mask

Abstract

To provide a mask with excellent entertaining potentialities.SOLUTION: A mask 10 includes a body portion 11, a fixing member 12, a display panel 13, an LED 14a, and a display control unit 15. The body portion 11 is arranged at a shield position where the mouth and nares of a user are covered. The fixing member 12 fixes the body portion 11 to the face such that the body portion 11 is held at the shield position. The display panel 13 is provided at a position facing the front face of the user on the body portion 11, and performs desired display by light emitted from a predetermined direction. The LED 14a emits the light from the predetermined direction to the display panel 13. The display control unit 15 controls the LED 14a to perform the desired display on the display panel 13.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mask that is worn on the front of a user's face so as to cover at least the nostrils and mouth. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, stylish masks have become popular because they prevent viruses and pollen from entering, are easy to breathe through, do not attract lipstick stains, do not leave rubber marks on the cheeks, and also keep you warm. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a mask whose surface is made of lace, colored, or patterned material to give it a fashionable look. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-167040 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the above-mentioned conventional mask has the following problems. In other words, although the masks disclosed in the above publications are made of lace, colored or patterned to give them a fashionable look, masks printed with colored or patterned items end up with a single design, which reduces the uniqueness of the masks. For example, when players of e-sports and other games wear masks to prevent infection, they are required to wear masks that are highly creative as part of the player's appearance during the game.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a mask that is highly stylish. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The mask according to a first aspect of the present invention is a mask worn to cover at least the mouth and nostrils of a user's face, and includes a main body, a fixing member, a display panel, a light source, and a display control unit. The main body is positioned in a shield position that covers the user's mouth and nostrils. The fixing member fixes the main body to the face so that the main body is held in the shield position. The display panel is provided in a position on the main body facing the front of the user's face, and displays a desired image using light emitted from a predetermined direction. The light source emits light from a predetermined direction onto the display panel. The display control unit controls the light source so that a desired image is displayed on the display panel.

[0007] Here, a display panel whose display is controlled by a display control unit is attached to the main body of the mask that is worn so as to cover at least the mouth and nostrils of the user's face. Here, the main body is molded from a material such as resin, and a display panel is attached to the face side of the user or the opposite face. The fixing member may include, for example, elastic rubber attached to both sides of the main body and placed over the user's ears, a string or cloth tied at the back of the user's head, or an elastic tubular material.

[0008] The display panel includes, for example, a light guide plate that displays a predetermined pattern or the like using light incident from a predetermined direction. The light source unit includes, for example, an LED (light emitting diode) that emits light toward the edge of the display panel. This allows patterns, letters, etc. to be displayed on a display panel attached to the main body of the mask by lighting them up with light emitted from the light source, making it possible to provide a mask with excellent creativity. Therefore, for example, when a player of a game wears a mask while playing at a venue such as a game event, the display of the mask can be used as one of the effects for the player.

[0009] The mask of the second invention is the mask of the first invention, wherein the main body has an attachment section to which a display panel is attached, and further includes an attachment / detachment mechanism for attaching the display panel to the attachment section in a detachable state. As a result, since the display panel is attached to the main body in a detachable state, a plurality of display panels that display different patterns or the like can be replaced and attached, and the display panel that is attached according to the user's preference can be attached to the main body.

[0010] A mask according to a third aspect of the present invention is the mask according to the second aspect of the present invention, wherein the attachment / detachment mechanism includes a magnet that fixes the display panel to the main body by magnetic force. This allows the display panel to be easily attached to and detached from the main body by utilizing the magnetic force of the magnet.

[0011] A fourth aspect of the present invention is a mask according to the second or third aspect of the present invention, wherein the attachment / detachment mechanism is provided on the face-facing surface of the main body, and the display panel is attached to the face-facing surface of the main body. This allows the display panel to be attached to the inside surface of the mask (the surface facing the face), so the display panel can be attached without compromising the design of the front of the mask (the surface opposite the surface facing the face).

[0012] The mask according to the fifth invention is a mask according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, wherein the display panel has a light guide plate having an incident surface onto which light irradiated from the light source unit is incident and an exit surface from which light is emitted toward the main body unit. This allows for the use of a light guide plate as a display panel, which displays a predetermined pattern or the like by emitting light incident from the incident surface to the exit surface, making it possible to display desired patterns or the like on the display panel with an inexpensive and simple configuration.

