Mask Support Device

Abstract

To provide a light-weight mask auxiliary tool capable of enlarging space between the mask and a mouth.SOLUTION: A mask auxiliary tool 2 comprises locking parts 3a, 3b capable of being hooked with a rim of the mask 1 and a body part 7 coupled to the locking parts 3a, 3b via coupling parts 4a, 4b and arranged at the back side of the mask 1 for inflating the mask 1. The body part 7 has a pair of first frame parts 6a, 6b having an interval reduced toward the opposite side of the locking parts 3a, 3b and formed integrally.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mask aid that is attached to a mask to expand the space between the mask and the mouth when the mask is worn. [Background technology]

[0002] Masks are used to cover the nose and mouth to prevent the entry of viruses, pollen, disease germs, etc. Recently, masks are also used in the summer and during exercise to prevent coronavirus infection. When wearing a mask, the mask sticks to the mouth due to talking or breathing, narrowing the space between the mask and the mouth. This can make it difficult to breathe, feel hot, and make-up such as lipstick and foundation can get on the mask. To eliminate the feeling of difficulty in breathing and heat, it is desirable to widen the space between the mask and the mouth.

[0003] In order to expand the space between the mask and the mouth, Patent Document 1 discloses incorporating a bowl-shaped mask pad with many ventilation holes inside the mask. This mask pad allows the mask to inflate to match the shape of the bowl-shaped mask pad, thereby expanding the space between the mask and the mouth. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility model registration No. 3117742 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the mask auxiliary tool described in Patent Document 1 requires a mask pad formed in a bowl shape, which poses the problem that the weight of the mask pad becomes a concern when wearing the mask.

[0006] BooksThe present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and aims to provide a lightweight mask support device that can expand the space between the mask and the mouth. Impose The subject is. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] above Record To solve the problem, Books The invention clips onto the edge of the mask A pair The locking portion and the A pair To the locking part A pair A main body portion connected via a connecting portion and disposed on the back side of the mask to inflate the mask, the main body portion comprising: A pair of second bone portions connected to the pair of connecting portions and spaced apart from each other toward an opposite side to the pair of locking portions, The above A pair The distance between the first bones narrows toward the opposite side of the locking portion, and the first bones are integrally formed with each other. The pair of locking parts or the pair of connecting parts are connected by a connecting bar, and when the connecting bar is bent to fit the shape of the nose, the pair of connecting parts and the main body part are curved to fit the curve of the connecting bar, and the pair of connecting parts and the main body part protrude forward at an angle substantially the same as the angle of the nose. It is a mask aid. Effect of the Invention

[0011] Books According to the invention ,Ma It can effectively inflate the mask and increase the distance between the mask and the mouth. 。 [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a mask auxiliary device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached to a mask and the mask is worn. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the mask auxiliary device of the present embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mask auxiliary tool of the present embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a side view of the mask auxiliary tool of the present embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a rear view of a mask auxiliary according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a rear view of a mask auxiliary according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a rear view of a mask auxiliary according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a rear view of a mask aid according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a front view of a mask auxiliary according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are development views of a mask auxiliary according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention (FIG. 10A is a front view, and FIG. 10B is an enlarged view of part b in FIG. 10A). [Figure 11] 11A and 11B are diagrams showing a mask auxiliary of a seventh embodiment of the present invention (FIG. 11(a) is a front view, and FIG. 11(b) is a side view). [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a side view (including a cross-sectional view of a part of a mask) showing a state in which a mask auxiliary of a seventh embodiment of the present invention is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] Hereinafter, a mask assisting device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the mask assisting device of the present invention can be embodied in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. This embodiment is provided with the intention of enabling a person skilled in the art to understand the invention by fully disclosing the specification. (First embodiment)

[0015] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a mask auxiliary device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached to a mask 1 and the mask 1 is worn. After attaching the mask auxiliary device to the mask 1, the mask auxiliary device can be used by hanging the elastic bands 1b of the mask 1 around the ears. 3a and 3b are fastening parts (clip parts) of the mask auxiliary device that can be seen from the front side of the mask 1.

