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EP2170118B1
EP2170118B1 EP08802694A EP08802694A EP2170118B1 EP 2170118 B1 EP2170118 B1 EP 2170118B1 EP 08802694 A EP08802694 A EP 08802694A EP 08802694 A EP08802694 A EP 08802694A EP 2170118 B1 EP2170118 B1 EP 2170118B1
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Jochen Rauschert
Karl Hartstock
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/24—Casings for two or more cosmetics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container

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  • the invention is directed to a cosmetic unit comprising a container for receiving a cosmetic, a closure cap for the container and an applicator arranged on the closure cap for applying the cosmetic, wherein two such cosmetic units can be connected to one another via a coupling device.
  • Such a cosmetic unit is out EP 1 810 593 A1 known, wherein the coupling device is formed there by a separate coupling sleeve into which two cosmetic units to be connected can be inserted from opposite directions ago.
  • Other such cosmetic units are described in DE 102 13 643 A1 .
  • US 5 509 742 B1 and US Pat. No. 3,690,777
  • a generic cosmetic unit is made, for example US 6 682 242 B known.
  • a cosmetic unit which has a coupling mechanism on one longitudinal side of the container, by means of which it can be connected to a second similar cosmetic unit to a double cosmetic unit.
  • the basic advantage of two such combined units is that different formulations and applicators can be summarized and carried as a unit.
  • a fundamental disadvantage of known such units is that they are already offered and sold as a combination unit, so that the user does not have the opportunity to buy and combine the individual units and their contents according to their own taste and according to their own preferences , In addition, the problem arises that when premature consumption of the contents of a unit that can not be purchased in isolation.
  • the coupling device is formed by a separate part, which means an additional manufacturing and handling costs.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a cosmetic unit which can be individually and individually selected acquired and connected to a corresponding individually selected corresponding cosmetic unit.
  • the complete, two cosmetic units comprehensive packaging should be visually attractive both in the connected and in the decoupled state.
  • the preparation of the compound should be possible by the consumer himself in a simple manner and the compound should be protected against axial and torsion.
  • the cosmetic unit has a formed on the cap coupling device for connecting to a corresponding coupling device having second cosmetic unit.
  • the coupling device has a coupling recess extending perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis of the cosmetic unit and a coupling projection.
  • An inner wall of the coupling recess spans a circumferential angle range of more than 180 ° relative to a direction of insertion oriented perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis and thus forms at least one undercut.
  • the coupling projection is designed to be complementary to the coupling recess, so that the coupling projection of a first cosmetic unit can be inserted by means of a sliding movement in the insertion direction of the cosmetic units to be connected into the coupling recess of the second cosmetic unit and positively latched there in the inserted state.
  • This embodiment avoids a separate coupling device in the form of a sleeve, is simple and by the consumer herself manageable, is stable in the coupled state and still easily solvable and has an attractive appearance both in the coupled and in the decoupled state.
  • the coupling recess and coupling projection are rounded or alternatively, that the coupling recess and coupling projection have flat, over edges into each other merging outer walls.
  • the coupling projection may be at least partially hollow, whereby the appearance can be advantageously shaped.
  • a further embodiment provides that the coupling device is arranged on a plug-in sleeve which can be plugged in via the closure cap.
  • the coupling device On the outside of the cap and on the inside of the socket longitudinal grooves can be formed for producing a rotationally secure connection and for axial fixing can be provided on the outside of the cap and on the inside of the socket locking projections or recesses.
  • the coupling device may in turn have on a outer surface of the coupling projection and on an inner surface of the coupling recess a latching projection or a latching recess, so that the coupled state is thereby fixed.
  • the coupling projection can protrude radially beyond the outer surface of the cosmetic unit, so that a central crowned section is formed by two interconnected coupling devices, which gives the combined cosmetic units an attractive appearance.
