Refillable container for cosmetic product contained in a bucket, with recessed lid

Abstract

The refillable cosmetic product container (1) suitable for portable use comprises a base (2) housing a fixed insert (3) which fits a removable cup (4) containing the product (41). An upper opening of the insert is delimited by a peripheral edge (32) which rises from a side wall of the insert to a peripheral wall (22) of the base. The flat lid (5) of the container, hermetically covering this opening, is kept closed, for example when an associated perpendicular rod (61), axially passing through the edge, is in the maximum insertion position. Inside the base (2), a complementary cavity adjacent to the compartment receiving the cup forms and / or houses a gripping system making a side wall of the cup accessible, which allows selective extraction from the top of the cup (4) in the open position of the lid (5). The container typically forms a daughter container embedded in the cap of a mother container.Abstract Figure: Figure 25A.

Description

Title of the invention: Refillable container for cosmetic product contained in a bucket, with recessed lid Technical field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of cosmetic product containers. Prior art

[0002] Document US 10398206 discloses a container for cosmetic products and accessories comprising a body intended to receive cosmetic accessories, and a cap comprising several reservoirs intended to receive cosmetic products. The compartments of the cap are connected to each other by means of a rod, itself fixed to a spring imposing a vertical downward movement on it, so as to create a vertical tension between the compartments allowing them to remain in place in the open or closed position. The compartments can pass between the open position and the closed position by rotation around the rod, and the cover opens and closes by means of a hinge.

[0003] One of the disadvantages of the cap of this container is that the size due to the opening / closing system is too large. This limits its interest and, moreover, the cap is not very suitable for nomadic use, for example to be carried in a handbag.

[0004] Another disadvantage lies in the lack of practicality of the cap, which is not compatible with cosmetic product refill steps. Furthermore, a seal is not obtained when closing the cap.

[0005] There is therefore a need for a refillable container for cosmetic products, allowing good preservation of the product, with optimized size and whose practical opening / closing functionalities are well integrated. Summary

[0006] In order to improve the situation, a refillable container for cosmetic products is proposed, comprising: - a base provided with a peripheral wall which delimits an interior volume by extending in a longitudinal direction going from a bottom to an open top of the container, - a bucket containing the product, housed entirely in a receiving space which is a sub-space of the interior volume, - an insert provided with a side wall delimiting the space for receiving the bucket and also provided with a peripheral edge, the insert mounted in the interior volume being hollow with the product which is accessible only through an upper opening of the insert surrounded by the peripheral edge, which extends for example radially outwards from an upper end of the side wall, - a cover, movable relative to the base and the insert between a closed position, in which the cover prevents access to the cosmetic product by closing the upper opening, and an open position, in which the cosmetic product is accessible via the upper opening; - an opening / closing system, typically arranged entirely within the interior volume at least in the closed position, and capable of moving the cover between the open position and the closed position; and - in the interior volume, at least one additional recess or hollow of the insert provided adjacent to the receiving space and which is adapted to form and / or to accommodate a system for gripping the bucket, preferably adapted for gripping a side wall of the bucket, which allows removal of the bucket from the receiving space in the open position of the lid, whereby the bucket is removably fixed in the insert and can be selectively removed, axially from the top of the container.

[0007] The bucket can be received in a fitted manner, typically tightly fitted in the side wall of the bucket and without radial mobility in the receiving space, the insert covering for example the entire side wall of the bucket by surrounding the latter. Typically, the side wall of the bucket is substantially parallel to the side wall of the insert, which makes it possible to optimize the capacity of cosmetic product.

[0008] The bucket may be hidden by the insert or made almost invisible, for example when viewed from above, in its recessed configuration. The gripping system provides accessibility to the side wall of the bucket despite the latter being fixed in the insert, typically with a tight fit against the side wall of the insert. The gripping system thus forms a gripping assistance means.

[0009] In exemplary embodiments, one or more depression(s), cavity(ies) or access(s) are defined in the insert or in the immediate vicinity of the latter. This type of depression(s) or cavity(ies) is sufficient: - either to directly grasp the bucket, for example when a direct outlet is provided for access from above to these cavities, - either to enable the bucket to be moved to partially disengage it from its receiving space, by combining this type of depression(s) or cavity(ies) with direct or indirect actuation. Such actuation may be direct, typically manual by pushing, for example by tilting the bucket into a cavity by an action on the top of the bucket (action exerted from above on the bucket), possibly by the base if a through hole allows direct access below the bucket. Such actuation may alternatively be indirect, exerted for example from below, with a push mechanism, where appropriate by overcoming a return force, or by by means of a specific actuation of the already open cover, possibly using the rotation of a rod integral in rotation with the cover.

[0010] Preferably, the cover may be of the captive type, for example by being rigidly / fixedly secured to a rod passing through the peripheral edge of the insert and retained in a lateral compartment (offset to one side relative to the interior space for the bucket), which is a sub-volume of the interior volume delimited by the peripheral wall of the base.

[0011] With such arrangements, the container can allow the bucket to be replaced while presenting an optimized integration of the functions within a suitable covering, these functions being gathered in the interior volume of the base which can possibly form an external wall of the container. The two following assembly steps can be simple, typically by direct / axial fitting: insertion of the bucket into the insert (which can be made in one piece or constitute a pre-assembled block) which is capable of directly supporting the cover, if necessary by using a rod integral with the closing part of the cover, on the one hand, and insertion of the insert into the base, on the other hand.

[0012] In embodiments the base defines the total height of the container and / or the base alone defines the overall size of the container. The lid is of the solid and flat wall type, with - in the closure area or part corresponding to the upper opening in the closed position, a maximum thickness or height of the lid which is typically less than 9 mm. Also, the maximum height of the container may be less than or equal to 30 mm, preferably less than or equal to 20 or 25 mm.

[0013] The cosmetic product contained in the cup is for example solid or pasty, not fluid.

[0014] The mounting of the insert in the base may correspond to a fitting, by force, by elastic fitting, and / or optionally with a rotation provided for locking the fixed final position of the insert. The mounting of the bucket may be provided without involving rotation, typically in the absence of a gripping protrusion provided in the bucket, in particular in the absence of an axial protrusion protruding from the level / plane of the upper opening.

[0015] According to a feature, the peripheral edge of the insert is annular and extends radially from the upper end of the side wall to the peripheral wall of the base. This peripheral edge may have an annular upper surface inclined upwards, preferably continuously, from an inner circumference of the peripheral edge which is preferably adjacent to an upper edge of the side wall of the bucket. In this way, it is for example permitted: - to embed the bucket completely (complete embedding) in the insert, without protruding axially upwards relative to the upper surface (of the peripheral edge); - and / or to retain the cover in the closed position, by a constraint system, inside the interior volume, with a contact part of the cover which rests axially on the upper surface.

[0016] In practice in preferred options, the bucket may be elusive by its outer periphery, due to its nested and embedded configuration in the insert, without protruding beyond the annular upper surface of the insert (no protrusion relative to any region of the upper surface of the peripheral edge).

[0017] It is permitted to axially mount the bucket in the receiving space. The bucket gripping system, which does not interfere with this simple installation, allows the bucket to be removed from the receiving space. For this, the use of the recess(es) of the insert, offset laterally and / or under the bucket receiving space, makes it possible to assist / facilitate the raising of the bucket and / or facilitates access to an upper portion of the wall of the bucket.

[0018] The constraint system may be provided to constrain the cover in the closed position, such that the cover cannot move from the closed position to the open position without a thrust being exerted on an external / accessible portion of the cover.

[0019] According to a feature, the annular upper surface may be formed by a masking plate, removable relative to a fixed part of the insert which comprises the side wall, the gripping system extending entirely under the plate. Additionally or alternatively, the cup gripping system comprises a cup gripping area formed by a space between the peripheral edge of the insert and the receiving space.

[0020] In embodiments of the container whose insert constitutes or includes a fixed part delimiting the receiving space, one or more of the following arrangements may be used: - the fixed part of the insert has one or more axial depressions, constituting at least one additional recess or hollow. - the plate closes an axial outlet from the top of each of the depressions. - each depression is formed in the peripheral edge and accessible from above in order to form a gripping area belonging to / participating in the bucket gripping system. - each axial depression is arranged to open radially inwards into the receiving space so that the side wall of the bucket is accessible via the corresponding gripping area in the open position of the cover. - each depression can have a depth greater than or equal to 8 mm with a radial extension typically greater than 10 mm, which can allow the passage of the end of a finger. - the upper access section or axial outlet of each depression, once the plate has been removed, may be greater than, for example, 150 mm2, preferably greater than or equal to 250 mm2. - the masking plate has an opening of the same diameter as a diameter of the side wall of the cup, so as to axially cover the side wall of the cup from above, typically also covering a continuous annular portion of a region of the fixed part of the insert which belongs to the peripheral edge. - the fixed part of the insert includes a rigid collar of the insert, of annular shape. - the masking plate is reversibly fixed to the collar by means of a projection capable of being clipped into a hole in the collar and an additional retaining means, preferably in the form of a bead, cooperating with a cavity of the insert.

[0021] In options, the insert has one or more depressions, advantageously axial, constituting the at least one additional recess or hollow, each depression being able to be directly accessible from above as soon as the cover is opened. Each depression can be of the aforementioned type, making it possible to form a gripping zone belonging to the gripping system of the bucket, preferably with a radial outlet towards the inside.

[0022] In embodiments of the container with a locally deeper insert recess to allow movement / tilting of the bucket, one or more of the following arrangements are provided: - the bucket is configured to rest, opposite the upper opening, on a support portion, preferably belonging to the insert, at a first distance from a bottom wall of the container. - the at least one additional recess or hollow of the insert or associated with the insert includes a sub-cavity in the receiving space, this sub-cavity being off-center under the bucket. - the sub-cavity opens upwards, through an upper opening delimited by an end edge of the support portion, so that the bucket received in the receiving space is able to engage in the sub-cavity (there is thus a locally deeper hollow, on the side of the sub-cavity on which the receiving space is superimposed). - the bucket can be engaged / tilted / moved partly into the sub-cavity, to tip with a simultaneous lowering of a first part of the bucket on the side of the sub-cavity, preferably with a bottom wall of the bucket which rests on the edge end, and a rise of a second part of the bucket opposite the first part. - the bucket is held at the first distance from the wall of the bottom wall of the container by an internal edge or support protrusion provided in the insert to project internally at the level of said upper outlet of the sub-cavity and / or by being located at the same level (at the same first distance from the bottom wall of the container) as the support portion. - The support protrusion projects radially inwards by a small extension, for example less than or equal to 4 mm, which allows tipping if an axial thrust on the bucket is exerted on a side or part not supported by the support portion (thrust exerted selectively above / in line with the sub-cavity); conversely, in the absence of downward thrust exceeding a threshold and exerted selectively on the tipping side towards the bottom of the container, the bucket is kept supported in the receiving space, typically with its side wall remaining parallel to the side wall of the insert.

[0023] In embodiments of the container with an additional hole or access, typically in the base, accessible from the side opposite the upper opening, one or more of the following arrangements may be used: - the insert has a through hole, opening onto a bottom of the container, on the one hand, and into said receiving compartment, on the other hand. - all or part of the gripping system is housed in the through hole. - the gripping system comprises or constitutes an assembly or assembly mounted movably in the insert to enable the bucket to be moved towards a raised position relative to the insert. - the gripping system has a movable support or contact part (with the bucket), actuable by a push element to support the bucket from below. - the push element can be accessible from the bottom of the container and actuated by pushing, typically a first push to allow the bucket to be lifted above the upper opening. - the gripping system further comprises a return member, preferably a bistable spring, interposed between the pusher element which forms / includes an external bottom surface of the container, and a plate, perforated or not, constituting the mobile support. - the return member has a fixed part resting on an axial stop belonging to the insert which is fixed in the base. - the gripping system has an initial position, low and preferably offset downwards relative to the receiving space, for which the bucket is not accessible from above, the return member having a movable part urging the pusher element towards a lower outlet of the through hole. - the pusher element is configured to drive, in response to a first upward pressure (first push), a rise of the plate so as to make the bucket accessible (bucket partially extended with a high position of the gripping system), and to reposition, in response to a second upward pressure (second push) on the pusher element, the gripping system in the initial / low position.

[0024] In embodiments, one or more of the following arrangements are provided for assisting bucket gripping by a lifting effect of a bucket support region: - the cover comprises a rod located at the rear of the cover and which defines an axis by being housed through a hole in the peripheral edge. - in the open position, the cover and the rod are able to be rotated around the axis of the rod which is an axis of rotation of the cover. - the rod carries a partial bucket output actuator, such as a cam. - the gripping system comprises a lower cavity placed directly under the receiving space and an interior opening of the insert which connects the lower cavity with the receiving space. - a guide edge which delimits a part of the interior opening, the guide edge being able for example to belong to the insert while being fixed relative to the base. - a cam is carried by the rod and integral in rotation with the cover. - the cam is typically flat along a plane perpendicular to the rod, having a non-circular circumference. - the cam is preferably connected to a lower end of the rod. - a cam follower disposed in the inner opening of the insert and configured to move transversely to the rod to overlap the guide edge and enter the receiving space, opposite the upper opening (from below), when engaged by the cam, whereby at least a portion of the side wall of the bucket is moved / lifted out of the inner space. - the cam is designed and arranged to engage against and push the cam follower when the cover is in an angular sector opposite or at least offset by more than 90° from the closed position of the cover, preferably when the cover is rotated at least 180° (around the axis of rotation) from the closed position. - the bucket rests on two sections or branches of the gripping system, with a first branch belonging to the cam follower, and a second branch belonging to or made integral with a fixed part of the insert and including the guide edge. - the first and second branches are typically connected to each other by an elastically deformable joint which extends into the interior volume of the base under the receiving space. - an inclination is provided on at least one of the two branches, preferably at least on the guide edge, to guide the cam follower along an upward trajectory. - the cam follower can optionally be part of a bottom / bottom wall of the receiving space.

