EP2217105B1 - Applicator for a device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a hair-care product - Google Patents

Applicator for a device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a hair-care product Download PDF

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EP2217105B1
EP2217105B1 EP08855970A EP08855970A EP2217105B1 EP 2217105 B1 EP2217105 B1 EP 2217105B1 EP 08855970 A EP08855970 A EP 08855970A EP 08855970 A EP08855970 A EP 08855970A EP 2217105 B1 EP2217105 B1 EP 2217105B1
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Marie-France Barbaza
Rodolphe Heuze
Sébastien SERRE
Emmanuelle Bertaina
Céline BONORA
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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
    • A45D19/00—Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
    • A45D19/02—Hand-actuated implements, e.g. hand-actuated spray heads
    • 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
    • A45D24/00—Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor
    • A45D24/22—Combs with dispensing devices for liquids, pastes or powders
    • 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
    • A45D19/00—Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
    • A45D19/0041—Processes for treating the hair of the scalp
    • A45D19/0066—Coloring or bleaching
    • 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
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for

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  • the present invention relates to the general field of containers for the packaging and dispensing of a fluid product, a gel or a cream and in particular a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary product.
  • the present invention relates to an applicator that can be used with such containers.
  • One of the interesting uses of the invention relates to the application on the scalp of a hair product comprising a care composition to prevent hair loss and / or encourage regrowth.
  • Another use of the invention may be the application of a coloring composition to the hair.
  • Another use of the invention may be the application to the skin of an animal of a composition used veterinary.
  • the invention generally relates to a device for applying a product to an application surface.
  • the products to be applied can be classically stored in a storage tank with deformable walls provided with a neck having a thread on which is screwed an applicator for the distribution and distribution of the product.
  • a storage tank with deformable walls provided with a neck having a thread on which is screwed an applicator for the distribution and distribution of the product.
  • product is meant a hair product, a composition for pharmaceutical use, a composition for cosmetic use, or a composition for veterinary use.
  • an applicator for applying a hair product comprising a mounting skirt and a row of teeth each having a product feed channel opening through outlet orifices provided on a dispensing head of the applicator.
  • US Pat. No. 4,617,949 also discloses an applicator fork-shaped having at their free end a dispensing orifice of the product.
  • this applicator does not promote the penetration of the applied product.
  • the present invention therefore aims to overcome this disadvantage.
  • the present invention aims to provide an applicator to obtain satisfactorily a distribution and penetration of the product inside the scalp.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a product applicator having a good user agreement.
  • the present invention finally aims to provide an applicator of simple design, economical and easy to use.
  • the subject of the invention is an applicator for a device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a hair or veterinary product, of the type comprising a container for storing said product, the applicator comprising a dispensing head provided with at least two applicator tips each comprising at least one product distribution orifice of longitudinal axis, and means projecting axially with respect to the dispensing orifices, said means being able to bear against the scalp to provide guidance of the applicator and a massage of the scalp during a displacement of said applicator.
  • the applicator also includes a mounting base of the applicator on the neck of the container which can be distinct from the dispensing head.
  • the dispensing head is movable relative to the mounting base to allow the passage of a relative relative position wherein a product distribution duct of the base is closed at a remote relative position in which said duct allows a product distribution towards the dispensing orifices.
  • each dispensing orifice makes it possible to improve the treatment efficiency of the cosmetic product. Indeed, they form massage organs facilitating the penetration of the product applied into the scalp.
  • these means also make it possible to wedge the applicator against the scalp of the user before the start of the application of the cosmetic product, and then during use to slide it along the scalp .
  • each massage and guiding means extends from a front surface on which is formed the associated dispensing orifice.
  • Each means may also extend along the associated dispensing orifice.
  • the dispensing head comprises a skirt on which the applicator tips are connected, the bulk of said tips being circumscribed to the master-couple of the skirt.
  • a skirt on which the applicator tips are connected, the bulk of said tips being circumscribed to the master-couple of the skirt.
  • the dispensing head may be movable relative to the base around a longitudinal axis of said head.
  • the latter can comprise at least one ramp inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the head and cooperating with a complementary thread of the head of the head. distribution.
  • the mounting base includes stops on its outer surface for angular positioning. relative of the base and the dispensing head in the close and / or remote position.
  • the dispensing head comprises a sealing pad adapted to come into sealed engagement in the dispensing duct in the close position.
  • the mounting base may also include an axial guide flange adapted to come into sealed engagement inside the neck of the container.
  • an annular sealing surface in frictional contact with the dispensing head.
  • the mounting base comprises an outer skirt provided with a fixing means for mounting on the neck of the container.
  • the invention also relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a product to be applied to the scalp, in particular a hair product, provided with a container for storing the product having a closed end and an open opposite end forming collar, and an applicator as defined above mounted on the neck.
  • FIG. 1 to 6 We have shown on Figures 1 to 6 an applicator 10 provided to allow dispensing and application of a product contained inside a storage container 12.
  • the applicator 10 is shown in a supposed vertical position on the Figures 2 and 3 .
  • the applicator 10 is intended for dispensing a cosmetic product, in particular a product for treating or caring for the scalp to prevent hair loss and / or to promote their regrowth.
  • a cosmetic product in particular a product for treating or caring for the scalp to prevent hair loss and / or to promote their regrowth.
  • the applicator 10 is intended not only to allow dispensing and application of product, but also to promote its penetration into the scalp of a user.
  • the storage container 12 is provided with a lower end (not shown) and an upper end which has a neck 14 extending along a longitudinal axis X-X '.
  • the applicator 10, X-axis X ' mainly comprises a base 16 for mounting on the container 12 on which is mounted a cap or head 18 of product distribution.
  • the mounting base 16 comprises an annular outer skirt 19 provided with a hook 20 to allow the axial attachment of the applicator 10 to the container 12.
  • the hook 20 is circularly discontinuous and arranged on the inner edge of the skirt 19, substantially halfway up.
  • the hook 20 is directed radially inwards and adapted to cooperate with a shoulder (not referenced) of the neck 14.
  • the mounting base 16 also comprises a radial portion 22 extending an upper end of the outer skirt 19, itself extended from a small diameter edge by a frustoconical portion 24.
  • the frustoconical portion 24 extends axially from the side of the skirt 19, ie downwards, flaring inwards. It delimits internally a conduit 26 for dispensing the product contained in the storage container 12.
  • the distribution duct 26 is centered on the X-X 'axis.