  • An in Fig. 1 to 4 illustrated cosmetic unit 1 comprises a container 2 and a cap 3, on the inside of a stem 4 is fixed with a arranged on the front, not shown in the drawing applicator 5 is attached.
  • the cosmetic unit 1 has a central longitudinal axis 17.
  • the container 2 has on its upper side a tapered neck 6 with an external thread 7, which corresponds with an internal thread 8 on the inner wall of the closure cap 3, so that the closure cap 3 can be screwed onto the container 2.
  • a coupling device 9 which is in particular integrally formed, is formed, which comprises a coupling recess 10 and a coupling projection 11.
  • the coupling recess 10 is formed approximately elliptical section in this embodiment and its inner wall 12 extends relative to a plug-in direction 17a oriented perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 17 over a circumferential angle range of more than 180 °. Starting from a lateral surface 13 of the cosmetic unit 1, the coupling recess 10 extends substantially perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis 17 and to the insertion direction 17a into the main body of the cosmetic unit 1, in particular its closure cap 3.
  • the inner wall 12 spans a circumferential angle range of more than 180 ° with respect to the insertion direction 17a, the inner wall forms at the in Fig. 1 to 4 shown first embodiment as well as in the Fig. 5 to 8 shown slightly modified second embodiment, an upper and a lower undercut 12a and 12b.
  • the coupling projection 11 engages over the coupling recess 10 at its upper side and does not extend completely up to the lateral surface 13 of the cosmetic unit 1.
  • the coupling projection 11 accordingly completes the upper side of the closure cap 3 in an arc shape and has a curved surface 14 on which a latching projection 15 is formed.
  • the inner surface 12 of the coupling recess 10 has a corresponding point-shaped recess 16.
  • the inner surface 12 and the outer side 14 of the coupling recess 10 or coupling projection 11 run at least partially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 17 of the cosmetic unit 1.
  • the coupling projection 11 of a cosmetic unit 1 is aligned with the coupling recess 10 of the other cosmetic unit 1 and then the coupling projection 11 by means a movement in the insertion direction 17a and thus to insert perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 17 in the coupling recess 10 until the lateral surfaces 13 of the two cosmetic units 1, as in Fig. 1 shown aligned with each other.
  • the locking projection 15 engages the coupling projection 11 in the recess 16 of the coupling recess 10 and it is formed in Fig.
  • the one cosmetic unit 1 with the screw cap 3 connected to it can be unscrewed from the container 2 of the respective other cosmetic unit 1, so that an elongated handle is created, which allows a very comfortable handling.
  • Fig. 5 to 8 illustrated embodiment is consistent with in Fig. 1 to 4 illustrated embodiment largely and differs from this only in that the coupling device 9 has a cavity 18 which can be visually attractive and also reduces the required amount for the coupling device 9 amount of plastic, so that thereby and by a concomitant shorter cycle time in injection molding Cost savings.
  • the embodiment according to Fig. 9 to 12 is also according to the embodiment Fig. 1 to 4 very similar, but there the coupling device 9, however is connected to a socket 19 which is attachable to the cap 3.
  • a socket 19 which is attachable to the cap 3.
  • longitudinal ribs 20 are formed and on the inside of the plug cap 19 are also provided corresponding longitudinal ribs 21, so that the plug sleeve 19 when plugging on the cap 3 is rotatably seated.
  • the coupling device 9 projects beyond the lateral surface 13 of the cosmetic unit 1, so that in the coupled state a central, in Fig. 9 recognizable spherical compression arises.
  • a locking bead 22 is provided, which engages when fully plugging onto the cap 3 in a locking groove 23 at the lower axial end of the cap 3, so that thereby an axial fixation, d. H. a fixation in the direction of the central longitudinal axis 17, is achieved.
  • FIGS. 13 to 17 Technically corresponds to the embodiments described above, with only a difference in design, insofar as the outer contour seen in cross-section is approximately square and a coupling recess 10a and a coupling projection 11 a planar boundary surfaces having over edges 24, 25, 26 and 27 respectively , 28 merge into each other.
  • the coupling recess 10a and the coupling projection 11a have, viewed perpendicularly to the insertion direction 17a, in each case an approximately L-shaped cross-sectional area.
  • Fig. 13 shown coupled state of two so formed cosmetic units 1 engage the coupling recesses 10a and the coupling projections 11a of the two cosmetic units 1 hook-like manner.
  • the L-shape of the coupling recess 10a causes an upper undercut 12c, which has a rectangular or square cross-sectional area with respect to the insertion direction 17a.

