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Motor-driven cap-gripper and can-opener

US4334332A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 1980
Grant dateJun 15, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 6, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67B7/44
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A kitchen appliance including a cap-gripper and a can-opener actuated by the same motor. The cap-gripper includes relatively movable jaws which are moved by a screw driven by the motor which is automatically stopped when the jaws come together. The can-opener is driven directly by the motor but a clutch is provided for interrupting the drive to the screw each time the can-opener is selectively actuated.

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