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EP1602298B1
EP1602298B1 EP04013254A EP04013254A EP1602298B1 EP 1602298 B1 EP1602298 B1 EP 1602298B1 EP 04013254 A EP04013254 A EP 04013254A EP 04013254 A EP04013254 A EP 04013254A EP 1602298 B1 EP1602298 B1 EP 1602298B1
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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
    • A45D40/20—Pencil-like cosmetics; Simple holders for handling stick-shaped cosmetics or shaving soap while in use
    • A45D40/205—Holders for stick-shaped cosmetics whereby the stick can move axially relative to the holder
    • 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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/20—Pencil-like cosmetics; Simple holders for handling stick-shaped cosmetics or shaving soap while in use
    • 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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/20—Pencil-like cosmetics; Simple holders for handling stick-shaped cosmetics or shaving soap while in use
    • A45D40/205—Holders for stick-shaped cosmetics whereby the stick can move axially relative to the holder
    • A45D2040/207—Holders for stick-shaped cosmetics whereby the stick can move axially relative to the holder the relative movement being made by an axial action, e.g. by pushing

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  • the invention relates to an applicator according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the US 5,772,347 A shows an applicator with a barrier in the form of a flap, which opens to convey the product and then closes again.
  • US 2003/0075200 A1 shows an applicator with a barrier.
  • the barrier is a valve-like design that opens to convey the product to be applied and then closes again.
  • the invention is therefore the object of developing the applicator of the type mentioned in such a way that it is better protected against the adverse consequences of shocks.
  • the barrier which has a wall transverse to the rectilinear path of the product from the reservoir to the outlet and a passage across the wall, the product must, as it were, make a "detour" to from the reservoir to the outlet reach.
  • the product In the case of shocks, however, the product is usually moved in one direction only. As a rule, vibrations can not lead to the product taking the "detour". Rather, in the event of shock, the product will merely abut the barrier or force it against the barrier without finding its way to the outlet.
  • the barrier achieves a mass deflection and a concomitant inhibition of the mass flow in the case of shocks, for example due to falling.
  • the barrier completely blocks the way in the first operating state.
  • the passage is closed in the first operating state and at least partially open in the second operating state. Again, this embodiment is considered to be particularly easy to implement.
  • the barrier has a cup-shaped device.
  • Such devices are particularly easy to manufacture.
  • An embodiment of the invention that is particularly easy to handle provides for the barrier to be adjustable relative to the reservoir and / or to the outlet.
  • the adjustability of the barrier according to the invention does not require an increase in the dimensions of the pin in the thickness direction.
  • a memory 10 in which a liquid cosmetic product, such as lip red 12 is included.
  • the memory 10 is connected via a conveyor channel 14 with a working surface 16 of the applicator.
  • outlets one of which is exemplified by the reference numeral 18.
  • the memory 10 In the operating state after FIG. 1 (First operating state), the memory 10 is closed on its side facing the working surface 16 by a plug 20 which is inserted in an opening 22.
  • the first operating state after FIG. 1 closes the plug 20, the memory 10 tight, so that even in the case of shock the lip red 12 can not get to the outlet 18 on the work surface 16.
  • the plug 20 no longer seals the reservoir 10. Namely, the plug 20 has passages 30, 32 which, in the second operating state, open a path for the lip red 12 from the reservoir 10 through the delivery channel 14 to the outlet 18. This is the case because in the second operating state, the passages 30, 32 overlap only partially with the opening 22, but partly protrude beyond the opening 22.
  • the lip red 12 makes a "detour" on its way from the reservoir 10 to the outlet 18, namely through the passages 30, 32.
  • This detour is accompanied by an increase in the flow velocity and friction on the walls of the plug 20, resulting in an intensive turbulence and thus mixing of the otherwise tendency to separation mass (lip red).
  • the bottom 34 of the pot-shaped plug 20 offers sufficient protection against unwanted pumping of lip-red from the reservoir 10 towards the outlets 18 as a result of shocks.
  • vibrations can only trigger linear movements, but not movements that make a "detour" around the bottom of the pot through the passages 30, 32.
  • the plug 20 therefore represents an effective protection against vibration-induced leakage in both operating states shown.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Auftraggerät nach dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to an applicator according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein Auftraggerät, bei dem eine Barriere in Form einer Trennwand vor Gebrauch durch Druckausübung verstellt werden muss, ist in der US-A-5 490 736 gezeigt.An applicator in which a barrier in the form of a partition must be adjusted by applying pressure before use, is in the US-A-5 490 736 shown.