[0016] In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the configuration of the mask auxiliary tool will be described using directions as seen by the user, that is, the up-down, left-right, and front-back directions in FIG.

[0017] Fig. 2 is a rear view of the mask auxiliary device 2 arranged on the back side of the mask 1, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the mask auxiliary device 2 seen from the front side, and Fig. 4 is a side view of the mask auxiliary device 2. These figures use perspective.

[0018] The mask support tool 2 of this embodiment is disposed on the back side of the mask 1 and inflates the mask 1 from the back side of the mask 1, relieving the user of breathlessness and heat discomfort. It also inflates the mask 1 nicely, improving the appearance of the user.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 2, the mask 1, like a general mask, comprises a substantially rectangular mask body 1a that covers the nose and mouth, and elastic bands 1b provided at both the left and right ends of the mask body 1a. The type of mask 1 is not particularly limited, and may be made of nonwoven fabric, gauze, cloth, urethane, or the like. For example, in the case of a mask 1 made of nonwoven fabric, pleats 1c are formed in the mask 1 so that the mask 1 can be inflated. The mask assistant 2 sufficiently stretches the pleats 1c to inflate the mask 1. The configuration of the mask 1 is publicly known, and therefore further detailed description will be omitted.

[0020] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the mask support 2 includes clip parts 3a and 3b as locking parts that are fastened to the upper edge of the mask 1, and a main body part 7 that is connected to the clip parts 3a and 3b via connecting parts 4a and 4b, is disposed on the back side of the mask 1, and inflates the mask 1. The clip parts 3a and 3b are used to make the mask support 2 detachable from the mask 1. The connecting parts 4a and 4b connect the clip parts 3a and 3b to the main body part 7. The main body part 7 is disposed in front of the user's mouth to expand the space between the mask 1 and the mouth. The clip parts 3a and 3b, the connecting parts 4a and 4b, and the main body part 7 are integrally formed.

[0021] The clip parts 3a, 3b, the connecting parts 4a, 4b, and the main body 7 are all elongated plate-like. The materials of the clip parts 3a, 3b, the connecting parts 4a, 4b, and the main body 7 are not particularly limited, and may be any of metal, resin, paper, and the like. For example, the clip parts 3a, 3b, the connecting parts 4a, 4b, and the main body 7 may be formed by punching a metal plate and then bending it, or they may be coated with a resin such as rubber after bending. The clip parts 3a, 3b, the connecting parts 4a, 4b, and the main body 7 may also be formed by punching a resin plate or cardboard and then bending it by applying heat. Furthermore, they may be formed by injection molding of resin.

[0022] The clip parts 3a and 3b are configured to pinch the upper edge of the mask 1, and are formed by bending the upper ends of the connecting parts 4a and 4b. The clip parts 3a and 3b and the connecting parts 4a and 4b are placed between the nose and both cheeks when the mask is worn. A deformable bar 1d (called a nose fit, nose fitter, nose wire, aluminum wire, etc.; hereinafter, the nose fit 1d) may be embedded in the upper edge of the mask 1 to fill the gap between the mask 1 and the nose or both cheeks. It is preferable that the clip parts 3a and 3b pinch this nose fit 1d. It is also possible to use fixing means such as a magnet or adhesive as the locking part instead of the clip parts 3a and 3b.

