Cosmetic dispensing device

Abstract

To provide a cosmetic discharging device which discharges a suitable cosmetic to application positions where the cosmetic is to be applied.SOLUTION: The cosmetic discharging device comprises: a position display surface on which a shape or a pattern showing an application position where a cosmetic is to be applied; and a plurality of discharge holes provided in the position display surface and configured to discharge the cosmetic. Components of the cosmetic discharged from the respective discharge holes are determined according to the application positions on the position display surface provided with the discharge holes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic discharge device.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a discharge device including a plurality of feeding containers and a columnar body having a confluence space extending vertically in the center, where the contents discharged from the plurality of feeding containers converge in the confluence space.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses a dispensing system including an assembly having a dispenser for at least one cosmetic product and at least two outlet interfaces.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Cosmetics having appropriate components for different parts of the skin are known. For example, products for different parts such as eye cream and neck cream are sold.

[0006] As disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, devices for providing cosmetics are known.

[0007] The present disclosure provides a cosmetic discharge device that discharges an appropriate cosmetic for the application position where the cosmetic is applied.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] This disclosure provides a cosmetic dispensing device comprising: a position indicator surface having a shape or pattern formed thereon that indicates the application position where the cosmetic is applied; and a plurality of dispensing holes provided on the position indicator surface from which the cosmetic is dispensed, wherein the components of the cosmetic dispensed from each of the plurality of dispensing holes are determined according to the application position on the position indicator surface where the dispensing holes are provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The cosmetic dispensing device of this disclosure can dispense an appropriate cosmetic product to the application position where the cosmetic product is applied. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows the external appearance of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows the position indicator surface of the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the extrusion section of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the functional configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating the processing of the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the fourth embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Hereinafter, each embodiment of this disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description and drawings of each embodiment, components having substantially the same or corresponding functional configurations may be denoted by the same reference numerals, thereby omitting redundant descriptions.

[0012] Furthermore, for ease of understanding, the scale of each part in the drawings may differ from that of the actual object. A degree of deviation is permissible in directions such as parallel, right angles, orthogonal, horizontal, vertical, up and down, and left and right, as long as it does not impair the effectiveness of the embodiment. The shape of corners is not limited to right angles and may be rounded. Parallel, right angles, orthogonal, horizontal, and vertical directions may include approximately parallel, approximately right angles, approximately orthogonal, approximately horizontal, and approximately vertical directions, respectively.

[0013] ≪First Embodiment≫ A cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment will now be described. Figure 1 shows the external appearance of a cosmetic dispensing device 1, which is an example of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment. Figure 2 shows the position indicator surface 10S of the cosmetic dispensing device 1, which is an example of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment.

[0014] <Cosmetic product dispensing device 1> The cosmetic dispensing device 1 comprises a housing 10 with a substantially cylindrical shape. The housing 10 has a position indicator surface 10S on one side of its cylindrical bottom surface. The position indicator surface 10S has a convex shape 11 that mimics a human face in order to indicate the application position where the cosmetic dispensed by the cosmetic dispensing device 1 will be applied. The cosmetic dispensing device 1 has a shape 11 that mimics a human profile.

[0015] The cosmetic dispensing device 1 is equipped with a plurality of dispensing holes on the position indicator surface 10S from which the cosmetic is dispensed. Specifically, the cosmetic dispensing device 1 is equipped with dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d on the position indicator surface 10S from which the cosmetic is dispensed. In cases where it is not necessary to distinguish between dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d, they may all be collectively referred to as dispensing hole 12.

[0016] The discharge hole 12a is provided at a portion corresponding to the forehead portion in the shape 11. The cosmetic discharging device 1 discharges a cosmetic having a component suitable for application to the forehead from the discharge hole 12a. In other words, the cosmetic discharging device 1 discharges a forehead cosmetic from the discharge hole 12a.

[0017] The discharge hole 12b is provided at a portion corresponding to the outer corner of the eye portion in the shape 11. The cosmetic discharging device 1 discharges a cosmetic having a component suitable for application to the outer corner of the eye from the discharge hole 12b. In other words, the cosmetic discharging device 1 discharges an outer corner of the eye cosmetic from the discharge hole 12b.

[0018] The discharge hole 12c is provided at a portion corresponding to the nasolabial fold portion in the shape 11. The cosmetic discharging device 1 discharges a cosmetic having a component suitable for application to the nasolabial fold portion from the discharge hole 12c. In other words, the cosmetic discharging device 1 discharges a nasolabial fold cosmetic from the discharge hole 12c.

[0019] The discharge hole 12d is provided at a portion corresponding to the neck portion in the shape 11. The cosmetic discharging device 1 discharges a cosmetic having a component suitable for application to the neck from the discharge hole 12d. In other words, the cosmetic discharging device 1 discharges a neck cosmetic from the discharge hole 12d.

[0020] Note that the cosmetic discharging device 1 includes four discharge holes, but the number of discharge holes included in the cosmetic discharging device according to the first embodiment is not limited to four. For example, the cosmetic discharging device according to the first embodiment may include any number of two or more discharge holes.

