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WO2000037352A1
WO2000037352A1 PCT/FR1999/003217 FR9903217W WO0037352A1 WO 2000037352 A1 WO2000037352 A1 WO 2000037352A1 FR 9903217 W FR9903217 W FR 9903217W WO 0037352 A1 WO0037352 A1 WO 0037352A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B7/00—Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
    • B67B7/40—Devices for engaging tags, strips, or tongues for opening by tearing, e.g. slotted keys for opening sardine tins
    • B67B7/403—Devices for engaging tags, strips, or tongues for opening by tearing, e.g. slotted keys for opening sardine tins adapted for engaging the ring of a pull tab for opening an aperture

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  • the present invention relates to the field of devices for assisting with the opening of packaging, such as a beverage can or equivalent, comprising a grommet or a pull tab.
  • the present invention applies in particular to the opening of cans comprising a wall comprising a flap surrounded at least partially by a line of weakness or precut and secured to an eyelet or a tongue so that by traction and pivoting of the eyelet or the tongue, the flap is folded towards the inside of the box.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a new device for assisting in the opening of packaging comprising an eyelet or a pull tab, in particular for a beverage can.
  • a device for assisting in the opening of packages comprising an eyelet or a tongue, characterized in that it is formed from a single piece made entirely of material.
  • plastic comprising a handle provided at one end with a hook and between the hook and the handle with a leg generally perpendicular to the general direction of the handle.
  • the device according to the present invention is preferably made of polyacetal, polyamide, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (i.e. ABS) or impact polystyrene.
  • FIG. 1 represents a plan view of a device according to the present invention
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 show two steps for placing this device on a eyelet can with a view to opening it, and
  • Figure 4 shows a plan view similar to Figure 1, of a device according to a variant of the present invention.
  • the opening device according to the present invention illustrated in Figure 1 attached is formed of a plate 10 of substantially constant thickness.
  • the plate 10 has a length of the order of 60 mm and a thickness of the order of 5 mm.
  • this device has an element 20 forming a handle or handle, provided at one end with a hook 40, and between the handle 20 and the hook 40, with a leg 60 generally perpendicular to the handle 20.
  • the hook structure 40 is circumscribed in an envelope of the same width as the handle 20.
  • the leg 60 projects widely from the handle 20.
  • the leg projects from the order of 12 mm from handle 20.
  • the handle 20 is generally rectangular in outline. It preferably has a constant section.
  • the handle is provided, on its edge relative to which the leg 60 projects, and in position adjacent thereto, with a rounded recess 22.
  • This has for example a maximum depth of the order of 3 mm, the deepest point of which is located about 10 mm from the leg 60.
  • This recess is intended to overlap the edge of the bobbin when the this one.
  • the recess 22 is not symmetrical. Its deepest point is closer to its end adjacent to the leg 60 than to the opposite end.
  • the leg 60 extends one of the sides of the groove defined between the hook 40 and the leg 60.
  • the side 62 of the leg 60 located on the hollow side 22 is preferably planar and perpendicular to the edge of the handle 20.
  • the opposite side of the leg 60 is formed by a dihedral outwardly convex, formed by two planar facets 64 and 66, the connecting edge 67 of which is located in the extension of the edge of the handle 20.
  • the angle formed between the two facets 64 and 66 is typically of the order 170 °.
  • connection between the leg 60 and the hook 40 is preferably formed of a cylindrical surface 42 of concave revolution.
  • the radius of this surface 42 is typically of the order of 2.5 mm and this surface 42 typically covers an angle of the order of 180 °.
  • the hook 40 which extends this connection zone, forms in combination with the leg 60 placed opposite, a groove with converging edges 70 whose bottom delimited by said surface 42 is defined by a cylindrical surface.
  • the smallest opening dimension of this groove 70 must be greater than the thickness of the element making up the eyelet or the tongue of the can to allow its introduction into said groove 70. This smallest dimension is typically of the order of 3.5 mm.
  • the internal surface 43 of the hook 40 situated beyond the connecting surface 42 defining the bottom of the groove, and situated opposite the leg 60, is preferably defined by a convex cylindrical envelope terminated by a planar facet 44.
  • the end of the hook 40 is tapered. It is preferably in the form of a dihedral delimited internally by the aforementioned facet 44, and externally by a planar face 46.
  • These internal 44 and external 46 faces are typically oriented respectively at approximately 50 ° and 30 ° relative to the longitudinal edge of the handle 20.
  • the abovementioned external face 46 is connected to the side of the handle 20 opposite the leg by a flat facet 47 followed by a convex rounded 48.
  • the planar facet 47 typically has a length of the order of 7 mm and is inclined on the order of 85 ° relative to the rear edge of the handle 20, opposite the leg 60.
  • This facet 47 keeps the device upright on the bobbin, resting on the upper surface of the latter, when the hook 40 is slid under the eyelet or tab as seen in Figure 2 attached.
  • the plate making up the device is provided with two projecting ribs 80 surrounding the cylindrical surface 42.
  • These ribs 80 of semicircular outline typically cover around 180 ° and have a thickness of about 0.5 to 1 mm.
  • the hook 40 To use the device according to the present invention, the hook 40 must first of all be slid under the eyelet or tongue of the bobbin, as seen in FIG. 2. It will be noted that in this position, the device can hold standing on the upper surface of the bobbin, thanks to the support of the surface 47 on the wall of the bobbin and thanks to the elastic force exerted by the tongue on the hook 40.
  • the present invention avoids any risk of injury or breakage of the nails which may result from direct manual manipulation of the tongue or eyelet by a user.
  • the device according to the present invention is made in one piece and only based on plastic.
  • the device is made from polyacetal, polyamide, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (i.e. ABS) or impact polystyrene.
  • the device is provided with an orifice 12 at the end of the handle 20 opposite the hook 40.
  • This orifice 12 can for example receive a link capable of being used for the suspension of the device in a storage place or even be himself engaged on a suspension device.
  • the device can be provided with a magnet to facilitate its suspension on any suitable metal support.
  • the present invention is not limited to the particular embodiments which have just been described but extends to all variants in accordance with its spirit.
  • FIG. 4 appended An alternative embodiment of a device according to the present invention has been illustrated in FIG. 4 appended, which differs from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 and previously described by the fact that the edge of the handle 20 opposite the leg 60 itself has recesses 24, 26, to facilitate the positioning of the fingers, in particular the index fingers, when handling the device.
  • first recess 24 substantially in line with the recess 22 (ie downstream of the leg 60) and a second recess 26 substantially in the vicinity of the end of the handle 20.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a device for opening packages comprising an eyelet or a tab, in particular drink cans, characterised in that it is formed by a single piece made entirely of plastic material comprising a handle (20) provided at one end with a hook (40) and between the hook (40) and the handle (20) a leg (60) globally perpendicular to the general direction of the handle (20).

