阅读说明：本技术 减震化妆盒 (Shock-absorbing cosmetic box ) 是由 罗杰·黄 斯蒂芬·M·费舍尔二世 威廉·劳埃德·阿卢西茨 于 2021-03-22 设计创作，主要内容包括：用于固体或半固体化妆品的化妆盒。该化妆盒包括盖和底座组件,其中,底座组件包括底座、框架、减震构件和至少一个化妆盘。该减震构件置于底座的腔体中,并且其形状基本上对应于底座腔体的形状。该减震构件与底座相联接,并与至少一个化妆盘相联接,使得施加在化妆盒上的震动可与至少一个化妆盘分离。减震构件包括至少一个具有蜂窝状结构的材料片,即,减震构件包括至少一个具有多个蜂窝状六边形空隙的材料片。(Cosmetic case for solid or semi-solid cosmetic. The cosmetic case includes a cover and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly includes a base, a frame, a shock-absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic tray. The shock absorbing member is disposed in the cavity of the base and has a shape substantially corresponding to the shape of the cavity of the base. The shock-absorbing member is coupled with the base and with the at least one cosmetic tray such that a shock applied to the cosmetic case can be separated from the at least one cosmetic tray. The shock-absorbing member comprises at least one sheet of material having a honeycomb structure, i.e. the shock-absorbing member comprises at least one sheet of material having a plurality of honeycomb hexagonal voids.)

1. A cosmetic container for containing a cosmetic product, the cosmetic container comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprises:

a base configured to be covered by the cover and to accommodate at least one cosmetic tray;

a frame coupled with the base;

a shock absorbing member disposed within the base;

wherein the shock absorbing member comprises at least one recess for accommodating the at least one cosmetic disc; and the number of the first and second electrodes,

the cushioning member includes at least one sheet of material having a honeycomb structure including a plurality of hexagonal voids.

2. The compact of claim 1 wherein the cover is pivotally mounted on the base.

3. The compact of claim 1 wherein the hexagonal voids have open top and bottom ends.

4. The compact of claim 1, wherein the shock absorbing member corresponds in shape and size to the cavity of the base such that the shock absorbing member substantially fills the entire space of the cavity between the frame and the bottom wall of the base, preventing the at least one cosmetic tray from moving relative to the frame and the base.

5. The cosmetic case according to claim 1, wherein outer surfaces of the lateral side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall of the shock-absorbing member correspond to inner surfaces of the lateral side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall of the base, respectively.

6. The compact of claim 1, wherein the thickness of the shock absorbing member is substantially such that the maximum thickness of the shock absorbing member is at least 50% of the depth of the cavity of the base.

7. The compact of claim 5 wherein the thickness of the shock absorbing member is substantially such that the maximum thickness of at least one of the lateral side walls, front wall and rear wall is at least 50% of the depth of the cavity of the base.

8. The cosmetic case according to claim 1, wherein a depth of the at least one recess is less than a maximum thickness of the shock-absorbing member.

9. The cosmetic case according to claim 5, wherein a depth of the at least one recess is less than a thickness of at least one of the lateral side wall, the front wall, and the rear wall of the shock-absorbing member.

10. The compact of claim 1 wherein the frame is configured to restrain the at least one cosmetic tray within the base.

11. The compact of claim 10 wherein the base includes a groove thereon that couples with a protrusion of the frame to help stabilize the frame against movement in the base.

12. The compact of claim 10 wherein the frame includes an aperture such that the contents of the at least one cosmetic tray are accessible.

13. The compact of claim 10, wherein the frame locks the at least one vanity plate with the shock absorbing member within the base.

14. The compact of claim 10, wherein a downward projection extending from a lower surface of the top wall of the frame abuts an outer flange of the at least one cosmetic disc for securing the at least one cosmetic disc with the shock absorbing member within the base.

15. The compact of claim 14 wherein the outer flange extends laterally from the outer surface of the at least one cosmetic tray near the top end of the sidewall.

16. The compact of claim 15, wherein the inner and lower outer surfaces of the underlap portion abut respective outer surfaces of the side walls of the at least one cosmetic pan and a top surface of the outer rim of the at least one cosmetic pan, respectively.

17. The compact of claim 14, wherein a side outer surface of the outer flange, a lower outer surface of the outer flange, an outer surface of the at least one cosmetic tray near the bottom end of the side wall, and an outer surface of the lower wall of the cosmetic tray abut respective inner surfaces of the shock absorbing member.

