Cap cutting tool

Abstract

A tool for cutting a locking cap used to close a container is disclosed. [Solution] The cutting tool comprises a first set of horizontal blades that are on the same plane as each other, a second set of horizontal blades that are on the same plane as each other and spaced vertically apart from the first set of horizontal blades, and a set of transverse blades arranged to join the horizontal blades together to form two connecting straps between the tamper-proof band and the side wall of the cap, further comprising another transverse blade that terminates on one side at one midpoint of the horizontal blades and on the opposite side at a free point, i.e., a point not adjacent to any blade, so that the transverse notch made by the other transverse blade terminates at an end that is completely surrounded by a portion of the cap that is not intended to be destroyed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cutting tool for cutting a cap, i.e., a lid, of the type used to close a container such as a bottle, for example a plastic cap or lid. In particular, the present invention relates to a tool for making a cut or notch for forming a tethered cap as described above, i.e., a cap that remains attached to the container even after being opened.

[0002] The present invention further relates to a cutting device suitable for cutting a cap and equipped with a corresponding cutting tool.

Background Art

[0003] In particular, reference is made to a cutting tool made according to the first part of claim 1. This cutting tool is known from US Patent Application Publication No. 2022 / 0126472.

[0004] US Patent Application Publication No. 2022 / 0126472 shows a cutting tool characterized by a toothed portion on the body of the cap and corresponding recesses on an anti-tampering band. The toothed portion is located between the intended separation line of the anti-tampering band and a strap connecting the anti-tampering band to the body of the cap. The toothed portion is obtained by two inclined cutting edges joined by corresponding horizontal edges. Due to the arrangement and shape of this toothed portion, the strap near that portion behaves more elastically during use and is thus more likely to be broken.

[0005] Certain aspects of the prior art have room for improvement.

[0006] First, the toothed portion made by the cutting tool shown by US Patent Application Publication No. 2022 / 0126472 represents an obstacle or discomfort and can cause certain difficulties or inconveniences to the user during the process of reclosing the container, mixing the drink, or directly drinking from the container while holding the container in the mouth, after initially opening the breakable safety device by breaking it.

[0007] Secondly, it is desirable to simplify the structure of the cutting tool and create a consistently accurate and repeatable notch on the cap.

[0008] Furthermore, it is desirable to further reduce the risk of breakage of the connecting strap between the anti-tampering band and the rest of the cap, while simultaneously maintaining the possibility of easy and comfortable use for the cap user in both the process of opening and closing the cap, as well as the process of mixing the beverage contained in the container associated with the closed cap. [Overview of the project]

[0009] One object of the present invention is to improve upon known types of cutting devices and instruments used to cut off closing caps for sealing containers.

[0010] One objective is to manufacture a device and / or apparatus that can overcome the aforementioned limitations and shortcomings of one or more prior arts.

[0011] One objective is to provide a device and / or apparatus for cutting caps that replaces those of the prior art.

[0012] One advantage is that it provides a cutting tool that can create notches on the cap in a precise and repeatable manner.

[0013] One advantage is obtaining a cutting tool that reduces the risk of damaging the connecting straps, making it suitable for manufacturing caps that have one or more straps for connecting the tamper-evident band to the rest of the cap.

[0014] One advantage is that it allows the user to use the cap easily and comfortably, both in the process of opening and closing the cap, and in the process of mixing the beverage contained in the container associated with the cap.

[0015] One advantage is that it improves the cutting quality of lateral (i.e., vertical or bevel) blades, especially those used to manufacture moored caps.

[0016] One advantage of the present invention is that it ensures the correct execution of horizontal and transverse cuts performed within the cap.

[0017] One advantage is that it makes it suitable for cutting the caps and allows the use of structurally simple and inexpensive cutting tools.

[0018] The aforementioned purpose and benefits, as well as others, are achieved by the cutting device according to one or more of the following claims.

