JP2011078619A - Mask and manufacturing method for mask - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mask by which hands do not touch viruses or the like adhered to the internal surface side of the mask at the time of removal, and which can easily be reused by washing or the like. <P>SOLUTION: Two sets of mask members 10 and 10 which pinch a mesh-like reinforcing member 12 between a surface side member 11 which is formed of an air-permeable material and a rear surface side member 13 which is formed of an air-permeable material are formed. The two sets of the mask members 10 and 10 have an approximately trapezoidal shape of which the bottom edge section is an arc shape, and the arc-like bottom edge sections are combined to each other by sewing. The two sets of the mask members 10 and 10 have an approximately linear chamfered section on one end or both ends of the approximately trapezoidal bottom edge sections. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a hygienic mask that can be removed without directly contacting the inner surface to which droplets such as cough, sneezing, and runny nose, which are infected by an infectious disease such as influenza, adhere.

  Masks are roughly classified into flat type masks and three-dimensional type masks according to their shapes. For example, a flat mask is formed by folding a gauze of a predetermined size an appropriate number of times, then sewing the outer periphery of the folded gauze, and attaching ear-hooking strings to the left and right sides of the gauze.

  However, in the case of the flat mask, the gauze positioned on the wearer side, that is, the inner surface side, may come into contact with the wearer's lips, nostrils, etc., and the lipstick may adhere or feel breathless. On the other hand, since a space is formed between the wearer's lips and nostrils and the inner surface of the mask when the three-dimensional mask is worn, the wearer's lips and nostrils are in contact with the inner surface of the mask. There is no lipstick, and there is no feeling of breathlessness.

  In order to maintain the space formed between the wearer's lips and nostrils and the inner surface of the mask when worn, it is necessary to maintain the shape of the mask. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a mask in which a metallic or resinous reinforcing member is concealedly held in a shallow bag of a mask body. The shape of the mask disclosed in Patent Document 1 is governed by the shape of the reinforcing member held in the shallow bag of the mask body.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a mask in which both sides of a mesh net are covered with a commercially available mask cloth. The shape of the mask disclosed in Patent Document 2 is also governed by the shape of the mesh net.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 52-134300 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 55-113460

  The mask disclosed in Patent Document 1 uses a reinforcing member for the purpose of maintaining the shape of the space formed between the mask and the mouth, and when reused, the reinforcing member is removed before washing. It is necessary to do etc. Therefore, when removing the reinforcing member for reuse, viruses and the like contained in the wearer's cough, sneeze, runny nose, etc. attached to the inner surface of the mask body adhere to the wearer's hand, There is a problem that it is difficult to prevent the spread of new infections by touching another place with a hand to which a virus or the like is attached.

  Moreover, the mask currently disclosed by patent document 2 has the mesh-shaped net | network formed with the magnetic body, and aims at making the dust which is floating outside adhere. Therefore, although the shape of the mask can be maintained, when the mask is removed, the virus etc. adhering together with the dust collected on the outer surface of the mask adheres to the wearer's hand, and the virus etc. adheres as it is. There is a problem that it is difficult to prevent the spread of a new infection caused by touching another place with a hand.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a mask that can be easily reused by washing or the like without touching a virus or the like attached to the inner surface of the mask when removed. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, a mask according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a front side member formed of a breathable material, a back side member formed of a breathable material, and the front side member and the back side member. Two sets of mask members each having a reinforcing member sandwiched therebetween are formed, and one side of the two sets of mask members is sewn together and combined.

  The mask according to a second aspect of the present invention is the mask according to the first aspect, wherein the two sets of mask members have a substantially trapezoidal shape in which the base portions are arcuate, and the base portions that are arcuate are connected to each other. It is characterized by being sewn together.

  The mask according to a third aspect of the invention is characterized in that, in the second aspect of the invention, the two sets of mask members have substantially linear chamfered portions at one end or both ends of the substantially trapezoidal base portion. And

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the reinforcing member is a mesh member.

  Next, in order to achieve the above object, in the mask manufacturing method according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the reinforcing members having substantially the same shape are placed on the two surface-side members formed of the breathable material. Then, two back side members formed of a breathable material are placed thereon, and two sets of mask members are formed by sewing three sides, and the remaining one side of the two sets of mask members is sewn together. And are combined.