Description

DISPOSITIF D'AIDE À L'OUVERTURE D'UNE CANETTE DE BOISSONASSISTANCE DEVICE FOR OPENING A BEVERAGE CAN

La présente invention concerne le domaine des dispositifs d'aide à l'ouverture d'emballages, type canette pour boisson ou équivalent, comportant un œillet ou une languette de traction.The present invention relates to the field of devices for assisting with the opening of packaging, such as a beverage can or equivalent, comprising a grommet or a pull tab.

La présente invention s'applique en particulier à l'ouverture de boites de conserve comportant une paroi comportant un volet entouré au moins partiellement par une ligne d'affaiblissement ou prédécoupe et solidaire d'un œillet ou d'une languette de sorte que par traction et pivotement de l'œillet ou de la languette, le volet soit plié vers l'intérieur de la boite.The present invention applies in particular to the opening of cans comprising a wall comprising a flap surrounded at least partially by a line of weakness or precut and secured to an eyelet or a tongue so that by traction and pivoting of the eyelet or the tongue, the flap is folded towards the inside of the box.

De très nombreux emballages de ce type sont utilisés aujourd'hui de par le monde.Many such packages are used today around the world.

Cependant l'ouverture de ces emballages laisse encore à désirer.However, the opening of these packages still leaves something to be desired.