Aus der WO 01/76972 A1 ist ein Auftraggerät bekannt, bei dem vor dem erstmaligen Gebrauch durch Druck auf eine Sollbruchstelle eine Verriegelung irreversibel erbrochen wird.From the WO 01/76972 A1 An applicator is known in which before the first use by pressure on a predetermined breaking point, a locking is irreversibly vomited.

Die US 5,772,347 A zeigt ein Auftraggerät mit einer Barriere in Form einer Klappe, die sich zum Fördern des Produkts öffnet und danach wieder schließt.The US 5,772,347 A shows an applicator with a barrier in the form of a flap, which opens to convey the product and then closes again.

Auch die US 2003/0075200 A1 zeigt ein Auftraggerät mit einer Barriere. Bei der Barriere handelt es sich um eine ventilartige Ausgestaltung, die sich zum Fördern des aufzutragenden Produkts öffnet und danach wieder schließt.Also the US 2003/0075200 A1 shows an applicator with a barrier. The barrier is a valve-like design that opens to convey the product to be applied and then closes again.

Wenn das Produkt in flüssiger (niederviskoser) Form vorliegt, aber auch im Falle von gelartigen, pastenförmigen und pulverförmigen Produkten ist bei herkömmlichen Auftraggeräten häufig beobachtet worden, daß Erschütterungen des Auftraggerätes, wie sie insbesondere beim Transport vom Hersteller zum Händler auftreten, dazu führen, daß das Produkt von dem Speicher zum Auslaß und durch den Auslaß hindurch gelangt. Insbesondere diejenigen Mengen des Produkts, die durch den Auslaß gelangen, sind für den späteren (zweckentsprechenden) Gebrauch verloren. Darüber hinaus verunreinigen sie das Auftraggerät.When the product is in liquid (low viscosity) form, but also in the case of gelatinous, pasty and powdery products is in conventional applicators has frequently been observed that vibrations of the applicator, as they occur in particular during transport from the manufacturer to the dealer, cause the product passes from the memory to the outlet and through the outlet. Especially those Quantities of the product passing through the outlet are lost for later (purposive) use. In addition, they contaminate the applicator.

Ein Problem können aber auch Erschütterungen beim Transport in einer Handtasche oder dergleichen, also im Alltag darstellen. Auch solche Erschütterungen können nämlich dazu führen, daß das Produkt aus dem Auslaß austritt.But a problem can also be shocks during transport in a purse or the like, so in everyday life. Even such vibrations can cause the product to exit the outlet.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, das Auftraggerät der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzubilden, daß es besser gegen die nachteiligen Folgen von Erschütterungen geschützt ist.The invention is therefore the object of developing the applicator of the type mentioned in such a way that it is better protected against the adverse consequences of shocks.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die gestellte Aufgabe mit einem Auftraggerät nach Anspruch 1 gelöst.According to the invention the stated object is achieved with an applicator according to claim 1.

Da erfindungs gemäß eine Barriere vorhanden ist, die eine Wand quer zu dem geradlinigen Weg des Produks von dem Speicher zu dem Auslass sowie einen Durchlass quer zu der Wand aufweist, muß das Produkt quasi einen "Umweg" machen, um von dem Speicher zum Auslaß zu gelangen. Im Falle von Erschütterungen wird das Produkt aber üblicherweise nur in einer Richtung bewegt. Erschütterungen können daher in der Regel nicht dazu führen, daß das Produkt den "Umweg" nimmt. Vielmehr wird das Produkt im Falle von Erschütterungen lediglich an der Barriere anstoßen bzw. gegen die Barriere drükken, ohne daß es den Weg zum Auslaß findet. Mit anderen Worten wird durch die Barriere eine Masseumlenkung und eine damit einhergehende Hemmung des Masseflusses im Falle von Erschütterungen, beispielsweise durch Herunterfallen erreicht.Since, according to the invention, there is a barrier which has a wall transverse to the rectilinear path of the product from the reservoir to the outlet and a passage across the wall, the product must, as it were, make a "detour" to from the reservoir to the outlet reach. In the case of shocks, however, the product is usually moved in one direction only. As a rule, vibrations can not lead to the product taking the "detour". Rather, in the event of shock, the product will merely abut the barrier or force it against the barrier without finding its way to the outlet. In other words, the barrier achieves a mass deflection and a concomitant inhibition of the mass flow in the case of shocks, for example due to falling.