18. The compact of claim 1, wherein the at least one cosmetic tray is attachable to the at least one recess by glue, a friction tight fitting, or any other attachment means known in the art.

19. A method for assembling the base assembly of the compact of claim 1, comprising:

securely receiving the shock absorbing member in the cavity of the base;

securing the at least one cosmetic tray to the at least one recess of the dampening member; and

mounting the frame over the base to retain the at least one cosmetic tray within the base.

20. The cosmetic case according to claim 1, wherein the shock-absorbing member is made of a flexible material, and wherein the shock-absorbing member is made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic or elastic materials, such as rubber, styrene, acetal, polyethylene, polypropylene.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a cosmetic case including a shock-absorbing member that can protect it from damage due to vibration.

Background

Hinged cosmetic containers, such as compacts, are commonly used to hold various cosmetic products, including face powder, blush, eye shadow, lip gloss, and the like. In fact, almost every type of cosmetic product can be provided in a form suitable for being contained in a cosmetic case. The compact allows one or more cosmetics to be conveniently stored and/or transported sufficient for a variety of uses, particularly in containers such as cosmetic carriers, handbags, or purses, for access and use when needed. Therefore, cosmetic cases are very popular and very popular.

Conventional cosmetic cases generally include a housing, a lid pivotally mounted to a base for movement between a closed position and an open position, and one or more cosmetic products contained within the interior of the base. The housing of a conventional compact is typically made of a substantially rigid or brittle material, such as plastic and/or metal. Since it is not uncommon for the compact to be impacted by, for example, impact, shock or jarring force during use, storage and/or transportation, the contents of the compact can often suffer irreparable damage. The cosmetic within the casing may crack, break, flake or chip. The cosmetics may leak out of the damaged casing, and the damaged cosmetics may leak out of the intact casing. As a result, damaged compacts are often discarded prematurely by the user, causing economic loss.

Skarne, US 6,055,992, discloses a compact having a flexible casing made of plastic or rubber elastomer foam to protect it from damage due to shock. A significant disadvantage of such a compact is that the flexible casing must rely on a spatially rigid mirror and a spatially rigid cosmetic compartment or tray on the lid and base, respectively, for dimensional stability. Spatial instability of the housing when no mirror and/or cosmetic compartment is mounted within the housing can render the compact unsuitable for use after removal of a portion of the contents.

US 5,135,012 to Kamen et al discloses a compact in which the lid and base of the casing are flexible, wherein the flexibility of the lid and base is due to the fact that they are made of a sheet of thermoplastic material of nominal thickness. The nominal thickness of the lid and base reduces the structural strength of the housing and provides little shock protection to the contents of the compact.

US 5,682,910 to Kizawa et al discloses a compact having a soft region along the front wall to define a button for releasing a hook for holding the compact in a closed position. The location and design of the soft zone does not allow it to absorb shock effectively.

From the foregoing, it can be seen that there is a need for a cosmetic container that is better protected from shock.

Disclosure of Invention

Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic case having a shock-absorbing member.

The present invention therefore relates to a device for damping the vibrations, shocks and vibrations transmitted from the base of a cosmetic case to at least one cosmetic disc supported in the cosmetic case. The at least one makeup pan is adapted to contain a solid or semi-solid makeup, such as a pressed powder, that is liable to be damaged in the form of cracking or crumbling, or in the worst case to spill from the makeup pan. The shock-absorbing device can minimize or completely prevent damage to the cosmetics caused by external shock, impact or vibration.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a cosmetic case including a cover and a base assembly including a base, a frame, a shock-absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic tray.

According to an aspect of the invention, the cover may be coupled to the base and configured to operate between a closed position and an open position. The cover may cover the base to prevent the cosmetic in the at least one cosmetic tray from being accidentally touched and used. In the open position, the cover may expose the at least one vanity in the base for use.

According to another aspect of the invention, the cover overlies the base to define the interior compartment, and the cover is pivotally mounted on the base. The base and the cover together define a compact. The lid has a front wall and opposed lateral side walls extending generally vertically from a top wall of the lid. The front wall of the lid has an extension that fits into a recess in the base when the lid is pivoted downward toward the base to close the compact.

According to another aspect of the invention, the base has a front wall, a rear wall and opposing lateral side walls. The front wall of the base has a recess.

The top wall of the lid has an inner surface which may include a mirror (not shown), for example, a mirror laminated to the inner surface or the inner surface itself may be a mirror.

