Mask having a detachable integral module

Abstract

A mask having a detachable integrated module is disclosed. A mask according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body that is seated on a portion of a user's face including the nose and mouth to form an internal space; and an integrated module formed in a portion of the main body, having an intake portion that filters external air and provides it to the internal space of the main body and an exhaust portion that discharges the air of the internal space to the outside of the main body, wherein the integrated module may be detachable from the main body.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mask equipped with a detachable integrated filter, and more specifically, to a mask in which an intake section and an exhaust section equipped with a filter in a part of the main body of the mask are formed as a single integrated module, and the integrated module is detachable so that the integrated module can be replaced. Background Technology

[0003] Today, as industrial and urban amenities develop, air pollution is intensifying. The causes of air pollution are divided into anthropogenic factors, such as the combustion of fuel, and natural factors, such as volcanic eruptions. Anthropogenic pollutants are emitted from the combustion of fuel, the generation of nuclear energy using nuclear power, chemical reactions, physical processes, and sources such as automobiles and aircraft. The primary cause is the various pollutants generated during the combustion of fuel. Among these, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) account for a high proportion. In particular, sulfur dioxide (SO2) reacts with other air pollutants to produce additional secondary pollutants. Air pollutants can be classified according to particle size into gaseous substances, such as sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide, and particulate matter, such as dust.

[0004] Pollutants are also classified into primary and secondary pollutants depending on their formation process. Primary pollutants refer to substances released from their source that remain as pollutants. Examples include soot generated by the combustion of coal and oil, dust from cement factories, and sulfur oxides emitted through automobile exhaust pipes. Secondary pollutants refer to primary pollutants that have been transformed into entirely different substances through physicochemical reactions in the atmosphere. An example is oxidizers formed when hydrocarbons and nitrogen compounds emitted from automobiles or factories undergo photochemical reactions caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays. Sulfur dioxide is a type of sulfur oxide; it is a non-combustible gas that is highly soluble in water, colorless, and has a pungent odor. It exists in volcanoes and hot springs and reacts with hydrogen sulfide to produce sulfur. It is artificially emitted when sulfur-containing fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, are burned, with major sources including power plants, heating systems, metal smelters, oil refineries, and other industrial processes. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas produced when carbon in fuel undergoes incomplete combustion. Its primary source is automobiles, but it also originates from fuel combustion in factories, natural sources such as wildfires, and indoor sources like kitchens, cigarette smoke, and district heating. Nitrogen dioxide is a highly reactive, reddish-brown gas produced by the oxidation of nitric oxide in the atmosphere. It acts as a precursor to ozone by reacting with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere. Major sources include automobiles, high-temperature combustion processes, and chemical manufacturing processes, as well as natural phenomena involving bacteria in the soil. Ozone is classified as a secondary pollutant, formed when NOx and VOCs emitted into the atmosphere undergo photochemical reactions with ultraviolet rays. The VOCs acting as precursors originate from various sources, including automobiles, industrial facilities such as chemical plants and refineries, and natural factors. Currently, 61 types of pollutants, including carbon monoxide, ammonia, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides, are designated as air pollutants.Among air pollutants, substances that pose a risk of direct or indirect harm to human health, property, or the growth of animals and plants have been designated as specific hazardous air pollutants. Currently, 35 types, including dioxin, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and formaldehyde, are designated as specific hazardous air pollutants.

[0005] Yellow dust, dust storms, pollen, airborne bacteria, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions are also major causes of air pollution and threaten human health. In cities like Beijing, China, and Sumatra, Indonesia, visibility is reduced for more than 30 days a year due to the overconsumption of fossil fuels and man-made wildfires for palm oil production, with neighboring cities suffering the damage as well. In many cities across Southeast Asia, it is impossible to walk the streets without wearing a mask due to exhaust fumes from motorcycles and cars. Furthermore, air pollution is even more severe at construction sites, cleaning facilities, specific product manufacturing plants, paint shops, and hospitals. To avoid this polluted air, people are wearing face masks at industrial sites and during sports activities.