[0023] The connecting parts 4a, 4b extend downward from the clip parts 3a, 3b. The lower ends of the connecting parts 4a, 4b are connected to the main body part 7. The main body part 7 in this embodiment is composed of second bone parts 5a, 5b whose spacing increases in the opposite direction to the clip parts 3a, 3b, i.e., downward, and first bone parts 6a, 6b whose spacing decreases downward and are integrally formed with each other. The second bone parts 5a, 5b are separated from each other. The first bone parts 6a, 6b are connected to the lower ends of the second bone parts 5a, 5b.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 4, the connecting parts 4a, 4b and the main body part 7 are curved forward convexly, for example in an arc shape, in a side view. As a result, when the mask support device 2 is attached to the mask 1 by the clip parts 3a, 3b, the connecting parts 4a, 4b and the main body part 7 are aligned with the back surface of the mask 1, causing the mask 1 to expand. In addition, the pair of left and right connecting parts 4a, 4b, the pair of left and right second bone parts 5a, 5b, and the pair of left and right first bone parts 6a, 6b are inclined in opposite directions (see Fig. 3).

[0025] The configuration of the mask auxiliary tool 2 of this embodiment has been described above. According to the mask auxiliary tool 2 of this embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0026] The first bones 6a and 6b effectively inflate the lower central portion of the mask 1, expanding the space between the mask 1 and the mouth. The space between the first bones 6a and 6b makes it easy to breathe. In addition, the simple structure allows the mask support device 2 to be lightweight.

[0027] The second ribs 5a, 5b and the first ribs 6a, 6b form a generally diamond-shaped main body 7, which ensures space above, below, left, and right between the mask 1 and the mouth. The inside of the generally diamond-shaped main body 7 is empty, making it easy to breathe.

[0028] The clip parts 3a, 3b and the connecting parts 4a, 4b are positioned between the nose and both cheeks when the mask is worn, preventing them from touching the nose. Also, the clip parts 3a, 3b can be used to close gaps formed between the mask 1 and the nose or both cheeks.

[0029] Since the second bones 5a, 5b are spaced apart from each other, the second bones 5a, 5b can be prevented from touching the nose, which tends to sweat. In addition, since the positions of the clips 3a, 3b can be easily adjusted, the positions of the clips 3a, 3b can be adjusted to fit the size of the user's nose.

[0030] Since the main body 7 and the connecting parts 4a, 4b are curved forward in a convex manner in side view, the mask 1 can be inflated at the stage when the mask support device 2 is attached to the mask 1. Second embodiment

[0031] 5 is a rear view of a mask auxiliary tool 8 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The configurations of the clip parts 3a and 3b, the connecting parts 4a and 4b, and the main body part 7 of the mask auxiliary tool 8 according to the second embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment, so the same reference numerals are used and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0032] In the second embodiment, the clip portions 3a and 3b are connected by a connecting bar 9. The connecting bar 9 is bent to fit the shape of the nose. The connecting bar 9 may be disposed at the upper edge of the back side of the mask 1 or at the upper edge of the front side of the mask 1.

[0033] The mask auxiliary device 8 of the second embodiment has substantially the same effect as the mask auxiliary device 2 of the first embodiment, and in addition, since the clip portions 3a, 3b are connected by a connecting bar 9, even if one of the clip portions 3a, 3b tries to come off the mask 1, this can be prevented, and the clip portions 3a, 3b can be prevented from coming off the mask 1.

[0034] The connecting bar 9 may be disposed below the connecting parts 4a and 4b so that it is located below the nose. In this way, even if the clip parts 3a and 3b try to come off the mask 1, the connecting bar 9 will come into contact with the nose, preventing this. (Third embodiment)

[0035] 6 shows a mask auxiliary tool 12 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Like FIG. 2, FIG. 6 is a rear view of the mask auxiliary tool 12 arranged on the rear side of the mask 1.

[0036] The configurations of the clip portions 3a, 3b and the connecting portions 4a, 4b of the mask auxiliary device 12 of the third embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment, so they are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted.

[0037] The main body 7 of the mask auxiliary 12 of the third embodiment is formed in a generally rhombus shape, composed of the second bones 5a, 5b whose spacing increases downward and the first bones 6a, 6b whose spacing decreases downward, similar to the main body 7 of the first embodiment. In addition, the connecting parts 4a, 4b and the main body 7 are curved forward in a convex manner in a side view. However, while the second bones 5a, 5b are separated from each other in the first embodiment, the second bones 5a, 5b are formed integrally with each other in the third embodiment.

