ES1259762U - Bag opening device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Bag opening device, characterized in that it is formed by a clamp (1) with two arms (2, 3) finished off in respective fixings (5) facing the edges of a bag (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Bag opening device

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a device, manual, for opening plastic bags, such as those used to take vegetables and fruit in supermarkets, large surfaces, etc.

STATE OF THE ART

In many shops, bags are used, usually made of polyethylene, which are manufactured in large runs from a folded sheet that is cut and sealed. These types of bags have two faces whose edges have to be separated manually. However, this separation is often difficult to do. Some shops have small sponges that allow the seller to moisten his fingers and easily perform the separation. This solution is not applicable for buyers nor is it easily portable.

Furthermore, for hygiene reasons, especially in times of pandemic, the use of gloves is mandatory, which further complicates the opening of the bags.

The applicant does not know of any solution to these problems similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a bag opening device according to the claims. Its different variants solve the problems indicated.

In the simplest variant, the bag opening device is made up of a clamp with two arms ending in two facing fixings. The fasteners are configured to attach to the edges of a bag.

The rams can be drawn one by one, in which case it is desirable to have a spring for opening the clamp.

In other embodiments, the arms are configured to elastically deform upon closure of the clip, such that their rest position is open.

In a preferred example, the attachments comprise a series of very small harpoon-like hooks. It can also be a low-strength adhesive (like the one used in Post It (trademark)).

Other particular variants are appreciated in the rest of the memory.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Schematic perspective view of an embodiment.

Figure 2: Schematic perspective view of a second embodiment.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention will be briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

Figure 1 shows an example of embodiment formed by a clamp (1), with two arms (2,3) and a joint (4), in this case located at one end. The arms (2,3) are finished in respective fixations (5) facing each other, which are configured to retain the edges (one edge each) of a bag (6). For example, each fixation (5) may comprise a replaceable adhesive zone, a series of very small hooks (less than 1mm) that function as harpoons to retain the edges of the bag (6), etc.

The fixings (5) can be arranged on a support (5 '), with a lateral access slot (not noticeable), to be replaced if they wear out, if the adhesive gets dirty ...

The clamp (1) is configured to remain in the open position. For this, the arms (2,3) may have an intermediate spring (7), or projections that force a temporary deformation of at least one arm (2,3) when closing the clamp (1). In other solutions, the clip (1) does not comprise a joint (4), but rather the arms are deformed to close the clip (1) like an epilation clip.

The way to work is as follows. The user takes the bag (6) and identifies the area through which it is opened. With the clamp (1), squeeze the two sides of the bag (6), so that each fixing (5) is attached to one of the sides. When opening the clip (1), either manually, by a spring or by recovering the elastic deformation, each fastener (5) pulls its side of the bag (6) opening it.

The clip (1) can have a hole (8) for the passage of a chain, ring or carabiner and thus form a key ring or necklace that facilitates its transport. Likewise, one of the arms (2,3) can be fixed to a base (9) that provides stability to the device, so that it is only necessary to insert the bag (6) and temporarily tighten the upper arm (3), which can have a suitable handle. In one embodiment, the base (9) is part of a supermarket cart. The base (9) can have a magnet, an adhesive or non-slip part, a screw or nut, a hole for a screw. or any other type of fixing means for an external element in the place of use (boxes, wholesale product areas.)

The arms (2,3) can have advertising, slogans, figures or any other indication.

Claims (1)

1- Bag opening device, characterized in that it is formed by a clamp (1) with two arms (2,3) finished off in respective fixings (5) facing the edges of a bag (6). 2- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the arms (2.3) are joined by a joint (4). 3- Device according to claim 2, characterized in that it comprises a spring for opening the clamp (1). 4- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the arms (2.3) are configured to elastically deform with the closure of the clamp (1). 5- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixings (5) comprise a series of very small hooks like harpoons. 6- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that an arm (2.3) is fixed to a base (9). 7- Device, according to claim 6, characterized in that the base (9) is a supermarket trolley. 8. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the clamp (1) has a hole (8) for fixing a chain, ring or carabiner. 9. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the base (9) comprises a fixing means for an external element. 10- Device, according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one fixing (5) is removable from a support (5 ') -,, (5 ') comprises a lateral access slot.