[0025] More generally, it is understood that the gripping system can be compatible with a compact design of a container for nomadic use, the gripping system being arranged in the interior volume of the base. The container can be at least two or three times wider than it is high (ratio between maximum width and maximum height), and the bucket can also be three times wider than it is high (ratio between maximum width and maximum height). In embodiments, this gripping system does not require a specific (external) actuating part and / or other than that for clearing the opening (typically pushed at the front of the cover to allow rotation of the cover).

[0026] In the options with use of the lid rod for gripping assistance, the mechanism for raising the bucket out of the receiving space, by making this bucket accessible from the top of its side wall, has the advantage of being a hidden / internal mechanism for making the bucket grippable. The mechanism may be wider than it is tall, in particular when it extends under the receiving space. Thus the cam follower, in a non-limiting example, may have a maximum height less than or equal to 19 mm, for example less than or equal to 9 mm in certain options.

[0027] The cover may be of the type embedded in the interior volume and capable of being lifted by actuating the opening. The rod which also lifts, makes it possible to guide the movement of the cover above the peripheral edge, in a plane for example transverse to the axis of rotation, while an inclination of the upper surface of the peripheral edge may contribute to a guidance, typically with a sliding, of the rotational movement when the closing part of the cover is still partly in the interior volume.

[0028] According to a feature, the side wall of the insert extends annularly around a central axis joining the peripheral edge, at the upper axial annular end which delimits the upper opening. This upper axial annular end, at which the top of the bucket can be stopped / adjusted, extends entirely into the interior volume, with an axial spacing relative to the top of the peripheral wall of the base, so that an upper compartment is created dedicated to the embedding of the closure part of the lid. Thus the lid can be flush with the top of the base but it does not add any height or significant space requirement (for example, if the lid is slightly curved, this curvature typically adds less than 4 mm to the height of the base to obtain the total height of the container.

[0029] According to one option, the opening / closing system comprises a rod locating a rear of the cover and housed in a hole in the peripheral edge, the rod being configured to guide the movement of the cover above the peripheral edge.

[0030] The rod may cooperate with the cover by extending from the cover toward the bottom surface / bottom wall of the base by being configured to move transversely relative to the bottom surface of the base to transition between a position (rod position) proximal to the bottom surface and a position (rod position) distal to the bottom surface.

[0031] The constraint system may constrain the cover in the closed position by a lock and / or an elastic return member contained in the interior volume and not visible in the closed position, for example by urging and / or maintaining (retaining) the rod towards its proximal position.

[0032] For the proximal stem position, the cover rests on an upper surface of the peripheral edge of the insert which has an inclination, by a progressive narrowing of section while descending / axially approaching a plane of the upper opening.

[0033] Typically, the opening / closing system is capable of being actuated by a push of the cover, preferably by a push exerted by a finger on the cover, which may allow opening. A cover actuating portion may be provided in the cover on a front side, opposite the rear region where the rod connects to the cover.

[0034] The cover is for example embedded in the base in the closed position and can follow the inclined upper surface during closing / embedding. The cover is able to slide following the inclination of the upper surface to cause a transverse movement (lowering) of the rod from and / or to its proximal position.

[0035] When a depression / gripping area is formed, each gripping area is typically distinct from the hole and offset from the hole, preferably in an angular sector oriented at 90° to the hole.

[0036] In options, the cover may be surrounded, preferably completely surrounded over the entire circumference of the contact portion, by the peripheral edge (optionally provided with a mask covering a depression) in the closed position.

[0037] In embodiments of the cover in which a rod for driving the cover in rotation is provided, one or more of the following arrangements may be used:

[0038] - in the closed position, the rod can be completely hidden, constituting a rod interior. It is then possible to hide a possible locking mechanism for the closed position, which limits the risk of external damage to this mechanism. - the cover extends perpendicular to the central axis of the side wall of the insert or to the axis of the rod, preferably along a plane, this plane being able to be defined by the external face of the cover. - the opening / closing system comprises a fixed guide zone, formed by a guide (for example included in the insert) with a substantially cylindrical structure which surrounds the rod, the guide zone cooperating with an anchoring part included in or made integral with the rod. Typically, the anchoring part is provided at a lower end of the rod. Thanks to this coupling / guiding, a controlled axial displacement of the cover is allowed during rotation around the axis of rotation, this axial displacement depending on the displacement of the anchoring part relative to the guide zone, preferably on the displacement of at least one lug (of this anchoring part or of the guide) in a helical rail or groove constituting the complementary part for the guiding effect. - an angle of inclination of the peripheral edge is provided which is for example less than or equal to 45 or 60°, relative to a plane of the cover, preferably less than 30 or 40°. This angle of inclination can define a constant slope in the peripheral edge and distributed over 360°. Alternatively, such an angle of inclination corresponds to a maximum of the slope. - the inclination of the upper surface of the peripheral edge may have a curvature as seen in longitudinal profile, which creates a concave profile on the inner side, delimiting access to the compartment / inner space for the cosmetic product. A similar curvature is for example provided on the inside of the lid, i.e. on the side of the contact part of the lid.

[0039] Typically, the base may be an outer covering shell. In options, only the base and a top portion of the lid are visible (forming the outer covering portion), in the closed position / configuration of the container. The insert may then be entirely hidden.

[0040] The features set forth in the following paragraphs may, optionally, be implemented. They may be implemented independently of one another or in combination with one another: - the constraint system includes an elastic return member, preferably in the form of a spring which is compressed in the distal position of the rod. - the elastic return member has a first fixed end in axial abutment under the peripheral edge and a second movable end secured to the rod, possibly attached or engaged in abutment against a ring or annular retaining part, this annular part being fixedly attached to the rod or included in the rod. - the insert is made from a single piece. - the peripheral edge constitutes a collar of the insert. - the insert is rigidly fixed to the base, preferably by elastic interlocking, for example by using axial retaining tabs formed projecting from a bottom wall including the lower surface of the base. - the base is made from a single piece. - the opening / closing system comprises a guide zone formed in a guide, for example with a cylindrical structure, interposed and / or extending between the insert and the base and surrounding the rod,). - a lower end of the rod comprises a flat ring or similar retaining portion (e.g. ring of diameter substantially equal to an internal diameter of the cylindrical structure of the guide), so that when passing between the open position and the closed position, the cover is adapted to remain substantially parallel to the lower surface of the base. - the cylindrical structure is divided into two guide zones, a first guide zone of cylindrical structure extending (downwards) from the peripheral edge of the insert and a second guide zone of cylindrical structure extending (upwards / in the opposite direction) from the bottom portion forming the lower surface of the base. - the first and second guide zones surround the rod by fitting one zone into the other with at least one radial contact between them.

[0041] According to a feature, the container is provided with a sealing system preventing the cosmetic product from coming into contact with an external environment when the lid is in the closed position, by forming an annular sealing contact against and / or adjacent to an upper surface of the peripheral edge. Typically, this peripheral edge is an annular surface inclined upwards, preferably continuously, from an inner circumference of the peripheral edge until reaching the top of the container formed by a top of the peripheral wall.

[0042] In embodiments the lid may be hermetically sealed by a sealing system having one or more of the following arrangements: - in the closed position, the sealing system is formed by a bearing surface of the peripheral edge of the lid on a rigid bead of the insert, the bearing surface or bearing force being exerted by / from the constraint system: a / At the end (lower end) near the base; b / At the end (upper end) near the space / compartment for the product. - in the closed position, the sealing system includes or is formed by a bearing of the peripheral edge of the cover on a rigid bead of the insert, a tensile force being for example exerted by the constraint system at the end near the base, or alternatively a retaining force is exerted at the end, near the space / compartment for the product. - the lid is kept in the closed position by the constraint system. - in the closed position, the sealing system includes or is formed by a bearing of the peripheral end of the cover on the peripheral edge of the insert. - in the closed position, the sealing system includes or is formed by a bearing surface of the peripheral end of the lid on a ring of a cup comprising the cosmetic product and housed in the space of the insert. - in the closed position, the sealing system includes or is formed by a bearing surface of the peripheral end of the cover on an overmolded elastomer bead of the insert. - in the closed position, the sealing system includes or is formed by a bearing surface of the peripheral end of the cover on an elastomer bead added to the insert. - in the closed position, the sealing system includes or is formed by a bearing surface of the peripheral end of the cover on an elastomer cone (or truncated cone) formed on the peripheral edge of the insert.

[0043] According to a particular feature, an elastomer cone or truncated cone is provided formed on the peripheral edge of the insert, for example in the form of an added part.

[0044] According to another aspect, it is proposed to use the container in a larger packaging assembly, the container being detachable from the rest of the packaging assembly. The container can thus be separated for portable use, since it takes up less space (easier for example to fit in a handbag).

[0045] For this purpose, it is proposed to use the container, which is preferably generally cylindrical in shape and typically wider than it is tall, as an integral part of a cap closing an opening of a cosmetic product container. The container may form the entire cap. Brief description of the drawings

[0046] Other characteristics, details and advantages will appear on reading the detailed description below, and on analyzing the attached drawings, in which:

[0047] [Fig. 1 A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to a first embodiment.

[0048] [Fig.lB] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.lA] in the open position.

[0049] [Fig.lC] shows the cosmetic product container of Figures 1A and 1B in exploded and cross-section from the front to the rear of the container.

[0050] [Fig.lD] shows in section a mounting region of the lid stem, for the container of figures 1A to 1C when the lid is offset relative to the access opening to the interior space.

[0051] [Fig.2A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to a second embodiment.

[0052] [Fig.2B] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.2A] in the open position.

[0053] [Fig.3A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to a third embodiment.

[0054] [Fig.3B] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.3A] in the open position.

[0055] [Fig.3C] shows the cosmetic product container of Figures 3A and 3B in exploded and cross-section from the front to the rear of the container.

[0056] [Fig.4A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to a fourth embodiment.

[0057] [Fig.4B] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.4A] in the open position.

[0058] [Fig.4C] shows the cosmetic product container of Figures 4A and 4B in exploded and cross-section from the front to the rear of the container.

[0059] [Fig.5A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to a fifth embodiment.

[0060] [Fig.5B] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.5A] in the open position.

[0061] [Fig.5C] shows another alternative embodiment of the cosmetic product container of Figures 5A and 5B in the closed position.

[0062] [Fig.5D] shows the container of [Fig.5C] in the open position.

[0063] [Fig.6A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to a sixth embodiment.

[0064] [Fig.6B] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.6A] in the open position.

[0065] [Fig.6C] shows the cosmetic product container of Figures 6A and 6B in exploded and cross-section from the front to the rear of the container.

[0066] [Fig.7A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to a seventh embodiment.

[0067] [Fig.7B] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.7A] in the open position.

[0068] [Fig.7C] shows another alternative embodiment of the cosmetic product container of Figures 7A and 7B in the closed position.

[0069] [Fig.7D] shows the container of [Fig.7C] in the open position.

[0070] [Fig.8A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to an eighth embodiment.

[0071] [Fig.8B] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.8A] in the open position.

[0072] [Fig.9A] shows a cosmetic product container in the closed position according to a ninth embodiment.

[0073] [Fig.9B] shows the cosmetic product container of [Fig.9A] in an intermediate position, in which the user exerts a push on the lid of the cosmetic product.

[0074] [Fig.9C] shows the cosmetic product container of Figures 9A and 9B in the open position.

[0075] [Fig.9D] is an enlarged view of the stem and constraint system of the cosmetic product container in the closed position according to [Fig.9A].

[0076] [Fig.9E] is an enlarged view of the stem and the constraint system of the cosmetic product container in the intermediate position according to [Fig.9B].

[0077] [Fig.9F] is an enlarged view of the stem and constraint system of the cosmetic product container in the open position according to [Fig.9C].

[0078] [Fig. 10] illustrates an example of a constraint system for a cosmetic product container according to one embodiment.

[0079] [Fig. 11] illustrates another example of a constraint system for a cosmetic product container according to one embodiment.

[0080] [Fig. 12] illustrates another example of a constraint system for a cosmetic product container according to one embodiment.

[0081] [Fig. 13] illustrates another example of a constraint system for a cosmetic product container according to one embodiment.

[0082] [Fig. 14] is an enlarged view of a portion of the cosmetic product container illustrating a sealing system according to one embodiment.

[0083] [Fig. 15] is an enlarged view of a portion of the cosmetic product container illustrating a sealing system according to another embodiment.

[0084] [Fig. 16] is an enlarged view of a portion of the cosmetic product container illustrating a sealing system according to another embodiment.

[0085] [Fig. 17] is an enlarged view of a portion of the cosmetic product container illustrating a sealing system according to another embodiment.

[0086] [Fig. 18] is an enlarged view of a portion of the cosmetic product container illustrating a sealing system according to another embodiment.

[0087] [Fig. 19] illustrates a sealing system according to another embodiment.

