JP2021195671A - Mask auxiliary tool and mask auxiliary unit - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a mask auxiliary tool which is integrally engageable with a mask and hardly gives discomfort to a wearer.SOLUTION: A mask auxiliary tool is attached to the skin contact surface side of a mask and can suppress the adhesion of the mask to the mouth of a wearer. The mask auxiliary tool has a sheet shape whose left-and-right direction is the longitudinal direction, and comprises a central part disposed at a position corresponding to the mouth of the wearer and a pair of connection parts extending from both left and right sides of the central part. The central part has an opening. The pair of connection parts each have a shank part which extends in the longitudinal direction, and a first engaging projection which projects from the shank part in the vertical direction and can engage with the skin contact surface of the mask.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a mask assisting tool and a mask assisting unit.

The inspiration of the mask wearer causes the mask to be sucked into the wearer's mouth, which may cause the wearer to feel stuffy. In order to eliminate such suffocation, a mask assisting tool that is attached to the skin contact surface side of the mask and can keep the swelling of the mask has been proposed (see JP-A-2015-09098).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-09098

The above-mentioned publication describes a mask assisting tool that is sandwiched between the mouth and nose of the mask wearer and the mask body. The mask assisting tool described in the above publication extends in the left-right direction and connects the first curved portion and the second curved portion having different curvatures to each other and the ends of the first curved portion and the second curved portion. It has a pair of left and right cheek pads. In the mask aid described in the above publication, the first curved portion is curved along the skin around the mouth of the wearer, and the second curved portion is curved so as to maintain the bulge of the mask body. By doing so, it is said that the swelling of the mask can be maintained.

However, the mask assisting tool described in the above publication is held between the mask and the wearer by bringing the pair of cheek pads into contact with the wearer's cheeks, and for example, the position of the mask is moved. It is easy to fall off from the gap between the mask and the wearer when it happens. Further, when this mask assisting tool is used, it is considered that the wearer tends to have a sensation of wearing the mask and the mask assisting tool separately. Therefore, when this mask assisting tool is used, it is considered that the wearer tends to have a feeling of discomfort in the vicinity of the cheeks.

The present invention has been made based on such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mask assisting tool that can be integrally engaged with a mask and does not give a discomfort to the wearer.

The mask assisting tool according to one aspect of the present invention is a mask assisting tool that is attached to the skin contact surface side of the mask and can suppress the adhesion between the mask and the wearer's mouth, and the left-right direction is defined as the longitudinal direction. It is in the shape of a sheet, and has a central portion provided at a portion corresponding to the wearer's mouth and a pair of connecting portions extending on both left and right sides of the central portion, and the central portion has an opening. The pair of connecting portions has a shaft portion extending in the left-right direction and a first engaging protrusion that projects vertically from the shaft portion and can engage with the skin contact surface of the mask.

The mask assisting tool according to one aspect of the present invention can be integrally engaged with the mask, and it is unlikely to give the wearer a sense of discomfort.

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing a mask auxiliary unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which the mask assisting unit of FIG. 1 is separated into a mask assisting tool and a frame member. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which an opening of the mask assisting tool of FIG. 2 is formed. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a state in which the mask auxiliary tool of FIG. 3 is attached to the skin contact surface of the mask. FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a wearing state of the mask of FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which the shaft portion of the mask assisting tool of FIG. 3 is folded along an easy-to-bend line. FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a state in which the mask auxiliary tool of FIG. 6 is attached to the skin contact surface of the mask. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a wearing state of the mask of FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view showing a state in which the frame member of FIG. 2 is folded in half along the longitudinal direction. FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a state in which the mask assisting tool of FIG. 3 and the frame member of FIG. 9 are attached to the mask. FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing a wearing state of the mask of FIG. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a modified example in which the frame member of FIG. 9 is attached to the mask.

[Explanation of Embodiment of the present invention]
First, embodiments of the present invention will be listed and described.

The mask assisting tool according to one aspect of the present invention is a mask assisting tool that is attached to the skin contact surface side of the mask and can suppress the adhesion between the mask and the wearer's mouth, and the left-right direction is defined as the longitudinal direction. It is in the shape of a sheet, and has a central portion provided at a portion corresponding to the wearer's mouth and a pair of connecting portions extending on both left and right sides of the central portion, and the central portion has an opening. The pair of connecting portions has a shaft portion extending in the left-right direction and a first engaging protrusion that projects vertically from the shaft portion and can engage with the skin contact surface of the mask.