  • the base 16 also comprises an axial flange 28 extending axially downwards from the radial portion 22 and forming an inner guide skirt for mounting the base 16 inside the neck 14 of the container.
  • the flange 28 is located radially between the outer skirt 19 and the frustoconical portion 24.
  • the lower end of the flange 28 is here axially offset downwards and upwards relative to those of the frustoconical portion 24 and the skirt 19, respectively.
  • the flange 28 coaxial with the axis X-X ', engages sealingly inside the neck 14 of the container.
  • the neck 14 is located radially between the flange 28 and the outer skirt 19 bearing against them to obtain a seal between the container 12 and the mounting base 16.
  • the upper end of the neck 14 is also bearing against the radial portion 22.
  • the base 16 In order to obtain a good seal between the distribution head 18 and the mounting base 16, the latter comprises, axially on the opposite side to the skirt 19, an annular sealing surface 30 extending axially from the radial portion 22 and bearing or rubbing against the bore of a cylindrical skirt 32 of the dispensing head 18.
  • the base 16 also comprises two notches 66 diametrically opposite made at a lower end of the skirt 19 to allow its mounting on the neck 14 of the container and the passage of radial nipples (not referenced) of said neck.
  • the dispensing head 18 has applicator tips 34 and 36, here two in number, connecting to the skirt 32 and forming a fork.
  • Said skirt 32 has on its inner surface a fastening means for mounting the distribution head 18 on the base 16.
  • a thread 38 is here provided on the bore of the skirt 32 to cooperate with a corresponding ramp 40 arranged on the outer surface of the skirt 19, in the vicinity of the sealing surface 30.
  • the ramp 40 extends helically around the longitudinal axis XX 'on a sector advantageously comprised between 260 ° and 320 °. In a variant, it would be possible to arrange respectively the thread 38 and the ramp 40 on the skirt 19 and on the skirt 32.
  • the ramp 40 consists of two symmetrical distinct parts while considering a median plane of the applicator containing the longitudinal axis X-X '. Each portion extends helically around the longitudinal axis X-X 'on an angular sector advantageously between 130 ° and 160 °, preferably extending over 140 °. These two parts of the ramp 40 form an angle of 6 ° to 10 °, preferably 8 °, with respect to a plane perpendicular to the median plane containing the longitudinal axis x-x '.
  • the ramp 40 and the threading 38 make it possible to assemble the distribution head 18 on the base 16 but also to obtain a relative displacement between these two elements, without axial separation, in order to allow the passage of a position of closure of the applicator 10 illustrated on the Figures 2, 3 and 5 towards an open position illustrated at the figure 6 and vice versa, as will be described in more detail later.
  • the thread pitch 38 and the helix pitch of the ramp 40 are adapted as a function of the desired axial displacement of the dispensing head 18 as it rotates about the axis X-X '.
  • the dispensing head 18 also has a central radial wall 42 extending radially inwardly an upper end of the skirt 32, and a stud 44 centered on the axis XX 'and closing off the conduit 26 of the distribution of the base 16
  • the closure block 44 extends axially downwards the radial wall 42.
  • the radial wall 42 also has a skirt 46 radially surrounding the block 44 and abutting against the radial portion 22 of the base 16 in the close position. This provides a good support of the distribution head 18 on the mounting base 16.
  • the applicator tips 34, 36 of the head 18 internally delimit channels 48, 50 for conveying the product intended to be in communication with the interior of the container 12, via the conduit 26 for dispensing.
  • Each applicator tip 34, 36 has a base 34a, 36a connected to the skirts 32, 36 and of greater cross section than the cross section of their free end 34b, 36b.
  • the applicator tips 34, 36 extend axially by considering the longitudinal axis X-X ', and are symmetrical with respect to each other by considering the median plane of the applicator containing said axis.
  • the size of the applicator bits 34, 36 remains circumscribed to the master torque of the skirt 32 in order to allow fitting by fitting of a cylindrical closing cap (not shown) on the distribution head 18.
  • the dispensing head 18 has two applicator tips. However, it is conceivable that it could also be possible to provide a greater number of tips.
  • Each free end 34b, 36b is delimited by an upper radial surface 35, 37 on which is provided a port 52, 54 for dispensing the cosmetic product in communication with the channels 48, 50 for routing.
  • Each orifice 52, 54 distribution extends along a longitudinal axis YY 'parallel to the axis XX' and orthogonal to the plane defined by the front surface 35, 37 radial. In an alternative embodiment, it could of course be possible to provide the intersecting axes XX 'and YY'.
  • Each applicator tip 34, 36 has a protuberance 56, 58 or bulge extending axially from the front surface 35, 37 and provided to bear against the user's scalp when using the needle.
  • the protrusion 56, 58 extends transversely on the front surface 35, 37 along the orifice 52, 54 distribution.
  • Each protrusion 56, 58 is offset radially towards the periphery of the front surface 35, 37, considering the Y-Y 'axis, relative to the orifice 52, 54 of distribution.
  • the protuberances 56, 58 are in axial projection relative to the orifices 52, 54 of distribution.
  • the protuberances 56, 58 may have an axial dimension of between two and five millimeters.
  • the applicator tips 34, 36 comprise teeth 56, 58 which are connected to the front surfaces 35, 37 and extend continuously in the transverse direction, on one side of the orifices 52, 54 distribution.
  • front surface means the end surface axially delimiting the applicator endpieces and intended to face the user's scalp when using the applicator 10.
  • front surfaces 35 and 37 extend radially by considering the Y-Y 'axis.
  • the protuberances 56, 58 make it possible in particular to position the applicator 10 against the user's scalp and to guide the distribution head 18 during the movement of said applicator. Indeed, before the start of the application, the applicator 10 is positioned against the scalp, by means of the protuberances 56, 58. They therefore make it possible to come to bear on the scalp and to position stably distribution head 18.
  • the protuberances 56, 58 may have a generally rounded shape so as not to injure the scalp of the user.
  • the applicator 10 is moved along the area to be treated by keeping the protuberances 56, 58 in abutment against the scalp.
  • the protuberances 56, 58 make it possible to maintain a substantially constant spacing between the dispensing orifices 52, 54 and the scalp. This ensures a regular distribution of the product.
  • the flow or the outlet of the product through the dispensing orifices 52, 54 is made in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the applicator 10. This promotes a good deposit of the product on scalp.
  • the protuberances 56, 58 also have the function of facilitating the penetration of the product after its application on the scalp of the user. Indeed, they form massage members located at the rear of the applicator 10, considering the direction of movement during use. Thus, once the product is applied to an area of the scalp and the applicator is slightly displaced, the protuberances 56, 58 massage the area in question. This promotes the penetration of the product into the scalp.
  • the protuberances 56, 58 make it possible to limit an excessive deposit of product on an area of the scalp that has already been treated. Indeed, during use, they form barriers to limit the flow of product to an area located behind them, considering the displacement of the applicator 10.
  • the skirt 19 has on its external surface, axially below the ramp 40, stops 60 and 62 ( Figures 5 to 7 ) extending radially outwards.
  • the abutments 60 and 62 are opposed in pairs and able to abut against two diametrically opposite stops 64 corresponding formed on the inner surface of the skirt 32.
  • stops 60 and 64 are supported one against the other and in the closed position the stops 62, 64 are in contact.
  • the mounting base 16 can advantageously be made in one piece, for example by molding a synthetic material such as polypropylene (PP).
  • PP polypropylene
  • the dispensing head 18 can be obtained by molding a synthetic material, for example polyethylene (PE).
  • the invention there is an applicator to promote the penetration of the product applied to the scalp of the user while giving a good comfort of comfort during use.

