Mask bracket and method of use thereof

Abstract

The purpose is to provide a mask bracket and a method of using the same, wherein the mask bracket can prevent the mask from contacting the mouth and nose, and the mouth is not easily restrained by the bracket when speaking, and can fit the face regardless of the shape of each person's face. The mask bracket (1) comprises: two longitudinal members (2) arranged along the vertical direction when placed on the face, and respectively contacting the left and right cheeks; a plurality of transverse members (3) arranged along the horizontal direction between the longitudinal members (2) and arranged in a manner of being away from the face when placed on the face; a reinforcing member (4) arranged along the vertical direction when placed on the face, and respectively connected to the plurality of transverse members (3); the longitudinal members (2), the transverse members (3) and the reinforcing member (4) can be arranged to be located inside the outer peripheral edge of the filter of the mask; all of the plurality of transverse members (3) are away from the face in a manner of not contacting the face when placed on the face.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mask bracket arranged on a sanitary mask and a method for using the same. Background Art

[0002] The filter of the sanitary mask (hereinafter referred to as "mask") is made of a thin cloth, non-woven fabric, or porous material such as sponge, and is made of a material that is difficult to maintain its shape. When worn on the face, the filter of the mask contacts the face, and according to the breathing method, the filter is closely attached to the face, mouth, the periphery of the mouth, lips (hereinafter, the mouth and the periphery of the mouth, lips are collectively referred to as "mouth"), nose, etc. In general masks, a shape along the nose is maintained by embedding silk threads along the upper edge of the filter. In addition, in the case where the filter has a pleated shape, the filter is easily maintained in a shape along the face by enlarging the bent portion. Other general masks include masks that are folded in half by providing a fold in the vertical direction in the center of the width direction of the mask, and masks that can be folded freely. Most of these masks have a three-dimensional shape when unfolded.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3105617

[0006] Patent Document 2: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3117120

[0007] Patent Document 3: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3117121

[0008] Patent Document 4 Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1855114

[0009] Patent Document 5: Japanese Patent No. 5373994 Summary of the invention

[0010] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0011] When the filter of the mask contacts the mouth, cheeks, and nose, the wearer will have difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, and irritability, and the lipstick and makeup will adhere to the mask and cause makeup to fall off, which is annoying. In addition, wearers who need to wear the mask during exercise or sleep will have difficulty breathing and irritability due to the filter adsorbed on the mouth and contacting, so wearing the mask for a long time is accompanied by difficulty. Moreover, wearing the mask for a long time will cause the position of the mask to shift and become distorted. On the other hand, the periphery of the mask needs to be in contact with the face to prevent particles, viruses, etc. from invading or being released from the nose and mouth.

[0012] For example, in patent documents 1 to 5, it is disclosed that the shape-keeping parts or brackets (hereinafter collectively referred to as "mask brackets") combined with the mask are worn in a manner that forms a space between the mouth and the filter and contacts around the mouth and the nose. However, the premise of these mask brackets is that a fixed shape is maintained by a synthetic resin material with higher strength, and all the parts of the periphery of the mask bracket are in contact with the face. However, since the face shape of each person is different, there is a problem that the fixed-shaped mask bracket is difficult to fit around the mouth and the nose. In addition, since the periphery of the mask bracket is all in contact with the mouth and the nose, the mouth is restrained and it is difficult to speak. Moreover, if you have to speak while wearing these mask brackets, the mask will slide down with the movement of the mouth and the chin, and ultimately the nose and the mouth cannot be covered with the mask. Therefore, the position of the mask with bacteria that has slipped down is corrected with a finger, and then, if the finger is used to touch the mucous membrane part of the nose, mouth, eyes, etc., it is known that the probability of infection increases. In addition, in the mask bracket that is not fixed to the mask, there are problems such as: the position of the mask bracket is easily shifted due to talking, exercise, etc., and the mask must be taken off carefully to prevent the mask bracket from falling off the mask, and the mask is excessively expanded in the longitudinal direction.

[0013] When the above-mentioned mask holder is placed inside the mask, its main purpose is to keep the mask bulging so that the filter of the mask does not come into contact with the skin. However, in existing mask holders, the area around the cheeks is mostly bulged to a greater extent than necessary, and the bulging will block the vision under the eyes, making the presence of the mask annoying.

[0014] The present invention is proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a mask bracket that can prevent the mask from contacting the area around the mouth and nose, and the mouth is not easily restrained by the bracket when speaking, and can fit the face regardless of the shape of each person's face.

