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WO1997006094A1 - Hand tool for opening metallic beverage cans with a ring tab - Google Patents

Hand tool for opening metallic beverage cans with a ring tab Download PDF

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WO1997006094A1
WO1997006094A1 PCT/FR1996/001228 FR9601228W WO9706094A1 WO 1997006094 A1 WO1997006094 A1 WO 1997006094A1 FR 9601228 W FR9601228 W FR 9601228W WO 9706094 A1 WO9706094 A1 WO 9706094A1
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tongue
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Michel Delavis
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B7/00—Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
    • B67B7/40—Devices for engaging tags, strips, or tongues for opening by tearing, e.g. slotted keys for opening sardine tins
    • B67B7/403—Devices for engaging tags, strips, or tongues for opening by tearing, e.g. slotted keys for opening sardine tins adapted for engaging the ring of a pull tab for opening an aperture

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  • the subject of the present invention is a hand tool for opening metal beverage cans comprising a ring tongue, it relates to the adaptation of the tool device patented under number 92-08825, of the present applicant, intended for opening tin cans with opening by pulling ring and line of least resistance, this tool consisting of a metallic element in the shape of a "spout" carried by a handle of cylindrical section providing a handle for manipulation, the assembly comprises two hooks, one located under the spout and oriented towards the end of it, and the other placed laterally along the handle, they successively ensure, by leverage, the lifting of the ring, then the traction by winding the box cover.
  • the adaptation modifies the existing tool for cans by reducing on the one hand its dimensions considerably to end up with those of a pocket utensil of the style of a penknife whose general morphology recalls that of a small spoon, and on the other hand by bringing it complementary and new functions.
  • Beverage cans generally consist of a cylindrical hollow body forming a container, and a substantially flat cover ensuring the closure of the body by crimping.
  • the emptying of the liquid contained is provided by an orifice in the form of a seal, itself delimited on the surface by a slight incision made in the thickness of the constituent metal (line technique of least resistance).
  • the box cover is equipped, by mechanical fixing (clinching technique or false rivet), with a tongue-ring which, by its tilting, ensures the operation. Orr then notes that:
  • the invention relates to a device constituting a hand tool intended for the opening of metal beverage cans equipped with an opening system by tongue-ring, of the type comprising a handle equipped at the end with a support spout behind which, over a distance corresponding to the length of the ring tabs, a hook open towards the front is arranged at the bottom, intended to receive the ring tongue for lifting it while the support spout exerts a pressure on the front part of said tongue beyond its point of attachment, and on the opening cap of the box, when the tool is actuated by the operator according to a lever principle.
  • the hook consists of a blade folded at 90 ° so as to defne a shovel of thickness progressively thinner at the end so as to be able to be inserted between the tongue-ring and the box cover by introduction into the spacing available existing between the rear of the tongue and the crimped edge of the box cover, characterized by a slight protrusion of the sides of the tool which frame the tongue-ring so as to admit the various models of it and allowing a correct positioning of the tool with respect to the tongue, by self-centering, and in that the shovel hook comprises, located parallel to it, a counter-shovel element ensuring support by wedging the tongue when the tool is returned to its first position after opening the box.
  • the handle of the tool carries at the rear end a hole intended for the attachment of the tool to a key ring or else a service chain (case of use of the tool by professionals serving drinks for example).
  • FIG. 1 an elevational view of the tool in real size thereof.
  • Figure 2 an end view, the front end of the tool facing the observer.
  • Figure 3 a top view of the tool.
  • FIG. 4 an elevation view of the tool in use on a beverage can, in the approach phase of the ring tongue, the displacement of the tool taking place according to arrow A.
  • FIG. 1 an elevational view of the tool in real size thereof.
  • Figure 2 an end view, the front end of the tool facing the observer.
  • Figure 3 a top view of the tool.
  • FIG. 4 an elevation view of the tool in use on a beverage can, in the approach phase of the ring tongue, the displacement of the tool taking place according to arrow A.
