Easy-open structure of a zip-top can
By designing an easy-open structure for aluminum cans, and utilizing a combination of a shovel base, connecting handle, pressure beam, rocker, retaining ring, and buckle, the problems of finger injury and beverage escaping when opening aluminum cans are solved, achieving quick opening and secondary sealing, thus improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI RUITENG CAN MAKING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing aluminum cans are prone to injuring fingers when opened, and cannot be resealed after opening, causing the beverage to lose gas and flavor, affecting the taste.
An easy-opening structure for cans has been designed, including a spatula base, a connecting handle, a pressure beam, a rocker plate, a retaining ring, and a buckle. Through the cooperation of these components, it is possible to open the can quickly and seal it before the can is finished. The can is also fixed to the refrigerator door with a magnetic plate for easy access.
It avoids finger injuries during opening, achieves a secondary seal on the can, prevents beverage from escaping and mixing flavors, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of auxiliary tools for aluminum cans, specifically an easy-open structure for aluminum cans. Background Technology
[0002] Aluminum cans, also known as soft-pack cans, are a very common type of food and beverage packaging container. Their main material is aluminum, a relatively lightweight metal, which makes them lightweight and easy to carry. Aluminum cans are commonly used for filling beverages.
[0003] Existing aluminum cans mainly consist of a can body and a pull tab. To open a can, the user needs to insert their finger or fingernail into the bottom of the pull tab and then lift it to open the fan-shaped metal strip that seals the top of the can. Because the bottom of the pull tab fits tightly against the top of the can, the end of the pull tab can easily injure fingers and fingernails when lifting it. Furthermore, aluminum cans cannot be resealed after opening. If the beverage is not finished in one go, it is prone to escaping and developing off-flavors, affecting the taste of subsequent drinks. Therefore, we propose an easy-opening structure for aluminum cans. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an easy-open structure for beverage cans to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an easy-open structure for a can, comprising a shovel base, a connecting handle, a pressure beam, a rocker arm, a retaining ring, and a buckle. The connecting handle is fixedly installed at the rear end of the shovel base, a slot is provided inside the shovel base, a pressure beam is fixedly installed at the top end of the slot, a rocker arm is fixedly installed at the front end of the pressure beam, a retaining ring is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the connecting handle, and a buckle is fixedly installed at the front end of the retaining ring.
[0006] Optionally, the front end of the slot is provided with a groove, and the groove is U-shaped, so that it can be easily engaged with the rivet on the pull tab of the can.
[0007] Optionally, the pressure beam and rocker are arranged in a T-shape, which facilitates the use of this type of can opening structure.
[0008] Optionally, the front end of the slot is provided with a slope, which facilitates the shovel seat to shovel into the bottom end of the pull tab of the can.
[0009] Optionally, the connecting handle is provided with anti-slip texture, which can increase the friction between the connecting handle and the user's fingers when they come into contact.
[0010] Optionally, an observation port is provided on the connecting handle directly above the buckle, allowing the user to easily check whether the buckle is accurately engaged with the bottom edge of the can.
[0011] Optionally, a fixing base is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting handle at the rear of the retaining ring, and a magnetic suction piece is fixedly installed inside the fixing base. The magnetic suction piece can be used to attach the can opening structure to the refrigerator door for easy access.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] Through the coordinated action of the shovel base, connecting handle, pressure beam, rocker, retaining ring fixing seat, magnetic plate, and buckle, the pull tab on the can can be opened quickly, avoiding the problem of fingernail damage caused by the user's fingers pulling the pull tab during the opening process. At the same time, it can cover and seal the opening of the can when the beverage inside is not finished, preventing the beverage from escaping and mixing with other flavors, which would affect the taste when drinking it later. When not in use, it can be directly attached to the refrigerator door for easy access next time. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an easy-open can structure according to the present invention;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of an easy-open structure for a can according to this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Shovel base; 2. Connecting handle; 3. Slot; 4. Pressure beam; 5. Rocker; 6. Inclined surface; 7. Anti-slip texture; 8. Retaining ring; 9. Buckle; 10. Fixing base; 11. Magnetic plate; 12. Groove; 13. Observation port. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0018] Please see Figures 1 to 2 This utility model provides an easy-open structure for a can, including a shovel base 1, a connecting handle 2, a pressure beam 4, a rocker arm 5, a retaining ring 8, and a buckle 9. The connecting handle 2 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the shovel base 1. A slot 3 is provided inside the shovel base 1. The pressure beam 4 is fixedly installed at the top of the slot 3. The rocker arm 5 is fixedly installed at the front end of the pressure beam 4. The retaining ring 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the connecting handle 2. The buckle 9 is fixedly installed at the front end of the retaining ring 8.
