Eye mask body, eye mask and manufacturing method thereof

The eye mask design addresses edge exposure and low light-blocking by using inner and radial score lines and a three-layer structure with dark-colored, non-woven layers, ensuring edge protection and enhanced light-blocking without compromising comfort.

JP2025537026AInactive Publication Date: 2025-11-12CHANGZHOU ZHANLU PLASTIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2025528384
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
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Priority Date
2022-11-15
Filing Date
2023-11-14
Publication Date
2025-11-12
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Conventional eye masks suffer from exposed edges due to inappropriate heat press scoring and have low light-blocking efficiency, often requiring thick fabrics for adequate light-blocking which compromises comfort.

Method used

The eye mask design incorporates inner and radial score lines at the edges to prevent edge exposure and uses a three-layer structure with dark-colored, non-woven outer and inner light-blocking layers, along with a middle filling layer, laminated without sewing, to enhance light-blocking efficacy.

Benefits of technology

The design effectively prevents edge exposure and achieves superior light-blocking with thin, comfortable fabrics, simulating a stitched look while maintaining structural integrity.

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Abstract

The objective is to provide an eye mask body, an eye mask, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Solution] This eye mask includes an eye mask body and ear straps, the ear straps being fixed to the eye mask body, and the layers of the eye mask body being heat-press laminated at their edge regions. The edges of the heat-press laminated layers of the eye mask body are scored with inner score lines extending along the outer contour of the eye mask body and radial score lines extending outward, the radial score lines being located outside the inner score lines and intersecting the outer contour of the eye mask body. An advantageous effect of the present invention is that the radial score lines extending outward can be designed to effectively laminate the edges of the eye mask body and prevent the edges from being exposed, as long as the cutting lines for cold-cutting the eye mask body are within the radial score line area. The inner score lines, together with the radial score lines, can be laminated to the edges of the eye mask body to simulate stitching lines.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an eye mask body, an eye mask, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Background technology]

[0002] In the prior art, the structure of an eye mask is generally composed of an eye mask body and ear straps, and the layers of the eye mask body are integrated by gluing, sewing, ultrasonic or high-frequency heat pressing.

[0003] For example, the disposable instant cooling ophthalmic cold compress eye mask disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a layer structure of the eye mask body that is integrated by an adhesive method, and ear straps are adhered to both sides of the eye mask body by an adhesive method.

[0004] For example, the layer structures of the heat-pressed light-blocking eye mask sheet disclosed in Patent Document 2 are integrated by mold heat pressing, instead of sewing.

[0005] Adhesion of each layer of the eye mask body using adhesive methods requires adhesive, which is not environmentally friendly and is prone to retaining odors.

[0006] Laminating the layers of the eye mask body using heat pressing has the advantages of being convenient and cost-effective to produce, and can easily be produced in series. After heat pressing, the eye mask body needs to be cut out from the raw materials using cold cutting. However, the traditional edge hot pressing scoring process is inappropriately designed, which can easily lead to edge exposure. The cold cutting precision is also high. If misalignment occurs during production, the scoring line will intrude into the scoring, causing the edge to separate into layers and exposing the contents.

[0007] In addition, eye masks play an important role in relieving fatigue during daily life and travel and supporting sleep. The main function of a blackout eye mask is to block light, eliminate interference, and create an environment for sound sleep. It is suitable for use during the day or outdoors, and the light-blocking ability of an eye mask is its most important performance indicator.

[0008] In the prior art, eye masks had to be made of thick fabric to provide a light-blocking effect, which made them uncomfortable to wear. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Chinese Patent No. CN208426304U Publication [Patent Document 2] Chinese Patent No. CN102551954A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] The present invention addresses the technical problem of the inappropriate design of the heat press scoring process on the edges of conventional eye masks, which tends to result in the problem of exposed edges.

[0011] Another technical problem of the present invention is the low light-blocking effect of conventional light-blocking eye masks. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] To solve this technical problem, the technical means adopted by the present invention is an eye mask comprising an eye mask body and ear straps, the ear straps being fixed to the eye mask body, the layers of the eye mask body being laminated at their edge regions, and the edges of the layers of the laminated eye mask body being scored with inner score lines extending along the outer contour of the eye mask body and radial score lines extending radially outward, the radial score lines being located outside the inner score lines and intersecting with the outer contour of the eye mask body.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner scoring lines are limited to single broken lines, and the radial scoring lines are limited to independent line segments.

[0014] Furthermore, the inner scoring lines are limited to being either through or non-through type, and the radial scoring lines are limited to being non-through type.

[0015] Furthermore, the eye mask body is limited to having a fold in the center.

