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WO2015121582A1 - Case for a stick of material to be applied by friction rubbing and product comprising the stick in such a case - Google Patents

Case for a stick of material to be applied by friction rubbing and product comprising the stick in such a case Download PDF

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WO2015121582A1
WO2015121582A1 PCT/FR2015/050329 FR2015050329W WO2015121582A1 WO 2015121582 A1 WO2015121582 A1 WO 2015121582A1 FR 2015050329 W FR2015050329 W FR 2015050329W WO 2015121582 A1 WO2015121582 A1 WO 2015121582A1
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Anthony Heraud
Hubert ALLAIN
Hervé MET
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Axilone Plastique SAS
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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
    • A45D40/06—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a screwing movement
    • A45D40/065—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a screwing movement with self-contained covering means
    • 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
    • A45D40/02—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement
    • A45D40/023—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement with self-contained covering means
    • 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
    • A45D40/06—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a screwing movement
    • 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
    • A45D40/16—Refill sticks; Moulding devices for producing sticks

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  • the invention relates to the field of conditioning sticks of material to be applied by friction, and especially to the field of lipsticks or the like. It relates to a case for such a stick of material to be applied and the product comprising a stick in such a case.
  • a holster for a stick of rubbing material especially a grape of lipsticks, conventionally includes a body and a hood.
  • the body elongated, includes, firstly, a generally cylindrical housing, with an opening at a proximal end and a longitudinal sliding guide means of the stick, adapted and intended for receiving the stick of material, which can slide relative to the housing and protrude from it at its proximal end.
  • the body includes, secondly, a manual drive mechanism, typically rotatable and located towards a distal end of the body, the mechanism thus being adapted and intended to slide the stick of material relative to the body and its housing for extraction or retraction by the proximal opening.
  • a manual drive mechanism typically rotatable and located towards a distal end of the body, the mechanism thus being adapted and intended to slide the stick of material relative to the body and its housing for extraction or retraction by the proximal opening.
  • the hood is removable, and fits on the body to cover the opening at the proximal end. More specifically, the cover also generally has an elongate shape, so as to cover the body over most of its length, leaving the manual control uncovered. Thus, when the hood is removed, a large part of the body is visible.
  • the longitudinal guide means and the drive mechanism are generally visible on the body.
  • the drive mechanism may include a helical groove extending over a large portion of the length of the body, visible from outside the body. This is why the body typically comprises an outer casing, masking the drive mechanism and the longitudinal guiding means, and leaving uncovered the manual control of the drive mechanism.
  • the hood when it is fitted on the body, is superimposed on the outer shell.
  • the user to manipulate the case, therefore takes the case in one hand.
  • he removes the cover which is either kept in the hand, or placed on a suitable surface.
  • the user actuates with the other hand manual control to remove the stick housing through the opening of the proximal end.
  • the user Once the stick used, the user always holds the case with one hand at the outer casing, and operates with the other hand the manual control to retract the stick in the housing. Then, still holding the body with one hand, he can put the hood over the outside envelope with the other hand.
  • US 3,588,262 provides an example.
  • the case described therein comprises two outer shells, placed end to end, to form the outside of the case.
  • a first shell is attached to a first sleeve and the second shell is attached to a second sleeve, which second sleeve is rotatably mounted in the first sleeve.
  • Each hull extends substantially over half of the total length of the holster.
  • a movable cap is mounted on one of the hulls to close the opening of the holster. The opening and closing of the case by the cap are controlled by a cam and spring mechanism associated with the rotation of the sleeves, so as to be synchronized with the output or retraction of the grapes.
  • US 3,588,262 then allows, holding the case with one hand, to hold one of the hulls and rotate the other, to open or close the holster and get the output or retraction of the grape .
  • the combination of the grape drive mechanism and the cap opening and closing mechanism involves complex synchronized movements. Indeed, in particular, when the grape is long, that is to say at the beginning of its use, the cap must clear sufficiently the opening of the case for a low stroke of the drive mechanism of the grape, let the grapes out. But the cap must also be mobile for an extended race of the drive mechanism when the grapes are shorter, to ensure that there is no blockage at the cap when you want to get out the grapes.
  • JP 2003-135144 also provides a lipstick case that can be operated with one hand.
  • the case of this document comprises a housing, in which are mounted a pivoting body and a cylinder.
  • the housing is pivotally mounted in the housing.
  • a cover is fitted on an attachment portion of the housing, so as to block the translation of the pivoting body and prevent it from leaving the housing.
  • a portion of the pivoting body is left uncovered between the housing and the cover, near the opening of the holster.
  • the cylinder is slidably mounted in the housing, but is locked in rotation.
  • the cylinder cooperates with the pivoting body via a helical link.
  • a cup comprises a threaded portion, so as to be helically connected to the cylinder, and is guided in translation in the pivoting body.
  • the pivoting body is accessible outside the housing.
  • the lid includes a manually articulated portion around a hinge.
  • the cup drive mechanism proposed in this document JP 2003-135144 is complex.
  • the attachment portion of the housing forms a projection on the housing, breaking the general shape, for example cylindrical, of the housing.
  • the projection may inadvertently form a means for hanging for example when placed in a handbag, with surrounding elements.
  • the projection requires the user to take control of the housing in an imposed orientation.
  • the projection also poses storage problems of the holster. There is therefore a need for a new case, for example a lipstick case, operable with one hand, and providing a solution to the aforementioned drawbacks in particular.
  • a first object of the invention is to provide a holster for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a lipstick grape fully operable with one hand.
  • a second object of the invention is to provide a holster for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a grape of lipstick operable with one hand of simple and reliable design.
  • a third object of the invention is to provide a holster for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a lipstick grape operable with one hand convenient to handle.
  • a fourth object of the invention is to provide a case for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a lipstick grape operable with one hand ensuring a satisfactory sealing.
  • the invention relates to a case for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a lipstick grape, comprising:
  • a mechanism for moving the cup along a main axis comprising:
  • a hollow cylindrical outer body also of main axis, in which the inner body is fitted so as to pivot relative to the outer body about the main axis,
  • the inner body and the outer body are both open at a proximal end, so as to define an opening on the holster.
  • the cup is on the one hand in sliding connection along the main axis with one of the inner body and the outer body and secondly in helical connection of the main axis with the other of the inner body and the outer body, so as to alternately pull the stick out of the case through the opening and retract into the case by rotating the outer body relative to the inner body.
  • the case further comprises:
  • a covering at least partially covering the movement mechanism, locked in axial translation of main axis relative to the inner body and the outer body, and comprising at least one portion locked in rotation about the main axis on the inner body, the covering comprising a single piece covering the inner body and the outer body;
  • a cover articulated on the covering, independent of the movement mechanism of the cup, the cover being able to hang in a closed position in which it covers the opening of the case and an open position in which it is clear of the opening of the case.
  • the case can thus be handled with one hand thanks in particular to the access given to the movement mechanism by the lateral opening of the covering.
  • the case also keeps a simple design. In particular, the independence of the lid relative to the mechanism of displacement of the cup allows to keep a reduced number of piece constituting the case.
  • the covering extends for example over the entire length of the case along the main axis.
  • the covering comprises two side lights, symmetrical to each other with respect to a plane comprising the main axis.
  • the case may further comprise an intermediate envelope locked in translation and in rotation on the outer body.
  • the one or more side lights of the cladding partially reveal the intermediate envelope.
  • the cover can be articulated on the casing by means of a hinge axis transverse to the main axis, the axis of the hinge being fixed on the casing.
  • the lid can be monobloc with the dressing.
  • the articulation of the cover on the covering comprises a portion of elastically deformable material so as to form a bistable hinge with two equilibrium positions between a first position corresponding to the closed position of the cover and a second position corresponding to the closed position of the cover about an axis transverse to the main axis.
  • the inner body may comprise a distal portion extending out of the outer body, the covering being locked in rotation and in translation on the distal portion of the inner body.
  • the cup is in sliding connection along the main axis on the inner body and in helical connection on the outer body. According to another variant, the cup is in sliding connection along the main axis on the outer body and helically connected to the inner body.
  • the skin is cylindrical.
  • the cover may further comprise sealing means on the covering.
  • the invention proposes a product, in particular cosmetic product, packaged comprising a stick of material to be applied by friction, the stick being contained in a case as presented above.
  • a product in particular cosmetic product, packaged comprising a stick of material to be applied by friction, the stick being contained in a case as presented above.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic sectional view of a case for a grape of lipsticks of an embodiment, partially disassembled;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic sectional view of the case of Figure 1, assembled, the lid being in a closed position;
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to that of Figure 2, the cover being in an open position;
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the case of Figure 2;
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of the case of Figure 4, the lid being opened;
  • Figure 6 is a side view of the case of Figure 3, in use.
  • the case 1 is in the general form of a tube, extending along a main axis X.
  • the terms “axial” and “axially” denote an axial direction parallel to the main axis X.
  • the terms “lateral”, “laterally” refer to any direction perpendicular to the main X axis.
  • the case 1 is intended to receive a stick 2 of material to be applied by friction, and in particular a lipstick grape.
  • the case includes a cup 3, forming a housing for the grape 2. More specifically, the cup 3 is in the form of a section, and comprises a transverse bottom 4 from which rises, in the direction of the main X axis, a side wall. The side wall extends from one side of the bottom 4, forming the housing for the grapes.
  • the cup On the other side of the bottom 4, the cup may comprise a flange 6, substantially in the extension of the side wall 5, a lip 7 being formed projecting on the flange 6. The function of the lip 7 will be explained later.
  • the grape 2 is placed against the bottom 4 of the cup 3, the side wall 5 enclosing a portion of the grape, so that the rest of the grape 2 extends out of the cup 3.
  • the side wall 5 and the collar 6 of the cup 3 are substantially cylindrical of revolution to allow, as will be seen later, the guided rotation of the cup 3.
  • the cup 3 comprises at least one lug 8 projecting transversely on the side wall 5.
  • the cup 3 comprises two lugs 8, diametrically opposite one another with respect to the main axis X.
  • the case 1 comprises a mechanism 9 for moving the cup 3 to move the cup 3 axially, that is to say along the main axis X.
  • the movement mechanism 9 comprises a hollow cylindrical inner body 10, for example straight, of circular cross section.
