Cosmetic product dispenser housing with horizontal opening by rotation

Abstract

The invention relates to a cosmetic product dispenser housing (1) comprising: - a support (2) defining a cavity (72) capable of accommodating a cup (4) containing the cosmetic product; - a cover (3) mounted so as to be horizontally rotatable relative to the subassembly. The cover (3) is connected to the support via a pivot link having an axis A parallel to the central axis X of the housing, and has a connection element (32) of the cover (3) fitting into a connection opening (73) of the support (2). The pivot link comprises a system for guiding the cover (3) in rotation and in axial translation during opening and closing, with indexing of its closed position and its open position, the connection element (32) being coupled to a blocking element (60) belonging to the support (2), the blocking element limiting the axial translation of the cover (3). The cover (3) pivots through 360°.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] TITLE: Cosmetic product dispenser case with horizontal opening via rotation

[0003] Technical field of the invention

[0004] The invention relates to a cosmetic product dispenser case whose lid can pivot horizontally so as to open or close the case.

[0005] This case is designed to hold a small container of cosmetic product, such as makeup powder.

[0006] The lid is movable by rotating between a closed position where the cup is protected and inaccessible, and an open position where the cup is accessible.

[0007] The lid pivots thanks to a pivot joint housed in the rear part of the casing, so as to completely free the cup when opening.

[0008] Technical background

[0009] Generally, a cosmetic product dispenser case includes a support housing the cup, and a lid mounted to rotate on the base to open and close the case.

[0010] When the case is placed on a horizontal plane, it is common for the rotation of the lid when opening to occur by moving from a horizontal position to a vertical position, with a pivot axis oriented horizontally.

[0011] There are also cases where the lid rotates only horizontally, with a vertically oriented pivot point. In this case, the lid remains in the same plane relative to the support. The drawback is that the lid tends to rub against the support and wear down over time. Another disadvantage is that the lid does not have a stable position when open and can continue to rotate, which can be inconvenient for the user.

[0012] In addition, the lid usually turns in one direction for opening, and in the other direction for closing, and the user may turn it the wrong way when handling the lid the first few times and must therefore get used to it over time.

[0013] Finally, from a recycling perspective, it is now essential to be able to disassemble the casing components, while ensuring that these components cannot be unintentionally disassembled during normal use of the casing. Summary of the invention

[0014] The present invention aims to overcome the various drawbacks mentioned above by providing a cosmetic product dispenser case with a lid that opens horizontally without damaging the surface. This case offers the user an intuitive and tactile 360° opening and closing process that indicates the stable closed and open positions. The case must also be demountable for recycling purposes, but without causing accidental disassembly during normal use.

[0015] The cosmetic product dispenser according to the invention has a central X-axis and comprises:

[0016] - a support defining a housing suitable for holding a cup containing the cosmetic product;

[0017] - a lid mounted movable in rotation in a plane perpendicular to the X axis relative to the support, between a closed position to protect the bucket, and an open position to allow access to the bucket; the lid being connected to the support via a pivot joint with axis A parallel to the X axis, said pivot joint having a connecting element of the lid fitting into a connection hole of the support.

[0018] This housing is characterized primarily by the fact that the pivot joint includes a system for guiding the rotation and axial translation of the lid when opening and closing, the lid pivoting 360° in the same direction.

[0019] The main idea of ​​this invention is to provide, in addition to rotation, an axial translation, therefore an axial displacement of the lid in both directions when it is manipulated during opening and closing, in order to offer a sensory journey to the user.

[0020] The axial translation in one direction at the opening allows to give a popup effect of the lid at the opening, that is to say a lifting effect to help to open the case.

[0021] This lifting mechanism helps to prevent excessive friction between the lid and the support during rotation for opening and closing.

