Mask Keeper

Abstract

A mask keeper which, when unfolded flat, comprises an L-shaped body (100), which, in use, can be folded a first time along a first extension line (110) of the L-shaped horizontal inner edge, and then folded a second time along a pre-set straight line (111) which passes through the L-shaped body (100) at this point, the pre-set straight line (111) being perpendicular to the horizontal inner edge, and when a silver ion antibacterial coating is applied to the surface of the L-shaped body (100), the mask keeper has antibacterial properties, reduces the user's burden of disinfection, is easy to make, use, and hold, has many functions, and can reduce waste by improving efficiency of use.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present application relates to the field of hygiene products, and in particular to mask keepers. [Background technology]

[0002] A mask is a type of hygiene product that is generally worn over the mouth and nose to filter the air that enters the mouth and nose, thereby blocking harmful gases, odors, droplets, viruses, and other substances. It is made of materials such as gauze or paper. Masks perform a certain filtering function on the air that enters the lungs, making them very effective when respiratory infections are prevalent or when working in dusty or polluted environments. Masks can be divided into air-filtering masks and gas-supplying masks.

[0003] Whether it's in industrial production or due to the current global epidemic, masks have gradually become a necessity for people to go out nowadays. As a common way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, masks often need to be removed and reapplied when actually using them, such as when eating at a restaurant.

[0004] In the process of realizing the embodiments of the present application, the inventors found that currently, people store masks in plastic cases, plastic bags, or plastic clips after taking them off. Although these methods effectively protect the masks, they are inconvenient to carry. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the prior art, people store masks in plastic cases, plastic bags, or plastic clips, but it is inconvenient to carry them after taking them off. To solve this problem, the embodiment of the present application provides a mask keeper. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Based on the above, one embodiment of the present application provides a mask keeper, which when laid out flat includes an L-shaped body, and in use, the L-shaped body can be first folded along a first extension of an L-shaped horizontal inner edge, and then a second fold at this point along a predetermined straight line passing through the L-shaped body, the predetermined straight line being perpendicular to the horizontal inner edge.

[0007] Additionally, the surface of the L-shaped body is coated with a silver ion antibacterial coating.

[0008] Furthermore, the L-shaped body includes a first partition, a second partition connected to the first partition, a third partition connected to the second partition, a first fold line located on the first extension line, and a second fold line located on the predetermined straight line, the second partition and the third partition being located on both sides of the first extension line, and the second partition and the first partition being located on both sides of the predetermined straight line.

[0009] Furthermore, the width of the first fold is approximately equal to the thickness of the mask excluding the mask keeper, and the width of the second fold is approximately equal to the sum of twice the thickness of the mask excluding the mask keeper and the thickness of the third partition.

[0010] Furthermore, when deployed flat, a right airfoil region extends along the plane of the vertical outer edge of the first partition, and the right airfoil region can be folded along a second extension line of the vertical outer edge of the first partition.

[0011] Furthermore, according to the mask keeper described in claim 5, when deployed flat, the left wing-shaped region extends along the plane of the vertical outer edge of the second partition, and the left wing-shaped region can be folded along a third extension line of the vertical outer edge of the second partition.

[0012] Furthermore, a fourth partition extends along the plane of the vertical inner edge of the third partition, and the fourth partition can be folded along the predetermined straight line.

[0013] Furthermore, a third fold is provided on the second extension line, and a fourth fold is provided on the third extension line, and the widths of the third fold and the fourth fold are approximately equal to the thickness of the mask.

[0014] Furthermore, a fifth fold is provided on the predetermined straight line between the third partition and the fourth partition.

[0015] Furthermore, the width of the second fold is approximately equal to twice the thickness of the mask plus the thicknesses of the third partition and the fourth partition.

[0016] Furthermore, when unfolded flat, the fifth partition extends along the predetermined linear direction on the plane on which the fourth partition is located, and the fifth partition can be folded along the extension line of the horizontal outer edge of the third partition, and the sixth partition extends along the horizontal direction on the plane on which the fifth partition is located, and the sixth partition can be folded along the predetermined linear direction.