[0021] Further, the position display surface 10S in the cosmetic discharging device 1 has the shape 11 formed in a convex shape imitating a human face, but the shape indicating the application position where the cosmetic is applied is not limited to the shape 11. For example, as the shape indicating the application position where the cosmetic is applied, a shape formed in a concave shape imitating a human face or a shape combining a convex shape and a concave shape may be used.

[0022] The shape of a human face formed on the position indicator surface 10S of the cosmetic dispensing device 1 may be a shape that resembles a human face from the front. If the shape is modeled after a human face and is a shape that resembles a human face from the front, for example, the dispensing holes 12 may be provided at positions symmetrical to the left and right of the face.

[0023] Furthermore, the location of the dispensing holes 12 is not limited to the forehead, outer corners of the eyes, nasolabial folds, or neck; for example, they may be provided on the cheeks. If the dispensing holes 12 are provided on the cheeks, for example, multiple dispensing holes 12 may be provided in the cheek area to create a gradient effect in the amount applied.

[0024] Furthermore, the shape indicating the application area for the cosmetic product may be a shape that mimics the entire human body. Alternatively, a pattern resembling a human face or entire body, like a picture or illustration, may be formed to indicate the application area for the cosmetic product. If the shape indicating the application area for the cosmetic product is a shape that mimics the entire human body, the dispensing holes 12 may be provided in areas such as the arms, chest, abdomen, back, décolleté, hands, and feet.

[0025] Next, the general configuration of the cosmetic dispensing device 1 will be described. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the general configuration of the cosmetic dispensing device 1, which is an example of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment.

[0026] The cosmetic dispensing device 1 dispenses forehead cosmetic CMa, eye corner cosmetic CMb, nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc, and neck cosmetic CMd from dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d, respectively.

[0027] The cosmetic dispensing device 1 includes a plurality of containers for storing the raw materials of the cosmetic to be dispensed. Specifically, the cosmetic dispensing device 1 includes containers 21e, 21f, 21g, and 21h for storing the raw materials of the cosmetic to be dispensed. In cases where it is not necessary to distinguish between containers 21e, 21f, 21g, and 21h, they may all be collectively referred to as container 21.

[0028] Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device 1 includes a conveying unit 30 that transports the raw material stored in the container 21 to the dispensing hole 12. In addition, the cosmetic dispensing device 1 includes a control unit 40 that controls the entire cosmetic dispensing device 1, and especially the conveying unit 30.

[0029] [Container 21e, Container 21f, Container 21g, and Container 21h] Details of container 21 will be described. Container 21 stores the raw materials for compounding the cosmetic to be dispensed. Examples of raw materials stored in containers 21e, 21f, 21g, and 21h will be described.

[0030] Container 21e stores the raw materials MTe, ​​which are the base ingredients for the cosmetics dispensed by the cosmetic dispensing device 1, specifically for the forehead cosmetic CMa, the eye corner cosmetic CMb, the nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc, and the neck cosmetic CMd. Specifically, the raw materials MTe stored in container 21e are, for example, common ingredients used in cosmetics, such as water, oil, surfactants, thickeners, UV absorbers, whitening agents and other active ingredients, antioxidants, colorants, fragrances, etc. The raw materials MTe include water-soluble bases and emulsifying bases.

[0031] Container 21f stores raw material MTf containing ingredients used in the eye corner cosmetic CMb, nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc, and neck cosmetic CMd, which are dispensed by the cosmetic dispensing device 1. Specifically, the raw material MTf stored in container 21f is, for example, a film-forming agent.

[0032] Container 21g stores raw materials containing ingredients used in the cosmetics dispensed by the cosmetic dispensing device 1, specifically for forehead cosmetic CMa, eye corner cosmetic CMb, nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc, and neck cosmetic CMd. Specifically, the raw material MTg stored in container 21g is, for example, a collagen production promoter.

[0033] Container 21h stores raw material MTh, which contains ingredients used in the eye corner cosmetic CMb, among the cosmetics dispensed by the cosmetic dispensing device 1. Specifically, the raw material MTh stored in container 21h is, for example, a blood circulation promoter.

[0034] Cosmetics include not only those used on the face, but also hair care products such as hair styling products and body creams used on the entire body. The viscosity of cosmetics is not limited as long as it can be dispensed, but is, for example, 100,000 millipascal seconds (mPa·s) or less, preferably 70,000 millipascal seconds (mPa·s) or less, and more preferably 50,000 millipascal seconds (mPa·s) or less. The lower limit of viscosity is 3,000 millipascal seconds (mPa·s) or more.

[0035] [Conveying section 30] The transport unit 30 transports the cosmetic raw materials to be dispensed from the discharge port 12 from the container 21 to the discharge port 12. The transport unit 30 is controlled by the control unit 40 so that the cosmetic dispensed from the discharge port 12 has the desired components.

[0036] The conveying unit 30 includes pumps 31e, 31f, 31g, and 31h. The conveying unit 30 also includes discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Furthermore, the conveying unit 30 includes piping 33e, 33f, 33g, and 33h.

