DE202011050783U1 - Cosmetic applicator with bristles, which are formed as closed loops, as well as cosmetics container with such a cosmetic applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

Cosmetic container (100) for a liquid or pasty cosmetic product, with a storage container (110) which has at least one removal opening (112), and with a closure cap (120) for opening and closing this removal opening (112), the closure cap (120) can be detachably locked in its closed position by a locking device effective between the locking cap (120) and the storage container (110), characterized in that the locking device has at least one clip lever (130) arranged on the outside of the locking cap (120) which is pivotally mounted by means of a hinge (133/134) and comprises a locking arm (132) pointing away from the hinge (133/134) and a pressure arm (131) pointing away from the hinge (133/134) in the opposite direction, the locking arm ( 132) is formed with at least one latching element (135) which is formed with at least one on the storage container (110) corresponding locking element (115) can enter into a form fit such that this form fit can be released again by manually applying a pressure force (F) to the pressure arm (131).

Description

The invention relates to a cosmetic container for a liquid or pasty cosmetic composition, preferably mascara, with a storage container having at least one removal opening, and with a closure cap for opening and closing this removal opening.

Cosmetic containers of the type in question serve the transport, sale and / or storage of a recorded in the reservoir cosmetics with liquid or pasty consistency, such. B. Mascara (mascara). The cosmetic contained in the reservoir can be removed by the user through the removal opening in the desired amount. The removal opening can be closed by a closure cap or cover belonging to the cosmetic container in order to prevent unwanted leakage of the cosmetic. It is known to provide an applicator on the cap, with which the cosmetic can be applied selectively.

The detachable fastening of the cap on the reservoir is usually carried out using a thread, in some cases by a locking bayonet mechanism.

In addition, so-called threadless locking devices are known in which the closure cap can be locked in its closed position by at least one effective between locking cap and reservoir locking means on the reservoir.

By manually applying a tensile force on the cap, this lock can be released again.

In the case of the known cosmetic containers with threadless locking devices, this catch occasionally releases unintentionally, as a result of which the cosmetic agent can escape and / or dry out.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic container of the type mentioned above with an improved threadless locking device.

This object is achieved by an inventive cosmetic container with the features of claim 1 and / or with the features of claim 2.

The cosmetics container according to the invention comprises a storage container which has at least one removal opening, and a closure cap for opening and closing this removal opening, wherein the closure cap can be releasably locked or fixed to the storage container in its closure position by an arresting device effective between the closure cap and the storage container. It is envisaged that the locking device has at least one clip lever arranged on the outside of the cap, which is pivotably mounted by means of a hinge and which comprises a detent arm pointing away from the hinge and a pressure arm pointing away from the hinge in the opposite direction, the detent arm having at least one detent element is equipped, which can enter into a positive engagement for locking the cap with at least one particular outside of the reservoir formed corresponding locking element such that this positive engagement by manual application of a compressive force on the pressure arm is releasable again.

Alternatively or additionally, it is provided that the locking device has at least one outside of the reservoir arranged clip lever which is pivotally mounted by means of a hinge and comprising a pointing away from the hinge latch arm and a pointing away in the opposite direction from the hinge pressure arm, wherein the latching arm with at least one Latching element is equipped, which can enter into such a form-fitting with at least one particular outside of the cap formed corresponding locking element such that this form-fitting by manually applying a compressive force on the pressure arm is releasable again.

In the case of the cosmetic container according to the invention, an effective and very reliable locking device can be produced between the closure cap and the reservoir, and can likewise be released again in a convenient manner.

The functioning in the manner of a rocker clip lever is preferably formed as a flat strip-like element is preferably made of a plastic material.

The hinge (or also swivel joint) for the clip lever can have an axle shaft arranged on the storage container or on the closure cap, on which the clip lever is pivotably mounted. Alternatively, it can be provided that the hinge for the clip lever is designed as a film hinge or film joint.

It is preferably provided that the clip lever is biased by at least one spring means in the arresting pivot position inside, said spring means also accomplished a provision of the clip lever after the manual application of a compressive force on the pressure arm. The spring device thus serves for Preload and return of the clip lever in its closed position.

