Can opening device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a can opening device for allowing beverage or the like contained within a can to easily flow out. The can opening device of the present invention comprising a pair of opening portions defined by incision lines at positions spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval on a top surface of the can filled with contents; an opening member including a pair of pressing portions for pressing the pair of opening portions, respectively, and a grip integrally formed with the pressing portions so as to extend in a direction opposite to the pressing portions; and a pair of lever fulcrums which fix the opening member to the top surface and are disposed close to the pressing portions so that the pressing portions press down the opening portions to be spaced apart from the top surface when the grip is pulled up. It is most preferable that the pair of opening portions be formed at marginal positions symmetric to each other on the top surface. Thus, according to the present invention, the pair of opening portions can be easily opened with the single opening member. Therefore, it is expected to obtain an advantage that the contents contained within the can may more easily flow out.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A can opening device, comprising: 
 a pair of opening portions  60   a,    60   b  defined by incision lines  62   a,    62   b  at outer marginal positions opposite to each other on a top surface  70  of a can filled with contents;    an opening member  50  including a pair of pressing portions  54   a,    54   b  for pressing the pair of opening portions, respectively, and a grip  52  integrally formed with the pressing portions so as to extend in a direction opposite to the pressing portions; and    a pair of lever fulcrums which fix the opening member to the top surface and are disposed close to the pressing portions so that the pressing portions press down the opening portions to be spaced apart from the top surface when the grip is pulled up.    
     
     
         2 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the opening member takes the shape of a half moon, and the pressing portions are formed at both ends of a diametrical line of the half-moon shape.  
     
     
         3 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a gripping recess  72  is formed to be depressed below the level of the top surface  70  under the grip.  
     
     
         4 . The device as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the opening member takes the shape of a hollow half moon, and a reinforcement portion  55  is formed in the middle of the hollow half-moon shape.  
     
     
         5 . The device as claimed in  claim 2  or  4 , wherein an indented portion is formed to be concavely curved toward the interior of the opening member on an outer portion thereof.