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EP1348352A2
EP1348352A2 EP03005482A EP03005482A EP1348352A2 EP 1348352 A2 EP1348352 A2 EP 1348352A2 EP 03005482 A EP03005482 A EP 03005482A EP 03005482 A EP03005482 A EP 03005482A EP 1348352 A2 EP1348352 A2 EP 1348352A2
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/24Casings for two or more cosmetics
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B5/00Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/0004Additional brush head
    • A46B5/0016Brushes with heads on opposite sides or ends of a handle not intended for simultaneous use
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B9/00Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara

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  • the invention is directed to a cosmetic unit comprising two different ones Applicators each with a stem, the applicators immerse each in a storage container, each container a container neck has an external thread, on each of which a coupling part is screwable, and the two containers by means of the screwed, coupling parts that also serve as a sealing cap are releasably connectable to one another via a coupling sleeve.
  • a cosmetic unit comprising two different ones Applicators each with a stem, the applicators immerse each in a storage container, each container a container neck has an external thread, on each of which a coupling part is screwable, and the two containers by means of the screwed, coupling parts that also serve as a sealing cap are releasably connectable to one another via a coupling sleeve.
  • Such Generic cosmetic unit is known from DE 100 39 490 A1.
  • the coupling parts are included in the generic cosmetic unit Provided external threads and to establish a connection in the Internal thread of the coupling sleeve can be screwed in. Because of the overlaid Thread between the container neck and the respective coupling part on the one hand and the coupling parts and the coupling sleeve on the other hand it can happen that the thread is not defined which is actually supposed to be operated, so that the handling under May not be entirely satisfactory.
  • a cosmetic applicator unit is known from DE 197 33 290, which a brush as the first applicator and a wooden cosmetic stick as the second applicator includes.
  • the two applicators are fixed together connected and the connection area by a metal decor sleeve covered.
  • a similar unit is known from US Pat. No. 5,509,742 B1
  • a mascara brush on one side and an applicator on the second side is provided for a make-up removal medium.
  • the second applicator is over a plug connection connected to a coupling part, in turn the brush is inserted.
  • the object is to be achieved that a Filling of cosmetics, e.g. Mascara, with conventional machines or additions is made possible, and on the other hand, the consumer has the possibility to use the two units individually or tailored to your personal wishes and needs when shopping to combine individually.
  • cosmetics e.g. Mascara
  • the locking parts can have a corrugation on their outside, which on the one hand a slight actuation when used as a screw cap enables and on the other hand in cooperation with corresponding Longitudinal projections on the inside of the recess of the coupling sleeve creates a non-rotatable connection there.
  • the coupling sleeve has a central one Has partition, which over sections of reduced width merges into the cylinder wall of the coupling sleeve.
  • the coupling parts differ from one another the outer edge of which extends axially into the region of the locking groove Have recess.
  • a cosmetic unit 1 shown in the drawing comprises two containers 2, 3, an applicator 6, 7 in each container on a stem 4, 5 is arranged, which is located in the respective container 2 or 3 dipped in cosmetic liquid.
  • the applicator is in the exemplary embodiment 6 a mascara brush and in the container 2 there is mascara liquid and the applicator 7 is a nail polish brush and is located in the container 3 nail polish.
  • Each container 2, 3 has a tapered neck 8, 9 with an external thread 10, 11 on which a serving as an individual cap at the same time Coupling part 12 or 13 screwed on with a corresponding internal thread 14 is.
  • Each arm 4 or 5 is with the respective coupling part 12 or 13th connected, i.e. integrally formed with this.
  • each container neck 8 or 9 there is a stiffening device in a manner known per se 15, 16 up or used, with an annular collar of the stripping device at the same time as a seal on the top of each container opening serves.
  • a coupling sleeve is used to connect the two containers 2 and 3 17, which is shown enlarged in Fig. 2.
  • the coupling sleeve 17 comprises two by an intermediate wall 18 from each other separate coupling recesses 19, 20 on the inner wall in the direction of the longitudinal axis 21, that is to say axially extending anti-rotation projections 22 are formed, which have a corrugation 23 on the outside a slightly conical section 24 of the coupling parts 12, 13 cooperate when the coupling parts 12 and 13 into the recesses 19, 20 of the coupling sleeve 17 are inserted.
  • Locking bead sections 25 are provided, which in a locking groove 26 on the coupling parts Snap 12 or 13 into place.
  • the unused storage container can be used for practical purposes 2 or 3 of the storage container 3 or 2 with the one to be used Cosmetic liquid are unscrewed and serve as a kind of handle, which enables particularly easy handling.
  • Cosmetic liquid are unscrewed and serve as a kind of handle, which enables particularly easy handling.
  • the stripping and Re-immersion takes place in a conventional manner.
  • a storage container 2, 3 is empty, the entire unit does not need can be thrown away, but by loosening the connector the still functional, fully or partially filled unit under exchange the empty sub-unit combined with a new sub-unit either the original combination is restored or a new combination depending on the consumer’s wishes can be created.
  • the coupling sleeve is advantageously made of plastic, e.g. SECTION, PP, PE, PA or PET.
  • the joining or separating forces in the manufacture of the axial connection between the coupling parts 12 and 13 and the Coupling sleeve 17 are advantageously of the order of 150 up to 160 N, but can also be between 15 and 300 N.
  • the locking beads 25 advantageously consist of three segments.

