Customized cosmetics production equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to equipment capable of automatically producing customized cosmetics of various formulations, comprising: transfer equipment for transferring cosmetic containers; filling equipment including a plurality of replaceable cartridges, and filling the cosmetic container with customized cosmetic raw materials of various formulations by using the plurality of cartridges; and packaging equipment, which caps the filled cosmetic containers so as to produce the customized cosmetics of various formulations.

Description

Customized cosmetics production facilities

[0001] The present invention relates to a customized cosmetics production facility, and more specifically, to a facility capable of producing customized cosmetics of various formulations using a single filling facility.

[0002] Cosmetics are used to maintain or manage an individual's skin health. For example, cosmetics can maintain skin moisture. The use of cosmetics with added functional ingredients is also increasing. Furthermore, cosmetics are produced based on the user's skin type. Skin types can be categorized as oily, normal, or dry, and cosmetics are produced to suit each skin type. Recently, skin damage caused by environmental pollution, such as ozone layer depletion and air pollution, as well as stress, is on the rise. Therefore, users need to select and use cosmetics appropriate for their skin type.

[0003] However, most cosmetics sold on the market are mass-produced in cosmetics factories. This mass production method facilitates strict quality control by easily monitoring each manufacturing process, facilitating after-sales service in the event of quality issues. However, mass production not only fails to satisfy the diverse purchasing needs of consumers, but also limits its ability to proactively respond to their diverse needs. Furthermore, mass production makes it difficult to provide cosmetics optimized for specific consumer preferences or skin conditions. Therefore, a method for providing customized cosmetics is needed.

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems and other issues. Another objective is to provide a customized cosmetics production facility capable of automatically producing customized cosmetics of various formulations using a single filling facility.

[0005] Another purpose is to provide a customized cosmetics production facility that can automatically produce customized cosmetics of various formulations using a cartridge replacement type filling facility.

[0006] Another object is to provide a customized cosmetic production facility capable of simultaneously producing customized general cosmetics and customized functional cosmetics using a filling facility including one or more general cartridges and one or more functional cartridges.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention to achieve the above or other purposes, a customized cosmetic production facility is provided, including: a transport facility for transporting a cosmetic container; a filling facility including a plurality of replaceable cartridges and for filling customized cosmetic raw materials of various formulations into the cosmetic container using the plurality of cartridges; and a packaging facility for capping the filled cosmetic container to produce customized cosmetics of various formulations.

[0008] More preferably, the customized cosmetics production facility may further include a preprocessing facility that generates first filling information for manufacturing a customized cosmetic product based on the customer's customer information upon receiving a customer order request. The preprocessing facility is characterized by generating an identification code including the first filling information and attaching a label including the identification code to the cosmetic container.

[0009] More preferably, the filling device further comprises an identification code recognition device for recognizing an identification code attached to the cosmetic container. The identification code is characterized by being any one of a QR code, a micro QR code, a data matrix, and a 1D barcode. The first filling information is characterized by including information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of raw materials constituting the customized cosmetic.

[0010] More preferably, each cartridge is characterized by including one or more chargers and a body frame supporting the one or more chargers. The plurality of cartridges are characterized by being replaced according to the formulation of the customized cosmetic to be manufactured.

[0011] More preferably, each charging device is characterized by including a hopper for storing cosmetic raw materials, a nozzle for injecting the cosmetic raw materials into a cosmetic container, a connecting member for connecting between the hopper and the nozzle, and a sensor for measuring the discharge amount of the raw materials discharged from the nozzle.

[0012] More preferably, when the customized cosmetics include customized general cosmetics and customized functional cosmetics, the plurality of cartridges are characterized in that they include at least one general cartridge and at least one functional cartridge.

[0013] More preferably, the preprocessing facility is characterized in that, when receiving an order request from a consumer, it generates second filling information for manufacturing the customized general cosmetic or customized functional cosmetic based on the customer information of the consumer.

[0014] More preferably, the second filling information is characterized by including information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of general raw materials constituting the customized general cosmetic. In addition, the second filling information is characterized by including information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of general raw materials and functional raw materials constituting the customized functional cosmetic.