  • the inner diameter of the inner body corresponds substantially to the outer diameter of the cup 3 measured on the side wall, so that the cup 3 can slide along the main X axis in the inner body, with minimal clearance between the cup 3 and the inner body, the lip 7 of the cup 7 being in contact with the inner wall of the inner body.
  • the mechanism 8 of displacement further comprises an external body 1 1, also extending along the main axis X.
  • the outer body 11 has inner dimensions substantially equal to the outer dimensions of the inner body 10, so that the inner body 10 can fit into the outer body 11, with minimal clearance, their circular cross-section allowing the guided rotation around the main axis X of the internal body 10 relative to the body 1 1 external.
  • the inner body comprises, at a proximal end 12, a first transversely projecting crown 13 forming a stop for a proximal end 14 of the external body 11.
  • the inner body 10 may further comprise, on a distal end portion, a second ring 15 projecting transverse, the axial distance between the two rings 13, 15 of the inner body 10 substantially corresponds to the axial dimension of the body 1 1 external.
  • the second ring 15 forms a stop for the distal end 16 of the body 1 1 external.
  • the axial dimension of the inner body is greater than the axial dimension of the outer body, so that the inner body comprises a distal portion extending from the distal end of the inner body, which emerges beyond the distal end 16 of the outer body 1 1 when it is placed between the two rings 13, 15 on the inner body.
  • the distal portion 17 of the inner body 10 has a transverse dimension substantially equal to the outer transverse dimension of the outer body 11, so that the outer surface of the distal portion 17 is substantially in line with the outer surface of the outer body.
  • the inner body and the outer body 11 are open at their proximal end 12, 14 so as to define an opening 19 on the case 1.
  • the body 1 1 external is also open at its distal end 16, so as to be fitted on the inner body 10.
  • the inner body may be closed at its distal or open end.
  • the mechanism 9 for moving the cup 3 is based on a helical connection.
  • the inner body 10 comprises at least one axial groove 20.
  • the internal body 10 comprises two axial grooves 20 symmetrical to each other with respect to the main axis X, each axial groove 20 being able to receive a lug 8 of the cup 3.
  • the axial grooves 20 are through on the inner body, so that the lugs 8 of the cup 3 can extend through the inner body 10, and emerge beyond.
  • the outer body 1 1 then comprises at least one helical groove 21, of main axis X, formed on its wall facing the inner body.
  • the outer body 1 1 comprises two helical grooves 21 symmetrical to each other relative to the main axis X, each helical groove 21 can receive a lug 8 of the cup 3. More precisely, each groove 21 helical receives the portion of a lug 8 which emerges beyond the inner body, through an axial groove.
  • the helical grooves 21 may be through or not.
  • the inner body may carry the helical grooves, which are therethrough, and the outer body 1 may carry the axial grooves, which may then be non-through.
  • Means are provided on the case 1 to rotate the outer body about the main axis relative to the inner body 1.
  • the axial grooves 20 and the helical grooves 21 translate the cup 3 along the main axis X.
  • the grape 2 can then be alternately pulled out of the case 1 by the opening 19 or retracted inside the case 1, depending on the direction of rotation of the internal body 10 relative to the body 1 1 external.
  • Means may be provided to control the actuating torque, i.e. the torque to be applied to obtain the displacement of the cup 3.
  • the inner body may comprise a lip 22 projecting transversely on the wall facing the body 1 1 external, and bearing on the wall of the body 1 1 external facing the inner body 10.
  • the lip 22 of the body 1 1 inside, by friction, used to adjust the actuating torque.
  • the lip 7 of the cup 3 also serves to adjust the actuating torque by rubbing on the inner body.
  • the case 1 further comprises a covering, at least partially covering the movement mechanism 9, which will now be described using an embodiment.
  • the covering 30 comprises a single piece, and is in the form of a one-piece sleeve, tubular, and extending over the entire axial dimension of the case 1.
  • the axial dimension of the covering 30 is substantially equal to, or greater than, the total axial dimension of the movement mechanism 9, so that the covering 30 forms the whole of the outside of the case 1.
  • the covering 30 extends from the opening 19 of the case to its bottom, for example formed according to the example shown on the distal end 18 of the inner body.
  • the covering 30 has a cylindrical outer surface 31 of revolution, to give the case 1 the general appearance of a straight tube.
  • the inner surface 32 of the covering 30 is also preferably cylindrical of revolution on at least one portion, whose dimensions substantially correspond to those of the outer transverse section of the body 1 1 external. So, the mechanism 9 of displacement can be inserted in the casing 30 with a minimum clearance between the body 1 1 external and the inner surface 32 of the casing 30.
  • the casing 30 comprises two lateral lights 33, symmetrical to each other with respect to a plane comprising the main X axis, and extending over an intermediate portion 34 of the covering 30. Thus, it is defined on the covering 30, on either side of the intermediate portion 34, a proximal portion and a distal portion 36.
  • the proximal portion and the distal portion 36 are solid, i.e.
  • each light 33 is delimited by an edge comprising two segments 37 parallel to the main axis X and two semicircular segments 38.
  • the distance between the two parallel segments 37 is adapted to the width of a human finger, that is to say so that the user can insert a portion of the flat of the finger between the two parallel segments 37 to thereby reach the body 1 1 external and, bearing on the casing 30, rotate the body 1 1 external.
  • the proximal portion is open at the distal end 39 of the covering 30, so as to coincide with the opening 19 of the case 1.
  • the distal portion 36 is preferably closed at the proximal end of the case 1, forming a bottom for the case 1.
  • the covering 30 is attached to the movement mechanism 9 and is locked in axial translation.
  • the covering 30 is further locked in rotation on the inner body.
  • the movement mechanism 9 is inserted into the casing 30 by the distal end 39 open, so that the distal portion 17 of the inner body 10 is housed in the distal portion 36 of the casing.
  • the inner surface 32 of the skin 30 at its distal portion 36 is specially shaped to receive the distal portion 17 of the inner body 10, and comprises successively from the distal end 39 of the skin 30, a first zone 41, a second zone 42 and a third zone 43, the diameter of the inner cross section of these three zones being increasing from the first zone 41 to the third zone 43.
  • the diameter of the inner cross section the second zone 42 is substantially equal to the diameter of the outer cross section of the distal portion 17 of the inner body.
  • the diameter of the transverse inner section of the third zone 43 is substantially equal to the diameter of the outer cross section of the body 1 1 external.
  • the distal end 18 of the inner body abuts against a shoulder 44 between the first zone 41 and the second zone 42.
  • the diameter of the inner cross section of the third zone 43 accommodates a portion of the mechanism 9 of displacement.
  • the distal portion 17 of the inner body 10 may comprise axial grooves, cooperating with complementary axial grooves 45 formed on the inner surface 32 of the casing 30 in the interior. the second zone 42.
  • Complementary means finish blocking the axial translation of the dressing relative to the movement mechanism 9.
  • stops may be placed between the covering 30 and the body 1 1 external. It may also be provided to glue or weld the distal portion 17 of the outer body 10 on the second zone 32 of the covering 30.
  • the first zone 41 remains empty, and may for example be used as a housing for a room providing additional weight in the case, making the case 1 more attractive to a user.
  • the body 1 1 external remains visible and accessible by the side lights 33 of the covering 30.
  • the grooves, which may be helical or axial, borne by the body 1 1 external are through, it is preferable to hide the body 1 1 external by means of an intermediate casing 45, attached to the outside of the body 1 1 external so as to cover at least the portion that would otherwise be visible by the lights 33.
  • the intermediate casing 45 is at least locked in rotation about the main axis X relative to the body 1 1 external.
  • the intermediate casing 45 is completely attached to the outer body 1 1, that is to say that it is blocked both in rotation and in translation.
  • the intermediate casing 45 covers the entire body 1 1 external, and is for example glued there.
  • the intermediate sheath 45 may also be folded at its distal end 45 'to cover the distal end 12 of the inner body.
  • the folded end 45 ' may furthermore form an axial stop between the inner body and the outer body 1 1 on which the intermediate casing 45 is completely fixed.
  • the intermediate envelope 45 can also serve to bring an aesthetic element to the case 1.
  • the intermediate envelope 45 may be covered with a particular pattern, or provide a particular texture and appearance, which could not have been worn by the body 1 1 external.
  • the intermediate shell 45 may be made of a material imitating the metal or a metallic material.
  • the dimensions of the covering 30 are then adapted to allow insertion, with a minimum clearance, of the movement mechanism 9 provided with the intermediate casing 45.
  • the case 1 further comprises a cover 46, hinged to the covering 30, independent of the mechanism 9 for moving the cup 3.
  • the cover 46 is hinged to the casing 30 by means of a hinge 47, transverse axis of rotation, is fixed to the covering 30.
  • the hinge 47 is formed by a band of material, elastically deformable, connecting the cover 46 to the end 39
  • the cover 46 is formed with the covering 30.
  • the cover 46 and the covering 30 are in one piece.
  • the hinge 47 may be formed by an axis connecting the hinges of the cover 46 and the covering 30.
  • elastically deformable is meant here the property of the material to be deformed and to return to its original shape without breaking under normal conditions of use, that is to say in this case by a manual solicitation.
  • the hinge 47 is preferably bistable, that is to say it can take two positions of equilibrium.
  • a first equilibrium position corresponds to a closed position of the lid 46, in which the lid 46 covers the opening 19 of the case 1; the second equilibrium position corresponds to an open position of the lid 46, in which the lid 46 is disengaged from the opening 19 of the case 1.
  • the lid 46 remains integral with the covering 30 whether in the closed position or in the open position.
  • the cover 46 may form a deformable skirt 48 elastically, defining on the cover a cross section slightly smaller than the cross section of the proximal end 39 of the case 1.
  • the skirt 48 is deformed to enclose a portion of the covering 30 around the opening 19. Intimate contact between the cover 46 and the covering is thus provided, providing a seal.
  • a force must be provided so that the skirt 48 slides on the cover 30 and to put the cover 46 in the open position.
  • a shoulder 49 may be formed on the covering 30, so that the covering 30 has an outer cross section of reduced diameter around the opening 19 of the case 1.
  • the skirt 48 of the cover then encloses the dressing 30 on this outer transverse section, so that the cover 46 can be retracted in the geometrical outer casing of the covering 30, that is to say in the continuity of the outer surface 31 of the covering 30, so that the case 1 even provided with the lid 46 retains the general shape of a straight tube and smooth, without discontinuity.
  • the latter has at least one portion which projects transversely relative to the covering when the cover 46 and in the closed position, so as to form a pushing zone for for example, the thumb of the user.
  • the thrust zone is advantageously placed opposite the hinge 47, with respect to the main axis X.
  • the user holds the case 1 with the lid 46 in the closed position in one hand. With for example the thumb of the same hand, it pushes on the cover 46 to put it in the open position. Then, still with the fingers of the same hand, it rotates the body 1 1 external through the side lights 33, for example with the thumb and forefinger.
  • the presence of the two diametrically opposed lateral lights 33 is particularly suitable for both holding the covering 30 and for using two fingers to pivot the body 1 1 external.
  • the fact of placing the side lights 33 on the intermediate portion 34 makes it possible to firmly hold the covering 30 in particular by the distal portion 36.
  • the outer body 1 1 pivots with respect to the inner body 10, so as to cause the axial displacement of the cup 3, in a direction which makes the grape go out 2
  • the user without using the other hand, rotates the body 1 1 external relative to the internal body 10 through the lateral lights 33. and holding the dressing 30, so that the cup 3 moves in the other direction, to return the grapes 2 in the case 1.
  • the one-piece cladding 30 covers the entire movement mechanism 9, hiding it from the user.
  • the covering 30 may have a smooth external appearance, giving the case 1 the shape of a straight tube, particularly pleasing to the eye and convenient to store.
  • the dressing 30 can be used to be decorated with patterns or information for the user or to present a particular texture.

