Mask for fastening to a cap or headband or clip

Abstract

The invention relates to a visor (10) or headband (82) for fastening to a hat (12) by means of toggle buttons (14, 16, 18, 18', 20, 20'), wherein the visor comprises as its main component a panel (22) having an upper edge (24) and two side edges (26, 28), wherein one toggle button component (14, 16) is provided in each of the upper corner regions (30, 32) of the panel (22) at the point where the upper edge (24) intersects the side edges (26, 28), and wherein at least one stop component (34, 36, 40, 41, 42, 44, 74, 76) is at least partially provided below the path connecting the toggle button components (14, 16) to one another.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention relates to a visor for fastening to a cap.

[0002] The invention also relates to a combination of a cap or headband or clip with such a visor.

[0003] The invention relates to a visor suitable for protecting the face of a person. Such a visor can have fastening parts with which the visor is fastened directly to the head of its wearer. However, the visor is often also fastened to headgear, such as a protective helmet.

[0004] The invention relates to a visor which is mainly constructed from transparent plastic. In particular, this is intended to protect the wearer of the visor from infection by droplets of other people whom the wearer of the visor encounters. Moreover, it also protects other people who encounter the wearer of the visor from droplets of saliva which move directly from the wearer of the visor to the other people. BACKGROUND

[0005] Nowadays, this task is often performed by a protective visor. However, it is often laborious and tiring to wear such a protective visor. Inside such a protective visor, it becomes warm and the wearer of the protective visor needs to permanently increase his / her breathing frequency, because with each breath a dead volume of low-oxygen air is transported.

[0006] However, such a visor should not only be used for preventing infection. Visors of this type are also used for many manual activities, such as forestry work, gardening and building work. SUMMARY

[0007] It is an object of the invention to further develop a visor so that it can be reliably and variably connected to its wearer.

[0008] This object is achieved by the features of the independent claims.

[0009] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are stated in the dependent claims.

[0010] The invention comprises a visor for fastening to a cap or headband or clip by means of toggle buttons, wherein the visor comprises as its main component a panel which has an upper edge and two side edges, wherein in each of the upper corner regions of the panel where the upper edge intersects with the side edges one toggle component is provided, and wherein at least one stop component is provided at least partially below the path connecting the toggle components to one another. The toggle components which are directly connected to the visor are thus connected to the counterpart which is directly connected to the cap or headband or clip. The toggle is arranged in the corner regions of the panel in such a way that after attaching the visor to the cap they are positioned substantially laterally on the wearer's head. The rotatability of the toggle components relative to their counterpart can thus be used to pivot the visor. It can thus be in a working position in front of the wearer's face, in a storage position above the wearer's head and in any desired intermediate position by pivoting. In order to ensure that the visor does not pivot further downwards so that the upper facial region of the wearer is exposed when it is in its working position, at least one stop component is provided on the panel. Using such a stop component, the visor rests for example on the brim of the cap and further pivoting of the visor downwards does not occur accidentally. The stop component acts as a brake in each position. This is particularly advantageous in the case of a headband or clip. The visor according to the invention is preferably borderless.

[0011] The invention is described by way of example using a visor with two toggle components for fastening the visor to a cap. It is also possible to provide several toggle components in one or each corner region. In this way, the positioning of the visor relative to the cap or headband or clip can be varied and / or differently shaped caps can be equipped with the same visor according to the invention.

[0012] It is usefully provided that the panel is at least largely transparent. A transparent panel provides all-round visibility and at the same time protects it from external influences.

[0013] It is particularly advantageous if the panel is at least largely composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This is a wear-resistant material which has sufficient elasticity and at the same time, when a suitable material thickness is chosen, still has a certain stiffness so that the visor can be self-supporting, regardless of the head size of the wearer, and can still be brought into the appropriate position on the wearer's head by bending the visor.

[0014] It is advantageous if both toggle components are female toggle components. Correspondingly, the counterpart on the cap or headband or clip is a male toggle component.

[0015] However, it is also possible to provide that both toggle components are male toggle components. The counterpart on the cap or headband or clip is then a female toggle component.

[0016] In another embodiment, it is provided that one of the toggle parts is a male toggle part and the other toggle part is a female toggle part. Then, the counterpart on the hat or headband or clip is chosen accordingly. For example, when considering masks whose shape is not clear from the outset how they are to be attached to the hat, the possibility of using a male and a female toggle part on the mask ensures that the mask is attached precisely in one way and thus always correctly to the hat or headband or clip.

[0017] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that at least one of the stop parts is a male toggle part. The male toggle part is in turn attached to the mask such that the protruding part of the toggle part points towards the head of the wearer. The male toggle part is always held above the brim, since the stop between the brim and the male toggle part prevents further lowering of the mask.

[0018] In this case, it is particularly useful if the two stop parts are arranged symmetrically with respect to a vertical axis of symmetry of the mask. This ensures that the mask is always aligned correctly. Furthermore, the bearing forces of the mask are distributed over several points of the brim. It is understood that more than two stop parts can also be provided.