[0022] Axial translation in the opposite direction lowers the lid. The user has the freedom to rotate the lid 360°, meaning it can complete a full rotation relative to its support. Thus, the user can move the lid from its closed position to its open position (a 180° turn) in one direction, and then from its open position to its closed position (a 180° turn) in the same direction, completing a full 360° rotation. The user can then continue rotating the lid in the same direction indefinitely, if desired. Or in the opposite direction, as preferred.

[0023] According to one possible configuration, the rotational and translational guidance system features an indexing of the cover in its closed position and in its open position.

[0024] Indeed, axial translation in one direction during opening creates a pop-up effect for the lid, removing it from its closed indexing position. Axial translation in the opposite direction lowers the lid from its open indexing position and then returns it to its closed indexing position.

[0025] Thanks to these translations, the user can feel the lid indexing into stable positions, such as open or closed position.

[0026] These small axial displacements in both directions during the rotational stroke of the lid allow the user to physically feel the approach of stable opening and closing positions, without even needing to look at the lid.

[0027] According to one possible configuration, the connecting element is coupled to a locking element belonging to the support and limiting the axial translation of the cover.

[0028] The lifting of the cover is thus limited thanks to the locking element to prevent any unintentional dismantling of the case during normal use of the case.

[0029] Indeed, the cover is press-fitted into the support via axial translation and must be removable from the support at the end of the housing's service life. The locking element prevents this removal during standard handling of the housing. According to the various embodiments of the invention, which may be considered together or separately: the connecting element consists of a cylindrical body extending from the cover towards the support, said body having a free end with axial retention. This free end of the body is divided into at least two flexible tabs, each having an external ridge adapted to abut against a lower angular return of the support at the exit of the connection port. The ridge has two stages.Each tab has an internal contact wall designed to engage with the locking element when the cover is in an axially raised position. A second stage of the external bead abuts against the angular return, preventing any unintentional withdrawal of the connecting element from the connection opening. A first stage of the external bead of each tab is in contact with the angular return of the support when the cover is in an axially lowered position. The locking element consists of a shaft projecting from the support towards the cover. The rotational and axial translational guidance system for the cover consists of at least one pin on the connecting element that slides on a guide track on the support. This guide track surrounds the connection opening on an upper wall of the support. The guide track is a closed loop.The guide track has two "upper" sections separated by two "lower" sections, corresponding to two diametrically opposed indexing grooves. Each groove is bordered on either side by two access ramps to the upper sections. The cover is in an axially raised position when the pin slides along the upper sections of the guide track, and in an axially lowered position when the pin engages in an indexing groove, marking the open or closed position of the cover. The pin has a shape complementary to each indexing groove. The connecting element has two diametrically opposed pins. The pivot joint is located at the rear of the housing.

[0030] Brief description of the figures

[0031] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the detailed description that follows, for an understanding of which reference should be made to the attached drawings in which:

[0032] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a housing according to the invention;

[0033] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the housing in Figure 1;

[0034] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the lid and part of the support as shown in Figure 2;

[0035] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the case in the closed position;

[0036] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the housing in the open position;

[0037] Figure 6 is a larger scale detail view of the lid connecting element;

[0038] Figure 7 is a larger scale detail view of the support connection port;

[0039] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of the pivot joint when the cover is in the closed position;

[0040] Figure 9 is a schematic view of the hooking of a tab of the connecting element in the connection hole when the cover is in a lowered position;

[0041] Figure 10 shows the deformation of the leg in Figure 9 when the lid moves from the lowered position to the raised position.

[0042] Detailed description of the invention

[0043] In the following description, elements with an identical structure or analogous functions will be designated by the same references.

[0044] By convention, the "axial" direction corresponds to the main extension of the housing, illustrated by the X axis in Figure 1, and the "radial" direction is orthogonal to the axial direction.

[0045] The axial direction corresponds to the vertical direction when the case is placed on a horizontal plane. The radial direction then corresponds to the horizontal direction.

[0046] In the detailed description of the figures that follows, the terms "upper" and "lower," or "top" and "bottom," will be used interchangeably, without limitation, with reference to the axial direction. Thus, the term "upper" refers to a part located near a cover, and the term "lower" refers to a part located near the bottom of the case.

