Multifunctional can opener
By designing a multi-functional can opener that integrates the functions of a bottle opener, pry bar, and pliers, the problem of traditional can openers being limited in function and inconvenient to use is solved, improving user comfort and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUAN TECHNOLOGY (WENZHOU) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing can openers are limited in function, inconvenient to use, and can easily cause finger cuts.
Design a multi-functional can opener that integrates the functions of a bottle opener, pry bar, and pliers. It achieves multi-functional operation through a drive mechanism and a cutting mechanism, and incorporates ergonomic design to improve user comfort.
This design achieves multi-functionality for the can opener, avoiding injuries caused by prying open can lids by hand, and enhancing both practicality and aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of can opener manufacturing technology, specifically a multi-functional can opener. Background Technology
[0002] A can opener, also known as a can knife, is a tool for opening canned goods. Currently, there are many types of canned goods on the market. In order to enjoy canned delicacies, people usually use a can opener to cut open the can lid. However, traditional can openers only have the function of opening cans. Usually, after cutting open the can lid, a pre-prepared pry bar is used to pry open the can lid. Some users even directly pry open the can lid with their hands to taste the food inside. However, using a pry bar to pry open the can lid is inconvenient because the pry bar is a separate tool. Secondly, prying open the can lid with your hands can easily cause finger cuts.
[0003] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing can opener structure and its shortcomings, and provided a multi-functional can opener in order to achieve a more practical value. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the technical problems of the existing can openers mentioned above, this utility model provides a multifunctional can opener to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-functional can opener, the multi-functional can opener comprising a handle, a drive mechanism, and a cutting mechanism, wherein the drive mechanism is movably hinged to the cutting mechanism and connected to the handle;
[0006] The driving mechanism includes a base, a drive wheel, a rotating shaft, a fixing component, a knob, and a cover plate. The base is provided with fixing component holes, a main clamp, a bottle opener, and a pry bar. The fixing component is located in the fixing component holes, and both ends of the fixing component protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the base. The fixing component has a shaft hole in the middle, and a rotating shaft is located in the shaft hole. The bottom end of the rotating shaft is connected to the drive wheel, and the top end of the rotating shaft is connected to the knob. After the rotating shaft, the drive wheel, and the knob are connected, the drive wheel can rotate 360 degrees back and forth by operating the knob.
[0007] The cutting mechanism includes a sliding plate, a cutting blade wheel, and a guide wheel. The sliding plate is provided with a secondary chuck and a limiting hole. The sliding plate is movably connected to the base. The cutting blade wheel and the guide wheel are movably connected to the sliding plate. The limiting hole is fitted onto the bottom end of the fixing component and contacts the bottom of the fixing component.
[0008] The handle includes an outer component, an inner component, a first cover, and a second cover. The outer component has anti-slip texture on its surface. The inner component is located inside the outer component and is connected to the base and the tail end of the sliding plate. The first cover has a socket connected to the front end of the handle for the base and the tail end of the sliding plate to be inserted and connected to the inner component. The second cover is connected to the tail end of the handle to seal the inner component inside the outer component.
[0009] The main chuck is riveted to the left side of the base, and the bottle opener, pry bar and base are formed by stamping in one piece using a punch press.
[0010] The further beneficial effect of adopting the above is that by setting the bottle opener and pry bar in the base, the can opener becomes multifunctional, thereby effectively avoiding the phenomenon of being cut when prying open the can lid by hand.
[0011] The auxiliary chuck and the sliding plate are formed by stamping in one go using a punch press.
[0012] The further beneficial effect of the above-mentioned method is that by combining the main clamp on the substrate with the auxiliary clamp on the sliding plate to form a pair of pliers, the can lid can be effectively clamped and pried open after the can is cut open.
[0013] The sliding plate is movably connected to the base and can swing left and right to move the cutting blade wheel closer to or away from the drive wheel.
[0014] The cover plate has snap-fit pins on both sides. The cover plate is located on the bottom front end of the sliding plate and the snap-fit pins face upward and correspond to the recesses on both sides of the base. The cover plate completely seals the limiting holes and also partially seals the main clamp and the auxiliary clamp.
[0015] The further beneficial effect of adopting the above is that by using a cover plate to completely seal the limiting hole and to partially seal the main clamp and auxiliary clamp, the appearance of the can opener is greatly enhanced.
