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EP2979572A1 - Connection device between a distributor head and a cosmetic product applicator, head comprising such a device, tube comprising such a head and associated applicator - Google Patents

Connection device between a distributor head and a cosmetic product applicator, head comprising such a device, tube comprising such a head and associated applicator Download PDF

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EP2979572A1
EP2979572A1 EP15176364.6A EP15176364A EP2979572A1 EP 2979572 A1 EP2979572 A1 EP 2979572A1 EP 15176364 A EP15176364 A EP 15176364A EP 2979572 A1 EP2979572 A1 EP 2979572A1
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Defert Sylvain
Crapet Yann
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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
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • 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
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • 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
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/041—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a roller, a disc or a ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/261—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a ball, a roller or the like
    • 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
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/02—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts
    • B05C17/03—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts with feed system for supplying material from an external source or with a reservoir or container for liquid or other fluent material located in or on the hand tool outside the coating roller
    • B05C17/035—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts with feed system for supplying material from an external source or with a reservoir or container for liquid or other fluent material located in or on the hand tool outside the coating roller direct or indirectly to the outer surface of the coating roller
    • B05C17/0357—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts with feed system for supplying material from an external source or with a reservoir or container for liquid or other fluent material located in or on the hand tool outside the coating roller direct or indirectly to the outer surface of the coating roller directly from a container attached to the hand tool, e.g. by gravity or dipping