The mask aid is attached to the skin contact surface of the mask, and the central portion thereof is interposed between the wearer's mouth and the mask. Since the central portion of the mask assisting tool has an opening, a space can be formed between the wearer's mouth and the mask. As a result, the mask assisting tool can suppress the adhesion between the mask and the wearer's mouth. Further, in the mask assisting tool, since the pair of connecting portions extending on the left and right sides of the central portion have a first engaging projection protruding in the vertical direction from the shaft portion, the first one. By engaging the engaging protrusion with the skin contact surface of the mask, it is possible to prevent unintentional detachment from the mask. Since the mask assisting tool can be integrally engaged with the skin contact surface of the mask by the first engaging protrusion, it is unlikely to give a sense of discomfort to the wearer of the mask.

It is preferable that the central portion has a pair of tongue pieces that can be opened in a double-door shape, and the opening is formed by bending the pair of tongue pieces. As described above, the central portion has a pair of tongue pieces that can be opened in a double-door shape, and the opening is formed by bending the pair of tongue pieces, so that the vicinity of the opening is formed. The strength and thickness of the can be increased. As a result, the shape in the vicinity of the opening is stabilized, the space between the mask and the wearer's mouth can be sufficiently secured, and the close contact between the mask and the wearer's mouth can be more easily and surely suppressed. be able to.

It is preferable that the shaft portion has an easy-to-bend line that crosses in the vertical direction. As described above, since the shaft portion has an easy-to-bend line that crosses in the vertical direction, the easy-to-bend line can be easily attached to masks having different sizes and shapes by bending the easy-to-bend line.

The central portion has an upper protruding portion that protrudes upward from a portion connected to the pair of connecting portions and a lower protruding portion that protrudes downward, and the upper protruding portion and the lower protruding portion. It is preferable to further provide a second engaging protrusion extending from the left and right sides. As described above, the central portion has an upper protruding portion that protrudes upward from the portion connected to the pair of connecting portions and a lower protruding portion that protrudes downward, and the upper protruding portion and the above. By further providing a second engaging protrusion extending from the lower protruding portion to both the left and right sides, the mask assisting tool can be easily and surely engaged by the mask.

It is preferable that a plurality of fine protrusions are provided on the outer edge of the pair of connection portions. As described above, by providing a plurality of fine protrusions on the outer edges of the pair of connecting portions, the mask assisting tool can be easily and surely engaged with the mask.

The mask assisting unit according to another aspect of the present invention includes the mask assisting tool and a frame member surrounding the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool, and the mask assisting tool and the frame member are separated by a breakable line. The frame member is fragilely connected, and the frame member has at least a pair of engaging portions that can be connected to the pair of ear hook portions of the mask, and the frame member is the pair of engaging portions and the above. It functions as a strap that is hung on the back of the head side of the wearer in a state where the pair of ear hooks are connected.

In the mask auxiliary unit, since the mask auxiliary tool and the frame member are fragilely connected by a breakable line, the handleability in a state before being attached to the mask is excellent. Since the mask auxiliary unit functions as a strap in which the frame member is hung on the back of the head side of the wearer in a state where the pair of engaging portions and the pair of ear hook portions are connected, the mask assisting unit functions when the mask is worn. It is possible to eliminate the feeling of tightness in the ears, and it is easy to reduce the discomfort of the wearer caused by wearing the mask.

In the mask assisting unit, the shape of the inner peripheral edge of the frame member and the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool may be complementary. As described above, in the mask assisting unit, the shape of the inner peripheral edge of the frame member and the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool are complementary, so that the inner peripheral edge of the frame member is covered with the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool. The unevenness corresponding to the peripheral edge can be formed, and the engaging portion can be easily formed by this unevenness.

It is preferable that the frame member is configured to be foldable in half along the longitudinal direction, and the engaging portion is a recess or a notch that overlaps in this folded state. As described above, the frame member is configured to be foldable in half along the longitudinal direction, and the engaging portion is a recess or a notch that overlaps in the folded state, whereby the frame member is combined with the pair. It is easy to function as a strap that is hung between the ear hooks.

