Support member for mask

Abstract

Provided is a mask support member that improves the comfort and cleanliness when wearing a mask. A mask support member (1), in a first installation state (α) where a central concave portion (21) is on the user side of the mask (M), when the user wears the mask (M), in a state where a pair of left and right cheek pressing portions press the user's cheek portions, the central concave portion (21) faces the periphery of the user's mouth, and the central concave portion (21) is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth to form a prescribed peripheral mouth contact prevention gap (S1) between the central concave portion (21) and the periphery of the mouth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a support member for a mask that is used by being attached to a mask. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a mask, a mask having a cord-shaped hanging portion that is hooked on the ears of a user is known.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2016-93318 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] However, in a conventional mask, the user's mouth is pressed in a use state, causing a feeling of oppression, or it is likely to become stuffy due to breathing, or makeup is smudged, or saliva adheres and it gets contaminated. Therefore, there is a problem that the comfort is often poor and the user very much resists continuing to use such a contaminated mask.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a support member for a mask that improves the comfort and cleanliness when wearing a mask.

[0009] Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] The present invention is a support member for a mask that is attached to a mask having hanging portions. The support member for a mask is characterized in that the support member for a mask includes a support member main body that covers at least the mouth of a user. The support member main body includes: a central concave portion that is located on the surface on the user side in a use state; and a pair of left and right cheek pressing portions that are respectively formed on the left and right side edges located on both sides of the central concave portion. At least when the support member main body is attached to the mask in a first attachment state where the central concave portion is disposed on the surface on the user side of the mask and the user wears the mask, the pair of left and right cheek pressing portions press the cheeks of the user, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the user's mouth, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth to form a predetermined gap for preventing contact between the central concave portion and the periphery of the mouth.

[0011] With this structure, the user's mouth does not come into contact with the mask, and it is possible to prevent discomfort caused by the mask coming into contact with the lips when the user speaks, or to prevent makeup, saliva, etc. from adhering to the mask.

[0012] In addition, the present invention relates to a support member for a mask, which is attached to a mask with ear-hanging portions. The support member for a mask is characterized in that it includes a support member main body for a mask that covers at least the mouth of a user. The support member main body for a mask has: a central concave portion located on the surface on the user side in the use state; a nose pressing portion located above the central concave portion; and a jaw pressing portion located below the central concave portion. At least in a first mounting state where the support member main body for a mask is attached to the mask with the central concave portion disposed on the surface on the user side of the mask, when the user wears the mask, with the nose pressing portion pressing the user's nose and the jaw pressing portion pressing the user's jaw, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the user's mouth, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth to form a predetermined gap for preventing contact between the periphery of the mouth and the central concave portion.

[0013] In this structure, the user's mouth does not come into contact with the mask, which can prevent discomfort caused by the mask contacting the lips when the user speaks, or prevent makeup, saliva, etc. from adhering to the mask.

[0014] In addition, the present invention relates to a support member for a mask, which is attached to a mask with ear-hanging portions. The support member for a mask is characterized in that it includes a support member main body for a mask that covers at least the mouth of a user. The support member main body for a mask has: a central concave portion located on the surface on the user side in the use state; a nose pressing portion located above the central concave portion; a jaw pressing portion located below the central concave portion; and a pair of left and right cheek pressing portions respectively formed on the left and right side edges located on both sides of the central concave portion. At least in a first mounting state where the support member main body for a mask is attached to the mask with the central concave portion disposed on the surface on the user side of the mask, when the user wears the mask, with the user's nose being pressed by the nose pressing portion through the mask, the user's jaw being pressed by the jaw pressing portion, and the user's cheek portions being pressed by the pair of left and right cheek pressing portions, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the user's mouth, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth to form a predetermined gap for preventing contact between the periphery of the mouth and the central concave portion.

[0015] By adopting this structure, it is possible to cover the periphery of the user's mouth with the support member for a mask, and preferably prevent air from leaking between the mask and the user's skin.

[0016] In addition, the following structure is proposed: the support member main body for a mask is composed of a plastic sheet manufactured by a 3D printer.

