JP3178258U - Pull tab raising jig - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pull tab raising jig that can easily pull a pull tab of a pull top can by a handicapped person such as a handicapped person, a child or a woman, and is inexpensive and convenient to carry. To do.
In a pull tab raising jig 1 comprising a grip part 2 and a tab raising part, a raising claw is provided in parallel to the bottom surface of the grip part, and when the pull tab P is inserted into the lower part of the pull tab P, the grip part becomes a pull top can. It is configured to be positioned substantially on the upper lid of C. The vertical width of the grip portion 2 is substantially the same as the interval between the free end of the pull tab P and the rivet, the overall length is a booster mechanism that is sufficiently longer than the vertical width, and the horizontal width is raised while holding the pull top can with the hand holding the grip portion 2 The nail is inserted into the lower surface of the pull tab, and is formed into a shape that is easy to grip with a width that allows it to be raised. The raising claw has a sufficient allowance for the pull tab and is configured to be shorter than the distance between the pull tab free end and the inner edge of the upper lid winding portion C2. Thus, the insertion and raising of the raising nail with one hand becomes easy and reliable, and the raising force is reduced.
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Description

The present invention provides a pull tab raising jig that can be pulled up easily by a handicapped person such as a handicapped person or a child or a woman, such as a child or a woman, and that is inexpensive and convenient to carry. provide.

Pull-top cans include FOE (full open end) cans for solid, semi-solid, and powdered foods, POE (partial open end) cans for beverages, etc. There is a feature that it is unnecessary, and it is only necessary to raise the pull tab, and the use is widened because of its ease of use, and the production volume is increasing day by day.

Registered utility model 3001103 Japanese Patent Application No. 10-150520 Japanese Patent Application No. 10-303385

However, these are all made on the assumption that both hands can be used. In other words, to open the pull-top can, hold the can with one hand, pry the fingertip of an empty hand from the free end of the pull tab to the lower surface of the can and lift it with a considerable force, and then put the fingertip into its finger hole. It is necessary to cause this. However, this work is impossible with just one hand, so people with disabilities in one hand can use one hand and ask someone to open it or open it with their feet even if it is awkward. Unfortunately, the fact that you can't drink one can of juice is unfortunately, and unfortunately, you must say that the convenience of pull-top cans (hereinafter called cans) is not being used by the disabled. For the same reason, it must be said that it is a user-friendly can for people with weak fingertips, such as children and women, and those with false nails and manicure.

In view of these circumstances, for example, registration utility model 3001103, Japanese Patent Application No. 10-150520 (shown in FIG. 11), Japanese Patent Application No. 10-303385 (shown in FIG. 10), and the like have been proposed. However, while these known open-up aids that have already been proposed can reduce the necessary pulling force, they can grasp problems and aids that are difficult to insert due to interference with the top lid wrapping part of the can. The problem is that you cannot hold the can with your hand, and it is not an aid for the handicapped person. In addition, each has a complicated structure and has a problem that it cannot be manufactured at low cost.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and pull tabs of various sizes of cans (FOE cans, POE cans) can be easily raised by a handicapped person or a person with weak fingertips. The purpose is to provide a pull tab raising jig that is inexpensive and convenient to carry and helps its independence.

In order to solve the above problems, the pull tab raising jig according to the present invention comprises a grip portion and a tab raising portion, the grip portion has a prismatic shape, and a tab raising portion formed by bending a flat plate into an L shape. , One side is raised as a claw, and a gap slightly wider than the pull tab thickness is provided from the bottom of the grip part, and the other side is screwed to one side of the grip part and integrated. When the handle is inserted into the lower portion of the pull tab, the grip portion is positioned substantially on the upper lid of the can. The integration is not limited to screwing, but it is natural that it can be integrally molded from the beginning by injection or the like, and the material can also be metal, wood, resin, or the like.

