CN1997299A - Improved Cosmetic Box - Google Patents

Abstract

The cartridge of the invention comprises a main body (12) housing a support (18), the support (18) being intended to carry a container (16A). The holder (18) separates a setting space (G) of the container from an arrangement space (R) of at least one accessory (P1, P2, P3) in a main body (12) of the cartridge. The arrangement space (G) at least partially covers the arrangement space (R). Preferably, the support (18) includes at least one aperture (24) for being at least partially covered by the container (16A). The aperture (24) provides access for a means of separating the container (16A) from the support (18). The container (16A) is, for example, a cup-shaped vessel containing a cosmetic.

Description

Improved Cosmetic Box

technical field

The present invention relates to an improved case especially for cosmetic products.

Background technique

A box comprising a body in which a holder for carrying a container is provided is known in the prior art.

In this case for cosmetics, the main body includes at least one container constituting a cup-shaped vessel containing the cosmetics. The cosmetic product can be extracted by means of an attachment constituting a brush. The brushes are generally arranged in a groove provided in the holder close to the cup, so that in the main body of the box, the spaces in which the cup is arranged and the brushes are arranged are superposed. In fact, the dimensions of the groove and the brush are limited because of the space occupied by the cup. The greater the number of cups carried by the rack, the smaller the size.

However, the application of an undersized brush is inconvenient.

Contents of the invention

The invention serves in particular to propose a case of the above-mentioned type capable of accommodating one or more accessories of as large a size as possible in order to optimize its ergonomics.

Thus, the invention applies to a box of the above-mentioned type, characterized in that the support separates, in the body of the box, a space for arranging the container from a space for arranging at least one accessory, said arranging space being at least partially Covering the arrangement space, the support comprises at least one hole for being at least partially covered by the container, said hole constituting an access passage for the separation means for separating the container from the support.

Since the space in which the cups are arranged at least partially covers the space in which the accessories are arranged, the size of the accessories is independent of the size and number of cups accommodated in the box. Thus, the size of the accessory can be as large as the size of the main body of the case containing the accessory will allow.

In addition, the present invention allows for empty cups to be separated from the holder on which the cups are secured, even if the cups are sticky and/or difficult to hold.

Finally, the openings for the access of the separating means constitute some means for separating the cup from the support, which are covered by the cup, which covers the Said means for facilitating separation of the cup from the holder are provided and are not visible from the outside of the box. Thus, the device of the invention which facilitates the separation of the cup from the holder does not spoil the aesthetics of the box.

According to preferred features of different embodiments of the invention:

- the arrangement space is in communication with the opening through which the partition means enter;

- the hole through which the dividing means enters is flush with the surface of the bracket constituting the support surface for the container;

- the bracket includes a plurality of holes for the access of the spacer;

- the arrangement space includes a plurality of chambers respectively communicating with the corresponding user access holes, and the chambers respectively constitute the arrangement subspaces of the corresponding accessories;

- said chamber is defined by a partition integral with the support;

- the support comprises a disc-shaped plate as a whole carried by a base in which each hole for the access of the dividing means is provided, said partition being connected to the base and substantially perpendicular to the plate ; the support comprises a generally disc-shaped plate in which each hole for the entry of the dividing means is provided, the support constitutes a drawer slidably mounted in the main body, which can be inserted into the main body in a position and protruding sliding between the protruding positions in which the user can use his thumb as a means of separating the container from the holder;

- the body comprises at least one aperture for user access to the arrangement space;

- the body comprises a drawer closing the user access hole for connecting the end of a corresponding accessory, preferably by means of releasable means, so that the accessory carries the drawer;

- the box comprises a leaf hinged on the body for closing the user access hole;

- the alignment space is provided with an alignment drawer in which the accessory is arranged, said alignment drawer being slidably mounted in the body and slidable between a position embedded in the body and a protruding position into the accessory;

- the accessory is used to use the contents of the container;

- the container is a cup-shaped container containing cosmetic products;

- the accessory is a makeup brush or pen;

- the box comprising a lid hinged on the body, provided with a mirror and lighting means for the mirror, preferably the lighting means comprise a light guide extending at least partially along the outline of the mirror.

Description of drawings

The invention will be better understood from the following description, which shows only exemplary embodiments, with the aid of the accompanying drawings, which include:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cartridge according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the cartridge of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a partially exploded perspective view of the cartridge shown in the preceding figures;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the end of an accessory that can be arranged in the illustrated box;

Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a bracket provided in the main body of the box shown in the accompanying drawings;

Figure 6 is a perspective view with tearing means of a box according to a second embodiment of the invention, the box being in an open configuration;

Figure 7 is a top view of a box according to a third embodiment of the present invention, with the lid of the box open;

Figures 8 and 9 are side views of the cartridge of Figure 7, respectively in two configurations of use.