Further, it is preferably provided that at least the clip lever is formed such that when placing the cap on the reservoir of locking positive engagement between the corresponding locking elements is brought about automatically.

In a cosmetic container according to the invention, at least one clip lever may have a different color than the closure cap and / or the reservoir. By the color deposition handling can be improved and in particular an intuitively correct operation of the shutter mechanism can be ensured.

Furthermore, it may be provided that at least one clip lever of the cosmetic container according to the invention is formed at least in sections with a structured or otherwise specially configured surface (on the front or outside). As a result, the feel and / or handling can be improved.

It is particularly preferred that the cosmetic container according to the invention comprises two opposing clip levers, which are arranged and designed so that they are simultaneously operated to solve the locking of the cap on the reservoir with one hand and in particular with a two-finger grip.

The last claim is directed to the use of a clip lever as such having one or more features as described in this application for a clip lever.

Further advantages, effects and design options will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the corresponding figures.

1 shows in a perspective view of an inventive cosmetic container.

2 shows in two sectional views a first embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention.

3 shows in a perspective exploded view of the cap of the cosmetic container 2 ,

4 shows in two sectional views a second embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention.

5 shows in a perspective separation view of several components of the cosmetics container 4 ,

6 shows in two sectional views of a third embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention.

7 shows in two sectional views a fourth embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention.

8th shows in a perspective separation view of several components of the cosmetics container 7 ,

9 shows a variant in which the locking elements are provided with interacting wedge surfaces which brace the locking elements in the longitudinal direction L against each other, so that frictional forces are built, which prevent the relevant clip lever from unwanted swinging outwards.

10 shows a variant in which the locking elements are provided with interacting locking elements, which generate an additional positive locking, which prevents the respective clip lever from unwanted swinging outwards.

In the figures, identical and / or functionally identical components are designated by the same reference numerals. For better distinction of the embodiments, however, these reference numerals are supplemented with the letters a, b, c and d.

1 shows a cosmetic container according to the invention 100 which is essentially formed of a plastic material. This preferably has a bulbous shape with a cross-sectionally oval contour. To the cosmetics container 100 include an elongated reservoir 110 for receiving a liquid or pasty cosmetics and a cap 120 with a discharge opening located at the top of the reservoir 110 located (see 2 ), opened or released and can be closed.

The cosmetics container has in the direction of the longitudinal axis L a length of preferably not more than 130 mm and ideally a maximum length of 80 mm. Its radius or radius is preferably at most 45 mm, ideally at most 30 mm. Its volume, which can be filled with the cosmetic mass, is generally less than 100 ml, ideally less than 50 ml or even less than 30 ml.

In the in 1 shown representation is the cap 120 in the closed position. In this closed position is the cap 120 by two external clip levers 130 at the reservoir 110 releasably locked or fixed and can not be easily removed. The clip levers 130 are preferably diametrically opposite to the long sides of the cosmetics container 100 arranged.

2 shows a section through a first embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention 100a , The cap 120a is in the closed position, in which this one removal opening 112a in the storage container 110a closes. The removal opening 112a extends through an insert 111 through, with this insert part 111 also a scraper for the applicator 140a (see below) or simply represents the scraper. The cap 120a is - in order to provide the inventively required, somewhat more complex functional surfaces - preferably designed in several parts. It then comprises an outer part or housing part 121 , which also serves as a handle, as well as a in the housing part 121 held, mostly ratcheted inside part 122a , The inner part 122a is integral with a support rod 123a formed, at the end of an applicator 140a (For example, a brush or a flocked applicator) is arranged, with the one inside the reservoir 110a located cosmetic and can be applied.

The longitudinal axis of the cosmetic container 100a is denoted by L.

As previously explained, the closure cap is in the closed position 120a by means of two clip levers 130a at the reservoir 110a releasably locked.

The structure and operation of such a clip lever 130a will be explained in more detail with reference to the enlarged detail view A. The following explanations relate to a non-limiting manner predominantly on a single clip lever, but are preferably for all existing clip lever, which are usually identical.