[0088] [Fig.20] is an enlarged view of a portion of the cosmetic product container illustrating a sealing system according to another embodiment.

[0089] [Fig.21] is an enlarged view of a portion of the cosmetic product container illustrating a sealing system according to another embodiment.

[0090] [Fig.22] is a top view of the cosmetic product container illustrating a bucket gripping system according to a production option.

[0091] [Fig.23A] illustrates a container in the open position comprising another variant of a bucket gripping system.

[0092] [Fig.23B] illustrates the container of [Fig.23A] in which the bucket is accessible after actuation of the gripping system.

[0093] [Fig.23C] illustrates the container of [Fig.23A] in which the bucket is removed.

[0094] [Fig.24A] illustrates a container in the open position comprising another variant of a bucket gripping system.

[0095] [Fig.24B] is an enlarged view of a portion of the bucket gripping system of the container of [Fig.24A].

[0096] [Fig.24C] illustrates the container of [Fig.24A] in which the bucket is accessible after actuation of the gripping system.

[0097] [Fig.25A] illustrates a container in the closed position comprising another variant of a bucket gripping system.

[0098] [Fig.25B] illustrates the container of [Fig.25A] in the open position in which the bucket is accessible after activating the gripping system.

[0099] [Fig.26A] illustrates a container in the closed position comprising another variant of a bucket gripping system.

[0100] [Fig.26B] illustrates the container of [Fig.26A] in the open position.

[0101] [Fig.26C] illustrates the container of Figures 26A and 26B in which the bucket is accessible after activating the gripping system.

[0102] [Fig.27A] is a top view of the container bucket gripping system of figures 26A to 26B before its actuation, when the container is in the open position.

[0103] [Fig.27B] is a top view of the container bucket gripping system of the Figures 26A to 26B after actuation.

[0104] [Fig.28] is an exploded perspective view of a container, here of the neck type, which may include a container of the aforementioned type in a closure member having a very small footprint compared to the capacity of the container body. Description of the embodiments

[0105] Several examples of non-limiting embodiments are set out below in detail. In the various figures, identical references indicate identical or similar elements. Certain references shown in Figures 1A to 1D have been omitted in the following figures to simplify the illustration.

[0106] As illustrated in Figures 1A to 9F, the container 1 of cosmetic product 41 comprises a base 2 provided with a lower surface 21, for example made in a bottom wall P2, and a peripheral wall 22 extending upwards from the lower surface 21 or at least from the bottom wall. The base 2 thus delimits an interior volume V and can correspond to a piece of clothing, here a single piece.

[0107] The container 1 further comprises an insert 3, mounted in the peripheral wall 22 of the base 2, that is to say being typically surrounded by this peripheral wall 22.

[0108] With reference to Figures 1A and 1B, the insert 3 may have a side wall 3a to delimit a receiving space 31. The side wall 3a extends here in an annular manner around a central axis Zl, typically adjoining a peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3. The side wall 3a may be tubular, having an upper axial annular end 3b which forms a junction with the peripheral edge 32 (angled junction as seen in profile / in any view in axial section parallel to the central axis Zl). This type of arrangement of the insert 3 may be adopted independently of the method of mounting or moving the cover 5 which will be described later.

[0109] The upper axial annular end 3b, formed opposite the lower surface 21, delimits the upper opening O, preferably in such a way that the upper opening O extends entirely into the interior volume V (below the level of the top of the peripheral wall 22). As will be described in connection with various embodiments of the container 1, an inclination may be provided in an upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32, which contributes to allowing (complete or partial) embedding of a lid 5 coupled / associated with the insert 3, preferably in a non-removable manner or at least without the possibility of losing the lid 5.

[0110] Here, as visible for example in figures 1A to 1D and also in most of the other figures showing the insert 3, the peripheral edge 32, annular, has a generally truncated cone shape or partly spherical shape limited by two of its parallels, rising radially outwards. In options, it is only the top of this peripheral edge 32, namely the portion forming the upper surface S32, which has this type of geometry.

[0111] With this arrangement of the top of the peripheral edge 32, the upper surface 32 rises radially outwards, from the upper axial annular end 3b, towards a top of the peripheral wall 22. There is provided, in the insert 3, a receiving space 31 or at least one compartment, in which product cosmetic 41 can be placed. The insert 3 is thus typically hollow to delimit the reception space 31, accessible via an upper opening O. In this non-limiting example, the insert 3 comprises one or more parts distinct from the base 2 and extends internally into the interior volume V: it is not part of the cladding (external cladding) of the container 1.

[0112] The upper opening O is surrounded and here delimited by the peripheral edge 32. The cosmetic product 41 may be included in a cup 4, received in the reception space 31, possibly being fixed / mounted in a removable manner, so as to be able to exit the reception space 31 via the upper opening O.

[0113] The parts 3a and 32, joined at the end 3b forming here an annular junction, can belong to the same part or form a peripheral wall which surrounds the receiving space 31 and which comes into contact with the peripheral wall 22 of the base. Here the peripheral edge 32 is engaged radially, by an external lateral surface, against the internal face of the peripheral wall 22. The peripheral edge 32 can block the annular space / access from above between the annular end 3b and the top of the peripheral wall 22.

[0114] The container 1 also comprises the cover 5, movable relative to the base 2 and to the insert 3, between a closed position, in which the cover 5 prevents access to the cosmetic product 41, and an open position, in which the cosmetic product 41 is accessible.

[0115] In the non-limiting embodiments illustrated in the figures, the container 1 is, in the closed position, of generally tubular shape, for example cylindrical. Optionally, the lower surface 21 of the base 2 as well as the cover 5 may be of circular shape.

[0116] The figures are purely illustrative and other shapes may be provided. In particular, the lower surface 21 of the base 2 as well as the cover 5 could be square in shape, so that the container 1 in the closed position would have the general shape of a cube. In another embodiment, the lower surface 21 of the base 2 as well as the cover 5 could be triangular in shape, so that the container 1 in the closed position would have the general shape of a triangular prism. Roundings and / or elongations (oblong, elliptical section) may also be provided.

[0117] When the container 1 is in the closed position as in the case of [Fig. 1 A], 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 5C, 6A, 7A, 7C, 8A, 9A, 10 to 13 and 19, the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 rests on the upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3. Here, an internal surface (not visible in the closed position of the cover 5) of the peripheral end 51 can engage against the insert 3, for example by forming an annular axial contact against the upper surface S32. In this configuration, the cover 5 can be substantially flush with the peripheral edge 32 of the base 2.

[0118] The lid 5 of the container 1 covers, here hermetically, the opening O and is kept closed when an associated perpendicular rod 61, passing (axially) through the peripheral edge 32, is in the maximum insertion position, therefore proximal relative to the bottom wall P2 of the container. As will be described later, a push on the outside of the lid 5 makes it possible to overcome a constraint or locking, by moving the lid 5 typically along / in support of the inclined upper surface S32 of the edge (at least at the start of the movement), the inclination of this surface S32 being compatible with / favoring a rise of the rod which guides the movement of the lid, this movement then being able to be generally parallel to the plane of the opening O.

[0119] The contact portion PC of the cover 5 for contact against the surface S32 may have a general shape of an annular projection, projecting relative to a more central region of the cover 5 crossed by the central axis ZI in the closed position. The cover 5 may optionally have a maximum thickness, measured parallel to the central axis ZI in the closed position, at such a projection, the rest of the cover 5 being comparatively thinner. This projection of the contact portion PC may surround an internal depression of the cover 5.

[0120] As can be seen in particular in FIGS. 1A to 9F, the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3 and the peripheral end 51 of the cover have an inclination on the facing surfaces, which may each be annular in shape.

[0121] In the illustrated examples, the slope is flat / regular. However, in other options, the slope may be curved.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3 and the corresponding counter-surface (internal surface) of the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 are inclined relative to the peripheral wall 22 of the base 2, preferably at an acute angle.

[0123] With reference to Figures 1A and 1B for example, it can be seen that the base 2 has a horizontal bottom wall P2, perpendicular to the central axis Z1, while the surface S32 of the edge 32 rises towards the outside with a slope corresponding to an angle 0 (theta) which can be less than 60°, for example between 4 or 5° and 50°, more preferably between 9 or 10° and approximately 45°. Here, this angle 0 is measured relative to the plane of the upper opening O, which can be a typically horizontal plane when the container 1 rests on its base 2 in a stable manner.

[0124] Optionally, the cover 5 may extend generally parallel to a plane, and may further taper toward its circumferential outer edge or similar outer lateral periphery, thereby forming an angle in the inner surface of the cover 5. This angle may be the same as the angle 0 defining the slope of the upper surface S32. This results in a complementarity compatible with an embedding of the contact part PC of the cover 5, in the interior volume V and facilitating the obtaining of an axial annular sealed contact between the cover 5 and the upper surface S32.

[0125] According to one embodiment, in the closed position, the inclination of the upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32 and that of the internal surface of the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 are provided such that the slope angle is substantially the same.

[0126] According to one example, the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 has a wider section than the section of the upper opening O delimited by the upper end 3b. This wider section allows the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 to come into (annular) contact against the upper surface S32 (with upward inclination) of the peripheral edge 32, in the closed position of the cover 5. Conversely, the part PC of the cover 5 which has the downward inclination can be dimensioned so as to have an external section which does not protrude radially beyond the top of the peripheral wall 22.

[0127] Optionally, the cover 5 may be thickened at its periphery, optionally only at its periphery to form the projection constituting the contact part PC. This example is not limiting and other configurations are possible. For example, the section of the cover 5 at its peripheral end 51 could be thinner / thinner than the rest of the cover 5, which has an advantage in terms of saving material.

[0128] Similarly, the angle 0 for the inclination of the upper surface S32 and / or the angle at the junction of the peripheral edge 32 with the top of the peripheral wall 22, as visible in the figures, are illustrative and adaptations in the angle or in the way of fitting the cover 5 on the upper surface S32 are permitted without fundamentally modifying the way of obtaining closing and opening.

[0129] The container 1 may also comprise a sealing system preventing the cosmetic product 41 from coming into contact with an external environment when the lid 5 is in the closed position. The container 1 includes, in the illustrated embodiments, a system for opening / closing the lid 5, as well as a constraint system forcing the lid 5 into the closed position. Here, a system for gripping the cup 4 is provided for removing the cup 4 from the insert 3 in order to allow the container 1 to be refilled with 4L of cosmetic product.

[0130] Generally, the opening / closing system is capable of moving the cover 5 between the open position and the closed position. This expression is understood as the passage of the cover 5 from the closed position to the open position and / or the passage of the cover 5 from the open position to the closed position. The expression “between the closed position and the open position” can also be used with the same meaning.

[0131] The opening / closing system comprises a rod 61, locating a rear of the cover 5 and typically extending parallel to the central axis Zl. In the various figures, the central axis Zl is a vertical axis corresponding to a longitudinal extension direction (Z) in height. The section of figures 1A and 1B for example is made along the main or median plane (XZ) passing through the rod 61. In a non-limiting case, the position of the rod makes it possible to define two halves, possibly identical, distributed on either side of the main plane (XZ).

[0132] The cover 5 may be flat, extending parallel to the plane (XY) as seen in particular in [Fig.lC]. The rod 61, connected to the cover 5, may be elongated along the axis Zl, parallel to the direction (Z), therefore perpendicular to the plane (XY). Furthermore, the aforementioned angle 0 may be measured at the level of the top of the peripheral wall 22, here with reference to the direction XI (along the radial extension direction (X)) which is a direction of the plane (XZ) at the level of which the top or external face of the cover 5 is typically flush with the top of the peripheral wall 22. The external part PE of the cover 5 may be substantially flat or parallel to this direction XI and perpendicular to the extension direction or axis Z2 of the rod 61.

[0133] In some options, the inclination in the surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32 is distributed in two opposite angular sectors which are crossed by the direction axis XL. The other complementary parts of the upper surface S32 may not be inclined in some options.

[0134] With reference to [Fig.lB] or 3B in particular, the rod 61 is mounted on the insert 3 by passing through the peripheral edge 32 via a hole 69. The rod 61 can thus be housed and arranged in a radial spacing between the peripheral wall 22 of the base 2 and the side wall 3a of the insert 3. Thus, it does not interfere with the interior space 31 and can be completely hidden at least in the closed position of the cover 5. The rod 61 thus mounted in the hole 69 of the peripheral edge 32 has an upper part or rod head which protrudes axially from the peripheral edge to allow the rod-cover connection. The connection can be fixed / rigid. More generally, the rod 61 is able to cooperate with the cover 5 and guide the movement of the latter when it is opened and when it is closed. Advantageously, the rod 61 extends from the cover 5, here the contact part PC, crossing the peripheral edge 32.The rod 61 occupies the hole 69 of the insert 3 and extends toward the lower surface 21 of the base 2. In one configuration, the rod 61 may extend from the cover 5 to or adjacent to the lower surface 21 of the base 2, when the container 1 is in the closed position.

[0135] The opening / closing system is capable of being actuated by a push from the cover 5. Advantageously, the push is exerted by a finger on the cover 5. In one configuration, the finger pressure is exerted at the front of the cover, i.e. opposite the rod 61 whose connection to the cover 5 locates a rear of the latter.

[0136] Advantageously, the cover 5 may have a slightly curved profile, have a depression (or a geometry with relief(s), with at least one gripping edge), allowing the finger to have a grip to exert the thrust on the cover 5.