[0017] By adopting this structure, it is possible to mass-produce the mask support member at low cost.

[0018] In addition, a plurality of through-shaped ventilation portions may be provided in the sheet body.

[0019] By adopting this structure, it is possible to stably supply the air required for the user's breathing without hindering the function of the mask.

[0020] In addition, a hook portion for engaging with the upper edge of the mask in the first mounting state may be provided on the sheet body.

[0021] By adopting this structure, it is possible to support the mask support member with the mask and prevent the mask support member from accidentally slipping off.

[0022] In addition, a cool feeling material may be pasted on the surface of the sheet body on the user side.

[0023] By adopting this structure, for example, the usability of the mask support member in summer can be improved, and it also serves as a countermeasure against heatstroke.

[0024] In addition, the following structure is proposed: the main body of the mask support member is composed of a plastic frame body manufactured by a 3D printer, and includes an annular sub-frame portion and a main frame portion in the vertical direction that is erected so as to penetrate the sub-frame portion. A central concave portion is provided in the main frame portion. In the first mounting state, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the user's mouth, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth to form a predetermined gap for preventing contact between the central concave portion and the periphery of the mouth. And by inserting the left and right end portions of the mask between the sub-frame portion and the main frame portion, the left and right end portions of the sub-frame portion are arranged outside the mask.

[0025] By adopting this structure, it is possible to press the mask against the user's skin with the cheek pressing portion and improve the function of the mask.

[0026] In addition, a hook portion for engaging with the upper edge of the mask in the first mounting state may be provided at the upper end portion of the sub-frame portion.

[0027] By adopting this structure, it is possible to support the mask support member with the mask and prevent the mask support member from accidentally slipping off.

[0028] In addition, a cool feeling material mounting portion may be provided on the surface of the main frame portion on the user side.

[0029] By adopting this structure, for example, the usability of the mask support member in summer can be improved, and it also serves as a countermeasure against heatstroke.

[0030] In addition, the present invention is a support member for a mask, which is installed on a mask with ear-hanging parts. It is characterized in that the support member for a mask includes a support member main body for a mask that covers at least the mouth of a user. The support member main body for a mask has a central concave portion on the surface located on the user side in the use state, and has a locking portion that locks with the mask. When the support member main body for a mask is installed on the mask in the second installation state where the support member main body for a mask is disposed on the surface of the mask opposite to the surface on the user side, and the user wears the mask, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the user's mouth, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth to form a specified contact-preventing gap between the central concave portion and the periphery of the mouth.

[0031] In this structure, the user's mouth does not come into contact with the mask, which can prevent discomfort caused by the mask contacting the lips when the user speaks, or prevent makeup, saliva, etc. from adhering to the mask.

[0032] Advantages of the Invention

[0033] The present invention has excellent effects of improving the comfort and cleanliness when wearing a mask. Description of the Drawings

[0034] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing the use state of the support member for a mask of Embodiment 1.

[0035] Figure 2 It is a rear view of the support member for a mask of Embodiment 1 as viewed from the user side.

[0036] Figure 3 It is a partial longitudinal sectional view showing the use state of the support member for a mask of Embodiment 1.

[0037] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of the support member for a mask of Embodiment 2 as viewed from the front side.

[0038] Figure 5 It is a perspective view of the support member for a mask of Embodiment 2 as viewed from the back side (user side).

[0039] Figure 6 It is a side view of the support member for a mask of Embodiment 2.

[0040] Figure 7 It is a partial longitudinal sectional view showing the use state of the support member for a mask of Embodiment 2.

[0041] Figure 8 It is a perspective view showing the use state of the support member for a mask of Embodiment 2.

[0042] Figure 9This is a perspective view showing another usage state of the mask support member of Example 2.

[0043] Figure 10 This is a partial longitudinal sectional view showing a mask support member according to Example 3 in use.

[0044] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of a mask support member according to another embodiment as viewed from the front side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Hereinafter, embodiments of the mask support member of the present invention will be described in detail. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and the design can be modified as appropriate.

