Mask holder attachment

Abstract

To provide an attachment for a mask hanging part that enables a presentation object presenting predetermined information to be presented on each person's face. [Solution] The mask comprises a first contact portion that contacts the upper hanging portion of the mask's hanging portion, a second contact portion that contacts the lower hanging portion, and an information presentation portion that is located between the first contact portion and the second contact portion and is used to present predetermined information.The mask is attached so that the first contact portion contacts the upper hanging portion and the second contact portion contacts the lower hanging portion, and the information presentation portion is bridged between the upper and lower hanging portions by the first contact portion and the second contact portion.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an attachment for a mask hook. [Background technology]

[0002] As a method for making predetermined information recognizable by others from its appearance, for example, a ticket holder that can be worn around the neck or attached to the arm has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3026988 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in a space where people gather, even if a display that displays predetermined information is attached to each person's body, it is difficult to objectively recognize the display if it is located below the neck. Also, for example, if the display is to be effective when it is placed as close to the skin as possible (for example, a display that reacts to body surface temperature), there is a risk that the display will be hidden by clothing even if it is attached to the neck, torso, or arm.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a mask mounting attachment that enables a presentation object that presents predetermined information to be presented on each person's face. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A mask hanging portion attachment device according to one aspect of the present invention includes: The mask has a first contact portion that contacts the upper hanging portion of the mask hanging portion, a second contact portion that contacts the lower hanging portion, and an information display portion that is located between the first contact portion and the second contact portion and displays predetermined information, By attaching the mask so that the first contact portion contacts the upper hanging portion and the second contact portion contacts the lower hanging portion, the information presentation portion is bridged between the upper and lower hanging portions by the first contact portion and the second contact portion.

[0007] With this configuration, it is possible to easily present predetermined information in a location where it is easily visible, even in a space where people gather.

[0008] (2) In (1), the information presenting unit is disposed at a position where it does not overlap with the mask body.

[0009] With this configuration, the predetermined information is less susceptible to the influence of exhaled air. This, for example, can prevent a decrease in the strength of the adhesive surface of the predetermined information. In addition, the information presenting unit does not interfere with the protective function of the mask. Furthermore, by not presenting the predetermined information in front of the human body, the predetermined information is less likely to enter the field of view of the person you are talking to, which can prevent the other person from being distracted from the conversation.

[0010] (3) In (1), it is attached to the hook on one side of the mask.

[0011] With this configuration, predetermined information can be displayed in a location that is easily exposed, while minimizing the contact area, resulting in a comfortable fit.

[0012] (4) In (1), the predetermined information includes information indicating the physical condition of the wearer.

[0013] This configuration makes it easier for a third party to distinguish between people who may have a physical problem and healthy people, thereby reducing risk. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an image of wearing the mask hanging part attachment device according to this embodiment. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a front view of a first aspect of a mask hanging portion attachment device according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view of a first aspect of a mask hanging portion attachment device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a top view of a first mode of a mask hanging portion attachment device according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a side view of a first mode of a mask hanging portion attachment device according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] 1A to 1C are diagrams for explaining an example of a method for wearing the mask hanging part attachment tool of the first aspect according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 3A to 3C are diagrams showing an example of a method for forming the first aspect of the mask hanging part attachment fixture according to the present embodiment. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining another example of the mask hanging portion attachment fixture according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining another example of the mask hanging portion attachment fixture according to the present embodiment. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining another example of the mask hanging portion attachment fixture according to the present embodiment. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining another example of the mask hanging portion attachment fixture according to the present embodiment. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining another example of the mask hanging portion attachment fixture according to the present embodiment. [Figure 13] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining examples of presentation modes of presentation items according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Recently, wearing masks has become mandatory or recommended in spaces where people tend to gather, resulting in a high number of people wearing masks. Examples of such spaces include hospitals, schools, elderly care facilities, concert venues, event venues, airports, airplanes, trains, and buses, which are prone to crowding and where infection control measures are particularly recommended. The mask hanging part attachment of this embodiment utilizes the hanging part of the mask worn by most people in such environments, making it possible to easily display predetermined information in places where it is easily exposed, even in crowded spaces. Furthermore, the mask hanging part attachment of this embodiment does not superimpose the display material on the mask itself, thereby not interfering with the function of the mask. Furthermore, the mask hanging part attachment of this embodiment can be attached to any type of mask (shape, material). Below, with reference to the drawings, a mask hanging part attachment 1 (hereinafter referred to as the hanging part attachment 1) according to this embodiment will be described using examples. In the following description, the vertical direction and width direction refer to the rough vertical direction and width direction when the mask is worn with the hanging part attachment device 1 attached to the hanging part of the mask.

[0016] A hanging part attachment device 1 of a first aspect in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 7. Figure 1 shows an example of wearing the hanging part attachment device 1 of the first aspect in this embodiment. Figure 2 is a front view of the hanging part attachment device 1, Figure 3 is a perspective view, Figure 4 is a top view, Figure 5 is a side view, Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of a method for wearing the hanging part attachment device 1, and Figure 7 is a diagram showing an example of a method for forming the hanging part attachment device 1.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the hanging part attachment device 1 is composed of an information presentation unit 10, an upper attachment unit 12, and a lower attachment unit 13. The information presentation unit 10 has a surface for presenting a presentation object 30, which will be described later. FIG. 1 shows an example of a state in which the hanging part attachment device 1 is attached to the mask 2 when the mask 2 is being worn by a wearer. Of the hanging part 21 connected to the mask main body 20 (the part that covers the mouth, such as the filter part), the part (end) that connects to the mask main body 20 is referred to as a connecting part 22. In this embodiment, the hanging part 21 is an ear hook (shaped to be worn over the ears) of the mask. Note that of the two connecting parts 22, one at the top and bottom on one side of the mask 2 may be referred to as one end and the other as the other end.