[0137] When the thrust is exerted on the cover 5, the cover 5 performs a translational movement induced by the sliding of the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 on the upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32, due to the angle of inclination of the upper surface S32 and the similar or identical inclination of the internal surface (counter-surface) at the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 constituting the contact part PC. This translational movement further causes a transverse displacement of the rod 61 relative to the lower surface 21 of the base 2, and possibly of the insert 3, which causes the cover 5 to pass between the open position and the closed position.

[0138] The thrust overcomes the constraint system, which can then facilitate the movement of the rod 61 which will typically raise the cover 5 possibly with the help of a return member and / or with a simple guide coupled to the rod, in preferred embodiments.

[0139] Different embodiments of container 1 are more particularly described below. The same reference signs are used to designate identical elements. Identical elements are not described again.

[0140] Reference is now made more particularly to figures 1A to 1D, illustrating a container 1 of cosmetic product 41 according to a first example.

[0141] In this embodiment, the cover 5 comprises the rod 61 as an axis of rotation, which rod 61 extends linearly along the axis Z2 parallel to the central axis ZI. Thus, when the thrust is exerted, the cover 5, in addition to the translational movement, performs a rotational movement around the rod 61. Preferably, the thrust is to be exerted at a front of the cover 5 and in a direction perpendicular to the straight line (XI) connecting the front to the rear of the cover 5.

[0142] The sliding of the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 on the upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32, due to the angle 0 or common inclination between the insert 3 and the cover 5 in this interface zone, can be induced by the rotation of the cover 5 around the rod 61. The user can have a natural rotational movement to accompany the cover 5 in its rise of the slope constituted by the upper surface S32.

[0143] With reference to figures 1A to 6C, in this type of configuration, the rod 61 and the cover 5 are / belong to a single piece, so that when passing between the closed position and the open position, the rod 61 also rotates around its axis (Z2), in addition to its transverse upward movement.

[0144] Furthermore, the opening / closing means may further comprise a guide zone, more visible in [Fig. 1C]. The guide zone is preferably of generally cylindrical or tubular structure and makes it possible to delimit all or part of a housing for the rod 61 and for a return member such as a spring 71.

[0145] In one configuration, the guide zone may be obtained by using a cylindrical structure 62, tubular or a semi-cylindrical / semi-tubular structure such as comprising two arcuate walls facing each other and drawing the contours of a cylinder. The insert 3 and the base 2 may be connected with an anti-rotation effect by a guide effect connection, without rotation permitted around the axis ZI between these two components 2, 3, thanks to a fitting made off-center.

[0146] The cylindrical structure 62 forming a part of the connection is for example located between the insert 3 and the peripheral wall 22 of the base 2 and surrounds the rod 61. A part 63 of the insert 3 can engage in the structure 62, which allows rotational indexing. This can also make it possible to ensure correct mounting of the insert, without undesirable angular offset.

[0147] In the illustrated example, and as visible in Figures 1C and 1D, such a connection is distributed in two zones, comprising a first guide zone in the form of the cylindrical structure 62, which is here fixed and integral with the base 22, and a second guide zone in the form of a part 63 running along the first guide zone. The first guide zone forms a female part for receiving by fitting or similar insertion the part 63 formed as tabs or as an anchoring projection, integrally formed with the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3 (on the side opposite the upper surface S32).

[0148] This example is not limiting and the two guide zones 62, 63 can be produced differently. Any positioning means comparable to the part 63 with anti-rotation effect for the insert and capable of surrounding the rod 61 for guiding the latter, preferably provided in the insert 3, can be used. In variants, the anti-rotation engagement of the insert 3 can be produced elsewhere for fixed mounting in the interior volume V of the base 2.

[0149] Here, a structure or first guide zone 62 has been shown which belongs to the insert 3 and is formed by a structure with a substantially circular section or with circular sections, extending from the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3 downwards. The second guide zone is produced in the part 63 which projects upwards from the level of the bottom wall of the base 2 (and which can be formed by a substantially circular structure). In one configuration, at least one contact this centering is obtained at the level for example of the lower end of the part 63. Advantageously, the guide zones 62, 63 surround the rod 61, leaving a space for a return member (here a spring 71) which is placed between one of the parts 62, 63 and the rod 61.

[0150] The guide zones 62, 63 may be parts added and fixed respectively to the insert 3 and to the base 2 by any suitable means. Alternatively, guide zones 62, 63 are obtained which may be integral with the insert 3 and the base 2 respectively.

[0151] Furthermore, the guide zones 62, 63 can cooperate with a part 64 of the flat ring type or similar part added / made integral with the rod 61 at its lower end.

[0152] The flat ring 64, an external shoulder or other change of section with similar widening can be arranged at a lower end of the rod 61. Here, the flat ring 64 has an external circumference with substantially the same diameter as the internal diameters of the guide zones 62, 63, so that, when the cover 5 operates a passage between the open position and the closed position, the flat ring 64 guides the rod 61 in its transverse displacement and rotation movements. This guidance restricts for example any possibility of inclination of the rod 61, which implies that the axis Z2 remains substantially parallel to the central axis Z1. The result here is that, in the open position, the cover 5 can remain substantially parallel to the lower surface 21 of the base 2 or at least maintain its general orientation parallel to the plane (XY).

[0153] The term flat ring 64 is used to designate this part, although any other part capable of performing the functions described below may be used in place of a flat ring. Similarly, the rod 61 and the flat ring 64 may form a single part.

[0154] As visible in Figures 1A and 1B, the opening / closing system makes it possible to obtain a minimal bulk of the container 1: the elements allowing the passage between the open and closed position are received between the base 2 and the insert 3 and are therefore invisible from the outside of the container 1. This also adds an aesthetic dimension to the whole. In addition, the opening / closing system allows the passage between the open and closed position with a single push exerted, preferably by a finger, which makes the use of the container very pleasant and intuitive for a user.

[0155] In order to prevent the container 1 from being opened accidentally, a constraint system is also provided. This constraint system may comprise a spring 71 positioned around the rod 61 between the insert 3 and the flat ring 64. In the closed position, the spring 61 is here in the relaxed position, so that it exerts pressure on the flat ring 64, which prevents the rod 61 from moving transversely relative to the lower surface 21 of the base 2 without a thrust being exerted.

[0156] More generally, the container 1 may integrate a constraint system, arranged internally in the container 1, and making it possible to urge / constrain the cover 5 towards the closed position by retaining the rod 61 in a so-called proximal position relative to the bottom wall P2 (including the lower surface 21) of the base 2 which is a wall axially opposite the opening or similar access(s) closed by the cover 5. A return member, whether in the form of a spring 71 or other return mechanism, may help to return to the closed position in options.

[0157] In most of the figures, an elastic return member such as a spring 71, for example a helical spring, is included in the constraint system. Of course, any other return member coupled to the rod 61 may be suitable for allowing the rod 61 to be pushed or urged towards the proximal position.

[0158] As can be seen in particular in [Fig.lA], the cover 5 comprises a contact portion PC resting on an upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32. The contact portion PC may have, at the rear of the cover 5, an inclined sub-portion which is offset radially inwards relative to the rod 61, (i.e. located closer to the central axis Zl). Such a sub-portion may slide in an annular region of the upper surface S32 surrounding the rod 61 and / or make it possible to contribute to the creation of an annular seal around the upper opening O.

[0159] With reference to [Fig.1D], an open position of the cover 5 has been illustrated with a closure part 50 offset behind the upper opening O, for example following a thrust exerted on the cover 5 to achieve a rotation greater than or equal to 100° and typically close to 180° as in [Fig.1D]. This thrust has made it possible to accumulate energy in the return member; this energy may be at least partly restored when the cover 5 is closed.

[0160] Here is illustrated the open position of the cover 5 with a fully accessible upper opening O (100% offset of the cover 5). More generally, the cover 5 can occupy any open position sufficient to allow access to the receiving space 31. As in other options described later, the rod 61 can project by an axial distance H, measured parallel to the axis Z2 of the rod 61, which exceeds for example 2 or 3 millimeters, when the cover 5 is brought into an open position. The rod 61 thus extends with an axial spacing above the peripheral edge 32, up to the junction with the closure part 50. The axial distance H can be greater than or equal to the height of the outer surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32.

[0161] Another embodiment of a container 1 is now described, with reference to Figures 2A and 2B.

[0162] The only difference between the first embodiment illustrated by figures 1A to 1D and this second embodiment is that the opening / closing system does not include a guide, i.e. nothing equivalent to the two guide zones 62, 63.

[0163] Thus, when the container 1 moves from the closed position to the open position, the rod 61 is not guided in its transverse movement relative to the lower surface 21 of the base 2. As a result, in the open position, the cover 5 can be inclined relative to the lower surface 21 of the base 2.

[0164] An advantage of this embodiment is that the number of parts is reduced if the guide zones 62, 63 are added parts or that the manufacture of the base 2 and the insert 3 is facilitated since it does not require producing these guide zones 62, 63. In addition, the inclination of the cover 5 in the open position provides an aesthetic and original rendering for the user of the container 1.

[0165] In options, an anti-rotation effect between the insert 3 and the base 2 is obtained by reliefs located in fixing regions (at the bottom and / or at the top) base - insert.

[0166] Figures 3A to 3C illustrate a container 1 according to a third embodiment.

[0167] In this embodiment, the opening / closing system comprises: - a guided part 65 allowing anchoring of the rod 61; and - a guide zone or guide 66, which predefines the trajectory of the part 65 when moving the cover 5 with its rod 61.

[0168] More generally, the rod 61, which is integral in rotation with the rest of the cover 5, can support an anchoring part 65 which is guided axially and also in rotation by a guide 66. The guide 66 can be produced in the form of a helical relief, for example a groove or a rib, formed in a fixed part of the base 2 and / or of the insert 3.

[0169] The guide 66 defines a guide zone, being here formed by a tubular structure - typically of substantially circular section, extending from the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3 towards the lower surface 21 of the base 2. Advantageously, the relief corresponding to the guide zone surrounds the rod 61. The guide zone has for example at least one rail or helical groove provided on the internal surface of the guide 66 which is here of cylindrical structure and arranged under the region of the edge 32 which includes the hole 69, as visible for example in [Fig.3C].

[0170] The guide 66 may be an added part and fixed to the insert 3 by any suitable means. Alternatively, the guide 66 forming the guide zone may be integrally formed with the insert 3, in a single piece for example.

[0171] The anchoring portion 65 also has a generally cylindrical shape, with an external diameter substantially equal to the internal diameter of the guide 66. With reference to [Fig.3C], a base wall is provided in the cylindrical anchoring portion 65 or a similar section-restricted portion for forming an internal shoulder or similar internal gripping edge. The anchoring portion may extend parallel to the central axis Z1 by extending around the axis Z2, from the base wall to a top / distal end of the bottom wall of the base 2.

[0172] Here, for example, a base wall is provided which is solid and pierced with a hole, so as to be crossed via this hole by a lower end of the rod 61 (end of the rod provided opposite the rod 61 - closure part 50 junction). This base wall faces the bottom wall P2 (forming the lower surface 21) of the base 2, while the upper end of the anchoring part 65 faces axially a bottom of the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3.

[0173] The anchoring part 65 is mounted in the guide 66 and is movable depending on the associated guide zone. The guidance is for example enabled by the presence of one or more lug(s) 67 cooperating with the rail or helical groove (or along a helical rib). The lug projects radially outward relative to the rest of the tube wall constituting the anchoring part 65. In Figures 3A and 3B, it can be seen that the anchoring part 65 is located at a lower end of the rod 61 while being axially secured to this lower end. The anchoring part may be an intermediate part which allows anchoring of the rod 61, here in the insert 3. In variants, the anchoring part 65 may be included in the part constituting the rod 61 and ensures direct anchoring in the insert 3.

[0174] Given this anchoring of the rod 61, when the thrust is exerted on an external / accessible part of the cover 5 to leave the closed position or conversely to return to the closed position, the rotation and the transverse displacement of the rod 61 cause the movement of the lug(s) 67 in the helical rail. This makes it possible to prevent too rapid a rise which could impair the proper functioning of the opening / closing mechanism after repeated uses or insufficient rise of the cover 5, with the possibility of limiting undesirable friction of the contact part PC against the upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32 during the rotation of the cover 5.

[0175] In this embodiment, the lower end of the rod 61 is held in the anchoring part 65. As can be seen in Figures 3A to 3C, the anchoring part 65 has a hole into which the (lower) end of the rod 61 is inserted. Optionally, the lower end of the rod 61 has a larger diameter than the hole, so that the rod 61 cannot be removed from the anchoring part or part 65. The rod 61 may also have two protrusions engaging in spaces or notches, typically of complementary shapes, of the part 65 which prevent the rotation of the rod 61 alone (anti-rotation effect). Thus, for example, the protrusions of the rod 61, formed as external radial projections coinciding with the level of the base wall of the part 65, are engaged in the spaces of the part 65, with possibly a generally square shape / section of these protrusions (section taken in a plane parallel to the reference plane (XY)).

[0176] When the container 1 passes between the closed position and the open position, the rod 61 performs the translational and transverse displacement movements described above. The engagement of the part 65 by the protuberances or similar reliefs of the rod 61 then causes the displacement of the anchoring part 65, and more particularly of the lugs 67 of this part 65 in the helical rail.