[0038] The mask auxiliary device 12 of the third embodiment has substantially the same effects as the mask auxiliary device 2 of the first embodiment, and further has the advantage that the second bone portions 5a, 5b are integrally formed with each other, thereby increasing the strength of the main body portion 7.

[0039] In addition, in the mask auxiliary tool 12 of the third embodiment, the clip portions 3a and 3b may be connected by a connecting bar, similarly to the mask auxiliary tool 8 of the second embodiment. (Fourth embodiment)

[0040] 7 is a rear view of a mask auxiliary tool 14 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The configurations of the clip parts 3a and 3b, the connecting parts 4a and 4b, and the first bone parts 6a and 6b of the main body part 7 of the mask auxiliary tool 14 according to the fourth embodiment are substantially the same as those of the third embodiment, and therefore the same reference numerals are used and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0041] In the fourth embodiment, the apex 15 on the upper side of the substantially diamond-shaped main body 7 is folded towards the mask 1. The folded apex 15 is located in front of and below the nose.

[0042] The mask auxiliary device 14 of the fourth embodiment has substantially the same effect as the mask auxiliary device 12 of the third embodiment, and in addition, since the upper vertex 15 of the substantially diamond-shaped main body 7 is bent toward the mask 1, the space between the mask 1 and the mouth and nose can be further increased.

[0043] In addition, in the mask auxiliary tool 14 of the fourth embodiment, the clip portions 3a and 3b may be connected by a connecting bar, similarly to the mask auxiliary tool 8 of the second embodiment. Fifth embodiment

[0044] 8 shows a mask auxiliary tool 22 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Like FIG. 2, FIG. 8 is a rear view of the mask auxiliary tool 22 arranged on the rear side of the mask 1.

[0045] The configurations of the clip portions 3a, 3b and the connecting portions 4a, 4b of the mask auxiliary device 22 of the fifth embodiment are substantially the same as the clip portions 3a, 3b and the connecting portions 4a, 4b of the mask auxiliary device 2 of the first embodiment, so the same reference numerals are used and their description is omitted.

[0046] In the first embodiment, the main body 7 is formed of the second bones 5a, 5b and the first bones 6a, 6b and is generally rhombus-shaped, whereas in the fifth embodiment, the main body 7 is formed of only the first bones 6a, 6b and is generally V-shaped. As in the first embodiment, the connecting portions 4a, 4b and the main body 7 are curved forward convexly in side view.

[0047] According to the mask auxiliary tool 22 of the fifth embodiment, in addition to providing substantially the same effects as the mask auxiliary tool 2 of the first embodiment, the mask auxiliary tool 22 also provides the effect of making the main body 7 lighter.

[0048] In addition, in the mask auxiliary tool 22 of the fifth embodiment, the clip portions 3a and 3b may be connected by a connecting bar, similarly to the mask auxiliary tool 8 of the second embodiment. Sixth embodiment

[0049] 9 is a front view of a mask auxiliary tool 32 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Reference numerals 3a and 3b denote clip portions, 4 denotes a connecting portion, and 7 denotes a main body portion.

[0050] In the mask auxiliary 32 of the sixth embodiment, the connecting part 4 is not divided into two parts but is composed of a single part. A fold 4c extending in the vertical direction is formed in the center of the connecting part 4. The connecting part 4 can be bent at the fold 4c to fit the shape of the nose. A notch 4d is formed in the lower end of the connecting part 4 so that it does not hit the tip of the nose.

[0051] The main body 7 is formed in a generally rhombus shape, composed of the second bones 5a, 5b and the first bones 6a, 6b, similarly to the main body 7 of the first embodiment. The connecting portion 4 and the main body 7 may be formed in a flat shape, or may be formed to be curved convexly forward in a side view.

