Anti-strangulation ear pad and mask using the same

By designing the rope cut and turning structure of the anti-strangulation ear pad, the problem of strong pressure on the ears caused by the mask ear rope is solved, the ear pad is firmly connected and removable and replaceable, and the wearing comfort and applicability are improved.

CN116889305BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19XIAMEN GAOKE ANTISTATIC EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310952907.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-01
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-01

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Technical Problem

The existing mask ear straps exert strong pressure on the ears, which can easily cause pain when worn for a long time, and the existing ear pad structure is easy to fall off or cause waste.

Method used

An anti-strangulation ear pad is designed, which includes a rope cutout and a turning point structure. The ear rope enters through the through hole and forms a detachable connection with the ear pad body. The turning point is used to prevent detachment. The ear pad is suitable for most masks and can be replaced separately.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents ear pads from falling off, reduces replacement costs, improves wearing comfort, and has a wide range of applications, and is compatible with most mask models.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of medical supplies, and provides an anti-strangulation ear pad, comprising an ear pad body and a rope cutout provided on the side wall of the ear pad body and connected to the end faces on both sides of the ear pad body. A through hole is provided in the center of the ear pad body, and the rope cutout is connected to the through hole. Based on this, a detachable ear pad body is used to achieve auxiliary wearing. Compared with the traditional detachable ear pad, the two will not separate, so that the ear pad body will not fall off during wearing. At the same time, when the mask is temporarily removed, the ear pad body will not be forgotten in a certain place and not taken away in time. At the same time, the detachable ear pad body can be disassembled and replaced separately after either the ear pad body or the mask is damaged or dirty, which reduces the cost of replacement or cleaning. With this structure, the overall structure is simple and the use effect in all aspects is good. In addition, a mask is also provided.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical supplies, and in particular to anti-strangulation ear pads and masks using the same. Background Art

[0002] Masks are generally worn by hanging them on the ears with ear loops. The ear loops are usually cotton ropes with a smaller diameter. In order to ensure that the mask is worn securely and not loose, the ear loops usually exert a certain amount of pressure on the ears. This makes the ear loops exert a strong sense of pressure on the ears. Wearing a mask for a long time can easily cause ear pain and other discomfort.

[0003] In order to alleviate the problems caused by wearing the above-mentioned masks, corresponding anti-strangulation ear pads are currently available on the market. One type is to temporarily support it on the ear, and then connect the ear hanging rope to the ear pad. The ear pad of this structure is easy to fall off, and the detachable structure is easy to forget to carry; the other type is to directly fit the ear pad on the ear hanging rope during the production process of the mask. When the ear pad or mask is damaged or dirty, it can only be replaced together, resulting in great waste. In summary, the existing ear pad structure on the market is not effective, so it needs to be further improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the problem of poor use of existing ear pads on the market, the purpose of this application is to provide an anti-strangulation ear pad and a mask using the same.

[0005] In the first aspect, the anti-strangulation ear pad provided by this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An anti-strangle ear pad comprises an ear pad body and a cord cutout provided on the side wall of the ear pad body and connected to the end surfaces on both sides of the ear pad body. A through hole is provided in the center of the ear pad body, and the cord cutout is connected to the through hole. The inner diameter of the cord cutout narrows from wide to narrow toward the through hole. The cord cutout comprises a first connecting port, a second connecting port, and a middle port. The first connecting port is connected to the end surface of one side of the ear pad body, and the second connecting port is connected to the end surface of the other side of the ear pad body. The middle port is located in the middle of the side wall of the ear pad body. The first connecting port is connected to one end of the middle port by a first turning port, and the second connecting port is connected to the other end of the middle port by a second turning port.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when wearing a mask, the ear hanging rope on the mask can be inserted into the mounting hole through the rope cutout, and the detachable ear pad body can be used to assist wearing. Compared with traditional detachable ear pads, the ear pad body will not separate, so that the ear pad body will not fall off during wearing. At the same time, when the mask is temporarily removed, the ear pad body will not be forgotten in a certain place. At the same time, the detachable ear pad body can be disassembled and replaced separately if either the ear pad body or the mask is damaged or dirty, reducing the cost of replacement or cleaning.