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The invention relates to an applicator for a device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a hair-care product, that comprises a dispensing head (18) provided with at least two application end pieces (34, 36) each including at least one product dispensing opening (52, 54) having a longitudinal axis (Y-Y'), and means (56, 58) axially protruding relative to said dispensing openings (52, 54), said means being capable of bearing against the scalp in order to guide the applicator and to massage the scalp during the movement of said applicator.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine général des récipients destinés au conditionnement et à la distribution d'un produit fluide, d'un gel ou d'une crème et notamment d'un produit cosmétique, pharmaceutique ou vétérinaire.The present invention relates to the general field of containers for the packaging and dispensing of a fluid product, a gel or a cream and in particular a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary product.

Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne un applicateur pouvant être utilisé avec de tels récipients.More particularly, the present invention relates to an applicator that can be used with such containers.

Une des utilisations intéressantes de l'invention concerne l'application sur le cuir chevelu d'un produit capillaire comprenant une composition de soin visant à éviter la chute des cheveux et/ou favoriser les repousses. Une autre utilisation de l'invention peut être l'application d'une composition de coloration sur la chevelure. Une autre utilisation de l'invention peut être l'application sur la peau d'un animal d'une composition à usagé vétérinaire.One of the interesting uses of the invention relates to the application on the scalp of a hair product comprising a care composition to prevent hair loss and / or encourage regrowth. Another use of the invention may be the application of a coloring composition to the hair. Another use of the invention may be the application to the skin of an animal of a composition used veterinary.

L'invention concerne toutefois, de manière générale, un dispositif pour appliquer un produit sur une surface d'application.The invention, however, generally relates to a device for applying a product to an application surface.

Les produits à appliquer peuvent être classiquement conservés dans un réservoir de stockage à parois déformables muni d'un col comportant un filetage sur lequel vient se visser un applicateur pour la distribution et la répartition du produit. Pour plus de détail, on pourra par exemple se référer à la demande de brevet FR-A1-2 810 857 .The products to be applied can be classically stored in a storage tank with deformable walls provided with a neck having a thread on which is screwed an applicator for the distribution and distribution of the product. For more details, we can for example refer to the patent application FR-A1-2 810 857 .

Par produit on entend, un produit capillaire, une composition à usage pharmaceutique, une composition à usage cosmétique, ou une composition à usage vétérinaire.By product is meant a hair product, a composition for pharmaceutical use, a composition for cosmetic use, or a composition for veterinary use.

On connaît, par la demande de brevet US 2002/0096184 , un applicateur pour l'application d'un produit capillaire comportant une jupe de montage et une rangée de dents comportant chacune un canal d'alimentation en produit débouchant par l'intermédiaire d'orifices de sortie ménagés sur une tête de distribution de l'applicateur.It is known, by the patent application US 2002/0096184 , an applicator for applying a hair product comprising a mounting skirt and a row of teeth each having a product feed channel opening through outlet orifices provided on a dispensing head of the applicator.

Pour permettre une application d'un produit capillaire, on connaît également par le brevet américain 4, 617, 949, un applicateur en forme de fourche comportant à leur extrémité libre un orifice de distribution du produit.To allow application of a hair product, US Pat. No. 4,617,949 also discloses an applicator fork-shaped having at their free end a dispensing orifice of the product.

Bien qu'étant efficace pour réaliser l'étalement d'un produit capillaire sur le cuir chevelu d'un utilisateur, cet applicateur ne permet pas de favoriser la pénétration du produit appliqué.Although it is effective for spreading a hair product on the scalp of a user, this applicator does not promote the penetration of the applied product.

La présente invention a donc pour but de remédier à cet inconvénient.The present invention therefore aims to overcome this disadvantage.

Plus particulièrement, la présente invention vise à prévoir un applicateur permettant d'obtenir de façon satisfaisante une distribution et une pénétration du produit à l'intérieur du cuir chevelu.More particularly, the present invention aims to provide an applicator to obtain satisfactorily a distribution and penetration of the product inside the scalp.

La présente invention a encore pour but de prévoir un applicateur de produit présentant un bon agrément d'utilisation.The present invention also aims to provide a product applicator having a good user agreement.

La présente invention a enfin pour but de prévoir un applicateur de conception simple, économique et facile d'utilisation.The present invention finally aims to provide an applicator of simple design, economical and easy to use.

L'invention a pour objet un applicateur pour dispositif de conditionnement et distribution d'un produit, notamment d'un produit capillaire ou vétérinaire, du type comportant un récipient de stockage dudit produit, l'applicateur comprenant une tête de distribution munie d'au moins deux embouts d'application comportant chacun au moins un orifice de distribution du produit d'axe longitudinal, et des moyens en saillie axiale par rapport aux orifices de distribution, lesdits moyens étant aptes à venir en appui contre le cuir chevelu pour assurer un guidage de l'applicateur et un massage du cuir chevelu lors d'un déplacement dudit applicateur.The subject of the invention is an applicator for a device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a hair or veterinary product, of the type comprising a container for storing said product, the applicator comprising a dispensing head provided with at least two applicator tips each comprising at least one product distribution orifice of longitudinal axis, and means projecting axially with respect to the dispensing orifices, said means being able to bear against the scalp to provide guidance of the applicator and a massage of the scalp during a displacement of said applicator.

L'applicateur comprend également une embase de montage de l'applicateur sur le col du récipient qui peut être distincte de la tête de distribution.The applicator also includes a mounting base of the applicator on the neck of the container which can be distinct from the dispensing head.

La tête de distribution est mobile relativement à l'embase de montage pour permettre le passage d'une position relative rapprochée dans laquelle un conduit de distribution du produit de l'embase est obturé à une position relative éloignée dans laquelle ledit conduit permet une distribution de produit en direction des orifices de distribution.The dispensing head is movable relative to the mounting base to allow the passage of a relative relative position wherein a product distribution duct of the base is closed at a remote relative position in which said duct allows a product distribution towards the dispensing orifices.