[0177] Concerning the spring 71 or equivalent return member of the constraint system, it can be interposed axially between the insert 3 and the anchoring part 65, for example by bearing axially from above on the base wall of the anchoring part 65. It is understood that the spring 71 can be placed between the region of the edge 32 delimiting the hole 69 and the base wall delimiting the hole of the anchoring part 65 (the latter hole being located here directly above the hole 69, these two holes being able to be crossed by the axis Z2).When the container 1 is in the closed position with the constraint system which urges the lower end of the rod 61 in the proximal position of the bottom of the base 2 (here with the spring 71 in its relaxed position, pushing the anchoring part 65 downwards), this prevents any movement of the rod 61 and therefore the passage from the closed position to the open position without a thrust being exerted (no accidental opening, even in the event of a jolt during transport for example).

[0178] The configuration of this third embodiment, independently of the design precisely chosen for the constraint system, reinforces the guidance of the rod 61 during the passage between the open position and the closed position.

[0179] In this embodiment, in the open position, the cover 5 can be kept parallel to the lower surface 21 or bottom wall P2 of the base 2. More generally, a helical guide produced at the level of a rod portion inserted under the edge 32 can accompany the desired movement for the cover 5, which is typically a movement which remains substantially parallel to the plane (XY), that is to say transverse to the central axis Z2 which passes through the upper opening O.

[0180] Figures 4A to 4C illustrate a fourth embodiment.

[0181] In this embodiment, the guide zone of the opening system does not comprise a helical rail but at least one lug 67 is provided in the guide 66 which can be designed as a sub-part of the insert 3, in the same part for example. In this embodiment, the guide 66 is also of cylindrical structure and prevents the rod 61 from tilting / changing direction relative to the axis Z2 around which the cover 5 can rotate. Although the guide area is here made entirely with the insert 3, a design by assembling different parts can also be suitable.

[0182] The rod 61 has a helical rail cooperating with the lug 67 of the guide 66. The rail may correspond to a groove which extends at least 180° around the axis Z2. The rotation of the cover 5 to 180° is clearly visible in [Fig.4B], with the contact part PC fully raised above the peripheral wall 22.

[0183] Thus, when the thrust is exerted and the container 1 passes between the open position and the closed position, the rotation and the transverse displacement of the rod 61 follow the shape of the helical rail, due to the lug 67 of the guide 66 which cooperates with the helical rail (here by inserting itself into the groove). The groove shown in [Fig.4C] can open axially from below, to allow assembly with insertion of the lug 67, when the rod 61 of the cover 5 is fitted into the guide 66 by passing through the hole 69.

[0184] In this embodiment, the constraint system comprises the lug 67 of the guide 66 as well as the rod 61. More particularly, the constraint is obtained by tightening the rod 61 and the lug 67. In addition, indexing of the closed position, preferably with a locking effect, can be enabled by providing a cavity or a relief with a gripping edge 39 on the peripheral edge 32, here on its upper surface S32. The contact portion PC of the cover 5 may have a complementary projection or relief which engages, for example in an elastically deformable manner, in / against the relief 39.

[0185] This embodiment has the advantage of a reduced number of elements forming the opening / closing and constraint systems. This therefore facilitates the manufacture of the container 1, while having minimal bulk.

[0186] Figures 5A to 5D illustrate examples in accordance with a fifth embodiment of a container 1 according to the invention.

[0187] The fifth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a material of the rod 61 is flexible. The rod 61 may for example be deformed and / or be provided with a hinge. Thus, with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B, when the container 1 passes between the open position and the closed position, the rod 61 bends due to the angle formed between the plane of the lid 5 (the latter being raised obliquely along the upper surface S32 of the peripheral edge 32) and the peripheral edge 32. The slope or inclination provided at the rear of the contact portion PC, once rotated - for example 180° as in [Fig.5B], no longer corresponds to the inclination of the upper surface S32 allowing the lid 5 to remain perpendicular to the axes Z1 and Z2. This is why the lid 5 tends to rise obliquely on the rear side relative to the insert 3.

[0188] A variant of this embodiment is illustrated in Figures 5C and 5D. Here, the section of the rod 61 at its junction point with the cover 3 is thinned / thinner than the rest of the rod 61. A part of the rod 61, possibly with a rigid part or ring 64 added, remains axially guided here, so that the rod 61 remains aligned with respect to the hole 69, as in the case of Figures 5A and 5B.

[0189] Advantageously, the top of the rod 61 with a thinning allows greater flexibility of the rod 61 to obtain a hinge effect. Thus, the appearance of stress potentially applied to the junction point between the rod 61 and the closure part 50 of the cover 5 is avoided when the container 1 passes between the open position and the closed position. Instead, the closure part 50 rises as the cover 5 and the rod 61 slide upwards, overcoming the stress exerted by the return member, here in the form of the spring 71.

[0190] In other variants, this flexible arrangement of the top of the rod 61 can be adopted with other guide structures, if necessary with a helical rail. If necessary, the upper surface S32 or the top of the wall 22 can have a specific projection or geometry at the rear of the container 1, allowing the effect of raising the closing part 50 only in the event of overlap between the cover 5 and the rear of the rest of the container 1

[0191] The sixth embodiment of the container 1 is illustrated in Figures 6A to 6C.

[0192] In this embodiment, the opening / closing system comprises the part anchor 65 and the guide 66 which forms a guide zone, here helical.

[0193] As in the third embodiment, the guide zone is formed by a rigid guide (or fixed relative to the insert 3) with a substantially circular structure, extending from the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3 towards the lower surface 21 of the base 2. Advantageously, the guide zone produced by the guide 66 surrounds the rod 61. The guide 66 has at least one helical rail, here a groove, on its internal surface.

[0194] The guide 66 may be one or may include a part attached and fixed to the insert 3 by any suitable means. Alternatively, the guide 66 may be entirely included in a constituent part of the insert 3, without assembly of different parts.

[0195] The anchoring part 65 may also have a generally cylindrical shape or one adapted to maintain an axial orientation of the rod 61, parallel to the axis Z2. Here, the part 65 has an external diameter substantially equal to the internal diameter of the guide 66. A radial wall of the part 65 is provided with an axial hole directly above the hole 69, here on the top of the anchoring part 65. The anchoring part 65 is hollow to allow all or part of a return member such as a spring 68 to be housed.

[0196] Unlike the embodiment of Figures 3A to 3C, the cavity of the guide 65 opens out from the bottom, with an axial opening which faces the bottom wall P2 of the base 2, while the solid radial portion of the anchoring part can face the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3. It can be noted that the anchoring part 65 can be of a design similar or identical to that shown in the third embodiment but arranged upside down in another direction of the axis Z2.

[0197] The anchoring part 65 is mounted in the guide zone of the guide 66 and may comprise a lug 67 projecting radially outwards cooperating with the helical rail (typically mounted via a lower axial outlet of a helical groove constituting this rail). Thus, when the thrust is exerted and the container 1 passes between the open position and the closed position, the rotation and the transverse displacement of the rod 61 cause the movement of the lug 67 in the helical rail.

[0198] In this embodiment, the lower end of the rod 61 carries the anchoring part and, once the anchoring part 65 is mounted in the guide 66. The assembly may vary. The fixing at the hole of the guide part 65 may be provided as in the case described for the third embodiment.

[0199] As can be seen in Figures 6A to 6C, the section of the rod 61 formed from the closure part 50 may be shorter than in the third embodiment. Indeed, the anchoring part 65 may here extend the rod 61 axially (downwards).

[0200] This allows space to be provided in the cylinder or guide 66 in order to place a spring 68 or other return member there, possibly of the magnetic type. More precisely here, a spring 68, for example helical, is received in the guide by being housed (at least in part) in a tubular / cylindrical section of the anchoring part 65. The spring 68 extends from the bottom wall of the base 2 to the lower end of the rod 61, received in the hole of the guide 65, the spring having a movable end bearing on the radial portion of the anchoring part 65.

[0201] In the closed position and as seen in [Fig.6A], the spring 68 is in a compressed state, so that it forces the rod 61 and the guide 65 upwards. This force cannot be exerted in the closed position due to the presence of a locking device which is part of the constraint system.

[0202] The constraint system here comprises fitting or locking means (76, 77) placed for example at the front in this non-limiting case. Such means will be described in more detail with reference to [Fig. 12]. These fitting means make it possible to lock the cover 5 relative to the insert 3, to maintain the closed position despite the return effect which tends to cause the cover 5 to rise. These fitting means can be unlocked by the thrust exerted on the cover 5.

[0203] When the fitting means are unlocked by the thrust exerted on the cover 5, the spring 68 passes into its rest position which causes the cover to open automatically. When moving from the closed position to the open position, the rod 61 performs the translational and transverse displacement movements described above. The protrusions of the rod 61 then cause the guide 65, and more particularly the lugs 67, to move in the helical rail. More generally, the rod 61 with its anchoring part 65 forms a slide assembly which is by default in the high position in the guide 66, in the absence of any action to maintain / lock the closed position.

[0204] A seventh embodiment is now described with reference to Figures 7A to 7D.

[0205] The difference between this seventh embodiment and the first embodiment is that the rod 61 and the closure part 50 of the cover 5 are not integral. In other words, the rod 61 can be produced in the form of a separate part before assembly. Here the assembly allows the closure part 50 to be made integral with the rod 61, in particular at least integral in axial translation along the axis Z2 so that a rise of the rod 61 allows a rise of the cover 5 as a whole.

[0206] In the option illustrated in Figures 7A and 7B, the rod 61 and the cover 5 are fixed to each other by a hinge connection 52, for example a pin hinge.

[0207] In the variant illustrated in Figures 7C and 7D, the rod 61 and the cover 5 are fixed to each other by a ball joint 53. These connections 52, 53 allow the cover 5 to move back and forth (the rod 61 locating the rear) by the rotation of the rod 61 which is typically guided in its housing. These connections 52, 53 are compatible with a movement path of the cover 5 which is maintained transverse to the axis Z2, but allowing a movement as soon as the cover 5 is located at the rear of the container 1.

[0208] Thus, when the container 1 passes between the closed position and the open position, the hinge 52, 53 also allows movement by pivoting the cover 5 relative to the rod 61. Typically, as visible in [Fig.5B], when the container 1 is in the open position, the cover 5 can be inclined relative to the lower surface 21 of the base 2, thus leaving an arrangement perpendicular to the axes ZI and Z2.

[0209] These options make it possible in particular to reduce the stress potentially applied to the junction region between the rod 61 and the cover 5 when the container 1 passes between the open position and the closed position.

[0210] Here we have illustrated a return effect which forces the rod 61 towards its low / proximal position of the bottom wall P2, to facilitate obtaining the closed position. Of course, it is also possible to provide a default return to the open position and, in this case, axial locking of the closed / lowered position of the cover 5 can possibly be achieved by a suitable locking device.

[0211] An eighth embodiment is illustrated in Figures 8A and 8B.

[0212] In this embodiment, the opening / closing system also comprises a cover 5 supported by a rod 61, but with in addition a rail 109, provided on the (internal) face of the cover 5 facing the insert 3. Advantageously, the rail 109 can be substantially rectilinear, being able to run between two diametrically opposite ends. For example, the rail 109 can extend from the front to the rear of the cover 5. It can typically be an integral part of the part constituting the cover 5.

[0213] The rod 61 and the cover 5 are two separate elements in this embodiment. A portion of the rod 61 is received in the insert 3, axially through the hole 69. The rod 61 extends towards and for example up to (in the closed position) the bottom wall forming the lower surface 21 of the base 2. The rod 61 comprises a portion 61A extending beyond the hole 69 of the insert, called the external portion. The part 61A of the rod 61, here in the form of an external bent part as visible in [Fig.8B], includes a male member engaged in an elongated cavity, from front to rear, delimited between two parallel sides of the rail 109. This male member of the part 61A is slidably mounted in the elongated cavity, parallel to the closing part 50 of the cover 5 and can advantageously form a right angle with the rest of the rod 61 which extends in the direction of the axis Z2.

[0214] The end of the part 61A of the rod 61 can form a lug or comparable male member engaged in the rail 109, the rail 109 here being arranged in the form of a profile or a fur which delimits a rectilinear groove. In variants, the rail is formed in the thickness of the cover 5 without forming an internal relief. Return wings 109' of the rail 109 are optionally provided for axial retention of the lug or male member, so that the latter can cooperate in / slide in the rail 109 for the passage between the closed position and the open position.

[0215] According to this embodiment, to move the container 1 from the closed position to the open position, the thrust is to be exerted at the front of the cover 5, but in a radial direction (directed towards the rear), as illustrated for example by the arrow F8 in [Fig.8A]. In particular, the thrust is to be exerted typically from the front of the cover 5 towards the center of the cover 5.

[0216] The thrust causes the cover 5 to move relative to the rod 61, due to the movement of the rail 109 guided by the lug or comparable male member in the part 61 A. This movement also induces the transverse movement of the rod 61 relative to the lower surface 21 of the base 2, due to the sliding (with effect of ascent) of a part of the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 on the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3, in a manner analogous to that described above.