[0015] More preferably, the general cartridge is characterized by including a plurality of chargers for providing at least one of a usability base, an efficacy base, a fragrance base, an increasing base, and a buffer base, and a body frame for supporting the plurality of chargers. The functional cartridge is characterized by including one or more chargers for providing a functional base, and a body frame for supporting the one or more chargers.

[0016] The effects of the customized cosmetics production facility according to embodiments of the present invention are described as follows.

[0017] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, there is an advantage in that a single customized cosmetic production facility can automatically produce customized cosmetics of various formulations by providing a filling facility including a plurality of cartridges that can be replaced by a facility operator.

[0018] In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage in that a filling device including one or more general cartridges and one or more functional cartridges can be provided, thereby simultaneously producing a customized general cosmetic and a customized functional cosmetic with one filling device.

[0019] However, the effects that can be achieved by the customized cosmetics production facility according to the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains from the description below.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the configuration of a customized cosmetics sales system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a customized cosmetics sales process according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the configuration of a customized cosmetics production facility according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the configuration of a charging facility according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating the shape of a cartridge included in the charging equipment of FIG. 4;

[0025] Fig. 6 is a drawing showing the configuration of a charger included in the cartridge of Fig. 5;

[0026] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the configuration of a charging facility according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Fig. 8 is a drawing illustrating the shape of a cartridge included in the charging equipment of Fig. 7;

[0028] Fig. 9 is a drawing showing the configuration of a charger included in the cartridge of Fig. 8.

[0029] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components will be given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. In addition, when describing embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0030] The present invention proposes a customized cosmetics production facility capable of automatically producing customized cosmetics of various formulations using a single filling facility. Furthermore, the present invention proposes a customized cosmetics production facility capable of automatically producing customized cosmetics of various formulations using a cartridge-replaceable filling facility.

[0031] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a customized cosmetics sales system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 1, a customized cosmetics sales system (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a user terminal (110), a web server (120), a manufacturer server (130), a customized cosmetics production facility (140), and a communication network (150).

[0034] The user terminal (110), the web server (120), and the manufacturer server (130) may be connected to each other through a communication network (150). The communication network (150) may include a wired network and a wireless network, and specifically, may include various networks such as a local area network (LAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), and a wide area network (WAN). In addition, the communication network (150) may include the well-known World Wide Web (WWW). However, the communication network (150) according to the present invention is not limited to the networks listed above, and may include at least one of a well-known wireless data network, a well-known telephone network, and a well-known wired / wireless television network.

[0035] The user terminal (110) can access the web server (120) and receive web services. That is, the user terminal (110) can receive a web page from the web server (120) and display it on the display unit. The web page may include a user interface for selling general cosmetics and / or customized cosmetics. Additionally, the web page may include a user interface for obtaining consumer information through questionnaire responses.

[0036] Terminal users (i.e., consumers) can purchase general cosmetics and / or customized cosmetics through these web pages. Terminal users can enter personal information, survey response information, and product purchase information through the web pages. The survey response information may include information regarding whether the customized cosmetics have additional functionalities.

[0037] The user terminal (110) can provide user information entered through a web page, i.e., the terminal user's personal information, survey response information, product purchase information, etc., to the web server (120).

[0038] The user terminals described in this specification may include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, desktop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation devices, slate PCs, tablet PCs, ultrabooks, wearable devices, and the like.

[0039] The web server (120) can provide web services related to the sale of cosmetics to the user terminal (110). That is, the web server (120) can generate a web page for selling general cosmetics and / or customized cosmetics, and provide the generated web page to the user terminal (110).

[0040] The web server (120) can obtain personal information, survey response information, product purchase information, payment information, etc. of the terminal user from the user terminal (110). In addition, the web server (120) can store and manage the information obtained from the user terminal (110) in a database (DB).

[0041] The web server (120) can generate order information and invoice information of the terminal user based on product purchase information and payment information obtained from the user terminal (110).

[0042] The web server (120) can generate questionnaire information for the terminal user based on the terminal user's questionnaire response information. Here, the questionnaire information can include information regarding the terminal user's preferences, health status, skin condition, and whether additional functionality is available.

[0043] The web server (120) can provide customer information including at least one of the terminal user's questionnaire information, order information, and invoice information to the manufacturer server (130).