L'utilisation d'un moyen en saillie axiale par rapport à chaque orifice de distribution permet d'améliorer l'efficacité de traitement du produit cosmétique. En effet, ils forment des organes de massage facilitant la pénétration du produit appliqué dans le cuir chevelu.The use of means projecting axially with respect to each dispensing orifice makes it possible to improve the treatment efficiency of the cosmetic product. Indeed, they form massage organs facilitating the penetration of the product applied into the scalp.

Par ailleurs, ces moyens permettent également de venir caler l'applicateur contre le cuir chevelu de l'utilisateur avant le début de l'application du produit cosmétique, et ensuite lors de l'utilisation de le faire glisser en appui le long du cuir chevelu.Moreover, these means also make it possible to wedge the applicator against the scalp of the user before the start of the application of the cosmetic product, and then during use to slide it along the scalp .

Dans un mode de réalisation, chaque moyen de massage et de guidage s'étend à partir d'une surface frontale sur laquelle est ménagée l'orifice de distribution associé. Chaque moyen peut également s'étendre le long de l'orifice de distribution associé.In one embodiment, each massage and guiding means extends from a front surface on which is formed the associated dispensing orifice. Each means may also extend along the associated dispensing orifice.

De préférence, la tête de distribution comprend une jupe sur laquelle se raccordent les embouts d'application, l'encombrement desdits embouts étant circonscrit au maître-couple de la jupe. Ainsi, on peut prévoir un montage par emboîtement d'un capot d'obturation sur la tête de distribution.Preferably, the dispensing head comprises a skirt on which the applicator tips are connected, the bulk of said tips being circumscribed to the master-couple of the skirt. Thus, it is possible to provide an interlocking assembly of a closure cap on the dispensing head.

La tête de distribution peut être mobile relativement à l'embase autour d'un axe longitudinal de ladite tête.The dispensing head may be movable relative to the base around a longitudinal axis of said head.

De manière à obtenir le déplacement relatif de la tête de distribution et de l'embase de montage, celle-ci peut comporter au moins une rampe inclinée par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la tête et coopérant avec un filetage complémentaire de la tête de distribution.In order to obtain the relative displacement of the dispensing head and the mounting base, the latter can comprise at least one ramp inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the head and cooperating with a complementary thread of the head of the head. distribution.

De préférence, l'embase de montage comprend des butées ménagées sur sa surface extérieure pour le positionnement angulaire relatif de l'embase et de la tête de distribution dans la position rapprochée et/ou éloignée.Preferably, the mounting base includes stops on its outer surface for angular positioning. relative of the base and the dispensing head in the close and / or remote position.

Dans un mode de réalisation, la tête de distribution comprend un plot d'obturation apte à venir en prise étanche dans le conduit de distribution dans la position rapprochée.In one embodiment, the dispensing head comprises a sealing pad adapted to come into sealed engagement in the dispensing duct in the close position.

Pour obtenir une bonne étanchéité de l'applicateur, l'embase de montage peut également comporter une collerette axiale de guidage apte à venir en prise étanche à l'intérieur du col du récipient. A cet effet, il est également possible de prévoir une portée d'étanchéité annulaire en contact frottant avec la tête de distribution.To obtain a good seal of the applicator, the mounting base may also include an axial guide flange adapted to come into sealed engagement inside the neck of the container. For this purpose, it is also possible to provide an annular sealing surface in frictional contact with the dispensing head.

Dans un mode de réalisation, l'embase de montage comporte une jupe externe pourvue d'un moyen de fixation pour le montage sur le col du récipient.In one embodiment, the mounting base comprises an outer skirt provided with a fixing means for mounting on the neck of the container.

L'invention concerne également un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit à appliquer sur le cuir chevelu, notamment d'un produit capillaire, pourvu d'un récipient pour le stockage du produit comportant une extrémité fermée et une extrémité opposée ouverte formant col, et d'un applicateur tel que défini précédemment monté sur le col.The invention also relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a product to be applied to the scalp, in particular a hair product, provided with a container for storing the product having a closed end and an open opposite end forming collar, and an applicator as defined above mounted on the neck.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation pris à titre d'exemple nullement limitatif et illustré par les dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un applicateur selon l'invention,
  • les figures 2 et 3 sont des vues en coupe de l'applicateur de la figure 1 dans une position fermée,
  • la figure 4 est une vue de détail en coupe de l'applicateur des figures 1 à 3,
  • la figure 5 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe V-V de la figure 2,
  • la figure 6 est une vue correspondant à la figure 5 dans une position ouverte de l'applicateur,
  • la figure 7 est une vue de face d'une embase de l'applicateur de l'invention, et
  • la figure 8 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe VIII-VIII de la figure 7.
The present invention will be better understood on reading the detailed description of an embodiment taken by way of non-limiting example and illustrated by the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of an applicator according to the invention,
  • the Figures 2 and 3 are sectional views of the applicator of the figure 1 in a closed position,
  • the figure 4 is a detailed sectional view of the applicator of Figures 1 to 3 ,
  • the figure 5 is a sectional view along the VV axis of the figure 2 ,
  • the figure 6 is a view corresponding to the figure 5 in an open position of the applicator,
  • the figure 7 is a front view of a base of the applicator of the invention, and
  • the figure 8 is a sectional view along the axis VIII-VIII of the figure 7 .

On a représenté sur les figures 1 à 6, un applicateur 10 prévu pour permettre une distribution et une application d'un produit contenu à l'intérieur d'un récipient 12 de stockage. L'applicateur 10 est représenté dans une position supposée verticale sur les figures 2 et 3.We have shown on Figures 1 to 6 an applicator 10 provided to allow dispensing and application of a product contained inside a storage container 12. The applicator 10 is shown in a supposed vertical position on the Figures 2 and 3 .

Dans l'application envisagée, l'applicateur 10 est destiné à la distribution d'un produit cosmétique, notamment d'un produit de traitement ou de soin du cuir chevelu pour éviter la chute des cheveux et/ou pour favoriser leur repousse. Toutefois, on conçoit aisément qu'il pourrait s'appliquer également à l'application d'autres types de produits.In the application envisaged, the applicator 10 is intended for dispensing a cosmetic product, in particular a product for treating or caring for the scalp to prevent hair loss and / or to promote their regrowth. However, it is easy to see that it could also apply to the application of other types of products.

Comme cela sera décrit, l'applicateur 10 est prévu non seulement pour permettre une distribution et une application de produit, mais également pour favoriser sa pénétration dans le cuir chevelu d'un utilisateur.As will be described, the applicator 10 is intended not only to allow dispensing and application of product, but also to promote its penetration into the scalp of a user.

