JP2011055896A - Aid for mask - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an aid for a mask which not only dissolves the pain of ears by being used for all the masks on the market but also is easily manufactured in a large quantity inexpensively, especially has excellent design and is beautiful and fashionable during use. <P>SOLUTION: The aid for a mask includes locking members which are locked to right and left ear hooking cords attached to a mask body and which are attached to both ends of a long-length support member. The support member and both locking members are formed into an elastic and bendable plate shape. A bend part provided in a vertical direction is formed at the almost right and left-direction center of a swollen part where the each of locking members is connected to the support member, and a locking hole and a locking projection which can be engaged and disengaged with/from each other are provided holding the bend part therebetween. Further, the support member and both locking members are integrally formed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an auxiliary tool attached to and used on a commercially available mask, and more particularly to a mask auxiliary tool that not only ensures wearing but also particularly eliminates pain caused by an ear hook.

  Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 13, a mask 2 in which annular ear straps 22 and 22 are attached to both ends of a mask body 21 covering the mouth and nose is generally commercially available. , 4 is used, and when used for a long time, the hooks of the ears 4, 4 become painful, the skin becomes rough, and the skin is rashed. , 22 will not be able to hold the mouth and nose without any gaps and will not be able to fully function, and the distance to the ears 4 and 4 will vary from person to person, so it applies to everyone In order to make it possible, the length is reduced or the elastic modulus is increased to cope with it, and the rate of occurrence of trouble is high.

  Therefore, for example, in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. Hei 6-48699 (Patent Document 1), it is locked to an annular ear strap attached to both ends of the mask body, so that the ear hook becomes painful, the skin becomes rough, or the skin rashes. Mask aids to prevent this are presented.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the conventional mask auxiliary tool presented in Patent Document 1 is long and is applied to the rear surface of the user's head, and is attached to both ends of a support member 11a such as a rubber strap. Hook-like locking members 12a, 12a that are locked to the left and right ear straps 22a, 22a attached to the mask main body 21a are attached.

  Therefore, it is necessary to fix the hook-shaped locking members 12a, 12a to both ends of the support member 11a, which is very troublesome to manufacture, and it is necessary to confirm whether or not the fixed state is reliable. There is also a problem with respect to the point, and there is also a problem with aesthetics.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, one of the ear straps 22b and 22b of the mask 2b is detachably attached to the rear end portion of the horizontally long elastic thin plate piece 11b, and a plurality of steps provided on the elastic thin plate piece 11b. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-201886 (Patent Document 2) discloses a mask auxiliary tool 1b in which the other of the ear straps 22b and 22b of the mask 2b of the mask (2) is detachably attached to the hook 12b. Is presented.

  However, the mask auxiliary tool 1b described in Patent Document 2 is mainly used for a dustproof mask, and the length of the ear straps 22b and 22b is long so that the mask is securely adhered to the mouth or the like. If the length of the ear straps 22b, 22b is not required to be adjusted, there is no need to use an auxiliary tool. Usually, the ear straps 22b, 22b are used with the ear straps. Most users cannot avoid ear pain.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the base portion of the multiple-stage hooking portion 12 b is used, there is a problem that an excessive tip portion protrudes and is obstructive or left-right is not symmetrical and looks bad. is there.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-48699 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-201866

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems of the conventional mask assisting tool, and can be used for all commercially available masks to eliminate ear pain and facilitate mass production. It is an object of the present invention to provide an auxiliary tool for a mask that can be provided at a low cost, has an excellent design, is beautiful at the time of use, and is excellent in fashion.

  A first invention made to solve the above-described problems is a mask auxiliary tool in which locking members for locking left and right ear straps attached to a mask body are attached to both ends of a long support member. The support member and both locking members are formed in a plate shape that is elastic and bendable, and each locking member is substantially at the center in the left-right direction of the bulging portion that is connected to the supporting member. In which a bent portion provided in the vertical direction is formed, and a locking hole and a locking projection that can be engaged with and disengaged from each other with the bent portion interposed therebetween are provided, and the support member And both locking members are integrally formed.

  Further, the second invention is a mask auxiliary device in which locking members for locking left and right ear straps attached to the mask main body are attached to both ends of a long support member, wherein the support member is Each of the locking members is formed with an elastic material, and a locking portion to the support member is formed at one end in the left-right direction, and a locking portion to the ear strap is formed at the other opposite side. The locking portion to the ear strap has an arc-shaped locking projection at both ends in the vertical direction, and the locking portion to the support member has a locking hole for locking the end portion of the support member. The notch which leads to the support member side is formed in the lock hole which locks the end of the support member which is the lock part to the support member, and is formed at both ends of the support member. It is preferable that a locking projection larger than the locking hole is formed.

