Tubular skirted container

Abstract

The application relates to a container (100) for a cosmetic product, comprising a tubular skirt (11) forming a reservoir (11c) for receiving the cosmetic product (11) and further comprising a first end opening (11a), and a second end opening (11b) opposite the first end opening (11a), the first end opening (11b) being located in a lower part of the container and sealed by a cap (13) having a rigidity greater than that of the tubular skirt (11), characterized in that the lower part of the container comprises a molding support (12) fitted inside a circumferential wall of the first end opening (11a), and said cap (13) is arranged at one end of the molding support and on the circumferential wall of the first end opening (11a) and overmolded both on the molding support and on said circumferential wall. Figure for abstract: 6.

Description

Title of the invention: Container with tubular skirt Technical field of the invention

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of cosmetics, and in particular to a container for a cosmetic product comprising a tubular skirt forming a reservoir for receiving the cosmetic product. Technical background

[0002] Flexible tube-type containers are known comprising a head and a tubular skirt fixed to the head, in particular a flexible or supple tubular skirt. The tube is in particular closed, at its end opposite the head, by welding the edge of the skirt to itself, thus creating a bottom in the form of an edge. In such a configuration, the container must be placed on its head in order to stand upright. Such a configuration complicates transport and storage logistics, for example with the obligatory packaging of the cover. Furthermore, if the cover does not have a flat surface, packaging and storage can be cumbersome.

[0003] Furthermore, in this type of container, filling is done through the end opposite the head, which is then closed by welding including a pressure step.

[0004] In the particular case of a container with an applicator tip fixed to a rod and housed in the bottom of the container, sealing after filling can damage the applicator tip, particularly during the pressure step.

[0005] These flexible tube type containers are recognized for improving the restitution of cosmetic product, in particular by pressure on the flexible wall thereof. On the other hand, in the particular case of a container with an applicator tip fixed to a rod and housed in the bottom of the container, there is a risk of damaging the applicator tip if pressure is exerted on the flexible wall, in particular at the lower part of the container.

[0006] There is therefore a need for a solution that can resolve at least some of the drawbacks of the prior art while maintaining a product that is simple and economical to manufacture. Summary of the invention

[0007] The invention relates to a container comprising a tubular skirt forming a reservoir for receiving the cosmetic product and further comprising a first end opening, and a second end opening opposite the first end opening,

[0008] the first end opening being located in a lower part of the container and sealed by a cap having a rigidity greater than that of the tubular skirt,

[0009] characterized in that the lower portion of the container comprises a molding support fitted inside a circumferential wall of the first end opening, and

[0010] said cap is disposed at one end of the molding support and on the circumferential wall of the first end opening and overmolded both on the molding support and on said circumferential wall.

[0011] According to different embodiments or examples, which may be taken together or separately:

[0012] - the lower part of the container comprises a positioning surface allowing the stable maintenance of the container on a flat support,

[0013] - the cap is hermetically fitted inside the circumferential wall of the first end opening,

[0014] - the cap is arranged at the molding end remote from the reservoir,

[0015] - the tubular skirt is made of flexible material,

[0016] - the container comprises at least one flexible pressure zone,

[0017] - the at least one flexible pressure zone corresponding to all or part of 95% of the length of the tube,

[0018] - the positioning surface is on a peripheral zone and / or a central zone of the hood,

[0019] - the cap comprises a central cap portion covering one end of the molding support opposite the reservoir, and an annular cap sleeve surrounding an outer circumference of the central cap portion and provided with a lower portion capable of being supported on the support surface, at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the cap sleeve being connected to the circumferential wall of the first end opening,

[0020] - the thickness of the cap is equal to or greater than 1 mm,

[0021] - the molding support and the cap are made of the same rigid material,

[0022] - the molding support comprises a shell and an annular external skirt arranged around an outer circumference of the shell and provided with an outer circumferential wall tightly fitted onto the circumferential wall of the first end opening,

[0023] - the container further comprises a head, a first end of the head is connected at the second end opening, and another end of the head is formed by a dispensing orifice in communication with the reservoir,

[0024] - one end of the head is connected to the second end opening by overmolding,

[0025] - the head houses a wringer,

[0026] - the head comprises a thread cooperating with a thread of a cap closing the second end.