The vertical width of the grip portion is substantially the same as the distance between the free end of the pull tab and the rivet, the total length is sufficiently longer than the vertical width, and the horizontal width is considerably smaller than the outer diameter of the can so that it can be easily gripped as a whole. In addition, the grip portion is not limited to a prismatic shape, and may have an elliptical cross section. It is natural that unevenness may be provided on the grip surface as necessary, and a through hole portion is provided. Naturally, it can also be hung with a string or the like, and it is also natural that a magnet can be inserted and attached to a refrigerator or the like.

The raising claw has a sufficient margin for the pull tab and is configured to be shorter than the distance between the free end of the pull tab and the inner edge of the upper lid tightening portion. Although not necessarily an essential condition, the raised claw is preferably formed so as to become thinner and narrower toward the tip.

The pull tab raising jig according to the present invention has a simple shape and a simple configuration as described above, but the usage when one hand is inconvenient is described below.

First, place the can on the table with the free end of the pull tab away from you. Next, hold the pull tab raising jig gripping part with the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger with the tab raising part facing the index finger, and push the top lid or upper lid tightening part of the can against the table with the ring finger and little finger. A nail | claw is made to contact | abut to the upper cover between the upper cover winding part of a can and a pull tab free end.

Next, the grip part is horizontally moved using the three fingers, and the ridge line part on the bottom surface of the grip part reaches the vicinity of the upper surface of the rivet of the pull tab, and the nail is fully inserted into the lower surface of the pull tab. Next, the ridge line part is brought into contact with the vicinity of the rivet of the pull tab, and the grip part is rotated forward by using this as a fulcrum, the pull tab is pulled up by the nail, and the upper lid cutout part is pushed down by the pulling part of the pull tab. ) Is used to cut out the upper cover cut-out portion to form an opening. During this time, the can is stably supported by continuing to press the upper lid or upper lid tightening portion of the can against the table with the ring finger and little finger.

In the case of a POE can, after this series of operations, the pull tab raising jig is removed and the pull tab is lowered to the original position, so that the opening is fully opened and the can is completed. For FOE cans, remove the pull tab raising jig, rotate the can 180 degrees so that the free end of the pull tab is on the front side, put your finger on the finger hole of the pull tab, and use the thumb to tighten the upper lid Pulling back the upper cover while removing the upper cover, and removing it to complete the opening.

In the above, the can is opened with the free end of the pull tab on the opposite side, but it is naturally possible to perform the opening with the free end facing forward, and it is naturally possible to use the fingers in the respective ways. Of course, it is also possible to perform the can opening operation in a more stable state by laying a non-slip mat under the can or holding the can with an open can holder.

In addition, since the usage method with both hands is based on the above-mentioned usage method, this is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a main part showing an initial stage of opening the can with only one hand using the first embodiment according to the present invention. It is a principal part perspective view which shows the initial stage which opens a can with only one hand using 1st Embodiment and a can opening holder. It is a principal part perspective view which shows the middle step which can open a can with both hands using 1st Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the first embodiment. It is an upper surface partial sectional view showing the initial state where the first embodiment is inserted into the FOE can. FIG. 3 is a top partial cross-sectional view showing an initial state in which the first embodiment is inserted into a POE can. It is side surface fragmentary sectional drawing which shows the position of the initial stage of the 1st Embodiment inserted in the POE can, and the latter period. It is a figure which shows the 1st example (Japanese Patent Application No. 10-303385) of the conventional pull tab raising jig. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example (Japanese Patent Application No. 10-150520) of the conventional pull tab raising jig.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

