Case of stick-type cosmetic preparation and replaceable cartridge of stick-type cosmetic preparation used therefor

Abstract

A case for accommodating a stick-type cosmetic preparation including a main body defining an opening into a bore portion thereof. A sleeve is provided which is formed to receive at least a protruding end portion of the stick-type cosmetic preparation therein. The sleeve is further formed for receipt in the main body bore portion in a manner freely protrudable therefrom. A support member cooperates with the sleeve to support a lower portion of the stick-type cosmetic preparation. The case further includes a cover member pivotally attached to the main body through a hinge to freely open and close the main body about a hinge axis. An operation member is slidably disposed on the main body along a path on of the main body. The hinge is positioned along the main body such that the hinge axis substantially intersects the path upon which the operation member is slid on the main body. The case includes a lifting mechanism which cooperates with the sleeve and the operation member to contact a protruding end of the sleeve against the cover member. This contact enables opening of the cover before the protruding end portion of the stick-type cosmetic preparation is protruded from the sleeve and the bore portion of the main body in response to a sliding motion of the operation member along the path.