CAN OPENER

摘要

A can opener having a readily detachable cutting mechanism which includes a lever supporting a cutter which cutter serves as a latching means to retain the cutting mechanism assembled to the can opener. The lever and cutter are both supported for rotational movement on a stub shaft detachably supporting the cutting mechanism with respect to the can opener. A simplified drive mechanism between the motor and can rotating wheel is provided. The motor and the shaft for supporting the can rotating wheel are supported on a flexible plate which deforms to compensate for variations in can dimensions.