JP2007021025A - Mask - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mask with less fuzz relating to the mask for covering the nose and mouth, especially a disposable mask used for preventing entering allergen or the like represented by pollens or preventing saliva droplets from scattering around or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The mask is wholly or partially impregnated with a lubricating agent on the surface abutting on a face of a main body part covering the object part of the face including the nose and mouth. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mask that covers a nostril, and more particularly, to a disposable mask that is used to prevent invasion of allergens typified by pollen, or to prevent saliva droplets from being scattered around.

In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for disposable masks used for hay fever prevention, cold prevention and the like. There are masks that use various materials such as cotton, paper, and non-woven fabrics, but they are particularly non-woven fabrics because they can be manufactured at low cost, have excellent dust and pollen removal properties, have excellent breathability, and are easy to make disposable. The one using is widely used.
JP 2004-313293 A Utility model registration No. 2533937

  However, a disposable mask using a conventional non-woven fabric gradually fluffs the contact surface of the mask with the skin during use, and the fluffing may cause discomfort or damage the skin. There was a thing.

  In particular, winter and early spring when the use frequency of disposable masks is high, the humidity is low and the skin is dry.

  Therefore, the main problem of the present invention is to improve smoothness with the skin, prevent irritation to the skin due to rubbing and irritation to the skin due to fuzz due to rubbing, and improve the wearing feeling when wearing for a long time. .

The present invention that has solved the above problems is as follows.
<Invention of Claim 1>
A mask comprising: a main body that covers a target portion of the face including the nose and mouth; and a locking portion for locking to the ears provided on the left and right sides of the main body,
The mask which comprises the layer which comprises the surface contact | abutted with the face of the said main-body part is a nonwoven fabric, and the smoothing agent is contained in the whole part or part of the surface contact | abutted with the face of a main-body part.

(Function and effect)
Since the smoothing agent is contained in all or a part of the surface of the main body that is in contact with the face, the skin is less irritating.

<Invention of Claim 2>
The mask according to claim 1, wherein a smoothing agent is applied to a peripheral portion of a surface of the main body that contacts the face.

(Function and effect)
In particular, the peripheral portion of the mask main body, which is in contact with the face, is configured to be in close contact with the skin to prevent the entry of pollen, dust, and the like, and thus the peripheral portion is particularly slidable with the skin. Therefore, the skin irritation can be effectively reduced by applying the smoothing agent to the peripheral portion.

<Invention of Claim 3>
The mask according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 1 to 15 gsm of a smoothing agent is applied to a surface of the main body that contacts the face.

(Function and effect)
The coating amount of the smoothing agent is desirably 1 to 15 gsm. If it is less than 1 gsm, it is difficult to exert the effect of the smoothing agent, and if it exceeds 15 gsm, stickiness tends to occur.

<Invention of Claim 4>
The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the nonwoven fabric is hydrophilic.

(Function and effect)
If the nonwoven fabric is hydrophilic, it will have excellent affinity with the smoothing agent and excellent retention of the smoothing agent, and will be difficult to dry, resulting in less irritation to the skin.

<Invention of Claim 5>
The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main body portion has a layer structure of two or more layers, and all or a part of the layers constituting the surface in contact with the face is formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric. .

(Function and effect)
If the main body has a multi-layer structure, it is possible to use another material that is excellent in dust collection for the other layers while reducing the irritation to the skin by using a layer that is in contact with the face as a melt-blown nonwoven fabric. In addition, the present inventors have found that melt blown nonwoven fabrics have less fuzz when rubbed against the skin compared to other nonwoven fabrics such as spunbond nonwoven fabrics and cause less irritation to the skin. The present invention is also based on this finding.

<Invention of Claim 6>
The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a peripheral portion of a surface of the main body portion that comes into contact with the face is formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric.

(Function and effect)
As described above, the peripheral portion of the surface that comes into contact with the face of the main body portion is easily slid with the skin, and thus is likely to fluff. Therefore, in particular, the mask of the present invention in which the melt blown nonwoven fabric is disposed in the portion is further less irritating to the skin.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the above-described effects can be obtained. If this is required, the mask has no fluffing and no irritation to the skin.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
(First shape example)
FIG. 1 shows a pocket-type mask 1. The mask 1 includes a main body portion 2 that covers the mouthpiece and the nasal cavity, and a locking portion 3 for locking the main body portion 2 to the body. The main body 2 includes a left portion 2L and a right portion 2R that are symmetric with respect to the center line in the width direction. Both the portions 2L and 2R are formed of a flat material and are joined at the edge 4 on the center side in the width direction. Further, the joint portion 4 has a curved shape in which the intermediate portion bulges outward from both the upper and lower sides.