Abstract

Cosmetic unit (1) comprises two different applicators (6, 7), each having a handle (4, 5). Each applicator is inserted in a container (2, 3) having a container neck (8, 9) with an external thread (10, 11) on which a coupling part (12, 13) is screwed. The two containers are removably joined together by the coupling parts serving as sealing caps via a coupling sleeve (17). The coupling parts are rotationally fixed to the coupling sleeve by an axial tooth arrangement and are axially fixed to the coupling sleeve by a snap-in connection.

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Die Erfindung richtet sich auf eine Kosmetikeinheit umfassend zwei unterschiedliche Applikatoren mit jeweils einem Stiel, wobei die Applikatoren jeweils in einen Vorrats-Behälter eintauchen, jeder Behälter einen Behälterhals mit einem Außengewinde aufweist, auf welches jeweils ein Kupplungsteil aufschraubbar ist, und wobei die beiden Behälter mittels der aufgeschraubten, gleichzeitig als Verschlusskappe dienenden Kupplungsteile über eine Kupplungshülse lösbar miteinander verbindbar sind. Eine solche gattungsgemäße Kosmetikeinheit ist aus DE 100 39 490 A 1 bekannt.The invention is directed to a cosmetic unit comprising two different ones Applicators each with a stem, the applicators immerse each in a storage container, each container a container neck has an external thread, on each of which a coupling part is screwable, and the two containers by means of the screwed, coupling parts that also serve as a sealing cap are releasably connectable to one another via a coupling sleeve. Such Generic cosmetic unit is known from DE 100 39 490 A1.

Bei der gattungsgemäßen Kosmetikeinheit sind die Kupplungsteile mit Außengewinden versehen und zur Herstellung einer Verbindung in das Innengewinde der Kupplungshülse einschraubbar. Aufgrund der überlagerten Gewinde zwischen Behälterhals und dem jeweiligen Kupplungsteil einerseits und den Kupplungsteilen und der Kupplungshülse andererseits kann es dazu kommen, dass nicht definiert dasjenige Gewinde betätigt wird, welches eigentlich betätigt werden soll, so dass die Handhabung unter Umständen nicht ganz befriedigend ist.The coupling parts are included in the generic cosmetic unit Provided external threads and to establish a connection in the Internal thread of the coupling sleeve can be screwed in. Because of the overlaid Thread between the container neck and the respective coupling part on the one hand and the coupling parts and the coupling sleeve on the other hand it can happen that the thread is not defined which is actually supposed to be operated, so that the handling under May not be entirely satisfactory.

Aus DE 197 33 290 ist eine Kosmetik-Applikator-Einheit bekannt, welche als ersten Applikator einen Pinsel und als zweiten Applikator einen Holz-Kosmetikstift umfasst. Die beiden Applikatoren sind dabei fest miteinander verbunden und der Verbindungsbereich durch eine Metall-Dekor-Hülse abgedeckt. Diese Lösung ist zwar ästhetisch sehr ansprechend, jedoch kostenaufwendig, weil zum Abfüllen eines kosmetischen Produkts, wie Nagellack oder Mascara-Masse, spezielle Abfüllmaschinen verwendet werden müssen, und weil die Metallhülse in der Herstellung und Verarbeitung teuer ist. A cosmetic applicator unit is known from DE 197 33 290, which a brush as the first applicator and a wooden cosmetic stick as the second applicator includes. The two applicators are fixed together connected and the connection area by a metal decor sleeve covered. Although this solution is aesthetically appealing, it is expensive, because for filling a cosmetic product like nail polish or mascara mass, special filling machines can be used need, and because the metal sleeve is expensive to manufacture and process is.