[0008] The inner diameter of the rope cutout narrows toward the through hole, so that when the ear hook rope is about to pass through the rope cutout and move into the through hole, the wider opening allows for better contact and entry without significant interference. At the same time, when the ear hook rope enters the through hole, the narrow inner diameter prevents the ear hook rope from easily falling out, thus effectively achieving fixed protection.

[0009] When the ear pad body is sleeved on the ear hanging rope of the mask, the ear hanging rope is in a taut state and the ear pad body and the ear hanging rope are in a rotationally connected state during the wearing process, and the ear hanging rope may fall out of the rope cutout. However, by providing the first turning point and the second turning point, when a part of the ear hanging rope may be stuck in the first turning point or the second turning point, the ear hanging rope can be blocked from entering the middle connecting portion, thereby effectively preventing the ear pad body from falling out of the ear hanging rope without the help of external force.

[0010] By utilizing this structure, the overall structure is simple, the use effects in all aspects are good, and it is compatible with most masks on the market and has a wide range of applications.

[0011] Optionally, a radial projection of the first connecting port and the second connecting port forms an angle of 90-180 degrees.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, due to the angle between the first connecting port and the second connecting port, when the ear hook rope is in a taut state, the local contact area between the ear hook rope and the ear pad body is an arc line on the overall plane, so that the ear hook rope will not enter the middle interface from the first connecting port and the second connecting port at the same time, thereby avoiding the situation where the ear hook rope is detached. At the same time, the projection angle between the first connecting port and the second connecting port is used to reduce the impact on the overall strength of the ear pad body.

[0013] Optionally, the first connecting port and the second connecting port have the same length and occupy 1 / 10 to 1 / 5 of the length of the ear pad body.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the first connecting port and the second connecting port, which are 1 / 10 to 1 / 5 of the length, occupy less length of the ear pad body, so that the ear hanging rope can be easily inserted into the ear pad body by external force. At the same time, the ear hanging rope is difficult to separate from the ear pad body without external force during wearing.

[0015] Optionally, the first connecting port, the second connecting port and the middle port are all parallel to the axis of the length direction of the ear pad body.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the first connection port, the second connection port and the middle connection port parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ear pad body are easy to open and form, and the processing cost is low; secondly, this structure has little effect on the compressive strength between the end faces of the ear pad body, so that the ear pad body can maintain a higher compressive resistance.

[0017] Optionally, both side end surfaces of the ear pad body are provided with rounded guide surfaces.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the rounded surface can be used to improve the aesthetics of the ear pad body, and the comfort level when taking and placing the ear pad body can also be improved.

[0019] Optionally, a plurality of wire-holding grooves are provided on the circular guide surface.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution and utilizing the wire clamping groove, when the ear hanging rope is tightened, the ear hanging ropes at both ends of the ear pad body can be clamped into the wire clamping groove, thereby limiting the rotation of the ear hanging ropes. At the same time, since the wire clamping groove increases the contact area between the ear hanging ropes and the ear pad body, the position of the ear pad body can be kept stable when the mask is worn.

[0021] Optionally, the length of the ear pad body is 4-6 cm, and the ear pad body is integrally formed from an elastic member.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, an ear pad body with a length of 4-6 cm can be adapted to the ear, and will not be too long to cause waste of material, and will not affect the ear protection effect due to being too long; the ear pad body is integrally formed by elastic parts, and the material is soft, which is easy to deform by applying external force. The process is convenient to control the inner diameter of the rope cutout, and the ear hanging rope is better installed and removed. At the same time, the use of this structure will not damage the body structure, and it can be reused, reducing the investment cost of the ear pad body.

[0023] Secondly, the mask provided by this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0024] The mask comprises a mask body and ear hanging ropes, wherein the ear hanging ropes are sleeved with the aforementioned anti-strangulation ear pads.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the ear pad increases the contact area between the ear hanging rope and the ear, reducing the feeling of tightening the ear when the user wears the mask.