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Abstract

A case (1) for a stick (2) of material to be applied by frictionrubbing, in particular a lipstick, comprising: - a cup (3), a mechanism (9) for displacing the cup comprising: a hollow cylindrical internal body (10); a hollow cylindrical external body (11), in which the internal body (10) is fitted so as to pivot with respect to the external body (11) around the principal axis (X); means for blocking translational movement between the internal body (10) and the external body (11); a casing (30), at least partially covering the displacement mechanism (9); means for rotating the external body (11) with respect to the internal body (10); and a lid (46), hinged on the casing (30), independent of the displacement mechanism (9) of the cup (3).

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Etui pour un bâton de matière de matière à appliquer par frottement et produit comprenant le bâton dans un tel étui L'invention concerne le domaine du conditionnement des bâtons de matière à appliquer par frottement, et tout spécialement au domaine des rouges à lèvres ou analogue. Elle a pour objet un étui pour un tel bâton de matière à appliquer et le produit comprenant un bâton dans un tel étui.  The invention relates to the field of conditioning sticks of material to be applied by friction, and especially to the field of lipsticks or the like. It relates to a case for such a stick of material to be applied and the product comprising a stick in such a case.

Un étui pour un bâton de matière à appliquer par frottement, tout spécialement un raisin de rouges à lèvres, comprend classiquement un corps et un capot. A holster for a stick of rubbing material, especially a grape of lipsticks, conventionally includes a body and a hood.

Le corps, allongé, inclut, en premier lieu, un logement de forme générale cylindrique, avec une ouverture à une extrémité proximale et un moyen de guidage longitudinal à coulissement du bâton, apte et destiné à la réception du bâton de matière, lequel peut coulisser par rapport au logement et saillir de lui à son extrémité proximale. The body, elongated, includes, firstly, a generally cylindrical housing, with an opening at a proximal end and a longitudinal sliding guide means of the stick, adapted and intended for receiving the stick of material, which can slide relative to the housing and protrude from it at its proximal end.

Le corps inclut, en deuxième lieu, un mécanisme d'entraînement à commande manuelle, typiquement rotative et située vers une extrémité distale du corps, le mécanisme étant ainsi apte et destiné à faire coulisser le bâton de matière par rapport au corps et à son logement en vue de son extraction ou de sa rétraction par l'ouverture proximale. The body includes, secondly, a manual drive mechanism, typically rotatable and located towards a distal end of the body, the mechanism thus being adapted and intended to slide the stick of material relative to the body and its housing for extraction or retraction by the proximal opening.

Le capot est amovible, et s'adapte sur le corps pour recouvrir l'ouverture à l'extrémité proximale. Plus précisément, le capot présente également en général une forme allongée, de manière à recouvrir le corps sur la plus grande partie de sa longueur, laissant la commande manuelle découverte. Ainsi, lorsque le capot est retiré, une grande partie du corps est visible. Or, le moyen de guidage longitudinal et le mécanisme d'entraînement sont en général visibles sur le corps. Par exemple, le mécanisme d'entraînement peut comprendre une rainure hélicoïdale s'étendant sur une grande partie de la longueur du corps, visible de l'extérieur du corps. C'est pourquoi le corps comprend typiquement une enveloppe extérieure, masquant le mécanisme d'entraînement et le moyen de guidage longitudinal, et laissant découverte la commande manuelle du mécanisme d'entraînement. Le capot, lorsque celui-ci est adapté sur le corps, se superpose à l'enveloppe extérieure. The hood is removable, and fits on the body to cover the opening at the proximal end. More specifically, the cover also generally has an elongate shape, so as to cover the body over most of its length, leaving the manual control uncovered. Thus, when the hood is removed, a large part of the body is visible. However, the longitudinal guide means and the drive mechanism are generally visible on the body. For example, the drive mechanism may include a helical groove extending over a large portion of the length of the body, visible from outside the body. This is why the body typically comprises an outer casing, masking the drive mechanism and the longitudinal guiding means, and leaving uncovered the manual control of the drive mechanism. The hood, when it is fitted on the body, is superimposed on the outer shell.

L'utilisateur, pour manipuler l'étui, prend donc l'étui dans une main. Avec l'autre main, il retire le capot qui est soit conservé dans la main, soit posé sur une surface adaptée. Puis, tenant d'une main l'étui sans le capot au niveau de l'enveloppe extérieure, l'utilisateur actionne avec l'autre main la commande manuelle pour faire sortir le bâton du logement par l'ouverture de l'extrémité proximale. Une fois le bâton utilisé, l'utilisateur tient toujours l'étui d'une main au niveau de l'enveloppe extérieure, et actionne avec l'autre main la commande manuelle pour rétracter le bâton dans le logement. Puis, toujours en tenant le corps d'une main il peut remettre le capot par-dessus l'enveloppe extérieure avec l'autre main. The user, to manipulate the case, therefore takes the case in one hand. With the other hand, he removes the cover which is either kept in the hand, or placed on a suitable surface. Then, holding with one hand the case without the hood at the outer casing, the user actuates with the other hand manual control to remove the stick housing through the opening of the proximal end. Once the stick used, the user always holds the case with one hand at the outer casing, and operates with the other hand the manual control to retract the stick in the housing. Then, still holding the body with one hand, he can put the hood over the outside envelope with the other hand.

Ainsi, que ce soit pour retirer le capot ou pour actionner la commande manuelle, l'utilisateur doit employer ses deux mains. Par ailleurs, l'utilisateur se retrouve encombré par le capot lorsque celui-ci est retiré du corps. Thus, whether to remove the hood or to operate the manual control, the user must use both hands. In addition, the user is congested by the hood when it is removed from the body.

Il a été proposé des étuis de rouge à lèvres actionnables avec une seule main, dont le document US 3,588,262 donne un exemple. L'étui qui y est décrit comprend deux coques externes, mises bout à bout, pour former l'extérieur de l'étui. Une première coque est fixée à un premier manchon et la seconde coque est fixée à un deuxième manchon, lequel deuxième manchon est monté en rotation dans le premier manchon. Chaque coque s'étend sensiblement sur la moitié de la longueur totale de l'étui. En faisant pivoter un des manchons par rapport à l'autre, on obtient la sortie ou la rétraction du raisin. Un capuchon mobile est monté sur une des coques afin de fermer l'ouverture de l'étui. L'ouverture et la fermeture de l'étui par le capuchon sont commandées par un mécanisme à came et ressort associé à la rotation des manchons, de manière à être synchronisées avec la sortie ou la rétractation du raisin. It has been proposed lipstick cases operable with one hand, US 3,588,262 provides an example. The case described therein comprises two outer shells, placed end to end, to form the outside of the case. A first shell is attached to a first sleeve and the second shell is attached to a second sleeve, which second sleeve is rotatably mounted in the first sleeve. Each hull extends substantially over half of the total length of the holster. By rotating one of the sleeves relative to the other, we obtain the output or the retraction of the grapes. A movable cap is mounted on one of the hulls to close the opening of the holster. The opening and closing of the case by the cap are controlled by a cam and spring mechanism associated with the rotation of the sleeves, so as to be synchronized with the output or retraction of the grapes.

L'étui du document US 3,588,262 permet alors, en tenant l'étui d'une seule main, de retenir une des coques et de faire pivoter l'autre, pour ouvrir ou fermer l'étui et obtenir la sortie ou la rétraction du raisin. Toutefois, la combinaison du mécanisme d'entraînement du raisin et du mécanisme d'ouverture et de fermeture du capuchon implique des mouvements synchronisés complexes. En effet, notamment, lorsque le raisin est long, c'est-à-dire au début de son utilisation, le capuchon doit dégager suffisamment l'ouverture de l'étui pour, sur une course faible du mécanisme d'entraînement du raisin, laisser sortir le raisin. Mais le capuchon doit également être mobile pour une course étendue du mécanisme d'entraînement lorsque le raisin est plus court, pour s'assurer qu'il n'y ait pas de blocage au niveau du capuchon lorsqu'on souhaite sortir le raisin. En outre, le mécanisme d'ouverture et de fermeture doit être précis, pour assurer un jeu minimal entre le capuchon et le corps de l'étui fermé, et fournir une étanchéité satisfaisante de l'étui fermé. Ainsi, la solution proposée est complexe, induisant des coûts de fabrication élevés. Le document JP 2003-135144 propose également un étui de rouge à lèvres pouvant être actionné avec une seule main. L'étui de ce document comprend un boîtier, dans lequel sont montés un corps pivotant et un cylindre. Le boîtier est monté pivotant dans le boîtier. Un couvercle est emboîté sur une portion d'attachement du boîtier, de manière à bloquer la translation du corps pivotant et l'empêcher de quitter le boîtier. Une portion du corps pivotant est laissée découverte entre le boîtier et le couvercle, à proximité de l'ouverture de l'étui. Le cylindre est monté glissant dans le boîtier, mais y est bloqué en rotation. Le cylindre coopère avec le corps pivotant par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison hélicoïdale. Une cupule comprend une portion filetée, de manière à être en liaison hélicoïdale avec le cylindre, et est guidée en translation dans le corps pivotant. Le corps pivotant est accessible hors du boîtier. Le couvercle comprend une portion articulée manuellement, autour d'une charnière. Ainsi, l'utilisateur tient l'étui au niveau du boîtier d'une main et peut, par exemple avec le pouce, ôter la portion articulée pour découvrir l'ouverture de l'étui. Avec la même main, il peut ensuite actionner le corps pivotant, provoquant la translation du cylindre dans le boîtier, et donc de la cupule. The case of US 3,588,262 then allows, holding the case with one hand, to hold one of the hulls and rotate the other, to open or close the holster and get the output or retraction of the grape . However, the combination of the grape drive mechanism and the cap opening and closing mechanism involves complex synchronized movements. Indeed, in particular, when the grape is long, that is to say at the beginning of its use, the cap must clear sufficiently the opening of the case for a low stroke of the drive mechanism of the grape, let the grapes out. But the cap must also be mobile for an extended race of the drive mechanism when the grapes are shorter, to ensure that there is no blockage at the cap when you want to get out the grapes. In addition, the opening and closing mechanism must be precise, to ensure a minimum clearance between the cap and the body of the closed case, and provide a satisfactory seal of the closed case. Thus, the proposed solution is complex, leading to high manufacturing costs. JP 2003-135144 also provides a lipstick case that can be operated with one hand. The case of this document comprises a housing, in which are mounted a pivoting body and a cylinder. The housing is pivotally mounted in the housing. A cover is fitted on an attachment portion of the housing, so as to block the translation of the pivoting body and prevent it from leaving the housing. A portion of the pivoting body is left uncovered between the housing and the cover, near the opening of the holster. The cylinder is slidably mounted in the housing, but is locked in rotation. The cylinder cooperates with the pivoting body via a helical link. A cup comprises a threaded portion, so as to be helically connected to the cylinder, and is guided in translation in the pivoting body. The pivoting body is accessible outside the housing. The lid includes a manually articulated portion around a hinge. Thus, the user holds the case at the housing with one hand and can, for example with the thumb, remove the articulated portion to discover the opening of the case. With the same hand, it can then actuate the pivoting body, causing the translation of the cylinder in the housing, and therefore the cup.