[0013] A mask according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the mask according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the light source section includes a first light source provided in the main body section at a position facing the lower end surface of the light guide plate. This allows light to be incident from the first light source arranged opposite the lower end surface of the light guide plate, thereby making it possible to display a predetermined pattern or the like on the light guide plate.

[0014] A mask according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the mask according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the light source section includes a second light source provided in the main body section at a position facing the side end surface of the light guide plate. This allows light to be incident from the second light source disposed opposite at least one of the left and right end faces of the light guide plate, thereby making it possible to display a predetermined pattern or the like on the light guide plate.

[0015] The mask according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the mask according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the light source section includes a first light source provided in a position facing the lower end surface of the light guide plate in the main body section, and a second light source provided in a position facing the side end surface of the light guide plate in the main body section. This allows light to be incident from one of the first light source and the second light source, which are arranged opposite the lower end surface and at least one of the left and right end surfaces of the light guide plate, to switch between and display predetermined patterns, etc. on the light guide plate.

[0016] A mask according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the mask according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the light source section includes a plurality of first light sources provided in a position facing one end face of the light guide plate in the main body section. This makes it possible to selectively cause light to be incident on one end surface of the light guide plate from a plurality of first light sources arranged opposite to the end surface, thereby switching between predetermined patterns or the like to be displayed on the light guide plate.

[0017] A mask according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is a mask according to any one of the fifth to ninth aspects of the present invention, wherein the light guide plate further has a plurality of prisms on one of the upper and lower surfaces, the prisms being arranged according to the desired display and reflecting light emitted from the light source unit to the incident surface in a predetermined direction. This allows light entering the entrance surface from the light source to be reflected by multiple prisms inside the light guide plate and emitted from the exit surface, thereby displaying a desired pattern or the like on the surface of the main body.

[0018] The mask according to an eleventh invention is a mask according to any one of the fifth to tenth inventions, wherein the light guide plate has an approximately rectangular shape and further has tapered portions provided at the corners of the approximately rectangular shape that reflect light irradiated from the light source portion and incident through the incident surface, thereby changing the direction of the light. This allows the light incident from the incident surface to be reflected at the tapered portion provided at the corner of the light guide plate, changing the direction of travel of the light. Therefore, for example, in a configuration in which multiple light sources are arranged at positions facing one end face of the light guide plate, the displayed pattern or the like can be switched by switching on / off between a light source that irradiates light toward the tapered portion and a light source that does not irradiate light toward the tapered portion.

[0019] The mask of the 12th invention is a mask of any one of the first to 11th inventions, wherein the main body has a light-transmitting portion that transmits light in the area where the display panel is attached. As a result, a light transmitting portion that transmits light is provided at the portion of the mask main body where the display panel is attached, so that the display on the display panel can be seen from the outside.

[0020] The mask of the 13th invention is a mask of any one of the first to 12th inventions, wherein the main body has a recess on the surface on which the display panel is attached, which exposes at least a portion of the edge surface of the display panel. As a result, one of the end faces of the display panel is at least partially exposed on the surface of the main body on which the display panel is attached, so that the display panel can be removed by placing a finger in the recess. The recess may be provided at a position corresponding to the nose of the user's face, which prevents the user's nose from touching the inner surface of the mask, thereby avoiding discomfort during use.

[0021] A mask according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the mask according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects of the present invention, wherein the display control unit controls the light source unit to turn on / off the display on the display panel. This allows, for example, a display panel such as a light guide plate to be switched on or off by switching the light source unit on or off.

[0022] A mask according to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention is a mask according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects of the present invention, wherein the display control unit switches the light source unit that irradiates light onto the display panel so as to switch the display on the display panel. This allows, for example, the patterns displayed on the display panel to be switched by switching on / off the lighting of multiple light source units that are each arranged at positions facing different end faces of a display panel such as a light guide plate.

[0023] The mask according to the 16th invention is a mask according to any one of the first to fifteenth inventions, further comprising a blower fan provided on the main body portion to create an air flow in the gap between the main body portion and the front of the face. This allows the blower fan to create an air flow in the space between the mask body and the user's face, preventing the inside of the mask from fogging up during use, and thus avoiding problems such as a blurred display on the display panel.

[0024] A mask according to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention is the mask according to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, wherein the blower fans are provided on both sides of the display panel. As a result, since the blower fans are provided on both sides of the display panel, air flows are generated from the left and right of the display panel, making it possible to more effectively prevent the inside of the mask from fogging up.