[0026] In summary, this application has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0027] 1. When wearing a mask, the ear strap on the mask can be inserted into the mounting hole through the strap cutout, and the detachable ear pad body can be used to assist wearing. Compared with traditional detachable ear pads, the ear pad body will not separate, so the ear pad body will not fall off during wearing. At the same time, when the mask is temporarily removed, the ear pad body will not be forgotten in a certain place and not taken away in time. At the same time, the detachable ear pad body can be disassembled and replaced separately if either the ear pad body or the mask is damaged or dirty, reducing the cost of replacement or cleaning. The structure is simple, the use effect is good in all aspects, and it is compatible with most masks on the market, with a wide range of applications and great market promotion value.

[0028] 2. The inner diameter of the rope cutout narrows as it moves toward the through hole. This allows the ear hook to better fit into the through hole due to the wider opening, without causing significant interference. Furthermore, once the ear hook is inside the through hole, the narrow inner diameter prevents it from escaping, effectively achieving secure protection.

[0029] 3. When the ear pad body is attached to the mask's ear strap, the ear strap is tightened and the ear pad body and ear strap are in a rotational connection, which could cause the ear strap to slip out of the strap cutout. However, by providing the first and second turning points, even if a portion of the ear strap is likely to become stuck in the first or second turning point, the ear strap is prevented from entering the middle connection portion, effectively preventing the ear pad body from slipping out of the strap without external force.

[0030] 4. Due to the angle between the first and second connecting ports, when the ear hook is worn taut, the local contact area between the ear hook and the ear pad body forms an arc line in the same plane. This prevents the ear hook from entering the middle interface through the first and second connecting ports, thus preventing the ear hook from detaching. At the same time, the projected angle between the first and second connecting ports has a minimal impact on the overall strength of the ear pad body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of Example 1 of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The effect diagram of the ear hanging rope used with the mask;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of Example 3 of the present application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of Example 4 of the present application;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 5 of the present application;

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 100, ear pad body; 110, rope cutout; 111, first connection port; 112, second connection port; 113, middle port; 114, first turning port; 115, second turning port; 120, through hole; 130, rounded guide surface; 140, wire clip groove; 200, mask; 210, mask body; 220, ear hanging rope. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following is combined with Figure 1-5 , further details of this application are given.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] Anti-strangle ear pads, see Figure 1 , including an ear pad body 100, the ear pad body 100 is made of an elastic member in one piece, the elastic member can be made of silicone material, which is convenient for installation and produces elastic deformation when subjected to force, so as to better fit the ear. A through hole 120 is opened in the center of the ear pad body 100, and the whole is in a circular tube shape. Its axial length is 4-6cm and its radial length is between 0.5-1cm. During the installation and use of the ear pad body 100, the axial and radial dimensions of the ear pad body 100 can be used to adapt to the ear. The whole body will not be too long to cause waste of material, and it will not be too short to affect the ear protection effect.

[0041] See Figure 1 and Figure 2The side wall of the ear pad body 100 is provided with a rope cutout 110. The two ends of the rope cutout 110 are respectively connected to the left and right end surfaces of the ear pad body 100. The rope cutout 110 is connected to the through hole 120, so that the ear hanging rope 220 can directly pass through the rope cutout 110 and be installed in the through hole 120. The rope cutout 110 is used to separate the ear pad body 100. When wearing a mask 200, the ear hanging rope 220 on the mask 200 can be inserted into the installation through hole 120 through the rope cutout 110, and the mask 200 can be removed by using the detachable The detachable ear pad body 100 realizes auxiliary wearing. Compared with the traditional detachable ear pad, the two will not separate, so the ear pad body 100 will not fall off during wearing. At the same time, when the mask 200 is temporarily removed, the ear pad body 100 will not be forgotten at a certain place and will not be taken away in time. At the same time, the detachable ear pad body 100 allows either the ear pad body 100 or the mask 200 to be disassembled and replaced separately if either is damaged or dirty, reducing the cost of replacement or cleaning.