Le récipient 12 de stockage est muni d'une extrémité inférieure (non représentée) et d'une extrémité supérieure qui comporte un col 14 s'étendant selon un axe X-X' longitudinal.The storage container 12 is provided with a lower end (not shown) and an upper end which has a neck 14 extending along a longitudinal axis X-X '.

L'applicateur 10, d'axe X-X', comporte principalement une embase 16 pour le montage sur le récipient 12 sur laquelle est montée une coiffe ou tête 18 de distribution du produit.The applicator 10, X-axis X ', mainly comprises a base 16 for mounting on the container 12 on which is mounted a cap or head 18 of product distribution.

L'embase 16 de montage comporte une jupe 19 externe annulaire pourvue d'un crochet 20 pour permettre la fixation axiale de l'applicateur 10 sur le récipient 12. Le crochet 20 est discontinu circulairement et ménagé sur le bord interne de la jupe 19, sensiblement à mi-hauteur. Le crochet 20 est dirigé radialement vers l'intérieur et apte à coopérer avec un épaulement (non référencé) du col 14.The mounting base 16 comprises an annular outer skirt 19 provided with a hook 20 to allow the axial attachment of the applicator 10 to the container 12. The hook 20 is circularly discontinuous and arranged on the inner edge of the skirt 19, substantially halfway up. The hook 20 is directed radially inwards and adapted to cooperate with a shoulder (not referenced) of the neck 14.

En variante, on conçoit aisément qu'il est également possible de prévoir un épaulement et un crochet ménagés sur la jupe 19 et le col 14, respectivement. Alternativement, il pourrait également être possible d'avoir un crochet continu dans le sens circonférentiel. Bien entendu, il pourrait être possible de prévoir tout autre moyen de fixation approprié sur la jupe 19 interne pour le montage de l'applicateur 10 sur le récipient 12. Il est par exemple possible de prévoir un filetage interne sur la jupe 19 pour obtenir un montage par vissage, ou encore un scellage de celui-ci sur le récipient 12 par exemple par collage ou par soudage.Alternatively, it is readily conceivable that it is also possible to provide a shoulder and a hook formed on the skirt 19 and the neck 14, respectively. Alternatively, it could also be possible to have a continuous hook in the circumferential direction. Of course, it could be possible to provide any other suitable fastening means on the inner skirt 19 for mounting the applicator 10 on the container 12. It is for example possible to provide an internal thread on the skirt 19 to obtain a mounting by screwing, or a sealing thereof on the container 12 for example by gluing or welding.

L'embase 16 de montage comporte également une portion radiale 22 prolongeant une extrémité supérieure de la jupe 19 externe, elle-même prolongée à partir d'un bord de petit diamètre par une portion tronconique 24. La portion tronconique 24 s'étend axialement du côté de la jupe 19, i.e. vers le bas, en s'évasant vers l'intérieur. Elle délimite intérieurement un conduit 26 de distribution pour le produit contenu dans le récipient 12 de stockage. Le conduit 26 de distribution est centré sur l'axe X-X'.The mounting base 16 also comprises a radial portion 22 extending an upper end of the outer skirt 19, itself extended from a small diameter edge by a frustoconical portion 24. The frustoconical portion 24 extends axially from the side of the skirt 19, ie downwards, flaring inwards. It delimits internally a conduit 26 for dispensing the product contained in the storage container 12. The distribution duct 26 is centered on the X-X 'axis.

L'embase 16 comporte encore une collerette 28 axiale s'étendant axialement vers le bas à partir de la portion radiale 22 et formant jupe interne de guidage pour le montage de l'embase 16 à l'intérieur du col 14 du récipient. La collerette 28 est située radialement entre la jupe 19 externe et la portion tronconique 24. L'extrémité inférieure de la collerette 28 est ici décalée axialement vers le bas et vers le haut par rapport à celles de la portion tronconique 24 et de la jupe 19, respectivement.The base 16 also comprises an axial flange 28 extending axially downwards from the radial portion 22 and forming an inner guide skirt for mounting the base 16 inside the neck 14 of the container. The flange 28 is located radially between the outer skirt 19 and the frustoconical portion 24. The lower end of the flange 28 is here axially offset downwards and upwards relative to those of the frustoconical portion 24 and the skirt 19, respectively.

La collerette 28, coaxiale à l'axe X-X', vient en prise étanche à l'intérieur du col 14 du récipient. Le col 14 est situé radialement entre la collerette 28 et la jupe 19 externe en appui contre celles-ci pour obtenir une étanchéité entre le récipient 12 et l'embase 16 de montage. A cet effet, l'extrémité supérieure du col 14 est également en appui contre la portion radiale 22.The flange 28, coaxial with the axis X-X ', engages sealingly inside the neck 14 of the container. The neck 14 is located radially between the flange 28 and the outer skirt 19 bearing against them to obtain a seal between the container 12 and the mounting base 16. For this purpose, the upper end of the neck 14 is also bearing against the radial portion 22.

Afin d'obtenir une bonne étanchéité entre la tête 18 de distribution et l'embase 16 de montage, celle-ci comporte, axialement du côté opposé à la jupe 19, une portée d'étanchéité 30 annulaire prolongeant axialement la portion radiale 22 et venant en appui ou en contact frottant contre l'alésage d'une jupe 32 cylindrique de la tête 18 de distribution. Comme illustré à la figure 8, l'embase 16 comprend également deux échancrures 66 diamétralement opposées pratiquées au niveau d'une extrémité inférieure de la jupe 19 pour permettre son montage sur le col 14 du récipient et le passage de tétons radiaux (non référencés) dudit col.In order to obtain a good seal between the distribution head 18 and the mounting base 16, the latter comprises, axially on the opposite side to the skirt 19, an annular sealing surface 30 extending axially from the radial portion 22 and bearing or rubbing against the bore of a cylindrical skirt 32 of the dispensing head 18. As illustrated in figure 8 , the base 16 also comprises two notches 66 diametrically opposite made at a lower end of the skirt 19 to allow its mounting on the neck 14 of the container and the passage of radial nipples (not referenced) of said neck.