[0006] In addition, fires in buildings or facilities caused by negligence or earthquakes, fires in cars or trains inside tunnels, and toxic gases generated at agricultural or production sites can immediately take human lives. The problem to be solved

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention provide a mask in which an intake portion and an exhaust portion, each equipped with a filter in a part of the main body of the mask, are formed as a single integrated module, and the integrated module is detachable so that the integrated module can be replaced. means of solving the problem

[0009] A mask according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body that is seated in a part of the face including the user's nose and mouth to form an internal space; and an integrated module formed in a part of the main body, having an intake part that filters external air and provides it to the internal space of the main body, and an exhaust part that discharges the air of the internal space to the outside of the main body.

[0010] At this time, a sensor module, such as a gas sensor or a fine dust sensor, may be included on one side of the integrated module.

[0011] The above integrated module may be detachable from the main body.

[0012] The above integrated module may form the discharge portion in a central area and form the suction portion to surround the discharge portion.

[0013] The above integrated module may form the suction portion in a central area and form the discharge portion to surround the suction portion.

[0014] The above integrated module may form the discharge portion in one half of the area of ​​the integrated module and the suction portion in the remaining half of the area of ​​the integrated module.

[0015] The above mask includes a plurality of the above-mentioned integrated modules and may further include a detachable module that can be attached to the main body.

[0016] The above detachable module may be formed in at least one of the left portion and the right portion of the main body.

[0017] The above discharge unit includes a discharge valve that discharges the user's exhaled breath through a valve hole, and the discharge valve can be elastically deformed to open the valve hole when the user exhales and can block the valve hole when the user inhales.

[0018] The above intake unit includes a filter that filters the external air; and an intake valve that draws the user's inhalation through a valve hole, wherein the intake valve is configured inside the filter on the inner side of the main body and elastically deforms to open the valve hole when the user inhales and can block the valve hole when the user exhales. Effects of the invention

[0020] According to embodiments of the present invention, an intake part and an exhaust part equipped with a filter in a part area of ​​the main body of a mask are formed as a single integrated module, and the integrated module can be replaced by making it detachable.

[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, it can be applied to all masks equipped with filters, such as dust masks and fine dust masks, and since only the integrated module can be detached and replaced, the cost of replacing the mask can be reduced.

[0022] According to embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of integrated modules are formed, and a detachable module is provided that is detachable and formed in at least one of the left and right regions of the mask body, thereby allowing only the detachable module to be replaced, and thereby reducing the cost of replacing the mask. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0024] Figure 1 shows an example of a user wearing a mask. FIG. 2 shows an exemplary diagram of a detachable module according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows an embodiment configuration of the integrated module illustrated in FIG. 2. Figure 4 shows a configuration for explaining the operation of the integrated module of Figure 3. FIG. 5 shows another exemplary illustration of a detachable module according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 shows an embodiment configuration of the integrated module illustrated in FIG. 5. Figure 7 shows a configuration for explaining the operation of the integrated module of Figure 6. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0025] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0026] The terms used herein are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. In this specification, the singular form includes the plural form unless specifically stated otherwise in the text. As used herein, "comprises" and / or "comprising" do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps, actions, and / or elements to the mentioned components, steps, actions, and / or elements.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) may be used in a meaning commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Additionally, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0028] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical components in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0030] The gist of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a mask in which an intake part and an exhaust part equipped with a filter in a part area of ​​the main body of the mask are formed as a single integrated module, and the integrated module is detachable so that the integrated module can be replaced.

[0031] Here, the present invention may comprise a plurality of integrated modules and a detachable module formed in a portion of the mask body, for example, in at least one of the left and right regions, which is detachable. In this case, the detachable module may include three integrated modules, two integrated modules, or one integrated module. That is, the mask of the present invention may form a detachable module or an integrated module in a portion of the internal space formed by the mask body.