[0044] The manufacturer server (130) can store and manage information obtained from the web server (120) in a database (DB). Meanwhile, the present embodiment exemplifies the creation of a terminal user's questionnaire information, order information, and invoice information by the web server (120), but is not necessarily limited thereto, and the manufacturer server (130) can also create a terminal user's questionnaire information, order information, and invoice information.

[0045] The manufacturer server (130) can provide customer information including at least one of the terminal user's questionnaire information, order information, and invoice information to the customized cosmetics production facility (140).

[0046] Meanwhile, this embodiment exemplifies a situation where the server operated by the cosmetics retailer (i.e., the web server) and the server operated by the cosmetics manufacturer (i.e., the manufacturer server) are configured independently, but this is not necessarily limited to this scenario. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that if the cosmetics manufacturer and cosmetics retailer are the same, the web server and the manufacturer server can be configured as a single server.

[0047] The customized cosmetics production facility (140) can automatically produce cosmetics that match the terminal user's taste and / or skin condition, i.e., customized cosmetics, based on customer information obtained from the manufacturer server (130).

[0048] The customized cosmetics production facility (140) can generate filling information (i.e., recipe information) for manufacturing customized cosmetics based on the customer information of the terminal user obtained from the manufacturer server (130), and can generate an identification code (e.g., a 2D barcode such as a QR code, a micro QR code, a data matrix, and a general 1D barcode) including the generated filling information. Here, the filling information can include information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of raw materials constituting the customized cosmetics. In addition, the filling information can include information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of raw materials constituting the customized general cosmetics. In addition, the filling information can include information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of general raw materials and functional raw materials constituting the customized functional cosmetics.

[0049] A customized cosmetics production facility (140) can automatically manufacture customized cosmetics for a user by attaching a (unique) identification code of a terminal user or a label including the identification code to a cosmetic container and using filling information included in the attached identification code.

[0050] The customized cosmetics production facility (140) can automatically produce customized cosmetics of various formulations using one filling facility including multiple cartridges that can be replaced by the facility operator.

[0051] The customized cosmetics production facility (140) can simultaneously produce customized general cosmetics and customized functional cosmetics using one filling facility including general cartridges and functional cartridges.

[0052]

[0053] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating a customized cosmetics sales process according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 2, a user terminal (110) can access a website provided by a web server (120) (S210). Here, the website may include a cosmetics sales site operated by a cosmetics manufacturer or cosmetics sales company.

[0055] The user terminal (110) can receive web pages from the website and display the received web pages on the display unit. The terminal user can purchase general cosmetics and / or customized cosmetics through the web pages displayed on the user terminal (110).

[0056] When a terminal user wishes to purchase customized cosmetics, the web server (120) may provide a web page containing questionnaire information for questioning the user to the user terminal (110). The questionnaire information may include multiple questionnaire questions related to the terminal user's preferences, health, skin condition, and whether additional functionality is required.

[0057] The user terminal (110) can provide questionnaire response information entered through a web page to the web server (120). Based on the questionnaire response information received from the user terminal (110), the web server (120) can obtain questionnaire information including the terminal user's preferences, health status, skin condition, and whether or not to add functionality (S220).

[0058] Thereafter, when payment for the customized cosmetics is made, the web server (120) can receive order information for the customized cosmetics from the user terminal (110) (S230). That is, the web server (120) can obtain the terminal user's product purchase information, payment information, etc. from the user terminal (110). Based on the information obtained from the user terminal (110), the web server (120) can generate the terminal user's order information and invoice information, etc.

[0059] The web server (120) may provide customer information, including at least one of the terminal user's questionnaire information, order information, and invoice information, to the manufacturer server (130). The manufacturer server (130) may store the information obtained from the web server (120) in a database and provide the information to a customized cosmetics production facility (140).

[0060] The customized cosmetics production facility (140) can generate filling information for manufacturing customized cosmetics based on the customer information of the terminal user obtained from the manufacturer server (130), and can generate an identification code (e.g., a 2D barcode such as a QR code, a micro QR code, a data matrix, and a general 1D barcode) including the filling information.

[0061] The customized cosmetics production facility (140) can automatically produce customized cosmetics by attaching an identification code of the terminal user or a label including the identification code to a cosmetic container and using filling information included in the identification code (S240).