[0217] Furthermore, in order to avoid the untimely passage from the open position to the closed position, a locking effect can be obtained by a clamping and / or retaining means associated with the rail 109. For example, the rail 109 has a reduction in section / width, therefore a passage for the lug locally smaller and slightly less than the width of the lug 110 at its end in contact with the lug 110 in the open position (as visible in [Fig.8B] for example), which makes it possible to obtain an end-of-travel clamping. The cover 5 can be inclined significantly, following the inclination of the upper surface S32 in the region adjacent to the hole 69. In this option, the rod can be rigid 61, without a folded / flexed area. An anti-rotation effect of the rod 61 can be provided, or at least the rotation of the rod can be limited to a small angle, for example less than 5 or 10°.The bottom of the rod 61 (in the rod or in an attached part) may, if necessary, have a flat or a relief with an anti-rotation effect.

[0218] Optionally, the interior space 31 delimited by the insert 3 may be off-center relative to the wall 22, for example so that the front end of the cover 5 in the open and locked position does not interfere with access to the product 41 via the upper opening O. In this case, an upper surface 32 has been illustrated which borders only a part of the upper opening O or may have a variable spacing relative to this upper opening O. Such an option is applicable in most of the other options illustrated elsewhere.

[0219] In this embodiment, the constraint system also comprises a return member, for example with the spring 71 and a retaining means (here the flat ring 64) of the movable end of the return member, as described above with reference to the other embodiments.

[0220] Figures 9A to 9C illustrate a ninth embodiment of a container 1 according to the invention.

[0221] In this embodiment, the opening / closing system comprises the rod 61 and the cover 5. It further comprises a guide zone, here in a rigid guide 66, which is distinct from the insert 3 and for example adjacent to the latter. Optionally, this guide 66 has a cylindrical shape surrounding the rod 61. In an exemplary embodiment, the internal diameter of the guide 66 forming the guide zone is substantially equal to the external diameter of the rod 61.

[0222] The guide 66 may have at least one lug 67, cooperating with a rail 111 provided on the rod 61, as visible in FIGS. 9D to 9F. Two diametrically opposed lugs 77 may be provided. The guide 66 is axially locked between the base 2 (from below) and a portion of edge or relief of the insert 3, for example directly by the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3 in a portion adjacent to the hole 69 and typically offset radially inwards relative to the hole 69.

[0223] Typically, a depression in the peripheral edge 32, forming a hollow opening downwards, receives the top of the guide 66 in: - forming an axial stop zone from above by cooperating with an edge portion 66b of the guide 66, this edge portion 66B possibly extending on the inner side relative to the rod 61 (radially between the axis Z1 and the axis Z2) and which has two extreme edges delimiting an upper notch 66e of the guide 66; and - blocking the rotation of the guide 66 beyond a certain threshold, for example to limit the rotation to approximately 20° or a little less, by forming stops against which the extreme edges bear. The axial spacing E can then be obtained only at the level of the notch 66e, further back than the rod 61.

[0224] Alternatively or in addition, the base 2 opposes an axial rise of the guide 66, for example by engaging against a complementary relief located at a distance from the top of the guide 66. As described below, in the closed position (visible in [Fig.9A]) an axial spacing E is provided between the peripheral edge 32 and the top of the guide 66 to allow a combined depression of the cover 5 and the insert 3 in the direction of the bottom wall P2 of the base 2.

[0225] The opening / closing system may here comprise a first return member, for example a first spring 112, located between the lower end of the rod 61 and the lower surface 21 of the base 2. Other arrangements of such a return member are permitted to bias the rod towards an extension configuration in which the rod is distal from the bottom wall P2 of the base 2. For example, the rod may integrate a repulsion magnet and / or a compressible member in its lower end. The opening / closing system also comprises a second return member, for example a second spring 113 located between the lower surface 21 of the base 2 and the insert 3, under the space 31 for receiving the cosmetic product 4L. In this embodiment, the insert 3 is thus movable relative to the base 2.

[0226] In the closed position, the first spring 112 is in a compressed state, so that it exerts upward pressure on the rod 61. The second spring 113 is in a relaxed state. The axial retention of the rod 61 can be achieved under the peripheral edge 32, for example by a stop element provided in the guide 66

[0227] To move the container 1 from the closed position to the open position, the thrust is to be exerted (by the user) on the external face of the cover 5 and downwards ([Fig.9B], see arrow F9 reflecting the direction of the thrust). The thrust then forces the first spring 112 into an even more compressed state and also compresses the second spring 113. The thrust also makes it possible to unlock the system of constraint, described in more detail below, which then no longer constrains container 1 in the closed position.

[0228] Then, as visible in [Fig.9C], the opening with access to the product 41 is automatically caused by the first spring 112 which passes into its relaxed state, driving the rod 61 in the transverse movement relative to the lower surface 21 of the base. The lug 67 of the guide 66 is engaged in a helical part 61h of the rail 111 (here a groove) of the rod 61, guiding the rod in a rotational movement which also drives the cover 5 in rotation around its axis of rotation (therefore around the axis Z2 which is also a central axis for the guide 66). In the open position, the second spring 113 returns to its relaxed position. The second spring 113 therefore allows the displacement and automatic replacement of the insert 3 relative to the base 2.

[0229] Furthermore, cleats or axial stop reliefs R2, R3 may be provided on the base 2 and / or the insert 3. For example, the base 2 has at least one fixed relief R2, possibly projecting radially inwards from the internal face of an internal wall delimiting a cavity C2 for receiving the member forming the second spring 113. This fixed relief R2 may form an axial stop engaged from below by a complementary part or adapted relief R3 of the insert 3, provided in an anchoring bottom of the insert which penetrates into the cavity C2. The relief R3 is thus adapted to be placed in an external groove 115 provided on the base 2, under the relief R2. More generally, any coupling adapted for limited sliding of the insert 3 in the base 2 may be provided, with the cover 5 embedded in the internal volume V.The movement of the insert 3 relative to the base 2 is thus controlled, without risk of dismantling the insert 3, preferably with axial guidance of the insert 3 thanks to the peripheral edge 32 which runs along the internal face of the peripheral wall 22.

[0230] In this embodiment, the constraint system is distributed in the guide 66 which includes for example one or two lugs 67 and in the rod 61, at the level of a part of the rail 111. The constraint system is more particularly illustrated in FIGS. 9D to 9F which are enlarged views of the rail 111 with its helical part and of the lug 67.

[0231] [Fig.9D] illustrates the constraint system when the container 1 is in the closed position. A housing 11 IA is provided in the continuity of an upper end of the helical part of the rail 111 and forms an elbow with this upper end of the helical guide zone. The lug 67 of the guide 66 is received in the bottom of the housing 11 IA, the top of the housing 1 IA corresponding to the tip of a section of track in the shape of an inverted “V”. By thus occupying the bottom of this housing 111A (under the tip / upper end of the guide zone), the lug 67 is not engaged in the helical part 61h of the rail 111. The inverted V shape implies that in the event of descent of the rod 61, a relative rotation is necessary between the rod 61 and the guide 66, the latter being mounted mobile in rotation in the base 2.

[0232] During the push from above ([Fig.9E]) which lowers the cover 5 with the rod 61, the cylindrical structure forming the guide 66 is forced to rotate, due to the lug(s) 67 received in the housing 11 IA of the rod 61. This rotation is advantageously quite small, for example the cylindrical structure forming the guide 66 rotates between 10 and 20°, for example greater than 12 or 15°. This rotation allows each lug 67 to be placed as high as possible in the corresponding rail 111, facing the upper end of the helical part 61h and thus to be engaged there.

[0233] Then, when the thrust is released, the lug(s) 67 no longer occupy the same (short) branch of the corresponding rail 111, which allows the action of the first return member, here the spring 112. The container 1 can move into the open position ([Fig.9F]), due to the rotational movements and transverse displacement of the rod 61, the movement of the rod 61 being guided by the coupling(s) between the helical part 61h and the corresponding lug 67 engaged therein. The helical part 61h can be configured to limit the rotation to approximately 180° around the axis Z2. Returning to the closed position may require a simple rotation of the cover 5, here also with a helical guiding effect but overcoming the return force exerted at the bottom of the rod 61. The inclined upper surface S32 may optionally promote the engagement of the lug 67 in the short branch of the rail 111 forming the housing 111 A, for example by participating in the end of the guiding..

[0234] Figures 10 to 13 illustrate alternative embodiments of constraint systems. These alternative embodiments can be applied to all embodiments, and can be combined with each other. These alternative embodiments can also be used in combination with the embodiments of the constraint systems described above with reference to Figures 1A to 9F.

[0235] In the examples illustrated in Figures 10 to 11, the visible constraint system is the system comprising the flat ring 64 and the spring 71. This is not limiting and represents only an example of implementation.

[0236] In [Fig. 10], the constraint system may further comprise means for locking the cover 5 to the insert 3. The locking means comprise a protrusion 73 on the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 or on the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3, coupling respectively with a cavity 74 on the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3 or on the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5.

[0237] These locking means allow, in addition to locking the cover 5 on the insert 3, to indicate the end of travel to the user.

[0238] In the example of [Fig. 11], the constraint system comprises other means for locking the cover 5 to the insert 3 comprising magnets, here a pair of magnets 75, or similar complementary magnetic members. One magnet 75 is provided in the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 and the other magnet is provided in the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3, so that they are invisible from the outside, at least in the closed position.

[0239] The opposite faces of the two magnets 75 face each other, so as to be attracted to each other in the closed position. The use of a pair of complementary magnets 75 also makes it possible, in addition to locking the cover 5 on the insert 3, to indicate the end of travel to the user.

[0240] In the example of [Fig. 12], the constraint system comprises means for locking or fitting the cover 5 and the insert 3. More precisely, the locking or fitting means may be provided at the front of the cover 5. These means comprise, for example, a clip 77 or other retaining element in the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5, capable of fitting into a complementary fixing element 76 in the closed position, here in a complementary gripping edge (for clipping) provided in the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3.

[0241] [Fig. 13] illustrates the same constraint system but in which two means for fitting the cover 5 and the insert 3 are used, respectively one at the front of the cover 5 and another at the rear of the cover 5. A radial tab of the cover 5 projects radially outwards to fit or be inserted into a groove provided in the upper surface S32, here provided for example further back than the rod 61.

[0242] Figures 14 to 21 illustrate different embodiments of a sealing system of the container 1, making it possible to define an annular sealing contact in a hidden area in the closed position. These options can be applied to all embodiments, and can be combined with each other. These options can also be used in combination with the embodiments of the containers and the constraint systems described above with reference to Figures 1A to 13.

[0243] Advantageously, the sealing system options / variants may operate in conjunction with a constraint system. Indeed, the constraint systems make it possible to exert a force on the cover 5 in the closed position, this force typically being directed downwards and therefore keeping the cover 5 pressed and relatively under pressure on the insert 3.

[0244] In the examples illustrated in Figures 13 to 21, the visible constraint system is the system comprising the flat ring 64 and the spring 71 or any similar return member arranged to urge the rod into the proximal position of the bottom of the base 2. This is not limiting and represents only an example of implementation.

[0245] According to the embodiment of [Fig. 14], the sealing is achieved by a cone-shaped bearing surface on a rigid ring. More precisely, the peripheral end of the cover 5 is assimilated to the cone, for example by forming a truncated cone-shaped projection, and the rigid ring is produced by / in the angle formed between the side wall 3a of the insert delimiting the receiving space 31 and the peripheral edge 32. The bearing surface is increased by the force applied by the constraint system on the cover 5. It is understood that the sealing is enabled by an annular contact which is exerted axially, while also being able to include a radial component thanks to the radial support towards the inside of the ring, against the contact part PC which is here sloping / inclined.

[0246] According to the embodiment of [Fig. 15], the seal is achieved by a cone-on-cone surface. More precisely, the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 is assimilated to a first cone (in the contact part PC also shown in other drawings such as [Fig.lA] for example) and a second cone is formed by the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3. The surface is increased by the force applied by the constraint system on the cover 5. In this example, the constraint system further comprises the locking means 73, 74.

[0247] According to the embodiment of [Fig. 16], the sealing is achieved by a cone-on-ring bearing surface. More precisely, the peripheral end 51 of the cover 5 is assimilated to the cone and the ring is the upper end of a cup 4 running along the side wall 3a of the insert 3. The bearing surface is increased by the force applied by the constraint system on the cover 5.

[0248] According to the embodiment of Figures 17 and 18, the sealing is achieved by a cone-shaped bearing surface on an overmolded elastomer ring 81 or 82, respectively. More precisely, the peripheral end of the cover 5 is assimilated to the cone and the elastomer ring 81 or 82 is overmolded on the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3. The bearing surface is increased by the force applied by the constraint system on the cover 5. It is understood that a part of the upper surface S32 is here formed by the added or overmolded annular portion.

[0249] According to the embodiment of [Fig. 19], the sealing is achieved by a cone-on-cone elastomer bearing surface 32b. More precisely, the peripheral end of the cover 5 is assimilated to the cone and the elastomer cone 32b is attached in the form of an intermediate part between the insert 3 and the cover 5. The elastomer cone 32b is for example attached to a rigid part 32a of the peripheral edge 32, here over an entire annular part 32a forming a portion of the insert 3 which supports the cone 32b. The elements 32a and 32b together form the peripheral edge 32. The bearing surface is increased by the force applied by the constraint system on the cover 5. In this example, the upper surface S32 is only formed by the material of the frustoconical element called “elastomer cone” 32b. It is understood, as a variant, that just an annular portion of the upper surface S32 may be formed by the added or overmolded annular portion.