[0019] In one embodiment, the cutting tool comprises two sets of horizontal blades spaced vertically apart from each other, and two or more transverse blades arranged to connect the horizontal blades to form one or more connecting straps for connecting a tamper-evident band and the side wall of a cap together, wherein the cutting tool further comprises a special transverse blade, one of which terminates at the midpoint of a horizontal blade and the other at a free end, i.e., an end not adjacent to any other blade, so that the transverse notch made by the special transverse blade terminates at a closed end completely surrounded by a portion of the cap that is not intended to be destroyed.

[0020] The cutting device may include a cutting apparatus that comprises a turntable equipped with a plurality of transport units, each configured to engage a cap and transport the cap to the cutting device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0021] The present invention may be better understood and implemented by referring to the accompanying drawings illustrating embodiments thereof, in non-limiting examples. [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of one embodiment of a cutting device manufactured according to the present invention, and the cap and cap supply path are schematically shown. [Figure 2]Shows an enlarged detailed view of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is a top view of the cutting tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is an exploded view of the layered structure of the cutting tool of FIG. 1, and three plate materials constituting the layered structure are visible. [Figure 5] Shows an enlarged detailed view of FIG. 4. [Figure 6] It is another exploded view of the cutting tool of FIG. 1 from a perspective different from the exploded view of FIG. 4. [Figure 7] It is a top view of the third plate material forming the intermediate layer of the layered structure of the cutting tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 8] Shows an enlarged detailed view of the third plate material of FIG. 7. [Figure 9] Shows an enlarged detailed view of FIG. 4, in which a modular insert including a cutting element forming a fifth cross edge and having a cross cutting edge portion and a replaceable gauge block connected to the cutting element is visible. [Figure 10] Shows a perspective view of the modular insert and the components of the insert of FIG. 9, that is, a view of the cutting element and a view of the replaceable gauge block. [Figure 11] Shows three top views of three replaceable gauge blocks that may be selectively connected to the same cutting element to correct the cutting depth. [Figure 12] It is a plane development view of the notch formed on the side wall of the cap by the cutting tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 13] Shows the cap obtained by the cutting tool of FIG. 1 in different side views. [Figure 14] Shows the cap obtained by the cutting tool of FIG. 1 in different side views. [Figure 15] Shows the cap obtained by the cutting tool of FIG. 1 in different side views. [Figure 16] It is a perspective view of the caps of FIGS. 13, 14 and 15. [Figure 17] It is a side view of the cap of FIG. 16 in the configuration adopted during the cap opening process. [Figure 18]Inverted, this is a top view of the cap in Figure 17, in an open configuration of a container having a cap connected to the container. [Figure 19] Inverted, this is a perspective view of the cap in the open configuration of Figure 18, which has a cap connected to the container. [Figure 20] This shows a cap obtained by a cutting tool not shown, which differs from the tool in Figure 1, mainly because the fifth horizontal blade is angled rather than vertical, and as a result the corresponding notch made in the cap is angled rather than vertical. [Figure 21] This is a plan view of a cutting apparatus for cutting caps, showing the cutting area where the spindle support turntable, the transport spindle, and the cutting tool shown in Figure 1 are located. [Figure 22] This is a perspective view of a second cutting tool manufactured according to the present invention. [Figure 23] An enlarged, detailed view of Figure 22 is shown. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0022] Referring to the aforementioned drawing, 1 indicates a cutting tool positioned to cut off the cap 2 (i.e., lid). The cap 2 may be made of plastic, in particular. When in use, the cap 2 rolls along the cutting portion of the cutting tool 1 in the direction of travel. The cap 2 can be used, in particular, to close containers such as bottles.

[0023] The cutting tool 1 comprises a horizontal blade and a transverse blade. “Horizontal” blade means that the blade is positioned substantially parallel to the direction of travel 3 (which is generally horizontal in practice) in which the cap 2 is supplied to the fixed cutting tool 1. “Transverse” blade means that the blade is traverse to the aforementioned direction of travel or supply 3 of the cap 2. In practice, transverse may mean inclined (or sloped) or vertical.