  On the other hand, the locking portion 3 is an annular flat member having an opening 5 for hanging on the ear, and is joined to the left and right side edges 2e, 2e of the main body portion 2.

  The main body 2 and the locking portion 3 are flat in a non-use state in which the left portion 2L and the right portion 2R are overlapped. On the other hand, the main body 2 has a cup shape in a use state (shown state) in which the space between the left portion 2L and the right portion 2R is widened. In this state, if the wearer's mouth and nasal cavity are covered, the space around the mouth and nasal cavity can be covered.

(Second shape example)
In the first shape example, the main body 2 and the locking portion 3 are formed as separate members and are joined together. However, as shown in FIG. It can also be formed integrally as a member.

(Third shape example)
In addition, although not shown, in the pocket type form, the joining line need not be formed along the vertical direction, and can be formed along the width direction, for example.

(Fourth shape example)
3 and 4 show a flat mask 11, which comprises a main body 2 that covers the mouthpiece and the nasal cavity, and a locking portion 3 for locking the main body 2 to the body. I have. The main body 2 has a plurality of pleats 6 (an heel formed by zigzag folding) along the width direction, and an ear-hook rubber string as an engaging portion 3 is attached in an annular shape to both sides thereof. Yes. The number of pleats is preferably 2 to 3.

  In this example, when the upper end and the lower end are pulled apart at the intermediate portion in the width direction of the main body 11, the pleat 6 expands so that the central portion bulges outward and deforms into a cup shape as a whole. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, if it is applied so as to cover the wearer's mouth and nasal cavity in this state, the space around the mouth and nasal cavity can be covered.

  As the shape of the main body 2, an appropriate shape such as an ellipse or a rhombus can be adopted in addition to the rectangular shape shown in the figure.

(Fifth shape example)
As shown in FIG. 6, the fifth shape example is obtained by omitting the pleats from the fourth shape example having the pleats 6. Such a simple form can also be adopted.

(Sixth shape example)
The locking portion 3 of the form shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is a type that hooks the annular member to the ear, but connects both sides of the main body portion with a belt-like member, and hangs the belt-like member around the head or neck. A type that can be locked is also possible (not shown). This type of locking portion is disclosed, for example, in JP-A-9-313631.

(Main body structure and materials)
The main body 2 may have a single layer structure, but preferably has a structure composed of a plurality of layers. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, it has a two-layer structure having an outer layer 2A and an inner layer 2B, or has an outer layer 2A, an inner layer 2B, and an intermediate layer 2C interposed therebetween as shown in FIGS. Or a three-layer structure. In particular, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer layer 2A (which may be an inner layer) integrally forms the main body 2 and the locking portion 3 as a single member, and the inner layer 2B is formed on the inner surface of the corresponding portion of the main body. By laminating, the main body part 2 can also have a two-layer structure.

  In the case of a plurality of layers, at least one layer, for example, the inner layer 2B in the two-layer structure as shown in FIG. 2, or the intermediate layer 2C in the three-layer structure as shown in FIGS. A functional layer having a virus / allergen inactivating function, an antibacterial function, a shape maintaining function, and the like is preferable.

  It is also a preferable form that such a functional layer is detachably attached to the main body 2. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the intermediate layer 2C in the three-layer structure is a functional layer, the functional layer 2C is formed via the edge of the main body 2 (or an opening provided in the outer layer 2A or the inner layer 2B). By making it possible to insert and remove, the functional layer can be made detachable. Such a layer structure composed of a plurality of layers can also be employed in the locking portion.

  Here, a feature of the present invention is that, regardless of whether the main body portion is a single layer or a multilayer structure, at least a layer constituting a surface that contacts the face of the main body portion is a nonwoven fabric, and A smoothing agent is contained in all or a part of the face abutting on the face. That is, a smoothing agent is contained by impregnating or applying a smoothing agent to all or a part of the non-woven fabric layer constituting the face that comes into contact with the face. . The manufacture is easy in a form in which a smoothing agent is applied to the entire contact surface in a single-layer nonwoven fabric structure, but in a form in which the smoothing agent is contained only in a portion that easily rubs against the skin. May be.

  Here, as a portion that easily rubs with the skin, as shown in FIG. 7 as an example of a rectangular main body portion, the main body portion that is required to have close contact with the skin in order to prevent entry of dust, pollen, etc. As shown in the example of the peripheral edge A of the surface 20 that contacts the skin, similarly to the rectangular main body shown in FIG. 8, the surface 20 that contacts the skin of the main body that is easy to contact the nose is vertically centered in the left-right direction. A vicinity B of the center line extending in the direction can be mentioned. Therefore, the form which apply | coated etc. the smoothing agent only to the said peripheral part A or the centerline vicinity B may be sufficient. Of course, the form which apply | coated the smoothing agent to the both parts A and B may be sufficient. The peripheral edge A means a range in which the distance L1 from the peripheral edge E of the main body is approximately 1 to 5 cm, preferably about 2 to 3 cm, and the vicinity B of the center line is the distance L2 from the center line C. Refers to a range of approximately 1 to 3 cm, preferably approximately 1.5 to 2 cm, toward the left and right (in the direction of the locking portion). Although not shown, of course, even when the three-dimensional main body shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is adopted, a smoothing agent can be applied only to the periphery of the main body and the vicinity of the center line. .