[0017] Furthermore, the width of the second fold is approximately equal to twice the thickness of the mask plus the thicknesses of the third partition, the fourth partition, the fifth partition, and the sixth partition, and the width of the fifth fold is approximately equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the fifth partition and the sixth partition. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] The advantages of the present application are that it is easy to make, easy to use, has a small size after folding, is easy to carry, is multifunctional, and can be used not only to store masks but also to store other items such as cards, receipts, etc., thereby improving usage efficiency and reducing waste. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] One or more embodiments are illustratively described by figures in the accompanying drawings corresponding thereto, but these illustrative descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments, and elements in the accompanying drawings having the same reference numerals represent similar elements, and unless otherwise specified, the figures in the accompanying drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a schematic planar development of a mask keeper as a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of the steps for storing a mask according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the steps for storing other items according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a schematic planar development view of a mask keeper as another preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of steps for storing a mask according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of the steps for storing other items according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows a schematic planar development view of a mask keeper as yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] For ease of understanding, the present application will be described in more detail below by way of specific examples with reference to the drawings. Note that the terms "first," "second," "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art. The terms used in the specification of this application are only for describing specific examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the application. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] Furthermore, unless they conflict with each other, the technical features relating to different embodiments of the present application described below may be combined with each other.

[0023] Masks have now become a necessity for everyday outings. When going out, people often encounter situations where they need to temporarily remove their masks and then put them back on later, such as when eating at a restaurant. To avoid mask waste, several mask storage solutions are already available on the market. In another example, a mask keeper is a reusable item, typically a relatively durable plastic case, plastic bag, plastic clip, or the like. While such products can be reused multiple times, they are difficult to disinfect in a timely manner after use, potentially resulting in contamination of the mask. In another example, a mask keeper is typically a disposable item, typically a paper bag, envelope, or foldable piece of paper. While such products are easy to use, they are typically only usable once for a short period of time. Most such products are discarded after use. While they may be more hygienic than reusable products, they generate more waste and are prone to resource waste.

[0024] Referring to Figure 1, Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a mask keeper according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention in a flat, unfolded state. The mask keeper includes an L-shaped body 100 when unfolded.

[0025] Materials for the L-shaped body 100 include, but are not limited to, paper, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, vinyl, and the like. The surface of the L-shaped body 100 is coated with a silver ion antibacterial coating or is made of raw materials mixed with silver ions. The L-shaped body 100 is thin and can be folded a first time along a first extension line 110 of the horizontal inner edge of the L-shape, and then folded a second time along a predetermined line 111 passing through the geometric center of the L-shaped body 100. The specific shape and dimensions of the L-shaped body 100 can be selected according to needs. Preferably, after two folds, the mask keeper can cover the portion of the mask excluding the ear straps or headband. More preferably, the outer edge of the mask keeper after folding exceeds the outer edge of the mask by 1 to 5 millimeters. The mask keeper of the present application can be used to store multiple types of masks, including, but not limited to, disposable surgical masks, medical protective masks, cotton masks, dust masks, and cosmetic masks. After storing the mask in the mask keeper, the parts of the mask that do not include the ear straps or headband can be effectively prevented from being contaminated by the external environment, and self-contamination of the mask due to not fastening the mask during storage can be prevented. The thickness of the L-shaped body 100 varies depending on the material, but is preferably about 1 millimeter. The L-shaped body 100 can be set to any color, preferably a transparent color that allows the state of the mask to be seen.

[0026] In this embodiment, after the mask keeper is laid flat, the L-shaped body 100 has a first region and a second region arranged according to an "L" shape. The second region is located vertically below the first region, so that the L-shaped body 100 is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, and has a vertical notch. The contour edges of the L-shaped body 100 located within the notch are the inner edges, the first extension line 110 is an extension of the horizontal inner edge, and the edge away from the notch is the horizontal outer edge. The predetermined straight line 111 is located within the notch, and the predetermined straight line 111 is the vertical inner edge, and the edge away from the notch is the vertical outer edge. Preferably, the predetermined straight line 111 passes through the geometric center of the L-shaped body 100.