[0016] The knob includes a connecting part and a knob handle. The connecting part is provided with an inner liner that is connected to the top of the rotating shaft. The knob handle is provided with concave arc positions at opposite corners, and the concave arc positions match the curvature of the thumb.
[0017] The further beneficial effect of adopting the above is that by setting concave arc positions at the front and back diagonally on the button handle, since the concave arc positions are designed according to human mechanics, the concave arc positions match the curvature of the thumb, making the use more comfortable and natural.
[0018] The crowbar has a hanging hole in the middle.
[0019] A further beneficial effect of adopting the above is that, by providing a hanging hole in the middle of the pry bar, the can opener can be hung up when not in use, which is simple and convenient.
[0020] The auxiliary clamp and the main clamp are combined to form pliers.
[0021] The further beneficial effect of adopting the above is that by combining the auxiliary clamp with the main clamp to form pliers, the can opener has the function of pliers, achieving the effect of using a multi-purpose tool in one device.
[0022] This utility model has the following beneficial effects.
[0023] This invention effectively solves the problem of the single function of traditional can openers mentioned in the background art by providing a bottle opener and a pry bar on the base, and a combination of a main clamp and a secondary clamp on the sliding plate to form pliers. It also solves the problem of fingers being cut when directly prying open the can lid by hand. This invention realizes the functions of a can opener, bottle opener, pry bar and pliers, achieving a multi-functional effect for the can opener. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the structure of a multifunctional can opener;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a preferred embodiment of a multifunctional can opener. Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of a multifunctional can opener according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding plate structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention for a multifunctional can opener;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the knob structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention for a multifunctional can opener;
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first and second lid components of a multifunctional can opener according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, or parts may be enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.
[0031] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "wide," "narrow," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "long," "short," "top," and "bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0032] The terms “main,” “secondary,” “by,” “include,” “including,” “having,” “specific,” “containing,” “set up,” “equipped with,” “preferred,” “as,” “and,” “first,” “second,” etc., used in this document are all open-ended terms and have no technical connection with this patent.
[0033] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in this application can be combined with each other. The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0034] Please see Figures 1-5As shown, this utility model provides a multi-functional can opener, which includes a handle 101, a drive mechanism 102, and a cutting mechanism 103. The drive mechanism includes a base 10, a drive wheel 11, a rotating shaft 12, a fixing member 13, a knob 14, and a cover plate 15. The base is provided with fixing member holes 16, a main clamp 17, a bottle opener 18, and a pry bar 19. The fixing member is located in the fixing member holes, and both ends of the fixing member protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the base. The fixing member has a shaft hole 20 in the middle, and a rotating shaft is provided in the shaft hole. The bottom end of the rotating shaft is connected to the drive wheel, and the top end of the rotating shaft is connected to the knob. The rotating shaft is connected to the drive wheel and the knob, and the drive wheel can rotate 360 degrees back and forth by operating the knob; the cutting mechanism includes a sliding plate 55, a cutting blade wheel 56, and a guide wheel 57. The sliding plate is provided with a secondary chuck 58 and a limiting hole 59. The sliding plate is movably connected to the base. The cutting blade wheel and the guide wheel are movably connected to the sliding plate. The limiting hole is fitted onto the bottom end of the fixing component and contacts the bottom of the fixing component; the handle includes an outer component 5, an inner component 6, a first cover 7, and a second cover 8. The surface of the outer component is provided with anti-slip texture 9. The inner component is located inside the outer component and is connected to the base and the tail end of the sliding plate. The first cover is provided with a socket 70 connected to the front end of the handle for the base and the tail end of the sliding plate to be inserted and connected to the inner component. The second cover is connected to the tail end of the handle to seal the inner component inside the outer component.
[0035] Preferably, the main clamp is riveted to the left side of the base, and the bottle opener, pry bar and base are formed by stamping in one piece using a punch press, thereby adding multi-functionality to the can opener.
[0036] Preferably, the auxiliary chuck and the sliding plate are formed by stamping in one step using a punch press, which effectively reduces the number of processing steps.
[0037] Preferably, the sliding plate is movably connected to the base and can swing left and right to bring the cutting blade wheel closer to or away from the drive wheel.
[0038] Preferably, the cover plate has snap-fit pins 71 on both sides. The cover plate is located on the bottom front end of the sliding plate and the snap-fit pins are aligned with the recesses 72 on both sides of the base. The cover plate completely seals the limiting holes and also partially seals the main clamp and the auxiliary clamp, enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the can opener.