[0019] The slot 3 has a U-shaped groove 12 at its front end, which facilitates insertion into the rivet on the pull tab of the can. The pressure beam 4 and the rocker 5 are T-shaped, which is beneficial for the use of this can opening structure. The slot 3 has a bevel 6 at its front end, which facilitates the shovel base 1 to be inserted into the bottom of the pull tab. The connecting handle 2 has anti-slip texture 7, which increases the friction between the connecting handle 2 and the user's fingers. The connecting handle 2 has an observation port 13 located directly above the buckle 9, which allows the user to check whether the buckle 9 is accurately inserted into the bottom edge of the can. The bottom of the connecting handle 2 is fixedly installed with a fixing base 10 at the rear of the retaining ring 8. A magnetic piece 11 is fixedly installed in the fixing base 10, which can be magnetically attached to the refrigerator door for easy access.
[0020] Working principle: When in use, the user inserts the slanted surface 6 at the front end of the shovel base 1 into the bottom of the pull ring, allowing the pull ring to extend into the slot 3. At this time, the top of the pressure beam 4 limits the top of the pull ring. The connecting handle 2 extends out of the can body. Then, the connecting handle 2 is pulled upwards, causing the pressure beam 4 and the rocker plate 5 to tilt downwards. The rocker plate 5 presses the fan-shaped metal piece on the pull ring downwards into the can, thus opening the can. If the user cannot finish the beverage in the can at once, the connecting handle 2 can be used to rotate the shovel base 1 and the pull ring in a circular direction on the can, causing the bottom of the shovel base 1 to block the top opening of the can. Then, the connecting handle 2 is pressed downwards, causing the retaining ring 8 to be fitted onto the outside of the top ring of the can. Meanwhile, the buckle 9 engages with the bottom of the top ring of the can, allowing the shovel base 1 to seal the opening, preventing the beverage from escaping and developing off-flavors, thus affecting the taste when drinking it later. When not in use, the magnetic tab 11 can be used to attach this easy-open can structure to the refrigerator door for convenient access. This easy-open can structure is convenient to use; the above components allow for quick opening of the pull ring on the can, avoiding the problem of fingernail damage caused by the user's fingers pulling the pull ring during opening. It can also seal the opening of the can when the beverage inside is not finished, preventing the beverage from escaping and developing off-flavors, thus affecting the taste when drinking it later. When not in use, it can be directly attached to the refrigerator door for convenient access next time.
[0021] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A pop can easy opening structure characterized by, The shovel base (1), connecting handle (2), pressure beam (4), rocker (5), retaining ring (8) and buckle (9) are included. The connecting handle (2) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the shovel base (1). A slot (3) is provided in the shovel base (1). The pressure beam (4) is fixedly installed at the top of the slot (3). The rocker (5) is fixedly installed at the front end of the pressure beam (4). The retaining ring (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the connecting handle (2). The buckle (9) is fixedly installed at the front end of the retaining ring (8).
2. The easy-open structure for a can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the card slot (3) is provided with a groove (12), and the groove (12) is U-shaped.
3. The easy-open structure for a beverage can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure beam (4) and the rocker plate (5) are arranged in a T-shape.
4. The easy-open structure for a beverage can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the card slot (3) is provided with a slope (6).
5. The easy-open structure for a beverage can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting handle (2) is provided with anti-slip texture (7).
6. The easy-open structure for a beverage can according to claim 1, characterized in that, An observation port (13) is provided on the connecting handle (2) directly above the buckle (9).
7. The easy-open structure for a can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom end of the connecting handle (2) is fixedly installed with a fixing seat (10) at the rear of the retaining ring (8), and a magnetic suction piece (11) is fixedly installed inside the fixing seat (10).