Earmuff that are easy to carry

Abstract

A portable earplug is disclosed, wherein the structure and position of a fixing means are optimized so that it can be folded to a thin thickness with strong fixing force when carried. The portable earplug comprises: a body portion having a pair of covering portions that cover the ears and a connecting portion connecting said covering portions; an elastic portion embedded in said body portion to provide elastic force; and a fixing portion provided in said body portion to fix said covering portions in a folded state by overlapping them, wherein the fixing portion is composed of Velcro.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable earmuff, and more specifically, to a portable earmuff that covers the ears for warmth and can be folded into a thin thickness with strong fixing force when not in use. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, earmuffs are cold-weather accessories designed to keep warm by covering the ears in low-temperature environments, such as winter. They are widely used in daily life, including in work environments where health may be compromised, as well as during hiking and leisure activities. As the ears are the part of the face that feels the coldest, earmuffs are designed to completely cover both ears and partially wrap around the back of the head.

[0003] Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0387595 (June 13, 2005), filed prior to this, discloses a cold-weather earmuff that is convenient to carry and wear and does not damage the shape of the head when worn.

[0004] Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional earplug comprises a body (10) having symmetrically formed oval-shaped thermal covering portions (1) sized to cover the entire ear and connecting portions (2) connecting the thermal covering portions. A metal frame having elastic restoring force is provided inside the body (10). A fixing means (20) having a press button (snap button) structure is provided on the outer side of the body (10) so as to maintain a folded state when the body (10) is folded.

[0005] However, in conventional earplugs, if the fixing means (20) is composed of a snap button, there is a limit to the fixing force, so it was impossible to fold the body (10) thinly to a thickness below a certain level. Therefore, when carrying the earplugs, it is difficult to put them in the pocket of clothing, and when storing them in a bag, they take up a lot of space. Prior art literature

[0006] Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0387595 (June 13, 2005) The problem to be solved

[0007] To solve the aforementioned conventional problems, the present invention provides an easy-to-carry earplug in which the structure and position of the fixing means are optimized so that it can be folded with strong fixing force to make it thin when carried. means of solving the problem

[0008] A portable earplug according to the present invention comprises: a body portion having a pair of covering portions that cover the ears and a connecting portion that connects the covering portions; an elastic portion embedded in the body portion that provides elastic force; and a fixing portion provided in the body portion that fixes the pair of covering portions in a folded state by overlapping them, wherein the fixing portion is composed of Velcro.

[0009] The above fixing part includes: a first Velcro provided on a first cover part; and a second Velcro provided on a second cover part that can be coupled and separated from the first Velcro, and the first Velcro and the second Velcro are coupled so that the first cover part and the second cover part are fixed in an overlapping state.

[0010] The second cover portion is further provided with a third Velcro that can be combined and separated from the second Velcro, and the second Velcro and the third Velcro are combined so that the second Velcro is fixed to the outer surface of the second cover portion.

[0011] The first and third Velcros are made of crochet, and the second Velcro is made of velvet combined with the crochet.

[0012] The first Velcro is provided on the outer surface of the first cover part, and the third Velcro is provided on the outer surface of the second cover part. The second Velcro is formed in the shape of a wide strip, with one end connected to the outer surface of the second cover part and the other end connected to the first Velcro or the third Velcro.

[0013] The joining surface of the second Velcro is formed on the surface facing the outer surface of the second cover part.

[0014] One end of the second Velcro is connected to the edge of the second cover part, and the other end is extended to the third Velcro, and the first Velcro is formed at the same position as the third Velcro when the body part is folded and the first cover part is overlapped with the second cover part.