[0037] Pump 31e is connected to discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d by piping 33e. Pump 31f is connected to discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d by piping 33f. Pump 31g is connected to discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d by piping 33g. Pump 31h is connected to discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d by piping 33h.

[0038] (Pump 31e, Pump 31f, Pump 31g, Pump 31h) Pumps 31e, 31f, 31g, and 31h each send the raw material stored in container 21 to discharge section 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d, respectively.

[0039] Pump 31e delivers the raw material MTe stored in container 21e to discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d, respectively. Pump 31f delivers the raw material MTf stored in container 21f to discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d, respectively. Pump 31g delivers the raw material MTg stored in container 21g to discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d, respectively. Pump 31h delivers the raw material MTh stored in container 21h to discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d, respectively.

[0040] Pumps 31e, 31f, 31g, and 31h are, for example, piston pumps, diaphragm pumps, centrifugal pumps, plunger pumps, or rotary positive displacement single-screw eccentric pumps.

[0041] Pumps 31e, 31f, 31g, and 31h are each controlled by the control unit 40. Each of pumps 31e, 31f, 31g, and 31h sends the amount of raw material instructed by the control unit 40 to at least one of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d.

[0042] (Discharge section 32a, discharge section 32b, discharge section 32c and discharge section 32d) Discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d each push the raw material supplied from pumps 31e, 31f, 31g, and 31h outwards from the position indicator surface 10S. Discharge section 32a is provided in a position corresponding to where the discharge hole 12a is provided. Discharge section 32b is provided in a position corresponding to where the discharge hole 12b is provided. Discharge section 32c is provided in a position corresponding to where the discharge hole 12c is provided. Discharge section 32d is provided in a position corresponding to where the discharge hole 12d is provided.

[0043] Each of the discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d will be described in detail using the discharge section 32. Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the discharge section 32 of a cosmetic dispensing device 1, which is an example of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment.

[0044] The discharge section 32 is provided in a position corresponding to the location where the discharge hole 12 is provided. The discharge section 32 comprises an extrusion section 34 and valves 35e, 35f, 35g, and 35h.

[0045] The extrusion unit 34 comprises an actuator 34a, a piston 34p, and a cylinder 34c. The actuator 34a moves the piston 34p in the direction of arrow A or in the opposite direction to arrow A. The piston 34p moves inside the cylinder 34c in the direction of arrow A or in the opposite direction to arrow A. The upper surface 34pS of the piston 34p protrudes outward from the discharge hole 12 while carrying the cosmetic material to be discharged. Note that the piston 34p is an example of an extrusion member.

[0046] Cylinder 34c has a supply hole 34e connected to valve 35e, a supply hole 34f connected to valve 35f, a supply hole 34g connected to valve 35g, and a supply hole 34h connected to valve 35h. Cylinder 34c has a space SP1 inside. Space SP1 is a space for temporarily accumulating the cosmetic raw materials discharged from the discharge hole 12. The cosmetic raw materials discharged from the discharge hole 12 into space SP1 are discharged from the discharge hole 12 when piston 34p moves in the direction of arrow A.

[0047] Valves 35e, 35f, 35g, and 35h are each on / off valves. Each of valves 35e, 35f, 35g, and 35h is, for example, a solenoid valve or an electrically operated ball valve.

[0048] Valve 35e is connected to piping 33e. When valve 35e is closed, the raw material MTe transported from container 21e is not supplied to space SP1. When valve 35e is open, the raw material MTe transported from container 21e is supplied to space SP1 through supply hole 34e.

[0049] Valve 35f is connected to piping 33f. When valve 35f is closed, the raw material MTf transported from container 21f is not supplied to space SP1. When valve 35f is open, the raw material MTf transported from container 21f is supplied to space SP1 through supply hole 34f.

[0050] Valve 35g is connected to piping 33g. When valve 35g is closed, the raw material MTg transported from container 21g is not supplied to space SP1. When valve 35g is open, the raw material MTg transported from container 21g is supplied to space SP1 through supply hole 34g.

[0051] Valve 35h is connected to piping 33h. When valve 35h is closed, the raw material MTh transported from container 21h is not supplied to space SP1. When valve 35h is open, the raw material MTh transported from container 21h is supplied to space SP1 through supply port 34h.

[0052] (Piping 33e, piping 33f, piping 33g, and piping 33h) The piping 33e branches off from the pump 31e to the discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Therefore, the raw material MTe discharged from the pump 31e is divided by the piping 33e and supplied to the discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d, respectively.

[0053] The piping 33f branches off from the pump 31f to the discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Therefore, the raw material MTf discharged from the pump 31f is divided by the piping 33f and supplied to the respective discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d.

[0054] The piping 33g branches off from the pump 31g to the discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Therefore, the raw material MTg discharged from the pump 31g is divided by the piping 33g and supplied to the respective discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d.

[0055] The piping 33h branches from the pump 31h to the discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Therefore, the raw material MTh discharged from the pump 31h is divided by the piping 33h and supplied to the respective discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d.