[0062] When the manufacturing of customized cosmetics is completed, a quality test on the customized cosmetics can be performed using the quality test equipment provided in the facility (140) or a separate quality test equipment (S250).

[0063] If the quality test passes, the customized cosmetics can be packaged in a cosmetics box (S260). The invoice number assigned to the terminal user can then be attached to the cosmetics box and delivered to the delivery company (S270). The delivery company will then deliver the customized cosmetics to the terminal user's address.

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[0065] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the configuration of a customized cosmetics production facility according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 3, a customized cosmetics production facility (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a pretreatment facility (210), a transport facility (220), a filling facility (230), and a packaging facility (240).

[0067] The preprocessing facility (210) may receive a consumer's cosmetics order request from the manufacturer server (130). At this time, the preprocessing facility (210) may receive customer information from the manufacturer server (130), including at least one of the consumer's questionnaire information, order information, and invoice information. The questionnaire information may include information regarding whether the cosmetic has additional functionality.

[0068] The preprocessing facility (210) can generate filling information for manufacturing customized cosmetics for a terminal user based on the user's customer information. Here, the filling information may include information on the mixing ratio and output volume of the raw materials that make up the customized cosmetics. Furthermore, the filling information may include information on the mixing ratio and output volume of the raw materials that make up the customized general cosmetics. Furthermore, the filling information may include information on the mixing ratio and output volume of the general and functional raw materials that make up the customized functional cosmetics.

[0069] The preprocessing facility (210) can generate an identification code containing the consumer's filling information. The identification code may include invoice information and other information along with the filling information. Furthermore, the identification code may be a 2D barcode such as a QR code, micro QR code, or data matrix, or a general 1D barcode. More preferably, a QR code may be used.

[0070] The preprocessing facility (210) can output a label containing the consumer's identification code information and attach the output label to a cosmetic container. The label may include the consumer's identification code information, customer identification (ID) information, a recipe code, and product information. The recipe code may include filling information.

[0071] The transport device (220) may include a plurality of transport holders for holding cosmetic containers with attached labels. The transport device (220) may serve to move the cosmetic containers mounted on each transport holder toward the filling device (230). A conveyor belt may be used as the transport device (220), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0072] The charging device (230) can recognize the identification code attached to each cosmetic container using an identification code recognition device. The charging device (230) can automatically charge the cosmetic container with customized cosmetic raw materials corresponding to the filling information contained in the identification code.

[0073] Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the charging device (230) can recognize the recipe code attached to each cosmetic container using an identification code recognition device. The charging device (230) can automatically charge the cosmetic container with customized cosmetic ingredients corresponding to the filling information included in the recipe code.

[0074] The filling device (230) can automatically fill customized cosmetic raw materials of various formulations into cosmetic containers using multiple replaceable cartridges. A more detailed description of the filling device (230) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

[0075] Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the charging device (230) can automatically charge at least one of a general raw material and a functional raw material into a cosmetic container using one or more general cartridges and one or more functional cartridges. A more detailed description of the charging device (230) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.

[0076] The packaging equipment (240) can cap a cosmetic container filled with a consumer's customized cosmetic raw material, and rotate the capped cosmetic container at a predetermined speed or higher to mix the contents of the cosmetic container. Furthermore, the packaging equipment (240) can automatically package the cosmetic container by placing it in a cosmetic box.

[0077] As described above, the customized cosmetics production facility according to one embodiment of the present invention can automatically produce customized cosmetics of various formulations using a single cartridge-replaceable charging facility. Furthermore, the customized cosmetics production facility can simultaneously produce customized general cosmetics and customized functional cosmetics using a charging facility comprising one or more general cartridges and one or more functional cartridges.

[0078]

[0079] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the configuration of a charging facility according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the shape of a cartridge included in the charging facility of FIG. 4, and FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the configuration of a charger included in the cartridge of FIG. 5.

[0080] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, a filling device (300) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of cartridges (310) for filling customized cosmetic raw materials into a cosmetic container.

[0081] A plurality of cartridges (310) may be configured to be replaceable by the facility operator. At least one of the plurality of cartridges (310) may be replaced depending on the formulation (i.e., type) of the customized cosmetic product to be manufactured.