According to another aspect of the invention, grooves and tabs are provided on the extensions of the base and the recesses of the cover, respectively, that cooperate to releasably retain the compact in the closed position when the cover is pivoted to close the compact with the extensions engaging the recesses of the base. However, any suitable closure system known in the art may be used.

According to another aspect of the invention, the frame is coupled with the base and is configured to restrain the at least one vanity. The frame and the at least one vanity plate are disposed within the base. The base includes a slot therein that couples with the frame protrusion to help stabilize the frame against movement within the base. In alternative embodiments of the invention, the frame may be coupled to the base by any other coupling means known in the art.

According to another aspect of the invention, the shock absorbing member is disposed within the base. The shock-absorbing member is coupled with the base and with the at least one cosmetic tray such that some of the mechanical shock applied to the cosmetic case can be separated from the at least one cosmetic tray. Thereby, the contents (e.g., cosmetics) of the at least one cosmetic tray can be separated from the impact or vibration acting on the cosmetic case. The shock-absorbing member substantially fills the entire space between the frame and the bottom wall of the base, thereby preventing the at least one cosmetic tray from moving laterally or axially relative to the frame and base, and attenuating the impact on the at least one cosmetic tray during a fall or shock.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the shock-absorbing member has a shape and a size corresponding to a cavity of the base. Specifically, outer surfaces of the lateral side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall of the shock-absorbing member correspond to inner surfaces of the lateral side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall of the base, respectively.

According to another aspect of the invention, the thickness of the shock absorbing member is substantially such that the maximum thickness of the shock absorbing member is at least 50% of the depth of the cavity of the mount. In an embodiment, the thickness of the shock absorbing member is substantially such that the thickness of at least one of the lateral side walls, the front wall and the rear wall is at least 50% of the depth of the cavity of the base.

Furthermore, the shock-absorbing member comprises at least one sheet of material having a honeycomb structure, i.e. the shock-absorbing member comprises at least one sheet of material having a plurality of honeycomb hexagonal voids. The hexagonal voids have open top and bottom ends. This honeycomb structure can improve the impact resistance of the cushioning member material and is lightweight because a plurality of cells partitioned by partition walls are arranged in the vertical direction and the lateral direction. This honeycomb structure provides a material with minimal density and relatively high out-of-plane compression and out-of-plane shear properties. Further, the shock-absorbing member is preferably made of a flexible material.

The shock absorbing member further includes at least one recess formed on a top side thereof adapted to receive the at least one cosmetic tray. The depth of the at least one recess of the dampening member is less than the maximum thickness of the dampening member. The at least one recess has a depth less than a thickness of at least one of the lateral side walls, the front wall, and the rear wall of the shock absorbing member. The at least one cosmetic tray is fittingly disposed in the at least one recess of the shock-absorbing member. The at least one cosmetic tray may be attached to the at least one recess by glue, a tight fitting (light fit), or any other attachment means known in the art.

Furthermore, the frame comprises an opening therein which allows access to the contents of the at least one vanity. The frame locks the at least one vanity plate with the dampening member within the base. In particular, a downward projection extending from a lower surface of the top wall of the frame abuts an outer flange extending laterally from an outer surface of the at least one cosmetic tray near a top end of the side wall to secure the at least one cosmetic tray with the dampening member within the base. More specifically, the inner outer surface and the lower outer surface of the downward projection abut the respective outer surfaces of the side walls of the cosmetic tray and the top surface of the outer flange, respectively.

Further, the remaining outer surfaces of the cosmetic tray, i.e., the side outer surfaces of the outer flanges, the lower outer surfaces of the outer flanges, the outer surfaces near the bottom ends of the side walls of the cosmetic tray, and the outer surfaces of the lower wall of the cosmetic tray, abut the respective inner surfaces of the shock-absorbing members.

According to a further embodiment, the assembly of the base assembly of the compact comprises the following steps:

1. firstly, firmly accommodating the damping component in a cavity of the base;

2. subsequently, fixing at least one cosmetic disc to the at least one recess of the shock-absorbing member; and

3. thereafter, a frame is mounted over the base to retain the at least one cosmetic tray within the base.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the shock-absorbing member may be made of any suitable material including a plastic material or an elastic material, for example, rubber, styrene, acetal, polyethylene, polypropylene. The cushioning member may be made by any suitable method, such as injection molding, die cutting, and the like.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the at least one cosmetic tray may be made of a metal material such as aluminum or plastic or any other material known in the art.

According to an aspect of the invention, at least one of the cover and the base is made of a material selected from the group consisting of transparent plastic, opaque plastic, metal, wood, composite, polymer, and ceramic.