Aus US 5,509,742 B1 ist eine ähnliche Einheit bekannt, wobei auf der einen Seite ein Mascara-Bürstchen und auf der zweiten Seite ein Applikator für ein Abschminkmedium vorgesehen ist. Der zweite Applikator ist über eine Steckverbindung mit einem Kupplungsteil verbunden, in welches wiederum das Bürstchen eingesteckt ist.A similar unit is known from US Pat. No. 5,509,742 B1 A mascara brush on one side and an applicator on the second side is provided for a make-up removal medium. The second applicator is over a plug connection connected to a coupling part, in turn the brush is inserted.

Bekannt ist auch die Kombination eines Nagellackpinsels mit einem Mascara-Applikator, wobei die jeweiligen Behälter in ein Innengewinde einer Verbindungshülse einschraubbar sind. Eine ähnliche Konstruktion wird in US 3,690,777 beschrieben.The combination of a nail polish brush with a mascara applicator is also known, the respective container in an internal thread Connection sleeve can be screwed in. A similar construction is shown in US 3,690,777.

Wie schon bei der gattungsgemäß als bekannt vorausgesetzten Kosmetikeinheit soll auch erfindungsgemäß die Aufgabe gelöst werden, dass eine Abfüllung von Kosmetika, z.B. Mascara, mit herkömmlichen Maschinen bzw. Zuführungen ermöglicht wird, und dass andererseits die Verbraucherin die Möglichkeit hat, die beiden Einheiten individuell zu benutzen oder beim Einkauf auf ihre persönlichen Wünsche und Bedürfnisse zugeschnitten individuell zu kombinieren.As was already the case with the cosmetics unit, which is presumed to be of the generic type According to the invention, the object is to be achieved that a Filling of cosmetics, e.g. Mascara, with conventional machines or additions is made possible, and on the other hand, the consumer has the possibility to use the two units individually or tailored to your personal wishes and needs when shopping to combine individually.

Darüber hinaus soll aber auch insbesondere die Aufgabe gelöst werden, die Festigkeit der einzelnen Verbindungen der verschiedenen Komponenten zu erhöhen und die Handhabung zu verbessern.In addition, in particular, the task to be solved Strength of the individual connections of the various components increase and improve handling.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass die als Schraubkappen ausgebildeten Kupplungsteile mit der Kupplungshülse durch eine axial verlaufende Verzahnung drehfest und durch eine Rastnut-Rastwulst-Verbindung axial fest verbindbar sind. This object is achieved in that the as Screw caps designed coupling parts with the coupling sleeve by means of an axially running toothing in a rotationally fixed manner and by a locking groove-locking bead connection are axially fixed connectable.

Dabei ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass am freien Rand der Kupplungsteile zur Erhöhung der Rastelastizität eine Ausnehmung angebracht ist.It is preferably provided that at the free edge of the coupling parts a recess is made to increase the locking elasticity.

Weiterhin ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Ausnehmungen der Kupplungshülse und die Rastteile leicht konisch ausgebildet sind.It is also advantageous if the recesses of the coupling sleeve and the locking parts are slightly conical.

Die Rastteile können an ihrer Außenseite eine Riffelung aufweisen, welche einerseits eine leichte Betätigung bei der Verwendung als Schraubkappe ermöglicht und andererseits im Zusammenwirken mit korrespondierenden Längsvorsprüngen an der Innenseite der Ausnehmung der Kupplungshülse dort eine drehfeste Verbindung herstellt.The locking parts can have a corrugation on their outside, which on the one hand a slight actuation when used as a screw cap enables and on the other hand in cooperation with corresponding Longitudinal projections on the inside of the recess of the coupling sleeve creates a non-rotatable connection there.