[0018] Furthermore, the hooking portion 21 only needs to function to attach the mask to the human body. For example, as in this embodiment, it may have a shape for hanging over the ears, which is common in general masks. The hooking portion can also be referred to as an ear loop portion. The hooking portion is not limited to being string-shaped and may be cloth-shaped. Furthermore, the hooking portion is not limited to being worn by hanging over the ears, but may also be fastened at the back of the wearer's head. For example, it may be a type seen in medical masks, in which two upper and lower strings extending from left and right connecting portions 22 are tied together at the back of the head (a total of four strings serving as hooking portions, with the left and right strings tied at two points, above and below). Alternatively, it may be a band-shaped hooking portion. Specifically, the left and right connecting portions 22 are connected to each other by a band (the left and right connecting portions are connected in a loop), and a total of two upper and lower bands are used. The hooking portion attachment device 1 of this embodiment may be applied to such a mask that can be worn by placing the band serving as the hooking portion along the back of the head (by hanging it). As described above, the hanging part 21 includes a member for attaching the mask to the human body by a method of attachment such as hanging, fastening, etc. Furthermore, the hanging part 21 is not limited to a member formed from a material different from that of the mask body 20, or a member formed as a separate member from that of the mask body 20, but also includes various forms such as a member formed integrally with the mask body 20 from the same material.

[0019] The material for the hanging attachment 1 is thin, lightweight, and easy to process, and examples thereof include plastic, rubber, silicone, woven fabric, nonwoven fabric, and metal. Examples include polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, acrylic resin, polyethylene, polyvinyl, polyester, polypropylene, and nylon. However, the material is not limited to these, as long as it can bridge the display object 30 to the hanging portion 21 depending on the type of display object 30, the type of predetermined information, wearing comfort, and material characteristics. For example, the material may be selected taking into consideration heat transfer efficiency, ease of attachment of electronic circuits (e.g., filter circuits, bandpass filters, etc.), weight, hardness, ease of processing, and the like. Transparent materials (highly transparent materials) or opaque materials, or a combination of these, may also be used. Further, these materials may also be further processed. For example, sheet materials with one side sealed (to make them adhesive) or with functional surface treatments may be used. Functional surface treatments include treatments to enhance wear resistance, conductivity, rust resistance, etc. Additionally, the material may be one that has been previously processed to incorporate electronic circuits such as bandpass filters on the surface or inside the material. The hanging attachment 1 is formed from a sheet-like material made of these materials (hereinafter referred to as sheet material). The thickness of the sheet material is approximately 0.08 mm to 1 mm, but is not limited to this, and the thickness may be changed taking into consideration the type of presentation object 30, the type of predetermined information, wearing comfort, the characteristics of the material, etc.

[0020] The upper attachment part 12 and the lower attachment part 13 are parts having a structure for attaching the hanging part attachment device 1 to the hanging part 21 of the mask 2. Therefore, as will be described later, they may overlap with the information presentation part 10.

[0021] The upper attachment part 12 is attached to the upper hanging part. Meanwhile, the lower attachment part 13 is attached to the lower hanging part of the hanging part 21 of the mask 2. The upper hanging part is the hanging part that is located on the upper side of the hanging part 21 of the mask 2 when the top of the head is facing up while the mask 2 is being worn. Meanwhile, the lower hanging part is the hanging part that is located on the lower side of the hanging part 21 of the mask 2 when the top of the head is facing up.

[0022] The hanging portion 21 of the mask 2 in this embodiment is used by hanging it over the ears. Therefore, in this embodiment, the upper attachment portion 12 is attached to the hanging portion 21 of the mask 2 in a range from the upper connecting portion 22, which is one end that connects to the mask main body 20, to a position that contacts the ear when the mask is worn (a range from the upper connecting portion 22 to the top of the wearer's ear). On the other hand, the lower attachment portion 13 is attached to the hanging portion 21 of the mask 2 in a range from the lower connecting portion 22, which is the other end that connects to the mask main body 20, to a position that contacts the ear when the mask is worn (a range from the lower connecting portion 22 to the bottom of the wearer's ear).

[0023] A portion of the upper mounting portion 12 that contacts the hanging portion 21 is referred to as a first contact portion P1. A portion of the lower mounting portion 13 that contacts the hanging portion 21 is referred to as a second contact portion P2. The first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2 are collectively referred to as portions that contact the hanging portion 21. Therefore, portions that contact the hanging portion 21 at a point, a line within a certain range, or a surface are included in the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2. For example, the first contact portion P1 may contact the hanging portion 21 at two points, and the second contact portion P2 may contact the hanging portion 21 at one point.