[0027] According to the container provided in the embodiments of the application, on the one hand, the molding support can play a role of sealing the first end opening of the tubular skirt by tightly fitting the molding support in the first end opening of the tubular skirt, the tank cannot communicate with the outside through the first end opening, while the molding support also plays a role of supporting the tubular skirt at the first end opening, which can facilitate the connection between the cap and the first end opening. On the other hand, the rigidity of the cap is greater than that of the tubular skirt, so that the cap can completely close the first end opening without changing the structure of the first end opening of the tubular skirt, while improving the rigidity and supporting performance of the bottom of the container.The container can be held upright on the supporting surface thanks to the container cap.

[0028] The invention also relates to a device for packaging and applying cosmetic products, in particular mascara.

[0029] The device comprises:

[0030] - a container as described above, and

[0031] - an applicator assembly comprising a cap comprising a member application member capable of closing or opening the dispensing orifice, and an applicator tip connected to one end of the application member, capable of extending into or being extracted from the reservoir through the dispensing orifice.

[0032] Advantageously, the cap comprises a base, the application member comprises: a connector fitted into the base, and a rod provided with a first end extending into and connected to the connector and another end connected to the applicator tip. The head, in particular at the neck, is removably fitted into the connector by means of a threaded connection, so that the application member closes or opens the dispensing orifice.

[0033] Advantageously, the applicator tip is an applicator tip for mascara and / or for a lip product.

[0034] The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a container as described above, in which the molding support is first sleeved onto the circumferential wall of the first end opening, and then injection molding to form the cap is carried out through an end of the molding support remote from the reservoir at the circumferential wall of the first end opening. Brief description of the figures

[0035] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear during the reading of the detailed description which follows for the understanding of which reference will be made to the appended drawings in which:

[0036] - [Fig.l] is a perspective view of a container according to an embodiment of the application,

[0037] - [Fig.2] is a side view of the container shown in [Fig.l],

[0038] - [Fig.3] is a sectional view along AA of the structure shown in [Fig.2],

[0039] - [Fig.4] is an enlarged view in B of the structure shown in [Fig.3],

[0040] - [Fig.5] is a side view of the container of [Fig.l] without a cap,

[0041] - [Fig.6] is an exploded perspective view of [Fig.5],

[0042] - [Fig.7] is an enlarged view of the lower part of a container of [Fig.l] according to an alternative embodiment of the application,

[0043] - [Fig.8] is an enlarged view of the lower part of a container of [Fig.l] according to another variant of implementation of the application. Detailed description of the invention

[0044] In the remainder of the description, the terms "top", "bottom", "upper", "lower" have orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships of Figures 1 to 3, and it should be understood that these orientation terms are only intended to facilitate and simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that a referenced device or element must have a particular orientation, configure and operate in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the application.

[0045] One embodiment of the application provides a container 100. With reference to Figures 1 to 8, the container 100 comprises a tubular skirt 11, a molding support 12 and a cap 13, also referred to hereinafter as the bottom cap 13. The container 100 is capable of storing and containing cosmetic products. The cosmetic products include, but are not limited to, liquid, flowable or viscous substances such as nail polish, mascara, lipstick, face cream, gel, foundation, concealer, lotion, skin moisturizer, sunscreen, etc.

[0046] The tubular skirt 11 is formed of a first end opening 11a, a second end opening 11b opposite the first end opening 11a, and a reservoir 11c in communication with the first end opening 11a and the second end opening 11b. More specifically, the tubular skirt 11a is a hollow cylindrical structure with openings at its upper and lower ends. An axial direction of the tubular skirt 11 is consistent with a direction upper-lower, and an inner circumferential wall of the tubular skirt 11 forms the reservoir 11c by surrounding it.