[0025] A mask according to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention is the mask according to the sixteenth or seventeenth aspect of the present invention, wherein the blower fan blows air to the outside of the main body through a gap between the main body and the front of the face. This allows the air containing moisture in the gap between the mask and the user's face to be released to the outside, preventing the inside of the mask from fogging up during use and avoiding problems such as the display on the display panel becoming blurred.

[0026] A mask according to a 19th aspect of the present invention is the mask according to any one of the 16th to 18th aspects, wherein the main body has a plurality of communication holes on the side opposite to the side facing the face, which allow communication between the gap between the main body and the front of the face and the outside air. A blower fan blows air to the outside of the main body through the plurality of communication holes.

[0027] This allows the outer surface (surface) of the mask to communicate with the inner surface (inner surface) that faces the user's face via multiple communication holes. Therefore, by using a blower fan to create an air flow from the inside to the outside of the mask via the communication holes, problems such as fogging up the inside of the mask can be avoided.

[0028] The mask of the 20th invention is a mask of any one of the first to nineteenth inventions, wherein the fixing members are ear loops provided on both the left and right sides of the main body and adapted to be stretchably engaged with the user's ears. This allows the ear hooks made of stretchable rubber or the like on both the left and right sides of the main body to be hooked over the left and right ears of the user.

[0029] The mask of the 21st invention is a mask of any one of the 1st to 20th inventions, wherein at least the portion of the main body where the display panel is attached is molded from a light-transmitting resin. As a result, the part of the main body where the display panel is attached (the attachment part) is molded from a light-transmitting resin, so that the light that displays the patterns, etc. displayed on the display panel can be transmitted to the surface of the mask and made visible. [Effects of the Invention]

[0030] According to the mask of the present invention, a mask with excellent taste can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall perspective view showing the configuration of a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] (a) is a top view of the mask in Figure 1. (b) is a front view of (a). [Figure 3] (a) is a side view of the mask in Figure 1. (b) is a rear view showing the configuration of the rear side of (a). [Figure 4] 2 is a perspective view showing a display panel that is detachable from the main body of the mask of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 5] Cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 2(b). [Figure 6] Control block diagram of the mask in Figure 1. [Figure 7] A cross-sectional view taken along line CC in Figure 2(b). [Figure 8] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the display panel of FIG. 4. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a front view of the display panel of FIG. 8. [Figure 10] 9(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 9. FIG. 9(b) is a cross-sectional view showing the entrance and exit surfaces of the display panel and the internal prism. [Figure 11] 10A is a plan view showing the positional relationship between a display panel and a light source unit according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. [Figure 12] 10A is a plan view showing the positional relationship between a display panel and a light source unit according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. [Figure 13] 10A is a plan view showing the positional relationship between a display panel and a light source unit according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a plan view showing a prism pattern arranged within the design of FIG. [Figure 14] 10A is a plan view showing the positional relationship between a display panel and a light source unit according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a plan view showing a prism pattern arranged within the design of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] A mask 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10(b). In the present embodiment, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanation of well-known matters or redundant explanation of substantially the same configuration may be omitted. This is to avoid unnecessary redundancy in the following explanation and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the applicant provides the accompanying drawings and the following description to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present invention, and they are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0033] (1) Composition of Mask 10 The mask 10 according to this embodiment is a mask worn by a game player of, for example, e-sports while playing a game, and switches between displaying and hiding a desired pattern P1 on the surface of the main body 11 of the mask 10.

[0034] Here, the desired design P1 is displayed on the display panel 13, which will be described later, and includes, for example, a lightning bolt-like design as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2(b), as well as various other designs such as letters, figures, symbols, etc. As shown in FIG. 1, the mask 10 includes a main body 11, a fixing member (ear hook) 12, a display panel 13, an LED board 14, a display control unit 15 and a drive control unit 16 (see FIG. 6), blower fans 20, 20, a power supply unit 21 and a switch button 22 (see FIG. 3(b)).

[0035] The main body 11 is molded from a resin such as colored PC (polycarbonate) and has a curved shape that fits the front shape of the face of the user who wears it, as shown in Figures 1 and 2(a). The main body 11 has an attachment section (light-transmitting section) 11a to which the display panel 13 is detachably attached, a recess 11b, and a communication hole 11c. 2(a) and 3(b), the mounting section 11a is a substantially rectangular recessed portion provided on the inner surface (the surface facing the front of the user's face) of the main body 11 of the mask 10, and the display panel 13 is detachably mounted on the mounting section 11a. The mounting section 11a is molded from a light-transmitting resin (such as PC).