The best mode of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are the best specific examples of the present invention, and thus are technically preferable. However, the scope of the present invention is particularly limited in the following description. As long as there is no description, it is not restricted to these aspects.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a principal part showing an initial stage of opening a can with only one hand using the first embodiment of the pull tab raising jig according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main part showing the initial stage of opening the can with only one hand using the first embodiment and the opening holder, and FIG. 3 shows the intermediate stage of opening the can with both hands using the first embodiment. It is a principal part perspective view. 4 is a side view of the first embodiment, FIG. 5 is a front view of the first embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the first embodiment. 7 is a top partial sectional view showing an initial state in which the first embodiment is inserted into the FOE can, FIG. 8 is a top partial sectional view showing the initial state in which the first embodiment is inserted into the POE can, and FIG. 9 is a POE. FIG. 2 is a side partial cross-sectional view showing initial and late positions of the first embodiment inserted into a can. FIG. 10 is a view showing a first example of a conventional pull tab raising jig (Japanese Patent Application No. 10-303385), and FIG. 11 is a second example of a conventional pull tab raising jig (Japanese Patent Application No. 10-150520). FIG.

4, 5, 6, and 7, the pull tab raising jig 1 according to the present invention includes a grip portion 2 and a tab raising portion 6, and the grip portion has a prismatic shape and a flat plate in an L shape. The bent tab raised portion is provided in parallel with a gap A3 (for example, 2 to 3 mm) slightly wider than the thickness of the pull tab P from the bottom surface 3 of the grip portion as one of the claws 6a. A screw 7 is fixed to one side surface of the grip portion so as to be integrated, and when the raised claw is inserted into the lower portion of the pull tab P, the grip portion is positioned substantially on the upper lid C1 of the can. It should be noted that the integration is not limited to screw fixing, and may be performed by another fixing tool 7 and may be integrally molded from the beginning by injection or the like, and the material may be metal, wood, resin, or the like. Of course, it's okay.

The vertical width A1 of the grip portion 2 is substantially the same as the interval B1 between the pull tab free end P2 and the rivet P1 (for example, about 20 to 25 mm), the total length A1b is sufficiently longer than the vertical width (for example, about 60 mm), and the horizontal width A1a is a can The width is considerably smaller than the outer diameter (for example, about 15 to 20 mm), and the overall shape is easy to grip. Moreover, the through-hole part 4 for suspending with a string etc. is provided in the upper part of a grip part. Note that the grip portion is not limited to a prismatic shape, and may have an elliptical cross section, and it is natural that unevenness may be provided on the grip surface as necessary. Of course, it is possible to insert it into a refrigerator or the like.

The raising claw 6a has a sufficient margin for the pull tab P and is shorter than the interval B2 between the pull tab free end P2 and the inner edge of the upper lid winding portion C2 (for example, about 6 to 7 mm). Although not necessarily an essential condition, the raised claw is preferably formed so as to become thinner and narrower toward the tip.

Although the pull tab raising jig 1 has the above-described configuration, a usage method performed with one hand will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1, 7, 8, and 9.

First, the can C is placed on the table with the free end P2 of the pull tab P facing away. Next, hold the gripping portion 2 of the pull tab raising jig 1 with the tab raising portion 6 on the index finger side with the thumb, forefinger and middle finger, and the upper lid C1 or upper lid tightening portion C2 of the can with the ring finger and little finger. The raising claw 6a is brought into contact with the upper lid between the upper lid winding portion of the can and the pull tab free end.

Next, the grip portion 2 is horizontally moved using the three fingers, and the ridge 5 of the grip portion bottom surface 3 reaches the vicinity of the top surface of the rivet P1 of the pull tab P, and the claw 6a is fully inserted into the bottom surface of the pull tab. Next, the ridge line portion is brought into contact with the vicinity of the rivet of the pull tab, and the grip portion is rotated forward as indicated by an arrow D in FIG. 9, the pull tab is pulled up by a raising nail, and the pressing portion of the pull tab is At P5, the upper lid cutout portion C3 is pushed down, and the upper lid cutout portion is cut out using the score (cutout line) C4 to form the opening C5. During this time, the can is stably supported by continuing to press the upper lid or upper lid tightening portion of the can against the table with the ring finger and little finger.