[0016] Furthermore, the folds are limited to being non-penetrating.

[0017] Furthermore, the laminate is limited to being a heat press laminate.

[0018] In order to solve another technical problem of the low light-blocking effect of conventional light-blocking eye masks, the technical means adopted by the present invention is specifically a light-blocking eye mask body, which comprises an outer light-blocking layer and an inner light-blocking layer, the outer light-blocking layer and the inner light-blocking layer are stacked, and the outer light-blocking layer and the inner light-blocking layer are dark in color.

[0019] Furthermore, the light-shielding eye mask body also includes at least one filling layer, and the filling layer is limited to being located between the outer light-shielding layer and the inner light-shielding layer, or the filling layer is located outside the outer light-shielding layer, or the filling layer is located outside the inner light-shielding layer.

[0020] Furthermore, each layer of the light-blocking eye mask body is joined at the edge regions by a non-sewn method, and the non-sewn method is limited to include a heat press method, an ultrasonic lamination method, or a bonding method using an adhesive.

[0021] Furthermore, the outer and inner light-shielding layers are limited to fabrics in which warp and weft threads are not woven.

[0022] Furthermore, the dark color system is specifically defined as black, navy blue, or dark brown.

[0023] Furthermore, the filling layer is defined as being a sponge.

[0024] Furthermore, fabrics that are not woven with warp and weft yarns are specifically defined as nonwoven fabrics.

[0025] Furthermore, the light-shielding eye mask body is specifically defined as having a three-layer structure consisting of an outer light-shielding layer, a middle filling layer, and an inner light-shielding layer, the filling layer being located between the outer light-shielding layer and the inner light-shielding layer, and each layer being laminated at the edge region by a heat pressing method.

[0026] Furthermore, the outer shading layer is located on the outermost layer of the shading eye mask body, and has a decorative pattern on the outer surface of the outer shading layer, or a decorative layer is also provided on the outside of the outer shading layer, and has a decorative pattern on the decorative layer, and the decorative layer is located on the outermost layer of the shading eye mask body, and a comfort layer is also provided on the outside of the inner shading layer, and the comfort layer is specifically a cooling comfort layer, a warming comfort layer, or a flexible comfort layer that has high affinity with the skin.

[0027] Specifically, the eye mask is a light-blocking eye mask, and includes the above-mentioned light-blocking eye mask body and ear straps, and the ear straps are fixed to the light-blocking eye mask body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] The advantageous effect of the present invention is that the radial score lines extending radially outward can effectively laminate the edge of the eye mask body to avoid exposing the edge, as long as the cutting lines for cold-cutting the eye mask body are within the area of ​​the radial score lines. The inner score lines can be laminated to the edge of the eye mask body together with the radial score lines to simulate a stitching line.

[0029] The dark-colored light-blocking layers on both the inner and outer layers have an alternating light-blocking effect, and an ideal light-blocking effect can be achieved with only a very thin fabric.

[0030] The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention as seen from above. [Figure 3] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the layer structure of a light-blocking eye mask body according to Example 2 of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a schematic front view of a light-blocking eye mask according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a light-blocking eye mask according to a second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the layer structure of a light-blocking eye mask body according to Example 4 of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the layer structure of a light-shielding eye mask body according to Example 5 of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the layer structure of a light-blocking eye mask body according to Example 6 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] Example 1 As shown in Figures 1 and 2, this eye mask comprises an eye mask body 1 and ear straps, the ear straps are fixed to the eye mask body 1, and each layer structure of the eye mask body 1 is heat-press laminated at the edge region, and the edge scoring of each layer structure of the heat-press laminated eye mask body 1 comprises an inner score line 3 extending along the outer contour of the eye mask body 1 and radial score lines 4 extending radially outward, the radial score lines 4 being located outside the inner score line 3 and intersecting the outer contour of the eye mask body 1.

[0033] The eye mask body 1 has a three-layer structure consisting of a black light-shielding layer, a middle filling layer, and another black light-shielding layer.

[0034] The inner score line 3 is a single broken line, particularly a single through or non-through broken line, preferably a through broken line. Such an inner score line 3 can effectively laminate the layers of the eye mask body 1 inside the edge and also effectively simulate a stitching line.

[0035] Specifically, the radial scoring lines 4 are non-penetrating independent line segments.

[0036] A non-penetrating fold 5 is provided in the center of the eye mask body 1.

[0037] The technical problem that the following Examples 2 to 6 and the related Figures 3 to 8 mainly aim to solve is the low light-blocking effect of conventional light-blocking eye masks.