[0047] Similarly, the terms "outside or external" and "inside or internal" are used with reference to the radial direction, an outside element being radially further from the X axis than an inside element.

[0048] The container 1 according to the invention contains one or more cosmetic products. For example, it could be makeup powder, or a creamy product applied to the skin for makeup or moisturizing.

[0049] This case 1, as illustrated in figure 1, is one of the so-called flat or compact receptacles, insofar as its height is less than its width.

[0050] As can be seen in figures 2 and 3, this case 1 mainly features a support 2 on which a cover 3 is mounted.

[0051] The support 2 has a recess 72 suitable for holding a cup 4 containing the cosmetic product. The cup 4 is thus interposed between the support 2 and the lid 3.

[0052] Optionally, a decorative cover can be placed on the cover 3, in order to improve the aesthetics of the case 1, and to include for example a mirror.

[0053] All these parts are centered relative to each other along the central axis X as illustrated in figures 1 and 2 for example.

[0054] In the illustrated example, the casing 1 is cylindrical of revolution, as are all the parts composing it.

[0055] However, case 1 could very well have another shape, square or rectangular for example.

[0056] The housing 1 has a front part referenced AV and a rear part referenced AR in figures 2 and 3.

[0057] The cover 3 is mounted on the support 2 so that it can rotate horizontally around a vertically oriented pivot axis A. The pivot axis A is parallel to the X-axis. This pivot axis A is offset to the rear of the housing 1. Thus, when the cover 3 rotates, it can move away from the center of the housing 1, completely freeing access to the bucket 4.

[0058] The cover 3 has a central disc 31 that completely covers the recess 72 of the support 2, and therefore, a fortiori, covers the cup 4 when the cover 3 is in the closed position. After rotating the cover 3 to its open position, the central disc 31 is moved away from the recess 72 of the support 2, thus freeing access to the cup 4.

[0059] The lid 3 is thus mobile between a closed position where it overlaps the support 2 (horn in figure 4), and an open position where it is offset from the support 2 after having rotated 180° (as in figure 5).

[0060] The cover 3 performs rotational movements in a plane perpendicular to the X axis.

[0061] The cover 3 is mounted on the support 2 via a pivot joint with axis A. This pivot joint consists mainly of a connecting element 32 belonging to the cover 3 and fitting into a connection orifice 73 belonging to the support 2. The pivot joint therefore comes into contact with the cover 3.

[0062] As previously mentioned, this pivot joint is located in the rear part of the housing 1.

[0063] In the case of the present invention, the support 2 comprises a base 6 and a platform 7, the two parts 6 and 7 being assembled and welded to form a subassembly. The connection hole 73 is made in the platform 7, and the connecting element 32 protrudes from the platform 7 at the end of the assembly. The base 6 located under the platform 7 conceals this pivot joint.

[0064] Within the framework of the present invention it is entirely possible to have a support 2 in one piece instead of two pieces assembled and welded.

[0065] Specifically, as shown in Figure 3, the connecting element 32 protrudes from the cover 3 towards the support 2.

[0066] The cover 3 has an external tab 38 extending radially from the central disc 31, and carrying the connecting element 32.

[0067] Support 2, for its part, has an upper wall 71 in contact with the central disc 31 of the cover 3.

[0068] This upper wall 71 delimits the housing 72 which accommodates the bucket 4. This housing 72 ultimately corresponds to a recess made in the upper wall 71.

[0069] In the example shown, housing 72 is cylindrical.

[0070] The connection port 73 passes through this upper wall 71 in the rear part of the housing 1. The connection port 73 is sized to accommodate the connection element 32 of the cover 3.

[0071] The connection element 32 is inserted into the connection port 73 by force, according to a single axial movement during the assembly of the housing 1.