La tête 18 de distribution comporte des embouts d'application 34 et 36, ici au nombre de deux, se raccordant sur la jupe 32 et formant fourche. Ladite jupe 32 comporte sur sa surface interne un moyen de fixation destiné à permettre le montage de la tête 18 de distribution sur l'embase 16. Un filetage 38 est ici prévu sur l'alésage de la jupe 32 pour coopérer avec une rampe 40 correspondante ménagée sur la surface externe de la jupe 19, au voisinage de la portée d'étanchéité 30. La rampe 40 s'étend hélicoïdalement autour de l'axe longitudinal X-X' sur un secteur compris avantageusement entre 260° et 320°. En variante, on pourrait prévoir de disposer respectivement le filetage 38 et la rampe 40 sur la jupe 19 et sur la jupe 32.The dispensing head 18 has applicator tips 34 and 36, here two in number, connecting to the skirt 32 and forming a fork. Said skirt 32 has on its inner surface a fastening means for mounting the distribution head 18 on the base 16. A thread 38 is here provided on the bore of the skirt 32 to cooperate with a corresponding ramp 40 arranged on the outer surface of the skirt 19, in the vicinity of the sealing surface 30. The ramp 40 extends helically around the longitudinal axis XX 'on a sector advantageously comprised between 260 ° and 320 °. In a variant, it would be possible to arrange respectively the thread 38 and the ramp 40 on the skirt 19 and on the skirt 32.

Avantageusement, la rampe 40 est constituée de deux parties distinctes symétriques en considérant un plan médian de l'applicateur contenant l'axe longitudinal X-X'. Chaque partie s'étend hélicoïdalement autour de l'axe longitudinal X-X' sur un secteur angulaire compris avantageusement entre 130° et 160°, préférentiellement s'étendant sur 140°. Ces deux parties de la rampe 40 forment un angle de 6° à 10°, préférentiellement de 8°, par rapport à un plan perpendiculaire au plan médian contenant l'axe longitudinal x-x'.Advantageously, the ramp 40 consists of two symmetrical distinct parts while considering a median plane of the applicator containing the longitudinal axis X-X '. Each portion extends helically around the longitudinal axis X-X 'on an angular sector advantageously between 130 ° and 160 °, preferably extending over 140 °. These two parts of the ramp 40 form an angle of 6 ° to 10 °, preferably 8 °, with respect to a plane perpendicular to the median plane containing the longitudinal axis x-x '.

La rampe 40 et le filetage 38 permettent d'assurer le montage de la tête 18 de distribution sur l'embase 16 mais également d'obtenir un déplacement relatif entre ces deux éléments, sans désolidarisation axiale, pour permettre le passage d'une position de fermeture de l'applicateur 10 illustrée sur les figures 2, 3 et 5 vers une position d'ouverture illustrée à la figure 6, et inversement, comme cela sera décrit plus en détail par la suite. Bien entendu, on adapte le pas du filetage 38 et le pas d'hélice de la rampe 40 en fonction du déplacement axial souhaité de la tête 18 de distribution lors de sa rotation autour de l'axe X-X'.The ramp 40 and the threading 38 make it possible to assemble the distribution head 18 on the base 16 but also to obtain a relative displacement between these two elements, without axial separation, in order to allow the passage of a position of closure of the applicator 10 illustrated on the Figures 2, 3 and 5 towards an open position illustrated at the figure 6 and vice versa, as will be described in more detail later. Of course, the thread pitch 38 and the helix pitch of the ramp 40 are adapted as a function of the desired axial displacement of the dispensing head 18 as it rotates about the axis X-X '.

La tête 18 de distribution comporte encore une paroi 42 radiale centrale prolongeant radialement vers l'intérieur une extrémité supérieure de la jupe 32, et un plot 44 centré sur l'axe X-X' et venant obturer le conduit 26 de distribution de l'embase 16. Le plot 44 d'obturation prolonge axialement vers le bas la paroi 42 radiale. La paroi 42 radiale comporte également une jupe 46 entourant radialement le plot 44 d'obturation et venant en appui contre la portion radiale 22 de l'embase 16 dans la position rapprochée. On obtient ainsi un bon appui de la tête 18 de distribution sur l'embase 16 de montage.The dispensing head 18 also has a central radial wall 42 extending radially inwardly an upper end of the skirt 32, and a stud 44 centered on the axis XX 'and closing off the conduit 26 of the distribution of the base 16 The closure block 44 extends axially downwards the radial wall 42. The radial wall 42 also has a skirt 46 radially surrounding the block 44 and abutting against the radial portion 22 of the base 16 in the close position. This provides a good support of the distribution head 18 on the mounting base 16.

Les embouts d'application 34, 36 de la tête 18 délimitent intérieurement des canaux 48, 50 d'acheminement du produit destinés à être en communication avec l'intérieur du récipient 12, par l'intermédiaire du conduit 26 de distribution. Chaque embout d'application 34, 36 comporte une base 34a, 36a se raccordant sur les jupes 32, 36 et de section transversale plus importante que la section transversale de leur extrémité libre 34b, 36b. Les embouts d'application 34, 36 s'étendent axialement en considérant l'axe longitudinal X-X', et sont symétriques l'un par rapport à l'autre en considérant le plan médian de l'applicateur contenant ledit axe. L'encombrement des embouts d'application 34, 36 reste circonscrit au maître-couple de la jupe 32 afin de permettre le montage par emboîtement d'un capot d'obturation (non représenté) cylindrique sur la tête 18 de distribution.The applicator tips 34, 36 of the head 18 internally delimit channels 48, 50 for conveying the product intended to be in communication with the interior of the container 12, via the conduit 26 for dispensing. Each applicator tip 34, 36 has a base 34a, 36a connected to the skirts 32, 36 and of greater cross section than the cross section of their free end 34b, 36b. The applicator tips 34, 36 extend axially by considering the longitudinal axis X-X ', and are symmetrical with respect to each other by considering the median plane of the applicator containing said axis. The size of the applicator bits 34, 36 remains circumscribed to the master torque of the skirt 32 in order to allow fitting by fitting of a cylindrical closing cap (not shown) on the distribution head 18.

Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, la tête 18 de distribution comporte deux embouts d'application. Toutefois, on conçoit qu'il pourrait être également possible de prévoir un nombre supérieur d'embouts.In the illustrated embodiment, the dispensing head 18 has two applicator tips. However, it is conceivable that it could also be possible to provide a greater number of tips.

Chaque extrémité libre 34b, 36b est délimitée par une surface frontale 35, 37 radiale supérieure sur laquelle est ménagée un orifice 52, 54 de distribution du produit cosmétique en communication avec les canaux 48, 50 d'acheminement. Chaque orifice 52, 54 de distribution s'étend selon un axe Y-Y' longitudinal parallèle à l'axe X-X' et orthogonal au plan défini par la surface frontale 35, 37 radiale. Dans une variante de réalisation, il pourrait bien entendu être possible de prévoir les axes X-X' et Y-Y' sécants.Each free end 34b, 36b is delimited by an upper radial surface 35, 37 on which is provided a port 52, 54 for dispensing the cosmetic product in communication with the channels 48, 50 for routing. Each orifice 52, 54 distribution extends along a longitudinal axis YY 'parallel to the axis XX' and orthogonal to the plane defined by the front surface 35, 37 radial. In an alternative embodiment, it could of course be possible to provide the intersecting axes XX 'and YY'.

