EP3641921B1 - Apparatus for producing a composition - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a composition, such as a cosmetic product which can be directly consumed by an end consumer.

The document EP2857091 A1 discloses a manufacturing apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1.

The document FR3026622 discloses a manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a composition, and more particularly a cosmetic product, the manufacturing apparatus comprising a mixing machine configured to receive first and second capsules respectively containing first and second formulations, and for mix the first and second formulations directly in the first and second capsules so as to obtain the cosmetic product.

Such a manufacturing device allows easy manufacture, by an end consumer, of a personalized cosmetic product from different capsules. Such a manufacturing apparatus could also be used to manufacture other types of compositions, and for example pharmaceutical products, plant protection products, cleaning products, cleaning products or even agrifood products.

However, the structure of the manufacturing apparatus described in the document FR3026622 could be further simplified. In addition, the use of the manufacturing apparatus described in the document FR3026622 may prove to be complex for some consumers, in particular when it is necessary to make a connection of the first and second capsules prior to their insertion into the mixing machine.

The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these drawbacks.

The technical problem underlying the invention therefore consists in providing an apparatus for manufacturing a composition which is simple and easy to use, while having a simple and reliable structure.

To this end, the present invention relates to a manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1 for the manufacture of a composition, such as a composition directly usable by a user.

Such a configuration of the manufacturing apparatus, and in particular the fact of separating the receiving device and the mixing machine, ensures ease and simplicity of handling of the manufacturing apparatus for the end consumer, since it suffices for him. to position the first and second capsules in the receiving device, and then to place the latter in the mixing machine which then mixes the first and second formulations in order to obtain the composition.

In addition, the fact that the connection of the first and second capsules is obtained automatically by moving the receiving device into the closed position makes it possible to further simplify the manufacture of the composition for the consumer.

In addition, such a configuration of the manufacturing apparatus makes it possible to dissociate the function of positioning the first and second capsules, and the function of mixing the contents of the latter, and therefore to substantially simplify the manufacturing apparatus and of increase reliability.

The manufacturing apparatus may further exhibit one or more of the following features, taken alone or in combination.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving device is configured such that a displacement of the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules from the open position to the closed position induces a connection of a first part of the device. connection and a second connection part belonging respectively to the first and second capsules.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving device comprises a first protective shell and a second protective shell mounted to move relative to one another between a first corresponding position. to the open position of the receiving device and a second position corresponding to the closed position of the receiving device.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second protective shells are mounted articulated with respect to one another around a first articulation axis.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the reception device is configured such that, when the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules is in the closed position, an orthogonal projection of the first capsule on a reference plane is at least in part coincident with an orthogonal projection of the second capsule on the reference plane. Advantageously, the reception device is configured such that, when the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules is in the closed position, an orthogonal projection of a first deformable compartment of the first capsule on the reference plane is at least in part coincident with an orthogonal projection of a second deformable compartment of the second capsule on the reference plane.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving device is configured such that, when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is in the closed position, the first and second capsules extend substantially parallel to the one in relation to the other.

According to the invention, the reception device comprises a first reception location configured to receive the first capsule and a second reception location configured to receive the second capsule.

According to the invention, the reception device comprises a first support part comprising the first reception location and a second support part comprising the second reception location, the first and second support parts being movable with respect to one another. 'another between a receiving position in which the first and second support parts are spaced apart from each other and the first and second capsules are suitable for being received in the first and second receiving locations respectively, and a position of connection in which the first and second support parts are brought together and the first and second capsules are able to be connected to each other.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second support parts are configured to be moved into the connection position when the receiving device is moved into the closed position.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second support parts are mounted articulated with respect to one another around a second articulation axis.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second protective shells and the first and second support parts are mounted articulated around a same articulation axis. Thus, the first and second articulation axes can be merged.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first support part comprises a first coding element, such as a first coding notch, configured to cooperate with the first capsule, and for example with a first connection part belonging to the first capsule, and the second support part comprises a second coding element, such as a second coding notch, configured to cooperate with the second capsule, and for example with a second connection part belonging to the second capsule.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first receiving location comprises a first receiving groove configured to receive at least a portion of the first capsule, and the second receiving location comprises a second receiving groove configured to receive at least a portion of the second capsule.

Advantageously, each of the first and second receiving grooves is substantially arcuate. Advantageously, each of the first and second receiving grooves is configured to cooperate with a peripheral edge of a respective one of the first and second capsules.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine is configured to mix the first and second formulations inside the first and second capsules. Such a configuration makes it possible at least to avoid contact between the mixing machine and the first and second formulations, and therefore to avoid subsequent cleaning of the mixing machine after the manufacture of the composition.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the manufacturing apparatus comprises a heating element configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the processing machine. mixed.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the heating element is configured to heat the first capsule. Advantageously, the heating element is configured to extend along an exterior surface of the first capsule.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the heating element is arranged in the receiving device or in the mixing machine.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the heating element is configured to extend between the first and second capsules.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the heating element is arranged in the mixing machine and is configured to extend between the first and second capsules when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the mixing machine.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the heating element is disposed in the receiving device and is configured to extend between the first and second capsules when the first and second capsules are received in the receiving device.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving device comprises a first support element configured to exert a pressure force on the first capsule, and for example on a first deformable compartment of the first capsule, when the device for reception equipped with the first and second capsules is in the closed position, and a second support element configured to exert a pressure force on the second capsule, and for example on a second deformable compartment of the second capsule, when the reception device equipped with the first and second capsules is in the closed position.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first support element extends through a first passage opening provided on the first protective shell, and the second support element extends through a second opening of passage provided on the second protective shell.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first support element is movable and / or deformable between an inactive position and an active position in which the first support element is able to exert a pressure force on the first capsule. , and the second support element is movable and / or deformable between an inactive position and an active position in which the second support element is able to exert a pressure force on the second capsule. Each of the first and second support elements is for example mounted mobile in translation, for example in a direction of movement which is transverse, and preferably substantially orthogonal, to the extension planes of the first and second capsules. when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is in the closed position.

• le premier élément d'appui est situé à distance de la première capsule, et plus particulièrement du premier compartiment déformable, ou
• le premier élément d'appui est uniquement au contact de la première capsule, et plus particulièrement du premier compartiment déformable, ou
• le premier élément d'appui exerce un effort de pression sur la première capsule, et plus particulièrement sur le premier compartiment déformable, qui est insuffisant pour faire migrer le contenu du premier compartiment déformable vers la deuxième capsule.

Advantageously, the inactive position of the first support element corresponds to a position of the first support element in which, when the receiving device is equipped with the first and second capsules:

• the first support element is located at a distance from the first capsule, and more particularly from the first deformable compartment, or
• the first support element is only in contact with the first capsule, and more particularly with the first deformable compartment, or
• the first support element exerts a pressure force on the first capsule, and more particularly on the first deformable compartment, which is insufficient to cause the contents of the first deformable compartment to migrate towards the second capsule.