Toutefois, le mécanisme d'entraînement de la cupule proposée dans ce document JP 2003-135144 est complexe. Par ailleurs, la portion d'attachement du boîtier forme une saillie sur le boîtier, rompant l'allure générale, par exemple cylindrique, du boîtier. La saillie peut malencontreusement former un moyen d'accroché par exemple lorsqu'il est placé dans un sac à main, avec des éléments l'entourant. Par ailleurs, la saillie impose à l'utilisateur de prendre en main le boîtier selon une orientation imposée. La saillie pose également des problèmes de stockage de l'étui. II existe par conséquent un besoin pour un nouvel étui, par exemple un étui de rouge à lèvres, actionnable avec une seule main, et apportant une solution aux inconvénients précités notamment. However, the cup drive mechanism proposed in this document JP 2003-135144 is complex. Furthermore, the attachment portion of the housing forms a projection on the housing, breaking the general shape, for example cylindrical, of the housing. The projection may inadvertently form a means for hanging for example when placed in a handbag, with surrounding elements. Furthermore, the projection requires the user to take control of the housing in an imposed orientation. The projection also poses storage problems of the holster. There is therefore a need for a new case, for example a lipstick case, operable with one hand, and providing a solution to the aforementioned drawbacks in particular.

Un premier objet de l'invention est de proposer un étui pour un bâton de matière à appliquer par frottement, en particulier un raisin de rouges à lèvres totalement actionnable à une seule main. A first object of the invention is to provide a holster for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a lipstick grape fully operable with one hand.

Un deuxième objet de l'invention est de proposer un étui pour un bâton de matière à appliquer par frottement, en particulier un raisin de rouges à lèvres actionnable à une seule main de conception simple et fiable. Un troisième objet de l'invention est de proposer un étui pour un bâton de matière à appliquer par frottement, en particulier un raisin de rouges à lèvres actionnable à une seule main pratique à manier. A second object of the invention is to provide a holster for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a grape of lipstick operable with one hand of simple and reliable design. A third object of the invention is to provide a holster for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a lipstick grape operable with one hand convenient to handle.

Un quatrième objet de l'invention est de proposer un étui pour un bâton de matière à appliquer par frottement, en particulier un raisin de rouges à lèvres actionnable à une seule main assurant une fermeture étanche satisfaisante. Selon un premier aspect, l'invention concerne un étui pour un bâton de matière à appliquer par frottement, en particulier un raisin de rouges à lèvres, comprenant : A fourth object of the invention is to provide a case for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a lipstick grape operable with one hand ensuring a satisfactory sealing. According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a case for a stick of material to be applied by friction, in particular a lipstick grape, comprising:

une cupule, formant logement pour le bâton,  a cup, forming a housing for the stick,

un mécanisme de déplacement de la cupule selon un axe principal, le mécanisme comprenant :  a mechanism for moving the cup along a main axis, the mechanism comprising:

un corps interne cylindrique creux, d'axe principal,  a hollow cylindrical internal body, of main axis,

- un corps externe cylindrique creux, également d'axe principal, dans lequel le corps interne est emmanché de manière à pivoter par rapport au corps externe autour de l'axe principal,  a hollow cylindrical outer body, also of main axis, in which the inner body is fitted so as to pivot relative to the outer body about the main axis,

des moyens pour bloquer la translation axiale d'axe principal entre le corps interne et le corps externe. Le corps interne et le corps externe sont tous les deux ouverts à une extrémité proximale, de manière à définir sur l'étui une ouverture. La cupule est d'une part en liaison glissière selon l'axe principal avec l'un du corps interne et du corps externe et d'autre part en liaison hélicoïdale d'axe principal avec l'autre du corps interne et du corps externe, de manière à alternativement faire sortir le bâton hors de l'étui par l'ouverture et le rétracter dans l'étui par rotation du corps externe par rapport au corps interne.  means for blocking the axial translation of the main axis between the inner body and the outer body. The inner body and the outer body are both open at a proximal end, so as to define an opening on the holster. The cup is on the one hand in sliding connection along the main axis with one of the inner body and the outer body and secondly in helical connection of the main axis with the other of the inner body and the outer body, so as to alternately pull the stick out of the case through the opening and retract into the case by rotating the outer body relative to the inner body.

L'étui comprend en outre : The case further comprises:

un habillage, recouvrant au moins partiellement le mécanisme de déplacement, bloqué en translation axiale d'axe principal par rapport au corps interne et au corps externe, et comprenant au moins une portion bloquée en rotation autour de l'axe principal sur le corps interne, l'habillage comprenant une unique pièce recouvrant le corps interne et le corps externe ;  a covering, at least partially covering the movement mechanism, locked in axial translation of main axis relative to the inner body and the outer body, and comprising at least one portion locked in rotation about the main axis on the inner body, the covering comprising a single piece covering the inner body and the outer body;

des moyens pour mettre le corps externe en rotation autour de l'axe principal par rapport au corps interne, lesdits moyens comprenant au moins une lumière latérale ménagée sur l'habillage laissant apparaître partiellement le corps externe ;  means for rotating the outer body about the major axis relative to the inner body, said means including at least one lateral lumen on the liner partially revealing the outer body;

un couvercle, articulé sur l'habillage, indépendant du mécanisme de déplacement de la cupule, le couvercle pouvant pendre une position fermée dans laquelle il recouvre l'ouverture de l'étui et une position ouverte dans laquelle il est dégagé de l'ouverture de l'étui.  a cover, articulated on the covering, independent of the movement mechanism of the cup, the cover being able to hang in a closed position in which it covers the opening of the case and an open position in which it is clear of the opening of the case.

L'étui peut ainsi être manipulé avec une seule main grâce notamment à l'accès donné au mécanisme de déplacement par l'ouverture latérale de l'habillage. L'étui conserve par ailleurs une conception simple. En particulier, l'indépendance du couvercle par rapport au mécanisme de déplacement de la cupule permet de conserver un nombre réduit de pièce constituant l'étui. The case can thus be handled with one hand thanks in particular to the access given to the movement mechanism by the lateral opening of the covering. The case also keeps a simple design. In particular, the independence of the lid relative to the mechanism of displacement of the cup allows to keep a reduced number of piece constituting the case.

L'habillage s'étend par exemple sur toute la longueur de l'étui selon l'axe principal. Selon un mode de réalisation, l'habillage comprend deux lumières latérales, symétriques l'une de l'autre par rapport à un plan comprenant l'axe principal. L'étui peut comprendre en outre une enveloppe intermédiaire bloquée en translation et en rotation sur le corps externe. Dans ce cas, la ou les lumières latérales de l'habillage laissent apparaître partiellement l'enveloppe intermédiaire. Ainsi, l'esthétique de l'étui peut être augmentée en choisissant la matière et/ou des motifs spéciaux pour l'enveloppe intermédiaire sans devoir revoir la conception du mécanisme de déplacement. The covering extends for example over the entire length of the case along the main axis. According to one embodiment, the covering comprises two side lights, symmetrical to each other with respect to a plane comprising the main axis. The case may further comprise an intermediate envelope locked in translation and in rotation on the outer body. In this case, the one or more side lights of the cladding partially reveal the intermediate envelope. Thus, the aesthetics of the case can be increased by choosing the material and / or special patterns for the intermediate envelope without having to review the design of the movement mechanism.

Le couvercle peut être articulé sur l'habillage au moyen d'une charnière d'axe transversal à l'axe principal, l'axe de la charnière étant fixe sur l'habillage. Dans ce cas, le couvercle peut être monobloc avec l'habillage. Plus précisément, l'articulation du couvercle sur l'habillage comprend une portion de matière élastiquement déformable de manière à former une charnière bistable à deux positions d'équilibre entre une première position correspondante à la position fermée du couvercle et une deuxième position correspondant à la position fermée du couvercle autour d'un axe transversal à l'axe principal. The cover can be articulated on the casing by means of a hinge axis transverse to the main axis, the axis of the hinge being fixed on the casing. In this case, the lid can be monobloc with the dressing. More specifically, the articulation of the cover on the covering comprises a portion of elastically deformable material so as to form a bistable hinge with two equilibrium positions between a first position corresponding to the closed position of the cover and a second position corresponding to the closed position of the cover about an axis transverse to the main axis.

Selon une variante, le corps interne peut comprendre une portion distale s'étendant hors du corps externe, l'habillage étant bloqué en rotation et en translation sur la portion distale du corps interne. According to a variant, the inner body may comprise a distal portion extending out of the outer body, the covering being locked in rotation and in translation on the distal portion of the inner body.

Selon une variante, la cupule est en liaison glissière selon l'axe principal sur le corps interne et en liaison hélicoïdale sur le corps externe. Selon une autre variante, la cupule est en liaison glissière selon l'axe principal sur corps externe et en liaison hélicoïdale sur le corps interne. According to one variant, the cup is in sliding connection along the main axis on the inner body and in helical connection on the outer body. According to another variant, the cup is in sliding connection along the main axis on the outer body and helically connected to the inner body.

Par exemple, l'habillage est cylindrique. Le couvercle peut en outre comprendre des moyens de fermeture étanche sur l'habillage. For example, the skin is cylindrical. The cover may further comprise sealing means on the covering.

Selon un deuxième aspect, l'invention propose un produit, en particulier produit cosmétique, emballé comprenant un bâton de matière à appliquer par frottement, le bâton étant contenu dans un étui tel que présenté ci-dessus. On décrit maintenant brièvement les figures des dessins. According to a second aspect, the invention proposes a product, in particular cosmetic product, packaged comprising a stick of material to be applied by friction, the stick being contained in a case as presented above. The figures of the drawings are now briefly described.

La figure 1 est une vue schématique, en coupe, d'un étui pour un raisin de rouges à lèvres d'un mode de réalisation, partiellement désassemblé ; La figure 2 est une vue schématique, en coupe, de l'étui de la figure 1 , assemblé, le couvercle étant dans une position fermée ; Figure 1 is a schematic sectional view of a case for a grape of lipsticks of an embodiment, partially disassembled; Figure 2 is a schematic sectional view of the case of Figure 1, assembled, the lid being in a closed position;

La figure 3 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 2, le couvercle étant dans une position ouverte ; La figure 4 est une vue en perspective de l'étui de la figure 2 ; Figure 3 is a view similar to that of Figure 2, the cover being in an open position; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the case of Figure 2;

La figure 5 est une vue en perspective de l'étui de la figure 4, le couvercle étant en cours d'ouverture ; La figure 6 est une vue de côté de l'étui de la figure 3, en cours d'utilisation. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the case of Figure 4, the lid being opened; Figure 6 is a side view of the case of Figure 3, in use.