[0082] Each cartridge (310) may include one or more chargers (311) and a body frame (313) supporting the one or more chargers (311). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the cartridge (310) may be configured as a 5-nozzle type cartridge or a 3-nozzle type cartridge, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0083] Each cartridge (310) can be configured in an assembling form. For example, a 5-nozzle type cartridge and a 3-nozzle type cartridge can be combined to form a new 8-nozzle type cartridge. In addition, a 5-nozzle type cartridge can be disassembled to form a 3-nozzle type cartridge and a 2-nozzle type cartridge.

[0084] The one or more chargers (311) may include one or more chargers for providing a feeling base, one or more chargers for providing an efficacy base, one or more chargers for providing a fragrance base, one or more chargers for providing an increasing base, and one or more chargers for providing a buffer base.

[0085] Each charging device (311, 400) may include a hopper (410) for storing cosmetic raw materials, a nozzle (420) for injecting cosmetic raw materials into a cosmetic container, a connecting member (430) connecting the hopper (410) and the nozzle (420), and a sensor (440) for measuring the discharge amount of raw materials discharged from the nozzle (420). Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, each charging device (311, 400) may further include a sensor for measuring the amount of raw materials present in the hopper (410).

[0086] Each charger (400) can charge a certain amount of raw material into a cosmetic container according to a control command from a control device (not shown). At this time, the amount of raw material injected into the cosmetic container can be determined based on the filling information included in the consumer's identification code.

[0087] A charging device (300) having such a configuration can automatically produce customized cosmetics of various formulations using a plurality of replaceable cartridges (310). The formulations of the customized cosmetics include, but are not necessarily limited to, shampoo, essence, moisturizer, treatment, lotion, and cleanser.

[0088] General cosmetics or customized cosmetics contain different types of raw materials depending on the type of product (i.e., formulation). For example, a shampoo may contain a type of raw material a that provides a feeling base, a type of raw material b that provides an efficacy base, a type of raw material c that provides a fragrance base, a type of raw material d that provides a thickening base, and a type of raw material e that provides a buffer base. An essence may contain a type of raw material f that provides a feeling base, a type of raw material g that provides an efficacy base, and a type of raw material h that provides a fragrance base. A moisturizer may contain a type of raw material i that provides a feeling base, a type of raw material j that provides an efficacy base, and a type of raw material k that provides a fragrance base. A hair treatment may contain a type of raw material l that provides a feeling base, a type of raw material m that provides an efficacy base, and a type of raw material n that provides a fragrance base. Here, a to n are natural numbers.

[0089] In the case where a customized cosmetic of a specific formulation is to be manufactured among various customized cosmetics of such formulations, the cartridges of the filling equipment (230, 300) can be replaced with a plurality of cartridges required to manufacture the customized cosmetic of the corresponding formulation without the need to replace other equipment (210, 220, 240) of the customized cosmetic production equipment (200).

[0090] The filling device (300) can fill the cosmetic raw material of the corresponding formulation into the cosmetic container using the replaced cartridges (310). For example, if the customized cosmetic to be manufactured is shampoo, the filling device (300) can fill the cosmetic raw material of the corresponding formulation into the cosmetic container using a plurality of cartridges containing the raw material of the above-described A (= a + b + c + d + e) ​​type. If the customized cosmetic to be manufactured is essence, the filling device (300) can fill the cosmetic raw material of the corresponding formulation into the cosmetic container using a plurality of cartridges containing the raw material of the above-described B (= f + g + h) type. If the customized cosmetic to be manufactured is moisturizer, the filling device (300) can fill the cosmetic raw material of the corresponding formulation into the cosmetic container using a plurality of cartridges containing the raw material of the above-described C (= i + j + k) type. If the customized cosmetic product to be manufactured is a hair treatment, the filling device (300) can fill a cosmetic container with the cosmetic raw material of the corresponding formulation using a plurality of cartridges containing the aforementioned D(=l+m+n) type of raw material. In this way, the filling device (300) can automatically fill a cosmetic container with customized cosmetic raw materials of various formulations using a plurality of cartridges that can be replaced by the facility operator.