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  • the invention relates to a connection device between a dispensing head for a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product applicator, an applicator head comprising such a connecting device, a tube comprising such an applicator head and an applicator for such an applicator head.
  • Said applicator surfaces therefore form cosmetic product applicators whose feel varies, depending on the needs. For example, it is known to produce them with a given orientation relative to the dispensing head in order to pre-orient the delivery of the cosmetic product.
  • the known applicators have the disadvantage of segmenting the audience to which the tube heads, and therefore the tubes they equip, are intended, in particular by their pre-established orientation.
  • the invention aims to provide an alternative to known applicator heads, in particular by allowing them to adapt to a wide audience of users.
  • the invention relates to a connection device between a dispensing head for a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product applicator, said device comprising an attachment part to said dispensing head, said fixing portion being configured to be stationary relative to said dispensing head.
  • said connecting device also comprises a part movable relative to said fixing part, said device further comprising a connection zone between the attachment part and the mobile part, said connection area being configured so that said movable portion has a mobility in rotation about at least two axes of a coordinate system orthonormal with respect to said attachment portion.
  • the device of the invention allows to introduce mobility inside an applicator head, in particular between a dispensing head and an applicator surface, here called applicator. Said device thus makes it possible to adapt the orientation of said applicator according to the users. Said device can thus constitute a standard part that can be associated with different types of applicators depending on the target market.
  • said movable portion is configured to allow a reversible assembly of the applicator.
  • Said reversible assembly has the advantage of easy assembly in the factory, especially when the assembly is done manually. Said assembly also has the advantage of a possible change of the applicator by the user, which further enhances the possibilities of adaptation offered by the invention, for example by using applicators with various surface conditions. Another advantage of the reversible assembly of the applicator is that it can be washed.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator head for a cosmetic product comprising a dispensing head, an applicator and a device as described above.
  • the invention also relates to a tube for a cosmetic product comprising an applicator head as described above.
  • the invention also relates to an applicator for an applicator head as described above, said applicator being configured to be reversibly assembled on said connecting device.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a connection device 10 between a dispensing head for a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product applicator 30.
  • Said tube, here referenced 50 is intended to receive cosmetic product.
  • the dispensing head comprises a base 20, here fixed to the tube 50 via an opening / closing ring 40.
  • applicator means a part intended to come into contact with the skin of a user. Said part here has an opening capable of allowing the cosmetic product to pass. Different openings may be provided, in particular openings of different shapes and dimensions, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the opening may be in the form of a cylindrical channel, or even in the form of a star with optionally curved branches, as shown in FIG. figure 5 .
  • the connecting device 10 of the invention is illustrated in detail on the Figures 3 and 4 .
  • Said device 10 comprises an attachment portion 12 to said dispensing head, in particular to its base 20, said fixing portion 12 being configured to be stationary with respect to said dispensing head.
  • the term “immobile” means a recess between the fixing portion 12 and said dispensing head. This installation is removable; it is formed by cooperation of shapes between the fixing portion 12 and said dispensing head.
  • said fixing portion 12 comprises a well for inserting a passage conduit 22 of said product, said passage duct 22 being integrated with the base 20 of said dispensing head.
  • the connecting device 10 also comprises a mobile part 14 with respect to said fixing part 12.
  • the mobility of said movable portion 14 is provided by a connecting zone 16 between the fixing portion 12 and the movable portion 14. It is configured so that said movable portion 14 has a rotational mobility around at least two axes.
  • X, Y an orthonormal reference X, Y, Z with respect to said attachment portion 12. This orthonormal reference X, Y, Z is represented on the Figures 1 to 3 .
  • the Figures 1 and 2 show the device 10 in two different positions, this to illustrate one of said mobilities, including that around the Y axis of said orthonormal coordinate system X, Y, Z. Thereafter, we say that said movable portion 14 is able to occupy a first position, called rest - illustrated by the figure 1 , and a second position, called work - illustrated by the figure 2 . These rest and working positions are occupied by the mobile part 14, in particular with respect to said fixing part 12.
  • the mobility illustrated here is not limiting, and said movable portion 14 may also be movable around the X and / or Z axes without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the connection between said movable portion 14 and said attachment portion 12 may be a ball joint connection around the three directions of said orthonormal coordinate system X, Y, Z.
  • the fastening portion 12 being stationary relative to the dispensing head by the recess on the passage conduit 22, it will be said that the movable portion 14 is in ball joint relation to said dispensing head.
  • the applicator 30 is intended to be assembled on the movable portion 14 of the connecting device 10, it will be said that the applicator 30, integral with said movable portion 14, is in ball joint relation to said dispensing head.
  • said connecting device 10 makes it possible to orient said applicator 30 with respect to said dispensing head around said three axes of rotation X, Y, Z.
  • said movable portion 14 is advantageously configured to allow a reversible assembly of the applicator 30 (see FIG. figure 5 ).
  • Said reversible assembly is here a snap of the applicator 30 on said movable portion 14.
  • This reversible assembly can be made in any other way without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • said assembly may be a screw connection.
  • said connecting zone 16 comprises a return means 17, 17 ', 17 "configured to exert a restoring force on said moving part 14. This restoring force aims at bringing the moving part 14 back to the position of work - illustrated in figure 2 - to the rest position - illustrated in figure 1 .
  • said return means 17, 17 ', 17 “comprises at least one connecting arm 17 having two ends 18, 19. The first of said ends is connected to the fixing portion 12 and the second end is connected to the moving part 14 Said connecting arm 17 is elastically deformable, in particular because of its intrinsic mechanical characteristics, and in particular because of its lamellar shape, in particular its lamellar spring shape.
  • said return means 17, 17 ', 17 will be in the form of three lamellar arms 17, 17', 17" positioned in a spiral between the fixing portion 12 and the moving part 14.
  • the lamellar arms 17, 17 ', 17' are three in number, but not limited to this, multiplying the number of arms 17, 17 ', 17 "to give strength to the return means 17, 17', 17" while being to perform its function which is close to that of a return spring.
  • the number of arms may be between 2 and 6 without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • said restoring force is exerted in the three dimensions of the orthonormal reference X, Y, Z, especially in the form of a return torque.
  • Said return force may also be obtained by any other configuration given to said return means, this without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • said biasing means may be provided by a solid annular zone of material between said fastening portion 12 and said movable portion 14, said solid zone of material having a thin thickness, in the manner of a strip of elastic material.
  • Said strip of material may be ribbed to provide the function of elastic return of the working position to the rest position; said ribs then extending, as said lamellar arms 17, 17 ', 17 ", between said attachment portion 12 and said movable portion 14.
  • the fixing portion 12, the movable portion 14 and the connecting zone 16 are advantageously made in a single piece.
  • said piece will be said hinge piece and referenced 10, as said connecting device 10.
  • This single articulation piece 10 has the advantage, on its own, of allowing a ball joint connection between the applicator 30 and the dispensing head, to ensure the plating of said applicator 30 on the skin of a user - in other words to ensure comfort of use as needed - and to offer the possibility to the user to change the applicator 30 according to his needs / desires.
  • axis X constitutes here an axis of longitudinal extension of said connecting device 10.
  • Said fixing portion 12 is located along said longitudinal axis of extension X, and, radially away from the axis, there is first said connecting zone 16 and then said moving part 14,
  • said hinge piece 10 here has a hemispherical envelope, deformable by said connecting zone 16.
  • the base 20 comprises at its distal end located opposite a recess, of complementary shape, accommodating a lower portion of said hinge piece 10.
  • Said recess thus has here, in hollow, a curved shape of spherical cap.
  • Said passage duct 22 projects from said recess in its center.
  • Said recess of the base makes it possible to conceal said lower part of the articulation part 10. It also has the advantage of guiding said articulation part 10 which will prevent it being able to be deformed beyond a limit a break.
  • Said articulation piece 10 is a molded part. It includes plastic. It may, for example, be molded polyoxymethylene (POM). Said hinge piece 10 may also be molded of any other plastic material having a high tensile strength, fatigue and / or creep.
  • plastic It may, for example, be molded polyoxymethylene (POM).
  • POM polyoxymethylene
  • Said hinge piece 10 may also be molded of any other plastic material having a high tensile strength, fatigue and / or creep.
  • Said dispensing head here comprises the opening / closing ring 40 movable relative to said base 20 of the dispensing head, in particular by a rotational movement about said axis X (see positions of the double arrow by report to axis X on the Figures 1 and 2 ).
  • Said ring 40 is able to occupy a first, so-called closed position - illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , and a second position, called open - illustrated at figure 2 . Indeed, it is configured to block the passage of the cosmetic product through said dispensing head in the closed position and to allow the passage of said product through said dispenser head in the open position. It is able to be assembled on the tube 50, especially on its neck.
  • Said ring 40 has the advantage of providing the sealing function between the dispensing head and the applicator 30, in particular by blocking or allowing the passage of the cosmetic product upstream of the passage duct 22 (see FIG. figure 3 ).
  • the invention also relates to the tube 50 as presented above.
  • Said tube 50 will be indicated for nomadic use. It will be indicated for any type of cosmetic product, as well as makeup, cream or dermatological care for the skin of users. It will also be indicated in the medical field.
  • the applicator 30 is configured to be reversibly assembled to said hinge piece 10 (see also figure 5 ). Furthermore, the applicator 30 has a visible application surface intended to come into contact with a user's skin and an internal surface, which is not visible when the applicator 30 is assembled to said dispensing head via said dispenser part. articulation 10.
  • Said reversible assembly is provided by the cooperation of at least one form 11 on said applicator 30 with at least one counterform 31 on said movable portion 14.
  • An example of such form 11 and counterforms 31 is illustrated in FIG. figure 3 .
  • Said form 11 is, here, a groove 11 which is formed during the molding of the articulation part 10, on the mobile part 14, in particular on the outer periphery of the movable part 14.
  • the counterfoil 31 is, here, a circular hook 31 intended to cooperate with said groove 11.
  • Said hook 31 is elastic. It may extend from the inner surface of the applicator 30, all around it or partially in the form of a series of separate hooks 31.
  • said form 11 may be a helical thread intended to cooperate with a helical thread formed on the inner surface of said applicator 30.
  • This reversible assembly of the applicator 30 on said articulation part 10 has several advantages.
  • a cold-effect applicator 30 may be used to apply an anti-aging cream under the eyes of a user; while a massage effect applicator 30 will be used to apply the same anti-aging cream to the rest of the face of the same user.
  • Said reversible assembly also has an advantage when selling the applicator heads comprising said hinge part 10. Indeed, the same applicator head can be used in different application areas, this without having to provide a specific applicator head for each said different fields of application.
  • said reversible assembly will be designed so as to preserve the mobility ensured by said connection zone 16 between the fixing portion 12 and the movable portion 14.
  • Said reversible assembly thus has the advantage of not altering said mobility provided by said connection zone 16 between the fixing portion 12 and the mobile part 14.
  • said reversible assembly will be designed so as to preserve the return means 17, 17 ', 17 "configured to exert the restoring force on said moving part 14.
  • Said reversible assembly thus has the advantage of not damaging / damaging the return function provided by the return means 17, 17 ', 17 ".
  • said applicator 30 is advantageously a molded part, preferably made of plastic. Said applicator 30 may be flocked, especially using cotton, this without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the hinge piece 10 is obtained by overmolding with a connecting zone 16 provided in a material different from that used for the fixing part 12 and the moving part 14, for example said connecting zone 16 will be obtained in an elastomeric material.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de liaison (10) entre une tête distributrice pour produit cosmétique et un applicateur (30) de produit cosmétique, ledit dispositif (10) comprenant une partie de fixation (12) à ladite tête distributrice, ladite partie de fixation (12) étant configurée pour être immobile par rapport à ladite tête distributrice, et une partie mobile (14) par rapport à ladite partie de fixation (12), ledit dispositif (10) comprenant en outre une zone de liaison (16) entre la partie de fixation (12) et la partie mobile (14), ladite zone de liaison (16) étant configurée pour que ladite partie mobile (14) dispose d'une mobilité en rotation autour d'au moins deux axes (X, Y, Z) d'un repère orthonormé (X, Y, Z) par rapport à ladite partie de fixation (12). L'invention concerne aussi une tête applicatrice comprenant un tel dispositif de liaison (10), un tube (50) comprenant une telle tête applicatrice et un applicateur (30) associé.The invention relates to a connection device (10) between a dispensing head for a cosmetic product and an applicator (30) for a cosmetic product, said device (10) comprising a fixing part (12) to said dispensing head, said fixing part (12) being configured to be stationary with respect to said dispensing head, and a movable portion (14) with respect to said attachment portion (12), said device (10) further comprising a connection area (16) between the fixing portion (12) and the movable portion (14), said connecting zone (16) being configured so that said movable portion (14) has mobility in rotation about at least two axes (X, Y, Z) of an orthonormal reference (X, Y, Z) with respect to said attachment portion (12). The invention also relates to an applicator head comprising such a connecting device (10), a tube (50) comprising such an applicator head and an applicator (30) associated.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de liaison entre une tête distributrice pour produit cosmétique et un applicateur de produit cosmétique, une tête applicatrice comprenant un tel dispositif de liaison, un tube comprenant une telle tête applicatrice et un applicateur pour une telle tête applicatrice.The invention relates to a connection device between a dispensing head for a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product applicator, an applicator head comprising such a connecting device, a tube comprising such an applicator head and an applicator for such an applicator head.

