Eyelash cosmetic applicator

Abstract

To provide an eyelash cosmetic applicator capable of easily performing work for applying a cosmetic to eyelashes and the vicinity of the roots of the eyelashes and suppressing the periphery of the eyes from being stained with the cosmetic when applying the cosmetic to the eyelashes.SOLUTION: An eyelash cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic to eyelashes and the vicinity of roots of the eyelashes includes a handle part, a shaft part 3 provided so as to protrude from a tip of the handle part, a brush part 4 provided on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft part 3, a brush part 5 provided so as to protrude from a tip of the shaft part 3, and a switching mechanism 6 that switches between a protruding state in which the brush part 5 protrudes from the tip of the shaft part 3 and a housed state in which the brush part 5 is housed in the shaft part 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an implement for applying eyelash cosmetics. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, devices for applying cosmetics (e.g., serum, mascara, etc.) to eyelashes and devices for applying cosmetics (e.g., serum, eyeliner) to areas near the base of the eyelashes (e.g., eyeliner) have been sold separately. However, when applying cosmetics to the eyelashes and areas near the base of the eyelashes using separate cosmetic applicator devices, it is necessary to switch between the separate cosmetic applicator devices, which creates a problem in that the task of applying cosmetics to the eyelashes and areas near the base of the eyelashes is cumbersome.

[0003] One example of a technique for solving such problems is disclosed in Patent Document 1. The cosmetic tool described in Patent Document 1 includes a handle, a shaft protruding from the tip of the handle, an eyelash brush attached to the outer periphery of the shaft, and an eyeliner brush protruding from the tip of the shaft. With this cosmetic tool, cosmetics can be applied to eyelashes using the eyelash brush and to eyeliner using the eyeliner brush. Furthermore, since a single cosmetic tool includes both an eyelash brush and an eyeliner brush, the user can apply cosmetics to the eyelashes and the eyeliner separately while still holding the handle. This reduces the complexity of the task of applying cosmetics to the eyelashes and the eyeliner. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Jikko No. 40-27068 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, with the cosmetic tool described in Patent Document 1, when applying cosmetics to the eyelashes using the eyelash makeup brush, the eyeliner brush may come into contact with the area around the eye (an area where cosmetics do not need to be applied with the eyeliner brush), and the area around the eye may become stained with cosmetics.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an eyelash cosmetic applicator that can easily apply cosmetics to the eyelashes and the areas around the bases of the eyelashes, and that can prevent the area around the eyes from being soiled with cosmetics when applying cosmetics to the eyelashes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The eyelash cosmetic applicator of the present invention is an eyelash cosmetic applicator for applying cosmetics to eyelashes and areas near the bases of the eyelashes, and comprises a handle portion, a shaft portion protruding from the tip of the handle portion, a brush portion provided on the outer surface of the shaft portion, a brush portion protruding from the tip of the shaft portion, and a switching mechanism for switching between a protruding state in which the brush portion protrudes from the tip of the shaft portion and a retracted state in which the brush portion is retracted within the shaft portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an eyelash cosmetic applicator that can easily apply cosmetics to the eyelashes and the areas around the bases of the eyelashes, and that can prevent the area around the eyes from being soiled with cosmetics when applying cosmetics to the eyelashes. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an eyelash cosmetic applicator according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which a container has been removed from a handle portion. [Figure 2] 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the handle portion of FIG. 1 cut along the axial direction. FIG. [Figure 3]FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating the switching mechanism, showing a state in which the brush part is housed in the shaft part. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating the switching mechanism, showing a state in which the brush part protrudes from the tip of the shaft part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, a device for applying a cosmetic material to eyelashes according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is merely an example, and the device for applying a cosmetic material to eyelashes according to the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment.