[0024] The information presentation unit 10 is located between the upper attachment unit 12 and the lower attachment unit 13, i.e., between the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2. When the hanging attachment device 1 is attached to the mask 2 so that the first contact portion P1 contacts the upper hanging portion and the second contact portion P2 contacts the lower hanging portion, the information presentation unit 10 bridges the upper and lower hanging portions 21 via the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2. When the mask 2 is worn, the bridged information presentation unit 10 is stretched and taut by the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2. This applies vertical tension to the information presentation unit 10, stabilizing the attachment of the hanging attachment device 1. This allows the information presentation unit 10 to be easily exposed in places where it is easily exposed, even in crowded spaces. This also makes it easier for the information presentation unit 10 to come into contact with the skin. It should be noted that the area of ​​the hanging part attachment device 1 that becomes the information presentation part 10 may include an area that overlaps with the attachment part, as shown in FIG. 8(A) and the like, which will be described later.

[0025] The presentation object 30 presented by the information presentation unit 10 presents predetermined information. For example, it may be information showing the physical condition (health condition) of each person (wearer), a name tag, a ticket, an admission ticket, a serial number card, or other rights (such as the right to use a facility), or an object showing (or displaying) each person's identification information.

[0026] An example of information indicating physical condition is a label (hereinafter also referred to as a temperature-indicating label) that changes color according to body surface temperature. A label that changes color according to body surface temperature is a member (temperature-indicating material) that changes color by using (applying, etc.) special ink that changes color when a specific temperature is reached, and may be, for example, a sticker, card, or piece of paper. By displaying a temperature-indicating label on each person's face, it becomes easy for a third party to distinguish between people who may have a fever (people who may have a physical condition problem) and healthy people, even in a place where many people gather.

[0027] Furthermore, the rights and identification information presented on the presentation object 30 are not limited to those that display characters or pictures and are visually recognized by a third party by their appearance, but may be those that are detected by a sensor (for example, by scanning characters or images, or by using other authentication systems). For example, a two-dimensional code may be presented, or an IC chip may be attached.

[0028] Furthermore, the presentation object 30 may be a small display. For example, if the predetermined information is a physical condition or the like, the hanging attachment 1 itself (or the presentation object 30) may include a sensor for measuring the temperature of the epidermis, pulse rate, and respiratory rate, a display unit for displaying the temperature, a calculation unit, a battery unit, etc. Furthermore, the sensor unit and the calculation unit may be placed in a suitable location (for example, a finger, wrist, chest, or other suitable site depending on the application) for acquiring physical information (for example, internal vital signs, pulse rate, respiratory rate, SpO2, blood glucose level, brain waves, etc.), and the acquired values ​​may be wirelessly transmitted to the presentation object 30 or the like and presented (displayed) on the information presentation unit 10.

[0029] For example, in situations where a respiratory infection or other disease is widespread, which, upon onset, produces vital signs different from those of healthy individuals, such as fever and increased respiratory rate, wearing a mask may be mandatory when people gather. Furthermore, some facilities may require users, visitors, and others to wear masks. In such environments where wearing a mask is mandatory or required, the hanging attachment device 1 according to the present embodiment can be used to present physical information to a third party. This allows for the presentation of vital signs to distinguish between healthy individuals and those with physical problems (e.g., those who may be suffering from an infectious disease) among a mixture of healthy individuals and those with an infectious disease or other disease (including those in the early stages of onset). Furthermore, third parties can quickly become aware of the risk of the spread of infectious diseases and take measures, thereby reducing the risk of infection spreading. Furthermore, even if an individual is not suffering from an infectious disease, unwell individuals can be identified and treated early.

[0030] In the wearing example shown in FIG. 1 , the indicator 30 displayed on the information display unit 10 of the hanging attachment 1 is a temperature-indicating label. In FIG. 1 , the temperature-indicating label, which is the indicator 30, has a sticker on the reverse side of the surface that displays temperature changes, and is attached to the surface of the information display unit 10. The method of displaying the indicator 30 is not limited to attaching it to the information display unit 10; other examples will be described later with reference to FIG. 13 . As shown in FIG. 1 , when the hanging attachment 1 is attached to the hanging portion 21 of the mask 2 and worn, vertical tension is generated in the information display unit 10 by the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2, stretching the information display unit 10. This creates a bridge between the upper and lower hanging portions 21, improving the visibility of the indicator 30 attached to the information display unit 10 to third parties. Furthermore, because the hanging attachment 1 according to this embodiment has a bridge structure to the hanging portion 21, the hanging attachment 1 easily adheres to the skin. This makes it possible to achieve the effect of an object such as a temperature-indicating label that needs to be placed in close contact with a person's skin in order to obtain the body surface temperature of the person.

[0031] The structure of the hanging part attachment device 1 of the first embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7. FIG. 2 is a front view of the hanging part attachment device 1. When the entire hanging part attachment device 1 is viewed as an imaginary rectangle, the vertical (longitudinal) length L is approximately 60 mm. This length may be within a range that provides tension from the upper and lower hanging parts 21 (which may be said to be from the first contact part P1 and the second contact part P2) when the hanging part attachment device 1 is attached to the hanging part 21 of the mask 2 and worn. For example, it may be shorter than the length at which the hanging part attachment device 1 sags after wearing the mask, making the attached state unstable. Alternatively, the length may be set according to common mask sizes (e.g., regular size, small size, children's size).

[0032] The widthwise (left-right) length W of the hanging attachment 1 (the length in the direction approximately parallel to the hanging part 21 when worn) is approximately 25 mm. However, the widthwise length W is not limited to this, and may be changed depending on the specifics of the presented presentation object 30. The widthwise length of the information presentation unit 10 may be the same as the widthwise length W of the hanging attachment 1, or may be wider than the widthwise length shown in the example, as long as it does not overlap (contact) with the ears or the mask body 20.