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The cosmetic unit (1) has a container (2) for receiving cosmetics, a closure flap (3) for the container and an applicator for application of cosmetics that is arranged at the closure flap. The cosmetic unit has a coupling unit (9) for connection with another cosmetic unit that has another corresponding coupling unit. The coupling unit has a coupling recess extending perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the cosmetic unit.

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Die Erfindung richtet sich auf eine Kosmetikeinheit umfassend einen Behälter zur Aufnahme eines Kosmetikums, eine Verschlusskappe für den Behälter und einen an der Verschlusskappe angeordneten Applikator zum Auftragen des Kosmetikums, wobei zwei derartige Kosmetikeinheiten über eine Kupplungseinrichtung miteinander verbindbar sind.The invention is directed to a cosmetic unit comprising a container for receiving a cosmetic, a closure cap for the container and an applicator arranged on the closure cap for applying the cosmetic, wherein two such cosmetic units can be connected to one another via a coupling device.

Eine solche Kosmetikeinheit ist aus EP 1 810 593 A1 bekannt, wobei die Kupplungseinrichtung dort durch eine gesonderte Kupplungshülse gebildet wird, in die zwei zu verbindende Kosmetikeinheiten aus einander entgegengesetzten Richtungen her eingeschoben werden können. Weitere derartige Kosmetikeinheiten werden beschrieben in DE 102 13 643 A1 , DE 100 39 490 A1 , DE 197 33 290 A1 , US 5 509 742 B1 und US 3 690 777 .Such a cosmetic unit is out EP 1 810 593 A1 known, wherein the coupling device is formed there by a separate coupling sleeve into which two cosmetic units to be connected can be inserted from opposite directions ago. Other such cosmetic units are described in DE 102 13 643 A1 . DE 100 39 490 A1 . DE 197 33 290 A1 . US 5 509 742 B1 and US Pat. No. 3,690,777 ,

Eine gattungsgemäße Kosmetikeinheit ist beispielsweise aus US 6 682 242 B bekannt.A generic cosmetic unit is made, for example US 6 682 242 B known.

Weiterhin wird in der US 5 316 159 eine Kosmetikeinheit beschrieben, die an einer Längsseite des Behälters einen Kupplungsmechanismus aufweist, mittels dessen sie mit einer zweiten ähnlichen Kosmetikeinheit zu einer Doppelkosmetikeinheit verbunden werden kann.Furthermore, in the US 5,316,159 a cosmetic unit is described, which has a coupling mechanism on one longitudinal side of the container, by means of which it can be connected to a second similar cosmetic unit to a double cosmetic unit.

Der grundsätzliche Vorteil zweier derart kombinierter Einheiten liegt darin, dass unterschiedliche Formulierungen und Applikatoren zusammengefasst und als Einheit mitgeführt werden können. Ein grundsätzlicher Nachteil bekannter derartiger Einheiten besteht darin, dass sie bereits als Kombinations-Einheit angeboten und verkauft werden, so dass die Anwenderin nicht die Möglichkeit hat, die.einzelnen Einheiten und deren Inhalte nach eigenem Geschmack und entsprechend den eigenen Vorlieben zu kaufen und zu kombinieren. Darüber hinaus ergibt sich das Problem, dass beim vorzeitigen Verbrauch des Inhalts einer Einheit diese nicht isoliert nachgekauft werden kann. Letztlich wird die Kupplungseinrichtung durch ein gesondertes Teil gebildet, was einen zusätzlichen Herstellungs- und Handhabungsaufwand bedeutet.The basic advantage of two such combined units is that different formulations and applicators can be summarized and carried as a unit. A fundamental disadvantage of known such units is that they are already offered and sold as a combination unit, so that the user does not have the opportunity to buy and combine the individual units and their contents according to their own taste and according to their own preferences , In addition, the problem arises that when premature consumption of the contents of a unit that can not be purchased in isolation. Finally, the coupling device is formed by a separate part, which means an additional manufacturing and handling costs.

Hiervon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Kosmetikeinheit zu schaffen, die einzeln und individuell ausgesucht erworben und mit einer ebenso einzeln ausgesuchten korrespondierenden Kosmetikeinheit verbunden werden kann. Dabei soll die vollständige, zwei Kosmetikeinheiten umfassende Verpackung sowohl im verbundenen als auch im entkoppelten Zustand optisch attraktiv sein. Die Herstellung der Verbindung soll durch den Verbraucher selbst in einfacher Weise möglich sein und die Verbindung soll axial- und torsionsgesichert sein.Proceeding from this, the object of the invention is to provide a cosmetic unit which can be individually and individually selected acquired and connected to a corresponding individually selected corresponding cosmetic unit. The complete, two cosmetic units comprehensive packaging should be visually attractive both in the connected and in the decoupled state. The preparation of the compound should be possible by the consumer himself in a simple manner and the compound should be protected against axial and torsion.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass die Kosmetikeinheit eine an der Verschlusskappe ausgebildete Kupplungseinrichtung zum Verbinden mit einer eine entsprechende Kupplungseinrichtung aufweisenden zweiten Kosmetikeinheit hat. Die Kupplungseinrichtung weist eine sich senkrecht zur Mittellängsachse der Kosmetikeinheit erstreckende Kupplungsausnehmung sowie einen Kupplungsvorsprung auf. Eine Innenwand der Kupplungsausnehmung überspannt bezogen auf eine senkrecht zur Mittellängsachse orientierte Einsteckrichtung einen Umfangswinkelbereich von mehr als 180° und bildet somit mindestens eine Hinterschneidung. Der Kupplungsvorsprung ist komplementär zur Kupplungsausnehmung ausgebildet, so dass der Kupplungsvorsprung einer ersten Kosmetikeinheit mittels einer Schiebebewegung in Einsteckrichtung der zu verbindenden Kosmetikeinheiten in die Kupplungsausnehmung der zweiten Kosmetikeinheit einschiebbar und im eingeschobenen Zustand dort formschlüssig aufgenommen ist.This object is achieved in that the cosmetic unit has a formed on the cap coupling device for connecting to a corresponding coupling device having second cosmetic unit. The coupling device has a coupling recess extending perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis of the cosmetic unit and a coupling projection. An inner wall of the coupling recess spans a circumferential angle range of more than 180 ° relative to a direction of insertion oriented perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis and thus forms at least one undercut. The coupling projection is designed to be complementary to the coupling recess, so that the coupling projection of a first cosmetic unit can be inserted by means of a sliding movement in the insertion direction of the cosmetic units to be connected into the coupling recess of the second cosmetic unit and positively latched there in the inserted state.

