System for grasping and using a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product for a person with reduced mobility

Abstract

This system (3) for grasping and using a device (5) for packaging and applying a cosmetic product comprises a body (15) intended to be held by a user, an insertion head (17) extending from the body (15) so as to be inserted into a recess (19) of a support (7) of the cosmetic product packaging and application device (5), the system (3) being provided with a locking mechanism (23) for the insertion head (17) in the recess (19) of the support (7) of the cosmetic product packaging and application device (5), as well as an activation mechanism (25) for the cosmetic product packaging and application device (5). Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: System for grasping and using a device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product for a person with reduced mobility. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the grasping and use of a device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0002] The conditioning device is, for example, a conditioning device of a makeup composition, a makeup base (or "base coat"), a composition to be applied over another product (or "top-coat"), or even a cosmetic treatment composition.

[0003] The conditioning and application device is for example intended for the application of a cosmetic product, in particular makeup or skincare, onto a keratinous material and / or keratinous fibers, and is in particular intended for the application of mascara to eyelashes.

[0004] By "keratinous materials", we preferably mean human keratinous materials, in particular hair and nails, and more particularly keratinous fibers.

[0005] The term "keratin fibers" refers in particular to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, and preferably eyelashes. The term "keratin fibers" as used in this application also includes synthetic false eyelashes.

[0006] By “mascara”, we mean a composition intended to be applied to eyelashes or false eyelashes.

[0007] The conditioning and application device can also be intended for the application of a fluid lip product such as a gloss or a lip lacquer, or for other fluid products such as eyeshadows, concealer, liquid foundation, or nail polish.

[0008] Finally, the conditioning and application device can also be intended for spraying a liquid product such as a perfume.

[0009] In particular, the present invention relates to facilitating the grasping and use of a packaging device comprising a storage container and a hood for closing said storage container, particularly for persons with reduced hand mobility, for example due to spasticity or flaccid hands. Previous techniques

[0010] A device for packaging and applying cosmetic products, such as a perfume spray or a tube containing a cream, sold commercially is generally used manually by a pressure movement on the storage container or the cap of said cosmetic product packaging and application device.

[0011] However, such a movement is sometimes not feasible for certain people with reduced mobility who, due to an accident or illness, can no longer perform it and, consequently, cannot use such conditioning devices. For example, people with reduced hand mobility, due to spasticity or flaccid hands, face this problem.

[0012] The production of packaging specific to each particular morphology could be a solution to allow the use of a mascara packaging device by people with reduced mobility but is difficult to envisage on a large scale and would involve significant production costs.

[0013] In addition, people with reduced mobility, in a problem of inclusion and simplicity of purchase, are looking for solutions that can allow them to use the same packaged cosmetic products as people with full mobility. Description of the invention

[0014] The present invention therefore aims to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages and to provide a system enabling the grasping, movement and use of a cosmetic product conditioning and application device, the system being lightweight and limiting the gestures and efforts to be made.

[0015] The present invention relates to a system for gripping and using a device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product, the system comprising a body intended to be held by a user, an insertion head extending from the body so as to be able to be inserted into a housing of a support for the device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product, the system being provided with a mechanism for locking the insertion head in the housing of the support for the device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product, as well as a mechanism for activating the device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0016] Thus, by taking hold of the body of the system, a user can insert the insertion head into a support for a cosmetic product conditioning and application device, lock the insertion head inside the support thanks to the locking mechanism and use said conditioning device without fear of it falling thanks to the activation means.

[0017] Activation is understood to mean a mechanical action on the conditioning and application device of a cosmetic product leading to the extraction of the cosmetic product outside the packaging device. For example, it could be pressing on a reservoir that dispenses a cream, or pressing on a sprayer cap to spray perfume.

[0018] Advantageously, the system includes a finger movable longitudinally in the insertion head between a rest position, a locking position in which the finger is configured to actuate the locking mechanism, and an activation position in which the finger is configured to actuate the activation mechanism.

[0019] In one embodiment, the locking mechanism comprises at least two balls positioned in the insertion head and mobile radially between a rest position and a locking position obtained by radially separating the balls outwards from the insertion head under the action of a longitudinal movement of the finger, the balls being intended to be in contact with walls of the support housing in their locking position.