[0033] In the case of the hanging part attachment device 1 of the first embodiment, the upper attachment part 12 and the lower attachment part 13 (hereinafter collectively referred to as attachment parts) are formed so as to protrude upward and downward from the information presentation part 10. The vertical length of each attachment part is a length that can accommodate the hanging part 21. The widthwise length of each attachment part is narrower than the widthwise direction of the information presentation part 10 (note that in this case, the widthwise direction of the entire hanging part attachment device 1 is approximately the same as the widthwise direction of the information presentation part 10).

[0034] Next, a method for passing the hanging part 21 through the opening 14 of the hanging part attachment device 1 will be described. FIG. 3(A) is a perspective view of the hanging part attachment device 1 from below (the lower attachment part 13 side), and FIG. 3(B) is an enlarged view of a portion of the lower part of the perspective view. FIG. 4 is a top view of the hanging part attachment device 1 from above (from the top to the bottom in FIG. 2 of the hanging part attachment device 1). The hanging part attachment device 1 of the first embodiment is symmetrical both vertically and horizontally. Therefore, even if the hanging part attachment device 1 is turned upside down, the perspective view will have the same shape as FIGS. 3(A) and (B), and the bottom view will also have the same shape as the top view of FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a side view of the hanging part attachment device 1 as seen from the side (from the left to the right in the width direction of FIG. 2 of the hanging part attachment device 1, or from the right to the left in the width direction). The hanging part attachment device 1 of the first embodiment is formed by doubling up two sheets of material, but the ends that can become the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2 are closed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper and lower ends of the hanging part attachment device 1 that can come into contact with the hanging part 21 are closed in order to fasten (hold) the hanging part 21. Meanwhile, the information presentation unit 10 and the lateral portions of the upper and lower attachment portions have openings 14 formed between the two sheets of material, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. Because of this structure, the hanging part attachment device 1 can be easily attached to the hanging part 21 by passing the hanging part 21 of the mask 2 through the side of the hanging part attachment device 1, as shown in FIG. 6.

[0035] Next, a method for creating a state in which the upper and lower ends of the hanging part attachment device 1 that can contact the hanging part 21 are not open will be described. In the hanging part attachment device 1 of the first embodiment, the information presentation unit 10, the upper attachment unit 12, and the lower attachment unit 13 are made of the same material. For example, as shown in FIG. 7(A), two sheets each having the shape as seen from the front in FIG. 2 are cut out from a single sheet material, with the tips of the front and back attachment units (the parts that contact the hanging part 21) joined. The state in which the tips of the front and back attachment units are joined can also be said to be a state in which one of the upper and lower attachment units is folded. Then, one of the separated attachment units is processed by thermal welding so that it is joined. For example, as shown in FIG. 7(A), if the lower attachment unit 13 is cut out in a joined state, the upper attachment unit 12 is processed so that it is joined at the joining unit 15. Note that the joining method is not limited to thermal welding, and other joining methods may be used depending on the characteristics of the materials, such as adhesive, double-sided adhesive tape, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, ultrasonic waves, and stitching. In this way, a method for joining, a method for pasting, etc. can be adopted.

[0036] The front and back of the upper or lower attachment portion (12, 13) are not limited to being connected linearly, but may be connected by a surface. Furthermore, a hanging attachment device 1 with attached attachment portions may be produced by a method other than that described in FIG. 7(A). For example, it may be a device in which front and back sheets with different vertical lengths are joined. For example, as shown in FIG. 7(B), the ends of the attachment portions may be joined in a shifted state rather than aligned, or the ends of front and back sheets with different vertical lengths may be aligned and joined.

[0037] Alternatively, two sheets having the shape as viewed from the front shown in FIG. 2 may be cut out without being joined, and then processed so that the front and back of both the upper and lower end portions (attachment portions) are joined. In other words, two sheets of the same shape and size may be joined (for example, glued or joined) at two locations, respectively, at the upper attachment portion 12 and the lower attachment portion 13. In this way, two sheets of sheet material may be joined by gluing or joining at one location, two locations, or more than two locations. Alternatively, a sleeve-shaped sheet material may be used, creased at locations corresponding to the attachment portions (12, 13), and cut out at predetermined width intervals to form the product. In other words, the product may be made from a state in which the upper and lower attachment portions are joined, without being joined by any joining process such as gluing.

[0038] Other embodiments of the hanging portion attachment device 1 will be described below with reference to Figures 8 to 12. The hanging portion attachment device 1 of the first embodiment described above and the hanging portion attachment devices 1 of the second to ninth embodiments described below with reference to Figures 8 to 11 have different attachment part shapes. First, with reference to Figures 8(A) and (B), other embodiments having an overall ring-shaped shape similar to the first embodiment will be described.

[0039] FIG. 8(A) is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the hanging part attachment device 1. In the second embodiment of the hanging part attachment device 1, the upper and lower attachment parts and the information presentation unit 10 have the same widthwise length, and the overall shape when viewed from the front is rectangular. This reduces the number of steps required to cut out the shape of the hanging part attachment device 1. Furthermore, because the entire surface of the hanging part attachment device 1 can be used as the information presentation unit 10, the information presentation unit 10 can be used more widely than in the first embodiment, and a larger presentation object 30 can also be used.