Durch die mit der Barriere einhergehende Erhöhung der Strömungsgeschwindigkeit beim Gebrauch, d.h. dann, wenn das Produkt den "Umweg" nimmt, sowie durch die Reibung an die Strömung umlenkenden Wänden ergibt sich darüber hinaus eine intensive Verwirbelung und damit Vermischung des Produkts, durch die einer etwaig bestehenden Separationsneigung des Produkts entgegengewirkt werden kann.Due to the associated with the barrier increase the flow velocity during use, ie when the product takes the "detour", as well as by the friction to the flow deflecting walls also results in an intense turbulence and thus mixing of the product, by any existing separation tendency of the product can be counteracted.

Dabei kann erfindungsgemäß insbesondere vorgesehen sein, daß die Barriere in dem ersten Betriebszustand den Weg völlig versperrt. Dadurch gibt es absolute Sicherheit gegen Austreten des Produkts aus dem Auslaß beispielsweise während des Transports vom Hersteller zum Händler.In this case, it can be provided according to the invention in particular that the barrier completely blocks the way in the first operating state. Thereby, there is absolute security against leakage of the product from the outlet, for example during transport from the manufacturer to the dealer.

Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, daß der Durchlaß in dem ersten Betriebszustand verschlossen und in dem zweiten Betriebszustand zumindest teilweise offen ist. Wiederum wird diese Ausgestaltung als besonders einfach zu realisieren angesehen.It can be provided that the passage is closed in the first operating state and at least partially open in the second operating state. Again, this embodiment is considered to be particularly easy to implement.

Nach einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung weist die Barriere eine topfförmige Einrichtung auf. Derartige Einrichtungen sind besonders einfach herzustellen.According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the barrier has a cup-shaped device. Such devices are particularly easy to manufacture.

Eine als besonders einfach zu handhaben bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Erfindung sieht vor, daß die Barriere bezüglich des Speichers und/oder bezüglich des Auslasses verstellbar ist.An embodiment of the invention that is particularly easy to handle provides for the barrier to be adjustable relative to the reservoir and / or to the outlet.

Bei der genannten Verschiebungsrichtung handelt es sich in aller Regel um die Längsrichtung eines stiftförmigen Auftraggerätes. In einem solchen Falle erfordert die erfindungsgemäße Verstellbarkeit der Barriere keine Vergrößerung der Abmessungen des Stiftes in Dickenrichtung.In the aforementioned direction of displacement is usually the longitudinal direction of a pen-shaped applicator. In such a case, the adjustability of the barrier according to the invention does not require an increase in the dimensions of the pin in the thickness direction.

Im folgenden ist die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegende Zeichnung mit weiteren Einzelheiten näher erläutert. Dabei zeigen

Figur 1
eine vergrößerte schematische Längsschnittansicht eines Auftraggerätes für Kosmetikprodukte nach einem besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem ersten Betriebszustand und
Figur 2
das Auftraggerät nach Figur 1, jedoch in einem zweiten Betriebszustand.
In the following the invention with reference to a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings with further details is explained in more detail. Show
FIG. 1
an enlarged schematic longitudinal sectional view of an applicator for cosmetic products according to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention in a first operating state and
FIG. 2
the applicator after FIG. 1 but in a second operating state.

Zu dem in der Zeichnung dargestellten Auftraggerät gehört ein Speicher 10, in dem ein flüssiges Kosmetikprodukt, wie etwa Lippenrot 12 aufgenommen ist. Der Speicher 10 ist über einen Förderkanal 14 mit einer Arbeitsfläche 16 des Auftraggeräts verbunden. In der Arbeitsfläche 16 befinden sich Auslässe, von denen einer beispielhaft mit der Bezugszahl 18 versehen ist.To the applicator shown in the drawing, a memory 10, in which a liquid cosmetic product, such as lip red 12 is included. The memory 10 is connected via a conveyor channel 14 with a working surface 16 of the applicator. In the work surface 16 are outlets, one of which is exemplified by the reference numeral 18.