[0024] The cutting tool 1 comprises a first horizontal blade set, a second horizontal blade set, and a transverse blade set.

[0025] Each horizontal blade in the first horizontal blade set is vertically spaced apart from each horizontal blade in the second horizontal blade set.

[0026] The first horizontal blade set comprises a first horizontal blade 4, a second horizontal blade 5, a third horizontal blade 6, and a fourth horizontal blade 7. The blades 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the first horizontal blade set are adjacent to each other, arranged in a continuous manner, and spaced apart from each other along the direction of the cap's movement 3 (i.e., horizontally and circumferentially).

[0027] The first horizontal blade 4 is configured to create a horizontal notch having several easily breakable connection points so as to define a weakening line of the tamper-evident band of the container closing cap 2.

[0028] The second horizontal blade 5 is spaced horizontally (along the direction of the cap's movement 3) from the first horizontal blade 4 via a first non-cutting area where the first joint A is formed. The joint is a portion of the connecting strap that is not intended to be broken and therefore allows the tamper-evident band to remain attached to the cap after opening.

[0029] The third horizontal blade 6 is not intended to be destroyed (located on the side wall of the cap) and is spaced horizontally (along the direction of the cap's movement 3) from the second horizontal blade 5 via a second non-cutting area where portion B is formed, which is not part of the joint of the connecting strap.

[0030] The fourth horizontal blade 7 is spaced horizontally (along the direction of the cap's movement 3) from the third horizontal blade 6 via a third non-cutting area where the second joint C is formed.

[0031] The second horizontal blade set comprises a fifth horizontal blade 8, a sixth horizontal blade 9, and a seventh horizontal blade 10. The blades 8, 9, and 10 of the second horizontal blade set are adjacent to each other, arranged in a continuous manner, and spaced apart from each other along the direction of the cap's movement 3 (i.e., horizontally and circumferentially).

[0032] As in the particular embodiment, in the assembled usage configuration of the cutting tool 1, at least a portion of the insert of the fifth horizontal blade 8 may be positioned vertically in a portion of the first horizontal blade 4.

[0033] The sixth horizontal blade 9 is not intended to be destroyed (located on the side of the cap's tamper-evident band opposite the sidewall side) and is horizontally separated from the fifth horizontal blade 8 by a fourth non-cutting area through which another portion D is formed, which is not part of the joint of the connecting strap.

[0034] The seventh horizontal blade 10 is horizontally separated from the sixth horizontal blade 9 via a fifth non-cutting area where the third joint E is formed.

[0035] The side blade set comprises a first side blade 11, a second side blade 12, a third side blade 13, a fourth side blade 14, and a fifth side blade 15.

[0036] The first horizontal blade 11 combines the second horizontal blade 5 and the fifth horizontal blade 8. The second horizontal blade 12 combines the second horizontal blade 5 and the sixth horizontal blade 9. The third horizontal blade 13 combines the third horizontal blade 6 and the sixth horizontal blade 9. The fourth horizontal blade 14 combines the fourth horizontal blade 7 and the seventh horizontal blade 10.

[0037] The fifth horizontal blade 15 terminates on one side at a first end connected to the first horizontal blade 4, and on the opposite side at a second end (opposite the first end) that is horizontally spaced from the fifth horizontal blade 8, via a sixth non-cutting area where the fourth joint F is formed.

[0038] The fifth horizontal blade 15 is connected to the first horizontal blade 4 at its midpoint such that the horizontal notch created by the fifth horizontal blade 15 intersects with the horizontal notch created by the first horizontal blade 4 at the midpoint of the aforementioned horizontal notch (forming a T-shaped notch in the area of ​​the aforementioned midpoint).

[0039] The aforementioned second end of the fifth transverse blade 15 is a free end or an open end, that is, the transverse notch made by the fifth transverse blade 15 is formed and arranged such that the second end terminates at a blind or closed notched end, that is, terminates completely surrounded by a portion of the cap material, in particular a portion of the material not intended to be broken.

