摘要 |
A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, the can end including a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top from the can end along a pre-defined groove (9), to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; and a shut-off valve (6), configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6); and wherein the pre-defined groove (9) includes a stop (21,24) for arresting, in a pre-defined location (25) of the pre-defined groove, propagation of a tear along the pre-defined groove during the removal, wherein the stop includes an abrupt change of direction (21) or an endpoint (24) of the pre-defined groove. The can may be configured for containing a carbonated drink. Further, a can including such a can end and a method for opening such a can are described, as well as a method for producing such a can. |