In dem Betriebszustand nach Figur 1 (erster Betriebszustand) ist der Speicher 10 auf seiner der Arbeitsfläche 16 zugewandten Seite durch einen Stopfen 20 verschlossen, der in einer Öffnung 22 steckt. Zum Abdichten dient ein Dichtwulst 24, der in dem ersten Betriebszustand an der Innenwand der Öffnung 22 dichtend anliegt. In dem ersten Betriebszustand nach Figur 1 verschließt der Stopfen 20 den Speicher 10 dicht, so daß auch im Falle von Erschütterungen das Lippenrot 12 nicht zu dem Auslaß 18 an der Arbeitsfläche 16 gelangen kann.In the operating state after FIG. 1 (First operating state), the memory 10 is closed on its side facing the working surface 16 by a plug 20 which is inserted in an opening 22. For sealing purposes, a sealing bead 24, which in the first operating state sealingly abuts against the inner wall of the opening 22, is used. In the first operating state after FIG. 1 closes the plug 20, the memory 10 tight, so that even in the case of shock the lip red 12 can not get to the outlet 18 on the work surface 16.

In dem in Figur 2 gezeigten zweiten Betriebszustand ist der Stopfen 20 gegenüber dem ersten Betriebszustand nach Figur 1 in Richtung auf die Arbeitsfläche 16 hin verschoben. Die Verschiebung wird dadurch begrenzt, daß eine umlaufende Nase 26 an einem Absatz 28 anschlägt.In the in FIG. 2 shown second operating state, the plug 20 against the first operating state after FIG. 1 shifted towards the work surface 16 out. The displacement is limited by a circumferential nose 26 abuts a shoulder 28.

In dem zweiten Betriebszustand (Figur 2) dichtet der Stopfen 20 den Speicher 10 nicht mehr ab. Der Stopfen 20 weist nämlich Durchlässe 30, 32 auf, die in dem zweiten Betriebszustand einen Weg für das Lippenrot 12 von dem Speicher 10 durch den Förderkanal 14 zu dem Auslaß 18 eröffnen. Dies ist deshalb der Fall, weil in dem zweiten Betriebszustand die Durchlässe 30, 32 nur noch teilweise mit der Öffnung 22 überlappen, demgegenüber aber teilweise über die Öffnung 22 hinausragen.In the second operating state ( FIG. 2 ) the plug 20 no longer seals the reservoir 10. Namely, the plug 20 has passages 30, 32 which, in the second operating state, open a path for the lip red 12 from the reservoir 10 through the delivery channel 14 to the outlet 18. This is the case because in the second operating state, the passages 30, 32 overlap only partially with the opening 22, but partly protrude beyond the opening 22.

In dem zweiten Betriebszustand macht das Lippenrot 12 einen "Umweg" auf seinem Wege von dem Speicher 10 zu dem Auslaß 18, nämlich durch die Durchlässe 30, 32 hindurch. Dieser Umweg geht einher mit einer Erhöhung der Strömungsgeschwindigkeit sowie mit Reibung an den Wänden des Stopfens 20, was in einer intensiven Verwirbelung und damit Vermischung der ansonsten zu Separation neigenden Masse (Lippenrot) führt.In the second operating state, the lip red 12 makes a "detour" on its way from the reservoir 10 to the outlet 18, namely through the passages 30, 32. This detour is accompanied by an increase in the flow velocity and friction on the walls of the plug 20, resulting in an intensive turbulence and thus mixing of the otherwise tendency to separation mass (lip red).