[0040] As in this embodiment, the horizontal blades 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the first horizontal blade set may have cutting edges that are on the same plane (arranged on a horizontal plane). As in this embodiment, the horizontal blades 8, 9, and 10 of the second horizontal blade set may have cutting edges that are on the same plane (arranged on a horizontal plane).

[0041] As in this embodiment, the aforementioned second (blind) end of the fifth horizontal blade 15 may be located on a horizontal plane passing through the horizontal cutting edge of the fifth horizontal blade 8. The fifth horizontal blade 15 may, in particular, extend in the vertical direction. In embodiments not shown, the fifth horizontal blade 15 may be inclined.

[0042] At least a portion of the seventh horizontal blade 10 may be arranged vertically in part with respect to the third horizontal blade 6, in particular (as shown in the illustrated embodiment).

[0043] The fifth horizontal blade 15 may, in particular (as shown in the illustrated embodiment), include a modular insert comprising a cutting element 16 and a gauge block 17. The cutting element 16 is provided at one end having a transverse cutting edge. The aforementioned cutting element 16 is inserted into the sheet of the cutting tool 1 and connected to a replaceable gauge block 17 in order to accurately determine the length between the transverse cutting edge and the contact surface of the gauge block 17. The contact surface is positioned against the bottom wall of the aforementioned sheet of the insert.

[0044] One end of the aforementioned cutting element 16, located on the opposite side of the transverse cutting edge, is spaced apart from the aforementioned bottom wall.

[0045] The use of an insert consisting of a cutting element for performing lateral cutting and a set of interchangeable gauge blocks for changing the cutting depth of the lateral blade is known from U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2023 / 0241793, which is understood to be incorporated by reference.

[0046] In this case as well, a set of two, three, four or more interchangeable gauge blocks 17, which can be selectively connected with the aforementioned elements, is used to determine two or more different lengths between the transverse cutting edge and the contact surface of each gauge block.

[0047] The first horizontal blade 11 may be inclined, and / or the second horizontal blade 12 may be inclined, and / or the third horizontal blade 13 may be inclined, and / or the fourth horizontal blade 14 may be inclined. In this particular embodiment, the first horizontal blade 11, the second horizontal blade 12, the third horizontal blade 13, and the fourth horizontal blade 14 are all inclined.

[0048] In particular, the first horizontal blade 11, the third horizontal blade 13, and the fourth horizontal blade 14 may be inclined in the same direction, while the second horizontal blade 12 may be inclined in the opposite direction.

[0049] At least one of the second horizontal blade 5, the third horizontal blade 6, and the fourth horizontal blade 7 may be configured, in particular, to create a horizontal notch having at least one easily breakable connection point.

[0050] At least one of the fifth horizontal blade 8, the sixth horizontal blade 9, and the seventh horizontal blade 10 may be configured to create a horizontal notch having at least one easily breakable connection point. In this particular embodiment, the second horizontal blade 5, the fourth horizontal blade 7, and the sixth horizontal blade 9 are configured to create a horizontal notch having at least one easily breakable connection point, while the third horizontal blade 6, the fifth horizontal blade 8, and the seventh horizontal blade 10 are configured to create a continuous horizontal notch without an easily breakable connection point.

[0051] The fifth transverse blade 15 may have a continuous transverse cutting edge configured to create a transverse notch without easily breakable connection points. The fifth transverse blade 15 may also have a (continuous) vertical cutting edge.

[0052] The first horizontal blade 4 may terminate at a proximal end, particularly near the second horizontal blade 5 and adjacent to the aforementioned first non-cutting area of ​​the cutting tool 1. The first horizontal blade 4 may have a continuous horizontal cutting edge portion extending between the aforementioned proximal end and the aforementioned midpoint where it intersects with the fifth horizontal blade 15. The aforementioned continuous horizontal cutting edge portion of the first horizontal blade 4 may be configured to create a continuous horizontal notch portion without easily breakable connection points.