[0036] As a result, the pattern P1 displayed on the display panel 13 attached to the inside of the mask 10 can be seen from the front side of the mask 10. Furthermore, metal plates 32 that constitute the attachment / detachment mechanism 30, which will be described later, are embedded in at least four corners of the substantially rectangular attachment part 11a. 2(b) and 3(b), recess 11b is formed as a substantially semicircular recess provided above the recess of substantially rectangular mounting portion 11a at a position facing the user's nose on the inner surface of main body portion 11. When display panel 13 is mounted to mounting portion 11a, recess 11b exposes the upper end surface of display panel 13. This allows the user to remove display panel 13 from mounting portion 11a, for example, by inserting their fingers into recess 11b and grasping and pulling out the upper end surface of display panel 13, thereby replacing display panel 13.

[0037] 2(b), the communication holes 11c are a plurality of holes provided on both the left and right sides of the attachment part 11a of the main body 11, and connect the inner surface and the outer surface of the mask 10. In addition, the communication holes 11c allow airflows formed by the blower fans 20, 20 provided on both the left and right sides of the attachment part 11a of the main body 11 to pass through. The fixing members (ear hooks) 12 are molded from, for example, an elastic elastomer resin or rubber material and are attached by hooking onto the user's ears. As shown in Figures 2(a) and 3(a), the fixing members 12 are connected to both left and right ends of the curved main body 11 and are formed to extend from the rear side (the side facing the user's face) of the main body 11 toward the rear. This allows the main body 11 of the mask 10 to be fixed in a shielding position that covers the mouth and nostrils of the user's face.

[0038] The display panel 13 is configured as a substantially rectangular light guide plate molded from a resin such as acrylic or PC (polycarbonate), and displays a desired pattern P1 as shown in FIG. 2(b) and other figures. As shown in FIG. 3(b), the display panel 13 is mounted by being fitted into a recess in the mounting portion 11a of the main body 11. As shown in FIG. 4, the display panel 13 is detachably attached to the mounting portion 11a formed on the inner surface of the mask 10 via a mounting mechanism 30 (see FIG. 5, etc.) described later. The display panel 13 is configured to internally reflect incident light emitted from an LED 14a (described later) and emit the light from the front surface (exit surface 13c) of the mask 10. This allows the display panel 13 to display a desired pattern P1 when viewed from the front side of the mask 10.

[0039] The detailed configuration of the display panel 13 will be described later. The LED board 14 has a plurality of LEDs (light source units) 14a arranged on the board. As shown in Fig. 5, the LED board 14 is arranged below the mounting unit 11a of the main body unit 11, where the display panel 13 is mounted. As shown in FIG. 5, the LEDs 14a emit light from the lower portion of the mounting portion 11a of the main body 11, to which the display panel 13 is mounted, toward the lower end surface 13b of the display panel 13.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 6, the display control unit 15 is electrically connected to the LED substrate 14, and controls the switching between lighting and non-lighting of the multiple LEDs 14a arranged on the LED substrate 14 using power supplied from the power supply unit 21. This allows the desired pattern P1 to be switched between displayed and hidden when the mask 10 is viewed from the front.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 6, the drive control unit 16 is electrically connected to the two blower fans 20, 20, and controls the blower fans 20, 20 to rotate their rotation shafts and generate airflow using power supplied from the power supply unit 21. The drive control unit 16 may control the rotation shafts of the two blower fans 20, 20 to rotate at a constant rotation speed, or may control the rotation speed to change according to settings.

[0042] 2(b) and 3(b), the blower fans 20, 20 are provided on the left and right sides of the mounting portion 11a, on which the display panel 13 is mounted, of the main body 11 of the mask 10. As shown in Fig. 7, the blower fans 20, 20 blow air from the inside to the outside of the mask 10 through a plurality of communication holes 11c formed on the front side and the back side of the main body 11 (see arrows in Fig. 7).

[0043] This allows the air inside the mask 10 to be gradually released to the outside air, effectively preventing fogging inside the mask 10. This prevents the surface of the display panel 13 attached inside the mask 10 from fogging up. The power supply unit 21 is, for example, a rechargeable secondary battery, and as shown in Fig. 3(b), is built into the main body 11 below one of the blower fans 20. The power supply unit 21 supplies power to the LED 14a and the blower fans 20, 20, etc.