  • FIG. 1 an elevational view of the tool in real size thereof.
  • Figure 2 an end view, the front end of the tool facing the observer.
  • Figure 3 a top view of the tool.
  • FIG. 4 an elevation view of the tool in use on a beverage can, in the approach phase of the ring tongue
  • FIG. 5 a view , in elevation, the tool placed on the box cover, its shovel hook inserted into the space available between the rear of the ring tongue and the crimp of the cover, the tool moving according to the arrow B for the hooking of the tongue-ring
  • Figure 6 a view, in elevation, the tool containing the tongue after tilting according to arrows C and D is represented in the extreme phases of the movements of use
  • Figure 7 a top view of the tool, positioned on the box cover (box and tongue drawn in dotted lines)
  • Figure 8 an end view, enlarged with a section of the support spout along the axis AA of the Figure 7.
  • Figure 9 an enlarged view, in elevation, of the support spout containing the tongue-ring .
  • the tool consists of the support spout (1) which, in plan view, is in the form of a rectangular frame on the side of the bottom of the "spoon” and trapezoidal towards the front point of the tool by angular deflection of the long sides of the rectangle according to a -angle of 25 °.
  • the dimensions of this frame are of the order of 3x2cm with, in front, a value of 1cm for the small base of the trapezoid.
  • the hook (3) is preferably made in the form of a shovel having a knife blade profile on the side of the inlet edge, and the depth of which is such that its size along the longitudinal axis of the tool does not exceed 7mm.
  • the handle (2) is conical in shape from above, with in the center of the rounded tail of a "spoon" a hole allowing the attachment of the tool by chain carabiner or ring-belière.
  • the total length of the tool is around 8cm. Views 1 to 6 are at full scale.
  • the support spout (1) is obtained from a strip of sheet metal cut to the profile developed flat and folded on a mold.
  • the prior cutting determines, at the level of the sheet metal edge, planes, preferably around 2 mm, in the area of contact with the box cover which ensures the self-centering of the tool and the support above the end. front of the tongue-ring. Details shown in Figures 7, 8 and 9 (doubled scale).
  • the handle (2) cut and folded provides, by 2 successive folds in the opposite direction, on the one hand in the rear zone at the angle o ⁇ of about 120 ° the handling and attachment tail (6), and on the other hand in the front zone, at 90 °, after tapered end, the shovel hook (3).
  • the backhoe element (4) is positioned during assembly of the 3 component parts of the tool: spout (1), handle (2), backhoe (4) by riveting or common welding.
  • the material used is polished stainless steel.
  • the utensil can be used as an advertising object supporting the brand, logo or logo.
  • the essential provisions of the invention can be incorporated into other utensils in addition to existing functions, in particular bottle opener.
  • the device according to the invention is particularly intended for assistance during the opening of metal beverage cans, in the form of the equivalent of the bottle opener.

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Abstract

A device providing readier access to the ring tab than with the tip of the fingers, for spacing the user's hand therefrom so as to avoid splashes from the beverage, and for replacing the ring tab in its original position at the end of the operation so as to clear the discharge opening. The tool is a small hand implement with a handle (2) supporting at its front end an engagement tip (1), a lifting hook (3) and flanks (5) which allow the ring tab to be integrally engaged and tilted forwards, while a counter blade (4) holds the ring tab during the reverse operation (i.e. tilting back to its original position).