[0046] [Example 1]

[0047] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the mask support member 1 includes a mask support member body 11 composed of a substantially quadrilateral plastic sheet. A central recess 21 that is recessed toward one side (front) is formed substantially in the center of the back side (the side facing the user) of the mask support member body 11. In addition, a plurality of through-shaped ventilation portions 31 are provided in the mask support member body 11. Such a mask support member body 11 can be easily mass-produced by a 3D printer.

[0048] A pair of gently curved cheek pressing portions 41 , 41 are formed at left and right side edge portions located on both left and right sides of the central recessed portion 21 .

[0049] In addition, a nose pressing portion 51 having a curved shape corresponding to the shape from the nose bridge to the area under the eyes of a human body is formed at an upper edge portion located above the central recessed portion 21 .

[0050] Furthermore, a jaw pressing portion 61 having a curved shape corresponding to the shape of the jaw periphery of a human body is formed at a lower edge portion located below the central recessed portion 21 .

[0051] In addition, a pair of left and right hooks 71 , 71 protruding downward are provided on the front surface of the mask support member 1 .

[0052] In addition, a pair of left and right cooling materials 81, 81 are installed on both sides of the central recess 21 of the mask support member body 11. The cooling material 81 can include materials that make the skin feel cool, such as menthol and camphor, and materials that can maintain low temperatures, such as a mixture of highly absorbent resins such as sodium polyacrylate and water. In addition, it is preferred that the part in contact with the skin is covered with a cushioning material such as soft cotton or non-woven fabric.

[0053] When using the mask support member 1, Figure 1, Figure 3 As shown, in the first mounting state α where the mask support member 1 is disposed on the user side surface of the mask M, the hook portions 71, 71 of the mask support member 1 are hooked on the upper end edge of the mask M. Then, the central concave portion 21 is positioned around the user's mouth, and the ear loops of the mask M are hooked on the ears for wearing.

[0054] Thereby, as Figure 3 shown, the cheek pressing portion 41 of the mask support member 1 presses on the user's cheek portion, the nose pressing portion 51 presses on the user's nose portion, and the jaw pressing portion 61 presses on the user's jaw portion, so that the mask support member 1 covers the periphery of the user's mouth.

[0055] Here, the central concave portion 21 of the mask support member 1 is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth, and a mouth periphery contact prevention gap S1 is formed between the central concave portion 21 and the periphery of the user's mouth. By the mask support member 1, it is possible to prevent makeup such as the user's lipstick and saliva from adhering to the mask M. And since the mask support member 1 is made of a plastic sheet body, it can be kept clean by washing and reused multiple times. As the material of the mask support member 1, it is preferably heat-resistant to the extent of withstanding boiling disinfection.

[0056] 〔Example 2〕

[0057] As Figures 4 to 6 shown, etc., the mask support member 2 includes a sub-frame portion 91 formed of an annular plastic frame body, and a main frame portion 101 that is rod-shaped in the vertical direction and is erected so as to penetrate the sub-frame portion 91. In addition, on the back side of the mask support member 2, a central concave portion 111 that is recessed toward one side is formed substantially at the center of the main frame portion 101. The mask support member 2 can be easily mass-produced by a 3D printer.

[0058] On the left and right side portions of the sub-frame portion 91, a pair of gently curved cheek pressing portions 121, 121 are formed.

[0059] In addition, at the upper end portion of the main frame portion 101 where the sub-frame portion 91 intersects the main frame portion 101, a nose pressing portion 131 having a curved shape corresponding to the shape of the human nose bridge is formed.

[0060] In addition, at the lower end portion of the main frame portion 101 where the sub-frame portion 91 intersects the main frame portion 101, a jaw pressing portion 141 having a curved shape corresponding to the shape of the human jaw is formed.

[0061] When using the mask support member 2, as Figure 7 , Figure 8As shown, in the first mounting state α where the central concave portion 111 of the mask support member 2 is disposed on the user side surface of the mask M, both sides of the mask M are passed through the loop portion between the sub-frame portion 91 and the main-frame portion 101, and the mask support member 2 is mounted on the mask M such that the mask M is closer to the user side than the sub-frame portion 91. In this state, with the central concave portion 111 facing the user side, the mask support member 2 together with the mask M is covered around the user's mouth, and the ear loops of the mask M are hooked on the ears for wearing.

