Case intended for the packaging of pharmaceutical and / or cosmetic products

Abstract

Item Packaging Case (1) Item packaging case comprising a box (2) having a tubular body (10) formed of interconnected panels (14, 15, 16, 17), having end parts (5, 12) each with a closure means (7, 13), the box incorporating a front panel (14) hinged to an upper panel (15) being connected to a back panel (16) by means of a second fold (19), and encompassing a first stand (3) in contact with the upper panel, the box comprising a pre-cut line (L) extending from the second fold, to intersect the first fold, then running along the front panel and back intersecting the first fold until reaching the second fold, the breaking of the pre-cut line resulting in the formation of a front opening (9), and a rim (29) allowing to guide then Stop the first trestle by sliding it transversely. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 4.

Description

Title of the invention: Case for packaging pharmaceutical and / or cosmetic articles

[0001] The invention relates to the field of packaging, and more particularly to the packaging of cosmetic or pharmaceutical articles.

[0002] Throughout the rest of this text, "article" means any article relating to the cosmetic or pharmaceutical field.

[0003] In general, such packaging can be classified into two categories.

[0004] A first category of packaging concerns cases, that is to say, boxes made from rigid materials. Such cases often take the form of a box whose interior is generally partitioned in such a way as to accommodate objects of various sizes and shapes.

[0005] Such boxes often consist of a lid and a base, the lid being either hinged to the base or free-standing and fitting onto the base when the box is closed. Such boxes are often reserved for packaging high-end products, as they enhance the presentation of these products. The economic aspect of the packaging is secondary, as the visual and tactile appeal is paramount.

[0006] Given their rigidity, the boxes are directly formed into volume during their manufacture, and often include parts made directly of thermoplastic.

[0007] A second category of packaging concerns cases. Such cases are generally obtained from one or more blanks pre-cut and folded from a sheet of material, particularly cardboard. Such cases offer a less elaborate visual and tactical appearance than boxes, but have the advantage of being able to be produced at a limited cost. Indeed, the primary function of such cases is to package the products and provide information to the user; the user experience is therefore secondary.

[0008] The invention relates more particularly to a case.

[0009] Packaging is now widely used for the conditioning and protection of cosmetic or pharmaceutical products, particularly during storage and transport. These products may, for example, be various containers such as tubes, bottles, or ampoules made of glass or thermoplastics. Such products contain substances that may be in the form of a fluid, paste, powder, or granules.

[0010] In order to allow the blocking and presentation of articles to the user, it is known to use easels. Generally, such easels have cavities designed to receive and secure the items. When the user wishes to use one or more items, they grasp the item with their fingers, then, by applying a specific movement or force, remove the item from the cavity.

[0011] During the packaging of the items, they are placed within their respective cavities. Then, the rack containing the items is inserted into a box equipped with a side flap that opens laterally. To retrieve an item, the user must open the side flap, slide the rack out by gravity, retrieve the item, reinsert the rack into the box, and finally close the side flap.

[0012] Such operations are tedious and inconvenient for the user, with the risk of dropping the case and / or stand containing the products. Furthermore, such cases allow the stand to be separated from the box. However, the box contains important information, for example, on the nature, ingredients, or expiration date of the substances contained in the products. Finally, the presentation of the products is not very visually appealing, which may discourage the user from using the products. Therefore, there is a need to improve the user experience of cases, particularly cases for packaging pharmaceutical or cosmetic products.

[0013] The invention aims to address the drawbacks of the prior art.

[0014] A first objective is to offer a case allowing for an attractive presentation of articles.

[0015] A second objective is to offer such a case that is easily recyclable.

[0016] A third objective is to offer such a case that is economically manufactured, in a way to be able to be produced in very large quantities.

[0017] A fourth object is to offer such a case, which is simple to use, i.e., requiring a minimum of actions from the user.