[0032] Furthermore, the mask of the present invention may form an exhaust portion for expelling the user's exhalation in a central area and form an integrated module that surrounds the exhaust portion, or it may form an exhaust portion in a half area, for example, the left area, and form an intake portion in the remaining half area. Of course, the integrated module may be formed in a certain shape, for example, a circular shape, and the positions of the exhaust portion and intake portion formed on the integrated module may be determined by the business operator or individual providing the technology of the present invention.

[0033] Here, the discharge section may further include a discharge valve that discharges the user's exhaled breath through a valve hole, and the discharge valve can elastically deform to open the valve hole when the user exhales and block the valve hole when the user inhales.

[0034] Here, the intake unit includes a filter that filters external air and supplies it to the internal space of the main body, and an intake valve that draws in the user's inhalation through a valve opening. The intake valve is configured inside the filter on the inner side of the main body and can elastically deform to open the valve opening when the user inhales and to block the valve opening when the user exhales.

[0035] At this time, a sensor module, such as a gas sensor or a fine dust sensor, may be included on one side of the integrated module.

[0037] The mask of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

[0039] FIG. 1 shows an example of a user wearing a mask, including a side view (101) and a bottom view (102) of the user wearing a mask.

[0040] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the mask includes an intake part (112) that filters external air by the user's inhalation and provides it into the internal space of the mask body (110), and an exhaust part (112) that discharges the user's exhalation and the air in the internal space to the outside by the user's exhalation.

[0041] The existing mask forms the intake portion (112) and the exhaust portion (111) in separate areas, and filters the external air when the user inhales through the filter of the intake portion (112) formed in both areas of the mask body (110) and provides it to the internal space of the body (110), and discharges the user's exhaled breath through the exhaust portion (111) when the user exhales.

[0042] The present invention provides a mask in which the exhaust and intake parts are formed as an integrated module, thereby enabling the simultaneous inhalation of external air and exhalation of air in the integrated module.

[0044] FIG. 2 is an exemplary illustration of a detachable module according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a detachable module formed in a certain area of ​​the main body of the mask shown in FIG. 1 and detachable from the main body of the mask, and showing an example in which three integrated modules are formed in the detachable module.

[0045] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the detachable module (210) may be formed in a certain area of ​​the mask body, for example, in the left area, the right area, or the lower area of ​​the area forming the internal space of the mask body. At this time, the detachable module (210) may be formed only in the left area, only in the right area, or only in the lower area. Of course, depending on the situation, the detachable module (210) may be formed in both the left area and the right area of ​​the mask body.

[0046] The mask in the present invention may include a mask body that is seated in a part of the face including the user's nose and mouth to form an internal space, a sealing part formed on the outer surface of the body that can bring the body into close contact with the user's face when worn, and at least one detachable module including at least one integrated module.

[0047] At this time, the mask body may be composed of materials such as synthetic resin, carbon material, or rubber material, and may be formed of a transparent material to allow the user's facial expressions to be seen, or may be formed of a material with an anti-fogging function.

[0048] The contact portion may be a part of the main body, or it may be formed as a separate component and coupled to the main body, and it may be formed of a shape memory resin that contracts and deforms due to skin temperature when in contact with the skin, or it may be formed of a resin that is elastic and deformable to fit the muscles or bones of the face, thereby preventing the inflow and outflow of air.

[0049] The detachable module (210) includes a plurality of integrated modules (211, 212, 213) having a specific shape, for example, a circular shape, and is formed to be detachable from the mask body.

[0050] Each of the integrated modules (211, 212, 213) is formed in a preset area of ​​the detachable module (210), and the suction part and the discharge part are formed integrally, and each of the integrated modules (211, 212, 213) can also be detached from the detachable module (210).

[0051] As shown in FIG. 3, this integrated module may form an exhaust portion (320) in a certain area of ​​the central part of the integrated module (211) and form a suction portion (311, 312) in the remaining area of ​​the integrated module to surround the exhaust portion (320).

[0052] At this time, the suction part may include a first suction part (311) formed to surround the left half area of ​​the discharge part (320) and a second suction part (312) formed to surround the right half area of ​​the discharge part (320). Of course, depending on the situation, the suction part may not be formed separately into a first suction part and a second suction part, but may be formed as a single suction part.