[0044] The switch button 22 is an operation button that is operated when displaying the desired pattern P1 on the display panel 13, and is located on the left-right opposite side of the power supply unit 21 on the inner surface of the main body 11 of the mask 10, as shown in Figure 3(b). In addition, the switch button 22 may be used not only to switch the display panel 13 on / off (turning on / off the LED 14a) but also as an ON / OFF switch for the blower fans 20, 20, for example, to rotate the blower fans 20, 20 by pressing it twice.

[0045] The attachment / detachment mechanism 30 is provided to detachably attach the display panel 13 to the attachment portion 11a of the main body 11. The attachment / detachment mechanism 30 has a plurality of magnets 31 provided on the display panel 13 side and a metal plate 32 provided on the attachment portion 11a side. The magnets 31 are provided at the four corners of the substantially rectangular display panel 13 on the surface facing the mounting portion 11a.

[0046] The metal plates 32 are provided at positions corresponding to the four corners of the display panel 13 in the mounting portion 11 a of the main body 11 , and are attracted by the magnetic force of the magnets 31 . As a result, when the display panel 13 is attached to the attachment portion 11 a of the main body 11 , the display panel 13 is held by the magnetic force of the magnet 31 so as to be attracted to the position of the plate 32 . The metal plate 32 may be a magnet that attracts the magnet 31. The number of magnets 31 may be more than four or may be three or less, as long as the magnets have a magnetic force that can detachably hold the display panel 13.

[0047] (2) Configuration of the display panel 13 In the mask 10 of this embodiment, the display panel 13 that displays the desired pattern P1 has, as shown in Figure 8, a main body portion 13a, a lower end surface (incident surface) 13b, an exit surface 13c, a prism 13d (see Figure 10(b)), and a protective panel 13e.

[0048] The main body 13a is a substantially rectangular plate-like member, and as described above, is molded from a transparent resin such as an acrylic resin. As shown in Figures 8 and 9, magnets 31 constituting the attachment / detachment mechanism 30 are provided at the four corners of the surface of the substantially rectangular main body 13a that is attached to the attachment portion 11a. Inside the main body 13a, a plurality of prisms 13d (see Figure 10(b)) are provided that are arranged according to the shape of the desired pattern P1.

[0049] The lower end surface (incident surface) 13b is disposed at a position facing the LED substrate 14 when the display panel 13 is attached to the attachment portion 11a of the main body 11. As a result, the lower end surface 13b serves as the incident surface onto which light emitted from the LEDs 14a is incident. As shown in Figures 8 and 10(a), when the display panel 13 is attached to the attachment section 11a of the main body 11, the exit surface 13c is located on the attachment section 11a side. As shown in Figure 10(b), light incident from the lower end surface 13b is reflected by the prisms 13d and exits from the exit surface 13c. As a result, a desired pattern P1 can be displayed according to the arrangement pattern of the prisms 13d, as shown in Figure 9.

[0050] As shown in Figure 10(b), prism 13d is a micro-machined part on the surface of main body 13a (light guide plate) opposite the mounting side, and reflects light incident from bottom end surface 13b in a predetermined direction, as shown in Figures 10(a) and 10(b). Prisms 13d are arranged so as to cover the area of ​​pattern P1 displayed when LED 14a is lit. 10(a) and 10(b), the protective panel 13e is attached so as to cover the surface of the main body 13a located opposite to the mounting portion 11a when the display panel 13 is mounted to the mounting portion 11a of the main body 11. This protects the surface of the main body 13a opposite to the emission surface 13c while covering it.

[0051] <Main features> As shown in FIG. 4 and other figures, the mask 10 of this embodiment includes a main body 11, a fixing member 12, a display panel 13, LEDs 14a, and a display control unit 15. The main body 11 is positioned in a shielding position that covers the user's nostrils and mouth. The fixing member 12 fixes the main body 11 to the face so that the main body 11 is held in the shielding position. The display panel 13 is provided in a position on the main body 11 facing the front of the user's face, and displays a desired image using light emitted from a predetermined direction. The LEDs 14a emit light toward the display panel 13 from a predetermined direction. The display control unit 15 controls the LEDs 14a so that a desired image is displayed on the display panel 13.