[0015] Means for solving problems

[0016] The present invention relates to a support for a mask, comprising: two longitudinal members, which are plate-like members or linear members, and when placed on the face, the length direction of which is arranged along the up-down direction and respectively contacts the left and right cheeks; a plurality of transverse members, which are plate-like members or linear members arranged between the longitudinal members along the horizontal direction in the length direction, the transverse members are connected to the longitudinal members at the ends, and are arranged in a position away from the face when placed on the face; a reinforcing member, which is a plate-like member or a linear member, and when placed on the face, the length direction of which is arranged along the up-down direction and respectively connected to the plurality of transverse members; the longitudinal members, the transverse members and the reinforcing member can be arranged to be located on the inner side compared to the outer peripheral edge of the filter of the mask; all of the plurality of transverse members are away from the face in a manner that a part of them does not contact the face when placed on the face.

[0017] According to this structure, the two longitudinal members, which are plate-like members or linear members, are arranged with their length directions along the up-down direction, and when placed on the face, the two longitudinal members are in contact with the left and right cheeks, respectively. The transverse member, which is a plate-like member or a linear member, is arranged with its length direction along the horizontal direction between the longitudinal members and is connected to the longitudinal members at the ends. The transverse member is arranged so as to be located away from the face when placed on the face.

[0018] The reinforcing member is arranged such that the length direction of the reinforcing member is along the up-down direction, and is respectively connected to the plurality of cross members. Since the plurality of cross members are respectively connected to the reinforcing member, the positions between the cross members are maintained at a predetermined interval. Since the interval between the components is narrowed by the reinforcing member, the filter is not easily adsorbed to the side of the face due to breathing, and can be prevented from being closely attached to the face.

[0019] Although the size between the cheekbones of a person's face does not vary much, the size from the nose to the chin varies greatly from person to person. From this point of view, the mask bracket has a structure in which only two longitudinal members are in contact with the cheeks, and multiple transverse members and reinforcing members do not contact the face. With this structure, the mask bracket can be made to fit the face regardless of the shape of each person's face. In addition, the size between the cheekbones does not change even when the mouth moves. On the other hand, when a mask bracket is not provided, when the mouth moves due to conversation, the lower side of the mask moves up and down with the movement of the chin. When using a mask bracket, since the chin does not touch the lower side of the mask, the upper side of the mask does not shift in position, thereby stabilizing the position of the mask. Moreover, since the longitudinal members are in contact with the face and the filter, lateral exhalation leakage along the cheeks can be prevented. In addition, the longitudinal members can be shorter or replaced with dot-shaped members.

[0020] In the mask bracket, the reinforcing member may include: a first reinforcing member connected to the plurality of transverse members respectively in the middle of the transverse members; and a plurality of second reinforcing members connected to the plurality of transverse members respectively between the longitudinal members and the first reinforcing member.

[0021] According to this structure, the first reinforcing member is connected to the plurality of transverse members in the middle of the transverse member, and the second reinforcing member is connected to the plurality of transverse members between the longitudinal member and the first reinforcing member. Since the plurality of transverse members are connected to the first reinforcing member and the second reinforcing member, respectively, the positions between the transverse members are maintained at a predetermined interval. In addition, since the interval between the components is narrowed by the first reinforcing member and the second reinforcing member, the filter is not easily adsorbed to the side of the face due to breathing, and close contact with the face can be prevented.

[0022] In the mask bracket, the upper end of the first reinforcing member can be arranged to protrude upward compared to the cross member arranged at the uppermost part; and / or the lower end of the first reinforcing member can be arranged to protrude downward compared to the cross member arranged at the lowermost part.

[0023] According to this structure, since the protruding portion has moderate elasticity, it has the property of bending along the shape of the mask. Since the first reinforcing member protruding upward from the transverse member provided at the uppermost portion is arranged along the nose with a gap, a space is maintained between the filter of the mask and the face at the nose portion. In addition, since the protruding portion upward resists the mask, it is possible to prevent the upper end of the mask from sliding downward. Since the first reinforcing member protruding downward from the transverse member provided at the lowermost portion is arranged along the chin with a gap, a space is maintained between the filter of the mask and the face at the chin portion.

[0024] In the mask holder, a lower end portion of the second reinforcing member may be provided to protrude downward from the horizontal member provided at the lowermost portion.

[0025] According to this configuration, the second reinforcing member provided to protrude downward from the lowermost horizontal member is arranged along the chin with a gap therebetween, and a space is maintained between the filter of the mask and the face at the chin.

[0026] Since the space additionally ensured by the upper and lower protrusions of the first reinforcing member and the second reinforcing member can be used to maintain a large area for air to pass during breathing, smooth breathing is possible and fogging of glasses is suppressed.