[0018] It is proposed according to a first aspect intended for the packaging of cosmetic or pharmacological articles, the case comprising a parallelepiped-shaped box, including a longitudinal tubular body formed of interconnected panels, the tubular body having end parts, each with a closing means for closing the box, the box incorporating a front panel hinged to an upper panel by a first fold, the upper panel being connected to a bottom panel, parallel to the front panel, by means of a second fold, a first stand disposed within the box so as to be in contact with the upper panel, the first stand being intended to hold said articles, the box comprising a pre-cut line, extending from the second fold, until it intersects the first fold, then running along the front panel and returning to intersect the first fold until reaching the second fold, the pre-cut line being at every point distinct from the extreme parts, the breaking of the pre-cut line resulting in the formation of a front opening, and a border allowing the first easel to be guided in transverse sliding relative to the box, then stopping said sliding so as to prevent a separation of the first easel from the box.

[0019] Advantageously, the first trestle incorporates a first crossbar and a second crossbar, both extending in a longitudinal direction. When the first trestle is arranged within the box, the first crossbar has a perimeter which, when projected orthogonally onto a vertical plane, is inside the contour obtained by the orthogonal projection of the opening onto the vertical plane. The second crossbar has extreme edges separated from each other by a longitudinal distance of the same dimension as the length of the second fold.

[0020] The case includes a second easel positioned between the first easel and the back panel, the second easel comprising a first rail and a second rail, the rails each having a sliding face extending in a plane parallel to the top panel when the pre-cut line is intact, the first easel comprising a plate in planar contact on the sliding faces.

[0021] Advantageously, the pre-cut line comprises a first upper portion extending over the upper panel between the second fold and the first fold, a front portion extending over the front panel, and a second upper portion extending over the upper panel between the first fold and the second fold, the front portion defining in a longitudinal plane two lateral lines both intersecting the first fold, the lateral lines extending substantially vertically, and being connected by a central fraction, the central fraction incorporating a central segment connected to two peripheral segments by means of curved connecting lines, the central segment having a vertical offset with respect to the peripheral segments, so as to form a tongue on the front panel.

[0022] Advantageously, the front panel has a hanging recess comprising a perimeter having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge extending from a termination of the central segment until it intersects a peripheral segment at a connection point, the first edge having a curved shape, the second edge extending between the connection point and the termination of the central segment, along the pre-cut line.

[0023] Advantageously, the pre-cut line includes a slanted segment extending within the upper panel, the slanted segment comprising a first extreme portion, coinciding with the first fold, and a second distinct extreme portion of the first fold, the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the first fold and the first extreme portion is greater than the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the first fold and the second extreme portion.

[0024] Advantageously, the pre-cut line comprises an oblique segment including a first extreme end coinciding with the second fold, and a second extreme end distinct from the second fold, the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the second fold and the second extreme end is less than the distance between the longitudinal axis and the first extreme end.

[0025] In one embodiment, the case incorporates a lower panel and a fastening strip, the lower panel being connected to the bottom panel via a third fold, the fastening strip being connected to the bottom panel via a fourth fold.

[0026] In one embodiment, the front panel includes a free edge, parallel and opposite to the first fold, the front panel including an inner face inside the box, opposite the bottom panel, the fixing strip being secured to the inner face by a bonding zone, formed between the edge and the pre-cut line.

[0027] Advantageously, the case is obtained from pre-cut blanks, and placed in volume.

[0028] Other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent and concrete upon reading the following description of embodiments, which is made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0029] [Fig-1] [Fig.1] illustrates a perspective view of a case, the case being shown in open configuration;

[0030] [Fig.2] Fig.2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the case in confi assembly diagram;

[0031] [Fig. 3] Fig. 3 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the case in confi figure mounted;

[0032] [Fig. 4] Fig. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a case, the case being shown in disassembled configuration;

[0033] [Fig.5] Fig.5 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a first easel;

[0034] [Fig.6] Fig.6 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a second easel;

[0035] [Fig.7] Fig.7 illustrates a schematic top view of a first blank intended for the making of the box;

[0036] [Fig.8] Fig.8 illustrates a schematic top view of a second blank allowing the construction of the first easel;

[0037] [Fig.9] Fig.9 illustrates a schematic top view of a third blank allowing the construction of the second easel.