En particulier pour certains usagers il s'avère difficile de décoller l'œillet ou languette et de le pivoter pour ouvrir la canette.In particular for some users it is difficult to take off the eyelet or tab and pivot it to open the bobbin.

La présente invention a pour but de proposer un nouveau dispositif d'aide à l'ouverture d'emballages comportant un œillet ou une languette de traction, notamment pour canette de boisson.The object of the present invention is to propose a new device for assisting in the opening of packaging comprising an eyelet or a pull tab, in particular for a beverage can.

Ce but est atteint dans le cadre de la présente invention, grâce à un dispositif d'aide à l'ouverture d'emballages comportant un œillet ou une languette, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est formé d'une pièce unique totalement en matière plastique comprenant une poignée munie à une extrémité d'un crochet et entre le crochet et la poignée d'une jambe globalement perpendiculaire à la direction générale de la poignée.This object is achieved in the context of the present invention, thanks to a device for assisting in the opening of packages comprising an eyelet or a tongue, characterized in that it is formed from a single piece made entirely of material. plastic comprising a handle provided at one end with a hook and between the hook and the handle with a leg generally perpendicular to the general direction of the handle.

Le dispositif conforme à la présente invention est de préférence réalisé en polyacétal, polyamide, acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène (i.e. ABS) ou polystyrène choc.The device according to the present invention is preferably made of polyacetal, polyamide, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (i.e. ABS) or impact polystyrene.

D'autres caractéristiques, buts et avantages de la présente invention, apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, et en regard des dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et sur lesquels :Other characteristics, aims and advantages of the present invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows, and with reference to the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples, and in which:

- la figure 1 représente une vue en plan d'un dispositif conforme à la présente invention, - les figures 2 et 3 représentent deux étapes de mise en place de ce dispositif sur une canette à œillet en vue de l'ouverture de celle-ci etFIG. 1 represents a plan view of a device according to the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 show two steps for placing this device on a eyelet can with a view to opening it, and

- la figure 4 représente une vue en plan similaire à la figure 1 , d'un dispositif conforme à une variante de la présente invention.- Figure 4 shows a plan view similar to Figure 1, of a device according to a variant of the present invention.

Le dispositif d'ouverture conforme à la présente invention illustré sur la figure 1 annexée est formé d'une plaque 10 d'épaisseur sensiblement constante.The opening device according to the present invention illustrated in Figure 1 attached is formed of a plate 10 of substantially constant thickness.

A titre d'exemple non limitatif, la plaque 10 a une longueur de l'ordre de 60 mm et une épaisseur de l'ordre de 5 mm.By way of nonlimiting example, the plate 10 has a length of the order of 60 mm and a thickness of the order of 5 mm.

Pour l'essentiel ce dispositif possède un élément 20 formant poignée ou manche, muni à une extrémité d'un crochet 40, et entre la poignée 20 et le crochet 40, d'une jambe 60 globalement perpendiculaire à la poignée 20.Essentially this device has an element 20 forming a handle or handle, provided at one end with a hook 40, and between the handle 20 and the hook 40, with a leg 60 generally perpendicular to the handle 20.

La structure de crochet 40 est circonscrite dans une enveloppe de même largeur que la poignée 20. En revanche la jambe 60 fait largement saillie par rapport à la poignée 20. A titre d'exemple non limitatif, la jambe fait saillie de l'ordre de 12 mm par rapport à la poignée 20.The hook structure 40 is circumscribed in an envelope of the same width as the handle 20. On the other hand, the leg 60 projects widely from the handle 20. By way of nonlimiting example, the leg projects from the order of 12 mm from handle 20.

La poignée 20 est globalement de contour rectangulaire. Elle possède de préférence une section constante.The handle 20 is generally rectangular in outline. It preferably has a constant section.

Cependant on notera à l'examen de la figure 1 que de préférence la poignée est munie, sur sa tranche par rapport à laquelle fait saillie la jambe 60, et en position adjacente à celle-ci, d'une creusure 22 arrondie. Celle-ci possède par exemple une profondeur maximale de l'ordre de 3 mm dont le point le plus profond est situé à environ 10 mm de la jambe 60. Cette creusure est destinée à chevaucher le bord de la canette lors de l'ouverture de celle-ci.However, it will be noted on examining FIG. 1 that preferably the handle is provided, on its edge relative to which the leg 60 projects, and in position adjacent thereto, with a rounded recess 22. This has for example a maximum depth of the order of 3 mm, the deepest point of which is located about 10 mm from the leg 60. This recess is intended to overlap the edge of the bobbin when the this one.