[0056] [Control Unit 40] The control unit 40 controls the entire cosmetic dispensing device 1, particularly the transport unit 30. Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the functional configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device 1, which is an example of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment.

[0057] The control unit 40 comprises a calculation unit 41, a pump control unit 42, an extrusion control unit 43, and a storage unit 44. The control unit 40 is a computer equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), etc. The control unit 40 executes processing by having the CPU read a program from a storage device such as ROM into the RAM.

[0058] (Computation unit 41) The calculation unit 41 calculates the amount of raw material to be supplied, etc., from the data stored in the storage unit 44. The calculation unit 41 then instructs the pump control unit 42 and the extrusion control unit 43, respectively, on the control amounts to control the pump and extrusion unit.

[0059] (Pump control unit 42) The pump control unit 42 controls pumps 31e, 31f, 31g, and 31h respectively based on the control quantities instructed by the calculation unit 41.

[0060] (Extrusion control unit 43) The extrusion control unit 43 controls the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d based on control commands and the like instructed by the calculation unit 41.

[0061] (Storage unit 44) The memory unit 44 stores the required amounts of raw materials for each of the following products: forehead cosmetic CMa dispensed from dispensing hole 12a, eye corner cosmetic CMb dispensed from dispensing hole 12b, nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc dispensed from dispensing hole 12c, and neck cosmetic CMd dispensed from dispensing hole 12d. Table 1 shows the required amounts of raw materials MTe, ​​MTf, MTg, and MTh for each of the forehead cosmetic CMa, eye corner cosmetic CMb, nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc, and neck cosmetic CMd, as stored in the memory unit 44.

[0062] For example, the forehead cosmetic CMa is produced from raw material MTe in quantity Q1e, raw material MTf in quantity Q1f, raw material MTg in quantity Q1g, and raw material MTh in quantity Q1h. Similarly, the crow's feet cosmetic CMb is produced from raw material MTe in quantity Q2e, raw material MTf in quantity Q2f, raw material MTg in quantity Q2g, and raw material MTh in quantity Q2h. The nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc is produced from raw material MTe in quantity Q3e, raw material MTf in quantity Q3f, raw material MTg in quantity Q3g, and raw material MTh in quantity Q3h. The neck cosmetic CMd is produced from raw material MTe in quantity Q4e, raw material MTf in quantity Q4f, raw material MTg in quantity Q4g, and raw material MTh in quantity Q4h.

[0063] The formulations of each cosmetic product are outlined below. Cosmetic product CMa for the forehead contains a large amount of collagen production promoter and does not contain film-forming agents or blood circulation promoters. Cosmetic product CMb for the outer corners of the eyes contains a large amount of blood circulation promoter, followed by a film-forming agent and then a collagen production promoter. Cosmetic product CMc for nasolabial folds contains a large amount of collagen production promoter, followed by a large amount of film-forming agent and does not contain a blood circulation promoter. Cosmetic product CMd for the neck contains a large amount of film-forming agent and a small amount of collagen promoter. In addition, cosmetic product CMd for the neck does not contain a blood circulation promoter.

[0064] The ratios of base ingredients, film-forming agents, collagen production promoters, and blood circulation promoters in each cosmetic product are as follows. Note that these ratios are examples only and are not limiting; the ratios should be adjusted according to the skin condition.

[0065] For example, forehead cosmetics are formulated in the ratio of 9.5:0:0.5:0, eye corner cosmetics in the ratio of 8:0.75:0.25:1, nasolabial fold cosmetics in the ratio of 9:0.3:0.7:0, and neck cosmetics in the ratio of 8.5:1:0.5:0.

[0066] [Table 1]

[0067] Note that the values ​​indicating quantities such as quantity Q1e in Table 1 may also be, for example, volume, weight, or a percentage of the whole. Furthermore, the values ​​indicating quantities such as quantity Q1e in Table 1 may also be, for example, the control values ​​of pumps such as pump 31e.

[0068] <Processing of cosmetic dispensing equipment> Next, the processing of the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment will be described. Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating the processing of the cosmetic dispensing device 1, which is an example of the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment.

[0069] The cosmetic dispensing device 1 starts operating, for example, when a button provided on the housing 10 is operated. It is assumed that when the cosmetic dispensing device 1 starts operating, containers 21e, 21f, 21g, and 21h are installed. Furthermore, when the cosmetic dispensing device 1 starts operating, it is assumed that valves 35e, 35f, 35g, and 35h, respectively, located in discharge sections 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d, are in a closed state.

[0070] (Step S10) First, the cosmetic dispensing device 1 selects a dispensing hole from which to dispense the cosmetic (step of selecting a dispensing hole from which to dispense the cosmetic). The calculation unit 41 selects a dispensing hole from among the dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d provided by the cosmetic dispensing device 1. When repeating the process, the calculation unit 41 selects a dispensing hole that has not been selected so far from among the dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d. For the sake of explanation, it is assumed that the calculation unit 41 initially selects dispensing hole 12a.