[0047] The first end opening 11a is located in a lower part of the container. It is sealed by the lower cap 13.

[0048] The molding support 12 is provided with an outer circumferential wall sleeved on a circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a. In other words, the molding support 12 is located in a lower portion of the tubular skirt 11. It is sleeved in the first end opening 11a and is connected to the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a.

[0049] Preferably, the outer circumferential wall is hermetically fitted onto the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a. In other words, the molding support 12 is hermetically bonded to the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a.

[0050] After fitting, when an outer circumferential wall of the tubular skirt 11 at the first end opening 11a is subjected to pressure in a radial direction, the molding support 12 located in the first end opening 11a can provide support to the tubular skirt 11 in the radial direction, to prevent deformation of the first end opening 11a, while the reservoir 11c cannot communicate with the outside through the first end opening 11a.

[0051] The lower cap 13 is arranged at one end of the molding support 12, here remote from the reservoir 11e, and on the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a.

[0052] According to the invention, the lower cap 13 is overmolded both on the molding support 12 and on said circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a.

[0053] Advantageously, the lower part of the container comprises a positioning surface allowing the container to be held stable on a flat support.

[0054] Preferably, the positioning surface is on a peripheral area and / or a central area of ​​the cap.

[0055] Here, the lower cap 13 is provided with a lower portion capable of being supported on a support surface, for example a flat support, on which the user can place the container 100 upright. More specifically, the support surface is a surface parallel to a horizontal direction, and a lower end of the lower cap 13 may be a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the tubular skirt 11, or may have a structure of several branches with the same horizontal heights, so that the container 100 can stand upright on the support surface via the lower cap 13. In addition, the lower cap 13 is simul tangentally connected to the end of the molding support 12 remote from the reservoir 11e and to the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a, thereby completely closing the first end opening 11a, so that the lower cap 13, the molding support 12 and the first end opening 11a together form the bottom of the container 100.

[0056] The rigidity of the lower cap 13 is relatively greater than that of the tubular skirt 11, improving the rigidity and supporting performance of the bottom of the container 100, without changing the structural shape of the first end opening 11a of the tubular skirt 11.

[0057] In one embodiment, the tubular skirt 11 is made of a flexible material and / or the molding support 12 is made of a rigid material and / or the lower cap 13 is made of a rigid material.

[0058] The flexibility of the material composing the tubular skirt 11 refers to the flexibility of the material of the tubular skirt 11, so that the material can be easily deformed, or folded or crushed without breaking, in particular by pressing, pressure from a hand, a finger of the user, for example to bring cosmetic product onto the applicator tip 22. For example, in the case of the container 100, when liquid is injected into the reservoir 11c of the tubular skirt 11, or when pressure is applied thereto with the fingers or hands, the tubular skirt 11 changes shape without breaking.

[0059] The rigidity of the material comprising the molding support 12 and / or the lower cap 13 refers to a material that cannot be deformed by atmospheric pressure or pressure applied by the fingers or hands of a user.

[0060] Advantageously, the container thus comprises at least one flexible pressure zone. In other words, at least in one zone, in particular at the level of the tubular skirt, pressure can be exerted without the material being damaged, broken, pierced or deteriorated. This may be, for example, pressure applied to the flexible pressure zone with the fingers or hands causing a change in shape, such as crushing or pinching, of the tubular skirt 11.

[0061] Advantageously, the at least one flexible pressure zone corresponding to all or part of 95% of the length of the tube.

[0062] Preferably, the at least one flexible pressure zone is free, in a radial plane, of rigid elements.