• le deuxième élément d'appui est situé à distance de la deuxième capsule, et plus particulièrement du deuxième compartiment déformable, ou
• le deuxième élément d'appui est uniquement au contact de la deuxième capsule, et plus particulièrement du deuxième compartiment déformable, ou
• le deuxième élément d'appui exerce un effort de pression sur la deuxième capsule, et plus particulièrement sur le deuxième compartiment déformable, qui est insuffisant pour faire migrer le contenu du deuxième compartiment déformable vers la première capsule.

Advantageously, the inactive position of the second support element corresponds to a position of the second support element in which, when the receiving device is equipped with the first and second capsules:

• the second support element is located at a distance from the second capsule, and more particularly from the second deformable compartment, or
• the second support element is only in contact with the second capsule, and more particularly with the second deformable compartment, or
• the second support element exerts a pressure force on the second capsule, and more particularly on the second deformable compartment, which is insufficient to cause the contents of the second deformable compartment to migrate towards the first capsule.

Advantageously, the active position of the first support element corresponds to a position of the first support element in which, when the receiving device is equipped with the first and second capsules, the first support element exerts a pressure force on the first capsule, and more particularly on the first deformable compartment, which is sufficient to cause the contents of the first deformable compartment to migrate towards the second capsule, and the active position of the second support element corresponds to a position of the second support element in which, when the receiving device is equipped with the first and second capsules, the second support element exerts a pressure force on the second capsule, and more particularly on the second deformable compartment, which is sufficient to cause the contents of the second to migrate deformable compartment towards the first capsule.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second support elements are mounted respectively on the first and second protective shells.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first bearing element comprises a first bearing surface configured to cooperate with the first capsule, and for example with the first deformable compartment, the first bearing surface being configured to guide and directing the contents of the first capsule towards the first connection part when the first support element exerts a pressure force on the first capsule, and the second support element comprises a second support surface configured to cooperate with the second capsule, and for example with the second deformable compartment, the second bearing surface being configured to guide and orient the contents of the second capsule towards the second connection part when the second bearing element exerts a pressure force on the second capsule.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first capsule comprises a first connecting passage configured to fluidly connect the first deformable compartment and the first connection part, and the second capsule comprises a second connecting passage configured to fluidly connect the second. deformable compartment and the second connection part.

According to one embodiment of the invention, when the first support element is moved from the inactive position to the active position, the first support surface is configured to exert a support force successively on a first portion of the first. deformable compartment located at a first primary distance from the first connecting passage and on a second portion of the first deformable compartment located at a second primary distance from the first connecting passage, the second primary distance being less than the first primary distance, and when the second bearing element is moved from the inactive position to the active position, the second bearing surface is configured to exert a bearing force successively on a first portion of the second deformable compartment located at a first secondary distance from the second connecting passage and on a second portion of the second deformable compartment located at a second distance secondai re of the second link passage, the second secondary distance being less than the first secondary distance.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first bearing surface comprises a first portion of primary surface configured to exert a pressure force on the first portion of the first deformable compartment, and a second portion of primary surface configured to exert a pressure force on the second portion of the first deformable compartment, and the second bearing surface comprises a first portion of secondary surface configured to exert a pressure force on the first portion of the second deformable compartment , and a second portion of secondary surface configured to exert a pressure force on the second portion of the second deformable compartment.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second primary surface portions are configured such that, when the first support element is moved and / or deformed in the active position, the first primary surface portion exerts a pressure force on the first capsule before the second portion of the primary surface exerts a pressure force on the first capsule.

Advantageously, the first and second primary surface portions are configured to respectively exert a pressure force on the rear and front parts of the first deformable compartment.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second secondary surface portions are configured such that, when the second bearing element is moved and / or deformed in the active position, the first secondary surface portion exerts a pressure force on the second capsule before the second secondary surface portion exerts a pressure force on the second capsule.

Advantageously, the first and second secondary surface portions are configured to respectively exert a pressure force on the rear and front parts of the second deformable compartment.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving device comprises at least one primary guide element, such as a guide groove, configured to cooperate with at least one secondary guide element, such as a guide finger , provided on the mixing machine, when the receiving device is received in the mixing machine.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine comprises a first actuator configured to transmit a pressure force to the first support element so as to cause the contents of the first capsule to migrate into the second capsule when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the mixing machine, and a second actuator configured to transmit a pressure force to the second support element so as to cause the contents of the second capsule to migrate in the first capsule when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the mixing machine.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second actuating members are configured to alternately transmit pressure forces to the first and second support elements respectively.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second actuating members are configured to be arranged on either side of the receiving device when the receiving device is received in the mixing machine.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second actuating members are arranged opposite one another.

• une partie d'actionnement comportant les premier et deuxième organes d'actionnement, la partie d'actionnement étant montée pivotante autour d'un axe de pivotement, et
• un moteur d'entraînement configuré pour faire pivoter la partie d'actionnement autour de l'axe de pivotement et alternativement dans un premier sens de pivotement et dans un deuxième sens de pivotement opposé au premier sens de pivotement.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine comprises:

• an actuating part comprising the first and second actuating members, the actuating part being mounted to pivot about a pivot axis, and
• a drive motor configured to rotate the actuating portion about the pivot axis and alternately in a first pivot direction and in a second pivot direction opposite to the first pivot direction.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the drive motor is configured to rotate the actuating part about the pivot axis and within a predetermined angular range.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second actuating members converge opposite the pivot axis.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine is configured such that a rotation of the drive motor in a first direction of rotation causes a pivoting of the actuating part in the first direction of pivoting and that a rotation of the drive motor in a second direction of rotation, opposite to the first direction of rotation, causes a pivoting of the actuating part in the second direction of pivoting.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine further comprises a drive wheel integral in rotation with an output shaft of the drive motor and configured to be driven in rotation about its wheel axis. by the drive motor, the drive wheel being fitted with a drive element, such as a drive finger, eccentric with respect to the axis wheel, and the actuating portion has a receiving lumen which is elongated and in which the drive member is received.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the reception lumen extends in a direction of extension substantially parallel to the pivot axis.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first support element comprises a first actuation surface opposite to the first support surface, and the second support element comprises a second actuation surface opposite to the second. bearing surface, the first and second actuating members being configured to exert pressure forces respectively on the first and second actuating surfaces. Advantageously, each of the first and second actuating surfaces is accessible from outside the receiving device.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving device comprises a locking element configured to lock the receiving device in the closed position.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking element is movable between a locking position in which the locking element locks the receiving device in the closed position, and an unlocking position in which the locking element. locking allows movement of the receiving device in the open position.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving device comprises a release element, such as a release button, configured to move the locking element into the unlocked position.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine comprises a receiving housing configured to at least partially receive the receiving device.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine and the receiving device are configured such that the receiving device extends at least partially outside the mixing machine when the receiving device is received in the reception accommodation.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine comprises an insertion opening opening into the receiving housing, the receiving device being configured to be inserted into the receiving housing through the insertion opening. Advantageously, the insertion opening is configured to be oriented upwards when the mixing machine is placed on a flat support.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine comprises a base having an upper surface on which the insertion opening is formed.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the reception housing is located in a central zone of the base.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine comprises an electric power source configured to electrically supply the mixing machine. Advantageously, the electric power source comprises at least one rechargeable battery.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the electric power source is configured to supply electric power to the receiving device when the receiving device is received in the mixing machine.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine comprises a first electrical connector, and the receiving device comprises a second electrical connector configured to be connected to the first electrical connector when the receiving device is received in the mixing machine. , so that the mixing machine is able to supply the receiving device electrically.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the manufacturing apparatus comprises a controller configured to control the drive motor and / or the heating element.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the manufacturing apparatus is configured to automatically close an outlet passage of the first capsule when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the mixing machine, and for automatically release the outlet passage when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is withdrawn from the mixing machine. In other words, the manufacturing apparatus is configured to automatically close the outlet passage concomitantly with the insertion of the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules into the mixing machine, and to automatically release the outlet passage concomitantly. the withdrawal of the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules from the mixing machine.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the manufacturing apparatus comprises a closure element configured to automatically close the outlet passage when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is received in the mixing machine, and for automatically release the outlet passage when the receiving device equipped with the first and second capsules is withdrawn from the mixing machine. Advantageously, the receiving device comprises the closure element.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the closure element is configured to clamp the outlet passage or to exert pressure on the outlet passage.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the closure element is mounted to move between a closed position in which the closure element is able to block the outlet passage, and for example able to clamp the passage. outlet or exert pressure on the outlet passage, and a release position in which the closure member is adapted to release the outlet passage. Advantageously, the closure element is movably mounted on the first protective shell.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine comprises a displacement element configured to move the sealing element into the closed position when the receiving device is inserted into the mixing machine.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the manufacturing apparatus comprises a counter-bearing element configured to bear against the first capsule and to be placed opposite the closure element when the receiving device equipped with first and second capsules are received in the mixing machine.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the receiving device comprises the counter-support element. Advantageously, the counter-bearing element is provided on the second protective shell.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the reception device is configured such that the first capsule extends at least partly outside the reception device when the first capsule is received in the reception device. Advantageously, an outlet of the first capsule extends outside the reception device when the first capsule is received in the reception device.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the reception device comprises a reception box configured to receive and house at least in part the first and second capsules.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the composition to be produced is chosen from the group comprising a cosmetic product, a pharmaceutical product, a hair care product, a perfume, a paint, a phytosanitary product, a maintenance product, a cleaning product, an adhesive and an agri-food product.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the first formulation is a first phase of a cosmetic product to be manufactured, and the second formulation is a second phase of the cosmetic product. Advantageously, the first formulation is a fatty phase of the cosmetic product, and the second formulation is an aqueous phase of the cosmetic product. For example, the fatty phase constitutes the base of the cosmetic product, and the aqueous phase comprises active elements and constitutes the complex of active ingredients of the cosmetic product to be manufactured.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the cosmetic product produced is a homogenized emulsion, a homogenized solution or a mixture of several miscible phases.

• Figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un appareil de fabrication selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention.
• Figure 2 est une vue de côté d'une première capsule et d'une deuxième capsule connectées l'une à l'autre et appartenant à l'appareil de fabrication de la figure 1.
• Figures 3 et 4 sont respectivement des vues de dessus des première et deuxièmes capsules de la figure 2.
• Figure 5 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne V-V de la figure 2.
• Figure 6 est une vue partielle en coupe selon la ligne VI-VI de la figure 3.
• Figure 7 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de réception appartenant à l'appareil de fabrication de la figure 1, montrant le dispositif de réception en position fermée.
• Figure 8 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de réception de la figure 7, en position ouverte, le dispositif de réception étant représenté en position renversée par rapport à la position illustrée sur la figure 7.
• Figures 9 et 10 sont des vues éclatées, en perspective, du dispositif de réception de la figure 7.
• Figures 11 et 12 sont des vues en perspective du dispositif de réception de la figure 7 équipé des première et deuxième capsules, montrant des première et deuxième parties de support respectivement dans une position d'insertion et dans une position de connexion.
• Figure 13 est une vue de côté du dispositif de réception de la figure 7 équipé des première et deuxième capsules.
• Figure 14 est une vue à l'échelle agrandie montrant la coopération de la première capsule avec un élément de contre-appui et un élément d'obturation prévus sur le dispositif de réception.
• Figures 15 et 16 sont des vues partielles de côté du dispositif de réception de la figure 7 équipé des première et deuxième capsules, montrant un premier élément d'appui respectivement dans une position inactive et une position active.
• Figures 17 et 18 sont des vues en perspective respectivement des premier et deuxième éléments d'appui de l'appareil de fabrication.
• Figure 19 est une vue de face du premier élément d'appui de l'appareil de fabrication.
• Figure 20 est une vue partielle de dessus de l'appareil de fabrication de la figure 1.
• Figures 21 et 22 sont des vues partielles en perspective de l'appareil de fabrication de la figure 1.
• Figures 23 et 24 sont des vues schématiques de dessus d'un appareil de fabrication selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention.

In any event, the invention will be clearly understood with the aid of the description which follows with reference to the appended schematic drawings showing, by way of non-limiting examples, several embodiments of this manufacturing apparatus.

• Figure 1 is a perspective view of a manufacturing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the invention.
• Figure 2 is a side view of a first capsule and a second capsule connected to each other and belonging to the apparatus for manufacturing the figure 1 .
• Figures 3 and 4 are respectively top views of the first and second capsules of the figure 2 .
• Figure 5 is a sectional view along line VV of the figure 2 .
• Figure 6 is a partial sectional view along line VI-VI of the figure 3 .
• Figure 7 is a perspective view of a receiving device belonging to the apparatus for manufacturing the figure 1 , showing the receiving device in the closed position.
• Figure 8 is a perspective view of the device for receiving the figure 7 , in the open position, the receiving device being shown in the inverted position with respect to the position illustrated on the figure 7 .
• Figures 9 and 10 are exploded views, in perspective, of the device for receiving the figure 7 .
• Figures 11 and 12 are perspective views of the device for receiving the figure 7 equipped with the first and second capsules, showing first and second support parts respectively in an insertion position and in a connection position.
• Figure 13 is a side view of the device for receiving the figure 7 equipped with the first and second capsules.
• Figure 14 is a view on an enlarged scale showing the cooperation of the first capsule with a counter-bearing element and a closure element provided on the receiving device.
• Figures 15 and 16 are partial side views of the device for receiving the figure 7 equipped with the first and second capsules, showing a first support element respectively in an inactive position and an active position.
• Figures 17 and 18 are perspective views respectively of the first and second support elements of the manufacturing apparatus.
• Figure 19 is a front view of the first support element of the manufacturing apparatus.
• Figure 20 is a partial top view of the apparatus for manufacturing the figure 1 .
• Figures 21 and 22 are partial perspective views of the apparatus for manufacturing the figure 1 .
• Figures 23 and 24 are schematic top views of a manufacturing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the invention.