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OUTIL A MAIN POUR OUVRIR LES BOITES METALLIQUES DE BOISSON COMPORTANT UNE LANGUETTE-ANNEAU HAND TOOL FOR OPENING METAL BEVERAGE BOXES COMPRISING A RING TONGUE
La présente invention a pour objet un outil à main pour ouvrir les boîtes métalliques de boisson comportant une languette-anneau, elle concerne l'adaptation du dispositif d'outil breveté sous le numéro 92-08825, du présent demandeur, destiné à l'ouverture des boîtes à conserve à ouverture par anneau de traction et ligne de moindre résis¬ tance, cet outil étant constitué d'un élément métallique en forme de "bec" porté par un manche de section cylindrique fournissant une poignée de manipulation, l'ensemble comporte deux crochets, l'un situé sous le bec et orienté vers l'extrémité de celui-ci, et l'autre placé latéralement le long du manche, ils assurent successivement, par effet de levier, le soulèvement de l'anneau, puis la traction par enroulement du couvercle de boîte.The subject of the present invention is a hand tool for opening metal beverage cans comprising a ring tongue, it relates to the adaptation of the tool device patented under number 92-08825, of the present applicant, intended for opening tin cans with opening by pulling ring and line of least resistance, this tool consisting of a metallic element in the shape of a "spout" carried by a handle of cylindrical section providing a handle for manipulation, the assembly comprises two hooks, one located under the spout and oriented towards the end of it, and the other placed laterally along the handle, they successively ensure, by leverage, the lifting of the ring, then the traction by winding the box cover.
L'adaptation, objet du présent texte, modifie l'outil existant pour les boîtes à conserve en réduisant d'une part fortement ses dimensions pour aboutir à celles d'un ustensile de poche du style d'un canif dont la morphologie générale rappelle celle d'une petite cuillère, et d'autre part en lui apportant des fonctions complémentaires et nouvelles.The adaptation, which is the subject of this text, modifies the existing tool for cans by reducing on the one hand its dimensions considerably to end up with those of a pocket utensil of the style of a penknife whose general morphology recalls that of a small spoon, and on the other hand by bringing it complementary and new functions.
Les boîtes boisson sont généralement constituées d'un corps creux cylindrique formant contenant, et d'un couvercle sensiblement plat assurant la fermeture du corps par sertissage. La vidange du liquide contenu est prévue par un orifice en forme d'opercule, lui-même délimité en surface par une légère incision pratiquée dans l'épaisseur du métal constitutif (technique de ligne de moindre résistance). Pour provoquer le détachement de l'opercule, le couvercle de boîte est équipé, par fixation mécanique (technique de clinchage ou faux rivet), d'une languette-anneau qui, par son basculement, assure l'opération. Orr constate alors que :Beverage cans generally consist of a cylindrical hollow body forming a container, and a substantially flat cover ensuring the closure of the body by crimping. The emptying of the liquid contained is provided by an orifice in the form of a seal, itself delimited on the surface by a slight incision made in the thickness of the constituent metal (line technique of least resistance). To cause detachment of the cover, the box cover is equipped, by mechanical fixing (clinching technique or false rivet), with a tongue-ring which, by its tilting, ensures the operation. Orr then notes that:
1° - la manipulation de cette languette-anneau compte tenu de ses dimensions et de son accessibilité, se fait forcément du bout des doigts ;1 ° - the manipulation of this tongue-ring taking into account its dimensions and its accessibility, is necessarily done with the fingertips;
2° - la rupture brusque, la pénétration de l'opercule d'ouverture dans le contenu, et la présence d'une pression due à la boisson elle- même, ou bien consécutive des déformations du corps et du couver¬ cle de boîte, entraîne assez souvent une légère projection de particules liquides à l'extérieur de la boîte et consécutivement sur les doigts qui manipulent la languette ; 3° - pour certains utilisateurs qui consomment la boisson directement, l'emballage servant alors de gobelet, la languette-anneau, dans ce cas, doit être ramenée à sa position initiale pour dégager l'accès à l'orifice de vidange. L'outil selon l'invention apporte sur ces 3 points un confort d'utilisation appréciable.2 ° - the sudden rupture, the penetration of the opening seal in the contents, and the presence of a pressure due to the drink itself, or consecutive to deformations of the body and of the can lid, quite often causes a slight projection of liquid particles outside the box and consecutively on the fingers which manipulate the tongue; 3 ° - for some users who consume the drink directly, the packaging then serving as a cup, the ring-tongue, in this case, must be returned to its initial position to clear access to the drain opening. The tool according to the invention provides appreciable user comfort on these 3 points.