[0019] In another embodiment of the application, at least one of the stop parts is at least one elongate stop strip. Such an elongate stop strip is fastened on the inner side of the mask. For example, the stop strip extends horizontally, protruding inwards. When the mask is lowered into its working position, the stop strip rests, for example, on the brim of the hat, thereby preventing further lowering of the mask. The stop part can also act as a brake along the swivel path. Two or more parallel stop strips can also be provided. In this way, depending on the stop strip selected, the mask has several working positions. When lowered, the mask will first rest on the lowest stop strip on the brim of the hat. If at this point the brim is not lowered far enough for the wearer of the mask, the mask can be lowered further by applying a little force, so that the other stop strip placed above it in turn rests on the brim. If there are more than two stop strips, the other working positions can be selected in a similar manner.

[0020] It is advantageously provided that the elongate stop strip is a foam strip. Foam strips are particularly suitable due to their high flexibility. On the one hand, a flexible foam strip does not hinder the bending of the mask, which is necessary for fastening the mask to the hat or headband or clip. On the other hand, a flexible foam strip rests, for example, on the brim of the hat with a large contact surface, so that the bearing forces are distributed over a large area. The flexibility of the foam strip also helps to pivot the mask further downwards than is necessary for the lowest stop strip in order to precisely select a lower working position in the case of several parallel stop strips.

[0021] According to a further embodiment of the present application, it is provided that the elongated stop bar is a wedge-shaped stop bar. In particular, the stop bar is at least partially wedge-shaped. The stop bar is then fastened to the visor such that, when lowering in the case of a cap, the thinner portion of the wedge-shaped stop bar enters the brim area first. The stop bar can then pivot over the edge of the brim, immediately or later coming into contact with the brim. In any case, the contact force between the stop bar and the brim increases with further pivoting. From a certain point, the contact force is sufficient to prevent the visor from pivoting further downwards unintentionally. From this point, there is then an infinite number of working positions, with increasing contact force between the stop bar and the brim as the lowering continues. In all of the above-mentioned solutions with a stop bar, it is useful to glue them to the visor. Preferably, self-adhesive stop bars are used. The wedge shape of the stop bar has various variants. On the one hand, the stop bar can be wedge-shaped in one direction in general. Thus, the stop bar becomes increasingly thicker from the bottom to the top. Furthermore, the stop bar can be partially wedge-shaped. It becomes increasingly thicker from the bottom to the top until it reaches a maximum thickness. From that point on, the stop bar remains the same thickness. It is also possible for the stop bar to thin out again upwards after the region in which it remains the same thickness. Thus, the stop bar slopes in two directions in terms of thickness. There is a plateau between the slopes. The plateau can also be omitted. Thus, the stop bar can be wedge-shaped in two directions, with the wedge-shaped regions meeting at one edge. The wedge shape of the stop bar in the upper region is particularly useful for reliably presenting the storage position of the visor. If the visor is always folded upwards or backwards, the upper region of the stop bar will come into contact with the rear region of the cap. The wedge shape of the stop bar brakes the pivoting of the visor, and the contact of the wedge-shaped stop bar prevents the visor from unintentionally leaving the storage position.

[0022] In another embodiment of the application, the face shield is further developed in such a way that two stop parts made of foam are provided, each of which is arranged above the toggle part and can be penetrated by the toggle part. The functional part of the toggle part is arranged on the inside of the face shield. The associated stop part is also fastened on the inside of the face shield and covers and / or surrounds the toggle part. The stop parts made of foam are thus provided around the toggle part, and the functional part of the toggle part can still be coupled to the hat with its counterpart. This arrangement of the stop parts has the advantage that, when the face shield is positioned in a forward direction, i.e. in the direction of the wearer's line of sight, a stable storage position of the face shield has already been achieved. The stop parts act as brakes in each position. There is no longer a need to pivot the face shield further upwards to achieve a stable storage position. This has the advantage that, for example when passing through a door, there is no risk of the elevated face shield in the storage position hitting an object. The stop parts made of foam can be designed to have the same thickness over their entire surface. However, it can also be provided that they are also wedge-shaped in cross-section, where different wedge shapes are possible, similar to an elongated stop strip. In particular, the stop parts can become thinner towards the edge region.

[0023] According to another preferred embodiment of the application, at least one Velcro part is provided for fastening a fabric part by means of a Velcro connection. Such a fabric part allows the protective effect of the face shield to be extended downwards. In addition, the fabric part can be removed from the face shield and replaced by loosening the Velcro connection. The fabric part can also be used as a cloth for cleaning the face shield.

[0024] It is particularly advantageous if the upper edge of the face shield is concave. This is useful for pivoting the face shield into its storage position, since this avoids the upper edge of the face shield from hitting the head. As a result, the face shield can also be pivoted very far back to assume a stable position, i.e. it does not leave this position without the wearer's intended movement, as is also the case in the storage position.

[0025] According to another embodiment, a ridge is arranged centrally at the upper edge of the face shield. As a result, the face shield can be brought to a very low working position, while it still protects the wearer's face in the central region. However, there is a ventilation path on the sides of the ridge, which in the case of a hat allows warm and moist air to be discharged upwards from the space behind the face shield and under the visor.