De préférence la creusure 22 n'est pas symétrique. Son point le plus profond est plus proche de son extrémité adjacente à la jambe 60 que de l'extrémité opposée.Preferably the recess 22 is not symmetrical. Its deepest point is closer to its end adjacent to the leg 60 than to the opposite end.

La jambe 60 prolonge l'un des flancs de la gorge définie entre le crochet 40 et la jambe 60.The leg 60 extends one of the sides of the groove defined between the hook 40 and the leg 60.

Plus précisément le flanc 62 de la jambe 60 situé côté creusure 22 est de préférence plan et perpendiculaire au bord de la poignée 20. Par contre de préférence le flanc opposé de la jambe 60 est formé d'un dièdre convexe vers l'extérieur, formé par deux facettes planes 64 et 66 dont l'arête de liaison 67 est situé dans le prolongement du bord de la poignée 20. L'angle formé entre les deux facettes 64 et 66 est typiquement de l'ordre de 170°.More precisely, the side 62 of the leg 60 located on the hollow side 22 is preferably planar and perpendicular to the edge of the handle 20. On the other hand, preferably the opposite side of the leg 60 is formed by a dihedral outwardly convex, formed by two planar facets 64 and 66, the connecting edge 67 of which is located in the extension of the edge of the handle 20. The angle formed between the two facets 64 and 66 is typically of the order 170 °.

La liaison entre la jambe 60 et le crochet 40 est formée de préférence d'une surface cylindrique 42 de révolution concave. Le rayon de cette surface 42 est typiquement de l'ordre de 2,5mm et cette surface 42 couvre typiquement un angle de l'ordre de 180°.The connection between the leg 60 and the hook 40 is preferably formed of a cylindrical surface 42 of concave revolution. The radius of this surface 42 is typically of the order of 2.5 mm and this surface 42 typically covers an angle of the order of 180 °.

Le crochet 40 qui prolonge cette zone de liaison, forme en combinaison avec la jambe 60 placée en regard, une gorge à bords convergents 70 dont le fond délimité par ladite surface 42 est défini par une surface cylindrique. La plus petite dimension d'ouverture de cette gorge 70 doit être supérieure à l'épaisseur de l'élément composant l'œillet ou la languette de la canette pour permettre son introduction dans ladite gorge 70. Cette plus petite dimension est typiquement de l'ordre de 3,5 mm.The hook 40 which extends this connection zone, forms in combination with the leg 60 placed opposite, a groove with converging edges 70 whose bottom delimited by said surface 42 is defined by a cylindrical surface. The smallest opening dimension of this groove 70 must be greater than the thickness of the element making up the eyelet or the tongue of the can to allow its introduction into said groove 70. This smallest dimension is typically of the order of 3.5 mm.

La surface interne 43 du crochet 40 située au delà de la surface de liaison 42 définissant le fond de la gorge, et située en regard de la jambe 60, est de préférence définie par une enveloppe cylindrique convexe terminée par une facette plane 44.The internal surface 43 of the hook 40 situated beyond the connecting surface 42 defining the bottom of the groove, and situated opposite the leg 60, is preferably defined by a convex cylindrical envelope terminated by a planar facet 44.

L'extrémité du crochet 40 est effilée. Elle est de préférence en forme de dièdre délimité intérieurement par la facette 44 précitée, et extérieurement par une face plane 46.The end of the hook 40 is tapered. It is preferably in the form of a dihedral delimited internally by the aforementioned facet 44, and externally by a planar face 46.

Ces faces interne 44 et externe 46 sont typiquement orientées respectivement à environ 50° et 30° par rapport au bord longitudinal de la poignée 20.These internal 44 and external 46 faces are typically oriented respectively at approximately 50 ° and 30 ° relative to the longitudinal edge of the handle 20.