[0053] The cutting device 1 may have a layered structure having at least three plate members fixed together in a pack-like manner (for example, by known types of fastening means), as shown in the illustrated embodiment, and may include a first plate member 18 that carries a first horizontal blade set, a second plate member 19 that carries a second horizontal blade set, and a third plate member 20 that carries a transverse blade set and is interposed between the first plate member 18 and the second plate member 19.

[0054] In other embodiments (such as those shown in Figures 22 and 23), the first horizontal blade set, the second horizontal blade set, and the transverse blade set (which may exclude the fifth transverse blade 15) may be integrated into a single component S. In this embodiment, at least one of the first, second, third, and fourth transverse blades may be coupled to at least one of the aforementioned horizontal blades by a rounded portion R of the cutting edge.

[0055] In the specific embodiments shown in Figures 22 and 23, the fifth transverse blade 15 comprises a cutting element 16 inserted into a sheet of a single part S, which includes a transverse cutting edge and the other blades. The cutting element 16 is further connected to a replaceable gauge block 17.

[0056] In particular, the first horizontal blade 11 may be connected to the second horizontal blade 5 by a rounded portion R of its cutting edge, and / or the first horizontal blade 11 may be connected to the fifth horizontal blade 8 by a rounded portion R of its cutting edge, and / or the second horizontal blade 12 may be connected to the second horizontal blade 5 by a rounded portion R of its cutting edge, and / or the second horizontal blade 12 may be connected to the sixth horizontal blade 9 by a rounded portion R of its cutting edge, and / or the third horizontal blade 13 may be connected to the third horizontal blade 6 by a rounded portion R of its cutting edge, and / or the third horizontal blade 13 may be connected to the sixth horizontal blade 9 by a rounded portion R of its cutting edge, and / or the fourth horizontal blade 14 may be connected to the fourth horizontal blade 7 by a rounded portion R of its cutting edge, and / or the fourth horizontal blade 14 may be connected to the seventh horizontal blade 10 by a rounded portion R of its cutting edge. In the specific embodiments shown in Figures 22 and 23, the rounded portion R of the cutting edge is located at the two opposite ends of each of the horizontal blades 11, 12, 13, and 14.

[0057] Figure 21 shows a cutting apparatus comprising a travel path through which the cap 2 passes, a cutting area 21 positioned in the travel path, and a turntable 22 having a plurality of transport units, each configured to engage with a respective cap 2 and transport the cap along the travel path. The turntable 22 can rotate around a (vertical) axis of rotation X in response to a command. Each transport unit may include an engaging member (e.g., a spindle) that is rotatable around a (vertical) Y-axis supported by the turntable 22 in order to control the rotation of the cap 2 itself while the cap 2 is rolling on the cutting instrument 1. The cutting apparatus comprises a cutting instrument 1 positioned in the cutting area 21 for cutting the cap.

[0058] Cutting tool 1 can be used to manufacture a “retained” cap for closing a container. The cap 2 may comprise a cup body having a closing wall 23 that defines a closed end of the cup body. The closing wall 23 may be disc-shaped in particular. The cup body may comprise a side wall 24 adjacent to the closing wall 23 and extending from the periphery of the closing wall 23 around the longitudinal axis of the cap 2. The side wall 24 has an (upper) end that is coupled around the periphery of the closing wall 23. The side wall 24 may be a cylindrical side wall that is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the cap 2 in particular. The closing wall 23 is configured to close the mouth of the container. The side wall 24 is configured to connect with the neck of the container.

[0059] Cap 2 is suitable for manufacturing a locking cap and includes an anti-tampering band 25 coupled to the side wall 24 by a preferential separation means obtained by the aforementioned cutting tool 1.

[0060] The preferred separation means comprises a first horizontal notch 31 having several easily breakable connection points to define a weakening line; a second horizontal notch 32 horizontally separated from the first horizontal notch 31 via a first joint A; a third horizontal notch 33 horizontally separated from the second horizontal notch via a portion B not intended to be broken; a fourth horizontal notch 34 horizontally separated from the third horizontal notch 33 via a second joint C; a fifth horizontal notch 35 vertically separated from the first horizontal notch 31; a sixth horizontal notch 36 horizontally separated from the fifth horizontal notch 35 via another portion D not intended to be broken; and a seventh horizontal notch 37 horizontally separated from the sixth horizontal notch 36 via a third joint E.