Ci-après un exposé détaillé d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention assorti d'exemples et de référence aux dessins. L'étui 1 se présente sous la forme générale d'un tube, s'étendant selon un axe X principal. Dans ce qui suit, les termes « axial », « axialement » désignent une direction axiale parallèle à l'axe X principal. Les termes « latéral », « latéralement » font référence à toute direction perpendiculaire à l'axe X principal. Hereinafter a detailed discussion of an embodiment of the invention with examples and reference to the drawings. The case 1 is in the general form of a tube, extending along a main axis X. In what follows, the terms "axial" and "axially" denote an axial direction parallel to the main axis X. The terms "lateral", "laterally" refer to any direction perpendicular to the main X axis.

Dans ce qui suit, les termes « interne » ou « intérieur » et leur variante désignent ce qui est tourné vers ou proche de l'axe X principal, alors que les termes « externe » ou « extérieur » et leur variante désignent, a contrario ce qui est tourné à l'opposé de ou est éloigné de l'axe X principal. In what follows, the terms "internal" or "interior" and their variant designate what is turned towards or close to the main axis X, while the terms "external" or "outside" and their variant designate, a contrario what is turned away from or away from the main X axis.

L'étui 1 est destiné à recevoir un bâton 2 de matière à appliquer par frottement, et notamment un raisin de rouge à lèvres. L'étui comprend une cupule 3, formant un logement pour le raisin 2. Plus précisément, la cupule 3 se présente sous la forme d'une coupe, et comprend un fond 4 transversal à partir duquel s'élève, dans la direction de l'axe X principal, une paroi 5 latérale. La paroi 5 latérale s'étend d'un côté du fond 4, formant le logement pour le raisin. De l'autre côté du fond 4, la cupule peut comprendre une collerette 6, sensiblement dans le prolongement de la paroi 5 latérale, une lèvre 7 étant formée en saillie sur la collerette 6. La fonction de la lèvre 7 sera explicitée plus loin. Le raisin 2 est placé contre le fond 4 de la cupule 3, la paroi 5 latérale venant enserrer une portion du raisin, de sorte que le reste du raisin 2 s'étend hors de la cupule 3. La paroi 5 latérale et la collerette 6 de la cupule 3 sont sensiblement cylindriques de révolution afin d'autoriser, comme il sera vu plus loin, la rotation guidée de la cupule 3. La cupule 3 comprend au moins un ergot 8 en saillie transversale sur la paroi 5 latérale. En pratique, la cupule 3 comprend deux ergots 8, diamétralement opposés l'un à l'autre par rapport à l'axe X principal. L'étui 1 comprend un mécanisme 9 de déplacement de la cupule 3, pour faire déplacer la cupule 3 axialement, c'est-à-dire selon l'axe X principal. A cet effet, le mécanisme 9 de déplacement comprend un corps 10 interne cylindrique creux, par exemple droit, de section transversale circulaire. Le diamètre intérieur du corps 10 interne correspond sensiblement au diamètre extérieur de la cupule 3 mesuré sur la paroi 5 latérale, de sorte que la cupule 3 peut glisser selon l'axe X principal dans le corps 10 interne, avec un jeu minimal entre la cupule 3 et le corps 10 interne, la lèvre 7 de la cupule 7 étant en contact sur la paroi intérieure du corps 10 interne. Le mécanisme 8 de déplacement comprend de plus un corps 1 1 externe, s'étendant également selon l'axe X principal. Le corps 1 1 externe présente des dimensions intérieures sensiblement égales aux dimensions extérieures du corps 10 interne, de sorte que le corps 10 interne peut s'emmancher dans le corps 1 1 externe, avec un jeu minimal, leur section transversale circulaire permettant la rotation guidée autour de l'axe X principal du corps 10 interne par rapport au corps 1 1 externe. The case 1 is intended to receive a stick 2 of material to be applied by friction, and in particular a lipstick grape. The case includes a cup 3, forming a housing for the grape 2. More specifically, the cup 3 is in the form of a section, and comprises a transverse bottom 4 from which rises, in the direction of the main X axis, a side wall. The side wall extends from one side of the bottom 4, forming the housing for the grapes. On the other side of the bottom 4, the cup may comprise a flange 6, substantially in the extension of the side wall 5, a lip 7 being formed projecting on the flange 6. The function of the lip 7 will be explained later. The grape 2 is placed against the bottom 4 of the cup 3, the side wall 5 enclosing a portion of the grape, so that the rest of the grape 2 extends out of the cup 3. The side wall 5 and the collar 6 of the cup 3 are substantially cylindrical of revolution to allow, as will be seen later, the guided rotation of the cup 3. The cup 3 comprises at least one lug 8 projecting transversely on the side wall 5. In practice, the cup 3 comprises two lugs 8, diametrically opposite one another with respect to the main axis X. The case 1 comprises a mechanism 9 for moving the cup 3 to move the cup 3 axially, that is to say along the main axis X. For this purpose, the movement mechanism 9 comprises a hollow cylindrical inner body 10, for example straight, of circular cross section. The inner diameter of the inner body corresponds substantially to the outer diameter of the cup 3 measured on the side wall, so that the cup 3 can slide along the main X axis in the inner body, with minimal clearance between the cup 3 and the inner body, the lip 7 of the cup 7 being in contact with the inner wall of the inner body. The mechanism 8 of displacement further comprises an external body 1 1, also extending along the main axis X. The outer body 11 has inner dimensions substantially equal to the outer dimensions of the inner body 10, so that the inner body 10 can fit into the outer body 11, with minimal clearance, their circular cross-section allowing the guided rotation around the main axis X of the internal body 10 relative to the body 1 1 external.

Des moyens sont prévus pour bloquer la translation axiale entre le corps 10 interne et le corps 1 1 externe. Par exemple, le corps 10 interne comprend, à une extrémité 12 proximale, une première couronne 13 en saillie transversalement, formant butée pour une extrémité 14 proximale du corps 1 1 externe. Le corps 10 interne peut en outre comprendre, sur une portion extrême distale, une deuxième couronne 15 en saillie transversale, la distance axiale entre les deux couronnes 13, 15 du corps 10 interne correspond sensiblement à la dimension axiale du corps 1 1 externe. Ainsi, la deuxième couronne 15 forme butée pour l'extrémité 16 distale du corps 1 1 externe. De préférence, la dimension axiale du corps 10 interne est supérieure à la dimension axiale du corps 1 1 externe, de sorte que le corps 10 interne comprend une portion 17 distale, s'étendant depuis l'extrémité 18 distale du corps 10 interne, qui émerge au-delà de l'extrémité 16 distale du corps 1 1 externe lorsque celui-ci est placé entre les deux couronnes 13, 15 sur le corps 10 interne. La portion 17 distale du corps 10 interne présente une dimension transversale sensiblement égale à la dimension transversale extérieure du corps 1 1 externe, de sorte que la surface extérieure de la portion 17 distale est sensiblement dans le prolongement de la surface extérieure du corps externe. Le corps 10 interne et le corps 1 1 externe sont ouverts à leur extrémité 12, 14 proximale, de manière à définir une ouverture 19 sur l'étui 1 . Le corps 1 1 externe est également ouvert à son extrémité 16 distale, de manière à pouvoir être emmanché sur le corps 10 interne. Le corps 10 interne peut être fermé à son extrémité 18 distale ou ouvert. Le mécanisme 9 de déplacement de la cupule 3 est basé sur une liaison hélicoïdale. A cet effet, le corps 10 interne comprend au moins une rainure 20 axiale. En pratique, le corps 10 interne comprend deux rainures 20 axiales, symétriques l'une de l'autre par rapport à l'axe X principal, chaque rainure 20 axiale pouvant recevoir un ergot 8 de la cupule 3. Les rainures 20 axiales sont traversantes sur le corps 10 interne, de sorte que les ergots 8 de la cupule 3 peuvent s'étendre à travers le corps 10 interne, et émerger au-delà. Le corps 1 1 externe comprend alors au moins une rainure 21 hélicoïdale, d'axe X principal, formée sur sa paroi faisant face au corps 10 interne. En pratique, le corps 1 1 externe comprend deux rainures 21 hélicoïdales, symétriques l'une de l'autre part rapport à l'axe X principal, chaque rainure 21 hélicoïdale pouvant recevoir un ergot 8 de la cupule 3. Plus précisément, chaque rainure 21 hélicoïdale reçoit la portion d'un ergot 8 qui émerge au-delà du corps 10 interne, à travers une rainure 20 axiale. Les rainures 21 hélicoïdales peuvent être traversantes ou non. Means are provided for blocking the axial translation between the inner body 10 and the outer body 11. For example, the inner body comprises, at a proximal end 12, a first transversely projecting crown 13 forming a stop for a proximal end 14 of the external body 11. The inner body 10 may further comprise, on a distal end portion, a second ring 15 projecting transverse, the axial distance between the two rings 13, 15 of the inner body 10 substantially corresponds to the axial dimension of the body 1 1 external. Thus, the second ring 15 forms a stop for the distal end 16 of the body 1 1 external. Preferably, the axial dimension of the inner body is greater than the axial dimension of the outer body, so that the inner body comprises a distal portion extending from the distal end of the inner body, which emerges beyond the distal end 16 of the outer body 1 1 when it is placed between the two rings 13, 15 on the inner body. The distal portion 17 of the inner body 10 has a transverse dimension substantially equal to the outer transverse dimension of the outer body 11, so that the outer surface of the distal portion 17 is substantially in line with the outer surface of the outer body. The inner body and the outer body 11 are open at their proximal end 12, 14 so as to define an opening 19 on the case 1. The body 1 1 external is also open at its distal end 16, so as to be fitted on the inner body 10. The inner body may be closed at its distal or open end. The mechanism 9 for moving the cup 3 is based on a helical connection. For this purpose, the inner body 10 comprises at least one axial groove 20. In practice, the internal body 10 comprises two axial grooves 20 symmetrical to each other with respect to the main axis X, each axial groove 20 being able to receive a lug 8 of the cup 3. The axial grooves 20 are through on the inner body, so that the lugs 8 of the cup 3 can extend through the inner body 10, and emerge beyond. The outer body 1 1 then comprises at least one helical groove 21, of main axis X, formed on its wall facing the inner body. In practice, the outer body 1 1 comprises two helical grooves 21 symmetrical to each other relative to the main axis X, each helical groove 21 can receive a lug 8 of the cup 3. More precisely, each groove 21 helical receives the portion of a lug 8 which emerges beyond the inner body, through an axial groove. The helical grooves 21 may be through or not.