The clip lever 130a is preferably - as shown - formed as a plate-like item whose extension in the direction of the longitudinal axis L of the cosmetics container at least twice preferably at least 2.5 times as large as its extension in the circumferential direction of the cosmetic container and preferably at least 5 times as large as his thickness. Preferably, such a clip lever should have edge lengths that do not exceed the range 25 mm × 10 mm and preferably 12.5 mm × 5 mm. The maximum thickness of the clip lever preferably exceeds 6 mm, better not 4 mm.

The clip lever is pivotable about a hinge or swivel joint on the housing part 121 the cap 120a attached. The hinge includes one on the housing part 121 arranged axle shaft 133a which preferably has the cross-section of half a cylinder or a half octagon or toe, whereby the captive locking is facilitated.

At this axle shaft 133a is the clip lever 130a by means of clamps 134a plugged or snapped on and pivotally mounted (see also 3 ). As can be seen, the center D of the thus formed pivot point of the clip lever is slightly more inwardly offset from the imaginary center of gravity S of the clip lever. The clip lever 130a includes one of the hinge 133a / 134a groundbreaking latch arm 132a and one in the opposite direction from the hinge 133a / 134a pioneering pressure arm 131 , It preferably forms a rocker pivotally mounted approximately in the region of its center.

The latch arm 132a of the clip lever 130a surmounts the lower edge 124a of the housing part 121 (the lower edge is the reservoir 110a facing edge; please refer 3 ). The latch arm 132a is designed as a latching hook, what this one to the hinge 133a / 134a spaced and the reservoir 120a facing locking element in the form of a latch 135a having. For locking the cap 120a at the reservoir 110a can the catch 135a an outside of the reservoir 110a trained locking element 115a engage behind in the form of a locking projection, wherein the clip lever 130a assumes a locking pivoting position, ie a removal of the cap 120a from the reservoir 110 prevented in the direction of the longitudinal axis L by positive locking.

The clip lever 130a is preferably by a mostly on the pressure arm 131 acting spring device 137a (see also 3 ) biased in the direction of its locking pivotal position.

In addition, the locking lug can be designed so that it is clamped when engaging behind the locking projection more than insignificant against in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, whereby between the latching lug and the locking projection frictional forces arise that have a more than insignificant influence on that the catch and the locking projection do not unintentionally separate from each other, but remain in the locked position. Such a configuration can in particular be realized so that the latching lug and the latching projection are provided with cooperating wedge surfaces which slide along each other when the clip closure is pressed in the closed position and thereby generate the corresponding bias in the longitudinal direction L, cf. 9 ,

Alternatively, the latching lug and the latching projection can also be designed so that they enter into a positive locking with each other, which counteracts a depression of the latching lug in the direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L, cf. 10 ,

One between the latch 135a and the locking projection 115a existing frictional or positive locking must be solved on the pressure arm 131 of the clip lever 130a manually apply a compressive force, which is illustrated by the arrow F. The pressing force F is with respect to the cap 120a directed inward and counteracts the spring means 137a , By applying the pressure force F of the clip lever 130a around the hinge 133 / 134a pivoted around and moved out of its arresting pivot position. After that, the cap 120a from the reservoir 110a be removed. The spring device 137a causes a provision of the clip lever 130a as soon as the pressing force F disappears.

The two clip levers 130a are preferably directly opposite to the long sides of the cosmetics container 100a arranged (see also 1 ) and can thus be operated simultaneously with one hand and in particular with a two-finger grip, wherein the locking of the cap 120a at the reservoir 110a only by a simultaneous operation of the two clip lever 130a can be solved. A cosmetic container according to the invention may possibly also have only one clip lever or more than two clip levers.

To close the storage container 110a becomes the applicator 140a in the removal opening 112a introduced. Subsequently, the reservoir 110a and the cap 120a moved axially along the longitudinal axis L to each other. Preferably come before the cap has reached its end position relative to the reservoir (separate from the clip arm) centering of the reservoir and the cap engaged with each other, which position these components as intended relative to each other before the clip lever engage. Such an advance centering facilitates the accurate engagement of the clip lever, especially if an automatic engagement is to take place.