[0026] The ventilation function can also be achieved by providing at least one ventilation slot in the upper region of the face shield.

[0027] According to a further embodiment of the hood according to the application, it is provided that in the upper region of the hood at least two strap fastening means on the hood side are provided for fastening one elastic strap each. The elastic straps, which are fastened to the hood and to the cap, can help to lift the hood from the working position to the storage position and to stabilize the hood in the storage position, in which the hood is positioned in the forward direction, i.e. in the direction of the wearer's line of sight. Thus, based on the use of elastic straps, a useful forward storage position can also be achieved.

[0028] According to a useful embodiment, it is provided that the strap fastening means on the head side are holes which penetrate the hood. The elastic straps are then simply inserted into the holes and fixed, for example, by attaching a knot or another lock.

[0029] The application also comprises a combination of a cap or headband or clip with a hood according to the application.

[0030] According to one of the embodiments of the application, it is provided that in the lower edge region of the cap or headband or clip at least two strap fastening means on the head side are provided for fastening one elastic strap each. Depending on the application, the fastening means on the head side are the fastening means on the cap side, on the headband side or on the clip side. If the fastening means on the head side are present near the edge of the cap, the strap fastening means on the hood side can be chosen at such a height on the hood that the elastic strap in the working position of the hood extends substantially parallel to the edge of the cap. In the working position, the elastic strap then has its maximum tension, since the strap fastening means on the head side and the strap fastening means on the hood side have the maximum distance. This principle can be deviated from. For example, the maximum tension of the elastic strap can also be achieved only slightly above the working position or slightly below the working position. In any case, when the hood is pivoted into the storage position, the elastic strap loses tension, since the strap fastening means on the hood side and the strap fastening means on the head side approach each other.

[0031] As in the case of the hood, it can be provided in connection with the cap or headband or clip that the fastening means on the head side are holes which penetrate the cap or headband or clip.

[0032] It is useful here that the holes are realized by means of hollow rivets.

[0033] The combination according to the application is preferably designed such that two elastic straps are provided, each fastened to the strap fastening means on the hood side and to the strap fastening means on the head side.

[0034] In a useful embodiment, it is provided that each elastic band is equipped at its end with a latch, respectively. Such a latch can be designed such that it can be aligned both in the extension of the band and perpendicular to the band. In the stretched position, the latches facilitate the threading of the band through the holes in the visor and the cap or headband or clip. After the threading, the latches are then placed in the crossed position, such that the band remains in the respective hole.

[0035] The combination according to the invention is preferably designed such that at least two toggle parts are provided on the cap or headband or clip, which are couplable to the toggle parts of the visor. The toggle parts on each side of the cap or headband or clip are sufficient to fasten the visor firmly thereto. Especially in the case of a cap, which by definition has a brim, this can be sufficient, since an optimal possible termination between the brim and the visor in the working position is always desired. A variation of the fastening can therefore be unnecessary.

[0036] This is different in the case of a headband or clip, such that the combination can advantageously be designed such that at least two toggle parts are provided on each side of the cap or headband or clip, which are selectively couplable to the toggle parts of the visor. If two or more toggle parts are present on each side, the visor can be attached at various points on the headband or clip. The distance between the visor and the head and / or face of the wearer can thus be varied. This is particularly useful in the case of headbands and clips without a brim; however, the possibility of variation is also desirable in the case of a cap.

[0037] The invention also relates to a kit comprising at least one panel for a visor according to the invention, at least one stop part variably fastenable to the at least one panel, and at least two toggle parts for fastening to a cap or headband or clip, the panel having an upper edge and two side edges, wherein in each case a toggle part is provided in the upper corner region of the panel where the upper edge intersects with the side edge. The toggle parts should be chosen such that they can be fastened to a cap or headband or clip in a simple manner, i.e. without the need for expensive tools. For example, the toggle parts can each consist of a part placed on the inside of the cap or headband or clip and an outer part, wherein at least one of these parts penetrates the fabric of the cap or headband or clip to be clamped together with the other part. The stop part provided in the kit can then be fastened individually to the visor, i.e. preferably glued to the visor. This allows the visor to be individually adapted to the cap to be used.

[0038] In the embodiment with elastic bands, the kit is equipped such that it contains two elastic bands. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0039] The invention will now be explained by way of example on the basis of particularly preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Figure 1 A front view of a face shield according to the invention is shown.

[0041] Figure 2 A top view of the upper edge of a face shield according to the invention is shown.

[0042] Figure 3 A hat to which a face shield according to the invention can be fastened is shown.

[0043] Figure 4 A combination of a hat and a face shield is shown, the face shield being in its working position.

[0044] Figure 5 A combination of a hat and a face shield is shown, the face shield being in an intermediate position.

[0045] Figure 6 A combination of a hat and a face shield according to the invention is shown, the face shield being in a storage position.

[0046] Figure 7 A combination of a hat and a face shield according to the invention is shown, the face shield being in a storage position.