Further, the third invention is a mask auxiliary tool in which locking members for locking to the left and right ear straps attached to the mask body are attached to both ends of the long support member,
Each of the locking members is formed by a pair of locking pieces which are connected to each other at a connecting portion formed at a part of the peripheral edge and have an adhesive layer formed on at least one inner surface.

  The present invention eliminates the pain of ears by using various types of commercially available masks, and can be easily manufactured at low cost in large quantities. In particular, it has an excellent design and is beautiful when used. It is possible to provide an auxiliary tool for a mask that is excellent in fashion.

The preferred embodiment in the first invention of the present application is shown, (a) is a plan view, (b) is a side view. Explanatory drawing which shows the use condition in embodiment shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the mounting state in embodiment shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the mounting state from the different direction in embodiment shown in FIG. The top view which shows the state which decomposed | disassembled which shows preferable embodiment in 2nd invention of this application. The top view which shows the use condition of the assembled state of embodiment shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the mounting state in embodiment shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the mounting state from the different direction in embodiment shown in FIG. The top view which shows the state which decomposed | disassembled which shows different embodiment in 2nd invention of this application. The top view which shows the isolate | separated state which shows preferable embodiment in 3rd invention of this application. Explanatory drawing which shows the mounting state of embodiment shown in FIG. The top view which shows the state which isolate | separated which shows different embodiment in 3rd invention of this application. Explanatory drawing which shows the conventional mask. Explanatory drawing which shows a prior art example. Explanatory drawing which shows a different prior art example. Explanatory drawing which shows the mounting state of the prior art example shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the first invention of the present application, wherein a mask auxiliary tool 1 is integrally formed in a plate shape with, for example, silicon resin that has elasticity and can be bent. It has a long support member 11 and locking members 12, 12 attached to both ends thereof.

  The support member 11 has a total length of about 10 to 12 cm, for example, and the locking members 12 connected to both ends of the support member 11 are bent at the center of the bulging portion having a substantially elliptical plane. 121 is provided in the vertical direction, and a locking hole 122 and a locking projection 123 that can be engaged and disengaged with each other with the bent portion 121 interposed therebetween are integrally provided.

  The present embodiment having the above configuration is sold and used in the state shown in FIG. 1, and the ear strap 22 of the mask 2 is attached to the locking member 12 as shown in FIG. 2, the bent portion 121 may be bent as shown in FIG. 2 (b), and the locking protrusion 123 may be inserted into the locking hole 122 and locked, as shown in FIG. 3. In addition, the locking members 12 and 12 are respectively locked and attached to the ear straps 22 and 22 of the mask 2 by the operation shown in FIG.

  According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the mask auxiliary tool 1 according to this embodiment is locked to the ear straps 22, 22 attached to the mask main body 21 that forms the mask 2. The members 12, 12 are locked and the ear straps 22, 22 are supported by the rear surface 31 of the head 3 by the support member 11, so that the mask 2 can be worn without hanging on the ear 4, It is possible to prevent rough skin and damage due to ear pain and friction caused by the ear straps 22 and 22.

  It should be noted that in this embodiment, the hooking straps 22, 22 are very simply obtained by pulling out the locking protrusions 123 bent and locked from the locking holes 122 to expand the locking member 12 to the original state. However, since the mask body 21 is not used, it can be kept clean and reused.

  FIG. 5 shows a preferred embodiment of the second invention of the present application. A mask auxiliary tool 1 includes a long support member 11 made of an elastic material such as silicon rubber, and both ends thereof. In particular, the support member 11 has an elastic force larger than the elastic force of the ear strap attached to the mask to be used.

  In the present embodiment, the support member 11 is preferably annular.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each locking member 12 has arc-shaped locking projections 124 protruding at both ends in the vertical direction at one end in the left-right direction. A locking hole 126 for locking to the support member 11 is formed at the other end in the left-right direction.