[0053] That is, the integrated module (211) is formed as an integral unit of an intake section that filters external air during the user's inhalation and provides it to the internal space of the mask body, and an exhaust section that discharges the user's exhalation to the outside during the user's exhalation. Therefore, the integrated module alone can perform both the intake and exhaust functions, and by making the integrated module detachable, the performance of the mask can be maintained by replacing only the integrated module or only the detachable module.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 4, this integrated module has intake sections (311, 312) formed on both sides of the exhaust section (320). Each intake section (311, 312) forms a first intake valve (421, 422) and a second intake valve (423, 424) that inhale the user's inhalation through a valve hole formed by a filter that filters external air during the user's inhalation and support means that support the filter during the user's inhalation, namely, support means that support means that support the first filter (411, 412) and support means that support the second filter (413, 414), or a valve hole formed separately from the support means. The first intake valve (421, 422) and the second intake valve (423, 424) elastically deform to open the valve hole during the user's inhalation and block the valve hole during the user's exhalation.

[0055] Here, the filter is a means of configuration that filters external air and provides the filtered air into the internal space of the main body, and can filter dust and harmful substances contained in the external air and provide them into the internal space of the main body, and the filter may also be formed with an air circulation means, such as an air circulation fan, for circulating air inside or outside the filter.

[0056] The discharge section (320) may form a discharge valve (331, 332) that discharges the user's exhaled breath through a valve hole, and the discharge valve (331, 332) may elastically deform to open the valve hole when the user exhales and block the valve hole when the user inhales.

[0057] That is, the integrated module (211) forms an exhaust valve in the exhaust section (320) so that when exhaling, the exhaust valve automatically opens to discharge the exhaled air to the outside, and when inhaling, the exhaust valve automatically closes to prevent external air from entering, and forms an intake valve in the intake section (311, 312) so that when inhaling, the intake valve automatically opens to provide the inhaled air to the internal space of the mask body through the filter, and when exhaling, the intake valve automatically closes to prevent the exhaled air from flowing in the opposite direction toward the filter.

[0058] Of course, the intake valve and exhaust valve shown in Fig. 4 are illustrated for convenience of explanation, and the shape, size, material, position, etc. of the intake valve and exhaust valve may vary depending on the situation.

[0059] Each of the integrated modules shown in FIG. 2 performs the same inhalation and exhalation operations as described in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, thereby enabling the simultaneous performance of inhalation and exhalation functions through each of the integrated modules included in the detachable module.

[0061] As described above, the mask according to an embodiment of the present invention can perform inhalation and exhalation functions according to the user's inhalation and exhalation by using at least one integrated module in which an inhalation part and an exhalation part are formed integrally, and by making such an integrated module detachable, the lifespan of the mask can be extended and the cost of replacing the mask can be reduced.

[0062] In addition, the mask according to the embodiment of the present invention may be manufactured using the integrated module and the mask body by forming the integrated modules directly in a part of the mask body without providing them in the detachable module, and then making each integrated module detachable.

[0063] Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 2, a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a detachable module formed in a part of the mask body, and the location where the detachable module is formed may be determined by the business operator or individual providing the technology of the present invention, and the number of integrated modules constituting the detachable module may also be determined by the business operator or individual providing the technology of the present invention.

[0064] Furthermore, the mask according to an embodiment of the present invention may form an intake portion in the central region of an integrated module and form an exhaust portion surrounding the intake portion.

[0066] FIG. 5 shows another exemplary illustration of a detachable module according to one embodiment of the present invention, illustrating an example in which two integrated modules are formed in the detachable module.

[0067] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the detachable module (510) forms two integrated modules (511, 512) formed in a certain space within the detachable module, and as illustrated in FIG. 6, a suction part (620) is formed in a part area of ​​the integrated module (600), for example, the left area, and a discharge part (610) is formed in another part area, for example, the right area.

[0068] Here, the size of the area where the intake section (620) and the exhaust section (610) are formed may be the same or different, and the size of the formed area may be determined through an air filtering function, filter size, inhalation function, exhalation function, etc.