[0027] In the mask holder, the uppermost cross member among the plurality of cross members may be configured so that when placed on the face, it does not bulge outwardly in the front direction between the middle portion and the end portion, so that the mask can be placed outside the wearer's field of vision.

[0028] According to this structure, since the cross member arranged in the uppermost section among the multiple cross members does not bulge forward and outward between the middle part and the end part, for example, it is in a straight line, the mask can be set outside the field of vision, unlike the situation where it bulges forward and outward so that the mask can easily enter the lower part of the field of vision.

[0029] The mask bracket may further include a protrusion, wherein the protrusion has a structure that is respectively provided at both side ends of the mask bracket in a horizontal direction to protrude outward and can be fixed to the filter element.

[0030] According to this configuration, the protrusion is inserted into, for example, a through hole previously opened in the filter, so that the mask holder is reliably fixed to the mask.

[0031] In the mask holder, all of the plurality of horizontal members may include bendable joint components.

[0032] According to this structure, the mask holder can be bent by deforming the cross member at the joint part, and the mask holder can be placed on the face by unfolding it, and can be stored in the small pocket by closing it.

[0033] A method for a mask bracket includes: a step of arranging the mask bracket on the inner side of the surface of the mask on the face side when the mask is worn toward the face, compared to the outer peripheral edge of the filter of the mask; and a step of bonding the mask bracket and the filter on both sides in the width direction of the mask bracket using a tape arranged in the vertical direction along the length direction, thereby integrating the mask bracket and the filter.

[0034] According to this structure, the mask bracket and the filter are simply integrated by the adhesive tape. Since the filter is integrated by the end of the filter that hardly moves during use, the mask bracket is not easy to fall off. Through this integration, the positional displacement of the mask and the mask bracket caused by vibrations such as sound production and movement can be prevented. In addition, the adhesive tape is not only used to fix the bracket, but also serves as a buffer component to prevent the bracket from directly contacting the face and damaging the skin. The adhesive tape can be attached to the entire longitudinal member or only to a part of the longitudinal member such as the center portion in the longitudinal direction.

[0035] Effects of the Invention

[0036] According to the present invention, by moving the mask away from the face, the mask can be prevented from contacting the mouth and nose. Since the bracket only contacts the cheek, the mouth is not easily restrained by the bracket when speaking, and the mask can fit the face regardless of the shape of each person's face. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 It is a front view showing the mask bracket.

[0038] Figure 2 It is a top view showing a mask bracket.

[0039] Figure 3 It is a right side view showing the mask bracket.

[0040] Figure 4 It is a rear view showing a state where the mask holder is installed on the mask, and is a view viewed from the surface of the mask on the face side.

[0041] Figure 5 The figure shows a state where a mask holder is worn on the face together with the mask.

[0042] Figure 6 This is a rear view showing a state in which a mask holder is installed on a mask that has already been formed into a three-dimensional shape, and is a view viewed from the surface of the face side of the mask.

[0043] Figure 7 It is a transverse cross-sectional view showing a protrusion of a mask holder, showing a state in which the protrusion is installed on a mask.

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing how to fold a mask bracket.

[0045] Fig. 9 : is an enlarged view showing the folding portion of the mask bracket, wherein: Fig. 9 (a) is the exploded top view. Fig. 9 (b) is a top view and shows the closed state. Fig. 9 (c) is a top view and shows the open state.

[0046] Fig.10 This is an exploded side view showing the folded portion of the mask holder.

[0047] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of the folding portion of the mask holder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Hereinafter, the mask holder 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0049] The mask holder 1 has elasticity that allows manual deformation and has a three-dimensionally maintained shape. The mask holder 1 is set on a mask 30 for use. The mask 30 has a filter 32 made of cloth, non-woven fabric, or a porous material such as sponge. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the surface of the face side of the mask 30 when the mask 30 is worn toward the face is configured to be located inside compared to the outer peripheral edge of the filter 32 of the mask 30. The mask holder 1 makes the mask 30 move away from the face so that the mask 30 does not touch the mouth and nose. In addition, when the mask holder 1 is placed on the face, only the vertical member 2 of the holder is in contact with the cheek, and all the horizontal members 3 are separated from the face in a manner that a part of them does not touch the face. As a result, the mouth will not be restrained by the holder when speaking. In addition, regardless of the shape of each person's face, the mask holder 1 can be made to fit the face. Moreover, even if the mouth and chin move when speaking, the mask holder 1 will not touch the mouth and chin.

