JP2022132869A - mask and neck gaiter - Google Patents

Abstract

To eliminate influence of a gap between a mask and a nose or cheeks to exhibit an original function of the mask and an original function of a neck gaiter having the mask function and to prevent glasses from fogging due to leakage of breath.SOLUTION: A mask in an embodiment or a neck gaiter in an embodiment includes a pocket part which is provided on a side facing a face when worn, has an opening formed by a cover part for covering a peripheral edge of an inner spacer, and holds the inner spacer inserted from the opening in a prescribed position and stores it.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

This embodiment relates to a mask and a neck gaiter.

A conventional mask adopts a configuration in which ear straps provided at the left and right ends of the mask body are hung on the ears and worn on the face.
In this case, by making the mask body or the ear straps stretchable, the mask body or the ear straps tend to shrink when the mask is worn, so that the mask body is brought into close contact with the face.

In this state, there is little space between the mask body and the nostrils or lips, so some wearers may find it difficult to breathe.
In order to solve this problem and provide an appropriate gap between the mask and the face, especially in front of the nostrils and lips, we proposed a resin spacer that is placed between the face and the mask and covers part of the face. It is

Japanese Patent No. 3229544

By the way, the spacer made of resin is not suitable for wearing for a long time because it is in direct contact with the face.
When it becomes troublesome to wear the mask for a long time, the user has to remove the mask, which makes it impossible to prevent dust, pollen, bacteria, etc. from entering the body.
This problem is the same for neck gaiters having a mask function.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mask and a neck gaiter that facilitate breathing and can be worn comfortably for a long period of time.

The mask of the embodiment is provided on the side facing the user's face when worn, and has an opening formed by a cover portion that covers the peripheral edge of the inner spacer, and the inner spacer inserted through the opening is inserted into the opening. It has a pocket portion that holds and stores in a predetermined position.

The neck gaiter of the embodiment is provided on the side of the gaiter body facing the user's face when worn, and has an opening formed by a cover portion that covers the peripheral edge of the inner spacer. A pocket portion is provided for holding and storing the inner spacer at a predetermined position.

According to the mask of the embodiment, the inner spacer comes into contact with the user's face via the cover part due to the pocket part, so the inner spacer does not directly contact the face and the mask maintains close contact with the face. A feeling of wearing can be improved while carrying out.
In addition, according to the neck gaiter of the embodiment, the inner spacer comes into contact with the user's face through the cover part due to the pocket part, so the inner spacer does not come into direct contact with the face, and the mask is in close contact with the face. The feeling of wearing can be improved while maintaining the

FIG. 1 is an external view of the mask of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the size of the opening of the pocket formed by the cover. FIG. 3 is a side view of a user wearing a mask. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the state of the mask when the mask is worn. FIG. 5 is an external front view of the neck gaiter of the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is an external rear view of the neck gaiter of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a view of the mask portion and gaiter main body on the front side of the neck gaiter as seen from the back side. FIG. 8 is a side view of a user wearing a neck gaiter. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the state of the mask portion when the neck gaiter is worn.

Next, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
[1] First Embodiment FIG. 1 is an external view of the mask of the first embodiment.
1(a) is a front view of the mask 10, and FIG. 1(b) is a rear view of the mask 10. FIG.
Roughly speaking, the mask 10 includes a mask body 11, an ear strap 12, an adjuster 13, and an inner spacer 14. - 特許庁

The mask main body 11 is made of antibacterial and antiviral processed woven fabric material, is bendable, and has a cup-like bulging central portion as shown in FIG. 1(a).
The mask main body 11 has a shape and size that covers the entire face from the chin to the mouth, the nose, and the left and right cheeks.

One ends of the ear straps 12 are sewn to the upper and lower ends of the left and right ends of the mask body 11, respectively, and are made of an elastic material such as a rubber strap.

A pair of left and right adjusters 13 are provided and have a substantially cylindrical shape. The ear strap 12 is inserted through the adjuster 13 so that the central portion of the ear strap 12 inserted from one open end protrudes from the other open end.

The adjuster 13 can adjust the effective length of the ear strap 12 according to the user by changing the amount of protrusion of the ear strap 12, thereby improving the wearing comfort.
Silicone resin, for example, is used as the material of the adjuster 13 .

The inner spacer 14 has a cup shape, and as shown in FIG. 1(b), is provided with a plurality of slits (apertures) 14S so that the user can breathe easily.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1B, a pocket portion 15 for accommodating an inner spacer 14 is provided on the back side of the mask body 11 (the side facing the user's face when worn).

A cover portion 16 is provided on the peripheral portion of the pocket portion 15 so that the size of the opening portion 15A is smaller than the size of the outer edge portion of the inner spacer 14 .
As a result, when the mask 10 is worn, the inner spacer 14 touches the user's face through the cover portion 16 instead of directly touching the face, thereby improving the feeling of wearing.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the size of the opening of the pocket formed by the cover.
As shown in FIG. 2, the width 15AW of the opening 15A formed by the cover 16 is sufficiently larger than the width LW of the general user's lips LIP. For example, the width 15AW is 11 cm.

Moreover, the height 15AH of the opening 15A is sufficiently larger than the height of a general user's lips LIP. For example, the height 15H is 5 cm.

Then, the upper cover portion 16U on the upper side of the cover portion 16 is pushed into the inner spacer 14 along the shape of the back side of the inner spacer 14 while being in contact with the user's nose and cheeks.

Similarly, the lower cover portion 16L on the lower side of the cover portion 16 is pressed into the inner spacer 14 along the shape of the back side of the inner spacer while being in contact with the lower jaw of the user.

As a result, the inner spacer 14 and the cover portion 16 do not come into contact with the user's lips, so that conversation is not hindered when the mask 10 is worn. clarification can be achieved.

