Hygienic mask for eating

Abstract

To provide a disposable paper hygienic mask for meal, which can be used for a normal meal continuing for prescribed time such as multi-person dining while the hygienic mask is worn.SOLUTION: Two parts of a mask substrate 1 and a flap 2 for covering the mouth, nose and face of a wearer are cut out by press-cut from one sheet S of western paper or the two parts are manually cut from the sheet S in which cut lines are formed, and the parts are three-dimensionally formed in a folding paper type and are combined. Namely, the mask substrate 1 and the flap 2 are three-dimensionally formed as a folding paper assembly type by folding mountain fold lines and valley fold lines from flat paper.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sanitary mask, and more particularly to a disposable paper sanitary mask for eating that is suitable for use when eating with a large group of people, such as when dining together. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, a mask has a mask body that covers the mouth and surrounding area of ​​the user, and ear loops on the left and right sides of the mask body that are placed over the user's ears. Such masks are usually used to protect against pollen and other allergens, or when catching a cold.

[0003] Traditionally, various materials such as fibers and antibacterial materials have been used in sanitary masks to prevent or capture viruses and bacteria from entering the human body.

[0004] Over the past decade or so, various infectious diseases have spread around the world, including respiratory infections caused by the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) in 2002-2003, the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in 2012-2013, and the recent global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which has caused serious respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, causing serious damage to society and the economy on a global level. For this reason, the development of effective hygienic masks that can respond to these diseases has become an urgent issue.

[0005] These respiratory diseases are primarily transmitted through droplets containing viruses and bacteria, and even when people come into close contact with each other, viruses and bacteria (hereafter referred to collectively as pathogens) are dispersed everywhere through respiratory droplets expelled when a patient coughs or sneezes, making them highly contagious and highly likely to cause widespread outbreaks. However, contact and interaction between people is unavoidable.

[0006] In order to effectively prevent the spread of pathogens, droplets, which are the main vector of infection for pathogens, must be effectively blocked, making sanitary masks the best choice and playing an essential role in epidemic prevention.

[0007] In addition to the threat of infectious diseases caused by the aforementioned pathogens, people are also facing serious air pollution problems. The development of industrial society has resulted in large amounts of harmful pollutants floating in the air, causing serious air pollution problems. Hygiene masks have now become a common protective item to protect against these airborne pollutants.

[0008] In order to address the above issues, it is necessary to design masks that have effective filtering and antibacterial or sterilizing functions, in order to enhance the protective effect of sanitary masks, solve hygiene problems, and increase resistance to infectious diseases and external pollutants. Medical surgical masks are available that have extremely high filtering efficiency, i.e., the ability to block pathogens contained in droplets (approximately 5 μm in diameter) dispersed by coughing and sneezing.

[0009] Currently, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic mentioned above, examples of "new lifestyles" are being recommended. For example, basic infection prevention measures for each individual include "maintaining physical distance (so-called social distancing), wearing masks, and washing hands," while basic lifestyle practices for daily life include "avoiding the three Cs (crowded places, close contact, and closed spaces)" and practicing proper cough etiquette. Among these, wearing masks plays an important role, and it is especially required to wear masks in places where people gather.

[0010] One of the issues with wearing a mask is how to handle it when eating and drinking with many people, such as at a dinner party. Typically, when eating and drinking, people take off their masks, pull the entire mask down under their chin, or remove one of the ear straps (the ear loops) and leave the other straps hanging over their ears. However, these issues present various challenges, such as how to store the mask while eating and drinking; what to do if the entire mask is casually pulled down under the chin, making it difficult to tell the front from the back; and what to do if the mask is hung over one ear, which can get in the way of eating and drinking or make the mask look unattractive.

[0011] Taking note of this point, a mask has been disclosed that has an opening in the mask, allowing the wearer to eat and drink while wearing the mask (see Patent Document 1). The mask in Patent Document 1 is provided with a lid that can be opened and closed from the front side of the mask body to cover the open opening, and when the wearer wants to eat or drink, the lid is opened to remove the cover from the opening, and the wearer can eat or drink through the opening. However, Patent Document 1 states that an opening large enough to pass small foods (such as candy, gum, biscuits, crackers, etc.) is sufficient, and that a large opening is not necessary. Also, once opened, the lid piece is left free, making it difficult to accommodate normal eating that continues for a certain period of time.

