack 2 of tabs or packages comprises a plurality of tabs 3 or packages 3'.

[0032] Each tab 3, as shown in [Fig. 6], comprises a main part 13 and a flap part 4 which is folded from the main part 13 along a horizontal folding line 14. However, a lateral or inclined folding line could also be provided.

[0033] Each package 3', as shown in [Fig. 7], comprises a main portion 13' and a flap portion 4 which is folded from the main portion 13' along a horizontal fold line 14. However, a lateral or inclined fold line could also be provided. In addition, an auxiliary sheet 15' is attached, for example by gluing or welding, along its periphery to one face of the sheet forming the main portion 13', for example as shown on the face of the flap side. This auxiliary sheet 15' and the sheet forming the main portion 13' thus together form a receiving pouch for a product to be dispensed, such as a cream, a powder or similar products.

[0034] The tabs are made of a material that can be impregnated with perfume, in particular paper, blotting paper, cardboard or the like.

[0035] In addition, a notch 20 is formed in the upper edge of the front wall 9 of the case which allows the passage of the finger under the flap 4 protruding out of the case 1 to facilitate gripping by the user.

[0036] Thanks to the pressure exerted by the spring 12, when the user has taken and extracted the frontmost tab of the stack 2, the next tab in the stack is pushed against the inner face of the front wall 9 and its respective flap 4 is pushed through the opening 19, out of the case for taking by the next customer.

[0037] An embodiment with tabs made of perfume-impregnable material, or packaging consisting of two sheets fixed to one another, has been described above, so as to define between them a pocket for receiving a cosmetic product, in particular makeup powder or lipstick, the two sheets being fixed to one another by gluing, thermal lamination, ultrasonic welding, or similar means. Packaging consisting of a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped case or box could also be provided, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

Demands

1. An assembly forming a dispenser for strips or packages, having at least one flat face, for example perfume test strips in a material that can be impregnated with perfume, a test case for makeup powder or lipstick or the like, a pack of cigarettes or sweets, a box of medicine, or the like, comprises on the one hand a stack (2) of strips or packages arranged against each other and on the other hand a case (1) in which the stack of strips or packages is received, is characterized in that: - each strip (3; 3') or package has a flap (4) which is folded with respect to a fold line (14), in particular so as to extend opposite the remaining unfolded part (13; 13') of the strip or at least one flat face;- the case includes a front wall (9) having an opening (19) whose dimensions allow the flap (4) and the tab (3) or the packaging (3') to pass through the opening (19); and - means are provided for pushing (11) the battery (2) towards the opening (19), for example a spring (12).

2. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the front wall (9) of the case is removable to allow the introduction of the stack of tabs or packages into the case.

3. Assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the dimensions of the opening (19) are at least equal to those of the surface of the flap (4).

4. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each flap is folded back from the fold line so as to extend opposite the remaining unfolded part of the tab or at least one flat face of the packaging.

5. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the means for applying pressure comprises a spring in the form of a spiral blade.

6. Assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that the blade comprises a straight section and a spiral section, and the spiral section of the blade is received in an auxiliary housing.

7. Assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that a thrust plate (27), integral with the auxiliary housing, is positioned between the auxiliary housing which receives within it the spiral section of the blade and the stack of tabs or packages.

8. Assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that the push plate (27) bears against the rear face of the rearmost tab or packaging of the stack.

9. Assembly according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the auxiliary housing and the push plate are mounted to slide on rails.

10. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the lower edge of the opening has a curved shape allowing the passage of a user's finger to assist in grasping the flap.

11. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the fold line of the flap is the upper edge of the rest of the tab or of a flat face of the packaging, the fold line thus being horizontal.

12. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a slot is provided at the rear of the housing for receiving a rail, allowing several housings to be joined along the rail.

13. Furniture, in particular for displaying and / or offering for sale products such as perfumes, makeup powders or skincare products or the like, or packaging such as packs of cigarettes, sweets or the like, or boxes of medicines, comprising at least one assembly forming a dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, in particular a plurality of assemblies according to one of the preceding claims.

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