Il est connu, dans le domaine cosmétique, de prévoir des contenants de produits cosmétiques sous forme de tubes. Ces tubes sont couplés à des têtes applicatrices permettant de délivrer le produit cosmétique. Lesdites têtes applicatrices sont généralement munies de surfaces applicatrices qu'un utilisateur peut directement poser sur la peau.It is known in the cosmetic field to provide containers of cosmetic products in the form of tubes. These tubes are coupled to applicator heads for delivering the cosmetic product. Said applicator heads are generally provided with applicator surfaces that a user can directly place on the skin.

Lesdites surfaces applicatrices forment donc des applicateurs de produit cosmétique dont le toucher varie, en fonction des besoins. Par exemple, il est connu de les réaliser avec une orientation donnée par rapport à la tête distributrice afin de pré-orienter la délivrance du produit cosmétique.Said applicator surfaces therefore form cosmetic product applicators whose feel varies, depending on the needs. For example, it is known to produce them with a given orientation relative to the dispensing head in order to pre-orient the delivery of the cosmetic product.

Les applicateurs connus présentent l'inconvénient de segmenter le public auquel les têtes de tubes, et donc les tubes qu'ils équipent, sont destinés, en particulier par leur orientation préétablie.The known applicators have the disadvantage of segmenting the audience to which the tube heads, and therefore the tubes they equip, are intended, in particular by their pre-established orientation.

L'invention vise à proposer une alternative aux têtes applicatrices connues, notamment en leur permettant de s'adapter à un large public d'utilisateurs.The invention aims to provide an alternative to known applicator heads, in particular by allowing them to adapt to a wide audience of users.

Ainsi l'invention concerne un dispositif de liaison entre une tête distributrice pour produit cosmétique et un applicateur de produit cosmétique, ledit dispositif comprenant une partie de fixation à ladite tête distributrice, ladite partie de fixation étant configurée pour être immobile par rapport à ladite tête distributrice.Thus, the invention relates to a connection device between a dispensing head for a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product applicator, said device comprising an attachment part to said dispensing head, said fixing portion being configured to be stationary relative to said dispensing head. .

Selon l'invention, ledit dispositif de liaison comprend aussi une partie mobile par rapport à ladite partie de fixation, ledit dispositif comprenant en outre une zone de liaison entre la partie de fixation et la partie mobile, ladite zone de liaison étant configurée pour que ladite partie mobile dispose d'une mobilité en rotation autour d'au moins deux axes d'un repère orthonormé par rapport à ladite partie de fixation.According to the invention, said connecting device also comprises a part movable relative to said fixing part, said device further comprising a connection zone between the attachment part and the mobile part, said connection area being configured so that said movable portion has a mobility in rotation about at least two axes of a coordinate system orthonormal with respect to said attachment portion.

Le dispositif de l'invention permet d'introduire de la mobilité à l'intérieur d'une tête applicatrice, en particulier entre une tête distributrice et une surface applicatrice, ici appelée applicateur. Ledit dispositif permet ainsi d'adapter l'orientation dudit applicateur en fonction des utilisateurs. Ledit dispositif pourra ainsi constituer une pièce standard qui pourra être associée à différents types d'applicateurs en fonction du marché visé.The device of the invention allows to introduce mobility inside an applicator head, in particular between a dispensing head and an applicator surface, here called applicator. Said device thus makes it possible to adapt the orientation of said applicator according to the users. Said device can thus constitute a standard part that can be associated with different types of applicators depending on the target market.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, ladite partie mobile est configurée pour permettre un assemblage réversible de l'applicateur.According to one aspect of the invention, said movable portion is configured to allow a reversible assembly of the applicator.

Ledit assemblage réversible présente l'avantage d'un assemblage facile en usine, notamment lorsque l'assemblage est réalisé manuellement. Ledit assemblage présente aussi l'avantage d'un possible changement de l'applicateur par l'utilisateur, ce qui renforce encore les possibilités d'adaptation offertes par l'invention, par exemple en utilisant des applicateurs avec des états de surface variés. Un autre avantage de l'assemblage réversible de l'applicateur est qu'il peut être lavé.Said reversible assembly has the advantage of easy assembly in the factory, especially when the assembly is done manually. Said assembly also has the advantage of a possible change of the applicator by the user, which further enhances the possibilities of adaptation offered by the invention, for example by using applicators with various surface conditions. Another advantage of the reversible assembly of the applicator is that it can be washed.

Selon différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, qui pourront être pris ensemble ou séparément :

  • ledit dispositif de liaison comprend un axe d'extension longitudinale,
  • ladite partie de fixation est située le long dudit axe d'extension longitudinale,
  • ladite zone de liaison est radialement située entre la partie de fixation et la partie mobile,
  • ladite partie mobile est apte à occuper une première position, dite de repos, et une seconde position, dite de travail, par rapport à ladite partie de fixation,
  • ladite zone de liaison comprend un moyen de rappel configuré pour exercer une force de rappel sur ladite partie mobile de manière à la ramener de la position de travail vers la position de repos,
  • ledit moyen de rappel comprend au moins un bras de liaison présentant deux extrémités, la première desdites extrémités étant reliée à la partie de fixation et la seconde extrémité étant reliée à la partie mobile,
  • ledit bras de liaison est élastiquement déformable,
  • ledit moyen de rappel se présente sous la forme de trois bras lamellaires positionnés en spirale entre la partie de fixation et la partie mobile,
  • la partie de fixation présente un orifice de passage du produit,
  • ladite partie de fixation comprend un puits d'insertion d'un conduit de passage dudit produit,
  • ladite partie mobile est configurée pour permettre un encliquetage de l'applicateur,
  • la partie de fixation, la partie mobile et la zone de liaison sont réalisées en une unique pièce, dite pièce d'articulation,
  • ladite pièce d'articulation est une pièce moulée,
  • ladite pièce d'articulation comprend du plastique,
  • ladite pièce d'articulation comprend une enveloppe hémisphérique déformable.
According to various embodiments of the invention, which may be taken together or separately:
  • said connecting device comprises a longitudinal extension axis,
  • said fixing portion is located along said longitudinal extension axis,
  • said connecting zone is radially located between the fixing part and the moving part,
  • said moving part is able to occupy a first position, called rest position, and a second position, said working position, with respect to said fixing part,
  • said connection zone comprises a return means configured to exert a restoring force on said moving part so as to bring it from the working position to the rest position,
  • said return means comprises at least one connecting arm having two ends, the first of said ends being connected to the fixing part and the second end being connected to the moving part,
  • said connecting arm is elastically deformable,
  • said return means is in the form of three lamellar arms positioned in a spiral between the fixing part and the moving part,
  • the fixing portion has a product passage opening,
  • said fixing portion comprises a well for inserting a conduit for passing said product,
  • said movable portion is configured to allow snapping of the applicator,
  • the fixing part, the moving part and the connecting zone are made in a single piece, called the articulation piece,
  • said hinge piece is a molded part,
  • said articulation part comprises plastic,
  • said hinge piece comprises a deformable hemispherical envelope.