[0047] Figure 8 A front view of a face shield according to the invention is shown.

[0048] Figure 9 A top view of the upper edge of a face shield according to the invention is shown.

[0049] Figure 10 A combination of a hat and a face shield according to the invention is shown, the face shield being in a storage position.

[0050] Figure 11 A front view of a face shield according to the invention is shown.

[0051] Figure 12 A front view of a face shield according to the invention is shown.

[0052] Figure 13 A top view of the upper edge of a face shield according to the invention is shown.

[0053] Figure 14 A combination of a hat and a face shield according to the invention is shown, the face shield being in a storage position.

[0054] Figure 15 A combination of a hat and a face shield is shown, the face shield being in its working position.

[0055] Figure 16 A front view of a face shield according to the invention is shown.

[0056] Figure 17A front view of a mask according to the invention is shown.

[0057] Figure 18 A front view of a mask according to the invention is shown.

[0058] Figure 19 A combination of a hat and a mask is shown.

[0059] Figure 20 Various shapes of stopper strips are shown in side view.

[0060] Figure 21 A combination of a hat and a mask is shown, the mask being in a working position.

[0061] Figure 22 A combination of a hat and a mask is shown, the mask being in an intermediate position.

[0062] Figure 23 A combination of a hat and a mask is shown, the mask being in a storage position.

[0063] Figure 24 A front view of a mask according to the invention is shown.

[0064] Figure 25 An end region of an elastic band with a latch is shown, the latch being in a first position.

[0065] Figure 26 An end region of an elastic band with a latch is shown, the latch being in a second position.

[0066] Figure 27 An elastic band with a latch is shown, the elastic band with a latch being introduced into a hole in a hat.

[0067] Figure 28 An elastic band with a latch in a fixed state is shown.

[0068] Figure 29 A hat and a mask according to the invention are shown, the mask being in a working position.

[0069] Figure 30 A hat and a mask according to the invention are shown, the mask being in an intermediate position.

[0070] Figure 31 A combination of a hat and a mask is shown, the mask being in a storage position.

[0071] Figure 32 A front view of a mask according to the invention is shown.

[0072] Figure 33 A perspective view of a headband with a mask is shown, the mask being partially attached to the headband.

[0073] Figure 34 A perspective view of a headgear with a mask attached to the headgear is shown.

[0074] Figure 35 A headgear and a mask according to the invention are shown, the mask being in a working position.

[0075] Figure 36 A headgear and a mask according to the invention are shown, the mask being in an intermediate position.

[0076] Figure 37 A headgear and a mask according to the invention are shown, the mask being in a storage position.

[0077] In the following description of the drawings, like reference characters indicate like or similar parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0078] Figure 1 A front view of a mask according to the invention is shown. The mask 10, which has a panel 22 of transparent material as a main component, has an upper edge 24 and two side edges 26, 28. The edges can be shaped in many ways. For example, any corners can be avoided, or other polygons can be chosen as the basic shape of the mask. The areas where the upper edge 24 and the side edges 26, 28 intersect are referred to as corner areas 30, 32 of the mask 10, but a smooth transition between the edges without actual corners is also possible here. The tab components 14, 16 are provided in the corner areas 30, 32 of the mask 10. Two stop components 34, 36 are arranged along a horizontal line at a distance from the upper edge 24 and from the side edges 26, 28. They are arranged symmetrically with respect to a vertical axis of symmetry of the mask below the line connecting the tab components 14, 16.

[0079] Figure 2 A top view of the upper edge of a mask according to the invention is shown. Here, the tab components 14, 16 are shown as concave tab components. They penetrate the panel 22 near the upper edge. The stop components 34, 36 are convex tab components. They are arranged below the tab components 14, 16, which is not visible here, but is shown in connection with Figure 1 This can be understood.

[0080] Figure 3 A hat to which a mask according to the invention can be fastened is shown. The hat 12 can be a conventional hat, as is often worn today. In particular, the hat 12 has a brim 38. Tab components 18, 20, which form a counterpart to the tab components of the mask, are arranged on the hat 12. The brim 38 serves as a counterpart to the stop components of the mask.

[0081] Figure 4 A combination of a hat and a mask is shown, the mask being in its working position.Figure 5 A hat and a face mask are shown, with the face mask positioned in the middle. Figure 6 A hat and face shield according to the invention are shown in their storage position. Figure 7 A side view shows a hat and face shield according to the invention, the face shield in a working position. Figure 4 In the middle, the face mask is in its working position. It pivots downward and protects the wearer's face. Further downward pivoting of the face mask 10 is impossible and / or will not occur accidentally because the stop members 34, 36 rest on the visor 38 of the cap 12. Figure 5 As can be seen, by using the relative rotatability of the flip-button components 14, 18; 16, 20, the mask 10 can be easily pivoted upwards out of its working position. Here, the mask 10 is in the intermediate position. Figure 6 The mask has reached its storage position. The storage position can always be specified so that the mask 10 remains stable, meaning it will not fall back to the position in front of the wearer's face. The storage position can also be... Figure 6 The position shown is either further forward or further back. Figure 7 The working position is shown again in a side view, particularly the support of the stop members 34, 36 on the visor 38 of the hat 12. The position of the mask 10 relative to the wearer's face can be achieved not only by pivoting the mask 10 relative to the hat 12, but also by changing the position of the hat 12 relative to the wearer's face, for example by wearing the hat in a manner that causes the visor 38 to point further upward.

