RELEASE MECHANISM FOR CANS

摘要

A release mechanism (10) for multiple containers forming a row between first and second portions utilizing a band (18) of resilient material. The band extends about a portion of the periphery of each of the multiple containers and forms a closed loop (22) about the entirety of the containers. The closed loop exerts a force on each of the multiple containers. A frangible element (32) is formed along the loop. In addition, the release mechanism includes a connecting member (30) located along the row between the first and second portions of the multiple containers. The connecting member includes a plurality of frangible elements linking the connecting member to the band in order to form a breakable collar about each of the multiple containers. A flange or tab (40) is also included in the present invention for permitting the application of a pulling force to selectively free the containers from the band (18).