[0063] The methods of manufacturing the tubular skirt 11 are not specifically limited. In one embodiment, the tubular skirt 11 is manufactured from a thin, preferably rectangular, flat strip. The flat strip is rolled into a tubular shape, and then two opposite side edges of the flat strip are connected together, so that a cylindrical tubular skirt 11 is formed with openings at both ends can be manufactured. The two side edges of the strip are assembled by a longitudinal weld so as to form the tubular skirt 11. The longitudinal weld can be obtained by superimposing the side edges or by placing the side edges opposite each other.

[0064] In another embodiment, the tubular skirt 11 is manufactured by extrusion molding.

[0065] In one embodiment, the tubular skirt 11 is made of a multi-layer material that includes, but is not limited to, multi-layer plastic materials. More specifically, the multi-layer material of the tubular skirt 11 comprises at least an inner layer, a barrier layer, and an outer layer, the barrier layer being sandwiched between the inner layer and the outer layer along a thickness direction of a tube wall of the tubular skirt 11. The inner layer is made of a polyethylene material, for example, the inner layer is made of high-density polyethylene with a proportion of 80% and low-density polyethylene with a proportion of 20%. The outer layer is also made of a polyethylene material, for example, the outer layer is made of high-density polyethylene with a proportion of 100%.The barrier layer includes, but is not limited to, an ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) layer or an aluminum layer. For example, the barrier layer is made of ethylene vinyl alcohol which is a polymer with a barrier effect to oxygen and aromas and can limit the loss of fragrance or flavor from a packaged product.

[0066] In one embodiment, the materials of the molding support 12 include, but are not limited to, the use of a polyethylene material.

[0067] In one embodiment, the materials of the bottom cap 13 include, but are not limited to, the use of a polyethylene material.

[0068] Preferably, the molding support 12 and the lower cap 13 are made of the same rigid material.

[0069] The closure of a bottom of a container made of a flexible material is generally carried out by high-pressure fusion welding under heating conditions to form a ridge-shaped bottom. Due to the ridge-shaped bottom, the container cannot be placed vertically, which may result in a more complex packaging and transportation process. For example, the container must be packaged by placing the container upside down during packaging, i.e., with the cap facing down. When the cap also does not have a flat surface, it may require other fastening elements to facilitate packaging when packaging the container.

[0070] Furthermore, when the container is a container for storing cosmetic products such as mascara, lipstick, etc., i.e., a container comprising a structural element for removing the cosmetic products, such as a applicator tip, when the container made of the flexible material is deformed by an external force, there will be a risk of damaging the structural element of the container.

[0071] According to the container 100 provided in the embodiment of the application, on the one hand, the molding support 12 can play a role of sealing the first end opening 11a of the tubular skirt 11 by hermetically fitting the molding support 12 into the first end opening 11a of the tubular skirt 11, the reservoir 11c cannot communicate with the outside through the first end opening 11a.

[0072] On the other hand, the molding support 12 also plays a role of supporting the tubular skirt 11 at the first end opening 11a, which can facilitate the connection between the lower cap 13 and the first end opening 11a.

[0073] In addition, the rigidity of the bottom cap 13 is greater than that of the tubular skirt 11, so that the bottom cap 13 can completely close the first end opening 11a without changing the structural shape at the first end opening 11a of the tubular skirt 11, while improving the rigidity and supporting performance of the bottom of the container 100. The container 100 can be supported on the supporting surface vertically by means of the bottom cap 13 of the container 100.

[0074] In one embodiment, the lower cap 13 is formed as an integral part of the molding support 12 and the first end opening 11a by an injection molding process. For example, the molding support 12 is first sleeved, preferably hermetically, onto the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a, and then injection molding to form the lower cap 13 is performed through the end of the molding support 12 remote from the reservoir 11e at the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a.Specifically, the end of the molding holder 12 away from the tank 11c and the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a form a cavity-shaped surface for injection molding an upper end of the lower cap 13, and a molding core of an injection molding machine forms a cavity-shaped surface for the lower end of the lower cap 13. After the two cavity-shaped surfaces of the upper and lower ends of the lower cap 13 are aligned and closed together, a cavity (i.e., a mold) for injection molding the lower cap 13 is formed. Then, the molten raw materials for injection molding are poured into the cavity to perform injection molding. The mold is opened after the raw materials for injection molding have cooled.Therefore, the lower cap 13 connected respectively to the molding support 12 and the first end opening 11a is formed.