In the case of a POE can, after this series of operations, the pull tab raising jig 1 is removed and the pull tab P is lowered to the original position, so that the opening C5 is fully opened and the can opening is completed. In the case of FOE cans, the pull tab raising jig is removed and the can C is rotated 180 degrees so that the free end P2 of the pull tab is on the front side and the finger hole P3 of the pull tab is put on the finger, and the upper lid C1 and the upper lid tightening portion While holding C2 with a thumb or the like, the upper lid cutout portion C3 is pulled back and removed to complete the opening of the can.

In the above, the can is opened with the pull tab free end P2 facing away, but conversely, it is also possible to do this with the free end facing forward, and finger usage can be done in each way. Of course, it is also possible to perform the can opening operation in a more stable state by laying a non-slip mat under the can C or holding the can with the can opening holder as shown in FIG. It is also natural that a person who can use both hands can operate the jig 1 by raising the pull tab with one hand holding the can C as shown in FIG.

Since the pull tab raising jig 1 according to the present invention is configured as described in detail above, the following effects can be obtained according to the present invention.

According to the pull tab raising jig 1 according to the present invention, the raising claw 6a has a sufficient margin for the pull tab P and is configured to be shorter than the interval B2 between the pull tab free end P2 and the inner edge of the upper lid winding portion C2. Since it is formed to become thinner and narrower toward the tip, it can be easily and reliably inserted into and locked to any can C.

The lateral width A1a of the grip portion 2 is considerably smaller than the outer diameter of the can C, and is easy to grip as a whole. When the raised claw 6a is inserted into the lower portion of the pull tab P, the grip portion becomes the top lid C1 of the can. Since it is positioned in a substantially upright position, it can be lifted while holding the can with only one hand, and the nail can be inserted or the pull tab can be raised, so that a handicapped person can reliably open the can.

Since the booster mechanism is configured by making the overall length A1b of the grip portion 2 sufficiently longer than the vertical width A1, the pulling force is reduced, and even a person with a weak fingertip such as a child or a woman can easily pull the pull tab P. I can do it.

Since the pull tab raising jig 1 as a whole is simple and compact, it can be manufactured at low cost and is convenient for carrying.

According to the present invention, a pull tab can be pulled up easily by a handicapped person such as a handicapped person or a child or a woman, such as a child or a woman, and it is inexpensive and convenient to carry. Can be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pull tab raising jig 2 Gripping part 3 Gripping part bottom face 4 Through-hole part 5 Ridge part 6 Tab raising part 6a Raising claw 7 Fixing tool 10 Opening holder A1 Gripping part width A1a Gripping part width A1b Gripping part total length A2 Raised claw length A3 gap
B1 Interval between the free end of the pull tab and the inner edge of the rivet side upper lid tightening part
B2 Distance between the free end of the pull tab and the inner edge of the upper lid tightening portion on the pull tab free end side Pull top can C1 Can upper lid C2 Upper lid tightening portion C3 Upper lid cutting portion C4 Score (cutting line)
C5 opening P pull tab P1 rivet P2 pull tab free end P3 finger hole P4 punching remaining part P5 pressing part

Claims (2)

In a pull tab raising jig consisting of a grip part and a tab raising part, the raising claw is provided in parallel with a gap slightly wider than the thickness of the pull tab on the bottom surface of the grip part, and the raising claw is inserted into the lower part of the pull tab. The pull tab raising jig is characterized in that the grip portion is positioned substantially on the upper lid of the pull top can. The vertical width of the grip is approximately the same as the distance between the free end of the pull tab and the rivet, the total length is sufficiently longer than the vertical width, the horizontal width is considerably smaller than the outer diameter of the pull top can, and the overall shape is easy to grip. The pull tab raising jig according to claim 1, wherein the claw has a sufficient allowance for the pull tab and is shorter than a distance between the pull tab free end and the inner edge of the upper lid winding portion.

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