[0011] The eyelash cosmetic applicator (hereinafter also referred to as applicator) 1 (see FIG. 1) according to this embodiment is an instrument for applying cosmetics to the eyelashes and the area around the base of the eyelashes. In this specification, the term "area around the base of the eyelashes" refers to a part of the eyelashes that is close to the base of the eyelashes, and the skin around the edge of the eye that is close to the base of the eyelashes (skin at the base of the eyelashes). In this specification, the term "cosmetic" refers to a cosmetic that is applied to at least either the eyelashes or the area around the base of the eyelashes. The type of cosmetic is not particularly limited, as long as it is a cosmetic that is applied to at least either the eyelashes or the area around the base of the eyelashes. The cosmetic product can have at least one of the following functions: eyelash care (repairing damage, giving firmness, strength, and luster, etc.), eyelash growth, eyelash care for the skin around the eyelashes, eyelash makeup, and eyelash makeup. Specific examples of the cosmetic product include known beauty serums that care for eyelashes and / or the skin around the eyelashes, known hair growth agents that promote eyelash growth, mascara that makes up eyelashes, and known eyeliners that make up the skin around the eyelashes.

[0012] The applicator 1 (see Figures 1 to 4) comprises a handle 2, a shaft 3, a brush 4, a writing brush 5, and a switching mechanism 6 (see Figures 3 and 4). In this embodiment, the applicator 1 further comprises a container 7 (see Figures 1 and 2). In this embodiment, the applicator 1 further comprises an infiltration suppression unit 8 (see Figures 3 and 4). As will be described later, the shaft 3 is a member on whose outer circumferential surface the brush 4 is provided, and from which the writing brush 5 enters and exits through a front opening 32 (see Figures 3 and 4).

[0013] In this specification and drawings, direction D1 represents the extension direction of the applicator 1 (hereinafter also referred to as the extension direction), and direction D2 represents the radial direction (hereinafter also referred to as the radial direction) perpendicular to extension direction D1 of the applicator 1. Of extension direction D1, direction D11 represents the front direction of the applicator 1 (hereinafter also referred to as the front direction), and direction D12 represents the rear direction of the applicator 1 (hereinafter also referred to as the rear direction). The front direction D11 is the direction in which the brush part 4 and the writing brush part 5 are located when viewed from the handle part 2 side, and the rear direction D12 is the opposite direction to the front direction D11.

[0014] The handle 2 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is the part that is gripped by the user. The handle 2 extends along the extension direction D1. The shape and size of the handle 2 are not particularly limited as long as the user can grip the handle 2 and apply the cosmetic to the eyelashes and the areas around the base of the eyelashes. In this embodiment, the handle 2 is a linearly extending tubular body (specifically, a cylindrical body). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the handle 2 is configured to be large enough to accommodate the portion of the shaft 3 where the brush part 4 is not provided. Specifically, the inner diameter of the handle 2 is larger than the outer diameter of the shaft 3 (see FIG. 2). The handle 2 is also configured to hold the shaft 3 when it is housed therein. In this embodiment, the handle 2 is configured to hold the shaft 3 at multiple locations (for example, two locations) in the extension direction D1. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the handle 2 includes a cylindrical main body 20 that is gripped by a user, and a holding portion 21 that extends inward in the radial direction D2 from the inner circumferential surface of the main body 20. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the holding portion 21 is provided at the front and rear portions of the handle 2 in the extending direction D1. The handle 2 also includes an interlocking portion 22 that detachably interlocks with an interlocking portion 71 of the container 7, which will be described later. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the interlocking portion 71 is a male threaded portion, and the interlocking portion 22 is a female threaded portion that detachably threads with the interlocking portion 71. Alternatively, the interlocking portion 71 may be a female threaded portion, and the interlocking portion 22 may be a male threaded portion.