[0071] (Step S20) Next, the calculation unit 41 obtains the amount of raw material contained in the cosmetic to be dispensed from the selected dispensing hole 12a (step of obtaining the amount of raw material contained in the cosmetic to be dispensed from the selected dispensing hole).

[0072] The calculation unit 41 obtains from the storage unit 44 the amount of raw material contained in the forehead cosmetic CMa to be dispensed from the selected dispensing hole 12a. Specifically, the calculation unit 41 obtains amounts Q1e, Q1f, Q1g, and Q1h from the storage unit 44.

[0073] (Step S30) Next, the calculation unit 41 selects the raw material to be supplied to the extrusion unit 34 of the discharge unit 32a, which corresponds to the selected discharge hole 12a (step of selecting the raw material to be supplied to the extrusion unit corresponding to the selected discharge hole). The calculation unit 41 selects one of the raw materials MTe, ​​MTf, MTg, and MTh, which are necessary raw materials for the forehead cosmetic CMa to be discharged from the selected discharge hole 12a. When the process is repeated, a raw material that has not been selected so far will be selected from raw materials MTe, ​​MTf, MTg, and MTh. For the sake of explanation, it will be assumed that the calculation unit 41 initially selects raw material MTe.

[0074] (Step S40) Next, the cosmetic dispensing device 1 supplies the raw material selected in step S30 to the extrusion unit 34 (step of supplying the selected raw material to the extrusion unit). Specifically, the calculation unit 41 controls the cosmetic dispensing device 1, more specifically the pump control unit 42 and the extrusion control unit 43, to supply the raw material MTe to the discharge unit 32a.

[0075] The calculation unit 41 instructs the extrusion control unit 43 to open the valve 35e in the discharge unit 32a. The extrusion control unit 43 controls the valve 35e in the discharge unit 32a to open. Once the valve 35e in the discharge unit 32a is open, the calculation unit 41 instructs the pump control unit 42 to send quantity Q1e of raw material MTe to the pump 31e. The pump control unit 42 controls the pump 31e to send quantity Q1e of raw material MTe from the pump 31e to the discharge unit 32a. The pump control unit 42 controls, for example, the number of rotations of the pump, the operating time of the pump, etc., so that a predetermined amount, specifically quantity Q1e of raw material MTe, ​​is sent from the pump 31e.

[0076] Then, the calculation unit 41 instructs the extrusion control unit 43 to close the valve 35e in the discharge unit 32a once the conveying by the pump 31e is finished. The extrusion control unit 43 controls the valve 35e in the discharge unit 32a to close.

[0077] Furthermore, when the cosmetic dispensing device 1 supplies the raw material selected in step S30 to the extrusion unit 34, the amount may be customized by the user, for example. Also, when the cosmetic dispensing device 1 supplies the raw material selected in step S30 to the extrusion unit 34, the amount may be appropriately changed based on, for example, the time of day, the season, the results of a skin condition diagnosis or interview, etc.

[0078] (Step S50) Next, the calculation unit 41 determines whether all the raw materials contained in the cosmetic to be discharged from the selected discharge hole, the discharge hole 12a, have been supplied to the extrusion unit 34 of the discharge unit 32a (step to determine whether all raw materials have been supplied to the extrusion unit).

[0079] If all of the raw materials MTe, ​​MTf, MTg, and MTh are supplied to the discharge unit 32a (YES in step S50), the calculation unit 41 proceeds to step S60. If none of the raw materials MTe, ​​MTf, MTg, and MTh are supplied to the discharge unit 32a (NO in step S50), the calculation unit 41 returns to step S30 and repeats the process.

[0080] If the process is repeated after returning to step S30, the calculation unit 41 will select a raw material from raw materials MTe, ​​MTf, MTg, and MTh that has not been selected so far in step S30.

[0081] (Step S60) When all of the raw materials MTe, ​​MTf, MTg, and MTh are supplied to the discharge section 32a, all the raw materials for the cosmetic to be discharged from the discharge hole 12a are supplied to the space SP1 in the discharge section 32a. With all the raw materials for the cosmetic to be discharged from the discharge hole 12a supplied to the space SP1, the cosmetic dispensing device 1 pushes out and discharges the cosmetic made of the raw materials from the selected discharge hole (process of pushing out and dispensing the cosmetic from the discharge hole).

[0082] Specifically, the calculation unit 41 instructs the extrusion control unit 43 to discharge the forehead cosmetic from the discharge unit 32a. The extrusion control unit 43 controls the extrusion unit 34 in the discharge unit 32a to push out and discharge the forehead cosmetic CMa supplied to the space SP1.

[0083] In the discharge section 32a, the extrusion section 34 operates the actuator 34a based on the control of the extrusion control unit 43, moving the piston 34p in the direction of arrow A in Figure 4. As the extrusion section 34 in the discharge section 32a moves the piston 34p in the direction of arrow A in Figure 4, the forehead cosmetic CMa is discharged from the discharge hole 12a.