In the present invention, "left and right" means left and right (direction in which the ear hook portions of the mask face each other) in a state of being attached to the mask. Further, "up and down" means up and down in a state of being attached to the mask (up and down when the directions in which the ear hooks of the mask face each other are left and right).

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Mask auxiliary unit]
The mask assisting unit 10 of FIG. 1 includes a mask assisting tool 20 and a frame member 30 surrounding the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool 20. The mask aid 20 is itself an embodiment of the present invention. In the mask auxiliary unit 10, the mask auxiliary tool 20 and the frame member 30 are fragilely connected by a breakable line 11. Examples of the easy-to-break line 11 include perforations in which a plurality of slits are arranged at intervals. The shape of the inner peripheral edge of the frame member 30 and the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool 20 are complementary. That is, the shape of the inner peripheral edge of the frame member 30 corresponds to the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool 20, and the inner peripheral edge of the frame member 30 has a convex portion corresponding to the concave portion of the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool 20. And a concave portion corresponding to the convex portion of the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool 20 is formed.

The mask assisting unit 10 is composed of one sheet in a state where the mask assisting tool 20 and the frame member 30 are connected to each other. The mask assisting unit 10 has a substantially rectangular shape with the left-right direction (X-axis direction in FIG. 1) of the mask assisting tool 20 as the longitudinal direction. The mask auxiliary unit 10 has an easy-to-bend line (first easy-to-bend line 12) that crosses in the vertical direction (Y direction in FIG. 1) at the center of the longitudinal direction. The mask auxiliary unit 10 is stored in a state of being folded in half along the first easy-to-fold line 12 and housed in a bag body (not shown), for example. The mask auxiliary unit 10 can be stored in a state of being folded into the size of a business card, a cash card, or the like, and is excellent in portability.

Examples of the sheet material used for the mask auxiliary unit 10 include a synthetic resin sheet, a paper sheet, and a laminated sheet of a paper sheet and a synthetic resin sheet. Among them, a synthetic resin sheet having appropriate flexibility and excellent moisture resistance and shape stability is preferable. The lower limit of the thickness of the synthetic resin sheet is preferably 100 μm, more preferably 200 μm, and even more preferably 300 μm. On the other hand, the upper limit of the thickness of the synthetic resin sheet is preferably 1000 μm, more preferably 500 μm, and even more preferably 400 μm. If the thickness does not reach the lower limit, the strength of the mask auxiliary unit 10 may be insufficient. In addition, the mask assisting tool 20 may not be able to secure a sufficient distance between the wearer's mouth and the mask. On the contrary, if the thickness exceeds the upper limit, the handleability, flexibility, etc. of the mask auxiliary unit 10 may be deteriorated, or the wearer of the mask may feel uncomfortable.

<Mask aid>
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mask assisting tool 20 is separated from the frame member 30 by breaking the breakable line 11. The mask assisting tool 20 has a sheet shape with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction. The mask assisting tool 20 includes a central portion 21 provided at a portion corresponding to the wearer's mouth portion and a pair of connecting portions 22 extending on both left and right sides of the central portion 21. Further, the mask assisting tool 20 includes second engaging projections 23 and 24 extending from the central portion 21 on both the left and right sides above and below the pair of connecting portions 22. As shown in FIG. 3, the central portion 21 has an opening 25. The mask assisting tool 20 is formed in a point-symmetrical shape with respect to the center of the opening 25.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the mask auxiliary tool 20 is attached to the pleated type mask. As shown in FIG. 4, the mask assisting tool 20 is attached to the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50. As shown in FIG. 5, the mask assisting tool 20 can suppress the adhesion between the mask 50 and the mouth of the wearer P by interposing between the wearer P and the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50. It is composed. More specifically, the mask assisting tool 20 can be worn by providing a space between the mouth of the wearer P and the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50 by having the central portion 21 having an opening 25. It is possible to suppress the adhesion between the mask 50 and the mouth of the wearer P while suppressing the breathing of the person P from being impaired.

(Center)
The central portion 21 has a substantially rectangular shape with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction. The upper and lower edges of the central portion 21 meander. Since the upper and lower edges of the central portion 21 are meandering, the upper and lower edges are likely to engage with the pleats 51a formed on the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50.