[0039] Preferably, the knob includes a connecting part 73 and a knob handle part 74. The connecting part is provided with an inner liner 75 that is connected to the top of the rotating shaft. The knob handle part is provided with concave arc positions 76 at opposite front and rear corners. The concave arc positions are designed with ergonomics so that they match the curvature of the thumb, making the contact between the fingers and the concave arc positions more comfortable and natural during use.
[0040] Preferably, the pry bar has a hanging hole 77 in the middle, which is used to place the can opener on the shelf when not in use, which is a user-friendly design.
[0041] Preferably, the auxiliary clamp and the main clamp are combined to form a pair of pliers 78, thereby achieving multiple uses with one tool and saving a lot of space.
[0042] This utility model has the following advantages: By incorporating a bottle opener and pry bar into the base, the can opener becomes multifunctional, effectively preventing cuts from prying open can lids by hand; the main clamp on the base, combined with the auxiliary clamp on the sliding plate, forms pliers, which can effectively clamp and pry open the can lid after it has been cut; the cover plate completely seals the limiting holes and partially seals the main and auxiliary clamps, greatly enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the can opener; the concave arcs at the front and rear corners of the handle, designed according to ergonomics, conform to the curve of the thumb for a more comfortable and natural use; the pry bar has a hanging hole in the middle, allowing the can opener to be hung when not in use, which is simple and convenient; the anti-slip texture on the outer surface effectively prevents slippage when gripping the handle; and the auxiliary clamp, combined with the main clamp, forms pliers, giving the can opener a multi-functional, integrated tool effect.
[0043] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A multi-functional can opener, characterized in that... The multi-functional can opener includes a handle (101), a drive mechanism (102), and a cutting mechanism (103). The drive mechanism is hinged to the cutting mechanism and connected to the handle. The drive mechanism includes a base (10), a drive wheel (11), a rotating shaft (12), a fixing part (13), a knob (14), and a cover plate (15). The base is provided with a fixing part hole (16), a main clamp (17), a bottle opener (18), and a pry bar (19). The fixing part is located in the fixing part hole and its two ends protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the base. The fixing part is provided with a shaft hole (20) in the middle. A rotating shaft is provided in the shaft hole. The bottom end of the rotating shaft is connected to the drive wheel, and the top end of the rotating shaft is connected to the knob. After the rotating shaft is connected to the drive wheel and the knob, the drive wheel can rotate back and forth 360 degrees by operating the knob. The cutting mechanism includes a sliding plate (55), a cutting blade wheel (56), and a guide wheel (57). The sliding plate is provided with a secondary chuck (58) and a limiting hole (59). The sliding plate is movably connected to the base. The cutting blade wheel and the guide wheel are movably connected to the sliding plate. The limiting hole is fitted onto the bottom end of the fixing member and contacts the bottom of the fixing member. The handle includes an outer component (5), an inner component (6), a first cover (7), and a second cover (8). The outer component has anti-slip texture (9) on its surface. The inner component is located inside the outer component and is connected to the base and the tail end of the sliding plate. The first cover has a socket (70) connected to the front end of the handle for the base and the tail end of the sliding plate to be inserted and connected to the inner component. The second cover is connected to the tail end of the handle to seal the inner component inside the outer component.
2. The multifunctional can opener according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main chuck is riveted to the left side of the base, and the bottle opener, pry bar and base are formed by stamping in one piece using a punch press.
3. The multifunctional can opener according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary chuck and the sliding plate are formed by stamping in one go using a punch press.
4. The multifunctional can opener according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate is movably connected to the base and can swing left and right to move the cutting blade wheel closer to or away from the drive wheel.
5. The multifunctional can opener according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate is provided with buckle pins (71) on both sides. The cover plate is located on the bottom surface of the front end of the sliding plate and the buckle pins are aligned with the recesses (72) on both sides of the base. The cover plate seals all the limiting holes and also partially seals the main clamp and the auxiliary clamp.
6. The multifunctional can opener according to claim 1, characterized in that, The knob includes a connecting part (73) and a knob handle part (74). The connecting part is provided with an inner liner (75) that is connected to the top of the rotating shaft. The knob handle part is provided with concave arc positions (76) at the front and rear diagonally, and the concave arc positions match the curvature of the thumb.
7. The multifunctional can opener according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crowbar has a hanging hole (77) in the middle.
8. The multifunctional can opener according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary chuck and the main chuck are combined to form pliers (78).