[0027] The L-shaped body 100 includes a first partition 101, a second partition 102 connected to the first partition 101, a third partition 103 connected to the second partition, a first fold 120 located on a first extension line 110, and a second fold 121 located on a predetermined straight line 111. The first partition 101 and the second partition 102 are used to place a mask, and the third partition 103 is folded along the first fold 120 to cover a corresponding portion of the mask. After the third partition 103 is folded, the edge of the third partition 103 closest to the predetermined straight line 111 does not cover the second fold 121, thereby facilitating a second folding of the L-shaped body along the second fold 121. The width of the first fold 120 is approximately equal to the thickness of the mask, so that the mask is not compressed or displaced when the third partition 103 is folded. The width of the second fold 121 is approximately equal to the sum of twice the thickness of the mask and the thickness of the third partition 103. Note that the "mask thickness" described in this specification refers to the thickness of the thickest part of the mask.

[0028] The L-shaped body 100 further includes a right wing-shaped region 104 extending along the plane of the vertical outer edge of the first partition 101, and the right wing-shaped region 104 can be folded along a second extension line 112 of the vertical outer edge of the first partition. When a mask is placed between the first partition 101 and the second partition 102, the right wing-shaped region 104 is folded to cover the corresponding portion of the mask, not only contributing to limiting mask movement but also providing a touch position to facilitate securing the mask when the user cannot touch it, making it easier to operate. The right wing-shaped region 104 may be integrally molded with the first partition 101 or may be fixedly connected to it by adhesive or other means. The right wing-shaped region 104 can be formed into a configurable bend by incorporating a wire or other means, which better limits mask movement and makes it easier to use.

[0029] The L-shaped body 100 further includes a left wing-shaped region 105 extending along the plane of the vertical outer edge of the second partition 102, and the left wing-shaped region 105 can be folded along a third extension line 113 of the vertical outer edge of the second partition. When a mask is placed between the first partition 101 and the second partition 102, the left wing-shaped region 105 is folded to cover the corresponding portion of the mask, not only helping to limit mask movement but also providing a touch position to facilitate securing the mask when the user cannot touch it, making it easier to operate. The left wing-shaped region 105 may be integrally molded with the second partition 102 or may be fixedly connected to it by adhesive or other means. The left wing-shaped region 105 can be formed into a configurable bend by incorporating a wire or other means, which better limits mask movement and makes it easier to use.

[0030] The L-shaped body 100 has a third fold 122 on the second extension line 112 and a fourth fold 123 on the third extension line 113, and the widths of the third fold 122 and the fourth fold 123 are approximately equal to the thickness of the mask, thereby making it easy to fold.

[0031] 2 shows the steps of using the above embodiment when storing a mask: S201, lay the mask flat on the first partition 101 and the second partition 102; S202, fold the right wing-shaped region 104 and the left wing-shaped region 105 toward the mask to cover it; S203, fold the third partition 103 toward the mask to cover it; S204, further fold the mask keeper along the preset straight line 111; and finally, S205, wrap the mask's ear straps or headband around the outside of the folded mask keeper to help secure it in place.

[0032] The mask keeper may also be used to store other items, such as cards, receipts, photos, and banknotes. Figure 3 shows another usage method of the above embodiment. In steps S301 and S302, the third partition 103 is folded onto the second partition 102, and the left wing-shaped region 105 is folded to cover the third partition 103. The user can then attach and secure the left wing-shaped region 105 and the third partition 103. In step S303, the mask keeper is folded along a predetermined straight line 111, and the second partition 102 is inverted to the top to be adjacent to the right wing-shaped region 104. In step S304, the right wing-shaped region 104 is folded onto the second partition 102. The user can then attach and secure the right wing-shaped region 104 and the second partition 102, or detachably connect the right wing-shaped region 104 to the second partition 102 with a device such as a hook-and-loop fastener or a snap. After folding, the second partition 102 and the third partition 103 form a pocket closed on three sides, which facilitates use and allows users to store other items in the middle. It should be understood that users can achieve the desired usage effect by selecting the folding steps themselves according to their actual needs.

