What’s the purpose of the tiny hole on the pen cap? It’s not just for easy closing, maker reveals key features
What is the use of a “small hole” on a pen cap? But the manufacturer reveals important features that are both useful and can save lives.
Ballpoint pens and multi-colored pens are commonly found in our daily lives. Have you ever noticed that when you unscrew the cap of a ballpoint pen at the end, you will see many small holes?
Facebook Lion Pencil 想ハ力製倠所 Official Facebook page of Lion Pencil, Taiwan’s leading stationery and art supplies manufacturer, established in 1956.
A post asking the question, “What’s the purpose of the mysterious hole on the pen cap?” was posted, along with a picture of the cap, which led to speculations such as:
“It makes it easier to pull the pen cap off when drawing”. “I’m afraid that children might accidentally swallow it and suffocate”. It prevents the pen cap and pen from sticking together due to pressure”
After that, the page commented that the hole on the pen cap was designed to prevent danger from children accidentally swallowing the pen cap and risking suffocation.
In fact, according to a report from the foreign media Independent. The ballpoint pen cap with a hole helps adjust the air pressure or prevents the ink from drying out. When the pen cap is closed, the ink will not dry out.
In addition to this feature, the mysterious hole in the pen cap also has an important life-saving function: it prevents people from swallowing the cap and asphyxiating. As many people have the habit of biting their pens, especially in the แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ United States. Where about 100 people die each year from swallowing pen caps and causing airway obstruction.
Since the pen cap is small, it can be easily picked up by children. Therefore, the design of the hole on the pen cap allows some air to flow through in the event of an accident, giving more time for rescue.