[0072] Advantageously, the pivot joint includes a system for guiding the cover 3 in rotation and axial translation during opening and closing. Thus, the cover 3 pivots relative to the support 2 but can also be raised or lowered relative to the support 2.

[0073] These different movement options allow for indexing of the cover 3 in a closed position as well as in an open position. This is the maximum opening position. Other indexing options are possible within the scope of the invention, with intermediate opening positions of the cover 3, for example.

[0074] The axial translation of the cover 3 is however limited to avoid any disengagement of the cover 3 from the support 2.

[0075] Once the cover 3 is mounted on the support 2, there is an axial stroke over which the cover 3 can translate relative to the support 2, without it coming out of the support 2.

[0076] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the translational and rotational guidance system consists of at least one pin 39 sliding on a guide track 20. The pin 39 belongs to the cover 3, while the guide track 20 belongs to the support 2. When the cover 3 is opened and closed, the pin 39 slides along the guide track 20, thus guiding the cover 3 in both rotation and translation. The guide track 20 provides a sensory path for the user, with different levels and zones to pass through during the rotational movement, allowing the user to experience stable and unstable positions, as well as braking and acceleration.

[0077] In the invention under examination, the guidance path 20 is in a closed loop, so the pins 39 continue to travel along it in one direction or the other, at the user's choice, without end.

[0078] Indeed, this is a specific feature of the housing according to the invention. In addition to the rotational and axial translational guidance system for the lid, there is also the ability to rotate the lid 360°, that is, to allow it to complete a full rotation relative to its support. Thus, the user can move the lid from its closed position to its open position (a 180° turn) in one direction, and then from its open position to its closed position (a 180° turn) in the same direction, thereby completing a full 360° rotation. The user can then continue rotating the lid in the same direction indefinitely if desired. Or in the opposite direction, as preferred.

[0079] In the example shown, for the sake of balance, the cover 3 has two diametrically opposed pins 39 extending from the connecting element 32. These two pins 39 slide on the same guide path 20 provided on the support 2.

[0080] More precisely, this guide path 20 is provided on the upper wall 71 of the support 2, and surrounds the connection hole 73.

[0081] This guidance path 20 is illustrated more precisely in figure 7.

[0082] This guidance path 20 has so-called high sections 22 and so-called low sections 21. More precisely, this guidance path 20 has a succession of high sections 22 and low sections 21 in alternation.

[0083] In this case, it comprises two diametrically opposed lower portions 21. These are two hollows 21. Each hollow 21 is delimited on both sides by a ramp 23, 24. There is therefore an entrance ramp 24 (or 23 depending on the direction of rotation) towards the hollow 21 and an exit ramp 23 (or 24 depending on the direction of rotation) from the hollow 21.

[0084] The two hollows 21 have identical profiles.

[0085] Each pin 39 has a profile similar to that of the recess 21, so as to conform to the shape of the recess 21 when it is inserted into it for support. Indeed, when the pin 39 is inserted into the recess 21, it is in an indexing position, and therefore a position that must be stable in the case of the invention presented so that the user clearly understands the position of the cover 3 relative to the support 2. In this case, in the invention presented, there is an indexing for the closed position of the cover 3, and an indexing for the open position of the cover 3.

[0086] To move from the closed position to the open position, the 39 pins move from one hollow 21 to the opposite hollow 21 after rotating 180° around the axis A.

[0087] The guide path 20 has the advantage of being symmetrical with respect to a transverse plane containing the axis A. In the illustrated case, this transverse plane passes through the front and the rear of the housing 1. This transverse plane contains both the axis A and the X axis.

[0088] The advantage of having a symmetrical guide path 20 is that the housing 1 can be opened by rotating the cover 3 either clockwise or counterclockwise. The cover 3 can rotate through 360°, or 180° in one direction and 180° in the other. This is user-selectable.

[0089] As previously stated, there is a first hollow 21 on the guidance path 20 and a second hollow 21 diametrically opposite, therefore symmetrical, on the guidance path 20.