[0062] Thereby, the nose pressing portion 131 of the mask support member 2 presses on the user's nose, the jaw pressing portion 141 presses on the user's jaw, and the cheek pressing portion 121 presses the mask M against the user's cheek portion to be able to cover the user's mouth portion. Here, the central concave portion 111 of the mask support member 2 is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth, and a mouth periphery contact prevention gap S2 is formed between the central concave portion 111 and the periphery of the user's mouth. By the mask support member 2, it is possible to prevent makeup such as the user's lipstick and saliva from adhering to the mask M.

[0063] Moreover, since the mask support member 2 is made of a plastic sheet body, it can be kept clean by washing and reused multiple times. As the material of the mask support member 2, heat resistance at a level that can withstand boiling disinfection is preferably provided.

[0064] In addition, the mask support member 2 can also be mounted by changing the mounting method of the mask M. That is, as Figure 9 shown, in the second mounting state β where the central concave portion 111 of the mask support member 2 is disposed on the surface of the mask M opposite to the user side, both sides of the mask M are passed through the loop portion between the sub-frame portion 91 and the main-frame portion 101, and the mask support member 2 is mounted on the mask M such that the sub-frame portion 91 is closer to the user side than the mask M. In this state, with the central concave portion 111 of the mask support member 2 facing the user side, the mask support member 2 together with the mask M is covered around the user's mouth, and the ear loops of the mask M are hooked on the ears for wearing.

[0065] In this case, the mask M can be worn in such a way that the cheek pressing portion 121 is covered by the mask M.

[0066] 〔Example 3〕

[0067] As Figure 10 shown, the mask support member 3 includes a sheet-like main body portion 181. The main body portion 181 is formed with a nose pressing portion 151 at the upper end, a jaw pressing portion 161 at the lower end, and a central concave portion 171 that is recessed toward one side on the back side at the central portion.

[0068] In addition, a locking projection 191 is provided at the central concave portion 171 of the main body portion 181 so as to protrude toward the user side.

[0069] When using the mask support member 3, in the second mounting state β where it is disposed on the side of the central concave portion 171 of the main body portion 181 on the surface of the mask M opposite to the user side, the locking piece 201 formed separately from the main body portion 181 is locked together with the mask M to the locking projection 191 to lock the mask support member 3 to the mask M. In this case, the central concave portion 171 also faces the periphery of the user's mouth, and the central concave portion 171 is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth, and a mouth periphery contact prevention gap S3 is formed between the central concave portion 171 and the mouth periphery.

[0070] In the above-described embodiment, the size and shape of each part can be appropriately and freely selected.

[0071] In addition, for example, as Figure 11 shown, for the mask support member 2 of the above-described embodiment 2, a pair of left and right hook portions 201 may be provided at the upper end portion of the sub-frame portion 91. The hook portion 201 has a structure that engages with the upper edge of the mask M for use by the user, and can prevent the mask support member 2 from slipping off the user's face during use.

[0072] And, as Figure 11 shown, a flat plate-shaped cool feeling material mounting portion 211 may be installed along the main frame portion 101 in the vertical direction on the user side of the main frame portion 101. Specifically, the cool feeling material mounting portion 211 is disposed at an interval with respect to the main frame portion 101.

[0073] In this structure, a bag-shaped cool feeling material (coolant) 220 is held in a sandwiched manner between the main frame portion 101 and the cool feeling material mounting portion 211. Here, by providing a plurality of slit portions 212 in the cool feeling material mounting portion 211, the circulation of cold air around the user's mouth is promoted, and a cool feeling can be obtained more easily.

[0074] In addition, the cool feeling material mounting portion 211 is disposed at a position closer to the user side than the main frame portion 101, but the cool feeling material mounting portion 211 is also preferably disposed at a position where it does not contact the user's mouth in the use state, similarly to the main frame portion 101, to form a mouth periphery contact prevention gap. Thereby, it can be used without giving discomfort to the user.