A central engaging protrusion 21a protruding vertically is formed at the central portion in the left-right direction of the upper edge and the lower edge of the central portion 21. The tip of the central engagement protrusion 21a is sharp (not rounded). The central engaging protrusion 21a pierces the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50 to suppress the lateral displacement of the mask auxiliary tool 20 with respect to the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50. Since the central engaging protrusion 21a is formed on the upper edge and the lower edge of the central portion 21, the mask assisting tool 20 can easily suppress the displacement between the opening 25 and the mouth portion of the wearer P. .. The central engaging protrusion 21a is preferably located at the uppermost end portion and the lowermost end portion of the mask assisting tool 20.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the central portion 21 has a pair of tongue pieces 21b that can be opened in a double-door shape. The pair of tongue pieces 21b are configured to be openable in the left-right direction. Further, the central portion 21 has a pair of locking pieces 21c for fixing the pair of tongue pieces 21b in a folded state. The opening 25 of the central portion 21 is formed by bending a pair of tongue pieces 21b. More specifically, the opening 25 is formed by fixing the pair of tongue pieces 21b to the pair of locking pieces 21c in a folded state. In the mask assisting tool 20, the opening 25 is formed by bending a pair of tongue pieces 21b, so that the strength and thickness in the vicinity of the opening 25 can be increased. As a result, the shape in the vicinity of the opening 25 is stabilized, and a sufficient distance between the mask 50 and the mouth of the wearer P can be secured, so that the mask 50 and the mouth of the wearer P can be more easily adhered to each other. It can be surely suppressed.

The central portion 21 has an upper protruding portion 21d projecting upward from a portion connected to the pair of connecting portions 22 and a lower protruding portion 21e projecting downward. As described above, by having the upper protruding portion 21d and the lower protruding portion 21e, it is easy to increase the size of the opening 25. Further, by increasing the size of the pair of tongue pieces 21b corresponding to the size of the opening 25, it is easy to increase the strength in the vicinity of the opening 25.

A plurality of fine protrusions 21f are provided on the outer edge (upper edge and lower edge) of the central portion 21. The plurality of microprojections 21f are derived from the seams of the perforations. That is, the plurality of fine protrusions 21f are formed by leaving the seams of the perforations on the outer edge of the central portion 21 when the breakable line 11 is broken. The plurality of fine protrusions 21f fit between the fibers of the skin contact surface 51 in a state where the mask auxiliary tool 20 is attached to the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50. As a result, the engagement between the mask assisting tool 20 and the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50 becomes more reliable.

(Connection part)
The pair of connecting portions 22 has a shaft portion 26 extending in the left-right direction and a first engaging protrusion 27 protruding vertically from the shaft portion 26 and engaging with the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50. As shown in FIG. 4, in the connecting portion 22, the outer side edge in the left-right direction is held inside the lateral joining portion 51b of the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50. The connecting portion 22 can hold the mask assisting tool 20 at a predetermined position on the skin contact surface 51 side of the mask 50 by causing the first engaging protrusion 27 to interfere with the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50.

The shaft portion 26 has an easy-to-bend line (second easy-to-bend line 26a) that crosses in the vertical direction at an intermediate portion in the left-right direction. Further, the shaft portion 26 has a locking piece 26b that locks the folded portion when the outer portion in the left-right direction is folded along the second easy-to-bend line 26a. FIG. 6 shows a state in which a portion of the shaft portion 26 outside the second easy-to-bend line 26a in the left-right direction is folded back at the second easy-to-bend line 26a, and this folded portion is locked to the locking piece 26b. The mask assisting tool 20 can be easily attached to masks of different sizes and shapes by folding back the portion of the shaft portion 26 outside the second easy-to-bend line 26a in the left-right direction along the second easy-to-bend line 26a. can. More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the three-dimensional mask 60 can be easily attached to the skin contact surface 61.

It is preferable that a side engaging protrusion 26c capable of piercing the skin contact surface 61 of the mask 60 is formed on the side edge of the connecting portion 22 in the folded state by the second easy-to-bend line 26a. The side engaging protrusion 26c forms, for example, a slit extending from both ends of the second easy-to-bend line 26a to the upper and lower edges of the shaft portion 26, and the slit is formed into a fine protrusion in the folded state of the second easy-to-bend line 26a. It is provided by making it a shape that can be formed. The mask assisting tool 20 can suppress the displacement of the mask assisting tool 20 with respect to the mask 60 by piercing the side engaging protrusion 26c into the skin contact surface 61 of the mask 60.