[0075] The structures of one side of the lower cap 13 connected to the molding support 12 and the first end opening 11a correspond to the contour shapes of the molding support 12 and the first end opening 11a respectively. The structures of the side of the lower cap 13 away from the molding support 12 and the first end opening 11a are not particularly limited, for example, the lower end of the lower cap 13 may be a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the tubular skirt 11. For example, in one embodiment, the thickness of the lower cap 13 is 1 mm or more.That is, the bottom cap 13 is a coating layer of a certain thickness that covers a lower end of the molding holder 12 and the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a after injection molding, and the thickness of the coating layer is 1 mm or more.

[0076] In one embodiment, with reference to [Fig. 4], as well as in the alternative embodiments illustrated in Figures 7 and 8, the lower cap 13 comprises a central cap portion 131 and an annular cap sleeve 132. The central cap portion 131 covers the end of the molding support 12 opposite the reservoir 11e. The cap sleeve 132 surrounds an outer circumference of the central cap portion 131.

[0077] The cap sleeve 132 is provided with a lower portion capable of being supported on the support surface.

[0078] Additionally, at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the cap sleeve 132 is connected to the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a.

[0079] Advantageously, the contour of the central cap portion 131 forms a coating layer complementary to the contour of the lower end of the molding support 12, and the outer circumferential outer surface of the cap sleeve 132 forms a coating layer connected to the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a.

[0080] The thickness of each of the cap center portion 131 and the cap sleeve 132 is equal to or greater than 1 mm, so that the lower cap 13 has higher rigidity than the tubular skirt 11. After injection molding, the lower cap 13 is connected to the molding support 12 and the first end opening 11a, so that its strength is higher and its supporting performance is better.

[0081] In the example illustrated in Figures 1 to 6, the bottom of the cap sleeve 132 is formed with an annular plane 132a covering an axial end of the first end opening 11a, and the container 100 can be supported on the support surface vertically by virtue of the annular plane 132a of the lower cap 13.

[0082] In alternative embodiments illustrated in Figures 7 and 8, the bottom of the cap sleeve 132 is devoid of an annular plane 132a. The tubular skirt 11 descends to the lower edge of the cap sleeve 132. The container 100 is then supported on the support surface vertically by means of a lower periphery of the lower cap 13 delimited by the lower edge thereof.

[0083] In one embodiment, with reference to Figures 3, 4, 7 and 8, the molding support 12 comprises a shell 121 and an annular outer skirt 122. The outer skirt 122 is arranged around an outer circumference of the shell 121 and is provided with an outer circumferential wall tightly sleeved on the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a. More specifically, the structures and shapes of the shell 121 are not particularly limited. The shell 121 may be a plate-shaped structure arranged in the horizontal direction, or may be a structure with other shapes. A lower end of the outer skirt 122 is connected to an outer circumferential edge of the shell 121, and an upper end of the outer skirt 122 extends upward along the axial direction of the tubular skirt 11 toward the second end opening 11b.The outer skirt 122 makes it possible to increase a contact area between the molding support 12 and the circumferential wall of the first end opening 11a, thereby achieving better sealing performance.

[0084] In one embodiment, with reference to Figures 3, 4 and 7, the shell 121 is formed with an annular flange 1211 extending toward the second end opening 11b. More specifically, the annular flange 1211 is located on a surface on one side of the shell 121 remote from the first end opening 11a, and a support column may be sleeved into the annular flange 1211.

