Adjustable multifunctional opening aid

Abstract

Adjustable multifunctional opening aid, e.g. for twist locks of various diameters or packaging with ring-pull tabs or crown cap closures, including: - a housing-like base body (1) with handle (11) in which a storage pocket (15) for interchangeable tools is provided, - an adjusting slider (2) with knob (21) which serves to adjust the diameter size, - a cam disk (3) with cam grooves (31) provided therein and with a cylindrical pin (10b) rising perpendicular to the plane of the disk and a compression spring (10c) and a through hole (32), - a gripping mechanism consisting of at least 3 slide bases (4) and the associated slide covers (5) as well as guide grooves (43), - a closure plate (6) with guide rails (61) which serve to guide the slides (4), and also locking recesses (63) which lock in the base body (1) in the shaping (19).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an adjustable, multifunctional opening aid, e.g., for twist-off closures made of plastic or metal on standard packaging made of plastic, metal, or glass. This also applies to packaging opened with ring-pull tabs or crown cap closures. Particularly when packaging becomes damp and therefore slippery due to cooling, considerable force is required for the initial opening. State of the art

[0002] Numerous bottle opener designs for twist-off caps have been developed to improve their ease of use. For example, radially slotted rings (DE 229 15 019 U1) feature grip projections around their circumference. The receiving bores consist of stepped cylindrical sections, allowing the screw cap to be inserted into one of these bores, which, when the slotted ring is squeezed, generates the necessary torque.

[0003] The required force cannot be exerted by older and physically impaired people.

[0004] A bottle opener (DE 299 08 450 U1) is also known as a closed ring with a conical receiving bore into which the drive pins protrude. This requires that the bottle opener be pressed axially with sufficient force and simultaneously rotated, which is also difficult for elderly and physically impaired persons to perform.

[0005] The solution to the problems posed arises from a new state of the art. One such embodiment of the invention is described with reference to the drawings.

[0006] This shows Fig. 1. An adjustable, multifunctional opening aid for twist locks of various diameters and shapes. Fig. 2 the same adjustable multifunctional opening aid, but with an insert used at the end of the handle for rinpull tabs when opening a can. Fig. 3. An adjustable multifunctional opening aid as an exploded view. Fig. 4 a basic body of the opening aid viewed from below with the receiving pocket at the end of the handle and the associated optional insertion tools with the connecting bolt . Fig. 5 an adjustable slider Fig. 6 a cam disc Fig. 7 a closure plate Fig. 8 a slide base with driver, cylindrical pin and compression spring Fig. 9 the same slider base, but rotated 90° Fig. 10 a stainless steel drive pin Fig. 11 a sliding top part Fig. 12. An opening process with opening accessories item 7a for opening beverage cans with ring-pull tabs Fig. 13. An opening process with opening accessories item 7a for opening cans with ring-pull tabs Fig. 14 an opening process with opening accessory item 7a for venting pasteurized preserving jars with sealing lids Fig. 15 an opening process with opening accessory item 7b for opening crown cap closures Task

[0007] The invention is based on the objective of creating an adjustable, multifunctional opening aid suitable for effortlessly opening screw caps of beverage, vinegar, and oil bottles, sauces, and much more, in a wide variety of diameters, as well as packages with ring-pull or crown cap closures. This requires that the necessary force be generated by a large leverage effect.

[0008] The use of a large handle on the base of such an opening aid allows for the use of interchangeable tools at the end of the lever. These are suitable, for example, for opening cans and tins with ring-pull tabs. Pasteurized packages with screw caps are also easier to open if the vacuum is first broken by venting. By changing the tool, crown caps can also be opened; this is particularly useful in Fig. 15 can be seen.

[0009] In the illustrated embodiment in Fig. Figure 3 of the adjustable multifunctional opening aid shows a base body 1 with handle 11 and a polygonal closure cover 6 with rounded corners, as well as an adjusting slider 2, a cam disc 3, and at least three sliders 4 assembled together, all made of plastic except for the drive lugs 9, which are made of stainless steel. The adjustment of the three sliders 4 to different sized screw caps is achieved by the cam disc 3. For this purpose, a cylindrical pin 10 engages in a corresponding groove 31 of the cam disc 3, so that when the cam disc 3 is rotated, the sliders 4 and their guide grooves 43, in conjunction with the closure plate 6 and its guide rails 61, can move radially within the base body.This moves spring-loaded drivers 9 until they contact the rotary lock to be opened, causing the engagement edges 91 to bite into the rotary lock. A detailed illustration of the gripping mechanism is shown in . Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10 to Fig. 11 can be seen.

[0010] These illustrations show a compression spring 10d, which serves to hold the driver 9 in position. The cylindrical pin 10 connects to the cam disk 3 and engages in its cam grooves 31. The driver 9, with its engagement edge 91 and contact surface 92, the guide grooves 43 which slide in the guide rails of the locking plate 6, and the slide cover 5 with its connecting pins 51 which form the end of the gripping mechanism in the connecting holes 41 of the slide base are also shown.