[0020] In one embodiment, the activation mechanism comprises an activation rod extending longitudinally in the insertion head and movable between a rest position and an activation position in which the activation rod extends out of the insertion head under the action of a longitudinal movement of the finger.

[0021] Advantageously, the finger comprises a base, a spiral spring, and a round tip connected to the base by the spiral spring, the round tip being configured to exert contact pressure on the balls to move them from their rest position to their locking position, the round tip further comprising a longitudinal passage, the activation rod being fixed to the base of the finger and passing longitudinally through the spiral spring, the passage of the round tip and a space situated between the balls, the resistive force of the spiral spring being greater than the force required by the round tip to move the balls towards their locking position.

[0022] Advantageously, the locking mechanism includes an O-ring made of elastic material against which the balls are pressed in the locking position, the O-ring exerting an elastic force to return the balls to the rest position.

[0023] Advantageously, the finger includes at least one cam extending in an internal volume of the body, the system including at least one piston movable longitudinally in the internal volume of the body and intended to move the finger towards one of its positions by contact pressure on at least one cam.

[0024] In a particular embodiment, the system comprises an electric motor housed in the body and configured to move the piston longitudinally between a rest position, a blocking position in which the piston exerts contact pressure on the cam so that the finger is in the blocking position, and an activation position in which the piston exerts contact pressure on the cam greater than the contact pressure of the locking position, so that the finger is in the activation position.

[0025] The system may further include a battery and a charging port housed in the body, the battery being configured to power the electric motor.

[0026] Advantageously, the system includes at least one inductive button, or a capacitive button, or a physical button for which, or which, a first click is configured to trigger the finger to be positioned in its locking position, and a second click is configured to trigger the finger to be positioned in its activation position.

[0027] In another particular embodiment, the finger comprises a first cam and a second cam extending side by side in the internal volume of the body, the system comprising a first piston movable longitudinally between a rest position and a blocking position in which the first piston exerts contact pressure on the first cam so that the finger is in the blocking position, the system comprising a second piston movable longitudinally between a rest position and an activation position in which the second piston exerts contact pressure on the second cam so that the finger is in the activation position.

[0028] Advantageously, the system comprises a first flange and a second flange, each located at one end of the body, the realization of a press and release of the first flange being configured to mechanically position the first piston in its blocking position, a press on the second flange being configured to mechanically position the second piston in its activation position.

[0029] In order to facilitate gripping, the system may also include at least one gripping ring extending from the insertion head parallel to the body, the gripping ring being configured to accommodate the passage of a finger of the user's hand.

[0030] The invention also relates to a kit comprising a system as defined above, and a support for a device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0031] Advantageously, the support includes a housing and an opening intended to allow the insertion of the insertion head into said housing, the internal diameter of the housing being greater than the diameter of the opening.

[0032] In one embodiment, the support defines a volume for receiving the device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product, the support further comprising a hole forming a passage for the activation mechanism, said activation mechanism being configured to apply pressure to the device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product in order to expel cosmetic product of said device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0033] The invention further relates to a method of using the system or kit as defined above, said method comprising a step of inserting the insertion head into the housing of a support for a cosmetic product conditioning and application device, a step of locking the insertion head in the housing of the support by means of the locking mechanism, and a step of activating the cosmetic product conditioning and application device by means of the activation mechanism. Brief description of the drawings

[0034] Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0035] [Fig.1] is a cross-sectional view of a kit according to the invention comprising a first embodiment of a system for gripping and using a device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product in a resting position;

[0036] [Fig.2] is a cross-sectional view of a kit according to [Fig.1] in which the system is in a locked position;

[0037] [Fig.3] is a cross-sectional view of a kit according to [Fig.1] in which the system is in an activation position;

[0038] [Fig.4] is a cross-sectional view of a kit according to the invention comprising a second embodiment of a system for gripping and using a device for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product in a resting position;

[0039] [Fig.5] is a cross-sectional view of a kit according to [Fig.4] in which the system is in a locked position;

[0040] [Fig.6] is a cross-sectional view of a kit according to [Fig. 4] in which the system is in an activation position; and

[0041] [Fig.7] is a schematic representation of the steps in a process of using the systems illustrated in figures 1 to 6. Detailed description of at least one embodiment

[0042] Figures 1, 2 and 3 schematically represent a kit 1 comprising a first embodiment of a system 3 for gripping and using a device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product and a support 7 for said device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0043] In this first embodiment, the system 3 includes electronics facilitating its use.