[0012] Other proposals include a mask with a hole in the center of the mask body and a lid that can be opened and closed using a hook-and-loop fastener (see Patent Documents 2 and 3), a mask with a similar zippered opening (see Patent Document 4), and a hook-and-eye type mask with a hook and eye member (see Patent Document 5). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0013] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-2430 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 64-959 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-192154 [Patent Document 4] Utility Model Registration No. 3228247 [Patent Document 5] Utility Model Registration No. 3228351 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0014] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems with the conventional technology, and aims to provide a disposable paper sanitary mask for eating that can be used for normal meals that continue for a certain period of time, such as at a large group dinner, even while wearing the sanitary mask. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] Therefore, the present invention meal Hygienic masks for personal use are It has multiple slits for fastening a pair of straps that are hooked onto the ears. A paper mask base and a mask base fixed to the wearer's face The pair The mask base has a strap, an opening provided at the approximate center of the mask base, and a cover for freely opening and closing the opening. and covers the wearer's mouth, nose, and face. Equipped with a paper flap 、 The paper flap and at least a part of the mask base are connected by male-female fitting, and a flap opening / closing mechanism is provided to support the opening and closing of the flap. meal Hygienic masks for The flap opening and closing mechanism is composed of a through hole provided in the mask base or the flap and a protruding piece provided in the flap or the mask base, and the protruding piece is inserted into the through hole in a bent and raised state, and then the protruding piece is expanded to connect the flap so as to be able to open and close. The first feature is that the mask base or flap However, it is press-cut from a flat sheet of paper and separated, and then folded along the mountain and valley folds to form a three-dimensional origami assembly. The second feature is that the mask base and the flap is made of antibacterial paper or antibacterial treated paper or paperboard. The third characteristic is that [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The present invention has the following excellent effects. (1) All parts except the strap are made of paper, so decorations and advertisements can be easily and freely applied by printing or attaching stickers, and this also helps to solve the problem of waste disposal. (2) Because it is a three-dimensionally molded origami assembly type, it can be sufficiently strong without using glue or adhesive tape. (3) It can be opened and closed with either the left or right hand. (4) With the flap open, you can see what is being cooked and what is in front of you, allowing you to use both hands. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a cut-out sheet of a sanitary mask for eating according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an assembled state of the sanitary mask for eating according to the present invention. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are perspective views showing the state in which the hygienic mask for eating according to the present invention is used, in which (a) shows the state in which the flaps are closed, and (b) shows the state in which the flaps are open. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Example]

[0018] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the examples shown in the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the hygienic mask for eating of the present invention is made by press-cutting two components from a single sheet of paper S: a mask base 1 with multiple slits 9a for fastening a pair of straps (rubber bands) 9 that hook around the wearer's ears, and a flap 2 that covers the wearer's mouth, nose, and face. Alternatively, these two components can be manually separated from a sheet S with cut lines C for these two components, and then individually shaped into a three-dimensional shape using origami techniques, before being assembled. In other words, the mask base 1 and flap 2 are three-dimensionally formed by folding mountain folds and valley folds from flat paper.

[0019] Also, for example, the shape is maintained by inserting the upper cover locking piece 10 of the flap 2 into the insertion slit 10a. In this embodiment, A3 size, 180 kg basis weight paper is used, and mountain fold lines are indicated by dashed lines and valley fold lines by dashed lines. Although not shown, it is desirable to indicate the manufacturing procedure and folding order in the margins of the sheet S, and to mark the slits corresponding to each insertion piece with the same numbers or letters, or to include a finished drawing or photographic image to assist with the assembly process. Also, the sheet S may be divided into upper and lower halves, and the mask base 1 and the flap 2 may be manufactured separately.

[0020] A generally U-shaped opening 8 with an open top is formed in the approximate center of the mask base 1 by folding it in, and this opening 8 is freely opened and closed by a paper flap 2. In this case, protrusions 3b are inserted in an upright state into holes a opened at the lower ends of a pair of pivoting pieces 2a of the flap 2 and into the mask base 1, and then the protrusions 3b are spread open to form a flap opening and closing mechanism 3. The upper end of the flap 2 is folded to form a handle piece 7, which can be grasped with either the left or right hand or both hands and rotated to open and close the flap 2. In the figure, reference numeral 1a denotes a protrusion cover piece, and the protrusion cover locking piece 5 is inserted into the locking slit 5a to secure it.