[0033] 4, which shows a schematic planar development view of a mask keeper as another preferred embodiment of the present application. Compared with the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, this embodiment further includes that the fourth partition 106 extends along the plane of the vertical inner edge of the third partition 103, and the fourth partition 106 can be folded along a preset straight line 111. As can be seen, when the fourth partition 106 is folded onto the third partition 103 along the preset straight line 111, its covering area does not exceed the range of the third partition 103, thereby facilitating refolding; and after the third partition 103 and the fourth partition 106 are simultaneously folded onto the first partition 101 and the second partition 102 along the first extension line 110, the covering area of ​​the fourth partition 106 does not exceed the range of the first partition 101, thereby facilitating refolding. A fifth fold 124 is further provided on the predetermined straight line 111 between the third partition 103 and the fourth partition 106, and the fifth fold 124 overlaps with the second fold 121 after the third partition 103 and the fourth partition 106 are folded into the first partition 101 and the second partition 102. The width of the first fold 120 is approximately equal to the thickness of the mask, so that the mask is not compressed or shifted when the third partition 103 is folded. The width of the second fold 121 is approximately equal to twice the thickness of the mask plus the thicknesses of the third partition 103 and the fourth partition 106. The "mask thickness" referred to in this specification is the thickness of the thickest part of the mask.

[0034] 5 shows steps for using the above embodiment when storing a mask: S401, lay the mask flat on the first partition 101 and the second partition 102; S402, fold the right wing-shaped region 104 and the left wing-shaped region 105 toward the mask to cover it; S403, fold the third partition 103 and the fourth partition 106 toward the mask at the same time to cover the mask; S404, further fold the mask keeper along the preset straight line 111; and finally, S405, wrap the mask's ear straps or headband around the outside of the folded mask keeper to help secure it in place.

[0035] The mask keeper may also be used to store other items, such as cards, receipts, photos, and banknotes. Figure 6 shows another usage method of the above embodiment. In steps S501 and S502, the fourth partition 106 is folded onto the third partition 103. In steps S502 and S503, the folded third and fourth partitions 103 and 106 are folded onto the second partition 102 along the first extension line, and the left wing-shaped region 105 is folded to cover the third partition 103. The user can then attach and secure the left wing-shaped region 105 and the third partition 103. In steps S503 and S504, the mask keeper is folded along the preset straight line 111, and the second partition 102 is inverted to the top so that it is adjacent to the right wing-shaped region 104. In steps S504 and S505, the right wing-shaped region 104 is folded onto the second partition 102. The user can then attach the right wing-shaped region 104 to the second partition 102, or detachably connect the right wing-shaped region 104 to the second partition 102 using a device such as a hook-and-loop fastener or snaps. After folding, the second partition 102 and the fourth partition 106, and the fourth partition 106 and the third partition 103 form two pockets closed on three sides, facilitating use. The user can also use other intermediate layers for storage. It should be understood that the user can achieve the desired use effect by selecting the folding steps themselves according to actual needs.

[0036] Referring to Figure 7, Figure 7 shows a schematic planar development view of a mask keeper according to another preferred embodiment of the present application. Compared with the embodiment shown in Figure 4, in this embodiment, a fifth partition 107 extends along a predetermined straight line 111 in the plane in which the fourth partition 106 is located, and the fifth partition 107 can be folded along a second extension line 112 of the horizontal outer edge of the third partition 103. A sixth partition 108 extends horizontally in the plane in which the fifth partition 107 is located, and the sixth partition 108 can be folded along the predetermined straight line 111. As can be seen, when the fifth partition 107 is folded onto the fourth partition 106 along the second extension line 112, its coverage area does not exceed the range of the fourth partition 106, thereby facilitating refolding. A sixth fold 125 is further provided on the second extension line 112 between the fourth partition 106 and the fifth partition 107, and a seventh fold 126 is further provided on the predetermined straight line 111 between the fifth partition 107 and the sixth partition 108. After the fifth partition 107 and the sixth partition 108 are folded onto the third partition 103 and the fourth partition 106, the seventh fold 126 overlaps with the fifth fold 124. The width of the second fold 121 is approximately equal to twice the thickness of the mask plus the thicknesses of the third partition 103, the fourth partition 106, the fifth partition 107, and the sixth partition 108, and the width of the fifth fold 124 is approximately equal to the sum of the thicknesses of the fifth partition 107 and the sixth partition 108. The "mask thickness" referred to in this specification refers to the thickness of the thickest part of the mask.