[0015] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the shaft 3 is a shaft-shaped portion on which the brush portion 4 and the brush brush portion 5 are provided. In this embodiment, the shaft 3 extends along the extension direction D1. The shaft 3 is provided so as to protrude from the tip of the handle 2 (see FIG. 2). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the shaft 3 includes a first portion 30 housed in the handle 2 and a second portion 31 not housed in the handle 2. The second portion 31 protrudes from the tip of the handle 2 (the end portion in the forward direction D11). The first portion 30 is a portion having a predetermined length from the rear end of the shaft 3 (the end portion in the rear direction D12) in the extension direction D1. The first portion 30 is entirely housed inside the handle 2. The second portion 31 is a portion having a predetermined length from the tip of the shaft 3 (the end portion in the forward direction D11) in the extension direction D1. The brush portion 4 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the second portion 31. The length of the second portion 31 is not particularly limited as long as it can accommodate the brush portion 4. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the length of the second portion 31 in the extension direction D1 is longer than the length of the brush portion 4 in the extension direction D1. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second portion 31 has a region 310 where the brush portion 4 is provided (hereinafter also referred to as a brush region) and a region 311 where the brush portion 4 is not provided (hereinafter also referred to as a brush-free region). Specifically, the second portion 31 has the brush-free region 311 on both the front and rear sides of the brush-free region 310 in the extension direction D1. By having the brush-free region 311 on the front side of the brush-free region 310, when applying cosmetic to the base of the eyelashes with the brush portion 5, the brush portion 4 is less likely to come into contact with the skin around the eyes (areas that do not need to be applied by the brush portion 4). Therefore, the area around the eyes is less likely to be soiled with cosmetic. Furthermore, by having the brush-free region 311 behind the brush-attached region 310, the handle portion 2 is less likely to come into contact with the skin around the eye when applying cosmetic to the eyelashes with the brush portion 4. This makes application easier with the brush portion 4. Note that the second portion 31 does not necessarily have to have the brush-free region 311 in front of and / or behind the brush-attached region 310.

[0016] In this embodiment, the shaft 3 has an internal space S that houses the brush part 5 and the switching mechanism 6 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). Specifically, the shaft 3 is formed in a cylindrical shape, such as a cylindrical tube. The internal space S is formed by a space surrounded by the inner circumferential surface of the shaft 3 and extending along the extension direction D1. The shaft 3 has a front opening 32 and a rear opening 33 at the front end (front end) and rear end in the extension direction D1, respectively. The front opening 32 is an opening through which the brush part 5 moves in and out of the internal space S. The front opening 32 has a size and shape that allows the brush part 5 to move in and out of the internal space S along the extension direction D1. The rear opening 33 has a size and shape that allows a knock bar 630 (described later) of the switching mechanism 6 to be inserted therethrough.

[0017] The brush portion 4 is a portion for applying cosmetics to the eyelashes. The brush portion 4 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 3. The form of the brush portion 4 is not particularly limited as long as it can apply cosmetics to the eyelashes. In this embodiment, the brush portion 4 is composed of bristle bundles extending radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 3 in the radial direction D2. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the brush portion 4 includes multiple bristle bundles arranged along the extension direction D1. The brush portion 4 may also be configured with bristle bundles arranged in a spiral shape relative to the extension direction D1. The thickness, length, and material of the bristles may be any thickness, length, and material that can apply cosmetics to the eyelashes, and known bristles may be used.

[0018] The brush head 5 is a part for applying cosmetics to the area around the base of the eyelashes. The brush head 5 is provided at the tip of the brush shaft 9. The brush head 5 and the brush shaft 9 extend along the extension direction D1. The brush head 5 is provided so as to protrude from the tip of the shaft 3. The form of the brush head 5 is not particularly limited as long as it can apply cosmetics to the area around the base of the eyelashes. In this embodiment, the brush head 5 is composed of a tuft of bristles extending from the tip of the shaft 3 in the forward direction D11. The thickness, length and material of the bristles may be any thickness, length and material that allows for application of cosmetics to the area around the base of the eyelashes, and known bristles can be used.