L'invention concerne encore une tête applicatrice pour produit cosmétique comprenant une tête distributrice, un applicateur et un dispositif tel que décrit ci-dessus.The invention also relates to an applicator head for a cosmetic product comprising a dispensing head, an applicator and a device as described above.

Selon différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, qui pourront être pris ensemble ou séparément :

  • ledit conduit de passage du produit est intégré à ladite tête distributrice,
  • la tête applicatrice selon l'invention, en particulier sa tête distributrice, comprend une embase et, éventuellement, une bague d'ouverture/fermeture mobile par rapport à ladite embase,
  • ladite embase présente un évidement apte à guider ledit dispositif d'articulation, notamment par coopération de forme,
  • ladite bague est apte à occuper une première position, dite fermée, et une seconde position, dite ouverte, ladite bague étant configurée pour bloquer le passage du produit cosmétique à travers ladite tête distributrice en position fermée et pour autoriser le passage dudit produit à travers ladite tête distributrice en position ouverte,
  • ladite bague est apte à être assemblée sur un goulot d'un tube destiné à contenir le produit cosmétique,
  • ledit applicateur présente au moins une forme, ladite partie mobile présente au moins une contreforme, lesdites forme et contreforme étant apte à coopérer ensemble.
According to various embodiments of the invention, which may be taken together or separately:
  • said product passage duct is integrated with said dispensing head,
  • the applicator head according to the invention, in particular its dispensing head, comprises a base and, optionally, an opening / closing ring movable relative to said base,
  • said base has a recess adapted to guide said articulation device, in particular by form cooperation,
  • said ring is able to occupy a first position, said closed, and a second position, said open, said ring being configured to block the passage of the cosmetic product through said dispensing head in the closed position and to allow the passage of said product through said dispensing head in open position,
  • said ring is adapted to be assembled on a neck of a tube intended to contain the cosmetic product,
  • said applicator has at least one shape, said movable part has at least one counterform, said form and counterform being able to cooperate together.

L'invention concerne encore un tube pour produit cosmétique comprenant une tête applicatrice telle que décrite ci-dessus.The invention also relates to a tube for a cosmetic product comprising an applicator head as described above.

L'invention concerne également un applicateur pour une tête applicatrice telle que décrite ci-dessus, ledit applicateur étant configuré pour être assemblé de façon réversible sur ledit dispositif de liaison.The invention also relates to an applicator for an applicator head as described above, said applicator being configured to be reversibly assembled on said connecting device.

Selon différents modes de réalisation de l'invention, qui pourront être pris ensemble ou séparément :

  • ledit applicateur comprend un orifice de passage du produit,
  • ledit applicateur est une pièce moulée,
  • ledit applicateur comprend du plastique.
According to various embodiments of the invention, which may be taken together or separately:
  • said applicator comprises a product passage opening,
  • said applicator is a molded part,
  • said applicator comprises plastic.

L'invention sera mieux comprise, et d'autres buts, détails, caractéristiques et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description explicative détaillée qui va suivre, d'au moins un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple purement illustratif et non limitatif, en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'un exemple de réalisation d'une tête applicatrice selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est la même vue que la figure 1, ladite tête applicatrice étant dans une configuration différente,
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective, légèrement inclinée, illustrant une vue transversale du dispositif de liaison de la tête applicatrice de la figure 1,
  • la figure 5 est une vue en élévation, légèrement inclinée, illustrant l'assemblage réversible entre le dispositif illustré aux figures précédentes et un second exemple de réalisation d'applicateur selon l'invention,
  • la figure 6 est une vue en élévation, légèrement inclinée, illustrant un exemple de réalisation de tube pour produit cosmétique selon l'invention.
The invention will be better understood, and other objects, details, features and advantages thereof will become more clearly apparent in the following detailed explanatory description of at least one embodiment of the invention given to As a purely illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the attached schematic drawings:
  • the figure 1 is an elevational view of an exemplary embodiment of an applicator head according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is the same view as the figure 1 said applicator head being in a different configuration,
  • the figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 4 is a perspective view, slightly inclined, illustrating a transverse view of the connecting device of the applicator head of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 5 is an elevational view, slightly inclined, illustrating the reversible assembly between the device illustrated in the preceding figures and a second embodiment of an applicator according to the invention,
  • the figure 6 is an elevational view, slightly inclined, illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a tube for a cosmetic product according to the invention.

Les figures 1 et 2 illustrent un dispositif de liaison 10 entre une tête distributrice pour produit cosmétique et un applicateur 30 de produit cosmétique.The Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a connection device 10 between a dispensing head for a cosmetic product and a cosmetic product applicator 30.

On entend par « tête distributrice », une tête adaptée pour être fixée sur un tube, notamment sur une tête de tube. Ledit tube, ici référencé 50, est destiné à recevoir du produit cosmétique. La tête distributrice comprend une embase 20, ici fixée au tube 50 via une bague d'ouverture/fermeture 40.The term "dispensing head", a head adapted to be fixed on a tube, in particular on a tube head. Said tube, here referenced 50, is intended to receive cosmetic product. The dispensing head comprises a base 20, here fixed to the tube 50 via an opening / closing ring 40.

On entend par « applicateur », une pièce destinée à venir au contact de la peau d'un utilisateur. Ladite pièce présente ici une ouverture apte à laisser passer le produit cosmétique. Différentes ouvertures peuvent être prévues, notamment des ouvertures de formes et de dimensions différentes, ceci sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Par exemple, l'ouverture pourra être réalisée sous la forme d'un canal cylindrique, voire sous la forme d'une étoile aux branches éventuellement courbes, telle que représentée à la figure 5.The term "applicator" means a part intended to come into contact with the skin of a user. Said part here has an opening capable of allowing the cosmetic product to pass. Different openings may be provided, in particular openings of different shapes and dimensions, without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the opening may be in the form of a cylindrical channel, or even in the form of a star with optionally curved branches, as shown in FIG. figure 5 .