[0090] Between the two successive hollows 21 are the high portions 22 of the guidance path 20.

[0091] Thus, when the pins 39 are located at the level of the recesses 21, then the cover 3 is in the lowered position, and when the pins 39 are located at the level of the upper portions 22, then the cover 3 is in the raised position. The cover 3 therefore performs small axial translational movements according to the path of the pins 39 along the guide path 20.

[0092] To exit the recess 21, each pin 39 must pass over an exit ramp 23, which acts as a resistance point so that the user feels it is leaving a stable position. Once the pin 39 has exited the recess 21, the cover 3 is in the raised position and can easily rotate relative to the support 2, without causing friction between the disc 31 of the cover 3 and the upper wall 71 of the support 2, thus without damaging or wearing the parts.

[0093] Advantageously, each upper section 22 has a slightly wavy profile. Thus, there is a small downward stroke 22a (or 22b depending on the direction of rotation) followed by a small upward stroke 22b (or 22a depending on the direction of rotation) as the pin 39 travels along the wave. This translates for the user into a sensation of acceleration followed by a sensation of braking as the pin 39 moves up the wave before reaching the next trough 21. Moving up this wave with braking provides a sensory indication to the user that they are approaching the next trough 21, i.e., approaching the next indexing position.

[0094] Once the wave has passed, the pawn 39 falls into the trough 21 via the arrival ramp 24 (or 23), and the cover 3 suddenly lowers, indicating to the user that the cover 3 is in a stable position. In this case, there are two stable positions: the open position and the closed position. Therefore, there are two troughs 21 and two high portions 22.

[0095] Within the framework of the invention there could be more stable positions, in which case there would be more dips 21 in the path, this being to be weighted according to the number of pawns 39.

[0096] Several types of configurations with stable positions and indexing can be envisaged within the framework of the present invention, depending on the desired sensory path.

[0097] As illustrated in Figure 6, the connecting element 32 consists of a cylindrical body 35 extending from the cover 3 towards the support 2. This body

[0098] 35 has a free end 33 of axial retention.

[0099] This free end 33 is divided into at least two flexible legs 34.

[0100] These tabs 34 are flexible enough to be able to deform and fit into the connection hole 73 of the support 2 for the purpose of snapping together when mounting the housing 1.

[0101] Each leg 34 has a hook-shaped end with a ridge

[0102] 36 external.

[0103] As illustrated in figure 8, this external bead 36 is intended to come against a lower angular return 74 of the support 2 at the exit of the connection port 73. In the illustrated case, this lower angular return 74 is located in the platform 7 of the support 2 at the exit of the connection port 73.

[0104] The hooking between the external bead 36 and the angular return 74 allows the connecting element 32 to snap into the connection orifice 73, and thus provides axial retention of the cover 3 in the support 2.

[0105] Figure 6 shows three legs 34. There could be 4, 5, 6, x legs 34 within the framework of the present invention.

[0106] When the connecting element 32 is forced into the connecting orifice 73, the tabs 34 tighten as they pass through the orifice 73 and then spread apart once they have passed through the orifice 73 and hook under the angular return 74.

[0107] This angular return 74 delimits the exit of the connection orifice 73.

[0108] When the cover 3 is lifted into the raised position, the tabs 34 are subjected to stress and deform. There is a risk that they may become overtightened and detach from the angular return 74, causing the connecting element 32 to become dislodged. This is undesirable during normal use of the housing 1. It is only desirable during the final disassembly of the housing 1 at the end of its service life when the user wishes to recycle it.

[0109] To prevent such dislodgement, the support 2 has a locking element 60, shown in figure 8, limiting the axial translation of the cover 3.

[0110] More specifically, this blocking element 60 consists of a barrel projecting from the base of the support 2 towards the cover 3. This barrel 60 is centered with respect to the connection hole 73 of the platform 7.