[0011] In terms of handling, the spring-loaded drivers 9 create a ratchet-like function, which also makes it possible for people with limited manual functions to perform a simple opening process with small rotary movements and the large rotation of the lever 11.

[0012] The existing lever 11 with its pocket 15 for different tools 7a and 7b also creates the possibility to open packaging which is closed by ring pull tabs or crown cap closures. Reference symbol list Item 1 Base body Item 2 Adjustment slide Item 3 Cam disc Item 4 Slide base Item 5 Slide cover Item 6: Locking plate Item 7a Insert ring pull tabs Item 7b Use of crown caps - closures Item 8 Connecting bolt Item 9 Drive pin Item 10 Cylinder pin Item 10b Cylindrical pin Item 10c Compression spring Item 10d Compression spring Item 11 Handle on the base Item 12 Detent, diameter adjustment Item 13 Hole for removing the screw caps Item 14: Hole for connecting the insert tools Item 15 Bag for tools Item 16: Hole for hanging Item 19 Locking mechanism in the base Item 21 Button on the adjustment slider Item 22 Notch Item 31 Curved grooves Item 32 Through hole Item 41 Connecting hole Item 42 Bag for carrier Item 43 Guide groove in the slide Item 51 Snap connection Item 61 Guide rail Item 62 Mouth opening Item 63 Locking recesses Item 91 Engagement edge Item 92 Mounting bevel QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 229 15 019 U1

[0002] DE 299 08 450 U1

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Claims

[1] Adjustable multifunctional opening aid, e.g. for twist-off closures of different diameters or packaging with ring-pull tabs or crown cap closures, comprising: - a housing-like base body (1) with handle (11) in which a storage pocket (15) for interchangeable tools is provided, - an adjusting slider (2) with knob (21) which serves to adjust the diameter size, - a cam disk (3) with cam grooves (31) provided therein and with a cylindrical pin (10b) rising perpendicular to the plane of the disk and a compression spring (10c) and a through hole (32), - a gripping mechanism consisting of at least 3 slide bases (4) and the associated slide covers (5) as well as guide grooves (43), - a closure plate (6) with guide rails (61) which serve to guide the slides (4), and also locking recesses (63) which lock in the base body (1) in the shaping (19). [2] A base body (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by , that the base body (1) has an arc-shaped opening with detents (12) through which the knob (21) of the adjusting slider (2) passes and detent in the desired position. [3] An adjustable slide (2) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by , that the adjusting slide (2) has an arc-shaped contour on which a hollow knob (21) sits, into which the cylindrical pin (10b) and the compression spring (10c) protrude and thus establish a connection to the cam disk (3). To adjust the size, the adjustment slider (2) is pressed downwards via the button (21), allowing it to move within the arc-shaped opening (12) of the base body (1) via the notch (22). In the desired position, the button (21) is released and, via the compression spring (10c), is engaged in the detents (12) of the base body (1). [4] Cam disc (3) according to one of the preceding claims characterized by , that the cam grooves (31) provided in the cam disk (3) are designed in such a way that, when the arc-shaped opening (12) of the base body (1) is fully utilized, a maximum change in the gripping mechanism is possible. [5] The slider lower parts (4) according to any one of the preceding claims characterized byThe lower part of the slide (4) has an arc-shaped form in which a receiving pocket (42) is located. The gripping mechanism, consisting of a driver (9) and a compression spring (10d), is inserted into this pocket. The guide grooves (43) are arranged transversely and engage in the guide rails (61) of the locking plate (6). Furthermore, a cylindrical pin (10) is inserted which slides in the respective guide groove (31) of the cam disk (3). A slide cover (5) closes the lower part of the slide (4) as a whole, including the snap connections (51) and the holes (41). [6] A closure plate (6) according to one of the preceding claims characterized byThe locking plate (6) has a wave-shaped form with the locking recesses (63) located therein, which fit into the detents (19) of the base body (1) and are ultrasonically welded. The essential function of the locking plate (6), however, is to receive the slides (4) with their guide grooves (43) together with the guide rails (61) and, together with all the aforementioned interlocking elements, to enable radial adjustment with respect to the different diameter sizes of the rotary locks. [7] A driver (9) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by , that the driver (9) is a U-shape made of stainless steel, consisting of two legs which, in the event of excessive force being applied during the opening process, has a compensating spring effect which does not cause any damage, especially to glass bottles. [8] A driver (9) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by, that the driver (9) has a sharp engagement edge (91) on one of its legs which prevents slipping during the opening process and has a chamfer 92 which ensures easy placement on the rotary lock. [9] A base body(1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by The base body (1) has a handle (11) containing a storage pocket (15) for insert tools (7a and 7b), which are made of stainless steel. Each insert tool is connected to the hole (14) of the base body (1) by a connecting bolt (8). Insert tool (7a) can be used to open all packaging sealed with ring-pull tabs. Insert tool (7b) is used to open bottles with crown caps. [10] a base body (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized by, that the base body (1) has a hole (13) in the middle, which serves to remove opened twist locks, and furthermore a hole (16) which serves to hang the opener.

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