[0038] Reference is made to figures 1 to 3, illustrating different configurations of an example embodiment of case 1.

[0039] As can be seen in the example embodiment shown in the figures, the case 1 includes a box 2, a first easel 3, and a second easel 4.

[0040] In other embodiments not shown, the case 1 includes only a first easel 1, and is devoid of any other easel.

[0041] In other embodiments not shown, the case 1 includes two first easels 3, and a second easel 4.

[0042] In open configuration, i.e. when the case 1 is disassembled, visible on [Fig.1], the first bridge 3 and the fourth bridge 4 are not in contact with each other, and are not inside the box 1.

[0043] In the mounting configuration, visible in [Fig.2], the first stand 3 is stacked on the second stand 4, the stands 3, 4 thus arranged are able to be inserted into the case 1, by means of a first extreme part 5 of the box 2, defining an insertion opening 6, which can be closed for example by means of a first closing means 7. The first closing means 7 is described later in this text.

[0044] In semi-closed configuration, visible in [Fig.3], the first easel 3 is stacked on the second easel 4. The easels 3, 4 are both inserted into the box 2, and held in contact with each other inside the box.

[0045] In the operating configuration, visible in [Fig. 4], the stands 3, 4 are entirely within the box 2, the opening 6 being obstructed by the first closing means 7. An access flap 8, obtained by breaking a pre-cut line L (also referred to as the pre-cut line in this text), formed on the box, allows the creation, the formation, of a notch 9, enabling access to the items arranged within the stands 3, 4. As can be seen in the figure, the first stand 3 protrudes from the box 2, due to its partial exit from the box 2 via the notch 9.

[0046] Advantageously, and as explained later in this text, the case 1 is obtained after shaping pre-cut blanks into a three-dimensional form. Such blanks are, for example, made of cardboard.

[0047] Box 2 is now described in more detail with particular reference to Figures 1 to 4 and 7. Such a box 2 is advantageously obtained by shaping a first blank A shown [Fig.7].

[0048] As can be seen, in the embodiment shown, the box 2 takes the form of a parallelepiped. More specifically, the box 2 advantageously comprises a tubular body 10, framed by the first end portion 5 and a second extreme part 12.

[0049] The longitudinal tubular body 10 forms a cavity 11, inside the box 2, so as to receive the stands 3, 4, which is closable by means of the first closing means 7 arranged at the level of the first extreme part 5, and of a second closing means 13, arranged at the level of the second extreme part 12. In this way, when the case 1 is in the configuration of use, the stands 3, 4 are held in the cavity 11.

[0050] For the remainder of this text, an orthogonal XYZ frame is defined with respect to the tubular body 10, comprising three axes perpendicular in pairs, namely: - an X axis, defining a longitudinal direction, coinciding with the direction of extension of the tubular body 10; - a Y axis, defining a transverse, horizontal direction, which with the X axis defines a horizontal XY plane; -a Z axis, defining a vertical direction, perpendicular to the horizontal XY plane.

[0051] The XY plane is defined as a horizontal plane, the YZ plane as a transverse plane, and the ZX plane as a vertical plane.

[0052] As can be seen, the tubular body 10 advantageously comprises a front panel 14, an upper panel 15, a bottom panel 16 and a lower panel 17, advantageously articulated together by means of parallel folds extending along a longitudinal direction.

[0053] In this way, and as described later in the text, such an articulated tubular body 10 can easily be formed into a volume from a blank.

[0054] More specifically, the front panel 14 is connected to the top panel via a first fold 18, the top panel 15 is connected to the bottom panel 16 via a second fold 19, the bottom panel 16 is connected to the bottom panel 17 via a third fold 20.

[0055] As can be observed, the tubular body 10 has a vertical plane of symmetry passing through one of the folds 18, 19, 20, for example the first fold 18.

[0056] Advantageously, the tubular body 10 includes a fixing band 171 articulated to the front panel 17 by means of a fourth fold 172.