  Here, as the smoothing agent, a known smoothing agent used for sanitary thin paper such as tissue paper can be used. Specific examples include wax, MPC polymer, glycerin, diglycerin, polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 200 to less than 1,000, sorbit, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, glycine betaine, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, pyrrolidone carboxylate, The thing containing 1 or more types among maltitol, sodium lactate, etc. is mentioned. Preferred are wax, MPC polymer, and glycerin.

  In order to produce a mask in a form in which a smoothing agent is contained on the surface of the main body, a smoothing agent may be applied or impregnated in advance with respect to the nonwoven fabric before being cut into the size of the main body. For example, a known method such as spraying or roll transfer can be used for applying the smoothing agent to the nonwoven fabric. If in-line coating is adopted as a mode of applying the smoothing agent to the nonwoven fabric, it can be applied to the necessary portions as appropriate, and it is not necessary to adjust the cut pitch.

  As described above, when a smoothing agent is applied, it is desirable to use a hydrophilic material as a non-woven fabric constituting the layer that contacts the face. This is because the affinity with the smoothing agent is high, the holding power of the smoothing agent is excellent, and the irritation to the skin which is difficult to dry can be further reduced. Examples of the hydrophilic nonwoven fabric include those using fibers subjected to hydrophilic treatment, those using rayon fibers, those using cotton, pulp mixed nonwoven fabrics, and the like.

  The coating amount of the smoothing agent is 1 to 15 gsm, preferably 3 to 8 gsm, particularly preferably 4 to 6 gsm. If it is less than 1 gsm, the moisturizing effect is small, and if it exceeds 15 gsm, stickiness is produced, which is rather uncomfortable.

  Here, on the other hand, since the skin irritation is reduced, it is desirable that a part or all of the layer constituting the surface contacting the face of the main body portion is made of a melt blown nonwoven fabric. In addition, although it is the form which comprised the whole layer with the melt blown nonwoven fabric with single layer structure that manufacture is easy, the form which comprised only the part which is easy to slid with skin with a melt blown nonwoven fabric may be sufficient. Here, the portion that is easily rubbed with the skin is the portion B that easily contacts the peripheral edge A and the nose of the mask main body as described above.

  A conventionally known method can be used for the production of a melt blown nonwoven fabric. For example, a raw material polymer such as a crystalline propylene-based polymer is melt-extruded, and a fiber spun from a melt blown spinneret is converted into an ultrafine fiber stream by a high-temperature and high-speed gas. It can be blow-spun into an ultrafine fiber web on a collection device such as a wire mesh or a belt, and manufactured through an adhesion process. The average fiber diameter of the fibers forming the meltblown nonwoven fabric is not limited, but is usually about 1 to 30 μm, preferably about 2 to 10 μm.

Basis weight of the nonwoven fabric constituting the body portion is generally 15~70g / m ^2, preferably 20~60 g / m ^2. If it is less than 15 g / m ^2, it is difficult to ensure the required strength, and if it exceeds 70 g / m ² , the texture is undesirably lowered.

  On the other hand, when the main body has a two-layer structure, the layers other than the layer constituting the surface that contacts the face may be a non-woven fabric other than the melt blown non-woven fabric. Therefore, for example, a non-woven fabric laminate obtained by laminating two or more layers of a spunbond nonwoven fabric (S) layer formed with a web by the spunbond method; and a melt blown nonwoven fabric layer (M) formed with a web by the meltblown method Can be used as a material. If it does in this way, it can be set as the main-body part of the laminated structure which used a melt blown nonwoven fabric for a part of surface contact | abutted to a face.

  That is, when obtaining a laminate, for example, fibers formed by the melt blown method are directly deposited on a part (or all of them) of a spunbond nonwoven fabric to form a meltblown nonwoven fabric, and then a spunbond nonwoven fabric and a meltblown nonwoven fabric are formed. A method of heat-sealing, a method of laminating a spunbond nonwoven fabric and a meltblown nonwoven fabric, and fusing both nonwoven fabrics by heat and pressure, a spunbond nonwoven fabric and a meltblown nonwoven fabric, a hot melt adhesive, a solvent-based adhesive, etc. If a method of adhering with an adhesive or the like is adopted, it becomes easy to make a part of the surface in contact with the face a melt blown nonwoven fabric.