Selon une première caractéristique, l'invention vise un dispositif constituant un outil à main destiné à l'ouverture des boîtes métalliques de boisson équipées d'un système d'ouverture par languette-anneau, du type comportant un manche équipé en extrémité d'un bec d'appui en retrait duquel sur une distance correspondant à la longueur des languettes- anneau est disposé en partie inférieure un crochet ouvert vers l'avant et destiné à recevoir la languette-anneau pour la soulever tandis que le bec d'appui exerce une pression sur la partie avant de ladite lan- guette au-delà de son point de fixation, et sur l'opercule d'ouverture de la boîte, lorsque l'outil est actionné par l'opérateur selon un prin¬ cipe de levier.According to a first characteristic, the invention relates to a device constituting a hand tool intended for the opening of metal beverage cans equipped with an opening system by tongue-ring, of the type comprising a handle equipped at the end with a support spout behind which, over a distance corresponding to the length of the ring tabs, a hook open towards the front is arranged at the bottom, intended to receive the ring tongue for lifting it while the support spout exerts a pressure on the front part of said tongue beyond its point of attachment, and on the opening cap of the box, when the tool is actuated by the operator according to a lever principle.
Le crochet est constitué d'une lame pliée à 90° de façon à défi¬ nir une pelle d'épaisseur progressivement amincie en extrémité de sorte à pouvoir s'insérer entre la languette-anneau et le couvercle de boîte par introduction dans l'espacement disponible existant entre l'arrière de la languette et le bord serti du couvercle de la boîte, caractérisé par un léger dépassement des flancs de l'outil qui encadrent la languette- anneau de sorte à admettre les divers modèles de celle-ci et permettant un positionnement correct de l'outil par rapport à la languette, par autocentrage, et en ce que le crochet-pelle comporte, situé parallèle¬ ment à lui, un élément contre-pelle assurant la prise en charge par coincement de la languette lorsque l'outil est ramené à sa position première après ouverture de la boîte. Selon d'autres caractéristiques, le manche de l'outil porte en extrémité arrière un trou destiné à l'accrochage de l'outil à un anneau porte-clefs ou bien une chaînette de service (cas d'emploi de l'outil par professionnels débitants de boissons par exemple).The hook consists of a blade folded at 90 ° so as to defne a shovel of thickness progressively thinner at the end so as to be able to be inserted between the tongue-ring and the box cover by introduction into the spacing available existing between the rear of the tongue and the crimped edge of the box cover, characterized by a slight protrusion of the sides of the tool which frame the tongue-ring so as to admit the various models of it and allowing a correct positioning of the tool with respect to the tongue, by self-centering, and in that the shovel hook comprises, located parallel to it, a counter-shovel element ensuring support by wedging the tongue when the tool is returned to its first position after opening the box. According to other characteristics, the handle of the tool carries at the rear end a hole intended for the attachment of the tool to a key ring or else a service chain (case of use of the tool by professionals serving drinks for example).