[0044] As illustrated, the device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product is a perfume sprayer 5 comprising a storage container 9 and a cap 11 for closing said storage container 9, the cap 11 comprising a button 13 on which pressing triggers the spraying of the perfume.

[0045] Fig. 1 illustrates in particular kit 1 for which the various components of system 3 are in a rest position.

[0046] Fig. 2 illustrates the different components of system 3 in a locked position in which said system 3 is fixed to the support 7 of the device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0047] Finally, [Fig. 3] illustrates the various components of system 3 in an activated position in which said system 3 performs a mechanical action on the cosmetic product conditioning and application device 5, leading to the extraction of the cosmetic product from the conditioning device 5. Here, the mechanical action leads to pressing the button 13 on the cover 11 of the sprayer 5, allowing the perfume to be sprayed.

[0048] In more detail, the system 3 includes a body 15 intended to be held by a user, such as a handle, and an insertion head 17 extending from the body 15, for example orthogonally, so as to be able to be inserted into a housing 19 of the support 7 of the device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0049] The insertion head 17 is for example tubular in shape with a substantially circular cross-section.

[0050] The body 15 provides a good grip if the user can close their hand or has spasticity of the hand. However, if the user has a flaccid hand that they cannot easily close, it may be advantageous for the system 3 to include at least one gripping ring 21 extending from the body 15 or the insertion head 17 parallel to the body 15, the gripping ring 21 being configured to accommodate the passage of a finger of the user's hand.

[0051] The system 3 is provided with a locking mechanism 23 for the insertion head 17 in the housing 19 of the support 7 of the conditioning and application device 5 of a cosmetic product, as well as an activation mechanism 25 of the device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0052] Advantageously, the support 7 includes an opening 27 intended to allow the insertion of the insertion head 17 into the housing 19, the internal diameter of the housing 19 being greater than the diameter of the opening 27 in order to facilitate the locking of the locking mechanism 23.

[0053] Regarding the system 3, the insertion head 17 is hollow and the system 3 includes a finger 29 movable longitudinally in the insertion head 17 between a rest position visible on [Fig.1], a locking position visible on [Fig.2] in which the finger 29 is configured to actuate the locking mechanism 23, and an activation position visible on [Fig.3] in which the finger 29 is configured to actuate the activation mechanism 25.

[0054] In particular, the locking mechanism 23 comprises at least two balls 31 positioned transversely in the insertion head 17 on either side of a longitudinal axis of said insertion head 17.

[0055] The balls 31 are radially mobile between a rest position visible on [Fig.1] and a locking position visible on [Fig.2] obtained by radially separating the balls outwards from the insertion head 17 under the action of a longitudinal movement of the finger 29.

[0056] The insertion head 17 has openings 33 through which the balls 31 can protrude slightly outside of said insertion head 17. In doing so, the balls 31 are intended to be in contact with walls of the housing 19 of the support 7 in their locking position.

[0057] In particular, the internal diameter of the housing 19 being greater than the diameter of the opening 27, the balls 31 are partially in the housing 19 and against the walls of the opening 27 in the blocking position.

[0058] Advantageously, the locking mechanism 23 includes an O-ring 35 made of elastic material against which the balls 31 are pressed in the locking position, the O-ring 35 exerting an elastic force to return the balls 31 to the rest position.

[0059] Thus, when the finger 29 no longer exerts an action on the balls 31, the O-ring 35 allows the balls to return from their locking position to their rest position by elastic return.

[0060] Furthermore, the activation mechanism 25 includes an activation rod 37 extending longitudinally in the insertion head 17 and movable between a rest position visible on [Fig.1] and an activation position visible on [Fig.3] in which the activation rod 37 extends out of the insertion head 17 under the action of a longitudinal movement of the finger 29.

[0061] Advantageously, the support 7 defines a receiving volume 39 for the cosmetic product packaging and application device 5. The support 7 further includes a hole 41 forming a passage for the activation mechanism 25, namely the activation rod 37, said activation rod 37 being configured to apply pressure to the cosmetic product packaging and application device 5 aimed at expelling the cosmetic product from said cosmetic product packaging and application device 5.