[0040] FIG. 8(B) is a diagram illustrating a third embodiment of the hanging part attachment device 1. The hanging part attachment device 1 of the third embodiment has upper and lower attachment parts that are the same in length in the vertical and width directions as the hanging part attachment device 1 of the first embodiment, but are formed at different positions in the width direction. The attachment part of the third embodiment is formed so that one of the vertical sides is aligned with an extension of the vertical side of the information presentation unit 10. In other words, the outer vertical side of the attachment part is formed contiguously with the side of the information presentation unit 10. Furthermore, if the entire surface of the hanging part attachment device 1 of the third embodiment is considered to be an imaginary rectangle, the upper and lower attachment parts are formed at diagonal positions. It may also be used upside down.

[0041] As described above, the hanging part attachment device 1 of the second and third embodiments illustrated in Figures 8(A) and 8(B) and the hanging part attachment device 1 of the first embodiment are ring-shaped as a whole. Therefore, when the hanging part attachment device 1 is worn, the first contact portion P1 on the inside of the upper attachment portion 12 comes into contact with the upper hanging portion 21, and the second contact portion P2 on the inside of the lower attachment portion 13 comes into contact with the lower hanging portion 21. Furthermore, in all of the first to third embodiments, as explained in Figure 5, the hanging portion 21 can be attached to the mask 2 by passing it through the ring, making it easy to put on and take off.

[0042] Furthermore, the hanging part attachment device 1 of the second embodiment allows for a wide range of use of the information presentation unit 10. On the other hand, the hanging part attachment devices 1 of the first and third embodiments have upper and lower attachment parts whose widthwise lengths are narrower than that of the information presentation unit 10, thereby reducing the contact area with the skin and improving wearing comfort.

[0043] Next, with reference to Figures 9(A) and (B), an example of an embodiment in which the opening 14 is formed by a hole and a notch, with the holes provided in the upper and lower attachment portions, will be described. Figure 9(A) is a diagram illustrating a fourth embodiment of the hanging portion attachment device 1, and Figure 9(B) is a diagram illustrating a fifth embodiment of the hanging portion attachment device 1. The hanging portion attachment devices 1 of the fourth and fifth embodiments are formed with holes 141 for inserting the hanging portion 21 into the attachment portion, and notches 142 for passing the hanging portion 21 through the holes 141. At least one hole 141 is formed on each of the top and bottom, and the notches 142 are formed in the vertical and / or width directions. Furthermore, while the first to third embodiments use a double sheet as the material, the fourth and fifth embodiments use a single sheet, so the fourth and fifth embodiments are thinner overall. As will be described later with reference to Figure 13, even in the fourth and fifth embodiments, multiple sheets of sheet material may be stacked on top of each other rather than just one, depending on the specifics of the presentation item 30, etc.

[0044] The hanging part attachment device 1 of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 9(A) has two holes 141 formed in each of the upper and lower attachment parts. A notch 142 is formed in the vertical direction between the upper hole 141 and the lower hole 141. The holes 141 are formed for the following purposes. First, if only notch 142 was provided, there is a risk that the sheet material would tear in an unintended direction from notch 142. Therefore, the holes are provided to prevent damage to the hanging part attachment device 1. Second, the holes are provided to stabilize the attachment state of the mask to the hanging part 21. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the holes 141 are illustrated as rotationally symmetrical circles, but are not limited to this and may be, for example, ellipses, as long as they achieve the above-mentioned purpose.

[0045] The method of attaching the hanging part attachment tool 1 of the fourth embodiment will be described. The hanging part 21 is passed from the inside of the hanging part attachment tool 1 (the side that touches the skin, the back side) through the notch closest to the mask body 20, of the left and right notches. The hanging part 21 is then passed from the outside to the inside of the hanging part attachment tool 1 (from the front to the back side) through the other notch, and the hanging part 21 is fitted into the upper and lower holes 141, allowing it to be attached to the mask 2. The hanging part 21 can be pressed from the front side between the holes on the left and right of the upper and lower attachment parts, improving the adhesion of the hanging part attachment tool 1. The attachment tool of the fourth embodiment can also be used upside down.

[0046] The hanging portion attachment device 1 of the fifth embodiment shown in Fig. 9(B) has one hole 141 formed near the center in the width direction of each of the upper and lower attachment parts, and notches 142 formed in the width direction and the up-down direction. In Fig. 9(B), notches 142 are formed vertically, continuing from holes 141, along the center line in the width direction of the hanging portion attachment device 1, and widthwise notches 142 are formed from the vertical notches 142 toward the outer edges of the side surfaces of the hanging portion attachment device 1. Note that the vertical notches 142 are not limited to those that extend inward in the up-down direction (toward the center in the up-down direction of the hanging portion attachment device 1) as shown in the figure, but may also be those that extend outward in the up-down direction (toward the upper surface of the hanging portion attachment device 1 (or the lower surface side in the case of notch 142 on the lower attachment part 13 side)).

[0047] A method of attaching the hanging part attachment tool 1 of the fifth embodiment will be described. The hanging part 21 can be attached to the mask 2 by passing it through the widthwise cutout 142 and fitting it into the upper and lower holes 141. Note that FIG. 9(B) illustrates an example in which the widthwise cutout 142 is positioned on the opposite side (toward the wearer's ears) from the direction in which the mask body 20 is located, and the hanging part 21 is passed through from the mask body 20 side, and the hanging part 21 protruding from the hole 141 holds the hanging part attachment tool 1 in place. However, this is not limiting, and the hanging part attachment tool 1 may be used in reverse (upside down or upside down). Also, the cutout 142 may not be provided in the vertical direction, but may be formed on the outer periphery from the hole 141 (toward the side or the top (or bottom) in the vertical direction).