[0084] The user scoops up the forehead cosmetic CMa dispensed from the dispensing hole 12a, for example, with their finger. The user then applies the scooped-up forehead cosmetic CMa to their forehead. Since the cosmetic dispensing device 1 dispenses the forehead cosmetic CMa from the dispensing hole 12a on the position indicator surface 10S that indicates the application position where the cosmetic is applied, the user can intuitively grasp the position where the dispensed forehead cosmetic CMa will be applied.

[0085] (Step S70) Next, the calculation unit 41 determines whether cosmetic material has been dispensed from all of the dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d (step of determining whether cosmetic material has been dispensed from all dispensing holes).

[0086] If cosmetic is dispensed from all of the dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d (YES in step S70), the calculation unit 41 terminates the process. If cosmetic is not dispensed from all of the dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d (NO in step S70), the calculation unit 41 returns to step S10 and repeats the process.

[0087] If the process is repeated by returning to step S10, the calculation unit 41 selects a discharge hole from among discharge holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d that has not been selected so far in step S10.

[0088] In the example above, the cosmetic is dispensed from all of the dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d. However, depending on the time, the cosmetic may be dispensed from any one of the dispensing holes 12a, 12b, 12c, or 12d.

[0089] <Summary> The cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment can dispense the appropriate cosmetic product to the application location. Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment allows the user to intuitively understand the application location of a cosmetic product for which the application area on the skin is defined, based on the design. Moreover, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment can supply multiple types of cosmetic products for different application areas using a single cosmetic dispensing device.

[0090] Users who purchase cosmetics with designated application areas (area-specific cosmetics) must check the product label each time they use it and apply it to the specified area. Furthermore, if the application area is not indicated on the product container, users may apply it to the wrong area. In addition, even if the application area is indicated on the product container, it may be difficult to read. In particular, if the font of the application area is small, it may be difficult for elderly people to read. As described above, if it is complicated to know where to apply a cosmetic, users may consciously use it on areas other than the intended application area (compromise).

[0091] According to the cosmetic dispensing device of the first embodiment, by determining from which dispensing hole the cosmetic was dispensed on the position indicator surface of the cosmetic dispensing device, the user can intuitively understand which part of the body the cosmetic should be applied to. According to the cosmetic dispensing device of the first embodiment, the user can intuitively understand which part of the body the cosmetic should be applied to, and therefore can apply the dispensed cosmetic to the appropriate part of the body.

[0092] Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment allows for the modification of the components of the dispensed cosmetic. For example, a cosmetic product with specialized functions for specific body parts represents a common denominator formulation for many users. Therefore, for instance, if wrinkles are particularly severe, it is expected that the effect can be improved by increasing the amount of active ingredients or moisturizing components, but conventional cosmetic dispensing devices could not accommodate this.

[0093] According to the cosmetic dispensing device of the first embodiment, the amount of raw materials in the dispensed cosmetic can be customized according to the individual's skin condition, environment, preferences, etc.

[0094] Furthermore, in the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment, the amount of cosmetic dispensed from the multiple dispensing holes may be determined based on the results of a skin diagnosis. Also, in the cosmetic dispensing device according to the first embodiment, the amount of cosmetic dispensed from the multiple dispensing holes may be determined based on at least one of the following: physical information, seasonal information, weather information, activity information, and questionnaire results.

[0095] ≪Second Embodiment≫ A cosmetic dispensing device according to the second embodiment will now be described. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device 2, which is an example of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the second embodiment.

[0096] <Cosmetic product dispensing device 2> The cosmetic dispensing device 2 differs from the cosmetic dispensing device 1 in the configuration of its container and conveying section.

[0097] The cosmetic dispensing device 2 includes multiple containers for storing the cosmetic to be dispensed. Specifically, the cosmetic dispensing device 1 includes containers 121a, 121b, 121c, and 121d for storing the cosmetic to be dispensed. In cases where it is not necessary to distinguish between containers 121a, 121b, 121c, and 121d, they may all be collectively referred to as container 121.

[0098] Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device 2 includes a transport unit 130 that transports the cosmetic stored in the container 121 to the dispensing hole 12. In addition, the cosmetic dispensing device 2 includes a control unit 140 that controls the entire cosmetic dispensing device 2, in particular the transport unit 130.

[0099] [Container 121a, Container 121b, Container 121c, and Container 121d] Details of container 121 are described below. Container 121 stores the dispensing cosmetic. Container 121a stores the forehead cosmetic CMa. Container 121b stores the crow's feet cosmetic CMb. Container 121c stores the nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc. Container 121d stores the neck cosmetic CMd.

[0100] [Conveying section 130] The transport unit 130 transports the cosmetic product to be dispensed from the container 121 to the dispensing hole 12. The transport unit 130 is controlled by the control unit 140 so that the desired cosmetic product is dispensed from the dispensing hole 12.

[0101] The conveying section 130 includes pumps 131a, 131b, 131c, and 131d. The conveying section 130 also includes piping 133a, 133b, 133c, and 133d.

[0102] Pump 131a is connected to discharge port 12a by piping 133a. Pump 131b is connected to discharge port 12b by piping 133b. Pump 131c is connected to discharge port 12c by piping 133c. Pump 131d is connected to discharge port 12d by piping 133d.