La face externe 46 précitée se raccorde sur le flanc de la poignée 20 opposé à la jambe par une facette plane 47 suivie d'un arrondi convexe 48.The abovementioned external face 46 is connected to the side of the handle 20 opposite the leg by a flat facet 47 followed by a convex rounded 48.

La facette plane 47 possède typiquement une longueur de l'ordre de 7 mm et est inclinée de l'ordre de 85° par rapport au bord arrière de la poignée 20, opposé à la jambe 60.The planar facet 47 typically has a length of the order of 7 mm and is inclined on the order of 85 ° relative to the rear edge of the handle 20, opposite the leg 60.

Cette facette 47 permet de maintenir le dispositif debout sur la canette, en reposant sur la surface supérieure de celle-ci, lorsque le crochet 40 est glissé sous l'œillet ou languette comme on le voit sur la figure 2 annexée.This facet 47 keeps the device upright on the bobbin, resting on the upper surface of the latter, when the hook 40 is slid under the eyelet or tab as seen in Figure 2 attached.

Pour parfaire le guidage de la languette dans la gorge 70, de préférence sur ses deux faces principales la plaque composant le dispositif est munie de deux nervures en saillie 80 entourant la surface cylindrique 42. Ces nervures 80 de contour hémicirculaire couvrent typiquement de l'ordre de 180° et possèdent une épaisseur de l'ordre de à 0,5 à 1 mm.To perfect the guidance of the tongue in the groove 70, preferably on its two main faces, the plate making up the device is provided with two projecting ribs 80 surrounding the cylindrical surface 42. These ribs 80 of semicircular outline typically cover around 180 ° and have a thickness of about 0.5 to 1 mm.

Pour utiliser le dispositif conforme à la présente invention, le crochet 40 doit tout d'abord être glissé sous l'œillet ou languette de la canette, comme on le voit sur la figure 2. On notera que dans cette position, le dispositif peut tenir debout sur la surface supérieure de la canette, grâce à l'appui de la surface 47 sur la paroi de la canette et grâce à l'effort élastique exercé par la languette sur le crochet 40.To use the device according to the present invention, the hook 40 must first of all be slid under the eyelet or tongue of the bobbin, as seen in FIG. 2. It will be noted that in this position, the device can hold standing on the upper surface of the bobbin, thanks to the support of the surface 47 on the wall of the bobbin and thanks to the elastic force exerted by the tongue on the hook 40.

Il suffit alors de basculer le dispositif pour ramener la poignée 20 au dessus de la canette dans une position généralement parallèle à la paroi supérieure de celle-ci pour découper le volet d'ouverture de la canette et rabattre ce volet vers l'intérieur de la canette.It then suffices to tilt the device to bring the handle 20 above the can in a position generally parallel to the upper wall of the latter to cut the opening flap of the can and fold this flap towards the inside of the can.

L'homme de l'art appréciera la simplicité de manipulation. Il notera également que la présente invention évite tout risque de blessure ou de cassure des ongles pouvant résulter d'une manipulation manuelle directe de la languette ou œillet par un utilisateur.Those skilled in the art will appreciate the simplicity of handling. It will also be noted that the present invention avoids any risk of injury or breakage of the nails which may result from direct manual manipulation of the tongue or eyelet by a user.

Comme indiqué précédemment, le dispositif conforme à la présente invention, est réalisé d'une pièce et uniquement à base de matière plastique. De préférence le dispositif est réalisé à base de polyacétal, polyamide, acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène (i.e. ABS) ou polystyrène choc.As indicated above, the device according to the present invention is made in one piece and only based on plastic. Preferably the device is made from polyacetal, polyamide, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (i.e. ABS) or impact polystyrene.

Par ailleurs de préférence le dispositif est muni d'un orifice 12 à l'extrémité de la poignée 20 opposée au crochet 40. Cet orifice 12 peut par exemple recevoir un lien susceptible d'être utilisé pour la suspension du dispositif en un lieu de rangement ou encore être lui même engagé sur un dispositif de suspension.Furthermore preferably the device is provided with an orifice 12 at the end of the handle 20 opposite the hook 40. This orifice 12 can for example receive a link capable of being used for the suspension of the device in a storage place or even be himself engaged on a suspension device.