[0111] When the connecting element 32 is inserted into the connection port 73, the lugs 34 pass through a gap 61 between the shaft 60 and the angular return 74. This central shaft 60 allows the lugs 34 to be guided during assembly upon insertion, so that they are correctly inserted into the gap 61.

[0112] The legs 34 are then trapped between the shaft 60 and the angular return 74, with a small operating clearance.

[0113] Each leg 34 has an internal contact wall 37 capable of coming into contact with the barrel 60 when the leg 34 deforms under stress during the passage from the lowered position to the raised position of the lid 3.

[0114] The shaft 60 therefore acts as a stop to prevent excessive deformation of the tab 34, and thus prevent it from dislodging. In other words, the shaft 60 limits the movement of the tab 34 so that the bead 36 is in contact with the angular return 74.

[0115] Advantageously, the external bead 36 of each leg 34 has, as shown in figure 9, two stages 36a, 36b suitable for coming to rest against the lower angular return 74 of the platform 7 of the support 2.

[0116] The first stage 36a of the external bead 36 of each leg 34 is in contact with the angular return 74 of the platform 7 when the cover 3 is in an axially lowered position. This is illustrated in Figures 8 to 10.

[0117] In this case, tab 34 is simply clicked into place and is not deformed.

[0118] When the cover 3 is in an axially raised position, the bead 36 slides along the angular return 74 until the second stage 36b reaches the angular return 74 and the contact wall 37 abuts against the shaft 60. This double contact of the tab 34 with both the angular return 74 of the platform 7 and the shaft 60 of the base 6 allows the tab 34 to be axially retained, thus preventing any unintentional withdrawal of the cover 3 from the support 2. Figure 10 shows in dashed lines the deformation and displacement of the tab 34 between the first lowered position of the cover 3 and the second raised position of the cover 3.

[0119] It is therefore understood that the leg 34 is supported at different levels to avoid coming out of its gap 61. There is therefore a transfer of force from the legs 34 in the lower part of the support 2.

[0120] The shaft 60 limits the recoil movement of the leg 34 when the pins 39 pass over the ramps 23, 24 to exit the recesses 21. The shaft 60 therefore limits the forces applied to the legs 34.

[0121] The double stage of the bead 36 allows for a less significant angular offset of the leg 34 when the cover 3 is lifted, which reduces the deformation of the leg 34 with each axial movement of the cover 3. This prevents any creep of the parts over time, and limits the risk of breakage of the leg 34 in the long term.

[0122] The advantage of the double stage is that the distance h2 (illustrated in figure 9) separating the two points of contact at the level of the two stages 36a, 36b is less than the depth h 1 (illustrated in figure 7) of a hollow 21 corresponding to the maximum axial displacement of the cover 3.

[0123] Preferably, h2 is at least 20% lower than h1.

[0124] For example, h2 is equivalent to 0.4 mm, while h1 is equivalent to 0.5 mm.

[0125] Therefore, for an axial displacement of a height h1 of the cover 3, the sliding of the legs 34 on the angular return 74 will only take place over a height h2.

[0126] Thus it is possible to have more compact pins 34 and a fortiori a more compact case 1, i.e. flatter.

[0127] Preferably, the angle between the angular return 74 and the first stage of the bead 36 is between 20 and 30 degrees. This is a reduced angle to avoid excessive play in the housing 1, and to allow for better responsiveness in the leg's behavior.

[0128] For example, angle a is 25°.

[0129] Similarly, the angle between the angular return 74 and the second stage of the bead 36 is between 20 and 30 degrees.

[0130] The present invention focuses in particular on a container 1 that can be fully recycled. To achieve this, all the parts that make up the container 1 (excluding the cup 5) must be made of the same material, so that the consumer can dispose of the container 1 in a single bin.

[0131] For recycling purposes, it is understood that the bucket 5 is removable, and that it must be removed before disposing of the casing 1.

[0132] Thus, the base 6, the platform 7, the lid 3 and the decorative cover 5 are all made of the same plastic material.

[0133] It goes without saying that the pivot joint is made of plastic. Therefore, there are no metal parts.