  In particular, the locking hole 126 is formed with a notch 127 leading to the support member 11 side.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the end of the support member 11 is hung on the locking portion 124 of the locking member 12 to the support member 11, and is inserted into the locking hole 126 through the notch 127. Locking and attaching to both ends of the support member 11, as shown in FIG. 6, the locking portion 124 of each locking member 12 is locked and attached to the ear straps 22, 22 of the mask 2. As a result, the same operations and effects as those of the first invention shown in FIG. 3 can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after use, contrary to the time of locking, it can be removed from the locking hole 126 via the notch 127 and discarded separately, and the support member 11 and each locking can be disposed. Even if any of the members 12 is damaged, it can be appropriately selected and used without exchanging all of them, and also when used newly, the forms and materials of the support member 11 and each locking member 12, Furthermore, by selecting a color, a design, etc., it is possible to provide a product that is excellent in design (fashion).

  FIG. 9 shows a different embodiment of the second invention, and the overall shape, operation and effect are substantially the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIG. A locking projection 111 having a diameter larger than the locking hole 126 formed in the locking member 12 is formed.

  Therefore, by inserting the end of the support member 11 into the locking hole 126 through the notch 127, the locking projection 111 is locked to the locking hole 126, and conversely, the end of the locking member 11 is By extracting the portion from the notch 127, the support member 11 and the locking member 12 can be engaged and disengaged with a very simple structure.

  FIG. 10 shows a preferred embodiment of the third invention of the present application, and the overall configuration and operational effects are substantially the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIG. Each locking member 21 is formed separately. Each of the locking members 12 is connected by a connecting portion 128 formed at a part of the periphery, and is formed by a pair of locking pieces 130 and 130 having an adhesive layer 129 formed on at least one inner surface. 11, the locking pieces 130 and 130 are locked to the ear hook string 22 by sandwiching and adhering the ear hook string 22 of the mask. Note that a shielding sheet is preferably attached to the adhesive layer 129 before use.

  In the present embodiment, each locking member 21 and further the supporting member 11 can be formed of paper, which is suitable for the global environment.

  FIG. 12 shows a different embodiment of the third invention, and the overall configuration is almost the same as that of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, but each locking member 12 is a part of the periphery. Are formed by a pair of locking pieces 130 and 130 having an adhesive layer 129 formed on at least one inner surface thereof. The locking pieces 130 and 130 are connected to the end portions of the support member 11. Locking members 12 and 12 are attached to both ends of the support member 11 by sandwiching and bonding 112.

  Needless to say, the present embodiment can be provided at a very low cost, and the support member 11 made of an elastic material such as a rubber string can be used and can be reliably mounted. In the present embodiment, it is easy to support the support member 11 if at least both ends thereof are flat.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mask auxiliary tool, 2 Mask, 21 Mask main body, 22, 22 Ear hook string, 12, 12 Locking member, 11 Support member, 121 Bending part, 122 Locking hole, 123 Locking protrusion, 124 Locking protrusion , 125 locking part, 126 locking hole, 127 notch, 128 connecting part, 129 adhesive layer, 130, 130 locking piece

Claims (6)

A locking member for locking the left and right ear straps attached to the mask body is a mask auxiliary tool attached to both ends of the long support member,
The support member and the both locking members are formed in a plate shape that is elastic and bendable, and the locking members are in the vertical direction at substantially the center in the left-right direction of the bulging portion that is connected to the support member. The mask auxiliary device is characterized in that a bent portion provided on the mask is formed, and a locking hole and a locking projection that can be engaged and disengaged with each other with the bent portion interposed therebetween are provided.   The mask auxiliary tool, wherein the support member and the locking members are integrally formed. A locking member for locking the left and right ear straps attached to the mask body is a mask auxiliary tool attached to both ends of the long support member,
The supporting member is formed of an elastic material, and each locking member is formed with a locking portion to the supporting member at one end in the left-right direction. The locking portion to the ear strap is formed, and an arc-shaped locking protrusion protrudes at both ends in the vertical direction, and the locking portion to the support member locks the end portion of the support member. A mask aid having a hole.   The mask auxiliary tool according to claim 3, wherein a notch leading to the support member side is formed in a lock hole for locking an end portion of the support member which is a lock portion to the support member. .   The mask auxiliary tool according to claim 4, wherein a locking projection larger than the locking hole is formed at both ends of the support member. A locking member for locking the left and right ear straps attached to the mask body is a mask auxiliary tool attached to both ends of the long support member,
Each locking member is formed by a pair of locking pieces that are connected at a connecting portion formed at a part of the periphery and at least one inner surface is formed with an adhesive layer. A masking auxiliary tool characterized by being sandwiched and bonded.

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