[0057] The front panel comprises an external face 61 (indicated for example [Fig. 1]), and an internal face (not visible in the figures). When the box 2 is in its operating configuration, the external face 61 is outside the box, while the internal face is located inside the box 2, i.e., in the internal cavity 1, opposite the back panel 16.

[0058] Advantageously, the fixing strip 171 is secured to an internal face of the front panel 14 (not visible in the figures), for example by gluing.

[0059] In the embodiment shown, the facade panel 14, the panel upper panel 13, bottom panel 14, and lower panel 15 have a general rectangular shape and are identical to each other.

[0060] In the embodiment shown, the tubular body 10 integrates, along a transverse plane, a section of a quadrilateral, and more particularly a rectangular one.

[0061] Without limiting the foregoing, the first closing means 7 comprises a flap 21 and two closing tabs 22a, 22b. The flap 21 has a first closing flap 23a hinged on one side to the upper panel by a first closing fold 24a, perpendicular to the first fold 18 and the third fold 20, and on the other side to a second closing flap 23b by means of a second closing fold 24b, parallel to the first closing fold 24b. The first closing tab 22a is, for example, connected to the front panel 14 by means of a third closing fold 24c, the second closing tab 22b being connected to the back panel 16 by means of a fourth closing fold 24d.

[0062] The principle of such a first closing means 7 is well known to those skilled in the art. Its use in the context of the present case 1 is to allow, after shaping the box 2, the supports 3, 4 to be slid into the internal cavity 11, and the second closing flap 23b to be positioned within the internal cavity by successive rotation of the closing tabs 22 and the flap 21. Such an operation can be carried out either manually or by machine, thus facilitating the manufacture of the case 1.

[0063] In an alternative, not shown, the first closure means 7 and / or the second closure means 13 comprise four closure flaps connected respectively to the panels 14, 15, 16, 17 by means of folds at their ends. Such flaps are thus positioned opposite each other, in pairs. More specifically, two intermediate flaps are provided, stacked one on top of the other and sandwiched between an upper flap and a lower flap. The assembly is held together by glue, applied, for example, to the intermediate flaps.

[0064] Without limiting the foregoing, and as can be seen in [Fig. 7], the second closure means 13 comprises two end panels 25a, 25b, which are respectively supported by the upper panel 15 and the lower panel 17. A first end panel 25a is separated from the upper panel 15 by a first extreme fold 26a which is perpendicular to the first fold 18. The first extreme fold 26a contributes to forming the second extreme part 12. In the same way, the second end panel 25b is separated from the lower panel 17 by a second extreme fold 26b which is perpendicular to the third fold 20.

[0065] The end panels 25a, 25b each include a locking tab 27 for cooperating the opposite end panel 25a, 25b when the second The closure means 13 is closed by shaping the first blank, as explained later in this text. Such a second end means is known in the field of cases and is referred to as automatic closure. Such a closure was, for example, described in application FR2902084A1 (FINEGA).

[0066] As can be seen in the figures, the box 2 includes a pre-cut line L formed on the front panel 14 and the front panel 15.

[0067] As can be seen on the first visible blank A [Fig.7], the pre-cut line advantageously defines a substantially U-shaped form. Such a form ensures sufficient clearance and passage to allow the passage of an easel 3.

[0068] Advantageously, the pre-cut line L is made by a successive alternation of cutting D and attachment A. A mechanical action by the user allows the progressive breaking of the pre-cut line.

[0069] More specifically, the pre-cut line L extends from the second fold 19, then intersects the first fold 18, in other words crosses the upper panel 15. Then, the pre-cut line L runs through the front panel 14, then returns to intersect the first fold 18 until it reaches the second fold 19. The pre-cut line being at every point distinct, over its entire course distinct from the extreme parts 5, 12, that is to say that the pre-cut line is at a distance from the first closing fold 24a, as well as from the extreme folds 26a, 26b.