[0061] The preferential separation means includes a first horizontal notch 41 that connects the second horizontal notch 32 to the fifth horizontal notch 35, a second horizontal notch 42 that connects the second horizontal notch 32 to the sixth horizontal notch 36, a third horizontal notch 43 that connects the third horizontal notch 35 to the sixth horizontal notch 36, and a fourth horizontal notch 44 that connects the fourth horizontal notch 34 to the seventh horizontal notch 37.

[0062] The preferred separation means includes a fifth transverse notch 45 that intersects the first horizontal notch 31 on the one hand and terminates at one end horizontally spaced apart from the fifth horizontal notch 35 via a fourth joint F on the other hand. The fifth transverse notch 45 intersects the first horizontal notch 31 at its midpoint.

[0063] The aforementioned end of the fifth lateral notch 45 is a blind end, that is, it is completely enclosed by a portion of the cap that is not intended to be destroyed.

[0064] The anti-tampering band 25 is connected to the side wall 24 by a first connecting strap 51 defined between the first joint A and the fourth joint F, and by a second connecting strap 52 defined between the second joint C and the third joint E.

[0065] It has been found that advantages are obtained from the special shape and arrangement of the fifth lateral notch 45, namely, that the lateral notch has one end located at the midpoint of the first horizontal notch 31 and the other end defining the fourth joint F, and is blind, i.e., terminates completely in an area not intended to be broken (meaning that the other end of the fifth lateral notch 45 adjacent to the fourth joint F is completely enclosed by the cap material not designed to be broken).

[0066] One recognized advantage is the remarkable flexibility of the second connecting strap 52, and therefore its great resistance to breakage, which reduces the risk of the tamper-evident band 25 unintentionally separating from the rest of the cap.

[0067] Furthermore, the arrangement of the lateral notches 45 is such that they form a kind of T-shaped notch, and it is understood that the cap 2 does not constitute an impediment or hindrance to use, because, at least in the T-shaped notch area, no protrusion is formed that would constitute an obstacle that would make it difficult to primarily mix or consume the beverage when the container is opened to allow the user to consume the beverage contained therein.

[0068] Another advantage is the superior tamper-evident band on the cap, likely due to the relatively small overall length of the notch made in the side wall of the cap to manufacture the tamper-evident band. This enhances the security of the cap without compromising the ease of handling, reliability, and practicality of the locking mechanism.

[0069] It has also been established that the vertical rather than inclined arrangement of the fifth transverse notch 45 can further enhance the aforementioned advantages, particularly by making the mooring connection straps even more robust.

Claims

1. It comprises a first horizontal blade set, a second horizontal blade set, and a side blade set. Each horizontal blade of the first horizontal blade set is spaced vertically apart from each horizontal blade of the second horizontal blade set. The first horizontal blade set is, A first horizontal blade (4) is configured to perform a horizontal cut having multiple easily breakable connection points so as to define a weakening line of the tamper-proof band of the container closure cap, A second horizontal blade (5) is spaced horizontally apart from the first horizontal blade (4) via a first non-cutting area, where "non-cutting area" means an area configured to form a part of the cap that is not intended to be destroyed. A third horizontal blade (6) is spaced horizontally apart from the second horizontal blade (5) via a second non-cutting area, A fourth horizontal blade (7) is spaced horizontally apart from the third horizontal blade (6) via a third non-cutting area. Equipped with, The second horizontal blade set is, The fifth horizontal blade (8), A sixth horizontal blade (9) is spaced horizontally apart from the fifth horizontal blade (8) via a fourth non-cutting area, A seventh horizontal blade (10) is spaced horizontally apart from the sixth horizontal blade (9) via a fifth non-cutting area. Equipped with, The aforementioned side blade set is The second horizontal blade (5) is connected to the fifth horizontal blade (8) by a first horizontal blade (11), The second horizontal blade (5) is connected to the sixth horizontal blade (9) by a second horizontal blade (12), The third horizontal blade (6) is connected to the sixth horizontal blade (9) by a third horizontal blade (13), The fourth horizontal blade (7) is connected to the seventh horizontal blade (10) by a fourth horizontal blade (14), A fifth horizontal blade (15) is coupled to the first horizontal blade (4) and terminates horizontally away from the fifth horizontal blade (8) via a sixth non-cutting area. A cutting tool comprising, The fifth horizontal blade (15) is connected to the first horizontal blade (4) at its midpoint such that the horizontal notch created by the fifth horizontal blade (15) intersects with the horizontal notch created by the first horizontal blade (4) at the midpoint between the horizontal notches. The end of the fifth horizontal blade (15) is a free end so that the horizontal notch created by the fifth horizontal blade (15) terminates at a blind end. A cutting device characterized by the following features.