[0062] As illustrated, the activation rod 37 rests against a bottom 43 of the storage container 9, the bottom 43 being located opposite the button 13 of the cap 11. In the activation position, the activation rod 37 will press and compress the sprayer 5, the button 13 of the cap 11 being depressed and triggering the spraying of the perfume.

[0063] The finger 29 includes for example a base 45, a spiral spring 47, and a round tip 49 connected to the base 45 by the spiral spring 47. In particular, the round tip 49 has a portion-sphere shape.

[0064] The round tip 49 is configured to exert contact pressure on the balls 31 to move them from their rest position to their locking position.

[0065] In addition, the activation rod 37 is fixed to the base 45 of the finger 29 and the round tip 49 includes a longitudinal passage 51 formed in its center, the activation rod 37 passing longitudinally through the spiral spring 47, the passage 51 of the round tip 49 and a space 53 located between the balls 31.

[0066] Preferably, the resistive force of the spiral spring 47 is greater than the force required by the round end piece 49 to move the balls 31 towards their locking position. Thus, to move from the rest position visible in [Fig. 1] to the locking position visible in [Fig. 2], the finger 29 is moved longitudinally towards the balls 31, the round end piece 49 causing the balls 31 to move apart without deforming the spiral spring 47. Only when the balls 31 reach the walls of the housing 19 and / or the opening 27, if the longitudinal movement of the finger 29 continues, does the spiral spring 47 deform, allowing the activation rod 37 to move towards the support 7 in its activation position without the round end piece 49 moving.

[0067] In this first embodiment, the finger 29 includes a cam 55 extending into an internal volume 57 of the body 15.

[0068] Furthermore, the system 3 includes a piston 59 movable longitudinally in the internal volume 57 of the body 15 and intended to move the finger 29 towards one of its positions by contact pressure on the cam 55.

[0069] For example, the piston 59 includes an inclined surface 61 configured to come into contact with the cam 55 and whose angle of inclination is calibrated to put in movement of finger 29 according to a predefined speed and depending on the speed of movement of piston 59.

[0070] In addition, the piston 59 may include an anti-rotation guide 63 preventing said piston 59 from rotating.

[0071] In this embodiment, the system 3 comprises an electric motor 65 housed in the body 15 and configured to move the piston 59 longitudinally with a screw 67 between a rest position visible on [Fig.1], a blocking position visible on [Fig.2] in which the piston 59 exerts a contact pressure on the cam 55 so that the finger 29 is in the blocking position, and an activation position visible on [Fig.3] in which the piston exerts a contact pressure on the cam 55 greater than the contact pressure of the blocking position, so that the finger 29 is in the activation position.

[0072] The system 3 can be connected to an electrical outlet, or preferably be energy self-sufficient by including a battery 69 and a charging port 71 housed in the body 15, the battery 69 being configured to power the electric motor 65.

[0073] Advantageously, the system 3 includes at least one inductive button 73, or a capacitive button, or a physical button.

[0074] Here, two inductive buttons 73 are shown, a first press on one inductive button 73, visible on [Fig.2], is configured to trigger the finger 29 to move into its locking position, and a second press on the other inductive button 73, visible on [Fig.3], is configured to trigger the finger 29 to move into its activation position.

[0075] The presence of inductive buttons 73 is particularly interesting because it allows a metallic object 75, such as a ring, to be brought close to trigger the inductive buttons 73. Thus, an unintentional press with a part of the body or another object will not be taken into account.

[0076] Figures 4, 5 and 6 schematically represent a kit 1 comprising a second embodiment of a system 3 for gripping and using a device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product and a support 7 for said device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0077] In this second embodiment, the system 3 does not include electronics and allows purely mechanical use without the need for electricity.

[0078] For this reason, the features that differ from the first embodiment are the cams, the pistons, and the piston actuating mechanism. All other features are identical to the first embodiment and retain the same numbering, particularly with regard to the finger 29, excluding the cams, and the locking mechanisms 23 and activation mechanisms 25.

[0079] On the same principle as for the first embodiment, [Fig.4] illustrates in particular kit 1 for which the different components of system 3 are in a rest position.