[0091] Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the charging equipment (300) may additionally include an identification code recognition device for recognizing an identification code attached to each cosmetic container, and a raw material injection device for automatically injecting cosmetic raw materials into the hopper of each charging station. The raw material injection device may automatically inject the corresponding cosmetic raw materials into the hopper of each charging station according to a control command of the control device when the amount of raw materials remaining in each hopper falls below a threshold value.

[0092] As described above, the filling equipment according to one embodiment of the present invention can automatically produce customized cosmetics of various formulations using a plurality of cartridges that can be replaced by the equipment operator.

[0093]

[0094] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the configuration of a charging facility according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the shape of a cartridge included in the charging facility of FIG. 7, and FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the configuration of a charger included in the cartridge of FIG. 8.

[0095] Referring to FIGS. 7 to 9, a filling device (500) according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of cartridges (510, 520) for filling customized cosmetic raw materials into a cosmetic container.

[0096] The plurality of cartridges (510, 520) may include one or more general cartridges (510) and one or more functional cartridges (520). Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of cartridges (510, 520) may be configured to be replaceable by a system operator.

[0097] A general cartridge (510) may include one or more chargers (511) for charging general (cosmetic) raw materials, and a body frame (513) for supporting the one or more chargers (511). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the general cartridge (510) may be configured as a 5-nozzle type cartridge or a 3-nozzle type cartridge, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0098] The general cartridge (510) can be configured in an assembling form. For example, a 5-nozzle type cartridge and a 3-nozzle type cartridge can be combined to form a new 8-nozzle type cartridge. In addition, a 5-nozzle type cartridge can be disassembled to form a 3-nozzle type cartridge and a 2-nozzle type cartridge.

[0099] The chargers (511) of the general cartridge (510) may include one or more chargers for providing a feeling base, one or more chargers for providing an efficacy base, one or more chargers for providing a fragrance base, one or more chargers for providing an increasing base, and one or more chargers for providing a buffer base.

[0100] A functional cartridge (520) may include one or more chargers (521) for charging functional (cosmetic) raw materials, and a body frame (523) for supporting the one or more chargers (521). Similarly, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the functional cartridge (510) may be configured as a 5-nozzle type cartridge or a 3-nozzle type cartridge, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0101] The functional cartridge (520) can also be configured in an assembling form. For example, a 5-nozzle cartridge and a 3-nozzle cartridge can be combined to form a new 8-nozzle cartridge. Furthermore, a 5-nozzle cartridge can be disassembled to form a 3-nozzle cartridge and a 2-nozzle cartridge.

[0102] The chargers (521) of the functional cartridge (520) may include one or more chargers for providing a functional base.

[0103] Each charging device (511, 521, 600) may include a hopper (610) for storing cosmetic raw materials, a nozzle (620) for injecting cosmetic raw materials into a cosmetic container, a connecting member (630) for connecting the hopper (610) and the nozzle (620), and a sensor (640) for measuring the discharge amount of raw materials discharged from the nozzle (620). Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, each charging device (511, 521, 600) may further include a sensor for measuring the amount of raw materials present in the hopper (610).

[0104] Each charger (600) can charge a certain amount of raw materials into a cosmetic container according to a control command from a control device (not shown). At this time, the amount of general raw materials and functional raw materials injected into the cosmetic container can be determined based on the filling information included in the consumer's identification code.

[0105] A charging facility (500) having such a configuration can simultaneously produce customized general cosmetics and customized functional cosmetics using a general cartridge (510) and a functional cartridge (520).

[0106] Customized functional cosmetics are cosmetics that add functional ingredients to the raw materials of customized general cosmetics. For example, a general shampoo may include ingredients that provide a feeling-based texture, ingredients that provide an efficacy-based texture, ingredients that provide a fragrance-based texture, ingredients that provide a thickening-based texture, and ingredients that provide a buffer-based texture. Meanwhile, a functional shampoo may include ingredients that provide a feeling-based texture, ingredients that provide an efficacy-based texture, ingredients that provide a fragrance-based texture, ingredients that provide a thickening-based texture, ingredients that provide a buffer-based texture, and ingredients that provide a functional-based texture. Examples of the functional-based texture include, but are not limited to, hair loss treatment-based texture or dandruff treatment-based texture.