  The mask manufacturing method according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the mask manufacturing method according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the two sets of mask members have a substantially trapezoidal shape with a bottom portion having an arc shape, and the bottom portion having an arc shape. It is characterized by sewing parts together.

  A mask manufacturing method according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the mask manufacturing method according to the sixth aspect, wherein the two sets of mask members have substantially linear chamfered portions at one end or both ends of the substantially trapezoidal base portion, The chamfered portions are also sewn together.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the mask manufacturing method according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, wherein the reinforcing member is a mesh member.

  In the first invention and the fifth invention, the reinforcing members having substantially the same shape are placed on the two surface-side members formed of the breathable material, and formed of the breathable material thereon. Two back side members are placed. In this state, two sets of mask members are formed by sewing three sides. The remaining one side of the two sets of mask members are sewn together and joined. As a result, sewing is completed with the two sets of mask members folded, so when wearing the mask, the folded mask is opened and worn, and when removing the mask, just remove it from the face. Return to the original collapsed state. Therefore, since the mask can be folded without touching the inner surface of the mask, washing is performed by washing without touching the inner surface of the mask to which coughing, sneezing, runny nose, etc. are attached. It is possible to provide a sanitary mask that can be reused many times without spreading the infection of a virus or the like to a third party.

  In the second invention and the sixth invention, the two sets of mask members have a substantially trapezoidal shape in which the bottom portion has an arc shape. By sewing the arc-shaped bases together, it is possible to secure a space between the mask and the mouth, and when removing the mask, simply remove it from the face. Return to the state. Therefore, since the mask can be folded without touching the inner surface of the mask, washing is performed by washing without touching the inner surface of the mask to which coughing, sneezing, runny nose, etc. are attached. It is possible to provide a sanitary mask that can be reused many times without spreading the infection of a virus or the like to a third party.

  In 3rd invention and 7th invention, it has a substantially linear chamfer part in the one end or both ends of the base part of a substantially trapezoidal shape of two sets of mask members, and this chamfer part is sewn together. The upper part of the mask can be sewn along the shape of the nose, and the mask can be prevented from slipping off. In the lower part of the mask, it can be sewn along the shape of the chin, and the degree of sealing of the space between the mask and the mouth can be increased when worn, and splashes such as cough, sneeze, and runny nose when wearing the mask are masked. It is possible to reduce the possibility of leakage from the outside to the outside.

  In 4th invention and 8th invention, it becomes possible to ensure a sufficient respiration path at the time of mask wearing by making a reinforcing member into a mesh-like member, and can relieve a wearer from breathing difficulty.

  With the above configuration, sewing is completed when the two sets of mask members are folded, so when wearing the mask, open the folded mask and wear it, and when removing the mask, just remove it from the face To return to the original collapsed state. Therefore, since the mask can be folded without touching the inner surface of the mask, washing is performed by washing without touching the inner surface of the mask to which coughing, sneezing, runny nose, etc. are attached. It is possible to provide a sanitary mask that can be reused many times without spreading the infection of a virus or the like to a third party.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the mask member used for manufacture of the mask which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows typically the structure of the surface side member used for manufacture of the mask which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a back surface side member. It is a top view which shows typically the structure of the reinforcement member used for manufacture of the mask which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows typically the other structure of the reinforcement member used for manufacture of the mask which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows typically the other structure of the reinforcement member used for manufacture of the mask which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the joining direction of the mask member of the mask which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows typically the completion state of the mask which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the shape of the surface side member, reinforcement member, or back surface side member of the mask which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a mask member used for manufacturing a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the mask member 10 of the mask according to the present embodiment has a reinforcing member 12 having substantially the same shape placed on a surface side member 11 formed of a breathable material. The back side member 13 formed of a breathable material is placed on the top.

  The mask member 10 is formed by sewing three sides in a state where the front side member 11, the reinforcing member 12, and the back side member 13 are overlapped. It is not limited to sewing only three sides at this time, and all four sides may be sewn. Two sets of mask members 10 and 10 are formed by sewing the reinforcing members 12 and 12 between the two front surface side members 11 and 11 and the two back surface side members 13 and 13, respectively. The formed mask members 10 and 10 have symmetrical shapes.

