Case with retractable clasp hook

Abstract

A case is provided, notably for cosmetic products. The case includes a base and a lid which are articulated relative to one another. The case includes locking means allowing the lid to be kept in a position in which it is closed onto the base, characterized in that the locking means are articulated relative to the base and/or to the lid in such a way as to be retracted inside the base and/or the lid via the opening of the lid.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A case for a cosmetic product, comprising:
 a base and a lid which are articulated relative to one another,   the lid being configured to occupy a position in which it is closed onto the base and a position which is open relative to the base,   the case comprising locking means articulated relative to the base, the lid, or the base and the lid in such a way as to be retracted into the base, the lid, or the base and the lid when the lid is in the open position,   the lid being configured to actuate the locking means allowing the lid to be kept in the position in which it is closed on the base.   
     
     
         2 . The case according to the  claim 1 , wherein the lid and the base are articulated in rotation relative to one another about an axis of articulation, the locking means being situated on an opposite side of the axis of articulation of the lid on an axis of articulation that is parallel to the axis of articulation of the lid. 
     
     
         3 . The case according to  claim 1 , further comprising a kinematic linkage provided with at least one intermediate component provided with the locking means, the lid being configured to act upon the kinematic linkage. 
     
     
         4 . The case according to  claim 3 , wherein at least part of the intermediate component is articulated about the axis of articulation of the locking means. 
     
     
         5 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the lid and the base are articulated relative to one another in rotation about a hinge. 
     
     
         6 . The case according to  claim 5 , wherein the lid comprises a skeleton and an articulation part deriving from the skeleton, the articulation part forming the hinge and comprising mechanical means able to convert the opening of the lid into a movement of the kinematic linkage. 
     
     
         7 . The case according to  claim 6 , wherein the mechanical means comprises a protrusion adapted to cause the intermediate component to pivot inside the base. 
     
     
         8 . The case according to  claim 4  wherein the kinematic linkage comprises a tray adapted to slide with respect to the base, the tray being configured to move relative to the base when the lid is rotated, the tray comprising a first end connected to the lid and a second end comprising cams adapted to cause the articulated part of the intermediate component to tilt, the articulated part comprising the locking means. 
     
     
         9 . The case according to  claim 8 , wherein only the articulated part of the intermediate component is able to pivot inside the base, the remaining part of the intermediate component being fed into the base. 
     
     
         10 . The case according to  claim 8 , wherein the cams are adapted to cause the elastic deformation of the articulated part of the intermediate component. 
     
     
         11 . The case according to  claim 8 , wherein the cams are lateral protrusions configured to slide into a guide disposed within the base. 
     
     
         12 . The case according to  claim 3 , wherein the intermediate component is housed in the base. 
     
     
         13 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the locking means comprises at least one clasp hook adapted to collaborate with at least one mating shape situated inside the lid.