[0050] The mask holder 1 is made of synthetic resin such as soft vinyl chloride, silicone resin, or bamboo, etc. The material of the mask holder 1 is not limited to the above examples as long as it is a highly safe material that does not harm human skin, has appropriate elasticity and can maintain a predetermined shape.

[0051] If each component of the mask holder 1 is a plate-like component or a linear component made of soft vinyl chloride, it is easy to fine-tune the shape, and each component can be bent by hand to maintain the deformed state. The plate thickness of each component is, for example, 0.5 mm or more and 2.0 mm or less. In addition, the width of each component is 1.0 mm or more and 5.0 mm or less. In addition, the size of the present invention is not limited to this example.

[0052] The mask 30 to which the mask holder 1 can be applied is not limited. Figure 4 As shown, the mask holder 1 can be applied to such a mask 30, that is, the filter 32 is rectangular before being mounted on the face, and the filter 32 is bent into a pleated shape. The mask 30 includes the filter 32, the ear hook 33, and the thread 34. The thread 34 is built into the mask 30 along the upper part of the filter 32.

[0053] Others, such as Figure 6 As shown, the mask holder 1 can also be applied to such a mask 50, that is, a fold is provided in the middle of the width direction of the mask 50 along the vertical direction so as to be foldable and maintain a three-dimensional shape when unfolded. The mask 50 has a filter 52 and an ear hook 53, etc.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the main viewing angle shape of the mask bracket 1 is, for example, a quadrilateral. Figure 5As shown, only the longitudinal members 2 constituting the short sides on both sides in the width direction are in contact with the cheeks of the face, and other parts, a part of the cross member 3, etc., are not in contact with the face. Therefore, unlike the existing bracket that is worn in a manner of contacting along the periphery of the mouth and nose, the part in contact with the face is limited. As a result, the mask bracket 1 is easy to fit the face regardless of the face shape of each person. In addition, since a part of the cross member 3 constituting the long sides parallel to the width direction, i.e., the upper and lower sides, is not in contact with the face, the movement of the mouth is not easily hindered by the bracket when the mouth moves up and down when speaking.

[0055] In addition, in the above example, the case where the main viewing angle shape of the mask support 1 is a quadrilateral is described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the main viewing angle shape of the mask support 1 may also be an octagon. In this case, Figures 1 to 3 Compared with the example, the length of the longitudinal member 2 in the vertical direction is shorter, and the length of the horizontal member 3 in the horizontal direction is shorter. In addition, four oblique members are provided to connect the ends of the longitudinal member 2 and the ends of the horizontal member 3. Unlike the example in which the front view angle shape is a quadrilateral, since the expansion of the four corners of the mask holder 1 is alleviated, the filter 32 is easy to fit the bulge of the cheek, thereby suppressing air leakage from around the cheek, and the pressure of the mask holder 1 on the face is also reduced.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the mask support 1 has two longitudinal members 2, three transverse members 3 and five reinforcing members 4, which are connected to each other to form the mask support 1. Each member is preferably an adhesive, such as a material that has viscosity after curing. By making it also have viscosity after curing, deformation between the components is allowed in the connection part, which can prevent the components from breaking or rupturing.

[0057] In addition, the mask support 1 is not limited to being formed by combining multiple parts using adhesives, etc., and each part can also be formed integrally using a molding die, etc. In this case, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the components may be crossed in a manner that has thickness at the intersection portion of the longitudinal member 2 and the transverse member 3, or in a manner that has steps at the intersection portion of the transverse member 3 and the reinforcing member 4, or the components may be crossed in a manner that the longitudinal member 2 and the transverse member 3, or the transverse member 3 and the reinforcing member 4, cross within the same plane and without steps.

[0058] like Figure 4 As shown, the mask holder 1 is fixed to the mask 30 by, for example, tapes 5 and 6. The tape 5 is a method of fixing a part of the longitudinal member 2, and the tape 6 is a method of fixing the entire longitudinal member 2. The tapes 5 and 6 are elastic and, because they come into contact with the skin, it is preferable that the surface of the tapes 5 and 6 be covered with a material such as a non-sticky nonwoven fabric that is not easy to damage the skin.

[0059] In addition, if Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the mask holder 1 may be fixed to the filter 32 by, for example, a protrusion 7 provided on the surface of the mask holder 1 on the filter 32 side. Figure 4 In the illustrated example, the mask holder 1 is fixed to the filter 32 using all of the tape 5, the tape 6, and the protrusion 7. However, the mask holder 1 may be fixed to the filter 32 using only one or two of the tape 5, the tape 6, and the protrusion 7. In addition, when the protrusion 7 is not used, the protrusion 7 may be cut off.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the protrusions 7 are respectively arranged at both ends of the mask support 1 in the horizontal direction and protrude outward. Figure 7 As shown, the protrusion 7 is inserted into the through hole 32a pre-opened on the filter 32. In order to prevent the filter 32 from falling off after being inserted, the protrusion 7 has a folded portion with a middle narrowing portion, and has a shape bent toward the outside direction opposite to the center direction of the mask 30.