L'utilisation et la construction de l'outil est décrite plus en détail par les dessins joints qui représentent : la Figure 1 : une vue en élévation de l'outil en grandeur réelle de celui-ci. la Figure 2 : une vue en bout, l'extrémité avant de l'outil faisant face à l'observateur. la Figure 3 : une vue de dessus de l'outil. la Figure 4 : une vue en élévation de l'outil en utilisation sur une boîte boisson, en phase d'approche de la languette-anneau, le déplacement de l'outil s'effectuant selon la flèche A. la Figure 5 : une vue, en élévation, l'outil posé sur le couvercle de boîte son crochet-pelle inséré dans l'espace disponible entre l'arrière de la languette-anneau et le serti du couvercle, le déplacement de l'outil s'effectuant selon la flèche B pour le crochetage de la languette-anneau, la Figure 6 : une vue, en élévation, l'outil contenant la languette après basculement selon les flèches C et D est représenté dans les phases extrêmes des mouvements d'utilisation, la Figure 7 : une vue de dessus de l'outil, positionné sur le couvercle de boîte (boîte et languette dessinées en pointillé), la Figure 8 : une vue en bout, agrandie d'une coupe du bec d'appui selon l'axe AA de la Figure 7. la Figure 9 : une vue agrandie, en élévation, du bec d'appui contenant la languette-anneau. En référence à ces dessins, l'outil est constitué du bec d'appui (1) qui, en vue de dessus, est en forme de cadre rectangulaire du côté du fond de "cuillère" et trapézoïdal vers la pointe avant de l'outil par infléchissement angulaire des grands côtés du rectangle selon un -angle de 25°. Les dimensions de ce cadre sont de l'ordre de 3x2cm avec, en avant, une valeur de 1cm pour la petite base du trapèze.The use and construction of the tool is described in more detail by the accompanying drawings which represent: Figure 1: an elevational view of the tool in real size thereof. Figure 2: an end view, the front end of the tool facing the observer. Figure 3: a top view of the tool. FIG. 4: an elevation view of the tool in use on a beverage can, in the approach phase of the ring tongue, the displacement of the tool taking place according to arrow A. FIG. 5: a view , in elevation, the tool placed on the box cover, its shovel hook inserted into the space available between the rear of the ring tongue and the crimp of the cover, the tool moving according to the arrow B for the hooking of the tongue-ring, Figure 6: a view, in elevation, the tool containing the tongue after tilting according to arrows C and D is represented in the extreme phases of the movements of use, Figure 7: a top view of the tool, positioned on the box cover (box and tongue drawn in dotted lines), Figure 8: an end view, enlarged with a section of the support spout along the axis AA of the Figure 7. Figure 9: an enlarged view, in elevation, of the support spout containing the tongue-ring . With reference to these drawings, the tool consists of the support spout (1) which, in plan view, is in the form of a rectangular frame on the side of the bottom of the "spoon" and trapezoidal towards the front point of the tool by angular deflection of the long sides of the rectangle according to a -angle of 25 °. The dimensions of this frame are of the order of 3x2cm with, in front, a value of 1cm for the small base of the trapezoid.
En dessous du bec (1) le crochet (3) est réalisé préféreπtielle- ment en forme de pelle présentant un profil en lame de couteau du côté de l'arête d'entrée, et, dont la profondeur est telle que son encombre¬ ment selon l'axe longitudinal d'outil n'excède pas 7mm.Below the spout (1) the hook (3) is preferably made in the form of a shovel having a knife blade profile on the side of the inlet edge, and the depth of which is such that its size along the longitudinal axis of the tool does not exceed 7mm.
A la suite du bec d'appui (1) et le prolongeant, vers l'arrière de l'outil le manche (2) est de forme conique en vue de dessus, avec au centre de l'arrondi de queue de "cuillère" un trou permettant l'accrocha¬ ge de l'outil par mousqueton de chaîne ou anneau-belière. La longueur totale de l'outil est de l'ordre de 8cm. Les vues 1 à 6 sont à échelle grandeur réelle.Following the support spout (1) and extending it, towards the rear of the tool, the handle (2) is conical in shape from above, with in the center of the rounded tail of a "spoon" a hole allowing the attachment of the tool by chain carabiner or ring-belière. The total length of the tool is around 8cm. Views 1 to 6 are at full scale.
Dans la forme de réalisation selon les Figures 1, 2 et 3, le bec d'appui (1) est obtenu à partir d'une bande de tôle découpée au profil développé à plat et pliée sur un moule. La découpe préalable détermine au niveau du chant de tôle des décrochements de plans préférentiellement de l'ordre de 2mm en zone de contact avec le couvercle de boîte qui assurent l'autocentrage de l'outil et l'appui au-dessus de l'extrémité avant de la languette-anneau. Détails montrés par les Figures 7, 8 et 9 (à échelle doublée).In the embodiment according to Figures 1, 2 and 3, the support spout (1) is obtained from a strip of sheet metal cut to the profile developed flat and folded on a mold. The prior cutting determines, at the level of the sheet metal edge, planes, preferably around 2 mm, in the area of contact with the box cover which ensures the self-centering of the tool and the support above the end. front of the tongue-ring. Details shown in Figures 7, 8 and 9 (doubled scale).