A cartridge according to the invention for cosmetic products is shown in FIGS. 1-5 , denoted by reference numeral 10 .

This box 10 constitutes a dressing table, comprising a body 12 with a lid 14 hinged.

With particular reference to Figure 2, it can be seen that the body 12 has a generally elongated shape defined by a base 12F, two longitudinal edges 12L and two transverse edges 12T.

The lid 14 is hinged on the longitudinal edge 12L of the body so as to be able to pivot about a geometric axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal edge 12L.

The longitudinal dimension of the box 10 can reach, in particular exceed, 14 cm. The transverse dimension of the box 10 can reach, in particular exceed, 5.5 cm.

The cassette 10 is intended to accommodate a plurality of containers, only some of which are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 . These containers constitute cup-shaped vessels 16A, 16B, 16C, which contain cosmetics, respectively.

It will be noted that, in the embodiment described, the cups 16A- 16C each have a substantially parallelepiped shape. The cups 16A-16C may vary in size. Preferably, however, the cups 16A-16C are of the same height.

The cups 16A- 16C are carried by a bracket 18 disposed in the body 12 . Specifically, the cups 16A- 16C are disposed in recesses 19 of the bracket 18 . The groove 19 is generally rectangular in outline, defined by the edges of the support for causing the longitudinal and transverse positioning of the cup-shaped vessels 16A- 16C on the support 18 .

In the illustrated embodiment, the support 18 comprises a generally perforated disk-shaped plate 20 carried by a base 22 . The contour of this groove 19 is defined by said plate 20 and base 22 . The bottom of this groove 19 is delimited by a substantially rectangular plate 20 .

The cup-shaped vessels 16A-16C are carried by the plate 20 and fixed so as to be able to be on the plate 20, for example by means of adhesive means between the described cup-shaped vessels 16A-16C and the plate 20 or cup-shaped vessels therebetween. The wedge means of the vessels 16A-16C may be secured.

Note that the groove 19 can accommodate various arrangements of the cup, depending on the size of the cup.

The plate 20 includes a plurality of holes 24 at least partially covered by the bottom of the cup-shaped vessels 16A-16C.

As will be described in detail below, said holes 24 respectively constitute a passage for the access of a separating means for separating the cups 16A- 16C from the plate 20 . Thus, when the case needs to be protected, the empty cups 16A-16C can be replaced with new full ones.

In the embodiment shown, said apertures 24 each have a generally rectangular shape and are aligned along a plurality of rows generally parallel to the transverse and longitudinal edges 12T, 12L of the body.

The aperture 24 is flush with the surface 20F of the plate constituting the support surface of the cup-shaped vessel 16A- 16C.

Note that the stand 18 separates the space G in which the cups 16A-16C (see FIG. 1 ) is arranged in the main body 12 of the box from the arrangement space R extending between the bottom 12F of the main body and the plate 20 of the stand ( See Figure 3). In fact, the base 22 constitutes a spacing strut against the plate of the bottom 12F of the body.

The setting space G covers the arrangement space R at least partially. The space R is used for arranging at least one accessory, preferably for applying the contents of the cup.

In the embodiment described above, this space R is used for arranging 3 accessories, said accessories constituting makeup brushes) P1, P2, P3. Additionally, at least one attachment can form a cosmetic pencil.

Note that just like the cups 16A-16C, the accessories P1-P3 can be altered to provide some of the best accessories for using the contents of the cup.

Note that this alignment space R communicates with holes 24 provided in the plate.

The arrangement space R includes a plurality of chambers, and each chamber constitutes an arrangement subspace of a corresponding accessory P1-P3.

Thus, in the illustrated embodiment, the arrangement space R comprises three chambers C1 , C2 , C3 . Said chambers C1-C3 are defined by partitions 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D integral with the base 22 . The partitions 22A- 22D extend generally parallel to the longitudinal edge 12L of the body and generally perpendicular to the plate 20 .

The size of each accessory P1-P3 is independent of the size and number of cup-shaped vessels 16A-16C accommodated in the setting space G. The dimensions of the accessories P1-P3 may be as large as the chambers C1-C3 containing the accessories allow. Taking into account the longitudinal dimensions of the box 10 disclosed above, it is noted that the lengths of the appendages P1-P3 reach and even exceed 12 centimeters. This greater length allows good handling of the accessories P1-P3.