[0070] As can be seen in [Fig.4], representing an example of the case 1 in use configuration, breaking the pre-cut line L results in the formation of an access flap 8, and a border 29 allowing the first easel 3 to be guided in sliding in a transverse direction relative to the box 2, and then stopping said sliding so as to prevent the complete exit, total extraction, separation of the first easel 3 from the box 2.

[0071] Advantageously, the rim 29 includes a guide zone 28, located on the upper panel 15, which extends parallel to a horizontal plane. With the first trestle 3 held in contact with the upper panel 15, the guide zone 28, when the notch 9 is formed, prevents any movement of the first trestle 3 in a vertical direction, thereby guiding the transverse sliding.

[0072] Advantageously, the rim 29 includes a stop zone 30, located on the front panel 14, which extends parallel to a vertical plane. Since the first trestle 3 is held in contact with the upper panel 15, the stop zone 30, when the notch 9 is formed, prevents any movement of the first trestle 3 in a transverse direction, thereby preventing any transverse sliding outwards from the box 2.

[0073] In this way, after breaking the cut line L, and tilting the access flap 8 along the second fold 19, the first trestle 3 becomes mobile, and can be moved in translation relative to the box 2, like a drawer relative to a piece of furniture.

[0074] Such an arrangement is highly advantageous for the user, as it allows easy access to the items displayed in the first rack 3, avoiding the need to open and close the first closure mechanism 7. Furthermore, the presentation of the items is attractive. Finally, the user can quickly see the quantity of items remaining on the first rack 3.

[0075] Furthermore, in the case of a case 1 of an embodiment comprising two stands 3, 4, each of the stands comprising two different products, but which require simultaneous handling, the user immediately sees the presence of the items in each stand, avoiding any oversight which could be detrimental to him.

[0076] Advantageously, and as can be seen in particular on [Fig.3], the pre-cut line L comprises a first upper portion 31a extending over the upper panel 15, between the second fold 19 and the first fold 18, a front portion 32 extending over the front panel 14, and a second upper portion 31b extending over the upper panel 15 between the first fold 18 and the second fold 19.

[0077] Advantageously, the front portion 32 comprises two lateral lines 33 and a central fraction 34. The central fraction 34 is arranged between the lateral lines 33, the lateral lines 33 advantageously extending vertically from the first fold 18 to the central fraction 34.

[0078] As can be seen in [Fig.7], the central fraction 34 incorporates, for example, two peripheral segments 35 and a central segment 36. The central segment 36 comprises two terminations 37, each of which is connected respectively to a peripheral segment 33 by means of curved connecting lines 38, the central segment 36 having a vertical offset with respect to the peripheral segments 35, so as to form a tongue 39 on the front panel 8.

[0079] Advantageously, the front panel 14 incorporates a longitudinal slot (not shown) with a length at least greater than the length of the central portion 34, which allows the tab 39 to be slid and hooked into the internal cavity 11. In this way, the front flap 8 can be closed, allowing the user to easily store the case 1 after using an item. The ease of use of the case 1 is thus ensured.

[0080] Advantageously, and as can be seen in [Fig.7], the fixing strip 171 includes a free side 173, parallel to the fourth fold 172. When the box 2 is formed, the fixing strip 171 extends parallel to the front panel 14.

[0081] Advantageously, and as can be seen on [Fig.7], the front panel 14 has a free edge 53, parallel and opposite to the first fold 18, the front panel 14 is secured to the inner face by a bonding zone, formed between the edge and the pre-cut line.

[0082] Advantageously, and as illustrated in the figures, the front panel 14 incorporates a hook recess 41, extending from the long piece 39, which makes it possible to form a gripping point allowing the tab 39 to be gripped to initiate the break of the pre-cut line L. In this way, it is very easy for the user to form the front panel 8.

[0083] Advantageously, the first edge 43 extends from a termination 37 of the central segment 36 until it intersects a peripheral segment 35 at a connection point 46, visible in particular in Figures 3 and 7. The first edge 43 has, for example, a curved shape, similar to a connection line 38. Such a shape improves the ergonomics of the gripping point allowing the break of the pre-cut line L to be initiated.