[0052] This allows the pattern P1 and the like to be illuminated and displayed on the display panel 13 attached to the main body 11 of the mask 10 by light emitted from the LED 14a, thereby providing a mask 10 with excellent design. Therefore, for example, when a player of a game wears the mask 10 while playing at a venue of a game event, the display of the mask 10 can be used as one of the effects for the player.

[0053] [Other embodiments] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the invention. (A) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a desired pattern P1 is displayed on the light output surface 13c by light emitted from the LED (light source unit) 14 disposed at a position facing the lower end surface 13b of the display panel 13 toward the lower end surface 13b. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0054] For example, as shown in Figures 11(a) and 11(b), desired patterns P2(A) and P3(C) are displayed on the light output surface 113c by light emitted from LEDs (second light source) 114a and LEDs (second light source) 114b arranged at positions facing side end surfaces 113b, 113b on both the left and right sides of the main body 113a of the display panel 113 toward the side end surfaces 113b, 113b.

[0055] In this case, for example, by controlling the display control unit 15 to emit light from either the LED (first light source unit) 114a or the LED (second light source unit) 114b, the prism 113d that reflects the light changes, and the pattern P2(A) or the pattern P3(C) displayed on the exit surface 113c can be switched. For example, as shown in Figures 12(a) and 12(b), desired patterns P2(A) and P3(C) are displayed on the exit surface 113c by light emitted from an LED (second light source) 114a and an LED (first light source) 114b arranged at positions opposite the side end surface 113b and the bottom end surface 13b of the main body 113a of the display panel 113 toward the side end surface 113b and the bottom end surface 13b.

[0056] In this case, for example, by controlling the display control unit 15 to emit light from either the LED (second light source) 114a or the LED (first light source) 114b, the prism 113d that reflects the light changes, and the pattern P2(A) or the pattern P3(C) displayed on the exit surface 113c can be switched. For example, as shown in Figures 13(a) and 13(b), light is irradiated from multiple LEDs (first light source) 214a and LEDs (first light source) 214b arranged in positions facing one end surface 213b of the main body 213a of the display panel 213 toward the one end surface 213b, causing desired patterns P4 (downward arrow) and P5 (upward arrow) to be displayed on the exit surface 213c.

[0057] In this case, for example, by controlling the display control unit 15 to emit light from either the LED (first light source) 214a or the LED (first light source) 214b, the prisms 213da and 213db that reflect the light change, and the pattern P4 (downward arrow) or the pattern P5 (upward arrow) displayed on the exit surface 213c can be switched.

[0058] For example, as shown in Figures 14(a) and 14(b), light is irradiated from multiple LEDs (first light source) 314a, LEDs (first light source) 314b, and LEDs (first light source) 314c arranged in positions facing one end surface 313b of the main body 313a of the display panel 313 toward one end surface 313b, causing desired patterns P6 (rightward arrow), P7 (leftward arrow), and P8 (upward arrow) to be displayed on the exit surface 313c.

[0059] In this case, for example, by controlling the display control unit 15 to emit light from one of LEDs 314a, 314b, and 314c, the prisms 313da, 313db, and 313dc that reflect the light change, and the pattern P6 (rightward arrow), pattern P7 (leftward arrow), and pattern P8 (upward arrow) displayed on the exit surface 313c can be switched. More specifically, the display control unit 15 controls the LED 314a to emit light onto one end face 313b, and the light reflected by the tapered portions 313ea formed at the two upper corners of the main body 313a is irradiated onto the prism 313da, thereby displaying the pattern P6 (rightward arrow).

[0060] Furthermore, the display control unit 15 controls the LED 314b to irradiate light onto the one end face 313b, and the irradiated light is directly irradiated onto the prism 313db, thereby displaying the pattern P8 (rightward arrow). Furthermore, the display control unit 15 controls the LED 314c to irradiate light onto one end face 313b, so that the light reflected by the tapered portions 313eb formed at the two upper corners of the main body 313a is irradiated onto the prism 313dc, thereby displaying the pattern P7 (rightward arrow).

[0061] (B) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the desired pattern P1 is displayed on the surface of the mask by irradiating light from the LED 14a disposed opposite the lower end surface 13b of the display panel 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the position where the light source is disposed may be a position facing the other end face as explained in (A) above, or may be on the back surface side opposite to the exit surface 13c.

[0062] (C) In the above embodiment, for example, an example has been described in which the display panel 13 is detachably attached to the main body 11 in order to change the type of design displayed on the surface of the mask 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mask may be equipped with a display panel that is fixed to the mask body in an undetachable manner by adhesive or screws.