[0061] By reliably fixing the mask holder 1 to the mask 30, the mask holder 1 is not easily displaced due to sound, movement, etc. Furthermore, even when the mask 30 is taken off, since the mask holder 1 remains fixed to the filter 32, there is no need to worry about the mask holder 1 and the mask 30 falling off.

[0062] The vertical members 2 are plate-like members or linear members, and when placed on the face, the vertical members 2 are arranged such that their longitudinal directions are along the up-down direction, and two vertical members 2 are in contact with the left and right cheeks, respectively.

[0063] The cross members 3 are plate-like or linear members, and are disposed between the two longitudinal members 2. Three cross members 3 are disposed with their lengths extending in the horizontal direction, and are connected to the longitudinal members 2 at their ends. The cross members 3 are disposed so as to be located away from the face when placed on the face. In addition, the cross members 3b may be omitted.

[0064] Preferably, the shapes of the cross members 3 are different. Figure 2 As shown, the uppermost cross member 3a of the cross member 3 does not bulge outwardly in the front direction between the middle part and the end part, and is preferably in a straight line. If it bulges outwardly in the front direction, the mask 30 will easily enter the lower part of the field of vision, but by being in a straight line, the mask 30 can be placed outside the field of vision.

[0065] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown in the figure, the cross member 3b disposed in the middle section and the cross member 3c disposed in the lowest section of the cross member 3 are gently bulged from one end to the other end. The cross members 3b, 3c and the reinforcing member 4 are formed in a bulging shape so that even if the mouth and chin move during speaking, the mask holder 1 and the filter 32 will not hit the mouth and chin.

[0066] like Figure 1 As shown, the reinforcing member 4 is a plate-like member or a linear member, and the length direction of the reinforcing member 4 is arranged along the up-down direction, and the reinforcing member 4 is connected to the three cross members 3 respectively. For example, five reinforcing members 4 are provided. Since the three cross members 3 are respectively connected to the reinforcing member 4, the positions between the cross members 3 are maintained at a predetermined interval. Since the interval between the components is narrowed by the reinforcing member 4, the filter 32 of the mask 30 is not easily adsorbed to the side of the face due to breathing, and can prevent close contact with the face.

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, the first reinforcing member 4a in the reinforcing member 4 is connected to the three transverse members 3 in the middle of the transverse members 3. The second reinforcing member 4b in the reinforcing member 4 is connected to the three transverse members 3 between the longitudinal member 2 and the first reinforcing member 4a. For example, two second reinforcing members 4b are provided on the left and right sides between the longitudinal member 2 and the first reinforcing member 4a. The two second reinforcing members 4b provided on the left and right sides may be provided at equal intervals between the longitudinal member 2 and the first reinforcing member 4a, or one may be provided on one side of the longitudinal member 2 and the other on one side of the first reinforcing member 4a.

[0068] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first reinforcing member 4a may also be provided so as to protrude upwards from the cross member 3a provided at the uppermost portion. Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the upper end portion 4a-1 of the first reinforcing member 4a protruding upward from the cross member 3a is preferably slightly bent toward the side of the mask 30 opposite to the face as an initial state. The upper end portion 4a-1 has moderate elasticity, such as Figure 5 As shown, when mounted on the mask 30, the filter 32 of the mask 30 is spaced from the face in front of the nose along the shape of the mask 30. The upper end 4a-1 may also contact the nose at the distal end.

[0069] In addition, if Figure 5As shown in the figure, the upper end portion 4a-1 has moderate elasticity and is formed along the shape of the mask 30, and always presses the filter 32 forward, so that friction is generated between the upper end portion 4a-1 and the filter 32, thereby preventing the mask 30 from deviating and falling. The protruding length of the first reinforcing member 4a can be appropriately adjusted by the wearer according to the shape and position of the nose so as not to cause discomfort when wearing it. The upper end portion 4a-1 has a strength that can be easily cut with scissors or nail clippers.