[0042] Specifically, to facilitate installation and removal of the ear hook 220 from the cord cutout 110, the inner diameter of the cord cutout 110 gradually narrows toward the through hole 120, forming a V-shaped cross-section. When the ear hook 220 is about to pass through the cord cutout 110 and into the through hole 120, the wider opening allows for better contact and entry without significant interference. Furthermore, once the ear hook 220 is inside the through hole 120, the narrower inner diameter prevents it from escaping, effectively securing and protecting the ear pad. In this embodiment, the ear pad body 100 is made of a flexible elastic member. This also facilitates controlling the inner diameter of the cord cutout 110 by external force, allowing for easier installation and removal of the ear hook 220. Furthermore, this structure prevents damage to the ear pad body, allowing for reuse and reducing the cost of the ear pad body 100.

[0043] The cord opening 110 includes a first connection opening 111, a second connection opening 112, and a middle opening 113. The first connection opening 111 and the second connection opening have the same length. The first connection opening 111 communicates with one end surface of the ear pad body 100, and the second connection opening 112 communicates with the other end surface of the ear pad body 100. The middle opening 113 is located in the middle of the sidewall of the ear pad body 100. The first connection opening 111, the second connection opening 112, and the middle opening 113 are parallel to each other and are not collinear with the middle opening 113. The spacing between the first connection opening 111 and the middle opening 113 is equal to the spacing between the second connection opening 112 and the middle opening 113. A first turning opening 114 connects one end of the first connection opening 111 and the middle opening 113, and a second turning opening 115 connects the other end of the second connection opening 112 and the middle opening 113. The first turning opening 114 and the second turning opening 115 have the same length.

[0044] When the ear pad body 100 is sleeved onto the ear hanging rope 220 of the mask 200, the ear hanging rope 220 is in a taut state and the ear pad body 100 and the ear hanging rope 220 are in a rotationally connected state. As a result, the ear hanging rope 220 may come off the rope passage cutout 110. However, by providing the first turning point 114 and the second turning point 115, when a portion of the ear hanging rope 220 may be caught in the first turning point 114 or the second turning point 115, the ear hanging rope 220 is prevented from entering the middle connecting portion, thereby effectively preventing the ear pad body 100 from coming off the ear hanging rope 220 without external force.

[0045] At the same time, because the first connection port 111, the second connection port 112, and the middle connection port 113 are parallel to each other, and the first connection port 111, the second connection port 112, and the middle connection port 113 are all parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ear pad body 100, this structure is easy to form and has low processing costs. Secondly, this structure has little effect on the compressive strength between the two side end surfaces of the ear pad body 100, allowing the ear pad body 100 to maintain a high compressive resistance.

[0046] The first connection port 111 and the second connection port 112 are of the same length and occupy 1 / 10 to 1 / 5 of the length of the ear pad body 100. The first connection port 111 and the second connection port 112, which are 1 / 10 to 1 / 5 in length, occupy less of the ear pad body 100 length, so that the ear hanging rope 220 can be easily inserted into the ear pad body 100 by external force. At the same time, the ear hanging rope 220 is difficult to be separated from the ear pad body 100 without external force during wearing.

[0047] To prevent the ear hook 220 from detaching from the ear pad body 100 during wear, in this embodiment, a 90-degree angle is formed between the radial projections of the first connection port 111 and the second connection port 112. Due to this 90-degree projection angle, when the ear hook 220 is in a taut state, the local contact area between the ear hook 220 and the ear pad body 100 forms an arc line on the overall plane. This prevents the ear hook 220 from entering the middle opening 113 from both the first connection port 111 and the second connection port 112 at the same time, thus preventing the ear hook 220 from detaching. Furthermore, the projection angle between the first connection port 111 and the second connection port 112 has a minimal impact on the overall strength of the ear pad body 100.

[0048] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the ear pad body 100 and the ear hanging rope 220 are slidably connected, and different users can improve the experience of the process by sliding the ear pad body 100 to the corresponding position on the ear.