Diese Ausgestaltung vermeidet eine gesonderte Kupplungseinrichtung in Form einer Hülse, ist einfach und durch die Verbraucherin selbst handhabbar, ist im gekoppelten Zustand stabil und trotzdem leicht lösbar und besitzt sowohl im gekoppelten als auch im entkoppelten Zustand ein attraktives Erscheinungsbild.This embodiment avoids a separate coupling device in the form of a sleeve, is simple and by the consumer herself manageable, is stable in the coupled state and still easily solvable and has an attractive appearance both in the coupled and in the decoupled state.

Für den Hersteller ergibt sich dabei der Vorteil, dass die verschiedenen Kosmetik-Formulierungen jeweils einzeln abgefüllt und vertrieben werden können, wodurch Abfüllung, Logistik und Lagerhaltung deutlich vereinfacht und dadurch Kosten eingespart werden.For the manufacturer, this results in the advantage that the various cosmetic formulations can each be individually filled and distributed, whereby bottling, logistics and warehousing significantly simplified and thereby costs are saved.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass Kupplungsausnehmung und Kupplungsvorsprung abgerundet ausgebildet sind oder alternativ, dass Kupplungsausnehmung und Kupplungsvorsprung flache, über Kanten ineinander übergehende Außenwände aufweisen.In a further embodiment of the invention can be provided that the coupling recess and coupling projection are rounded or alternatively, that the coupling recess and coupling projection have flat, over edges into each other merging outer walls.

Zur Materialeinsparung und Beschleunigung des Spritzgießvorganges kann der Kupplungsvorsprung wenigstens teilweise hohl ausgebildet sein, wodurch auch das Erscheinungsbild vorteilhaft geprägt werden kann.To save material and acceleration of the injection molding process, the coupling projection may be at least partially hollow, whereby the appearance can be advantageously shaped.

Als besonders günstig erweist es sich, die Kupplungseinrichtung an der Verschlusskappe auszubilden, an der auch der Applikator und Stil befestigt sind, so dass beim Abschrauben der Verschlusskappe von einer ersten Einheit die Verschlusskappe und die daran angekoppelte zweite Einheit als eine Art Handgriff dienen.It proves to be particularly favorable to form the coupling device on the closure cap, on which the applicator and style are also fastened, so that when unscrewing the closure cap from a first unit, the closure cap and the second unit coupled thereto serve as a kind of handle.

Eine weitere Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass die Kupplungseinrichtung an einer Steckhülse angeordnet ist, die über die Verschlusskappe steckbar ist. An der Außenseite der Verschlusskappe und an der Innenseite der Steckhülse können Längsrinnen zur Herstellung einer drehsicheren Verbindung ausgebildet sein und für eine axiale Fixierung können an der Außenseite der Verschlusskappe und an der Innenseite der Steckhülse Rastvorsprünge bzw. -ausnehmungen vorgesehen sein.A further embodiment provides that the coupling device is arranged on a plug-in sleeve which can be plugged in via the closure cap. On the outside of the cap and on the inside of the socket longitudinal grooves can be formed for producing a rotationally secure connection and for axial fixing can be provided on the outside of the cap and on the inside of the socket locking projections or recesses.