[0019] The switching mechanism 6 is configured to switch between a protruding state (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 4) in which the brush head 5 protrudes from the tip of the shaft 3 and a retracted state (see FIG. 3) in which the brush head 5 is retracted within the shaft 3. The switching mechanism 6 is not particularly limited in its configuration as long as it can switch between the protruding state and the retracted state. In this embodiment, the switching mechanism 6 includes a knock operation mechanism 61 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The switching mechanism 6 is configured to switch between the protruding state (see FIG. 4) and the retracted state (see FIG. 3) by a knock operation on the knock operation mechanism 61. Specifically, the knock operation mechanism 61 can be configured, for example, by a well-known knock cam mechanism. However, the switching mechanism 6 is not limited to a configuration that includes the knock operation mechanism 61. For example, the switching mechanism 6 may include a rotation operation mechanism (not shown) instead of the knock operation mechanism 61. The rotation operation mechanism can be configured, for example, to switch between a protruding state in which the brush part 5 protrudes from the tip of the shaft part 3 and a stored state in which the brush part 5 is stored within the shaft part 3 by rotating the rotation operation part provided at the rear end of the extension direction D1 of the shaft part 3 in a direction around the axis of the shaft part 3.

[0020] 3 and 4, the knock operation mechanism 61 is configured by combining a cam body 62, a knock operation unit 63, a rotor 64, and a return spring 65. The cam body 62 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical shaft portion 3. The cam body 62 has a shape that alternately moves a slider 641 (described later) of the rotor 64 to a retracted position (a position retracted in the rear direction D12 so that the brush unit 5 is in a retracted state) and an advanced position (a position advanced in the forward direction D11 so that the brush unit 5 is in a protruding state) each time a knock operation is performed on the knock operation unit 63, and holds the slider 641 in the destination position. The cam body 62 is configured to alternately move the slider 641 to the retracted position and the advanced position while rotating the slider 641 in the circumferential direction of the shaft portion 3 by a predetermined angle. The knock operation unit 63 includes a knock rod 630 that receives a knock operation by the user and a knock-side cam portion 631 provided at the tip of the knock rod 630. The knock-side cam portion 631 transmits a pressing force generated by the user's knock operation to a slider 641. When the slider 641 receives a pressing force from the knock-side cam portion 631 in the retracted position, it is guided by the cam body 62 from the retracted position to the advanced position. When the slider 641 receives a pressing force from the knock-side cam portion 631 in the advanced position, it disengages from the cam body 62 in the advanced position, allowing it to move to the retracted position. The rear end of the knock rod 630 protrudes rearward D12 from the rear opening 33 of the shaft portion 3. The rotor 64 includes a cylindrical rotor body 640 that holds the rear end of the brush handle 9, which has a brush portion 5 at its tip, and a slider 641 provided on the outer circumferential surface of the rotor body 640. The slider 641 is guided by the cam body 62 to move in the extension direction D1 and the circumferential direction of the shaft 3. This allows the rotor 64 to reciprocate between a retracted position and an advanced position. The return spring 65 is configured to bias the brush shaft 9 in the rearward direction D12 relative to the shaft 3.

[0021] 3, when the knock rod 630 is knocked (pushed) forward in the D11 direction, the slider 641 is pushed forward in the D11 direction by the knock-side cam portion 631, and the slider 641 is guided by the cam body 62 to move forward in the D11 direction against the biasing force of the return spring 65, and rotates in the circumferential direction of the shaft 3 (leftward in the example shown in FIG. 4). As the slider 641 moves, the brush shaft 9 and the brush portion 5 move forward in the D11 direction, and the brush portion 5 projects from the tip of the shaft 3. The rotation of the slider 641 in the circumferential direction of the shaft 3 causes the slider 641 to engage with the tip of the cam body 62 at the forward position, and the projecting state is maintained (see FIG. 4). 4, when the knock bar 630 is knocked in the forward direction D11, the slider 641 is pressed in the forward direction D11 by the knock cam portion 631, moves in the forward direction D11, disengages the slider 641 from the tip of the cam body 62, releases the protruding state, and rotates in the circumferential direction of the shaft portion 3 (to the left in the example shown in FIG. 4). Then, by the biasing force of the return spring 65, the brush shaft 9 and the brush head 5 move in the rearward direction D12, returning to a housed state in which the brush head 5 is housed within the shaft portion 3, and the housed state is maintained (see FIG. 3).