[0084] Advantageously, the second edge 43 extends between the connection point 46 and the termination 37 of the central segment 36, along the pre-cut line L, i.e., coinciding with the pre-cut line L. Such a shape improves the ergonomics of the gripping point allowing the break of the pre-cut line L to be initiated.

[0085] Advantageously, the pre-cut line L comprises a bias segment 47 extending within the upper panel 15, the bias segment 47 extending between a first extreme portion 48, coinciding with the first fold 18, and a second extreme portion 49 distinct from the first fold 18, the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the first fold 18 and the first extreme portion 48 is greater than the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the first fold 18 and the second extreme portion 49.

[0086] The bias segment 47 allows the longitudinal dimension of the border 29 on the upper panel 15 to be enlarged, allowing the guiding surface between the border and the first trestle 3 to be increased.

[0087] Advantageously, the pre-cut line L comprises an oblique segment 50 having a first extreme end 51 coinciding with the second fold 19, and a second extreme end 52 distinct from the second fold 19, the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the second fold 19 and the second extreme end 52 is less than the distance between the longitudinal axis and the first extreme end 51.

[0088] The oblique segment 50 helps to reinforce the edge 29 near the second fold 19. Indeed, due to the opening and closing of the facade shutter 8, the edge 29 is subjected to repeated mechanical stresses in the vicinity of the second fold 19, and becomes fragile over time.

[0089] The first easel 3 is now described in more detail with particular reference to [Fig.5].

[0090] Such a first easel 3 is formed by shaping a second blank B shown in [Fig.8].

[0091] According to the embodiment shown, the first trestle 3 incorporates a first cross member 54 and a second cross member 55, both extending along a longitudinal direction, which project from a plate 56.

[0092] According to the embodiment shown, the cross members 54, 55 define a parallelepiped shape, each of the cross members being obtained by forming the volume of flaps 63a, 63b, 63c. More particularly, the lateral flaps 63a, 63c are advantageously articulated to the plate 56, respectively by means of plate folds 64a, 64d, and to a central flap 63b by means of central folds 64b, 64c.

[0093] The crossbars 54, 55 include retaining flaps 65, each hinged to the end edges 66 of the central flap 63b, by means of retaining folds 67 extending transversely, when the case 1 is in the mounted configuration. In this way, the retaining flaps 65 maintain the volumetric shape of the crossbars 54, 55.

[0094] The crossbars 54, 55 have a substantially flat summit surface 57 on the central flap 63b, which extends in a horizontal plane when the case 1 is in its operating configuration. In this way, the first stand 3 can be in contact with the upper panel 15 when the box 2 is in its raised position.

[0095] In the configuration of use, the plate 56 extends in a horizontal plane, so as to be able to slide on another surface while limiting any risk of snagging, which would prevent the proper sliding of the first easel 3.

[0096] In the embodiment shown, in the configuration of use, due to the stacking of the first easel 3 on the second easel 4, the plate 56 slides on a second easel 4.

[0097] Advantageously, the crossbeams 54, 55 are each provided with openings 58, the openings 58 made in the first crossbeam 54 being opposite the openings 58 made in the second crossbeam 55.

[0098] In the configuration of use when the first trestle 3 is arranged within the box 2, the first cross member 54 advantageously has a perimeter 59 which, when projected orthogonally onto a vertical plane, is inside the contour obtained by an orthogonal projection of the opening 6 onto a vertical plane, the same vertical plane allowing the exit of the first trestle 3 from the box 2. The first cross member 54 is able to extend outside the internal cavity 11, that is to say beyond the front panel 14.

[0099] In its operating configuration, the second cross member 55 includes extreme edges 60 spaced apart from each other by a longitudinal distance of the same dimension as the length of the second fold 19. Given that the spacing of the opening along a longitudinal distance is less than the dimension of the second fold 19 due to the presence of the border 29, the second crossbar 55 is blocked in translation within the internal cavity 11, blocking the translation of the first trestle 3 relative to the box 2.