[0015] A sound-dampening hole is formed in the first cover portion and the second cover portion, and the third Velcro is positioned on the opposite side of one end of the second Velcro based on the sound-dampening hole. Effects of the invention

[0016] The portable earplug according to the present invention can be secured with strong fixing force when folded, and the secured state does not come undone even when the earplug is folded to a very relatively thin thickness. Therefore, it can be stored in a thin pocket, and the space occupied can be drastically reduced even when stored in a bag. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a conventional earplug, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a portable earplug according to an embodiment of the present invention from the right side, and FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating a portable earplug according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating a state in which the second Velcro of a portable earplug according to an embodiment of the present invention is separated from the third Velcro, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view from the left showing the state in which the second Velcro of a portable earplug according to one embodiment of the present invention is separated from the third Velcro, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view from the left showing the state in which the second Velcro of a portable earplug according to one embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the third Velcro, and FIG. 7 is a plan view illustrating a folded state of a portable earplug according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a front view illustrating the folded state of a portable earplug according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] The technical configuration of the portable earplugs is described in detail below according to the attached drawings.

[0019] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 8, a portable earplug according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a body portion (110), an elastic portion (130), and a fixing portion. The body portion (110) is provided with a cover portion (111, 112) and a connecting portion (120).

[0020] The cover portions (111, 112) are formed as a pair and have an approximately elliptical shape to cover the ears. That is, the cover portions (111, 112) consist of a first cover portion (111) that covers the left ear and a second cover portion (112) that covers the right ear. The connecting portion (120) connects the first cover portion (111) and the second cover portion (112).

[0021] The elastic part (130) is embedded in the body part (110) and provides elastic force. The elastic part (130) may be made of a metal wire and provides elastic force to the body part (110) so that the earplug can be closely attached to both ears of the wearer when worn, and can be folded when not worn. The body part (130) attempts to maintain a certain shape due to the elastic part (130). That is, when the earplug is worn, the earplug compresses both ears, and when the earplug is folded, the earplug receives a force to return to a certain shape (original state).

[0022] The fixing part is provided on the body part (110) and functions to fix a pair of cover parts (111, 112) in a folded state by overlapping them. In particular, the fixing part is composed of Velcro. The fixing part includes a first Velcro (151), a second Velcro (152), and a third Velcro (153).

[0023] The first Velcro (151) is provided on the first cover portion (111). The first Velcro (151) consists of a hook-shaped crochet. The first Velcro (151) is provided on the outer surface of the first cover portion (111).

[0024] The second Velcro (152) is provided on the second cover portion (112) and can be combined with and separated from the first Velcro (151). The second Velcro (152) is composed of a round loop-shaped velvet (Velour). The velvet can be combined with and separated from the crochet. The first Velcro (151) and the second Velcro (152) are combined so that the first cover portion (111) and the second cover portion (112) are fixed in an overlapping state.

[0025] The third Velcro (153) is provided on the second cover portion (112) and can be combined with and separated from the second Velcro (152). The third Velcro (153) is composed of a hook-shaped crochet. The third Velcro (153) is provided on the outer surface of the second cover portion (112). The second Velcro (152) and the third Velcro (153) are combined so that the second Velcro (152) is fixed to the outer surface of the second cover portion (112).

[0026] The second Velcro (152) is formed in the shape of a wide strip. One end (157) of the second Velcro (152) is connected to the outer surface of the second cover part (112), and the other end (158) of the second Velcro (152) is connected to the first Velcro (151) or the third Velcro (153). The connection surface of the second Velcro (152) is formed on the surface facing the outer surface of the second cover part (112).

[0027] That is, one end (157) of the second Velcro (152) is connected to the edge of the second cover part (112), and the other end (158) of the second Velcro (152) is extended to the third Velcro (153). The first Velcro (151) is formed at the same position as the third Velcro (153) when the body part (110) is folded and the first cover part (111) is overlapped with the second cover part (112).

[0028] Additionally, a hearing hole (160) is formed in the first cover portion (111) and the second cover portion (112). Through the hearing hole (160), external sounds can be heard clearly while wearing earplugs. The third Velcro (153) is positioned on the opposite side of the end portion (157) of the second Velcro (152) with respect to the hearing hole (160).

