Pendent Face Mask Suspension System for Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing face masks are not easily and safely storable in a compact, accessible, and protected form when not in use, making them prone to contamination, loss, or misplacement.
Innovation Solution
A pendent face mask design that transitions between a facially protective state and a folded state, featuring a facial cover with guides and a suspension system that allows it to be suspended from the neck and adjusted for secure wear, including a securing device for the folded state, such as a strap or pouch, enabling convenient storage and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional fasteners and tie straps are used to secure the mask, then the mask can be worn on the face, but the mask cannot be easily stored in a compact form when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension system transitions between two functional states: when worn, it forms ear loops that secure the mask to the head; when not in use, it allows the mask to fold into a compact pouch. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction by enabling the same structure to serve both wearing and storage functions efficiently
Solution Approach 2:
The mask folds into itself and nests within a pouch when not in use, creating a compact storage form. This nesting principle allows the mask to be stored in a protected, space-efficient manner without requiring separate storage containers or complex storage mechanisms
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the mask is stored loosely when not in use, then it is easily accessible, but it is subject to contamination and loss
Solution Approach 1:
The mask nests within a protective pouch when not in use, which shields it from contamination while keeping it portable and accessible. The pouch serves as both protection and carrying mechanism, resolving the contradiction between protection and accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch acts as a flexible protective shell that encloses the mask, providing a barrier against contamination while remaining lightweight and easy to carry. This thin-film enclosure resolves the contradiction by offering protection without sacrificing accessibility
3Reliability
If the mask is made with adjustable components for tighter fits, then it secures better on the face, but it cannot be folded into a compact form
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension system is designed to be dynamic rather than rigid - it maintains adjustable tension when worn for secure fit, but becomes flexible and collapsible when folded for storage. This dynamic behavior resolves the contradiction between fit security and foldability by adapting its structural properties to the operational context
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AI summary
A pendent face mask is adapted to transition between a facially protective state and a folded state. The pendent face mask includes a foldable, air-permeable facial cover, a plurality of guides, and a suspension system. The suspension system suspends the facial cover in the folded state from a user's neck, and adjustably secures the facial cover in contact with the user's face in the facially protective state. The suspension system includes left and right segments that are drawable to form left and right ear loops.