[0080] Fig. 5 illustrates the different components of system 3 in a locked position in which said system 3 is fixed to the support 7 of the device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0081] Finally, [Fig. 6] illustrates the various components of system 3 in an activated position in which said system 3 performs a mechanical action on the cosmetic product conditioning and application device 5, leading to the extraction of the cosmetic product from the conditioning device 5. Here, the mechanical action leads to pressing the button 13 on the cover 11 of the sprayer 5, allowing the perfume to be sprayed.

[0082] Thus, in this second embodiment and unlike the first embodiment, the finger 29 comprises a first cam 77 and a second cam 79 extending side by side in the internal volume 57 of the body 15. In other words, they are joined together.

[0083] Furthermore, the system 3 includes a first piston 81 movable longitudinally between a rest position visible on [Fig.4] and a blocking position visible on [Fig.5] in which the first piston 81 exerts a contact pressure on the first cam 77 so that the finger 29 is in the blocking position.

[0084] The system 3 further includes a second piston 83 movable longitudinally between a rest position visible in [Fig.4] and an activation position visible in [Fig.6] in which the second piston 83 exerts a contact pressure on the second cam 79 so that the finger 29 is in the activation position.

[0085] For example, the first piston 81 includes a first inclined surface 85 configured to come into contact with the first cam 77 and whose angle of inclination is calibrated to move the finger 29 according to a predefined speed and as a function of the speed of movement of the first piston 81.

[0086] Similarly, the second piston 83 includes a second inclined surface 87 configured to come into contact with the second cam 79 and whose angle of inclination is calibrated to move the finger 29 according to a predefined speed and as a function of the speed of movement of the second piston 83.

[0087] In addition, each piston 81 and / or 83 may include an anti-rotation guide 63 preventing said piston 81 and / or 83 from rotating. Similarly, the base 45 of the finger may include an anti-rotation guide 63.

[0088] In this embodiment, the system 3 comprises a first flange 89 and a second flange 91, each located at one end of the body 15 and resembling physical buttons.

[0089] The pressing and releasing of the first flange 89 is configured to mechanically position the first piston 81 in its locking position visible in [Fig. 5]. Another pressing and releasing action mechanically repositions the first piston 81 in its rest position visible in [Fig. 4]. This is achieved, for example, by means of a grooved cam mechanism 93, such as those found in ballpoint pens, and a spring 95 positioned between the first flange 89 and the first piston 81. Thus, it is not necessary to maintain pressure on the first flange 89 to continue positioning the finger 29, and the system 3 in general, in its locking position.

[0090] The realization of a support on the second flange 91 is configured to mechanically position the second piston 83 in its activation position, for example by means of a force-multiplying arm 97.

[0091] The main steps of the process of using system 3 according to either embodiment are schematically represented in [Fig.7].

[0092] Firstly, the user performs a first step El of inserting the insertion head 17 into the housing 19 of the support 7 of the device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

[0093] Then, it performs a step E2 of locking the insertion head 17 in the housing 19 of the support 7 by means of the locking mechanism 23. This step E2 is illustrated in particular in figures 2 and 5.

[0094] Finally, the user performs an E3 step of activating the device 5 for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product by means of the activation mechanism 25. This E3 step is illustrated in particular in figures 2 and 5.

Claims

Demands

1. System (3) for grasping and using a device (5) for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, characterized in that it comprises a body (15) intended to be grasped by a user, an insertion head (17) extending from the body (15) so as to be able to be inserted into a housing (19) of a support (7) of the device (5) for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, the system (3) being provided with a locking mechanism (23) of the insertion head (17) in the housing (19) of the support (7) of the device (5) for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, as well as an activation mechanism (25) of the device (5) for packaging and applying a cosmetic product.

2. System (3) according to claim 1, comprising a finger (29) movable longitudinally in the insertion head (17) between a rest position, a locking position in which the finger (29) is configured to actuate the locking mechanism (23), and an activation position in which the finger (29) is configured to actuate the activation mechanism (25).

3. System (3) according to claim 2, wherein the locking mechanism (23) comprises at least two balls (31) positioned in the insertion head (17) and movable radially between a rest position and a locking position obtained by radially separating the balls (31) outwards from the insertion head (17) under the action of a longitudinal movement of the finger (29), the balls (31) being intended to be in contact with walls of the housing (19) of the support (7) in their locking position.