According to an aspect of the invention, the cover and/or base may take any desired shape, such as, but not limited to, circular, square, rectangular, polygonal, and the like. The cover generally has the same or similar geometry as the base. Further, the inner and outer surfaces of the cap may have one or more decorative structures attached to the inner and/or outer surfaces of the cap, or the decorative structures may be part of the inner and/or outer surfaces of the cap or printed or painted on these surfaces.

In an embodiment of the invention, the lid, in particular the inner and/or outer surface of the lid, may be transparent or opaque, so that the contents of the compact may be seen when the lid is in the closed position.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a compact in an open state in one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the compact of FIG. 1 in a closed position;

FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the compact of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the shock absorbing member of FIG. 3; and

FIGS. 5-7 illustrate various steps in assembling the base assembly of the compact of FIG. 1.

To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the figures. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.

Detailed Description

In this specification, the word "comprising" means that the collection of objects is not limited to those objects specifically mentioned.

Fig. 1 shows a cosmetic case 1 in an open state in an exemplary embodiment. The cosmetic case 1 includes a cover 20 and a base assembly 2, wherein the base assembly 2 includes a base 10, a frame 40, a shock-absorbing member 50 (see fig. 2), and at least one cosmetic pan 30.

The base 10 of the case 1 has a bottom wall 12 (shown in fig. 2). The base 10 may be used to house at least one cosmetic tray 30. The cover 20 may be coupled with the base 10 for operation between a closed position and an open position. The cover 20 covers the base 10 to prevent the cosmetics located in the at least one cosmetic tray 30 from being accidentally touched while preventing the cosmetics from being used. In the open position, the cover 20 exposes at least one cosmetic tray 30 in the base for use.

As shown in the drawings, and particularly in fig. 1-2, the base 10 has opposed lateral side walls 14a,14b, a front wall 13a and a rear wall 13 b. The front wall 13a has a recess 15.

More specifically, the cover 20 overlies the base 10, defining an interior compartment, and the cover 20 is pivotally mounted to the base 10. The base 10 and the cover 20 together define a cosmetic case. Lid 20 has opposed lateral side walls 22a,22b and a front wall 24 extending generally perpendicularly from top wall 21. The front wall 24 of the lid 20 has an extension 25, and the extension 25 is fitted in the recess 15 when the lid 20 is pivoted downward toward the base 10 to close the cosmetic case 1.

The top wall 21 of the cap has an inner surface that may include a mirror (not shown), for example, a mirror laminated to the inner surface, or the inner surface itself may be a mirror.

Grooves 21 and tongues 11 are provided on extensions 25 and recesses 15, respectively, and grooves 21 and tongues 11 cooperate to releasably hold compact 1 in the closed position when lid 20 is pivoted to close compact 1 with extensions 25 engaging recesses 15. However, any suitable closure system known in the art may be used.

The cover 20 has substantially the same or similar geometry as the base 10. Further, the inner and outer surfaces of the cover may have one or more decorative structures attached to the inner and/or outer surfaces, or the decorative structures may be part of the inner and/or outer surfaces or printed or painted on the surfaces.

In an embodiment of the invention, the lid, in particular the inner and/or outer surface of the lid, may be transparent or opaque, so that the contents of the compact may be seen when the lid is in the closed position.

The case 1 further includes a frame 40 coupled with the base 10 for constraining the at least one makeup pan 30.

As shown in fig. 2, the frame 40 and at least one cosmetic tray 30 are located in the base 10. The base 10 includes a slot 14c that couples with a tab 41 of the frame 40 to help stabilize the frame 40 and prevent the frame 40 from moving within the base 10.

As shown in fig. 2 to 4, the cosmetic case 1 includes a shock-absorbing member 50 inside the base 10. The shock-absorbing member 50 is coupled to the base 10 and to the at least one cosmetic tray 30 such that some of the mechanical shock applied to the cosmetic case 1 is separated from the at least one cosmetic tray 30. Thereby, the contents (e.g., cosmetics) of at least one cosmetic tray 30 are separated from the impact or vibration applied to the cosmetic case 1. The shock-absorbing member 50 substantially fills the entire space between the frame 40 and the bottom wall of the base 20, prevents the at least one cosmetic disc 30 from moving in a lateral or axial direction with respect to the frame 40 and the base 10, and attenuates the impact effect on the at least one cosmetic disc 30 during dropping or vibration.

