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

A case of stick-type cosmetic preparation for accommodating a stick-type cosmetic preparation therein to enable said stick-type cosmetic preparation to be freely protrudable from said case, said case comprising:

• a main body comprising a tube having an opening on one end thereof;
• a sleeve for receiving at least a protruding end portion of said stick-type cosmetic preparation therein, said sleeve being received in the tube of said main body to be freely protrudable from the tube;
• a support member arranged inside said sleeve for supporting a lower portion of said stick-type cosmetic preparation;
• a single cover member attached to said main body via a hinge to freely open and close said main body, said hinge being disposed in the vicinity of the opening of said main body;
• an operation member that is disposed on said main body to be freely slidable along a longitudinal axis of said main body;
• and
• a lifting mechanism cooperating with said sleeve and said operation member, said lifting mechanism enabling a protruding end of said sleeve to press against and open said cover member before the protruding end portion of said stick-type cosmetic preparation is protruded from said sleeve and the tube of said main body in response to a sliding motion of said operation member,
• wherein said hinge is arranged on the longitudinal axis along which said operation member is slid on said main body.