Le manche (2) découpé et plié, fournit, par 2 pliages successifs de sens inversé, d'une part en zone arrière selon l'angle o< d'environ 120° la queue de manipulation et d'accrochage (6), et d'autre part en zone avant, à 90°, après effilement d'extrémité, le crochet-pelle (3). L'élément contre-pelle (4) est positionné lors de l'assemblage des 3 pièces constitutives de l'outil : bec (1), manche (2), contre- pelle (4) par rivetage ou soudage commun.The handle (2) cut and folded, provides, by 2 successive folds in the opposite direction, on the one hand in the rear zone at the angle o <of about 120 ° the handling and attachment tail (6), and on the other hand in the front zone, at 90 °, after tapered end, the shovel hook (3). The backhoe element (4) is positioned during assembly of the 3 component parts of the tool: spout (1), handle (2), backhoe (4) by riveting or common welding.
Le matériau utilisé est l'acier inoxydable poli.The material used is polished stainless steel.
En fonction de son caractère utilitaire, l'ustensile peut être utilisé comme objet publicitaire supportant marque, logo ou sigle.Depending on its utilitarian nature, the utensil can be used as an advertising object supporting the brand, logo or logo.
Les dispositions essentielles de l'invention peuvent être incor¬ porées à d'autres ustensiles en complément de fonctions existantes, notamment décapsuleur.The essential provisions of the invention can be incorporated into other utensils in addition to existing functions, in particular bottle opener.
Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à l'assistance lors de l'ouverture de boîtes métalliques de boisson, sous forme de l'équivalent du décapsuleur de bouteille. The device according to the invention is particularly intended for assistance during the opening of metal beverage cans, in the form of the equivalent of the bottle opener.

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REVENDICATIONS
1) Dispositif constituant un outil à main destiné à l'ouverture des boîtes métalliques de boisson, équipées d'un système d'ouverture par languette-anneau, du type comportant un manche (2) équipé en extrémité d'un bec d'appui (1) en retrait duquel, sur une distance correspondant à la longueur des languettes-anneau est disposé en partie inférieure un crochet (3) ouvert vers l'avant, constitué d'une lame pliée à 90° de façon à définir une pelle d'épaisseur progressivement amincie en extrémité de sorte à pouvoir s'insérer entre languette-anneau et couvercle de boîte, ceci dans l'espacement existant entre l'arrière de la languette et le bord serti du couvercle de boite et destiné à recevoir la languette-anneau pour la soulever tandis que le bec d'appui (1) exerce une pression sur la partie avant de ladite languette, au- delà et en avant de son point de fixation lorsqu'il est actionné par l'opérateur selon un principe de levier, caractérisé en ce que les flancs (5) du bec d'appui présentent entre eux un espacement tel que les dits flancs encadrent extérieurement la languette-anneau pour guider l'outil latéralement procurant ainsi son autocentrage, et que le crochet-pelle (3) est doublé par le dessus et parallèlement à lui-même à une distance légèrement supérieure à l'épaisseur des languettes, par une contre-pelle (4) destinée à assurer par maintien de coincement le retour de la languette-anneau en position première lorsque l'outil est rabattu par une action de sens inverse à celui du mouvement d'ouver¬ ture de boîte.1) Device constituting a hand tool intended for opening metal beverage cans, equipped with a ring-tongue opening system, of the type comprising a handle (2) equipped at the end with a support spout (1) behind which, over a distance corresponding to the length of the ring tongues, is arranged in the lower part a hook (3) open towards the front, consisting of a blade bent at 90 ° so as to define a shovel d 'thickness gradually thinned at the end so that it can be inserted between ring-tongue and box cover, this in the space existing between the rear of the tongue and the crimped edge of the box cover and intended to receive the tongue- ring for lifting it while the support spout (1) exerts pressure on the front part of said tongue, beyond and in front of its fixing point when it is actuated by the operator according to a lever principle , characterized in that the f throws (5) of the support spout have a spacing between them such that the said flanks externally frame the tongue-ring to guide the tool laterally thereby providing its self-centering, and that the shovel hook (3) is doubled from above and parallel to itself at a distance slightly greater than the thickness of the tongues, by a counter-shovel (4) intended to ensure, by wedging maintenance, the return of the ring-tongue in the first position when the tool is folded down by an action in the opposite direction to that of the movement of opening the box.
2) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la partie avant du bec d'appui (1) est décalée vers le haut par rapport à sa partie arrière destinée à être en appui sur le couvercle.2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the front part of the support spout (1) is offset upward relative to its rear part intended to be supported on the cover.
3) Dispositif selon les revendications 1 et 2 caractérisé en ce que l'espacement des flancs (5) encadrant latéralement la languette- anneau est tel que les faces intérieures des dits flancs (5) débordent de l'ordre de 0,5mm la largeur de celle-ci de sorte à créer un jeu propre à assurer l'autocentrage de l'outil. 4) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la distance entre le fond du crochet-pelle (3) et la pointe avant du bec d'appui (1) est telle qu'elle place le point de pression sur la languette-anneau lors du basculement d'ouverture de boîte au-delà et devant la fixation de celle-ci sur le couvercle de boîte.3) Device according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that the spacing of the flanks (5) laterally framing the tongue-ring is such that the inner faces of said flanks (5) extend in the order of 0.5mm in width of the latter so as to create a clearance suitable for ensuring the self-centering of the tool. 4) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the distance between the bottom of the shovel hook (3) and the front point of the support spout (1) is such that it places the pressure point on the tongue-ring during the tilting of the box opening beyond and in front of the fixing thereof on the box cover.
5) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'élément contre-pelle (4) présente une longueur de l'ordre du double de la profondeur du crochet-pelle (3).5) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the counter-shovel element (4) has a length of the order of twice the depth of the shovel hook (3).
6) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'une lame de tôle pliée et contre-pliée définissant le manche (2) et le crochet-pelle(3), d'un flan de métal plié définissant le bec (1) dont les ailes arrières viennent en appui sur la partie de la lame située entre crochet-pelle (3) et manche (2), et d'une troisième lame pliée à l'équerre définissant la contre-pelle (4) positionnée en avant de la partie de lame située entre crochet-pelle et manche, ces éléments étant assemblés en une seule opération de rivetage ou de sou¬ dage.6) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that it consists of a folded and counter-folded sheet metal blade defining the handle (2) and the shovel hook (3), of a folded metal blank defining the beak (1) whose rear wings come to bear on the part of the blade located between shovel hook (3) and handle (2), and a third blade bent at right angles defining the backhoe (4) positioned in front of the blade part located between shovel hook and handle, these elements being assembled in a single riveting or sou¬ dage operation.
7) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'outil est entièrement constitué d'acier inoxydable. 8) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le manche (2) présente un décrochement de hauteur assurant l'accès à la languette et son dégagement par rapport au serti du couvercle de boîte.7) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the tool is entirely made of stainless steel. 8) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the handle (2) has a height offset ensuring access to the tongue and its clearance relative to the crimp of the box cover.
9) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le manche (2) est incliné d'environ 120° par rapport à la partie verticale située entre les coudes définissant manche (2) et crochet-pelle (3°. 10) Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le manche (2) comporte en zoneextrême arrière un trou d'accrochage. 9) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the handle (2) is inclined by about 120 ° relative to the vertical part located between the elbows defining handle (2) and hook-shovel (3 °. 10) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the handle (2) comprises in the rear extreme zone a hanging hole.
PCT/FR1996/001228 1995-08-10 1996-08-02 Hand tool for opening metallic beverage cans with a ring tab WO1997006094A1 (en)

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