  FIG. 2 is a plan view schematically showing configurations of the front surface side member 11 and the back surface side member 13 used for manufacturing the mask according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the front surface side member 11 and the back surface side member 13 have a substantially trapezoidal shape, and the sides 111 and 131 corresponding to the bottom side have a shape spreading in an arc shape. The three sides 112, 132, 113, 133, 114, and 134 excluding the one side 111 and 131 are sewn in a state where the front side member 11, the reinforcing member 12, and the back side member 13 are overlapped.

  It should be noted that the rubber band for the ear hook as an engaging portion for mounting the mask on the face may be attached to the sides 113 and 133 in an annular shape when the mask member 10 is manufactured, or two sets of mask members 10 and 10 may be attached. You may attach to the sides 113 and 133 circularly after couple | bonding.

  By using a nylon cloth for the surface side member 11, it is possible to effectively prevent the entry of dust, dust and the like from the outside. For the back side member 13, it is preferable to use a cotton 100% cotton knit fabric. This is because the touch is good and the occurrence of rough skin due to the wearing of the mask can be prevented. Of course, as with the back side member 13, a 100% cotton sheet fabric may be used for the front side member 11.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view schematically showing the configuration of the reinforcing member 12 used for manufacturing the mask according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the reinforcing member 12 also has a substantially trapezoidal shape, and one side 121 corresponding to the bottom side has an arcuate shape, that is, substantially the same shape as the front surface side member 11 and the back surface side member 13.

  The reinforcing member 12 is required to be harder than a predetermined hardness. This is for effectively maintaining the shape of the mask. It is also necessary to ensure a sufficient respiratory path when wearing the mask. Therefore, a nylon mesh fabric is used for the reinforcing member 12. The thickness of the mesh fabric used for the reinforcing member 12 is preferably about 70 denier (D). This is because the shape can be maintained when the mask is attached, and it can be easily folded when removed.

  The reinforcing member 12 is not limited to the use of a mesh material made of nylon, but has a hardness of a predetermined hardness or more and can sufficiently secure a respiratory path when the mask is worn. good. For example, a plurality of holes may be provided in the nylon fabric.

  FIG. 4 is a plan view schematically showing another configuration of the reinforcing member 12 used for manufacturing the mask according to the embodiment of the present invention. The shape of the reinforcing member 12 is the same as that in FIG. 3, but a plurality of holes 41, 41,... The shape of the plurality of holes 41, 41, ... is not limited to being circular as shown in FIG. 4, and may be oval or rectangular.

  FIG. 5 is a plan view schematically showing another configuration of the reinforcing member 12 used for manufacturing the mask according to the embodiment of the present invention. The shape of the reinforcing member 12 is the same as that in FIG. 3, but has a plurality of slit portions 51, 51,. The shape of the plurality of slit portions 51, 51,... Is not limited to being rectangular as shown in FIG.

  When two sets of mask members 10 and 10 are manufactured, one side that is not sewn is sewn. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the coupling direction of the mask members 10 and 10 of the mask according to the embodiment of the present invention. The two sets of mask members 10 and 10 have a symmetrical shape with each other, and a substantially arc-shaped peak portion is formed in the central portion of the mask by sewing the unsewed sides 101 and 101 together. be able to.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view schematically showing a completed state of the mask 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7, the two sides of the mask members 10, 10 are sewn one side 101, 101, and the hooking rubber strings 14, 14 are used as locking portions for attaching the mask to the face. 10 and 10 are attached to one side 103 and 103 in an annular shape.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the mask 1 has a shape in which a substantially arc-shaped peak is formed at the center of the mask 1 by sewing two sets of mask members 10 and 10. In the conventional mask, since the mask member is formed integrally and folded, it is necessary to apply external force from the outside so as to fold it properly. On the other hand, in the mask 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the unsewed sides 101 and 101 are sewn together while the mask members 10 and 10 are overlapped at the time of sewing, the mask 1 is folded in a normal state. It has become. When the mask 1 is worn, the mask 1 is opened from the folded state, so that a space can be created between the mask 1 and the mouth due to the presence of the mountain portion, thereby preventing difficulty in breathing. it can.

  Further, when it is removed, it naturally returns to the state at the time of manufacture, that is, the folded state, so that it is not necessary for the wearer to perform the folding operation, and the back side member 13 of the mask 1 touches the wearer's hand. There is no. Therefore, it can be washed by washing without touching the inner surface of the mask 1 to which cough, sneezing, runny nose, etc. are attached when the mask 1 is worn, and the infection of viruses and the like is expanded to third parties. It is possible to provide a sanitary mask that can be reused many times without any problems.