[0085] When injection molding the bottom cap 13, it may be advantageous to provide a support structure such as a rod-shaped support column. The support column is then supported at one end of the molding support 12 remote from the first end opening 11a to facilitate axial positioning of the molding support 12 at the first end opening 11a of the tubular skirt 11. Advantageously, the annular flange 1211 may serve this purpose. The annular flange 1211 is then sleeved with the support column facilitating installation and maintenance of the support column.

[0086] By way of example, in one embodiment, when injection molding the lower cap 13, the support column extends into the tubular skirt 11 from the second end opening 11b, and is then sleeved into the annular flange 1211, so that the molding support 12 is arranged in a predefined position at the first end opening 11a, thereby avoiding the occurrence of axial sliding of the molding support 12 along the tubular skirt 11 during the injection molding. injection molding of the bottom cap 13. The annular flange 1211 can constrain a predefined position where the support column is supported on the molding support 12, ensuring that the support column is reliably supported at the end of the molding support 12 away from the first end opening 11a during injection molding of the bottom cap 13. After injection molding of the bottom cap 13, the support column is separated from the annular flange 1211 and is taken out through the second end opening 11b.

[0087] In an alternative embodiment illustrated in [Fig.8], the shell 121 does not include an annular flange 1211. During injection molding of the lower cap 13, the support column then rests directly on the shell 121.

[0088] In one embodiment, with reference to Figures 3, 4, 7 and 8, an end of the outer skirt 122 remote from the shell 121 is formed with an annular guide surface 122a configured to guide the outer skirt 122 when it is fitted into the first end opening 11a. The annular guide surface 122a may facilitate mounting and fitting of the molding support 12 into the first end opening 11a. On a projection plane perpendicular in the axial direction of the tubular skirt 11, a projection contour area of ​​an upper end of the annular guide surface 122a is smaller than a projection contour area of ​​a lower end of the annular guide surface 122a. The annular guide surface 122a may be an arc-shaped or conical annular surface with a smooth transition from top to bottom.

[0089] In one embodiment, with reference to Figures 3, 4, 7 and 8, the shell 121 is formed of a hollow 121a open towards the reservoir 11c. More precisely, the hollow 121a communicates with the reservoir 11c, and a central area of ​​the shell 121 is pressed in a direction opposite to the reservoir 11c to form the hollow 121a.

[0090] In the alternative embodiment illustrated in Figures 3, 4 and 7, the annular flange 1211 is arranged to surround an outer circumference of the recess 121a. The recess 121a and the annular flange 1211 thus form a space together to further facilitate the installation of the support column for the axial prepositioning of the molding support 12 during injection molding of the lower cap 13.

[0091] The shape of a lower surface of the recess 121a is not particularly limited and includes, but is not limited to, a flat plane, an arc-shaped surface, a conical surface, etc. For example, in one embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, 7 and 8, the lower surface of the recess 121a is a spherical surface. More specifically, the spherical surface is a concave spherical surface depressed in the direction opposite to the reservoir 11e. Thus, when the first end opening 11a is compressed by an external force along the axial or radial direction of the tubular skirt 11, the recess 121a of the spherically shaped shell 121 can reduce the constraints of the shell 121, improves the compressive strength of the entire shell 121, improves the support / holding performance of the molding support 12, and greatly avoids the occurrence of deformation of the tubular skirt 11 at the first end opening 11a. In addition, the spherical-shaped hollow 121a does not occupy too much space inside the tubular skirt 11, and the storage volume of the tank 11c remains large.

[0092] In one embodiment, with reference to Figures 3, 5 and 6, the container 100 further comprises a head 14, a first end of the head 14 is connected to the second end opening 11b, and another end of the head 14 is formed by a dispensing orifice 14a in communication with the reservoir 11c.

[0093] More specifically, the head 14 comprises a shoulder and a neck. The shoulder is the part of the head connected to the tubular skirt at the second end opening 11b. The neck is the end of the head 14 formed by a dispensing orifice 14a.

[0094] More specifically, the head 14 is connected to the tubular skirt 11 by injection molding at the shoulder. Preferably, the head is overmolded onto the second end of the tubular skirt.