Die Kupplungseinrichtung kann ihrerseits an einer Außenfläche des Kupplungsvorsprungs und an einer Innenfläche der Kupplungsausnehmung einen Rastvorsprung bzw. eine Rastausnehmung aufweisen, so dass der gekoppelte Zustand hierdurch fixiert wird.The coupling device may in turn have on a outer surface of the coupling projection and on an inner surface of the coupling recess a latching projection or a latching recess, so that the coupled state is thereby fixed.

Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann der Kupplungsvorsprung die Mantelfläche der Kosmetikeinheit radial nach außen überragen, so dass durch zwei miteinander verbundene Kupplungseinrichtungen ein mittiger balliger Abschnitt gebildet wird, der den kombinierten Kosmetikeinheiten ein attraktives Erscheinungsbild verleiht.In an advantageous embodiment, the coupling projection can protrude radially beyond the outer surface of the cosmetic unit, so that a central crowned section is formed by two interconnected coupling devices, which gives the combined cosmetic units an attractive appearance.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung an Hand bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht zweier miteinander gekoppel- ter erfindungsgemäßer Kosmetikeinheiten,
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer einzelnen stehenden erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikeinheit,
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Ansicht der Kosmetikeinheit mit ab- genommener Kappe,
Fig. 4
eine Kappe im abgenommenen Zustand,
Fig. 5 bis 8
eine Fig. 1 bis 4 entsprechende Darstellung einer Ausfüh- rungsform mit hohler Kupplungseinrichtung,
Fig. 9 bis 12
eine Fig. 1 bis 4 entsprechende Darstellung einer Ausfüh- rungsform einer Kupplungseinrichtung mit Steckhülse und
Fig. 13 bis 17
eine Fig. 9 bis 12 entsprechende Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführungsform.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to preferred embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. Showing:
Fig. 1
3 is a perspective view of two cosmetic units according to the invention coupled together,
Fig. 2
a perspective view of a single standing cosmetic unit according to the invention,
Fig. 3
a perspective view of the cosmetic unit with removed cap,
Fig. 4
a cap in the removed state,
Fig. 5 to 8
a Fig. 1 to 4 corresponding representation of an embodiment with hollow coupling device,
Fig. 9 to 12
a Fig. 1 to 4 corresponding representation of an embodiment of a coupling device with plug-in sleeve and
FIGS. 13 to 17
a Fig. 9 to 12 corresponding representation of another embodiment.

Eine in Fig. 1 bis 4 dargestellte Kosmetikeinheit 1 umfasst einen Behälter 2 und eine Verschlusskappe 3, an deren Innenseite ein Stiel 4 mit einem an der Vorderseite angeordneten, in der Zeichnung nicht ausgezeichneten Applikator 5 befestigt ist. Die Kosmetikeinheit 1 hat eine Mittellängsachse 17.An in Fig. 1 to 4 illustrated cosmetic unit 1 comprises a container 2 and a cap 3, on the inside of a stem 4 is fixed with a arranged on the front, not shown in the drawing applicator 5 is attached. The cosmetic unit 1 has a central longitudinal axis 17.

Der Behälter 2 weist an seiner Oberseite einen verjüngten Hals 6 mit einem Außengewinde 7 auf, welches mit einem Innengewinde 8 an der Innenwand der Verschlusskappe 3 korrespondiert, so dass die Verschlusskappe 3 auf den Behälter 2 aufschraubbar ist.The container 2 has on its upper side a tapered neck 6 with an external thread 7, which corresponds with an internal thread 8 on the inner wall of the closure cap 3, so that the closure cap 3 can be screwed onto the container 2.

Am freien äußeren bzw. oberen Ende der Verschlusskappe 3 ist eine insbesondere einstückig angeformte Kupplungseinrichtung 9 ausgebildet, welche eine Kupplungsausnehmung 10 und einen Kupplungsvorsprung 11 umfasst.At the free outer or upper end of the closure cap 3, a coupling device 9, which is in particular integrally formed, is formed, which comprises a coupling recess 10 and a coupling projection 11.

Die Kupplungsausnehmung 10 ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel etwa ellipsenabschnittförmig ausgebildet und ihre Innenwand 12 erstreckt sich bezogen auf eine senkrecht zur Mittellängsachse 17 orientierte Einsteckrichtung 17a über einen Umfangswinkelbereich von mehr als 180°. Die Kupplungsausnehmung 10 erstreckt sich ausgehend von einer Mantelfläche 13 der Kosmetikeinheit 1 im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Mittellängsachse 17 und zur Einsteckrichtung 17a in den Grundkörper der Kosmetikeinheit 1, insbesondere deren Verschlusskappe 3, hinein.The coupling recess 10 is formed approximately elliptical section in this embodiment and its inner wall 12 extends relative to a plug-in direction 17a oriented perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 17 over a circumferential angle range of more than 180 °. Starting from a lateral surface 13 of the cosmetic unit 1, the coupling recess 10 extends substantially perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis 17 and to the insertion direction 17a into the main body of the cosmetic unit 1, in particular its closure cap 3.