[0082] Figure 8 A front view of the face mask according to the present invention is shown. Figure 9 A top view of the upper edge of the face mask according to the invention is shown. In this embodiment of the face mask according to the invention, the stop member is formed by a stop strip 40. The stop strip 40 is preferably made of foam. Usefully, the foam strip is self-adhesive and glued from the inside to the panel 22 of the face mask 10.

[0083] Figure 10 The hat and face mask according to the invention are shown in a side view, with the face mask positioned directly above its working position. When the face mask 10 is lowered further, the stop bar 40 is placed on the visor 38 of the hat 12, thereby reaching the working position of the face mask 10.

[0084] Figure 11A front view of a visor according to the application is shown. For this visor 10, two stop strips 40, 41 are provided, so that the visor 10 has two working positions. When the visor 10 is lowered, the stop strip 41 is first placed on the brim of the hat. Especially in the case of a flexible stop strip 41, with a little force the visor can be moved further downwards, so that the stop strip 40 then rests on the brim of the hat, thus assuming the second working position.

[0085] Figure 12 A front view of a visor according to the application is shown. Figure 13 A top view of the upper edge of a visor according to the application is shown. Here, two stop strips 42, 44 are fastened, preferably glued, to the face plate 22 of the visor 10, wherein the stop strips 42, 44 usefully also have a self-adhesive side here. The stop strips 42, 44 are wedge-shaped. In each case, the thinner end of the wedge is the lower end of the stop strip 42, 44. When the visor 10 is lowered, it first enters the vicinity of the brim of the hat, so that the visor 10 can initially easily be pivoted above the brim of the hat. With further pivoting, the thicker region of the wedge enters the vicinity of the brim of the hat, so that the force between the brim and the hat increases. In this way, the working position of the visor 10 can be varied continuously.

[0086] Figure 14 A hat and a visor according to the application are shown, the visor being in a storage position. Here, the attachment of the wedge-shaped stop strip can be seen. Here, the stop strip is only partly wedge-shaped.

[0087] Figure 15 A combination of a hat and a visor is shown, the visor being in a working position. Here, the visor 10 is in one of its working positions, in this case the already thick region of the wedge-shaped stop strip 42, 44 is connected to the brim 38 of the hat 12. Even if the visor 10 is pivoted further upwards, the visor 10 will remain firmly in the working position and is then removed.

[0088] Figure 16A front view of a mask according to the invention is shown. Here, a fabric part 52 is fastened from the inside to the face panel 22 of the mask 10 via Velcro connections 46, 48, 50. The fabric part 52 extends the mask 10 downwards, thus providing enhanced protection. Furthermore, the fabric part 52 can be replaced. Moreover, the fabric part 52 can be used to clean the mask 10. The present embodiment of the mask 10 with the fabric part 52 is shown in combination with the embodiment of the mask 10 using wedge-shaped stop strips 42, 44. However, the fabric part 52 attached to the mask 10 via Velcro connections 46, 48, 50 can also be a supplement to any other embodiment of the mask 10 described herein. The fabric part can also be coupled to the mask in another way. It can be clipped, clamped, glued or magnetically connected to the mask.

[0089] Figure 17 A front view of a mask according to the invention is shown. Two ventilation slots 54, 56 are provided near the upper edge 24 of the mask 10. This makes working with the mask 10 more pleasant, since the accumulated warm and moist air can escape upwards.

[0090] Figure 18 A front view of a mask according to the invention is shown. Figure 19 A combination of a cap and a mask is shown. A bulge 58 is arranged centrally on the upper edge 24 of the mask 10. This provides the possibility of bringing the mask into a relatively low working position, in which the mask 10 still provides protection in the central area in such a position. However, ventilation paths 60, 62 can be provided to the left and right of the bulge 58 to allow moist and warm air to escape upwards.

[0091] Figure 20 Various shapes of stop strips are shown in side view. The stop strips are all shown in side view, i.e. using their underside, which they are fastened, preferably glued, to the inside of the mask. According to Figure 20 The cuboid stop strip 40 of a is preferably used in embodiments according to Figure 9 to Figure 11 and Figure 17 The wedge-shaped and / or partially wedge-shaped stop strip 42 according to Figure 20 b, Figure 20 c and Figure 20 d is preferably used in combination with embodiments according to Figure 12 to Figure 16 and Figure 18 and Figure 19 .