[0070] The reinforcing member 4 may also be provided so as to protrude downwards compared to the cross member 3c provided at the bottom. The reinforcing member 4 provided so as to protrude downwards compared to the cross member 3c has moderate elasticity and is formed along the shape of the mask 30. Thus, since the protruding portion presses the mask 30 forward, the maximum space allowed in the relationship between the size of the mask 30 and the face shape can be ensured, and the displacement of the mask 30 caused by friction between the filter 32 and the reinforcing member 4 can be prevented. In addition, through this space, the interval between the filter 32 of the mask 30 and the face is also maintained at the mouth and chin. The reinforcing member 4 protruding downwards is located away from the face at the protruding portion so as not to contact the face. The wearer can appropriately adjust the protruding length of the reinforcing member 4 according to the shape of the chin, etc., so that it does not contact the face. The reinforcing member 4 has a strength that can be easily cut with scissors or nail clippers.

[0071] In the above example, the first reinforcing member 4a protrudes upward from the cross member 3a, and the first reinforcing member 4a and the second reinforcing member 4b protrude downward from the cross member 3c, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The ends of the first reinforcing member 4a and the second reinforcing member 4b may be connected to the cross members 3a and 3c, and may be arranged not to protrude from the cross members 3a and 3c.

[0072] It is preferable that the second reinforcing member 4b does not protrude upwards compared to the uppermost horizontal member 3a. If the second reinforcing member 4b protrudes upwards compared to the horizontal member 3a, the mask 30 bulges outwards too much forwards, and the mask 30 easily enters the lower part of the field of vision.

[0073] In the present invention, the number of the cross members 3 and the reinforcing members 4 is not limited to the above examples, and other numbers may be used. In addition, the size of the mask holder 1 may be variously set according to the size of the wearer or the mask 30 .

[0074] Next, a method of using the mask holder 1 will be described.

[0075] Step 1:

[0076] Place the mask 30 on a flat surface with the face side facing upward. Then, align the mask 30 with the mask holder 1 in the vertical and front-back directions, and place the mask holder 1 on the mask 30 so that the center of the mask 30 overlaps with the center of the mask holder 1.

[0077] Step 2:

[0078] A short adhesive tape 5 for temporary fixing is attached to the center of the longitudinal member 2 in the longitudinal direction, so that the mask 30 is integrated with the mask holder 1. Then, the mask 30 and the mask holder 1 are worn on the face, and the face of the wearer is observed in a mirror. While observing the mirror, the mask 30 is unfolded up and down to match the shape of the mask 30 with the mask holder 1. In addition, when the protrusion 7 is used, when the mask holder 1 is placed on the mask 30, the position of the protrusion 7 on the mask 30 is marked, and a through hole 32a is formed in the filter 32 in this part using a needle or the like. Then, the protrusion 7 is inserted into the through hole 32a, so that the mask 30 and the mask holder 1 are integrated. When opening the through hole 32a, the fibers of the mask 30 are pried apart with a sharp needle tip and the opening is enlarged so that the fibers themselves are not damaged. According to this, since the through hole 32a does not expand even if a mechanical force is applied to the through hole 32a after the mask holder 1 and the mask 30 are integrated, air leakage does not occur.

[0079] Step 3:

[0080] While looking in the mirror, if you feel that the protruding portion of the lower part of the reinforcing member 4 is protruding or longer than the chin outline, mark the appropriate length with a marker pen. Next, if you feel that the upper end 4a-1 is too protruding above the nose or is long, mark the appropriate length with a marker pen. After that, remove the mask 30 and the mask holder 1 from the face, turn the mask 30 over, and cut the protruding portion of the reinforcing member 4 at the marked position.

[0081] Step 4:

[0082] According to steps 1 to 3, the length of the upper and lower protruding parts of the mask holder 1 is adjusted to the length preferred by the wearer, and the mask 30 is in a state that matches the shape of the mask holder 1. The folds of the mask 30 are widened in the middle and gathered at the left and right ends. The left and right ends of the mask 30 that have become gathered are kept in this state, and the entire longitudinal member 2 is covered with a tape 6 that is slightly longer than the longitudinal member 2 and affixed to the mask 30 to be more firmly integrated and completed.

[0083] When sticking the tape 6 , if the tape 5 is peeled off, the gathered state may collapse or the position of the mask holder 1 may shift. Therefore, sticking the tape 6 on the tape 5 allows safe and accurate integration.

[0084] If the protruding portion of the reinforcing member 4 is not needed, the protruding portion can be completely cut off and the cross member 3a and the cross member 3c can be aligned. In addition, although the tape 6 can suppress the mask 30 from being too wide and ease the contact between the four corners of the mask holder 1 and the face, it is not necessary to stick it if you do not mind.