4. System (3) according to any one of claims 2 and 3, wherein the activation mechanism (25) comprises an activation rod (37) extending longitudinally in the insertion head (17) and movable between a rest position and an activation position in which the activation rod (37) extends out of the insertion head (17) under the action of a longitudinal movement of the finger (29).

5. System (3) according to claims 3 and 4, wherein the finger (29) comprises a base (45), a coil spring (47), and a round tip (49) connected to the base (45) by the coil spring (47), the round tip (49) being configured to exert contact pressure on the balls (31) to move them from their rest position to their locking position, the round tip (49) further comprising a longitudinal passage (51), the activation rod (37) being fixed to the base (45) of the finger (29) and passing longitudinally through the spiral spring (47), the passage (51) of the round tip (49) and a space (53) situated between the balls (31), the resistive force of the spiral spring (47) being greater than the force required by the round tip (49) to move the balls (31) towards their locking position.

6. System (3) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the locking mechanism (23) comprises an O-ring (35) made of elastic material against which the balls (31) are pressed in the locking position, the O-ring (35) exerting an elastic force returning the balls (31) to the rest position.

7. System (3) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the finger (29) comprises at least one cam (55; 77; 79) extending in an internal volume (57) of the body (15), the system (3) comprising at least one piston (59; 81; 83) movable longitudinally in the internal volume (57) of the body (15) and intended to move the finger (29) towards one of its positions by contact pressure on at least one cam (55; 77; 79).

8. System (3) according to claim 7, comprising an electric motor (65) housed in the body (15) and configured to longitudinally move the piston (59) between a rest position, a blocking position in which the piston (59) exerts a contact pressure on the cam (55) so that the finger (29) is in the blocking position, and an activation position in which the piston (59) exerts a contact pressure on the cam (55) greater than the contact pressure of the blocking position, so that the finger (29) is in the activation position.

9. System (3) according to claim 8, comprising a battery (69) and a charging port (73) housed in the body (15), the battery (69) being configured to power the electric motor (65).

10. A system (3) according to any one of claims 2 to 9, comprising at least one inductive button (73), or a capacitive button, or a physical button, wherein a first actuation is configured to trigger the positioning of the finger (29) in its locked position, and a second actuation is configured to trigger the finger (29) to be positioned in its activation position.

11. System (3) according to claim 7, wherein the finger (29) comprises a first cam (77) and a second cam (79) extending side by side in the internal volume (57) of the body (15), the system (3) comprising a first piston (81) movable longitudinally between a rest position and a blocking position in which the first piston (81) exerts contact pressure on the first cam (77) so that the finger (29) is in the blocking position, the system (3) comprising a second piston (83) movable longitudinally between a rest position and an activation position in which the second piston (83) exerts contact pressure on the second cam (79) so that the finger (29) is in the activation position.

12. System (3) according to claim 11, comprising a first flange (89) and a second flange (91) each located at one end of the body (15), the realization of a support and release of the first flange (89) being configured to mechanically position the first piston (81) in its blocking position, a support on the second flange (91) being configured to mechanically position the second piston (83) in its activation position.

13. System (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising at least one gripping ring (21) extending from the insertion head (17) parallel to the body (15), the gripping ring (21) being configured to accommodate the passage of a finger (29) of the user's hand.

14. Kit (1) comprising a system (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, and a support (7) for a device (5) for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product.

15. Kit (1) according to claim 14, wherein the support (7) comprises a housing (19) and an opening for permitting insertion of the insertion head (17) into said housing (19), the internal diameter of the housing (19) being greater than the diameter of the opening.

16. Kit (1) according to any one of claims 14 and 15, wherein the support (7) defines a volume for receiving the device (5) for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, the support (7) further comprising a hole (41) forming a passage for the activation mechanism (25), said activation mechanism (25) being configured to apply pressure to the cosmetic product packaging and application device (5) with the aim of expelling the cosmetic product from said cosmetic product packaging and application device (5).

17. A method of using the system (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, said method comprising a step (E1) of inserting the insertion head (17) into the housing (19) of a support (7) of a device (5) for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product, a step (E2) of locking the insertion head (17) into the housing (19) of the support (7) by means of the locking mechanism (23), and a step (E3) of activating the device (5) for conditioning and applying a cosmetic product by means of the activation mechanism (25).

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