[0092] Figure 21 A combination of a cap 12 and a mask 10 is shown, the mask 10 being in a working position. Figure 22 A combination of a cap 12 and a mask 10 is shown, the mask 10 being in an intermediate position. Figure 23The combination of the hat 12 and the mask 10 is shown, the mask being in a storage position. The mask 10 and / or the combination of the mask 10 and the hat 12 is similar in many respects to the embodiment according to Figure 12 to Figure 15 In particular, wedge-shaped stop strips are provided on the mask 10, wherein only the left wedge-shaped stop strip 44 is visible here. On the right-hand side, the mask 10 is equipped in the same or similar manner. However, additionally fastening means 64 on the mask side are provided on the mask 10 shown here. Likewise, fastening means 68 on the head side are provided on the hat 12. Elastic bands 66, for example rubber bands, are fastened to such fastening means 64, 68. The rubber bands 66 extend on the outside of the mask 10 and on the outside of the hat 12. The fastening means 64, 68 are preferably holes in the mask 10 and in the hat 12, wherein the elastic bands 66 are inserted from the outside through the holes 64, 68 for locking them from the inside. Such locking can be achieved, for example, simply by knotting the elastic bands 66 at their ends. In the working position according to Figure 21 The fastening means have a maximum or near-maximum spacing in the working position, so that the elastic bands 66 are maximally or almost maximally tensioned. The elastic bands 66 extend essentially parallel to the edges of the hat 12. They stabilize the working position of the mask 10. If the mask 10 is pivoted upward out of the working position, i.e. via the intermediate position according to Figure 22 into the storage position according to Figure 23 , the elastic bands help to lift the mask 10. The elastic bands 66 help to keep the mask 10 in its storage position, wherein the mask 10 projects here, i.e. by a force balance between the weight of the mask 10 and the elastic force of the bands 66. In the illustration according to Figure 21 to Figure 23 only one elastic band 66 is visible. Preferably, the design is also symmetrical with respect to these features, i.e. an elastic band is also fixed in corresponding fastening means on the right-hand side of the combination of the hat 12 and the mask 10.

[0093] Figure 24A front view of the hood 10 according to the application is shown. Here, the stop strips are not visible, since they are covered by the adhesive means 78, 80 attached on the outside of the hood 10. In addition to the features known from other embodiments, the fastening means 64, 65 on the hood side can also be seen here. On each side of the hood, there are three fastening means 64, 65 on the hood side, which each penetrate the hood 10 like a hole. Depending on the mechanical conditions, a specific one of the fastening means 64, 65 on the hood side can be selected on each side for fastening the elastic band. The fastening means 64, 65 on the hood side can also be combined. For example, the elastic band can be guided from the outside through the inner fastening means 64 on the hood side and can be guided out again through the fastening means on the hood side located more to the outside or through the fastening means 64 on the hood side located more to the bottom or more to the top. In this way, the tension of the elastic band can be varied.

[0094] Figure 25 An end region of the elastic band 66 with the latch 72 is shown, the latch 72 being in the first position. Figure 26 An end region of the elastic band 66 with the latch 72 is shown, the latch 72 being in the second position. The latch 72 is provided at the end of the elastic band 66 shown here. This makes it unnecessary to prevent the elastic band 66 from leaving the hole in the hood or cap by means of a knot. Figure 25 In the position of the latch 72 shown, the band 66 together with the latch 72 can easily be guided through the hole. In the transverse position of the latch 72, the band 66 is prevented from slipping out of the hole.

[0095] Figure 27 An elastic band 66 with the latch 72 is shown, while the elastic band 66 with the latch 72 is introduced into the hole in the cap 12. It can be seen here that the fastening means 68 on the head side are implemented by means of a hollow rivet 70. The latch 72 is essentially in the extension of the elastic band 66, so that the elastic band 66 together with the latch 72 can be guided in a simple manner through the hollow rivet 70 in the cap 12.

[0096] Figure 28 An elastic band with the latch 66 in the fixed state is shown. Here, the latch 72 is shown transversely to the elastic band 66. Thus, the band 66 can no longer slip out of the hole in the cap 12.

[0097] Figure 29 A cap 12 and a hood 10 according to the application are shown, the hood being in the working position. Figure 30 A cap 12 and a hood 10 according to the application are shown, the hood being in the intermediate position. Figure 31The combination of the hat 12 and the visor 10 is shown, the visor being in the storage position. In this embodiment of the visor 10 according to the application, it is equipped with two stop parts 74 made of foam, each of which is arranged at the location of one of the toggle parts 14. In the present side view, the toggle parts 14 and the associated stop parts 74 can be seen, wherein the design on the other side of the visor is identical or similar. The stop parts 74 made of foam are glued from the inside to the visor 10. The stop parts 74 make it possible for the functional part of the toggle parts 14 to be coupled to the counterpart on the hat 12. The stop parts 74 stabilize the visor 10 in each of the positions shown, i.e. according to the working position, according to the intermediate position and according to the storage position of the Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 In this respect, the stop parts 74 act as "brakes" to prevent an unintended pivoting of the visor 10 relative to the hat 12.