Chaque embout d'application 34, 36 comporte une protubérance 56, 58 ou renflement s'étendant axialement à partir de la surface frontale 35, 37 et prévue pour venir en appui contre le cuir chevelu de l'utilisateur lors de l'utilisation de l'applicateur 10. La protubérance 56, 58 s'étend transversalement sur la surface frontale 35, 37 le long de l'orifice 52, 54 de distribution. Chaque protubérance 56, 58 est décalée radialement vers la périphérie de la surface frontale 35, 37, en considérant l'axe Y-Y', par rapport l'orifice 52, 54 de distribution. Les protubérances 56, 58 sont en saille axiale par rapport aux orifices 52, 54 de distribution. Les protubérances 56, 58 peuvent présenter une dimension axiale comprise entre deux et cinq millimètres.Each applicator tip 34, 36 has a protuberance 56, 58 or bulge extending axially from the front surface 35, 37 and provided to bear against the user's scalp when using the needle. The applicator 10. The protrusion 56, 58 extends transversely on the front surface 35, 37 along the orifice 52, 54 distribution. Each protrusion 56, 58 is offset radially towards the periphery of the front surface 35, 37, considering the Y-Y 'axis, relative to the orifice 52, 54 of distribution. The protuberances 56, 58 are in axial projection relative to the orifices 52, 54 of distribution. The protuberances 56, 58 may have an axial dimension of between two and five millimeters.

En d'autres termes, les embouts d'application 34, 36 comportent des dents 56, 58 qui se raccordent sur les surfaces frontales 35, 37 et s'étendent de façon continue dans le sens transversal, d'un côté des orifices 52, 54 de distribution.In other words, the applicator tips 34, 36 comprise teeth 56, 58 which are connected to the front surfaces 35, 37 and extend continuously in the transverse direction, on one side of the orifices 52, 54 distribution.

On entend ici par « surface frontale », la surface d'extrémité délimitant axialement les embouts d'application et destinés à venir en regard du cuir chevelu de l'utilisateur lors de l'utilisation de l'applicateur 10. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures, les surfaces frontales 35 et 37 s'étendent radialement en considérant l'axe Y-Y'. Bien entendu, en variante, il pourrait être possible de prévoir des surfaces frontales s'étendant obliquement ou encore des surfaces étagées.Here, the term "front surface" means the end surface axially delimiting the applicator endpieces and intended to face the user's scalp when using the applicator 10. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the front surfaces 35 and 37 extend radially by considering the Y-Y 'axis. Of course, alternatively, it could be possible to provide obliquely extending frontal surfaces or stepped surfaces.

Les protubérances 56, 58 permettent notamment de réaliser le positionnement de l'applicateur 10 contre le cuir chevelu de l'utilisateur et d'assurer le guidage de la tête 18 de distribution lors du déplacement dudit applicateur. En effet, avant le début de l'application, on positionne l'applicateur 10 contre le cuir chevelu, par l'intermédiaire des protubérances 56, 58. Elles permettent donc de venir prendre appui sur le cuir chevelu et de positionner de façon stable la tête 18 de distribution. A cet effet, les protubérances 56, 58 peuvent avoir une forme générale arrondie de manière à ne pas blesser le cuir chevelu de l'utilisateur.The protuberances 56, 58 make it possible in particular to position the applicator 10 against the user's scalp and to guide the distribution head 18 during the movement of said applicator. Indeed, before the start of the application, the applicator 10 is positioned against the scalp, by means of the protuberances 56, 58. They therefore make it possible to come to bear on the scalp and to position stably distribution head 18. For this purpose, the protuberances 56, 58 may have a generally rounded shape so as not to injure the scalp of the user.

Ensuite, on déplace l'applicateur 10 le long de la zone à traiter en maintenant les protubérances 56, 58 en appui contre le cuir chevelu. Lors du déplacement de l'applicateur 10 sur le cuir chevelu et de l'application du produit, les protubérances 56, 58 permettent de maintenir un espacement sensiblement constant entre les orifices 52, 54 de distribution et le cuir chevelu. On assure ainsi une répartition régulière du produit. Avec l'applicateur 10, l'écoulement ou la sortie du produit à travers les orifices 52, 54 de distribution s'effectue selon une direction perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement de l'applicateur 10. On favorise ainsi un bon dépôt du produit sur le cuir chevelu.Then, the applicator 10 is moved along the area to be treated by keeping the protuberances 56, 58 in abutment against the scalp. During the displacement of the applicator 10 on the scalp and the application of the product, the protuberances 56, 58 make it possible to maintain a substantially constant spacing between the dispensing orifices 52, 54 and the scalp. This ensures a regular distribution of the product. With the applicator 10, the flow or the outlet of the product through the dispensing orifices 52, 54 is made in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the applicator 10. This promotes a good deposit of the product on scalp.

Les protubérances 56, 58 ont encore pour fonction de faciliter la pénétration du produit après son application sur le cuir chevelu de l'utilisateur. En effet, elles forment des organes de massage situés à l'arrière de l'applicateur 10, en considérant le sens de déplacement lors de son utilisation. Ainsi, une fois que le produit est appliqué sur une zone du cuir chevelu et qu'on déplace légèrement l'applicateur, les protubérances 56, 58 viennent masser la zone considérée. Ceci favorise la pénétration du produit dans le cuir chevelu.The protuberances 56, 58 also have the function of facilitating the penetration of the product after its application on the scalp of the user. Indeed, they form massage members located at the rear of the applicator 10, considering the direction of movement during use. Thus, once the product is applied to an area of the scalp and the applicator is slightly displaced, the protuberances 56, 58 massage the area in question. This promotes the penetration of the product into the scalp.

Par ailleurs, les protubérances 56, 58 permettent de limiter un dépôt superflu de produit sur une zone du cuir chevelu qui a déjà été traitée. En effet, lors de l'utilisation, elles forment des barrières pour limiter l'écoulement de produit vers une zone située à l'arrière de celles-ci, en considérant le déplacement de l'applicateur 10.Moreover, the protuberances 56, 58 make it possible to limit an excessive deposit of product on an area of the scalp that has already been treated. Indeed, during use, they form barriers to limit the flow of product to an area located behind them, considering the displacement of the applicator 10.