[0134] The plastic material can be chosen from polypropylene (PP), recycled polypropylene (R-PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET), a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyethylene (PE), such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and / or high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a composite material, a post-consumer recycled material (PCR and / or a similar material).

[0135] Preferably, it should be made of recycled or non-recycled polypropylene and / or polyethylene terephthalate.

[0136] The base assembly (6), platform (7), and lid (3) can be produced by molding. This can be done using plastic injection molding.

[0137] Alternatively, the parts can be produced using 3D printing. This printing process allows for a great deal of freedom in creating parts with specific patterns and shapes.

[0138] In this case, since there are no more metal pins in the housing 1 according to the invention, 3D printing is all the easier.

[0139] The configurations shown in the cited figures are only possible examples, by no means limiting, of the invention which on the contrary encompasses the variants of forms and designs within the reach of the man skilled in the art.

Claims

DEMANDS 1. Cosmetic product dispenser case (1) having a central X-axis and comprising: - a support (2) defining a housing (72) suitable for receiving a cup (4) containing the cosmetic product; - a cover (3) mounted movable in rotation in a plane perpendicular to the axis X with respect to the support (2), between a closed position to protect the bucket (4), and an open position to allow access to the bucket (4); the cover (3) being connected to the support (2) via a pivot joint with axis A parallel to the axis X, said pivot joint having a connection element (32) of the cover (3) fitting into a connection orifice (73) of the support (2); characterized in that said pivot joint comprises a system for guiding the rotation and axial translation of the cover (3) when opening and closing, the cover (3) pivoting 360° in the same direction.

2. Housing (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the rotation and translation guidance system has an indexing of the cover (3) in its closed position and in its open position.

3. Housing (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element (32) is coupled to a locking element (60) belonging to the support (2) and limiting the axial translation of the cover (3).

4. Housing (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the connecting element (32) consists of a cylindrical body (35) extending from the cover (3) towards the support (2), said body (35) having a free end (33) for axial retention.

5. Housing (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said free end (33) of the body (35) is divided into at least two flexible tabs (34) each having an external bead (36) able to come against a lower angular return (74) of the support (2) at the exit of the connection orifice (73).

6. Housing (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said external bead (36) has two stages (36a, 36b).

7. Housing (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that each leg (34) has an internal contact wall (37) capable of coming into contact with said locking element (60) when the cover (3) is in an axially raised position, a second stage (36b) of the external bead (36) being abutted against the angular return (74), preventing any untimely withdrawal of the connection element (32) from the connection orifice (73).

8. Housing (1) according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that a first stage of the external bead (36) of each leg (34) is in contact with the angular return (74) of the support (2) when the cover (3) is in an axially lowered position.

9. Housing (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking element (60) consists of a shaft (60) projecting from the support (2) towards the cover (3).

10. Housing (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotation and axial translation guidance system of the cover (3) consists of at least one pin (39) provided on the connecting element (32) and which slides on a guide path (20) provided on the support (2). 1 1. Housing (1 ) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the guidance path (20) is in a closed loop.

12. Housing (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said guide path (20) surrounds the connection hole (73) on an upper wall (71) of the support (2).

13. Housing (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the guide path (20) has two so-called "high" portions (22) separated by two so-called "low" portions (21) corresponding to two diametrically opposed indexing hollows (21), each hollow (21) being delimited on both sides by two access ramps (23, 24) to the high portions (22).

14. Housing (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the cover (3) is in an axially raised position when the pin (39) slides on the upper portions (22) of the guide path (20), and in an axially lowered position when the pin (39) fits into an indexing recess (21) marking the open or closed position of the cover (3).

15. Housing (1) according to any one of claims 13 to 14, characterized in that the pin (39) has a shape complementary to each indexing recess (21).

16. Housing (1) according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the connecting element (32) comprises two diametrically opposed pins (39).

17. Housing (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pivot joint is located in the rear part of the housing (1).

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