[0085] Next, refer to Figures 8 to 11 , the folding structure of the mask support 1 is described. All of the multiple cross members 3 can be provided with a bendable joint part 8. The joint part 8 includes: a method of realizing it by a structure such as a hinge, a method of realizing it by using the elasticity of a material, such as a spring, a bending material, etc. Figure 8 As shown in (a), the joint component 8 is provided, for example, at the middle portion in the longitudinal direction of the cross member 3. Thus, by deforming the cross member 3 at the joint component 8, the mask holder 1 can be bent.

[0086] First, if Figure 8 As shown in (b), the mask holder 1 is manufactured in such a way that it is folded in half and slightly bulged as the initial state. Figure 8 When a force is applied to the mask holder 1 in the clamping direction in the state (b), the elasticity of the cross member 3 causes the mask holder 1 to be clamped. Figure 8 (c) is thinner, the mask holder 1 can be easily stored in a small pocket. Figure 8 (b) In the state, a force is applied toward the direction of opening the mask support 1, and the cross member 3 is as follows Figure 8 (a), but when the mask 30 is worn on the face, if the joint member 8 is provided and the joint member 8 has a structure and strength that cannot be further expanded by the force of the rubber rope of the ear hook portion 33 of the mask 30, the cross member 3 cannot be further expanded, so the bulge of the mask holder 1 can be maintained. In addition, when the worn mask 30 is removed from the face, the joint member 8 realized by the elasticity of the material automatically shrinks to the state in which the mask 30 and the mask holder 1 remain integrated due to the elasticity of the joint member 8. Figure 8 (b) is the initial state, therefore, the trouble of folding the mask 30 and the mask holder 1 is omitted.

[0087] If the joint member 8 is realized by a hinge structure, it becomes Fig. 9 This structure. Fig. 9 (a) and Fig.10 As shown, a through hole 8a is formed in the connecting part 8-1 (female part), a protrusion 8b is formed in the connecting part 8-2 (male part), and the protrusion 8b is embedded in the through hole 8a to realize the joint part 8. In the hinge structure, as shown in FIG. Fig. 9As shown in (c), when the cross member 3 reaches a predetermined opening, the contact surfaces 8c of the connection portion 8-1 and the connection portion 8-2 contact each other, thereby preventing the cross member 3 from being excessively expanded and maintaining the swelling of the mask holder 1.

[0088] In addition, the joint component 8 may also be made by utilizing the elasticity of the material, for example: Fig.11 (a) shows a torsion coil spring 81, Fig.11 (b) the coil spring 82, Fig.11 (c) leaf spring 83, Fig.11 (d) The soft resin component 84 and the like.

[0089] As described above, according to the present embodiment, the mask holder 1 can always keep a space between the mask 30 and the mouth, nose, and their surroundings. As a result, since the mouth and nose do not touch the mask 30, there is no irritation when talking, and the lipstick and makeup will not be attached to the mask 30 and the makeup will not fall off. In addition, the mask 30 will not be attached to the mouth and nose due to breathing. In addition, due to the support of the bending of the reinforcing member 4 protruding upward or downward from the cross members 3a and 3c, the maximum space allowed in the relationship between the size of the mask 30 and the shape of the face can be ensured, so the air passing area of ​​the filter 32 can be kept large. As a result, there is no difficulty in breathing during deep breathing during exercise or during sleep. If the mask 30 continues to contact the facial skin for a long time, it may feel allergic, but in the mask holder 1, since the area of ​​contact between the mask 30 and the skin can be reduced, it can be worn for a long time without feeling allergic. These advantages are particularly effective in the case where medical practitioners, health practitioners, severe hay fever patients, etc. must wear the mask 30 for a long time. In addition, when exhaling, the air is exhaled evenly without resistance from the passage surface of the filter 32 which is maintained relatively wide, so that the pressure inside the mask 30 is reduced. Therefore, the leakage of exhaled air from the gap between the upper part of the mask 30 and the nose is reduced, and fogging of glasses can also be suppressed.

[0090] In addition, according to the positional relationship between the components of the mask holder 1 and the mask 30, the mask 30 below the eyes is suppressed from bulging outward, so the mask 30 does not enter the field of vision. In addition, since the contact point between the mask holder 1 and the face is limited to the cheek with a small movable range, the chin does not contact the mask holder 1 even if the mouth is opened, and it is easier to talk than in the case where there is no mask holder 1 or the existing holder, and even if talking, the position of the mask 30 is rarely offset or the shape is deformed. These advantages are particularly effective when reading a manuscript in front of a crowd while moving the mouth widely to speak.

[0091] The vertical member 2, the horizontal member 3 and the reinforcing member 4 of the mask holder 1 of the present embodiment are plate-like members or linear members made of synthetic resin, and their shapes can be changed to some extent by just slightly heating. By effectively utilizing this characteristic, the wearer can suppress the bulging of the mask 30 under the eyes to the outside according to the shape of the face and the wearer's preference, or adjust the bulging so that the chin does not contact the mask holder 1 even if it is opened.