[0022] The container 7 is configured to contain cosmetics (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The container 7 is detachably attached to the handle 2. There are no particular limitations on the shape and size of the container 7, as long as it can contain (retain) cosmetics and can be detachably attached to the handle 2. In this embodiment, the container 7 is formed to a size that can contain the brush part 4 and the brush brush part 5 when attached to the handle 2, and that does not allow the inner surface of the container 7 to come into contact with the brush brush part 5 in a protruding state (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the container 7 attached to the handle 2 is shown by a two-dot chain line, and the container 7 detached from the handle 2 is shown by a solid line. There is a clearance between the inner surface of the container 7 attached to the handle 2 and the protruding brush brush part 5. When the container 7 is attached to the handle 2, the container 7 accommodates the brush portion 4 and the brush tip 5, and is sized so that the inner surface of the container 7 does not come into contact with the protruding brush tip 5, thereby preventing the brush tip 5 from coming into contact with the inner surface of the container 7 and causing deformation of the brush tip 5. For example, even when the container 7 is attached to the handle 2 while the brush tip 5 is in use and remains protruding (without being stored in the shaft 3), the brush tip 5 can be prevented from coming into contact with the inner surface of the container 7 and causing deformation of the brush tip 5. However, the container 7 may be used separately from the applicator 1 without being attached to the handle 2.

[0023] The infiltration prevention unit 8 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is configured to prevent cosmetics from infiltrating into the barrel 3. For example, if a switching mechanism 6 is provided inside the barrel 3, the infiltration prevention unit 8 can prevent cosmetics from reaching the switching mechanism 6. This prevents malfunction of the switching mechanism 6 due to the infiltration of cosmetics. In the example shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the infiltration prevention unit 8 includes a seal member 80 provided between the inner circumferential surface of the barrel 3 and the outer circumferential surface of the brush handle 9, and a seal retainer 81 provided on the inner circumferential surface of the barrel 3. The seal member 80 is held on the inner circumferential surface of the barrel 3 by the seal retainer 81. The form of the seal member 80 is not particularly limited as long as it can seal the gap between the inner circumferential surface of the barrel 3 and the outer circumferential surface of the brush handle 9. In the example shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the seal member 80 is, for example, an O-ring. The seal member 80 can be provided, for example, at a position deeper than the depth corresponding to the length of the brush head 5 in the stored state in the extension direction D1 from the front opening 32 of the shaft 3, but shallower than the depth at which the switching mechanism 6 is provided (see FIGS. 3 and 4). Note that the seal retaining portion 81 may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the brush handle 9 instead of the inner peripheral surface of the shaft 3.

[0024] In this embodiment, the applicator 1 may further include a supply unit (not shown) that supplies a cosmetic to the brush unit 5. The supply unit includes an operation unit (not shown) provided on the handle unit 2 and a storage unit (not shown) that stores the cosmetic inside the handle unit 2. The supply unit is configured to supply the cosmetic stored in the storage unit to the brush unit 5 by operating the operation unit. The cosmetic stored in the storage unit (hereinafter also referred to as the first cosmetic) may be, for example, a different type of cosmetic from the cosmetic stored (stored) in the container 7 (hereinafter also referred to as the second cosmetic). This allows the second cosmetic stored in the container 7 (e.g., mascara) to be applied to the eyelashes using the brush unit 4, the first cosmetic stored in the storage unit (e.g., eyeliner) to be supplied to the brush unit 5 by operating the operation unit, and the first cosmetic to be applied near the base of the eyelashes (e.g., eyeliner) using the brush unit 5.

[0025] The supply unit is not particularly limited in its form as long as it can supply the cosmetic stored in the storage unit to the brush unit 5 by operating the operation unit. For example, the supply unit can supply the cosmetic in the storage unit to the brush unit 5 by transmitting a pressing force generated by operating the operation unit to the cosmetic in the storage unit.