The second easy-to-bend line 26a is preferably formed inward in the left-right direction with respect to the first engagement protrusion 27. According to this configuration, it is easy to bend at the second easy-to-bend line 26a, and it is easy to adjust the length of the shaft portion 26 so that it can be easily attached to a plurality of masks having different sizes and shapes.

The first engaging protrusion 27 projects in the vertical direction from the outer end portion of the shaft portion 26 in the left-right direction. In the case of a pleated mask, as shown in FIG. 4, the first engaging projection 27 is engaged with the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50 by fitting its tip end into the pleats 51a of the mask 50. Further, in the case of the three-dimensional mask, as shown in FIG. 7, the first engaging projection 27 is engaged with the skin contact surface 61 of the mask 60 by being pinched or sandwiched by the skin contact surface 61 of the mask 60 from above and below. Will be combined.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first engaging protrusion 27 fits into the corner between the pleats 51a and the lateral joint 51b with the mask auxiliary tool 20 attached to the mask 50 (pleated type mask). It is preferable that the protrusions outward in the left-right direction from the proximal end side toward the distal end side so as to be entangled.

A plurality of fine protrusions 22a are provided on the outer edge (outer peripheral edge) of the connecting portion 22. The plurality of microprojections 22a are derived from the seams of the perforations, like the plurality of microprojections 21f provided on the outer edge of the central portion 21. The plurality of fine protrusions 22a fit between the fibers of the skin contact surface 51 in a state where the mask auxiliary tool 20 is attached to the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50. As a result, the engagement between the mask assisting tool 20 and the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50 becomes more reliable.

(Second engaging protrusion)
The second engaging protrusions 23 and 24 extend to both the left and right sides from the upper protruding portion 21d and the lower protruding portion 21e of the central portion 21. As shown in FIG. 4, the second engaging protrusions 23 and 24 are fitted into the pleats 51a provided on the skin contact surface 51 of the mask 50. By providing the second engaging protrusions 23 and 24, the mask assisting tool 20 can easily and surely engage the mask assisting tool 20 with the mask 50.

A plurality of fine protrusions 23a, 24a are provided on the outer edge (outer peripheral edge) of the second engaging protrusions 23, 24. The plurality of microprojections 23a and 24a are derived from the seams of the perforations, like the plurality of microprojections 21f provided on the outer edge of the central portion 21. That is, the mask assisting tool 20 is provided with fine protrusions 21f, 22a, 23a, 24a derived from the seams of the perforations over the entire outer peripheral edge thereof. Since the mask assisting tool 20 has fine protrusions 21f, 22a, 23a, 24a, the mask assisting tool 20 can be easily and surely engaged with the mask 50.

<Frame member>
The frame member 30 has an opening formed by punching out the mask assisting tool 20. The outer peripheral edge of the frame member 30 has a substantially rectangular shape with the longitudinal direction of the mask assisting tool 20 (X direction in FIG. 1) as the longitudinal direction.

As shown in FIG. 1, the frame member 30 has a third easy-to-bend line 31 extending in the longitudinal direction at the central portion in the lateral direction (Y direction in FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 9, the frame member 30 is configured to be foldable in half along the longitudinal direction by bending along the third foldable line 31.

As shown in FIG. 9, the frame member 30 has at least a pair of engaging portions (first engaging portions 32) that can be connected to the pair of ear hook portions 52 of the mask 50. The first engaging portion 32 is composed of recesses that overlap each other in the folded state of the frame member 30. More specifically, the first engaging portion 32 is composed of recesses corresponding to the second engaging projections 23 and 24 of the mask assisting tool 20. Since the shape of the inner peripheral edge of the frame member 30 and the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the mask auxiliary tool 20 are complementary to each other, the mask auxiliary unit 10 has the inner peripheral edge of the frame member 30 and the outer peripheral edge of the mask auxiliary tool 20. Corresponding unevenness can be formed, and the first engaging portion 32 can be easily formed by this unevenness.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the frame member 30 is hung on the back of the head side of the wearer P in a state where the pair of first engaging portions 32 and the pair of ear hook portions 52 of the mask 50 are connected. Functions as a strap.