[0098] Figure 32 A front view of the visor according to the application is shown. In addition to the features of the visor 10 according to the application already explained, here it can also be seen that stickers 78, 80 are applied to cover the stop parts made of foam, which are applied to the other side of the visor 10. The stickers 78, 80 essentially have the shape of the stop parts made of foam located below. They essentially follow the contour of the visor, wherein the upper side initially extends essentially straight and then forms a downward curve. This curve continues until it reaches the essentially straight inner edge of the sticker 78 and / or the stop part made of foam. The upper edge and the adjacent inner edge of the stop part are straight. For example, they can essentially be perpendicular to each other. Preferably, the corner connecting the upper edge and the inner edge of the stop part to each other is rounded. The other end of the upper edge and the inner edge are connected to each other via an arc-shaped outer edge. In another embodiment, it can also be provided that the stop part is circular. Then, it is preferably penetrated in its center by the toggle part. In addition to the usually relatively soft foam, it is also possible to use harder plastics and / or plastics that always recover their basic shape even after a long time or frequent pressing due to their elasticity. For example, PU foam, PVC foam, latex foam, silicone foam, hard rubber or combinations of these materials can be used.

[0099] Figure 33 ​​A perspective view of a headband with a mask is shown, which is partially attached to the headband. The headband 82 comprises a front part 84 and a rear head part 86. The front part 84 is chosen to be wider than the rear head part 86. The front part 84 is essentially inelastic, while the rear head part 86 is an elastic rubber band. Four toggle parts 18, 18', 20, 20' are attached to the end parts 84 of the end band 82, so that they are arranged transversely on the head when someone wears the headband 82, for example slightly above and in front of the ears. The mask 10 with the stop part 76, which is visible, is mounted on one of the toggle parts 20, 20' on the left-hand side (here on the toggle part 20). On the right-hand side, the mask 10 is detached from the headband 82, so that both toggle parts 18, 18' are visible. By arranging two or more toggle parts on the headband, the position of the mask 10 relative to the headband 82 (and thus also relative to the wearer's head) can be changed.

[0100] Figure 34 A perspective view of a headband with a mask is shown, which is attached to the headband. Here, it can be seen that the mask 10 is fastened to the now covered toggle part 20 in front (see Figure 33 ), while the rear toggle part 20' is not used.

[0101] Figure 35 A headband and a mask according to the invention are shown, the mask being in the working position. Figure 36 A headband and a mask according to the invention are shown, the mask being in the intermediate position. Figure 37 A headband and a mask according to the invention are shown, the mask being in the storage position. In Figure 35 , the mask 10 is in its working position. In the area of the left-hand side toggle part 16, the stop part 76 can be seen. The stop part 76, which is preferably a foam part, rubs on the headband 82, so that a braking effect is available. Without intervention by the wearer, the mask cannot be adjusted or only accidentally in rare cases. In Figure 36 , the mask 10 is slightly raised. It can also be held in this position, since the stop part 76, which serves as a brake, always exerts a braking effect. In Figure 37 , the available storage position has been reached, and the mask is essentially horizontally facing forward. The stop part 76 also brakes the mask 10 in this position by means of friction on the headband 82.

[0102] In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, different types of hats are shown, i.e. hats with a closed head portion and hats with an open head portion. Various visors can be combined with any of the shown hat variants. Also, all features shown in association with a headband can be implemented in association with a hat. The same applies to all features shown in association with a hat in reverse, unless it is essential that the hat has a brim. In addition to hats and headbands, the use of a hair clip, such as is commonly used for hair styling, is also within the scope of the invention. The hair clip is worn with the front closed and the back open. The visor can be attached to the hair clip in the same way as to a headband.

[0103] The features of the invention disclosed in the foregoing description, in the attached claims, and in the accompanying drawings, are essential for the implementation of the invention both individually and in any combination.

[0104] List of reference signs:

[0105] 10 visor

[0106] 12 hat

[0107] 14 tab component

[0108] 16 tab component

[0109] 18 tab component

[0110] 18' tab component

[0111] 20 tab component

[0112] 20' tab component

[0113] 22 panel

[0114] 24 upper edge

[0115] 26 side edge

[0116] 28 side edge

[0117] 30 corner region

[0118] 32 corner region

[0119] 34 stop component / male tab component

[0120] 36 stop component / male tab component

[0121] 38 brim

[0122] 40 stop component / stop strip / foam strip

[0123] 41 stop component / stop strip / foam strip

[0124] 42 stop member / stop strip / wedge-shaped foam member

[0125] 44 stop member / stop strip / wedge-shaped foam member

[0126] 46 velcro® connectors

[0127] 48 velcro® connectors

[0128] 50 velcro® connectors

[0129] 52 fabric member

[0130] 54 vent slot

[0131] 56 vent slot

[0132] 58 raised portion

[0133] 60 vent path

[0134] 62 vent path

[0135] 64 strap fastening means on mask side

[0136] 65 strap fastening means on mask side

[0137] 66 elastic strap

[0138] 68 strap fastening means on head side

[0139] 69 strap fastening means on head side

[0140] 70 hollow rivet

[0141] 72 latch

[0142] 74 stop member

[0143] 76 stop member

[0144] 78 adhesive attachment

[0145] 80 adhesive attachment

[0146] 82 headband

[0147] 84 front member

[0148] 86 rear head member

Claims

1. A visor (10) for fastening to a cap (12) or headband (82) or clip by means of a toggle (14, 16, 18, 18', 20, 20'), wherein The mask comprises as its main component a face panel (22) having an upper edge (24) and two side edges (26, 28), wherein in each of the upper corner regions (30, 32) of the face panel (22), where the upper edge (24) intersects the side edges (26, 28), one tab component (14, 16) is arranged, and wherein at least one stop component (34, 36, 40, 41, 42, 44, 74, 76) is arranged at least partially below the path connecting the tab components (14, 16) to each other, wherein the stop component (34, 36, 40, 41, 42, 44, 74, 76) acts by contact with the hat (12) or headband (82) or clip.