In this axial displacement of the reservoir and the cap relative to each other slides the inner (ie the reservoir 110a facing) inclined surface 136a at the hinge 133 / 134 groundbreaking end of the Rastarms 132a on the shoulder 116a at the reservoir 110a off, causing the clip arm 130a against the effective spring device 137a is pivoted until finally the catch 135a the locking projection 115a preferably can engage behind automatically. The locking positive connection between the corresponding locking elements 115a and 135a can thus be brought about automatically.

In other embodiments, in which the corresponding locking elements themselves develop considerable frictional or positive locking forces in order to remain securely locked against each other, the latching arm must be pressed by the user accordingly, cf. 9 and 10 ,

The locking projection 115a at the reservoir 110a is part of a deepening 114a in the outer jacket of the reservoir 110a in the end portion of the latching arm 132a can completely engage, so that this end portion barely or not at all over the outer jacket.

Furthermore, a locking of the cap 120a achieved in both directions of the longitudinal axis L.

Analogous to the preceding explanations, the clip lever can also be arranged on the reservoir, wherein on the closure cap outer locking elements are formed, with which the locking elements formed on the clip levers can enter into a releasable positive engagement. Furthermore, a cosmetic container according to the invention may have a plurality of clip levers, which, for. B. mutually, are arranged on the cap and the reservoir. Furthermore, several clip levers of different design (see also the following explanations of the further embodiments) may be provided on a cosmetic container according to the invention.

3 shows in a perspective exploded view of the cap 120a of the cosmetics container 2 , In this illustration is good the one-piece design of the housing part 121 together with the axle shaft 133a and the spring device 137a to recognize - the housing part here has a preferably down, towards the reservoir open, three-sided edged recess 125a on, within which the axle shaft 133a and preferably also the spring device 137a being held.

In the case part 121 it is in particular a one-component and preferably in a train (single shot) together with the axle shaft and preferably also the spring device 137a injection-molded part. If necessary, the housing part can also be a multi-component injection-molded part made of a plastic material or plastic composite material (wherein the housing part 121 , the axle shaft 133a and / or the spring means 137a can be designed according to requirements from different or even different colored plastic materials). However, this one-piece design is not mandatory. The axle shaft 133a and / or the spring device 137a can also be designed as separate items that are retrofitted or integrally bonded during injection molding - but this is not preferred from a cost point of view, at least not for disposable packaging from the lower price segment. In general, the axle shaft 133a z. B. also consist of a metal material.

The spring device 137a is, as shown, best trained as a one-sided hinged and preferably slightly outwardly inclined or curved spring tongue. Preferably, the thickness of the spring tongue changes in the direction along the longitudinal axis - usually so that the spring tongue in the vicinity of its connection to the housing 121 has its minimum thickness.

The spring tongue can with its free resilient end from behind or from the back against the pressure arm 131 of the clip lever 130a press (see 2 ). Ideally, it moves in the same direction as the pressure arm 131 - This is to open the shutter inward into the housing part 121 pressed the spring element (its free end) in the same direction also inward in the direction of the imaginary longitudinal axis of the housing part 121 pressed. The side on which the spring tongue to the housing part 121 is connected, the axle shaft is immediately adjacent.

How best to hand on the 3 sees, the spring tongue in this preferred embodiment is so on the housing part 121 connected, that the spring element has a circumferentially extending web portion 141 having, with the aid of the spring element to the housing 121 is connected. If the spring element deflected by appropriate load, then experiences the web section 141 partially a torsional load, while the remaining portion of the spring element is subject to a bending load.

How to be pretty good at detail A of the 2 sees, the spring element has enough space to move towards the interior of the housing part 121 to spring. Preferably, in the interior of the housing part, a defined stop, here in the form of a stop rib, attached, which limits the spring travel of the spring element in a defined manner to prevent overloading of the spring element.