[0029] In addition, the first Velcro (151) is positioned on the first cover part (111) so that when the first cover part (111) is overlapped with the second cover part (112), the first Velcro (151) is formed at the same position as the third Velcro (153).

[0030] As shown in FIG. 5, the second Velcro (152) can be separated from the third Velcro (153). As shown in FIG. 6, the second Velcro (152) can be attached to the third Velcro (153) to wear earplugs.

[0031] If you want to fold and store the earplugs, separate the second Velcro (152) from the third Velcro (153) as shown in FIG. 5. Then, place the first cover part (111) over the second cover part (112), and then attach the second Velcro (152) to the first Velcro (151) to complete the fixation.

[0032] In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the first cover portion (111) receives a force in the direction of spreading apart (moving away) from the second cover portion (112) due to the elastic restoring force of the elastic portion (130). Thus, the force received by the first cover portion (111) in the direction of spreading apart from the second cover portion (112) is a direction parallel to the thickness direction of the first cover portion (111) and is a perpendicular direction in FIG. 8. Since the other end (158) of the second Velcro (152) is fixed to the first Velcro (151) while the first end (157) of the second Velcro (152) is connected to the second cover portion (112), the second Velcro (152) generates a fixing force against the first Velcro (151) in the direction opposite to the elastic restoring force of the elastic portion (130) and perpendicular to the elastic restoring force (the direction of pulling to the left in FIG. 8). Therefore, the first cover part (111) can be fixed to the second cover part (112) with a strong fixing force.

[0033] A portable earplug according to one embodiment of the present invention can be secured with strong fixing force when folded, and the secured state does not come undone even when the earplug is folded to a very relatively thin thickness. Therefore, it can be stored in a thin pocket, and the space occupied can be drastically reduced even when stored in a bag.

[0035] Although the portable earplug according to the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, this is merely illustrative, and anyone skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom. Accordingly, the true scope of technical protection should be determined by the technical concept of the appended claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0036] 110: Body part 111: First cover part 112: Second cover part 120: Connecting part 130: Elastic part 151: 1st Velcro 152: 2nd Velcro 153: 3rd Velcro 157: First end 158: Second end 160: Listening Hall

Claims

Claim 1 delete Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A portable earplug comprising: a body portion having a pair of covering portions that cover the ears and a connecting portion connecting the covering portions; an elastic portion embedded in the body portion to provide elastic force; and a fixing portion provided in the body portion to fix the pair of covering portions in a folded state by overlapping them; wherein the fixing portion includes a first Velcro provided in the first covering portion and a second Velcro provided in the second covering portion that is coupled to and detachable from the first Velcro, and the first Velcro and the second Velcro are coupled to fix the first covering portion and the second covering portion in a folded state; further comprising a third Velcro provided in the second covering portion that is coupled to and detachable from the second Velcro, and the second Velcro and the third Velcro are coupled so that the second Velcro is fixed to the outer surface of the second covering portion; wherein the first Velcro and the third Velcro are composed of crochet, and the second Velcro is composed of velvet that is coupled to the crochet. Claim 5 In claim 4, the first Velcro is provided on the outer surface of the first cover portion, the third Velcro is provided on the outer surface of the second cover portion, and the second Velcro is formed in the shape of a wide strip, with one end connected to the outer surface of the second cover portion and the other end connected to the first Velcro or the third Velcro, making it an easy-to-carry earplug. Claim 6 In claim 5, the connecting surface of the second Velcro is formed on the surface facing the outer surface of the second cover part, making it an easy-to-carry earplug. Claim 7 An easy-to-carry earplug according to claim 6, wherein one end of the second Velcro is connected to the edge of the second cover portion and the other end extends to the third Velcro, and the first Velcro is formed at the same position as the third Velcro when the body portion is folded and the first cover portion is overlapped with the second cover portion. Claim 8 An easy-to-carry earplug according to claim 7, characterized in that a listening hole is formed in the first cover portion and the second cover portion, and the third Velcro is positioned on the opposite side of one end of the second Velcro with respect to the listening hole.

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