[0052] According to the mask auxiliary tool 32 of the sixth embodiment, substantially the same effects as those of the mask auxiliary tool 2 of the first embodiment are achieved, and in addition, the mask auxiliary tool 32 can be manufactured at low cost. Seventh embodiment

[0053] Figures 10 to 12 show a mask auxiliary 42 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. The mask auxiliary 42 of this embodiment is made of a thin plate of metal such as stainless steel. Figure 10 shows a development view of the mask auxiliary 42 before bending, and Figure 11(a) shows a front view of the mask auxiliary 42 after bending (attached to the mask 1). 1 denotes the mask, and 1d denotes the nose fit of the mask 1.

[0054] As shown in the front view of Fig. 11(a), the mask support 42 includes a locking portion (clip portions 3a, 3b) that is fastened to the upper edge of the mask 1, and a main body portion 7 that is disposed on the back side of the mask 1 and inflates the mask 1. The clip portions 3a, 3b are connected by a connecting bar 9. The clip portions 3a, 3b and the main body portion 7 are connected via connecting portions 4a, 4b.

[0055] As shown in Figures 11(a) and (b), the clip portions 3a and 3b include a locking portion main body (clip portion main body 3a1, 3b1) that is arranged on the front side of the mask 1, and folded-back portions 3a2 and 3b2 that are folded from the lower ends of the clip portion main bodies 3a1, 3b1 toward the mask 1.

[0056] As shown in Fig. 10(a), the clip portion main bodies 3a1 and 3b1 are formed by folding the boundaries 45 with the connecting portions 4a and 4b. The folded-back portions 3a2 and 3b2 are formed by folding the boundaries 46 with the clip portion main bodies 3a1 and 3b1. As shown in Fig. 10(b), a plurality of protrusions 43, for example, having an arc shape, are formed at the tip of the folded-back portions 3a2 and 3b2.

[0057] As shown in Fig. 10(a), the distance between the pair of connecting portions 4a, 4b narrows downward. The distance between the pair of clip portion bodies 3a1, 3b1 before bending narrows upward. The distance between the pair of folded-back portions 3a2, 3b2 before bending widens upward. As shown in Fig. 11(a), after bending, the pair of connecting portions 4a, 4b, the pair of clip portion bodies 3a1, 3b1, and the pair of folded-back portions 3a2, 3b2 overlap.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 11(b), the folded parts 3a2 and 3b2 are inclined so that their tips contact the connecting parts 4a and 4b. The tips of the folded parts 3a2 and 3b2 are located below the nose fit 1d. An arc part 47 with a central angle of more than 180 degrees is formed between the clip part main body 3a1 and 3b1 and the folded parts 3a2 and 3b2. This is to make the folded parts 3a2 and 3b2 function like leaf springs.

[0059] As shown in Fig. 11(a), the main body 7 is formed in a substantially diamond shape. The main body 7 includes a pair of second ribs 5a, 5b whose spacing increases downward, and a pair of first ribs 6a, 6b whose spacing decreases downward and which are integrally formed with each other. A lower end 44 of the main body 7 is formed in an arc shape. Before the connecting bar 9 is curved to fit the shape of the nose, the main body 7 and the connecting portions 4a, 4b are disposed on substantially the same plane.

[0060] Fig. 12 shows the mask auxiliary tool 42 in use. In Fig. 12, a part of the mask 1 is cut away to make it easier to see how the mask 1 bulges.