[0075] In addition, the cool feeling material mounting portion 211 does not necessarily have to be a flat plate shape. In addition, the structure is not limited to sandwiching the cool feeling material 220 between the main frame portion 101, and it may also be a structure in which the cool feeling material mounting portion 211 holds the cool feeling material 220 alone.

[0076] Description of Reference Numerals

[0077] 1, 2, 3 Support members for masks

[0078] 11 Main body of the support member for masks

[0079] 21, 111, 171 Concave portions

[0080] 31 Ventilation portion

[0081] 41, 121 Cheek pressing portions

[0082] 51, 131, 151 Nose pressing portions

[0083] 61, 141, 161 Jaw pressing portions

[0084] 71, 201 Hooks

[0085] 81, 220 Materials with a cooling sensation

[0086] 91 Sub-frame portion

[0087] 101 Main-frame portion

[0088] 181 Main body portion

[0089] 191 Locking convex portion (locking portion)

[0090] 201 Locking piece

[0091] 211 Mounting portion for materials with a cooling sensation

[0092] 212 Slit portion

[0093] M Mask

[0094] S1, S2, S3 Clearances for preventing contact around the mouth

[0095] α First installation state

[0096] β Second installation state.

Claims

1. A support member for a mask, which is installed on a mask with ear-hanging parts, and is characterized in that the support member for the mask includes a support member main body for the mask that covers at least the mouth of the user, the support member main body for the mask includes: a central concave portion, which is located on the surface on the user side in the use state; and a pair of left and right cheek pressing portions, which are respectively formed on the left and right side edges located on the left and right sides of the central concave portion, at least when the mask is worn by the user in the first installation state where the support member main body for the mask is installed on the mask with the central concave portion disposed on the surface on the user side of the mask, in a state where the pair of left and right cheek pressing portions press the cheeks of the user, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the mouth of the user, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the mouth of the user to form a predetermined anti-contact gap between the central concave portion and the periphery of the mouth, the support member main body for the mask includes an annular sub-frame portion and a main frame portion in the up-and-down direction that is erected in a manner passing through the sub-frame portion, the central concave portion is provided on the main frame portion, in the first installation state, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the mouth of the user, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the mouth of the user to form a predetermined anti-contact gap between the central concave portion and the periphery of the mouth, and by inserting the left and right end portions of the mask between the sub-frame portion and the main frame portion, the left and right end portions of the sub-frame portion are disposed outside the mask.

2. A support member for a mask, which is installed on a mask with ear-hanging parts, and is characterized in that the support member for the mask includes a support member main body for the mask that covers at least the mouth of the user, the support member main body for the mask includes: a central concave portion, which is located on the surface on the user side in the use state; a nose pressing portion, which is located above the central concave portion; a jaw pressing portion, which is located below the central concave portion; and a pair of left and right cheek pressing portions, which are respectively formed on the left and right side edges located on the left and right sides of the central concave portion, at least when the mask is worn by the user in the first installation state where the support member main body for the mask is installed on the mask with the central concave portion disposed on the surface on the user side of the mask, in a state where the nose of the user is pressed by the nose pressing portion, and the jaw of the user is pressed by the jaw pressing portion, and the cheeks of the user are pressed by the pair of left and right cheek pressing portions through the mask, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the mouth of the user, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the mouth of the user to form a predetermined anti-contact gap between the central concave portion and the periphery of the mouth, the support member main body for the mask includes an annular sub-frame portion and a main frame portion in the up-and-down direction that is erected in a manner passing through the sub-frame portion, the central concave portion is provided on the main frame portion, In the first installation state, the central concave portion faces the periphery of the user's mouth, and the central concave portion is separated from the periphery of the user's mouth to form a prescribed gap for preventing contact between the central concave portion and the periphery of the mouth. Further, by inserting the left and right end portions of the mask between the sub-frame portion and the main-frame portion, the left and right end portions of the sub-frame portion are disposed outside the mask.

3. The mask support member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at the upper end portion of the sub-frame portion, there is provided a hook portion for engaging with the upper edge of the mask in the first installation state.

4. The mask support member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a cool feeling material mounting portion is provided on the user side of the main-frame portion.

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