En variante, le corps 10 interne peut porter les rainures hélicoïdales, qui sont alors traversantes, et le corps 1 extérieur peut porter les rainures axiales, qui peuvent être alors non-traversantes. Alternatively, the inner body may carry the helical grooves, which are therethrough, and the outer body 1 may carry the axial grooves, which may then be non-through.

Des moyens sont prévus sur l'étui 1 pour mettre le corps 10 extérieur en rotation autour de l'axe principal par rapport au corps 1 1 intérieur. Ainsi, en provoquant la rotation du corps 10 interne par rapport au corps 1 1 externe autour de l'axe X principal, les rainures 20 axiales et les rainures 21 hélicoïdales entraînent la translation de la cupule 3 selon l'axe X principal. Le raisin 2 peut alors être alternativement sorti hors de l'étui 1 par l'ouverture 19 ou rétracté à l'intérieur de l'étui 1 , dépendamment du sens de rotation du corps 10 interne par rapport au corps 1 1 externe. Des moyens peuvent être prévus pour contrôler le couple d'actionnement, c'est-à-dire le couple à appliquer pour obtenir le déplacement de la cupule 3. Par exemple, le corps 10 interne peut comprendre une lèvre 22 en saillie transversale sur la paroi faisant face au corps 1 1 externe, et venant en appui sur la paroi du corps 1 1 externe qui fait face au corps 10 interne. La lèvre 22 du corps 1 1 intérieur, par frottements, permet de régler le couple d'actionnement. De même, la lèvre 7 de la cupule 3 sert également à régler le couple d'actionnement en venant frotter sur le corps 10 interne. Means are provided on the case 1 to rotate the outer body about the main axis relative to the inner body 1. Thus, by causing the inner body 10 to rotate relative to the outer body 11 around the main axis X, the axial grooves 20 and the helical grooves 21 translate the cup 3 along the main axis X. The grape 2 can then be alternately pulled out of the case 1 by the opening 19 or retracted inside the case 1, depending on the direction of rotation of the internal body 10 relative to the body 1 1 external. Means may be provided to control the actuating torque, i.e. the torque to be applied to obtain the displacement of the cup 3. For example, the inner body may comprise a lip 22 projecting transversely on the wall facing the body 1 1 external, and bearing on the wall of the body 1 1 external facing the inner body 10. The lip 22 of the body 1 1 inside, by friction, used to adjust the actuating torque. Similarly, the lip 7 of the cup 3 also serves to adjust the actuating torque by rubbing on the inner body.

L'étui 1 comporte en outre un habillage, recouvrant au moins partiellement le mécanisme 9 de déplacement, que l'on va maintenant décrire à l'aide d'un mode de réalisation. The case 1 further comprises a covering, at least partially covering the movement mechanism 9, which will now be described using an embodiment.

L'habillage 30 comprend une unique pièce, et se présente sous la forme d'un manchon monobloc, tubulaire, et s'étendant sur l'ensemble de la dimension axiale de l'étui 1 . La dimension axiale de l'habillage 30 est sensiblement égale, voire supérieure, à la dimension axiale totale du mécanisme 9 de déplacement, de sorte que l'habillage 30 forme l'ensemble de l'extérieur de l'étui 1 . En d'autres termes, l'habillage 30 s'étend depuis l'ouverture 19 de l'étui jusqu'à son fond, par exemple formé selon l'exemple illustré sur l'extrémité 18 distale du corps 10 interne. De préférence, l'habillage 30 présente une surface 31 extérieure cylindrique de révolution, pour donner à l'étui 1 l'aspect général d'un tube droit. La surface 32 intérieure de l'habillage 30 est également de préférence cylindrique de révolution sur au moins une portion, dont les dimensions correspondent sensiblement à celles de la section transversale extérieure du corps 1 1 externe. Ainsi, le mécanisme 9 de déplacement peut être inséré dans l'habillage 30 avec un jeu minimal entre le corps 1 1 externe et la surface 32 intérieure de l'habillage 30. L'habillage 30 comprend deux lumières 33 latérales, symétriques l'une de l'autre par rapport à un plan comprenant l'axe X principal, et s'étendant sur une portion 34 intermédiaire de l'habillage 30. Ainsi, il est défini sur l'habillage 30, de part et d'autre de la portion 34 intermédiaire, une portion 35 proximale et une portion 36 distale. La portion 35 proximale et la portion 36 distale sont pleines, c'est-à-dire dépourvues de lumières, de manière à présenter chacune une section transversale continue, à la différence de la portion 34 intermédiaire qui comprend deux bandes de matière séparées par les lumières 33 latérales. Les lumières 33 sont de forme oblongue, dans la direction axiale. Ainsi, chaque lumière 33 est délimitée par un bord comprenant deux segments 37 parallèles à l'axe X principal et deux segments 38 semi-circulaires. La distance entre les deux segments 37 parallèles est adaptée à la largeur d'un doigt humain c'est-à-dire pour que l'utilisateur puisse insérer une partie du plat du doigt entre les deux segments 37 parallèles pour atteindre ainsi le corps 1 1 externe et, prenant appui sur l'habillage 30, faire pivoter le corps 1 1 externe. The covering 30 comprises a single piece, and is in the form of a one-piece sleeve, tubular, and extending over the entire axial dimension of the case 1. The axial dimension of the covering 30 is substantially equal to, or greater than, the total axial dimension of the movement mechanism 9, so that the covering 30 forms the whole of the outside of the case 1. In other words, the covering 30 extends from the opening 19 of the case to its bottom, for example formed according to the example shown on the distal end 18 of the inner body. Preferably, the covering 30 has a cylindrical outer surface 31 of revolution, to give the case 1 the general appearance of a straight tube. The inner surface 32 of the covering 30 is also preferably cylindrical of revolution on at least one portion, whose dimensions substantially correspond to those of the outer transverse section of the body 1 1 external. So, the mechanism 9 of displacement can be inserted in the casing 30 with a minimum clearance between the body 1 1 external and the inner surface 32 of the casing 30. The casing 30 comprises two lateral lights 33, symmetrical to each other with respect to a plane comprising the main X axis, and extending over an intermediate portion 34 of the covering 30. Thus, it is defined on the covering 30, on either side of the intermediate portion 34, a proximal portion and a distal portion 36. The proximal portion and the distal portion 36 are solid, i.e. devoid of lumens, so as to each have a continuous cross-section, in contrast to the intermediate portion 34 which comprises two strips of material separated by 33 side lights. The lights 33 are oblong in the axial direction. Thus, each light 33 is delimited by an edge comprising two segments 37 parallel to the main axis X and two semicircular segments 38. The distance between the two parallel segments 37 is adapted to the width of a human finger, that is to say so that the user can insert a portion of the flat of the finger between the two parallel segments 37 to thereby reach the body 1 1 external and, bearing on the casing 30, rotate the body 1 1 external.

La portion 35 proximale est ouverte à l'extrémité 39 distale de l'habillage 30, de manière à coïncider avec l'ouverture 19 de l'étui 1 . La portion 36 distale est de préférence fermée à l'extrémité 40 proximale de l'étui 1 , formant un fond pour l'étui 1 . The proximal portion is open at the distal end 39 of the covering 30, so as to coincide with the opening 19 of the case 1. The distal portion 36 is preferably closed at the proximal end of the case 1, forming a bottom for the case 1.

L'habillage 30 est rapporté sur le mécanisme 9 de déplacement et y est bloqué en translation axiale. L'habillage 30 est en outre bloqué en rotation sur le corps 10 interne. Plus précisément, le mécanisme 9 de déplacement est inséré dans l'habillage 30 par l'extrémité 39 distale ouverte, de sorte que la portion 17 distale du corps 10 interne vienne se loger dans la portion 36 distale de l'habillage. A cet effet, la surface 32 intérieure de l'habillage 30 au niveau de sa portion 36 distale est spécialement formée pour recevoir la portion 17 distale du corps 1 0 interne, et comprend successivement à partir de l'extrémité 39 distale de l'habillage 30, une première zone 41 , une deuxième zone 42 et une troisième zone 43, le diamètre de la section transversale intérieure de ces trois zones étant croissant depuis la première zone 41 jusqu'à la troisième zone 43. Le diamètre de la section transversale intérieure de la deuxième zone 42 est sensiblement égal au diamètre de la section transversale extérieure de la portion 17 distale du corps 10 interne. Le diamètre de la section intérieure transversale de la troisième zone 43 est sensiblement égal au diamètre de la section transversale extérieure du corps 1 1 externe. Ainsi, l'extrémité 18 distale du corps 10 interne vient en butée contre un épaulement 44 entre la première zone 41 et la deuxième zone 42. Le diamètre de la section transversale intérieure de la troisième zone 43 permet d'accueillir une partie du mécanisme 9 de déplacement. Afin de bloquer la rotation relative entre l'habillage 30 et le corps 10 interne, la portion 17 distale du corps 10 interne peut comprendre des rainures axiales, coopérant avec des rainures 45 axiales complémentaires formées sur la surface 32 intérieure de l'habillage 30 dans la deuxième zone 42. Des moyens complémentaires finissent de bloquer la translation axiale de l'habillage par rapport au mécanisme 9 de déplacement. Par exemple des butées peuvent être mises en place entre l'habillage 30 et le corps 1 1 externe. Il peut également être prévu de coller ou de souder la portion 17 distale du corps 10 extérieur sur la deuxième zone 32 de l'habillage 30. La première zone 41 reste vide, et peut par exemple servir de logement pour une pièce apportant un poids supplémentaire à l'étui, rendant l'étui 1 plus attrayant pour un utilisateur. The covering 30 is attached to the movement mechanism 9 and is locked in axial translation. The covering 30 is further locked in rotation on the inner body. More specifically, the movement mechanism 9 is inserted into the casing 30 by the distal end 39 open, so that the distal portion 17 of the inner body 10 is housed in the distal portion 36 of the casing. For this purpose, the inner surface 32 of the skin 30 at its distal portion 36 is specially shaped to receive the distal portion 17 of the inner body 10, and comprises successively from the distal end 39 of the skin 30, a first zone 41, a second zone 42 and a third zone 43, the diameter of the inner cross section of these three zones being increasing from the first zone 41 to the third zone 43. The diameter of the inner cross section the second zone 42 is substantially equal to the diameter of the outer cross section of the distal portion 17 of the inner body. The diameter of the transverse inner section of the third zone 43 is substantially equal to the diameter of the outer cross section of the body 1 1 external. Thus, the distal end 18 of the inner body abuts against a shoulder 44 between the first zone 41 and the second zone 42. The diameter of the inner cross section of the third zone 43 accommodates a portion of the mechanism 9 of displacement. In order to block the relative rotation between the casing 30 and the inner body 10, the distal portion 17 of the inner body 10 may comprise axial grooves, cooperating with complementary axial grooves 45 formed on the inner surface 32 of the casing 30 in the interior. the second zone 42. Complementary means finish blocking the axial translation of the dressing relative to the movement mechanism 9. For example stops may be placed between the covering 30 and the body 1 1 external. It may also be provided to glue or weld the distal portion 17 of the outer body 10 on the second zone 32 of the covering 30. The first zone 41 remains empty, and may for example be used as a housing for a room providing additional weight in the case, making the case 1 more attractive to a user.