2. The horizontal blades of the first horizontal blade set have cutting edges that are on the same plane as each other, and / or The cutting device according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal blades of the second horizontal blade set have cutting edges that lie on the same plane as each other.

3. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the end of the fifth horizontal blade (15) is located on a horizontal plane that passes through the horizontal cutting edge of the fifth horizontal blade (8).

4. At least a portion of the fifth horizontal blade (8) is positioned perpendicular to a portion of the first horizontal blade (4), and / or The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least a portion of the seventh horizontal blade (10) is arranged vertically with respect to a portion of the third horizontal blade (6).

5. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fifth horizontal blade (15) extends in the vertical direction.

6. The fifth horizontal blade (15) comprises a cutting element (16) having a transverse cutting edge at one end, The cutting element (16) is inserted into the sheet of the cutting tool (1) and connected to a replaceable gauge block (17) to determine the length between the transverse cutting edge and the contact surface of the gauge block (17). The contact surface is positioned against the bottom wall of the sheet, The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein one end of the cutting element (16) on the opposite side of the transverse cutting edge is spaced apart from the bottom wall.

7. The cutting device according to claim 6, comprising a set of two or more interchangeable gauge blocks (17) that are selectively fitted with the cutting element (16) and selectively determine two or more different lengths measured between the transverse cutting edge and the contact surface of each of the gauge blocks (17).

8. The first horizontal blade (11) is inclined and / or, The second horizontal blade (12) is inclined and / or, The third horizontal blade (13) is inclined and / or The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fourth horizontal blade (14) is inclined.

9. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the second horizontal blade (5), the third horizontal blade (6), and the fourth horizontal blade (7) is configured to perform a horizontal cut having at least one easily breakable connection point.

10. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the fifth horizontal blade (8), the sixth horizontal blade (9), and the seventh horizontal blade (10) is configured to perform a horizontal cut having at least one easily breakable connection point.

11. The cutting tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fifth horizontal blade (15) comprises a continuous horizontal cutting edge configured to provide a horizontal notch without easily breakable connection points.

12. The cutting device according to claim 11, wherein the continuous transverse cutting edge portion is provided with a vertical cutting edge portion.

13. The first horizontal blade (4) is close to the second horizontal blade (5) and terminates at a proximal end adjacent to the first non-cutting area. The first horizontal blade (4) has a continuous horizontal cutting edge section extending between the proximal end and the midpoint, The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the continuous horizontal cutting edge section is configured to provide a continuous horizontal cutting section without easily breakable connection points.

14. The first plate material (18) is stacked and fixed together within the pack and carries the first horizontal blade set, A second plate (19) supporting the second horizontal blade set, The horizontal blade set is supported by the third plate material (20) interposed between the first plate material (18) and the second plate material (19) A cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a layered structure having at least three plate materials.

15. The first horizontal blade set, the second horizontal blade set, and at least the first horizontal blade, the second horizontal blade, the third horizontal blade, and the fourth horizontal blade are integrated into a single component (S). The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fifth horizontal blade (15) is integrated into the single component (S).