[0100] The second easel 4 is now described in more detail with particular reference to [Fig.6].

[0101] Such a second easel 4 is formed by shaping a third blank C shown in [Fig.9].

[0102] In the embodiment shown, as can be seen in [Fig.6], the second trestle 4 comprises a first rail 68 and a second rail 69, projecting from a plate 70.

[0103] According to the embodiment shown, the rails 68, 69 define a parallelepiped shape, each of the rails 68, 69 being obtained by creating a volume of flaps 72a, 72b, 72c. More particularly, lateral flaps 72a, 72c are articulated to the plate 70, respectively by means of plate folds 73a, 73d, and to a central flap 72b by means of central folds 73b, 73c.

[0104] The rails 68, 69 include retaining flaps 74, each hinged to the end edges 75 of the central flap 63b, by means of retaining folds 76 extending transversely, when the housing 1 is in the mounted configuration. In this way, the retaining flaps 65 maintain the volumetric position of the rails 68, 69.

[0105] The rails 68, 69 each having a flat sliding face 71, at their top, i.e. on the central flap 72b.

[0106] Advantageously, the rails 68, 69 incorporate windows 77, opposite each other, allowing the articles to be arranged in a row within the second trestle 4.

[0107] In an embodiment not shown, the second easel 4 is without a window 77, and its purpose is to position the first easel 3 in a position identical to that which the latter occupies when the case 1 is in mounted configuration.

[0108] Advantageously, the sliding faces 71 are coplanar and extend in a plane parallel to the upper panel 15 when the case 1 is in the mounted configuration. In this way, the plate 56 is in planar contact with the sliding faces 71, which ensures the translation of the first easel 3 onto the second easel 4.

[0109] An example of the volume formation of the case 1 as described above from the blanks A, B, C is now described.

[0110] First, the folds 18, 19, 20, 172 are made and shaped to give a tubular appearance; the fixing strip 171 is placed opposite the panel of the front 14. Then the inner face 141 and / or the fixing panel is coated with glue in a bonding area, and then pressed together. The tubular body 10 is thus pre-formed.

[0111] Pressure, for example, on the first fold 18 and the third fold 20 gives the preformed tubular body 10 its parallelepiped shape. The closure of the second closing means 13 is carried out automatically, as described in application FR2902084A1 (FINEGA).

[0112] The first trestle 3 is formed into volume by resting on the flaps 63a, 63c of the first cross member 54 and the second cross member 55. The retaining flaps 65 are glued to the end edges 66 to maintain the assembly in volume.

[0113] The second trestle 4 is formed into volume by resting on the flaps 72a, 72c of the first rail 68, and of the second rail 64. The retaining flaps 74 are glued to the end edges 75 to maintain the assembly in volume.

[0114] The case 1 as described above finds in particular applications for the packaging of pharmaceutical articles, for example ampoules, containers, injection devices or components of injection devices, biomedical testing devices such as covid self-tests.

[0115] The case 1 as described above finds in particular applications for the packaging of cosmetic articles, for example single-use utensils, for example makeup accessories such as brushes, mascara applicators, or containers for use.

[0116] The case 1 as described above has many advantages, in particular:

[0117] - ease of volumetric assembly and mounting, achievable in a minimum number of operation, manually or by use of machines, allowing for very large-scale production;

[0118] - the non-use of thermoplastics, which have an approximately superior mental performance compared to the use of cardboard, without degrading the visual appearance of the case 1, which is close to that of a box;

[0119] - limited manufacturing cost, due to the exclusive use of cardboard and glue.