[0021] That is, the hygienic mask for eating in this embodiment has a paper mask base that covers the mouth, nose, and face of the wearer, straps 9 that secure the mask base 1 to the face of the wearer, an opening 8 provided in approximately the center of the mask base 1, and a paper flap 2 that can be freely opened and closed to cover this opening 8, and at least a portion of the paper flap 2 and the mask base 1 are connected by male-female fitting, and a flap opening and closing mechanism 3 is provided to support the opening and closing of the flap 2.

[0022] The mask base 1 and flap 2 are made of western paper with an antibacterial print. Alternatively, paperboard such as antibacterial paperboard FSC (product name: manufactured by Mitsubishi Paper Mills Co., Ltd.) may be used. The basis weight and composition of the paper are not particularly limited, and for example, nonwoven paper or the like may be used in a single layer or in multiple layers bonded together. When using multiple layers, different paper materials may be combined.

[0023] The shape and size of the flap 2 are not particularly limited as long as they can cover the mouth, nose and surrounding areas, but in order to maintain the three-dimensional shape of the flap 2, it is preferable to reinforce it by inserting a strip 6 through a slit 6a provided at the top of the pivoting piece 2a.

[0024] The mask base 1 formed as described above has an approximately U-shaped opening 8, and the size of the opening is not particularly limited as long as it is formed in approximately the center of the mask base 1 so that the wearer's nose and mouth are exposed when the sanitary mask for eating is worn, and it can also be formed in a rectangular shape such as a circle, oval, triangle, or square.

[0025] A triangular prism-shaped chin rest 4 is provided at the lower end of the back surface of the mask base 1, and cushion slits 4a are cut into the surface of the chin rest 4 to improve the wearing comfort.

[0026] The ear straps 9 are preferably made of ordinary rubber bands, which are lightweight and durable. They are attached to both ends of the mask base 1 and are hung around the wearer's ears, thereby attaching the mask base 1 to the face. Known materials such as string- or belt-shaped rubber members made of nylon, polyester, etc. can be used for the ear straps. The method of attachment to the mask base 1 is not particularly limited; in addition to sewing, bonding, and fusion bonding, it is preferable to attach by inserting the ear straps into insertion slits 9a formed on both ends of the mask base.

[0027] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and combinations are possible within the scope of the claims and the scope of the embodiments, and these modifications and combinations are also included in the scope of rights. [Industrial Applicability]

[0028] The hygienic mask for eating according to the present invention can be used for the purpose of preventing dust and droplets from spreading during dining. Furthermore, by printing or attaching decorative stickers 11 to the surface of the flap 2 or the protruding cover piece 1a, it can also function effectively as an advertising medium for restaurants and other businesses. It is also preferable to use designs of animals, anime characters, etc. on the entire mask as a sales promotion tool. [Explanation of symbols]

[0029] 1 Mask base 1a Projection piece cover piece 2 flaps 2a Rotating piece 3 Flap opening and closing mechanism 3a Through hole 3b Projection piece (protrusion) 4 chin rest 4a Cushion slit strip 5 Projection cover locking piece 5a Locking slit 6 Flap end retaining strip 6a Insertion slit 7 Handle piece 8 U-shaped opening 9 Straps (rubber bands) 9a Strap hook slit 10. Top cover locking piece 10a insertion slit 11 Decorative stickers S Western paper sheet C cut line

Claims

1. A sanitary mask for eating comprising a paper mask base having a plurality of slits for engaging a pair of straps which are hooked onto the wearer's ears and secured thereto, and a pair of straps which secure the mask base to the wearer's face, an opening provided in approximately the center of the mask base, and a paper flap which closes the opening in an openable and closable manner and covers the wearer's mouth, nose and face, the paper flap and at least a portion of the mask base are connected by male-female fitting, and a flap opening and closing mechanism which supports the opening and closing of the flap, wherein the flap opening and closing mechanism comprises a through hole provided in the mask base or the flap, and a protrusion provided on the flap or the mask base, the protrusion is inserted into the through hole in a bent and raised state, and then the protrusion is opened and closed to connect the flap so as to be capable of opening and closing.

2. The sanitary mask for eating according to claim 1, characterized in that the mask base or the flap is press-cut from a flat paper, separated, and folded along mountain folds and valley folds to form a three-dimensional origami assembly.

3. 3. The hygienic mask for eating according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mask base and the flaps are made of antibacterial paper or antibacterial treated paper or paperboard.

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