[0250] According to the embodiment of [Fig.20], the sealing is achieved by a cone-on-ring bearing surface 84 of the upper surface S32. Here, the peripheral end of the cover 5 is thus assimilated to the cone and the ring 84 can be formed by a bead provided on the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3. The bearing surface is increased by the force applied by the constraint system on the cover 5.

[0251] According to the example of [Fig.21], the sealing is shifted further outwards, achieved by a cone-on-ring bearing surface 85. More precisely, the peripheral end of the cover 5 is assimilated to the cone and an overmolding 85 or similar outer overlayer of the base 2 can be provided. Thus, the overmolding 85 of the base at the upper end of the peripheral wall 22 of the base 2 forms the ring. The cover 5 bears radially from the inside against the top of this overlayer, so that the outermost edge does not protrude beyond the top of the base thus overmolded, with a flush effect of the cover 5. The bearing surface is increased by the force applied by the constraint system on the cover 5.

[0252] Figures 22 to 27B illustrate options for producing the gripping system of the bucket 4. The bucket may have a bottom wall 4a and a side wall 4b to surround the product 41, the side wall 4b being annular and of lesser height / depth than the insert 3. The height H4 of the bucket 4 may be, for example, between one sixth and three quarters of the height H22 of the peripheral wall 22.

[0253] These options / variants can be applied to all embodiments, and can be combined with each other. These variants can also be used in combination with the embodiments of the containers, the constraint systems and the sealing systems described above with reference to Figures 1A to 21. In certain variants, two buckets can be provided, for example arranged adjacent to each other, occupying a bilobed space for example.

[0254] A first embodiment option is illustrated in [Fig.22]. An example of container 1 is shown with the lid 5 open, in an option with a system for gripping the bucket 4, transposable to various embodiments including those previously described. At least one depression is provided here adjacent to a side wall of the bucket 4, in the insert 3 or in the peripheral edge 32. A gripping zone 91 is thus produced with access to the side wall of the bucket 4. Preferably, the gripping zone 91 is distributed in two regions allowing the insertion of at least two fingers able to grip the bucket 4 between them, which is for example of the clip-on / fit-in type in the space 31.

[0255] The views of the following figures, including [Fig.23A], correspond to a longitudinal sectional view of the container 1 (section from front to back passing through the rod locating the rear). It is visible that the receiving space 31 of the bucket 4 can be at least locally widened (thanks to the depression(s)) and here has at least partly a diameter larger than the diameter of the bucket 4. The insert 3 can delimit a receiving space 31 elongated in the direction Y. Each depression can correspond to a space adjacent to the side wall of the bucket 4, provided between this side wall 4b and an external protrusion 30a or 30b of the side wall 3a of the insert 3, which allows the bucket 4 to be gripped.

[0256] In one embodiment, the insert 3 has an imprint or depression in a portion of the peripheral edge 32 which is offset both relative to the front and relative to the rear where the rod 61 is located (here in the direction Y). The portion of the edge 32 is then a hollowed-out collar and / or which may locally have a width substantially equal to zero (with an offset radially outwards), so as to form a gripping zone 91 accessible from above. More generally, at least one depression may be provided in the insert 3, thereby forming a gripping zone 91. The receiving space 31 for the cosmetic product 41 is thus, in the example illustrated here, at least in part, wider than the cup 4.The recesses or depressions thus created, adding to the retention space by locally reducing the radial width / extension in the top of the collar, allow the user wishing to change the cup 4 or refill the cup 4 with cosmetic product 41, to be able to take the cup 4 easily in order to remove it from the reception space 31 and proceed to change or refill it. Advantageously, the at least one gripping zone 91 is not located at least at the rear of the container 1, so that the constraint and opening / closing system, in particular the rod 61, can be received at this location as described above.

[0257] Figures 23A to 23C illustrate a second alternative embodiment. This variant is identical to that described with reference to [Fig.22], except that the bucket gripping system further comprises a masking plate 92. The masking plate 92 is intended to be placed on the fixed part constituting the insert 3 by covering it axially from above. Once mounted, the masking plate 92 is secured to the fixed part to form the insert 3, thanks to anti-rotation means. For example, the plate 92 can completely or partially cover an upper face of a rigid collar, typically notched from the inside, which belongs to the peripheral edge 32 of the insert 3. This covering makes it possible to mask the gripping zone 91. The masking plate 92, removable relative to the fixed part of the insert 3, can be considered as an added layer of the insert.

[0258] The masking plate 92 can follow an inclination of the collar to form and / or extend the upper surface S32, the plate 92 being able to be annular to cover all or part of the peripheral edge 32. Another alternative fixing zone or additional may be provided to participate in this anti-rotation effect. It may be permitted here to form two layers of the peripheral edge 32, with a first layer as a rigid collar, typically irremovable / inseparable from the side wall 3a, and a second layer corresponding to the masking plate 92.

[0259] In one embodiment, the masking plate 92 is fixed to the peripheral edge 32. More precisely, the masking plate 92 may have a projection 92A, here as a projection or tab projecting axially downwards, capable of being introduced into a hole 33 of the collar forming the peripheral edge 32. The projection 92A may be forcibly inserted into the hole 33 and held there by clipping. At a point diametrically opposite the projection 92A, the masking plate 92 may have a bead 92B or similar member on the periphery of the plate, this bead 92B cooperating with a gripping edge delimiting a groove or a cavity 34 in the fixed part of the insert 3, here a cavity of concave or rounded shape. The masking plate 92 may also have a gripping zone (not shown), formed for example by a localized increase in the internal diameter of the masking plate 92.

[0260] Typically, the projection 92A may include a lug, anchor relief 92C or similar hooking means adapted to engage a gripping edge formed beneath the peripheral edge 32.

[0261] Alternatively, the gripping area of the plate 92 (not shown) may be formed by a localized reduction in the external diameter of the masking plate 92. More generally, the masking plate may have any tab or part suitable for easy gripping in order to remove it from the top of the container 1.

[0262] In use, when the user wishes to change the cup 4 or refill it, he removes the masking plate 92 by placing one of his fingers, nail or a tool at the gripping area of the plate 92 and lifting the plate 92. The projection 92A, which is possibly elastically deformable, can then be removed from the hole 33 and the bead 92B slides against the rounded shape of the cavity 34, thus forming a rocking movement allowing the plate 92 to be completely removed. This embodiment also makes it possible to remove the plate 92 in a controlled manner, since the bead 92B and the cavity 34 make it possible to counterbalance the withdrawal of the projection 92A from the hole 34.

[0263] Then, the user can remove the bucket 4 as described with reference to [Fig.22], by means of the gripping zone 91.

[0264] Figures 24A to 24C illustrate another alternative embodiment of the gripping system.

[0265] In this embodiment, the insert 3 may be provided such that the hollow of the insert 3 has two levels of depth, for example due to a stepped geometry of the bottom wall 30 of the insert 3. As in the other options, the insert 3 can be made integral with the base 2, in particular axially fixed so that the side wall 3a of the insert 3 extends annularly around its central axis ZI (which can also be a longitudinal axis of the base 2).

[0266] The bucket 4 can rest at a first height hl from the bottom wall P2 of the base 2, which is for example the height suitable for the user to have easy access to the cosmetic product 41. The bucket 4 is received in the reception space 31, extending transversely / perpendicularly to the central axis ZI of the side wall 3a. at the level of the first height hl. The first height hl can depend on the size of the bucket 4, in particular its height H4, and can vary in order to guarantee comfort of use for the user. The insert delimits a sub-cavity C30, in the receiving space 31. Optionally, this sub-cavity C30 can make it possible to define a second height h2, smaller than the first height hl, for a support zone against which the bucket 4 can rest axially, here against the bottom wall 30 of the insert 3 in the case of [Fig.24C].

[0267] The insert 3 may further have a protrusion 23 cooperating with an edge of the bucket 4, as visible in [Fig.24B]. The protrusion 23 is provided here on the side wall, at the height hl. Alternatively, any type of stop or support member from the bottom of the bucket 4 may be suitable. This protrusion 23 serves to maintain the bucket 4 at the height hl when it is received in the reception space 31, without exceeding the level of the upper opening O from above.

[0268] When the user wishes to change or refill the bucket 4, he can exert pressure on the bucket 4 (which may be empty), on the side where the bucket 4 is held by the protuberance 23. The user's pressure then causes a tilting movement which causes a part of the bucket 4 to fall into the sub-cavity C30, for example at the level of the second height h2. This results from the off-center position of the sub-cavity C30 which opens (upwards / axially) through an upper opening delimited by the end edge of the support portion formed at the level of height hl. The tilting movement is such that the bucket can rest on the end edge, as shown in [Fig.24C], or at least tilted so as to rise on the side opposite the sub-cavity C30. Thus, the other part of the bucket 4 is then released (raised) out of the receiving space 31. The user can then take the bucket 4 easily, as seen in [Fig.24C].This option can typically allow you to remove or, for example, minimize depressions, which can also allow you to remove a part like plate 92.

[0269] Figures 25A and 25B illustrate an alternative embodiment of the bucket gripping system 4.

[0270] With this type of embodiment, the lower surface 21 of the base 2 can be annular, with a central opening 20 in the bottom wall P2. In the same way, the hollow of the insert 3 which forms the receiving space 31 is axially open from below. A plate 95, movable inside the annular wall 3a, is provided to cover / close the opening 03 of the receiving space 31 of the insert 3, by engaging here from above on an annular seat zone formed in an inner annular radial portion of the insert 3. A push button 96 is provided to cover / close the opening 20 of the bottom wall P2 of the base 2. The bucket 4 is mounted on the plate 95, resting axially on the latter. The plate 95 and the push button 96 cooperate, for example by being made axially integral with each other to move as a single piece, parallel to the central axis ZI. A spring 97 or similar return member may furthermore be provided between the plate 95 and the push button 96, in order to facilitate a return (by default or not) to a closing configuration of the respective openings 20 and 03.

[0271] In the closed position, illustrated in [Fig.25A], the spring 97 is in a relaxed state. When the container 1 is configured with the lid 5 in the open position, according to the configuration illustrated in [Fig.25B], and the user wishes to have access to the cup 4 to replace it or refill it with cosmetic product, the user can press the push button 96 upwards (towards the inside of the container 1). This causes the spring 97 to be pressurized and the push button 96 and the plate 95 to move upwards, so that the cup 4 comes out through the upper opening O and is accessible. The spring 97 has an upper fixed part here resting on an internal edge of the insert, which serves as a support from the bottom of the cup 4.The spring 97 may be of the bistable type, so that a second press on the push button 96 may cancel the action of the first press, that is to say, return the spring 97 to its initial relaxed state.

[0272] The insert 3 is mounted in a suitable manner in the base 2, preferably without being able to protrude from the interior volume V. An interior projection, generally annular, may be provided in the external bottom wall P2 of the container 1, possibly with slots in the projection to facilitate an elastic fitting effect by at least one annular rib or bead, projecting radially here towards the central axis Zl, in order to retain a complementary projecting relief provided in the bottom of the side wall 3a of the insert 3. This allows axial retention of the insert 3.

[0273] Figures 26A to 27B illustrate another alternative embodiment of the bucket gripping system 4.

[0274] Advantageously, this variant can be applied to embodiments using an opening / closing system with a rod 61, the spring 71 or similar return member being able to urge the cover 5 towards the closed position and a guide or part embedded on the rod, for example a flat ring 64, associated with a lower end of the rod 61.

[0275] As more particularly visible in Figures 27A and 27B, the flat ring 64 or similar guide member secured to the rod 61 may comprise a cam 64A, here on its periphery. The insert 3 corresponds to an assembly of at least two parts, one of which forms the side wall 3a and at least one other of which forms a part of the bottom wall 30 of the insert 3, movable, serving to support the bucket 4 from below. A movable part is thus formed in the bottom of the insert 3, this part being a cam follower 98 coupled to the cam 64A at one end of this movable part which is proximal to the rod 61. The cam follower 98 is here held in the insert 3 and supported by the bottom wall P2 of the base 2, for example by means of at least two feet 98A.

[0276] It is possible to provide for forming, in a block or a pre-assembled unit, the different parts 98A, 98B and 98C, as well as the feet 98A.

[0277] The cam follower 98 is furthermore opposite, here opposite its proximal end of the rod 61, a section 98C for supporting the cup 4 which belongs to the insert 3. The cam follower 98 has a flat part 98B coplanar with a complementary part of the section 98C, so that the axial support of the cup 4 on the insert 3 can be distributed over the two elements 98B and 98C, on a substantially flat surface. More generally, the cup 4 is typically placed on the two sections 98B, 98C. The cam follower 98 can be movable relative to the section 98C. A foot 98A supports the element 98C which can also be attached to the side wall 3a, in order to form a fixed part in the container 1.

[0278] The two parts 98B, 98C are connected to each other by a joint 98D. The joint 98D is more particularly visible in Figures 27A and 27B, which illustrate the cam follower 98 seen from above. The joint 98D is formed by two arms, each respectively connected to a branch or part 98B, 98C. The two arms can be connected to a respective foot 98A of the parts 98B, 98C, so that the joint 98D can be axially offset downwards relative to the parts 98B, 98C in contact with the bottom of the bucket 4. The two arms join and form an elbow. Advantageously, the 98D joint is made of an elastically deformable material, so that the two arms can move towards each other when a force is applied to one of the two arms, and return to the normal state when the force is no longer applied.Part 98B is movable in a general radial direction (e.g. direction X, from back to front), perpendicular to the central axis ZI.