The figures 1 to 22 show a manufacturing apparatus 2, according to a first embodiment of the invention, configured to manufacture a composition, which can for example be a cosmetic product, a hair care product, a pharmaceutical product, a phytosanitary product, a product of maintenance, a cleaning product, or an agri-food product. When the composition to be produced is a cosmetic product, the latter can for example be a homogenized emulsion, a homogenized solution or else a mixture of several miscible phases.

The manufacturing apparatus 2 comprises in particular first and second capsules 3, 4, also called pods or packaging units, respectively containing a predetermined quantity of a first formulation and a predetermined quantity of a second formulation, a receiving device 5 configured to receive the first and second capsules 3, 4, and a mixing machine 6 configured to receive the reception device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4, and to mix the first and second formulations contained in the first and second capsules 3, 4 so as to obtain a cosmetic product. Advantageously, the mixing machine 6 is configured to mix the first and second formulations inside the receiving device 5, and preferably inside the first and second capsules 3, 4.

Advantageously, the first formulation is a first phase of a cosmetic product to be manufactured, such as a fatty phase of the cosmetic product, while the second formulation is a second phase of the cosmetic product, such as an aqueous phase of the cosmetic product. For example, the fatty phase can constitute the base of the cosmetic product to be manufactured, and the aqueous phase can comprise active elements and thus constitute a complex of active ingredients of the cosmetic product to be manufactured.

As shown more particularly on figures 2 to 6 , the first and second capsules 3, 4 are distinct from each other, and are configured to be fluidly connected to one another. In addition, each of the first and second capsules 3, 4 is advantageously for single use.

The first capsule 3 comprises a first deformable compartment 3.1 containing the first formulation, a first connection part 3.2 and a first connection passage 3.3 configured to fluidly connect the first deformable compartment 3.1 and the first connection part 3.2. Advantageously, the first connection passage 3.3 is formed by a first connection channel, and the first connection part 3.2 extends substantially perpendicularly to the first connection passage 3.3. The first connection part 3.2 more particularly comprises a male connection end piece 3.4, for example of cylindrical shape, fluidly connected to the first connection passage 3.3.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the first deformable compartment 3.1 comprises a first frangible peripheral zone 3.10 having one or more frangible portions, also called weakening portions, configured to break when sufficient mechanical pressure is exerted on the first deformable compartment 3.1.

Advantageously, the first capsule 3 also comprises a first buffer zone 3.11 extending at least in part around the first peripheral zone 3.10 of the first deformable compartment 3.1, and the frangible portion or portions of the first deformable compartment 3.1 are located such that , when the frangible portion or portions are broken, the contents of the first deformable compartment 3.1 can flow into the first buffer zone 3.11.

The first buffer zone 3.11 is more particularly configured to fluidly connect the first deformable compartment 3.1 and the first passage of connection 3.3 when the frangible portion or portions of the first deformable compartment 3.1 are broken. Advantageously, before the rupture of the frangible portion (s) of the first deformable compartment 3.1, the two walls delimiting the first buffer zone 3.11 are in contact with one another such that the volume of the first buffer zone 3.11 is then substantially zero. After the rupture of the frangible portion (s) of the first deformable compartment 3.1, the flow of the contents of the first deformable compartment 3.1 in the first buffer zone 3.11 induces a separation of the two walls delimiting the first buffer zone 3.11, and therefore an increase in volume of the first buffer zone 3.11.

The first capsule 3 further comprises an outlet passage 3.5, such as an outlet channel, which is fluidly connected to the first connecting passage 3.3, and which is provided with an outlet orifice 3.6. Advantageously, the outlet passage 3.5 extends in the extension of the first connection passage 3.3, and substantially parallel to the first connection passage 3.3.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the first capsule 3 comprises a thermoformed shell 3.7 and a sealing sheet 3.8 covering the thermoformed shell 3.7. The thermoformed shell 3.7 and the sealing sheet 3.8 of the first capsule 3 advantageously delimit the first deformable compartment 3.1, the first connecting passage 3.3 and the outlet passage 3.5.

The second capsule 4 comprises a second deformable compartment 4.1 containing the second formulation, a second connection part 4.2 configured to be connected to the first connection part 4.1, and a second connection passage 4.3 configured to fluidly connect the second deformable compartment 4.1 and the second connection part 4.2. Advantageously, the second connection passage 4.3 is formed by a second connection channel, and the second connection part 4.2 extends substantially perpendicularly to the second connection passage 4.3. The second connection part 4.2 more particularly comprises a female connection end 4.4, for example of cylindrical shape, fluidly connected to the second connection passage 4.3 and configured to receive the male connection end 3.4 in a sealed manner.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the second deformable compartment 4.1 comprises a second frangible peripheral zone 4.10 having one or more frangible portions, also called frangible portions weakening, configured to rupture when sufficient mechanical pressure is exerted on the second deformable compartment 4.1.

Advantageously, the second capsule 4 also comprises a second buffer zone 4.11 extending at least in part around the second peripheral zone 4.10 of the second deformable compartment 4.1, and the frangible portion or portions of the second deformable compartment 4.1 are located such that , when the frangible portion or portions are broken, the content of the second deformable compartment 4.1 can flow into the second buffer zone 4.11.

The second buffer zone 4.11 is more particularly configured to fluidly connect the second deformable compartment 4.1 and the second connecting passage 4.3 when the frangible portion or portions of the second deformable compartment 4.1 are broken. Advantageously, before the rupture of the frangible portion or portions of the second deformable compartment 4.1, the two walls delimiting the second buffer zone 4.11 are in contact with one another such that the volume of the second buffer zone 4.11 is then substantially zero.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the second capsule 4 comprises a thermoformed shell 4.5 and a sealing sheet 4.6 covering the thermoformed shell 4.5. The thermoformed shell 4.5 and the sealing sheet 4.6 of the second capsule 4 advantageously delimit the second deformable compartment 4.1 and the second connecting passage 4.3.

Advantageously and for reasons mentioned below, each of the first and second capsules 3, 4 is configured to contain all or substantially all of a mixture formed by the predetermined amount of the first formulation and the predetermined amount of the mixture. second formulation.

As shown more particularly on figures 7 to 14 , the reception device 5 is able to occupy an open position in which the first and second capsules 3, 4 are able to be introduced into the reception device 5, and a closed position in which the reception device 5 is able to maintain in position the first and second capsules 3, 4.

The reception device 5 more particularly comprises a reception box 7 configured to receive and house at least in part the first and second capsules 3, 4. The reception box 7 comprises in particular a first protective shell 8 and a second protective shell. 9 mounted articulated with respect to one another around an articulation axis 10 and between a first position (see figure 8 ) corresponding to an open position of the receiving device 5 and a second position (see figure 7 ) corresponding to a closed position of the receiving device 5. The first and second protective shells 8, 9 may for example have an angle of inclination of between 50 and 90 °, and for example around 70 °, when they are in the first position.