[0048] In the hanging part attachment device 1 of the fourth and fifth embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B), the holes 141 formed at the ends of the notches 142 correspond to the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2. The holes 141 of the first contact portion P1 and the holes 141 of the second contact portion P2 are at least larger than the width of the notches 142. This allows the hanging part 21 to be fastened by the holes 141, so that the hanging part attachment device 1 remains attached to the mask 2 even when the mask 2 is not being worn, improving convenience. The notches also facilitate attachment and detachment. The fourth and fifth embodiments are examples in which the opening 14 is formed by the holes 141 and the notches 142. The number and positions of the holes 141 and the notches 142 are not limited to those illustrated, and various embodiments can be adopted as long as the hanging part attachment device 1 is stable when the mask 2 is worn.

[0049] Furthermore, even in the hanging part attachment devices 1 of the fourth and fifth embodiments, as will be described later with reference to Fig. 13, a structure in which multiple sheets of sheet material are overlapped may be used depending on the properties of the presentation object 30 (for example, the characteristics of the presentation object 30 itself, or the method of attaching the presentation object 30). Furthermore, in the fourth and fifth embodiments, an example in which the hanging part 21 is passed through from the back side (skin side) of the hanging part attachment device 1 has been described, but this is not limiting, and it may be passed through from the front. Note that the length in the vertical direction may be formed to be longer than the length L described in the first embodiment by the amount of the vertical length of the hole 141.

[0050] FIG. 10(A) is a diagram illustrating a sixth embodiment of the hanging part attachment device 1. In the sixth embodiment, portions of both the upper and lower ends of the hanging part attachment device 1 are folded toward the information presentation unit 10. The hanging part attachment device 1 of the sixth embodiment is cut out so that its length in the vertical direction is longer than that of the first embodiment by the amount of the folded portions. In the sixth embodiment, the folded portions become attachment portions. The folded portions are provided in two places: portions that become the upper and lower end portions when attached to the hanging part 21, and portions that extend from the upper and lower end portions and are folded inward.

[0051] The method of attaching the hanging part attachment device 1 of the sixth embodiment will be described below. The hanging part 21 is passed from the side of the hanging part attachment device 1 through the opening 14 formed inside the folded upper and lower attachment parts, and the hanging part 21 is attached so that it fits inside the folded parts. The folded parts of the upper and lower ends become the first contact part P1 and the second contact part P2.

[0052] It is not limited to those that are folded from the beginning, but may be processed to be easily bendable (foldable) from an unfolded state, or may be formed using a material that is easily bendable by hand so that the wearer of the mask 2 can fold it to fit the shape of their own mask 2 and attach it. The shape of the hanging part attachment device 1 as in the sixth embodiment has a folded part, so that the hanging part 21 and the hanging part attachment device 1 are difficult to separate.

[0053] 10(B) is a diagram illustrating a seventh embodiment of the hanging part attachment device 1. In the seventh embodiment, a notch serving as an attachment portion is formed so as to open toward the information presentation unit 10 (toward the inside, toward the center in the vertical direction of the hanging part attachment device 1).

[0054] The following describes a method for attaching the hanging part attachment tool 1 of the seventh embodiment. When the mask 2 is worn, the hanging part 21 passes through the inside (skin side) of the opening 14 formed on the back side (skin side) of the incision, and the base part (line or surface) of the incision along the width direction becomes the first contact part P1 and the second contact part P2, and the hanging part 21 is fastened by these contact parts.

[0055] FIG. 10(C) is a diagram illustrating an eighth embodiment of the hanging part attachment device 1. The upper and lower attachment parts in the eighth embodiment are formed by cutting out a portion of the hanging part attachment device 1 in the vertical direction into a hook shape. Note that in the hanging part attachment device 1 of the eighth embodiment, the information presenting unit 10 and the upper and lower attachment parts may be separate members. The method of connecting the information presenting unit 10 to the attachment parts can be the method described with reference to FIG. 7 (for example, thermal welding, etc.). Furthermore, the information presenting unit 10 and the attachment parts may be made of different materials. For example, the attachment parts may be made of metal.

[0056] The method of attaching the hanging attachment device 1 of the eighth embodiment will be described below. The hanging attachment device can be attached by putting the mask 2 on while passing the hanging part 21 through the opening 14 on the inside of the hook-shaped attachment part. The upper and lower ends of the hanging attachment device 1 become the first contact part P1 and the second contact part P2.

[0057] 11(A) to 11(C) are diagrams illustrating a ninth embodiment of the hanging part attachment device 1. The hanging part attachment device 1 of the ninth embodiment has two overlapping sheet materials (e.g., elastic materials such as polycarbonate or polyvinyl chloride) and two sheets of sheet material joined at the position where the hanging part 21 is fastened. The joined position (joining part 15) is inside the position where the hanging part 21 is fastened (inside in the vertical direction, toward the center). As an example of the range of the joining part 15, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the joining may be performed with the center in the vertical direction left open (i.e., the center is not joined and the top and bottom are joined). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the entire area inside the position where the hanging part 21 is fastened may be joined. The joining method can be the same as that described with reference to FIG. 7 (e.g., adhesive bonding, heat welding, etc.). In the ninth embodiment, the top and bottom ends of the two sheet materials that are not joined together serve as attachment parts. The hanging attachment device 1 of the ninth embodiment is not limited to having a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, as illustrated in Figures 11(A) to (C), but may also have a shape like the first embodiment, with the information presentation unit 10 connected to it, for example.

