ES1281111U - Cutting tool - Google Patents

Abstract

Cutting tool, comprising a housing (1) with a handle (2) and an activation control (3), at least one blade (6) and a power source, characterized in that it comprises a mouth (4) of suction and some blades (6) that define a polygon around the mouth (4). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Cutting tool

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a cutting tool, specially prepared to cut parts of packages, such as a barcode of a pharmaceutical product.

STATE OF THE ART

In the retail trade, especially of medicines, it is known to use a purchase management system for total or partial payment by the seller, of a public body. This system starts from the barcodes that all products carry, which are attached to forms or control elements.

It is also known to use discount coupons that have to be cut out of the packaging, generally made of cardboard.

Two methods are used to separate the coupon or barcode from the container. The first is to make pre-cut lines on the container that facilitate breaking by hand. However, this system is not fully effective and often ends up spoiling the rest of the packaging.

The second system is manual cutting, with scissors or a knife (cutter), which takes time and can cause injuries due to cutting or repetitive use of scissors.

The applicant does not know of any document that solves these problems.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a cutting tool according to the claims.

It comprises a housing with a handle and an activation knob, at least one blade and a power source. In addition, it includes a suction mouth and blades that define a polygon (usually a rectangle) around the mouth. Ideally, a barcode reader is incorporated, preferably in or near the mouth.

Its external design harmonizes its functionality adapting to the human hand, making its use easily manageable. Holding the tool in one hand and the product in the other, or on the counter, the user will bring the device closer to the part of the product to cut (usually a 1D, 2D, QR barcode ...) and press the knob. The tool, according to the corresponding embodiment, will read the code, digitally filing it in the software of the equipment (computer) connected via wireless or wired to the device, receiving a confirmation by beep and / or vibration.

By bringing the tool closer to the product, until making physical contact with the cutting head, the blades will be activated by the corresponding method, in parallel with the suction in the mouth. The cut part will be associated with the mouth, by suction, while the rest of the product can be separated. The user can release the label at any time, for example, on the form or annotation template.

The system can also be started automatically, by approaching the product. The reader will confirm the presence of a valid product, and a lever, retractable edge, or distance sensor will activate the blades.

The blades are preferably formed by reciprocating teeth.

In the most preferred embodiment, the mouth is connected to a vacuum pump. It can also be a suction cup.

Other variants will be described later.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

Figure 1: Perspective view of an embodiment coupled to the support and load cradle.

Figure 2: Perspective view of the exemplary embodiment.

Figure 3: Perspective view of an example of an interior structure, showing the vacuum pump.

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 an elongated casing (1), with a handle (2) for the user's hand and an activation control (3). The control (3) is preferably "dead man" so it stops any action if it is released.

At one end of the casing (1) there is a suction mouth (4), preferably with an elastic edge to ensure contact. The mouth (4) is connected with a vacuum pump (5) so that it (4) is able to adhere to a surface by vacuum. The mouth (4) can also be part of a mechanical suction cup (not shown). For this, an elastic membrane is deformed by creating a vacuum in the mouth (4).

The tool may comprise a barcode reader to confirm that the chosen product is the correct one. This reader is preferably inside the mouth (4) so that it is properly oriented in parallel with the cutting system.

The mouth (4) is surrounded by one or more blades (6) of a polygonal, usually rectangular shape. The blade (6) shown has movable teeth (7) on each side of the polygon that tear any object held by the mouth (4). The teeth (7) make a reciprocating movement, for example, using springs for return. The blade (6) can be protected by a retractable edge (8) against a spring. In this way, accidental contact does not reach the teeth (7). This edge (8) can act as a control (3), so that when the mouth (4) is applied to a product and the edge (8) is retracted, the blades (6) are activated and the suction in the mouth begins (4). Likewise, a lever can be used as a control (3) in that position. In this case, an on / off button is recommended to ensure that it cannot be accidentally turned on.

A lighting system (9), for example, laser or similar equipment, close to the mouth (4) marks the area to be trimmed. The lighting system shape is preferably polygonal to reproduce the shape of the blade (6). The lighting system (9) may have a different button than the knob (3) of the blades (6) and the mouth (4).

In use, the pharmacist or merchant takes the product whose barcode or coupon he wants to clip. With the lighting system it ensures the correct position and places the mouth (4) in the starting position. By acting on the control (3), the mouth (4) retains the product by vacuum while the blades (6) cut around the coupon or barcode. When the knob (3) is released, the suction and movement of the teeth (7) is abandoned. The suction can be stopped independently, with a delay or when a button on the hand control (3) is pressed. In this way the cut fragment is retained in the tool until it is desired to release.

Internally, the casing (1) has a structure (10), which can be prismatic, to support the other elements. The structure (10) normally supports guides for the movement of the teeth (7).

The tool has a power source, preferably as a rechargeable battery from a cradle (11) that supports the tool.

Claims (1)

1- Cutting tool, comprising a casing (1) with a handle (2) and an activation control (3), at least one blade (6) and a power source, characterized in that it comprises a mouth (4) of suction and some blades (6) that define a polygon around the mouth (4). 2- Cutting tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a barcode reader. 3- Cutting tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that the blades (6) form a rectangle. 4- Cutting tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that the blades (6) are formed by teeth (7) with reciprocating movement. 5- Cutting tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that the mouth (4) is connected to a vacuum pump (5). 6- Cutting tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that the control (3) is a dead man. 7- Cutting tool, according to claim 1, characterized in that the blades (6) are surrounded by a retractable edge (8). 8. Cutting tool, according to claims 6 and 7, characterized in that the edge (8) is configured to act as a control (3). 9. Cutting tool according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a lighting system (9), close to the mouth (4), which marks the area to be cut.