Electric can opener puzzle

Jan 22, 2018 1 Replies

How does my $10 counter-top electric can opener know to stop after the can rotates 360 degrees and the lid is severed all around and sticking to the spring-loaded magnetic arm?



I don't see any kind of sensor or probe and the rotation can't be time-dependent because it works with different diameter cans.



So how?


The magnet is holding down the "run switch" until it (the lid) lifts from the can.

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