soda/soft/drink can ring tab assist

Update Dec. 24, 2022 : See also Version 2. Both versions work; Version 2 works for wider ring tabs.

https://www.printables.com/model/347831-sodasoftdrink-can-ring-tab-assist-version-2

Some people with arthritis or other afflictions have difficulty opening the ring pull “easy open” tabs found on drink cans. This assistive device provides for a larger grip and leverage when needed.

The device should also fit the slightly larger rings found on pull-ring cans that remove the entire top of the can, so that it can be used to initially break the seal. The lid can then be removed with one of these :

https://www.printables.com/model/338611-ring-pull-can-opener-assist-two-versions

Print Instructions

I printed this in transparent green PETG, but PLA should work also; in general :

• 0.3mm layer height
• 10% grid infill
• 3 perimeters

CAD

The OnShape 3D CAD files for this can be found here :

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/14b6a305e244344577c9e075/w/ddd604243fc04b2fbb8326e4/e/1b6320b35ac16b5200102377?renderMode=0&uiState=63a4b834c712d45e10983a95