The reception device 5 further comprises a first support part 11 and a second support part 12 arranged in the reception box 7. The first and second support parts 11, 12 respectively comprise a first reception location 13 configured to receive the first capsule 3 and a second receiving location 14 configured to receive the second capsule 4. Advantageously, the first receiving location 13 comprises a first receiving groove 15 configured to receive a peripheral portion of the first capsule 3, and the second location reception 14 comprises a second reception groove (not visible in the figures) configured to receive a peripheral portion of the second capsule 4.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the first and second support parts 11, 12 are articulated with respect to each other around the articulation axis 10 and between a receiving position (see figures 8 and 13 ) in which the first and second support parts 11, 12 are remote from each other and the first and second capsules 3, 4 are adapted to be received respectively in the first and second receiving locations 13, 14, and a connection position (see figure 12 ) in which the first and second support parts 11, 12 are brought together and the first and second capsules 3, 4 are able to be connected to one another. The first and second support parts 11, 12 may for example have an angle of inclination of between 5 and 20 °, and for example approximately 10 °, when they are in the receiving position, and be substantially parallel. 'relative to each other when they are in the connection position.

Advantageously, the first and second support parts 11, 12 are configured to be moved into the connection position when the receiving device 5 is moved into the closed position, and therefore to fluidly connect the first and second connection parts 3.2, 4.2 when the receiving device 5 is moved to the closed position.

The first support part 11 further comprises a first coding element 17, such as a first coding notch, configured to cooperate with the first connection part 3.2 of the first capsule 3, and the second support part 12 comprises a second coding element 18, such as a second coding notch, configured to cooperate with the second connection part 4.2. The first and second keying elements 17, 18 make it possible to ensure a positioning of the first capsule 3 only on the first support part 11, and a positioning of the second capsule 4 only on the second support part 12, and thus avoid any positioning error of the first and second capsules 3, 4 in the receiving device 5.

The first and second support parts 11, 12 are more particularly configured such that the first and second capsules 3, 4 extend substantially parallel to each other, when the first and second support parts 11 , 12 are in the connection position.

As shown on figures 7 and 13 , the first capsule 3 is configured to extend partly outside the reception device 5 when it is received in the reception device 5 and the latter is in the closed position. Advantageously, the outlet orifice 3.6 is configured to extend outside the reception device 5 when the first capsule 3 is received in the reception device 5 and the latter is in the closed position.

As shown in particular on figures 9 , 15 and 16 , the receiving device 5 further comprises a first support element 19 configured to exert a pressure force on the first capsule 3, and more particularly on the first deformable compartment 3.1, and a second support element 21 configured to exert a pressure force on the second capsule 4, and more particularly on the second deformable compartment 4.1.

The first support element 19 is mounted on the first protective shell 8 and is movable between an inactive position (see figure 15 ) and an active position (see figure 16 ) in which the first support element 19 is able to exert a pressure force on the first deformable compartment 3.1. The first support element 19 can for example be mounted to move in translation in a first direction of movement D1 which is transverse, and preferably substantially orthogonal, to the extension planes of the first and second capsules 3, 4 when the receiving device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 is in the closed position.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the first support element 19 extends through a first passage opening 22.1 provided on the first protective shell 8, and comprises a first actuating surface 23 accessible from the outside of the receiving device 5, and more precisely from outside the reception box 7. The function of the first actuating surface 23 will be defined later.

The first bearing element 19 further comprises a first bearing surface 24 opposite to the first actuating surface 23 and extending inside the receiving device 5. The first bearing surface 24 is configured to cooperate with the first deformable compartment 3.1, and to guide and orient the contents of the first capsule 3 towards the first connecting passage 3.3, when the first support element 19 exerts a pressure force on the first deformable compartment 3.1.

The first bearing surface 24 comprises a first portion of primary surface 24.1 configured to exert a pressure force on a first portion of the first deformable compartment 3.1, and a second portion of primary surface 24.2 configured to exert a pressure force on a second portion of the first deformable compartment 3.1 which is closer to the first connecting passage 3.3 than the first portion of the first deformable compartment 3.1. According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the first portion of primary surface 24.1 is configured to exert, on the first portion of the first deformable compartment 3.1, a pressure force which is oriented obliquely with respect to the first direction of movement D1 and substantially towards the first connecting passage 3.3, and the second portion of primary surface 24.2 is configured to exert, on the second portion of the first deformable compartment 3.1, a pressure force which is oriented substantially parallel with respect to the first direction of movement D1 or which is oriented obliquely with respect to the first direction of movement and substantially towards the first connecting passage 3.3.

Advantageously, the first portion of primary surface 24.1 is configured to exert a pressure force in particular on a rear part of the first deformable compartment 3.1, that is to say a part of the first deformable compartment 3.1 which is opposite the first connecting passage 3.3, and the second portion of primary surface 24.2 is configured to exert a pressure force in particular on a front part of the first deformable compartment 3.1, that is to say a part of the first deformable compartment 3.1 which is turned towards the first passage link 3.3.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the first portion of primary surface 24.1 is formed by a protuberance, for example substantially arcuate, provided on the first support element 19, and the second portion of primary surface 24.2 is substantially planar, and at least partially surrounded by the first portion of primary surface 24.1.

The first and second primary surface portions 24.1, 24.2 are more particularly configured such that, when the first support element 19 is moved to the active position, the first primary surface portion 24.1 exerts a pressure force on the first compartment 3.1 before the second portion of primary surface 24.2 exerts a pressure force on the first compartment 3.1.

The second support element 21 being identical to the first support element 19, the structure and the operation of the second support element 21 are not described in detail below for the sake of brevity.

In particular, the second support element 21 extends through a second passage opening 22.2 provided on the second protective shell 9, and comprises a second actuating surface 25 accessible from outside the reception box 7, and a second bearing surface 26 opposite to the second actuating surface 25. The second bearing surface 26 is configured to cooperate with the second deformable compartment 4.1, and to guide and orient the contents of the second capsule 4 towards the second connecting passage 4.3, when the second support element 21 exerts a pressure force on the second deformable compartment 4.1.

Advantageously, the second bearing surface 26 also comprises first and second secondary surface portions 26.1, 26.2 configured such that, when the second bearing element 21 is moved towards the active position, the first secondary surface portion 26.1 exerts a pressure force on the second compartment 4.1 before the second secondary surface portion 26.2 exerts a pressure force on the second compartment 4.1.

Advantageously, the first portion of secondary surface 26.1 is configured to exert a pressure force in particular on a rear part of the second deformable compartment 4.1, that is to say a part of the second deformable compartment 4.1 which is opposite to the second passage 4.3, and the second portion of secondary surface 26.2 is in particular configured to exert a pressure force on a front part of the second deformable compartment 4.1, that is to say a part of the second deformable compartment 4.1 which is turned towards the second link passage 4.3.