Selon encore une autre variante, le dispositif peut être muni d'un aimant pour faciliter sa suspension sur tout support métallique adapté. Bien entendu la présente invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation particuliers qui viennent d'être décrits mais s'étend à toutes variantes conformes à son esprit.According to yet another variant, the device can be provided with a magnet to facilitate its suspension on any suitable metal support. Of course the present invention is not limited to the particular embodiments which have just been described but extends to all variants in accordance with its spirit.

On a illustré sur la figure 4 annexée une variante de réalisation d'un dispositif conforme à la présente invention, qui se distingue du mode de réalisation illustré sur la figure 1 et précédemment décrit par le fait que la tranche de la poignée 20 opposée à la jambe 60 possède elle même des creusures 24, 26, pour faciliter le positionnement des doigts, notamment des index, lors de la manipulation du dispositif.An alternative embodiment of a device according to the present invention has been illustrated in FIG. 4 appended, which differs from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 and previously described by the fact that the edge of the handle 20 opposite the leg 60 itself has recesses 24, 26, to facilitate the positioning of the fingers, in particular the index fingers, when handling the device.

Il peut ainsi être prévu par exemple une première creusure 24 sensiblement au droit de la creusure 22 (soit en aval de la jambe 60) et une seconde creusure 26 sensiblement au voisinage de l'extrémité de la poignée 20. It can thus be provided for example a first recess 24 substantially in line with the recess 22 (ie downstream of the leg 60) and a second recess 26 substantially in the vicinity of the end of the handle 20.