  Here, the method of directly forming the meltblown nonwoven fabric on the spunbond nonwoven fabric can be performed by a meltblown method in which a melt of a thermoplastic resin is sprayed on a part or all of the surface of the spunbond nonwoven fabric to deposit fibers. . At this time, the spunbonded nonwoven fabric and the meltblown nonwoven fabric are simultaneously sprayed and deposited on the spunbonded nonwoven fabric by applying a negative pressure to the surface opposite to the surface on which the melt is sprayed and spraying the fibers formed by the meltblown method. Are integrated to obtain a flexible nonwoven fabric laminate having a spunbond nonwoven fabric layer and a meltblown nonwoven fabric layer. When integration of both nonwoven fabrics is inadequate, it can fully integrate with a heating-pressing embossing roll etc.

  As a method of fusing a spunbond nonwoven fabric and a meltblown nonwoven fabric by heat fusion, a method of heat-sealing the entire contact surface between the spunbond nonwoven fabric and the meltblown nonwoven fabric, a contact surface between the spunpond nonwoven fabric and the meltblown nonwoven fabric is used. There is a method of heat-sealing a part.

(Material for locking part)
The material of the locking portion 3 can be selected from the same material as that of the main body portion 2, but it is preferable to select a material that is rich in elasticity and elasticity and has little irritation to the skin.

  For example, in the case of the pocket-type mask 1, a laminated nonwoven fabric obtained by attaching a nonwoven fabric to both the front and back sides of an elastic stretchable film and performing a stretchability improving process such as a needle stick process as necessary, In addition to a stretchable nonwoven fabric obtained by heat-treating a composite fiber web, a pair of nonwoven fabrics are bonded together, and a stretchable nonwoven fabric in which an elastic stretch member such as thread rubber is sandwiched between the nonwoven fabrics is preferably used. it can.

  Further, for example, in the case of the flat mask 11, a flat rubber, a round rubber, or the like can be used in addition to selecting from the same material as in the case of the pocket mask 1.

  Furthermore, a material obtained by combining these materials and the materials described in the section of the main body 2 by lamination or the like can be used as the locking portion 3.

  Of course, as long as it does not hinder the stretchability for locking, it is possible to adopt a form in which the surface that contacts the face of the locking portion is formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric, and a smoothing agent is applied. Can do.

(Body size)
The size of the main body 2 can be determined as appropriate and is not particularly limited. For example, in the case of a pocket type, it can be 90 to 150 mm in length and 60 to 110 mm in width, and in the case of a flat type (pleats). 6 in the state where the pleats 6 are not expanded), the length can be 80 to 110 mm and the width can be 80 to 180 mm.

(Other)
The members and the layers can be bonded to each other by a known bonding means such as heat sealing, hot melt bonding, or ultrasonic welding.

    The present invention can be applied to a wide range of uses in addition to a mask covering a nose and mouth for the purpose of blocking allergens in hay fever and the like, and preventing infection in colds and the like.

It is a perspective view which shows the 1st shape example. It is a perspective view which shows the 2nd shape example. It is a perspective view which shows the example of a 4th shape. It is IV-IV sectional drawing of FIG. It is a side view showing the example of the 4th shape. It is a perspective view which shows the 5th example of a shape. It is a front view which shows the main-body part of the form which has arrange | positioned the meltblown nonwoven fabric to a part of surface which contact | abuts a face. It is a front view which shows the main-body part of the other form which has arrange | positioned the meltblown nonwoven fabric to a part of surface which contact | abuts a face.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Mask, 2 ... Main-body part, 20 ... The surface contact | abutted to the face of a main-body part, 3 ... Locking part, 4 ... Joining part, 5 ... Opening, 6 ... Pleat, A ... Peripheral part, B ... Centerline vicinity part , C ... Center line.

Claims (6)

A mask comprising: a main body that covers a target portion of the face including the nose and mouth; and a locking portion for locking to the ears provided on the left and right sides of the main body,
The mask which comprises the layer which comprises the surface contact | abutted with the face of the said main-body part is a nonwoven fabric, and the smoothing agent is contained in the whole part or part of the surface contact | abutted with the face of a main-body part.   The mask according to claim 1, wherein a smoothing agent is applied to a peripheral portion of a surface of the main body that contacts the face.   The mask according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 1 to 15 gsm of a smoothing agent is applied to a surface of the main body that contacts the face.   The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the nonwoven fabric is hydrophilic.   The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main body portion has a layer structure of two or more layers, and all or a part of the layers constituting the surface in contact with the face is formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric. .   The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a peripheral portion of a surface of the main body portion that comes into contact with the face is formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric.

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