As shown in FIG. 9, the frame member 30 has a recess (first engaging portion 32) and a notch (second engaging portion 33) that overlap each other in a folded state. As described above, the first engaging portion 32 is composed of recesses corresponding to the second engaging projections 23 and 24 of the mask assisting tool 20. Further, the second engaging portion 33 is configured by an overlapping notch in a state of being folded in half. The frame member 30 has a plurality of second engaging portions 33 along the longitudinal direction. The plurality of second engaging portions 33 are provided symmetrically with respect to the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the frame member 30. As shown in FIG. 12, the frame member 30 can select appropriate engaging portions 32 and 33 according to the size of the head of the wearer P. This makes it possible to more reliably reduce the discomfort of the wearer caused by wearing the mask 50.

In the mask auxiliary unit 10, the engaging portions 32 and 33 are recesses or notches that overlap each other in the folded state of the frame member 30, so that the frame member 30 is hung between the pair of ear hook portions 52 as a strap. Easy to work.

The specific shape of the second engaging portion 33 is not particularly limited, but is provided at the linear first portion extending from the inner peripheral edge of the frame member 30 and the tip portion of the first portion. It is preferable to have a second portion capable of holding the ear hook portion 52. In FIG. 9, the second portion is C-shaped. Since the second portion is curved in a C shape, it is easy to prevent the ear hook portion 52 from coming off from the second portion. Further, the shape of the second portion is not limited to the C shape. Specific shapes of the second portion include, for example, a cross shape, a dot shape, and the like.

<Advantage>
The mask auxiliary tool 20 has a central portion 21 interposed between the mouth of the wearer P and the masks 50 and 60 in a state of being attached to the skin contact surfaces 51 and 61 of the masks 50 and 60. Since the central portion 21 of the mask assisting tool 20 has an opening 25, a space can be formed between the mouth portion of the wearer P and the masks 50 and 60. As a result, the mask assisting tool 20 can suppress the adhesion between the masks 50 and 60 and the mouth of the wearer P. Further, in the mask assisting tool 20, the pair of connecting portions 22 extending on both the left and right sides of the central portion 21 has a first engaging projection 27 protruding in the vertical direction from the shaft portion 26. By engaging the first engaging protrusion 27 with the skin contact surfaces 51 and 61 of the masks 50 and 60, it is possible to suppress unintentional detachment from the masks 50 and 60. Since the mask assisting tool 20 can be integrally engaged with the skin contact surfaces 51 and 61 of the masks 50 and 60 by the first engaging protrusion 27, it is unlikely to give a sense of discomfort to the wearer P of the masks 50 and 60. ..

The mask assisting tool 20 flexes appropriately according to the shape of the skin contact surfaces 51 and 61 while being attached to the skin contact surfaces 51 and 61 of the masks 50 and 60. Therefore, the mask assisting tool 20 does not easily affect the appearance of the masks 50 and 60.

In the mask assisting unit 10, since the mask assisting tool 20 and the frame member 30 are ruptably connected by the breakable line 11, the handlingability in a state before being attached to the mask is excellent. Further, the mask auxiliary unit 10 functions as a strap in which the frame member 30 is hung on the back of the head side of the wearer P in a state where the engaging portions 32 and 33 and the ear hook portions of the mask are connected to each other. By eliminating the feeling of tightening the ears when worn, it is easy to reduce the discomfort of the wearer caused by wearing the masks 50 and 60. Further, according to this configuration, the adhesion between the outer peripheral edges of the masks 50 and 60 and the wearer P is ensured, and it is easy to enhance the protective property.

In the mask auxiliary unit 10, the mask auxiliary tool 20 and the frame member 30 are ruptably connected by a breakable line 11, and the opening 25 of the mask auxiliary tool 20 is formed by bending a pair of tongue pieces 21b. Therefore, unnecessary parts are not generated when using the mask assisting tool 20 and the frame member 30. That is, the mask auxiliary unit 10 does not generate dust such as cut pieces. Therefore, the mask auxiliary unit 10 is excellent in handleability when used.

[Other embodiments]
It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment, but is indicated by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims. To.

The first engaging protrusion can also be used in a state where the base end side is bent and folded over the shaft portion. According to this configuration, it is easy to hold the overlapping portion between the first engaging projection and the shaft portion in the pleats of the mask by utilizing the reaction force of the sheet material.