Instead of such a spring tongue can also be a differently acting spring means for biasing and returning the clip lever 130a be provided, such as a coil spring, a leaf spring, a rubber spring (in particular sponge rubber spring in the form of a sponge rubber block, which is preferably self-adhesive surface and at least glued from the inside of the container against the clip lever) and the like, these spring means are designed in particular as separate spring means are the back of the pressure arm 131 be positioned and this against an abutment on the housing part 121 (or possibly also on the inner part 122a ).

The axle shaft 133a and the spring tongue 137a are, as I said, in a recess 125a in the housing part 121 arranged. The recess 125a allows immersion of the pressure arm 131 of the clip lever 130a when applying a compressive force F. Furthermore, a total low-lying attachment of the clip lever 130a on the cap 120a allows, so the attached clip lever 130a barely over the outer shell of the cosmetics container 100a survives, which is also very good from the sectional view in 2 is apparent. This will increase the risk of damage to the clip lever 130a and / or incorrect operations reduced.

The clip lever 130a is formed as a flat strip-like element. On its back, the clip lever 130a at least two clamps 134a on that on the axle shaft 133a on the housing part 121 can be clipped to together with the axle shaft 133a to form a hinge (see 2 ).

The accessible front of the clip lever 130a may be formed with a textured (eg roughened, knobbed or profiled) surface to improve the feel. For example, a structured surface can also be an advertising stamp 138a be. Further, the front surface may be provided with a coating (for example, a metal foil).

The illustrated clip lever 130a is integrally formed. It is preferably an injection molded part or possibly also a multi-component injection molded part made of a plastic material. Likewise, the clip lever could 130a also be an aluminum casting or the like. A one-piece training is not mandatory, but preferred. Furthermore, the clip lever 130a be formed with reinforcing elements (for example, stiffening ribs), not shown, and / or reinforcing elements (eg., Integrated metal pins). Incidentally, the arrangement of the axle shaft and clamp can also be reversed.

According to the invention it may be important that constructive care is taken that the reservoir 110 through the cap 120 is sealed, without for a stronger clamping of the cap 120 against the reservoir 110 is provided in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, as it allows about a screw. In order to allow a seal even without such a strain, has the cap 120 or its inner part 122 a plug section 150 on. Its outer diameter is matched to the inner diameter of the reservoir neck or the scraper that the plug portion 150 clamped against the bottleneck or the wiper with closed cap and thus seals.

4 shows a section through a second embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention 100b , Notwithstanding the first embodiment, here is the hinge for the clip lever 130b as a movie hinge 139b formed, which is well recognizable in the enlarged detail view B. The movie hinge 139b may be formed as a continuous film hinge or in the form of several individual film hinges. It is about, seen in the longitudinal direction L, connected at the level of the middle of the clip lever. The movie hinge 139b also serves as the fastener attachment of the clip lever 130b on the inner part 122b (or alternatively on the housing part 121b ) of the cap 120b , In the embodiment shown, the clip lever 130b over the film hinge 139b integral with the inner part 122b trained (see also 5 ). At the inner part 122b it is in particular a "single shot" injection molded part or optionally also multi-component injection molded part made of a plastic material. However, the one-piece design is not mandatory, but advantageous.

Another difference from the first embodiment is that the spring device 137b for preloading and resetting the clip lever 130b directly on the clip lever 130b is arranged. In the embodiment shown, the spring device 137b formed as an elastic spring tab or spring tongue, which is integral with the clip lever 130b trained and at the back of the pressure arm 131b is arranged. This spring tab or tongue is preferably supported against a stop surface of the inner part 122a from. However, the one-piece design is not mandatory, but advantageous. The currently extending spring tongue 137b preferably protrudes at an angle of about 40 ° to 50 ° from the back of the clip lever 130b in the direction of the film hinge 139b from. The transitions between clip lever 130b and spring tongue 137b are designed to optimize voltage. With its free resilient end, the spring device is supported 137b springy on the inner part 122b the cap 120b from.

Another difference from the first embodiment is also in the formation of the locking causing interlocking elements. Notwithstanding the first embodiment, the latching arm 132b of the clip lever 130b not with a latching nose, but with a preferably a window in the latching arm forming recess 135b trained, with one at the reservoir 110b trained corresponding locking element 115b in the form of a Rastnoppens or locking pins can form a positive connection. This is evident from the in 5 illustrated perspective exploded view. Preferably, the locking recess 135b and the locking element 115b dimensioned so that the bias of the spring device 137b sufficient to let them intervene by themselves as soon as they come to cover - so that the lid by itself "snaps" as soon as it has been pushed into its final position.