[0279] The insert 3 here has a cavity C30' making it possible to house the gripping system, in particular the cam follower 98, knowing that the cam 64A can be arranged both in a hollow of a guide associated with the rod and partially in the cavity C30', at least to engage against the cam follower 98.

[0280] The operation of the gripping system according to this variant is explained below.

[0281] [Fig.26B] illustrates the container 1 with the lid 5 in the open position, here rotated 180°. The rod 61a performs the rotational and transverse displacement movements relative to the bottom wall P2 or lower surface 21 of the base 2 as described previously. In the open position, the flat ring 64 or similar member forming the cam 64A is located opposite the first branch constituting the section 98B. In an exemplary embodiment, the rod 61 has performed a rotation of 180°, here so that the upper opening O of the container is completely accessible.

[0282] If the user wishes to have access to the bucket 4 to replace or refill it, he can push on the cover 5 so as to continue the rotation beyond 180°.

[0283] By doing this, the cam 64A of the flat ring 64 or similar member carried by the rod 61 (and rotationally integral with it) comes into contact with the end (proximal to the rod 61) of the first branch 98B (Figures 26C and 27B). The cam 64A applies a force to the first branch 98B to push it forward, illustrated by the arrow F in [Fig.26C]. The first branch 98B then comes into contact with the second branch 98C. An inclination is provided in the interface zone between the branches 98B and 98C, to facilitate / cause an overlap of the branches with a rise of one on the other. Advantageously, the end of the first branch 98B which is distal to the rod and adapted to come into contact with the second branch 98B can be inclined, so that the first branch 98B overlaps the second branch 98C. As seen in [Fig.27B], this is possible by the deformation of the joint 98D, during which the two arms move closer to each other. The branch 98C may also have a chamfer opposite the branch 98B, which facilitates the rise of the first branch 98B on the upper face of the second branch 98C.

[0284] The bucket 4, which is placed on the two branches 98B, 98C, is then raised due to the superposition of the first branch 98B on the second branch 98C. The bucket 4 protrudes axially clearly from the level of the upper opening O and is then accessible to the user.

[0285] In embodiments, the peripheral wall 22 may form the external lateral face of a closure member 8 (cap for flask / bottle for example; see [Fig.28]) or, alternatively, be embedded in an external casing of such a closure member 8.

[0286] The container 1, of cylindrical or non-cylindrical external shape, may constitute all or part of a cap or comparable closure member 8 closing an opening 7 of a container 80 of cosmetic product or of any packaging assembly larger than the container 1. The container 80 has a body 80c whose side wall extends upwards from a bottom 80a, the opening 7 being able to be formed on the top of the container 80, for example at the level of a neck or neck 80b.

[0287] A fixing region RF may be provided in the cap 8 to enable removably fixing to a lateral external face of the neck 80b, the fixing preferably being actuated by rotation about an axis of the container 80 which may coincide with the central axis Zl. An oblong or non-circular shape of the cap 8 may be adopted in certain embodiments.

[0288] The cover 5 may optionally be offset radially inwards by a certain distance, for example greater than 3 mm, relative to a grippable lateral portion of the cap, which may make it possible to avoid interference between the connection / disconnection of the cap 8 on its container and the force or thrust to be exerted on the cover 5 to obtain the opening of the container 1. Optionally, the cap 8 has a closing portion and a gripping portion which belong to a subassembly of the cap 8 which is separable from the container 1, for example by forming a hollow or insertion housing L of the container 1. Thus, the container 80 can remain closed when the container 1 is extracted for use, if necessary for nomadic use.

[0289] In the mounted position on the main container 80 or mother container, the container 1 can form a daughter container which is mounted on the closure part of the mother container 80 by means of an interface piece. The two containers 1, 80 are detachable and independent of each other. In the dismantled position, the two containers 1, 80 can each be closed using independent caps or covers. In a preferred embodiment, the interface piece can form the fixing region RF. Optionally, the cover 5 of the container or daughter container is itself covered by the interface piece, if necessary by positioning the container 1 upside down with the cover 5 as the part of the container 1 closest to the opening 7.

[0290] The present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above, only by way of example, but it encompasses all the variants that may be envisaged by those skilled in the art within the framework of the protection sought. For example, a base 2 has been described made in a single piece forming an external covering of the container 1. In variants, the base 2 may result from the assembly of two complementary shells or parts, possibly attached in a non-removable manner.

Claims

1. Claims Refillable container (1) for cosmetic product (41) comprising: - a base (2) provided with a peripheral wall (22) which delimits an interior volume (V) by extending in a longitudinal direction going from a bottom to an open top of the container (1), - a cup (4) containing the product (41), housed entirely in a reception space (31) which is a sub-space of the interior volume (V), - an insert (3) provided with a side wall (3a) delimiting the receiving space (31) of the cup (4) and also provided with a peripheral edge (32), the insert (3) mounted in the interior volume (V) being hollow with the product (41) which is accessible only through an upper opening (O) of the insert surrounded by the peripheral edge (32) which extends radially outwards from an upper end (3b) of the side wall (3a), - a cover (5), movable relative to the base (2) and to the insert (3) between a closed position, in which the cover (5) prevents access to the cosmetic product (41) by closing the upper opening (O), and an open position, in which the cosmetic product (41) is accessible via the upper opening (O); - an opening / closing system, arranged entirely in the interior volume (V) at least in the closed position, and capable of moving the cover (5) between the open position and the closed position; - in the inner volume (V), at least one additional recess or hollow (91; C30; C30'; O3) of the insert (3) provided adjacent to the receiving space (31) and which is adapted to form and / or to accommodate a system for gripping the bucket, preferably adapted for gripping a side wall (4b) of the bucket (4), which allows removal of the bucket (4) from the receiving space (31) in the open position of the lid (5), whereby the bucket (4) is removably fixed in the insert (3) and can be selectively removed, axially from the top of the container (1); and - a sealing system preventing the cosmetic product (41) from coming into contact with an external environment when the cover (5) is in the closed position, by forming an annular sealing contact against and / or adjacent to an upper surface (S32) of the peripheral edge (32) which is an annular surface inclined upwards, preferably continuously, from an inner circumference of the peripheral edge (32) until reaching the top of the container formed by a top of the peripheral wall (22).

2. Container according to claim 1, wherein the peripheral edge (32) is annular and extends radially from the upper end (3b) of the side wall (3a) to the peripheral wall (22) of the base (2), the peripheral edge (32) having an annular upper surface (S32) inclined upwards, preferably continuously, from an inner circumference of the peripheral edge (32), so that: - the cup (4) is entirely embedded in the insert (3), without protruding axially upwards relative to the upper surface (S32) of the peripheral edge (32); and - the cover (5) in the closed position is retained, by a constraint system, inside the interior volume (V) by bearing axially on the upper surface (32).

3. Container according to claim 12, in which the annular upper surface (S32) is formed by a masking plate (92), removable relative to a fixed part of the insert (3) which comprises the side wall (3a), the gripping system extending entirely under the plate (92).

4. Container according to claim 3, in which the fixed part of the insert (3) has one or more axial depressions, constituting the at least one additional recess or hollow, and in which the plate (92) closes an axial opening from the top of each of the depressions, each depression being: - formed in the peripheral edge (32) and accessible from above in order to form a gripping zone (91) belonging to the gripping system of the bucket (4), and - arranged to open radially inwards, into the receiving space (31) so that the side wall (4b) of the bucket (4) is accessible by the corresponding gripping zone (91) in the open position of the cover (5).

5. Container according to claim 3 or 4, in which the masking plate (92) has an opening of the same diameter as a diameter of the side wall (4b) of the bucket (4), so as to axially cover the side wall (4b) of the bucket (4) from above.

6. Container according to claim 3, 4 or 5, in which the fixed part of the insert includes a rigid collar of the insert (3), of annular shape, the masking plate (92) being reversibly fixed to the collar by means of a projection (92A) capable of being clipped into a hole (33) of the collar and an additional retaining means, preferably in the form of a bead (92B), cooperating with a cavity (34) of the insert (3).

7. Container according to claim 1 or 2, in which the insert (3) has one or more axial depressions, constituting the at least one additional recess or hollow, each depression being: - formed in the peripheral edge (32) and accessible from above in order to form a gripping zone (91) belonging to the gripping system of the bucket (4), and - arranged to open radially inwards, into the receiving space (31) so that the side wall (4b) of the bucket (4) is accessible by the corresponding gripping zone (91) in the open position of the cover (5).

8. Container (1) according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the bucket (4) is configured to rest, opposite the upper opening (0), on a support portion belonging to the insert (3) at a first distance (hl) from a bottom wall (P2) of the container (1), having the side wall (4b) of the bucket substantially parallel to the side wall (3a) of the insert (3), and wherein the at least one additional recess or hollow of the insert (3) includes a sub-cavity (C30) in the receiving space (31), said sub-cavity (C30) being off-center under the bucket (4) and opening upwards through an upper outlet delimited by an end edge of the support portion, so that the bucket (4) is able to engage in the sub-cavity (C3) to tilt with simultaneously a lowering of a first part of the bucket (4) on the side of the sub-cavity,preferably with a bottom wall of the bucket which rests on the end edge and a rise of a second part of the bucket opposite the first part.,

9. Container according to the preceding claim, in which the bucket (4) is held at the first distance (hl) from the wall of the bottom wall (P2) of the container (1) by an internal edge or protuberance (23) support provided in the insert (3) to project internally at the level of said upper outlet of the sub-cavity (C30) and / or being located at the same first distance (hl) from the bottom wall (P2) of the container (1) as the support portion.

10. Container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in which the insert (3) has a through hole (03), opening onto a bottom of the container (1), on the one hand, and into said receiving compartment (31), on the other hand, in which the gripping system is housed in the through hole (03) and is mounted movably in the insert to enable the bucket to be moved towards a raised position relative to the insert, the gripping system having a movable support (95) actuable by a pusher element (96) to support the bucket (4) from below, the pusher element (96) being accessible from the bottom of the container and actuable by a first push to enable the bucket (4) to be lifted above the upper opening (0), and in which the pusher element (96) is configured to: - cause, in response to a first upward push, a rise of the tray (95) so as to make the bucket (4) accessible;- reposition, in response to a second upward pressure on the pusher element (96), the gripping system in the initial position.;

11. Container according to claim 10, wherein the cover (5) is embedded in the interior volume (V) in the closed position.

12. Container according to claim 10 or 11, in which the gripping system further comprises a return member (97), preferably a bistable spring, interposed between: - the pusher element (96) which forms an external bottom surface of the container, - and a plate (95) constituting the movable support (95), the return member (97) having a fixed part bearing on an axial stop belonging to the insert (3) which is fixed in the base (2), in which the gripping system has an initial position, preferably offset downwards relative to the receiving space (31), for which the bucket (4) is not accessible from above, the return member (97) being a movable part urging the pusher element (96) towards a lower outlet of the through hole (03).

13. Container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cover (5) comprises a rod (61) locating a rear of the cover and which defines an axis (Z2) by being housed through a hole (96) of the peripheral edge (32), and wherein, in the open position, the cover (5) and the rod (61) are capable of being rotated about said axis (Z2) of the rod which is an axis of rotation of the cover (5), and wherein the gripping system comprises: - a lower cavity (C30') placed directly under the receiving space (31) and an interior opening of the insert (3) which makes the lower cavity (C30') communicate with the receiving space (31), - a guide edge which delimits a part of the interior opening, the guide edge belonging to the insert (3) while being fixed relative to the base (2), - a cam (64A) carried by the rod (61) and integral in rotation with the cover (5), the cam (64A) preferably being connected to a lower end of the rod (61),- a cam follower (98) disposed in the inner opening of the insert and configured to move transversely to the rod (61) to overlap the guide edge and enter the receiving space (31), opposite the upper opening (0), when engaged by the cam (64A), whereby at least a portion of the side wall (4b) of the bucket (4) is lifted out of the inner space (31), the cam (64A) being designed and arranged to engage against and push the cam follower (98) when the cover (5) is in an angular sector opposite or at least offset by more than 90° from the closed position of the cover, preferably when the cover (5) is rotated 180° around the axis (Z2) of rotation at least from the closed position.,

14. Container according to claim 13, in which the bucket (4) rests on two sections or branches (98B, 98C) of the gripping system, with: - a first branch (98B) belonging to the cam follower (98); - a second branch (98C) belonging to or made integral with a fixed part of the insert (3) and including the guide edge, the first and second branches (98B, 98C) being connected to each other by an elastically deformable articulation (98D) which extends in the interior volume (V) under the receiving space (31); and wherein an inclination is provided on at least one of the two branches (98B, 98C), preferably at least on the guide edge, to guide the cam follower (98) along an upward trajectory.

15. Container according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the side wall (3a) extends annularly around a central axis (Zl) joining the peripheral edge (32) to the upper axial annular end (3b) which delimits the upper opening (0) and which extends entirely into the interior volume (V), and wherein the opening / closing system comprises a rod (61) locating a rear of the lid (5) and housed in a hole (69) of the peripheral edge (32), the rod (61) being: - parallel to the central axis (Zl) crossing the peripheral edge (32) of the insert (3); and - configured to guide the movement of the lid (5) above the peripheral edge (32).

16. Use of the container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (1), preferably cylindrical in shape, constitutes all or part of a stopper (8) closing an opening of a container (80) of cosmetic product.

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