[0038] Example 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5, the eye mask body is specifically a light-shielding eye mask body 2-6, which includes an outer light-shielding layer 2-1, a filling layer 2-3, and an inner light-shielding layer 2-2, which are laminated together and are dark in color. At least one filling layer 2-3 is located between the outer light-shielding layer 2-1 and the inner light-shielding layer 2-2.

[0039] The layers of the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6 are joined at their edge regions by a non-sewn method, such as heat pressing, ultrasonic lamination, or adhesive bonding.

[0040] The outer light-shielding layer 2-1 and the inner light-shielding layer 2-2 are fabrics other than those woven by warp and weft threads. The dark colors are specifically black, navy blue, or dark brown.

[0041] The shading eye mask body 2-6 has a three-layer structure consisting of an outer shading layer 2-1, a middle filling layer 2-3, and an inner shading layer 2-2. The filling layer 2-3 is located between the outer shading layer 2-1 and the inner shading layer 2-2, and the layers are laminated together at their edges by a heat press method. The filling layer 2-3 is a single layer made of hot air cotton or sponge. The outer shading layer 2-1 and the inner shading layer 2-2 are made of nonwoven fabric, more specifically, spunlace nonwoven fabric.

[0042] The scoring at the edges of each layer structure of the heat-press laminated eye mask body 2-6 includes inner scoring lines 2-8 extending along the outer contour of the eye mask body 2-6 and radial scoring lines 2-9 extending radially outward, and the radial scoring lines 2-9 are located outside the inner scoring lines 2-8 and intersect with the outer contour of the eye mask body 2-6.

[0043] A fold 2-10 is provided in the center of the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6 to make it easier to fold the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6 along the fold 2-10.

[0044] Specifically, the eye mask is a light-shielding eye mask, and includes the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6 described in Example 2 and ear straps 2-7, and the ear straps 2-7 are fixed to the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6.

[0045] In actual production, the outer and inner light-shielding layers 2-1 and 2-2 on the outside and inside of the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6 are made of a black spunlace fabric weighing 20 to 100 g, preferably 50 g.

[0046] The outer light-shielding layer 2-1 and the inner light-shielding layer 2-2 have an alternating light-shielding effect, and an ideal light-shielding effect can be achieved with only a very thin fabric.

[0047] Example 2 using 50 g of black spandex fabric was used as the first test object. The outer light-shielding layer 2-1 of Example 2 was replaced with 100 g of black spandex fabric, and the inner light-shielding layer 2-2 was removed to serve as a comparative test object. Through actual wearing tests, it has been shown that the light-shielding effect of Example 2 is superior to that of the comparative test object.

[0048] (Example 3) A light-shielding eye mask body and a light-shielding eye mask, which are basically the same as Example 2, with the difference that the outer light-shielding layer 2-1 is located on the outermost layer of the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6, and the outer surface of the outer light-shielding layer 2-1 has a decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern can be printed on the outer surface of the outer light-shielding layer 2-1 using a printing method.

[0049] The layer structure from the outside to the inside of the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6 of Example 3 is in the order of the outer light-shielding layer 2-1, the filling layer 2-3, and the inner light-shielding layer 2-2.

[0050] (Example 4) A light-shielding eye mask body and a light-shielding eye mask, which are basically the same as Example 2, with the difference that a decorative layer 2-4 is also provided on the outside of the outer light-shielding layer 2-1, the decorative layer 2-4 has a decorative pattern, and the decorative layer 2-4 is located on the outermost layer of the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 6, the layer structure from the outside to the inside of the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6 of Example 4 is in the order of the decorative layer 2-4, the outer light-shielding layer 2-1, the filling layer 2-3, and the inner light-shielding layer 2-2. <0000′197>

[0052] (Example 5) A light-shielding eye mask body and a light-shielding eye mask, which are basically the same as Example 4. Based on Example 4, a comfort layer 2-5 is also provided on the outside of the inner light-shielding layer 2-2, and the comfort layer 2-5 is specifically a cool-sensation comfort layer, a warm-sensation comfort layer, or a softness comfort layer with high affinity to the skin.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 7, the layer structure of the light-shielding eye mask body 2-6 of Example 5 from outside to inside is the decorative layer 2-4, the outer light-shielding layer 2-1, the filling layer 2-3, the inner light-shielding layer 2-2, and the comfort layer 2-5 in that order.

[0054] Example 6 The light-shielding eye mask body and the light-shielding eye mask are basically the same as those in Example 2, except that the filling layer 2-3 is located outside the inner light-shielding layer 2-2.