[0049] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is as follows: when wearing the mask 200, the ear hanging rope 220 on the mask 200 can be inserted into the installation hole 120 through the rope cutout 110, and the detachable ear pad body 100 is used to assist wearing. Compared with traditional detachable ear pads, the two will not separate, so that the ear pad body 100 will not fall off during wearing. At the same time, when the mask 200 is temporarily removed, the ear pad body 100 will not be forgotten at a certain place and will not be taken away in time. At the same time, the detachable ear pad body 100 can be disassembled and replaced separately when either the ear pad body 100 or the mask 200 is damaged or dirty, reducing the cost of replacement or cleaning.

[0050] Example 2

[0051] See Figure 3 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that a 180-degree angle is formed between the radial projections of the first connection port 111 and the second connection port 112. By enlarging the radial projection angle between the first connection port 111 and the second connection port 112, it is less likely for the ear hook rope 220 to enter the first connection port 111 and the second connection port 112 at the same time and then escape from the middle interface 113, thereby improving the limiting effect. The remaining structures are the same as those in embodiment 1.

[0052] Example 3

[0053] See Figure 4 The difference between this embodiment and Example 1 is that the two side end surfaces of the ear pad body 100 are provided with rounded surfaces 130. The rounded surfaces 130 are arc-shaped. The rounded surfaces 130 can improve the aesthetics of the ear pad body 100 and also improve the comfort when taking and placing the ear pad body 100. The rest of the structure is the same as that of Example 1.

[0054] Example 4

[0055] See Figure 5 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 3 is that a plurality of wire-locking grooves 140 are formed on the rounded surface 130. The wire-locking grooves 140 are distributed in a circular array on the rounded surface 130 and have a V-shaped cross-section. Utilizing the wire-locking grooves 140, when the ear-hanging ropes 220 are tightened, the ear-hanging ropes 220 at both ends of the ear pad body 100 can be snapped into the wire-locking grooves 140. Thus, the wire-locking grooves 140 restrict the rotation of the ear-hanging ropes 220. At the same time, since the wire-locking grooves 140 increase the contact area with the ear-hanging ropes 220, the position of the ear pad body 100 can be kept stable when the mask 200 is worn.

[0056] The examples of this specific embodiment are all preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. Anti-strangulation ear pads, characterized by: The ear pad comprises an ear pad body (100) and a cord cutout (110) provided on a side wall of the ear pad body (100) and connected to both end surfaces of the ear pad body (100); a through hole (120) is provided at the center of the ear pad body (100); the cord cutout (110) is connected to the through hole (120); and the inner diameter of the cord cutout (110) becomes narrower toward the through hole (120); The cord cutout (110) includes a first connection port (111), a second connection port (112) and a middle port (113), wherein the first connection port (111) is connected to one end face of the ear pad body (100), the second connection port (112) is connected to the other end face of the ear pad body (100), the middle port (113) is located in the middle of the side wall of the ear pad body (100), the first connection port (111) and one end of the middle port (113) are connected to a first turning port (114), and the second connection port (112) and the other end of the middle port (113) are connected to a second turning port (115); An angle of 90-180 degrees is formed between the radial projections of the first connecting port (111) and the second connecting port (112); The first connecting port (111) and the second connecting port (112) have the same length and occupy 1 / 10 to 1 / 5 of the length of the ear pad body (100); The first connecting port (111), the second connecting port (112) and the middle port (113) are all parallel to the axis of the length direction of the ear pad body (100).

2. The anti-strangulation ear pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end surfaces of both sides of the ear pad body (100) are provided with guide rounded surfaces (130).

3. The anti-strangulation ear pad according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of wire-holding grooves (140) are provided on the circular guide surface (130).

4. The anti-strangulation ear pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ear pad body (100) has a length of 4-6 cm, and the ear pad body (100) is integrally formed from an elastic member.

5. A mask comprising a mask body (210) and ear-hanging ropes (220), characterized in that: The ear hanging rope (220) is sleeved with the anti-strangulation ear pad according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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