Günstigerweise ist vorgesehen, dass die Kupplungshülse eine mittige Zwischenwand aufweist, welche über Abschnitte verminderter Breite in die Zylinderwand der Kupplungshülse übergeht.It is advantageously provided that the coupling sleeve has a central one Has partition, which over sections of reduced width merges into the cylinder wall of the coupling sleeve.

Weiterhin kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Kupplungsteile eine sich von deren Außenrand axial bis in den Bereich der Rastnut erstreckende Ausnehmung aufweisen.Furthermore, it can be provided that the coupling parts differ from one another the outer edge of which extends axially into the region of the locking groove Have recess.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung näher beschrieben. Dabei zeigen:

  • Figur 1 einen Längsschnitt durch eine komplette erfindungsgemäße Kosmetikeinheit,
  • Figur 2 einen vergrößerten Längsschnitt durch die Kupplungshülse der Kosmetik-Einheit,
  • Figur 3 einen Längsschnitt durch ein Kupplungsteil und
  • Figur 4 eine Seitenansicht des Kupplungsteils.
  • The invention is described in more detail below on the basis of a preferred exemplary embodiment in conjunction with the drawing. Show:
  • FIG. 1 shows a longitudinal section through a complete cosmetic unit according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 shows an enlarged longitudinal section through the coupling sleeve of the cosmetic unit,
  • 3 shows a longitudinal section through a coupling part and
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the coupling part.
  • Eine in der Zeichnung dargestellte Kosmetikeinheit 1 umfasst zwei Behälter 2, 3, wobei in jedem Behälter an einem Stiel 4, 5 ein Applikator 6, 7 angeordnet ist, der in eine in dem jeweiligen Behälter 2 bzw. 3 befindliche kosmetische Flüssigkeit eintaucht. Im Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Applikator 6 ein Mascarabürstchen und in dem Behälter 2 befindet sich Mascaraflüssigkeit und der Applikator 7 ein Nagellackpinsel und in dem Behälter 3 befindet sich Nagellack.A cosmetic unit 1 shown in the drawing comprises two containers 2, 3, an applicator 6, 7 in each container on a stem 4, 5 is arranged, which is located in the respective container 2 or 3 dipped in cosmetic liquid. The applicator is in the exemplary embodiment 6 a mascara brush and in the container 2 there is mascara liquid and the applicator 7 is a nail polish brush and is located in the container 3 nail polish.

    Jeder Behälter 2, 3 weist einen verjüngten Hals 8, 9 mit einem Außengewinde 10, 11 auf, auf welches ein gleichzeitig als individuelle Verschlusskappe dienendes Kupplungsteil 12 bzw. 13 mit einem korrespondierenden Innengewinde 14 aufgeschraubt ist. Jeder Stiel 4 bzw. 5 ist mit dem jeweiligen Kupplungsteil 12 bzw. 13 verbunden, d.h. einstückig mit diesem ausgebildet.Each container 2, 3 has a tapered neck 8, 9 with an external thread 10, 11 on which a serving as an individual cap at the same time Coupling part 12 or 13 screwed on with a corresponding internal thread 14 is. Each arm 4 or 5 is with the respective coupling part 12 or 13th connected, i.e. integrally formed with this.

    In jeden Behälterhals 8 bzw. 9 ist in an sich bekannter Weise eine Absteifeinrichtung 15, 16 auf- bzw. eingesetzt, wobei ein Ringkragen der Abstreifeinrichtung gleichzeitig als Dichtung an der Oberseite jeder Behälteröffnung dient.In each container neck 8 or 9 there is a stiffening device in a manner known per se 15, 16 up or used, with an annular collar of the stripping device at the same time as a seal on the top of each container opening serves.

    Zur Verbindung der beiden Behälter 2 bzw. 3 dient eine Kupplungshülse 17, welche in Fig. 2 vergrößert dargestellt ist. A coupling sleeve is used to connect the two containers 2 and 3 17, which is shown enlarged in Fig. 2.