In addition, like the first support element 19, the second support element 21 can also be mounted mobile in translation according to a second direction of movement D2 which is transverse, and preferably substantially orthogonal, to the extension planes of the first and second capsules 3, 4 when the receiving device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 is in the closed position.

Each of the first and second support elements 19, 21 can for example be made of a material at least partly deformable, and for example of silicone.

The receiving device 5 further comprises a locking element (not shown in the figures), such as a locking finger, configured to lock the receiving device 5 in the closed position, and more particularly to lock the first and second protective shells 8, 9 in the second position. Advantageously, the locking element is movable between a locking position in which the locking element locks the first and second protective shells 8, 9 in the second position, and an unlocking position in which the locking element allows a displacement of the first and second protective shells 8, 9 in the first position.

Advantageously, the receiving device 5 also comprises a release element (not shown in the figures), such as a release button, configured to move the locking element into the unlocked position. Advantageously, the release element is movable between an inactive position and an actuation position in which the release element is able to move the locking element into the unlocked position. Advantageously, the receiving device 5 comprises a biasing element (not shown in the figures) configured to bias the release element into the inactive position.

As shown more particularly on figures 20 to 22 , the mixing machine 6 comprises a support 31, and a reception housing 32 defined at least in part by the support 31 and configured to receive at least in part the reception device 5. According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the mixing machine 6 and the receiving device 5 are configured such that the receiving device 5 extends at least partly outside the mixing machine 6, when the receiving device 5 is received in reception accommodation 32.

The mixing machine 6 also comprises a base 33 in which the support 31 is housed, and an insertion opening 34 opening into the receiving housing 32, the receiving device 5 being configured to be inserted into the receiving housing 32 through through the insertion opening 34. Advantageously, the insertion opening 34 is formed in a central portion of an upper surface of the base 33, and is configured to face upward when the mixing machine 6 is disposed on a horizontal support surface.

The mixing machine 6 further comprises an actuating part 35 pivotally mounted on the support 31 about a substantially vertical pivot axis 36 when the mixing machine 6 is disposed on a horizontal support surface.

The actuating part 35 comprises a first actuating member 37, such as a first actuating finger, configured to transmit a pressure force to the first capsule 3, and a second actuating member 38, such as a second actuator finger, opposite to the first actuator 37 and configured to transmit a pressure force to the second capsule 4. The first and second actuator members 37, 38 are configured to be arranged on either side another of the reception device 5 when the latter is received in the mixing machine 6, and more precisely in the reception housing 32.

The first and second actuating members 37, 38 are more particularly configured to exert pressure forces respectively and alternately on the first and second support elements 19, 21, so as to transmit pressure forces respectively and alternately on the first and second compartments 3.1, 4.1. In particular, the first and second actuating members 37, 38 are configured to cooperate respectively with the first and second actuating surfaces 23, 25 of the first and second support elements 19, 21.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the first and second actuating members 37, 38 extend substantially in the same extension plane, and converge opposite the pivot axis 36.

The mixing machine 6 further includes a drive motor 39 mounted on the support 31. The drive motor 39 is configured to rotate the actuating portion 35 about the pivot axis 36 and within an angular range. predetermined.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the mixing machine 6 also comprises a drive wheel 41 integral in rotation with an output shaft of the drive motor 39 and configured to be driven in rotation around its wheel axis and in a direction of rotation by the drive motor 39. Drive wheel 41 is equipped with a drive element 42, such as a drive finger, which is eccentric with respect to the axis wheel, and which is received in a receiving lumen 43 provided on the actuating part 35. Advantageously, the receiving lumen 43 is elongated and extends in a direction of extension substantially parallel to the pivot axis 36 Such a configuration of the mixing machine 6 makes it possible to obtain a reciprocating movement of the actuating part 35 by rotating the drive motor 39 always in the same direction of rotation, so that it is not. necessary to use an expensive drive motor control system 39.

According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine 6 could be configured such that a rotation of the drive motor 39 in a first direction of rotation causes a pivoting of the actuating part 35 in a first. direction of pivoting and that a rotation of the drive motor 39 in a second direction of rotation, opposite to the first direction of rotation, causes a pivoting of the actuating part 35 in a second direction of pivoting, opposite to the first direction of rotation. pivoting.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the reception device 6 comprises (see figure 20 ) two primary guide elements 44, such as guide grooves, configured to cooperate respectively with secondary guide elements 45, such as guide fingers or guide tabs, provided on the mixing machine 6, when the device reception 5 is received in the mixing machine 6. The primary guide elements 44 can for example be provided on the first support part 11, and the secondary guide elements 45 can for example be provided on the support 31. The presence such guide elements make it possible to facilitate the positioning of the reception device 5 in the reception housing 32.

The manufacturing apparatus 2 further comprises a heating element 46 configured to heat at least the first capsule 3 when the receiving device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 is received in the mixing machine 6. The element heating element 46 may for example comprise a resistive heating element 46.1 and a heating plate 46.2 adjacent to the resistive heating element 46.1.

According to one embodiment shown in the figures, the heating element 46 is arranged in the receiving device 5, and is advantageously mounted on the first support part 11 so as to extend between the first and second capsules 3, 4 when the latter are received in the receiving device 5. Preferably, the heating element 46 is arranged to extend to proximity to the first deformable compartment 3.1, and for example in contact with the first deformable compartment 3.1. However, according to another embodiment of the invention, the heating element 46 could be arranged in the mixing machine 6 and be configured to extend between the first and second capsules 3, 4 when the receiving device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 is received in the mixing machine 6.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the mixing machine 6 also comprises an electrical power source (not shown in the figures) configured to supply electrically the mixing machine 6, and in particular the drive motor 39. The electrical power source may for example include at least one rechargeable battery.

When the heating element 46 is arranged in the receiving device 5, the electric power source is advantageously also configured to supply electrically the receiving device 5, and in particular the heating element 46, when the receiving device 5 is received in the mixing machine 6. For this purpose, the mixing machine 6 comprises a first electrical connector (not shown in the figures), and the receiving device 5 comprises a second electrical connector (not shown in the figures) configured to be connected to the first electrical connector when the receiving device 5 is received in the mixing machine 6, so that the mixing machine 6 is able to supply the receiving device 5 electrically.

The mixing machine 6 further comprises a controller, for example provided with a microcontroller, configured to control the operation of the drive motor 39 and of the heating element 46.

The manufacturing apparatus 2 further comprises a closure element 47 configured to automatically close the outlet passage 3.5 of the first capsule 3 when the reception device 5, equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4, is received in the chamber. mixing machine 6, and to automatically release the outlet passage 3.5 when the receiving device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 is withdrawn from the mixing machine 6. Advantageously, the closure element 47 is configured. to exert pressure on a wall of the outlet passage 3.5 so as to close the latter.