The opening can also be formed by separating the cut pieces or the like. However, from the viewpoint of increasing the strength and thickness in the vicinity of the opening and preventing the generation of dust, the opening is preferably formed by bending the tongue piece. The opening can be formed by bending one tongue piece or by bending three or more tongue pieces.

The mask assisting tool may not have a second easy-to-bend line that traverses the shaft portion in the vertical direction if the size of the mask to be attached is specified.

The central portion may be configured not to have either or both of the above-mentioned upper protrusion and the lower protrusion. Further, the mask assisting tool does not necessarily have to include a second engaging protrusion extending from the upper protruding portion and the lower protruding portion to both the left and right sides. Further, the mask assisting tool may include other engaging protrusions protruding from the central portion, the connecting portion, and the like.

The mask assisting tool does not have to be configured to be breakable with the frame member. Further, the mask assisting tool may be configured not to have fine protrusions on its outer peripheral edge.

The mask aid may be attached to the skin contact surface of the mask using other members such as double-sided tape.

The frame member may not be provided to function as a strap connected to the pair of ear hooks of the mask. For example, the frame member may function only as a protective member during storage of the mask assisting tool.

The specific shape of the frame member is not particularly limited. For example, the shape of the inner peripheral edge of the frame member may not correspond to the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool.

Even when the frame member functions as the strap, the frame member may have only a pair of engaging portions. Further, the shape of the engaging portion is not particularly limited. Further, the frame member may function as a strap in a state where it is not folded in half.

As described above, the mask assisting tool according to one aspect of the present invention is suitable for suppressing the adhesion between the wearer's mouth and the mask.

10 Mask auxiliary unit 11 Easy-to-break line 12 First easy-to-bend line 20 Mask auxiliary tool 21 Central part 21a Central engagement protrusion 21b Tongue piece 21c Locking piece 21d Upper protruding part 21e Lower protruding part 21f, 22a, 23a, 24a Fine Protrusions 22 Connections 23, 24 Second engagement protrusions 25 Opening 26 Shaft 26a Second easy-to-bend line 26b Locking piece 26c Side engagement protrusions 27 First engagement protrusions 30 Frame member 31 Third easy-to-bend line 32 No. 1 Engagement part 33 Second engagement part 50 Mask (pleated type mask)
51, 61 Skin contact surface 51a Pleated 51b Lateral joint 52 Ear hook 60 Mask (three-dimensional mask)
P wearer

Claims (8)

It is a mask auxiliary tool that is attached to the skin contact surface side of the mask and can suppress the adhesion between the mask and the wearer's mouth.
It is a sheet with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction.
The central part provided at the place corresponding to the wearer's mouth and
It is equipped with a pair of connecting parts extending on both the left and right sides of the central part.
The central part has an opening
A mask assisting tool having a shaft portion in which the pair of connecting portions extends in the left-right direction and a first engaging protrusion that projects vertically from the shaft portion and can engage with the skin contact surface of the mask. The central part has a pair of tongue pieces that can be opened like double doors.
The mask aid according to claim 1, wherein the opening is formed by bending the pair of tongue pieces. The mask assisting tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the shaft portion has an easily bendable line that crosses in the vertical direction. The central portion has an upper protruding portion protruding upward and a lower protruding portion protruding downward from the portion connected to the pair of connecting portions.
The mask assisting tool according to claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3, further comprising a second engaging protrusion extending from the upper protruding portion and the lower protruding portion on both the left and right sides. The mask assisting tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of fine protrusions are provided on the outer edge of the pair of connecting portions. The mask assisting tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
A frame member that surrounds the outer peripheral edge of the above mask aid is provided.
The mask assisting tool and the frame member are fragilely connected by a breakable line.
The frame member has at least a pair of engaging portions that can be connected to the pair of ear hook portions of the mask.
A mask auxiliary unit in which the frame member functions as a strap that is hung on the back of the head side of the wearer in a state where the pair of engaging portions and the pair of ear hook portions are connected. The mask assisting unit according to claim 6, wherein the shape of the inner peripheral edge of the frame member and the shape of the outer peripheral edge of the mask assisting tool are complementary. The frame member is configured to be foldable in half along the longitudinal direction.
The mask auxiliary unit according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the engaging portion is a recess or a notch that overlaps in this folded state.

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