Dadurch, dass die Innenwand 12 bezüglich der Einsteckrichtung 17a einen Umfangswinkelbereich von mehr als 180° überspannt, bildet die Innenwand bei dem in Fig. 1 bis 4 gezeigten ersten Ausführungsbeispiel ebenso wie bei dem in Fig. 5 bis 8 gezeigten leicht abgewandelten zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel eine obere und eine untere Hinterschneidung 12a bzw. 12b.Due to the fact that the inner wall 12 spans a circumferential angle range of more than 180 ° with respect to the insertion direction 17a, the inner wall forms at the in Fig. 1 to 4 shown first embodiment as well as in the Fig. 5 to 8 shown slightly modified second embodiment, an upper and a lower undercut 12a and 12b.

Der Kupplungsvorsprung 11 übergreift die Kupplungsausnehmung 10 an deren Oberseite und erstreckt sich nicht ganz bis zur Mantelfläche 13 der Kosmetikeinheit 1. Der Kupplungsvorsprung 11 schließt dementsprechend die Oberseite der Verschlusskappe 3 bogenförmig ab und besitzt eine gewölbte Oberfläche 14, an der ein Rastvorsprung 15 ausgebildet ist, wohingegen die Innenfläche 12 der Kupplungsausnehmung 10 eine korrespondierende, punktförmige Rastausnehmung 16 aufweist.The coupling projection 11 engages over the coupling recess 10 at its upper side and does not extend completely up to the lateral surface 13 of the cosmetic unit 1. The coupling projection 11 accordingly completes the upper side of the closure cap 3 in an arc shape and has a curved surface 14 on which a latching projection 15 is formed. whereas the inner surface 12 of the coupling recess 10 has a corresponding point-shaped recess 16.

Die Innenfläche 12 und die Außenseite 14 von Kupplungsausnehmung 10 bzw. Kupplungsvorsprung 11 verlaufen zumindest teilweise senkrecht zur Mittellängsachse 17 der Kosmetikeinheit 1.The inner surface 12 and the outer side 14 of the coupling recess 10 or coupling projection 11 run at least partially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 17 of the cosmetic unit 1.

Dementsprechend ist es möglich, zwei Kosmetikeinheiten 1 bzw. deren Kappen 3 so nebeneinander zu halten, dass der Kupplungsvorsprung 11 der einen Kosmetikeinheit 1 mit der Kupplungsausnehmung 10 der anderen Kosmetikeinheit 1 fluchtet und dann den Kupplungsvorsprung 11 mittels einer Bewegung in Einsteckrichtung 17a und damit senkrecht zur Mittellängsachse 17 in die Kupplungsausnehmung 10 einzuschieben, bis die Mantelflächen 13 der beiden Kosmetikeinheiten 1, wie in Fig. 1 dargestellt, miteinander fluchten. Dabei rastet der Rastvorsprung 15 am Kupplungsvorsprung 11 in die Rastausnehmung 16 der Kupplungsausnehmung 10 ein und es entsteht der in Fig. 1 dargestellte Zustand, wo die beiden Kosmetikeinheiten 1 axial- und torsionsgesichert, insgesamt also endlagenstabil, aber lösbar miteinander verbunden sind und auch optisch eine Einheit, nämlich eine Doppelkosmetikeinheit, bilden. Die beiden so miteinander verbundenen Kosmetikeinheiten 1 sind insbesondere baugleich ausgeführt.Accordingly, it is possible to hold two cosmetic units 1 and their caps 3 side by side so that the coupling projection 11 of a cosmetic unit 1 is aligned with the coupling recess 10 of the other cosmetic unit 1 and then the coupling projection 11 by means a movement in the insertion direction 17a and thus to insert perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 17 in the coupling recess 10 until the lateral surfaces 13 of the two cosmetic units 1, as in Fig. 1 shown aligned with each other. In this case, the locking projection 15 engages the coupling projection 11 in the recess 16 of the coupling recess 10 and it is formed in Fig. 1 illustrated state where the two cosmetic units 1 are axially and torsion-secured, so overall endlagenstabil, but releasably connected to each other and also visually form a unit, namely a double cosmetic unit. The two so connected cosmetic units 1 are designed in particular identical.