[0063] (D) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a plurality of magnets are used as the attachment / detachment mechanism 30 that is detachably attached to the main body 11 of the mask 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of a plurality of magnets, a mechanism may be employed in which a locking portion and a locked portion are combined to be detachable.

[0064] (E) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a light guide plate is used as the display panel 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display panel that displays a desired pattern on the surface of the mask may be a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) panel, or another display panel.

[0065] (F) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the portion of the main body 11 to which the display panel 13 is attached (the attachment portion 11a) is molded from a light-transmitting resin material. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the entire main body may be formed from a light-transmitting resin.

[0066] (G) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the blower fans 20, 20 are provided on both the left and right sides of the display panel 13 in the main body 11 of the mask 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mask may not have a blower fan. Alternatively, the blower fans may be provided at one location below the display panel, rather than on both the left and right sides of the display panel.

[0067] (H) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the air inside the mask 10 is blown out by the blower fans 20, 20 to prevent fogging on the surface of the display panel 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0068] For example, the direction of the airflow from the blower fan is not limited to from the inside to the outside of the mask, and the air may be blown from the outside to the inside. Alternatively, one of two blower fans provided on each side of the display panel in the main body of the mask may blow air from the inside to the outside of the mask, and the other may blow air from the outside to the inside of the mask. This allows the air inside the mask to circulate efficiently, effectively preventing the display panel arranged inside the mask from fogging up.

[0069] (I) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the mask 10 is fixed to the user's face using fixing members (ear loops) 12 made of an elastic material. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of ear loops made from elastic material, other fixing members may be used, such as a structure in which the ear loop is tied and fixed at the back of the user's head, or a structure in which the ear loop is fixed with a cylindrical, elastic material like a neck warmer.

[0070] (J) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the main body 11 and the fixing member 12 are formed from different materials, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main body and the fixing member may be formed from the same material.

[0071] (K) In the above embodiment, a game player of e-sports or the like has been described as an example of a user of the mask 10 of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a mask that can display a desired pattern at a desired position and timing when viewed from the front, it may be used as a mask that can be worn by users in a wider range of fields, not just game players. [Industrial Applicability]

[0072] The mask of the present invention has the effect of being able to provide a mask with excellent design, and is therefore widely applicable to masks used in a variety of situations. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 10 Mask 11 Main body 11a Mounting part (light transmitting part) 11b Recess 11c Communication hole 12 Fixing member (ear hook part) 13 Display panel (light guide plate) 13a Main body 13b Bottom end surface (incident surface) 13c Output surface 13d prism 13e Protective Panel 14 LED boards 14a LED (light source) 15 Display control unit 16 Drive control unit 20 Blower fan 21 Power supply unit (battery) 22 Switch button 30 Detachable mechanism 31 Magnet 32 plates 113 Display panel (light guide plate) 113a Main body 113b Side end surface (incident surface) 113c Output surface 113d Prism 114a LED (second light source) 114b LED (2nd light source, 1st light source) 213 Display panel (light guide plate) 213a Main body 213b Bottom end surface (incident surface) 213c Output surface 213da,213db Prism 214a LED (1st light source) 214b LED (1st light source) 313 Display panel (light guide plate) 313a Main body 313b One end surface (incident surface) 313c Output surface 313da, 313db, 313dc prism 313ea, 313eb Tapered section 314a LED (1st light source) 314b LED (1st light source) 314c LED (1st light source) P1~P8 design

Claims

1. A mask worn to cover at least the mouth and nostrils of a user's face, a main body portion disposed in a shield position covering the mouth and nostrils of the user; a fixing member that fixes the main body portion to the face so that the main body portion is held in the shield position; a display panel provided in the main body at a position facing the face of the user, the display panel providing a desired display using light irradiated from a predetermined direction; a light source unit that irradiates the display panel with light from the predetermined direction; a display control unit that controls the light source unit so as to perform a desired display on the display panel; Equipped with the main body has a mounting portion to which the display panel is mounted, a mounting mechanism for mounting the display panel to the mounting portion in a detachable state, the attachment / detachment mechanism is provided on a surface of the main body that faces the face, The display panel is attached to a surface of the main body that faces the face. mask.

2. the attachment / detachment mechanism includes a magnet that fixes the display panel to the main body by magnetic force. The mask of claim 1 .