Le corps 1 1 externe reste visible et accessible par les lumières 33 latérales de l'habillage 30. Ainsi, il est possible de tenir dans une main l'étui 1 par son habillage 30, et avec les doigts de la même main de faire pivoter le corps 1 1 externe dans l'habillage 30, guidé par la surface 32 intérieure de section transversale circulaire de l'habillage. Lorsque les rainures, qui peuvent être hélicoïdales ou axiales, portées par le corps 1 1 externe sont traversantes, il est préférable de cacher le corps 1 1 externe au moyen d'une enveloppe 45 intermédiaire, rapportée sur l'extérieur du corps 1 1 externe de manière à recouvrir au moins la portion qui serait autrement visible par les lumières 33. L'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire est au moins bloquée en rotation autour de l'axe X principal par rapport au corps 1 1 externe. En pratique, l'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire est complètement fixée au corps 1 1 externe, c'est- à-dire qu'elle y est bloquée à la fois en rotation et en translation. De préférence, l'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire recouvre la totalité du corps 1 1 externe, et y est par exemple collée. L'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire peut également être repliée à son extrémité 45' distale pour recouvrir l'extrémité 12 distale du corps 10 interne. L'extrémité 45' repliée peut en outre former une butée axiale entre le corps 10 intérieur et le corps 1 1 extérieur sur lequel l'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire est complètement fixée. Ainsi, le mécanisme 9 de déplacement est totalement caché à l'utilisateur. L'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire peut également servir à apporter un élément esthétique à l'étui 1 . Par exemple, l'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire peut être recouverte d'un motif particulier, ou proposer une texture et un aspect particuliers, qui n'auraient pas pu être portés par le corps 1 1 externe. Par exemple, alors que le corps 10 interne et le corps 1 1 externe sont réalisés en matière plastique, l'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire peut être réalisée dans une matière imitant le métal ou dans une matière métallique. Les dimensions de l'habillage 30 sont alors adaptées pour permettre l'insertion, avec un jeu minimal, du mécanisme 9 de déplacement muni de l'enveloppe 45 intermédiaire. L'étui 1 comprend en outre un couvercle 46, articulé sur l'habillage 30, indépendant du mécanisme 9 de déplacement de la cupule 3. Selon un exemple de réalisation, qui est celui des figures, le couvercle 46 est articulé sur l'habillage 30 au moyen d'une charnière 47, d'axe de rotation transversal, est fixée à l'habillage 30. Par exemple, la charnière 47 est formée par une bande de matière, élastiquement déformable, reliant le couvercle 46 à l'extrémité 39 proximale de l'habillage 30. Le couvercle 46 est formé avec l'habillage 30. En d'autres termes, le couvercle 46 et l'habillage 30 sont monobloc. En variante, la charnière 47 peut être formée par un axe reliant des gonds du couvercle 46 et de l'habillage 30. The body 1 1 external remains visible and accessible by the side lights 33 of the covering 30. Thus, it is possible to hold in one hand the case 1 by its covering 30, and with the fingers of the same hand to rotate the body 1 1 external in the cladding 30, guided by the inner surface 32 of circular cross section of the cladding. When the grooves, which may be helical or axial, borne by the body 1 1 external are through, it is preferable to hide the body 1 1 external by means of an intermediate casing 45, attached to the outside of the body 1 1 external so as to cover at least the portion that would otherwise be visible by the lights 33. The intermediate casing 45 is at least locked in rotation about the main axis X relative to the body 1 1 external. In practice, the intermediate casing 45 is completely attached to the outer body 1 1, that is to say that it is blocked both in rotation and in translation. Preferably, the intermediate casing 45 covers the entire body 1 1 external, and is for example glued there. The intermediate sheath 45 may also be folded at its distal end 45 'to cover the distal end 12 of the inner body. The folded end 45 'may furthermore form an axial stop between the inner body and the outer body 1 1 on which the intermediate casing 45 is completely fixed. Thus, the movement mechanism 9 is completely hidden from the user. The intermediate envelope 45 can also serve to bring an aesthetic element to the case 1. For example, the intermediate envelope 45 may be covered with a particular pattern, or provide a particular texture and appearance, which could not have been worn by the body 1 1 external. For example, while the inner body and the outer body 11 are made of plastic, the intermediate shell 45 may be made of a material imitating the metal or a metallic material. The dimensions of the covering 30 are then adapted to allow insertion, with a minimum clearance, of the movement mechanism 9 provided with the intermediate casing 45. The case 1 further comprises a cover 46, hinged to the covering 30, independent of the mechanism 9 for moving the cup 3. According to an example embodiment, which is that of the figures, the cover 46 is hinged to the casing 30 by means of a hinge 47, transverse axis of rotation, is fixed to the covering 30. For example, the hinge 47 is formed by a band of material, elastically deformable, connecting the cover 46 to the end 39 The cover 46 is formed with the covering 30. In other words, the cover 46 and the covering 30 are in one piece. Alternatively, the hinge 47 may be formed by an axis connecting the hinges of the cover 46 and the covering 30.

Par « élastiquement déformable » on désigne ici la propriété de la matière à se déformer et à reprendre sa forme initiale sans se rompre dans des conditions normales d'utilisation, c'est-à-dire en l'occurrence par une sollicitation manuelle. By "elastically deformable" is meant here the property of the material to be deformed and to return to its original shape without breaking under normal conditions of use, that is to say in this case by a manual solicitation.

La charnière 47 est de préférence bistable, c'est-à-dire qu'elle peut prendre deux positions d'équilibre. Une première position d'équilibre correspond à une position fermée du couvercle 46, dans laquelle le couvercle 46 recouvre l'ouverture 19 de l'étui 1 ; la seconde position d'équilibre correspond à une position ouverte du couvercle 46, dans laquelle le couvercle 46 est dégagé de l'ouverture 19 de l'étui 1 . Le couvercle 46 reste solidaire de l'habillage 30 qu'il soit en position fermée ou en position ouverte. The hinge 47 is preferably bistable, that is to say it can take two positions of equilibrium. A first equilibrium position corresponds to a closed position of the lid 46, in which the lid 46 covers the opening 19 of the case 1; the second equilibrium position corresponds to an open position of the lid 46, in which the lid 46 is disengaged from the opening 19 of the case 1. The lid 46 remains integral with the covering 30 whether in the closed position or in the open position.

L'indépendance du couvercle 46 par rapport au mécanisme 9 de déplacement de la cupule 3 permet notamment la mise en place de moyens de fermeture étanche entre le couvercle 46 et l'habillage 30. Par exemple, le couvercle 46 peut former une jupe 48 déformable élastiquement, définissant sur le couvercle une section transversale légèrement inférieure à la section transversale de l'extrémité 39 proximale de l'étui 1 . Ainsi, pour venir en position de fermeture, la jupe 48 se déforme pour enserrer une portion de l'habillage 30 autour de l'ouverture 19. Un contact intime entre le couvercle 46 et l'habillage est ainsi assuré, fournissant une étanchéité. En outre, un effort doit donc être fourni pour que la jupe 48 glisse sur l'habillage 30 et pour mettre le couvercle 46 en position ouverte. Ainsi, les risques que le couvercle 46 s'ouvre inopinément sont réduits. En variante, un épaulement 49 peut être formé sur l'habillage 30, de sorte que l'habillage 30 présente une section transversale extérieure de diamètre réduit autour de l'ouverture 19 de l'étui 1 . La jupe 48 du couvercle enserre alors l'habillage 30 sur cette section transversale extérieure, de sorte que le couvercle 46 peut être escamoté dans l'enveloppe extérieure géométrique de l'habillage 30, c'est-à-dire dans la continuité de la surface 31 extérieure de l'habillage 30, de sorte que l'étui 1 même muni du couvercle 46 conserve la forme générale d'un tube droit et lisse, sans discontinuité. Toutefois, afin de faciliter la mise en position ouverte du couvercle 46, ce dernier présente au moins une portion qui est en saillie transversale par rapport à l'habillage lorsque le couvercle 46 et en position fermée, de manière à former une zone de poussée pour, par exemple, le pouce de l'utilisateur. La zone de poussée est avantageusement placée à l'opposée de la charnière 47, par rapport à l'axe X principal. Pour utiliser l'étui 1 ainsi formé, l'utilisateur tient l'étui 1 avec le couvercle 46 en position fermée dans une main. Avec par exemple le pouce de cette même main, il pousse sur le couvercle 46 pour le mettre en position ouverte. Puis, toujours avec les doigts de la même main, il fait pivoter le corps 1 1 externe à travers les lumières 33 latérales, par exemple avec le pouce et l'index. La présence des deux lumières 33 latérales, diamétralement opposées, se révèle particulièrement adaptée pour à la fois tenir l'habillage 30 et pour, à l'aide de deux doigts, faire pivoter le corps 1 1 externe. En outre, le fait d'avoir placer les lumières 33 latérales sur la portion 34 intermédiaire permet de tenir fermement l'habillage 30 notamment par la portion 36 distale. Le corps 10 interne étant bloqué en rotation par rapport à l'habillage, le corps 1 1 externe pivote alors par rapport au corps 10 interne, de manière à provoquer le déplacement axial de la cupule 3, dans une direction qui fait sortir le raisin 2 hors de l'étui 1 par l'ouverture 19. Une fois le raisin utilisé, l'utilisateur, sans se servir de l'autre main, fait pivoter le corps 1 1 externe par rapport au corps 10 interne à travers les lumières 33 latérales et en tenant l'habillage 30, de sorte que la cupule 3 se déplace dans l'autre sens, pour faire rentrer le raisin 2 dans l'étui 1 . Il suffit ensuite de rabattre le couvercle 46 sur l'ouverture, et éventuellement d'appuyer dessus axialement pour que la jupe 48 enserre l'habillage 30, et pour mettre le couvercle 46 en position fermée. Les opérations sont ensuite répétées alternativement. The independence of the cover 46 with respect to the mechanism 9 for moving the cup 3 allows in particular the establishment of sealing means between the cover 46 and the covering 30. For example, the cover 46 may form a deformable skirt 48 elastically, defining on the cover a cross section slightly smaller than the cross section of the proximal end 39 of the case 1. Thus, to come into the closed position, the skirt 48 is deformed to enclose a portion of the covering 30 around the opening 19. Intimate contact between the cover 46 and the covering is thus provided, providing a seal. In addition, a force must be provided so that the skirt 48 slides on the cover 30 and to put the cover 46 in the open position. Thus, the risks that the cover 46 opens unexpectedly are reduced. Alternatively, a shoulder 49 may be formed on the covering 30, so that the covering 30 has an outer cross section of reduced diameter around the opening 19 of the case 1. The skirt 48 of the cover then encloses the dressing 30 on this outer transverse section, so that the cover 46 can be retracted in the geometrical outer casing of the covering 30, that is to say in the continuity of the outer surface 31 of the covering 30, so that the case 1 even provided with the lid 46 retains the general shape of a straight tube and smooth, without discontinuity. However, in order to facilitate the open position of the cover 46, the latter has at least one portion which projects transversely relative to the covering when the cover 46 and in the closed position, so as to form a pushing zone for for example, the thumb of the user. The thrust zone is advantageously placed opposite the hinge 47, with respect to the main axis X. To use the case 1 thus formed, the user holds the case 1 with the lid 46 in the closed position in one hand. With for example the thumb of the same hand, it pushes on the cover 46 to put it in the open position. Then, still with the fingers of the same hand, it rotates the body 1 1 external through the side lights 33, for example with the thumb and forefinger. The presence of the two diametrically opposed lateral lights 33 is particularly suitable for both holding the covering 30 and for using two fingers to pivot the body 1 1 external. In addition, the fact of placing the side lights 33 on the intermediate portion 34 makes it possible to firmly hold the covering 30 in particular by the distal portion 36. The inner body being locked in rotation with respect to the covering, the outer body 1 1 then pivots with respect to the inner body 10, so as to cause the axial displacement of the cup 3, in a direction which makes the grape go out 2 When the grape is used, the user, without using the other hand, rotates the body 1 1 external relative to the internal body 10 through the lateral lights 33. and holding the dressing 30, so that the cup 3 moves in the other direction, to return the grapes 2 in the case 1. It is then sufficient to fold the cover 46 on the opening, and optionally to press axially so that the skirt 48 encloses the covering 30, and to put the cover 46 in the closed position. The operations are then repeated alternately.