[0092] Furthermore, since the mask holder 1 is fixed to both ends of the mask 30 in the width direction using the tape 6, the mask 30 is not easily spread in the vertical direction, and the mask 30 can be kept in shape without being deformed.

[0093] In addition, Figure 6 The mask 50 shown has a deep three-dimensional depression. If the wearer adjusts the shape of the mask holder 1 to a gentle shape in advance so that the curvature of the bulging shape of the mask holder 1 becomes small, when the mask holder 1 is placed in contact with the mask 50, the mask holder 1 is fixed to the mask 50 by the elastic force of the mask holder 1 in the direction to be expanded. Therefore, since the mask holder 1 can be fixed only by pushing the mask holder 1 onto the mask 50, the mask holder 1 can be used without fixing the mask 50 with tape.

[0094] Explanation of symbols

[0095] 1: Bracket for mask;

[0096] 2: longitudinal member;

[0097] 3, 3a, 3b, 3c: cross members;

[0098] 4: Strengthening components;

[0099] 4a: 1st reinforcement member;

[0100] 4a-1: upper end;

[0101] 4b: The second reinforcement member;

[0102] 5, 6: tape;

[0103] 7: protrusion;

[0104] 8: Joint parts;

[0105] 8-1, 8-2: connection part;

[0106] 8a: through hole;

[0107] 8b: protrusion;

[0108] 8c: abutment surface;

[0109] 30, 50: masks;

[0110] 32, 52: filter element;

[0111] 32a: through hole;

[0112] 33, 53: Ear hook part;

[0113] 34: Silk thread

Claims

1. Mask bracket, including: Two longitudinal members, the longitudinal members are plate-like members or linear members, and when placed on the face, the longitudinal directions are arranged along the up-down direction and are in contact with the left and right cheeks respectively; a plurality of transverse members, wherein the transverse members are plate-like members or linear members arranged between the longitudinal members with their length directions extending in the horizontal direction, the transverse members are connected to the longitudinal members at their ends, the transverse members have a bulging shape in an initial state and in a use state, and are arranged in a manner to be located away from the face when placed on the face; A reinforcing member, wherein the reinforcing member is a plate-shaped member or a linear member, and when placed on the face, the length direction is arranged along the up-down direction, and is respectively connected to the plurality of cross members; The outer periphery of the mask bracket is formed by the two longitudinal members, the uppermost transverse member and the lowermost transverse member among the plurality of transverse members; The longitudinal member, the transverse member and the reinforcing member may be configured to be located inside the outer peripheral edge of the filter element of the mask; Only the two longitudinal members are in contact with the left and right cheeks respectively; All of the plurality of cross members, including the cross member constituting the outer peripheral edge, are spaced away from the face in such a manner that when placed on the face, a part of them does not contact the face; The reinforcing member is spaced apart from the face so that a part thereof does not come into contact with the face when placed on the face, and a lower end portion of the reinforcing member is provided to protrude downward from the horizontal member provided at the lowest portion.

2. The mask support according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcing member comprises: a first reinforcing member connected to the plurality of cross members at the middle of the cross members respectively; A plurality of second reinforcing members are connected to the plurality of transverse members between the longitudinal members and the first reinforcing members, respectively.

3. According to the mask bracket according to claim 2, the upper end portion of the first reinforcing member is arranged to protrude upward compared to the cross member arranged at the uppermost portion; and / or the lower end portion of the first reinforcing member is arranged to protrude downward compared to the cross member arranged at the lowermost portion. 4 . The mask holder according to claim 2 , wherein a lower end portion of the second reinforcing member is provided so as to protrude downward from the horizontal member provided at the lowest portion.

5. The mask holder according to claim 1, wherein the uppermost cross member among the plurality of cross members is configured so that when placed on the face, it does not bulge outwardly in the front direction between the middle portion and the end portion, so that the mask can be placed outside the field of vision of the wearer.

6. The mask bracket according to claim 1, further comprising a protrusion, wherein the protrusion has a structure in which both side ends in the horizontal direction are respectively protruded outward and can be fixed to the filter element.

7. A method for using the mask support according to claim 1, comprising: The step of arranging the mask holder on the inner side of the face side surface of the mask when the mask is worn on the face, compared with the outer peripheral edge of the filter of the mask; The step of integrating the mask holder and the filter by bonding them on both sides of the mask holder in the width direction using an adhesive tape arranged along the up-down direction in the length direction.

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