3. The display panel includes a light guide plate having an incident surface onto which light emitted from the light source unit is incident and an exit surface from which light is emitted toward the main body unit.

3. The mask according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the light source unit includes a first light source provided in the main body at a position facing a lower end surface of the light guide plate, The mask of claim 3.

5. the light source unit includes a second light source provided in the main body at a position facing a side end surface of the light guide plate, The mask of claim 3.

6. the light source unit includes a first light source provided in the main body unit at a position facing a lower end surface of the light guide plate, and a second light source provided in the main body unit at a position facing a side end surface of the light guide plate, The mask of claim 3.

7. the light source unit includes a plurality of first light sources provided in the main body at positions facing one end surface of the light guide plate, The mask of claim 3.

8. the light guide plate further has, on one of its upper and lower surfaces, a plurality of prisms arranged in accordance with the desired display and which reflect the light emitted from the light source unit to the incident surface in a predetermined direction. The mask according to any one of claims 3 to 7.

9. the light guide plate has a substantially rectangular shape and further includes tapered portions provided at corners of the substantially rectangular shape, the tapered portions reflecting light emitted from the light source portion and incident on the incident surface to change the direction of the light. The mask according to any one of claims 3 to 7.

10. A mask worn to cover at least the mouth and nostrils of a user's face, a main body portion disposed in a shield position covering the mouth and nostrils of the user; a fixing member that fixes the main body portion to the face so that the main body portion is held in the shield position; a display panel provided in the main body at a position facing the face of the user, the display panel providing a desired display using light irradiated from a predetermined direction; a light source unit that irradiates the display panel with light from the predetermined direction; a display control unit that controls the light source unit so as to perform a desired display on the display panel; Equipped with The main body has a light-transmitting portion that transmits light in a portion where the display panel is attached. mask.

11. A mask worn to cover at least the mouth and nostrils of a user's face, a main body portion disposed in a shield position covering the mouth and nostrils of the user; a fixing member that fixes the main body portion to the face so that the main body portion is held in the shield position; a display panel provided in the main body at a position facing the face of the user, the display panel providing a desired display using light irradiated from a predetermined direction; a light source unit that irradiates the display panel with light from the predetermined direction; a display control unit that controls the light source unit so as to perform a desired display on the display panel; Equipped with The main body has a recess on a surface on which the display panel is attached, the recess exposing at least a part of an end surface of the display panel. mask.

12. the display control unit controls the light source unit to turn on / off a display on the display panel. The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. the display control unit switches the light source unit that irradiates the display panel with light so as to switch the display on the display panel.

13. The mask of any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. The mask further includes a blower fan provided on the main body portion to create an air flow in a gap between the main body portion and the front of the face.

14. The mask of any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. The blower fans are provided on both sides of the display panel.

15. The mask of claim 14.

16. The blower fan blows air from a gap between the main body and the front of the face to the outside of the main body.

16. The mask according to claim 14 or 15.

17. A mask worn on a user's face to cover at least the mouth and nostrils, a main body portion disposed in a shield position covering the mouth and nostrils of the user; a fixing member that fixes the main body portion to the face so that the main body portion is held in the shield position; a display panel provided in the main body at a position facing the face of the user, the display panel providing a desired display using light irradiated from a predetermined direction; a light source unit that irradiates the display panel with light from the predetermined direction; a display control unit that controls the light source unit so as to perform a desired display on the display panel; a blower fan provided in the main body portion and configured to create an air flow in a gap between the main body portion and the front of the face; Equipped with the main body has a plurality of communication holes on a surface opposite to the side facing the face, for communicating a gap between the main body and the front surface of the face with outside air, The blower fan blows air to the outside of the main body through the plurality of communication holes. mask.

18. The fixing members are provided on both the left and right sides of the main body and are ear hooks that are stretchably fastened to the user's ears.

18. The mask of any one of claims 1 to 17.

19. A mask worn to cover at least the mouth and nostrils of a user's face, a main body portion disposed in a shield position covering the mouth and nostrils of the user; a fixing member that fixes the main body portion to the face so that the main body portion is held in the shield position; a display panel provided in the main body at a position facing the face of the user, the display panel providing a desired display using light irradiated from a predetermined direction; a light source unit that irradiates the display panel with light from the predetermined direction; a display control unit that controls the light source unit so as to perform a desired display on the display panel; Equipped with At least a portion of the main body on which the display panel is mounted is molded from a light-transmitting resin. mask.

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