L'étui 1 ainsi décrit à l'aide du mode de réalisation ci-dessous, muni d'un habillage 30 et d'un couvercle 46 indépendant du mécanisme 9 de déplacement de la cupule 3 permet d'être utilisé d'une seule main, tout en présentant une conception simple et peu coûteuse. L'habillage 30 en une unique pièce recouvre l'intégralité du mécanisme 9 de déplacement, le cachant à l'utilisateur. The case 1 thus described using the embodiment below, provided with a covering 30 and a lid 46 independent of the mechanism 9 for moving the cup 3 can be used with one hand , while presenting a simple and inexpensive design. The one-piece cladding 30 covers the entire movement mechanism 9, hiding it from the user.

L'habillage 30 peut présenter un aspect extérieur lisse, donnant à l'étui 1 la forme d'un tube droit, particulièrement agréable à l'œil et pratique à stocker. L'habillage 30peut être utilisé pour être orné de motifs ou d'informations pour l'utilisateur ou encore pour présenter une texture particulière. The covering 30 may have a smooth external appearance, giving the case 1 the shape of a straight tube, particularly pleasing to the eye and convenient to store. The dressing 30 can be used to be decorated with patterns or information for the user or to present a particular texture.

Claims

Revendications claims 1 . Etui (1 ) pour un bâton (2) de matière à appliquer par frottement, en particulier un raisin de rouges à lèvres, comprenant : 1. Case (1) for a stick (2) of rubbing material, in particular a lipstick grape, comprising: une cupule (3), formant logement pour le bâton,  a cup (3) forming a housing for the stick, un mécanisme (9) de déplacement de la cupule selon un axe (X) principal, le mécanisme comprenant : un corps (10) interne cylindrique creux, d'axe (X) principal,  a mechanism (9) for moving the cup along a main axis (X), the mechanism comprising: a hollow cylindrical internal body (10) of main axis (X), un corps (11 ) externe cylindrique creux, également d'axe (X) principal, dans lequel le corps (10) interne est emmanché de manière à pivoter par rapport au corps (11 ) externe autour de l'axe (X) principal,  a hollow cylindrical outer body (11), also of main axis (X), in which the inner body (10) is pivotally fitted relative to the outer body (11) around the main axis (X), des moyens pour bloquer la translation axiale d'axe (X) principal entre le corps (10) interne et le corps (11 ) externe ;  means for blocking axial translation of the main axis (X) between the inner body (10) and the outer body (11); le corps (10) interne et le corps (11 ) externe étant tous les deux ouverts à une extrémité (12, 14) proximale, de manière à définir sur l'étui une ouverture (19), la cupule (3) étant d'une part en liaison glissière selon l'axe (X) principal avec l'un du corps (10) interne et du corps (11 ) externe et d'autre part en liaison hélicoïdale d'axe (X) principal avec l'autre du corps (10) interne et du corps (11 ) externe, de manière à alternativement faire sortir le bâton (2) hors de l'étui (1 ) par l'ouverture (19) et le rétracter dans l'étui (1 ) par rotation du corps (11 ) externe par rapport au corps (10) interne, the inner body (10) and the outer body (11) being both open at a proximal end (12, 14), so as to define on the case an opening (19), the cup (3) being of a part in sliding connection along the main axis (X) with one of the body (10) internal and the body (11) external and secondly in helical connection main axis (X) with the other of the body (10) internal and the body (11) external, so as alternately to remove the stick (2) out of the case (1) through the opening (19) and retract in the case (1) by rotation of the body (11) external with respect to the internal body (10), l'étui comprenant en outre : the case further comprising: - un habillage (30), recouvrant au moins partiellement le mécanisme (9) de déplacement, bloqué en translation axiale d'axe (X) principal par rapport au corps (10) interne et au corps (11 ) externe, et comprenant au moins une portion bloquée en rotation autour de l'axe (X) principal sur le corps (10) interne, l'habillage (30) comprenant une unique pièce recouvrant le corps (10) interne et le corps (11 ) externe, - a covering (30), at least partially covering the movement mechanism (9) blocked in axial translation axis (X) main relative to the body (10) internal and the body (11) external, and comprising at least a portion locked in rotation about the main axis (X) on the inner body (10), the covering (30) comprising a single piece covering the inner body (10) and the outer body (11), des moyens pour mettre le corps (11 ) externe en rotation autour de l'axe (X) principal par rapport au corps (10) interne, lesdits moyens comprenant au moins une lumière (33) latérale ménagée sur l'habillage (30, 50), laissant apparaître partiellement le corps (11 ) externe,  means for rotating the outer body (11) about the main axis (X) relative to the inner body (10), said means comprising at least one lateral lumen (33) provided on the casing (30, 50). ), partially revealing the external body (11), un couvercle (46, 62), articulé sur l'habillage (30), indépendant du mécanisme (9) de déplacement de la cupule (3), le couvercle (46, 62) pouvant pendre une position fermée dans laquelle il recouvre l'ouverture (19) de l'étui (1 ) et une position ouverte dans laquelle il est dégagé de l'ouverture (19) de l'étui (1 ).  a cover (46, 62), articulated on the covering (30), independent of the mechanism (9) for moving the cup (3), the cover (46, 62) being able to hang in a closed position in which it covers the opening (19) of the case (1) and an open position in which it is released from the opening (19) of the case (1). 2. Etui (1 ) selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel l'habillage (30) s'étend sur toute la longueur de l'étui (1 ) selon l'axe (X) principal. 2. Case (1) according to claim 1, wherein the covering (30) extends over the entire length of the case (1) along the axis (X) main. 3. Etui (1 ) selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans lequel l'habillage (30) comprend deux lumières (33) latérales, symétriques l'une de l'autre par rapport à un plan comprenant l'axe (X) principal. 3. Case (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the covering (30) comprises two slots (33) side, symmetrical to each other with respect to a plane comprising the axis (X ) main. 4. Etui (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre une enveloppe (45) intermédiaire bloquée en translation et en rotation sur le corps (11 ) externe, la ou les lumières latérales (33) de l'habillage (30) laissant apparaître partiellement l'enveloppe (45) intermédiaire. 4. Case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a casing (45) intermediate locked in translation and rotation on the body (11) external, or the side lights (33) of the dressing (30) partially revealing the envelope (45) intermediate. 5. Etui (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel le couvercle (46, 62) est articulé sur l'habillage (30) au moyen d'une charnière (47, 63) d'axe transversal à l'axe (X) principal, l'axe de la charnière étant fixe sur l'habillage (30). 5. Case (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cover (46, 62) is articulated on the casing (30) by means of a hinge (47, 63) of transverse axis to the main axis (X), the axis of the hinge being fixed on the covering (30). 6. Etui (1 ) selon la revendication 5, dans lequel le couvercle (46, 62) est monobloc avec l'habillage (30), l'articulation du couvercle (46, 62) sur l'habillage (30) comprenant une portion de matière élastiquement déformable de manière à former une charnière bistable à deux positions d'équilibre entre une première position correspondante à la position fermée du couvercle (46, 62) et une deuxième position correspondant à la position fermée du couvercle (46, 62) autour d'un axe transversal à l'axe (X) principal. 6. Case (1) according to claim 5, wherein the cover (46, 62) is integral with the covering (30), the hinge of the cover (46, 62) on the covering (30) comprising a portion of elastically deformable material so as to form a bistable hinge with two equilibrium positions between a first position corresponding to the closed position of the cover (46, 62) and a second position corresponding to the closed position of the cover (46, 62) about an axis transverse to the main axis (X). 7. Etui (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le corps (10) interne comprend une portion (17) distale s'étendant hors du corps (11 ) externe, l'habillage (30, 50) étant bloqué en rotation et en translation sur la portion (17) distale du corps (10) interne. 7. Case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (10) internal comprises a portion (17) distal extending out of the body (11) external, the dressing (30, 50) being blocked in rotation and in translation on the distal portion (17) of the internal body (10). 8. Etui (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la cupule (3) est en liaison glissière selon l'axe (X) principal sur le corps (10) interne et en liaison hélicoïdale sur le corps (11 ) externe. 8. Case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cup (3) is in sliding connection along the axis (X) on the main body (10) internal and helically connected to the body (11). ) external. 9. Etui selon l'une quelconques des revendications 1 à 7, dans lequel la cupule (3) est en liaison glissière selon l'axe (X) principal sur corps (11 ) externe et en liaison hélicoïdale sur le corps (10) interne. 9. Case according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the cup (3) is in sliding connection along the axis (X) main body (11) external and helically connected to the body (10) internal . 10. Etui (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'habillage (30) est cylindrique. 10. Case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the covering (30) is cylindrical. 1 1 . Etui (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le couvercle (46, 62) comprend des moyens de fermeture étanche sur l'habillage (30). 1 1. Case (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover (46, 62) comprises sealing means on the covering (30). 12. Produit, en particulier produit cosmétique, emballé comprenant un bâton (2) de matière à appliquer par frottement, le bâton (2) étant contenu dans un étui (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 1 1 . 12. Product, in particular cosmetic product, packaged comprising a stick (2) of material to be applied by friction, the stick (2) being contained in a case (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 1 1.
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