  Further, in order to prevent splashes such as cough, sneeze, runny nose, etc., from being scattered to the outside of the mask 1 as much as possible, it is preferable to further increase the degree of adhesion between the face and the mask 1 at the portion in contact with the nose. Therefore, by providing a chamfered portion having an inclination angle at the sewing portion of the central portion of the mask 1 above the mask members 10 and 10, the degree of adhesion between the face and the mask 1 can be increased.

  FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the shape of the front side member 11, the reinforcing member 12, or the back side member 13 of the mask 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, a chamfered portion 81 having a predetermined inclination angle is provided on the upper side of the arc-shaped sides 111, 121, or 131 that are sewn together.

  By sewing the two sides 101, 101 of the two sets of mask members 10, 10 including the chamfered portion 81, the upper portion of the sewing portion that is the central portion of the mask 1 is inclined toward the wearer's nose side. Therefore, the presence of the chamfered portion 81 makes the inclination of the sewing portion of the mask 1 closer to the shape of the nose, so that the degree of adhesion between the face and the mask 1 can be increased. Therefore, the mask 1 is difficult to slip off, and splashes due to coughing, sneezing, and the like can be prevented from scattering from the top of the mask 1 to the outside.

  In addition, by providing the same chamfered part also in the lower part of the arc-shaped sides 111, 121, or 131 that are sewn together, the lower part of the sewing part that is the central part of the mask 1 is inclined toward the wearer's jaw side. . Therefore, since the inclination of the sewing portion of the mask 1 approaches the shape of the jaw due to the presence of the chamfered portion 81, the degree of adhesion between the face and the mask 1 can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent splashes due to coughing, sneezing, runny nose and the like from scattering from the lower part of the mask 1 to the outside.

  As described above, in the mask 1 according to the present embodiment, since the sewing is completed in a state where the two mask members 10 and 10 are folded, when the mask 1 is mounted, the folded mask 1 is removed. When opening and wearing, and removing the mask 1, it returns to the original folded state only by removing it from the face. Therefore, since the mask 1 can be folded without touching the inner surface side of the mask 1, the hand does not touch the inner surface side of the mask 1 to which cough, sneeze, runny nose, etc. are attached when the mask 1 is worn. It is possible to provide a sanitary mask that can be washed by washing or the like and that can be reused many times without spreading infection such as viruses to a third party.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications and substitutions are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention. For example, the method of ensuring the breathability of the reinforcing member is not limited to the mesh-like member disclosed in the present embodiment, or a member having a plurality of holes, and a sufficient respiratory path is ensured. The shape is not particularly limited as long as it is a member that can be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mask 10 Mask member 11 Front surface side member 12 Reinforcement member 13 Back surface side member 81 Chamfered portion

Claims (8)

Two sets of masks each including a front side member formed of a breathable material, a back side member formed of the breathable material, and a reinforcing member sandwiched between the front side member and the back side member Forming a member,
A mask characterized in that one side of the two sets of mask members is sewn together. The two sets of mask members have a substantially trapezoidal shape in which the bottom portion is arcuate,
2. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the bottom portions having an arc shape are sewn together.   The mask according to claim 2, wherein the two sets of mask members have substantially linear chamfered portions at one end or both ends of the substantially trapezoidal bottom portion.   The mask according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcing member is a mesh member. A reinforcing member having substantially the same shape is placed on the two front side members formed of the breathable material, and the two back side members formed of the breathable material are placed thereon. And sew three sides to form two sets of mask members,
A method for manufacturing a mask, characterized in that the remaining one side of the two sets of mask members is sewn together. The two sets of mask members have a substantially trapezoidal shape in which the bottom portion is arcuate,
6. The method of manufacturing a mask according to claim 5, wherein the bottom portions having an arc shape are sewn together. The two sets of mask members have substantially straight chamfered portions at one end or both ends of the substantially trapezoidal bottom portion,
The mask manufacturing method according to claim 6, wherein the chamfered portions are also sewn together.   The method of manufacturing a mask according to claim 5, wherein the reinforcing member is a mesh-like member.

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