Instead, but here again a design can be selected, in which the recess 135b and the locking element 115b frictionally and / or positively locked into each other only by a targeted "squeezing" of the user, that the locking lever can no longer inadvertently swing outwards to its open position. Such a configuration can enhance the closing action of the spring device or replace the spring device.

Further structural differences between the second embodiment and the first, third or fourth embodiment will be apparent from the figures. Incidentally, the second embodiment may have all the features of the first, third and / or fourth embodiment, as far as these features are not incompatible with the particular features of the second embodiment just described.

6 shows a section through a third embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention 100c , As in the second embodiment, the spring device 137c for preloading and resetting the clip lever 130c directly on the clip lever 130c arranged. Unlike the second embodiment (see 4 ) is the spring device 137c However, not as straight, but as a bent or curved spring tongue or spring tongue formed, with this spring tongue 137c exemplified by the film hinge 139c extends away.

The training and operation of the positive locking elements 115c and 135c largely corresponds to the first embodiment (see 2 and 3 ). Further structural differences between the third embodiment and the first, second or fourth embodiment will be apparent from the figures. Incidentally, the third embodiment may have all the features of the first, second and / or fourth embodiment, as far as these features are not incompatible with the specific features just described of the second embodiment. So z. B. the locking lug and the latching projection can be realized from the first embodiment, instead of the positive locking elements, the 6 shows.

7 shows a section through a fourth embodiment of a cosmetic container according to the invention 100d , Deviating from the preceding embodiments, the fastening connection of the clip lever takes place here 130d on the housing part 121d the cap 120d by means of two connecting straps 127d , This is evident from the in 8th illustrated perspective separation view. The connecting straps 127d serve in addition to the attachment on the one hand as a hinge or pivot joint for the pivotable mounting of the clip lever 130d , On the other hand, the connecting straps serve 127d with appropriate dimensioning and choice of material preferably as a torsion springs for bias and provision of the clip lever 130d - Preferably, therefore, the clip lever is again designed so that it automatically fulfills its locking function as soon as the cap has reached its closed position.

In the embodiment shown, the clip lever 130d over the connecting straps 127d integral with the housing part 121d educated. In the case part 121d it is in particular a "single shot" injection molded part or optionally also multi-component injection molded part made of a plastic material or a plastic composite material. However, the one-piece design is not mandatory, but preferred. The connecting straps 127 may include integrated reinforcing elements (such as metal torsion springs or the like).

The training and operation of the positive locking elements 115d and 135d largely corresponds to the first embodiment (see 2 and 3 ). Further structural differences between the fourth embodiment and the first, second or third embodiment will be apparent from the figures. Incidentally, the fourth embodiment may have all the features of the first, second and / or third embodiment, as far as these features are not incompatible with the particular features of the second embodiment just described.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

 cosmetic container

110

 reservoir

111

 insert

112

 removal opening

114

 Recess, groove

115

 Locking element (at the cosmetics container)

120

 cap

121

 Housing part (outer part)

122

 inner part

123

 support bar

124

 lower edge, lower edge

125

 recess

127

 connecting strap

130

 clip lever

131

 pressure arm

132

 detent arm

133

 axle shaft

134

 clamp

135

 Locking element (on the clip lever)

136

 sloping surface

137

 spring means

138

 Profiling, embossing

139

 film hinge

140

 applicator

141

 web section

142

 attack

150

 plug section

151

 scraper

L

longitudinal axis

S

main emphasis

D

Center axis of rotation

Claims (12)