[0037] Finally, please note that the above examples are only intended to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not intended to limit them. Under the concept of the present application, the technical features in the above examples or different examples can be combined, and steps can be implemented in any order. As explained above, there are many other variations in various aspects of the present application. For simplicity, they are not provided in detail. However, since the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the above examples can still be modified or some of the technical features can be equivalently replaced. These modifications and replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A mask keeper for storing a mask having ear straps or a headband or other items of the mask, A blade assembly includes a main body (100) and a left airfoil region (105) and a right airfoil region (104) extending to the left and right sides of the main body (100), In a flattened state, the main body (100) A rectangular first partition (101), a second partition (102) having a rectangular shape and having the same width in the left-right direction and the same width in the up-down direction as the first partition (101); a rectangular third partition (103) having the same width in the left-right direction and the same width in the up-down direction as the first partition (101) and the second partition (102); a rectangular fourth partition (106) having the same width in the left-right direction as the first partition (101) and the second partition (102) and a smaller width in the up-down direction than the first partition (101) and the second partition (102); Including, The left side of the first partition (101) and the right side of the second partition (102) are connected together so that a portion of a predetermined width in the left-right direction including both sides can be folded to one side in a thickness direction perpendicular to the left-right direction and the up-down direction, along a second fold line (121); The lower side of the second partition (102) and the upper side of the third partition (103) are connected so as to be foldable to one side along a first fold line (120) that is a portion of a predetermined width in the vertical direction including both sides, The right side of the third partition (103) and the left side of the fourth partition (106) are connected so that a gap is formed between the bottom side of the first partition (101) and the top side of the fourth partition (106), and a portion of a predetermined width in the left-right direction including both the right side of the third partition (103) and the left side of the fourth partition (106) is folded to one side at a fifth fold line (124), When used to store the masks or other items, the main body (100) can be folded such that the third partition (103) and the fourth partition (106) are folded toward the second partition (102) and the first partition (101), or the fourth partition (106) is folded toward the third partition (103), and then the third partition (103) and the fourth partition (106) are folded toward the second partition (102), and then the first partition (101) is folded toward the second partition (102), the third partition (103), and the fourth partition (106), The left side of the second partition (102) is provided with the left airfoil region (105), The right airfoil region (104) is provided on the right side of the first partition (101), A mask keeper characterized in that the left wing-shaped region (105) and the right wing-shaped region (104) have wires built in to form configurable bends.

2. 2. The mask keeper according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the main body is coated with a silver ion antibacterial coating.

3. 3. The mask keeper of claim 2, wherein, in a flattened state, the vertical width of the first fold (120) is approximately equal to the thickness of the mask.

4. 3. The mask keeper according to claim 2, wherein the width of the second fold (121) in the left-right direction is approximately equal to the sum of twice the thickness of the mask and the thickness of the first fold (120).

5. a third fold (122) between the first partition (101) and the right airfoil region (104), and a fourth fold (123) between the second partition (102) and the left airfoil region (105); 4. The mask keeper according to claim 3, wherein, in a flattened state, the widths of the third fold (122) and the fourth fold (123) in the left-right direction are approximately equal to the thickness of the mask.

6. A mask keeper as described in Claim 5, characterized in that when unfolded flat, the left-right width of the second fold (121) is approximately equal to twice the thickness of the mask and the sum of the thicknesses of the third partition (103) and the fourth partition (106) in the thickness direction.

7. The first partition (101) and the second partition (102), a fifth partition (107) having a rectangular shape and having the same width in the left-right direction and the same width in the up-down direction; a sixth partition (108) having a rectangular shape and having the same width in the left-right direction as the first partition (101) and the second partition (102) and a smaller width in the up-down direction than the first partition (101) and the second partition (102); Including, The lower side of the fourth partition (106) and the upper side of the fifth partition (107) are connected to each other at a sixth fold line (125) along a predetermined width in the vertical direction including both sides so as to be foldable to one side; The left side of the fifth partition (107) and the right side of the sixth partition (108) are connected so that a gap is formed between the bottom side of the third partition (103) and the top side of the sixth partition (108), and a portion of a predetermined width in the left-right direction including both the left side of the fifth partition (107) and the right side of the sixth partition (108) is folded to one side at a seventh fold line (126), The bottom side of the third partition (103) and the bottom side of the fourth partition (106) are aligned in the left-right direction, 4. The mask keeper according to claim 3, wherein the lower side of the sixth partition (108) and the lower side of the fifth partition (107) are aligned in a straight line in the left-right direction.

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