16. The first horizontal blade set, the second horizontal blade set, and at least the first horizontal blade, the second horizontal blade, the third horizontal blade, and the fourth horizontal blade are integrated into a single component (S). The fifth horizontal blade (15) is A cutting tool according to claim 1 or 2, manufactured in accordance with claim 6.

17. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the first, second, third, and fourth horizontal blades (11; 12; 13; 14) is connected to at least one of the horizontal blades (4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10) by a rounded cutting edge section (R).

18. The first horizontal blade (11) is coupled to the second horizontal blade (5) by a rounded cutting edge section (R), and / or The first horizontal blade (11) is coupled to the fifth horizontal blade (8) by a rounded cutting edge section (R), and / or The second horizontal blade (12) is connected to the second horizontal blade (5) by a rounded cutting edge section (R), and / or The second horizontal blade (12) is coupled to the sixth horizontal blade (9) by a rounded cutting edge section (R), and / or The third horizontal blade (13) is connected to the third horizontal blade (6) by a rounded cutting edge section (R), and / or The third horizontal blade (13) is connected to the sixth horizontal blade (9) by a rounded cutting edge section (R), and / or The fourth horizontal blade (14) is connected to the fourth horizontal blade (7) by a rounded cutting edge section (R), and / or The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fourth horizontal blade (14) is connected to the seventh horizontal blade (10) by a rounded cutting edge section (R).

19. A supply path through which the cap (2) can pass, The cutting area (21) located in the supply path, A turntable (22) comprising a plurality of transport units, each configured to engage with its respective cap (2) and transport the cap along the supply path, A cutting tool (1) is placed in the cutting area (21) to cut the cap. Equipped with, The cutting device (1) is a cutting device manufactured according to claim 1 or 2.

20. A cap for closing a container, The aforementioned cap is A closing wall (23) configured to close the mouth of the container, A side wall (24) is configured to fit with the neck portion of the container and has an end portion that is connected to the periphery of the closing wall (23), In particular, a tamper-opening prevention band (25) attached to the side wall (24) by a preferential separation means obtained by a cutting tool (1) manufactured according to claim 1 or 2, and Equipped with, The aforementioned preferential separation means is A first horizontal notch (31) having multiple connection points for easy destruction to define a weakening line, A second horizontal notch (32) is horizontally spaced apart from the first horizontal notch (31) via the first joint (A), A third horizontal notch (33) is horizontally separated from the second horizontal notch (32) through a portion (B) that is not intended to be destroyed, A fourth horizontal notch (34) is horizontally separated from the third horizontal notch (33) via a second joint (C), A fifth horizontal notch (35) is spaced vertically apart from the first horizontal notch (31), A sixth horizontal notch (36) is horizontally separated from the fifth horizontal notch (35) via another part (D) that is not intended to be destroyed, A seventh horizontal notch (37) is horizontally separated from the sixth horizontal notch (36) via a third joint (E), A first horizontal notch (41) connects the second horizontal notch (32) and the fifth horizontal notch (35), A second horizontal notch (42) connects the second horizontal notch (32) and the sixth horizontal notch (36), A third horizontal notch (43) connecting the third horizontal notch (33) and the sixth horizontal notch (36), A fourth horizontal notch (44) connecting the fourth horizontal notch (34) and the seventh horizontal notch (37), A fifth transverse notch (45) intersects the first horizontal notch (31) on one side and terminates on the other side at an end horizontally spaced apart from the fifth horizontal notch (35) via a fourth joint (F) Equipped with, The fifth horizontal notch (45) intersects the first horizontal notch (31) at its midpoint, and the end of the fifth horizontal notch (45) is a blind end. A cap for closing a container, wherein the tamper-opening prevention band (25) is attached to the side wall (24) by a first connecting strap (51) defined between the first joint (A) and the fourth joint (F), and by a second connecting strap (52) defined between the second joint (C) and the third joint (E).

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