The closure element 47 can for example be movably mounted on the first protective shell 8 between a closed position (see the figures 14 and 15 ) in which the closure element 47 is adapted to close the outlet passage 3.5, and a release position (see figure 12 ) in which the closure element 47 is adapted to release the outlet passage 3.5, and the mixing machine 6 may for example include a displacement element 48 configured to move the closure element 47 into the closed position when the receiving device 5 is inserted into the mixing machine 6.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the displacement element 48 is mounted fixed relative to the support 31 and comprises a displacement ramp 49 (see figure 14 ) configured to cooperate with the closure element 47 and move the latter to the release position.

Advantageously, the manufacturing apparatus 2 comprises a biasing member (not shown in the figures) configured to bias the closure element 47 towards the release position. These arrangements ensure automatic displacement of the closure element 47 in the release position as soon as the receiving device 5 is withdrawn from the mixing machine 6.

According to the embodiment shown in the figures 1 to 22 , the manufacturing apparatus 2 further comprises a counter-bearing element 51, such as a rib or a counter-bearing lug, configured to bear against the first capsule 3 and to be placed opposite the element closure 47 when the receiving device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 is received in the mixing machine 6. Advantageously, the counter-bearing element 51 is provided on the receiving device 5, and for example on the second protective shell 9. The presence of such a counter-bearing element ensures optimum clamping of the outlet passage 3.5 when the receiving device 5 is received in the mixing machine 6.

• prévoir l'appareil de fabrication 2,
• déplacer les première et deuxième coques de protection 8, 9 dans la première position,
• déplacer les première et deuxième parties de support 11, 12 dans la position de réception,
• insérer les première et deuxième capsules 3, 4 respectivement dans les premier et deuxième emplacements de réception 13, 14,
• déplacer les première et deuxième coques de protection 8, 9 dans la deuxième position de manière à déplacer les première et deuxième parties de support 11, 12 dans la position de connexion, et donc de manière à connecter les première et deuxième parties de connexion 3.2, 4.2,
• insérer le dispositif de réception 5 équipé des première et deuxième capsules 3, 4 dans le logement de réception 32 de la machine de mélange 6,
• déplacer automatiquement l'élément d'obturation 47 dans la position d'obturation de manière à obturer automatiquement le passage de sortie 3.5 de la première capsule 3,
• chauffer le premier compartiment déformable 3.1 et la première formulation contenue dans ce dernier, et
• mélanger les première et deuxième formulations à l'intérieur des première et deuxième capsules 3, 4 de manière à obtenir le produit cosmétique.

A method of manufacturing a composition, such as a cosmetic product, using the manufacturing apparatus 2 will now be described. Such a manufacturing process comprises in particular the following steps:

• provide the manufacturing device 2,
• move the first and second protective shells 8, 9 into the first position,
• moving the first and second support parts 11, 12 into the receiving position,
• insert the first and second capsules 3, 4 respectively in the first and second reception locations 13, 14,
• moving the first and second protective shells 8, 9 into the second position so as to move the first and second support parts 11, 12 into the connection position, and therefore so as to connect the first and second connection parts 3.2, 4.2,
• inserting the receiving device 5 equipped with the first and second capsules 3, 4 into the receiving housing 32 of the mixing machine 6,
• automatically moving the closure element 47 into the closed position so as to automatically close the outlet passage 3.5 of the first capsule 3,
• heating the first deformable compartment 3.1 and the first formulation contained in the latter, and
• mixing the first and second formulations inside the first and second capsules 3, 4 so as to obtain the cosmetic product.

• faire pivoter la partie d'actionnement 35 dans le premier sens de pivotement de telle sorte que le premier organe d'actionnement 37 exerce un effort de pression sur le premier élément d'appui 19 et déplace ce dernier dans la position active ; un tel déplacement du premier élément d'appui 19 induisant une surpression au niveau de la première zone périphérique frangible 3.10 du premier compartiment déformable 3.1 et donc une rupture de la ou des portions frangibles respectives, puis un écoulement de la première formulation, contenue dans le premier compartiment déformable 3.1, jusque dans la deuxième zone tampon 4.11 via le premier passage de liaison 3.3 et le deuxième passage de liaison 4.3 ; un tel écoulement de la première formulation induisant une surpression au niveau de la deuxième zone périphérique frangible 4.10 du deuxième compartiment déformable 4.1, et donc une rupture de la ou des portions frangibles respectives et une pénétration de la première formulation dans le deuxième compartiment déformable 4.1,
• faire pivoter la partie d'actionnement 35 dans le deuxième sens de pivotement de telle sorte que le deuxième organe d'actionnement 38 exerce un effort de pression sur le deuxième élément d'appui 21, de manière à déplacer ce dernier dans la position active et à induire un écoulement du mélange des première et deuxième formulations contenues dans le deuxième compartiment déformable 4.1 jusque dans le premier compartiment déformable 3.1, et
• faire pivoter la partie d'actionnement 35 successivement dans le premier sens de pivotement et dans le deuxième sens de pivotement, et répéter une telle étape plusieurs fois, et par exemple 2 à 15 fois, avantageusement 5 à 10 fois, de manière à faire passer le mélange des première et deuxième formulations successivement dans le premier compartiment déformable 3.1 et dans le deuxième compartiment déformable 4.1, afin d'obtenir un mélange homogène des première et deuxième formulations.

The mixing step more particularly comprises the following steps:

• pivoting the actuating part 35 in the first direction of pivoting such that the first actuating member 37 exerts a pressure force on the first support member 19 and moves the latter into the active position; such a displacement of the first support element 19 inducing an overpressure at the level of the first frangible peripheral zone 3.10 of the first deformable compartment 3.1 and therefore a rupture of the respective frangible portion (s), then a flow of the first formulation, contained in the first deformable compartment 3.1, up to the second buffer zone 4.11 via the first connecting passage 3.3 and the second connecting passage 4.3; such a flow of the first formulation inducing an overpressure at the level of the second frangible peripheral zone 4.10 of the second deformable compartment 4.1, and therefore a rupture of the respective frangible portion (s) and penetration of the first formulation into the second deformable compartment 4.1,
• rotate the actuating part 35 in the second direction of pivoting such that the second actuating member 38 exerts a pressure force on the second support member 21, so as to move the latter into the active position and in inducing a flow of the mixture of the first and second formulations contained in the second deformable compartment 4.1 into the first deformable compartment 3.1, and
• rotate the actuating part 35 successively in the first direction of pivoting and in the second direction of pivoting, and repeat such a step several times, and for example 2 to 15 times, preferably 5 to 10 times, so as to pass mixing the first and second formulations successively in the first deformable compartment 3.1 and in the second deformable compartment 4.1, in order to obtain a homogeneous mixture of the first and second formulations.

• retirer le dispositif de réception 5 hors de la machine de mélange 6,
• déplacer automatiquement l'élément d'obturation 47 dans la position de libération de manière à libérer automatiquement le passage de sortie 3.5 de la première capsule 3,
• exercer manuellement une pression mécanique sur les premier et deuxième éléments d'appui 19, 21 de manière à expulser le produit cosmétique fabriqué hors des première et deuxième capsules 3, 4, et
• recueillir, par exemple sur les doigts d'un utilisateur, le produit cosmétique fabriqué.