[0026] The operating unit is not particularly limited in its form as long as it can be operated to supply the cosmetic stored in the storage unit to the brush unit 5. For example, the operating unit may be provided at a position on the handle 2 that is different from the knock operating unit 63. The operating unit may be provided, for example, on the side of the handle 2. The operating unit may be, for example, a knock operating unit that is provided on the side of the handle 2 so as to be slidable along the extension direction D1. When the knock operating unit is knocked forward in the forward direction D11, the supply unit supplies the cosmetic stored in the storage unit to the brush unit 5.

[0027] The storage unit may be of any form, as long as it is capable of storing cosmetics inside the handle 2. For example, the storage unit may be provided inside the brush barrel 9. The storage unit may comprise, for example, a cylindrical container connected to the brush head 5. The storage unit may also comprise a cosmetic absorber, such as a sponge impregnated with cosmetics, inside the container.

[0028] In addition, when the applicator 1 is configured to apply the first cosmetic material and the second cosmetic material as described above, the applicator 1 preferably includes a configuration for preventing the first cosmetic material and the second cosmetic material from mixing. For example, the applicator 1 may include a lid (not shown) at the tip of the shaft 3 for opening and closing the front opening 32. The lid may be configured in any manner as long as it can open and close the front opening 32. For example, the lid may include an opening / closing mechanism that closes the front opening 32 in the stored state and opens the front opening 32 in the extended state. In this case, the opening / closing mechanism may be configured such that, when a knock operation is performed on the knock operation mechanism 61 in the stored state, the lid transitions from the closed state to the open state and the brush head 5 transitions from the stored state to the extended state. Furthermore, the opening / closing mechanism may be configured such that, when a knock operation is performed on the knock operation mechanism 61 in the extended state, the brush head 5 transitions from the extended state to the stored state and the lid transitions from the open state to the closed state.

[0029] Next, an example of how to use the applicator 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. Here, it is assumed that in the initial state, the container 7 is attached to the handle 2 (the container 7 is in the state shown by the two-dot chain line in Figures 1 and 2). Also, in the initial state, it is assumed that the brush part 5 is in the stored state (see Figure 3). It is also assumed that the container 7 contains a cosmetic (e.g., a beauty serum). It is also assumed that the brush part 4 and the brush part 5 are immersed in the cosmetic in the container 7.

[0030] First, the container 7 is removed from the handle 2 by releasing the engagement between the locking portion 71 of the container 7 and the locked portion 22 of the handle 2 (see Figures 1 and 2). This causes the container 7 to transition from the state shown by the two-dot chain line in Figures 1 and 2 to the state shown by the solid line. When the container 7 is removed from the handle 2, the brush part 5 is in the stored state (see Figure 3).

[0031] Next, when the user applies cosmetics to the eyelashes using the brush unit 4, the user applies the cosmetics attached to the brush unit 4 to the eyelashes while holding the handle 2. When applying cosmetics to the eyelashes using the brush unit 4, the brush unit 5 is in the stored state (see FIG. 3), so the brush unit 5 does not come into contact with the area around the eyes (areas where cosmetics do not need to be applied using the brush unit 5). This prevents the area around the eyes from being soiled with cosmetics.

[0032] Next, when the user uses the brush portion 5 to apply cosmetic to the area around the base of the eyelashes, the brush portion 5 transitions to a protruding state by performing an operation to protrude the brush portion 5 from the tip of the barrel portion 3 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, by performing a knock operation on the knock operation mechanism 61, the brush portion 5 protrudes from the tip of the barrel portion 3. This allows the user to apply cosmetic on the brush portion 5 to the area around the base of the eyelashes while holding the grip portion 2.

[0033] After finishing applying the cosmetic to the eyelashes and the area around the base of the eyelashes, the user can perform an operation to store the brush head 5 in the barrel 3. Specifically, by performing a knock operation on the knock operation mechanism 61, the brush head 5 is stored in the barrel 3 and transitions to the stored state (see FIG. 3). Note that the brush head 5 does not necessarily have to be transitioned to the stored state.