Die Förderung des Lippenrotes 12 aus dem Speicher 10 über den Förderkanal 14 zu der Arbeitsfläche 16 mit den Auslässen 18 erfolgt infolge von Druck in dem Speicher 10. Befindet sich der Stopfen 20 in dem ersten Betriebszustand (Figur 1), bewirkt ein solcher Druck zunächst keine Förderung von Lippenrot 12, sondern vielmehr eine Verstellung des Stopfens 20 aus dem ersten Betriebszustand nach Figur 1 in den zweiten Betriebszustand nach Figur 2. Ein solcher Druckaufbau erfolgt beispielsweise durch Betätigen einer (nicht gezeigten) Drehmechanik, und zwar in aller Regel schon während des sogenannten Andrehens, d.h. während der Überwindung etwaiger Toträume in dem Speicher 10, die nicht mit Lippenrot 12 gefüllt sind. Hat der Stopfen 20 erst einmal den zweiten Betriebszustand (Figur 2) erreicht, führt wegen der Durchlässe 30, 32 auch die Erzeugung eines Unterdrucks in dem Speicher 10 nicht mehr dazu, daß der Stopfen 20 sich in den ersten Betriebszustand (Figur 1) zurückstellt. Mit anderen Worten ist die Verstellung des Stopfens 20 von dem ersten Betriebszustand (Figur 1) in den zweiten Betriebszustand (Figur 2) irreversibel.The promotion of the Lippenrotes 12 from the memory 10 via the conveyor channel 14 to the working surface 16 with the outlets 18 due to pressure in the memory 10. If the plug 20 is in the first operating state ( FIG. 1 ), causes such pressure initially no promotion of lip red 12, but rather an adjustment of the plug 20 from the first operating state after FIG. 1 in the second operating state after FIG. 2 , Such a pressure build-up takes place, for example, by actuating a rotary mechanism (not shown), and as a rule during the so-called cranking, ie during the overcoming of any dead spaces in the memory 10 that are not filled with lip red 12. Once the plug 20 has the second operating state ( FIG. 2 ), because of the passages 30, 32 and the generation of a negative pressure in the memory 10 no longer causes the plug 20 in the first operating state ( FIG. 1 ) resets. In other words, the adjustment of the plug 20 from the first operating state ( FIG. 1 ) in the second operating state ( FIG. 2 ) irreversible.

Wenngleich die Durchlässe 30, 32 in dem zweiten Betriebszustand (Figur 2) ein Fördern des Lippenrotes 12 aus dem Speicher 10 hin zu den Auslässen 18 erlauben, bietet der Boden 34 des topfförmig ausgestalteten Stopfens 20 ausreichend Schutz gegen ein ungewolltes Fördern von Lippenrot aus dem Speicher 10 hin zu den Auslässen 18 infolge von Erschütterungen. Erschütterungen können nämlich in der Regel nur lineare Bewegungen auslösen, nicht aber Bewegungen, die einen "Umweg" um den Topfboden 34 durch die Durchlässe 30, 32 hindurch machen. Der Stopfen 20 stellt mithin in beiden gezeigten Betriebszuständen einen wirksamen Schutz gegen erschütterungsbedingtes Auslaufen dar.Although the passages 30, 32 in the second operating state ( FIG. 2 ) allow the lip red 12 to be conveyed out of the reservoir 10 towards the outlets 18, the bottom 34 of the pot-shaped plug 20 offers sufficient protection against unwanted pumping of lip-red from the reservoir 10 towards the outlets 18 as a result of shocks. As a rule, vibrations can only trigger linear movements, but not movements that make a "detour" around the bottom of the pot through the passages 30, 32. The plug 20 therefore represents an effective protection against vibration-induced leakage in both operating states shown.

Die in der obigen Beschreibung, den Ansprüchen sowie der Zeichnung offenbarten Merkmale der Erfindung können sowohl einzeln als auch in beliebigen Kombinationen für die Verwirklichung der Erfindung in ihren verschiedenen Ausführungsformen wesentlich sein.The features of the invention disclosed in the above description, the claims and the drawings may be essential both individually and in any combination for the realization of the invention in its various embodiments.

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  1. An applicator device for a fluid, gel-like, pasty or powdery product (12) comprising
    a storage means (10) for holding the product (12) in free form,
    an outlet (18) for the product (12) and
    a barrier (20), which in at least one operating state, blocks a straight path for the product (12) from the storage means (10) to the outlet (18),
    the barrier (20) being able to assume at least two operating states, namely a first operating state wherein it blocks a path for the product (12) from the storage means (10) to the outlet (18) to a first extent, and a second operating state wherein it blocks the path to a second extent which is less than the first extent, and
    the barrier (20) being displaceable from the first to the second operating state, but not vice versa,
    the barrier (20) responding to an increase in the pressure in the storage means (10) in the direction of displacement from the first operating state to the second operating state, and the barrier (20) being displaceable in the direction of the path for the product (12) from the storage means (10) to the outlet (18), characterised in that the barrier (20) has a wall (34) transverse to the straight path and a passage (30, 32) transverse to the wall (34).
  2. The applicator device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the barrier (20) totally blocks the path in the first operating state.
  3. The applicator device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the passage (30, 32) is closed in the first operating state and is at least partially open in the second operating state.
  4. The applicator device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the barrier (20) has a pot-shaped device.
  5. The applicator device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the barrier (20) can be displaced with respect to the storage means (10) and/or with respect to the outlet (18).
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