Le dispositif de liaison 10 de l'invention est illustré en détails sur les figures 3 et 4.The connecting device 10 of the invention is illustrated in detail on the Figures 3 and 4 .

Ledit dispositif 10 comprend une partie de fixation 12 à ladite tête distributrice, en particulier à son embase 20, ladite partie de fixation 12 étant configurée pour être immobile par rapport à ladite tête distributrice. On entend par « immobile », un encastrement entre la partie de fixation 12 et ladite tête distributrice. Cet encastrement est amovible ; il est réalisé par coopération de formes entre la partie de fixation 12 et ladite tête distributrice. Plus précisément, ladite partie de fixation 12 comprend un puits d'insertion d'un conduit de passage 22 dudit produit, ledit conduit de passage 22 étant intégré à l'embase 20 de ladite tête distributrice.Said device 10 comprises an attachment portion 12 to said dispensing head, in particular to its base 20, said fixing portion 12 being configured to be stationary with respect to said dispensing head. The term "immobile" means a recess between the fixing portion 12 and said dispensing head. This installation is removable; it is formed by cooperation of shapes between the fixing portion 12 and said dispensing head. More specifically, said fixing portion 12 comprises a well for inserting a passage conduit 22 of said product, said passage duct 22 being integrated with the base 20 of said dispensing head.

Le dispositif de liaison 10 comprend aussi une partie mobile 14 par rapport à ladite partie de fixation 12.The connecting device 10 also comprises a mobile part 14 with respect to said fixing part 12.

La mobilité de ladite partie mobile 14 est assurée par une zone de liaison 16 entre la partie de fixation 12 et la partie mobile 14. Elle est configurée pour que ladite partie mobile 14 dispose d'une mobilité en rotation autour d'au moins deux axes X, Y d'un repère orthonormé X, Y, Z par rapport à ladite partie de fixation 12. Ce repère orthonormé X, Y, Z est représenté sur les figures 1 à 3.The mobility of said movable portion 14 is provided by a connecting zone 16 between the fixing portion 12 and the movable portion 14. It is configured so that said movable portion 14 has a rotational mobility around at least two axes. X, Y an orthonormal reference X, Y, Z with respect to said attachment portion 12. This orthonormal reference X, Y, Z is represented on the Figures 1 to 3 .

Les figures 1 et 2 montrent le dispositif 10 selon deux positions différentes, ceci afin d'illustrer une desdites mobilités, notamment celle autour de l'axe Y dudit repère orthonormé X, Y, Z. Par la suite, nous dirons que ladite partie mobile 14 est apte à occuper une première position, dite de repos - illustrée par la figure 1, et une seconde position, dite de travail - illustrée par la figure 2. Ces positions de repos et de travail sont occupées par la partie mobile 14, en particulier par rapport à ladite partie de fixation 12.The Figures 1 and 2 show the device 10 in two different positions, this to illustrate one of said mobilities, including that around the Y axis of said orthonormal coordinate system X, Y, Z. Thereafter, we say that said movable portion 14 is able to occupy a first position, called rest - illustrated by the figure 1 , and a second position, called work - illustrated by the figure 2 . These rest and working positions are occupied by the mobile part 14, in particular with respect to said fixing part 12.

La mobilité illustrée ici n'est pas limitative, et ladite partie mobile 14 pourra aussi être mobile autour des axes X et/ou Z sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Ainsi, la liaison entre ladite partie mobile 14 et ladite partie de fixation 12 pourra être une liaison rotule autour des trois directions dudit repère orthonormé X, Y, Z.The mobility illustrated here is not limiting, and said movable portion 14 may also be movable around the X and / or Z axes without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the connection between said movable portion 14 and said attachment portion 12 may be a ball joint connection around the three directions of said orthonormal coordinate system X, Y, Z.

La partie de fixation 12 étant immobile par rapport à la tête distributrice grâce à l'encastrement sur le conduit de passage 22, on dira que la partie mobile 14 est en liaison rotule par rapport à ladite tête distributrice. Considérant que l'applicateur 30 est destiné à être assemblé sur la partie mobile 14 du dispositif de liaison 10, on dira que l'applicateur 30, solidaire de ladite partie mobile 14, est en liaison rotule par rapport à ladite tête distributrice. Autrement dit, ledit dispositif de liaison 10 permet d'orienter ledit applicateur 30 par rapport à ladite tête distributrice autour desdits trois axes de rotation X, Y, Z.The fastening portion 12 being stationary relative to the dispensing head by the recess on the passage conduit 22, it will be said that the movable portion 14 is in ball joint relation to said dispensing head. Considering that the applicator 30 is intended to be assembled on the movable portion 14 of the connecting device 10, it will be said that the applicator 30, integral with said movable portion 14, is in ball joint relation to said dispensing head. In other words, said connecting device 10 makes it possible to orient said applicator 30 with respect to said dispensing head around said three axes of rotation X, Y, Z.

Il est à noter que ladite partie mobile 14 est avantageusement configurée pour permettre un assemblage réversible de l'applicateur 30 (voir figure 5). Ledit assemblage réversible est ici un encliquetage de l'applicateur 30 sur ladite partie mobile 14. Cet assemblage réversible pourra être réalisé de toute autre manière sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Par exemple, ledit assemblage pourra être un assemblage vissé.It should be noted that said movable portion 14 is advantageously configured to allow a reversible assembly of the applicator 30 (see FIG. figure 5 ). Said reversible assembly is here a snap of the applicator 30 on said movable portion 14. This reversible assembly can be made in any other way without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, said assembly may be a screw connection.

D'autre part, ladite zone de liaison 16 comprend un moyen de rappel 17, 17', 17" configuré pour exercer une force de rappel sur ladite partie mobile 14. Cette force de rappel vise à ramener la partie mobile 14 de la position de travail - illustrée à la figure 2 - vers la position de repos - illustrée à la figure 1.On the other hand, said connecting zone 16 comprises a return means 17, 17 ', 17 "configured to exert a restoring force on said moving part 14. This restoring force aims at bringing the moving part 14 back to the position of work - illustrated in figure 2 - to the rest position - illustrated in figure 1 .

Cette force de rappel, exercée par ledit moyen de rappel 17, 17', 17", s'oppose à l'orientation de l'applicateur 30 par rapport à la tête distributrice. Cela permet de plaquer ledit applicateur 30 sur la peau d'un utilisateur. Autrement dit, ledit moyen de rappel 17, 17', 17" confère à l'applicateur 30 une capacité d'adaptation dynamique à la surface avec laquelle il entre en contact, notamment aux courbes de ladite surface. Ladite surface pourra être le visage d'un utilisateur, son cou, voire tout membre de son corps.This restoring force, exerted by said return means 17, 17 ', 17 ", opposes the orientation of the applicator 30 with respect to the dispensing head, which makes it possible to press the applicator 30 onto the skin of the applicator 30. In other words, said return means 17, 17 ', 17 "gives the applicator 30 a dynamic adaptation capacity to the surface with which it comes into contact, in particular to the curves of said surface. Said surface may be the face of a user, his neck or even any member of his body.