[0055] As shown in Figure 8, the layer structure from the outside to the inside of the light-blocking eye mask body 2-6 is the outer light-blocking layer 2-1, the inner light-blocking layer 2-2, and the filling layer 2-3, in that order, and a comfort layer 2-5 can also be provided on the outside of the filling layer 2-3 if necessary. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1 eye mask 2 ear straps 2-1 Outer light shielding layer 2-2 Inner light-shielding layer 2-3 Filled bed 2-4 Decorative layer 2-5 Comfort layer 2-6 Blackout eye mask body 2-7 Ear strap 2-8 Inner groove 2-9 Radial crease 2-10 Fold 3 Inner creasing line 4 Radial creasing 5. Fold

Claims

1. 1. An eye mask comprising an eye mask body (1) and ear straps (2), the ear straps (2) being fixed to the eye mask body (1), and each layer structure of the eye mask body (1) being laminated at its edge region, wherein the edge regions of each layer structure of the laminated eye mask body (1) are scored with inner score lines (3) extending along the outer contour of the eye mask body (1) and radial score lines (4) extending radially outward, the radial score lines (4) being located outside the inner score lines (3) and intersecting the outer contour of the eye mask body (1).

2. 2. The eye mask according to claim 1, wherein the inner score line (3) is a single broken line, and the radial score lines (4) are independent line segments.

3. 3. The eye mask according to claim 2, wherein the inner score lines (3) are of a through type or a non-through type, and the radial score lines (4) are of a non-through type.

4. The eye mask according to claim 1, characterized in that a fold (5) is provided in the center of the eye mask body (1).

5. 5. An eye mask according to claim 4, characterized in that the folds (5) are of the non-penetrating type.

6. 10. The eye mask of claim 1, wherein the laminate is a heat-press laminate.

7. A method for manufacturing an eye mask according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that when cutting the eye mask body (1), the cutting lines for cutting the eye mask body (1) are within the area of ​​the radial score lines (4).

8. Specifically, the eye mask body is a light-shielding eye mask body (2-6), and is characterized in that it comprises an outer light-shielding layer (2-1) and an inner light-shielding layer (2-2), the outer light-shielding layer (2-1) and the inner light-shielding layer (2-2) are laminated, and the outer light-shielding layer (2-1) and the inner light-shielding layer (2-2) are dark in color.

9. The optical fiber further comprises at least one filling layer (2-3), the filling layer (2-3) being located between the outer light-shielding layer (2-1) and the inner light-shielding layer (2-2); Alternatively, the filling layer (2-3) is located outside the outer light-shielding layer (2-1), Alternatively, the filling layer (2-3) is located outside the inner light-shielding layer (2-2). The eye mask body according to claim 8 .

10. The eye mask body of claim 8, wherein each layer of the light-blocking eye mask body (2-6) is joined in the edge region by a non-sewing method, and examples of the non-sewing method include a heat pressing method, an ultrasonic lamination method, or an adhesive bonding method.

11. The eye mask body according to claim 8, wherein the outer light-shielding layer (2-1) and the inner light-shielding layer (2-2) are fabrics in which warp and weft threads are not woven.

12. The eye mask body according to claim 8, wherein the dark color is specifically black, navy blue, or dark brown.

13. The eye mask body according to claim 9, wherein the filling layer (2-3) is hot air cotton or sponge.

14. The eye mask body according to claim 11, wherein the fabric without warp and weft threads is specifically a nonwoven fabric.

15. Specifically, the eye mask body of claim 8 has a three-layer structure consisting of the outer light-shielding layer (2-1), the intermediate filling layer (2-3), and the inner light-shielding layer (2-2), the filling layer (2-3) being located between the outer light-shielding layer (2-1) and the inner light-shielding layer (2-2), and each layer being laminated in the edge region by a heat-pressing method.

16. The outer light-shielding layer (2-1) is located on the outermost layer of the light-shielding eye mask body (2-6), and has a decorative pattern on the outer surface of the outer light-shielding layer (2-1); Alternatively, a decorative layer (2-4) is also provided on the outside of the outer light-shielding layer (2-1), and the decorative layer (2-4) has a decorative design, and the decorative layer (2-4) is located on the outermost layer of the light-shielding eye mask body (2-6); The eye mask body of claim 8, further comprising a comfort layer (2-5) on the outside of the inner light-blocking layer (2-2), the comfort layer (2-5) being specifically a cooling comfort layer, a warming comfort layer, or a flexible comfort layer that has high affinity with the skin.

17. Specifically, the eye mask is a light-blocking eye mask, and comprises an eye mask body according to any one of claims 8 to 16 and ear straps (2-7), wherein the ear straps (2-7) are fixed to the light-blocking eye mask body (2-6).

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