Pour obtenir le passage de l'applicateur 10 d'une position fermée telle qu'illustrée aux figures 2 à 5 à une position d'ouverture telle qu'illustrée à la figure 6, on procède à l'entraînement en rotation de la tête 18 de distribution relativement à l'embase 16 de montage. Lors de cette rotation, la rampe 40 de la jupe 19 coopère avec le filetage 38 correspondant pour obtenir un déplacement axial vers le haut de la tête 18 de distribution. On libère ainsi le conduit de distribution 26 obturé auparavant par le plot 44, ce qui permet un écoulement de produit contenu dans le récipient 12 vers les canaux 48, 50 d'acheminement puis vers les orifices 52, 54 de distribution.To obtain the passage of the applicator 10 from a closed position as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 2 to 5 at an open position as illustrated in figure 6 the rotation head 18 is rotated relative to the mounting base 16. During this rotation, the ramp 40 of the skirt 19 cooperates with the corresponding thread 38 to obtain an axial upward movement of the dispensing head 18. This releases the distribution conduit 26 previously sealed by the stud 44, which allows a flow of product contained in the container 12 to the channels 48, 50 for routing and then to the orifices 52, 54 distribution.

Ainsi, on passe d'une position rapprochée axiale de la tête 18 de distribution relativement à l'embase 16 dans laquelle le plot 74 obstrue le conduit 26 de distribution et dans laquelle la jupe 46 vient en appui contre la portion radiale 22, à une position éloignée dans laquelle le plot 44 laisse libre ledit conduit de distribution 26 et un espace axial est ménagé entre la portion radiale 22 et la jupe 46. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures, le passage de la position rapprochée à la position éloignée s'effectue par une rotation dans le sens trigonométrique d'environ 90°.Thus, one moves from an axial close position of the dispensing head 18 relative to the base 16 in which the stud 74 obstructs the distribution conduit 26 and in which the skirt 46 bears against the radial portion 22, at a distance from remote position in which the stud 44 leaves free said distribution conduit 26 and an axial space is provided between the radial portion 22 and the skirt 46. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the passage from the close position to the remote position is performed by a rotation in the trigonometric direction of about 90 °.

Pour obtenir le positionnement angulaire relatif de l'embase 16 de montage et de la tête 18 de distribution dans la position rapprochée et dans la position éloignée, la jupe 19 comporte sur sa surface externe, axialement en dessous de la rampe 40, des butées 60 et 62 (figures 5 à 7) s'étendant radialement vers l'extérieur. Les butées 60 et 62, au nombre de quatre, sont opposées deux à deux et aptes à venir en appui contre deux butées 64 diamétralement opposées correspondantes ménagées sur la surface interne de la jupe 32. Dans la position de fermeture de l'applicateur 10, les butées 60 et 64 sont en appui l'une contre l'autre et dans la position de fermeture les butées 62, 64 sont en contact.In order to obtain the relative angular positioning of the mounting base 16 and of the distribution head 18 in the close position and in the remote position, the skirt 19 has on its external surface, axially below the ramp 40, stops 60 and 62 ( Figures 5 to 7 ) extending radially outwards. The abutments 60 and 62, four in number, are opposed in pairs and able to abut against two diametrically opposite stops 64 corresponding formed on the inner surface of the skirt 32. In the closed position of the applicator 10, stops 60 and 64 are supported one against the other and in the closed position the stops 62, 64 are in contact.

Pour obtenir un applicateur 10 particulièrement économique, l'embase 16 de montage peut être réalisée avantageusement en une seule pièce, par exemple, par moulage d'une matière synthétique telle que du polypropylène (PP). De manière similaire, la tête 18 de distribution peut être obtenue par moulage d'une matière synthétique par exemple en polyéthylène (PE).To obtain a particularly economical applicator 10, the mounting base 16 can advantageously be made in one piece, for example by molding a synthetic material such as polypropylene (PP). Similarly, the dispensing head 18 can be obtained by molding a synthetic material, for example polyethylene (PE).

Grâce à l'invention, on dispose d'un applicateur permettant de favoriser la pénétration du produit appliqué sur le cuir chevelu de l'utilisateur tout en donnant un bon agrément de confort lors de son utilisation.Thanks to the invention, there is an applicator to promote the penetration of the product applied to the scalp of the user while giving a good comfort of comfort during use.

Claims (15)

  1. Applicator for a device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a haircare product, of the type having a container (12) for storing said product, the applicator comprising a dispensing head (18) provided with at least two applicator tips (34, 36) each having at least one product dispensing orifice (52, 54) of longitudinal axis (Y-Y') and means (56, 58) protruding axially with respect to the dispensing orifices (52, 54), said means being able to press against the scalp in order to guide the applicator and massage the scalp while said applicator is moved, the applicator also comprising a base (16) for mounting it on the neck of the container (12), characterized in that the dispensing head (18) is able to move relative to the mounting base (16) in order for it to pass from a relatively closely spaced position, in which a dispensing duct (26) in the mounting base is closed off, to a relatively distanced position in which said duct enables product to be dispensed toward the dispensing orifices (52, 54).
  2. Applicator according to Claim 1, in which each massage and guiding means (56, 58) extends from an end face (35, 37) in which the associated dispensing orifice (52, 54) is formed.
  3. Applicator according to Claim 1 or 2, in which each massage and guiding means (56, 58) extends alongside the associated dispensing orifice (52, 54).
  4. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the dispensing head (18) comprises a skirt (32) to which the applicator tips (34, 36) are connected, the space requirement of said tips being circumscribed to the main cross section of the skirt (32).
  5. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the mounting base (16) is separate from the dispensing head (18).
  6. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the dispensing head (18) is able to move relative to the mounting base (16) about a longitudinal axis (X-X') of said head.
  7. Applicator according to Claim 6, in which the mounting base (16) comprises at least one ramp (40) inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (X-X') and cooperating with a complementary thread (38) of the dispensing head.
  8. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the mounting base (16) comprises abutments (60, 62) formed on its external surface for the relative angular positioning of the mounting base and the dispensing head in the closely spaced position and/or the distanced position.
  9. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the dispensing head (18) comprises a closure plug (44) able to engage in a sealing manner in the dispensing duct (26) in the closely spaced position.
  10. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the mounting base (16) has an axial guide collar (28) able to engage in a sealing manner inside the neck of the container.
  11. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the mounting base (16) has an annular sealing surface (30) in frictional contact with the dispensing head (18).
  12. Applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the mounting base (16) has an external skirt (19) provided with a securing means (20) for mounting on the neck of the container.
  13. Use of an applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, for applying a product for preventing hair loss and/or promoting hair regrowth.
  14. Use of an applicator according to any one of Claims 1 to 12, for applying a product for veterinary use.
  15. Device for packaging and dispensing a product to be applied to the scalp, in particular a haircare product, provided with a container for storing the product, having a closed end and an opposite open end forming a neck, and with an applicator according to any one of Claims 1 to 12 mounted on the neck.
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