Comme illustré à la figure 4, ledit moyen de rappel 17, 17', 17" comprend au moins un bras de liaison 17 présentant deux extrémités 18, 19. La première desdites extrémités est reliée à la partie de fixation 12 et la seconde extrémité est reliée à la partie mobile 14. Ledit bras de liaison 17 est élastiquement déformable, notamment grâce à ses caractéristiques mécaniques intrinsèques, et en particulier grâce à sa forme lamellaire, notamment sa forme de ressort lamellaire.As illustrated in figure 4 , said return means 17, 17 ', 17 "comprises at least one connecting arm 17 having two ends 18, 19. The first of said ends is connected to the fixing portion 12 and the second end is connected to the moving part 14 Said connecting arm 17 is elastically deformable, in particular because of its intrinsic mechanical characteristics, and in particular because of its lamellar shape, in particular its lamellar spring shape.

Avantageusement, ledit moyen de rappel 17, 17', 17" se présentera sous la forme de trois bras lamellaires 17, 17', 17" positionnés en spirale entre la partie de fixation 12 et la partie mobile 14. Les bras lamellaires 17, 17', 17" sont ici au nombre de trois, sans que cela soit limitatif. La multiplication du nombre de bras 17, 17', 17" permet de conférer de la robustesse au moyen de rappel 17, 17', 17" tout en lui permettant de remplir sa fonction qui est proche de celle d'un ressort de rappel. Le nombre de bras pourra être compris entre 2 et 6 sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Advantageously, said return means 17, 17 ', 17 "will be in the form of three lamellar arms 17, 17', 17" positioned in a spiral between the fixing portion 12 and the moving part 14. The lamellar arms 17, 17 ', 17' are three in number, but not limited to this, multiplying the number of arms 17, 17 ', 17 "to give strength to the return means 17, 17', 17" while being to perform its function which is close to that of a return spring.The number of arms may be between 2 and 6 without departing from the scope of the invention.

Il est à noter que ladite force de rappel s'exerce dans les trois dimensions du repère orthonormé X, Y, Z, notamment sous la forme de couple de rappel.It should be noted that said restoring force is exerted in the three dimensions of the orthonormal reference X, Y, Z, especially in the form of a return torque.

Ladite force de rappel pourra aussi être obtenue par toutes autres configurations donnée audit moyen de rappel, ceci sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Said return force may also be obtained by any other configuration given to said return means, this without departing from the scope of the invention.

A titre d'alternative non représentée, ledit moyen de rappel pourra être réalisé par une zone annulaire pleine de matière entre ladite partie de fixation 12 et ladite partie mobile 14, ladite zone pleine de matière présentant une épaisseur fine, à la manière d'une bande de matière élastique. Ladite bande de matière pourra être nervurée pour assurer la fonction de rappel élastique de la position de travail vers la position de repos ; lesdites nervures s'étendant alors, comme lesdits bras lamellaires 17, 17', 17", entre ladite partie de fixation 12 et ladite partie mobile 14.As an alternative not shown, said biasing means may be provided by a solid annular zone of material between said fastening portion 12 and said movable portion 14, said solid zone of material having a thin thickness, in the manner of a strip of elastic material. Said strip of material may be ribbed to provide the function of elastic return of the working position to the rest position; said ribs then extending, as said lamellar arms 17, 17 ', 17 ", between said attachment portion 12 and said movable portion 14.

La partie de fixation 12, la partie mobile 14 et la zone de liaison 16 sont avantageusement réalisées en une unique pièce. Dans la suite, ladite pièce sera dite pièce d'articulation et référencée 10, comme ledit dispositif de liaison 10.The fixing portion 12, the movable portion 14 and the connecting zone 16 are advantageously made in a single piece. In the following, said piece will be said hinge piece and referenced 10, as said connecting device 10.

Cette pièce d'articulation 10 unique, présente l'avantage, à elle seule, de permettre une liaison rotule entre l'applicateur 30 et la tête distributrice, d'assurer le placage dudit applicateur 30 sur la peau d'un utilisateur - autrement dit d'assurer un confort d'utilisation suivant les besoins - et d'offrir la possibilité à l'utilisateur de changer l'applicateur 30 en fonction de ses besoins/envies.This single articulation piece 10 has the advantage, on its own, of allowing a ball joint connection between the applicator 30 and the dispensing head, to ensure the plating of said applicator 30 on the skin of a user - in other words to ensure comfort of use as needed - and to offer the possibility to the user to change the applicator 30 according to his needs / desires.

Il est à noter que l'axe X constitue ici un axe d'extension longitudinale dudit dispositif de liaison 10. Ladite partie de fixation 12 est située le long dudit axe d'extension longitudinale X, et, en s'éloignant radialement de l'axe, on trouve d'abord ladite zone de liaison 16 puis ladite partie mobile 14,It should be noted that the axis X constitutes here an axis of longitudinal extension of said connecting device 10. Said fixing portion 12 is located along said longitudinal axis of extension X, and, radially away from the axis, there is first said connecting zone 16 and then said moving part 14,

Comme cela est mieux visible à la figure 3, ladite pièce d'articulation 10 présente ici une enveloppe hémisphérique, déformable grâce à ladite zone de liaison 16. L'embase 20 comprend à son extrémité distale située en vis-à-vis un évidement, de forme complémentaire, accueillant une partie basse de ladite pièce d'articulation 10. Ledit évidement présente donc ici, en creux, une forme courbée de calotte sphérique. Ledit conduit de passage 22 fait saillie dudit évidement, en son centre. Ledit évidement de l'embase permet de dissimuler ladite partie basse de la pièce d'articulation 10. Il présente aussi l'avantage de guider ladite pièce d'articulation 10 ce qui évitera qu'elle puisse être déformée au-delà d'une limite de rupture.As is best seen in the figure 3 said hinge piece 10 here has a hemispherical envelope, deformable by said connecting zone 16. The base 20 comprises at its distal end located opposite a recess, of complementary shape, accommodating a lower portion of said hinge piece 10. Said recess thus has here, in hollow, a curved shape of spherical cap. Said passage duct 22 projects from said recess in its center. Said recess of the base makes it possible to conceal said lower part of the articulation part 10. It also has the advantage of guiding said articulation part 10 which will prevent it being able to be deformed beyond a limit a break.

Ladite pièce d'articulation 10 est une pièce moulée. Elle comprend notamment du plastique. Elle pourra, par exemple, être moulée en polyoxyméthylène (POM). Ladite pièce d'articulation 10 pourra aussi être moulée en tout autre matériau plastique présentant une résistance élevée à la traction, à la fatigue et/ou au fluage.Said articulation piece 10 is a molded part. It includes plastic. It may, for example, be molded polyoxymethylene (POM). Said hinge piece 10 may also be molded of any other plastic material having a high tensile strength, fatigue and / or creep.