[0103] (Pump 131a, Pump 131b, Pump 131c, Pump 131d) Pumps 131a, 131b, 131c, and 131d deliver the cosmetic stored in container 21 to the discharge holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d, respectively.

[0104] Pumps 131a, 131b, 131c, and 131d are each controlled by the control unit 140. Pumps 131a, 131b, 131c, and 131d deliver the amount of cosmetic product instructed by the control unit 140 to the discharge holes 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d, respectively.

[0105] <Summary> The cosmetic dispensing device according to the second embodiment can dispense the appropriate cosmetic product to the application location. Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the second embodiment allows the user to intuitively understand the application location of a cosmetic product for which the application area on the skin is defined, based on the design. Moreover, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the second embodiment can supply multiple types of cosmetic products for different application areas.

[0106] ≪Third Embodiment≫ A cosmetic dispensing device according to the third embodiment will now be described. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device 3, which is an example of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the third embodiment.

[0107] <Cosmetic product dispensing device 3> The cosmetic dispensing device 3 differs from the cosmetic dispensing device 1 in the configuration of its conveying section.

[0108] The cosmetic dispensing device 3 includes a transport unit 230 in place of the transport unit 30 provided in the cosmetic dispensing device 1. Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device 3 includes a control unit 240 in place of the control unit 40 provided in the cosmetic dispensing device 1.

[0109] [Conveying section 230] The transport unit 230 transports the raw materials for the cosmetic product, which are dispensed from the discharge port 12, from the container 21 to the discharge port 12. The transport unit 230 is controlled by the control unit 240 so that the cosmetic product dispensed from the discharge port 12 contains the desired components.

[0110] The conveying unit 230 includes multiple pumps 231e, 231f, 231g, and 231h. The conveying unit 230 also includes discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Furthermore, the conveying unit 230 includes multiple pipes 233e, 233f, 233g, and 233h.

[0111] The conveying unit 230 is equipped with the same number of pumps 231e as the number of discharge units 32. Each pump 231e is connected by piping 233e to one of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Raw material MTe is then supplied from the container 21e to each of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d by one of the pumps 231e.

[0112] The conveying unit 230 is equipped with the same number of pumps 231f as the number of discharge units 32. Each pump 231f is connected by piping 233f to one of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Raw material MTf is then supplied from the container 21f to each of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d by one of the pumps 231f.

[0113] The conveying unit 230 is equipped with the same number of pumps 231g as the number of discharge units 32. Each pump 231g is connected by piping 233g to one of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Raw material MTg is then supplied to each of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d from the container 21g by one of the multiple pumps 231g.

[0114] The conveying unit 230 is equipped with the same number of pumps 231h as the number of discharge units 32. Each pump 231h is connected by piping 233h to one of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d. Raw material MTh is then supplied from the container 21h to each of the discharge units 32a, 32b, 32c, and 32d by one of the pumps 231h.

[0115] <Summary> The cosmetic dispensing device according to the third embodiment can dispense the appropriate cosmetic product to the application location. Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the third embodiment allows the user to intuitively understand the application location of a cosmetic product for which the application area on the skin is defined, based on the design. Moreover, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the third embodiment can supply multiple types of cosmetic products for different application areas.

[0116] ≪Fourth Embodiment≫ A cosmetic dispensing device according to the fourth embodiment will now be described. Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of a cosmetic dispensing device 4, which is an example of a cosmetic dispensing device according to the fourth embodiment.

[0117] <Cosmetic dispensing device 4> The cosmetic dispensing device 4 differs from the cosmetic dispensing device 1 in the configuration of its conveying section.

[0118] The cosmetic dispensing device 4 includes a transport unit 330 in place of the transport unit 30 provided in the cosmetic dispensing device 1. Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device 4 includes a control unit 340 in place of the control unit 40 provided in the cosmetic dispensing device 1.

[0119] [Conveying section 330] The conveying unit 330 conveys the raw materials for the cosmetic product, which are dispensed from the dispensing hole 12, from the container 21 to the dispensing hole 12. The conveying unit 330 is controlled by the control unit 340 so that the cosmetic product dispensed from the dispensing hole 12 contains the desired components.

[0120] The conveying unit 330 includes multiple pumps 331e, multiple pumps 331f, multiple pumps 331g, and multiple pumps 331h. The conveying unit 330 also includes piping 333a, piping 333b, piping 333c, and piping 333d.

[0121] The transport unit 330 is equipped with the same number of pumps 331e, 331f, 331g, and 331h as the number of discharge holes 12.

[0122] Each of the pipes 333a, 333b, 333c, and 333d is a branch pipe that branches off from the container 21.

[0123] One end of the piping 333a is connected to the discharge port 12a. The other end of the piping 333a is connected to one of the multiple pumps 331e, one of the multiple pumps 331f, one of the multiple pumps 331g, and one of the multiple pumps 331h. Raw material MTe is supplied from pump 331e, raw material MTf from pump 331f, raw material MTg from pump 331g, and raw material MTh from pump 331h via the piping 333a, causing the forehead cosmetic CMa to be discharged from the discharge port 12a.