[0069] The integrated module (600) illustrated in FIG. 6 is formed with a suction part (620) and an exhaust part (610) in a semicircular shape. Although the suction part (620) is formed in the left area of ​​the integrated module and the exhaust part (610) is formed in the right area of ​​the integrated module, the invention is not limited thereto. The suction part (620) may be formed in a semicircular shape in either the upper area or the lower area, and the exhaust part (610) may be formed in a semicircular shape in the remaining area. Of course, the shape of the suction part and the exhaust part formed by the present invention can be freely implemented, and the size thereof can also be freely implemented.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 7, the integrated module illustrated in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 filters external air through the filter of the intake part (620) formed in the left area of ​​the integrated module when the user inhales and provides it to the internal space of the mask body, and when the user exhales, it discharges the user's exhaled breath to the outside through the exhaust part (610) formed in the right area of ​​the integrated module.

[0071] Here, the intake portion (620) may be formed with a filter that filters external air during the user's inhalation, as shown in FIG. 4 (although not shown in FIG. 7), support means that support the filter during the user's inhalation, and a valve hole formed by the support means or a valve hole formed separately from the support means, thereby forming an intake valve that inhales the user's inhalation. This intake valve is elastically deformed during the user's inhalation to open the valve hole and closes the valve hole during the user's exhalation.

[0072] Likewise, the discharge section (610) can also form a discharge valve that discharges the user's exhaled breath through a valve hole as shown in FIG. 4, and the discharge valve can be elastically deformed to open the valve hole when the user exhales and can close the valve hole when the user inhales.

[0073] That is, the integrated module illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 also has an exhaust valve formed in the exhaust section so that when exhaling, the exhaust valve automatically opens to discharge the exhaled air to the outside, and when inhaling, the exhaust valve automatically closes to prevent external air from entering, and when inhaling, an intake valve is formed in the intake section so that when inhaling, the intake valve automatically opens to provide the inhaled air to the internal space of the mask body through the filter, and when exhaling, the intake valve automatically closes to prevent the exhaled air from flowing in the opposite direction toward the filter.

[0075] As described above, the mask according to the embodiments of the present invention is provided with an integrated module in which an intake portion and an exhaust portion are integrally formed in a part of the mask body, and such an integrated module may be detachable. Furthermore, a detachable module in which the integrated modules are formed may be formed in a certain area of ​​the mask body, thereby making the detachable module detachable from the mask body. Of course, each of the integrated modules formed on the detachable module may also be detachable from the detachable module.

[0077] Although the embodiments have been described above with reference to limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from the description above. For example, suitable results can be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and / or the components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or assembled in a form different from described, or replaced or substituted by other components or equivalents.

[0078] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims set forth below.

Claims

Claim 1 A mask comprising: a main body that is seated on a portion of the face including the user's nose and mouth to form an internal space; and an integrated module that is detachably coupled to the main body, and further comprising a detachable module that is detachably coupled to the main body and formed in at least one of a portion of the left and a portion of the right of the main body, wherein the integrated module includes an exhaust portion in a central area for discharging air from the internal space to the outside of the main body, and an intake portion in an outer periphery area for filtering external air and providing it to the internal space, wherein the flow path of air entering through the intake portion and the flow path of air exiting through the exhaust portion are configured to be separated from each other, wherein the exhaust portion includes an exhaust valve that elastically deforms to open a valve hole when the user exhales and blocks the valve hole when the user inhales, and the intake portion includes a filter that filters external air; and an intake valve disposed on the inner side of the main body inside the filter, which elastically deforms to open the valve hole when the user inhales and blocks the valve hole when the user exhales. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A mask according to claim 1, characterized in that the integrated module forms the suction portion in a central area and forms the exhaust portion to surround the suction portion. Claim 5 A mask according to claim 1, characterized in that the integrated module forms the discharge portion in one half of the area of ​​the integrated module and forms the intake portion in the other half of the area of ​​the integrated module. Claim 6 delete Claim 7 delete Claim 8 delete Claim 9 delete

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