Il est à noter que l'invention concerne aussi la tête distributrice présentée ci-dessus. Ladite tête distributrice comprend ici la bague d'ouverture/fermeture 40 mobile par rapport à ladite embase 20 de la tête distributrice, notamment par un mouvement de rotation autour dudit axe X (voir positions de la flèche double par rapport audit axe X sur les figures 1 et 2). Ladite bague 40 est apte à occuper une première position, dite fermée - illustrée à la figure 1, et une seconde position, dite ouverte - illustrée à la figure 2. En effet, elle est configurée pour bloquer le passage du produit cosmétique à travers ladite tête distributrice en position fermée et pour autoriser le passage dudit produit à travers ladite tête distributrice en position ouverte. Elle est apte à être assemblée sur le tube 50, notamment sur son goulot.It should be noted that the invention also relates to the dispensing head presented above. Said dispensing head here comprises the opening / closing ring 40 movable relative to said base 20 of the dispensing head, in particular by a rotational movement about said axis X (see positions of the double arrow by report to axis X on the Figures 1 and 2 ). Said ring 40 is able to occupy a first, so-called closed position - illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , and a second position, called open - illustrated at figure 2 . Indeed, it is configured to block the passage of the cosmetic product through said dispensing head in the closed position and to allow the passage of said product through said dispenser head in the open position. It is able to be assembled on the tube 50, especially on its neck.

Ladite bague 40 présente l'avantage d'assurer la fonction d'étanchéité entre la tête distributrice et l'applicateur 30, notamment en bloquant ou en autorisant le passage du produit cosmétique en amont du conduit de passage 22 (voir figure 3).Said ring 40 has the advantage of providing the sealing function between the dispensing head and the applicator 30, in particular by blocking or allowing the passage of the cosmetic product upstream of the passage duct 22 (see FIG. figure 3 ).

L'invention concerne aussi le tube 50 tel que présenté ci-dessus. Ledit tube 50 sera indiqué pour une utilisation nomade. Il sera indiqué pour tout type de produit cosmétique, aussi bien maquillage, que crème ou soin dermatologique pour la peau des utilisateurs. Il sera aussi indiqué dans le domaine médical.The invention also relates to the tube 50 as presented above. Said tube 50 will be indicated for nomadic use. It will be indicated for any type of cosmetic product, as well as makeup, cream or dermatological care for the skin of users. It will also be indicated in the medical field.

Comme cela a été décrit ci-dessus, l'applicateur 30 est configuré pour être assemblé de façon réversible sur ladite pièce d'articulation 10 (voir aussi figure 5). Par ailleurs, l'applicateur 30 présente une surface d'application, visible, destinée à entrer en contact avec la peau d'un utilisateur et une surface interne, non visible lorsque l'applicateur 30 est assemblé à ladite tête distributrice via ladite pièce d'articulation 10.As described above, the applicator 30 is configured to be reversibly assembled to said hinge piece 10 (see also figure 5 ). Furthermore, the applicator 30 has a visible application surface intended to come into contact with a user's skin and an internal surface, which is not visible when the applicator 30 is assembled to said dispensing head via said dispenser part. articulation 10.

Ledit assemblage réversible est assuré par la coopération d'au moins une forme 11 sur ledit applicateur 30 avec au moins une contreforme 31 sur ladite partie mobile 14. Un exemple de telles forme 11 et contreforme 31 est illustré à la figure 3.Said reversible assembly is provided by the cooperation of at least one form 11 on said applicator 30 with at least one counterform 31 on said movable portion 14. An example of such form 11 and counterforms 31 is illustrated in FIG. figure 3 .

Ladite forme 11 est, ici, une gorge 11 qui est réalisée lors du moulage de la pièce d'articulation 10, sur la partie mobile 14, en particulier sur la périphérie externe de la partie mobile 14.Said form 11 is, here, a groove 11 which is formed during the molding of the articulation part 10, on the mobile part 14, in particular on the outer periphery of the movable part 14.

La contreforme 31 est, ici, un crochet 31 circulaire destiné à coopérer avec ladite gorge 11. Ledit crochet 31 est élastique. Il peut s'étendre à partir de la surface interne de l'applicateur 30, sur tout le pourtour de celle-ci ou partiellement sous la forme d'une série de crochets 31 distincts.The counterfoil 31 is, here, a circular hook 31 intended to cooperate with said groove 11. Said hook 31 is elastic. It may extend from the inner surface of the applicator 30, all around it or partially in the form of a series of separate hooks 31.

A titre d'alternative non représentée, ladite forme 11 pourra être un filet hélicoïdal destiné à coopérer avec un filet hélicoïdal réalisé sur la surface interne dudit applicateur 30.As an alternative not shown, said form 11 may be a helical thread intended to cooperate with a helical thread formed on the inner surface of said applicator 30.

Cet assemblage réversible de l'applicateur 30 sur ladite pièce d'articulation 10 présente plusieurs avantages.This reversible assembly of the applicator 30 on said articulation part 10 has several advantages.

Il permet à l'utilisateur de nettoyer l'applicateur 30 après utilisation, par exemple à l'eau clair, voire à l'aide d'un antiseptique en cas d'utilisation dudit applicateur 30 en collectivité.It allows the user to clean the applicator 30 after use, for example with clear water, or even with an antiseptic when using said applicator 30 in the community.

Il permet d'adapter la forme et la texture dudit applicateur 30 à l'utilisation. Par exemple, un applicateur 30 à effet froid pourra être utilisé pour appliquer une crème anti-âge sous les yeux d'un utilisateur ; tandis qu'un applicateur 30 à effet massant sera utilisé pour appliquer la même crème anti-âge sur le reste du visage du même utilisateur.It makes it possible to adapt the shape and the texture of said applicator 30 to the use. For example, a cold-effect applicator 30 may be used to apply an anti-aging cream under the eyes of a user; while a massage effect applicator 30 will be used to apply the same anti-aging cream to the rest of the face of the same user.

Ledit assemblage réversible présente aussi un avantage lors de la vente des têtes applicatrices comprenant ladite pièce d'articulation 10. En effet, une même tête applicatrice pourra servir dans des domaines d'application différents, ceci sans avoir à prévoir une tête applicatrice spécifique pour chacun desdits différents domaines d'application.Said reversible assembly also has an advantage when selling the applicator heads comprising said hinge part 10. Indeed, the same applicator head can be used in different application areas, this without having to provide a specific applicator head for each said different fields of application.

Il est à noter que ledit assemblage réversible sera conçu de sorte à préserver la mobilité assurée par ladite zone de liaison 16 entre la partie de fixation 12 et la partie mobile 14.It should be noted that said reversible assembly will be designed so as to preserve the mobility ensured by said connection zone 16 between the fixing portion 12 and the movable portion 14.

Ledit assemblage réversible présente ainsi l'avantage de ne pas altérer ladite mobilité assurée par ladite zone de liaison 16 entre la partie de fixation 12 et la partie mobile 14.Said reversible assembly thus has the advantage of not altering said mobility provided by said connection zone 16 between the fixing portion 12 and the mobile part 14.