The chambers C1-C3 are respectively connected to corresponding holes 26A, 26B, 26C for user access provided in the lateral edge 12T of the main body of the box. Each aperture 26A-26C constitutes access for a user to access a corresponding chamber C1-C3.

In the illustrated embodiment, two user access holes 26A, 26C are provided in one first lateral edge 12T and a user access hole 26B is provided in the second lateral edge 12T.

Preferably, each brush P1-P3 comprises a handle provided with a distal end carrying bristles and opposite thereto a proximal end carrying drawers T1, T2, T3. The drawers T1-T3 serve to close the user access holes 26A-26C, which communicate with the chambers C1, C2, C3 provided with the accessories P1-P3.

The drawers T1-T3 are connected to the proximal ends of the handles of the bristles P1-P3 by releasable means 27, such as threads or snap-fit means. Said releasable means 27 allow changing of the bristles P1-P3.

When the accessories P1-P3 are in alignment in the corresponding chambers C1-C3, the closure drawers T1-T3 are flush with the outer surface of the main body 12 of the box so as to elongate the overall shape of the main body, as shown in FIG. 1 .

In order to facilitate handling of the drawers T1-T3 when said accessories P1-P3 are in the aligned position, the drawers T1-T3 respectively comprise recesses 28 capable of receiving the nails of the user's fingers (see FIG. 4 ).

Preferably, said drawers T1-T3 respectively further include two grooves 30, 32 for easy gripping between the user's thumb and ring finger.

The cover 14 is provided with a mirror 34 and an electrical lighting device 36 for the mirror.

Preferably, said lighting device 36 includes a light guide 38 connected to a conventional light source powered by a battery, not shown.

The light guide 38 extends at least partially along the contour of the mirror 34 . Thus, in the embodiment shown, the mirror 34 has a generally rectangular shape, the light guide extending along the three edges defining the mirror.

Also shown in Figures 1-3 is an interrupter 40 allowing controlled switching on and off of the lighting device.

Application of the cartridge 10 is very simple as described above.

When, for example, the cassette 10 is in the open configuration shown in FIG. 1, an accessory P1-P3 can be removed from its corresponding alignment chamber C1-C3 depending on the type of cup 16A-16C desired to be used.

When a cup 16A-16C is empty, the cup can be replaced in the manner described below.

First, the user access holes 26A-26C are freed by removing the accessories P1-P3 from the corresponding chambers C1-C3.

A conventional tool L is then inserted through the free user hole and the tool access hole 24 covered by the cup 16A-16C to be replaced, as shown in FIG. 5 . The distal end of the tool L is thus in contact with the cup 16A-16C to be replaced. By exerting force on the tool, pressure is exerted on the cup to be replaced 16A-16C, thereby connecting the cup to be replaced to the plate 20 by overcoming the connecting force between the cup and the plate. separated.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is easy to separate the empty cup-shaped vessel 16A-16C from the support on which the empty cup-shaped vessel 16A-16C is fixed, although the cup-shaped vessel is glued and/or Difficult to hold.

Further, noting that the tool access aperture 24 communicating with the chambers C1-C3 constitutes means for facilitating the separation of the cups 16A-16C from the holder 18, said means being concealed by the cups covering the means, And is not visible from the outside of the box. Thus, the means of the present invention that facilitates separating the cups 16A-16C from the holder 18 does not destroy the aesthetic character of the box.

On Fig. 6, a case for cosmetics according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown. In the figures, said elements similar to those in the preceding figures are indicated by the same reference numerals.

In the second embodiment of the invention, the user's access to the chambers C1 - C3 and thus to the arrangement space R is achieved through a common hole 41 provided in the body 12 . The user access hole 41 can be closed by a leaf 42 hinged on the body 12 about a geometric axis substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis of the lid 14 on the body 12 .

The vane 42 is movable between a closed position that conceals the chambers C1-C3 and the accessories it houses, and an open position as shown in FIG. and accessories P1-P3.

In Figs. 7-9, a case for cosmetics according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown. In Figures 7-9, said elements which are similar to elements of the preceding figures are indicated by the same reference numerals.

In this case, the support including the plate 20 constitutes a slide-mounted drawer in the body 12, which can slide substantially parallel to the support surface 20F of the plate. The bracket 18 can slide between a position embedded in the body 12 shown in FIG. 8 and a protruding position shown in FIG. 9 .

