| 摘要 |
A compression device allows for compressing a carbonated beverage container, for maintaining the container in a compressed state, and for releasing the container from the compressed state when desired. In one embodiment, the compression device (100) includes a first frame (101), a second frame (102), a first linking frame (103) and a second linking frame (104). The frames are joined together by hinge connectors (111, 112, 113, and 114), forming a quadrilateral enclosure or compression assembly that accepts a PET bottle. A hinge controller (119), associated with the first hinge connector (111), is operative to control compression and release of the bottle. |
| 主权项 |
1. An apparatus for use in compressing a container, comprising:
a compression assembly for receiving said container therein and applying a compressive force to at least one external surface of said container, said compression assembly including no more than four substantially rigid frame members pivotally interconnected by hinge connectors such that said frame members define a central opening for receiving said container, said opening being expandable and contractible by operation of said hinge connectors; and a hinge controller, associated with a first hinge connector of said hinge connectors, for moving said first hinge connector to a selected position, defined by a relative angular orientation of frame members connected by said first hinge connector, and for resisting expansion forces so as to maintain said first hinge connector at said selected position. |