Claims

Demands

1. A case (1) intended for the packaging of cosmetic or pharmacological articles, the case (1) comprising: - a parallelepiped-shaped box (2), comprising a longitudinal tubular body (10) formed of panels (14, 15, 16, 17) connected to each other, the tubular body (10) having end parts (5, 12), each with a closing means (7, 13) allowing the box (2) to be closed, the box (2) incorporating a front panel (14) articulated to an upper panel (15) by a first fold (18), the upper panel (15) being connected to a bottom panel (16), parallel to the front panel (14), by means of a second fold (19), - a first easel (3) arranged within the box (2), so as to be in contact with the upper panel (15), the first easel (3) being intended to hold said articles, the box (2) comprising a pre-cut line (L), extending from the second fold (19), until intersecting the first fold (18), then running through the front panel (14) and returning to intersecte the first fold (18) until reaching the second fold (19), the pre-cut line (L) being at all points distinct from the extreme parts (5, 12), the breaking of the pre-cut line (L) resulting in the formation of a front opening (9), and a border (29) allowing the first easel (3) to be guided in transverse sliding relative to the box (2), then stopping said sliding so as to prevent a separation of the first easel (3) from the box (2).

2. Case (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the first stand (3) incorporates a first crossbar (54) and a second crossbar (55) both extending in a longitudinal direction, when the first stand (3) is arranged within the box (2), the first crossbar (54) has a perimeter (59) which, when projected orthogonally onto a vertical plane, is inside the contour obtained by the orthogonal projection of the opening (6) onto the vertical plane, the second crossbar (55) having extreme edges (60) separated from each other by a longitudinal distance of the same dimension as the length of the second fold (19).

3. Case (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a second easel (4) positioned between the first easel (1) and the bottom panel (16), the second easel (4) comprising a first rail (68) and a second rail (69), the rails (68, 69) each having a sliding face (71) extending in a plane parallel to the top panel (15) when the pre-cut line (L) is intact, the first easel (3) comprising a plate (56) in planar contact on the sliding faces (71).

4. Case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pre-cut line (L) comprises a first upper portion (31a) extending over the upper panel (15) between the second fold (19) and the first fold (18), a front portion (32) extending over the front panel (14), and a second upper portion (31b) extending over the upper panel (15) between the first fold (18) and the second fold (19), the front portion (32) defining in a longitudinal plane two lateral lines (33) both intersecting the first fold (18), the lateral lines (33) extending substantially vertically, and being connected by a central fraction (34), the central fraction (34) incorporating a central segment (36) connected to two peripheral segments (35) by means of connecting lines (38) curved, the central segment (36) exhibiting a vertical offset relative to the peripheral segments (35),so as to form a tab (39) on the front panel (8).

5. Case according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the front panel (14) incorporating a hanging recess (41) comprising a perimeter having a first edge (43) and a second edge (44), the first edge (43) extending from a termination (37) of the central segment (36) until it intersects a peripheral segment (35) at a connection point (46), the first edge (43) having a curved shape, the second edge (43) extending between the connection point (46) and the termination (37) of the central segment (36), along the pre-cut line (L).

6. A case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pre-cut line (L) comprises a bias segment (47) extending within the upper panel (15), the bias segment (47) comprising a first extreme portion (48), coinciding with the first fold (18), and a second extreme portion (49) distinct from the first fold (18), the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the first fold (18) and the first extreme portion (48) is greater than the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the first fold (18) and the second extreme portion (49).

7. A case according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pre-cut line (L) comprises an oblique segment (50) comprising a first extreme end (51) coinciding with the second fold (19), and a second extreme end (52) distinct from the second fold (19), the distance along the longitudinal axis between the middle of the second fold (19) and the second extreme end (52) is less than the distance between the longitudinal axis and the first extreme end (51).

8. Case according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a lower panel (17) and a fastening strip (171), the lower panel (16) being connected to the bottom panel (17) via a third fold (20), the fastening strip (171) being connected to the bottom panel (17) via a fourth fold (172).

9. Case according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the front panel (14) incorporates a free edge (53), parallel and opposite to the first fold (18), the front panel (14) comprising an inner face inside the box (2), opposite the bottom panel (16), the fixing strip (171) being secured to the inner face by a bonding zone, formed between the edge (53) and the pre-cut line (L).

10. Case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is obtained from blanks (A, B, C) put into volume.

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