Il est à noter aussi que ledit assemblage réversible sera conçu de sorte à préserver le moyen de rappel 17, 17', 17" configuré pour exercer la force de rappel sur ladite partie mobile 14.It should also be noted that said reversible assembly will be designed so as to preserve the return means 17, 17 ', 17 "configured to exert the restoring force on said moving part 14.

Ledit assemblage réversible présente ainsi l'avantage de ne pas détériorer/abîmer la fonction de rappel assurée par le moyen de rappel 17, 17', 17".Said reversible assembly thus has the advantage of not damaging / damaging the return function provided by the return means 17, 17 ', 17 ".

Il est à noter encore que ledit applicateur 30 est avantageusement une pièce moulée, de préférence en plastique. Ledit applicateur 30 pourra être floqué, notamment à l'aide de coton, ceci sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.It should also be noted that said applicator 30 is advantageously a molded part, preferably made of plastic. Said applicator 30 may be flocked, especially using cotton, this without departing from the scope of the invention.

Il est aussi à noter que des variantes de réalisation sont bien sûr possibles. Notamment il est aussi envisageable, dans des exemples de réalisation supplémentaires, que la pièce d'articulation 10 soit obtenue par surmoulage avec une zone de liaison 16 prévue dans un matériau différent de celui/ceux utilisé(s) pour la partie de fixation 12 et la partie mobile 14, par exemple ladite zone de liaison 16 sera obtenue dans un matériau élastomère.It should also be noted that variant embodiments are of course possible. In particular, it can also be envisaged, in additional exemplary embodiments, that the hinge piece 10 is obtained by overmolding with a connecting zone 16 provided in a material different from that used for the fixing part 12 and the moving part 14, for example said connecting zone 16 will be obtained in an elastomeric material.

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Dispositif de liaison (10) entre une tête distributrice pour produit cosmétique et un applicateur (30) de produit cosmétique, ledit dispositif (10) comprenant une partie de fixation (12) à ladite tête distributrice, ladite partie de fixation (12) étant configurée pour être immobile par rapport à ladite tête distributrice, et une partie mobile (14) par rapport à ladite partie de fixation (12), ledit dispositif (10) comprenant en outre une zone de liaison (16) entre la partie de fixation (12) et la partie mobile (14), ladite zone de liaison (16) étant configurée pour que ladite partie mobile (14) dispose d'une mobilité en rotation autour d'au moins deux axes (X, Y, Z) d'un repère orthonormé (X, Y, Z) par rapport à ladite partie de fixation (12).Connecting device (10) between a dispensing head for a cosmetic product and an applicator (30) for a cosmetic product, said device (10) comprising an attachment part (12) to said dispensing head, said fastening portion (12) being configured to be stationary with respect to said dispensing head, and a movable portion (14) with respect to said attachment portion (12), said device (10) further comprising a connection area (16) between the attachment portion (12) ) and the movable portion (14), said connecting zone (16) being configured so that said movable portion (14) has a mobility in rotation about at least two axes (X, Y, Z) of a orthonormal landmark (X, Y, Z) with respect to said fixing portion (12). Dispositif de liaison (10) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ladite partie mobile (14) est apte à occuper une première position, dite de repos, et une seconde position, dite de travail, par rapport à ladite partie de fixation (12), ladite zone de liaison (16) comprenant un moyen de rappel (17, 17', 17") configuré pour exercer une force de rappel sur ladite partie mobile (14) de manière à la ramener de la position de travail vers la position de repos.Connecting device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein said movable portion (14) is adapted to occupy a first position, said rest, and a second position, said working, relative to said fixing portion (12) said connecting zone (16) comprising a biasing means (17, 17 ', 17 ") configured to exert a biasing force on said movable portion (14) so as to return it from the working position to the rest. Dispositif de liaison (10) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ledit moyen de rappel (17, 17', 17") comprend au moins un bras de liaison (17) présentant deux extrémités (18, 19), la première (18) desdites extrémités (18, 19) étant reliée à la partie de fixation (12) et la seconde extrémité (19) étant reliée à la partie mobile (14), ledit bras de liaison (17) étant élastiquement déformable.Connecting device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein said biasing means (17, 17 ', 17 ") comprises at least one connecting arm (17) having two ends (18, 19), the first (18) said ends (18, 19) being connected to the fixing part (12) and the second end (19) being connected to the movable part (14), said connecting arm (17) being elastically deformable. Dispositif de liaison (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ladite partie mobile (14) est configurée pour permettre un assemblage réversible de l'applicateur (30).A link device (10) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said movable portion (14) is configured to allow reversible assembly of the applicator (30). Dispositif de liaison (10) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ladite partie mobile (14) est configurée pour permettre un encliquetage de l'applicateur (30).Connecting device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein said movable portion (14) is configured to allow a snap of the applicator (30). Dispositif de liaison (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la partie de fixation (12), la partie mobile (14) et la zone de liaison (16) sont réalisées en une unique pièce, dite pièce d'articulation (10).Connecting device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixing portion (12), the movable portion (14) and the connecting zone (16) are made in a single piece, called piece of articulation (10). Dispositif de liaison (10) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ladite pièce d'articulation (10) comprend du plastique.Connecting device (10) according to the preceding claim, wherein said articulation piece (10) comprises plastic. Tête applicatrice pour produit cosmétique comprenant une tête distributrice, un applicateur (30) et un dispositif (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.An applicator head for a cosmetic product comprising a dispenser head, an applicator (30) and a device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims. Tête applicatrice selon la revendication précédente, comprenant en outre une embase (20) et une bague (40) d'ouverture/fermeture, mobile par rapport à ladite embase (20), ladite bague (40) étant apte à occuper une première position, dite fermée, et une seconde position, dite ouverte, ladite bague (40) étant configurée pour bloquer le passage du produit cosmétique à travers ladite tête distributrice en position fermée et pour autoriser le passage dudit produit à travers ladite tête distributrice en position ouverte.Applicator head according to the preceding claim, further comprising a base (20) and an opening / closing ring (40) movable relative to said base (20), said ring (40) being able to occupy a first position, said closed, and a second position, said open, said ring (40) being configured to block the passage of the cosmetic product through said dispensing head in the closed position and to allow the passage of said product through said dispenser head in the open position. Tête applicatrice selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel ladite bague (40) est apte à être assemblée sur un goulot d'un tube (50) destiné à contenir du produit cosmétique.Applicator head according to the preceding claim, wherein said ring (40) is adapted to be assembled on a neck of a tube (50) for containing cosmetic product. Tube (50) pour produit cosmétique comprenant une tête applicatrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 10.Tube (50) for a cosmetic product comprising an applicator head according to any one of Claims 8 to 10. Applicateur (30) pour tête applicatrice selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 10, ledit applicateur (30) étant configuré pour être assemblé de façon réversible sur ledit dispositif de liaison (10).An applicator head applicator (30) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, said applicator (30) being configured to be reversibly assembled on said connecting device (10).
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