    Die Kupplungshülse 17 umfasst zwei durch eine Zwischenwand 18 voneinander getrennte Kupplungsausnehmungen 19, 20, an deren Innenwand in Richtung der Längsachse 21, also axial verlaufende Drehsicherungs-Vorsprünge 22 ausgebildet sind, welche mit einer Riffelung 23 an der Außenseite eines leicht konisch geformten Abschnitts 24 der Kupplungsteile 12, 13 zusammenwirken, wenn die Kupplungsteile 12 bzw. 13 in die Ausnehmungen 19, 20 der Kupplungshülse 17 eingesteckt werden.The coupling sleeve 17 comprises two by an intermediate wall 18 from each other separate coupling recesses 19, 20 on the inner wall in the direction of the longitudinal axis 21, that is to say axially extending anti-rotation projections 22 are formed, which have a corrugation 23 on the outside a slightly conical section 24 of the coupling parts 12, 13 cooperate when the coupling parts 12 and 13 into the recesses 19, 20 of the coupling sleeve 17 are inserted.

    Für die beim Einstecken zu bewerkstelligende axiale Festlegung sind in den Ausnehmungen 19, 20 parallel zur Zwischenwand 18 verlaufende Rastwulst-Abschnitte 25 vorgesehen, die in eine Rastnut 26 an den Kupplungsteilen 12 bzw. 13 einrasten.For the axial fixing to be carried out when inserting, in the recesses 19, 20 extending parallel to the partition 18 Locking bead sections 25 are provided, which in a locking groove 26 on the coupling parts Snap 12 or 13 into place.

    Durch die vorstehend beschriebene erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung ist es möglich, die einzelnen Vorratsbehälter 2, 3 herstellerseitig mit konventionellen Maschinen zu befüllen und zu handhaben. Die Kupplungsteile 12, 13 werden ebenfalls mit vorhandenen Maschinen wie konventionelle Schraubkappen aufgeschraubt. Die so hergestellten Teil-Einheiten können - nachdem sie wie vorstehend erwähnt individuell abgefüllt wurden - vom Händler individuell geordert und beim Händler so angeboten werden.It is due to the inventive configuration described above possible to manufacture the individual storage containers 2, 3 with conventional ones Filling and handling machines. The coupling parts 12, 13 will also work with existing machines like conventional ones Screw caps screwed on. The partial units produced in this way can - after they have been filled individually as mentioned above - from Dealers can be ordered individually and thus offered by the dealer.

    Die Verbraucherin wählt sich die von ihr gewünschten Teil-Einheiten nach freiem Belieben aus und kann diese Teileinheiten durch einfaches axiales Zusammenstecken miteinander verbinden.The consumer selects the subunits she wants at will, and these sub-units can be removed by simple axial Connect together.

    Für den praktischen Gebrauch kann der jeweils nicht benutzte Vorratsbehälter 2 bzw. 3 von dem Vorratsbehälter 3 bzw. 2 mit der zu benutzenden Kosmetikflüssigkeit abgeschraubt werden und dabei als eine Art Griff dienen, der ein besonders einfaches Handling ermöglicht. Das Abstreifen und Wiedereintauchen erfolgt in konventioneller Weise.The unused storage container can be used for practical purposes 2 or 3 of the storage container 3 or 2 with the one to be used Cosmetic liquid are unscrewed and serve as a kind of handle, which enables particularly easy handling. The stripping and Re-immersion takes place in a conventional manner.

    Wenn ein Vorratsbehälter 2, 3 leer ist, braucht nicht die gesamte Einheit weggeworfen zu werden, sondern durch Lösen der Steckverbindung kann die noch funktionsfähige, ganz oder teilweise gefüllte Einheit unter Austausch der leer gewordenen Teil-Einheit mit einer neuen Teil-Einheit kombiniert werden, wobei entweder die ursprüngliche Kombination wiederhergestellt oder je nach Wunsch der Verbraucherin eine neue Kombination geschaffen werden kann.If a storage container 2, 3 is empty, the entire unit does not need can be thrown away, but by loosening the connector the still functional, fully or partially filled unit under exchange the empty sub-unit combined with a new sub-unit either the original combination is restored or a new combination depending on the consumer’s wishes can be created.