2. The face mask of claim 1, wherein, The face panel (22) is at least largely transparent.

3. The face mask of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The face panel (22) is at least largely composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

4. The face mask according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that Both tab components (14, 16) are female tab components.

5. The face mask according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that Both tab components are male tab components.

6. The face mask according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that One tab component is a male tab component and the other tab component is a female tab component.

7. The face mask according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The at least one stop component is a male tab component (34, 36).

8. The face mask according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The two stop components (34, 36) are arranged symmetrically with respect to a vertical axis of symmetry of the mask.

9. The face mask (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The at least one stop component is an elongated stop strip (40, 41, 42, 44).

10. The face mask (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that The elongated stop strip is a foam strip (40, 41, 42, 44).

11. The face mask (10) according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that The elongated stop strip is a wedge-shaped stop strip (42, 44).

12. The face mask (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that There are provided two stop components (74, 76) made of foam, wherein each stop component (74, 76) is arranged above a tab component (14, 16) and can be penetrated by the tab component (14, 16).

13. The face mask (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that There is provided at least one Velcro component for fastening a fabric component (52) by means of a Velcro connection (46, 48, 50).

14. The face mask of any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The upper edge (24) of the mask is concave.

15. The face mask (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that There is arranged centrally at the upper edge (24) of the mask (10) a protuberance (58).

16. The face mask (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that There is provided in the upper region of the mask (10) at least one ventilation slot (54, 56).

17. The face mask (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that There is provided in the upper region of the mask (10) at least two strap fastening means (64, 65) on each mask side for fastening one elastic strap (66).

18. The face mask (10) according to claim 17, characterized in that The strap fastening means (64, 65) on the mask side are apertures that penetrate the mask (10).

19. A combination of a hat (12) or headband (82) or clip with a mask (10) according to any one of the preceding claims.

20. The combination of claim 19, wherein, There is provided in the lower edge region of the hat (12) or the headband (82) or the clip at least two strap fastening means (68, 69) on each head side for fastening one elastic strap (66).

21. The combination of claim 20, wherein, The band fastening means (68, 69) on the head side are apertures through the cap (12) or the headband (82) or the clip.

22. The combination of claim 21, wherein, The apertures are realized by means of hollow rivets (70).

23. The combination of any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein, Two elastic bands (66) are provided, wherein each elastic band (66) is fastened to the band fastening means (64, 66) on the mask side and to the band fastening means (68, 69) on the head side.

24. The combination of claim 23, wherein, Each elastic band (66) is provided with one latch (72) at its end.

25. The combination of any one of claims 19 to 24, wherein, At least two tab elements (18, 18', 20, 20') are provided on the cap (12) or the headband (82) or the clip, which can be coupled to the tab elements (14, 16) of the mask (10).

26. The combination of claim 25, wherein, At least two tab elements (18, 18', 20, 20') are provided on the cap (12) or the headband (82) or the clip on each side, which can be selectively coupled to the tab elements (14, 16) of the mask (10).

27. A kit having at least one panel (22) for a face mask (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, at least one stop member (34, 36, 40, 41, 42, 44) variably fastened to the at least one panel, and at least two toggle members (18, 20) for fastening to a cap (12) or headband (82) or clip, the panel (22) having an upper edge (24) and two side edges (26, 28), wherein, In the upper corner regions (30, 32) of the panel (22), in which the upper edge (24) intersects the side edges (26, 28), tab elements (14, 16) are respectively provided.

28. The kit of claim 27, wherein, The set comprises two elastic bands (66). The band fastening means (68, 69) on the head side are apertures through the cap (12) or the headband (82) or the clip. The apertures are realized by means of hollow rivets (70). Two elastic bands (66) are provided, wherein each elastic band (66) is fastened to the band fastening means (64, 66) on the mask side and to the band fastening means (68, 69) on the head side. Each elastic band (66) is provided with one latch (72) at its end. At least two tab elements (18, 18', 20, 20') are provided on the cap (12) or the headband (82) or the clip, which can be coupled to the tab elements (14, 16) of the mask (10). At least two tab elements (18, 18', 20, 20') are provided on the cap (12) or the headband (82) or the clip on each side, which can be selectively coupled to the tab elements (14, 16) of the mask (10). In the upper corner regions (30, 32) of the panel (22), in which the upper edge (24) intersects the side edges (26, 28), tab elements (14, 16) are respectively provided. The set comprises two elastic bands (66).

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