[0058] The method of attaching the hanging part attachment device 1 in the ninth embodiment will be described. The hanging part 21 is inserted into the openings 14 (formed between the two sheets) of the upper and lower attachment parts, and the mask 2 is attached. The hanging part attachment device 1 is sandwiched between the upper and lower hanging parts 21 and pressed down from above and below, enabling attachment. The contact points between the connecting parts 15 and the attachment parts are the first contact part P1 and the second contact part P2. The length between the upper and lower connecting parts 15 (or the vertical direction of the connecting parts 15) in the ninth embodiment is preferably formed to be longer than the distance between the upper hanging part 21 and the lower hanging part 21 when the mask 2 is worn. That is, the length from the upper end of the upper attachment part 12 to the lower end of the lower attachment part 13 of the hanging part attachment device 1 in the ninth embodiment is longer than the distance between the upper and lower hanging parts 21. Therefore, the overall vertical length is longer than the vertical direction L in the first to eighth embodiments.

[0059] 11(B), the connecting portion 15 may be multi-layered (two layers in the illustrated example), thereby forming the hanging portion attachment device 1 of the ninth embodiment, but the area corresponding to the connecting portion 15 may be formed as a single layer (one layer from the top to the bottom of the connecting portion 15), with the upper and lower attachment portions being two or more layers. In other words, the area corresponding to the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2 may be connected as multiple layers, and the area between the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2 may be a single layer without the connecting portion 15.

[0060] As described above, the mounting portion (12, 13) of the hanging portion attachment device 1 in this embodiment can be in the form of a ring (e.g., the first to third embodiments, etc.), a portion of the top and bottom are processed (e.g., the fourth to ninth embodiments, etc.), a portion in which the hanging portion 21 is fastened by a hook-shaped space such as a hole provided in the mounting portion (e.g., the fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth embodiments, etc.), a portion in which the hanging portion 21 does not protrude from the surface of the hanging portion attachment device 1 (e.g., the first to third, sixth, ninth embodiments, etc.), a portion in which the hanging portion 21 protrudes from the surface of the hanging portion attachment device 1 (e.g., the fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth embodiments, etc.), or a portion in which the mounting portion and the information presentation portion 10 are formed from separate members (e.g., the eighth embodiment, etc.). Furthermore, the attachment state of the hanging part attachment device 1 is not limited to being stabilized by the information presentation unit 10 being stretched in the vertical direction as in the first to eighth embodiments, but may also be such that the information presentation unit 10 is clamped and pressed inward from above and below (towards the information presentation unit 10) as in the ninth embodiment.

[0061] Furthermore, the upper attachment portion 12 and the lower attachment portion 13 may have different shapes. For example, as illustrated in Fig. 12(A), various combinations are possible, such as one of the upper and lower attachment portions being the same as the ninth embodiment illustrated in Fig. 10(A) described above, and the other being the fifth embodiment illustrated in Fig. 9(B). For example, different combinations may be applied depending on the area of ​​the information presentation unit 10, the material of the hanging attachment 1, the characteristics of the presentation object 30, etc.

[0062] Furthermore, a plurality of upper mounting portions 12 and a plurality of lower mounting portions 13 may be provided. For example, in FIG. 8(B), an example has been described in which a total of two mounting portions are formed at diagonal positions. However, there may be more than two, for example, four mounting portions may be provided on the left and right, top and bottom. Alternatively, the upper mounting portion 12 may be formed in the center as in the first embodiment, and the lower mounting portions 13 may be formed in two locations on the left and right, for a total of three mounting portions. In either case, the portion of the hanging portion attachment device 1 that contacts the upper hanging portion 21 becomes the first contact portion P1. Furthermore, the portion that contacts the lower hanging portion 21 becomes the second contact portion P2.

[0063] In the above-described embodiment, an example has been illustrated in which, when viewed from the front, the entire hanging attachment 1 is viewed as a virtual rectangle, and the vertical length is longer than the width. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the virtual rectangle may be a square, or may be a rectangle in which the width is longer than the vertical length.

[0064] Furthermore, the hanging part attachment device 1 described in the above embodiment may be of an appropriate type depending on the type of the hanging part 21 of the mask. For example, if the hanging part 21 is in a band (loop) shape and the mask 2 is worn by putting it over the head, the hanging part attachment device 1 of the types exemplified in Figures 9(B), 10, and 11 may be used. Also, if it is in the form of a string (for example, a rubber string, cloth, or a type that is tied at the back of the head), any of the above-mentioned first to ninth types may be used.

[0065] The shape of the hanging part attachment device 1 in this embodiment as described above allows for easy attachment and detachment. Furthermore, since it can be cut out from a single sheet material, manufacturing costs can be reduced. Furthermore, the location where the hanging part 21 is passed through is easily recognizable for the wearer, improving convenience. Furthermore, by using the attachment methods of each of the above-described aspects, the first contact portion P1 and the second contact portion P2 are attached so as to contact the hanging part 21, respectively, resulting in a structure in which the information presenting unit 10 bridges the upper and lower hanging parts 21. This allows the hanging part attachment device 1 to be attached in a stable state, while the presentation object 30 can be easily presented in an easily exposed location for presentation to a third party.