    Die Kupplungshülse besteht vorteilhafter Weise aus Kunststoff, z.B. ABS, PP, PE, PA oder PET. Die Füge- bzw. Trennkräfte bei der Herstellung der axialen Verbindung zwischen den Kupplungsteilen 12 bzw. 13 und der Kupplungshülse 17 liegen günstiger Weise in der Größenordnung von 150 bis 160 N, können aber auch zwischen 15 und 300 N liegen.The coupling sleeve is advantageously made of plastic, e.g. SECTION, PP, PE, PA or PET. The joining or separating forces in the manufacture of the axial connection between the coupling parts 12 and 13 and the Coupling sleeve 17 are advantageously of the order of 150 up to 160 N, but can also be between 15 and 300 N.

    Die Rastwülste 25 bestehen günstiger Weise aus drei Segmenten.The locking beads 25 advantageously consist of three segments.

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    Kosmetikeinheit (1) umfassend zwei unterschiedliche Applikatoren (6, 7) mit jeweils einem Stiel (4, 5), wobei die Applikatoren (6, 7) jeweils in einen Vorrats-Behälter eintauchen, jeder Behälter (2, 3) einen Behälterhals (8, 9) mit einem Außengewinde (10, 11) aufweist, auf welches jeweils ein Kupplungsteil (12, 13) aufschraubbar ist, und wobei die beiden Behälter (2, 3) mittels der aufgeschraubten, gleichzeitig als Verschlusskappe dienenden Kupplungsteile (12, 13) über eine Kupplungshülse (17) lösbar miteinander verbindbar sind,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die als Schraubkappen ausgebildeten Kupplungsteile (12, 13) mit der Kupplungshülse (17) durch eine axial verlaufende Verzahnung drehfest und durch eine Rastnut-Rastwulst-Verbindung (25, 26) axial fest verbindbar sind.
    Cosmetic unit (1) comprising two different applicators (6, 7), each with a handle (4, 5), the applicators (6, 7) each immersing in a storage container, each container (2, 3) a container neck (8 , 9) with an external thread (10, 11), onto each of which a coupling part (12, 13) can be screwed, and the two containers (2, 3) by means of the screwed coupling parts (12, 13) which also serve as a sealing cap can be releasably connected to one another via a coupling sleeve (17),
    characterized in that the coupling parts (12, 13) in the form of screw caps can be connected to the coupling sleeve (17) in a rotationally fixed manner by means of an axially extending toothing and by means of a latching groove / latching bead connection (25, 26).
    Kosmetikeinheit nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am freien Rand der Kupplungsteile (12, 13) zur Erhöhung der Rastelastizität wenigstens eine Ausnehmung (19, 20) angebracht ist.Cosmetic unit according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one recess (19, 20) is provided on the free edge of the coupling parts (12, 13) to increase the locking elasticity. Kosmetikeinheit nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ausnehmungen (19, 20) der Kupplungshülse (17) und die Rastteile (25, 26) leicht konisch ausgebildet sind. Cosmetic unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the recesses (19, 20) of the coupling sleeve (17) and the locking parts (25, 26) are slightly conical. Kosmetikeinheit nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Rastteile (25, 26) an ihrer Außenseite eine Riffelung (23) aufweisen, welche einerseits eine leichte Betätigung bei der Verwendung als Schraubkappe ermöglicht und andererseits im Zusammenwirken mit korrespondierenden Längsvorsprüngen (22) an der Innenseite der Ausnehmung (19, 20) der Kupplungshülse (17) dort eine drehfeste Verbindung herstellen.Cosmetic unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the latching parts (25, 26) have a corrugation (23) on their outside, which on the one hand enables easy operation when used as a screw cap and on the other hand in cooperation with corresponding longitudinal projections (22) on the inside Make the recess (19, 20) of the coupling sleeve (17) there a non-rotatable connection. Kosmetikeinheit nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kupplungshülse (17) eine mittige Zwischenwand (18) aufweist, welche über Abschnitte (27) verminderter Breite in die Zylinderwand (28) der Kupplungshülse (17) übergeht.Cosmetic unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling sleeve (17) has a central intermediate wall (18) which merges into the cylinder wall (28) of the coupling sleeve (17) over sections (27) of reduced width. Kosmetikeinheit nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kupplungsteile (12) eine sich von deren Außenrand (29) axial bis in den Bereich der Rastnut (26) erstreckende Ausnehmung (30) aufweisen.Cosmetic unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling parts (12) have a recess (30) extending axially from their outer edge (29) into the region of the locking groove (26).
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