The shock-absorbing member 50 has a shape and size corresponding to those of the cavity 10a of the base 10. Specifically, the outer surfaces of the lateral side walls 51a,51b, the front wall 51c, and the rear wall 51d of the shock-absorbing member 50 correspond to the inner surfaces of the lateral side walls 14a,14b, the front wall 13a, and the rear wall 13b of the base 10, respectively.

The thickness of the shock-absorbing member 50 is substantially such that the maximum thickness t (see fig. 4) of the shock-absorbing member is at least 50% of the depth d2 (see fig. 3) of the cavity 10a of the chassis 10. In particular, the thickness of the shock-absorbing member 50 is substantially such that the thickness t of at least one of the lateral walls 51a,51b, the front wall 51c and the rear wall 51d is at least 50% of the depth d2 of the cavity 10a of the base 10.

The shock-absorbing member 50 comprises at least one sheet of material having a honeycomb structure, i.e. the shock-absorbing member 50 comprises at least one sheet of material having a plurality of honeycomb hexagonal voids 52. The hexagonal voids 52 have open top and bottom ends. Such a honeycomb structure can improve the impact resistance of the material of the shock-absorbing member 50 and can be lightweight because a plurality of cells partitioned by partition walls are arranged in the vertical direction and the lateral direction. Such a honeycomb structure can provide a material having a minimum density and relatively high out-of-plane compression and out-of-plane shear properties. Further, the shock-absorbing member 50 is preferably made of a flexible material.

The shock absorbing member 50 further includes at least one recess 54 formed on a top side thereof, the recess 54 being adapted to receive at least one cosmetic tray 30. The at least one recess 54 has a depth d1 (see fig. 4) that is less than the maximum thickness t of the dampening member 50. The depth of the at least one recess 54 is less than the thickness t of at least one of the side walls 51a,51b, the front wall 51c and the rear wall 51d of the shock-absorbing member 50. At least one cosmetic tray 30 is snugly seated in the at least one recess 54 of the dampening member 50. The at least one cosmetic tray 30 may be attached to the at least one recess 54 by glue, friction fit, or any other attachment means known in the art.

In addition, the frame 40 includes an opening 42 (see fig. 3) through which the contents of the at least one cosmetic tray 30 may be accessed. The frame 40 locks at least one cosmetic tray 30 with the shock-absorbing member 50 in the base 10. Specifically, the downward protrusion 44 extending from the lower surface of the top wall 45 of the frame 40 abuts the outer flange 33 extending laterally from the outer surface near the top end of the side wall 31 of the at least one cosmetic tray 30 for securing the at least one cosmetic tray 30 with the shock-absorbing member 50 in the base 10, as shown in fig. 2. More specifically, the inner outer surface 44a and the lower outer surface 44b of the downward projection 44 abut the corresponding outer surface 31a of the sidewall 31 of the cosmetic tray 30 and the top surface 33a of the outer flange 33, respectively.

Further, the remaining outer surfaces of the cosmetic tray 30, i.e., the side outer surface 33b of the outer flange 33, the lower outer surface 33c of the outer flange 33, the outer surface 31b near the bottom end of the side wall 31 of the cosmetic tray 30, and the outer surface 32a of the lower wall 32 of the cosmetic tray 30, abut the respective inner surfaces of the shock-absorbing members 50.

Further, fig. 5 to 7 show the steps of assembling the base assembly 2 of the cosmetic case 1. First, the shock-absorbing member 50 is securely received in the cavity 10a of the base 10, as shown in fig. 5. Subsequently, at least one cosmetic disc 30 is fixed to the at least one recess 54 of the shock-absorbing member 50, as shown in fig. 6. Thereafter, the frame 40 is mounted over the base 10 to retain the at least one cosmetic tray 30 within the base 10, as shown in fig. 7.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the shock-absorbing member 50 may be made of any suitable plastic or elastic material, for example, rubber, styrene, acetal, polyethylene, polypropylene. The cushioning member may be made by any suitable method, such as injection molding, die cutting, and the like.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the at least one cosmetic tray 30 may be made of a metal material such as aluminum or plastic or any other material known in the art.

At least one of the cover 20 and the base 10 is made of a material selected from the group consisting of transparent plastic, opaque plastic, metal, wood, composite, polymer, and ceramic.

The lid 10 and/or base 20 may take any desired shape, such as, but not limited to, circular, square, rectangular, polygonal, and the like.

It should be understood that the foregoing is only illustrative of the present invention. Various alternatives and modifications can be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. Accordingly, the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variances which fall within the scope of the appended claims.