Cosmetic container ( 100 ) for a liquid or pasty cosmetic product, with a storage container ( 110 ), which has at least one removal opening ( 112 ), and with a closure cap ( 120 ) for opening and closing this discharge opening ( 112 ), whereby the cap ( 120 ) in its closed position by a between cap ( 120 ) and reservoir ( 110 ) effective locking device detachable on the reservoir ( 110 ) can be locked, characterized in that the locking device at least one outside of the closure cap ( 120 ) arranged clip lever ( 130 ), which by means of a hinge ( 133 / 134 ) is pivotally mounted and one of the hinge ( 133 / 134 ) groundbreaking latch arm ( 132 ) and one in the opposite direction from the hinge ( 133 / 134 ) pioneering pressure arm ( 131 ), wherein the latching arm ( 132 ) with at least one latching element ( 135 ) is formed, which with at least one on the reservoir ( 110 ) formed corresponding locking element ( 115 ) can form such a form fit that this positive connection by manually applying a compressive force (F) on the pressure arm ( 131 ) is detachable again. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) for a liquid or pasty cosmetic product, with a storage container ( 110 ), which has at least one removal opening ( 112 ), and with a closure cap ( 120 ) for opening and closing this discharge opening ( 112 ), whereby the cap ( 120 ) in its closed position by a between cap ( 120 ) and reservoir ( 110 ) effective locking device detachable on the reservoir ( 110 ) can be locked, characterized in that the locking device at least one outside of the reservoir ( 110 ) arranged clip lever ( 130 ), which by means of a hinge ( 133 / 134 ) is pivotally mounted and one of the hinge ( 133 / 134 ) groundbreaking latch arm ( 132 ) and one in the opposite direction from the hinge ( 133 / 134 ) pioneering pressure arm ( 131 ), wherein the latching arm ( 132 ) with at least one latching element ( 135 ) is formed, which with at least one on the cap ( 120 ) formed corresponding locking element can form such a positive engagement that this positive connection by manually applying a compressive force (F) on the pressure arm ( 131 ) is detachable again. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the clip lever ( 130 ) is formed as a flat strip-like element. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the hinge ( 133 / 134 ) for the clip lever ( 130 ) one on the reservoir ( 110 ) or on the cap ( 120 ) arranged axle shaft ( 133 ), on which the clip lever ( 130 ) is pivotally mounted. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the hinge ( 133 / 134 ) for the clip lever ( 130 ) is designed as a film hinge. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip lever ( 130 ) by at least one spring device ( 137 ) is biased into a locking pivot position, said spring means ( 137 ) also a provision of the clip lever ( 130 ) after the manual application of a compressive force (F) to the pressure arm ( 131 ) accomplished. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip lever ( 130 ) is formed such that when placing the cap ( 120 ) on the reservoir ( 110 ) the locking positive connection between the corresponding locking elements ( 135 . 115 ) is brought about automatically. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip lever ( 130 ) a different color than the cap ( 120 ) and / or the reservoir ( 110 ) having. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip lever ( 130 ) at least in sections with a structured surface ( 138 ) is trained. Cosmetic container ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this two opposing clip lever ( 130 ), which is used to solve the locking of the cap ( 120 ) on the reservoir ( 110 ) are operated simultaneously with one hand and in particular with a two-finger grip simultaneously. Cosmetic application system consisting of a cosmetic container according to one of the preceding claims and a cosmetic applicator in the closed position in this cosmetic container, preferably in the form of a mascara applicator and a cosmetic mass filling the cosmetic container, preferably in the form of a mascara mass. Use of a locking device - the at least one outside of a first container element arranged clip lever ( 130 ), which by means of a hinge ( 133 / 134 ) is pivotally mounted and one of the hinge ( 133 / 134 ) groundbreaking latch arm ( 132 ) and one in the opposite direction from the hinge ( 133 / 134 ) pioneering pressure arm ( 131 ), wherein the latching arm ( 132 ) with at least one latching element ( 135 ) is formed, which with at least one formed on a second container element corresponding locking element ( 115 ) can form such a form fit that this positive connection by manually applying a compressive force (F) on the pressure arm ( 131 ) is releasable again - as a locking device for positively locking a lid of a cosmetic container or mascara container relative to a cosmetic reservoir or a mascara container intended for distribution of the cosmetic or the mascara to end users and preferably a storage volume of <100 ml and ideally <30 ml having.

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