[0095] The head 14 has a hollow tubular structure with openings at its upper and lower ends. The head 14 is made of a rigid material to improve the structural strength of the container 100 at the second end opening 11b of the tubular skirt 11.

[0096] As illustrated herein, the container may be assembled with an applicator assembly and formed into a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, in particular mascara or lip product.

[0097] The applicator assembly comprises a cap 2, the cap 2 comprises an application member 21 and an applicator tip 22. The application member 21 is capable of closing or opening the dispensing orifice 14a. The applicator tip 22 is connected to one end of the application member 21 and is capable of extending into or being extracted from the reservoir 11e through the dispensing orifice 14a. The applicator tip 22 is at least partially located in the hollow 121a when the application member 21 closes the dispensing orifice 14a. More specifically, the applicator tip 22 may be an applicator tip for mascara such as a brush and / or for lip product. The applicator tip 22 may be flocked or not and / or include protrusions projecting radially from the surface of the applicator tip 22.

[0098] In this case, when the application member 21 closes the dispensing orifice 14a, the applicator tip 22 is located in the reservoir 11e and when the application member 21 opens the dispensing orifice 14a, the applicator tip 22 follows the application member 21 to be removed from the reservoir 11e through the dispensing orifice 14a. After the removal of the applicator tip 22a from the dispensing orifice 14a, the product cosmetic on the applicator tip 22 can be applied by the user.

[0099] When the container 100 is a container intended to store cosmetic products such as mascara, lipstick, etc., the applicator tip 22 for taking up cosmetic products is generally housed in the container 100. When the tubular skirt 11 is made of a flexible material, the tubular skirt 11 deforms easily when subjected to an external force and there is then a risk of damaging the applicator tip 22 inside the tubular skirt 11. The recess 121a is made of a rigid material, and the applicator tip 22 is at least partially disposed in the recess 121a, so that the recess 121a can play a role of supporting and protecting the applicator tip 22, avoiding compression and / or crushing of the applicator tip 22 inside the tubular skirt 11.

[0100] In another embodiment not illustrated, the applicator tip 12 is moved away from the hollow 121a.

[0101] By way of example, in one embodiment, with reference to [Fig. 3], the cap 2 comprises a base 23, the application member 21 comprises a connector 211 and a rod 212. The connector 211 is fitted into the base 23. The rod 212 is provided with a first end extending into and connected to the connector 211, and another end connected to the applicator tip 22. The head 14, in particular at the neck, is removably fitted into the connector 211 by means of a threaded connection, so that the application member 21 closes or opens the dispensing orifice 14a. More precisely, an outer circumferential wall of the head 14, here at the neck, is formed with external threads, an inner circumferential wall of the connector 211 is formed with internal threads. The external threads are threaded onto the internal threads.The head 14 and the application member 21 can only be separated or assembled by relative rotation, which prevents the head 14 from being separated from the application member 21 when the container 100 is accidentally subjected to a large external force. In other words, the container 100 can only be opened or closed by relative rotation of the head 14 and the application member 21, which prevents the container 100 from being opened when the container 100 is accidentally subjected to a large external force. The connection between the head 14 and the application member 21 has high reliability.

[0102] In one embodiment, with reference to [Fig. 3], the container 100 further comprises a wringer 3, the wringer 3 is housed in the head 14.

[0103] More specifically, the wiper 3 is located at the dispensing orifice 14a and is fitted onto an inner wall surface of the head 14, at the neck. When the application member 21 covers the reservoir 11c, the wiper 3 can seal a space between the application member 21 and the neck of the head 14. The wiper 3 ensures the sealing of the container 100 and thus prevents leakage of substances outside the container 100. from the 11c reservoir.

[0104] The materials of the wringer 3 are not limited. For example, rubber or silicone materials can be selected as the materials of the wringer 3.