Zur Benutzung kann die eine Kosmetikeinheit 1 mit der damit verbundenen Schraubkappe 3 von dem Behälter 2 der jeweils anderen Kosmetikeinheit 1 abgeschraubt werden, so dass ein länglicher Griff entsteht, der eine sehr bequeme Handhabung ermöglicht. Alternativ ist es allerdings auch denkbar, vor der Benutzung einer Kosmetikeinheit 1 diese von der jeweils anderen Kosmetikeinheit 1 zu entkoppeln und nach der Benutzung diese Verbindung wiederherzustellen.For use, the one cosmetic unit 1 with the screw cap 3 connected to it can be unscrewed from the container 2 of the respective other cosmetic unit 1, so that an elongated handle is created, which allows a very comfortable handling. Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable to decouple these from the other cosmetic unit 1 before using a cosmetic unit 1 and to restore this connection after use.

Die in Fig. 5 bis 8 dargestellte Ausführungsform stimmt mit der in Fig. 1 bis 4 dargestellten Ausführungsform weitestgehend überein und unterscheidet sich von dieser lediglich dadurch, dass die Kupplungseinrichtung 9 einen Hohlraum 18 aufweist, der optisch attraktiv gestaltet werden kann und zudem die für die Kupplungseinrichtung 9 erforderliche Kunststoffmenge reduziert, so dass hierdurch und durch eine damit einhergehende kürzere Taktzeit beim Spritzgießen Kosten eingespart werden.In the Fig. 5 to 8 illustrated embodiment is consistent with in Fig. 1 to 4 illustrated embodiment largely and differs from this only in that the coupling device 9 has a cavity 18 which can be visually attractive and also reduces the required amount for the coupling device 9 amount of plastic, so that thereby and by a concomitant shorter cycle time in injection molding Cost savings.

Die Ausführungsform nach Fig. 9 bis 12 ist ebenfalls der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 1 bis 4 sehr ähnlich, wobei dort die Kupplungseinrichtung 9 jedoch mit einer Steckhülse 19 verbunden ist, die auf die Verschlusskappe 3 aufsteckbar ist. An der Außenseite der Verschlusskappe 3 sind Längsrippen 20 ausgebildet und an der Innenseite der Steckkappe 19 sind ebenfalls korrespondierende Längsrippen 21 vorgesehen, so dass die Steckhülse 19 beim Aufstecken auf die Verschlusskappe 3 drehfest sitzt.The embodiment according to Fig. 9 to 12 is also according to the embodiment Fig. 1 to 4 very similar, but there the coupling device 9, however is connected to a socket 19 which is attachable to the cap 3. On the outside of the cap 3 longitudinal ribs 20 are formed and on the inside of the plug cap 19 are also provided corresponding longitudinal ribs 21, so that the plug sleeve 19 when plugging on the cap 3 is rotatably seated.

Die Kupplungseinrichtung 9 überragt die Mantelfläche 13 der Kosmetikeinheit 1, so dass im gekuppelten Zustand eine mittige, in Fig. 9 erkennbare ballige Verdichtung entsteht.The coupling device 9 projects beyond the lateral surface 13 of the cosmetic unit 1, so that in the coupled state a central, in Fig. 9 recognizable spherical compression arises.

Am äußeren unteren axialen Ende der Verschlusskappe 19 ist ein Rastwulst 22 vorgesehen, der beim vollständigen Aufstecken auf die Verschlusskappe 3 in eine Rastnut 23 am unteren axialen Ende der Verschlusskappe 3 einrastet, so dass hierdurch eine axiale Fixierung, d. h. eine Fixierung in Richtung der Mittellängsachse 17, erreicht wird.At the outer lower axial end of the cap 19, a locking bead 22 is provided, which engages when fully plugging onto the cap 3 in a locking groove 23 at the lower axial end of the cap 3, so that thereby an axial fixation, d. H. a fixation in the direction of the central longitudinal axis 17, is achieved.

Ein weiterer Unterschied zwischen der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 9 bis 12 und derjenigen gemäß Fig. 1 bis 4 besteht darin, dass bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 9 bis 12 nur die untere Hinterschneidung 12b vorgesehen ist.Another difference between the embodiment after Fig. 9 to 12 and those according to Fig. 1 to 4 is that in the embodiment according to Fig. 9 to 12 only the lower undercut 12b is provided.