[0107] The charging device (500) can charge at least one of a general raw material and a functional raw material into a cosmetic container using one or more general cartridges (510) and one or more functional cartridges (520). For example, if the customized cosmetic to be manufactured is a general shampoo, the charging device (300) can charge the general raw material into the cosmetic container using a plurality of general cartridges containing the general raw material of type A. Meanwhile, if the customized cosmetic to be manufactured is a functional shampoo, the charging device (500) can charge the general raw material and the functional raw material into the cosmetic container using a plurality of general cartridges containing the general raw material of type A and a functional cartridge storing one type of functional raw material. In this way, the charging device (500) can automatically charge at least one of a general raw material and a functional raw material into the cosmetic container using one or more general cartridges and one or more functional cartridges.

[0108] Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the charging equipment (500) may additionally include an identification code recognition device for recognizing an identification code attached to each cosmetic container, and a raw material injection device for automatically injecting cosmetic raw materials into the hopper of each charging station. The raw material injection device may automatically inject the corresponding cosmetic raw materials into the hopper of each charging station according to a control command of the control device when the amount of raw materials remaining in each hopper falls below a threshold value.

[0109] As described above, the filling equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention can automatically produce not only customized general cosmetics but also customized functional cosmetics using one or more general cartridges and one or more functional cartridges.

[0110] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is clear that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the claims set forth below but also by equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. Transport equipment for transporting cosmetic containers; A filling device including a plurality of replaceable cartridges, and filling customized cosmetic raw materials of various formulations into the cosmetic container using the plurality of cartridges; and A customized cosmetic production facility including a packaging facility for producing customized cosmetics of various formulations by capping the above-mentioned filled cosmetic containers.

2. In paragraph 1, A customized cosmetics production facility further comprising a preprocessing facility that generates first filling information for manufacturing customized cosmetics for a consumer based on the customer information of the consumer when an order request from the consumer is received.

3. In paragraph 2, A customized cosmetics production facility, characterized in that the preprocessing facility generates an identification code including the first filling information and attaches a label including the identification code to the cosmetic container.

4. In paragraph 3, A customized cosmetics production facility characterized in that the above identification code is any one of a QR code, a micro QR code, a data matrix, and a 1D barcode.

5. In paragraph 2, A customized cosmetics production facility characterized in that the first filling information includes information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of raw materials constituting the customized cosmetics.

6. In paragraph 1, A customized cosmetics production facility, characterized in that the above charging facility further includes an identification code recognition device for recognizing an identification code attached to the cosmetic container.

7. In paragraph 1, A customized cosmetic production facility, characterized in that each cartridge includes one or more chargers and a body frame supporting the one or more chargers.

8. In paragraph 7, A customized cosmetics production facility characterized in that each charging station includes a hopper for storing cosmetic raw materials, a nozzle for injecting cosmetic raw materials into a cosmetic container, a connecting member for connecting between the hopper and the nozzle, and a sensor for measuring the discharge amount of raw materials discharged from the nozzle.

9. In paragraph 1, A customized cosmetics production facility, characterized in that at least one of the plurality of cartridges is replaced according to the formulation of the customized cosmetics to be manufactured.

10. In paragraph 1, If the above customized cosmetics include customized general cosmetics and customized functional cosmetics, A customized cosmetics production facility, characterized in that the plurality of cartridges include one or more general cartridges and one or more functional cartridges.

11. In paragraph 10, A customized cosmetics production facility characterized in that the above preprocessing facility generates second filling information for manufacturing the customized general cosmetics or customized functional cosmetics based on the customer information of the consumer when receiving an order request from the consumer.

12. In paragraph 11, A customized cosmetics production facility characterized in that the second filling information includes information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of general raw materials constituting the customized general cosmetics.

13. In paragraph 11, A customized cosmetics production facility characterized in that the second filling information includes information on the mixing ratio and discharge amount of general raw materials and functional raw materials that constitute the customized functional cosmetics.

14. In paragraph 10, A customized cosmetic production facility characterized in that the general cartridge includes a plurality of chargers for providing at least one of a feeling base, an efficacy base, a fragrance base, a thickening base, and a buffer base, and a body frame supporting the plurality of chargers.

15. In paragraph 10, A customized cosmetics production facility characterized in that the functional cartridge includes one or more chargers for providing a functional base and a body frame supporting the one or more chargers.

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