[0105] In one embodiment, with reference to [Fig. 3], the lower end of the wiper 3 is tightened to form a scraping portion 31, and a minimum inner diameter of the scraping portion 31 is less than a maximum outer diameter of the applicator tip 22.

[0106] In this way, when the user removes the applicator tip 22 for use, the scraping portion 31 can contact the applicator tip 22, and the user can adjust the amount of cosmetic product stored by the applicator tip 22, improving the user's convenience and reducing the waste of cosmetic product caused by excessive soaking.

[0107] The above description is only specific embodiments of the application, however, the scope of protection is not limited thereto. Variations or substitutions readily conceivable by any technical person familiar with this technical field shall fall within the scope of protection of the application.

Claims

Claims

1. Container (100) for a cosmetic product, comprising a tubular skirt (11) forming a reservoir (11e) for receiving the cosmetic product (11) and further comprising a first end opening (11a), and a second end opening (11b) opposite the first end opening (11a), the first end opening (11a) being located in a lower part of the container and sealed by a cap (13) having a rigidity greater than that of the tubular skirt (11), characterized in that the lower part of the container comprises a molding support (12) fitted inside a circumferential wall of the first end opening (11a), and said cap (13) is arranged at one end of the molding support and on the circumferential wall of the first end opening (11a) and overmolded both on the molding support and on said circumferential wall.

2. Container (100) according to claim 1, wherein the lower portion of the container comprises a positioning surface allowing the container to be held stably on a flat support.

3. A container (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the tubular skirt is made of flexible material, the container comprising at least one flexible pressure zone.

4. Container (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the at least one flexible pressure zone corresponding to all or part of 95% of the length of the tube.

5. A container (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the positioning surface is on a peripheral area and / or a central area of ​​the cap.

6. A container (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the cap (13) comprises a cap center portion (131) covering one end of the molding support (12) away from the reservoir (11c), and an annular cap sleeve (132) surrounding an outer circumference of the cap center portion (131) and provided with a lower portion capable of being supported on the support surface, at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the cap sleeve (132) being connected to the circumferential wall of the first end opening (11a).

7. A container (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the thickness of the cap (13) is equal to or greater than 1 mm.

8. A container (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the molding support (12) and the cap (13) are made of the same rigid material.

9. A container (100) according to any preceding claim, wherein the molding support (12) comprises a shell (121) and an annular outer skirt (122) disposed around an outer circumference of the shell (121) and provided with an outer circumferential wall tightly fitted onto the circumferential wall of the first end opening (11a).

10. A container (100) according to any preceding claim wherein the container (100) further comprises a head (14), a first end of the head (14) is connected to the second end opening (11b), and another end of the head (14) is formed with a dispensing orifice (14a) in communication with the reservoir (11c).

11. Container (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein one end of the head (14) is connected to the second end opening (11b) by overmolding.

12. Device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, in particular mascara, comprising: - a container (100) according to one of claims 1 to 11, - an applicator assembly comprising a cap (2) comprising an application member (21) capable of closing or opening the dispensing orifice (14a), and an applicator tip (22) connected to one end of the application member (21), capable of extending into or being extracted from the reservoir (11c) through the dispensing orifice (14a).

13. Device according to the preceding claim in which the cap (2) comprises a base (23), the application member (21) comprises: a connector (211) fitted into the base (23), and a rod (212) provided with a first end extending into and connected to the connector (211) and another end connected to the applicator tip (22), the head (14) is removably fitted into the connector (211) by means of a threaded connection, so that the application member (21) closes or opens the dispensing orifice (14a).

14. Device according to the preceding claim, in which the applicator tip (22) is an applicator tip for mascara and / or for lip product.

15. A method of manufacturing a container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the molding support (12) is first sleeved onto the circumferential wall of the first end opening (11a), and then injection molding to form the cap (13) is performed through an end of the molding support (12) remote from the reservoir (11e) at the circumferential wall of the first end opening (11a).

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