The manufacturing process further comprises the following steps:

• remove the receiving device 5 from the mixing machine 6,
• automatically moving the closure element 47 into the release position so as to automatically release the outlet passage 3.5 of the first capsule 3,
• manually exerting mechanical pressure on the first and second support elements 19, 21 so as to expel the cosmetic product produced from the first and second capsules 3, 4, and
• collecting, for example on the fingers of a user, the manufactured cosmetic product.

The figures 23 and 24 show a manufacturing apparatus 2 according to a second embodiment of the invention which differs from that shown in the figures 1 to 22 in particular in that the actuating part 35 is mounted movable in translation relative to the support 31 and is able to occupy a first position in which the first actuating member 37 is able to exert a pressure force on the first element d 'support 19 and a second position in which the second actuator 38 is able to exert a pressure force on the second support element 21, and in that the mixing machine 6 comprises a drive cam 52 integral rotating drive motor 39 and configured to move actuator portion 35 to the first position, and a biasing member 53, such as a coil spring, configured to bias actuator portion 35 to the second position .

As goes without saying, the invention is not limited to the sole embodiments of this manufacturing apparatus, described above by way of examples, it embraces on the contrary all the variant embodiments thereof. Thus, in particular, the first and second actuating members could be separate and distinct from one another.

Claims (16)

1. Production apparatus (2) for producing a composition, comprising:

   - a receiving device (5) configured to receive first and second capsules (3,4) containing, respectively, a first formulation and a second formulation, the receiving device (5) being configured to occupy an open position, in which the first and second capsules (3,4) are able to be inserted into the receiving device (5), and a closed position, in which the receiving device (5) is able to hold the first and second capsules in position (3,4), the receiving device (5) being further configured such that moving the receiving device (5) equipped with the first and second capsules (3, 4) from the open position to the closed position causes the first and second capsules (3, 4) to connect to one another, and

   - a mixing machine (6) configured to receive the receiving device (5) equipped with the first and second capsules (3,4), and to mix the first and second formulations contained in the first and second capsules (3,4) so as to obtain the composition,

   - the receiving device (5) comprising a first receiving location (13) configured to receive the first capsule (3) and a second receiving location (14) configured to receive the second capsule (4),

   characterised in that the receiving device (5) comprises a first support part (11) comprising the first receiving location (13) and a second support part (12) comprising the second receiving location (14), the first and second support parts (11, 12) being able to move with respect to one another between a receiving position in which the first and second support parts (11, 12) are separated from one another and the first and second capsules (3, 4) are able to be received in the first and second receiving locations (13, 14), respectively, and a connecting position in which the first and second support parts (11, 12) are close to one another and the first and second capsules (3, 4) are able to be connected to one another.
2. The production apparatus (2) according to claim 1, wherein the receiving device (5) comprises a first protective shell (8) and a second protective shell (9) mounted such that the first and second protective shells are moveable with respect to one another between a first position, corresponding to the open position of the receiving device (5) and a second position, corresponding to the closed position of the receiving device (5).
3. The production apparatus (2) according to claim 2, wherein the first and second protective shells (8, 9) are hingedly mounted with respect to one another about a first joint axis (10).
4. The production apparatus (2) according to any one of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the first and second support parts (11, 12) are configured to be moved to the connecting position when the receiving device (5) is moved to the closed position.
5. The production apparatus (2) according to any one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the first and second support parts (11, 12) are hingedly mounted with respect to one another about a second joint axis.
6. Production apparatus (2) according to any one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the first support part (11) comprises a first foolproofing element (17) configured to cooperate with the first capsule (3), and the second support part (12) comprises a second foolproofing element (18) configured to cooperate with the second capsule (4).
7. The production apparatus (2) according to anyone of the claims 1 to 6, wherein the mixing machine (6) is configured to mix the first and second formulations inside the first and second capsules (3, 4).
8. Production apparatus (2) according to any one of the claims 1 to 7, further comprising a heating element (46) configured to heat at least one of the first and second capsules (3, 4) when the receiving device (5) equipped with the first and second capsules (3, 4) is received in the mixing machine (6).
9. The production apparatus (2) according to claim 8, wherein the heating element (46) is configured to extend between the first and second capsules (3, 4).
10. The production apparatus according to any one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein the receiving device (5) comprises a first bearing element (19) configured to apply a pressure force on the first capsule (3) when the receiving device (5) equipped with the first and second capsules (3, 4) is in the closed position, and a second bearing element (21) configured to apply a pressure force on the second capsule (4) when the receiving device (5) equipped with the first and second capsules (3, 4) is in the closed position.
11. The production apparatus (2) according to claim 10, wherein the first bearing element (19) is able to move and/or be deformed between an inactive position and an active position, in which the first bearing element (19) is able to apply a pressure force on the first capsule (3), and the second bearing element (21) is able to move and/or be deformed between an inactive position and an active position, in which the second bearing element (21) is able to apply a pressure force on the second capsule (4).
12. The production apparatus (2) according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the mixing machine (6) comprises a first actuating member (37) configured to transmit a pressure force to the first bearing element (19) so as to make the contents of the first capsule (3) migrate to the second capsule (4) when the receiving device (5) equipped with the first and second capsules (3, 4) is received in the mixing machine (6), and a second actuating member (38) configured to transmit a pressure force to the second bearing element (21) so as to make the contents of the second capsule (4) migrate into the first capsule (3) when the receiving device (5) equipped with the first and second capsules (3, 4) is received in the mixing machine (6).
13. The production apparatus (2) according to claim 12, wherein the receiving device (6) comprises:

    - an actuating part (35) comprising the first and second actuating members (37, 38), the actuating part (35) being mounted such that the actuating part is pivotable about a pivot axis (36), and

    - a drive motor (39) configured to make the actuating part (35) pivot about the pivot axis (36), and alternatively in a first pivot direction and in a second pivot direction opposite the first pivot direction.
14. The production apparatus (2) according to any one of the claims 1 to 13, wherein the mixing machine (6) comprises a receiving housing (32) configured to receive at least in part the receiving device (5).
15. The production apparatus (2) according to any one of the claims 1 to 14, which is configured to automatically seal an outlet passage (3.5) of the first capsule (3) when the receiving device (5), equipped with the first and second capsules (3, 4), is received in the mixing machine (6), and to automatically release the outlet passage (3.5) when the receiving device (5), equipped with the first and second capsules (3, 4), is removed from the mixing machine (6).
16. The production apparatus (2) according to any one of the claims 1 to 15, wherein the composition to be produced is chosen from the group including a cosmetic product, a pharmaceutical product, a haircare product, a perfume, a paint, a plant-protection product, a maintenance product, a cleaning product, an adhesive and an agrifood product.

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