[0066] Furthermore, since the hanging attachment device 1 in this embodiment is positioned so as not to overlap the mask body 20, the predetermined information is not affected by exhaled air. For example, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the strength of the adhesive surface of the predetermined information. Furthermore, the information presenting unit 10 does not interfere with the protective function of the mask. Furthermore, by not presenting the predetermined information in front of the human body, it is possible to prevent the predetermined information from entering the field of view of the person you are talking to, for example, during a conversation, and to prevent the person from being distracted from the conversation.

[0067] In the above-described embodiment, the hanging part attachment device 1 is attached to the hanging part 21 on one side of the mask 2 (approaching one side of the wearer's cheek). However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the hanging part attachment device 1 may be attached to both sides of the hanging part 21. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 12(B), the hanging part attachment devices 1 may be arranged on the left and right, and the ends (connecting part 22) of the upper and lower attachment parts that are located on the mask main body 20 side may be extended to connect the left and right hanging part attachment devices 1. This allows predetermined information to be displayed on both cheeks, but at least the information display unit 10 does not overlap with the mask main body 20, so the display object 30 (predetermined information) is not affected by exhaled air. Furthermore, the hanging part attachment device 1 does not interfere with the function of the mask 2 itself.

[0068] 13, another example of how to attach the presentation object 30 to the information presentation unit 10 (an example of a presentation method) will be described below. The surface of the information presentation unit 10 is not limited to a single surface, but may be double or triple, depending on how the presentation object 30 is attached.

[0069] 13(A) to 13(C) show examples in which the presentation object 30 is attached to the information presenting unit 10 by adhesion, welding, or the like (hereinafter simply referred to as attachment). For example, the presentation object 30 may be attached from the front surface as shown in FIG. 13(A), or may be attached from the back surface (skin side) using a highly transparent material as shown in FIG. 13(B) so as to be visible from the front. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13(C), the presentation object 30 may be attached to the inner surface (e.g., either the front or skin side) of a double-structured information presenting unit 10 so as to be visible from the front.

[0070] Furthermore, the presenting object 30 is not limited to being attached, but may be sandwiched by the information presenting unit 10, or may be inserted into the information presenting unit 10, or may be attached so that the presenting object 30 is fitted to the information presenting unit 10. For example, as shown in the side views of the hanging attachment 1 in Figures 13(D) and (E), an insertion opening 17 for inserting the presenting object 30 may be provided on the entire or part of the front surface.

[0071] Furthermore, even if the information presenting unit 10 and the presentation object 30 are separate members, the information presenting unit 10 and the presentation object 30 may be integrally formed (i.e., the hanging part attachment 1 itself becomes the presentation object 30). For example, as described above, the information presenting unit 10 and the presentation object 30 may be integrally formed by incorporating an IC chip, a sensor, or a display, or by printing predetermined information on the sheet material of the hanging part attachment 1 itself.

[0072] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not by the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 1 Mask hanging part attachment tool, 10 Information display part, 12 Upper mounting part, 13 Lower mounting part, P1 First contact part, P2 Second contact part, 14 Opening, 141 Hole, 15 Joining part, 17 Insertion port, 2 Mask, 20 Mask body, 21 Hanging part, 22 Connecting part, 30 Display object

Claims

1. The mask has a string-like mask hooking portion, both ends of which are connected to the mask body, and includes a first contact portion that contacts the upper hooking portion, a second contact portion that contacts the lower hooking portion, an information presenting portion that is located between the first contact portion and the second contact portion and has a sheet-like surface for presenting predetermined information, and an opening for inserting the hooking portion. The mask hanging part attachment device is configured such that the information presentation part is bridged between the upper and lower hanging parts by the first contact part and the second contact part, by inserting the middle of the hanging part, both ends of which are connected to one side of the mask body, into one opening and pulling it out to the other opening, and attaching it to one side of the mask so that the first contact part contacts the upper hanging part and the second contact part contacts the lower hanging part.

2. The mask has an upper attachment part for attaching to an upper hanging part of a string-like mask hanging part, both ends of which are connected to the mask body, a lower attachment part for attaching to a lower hanging part, and an information presenting part having a sheet-like surface for presenting predetermined information, the information presenting part being located between a first contact part included in the upper attachment part and a second contact part included in the lower attachment part, The first contact portion contacts an upper hanging portion of a string-like mask hook portion, both ends of which are connected to the mask body, and the second contact portion contacts a lower hanging portion, The upper attachment portion has a first insertion portion into which an upper hanging portion of a mask, both ends of which are connected to the mask body, is inserted up to the middle of the hanging portion, The lower attachment portion has a second insertion portion into which the lower hanging portion of the mask, both ends of which are connected to the mask body, is inserted up to the middle of the hanging portion, The upper hanging portion up to the middle of the hanging portion is attached so as to be inserted into the first insertion portion, and the lower hanging portion up to the middle of the hanging portion is attached so as to be inserted into the second insertion portion, so that even if the middle of the hanging portion is not inserted into the first insertion portion and the second insertion portion, the mask hanging portion attachment device is attached to one side of the mask so that the first contact portion contacts the upper hanging portion and the second contact portion contacts the lower hanging portion, and the information presentation portion is bridged between the upper and lower hanging portions by the first contact portion and the second contact portion.

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