[0124] One end of the piping 333b is connected to the discharge port 12b. The other end of the piping 333b is connected to one of the multiple pumps 331e, one of the multiple pumps 331f, one of the multiple pumps 331g, and one of the multiple pumps 331h. Raw material MTe is supplied from pump 331e, raw material MTf from pump 331f, raw material MTg from pump 331g, and raw material MTh from pump 331h via the piping 333b, causing the eye corner cosmetic CMb to be discharged from the discharge port 12b.

[0125] One end of the piping 333c is connected to the discharge port 12c. The other end of the piping 333c is connected to one of the multiple pumps 331e, one of the multiple pumps 331f, one of the multiple pumps 331g, and one of the multiple pumps 331h. Raw material MTe is supplied from pump 331e, raw material MTf from pump 331f, raw material MTg from pump 331g, and raw material MTh from pump 331h via the piping 333c, causing the nasolabial fold cosmetic CMc to be discharged from the discharge port 12c.

[0126] One end of the piping 333d is connected to the discharge port 12d. The other end of the piping 333d is connected to one of the multiple pumps 331e, one of the multiple pumps 331f, one of the multiple pumps 331g, and one of the multiple pumps 331h. Raw material MTe is supplied from pump 331e, raw material MTf from pump 331f, raw material MTg from pump 331g, and raw material MTh from pump 331h via the piping 333d, causing the neck cosmetic CMd to be discharged from the discharge port 12d.

[0127] <Summary> The cosmetic dispensing device according to the fourth embodiment can dispense the appropriate cosmetic product to the application location. Furthermore, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the fourth embodiment allows the user to intuitively understand the application location of a cosmetic product for which the application area on the skin is defined, based on the design. Moreover, the cosmetic dispensing device according to the fourth embodiment can supply multiple types of cosmetic products for different application areas.

[0128] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The above embodiments may be omitted, replaced, or modified in various ways without departing from the scope and spirit of the attached claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0129] 1, 2, 3, 4 Cosmetic dispensing device 10 cabinets 10S position display screen 11 Shape 12, 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d discharge hole 21, 21e, 21f, 21g, 21h container 121, 121a, 121b, 121c, 121d containers 30, 130, 230, 330 Conveyor Unit 31e, 31f, 31g, 31h, 131a, 131b, 131c, 131d, 231e, 231f, 231g, 231h, 331e, 331f, 331g, 331h pump 32, 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d discharge section 33e, 33f, 33g, 33h, 133a, 133b, 133c, 133d, 233e, 233f, 233g, 233h, 333a, 333b, 333c, 333d Piping 34 Extrusion section 34a Actuator 34c cylinder 34e, 34f, 34g, 34h supply hole 34p piston 34pS top 35e, 35f, 35g, 35h bulbs 40, 140, 240, 340 Control Unit 41 Arithmetic section 42 Pump Control Unit 43 Extrusion Control Unit 44 Storage section CMa Forehead Cosmetic CMb Cosmetic for the outer corners of the eyes CMc Nasolabial Fold Cosmetic CMd Neck Cosmetic MTe, MTf, MTg, MTh raw materials SP1 Space

Claims

1. A position indicator surface having a shape or pattern formed to indicate the application position where the cosmetic is applied, The position indicator surface is provided with a plurality of dispensing holes from which the cosmetic is dispensed, Equipped with, The components of the cosmetic product dispensed from each of the plurality of dispensing holes are determined according to the application position on the position indicator surface where the dispensing holes are provided. Cosmetic product dispensing device.

2. Equipped with multiple containers, Each of the aforementioned containers stores the raw materials for compounding the cosmetic, The cosmetic product dispensed from each of the plurality of dispensing holes is formed by blending the raw materials stored in one of the plurality of containers. The cosmetic dispensing device according to claim 1.

3. The raw materials stored in each of the plurality of containers, and a conveying unit that conveys them to each of the plurality of discharge holes, A control unit controls the transport unit so that the cosmetic material dispensed from each of the plurality of dispensing holes has the components determined according to the application position on the position indicator surface where the dispensing holes are provided. Equipped with, The cosmetic dispensing device according to claim 2.

4. Each of the plurality of discharge holes is provided with a supply hole for supplying the raw material from one of the plurality of containers, and an extrusion member for pushing the raw material supplied from the supply hole out of the discharge hole. The cosmetic dispensing device according to claim 3.

5. The aforementioned shape or pattern is a shape or pattern that imitates a human face. A cosmetic dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The aforementioned shape or pattern is a shape or pattern that imitates the entire human body. A cosmetic dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The amount of cosmetic dispensed from any of the aforementioned multiple dispensing holes is determined based on the results of a skin condition diagnosis. A cosmetic dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

8. The amount of cosmetic dispensed from any of the aforementioned multiple dispensing holes is determined based on at least one of the following: physical information, seasonal information, weather information, activity information, and survey results. A cosmetic dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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