Die Ausführungsform nach Fig. 13 bis 17 entspricht technisch den vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsformen, wobei lediglich vom Design her ein Unterschied insoweit besteht, als die Außenkontur im Querschnitt gesehen annähernd quadratisch ist und eine Kupplungsausnehmung 10a sowie ein Kupplungsvorsprung 11 a ebene Begrenzungsteilflächen aufweisen, die über Kanten 24, 25, 26 bzw. 27, 28 ineinander übergehen. Die Kupplungsausnehmung 10a und der Kupplungsvorsprung 11 a haben senkrecht zur Einsteckrichtung 17a betrachtet jeweils eine in etwa L-förmige Querschnittsfläche. Im in Fig. 13 gezeigten gekoppelten Zustand zweier so ausgebildeter Kosmetikeinheiten 1 greifen die Kupplungsausnehmungen 10a und die Kupplungsvorsprünge 11a beider Kosmetikeinheiten 1 hakenartig ineinander. Die L-Form der Kupplungsausnehmung 10a bedingt eine obere Hinterschneidung 12c, die bezogen auf die Einsteckrichtung 17a eine rechteckige oder quadratische Querschnittsfläche hat.The embodiment according to FIGS. 13 to 17 Technically corresponds to the embodiments described above, with only a difference in design, insofar as the outer contour seen in cross-section is approximately square and a coupling recess 10a and a coupling projection 11 a planar boundary surfaces having over edges 24, 25, 26 and 27 respectively , 28 merge into each other. The coupling recess 10a and the coupling projection 11a have, viewed perpendicularly to the insertion direction 17a, in each case an approximately L-shaped cross-sectional area. Im in Fig. 13 shown coupled state of two so formed cosmetic units 1 engage the coupling recesses 10a and the coupling projections 11a of the two cosmetic units 1 hook-like manner. The L-shape of the coupling recess 10a causes an upper undercut 12c, which has a rectangular or square cross-sectional area with respect to the insertion direction 17a.

Außerdem sind bei diesem in Fig. 17 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel die Längsrippen 20 der Verschlusskappe 3 und die Längsrippen 21 der Aufsteckhülse 19 breiter und dicker ausgebildet als bei dem in Fig. 12 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel.Also, in this in Fig. 17 embodiment shown, the longitudinal ribs 20 of the cap 3 and the longitudinal ribs 21 of the slip-on sleeve 19 wider and thicker than in the formed Fig. 12 shown embodiment.

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  1. Cosmetics unit comprising a container for receiving a cosmetic, a closure cap for the container, and an applicator, which is disposed on the closure cap, for applying the cosmetic, wherein two such cosmetics units can be connected with each other via a coupling device, and the cosmetics unit (1) has a coupling device (9) formed on the closure cap (3) for connection with a second cosmetics unit (1) comprising a corresponding coupling device (9), characterized in that the coupling device (9) has a coupling recess (10; 10a) extending perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis (17) of the cosmetics unit (1), the inner wall (12) of the coupling recess spanning, relative to an insertion direction (17a) oriented perpendicularly to the central longitudinal axis (17), a circumferential angle range of more than 180° and thus forms at least one undercut (12a; 12b; 12c), and a coupling projection (11; 11a) formed to be complementary to the coupling recess (10;10a), such that the coupling projection (11; 11a) of a first cosmetics unit (1) can be pushed into the coupling recess (10; 10a) of the second cosmetics unit (1) by means of a pushing motion in the insertion direction (17a) of the cosmetics units (1) to be connected, and that it is received therein in a positive fit in the pushed-in state.
  2. Cosmetics unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling recess (10) and the coupling projection (11) are formed in a rounded-off manner.
  3. Cosmetics unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling recess (10a) and the coupling projection (11 a) have flat outer and inner walls, respectively, that merge into each other via edges (24, 25, 26, 27, 28).
  4. Cosmetics unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling projection (11) is formed to be at least partially hollow.
  5. Cosmetics unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling device (9) is disposed on a push-on sleeve (19) that can be slipped over the closure cap (3).
  6. Cosmetics unit according to claim 5, characterized in that longitudinal grooves (20, 21) for establishing a non-rotatable connection are provided on the outside of the closure cap (3) and on the inside of the push-on sleeve (19).
  7. Cosmetics unit according to claim 5, characterized in that latching projections and recesses (22, 23), respectively, are provided on the outside of the closure cap (3) and on the inside of the push-on sleeve (19), for establishing an axial fixing.
  8. Cosmetics unit according to claim 1, characterized in that a latching projection and a latching recess (15, 16), respectively, are disposed on an outer surface (14) of the coupling projection (11; 11a) and the inner surface (12) of the coupling recess (10; 10a).
  9. Cosmetics unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling projection (11) protrudes radially outwardly over the jacket surface (13) of the cosmetics unit (1).
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