[0061] When using the mask support 42, the user first places the mask 1 between the folded-back parts 3a2, 3b2 and the connecting parts 4a, 4b as shown in FIG. 11(a) so that the mask 1 is sandwiched between them. Next, the user puts on the mask 1 as shown in FIG. 12, and bends the nose fit 1d (see FIG. 11(a)) and the connecting bar 9 of the mask 1 to fit the shape of the nose. Then, the connecting parts 4a, 4b and the main body part 7 of the mask support 42 bend to fit the curve of the connecting bar 9, and the connecting parts 4a, 4b and the main body part 7 protrude forward at an angle substantially the same as the angle of the nose. This causes the mask 1 to inflate. The connecting parts 4a, 4b and the main body part 7 of the mask support 42 do not almost touch the user's face, so the user does not feel uncomfortable.

[0062] When removing the mask auxiliary tool 42 from the mask 1, a thin plate may be sandwiched between the folded-back parts 3a2, 3b2 and the mask 1. In this way, the folded-back parts 3a2, 3b2 can be bent in the opposite direction to the mask 1, and the mask auxiliary tool 42 can be removed.

[0063] The configuration of the mask assisting tool 42 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention has been described above. According to the mask assisting tool 42 according to the seventh embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0064] The first ribs 6a and 6b effectively inflate the lower central portion of the mask 1, thereby expanding the space between the mask 1 and the mouth.

[0065] Since the second ribs 5a, 5b and the first ribs 6a, 6b form a substantially diamond-shaped main body 7, spaces between the mask 1 and the mouth can be secured in all directions.

[0066] Since the lower end 44 of the main body 7 forms an arc shape, the mask 1 can be inflated neatly and the space between the mask 1 and the mouth can be secured in all directions.

[0067] Since the distance between the pair of connecting portions 4a, 4b narrows downward, when the connecting bar 9 is bent to fit the shape of the nose, the pair of connecting portions 4a, 4b can be kept approximately parallel.

[0068] Since the clip portions 3a, 3b are provided with the folded portions 3a2, 3b2, even if a force is applied to the clip portions 3a, 3b to remove them, the folded portions 3a2, 3b2 can be caught on the mask 1, preventing the clip portions 3a, 3b from coming off the mask 1.

[0069] Since a plurality of protrusions 43 are formed at the tips of the folded-back portions 3a2, 3b2, the clip portions 3a, 3b can be more effectively prevented from coming off the mask 1.

[0070] Since the clip portions 3a, 3b are connected by the connecting bar 9, it is possible to prevent the clip portions 3a, 3b from shifting in the left-right direction. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 1. Mask 2,8,12,14,22,32,42...Mask support 3a, 3b...Clip portion (locking portion) 3a1, 3b1...Clip body (locking body) 3a2, 3b2…Folded section 4,4a,4b…Connection part 5a,5b…Second bone part 6a,6b…first bone part 7…Main body 9…Connecting bar 43…Protrusion at the tip of the folded part 44…Lower end of main body

Claims

1. A pair of fastening parts that are fastened to the edges of the mask; A main body portion connected to the pair of engagement portions via a pair of connecting portions and disposed on the back side of the mask to inflate the mask, the main body portion includes a pair of second bone portions connected to the pair of connecting portions and having a distance therebetween that increases toward an opposite side to the pair of locking portions, and a pair of first bone portions connected to the pair of second bone portions and having a distance therebetween that decreases toward an opposite side to the pair of locking portions, the pair of first bone portions being integrally formed with each other, The pair of locking portions or the pair of connecting portions are connected by a connecting bar, When the connecting bar is bent to fit the shape of the nose, the pair of connecting parts and the main body part are curved to fit the curvature of the connecting bar, and the pair of connecting parts and the main body part protrude forward at an angle approximately the same as the angle of the nose.

2. 2. The mask support according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the pair of connecting portions narrows toward the opposite side to the pair of engaging portions.

3. 3. The mask support according to claim 1, wherein the lower end of the main body is formed in an arc shape.

4. A mask auxiliary device described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each of the pair of locking portions comprises a locking portion main body arranged on the front side of the mask, and a fold-over portion formed at the lower end of the locking portion main body so as to fold back toward the mask.

5. 5. The mask assisting device according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of protrusions are formed at the tip of the folded portion.

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