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R E V E N D I C A T I O N S 1. Dispositif d'aide à l'ouverture d'emballages comportant un œillet ou une languette, notamment de canettes de boisson, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est formé d'une pièce unique totalement en "matière plastique comprenant une poignée (20) munie à une extrémité d'un crochet (40) et entre le crochet (40) et la poignée (20) d'une jambe (60) globalement perpendiculaire à la direction générale de la poignée (20).1. Device for assisting in the opening of packaging comprising an eyelet or a tongue, in particular of drink cans, characterized in that it is formed from a single piece totally made of " plastic material comprising a handle (20 ) provided at one end with a hook (40) and between the hook (40) and the handle (20) with a leg (60) generally perpendicular to the general direction of the handle (20). 2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est réalisé en polyacétal, polyamide, acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène (i.e. ABS) ou polystyrène choc.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of polyacetal, polyamide, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (i.e. ABS) or impact polystyrene. 3. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1ou 2, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est formé d'une plaque (10) d'épaisseur sensiblement constante.3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it is formed of a plate (10) of substantially constant thickness. 4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé par le fait que la plaque (10) a une longueur de l'ordre de 60 mm et une épaisseur de l'ordre de 5 mm.4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the plate (10) has a length of the order of 60 mm and a thickness of the order of 5 mm. 5. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1à 4, caractérisé par le fait que la structure de crochet (40) est circonscrite dans une enveloppe de même largeur que la poignée (20), en revanche la jambe (60) fait largement saillie par rapport à la poignée (20).5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the hook structure (40) is circumscribed in an envelope of the same width as the handle (20), on the other hand the leg (60) largely protrudes by relative to the handle (20). 6. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé par le fait que la jambe (60) fait saillie de l'ordre de 12 mm par rapport à la poignée (20).6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the leg (60) protrudes on the order of 12 mm relative to the handle (20). 7. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait que la poignée (20) est munie, sur sa tranche par rapport à laquelle fait saillie la jambe (60), et en position adjacente à celle-ci, d'une creusure (22) arrondie destinée à chevaucher le bord de la canette lors de l'ouverture de celle-ci.7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the handle (20) is provided, on its edge relative to which the leg (60) projects, and in position adjacent thereto, a rounded recess (22) intended to overlap the edge of the bobbin when the latter is opened. 8. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que le flanc de la jambe (60) situé côté crochet (40) est formé d'un dièdre convexe vers l'extérieur, formé par deux facettes planes (64, 66) dont l'arête de liaison (67) est situé dans le prolongement du bord de la poignée (20).8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the flank of the leg (60) located on the hook side (40) is formed by a dihedral convex outward, formed by two planar facets ( 64, 66) whose connecting edge (67) is located in the extension of the edge of the handle (20). 9. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que l'angle formé entre les deux facettes (64, 66) est de l'ordre de 170°.9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the angle formed between the two facets (64, 66) is of the order of 170 °. 10. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé par le fait que le crochet (40) forme en combinaison avec la jambe (60) placée en regard, une gorge à bords convergents (70) dont le fond est défini par une surface cylindrique.10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the hook (40) forms in combination with the leg (60) placed opposite, a groove with converging edges (70) whose bottom is defined by a cylindrical surface. 11. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé par le fait que la plus petite dimension d'ouverture de la gorge (70) définie entre le crochet (40) et la jambe (60) est supérieure à l'épaisseur de l'élément composant l'œillet ou la languette de la canette pour permettre son introduction dans ladite gorge (70).11. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the smallest opening dimension of the groove (70) defined between the hook (40) and the leg (60) is greater than the thickness of the element making up the eyelet or the tongue of the bobbin to allow its introduction into said groove (70). 12. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11 , caractérisé par le fait que l'extrémité du crochet (40) est effilée.12. Device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the end of the hook (40) is tapered. 13. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé par le fait que l'extrémité du crochet est en forme de dièdre délimité par deux faces interne (44) et externe (46) typiquement orientées respectivement à environ 50° et 30° par rapport au bord longitudinal de la poignée (20).13. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the end of the hook is in the form of a dihedral delimited by two internal (44) and external (46) faces typically oriented respectively at about 50 ° and 30 ° relative to the longitudinal edge of the handle (20). 14. Dispositif selon la revendication 13, caractérisé par le fait que la face externe (46) se raccorde sur le flanc de la poignée (20) opposé à la jambe par une facette plane (47) suivie d'un arrondi convexe (48).14. Device according to claim 13, characterized in that the external face (46) is connected to the side of the handle (20) opposite the leg by a flat facet (47) followed by a convex rounding (48) . 15. Dispositif selon la revendication 14, caractérisé par le fait que la facette plane (47) possède une longueur de l'ordre de 7 mm et est inclinée de l'ordre de 85° par rapport au bord arrière de la poignée (20), opposé à la jambe (60).15. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the planar facet (47) has a length of the order of 7 mm and is inclined of the order of 85 ° relative to the rear edge of the handle (20) , opposite the leg (60). 16. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé par le fait que sur ses deux faces principales la plaque composant le dispositif est munie de deux nervures en saillie (80) entourant le fond de la gorge (70) définie entre le crochet (40) et la jambe (60).16. Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that on its two main faces the plate making up the device is provided with two projecting ribs (80) surrounding the bottom of the groove (70) defined between the hook (40) and leg (60). 17. Dispositif selon la revendication 16, caractérisé par le fait que les nervures (80) de contour hémicirculaire couvrent typiquement de l'ordre de 180° et possèdent une épaisseur de l'ordre de à 0,5 à 1 mm. 17. Device according to claim 16, characterized in that the ribs (80) of semicircular contour typically cover of the order of 180 ° and have a thickness of the order of 0.5 to 1 mm. 18. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 17, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est muni d'un orifice (12) à l'extrémité de la poignée (20) opposée au crochet (40).18. Device according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that it is provided with an orifice (12) at the end of the handle (20) opposite the hook (40). 19. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 18, caractérisé par le fait que la tranche de la poignée (20) opposée à la jambe (60) possède elle même des creusures (24, 26), pour faciliter le positionnement des doigts, notamment des index, lors de la manipulation du dispositif.19. Device according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the edge of the handle (20) opposite the leg (60) itself has recesses (24, 26), to facilitate the positioning of the fingers , including indexes, when handling the device. 20. Dispositif selon la revendication 19, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend une première creusure (24) sensiblement en aval de la jambe (60) et une seconde creusure (26) sensiblement au voisinage de l'extrémité de la poignée (20). 20. Device according to claim 19, characterized in that it comprises a first recess (24) substantially downstream of the leg (60) and a second recess (26) substantially in the vicinity of the end of the handle (20 ).
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