[0034] Next, the container 7 is attached to the handle 2 by engaging the locking portion 71 of the container 7 with the locked portion 22 of the handle 2 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). As a result, the container 7 transitions from the state shown by the solid lines in FIGS. 1 and 2 to the state shown by the two-dot chain lines.

[0035] If the brush head 5 is initially in a protruding state, an operation is performed to transition the brush head 5 from the protruding state to the retracted state when applying with the brush unit 4. Specifically, by performing a knock operation on the knock operation mechanism 61, the brush head 5 is retracted into the shaft 3, transitioning to the retracted state (see FIG. 3).

[0036] As described above, with the applicator 1, the brush portion 5 can be stored when applying cosmetic to the eyelashes with the brush portion 4 (see FIG. 3). Therefore, when applying cosmetic to the eyelashes with the brush portion 4, the brush portion 5 does not come into contact with the area around the eyes. This prevents the area around the eyes from being soiled with cosmetic. Furthermore, since a single applicator 1 includes the brush portion 4 and the brush portion 5, the application of cosmetic to the eyelashes and the area around the base of the eyelashes can be performed while holding the handle. This reduces the complexity of the application of cosmetic to the eyelashes and the area around the base of the eyelashes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 1. Eyelash cosmetic application tool 2 Handle 20 Handle body 21 Holding part 22 Locked part 3 Shaft 30 Part 1 31 Part 2 310 Brushed Area 311 No-brush areas 32 Front opening 33 Rear opening 4 Brush section 5 Brush part 6 Switching mechanism 61 Knock operation mechanism 62 Cam body 63 Knock operation unit 630 Knock stick 631 Knock side cam part 64 rotor 640 Rotor body 641 Slider 65 Return spring 7 containers 71 Locking part 8 Infiltration control section 80 sealing material 81 Seal retaining part 9 Pen shaft D1 Extension direction of applicator D11 Front of applicator D12 Rear of applicator D2 Radial direction of applicator S interior space

Claims

1. An eyelash cosmetic applicator for applying cosmetics to eyelashes and areas around the bases of the eyelashes, a handle portion extending along a front-rear direction of the eyelash cosmetic applicator; a cylindrical shaft portion provided so as to protrude from the tip of the handle portion; a brush portion provided on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion; a brush part provided so as to protrude from the tip of the shaft part; a brush handle provided inside the handle and having the brush part at its tip; a switching mechanism that switches between a protruding state in which the brush part protrudes from the tip of the stem and a stored state in which the brush part is stored within the stem, The switching mechanism is a cam body formed on the inner circumferential surface of the shaft portion; a rotor provided inside the shaft portion, the rotor being movable between an advanced position where the rotor can engage with the cam body when the brush portion is in the protruding state and a retracted position where the rotor does not engage with the cam body when the brush portion is in the stored state; a knock operation unit that accepts a knock operation in a forward direction; a spring that biases the brush handle, the rotor, and the knock operation portion rearward; the knock operation unit is configured to move the rotor and the brush shaft forward by being knocked forward against the biasing force of the spring, When the knock operation portion is knocked forward against the biasing force of the spring in the stored state, the switching mechanism moves the rotor from the retracted position to the advanced position, and when the rotor is advanced, the switching mechanism engages the cam body, thereby transitioning the brush portion from the stored state to the extended state. When the knock operating portion is knocked forward against the biasing force of the spring in the extended state, the switching mechanism disengages the rotor from the cam body, and the biasing force of the spring moves the rotor from the forward position to the retracted position, thereby transitioning the brush portion from the extended state to the stored state.

2. Further provided is a container for storing cosmetics, The container is removably attached to the handle, 2. The eyelash cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the container is sized to accommodate the brush part and the writing brush part when attached to the handle, and the inner surface of the container is not in contact with the writing brush part in the protruding state.

3. The eyelash cosmetic applicator according to claim 1 , further comprising a penetration prevention portion that prevents the cosmetic from penetrating into the shaft portion.

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