In the protruding position of the stand 18 , the user can replace an empty cup-shaped vessel 16A- 16C by applying pressure with his finger DG through the access hole 24 of the plate 20 on the empty cup-shaped vessel 16A- 16C.

In addition, in the third embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement space R is provided with an arrangement drawer T4, in which the accessories P1-P3 are arranged. The drawer T4 is slidingly mounted in the body 12, the drawer T4 being slidable parallel to the support surface 20F of the panel.

The alignment drawer T4 is movable between a recessed position as shown in FIG. 9 in the main body 12 and a protruding position as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 from access to the accessories P1-P3.

In addition, the cassette 10 according to the third embodiment of the present invention may include a drawer between the frame 18 constituting the drawer and the alignment drawer T4.

Among the advantages of the present invention, it is noted that the box 10 can be provided with different cups and accessories. The cups and accessories can be changed according to the usage habits and preferences of the user.

Claims (16)

1. A box of the type comprising a main body (12) provided with a support (18) for carrying containers (16A, 16B, 16C), characterized in that the support (18) is mounted on the main body of the box ( 12) the space (G) for arranging containers (16A, 16B, 16C) is separated from the space (R) for arranging at least one accessory (P1, P2, P3), said arranging space (G) being at least partially To cover the arrangement space (R), the bracket (18) includes at least one hole (24) for being at least partially covered by the container (16A, 16B, 16C), said hole (24) constituting a Passage of the compartments (16A, 16B, 16C) to the separation means (L, DG) of the holder (18). 2. Cassette according to claim 1, characterized in that said alignment space (R) communicates with the hole (24) into which the dividing means enters. 3. Cassette according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the hole (24) into which the dividing means enters is in contact with the surface (20F) of the support (18) constituting the support surface of the container (16A, 16B, 16C) flush. 4. Cassette according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the support (18) comprises a plurality of holes (24) into which the dividing means enter. 5. Cassette according to claim 4, characterized in that the arrangement space (R) comprises a plurality of chambers (C1, C2, C3) respectively communicating with corresponding user access holes (26A, 26B, 26C; 41) ), the chambers respectively constitute the subspaces of the arrangement spaces (P1, P2, P3) of the corresponding accessories. 6. Cassette according to claim 5, characterized in that the chambers (C1, C2, C3) are delimited by partitions (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D) integral with the support (18). 7. Cassette according to claim 6, characterized in that the support (18) comprises a disc-shaped plate (20), carried by the base (22), in which the access hole (24) of each dividing means is arranged In (20), said partitions (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D) are integral with the base (22) and substantially perpendicular to the plate (20). 8. Cassette according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that the support (18) comprises a disc-shaped plate (20) in which the access hole (24) of each partition means is arranged ( 20), the bracket (8) constitutes a drawer slidably installed in the main body (12), and the drawer can slide between a position embedded in the main body (12) and a protruding position, in which the protruding position , the user may use his fingers (DG) as means (DG) for separating the container (16A, 16B, 16C) from the holder (18). 9. Cassette according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that the body (12) comprises at least one access hole (26A, 26B, 26C; 41 ) for the user to enter into the alignment space. 10. Cassette according to claim 9, characterized in that the body (12) comprises a drawer (T1, T2, T3) closing the user access hole (26A, 26B, 26C) for the best Connected to the end of the corresponding accessory (P1, P2, P3) by means of releasable means, so that the accessory (P1, P2, P3) carries the drawer (T1, T2, T3). 11. Box according to claim 9, characterized in that it comprises a leaf (42) hinged on the body (12) for closing the user access hole (41). 12. The box according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, the arrangement space (R) is provided with an arrangement drawer (T4), and the accessories (P1, P2, P3) are arranged therein , said alignment drawer (T4) is slidably mounted in the body (12), between the position where it is embedded in the body (12) and the protruding position where the accessories (P1, P2, P3) enter slide. 13. Cassette according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that the accessory (P1, P2, P3) is used to apply the contents of the container (16A, 16B, 16C). 14. Case according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that the container (16A, 16B, 16C) is a cup-shaped vessel containing cosmetics. 15. Case according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that the accessory (P1, P2, P3) is a cosmetic brush or a pen. 16. Box according to any one of claims 1-15, characterized in that it comprises a cover (14) hinged on the body (12), provided with a mirror (34) and a mirror (34) The lighting device (36) preferably includes a light guide (38) extending at least partially along the contour of the mirror (34).

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