Next, the state when wearing the mask will be described.
FIG. 3 is a side view of a user wearing a mask.
As shown in FIG. 3, the mask main body 11 of the mask 10 is worn so as to cover the entire face of the user U, from the chin to the mouth, the nose, and the left and right cheeks.

At this time, the ear string 12 is put on the ear ER of the user U, and the mask main body 11 is brought into close contact with the face of the user U by its elastic force.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the state of the mask when the mask is worn.
For ease of understanding, FIG. 4 shows a partial cross-sectional view and a partially see-through state.

As shown in FIG. 4 , part of the nose NS and cheeks of the user U are located inside the inner spacer 14 while being in contact with the cover part 16 .

More specifically, the upper cover portion 16U on the upper side of the cover portion 16 is pushed into the inner spacer 14 along the shape of the back side of the inner spacer 14 while being in contact with the nose NS and cheeks of the user U. It is in a state of

Similarly, the lower cover portion 16L on the lower side of the cover portion 16 is pushed into the inner spacer 14 along the shape of the back side of the inner spacer while being in contact with the lower jaw of the user U.

As a result, the inner spacer 14 does not directly touch the face of the user U when wearing the mask 10 due to the cover part 16, but touches through the cover part 16, so that the wearing feeling is improved and the mask 10 can be worn comfortably for a long time. It becomes possible to wear the mask 10 .

In addition, since the lips LIP of the user U are positioned within the space within the inner spacer, the lips LIP of the user U are not touched by the inner spacer 14 and the cover portion 16, which prevents conversations when the mask 10 is worn. The feeling of use for the user U is improved, and the voice can be clarified.

As described above, according to the mask of the present embodiment, the inner spacer 14 is brought into contact with the face of the user U through the cover part 16 by the pocket part 15, so the inner spacer 14 is in direct contact with the face. Therefore, it is possible to improve the feeling of wearing while maintaining the close contact of the mask 10 to the face.

In the above description, the case in which the ear straps 12 are integrally attached to the mask body 11 has been described. The ear straps may be attached to the mask body by the attachment member.

[2] Second Embodiment FIG. 5 is an external front view of a neck gaiter according to a second embodiment.
The neck gaiter 20 roughly includes a mask portion 21 and a gaiter body portion 22 .

FIG. 6 is an external rear view of the neck gaiter of the second embodiment.
Ear hooks 23 having left and right openings are provided on the back side of the neck gaiter 20 .
Further, the upper end portion of the neck gaiter 20 is provided with an adjustment cord storage portion 31, an adjuster 32 is provided in the middle portion, and an adjustment cord 33 having both ends fixed is provided.

FIG. 7 is a view of the mask portion and gaiter main body on the front side of the neck gaiter as seen from the back side.
In FIG. 7, parts similar to those in FIG. 1(b) are denoted by the same reference numerals.

In the above configuration, the inner spacer 14 has a cup shape, and as shown in FIG. 7, is provided with a plurality of slits (apertures) 14S so that the user can breathe easily.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a pocket portion 15 for accommodating an inner spacer 14 is provided on the back side of the mask body 11 (the side facing the user's face when worn).

A cover portion 16 is provided on the peripheral portion of the pocket portion 15 so that the size of the opening portion 15A is smaller than the size of the outer edge portion of the inner spacer 14 .
As a result, when the mask 10 is worn, the inner spacer 14 touches the user's face through the cover portion 16 instead of directly touching the face, thereby improving the feeling of wearing.

Also in this case, as in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the width 15AW of the opening 15A formed by the cover portion 16 is sufficiently larger than the width LW of the general user's lips LIP. A height 15AH of the opening 15A is sufficiently larger than the height of a general user's lips LIP.

Also, the upper cover portion 16U on the upper side of the cover portion 16 is pushed into the inner spacer 14 along the shape of the back side of the inner spacer while being in contact with the user's nose and cheeks.

Next, the state when the neck gaiter is attached will be described.
FIG. 8 is a side view of a user wearing a neck gaiter.
As shown in FIG. 8, the mask part 21 of the neck gaiter 20 is worn so as to cover the entire face of the user U, from the chin to the mouth, nose, and left and right cheeks.

At this time, the ear hooks 23 are hung on the ears ER of the user U, and the elastic force of the neck gaiter 20 keeps the mask 21 in close contact with the user's U face.
Further, the gaiter main body 22 covers the neck of the user U from the surroundings, and can maintain high heat retention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the state of the mask portion when the neck gaiter is worn.
In FIG. 9, for ease of understanding, a partial cross-sectional view and a partially transparent state are shown.

As shown in FIG. 9 , part of the nose and cheeks of the user U are positioned inside the inner spacer 14 while being in contact with the cover part 16 .
More specifically, the upper cover portion 16U on the upper side of the cover portion 16 is pushed into the inner spacer 14 along the shape of the back side of the inner spacer 14 while being in contact with the nose NS and cheeks of the user U. It is in a state of

Similarly, the lower cover portion 16L on the lower side of the cover portion 16 is pushed into the inner spacer 14 along the shape of the back side of the inner spacer while being in contact with the lower jaw of the user U.
Therefore, when the mask 10 is worn, the inner spacer 14 does not directly touch the face of the user U, and touches through the cover part 16, so that the feeling of wearing is improved, and the neck gaiter 20 can be comfortably worn for a long time. becomes.

In addition, since the lips of the user are located in the space within the inner spacer, the lips LIP of the user U are not touched by the inner spacer 14 and the cover portion 16, which hinders conversation when the neck gaiter 20 is worn. Therefore, the usability of the user U can be improved, and the voice can be clarified.
As described above, according to the neck gaiter 20 of the second embodiment, the pocket portion 15 causes the inner spacer 14 to come into contact with the face of the user U via the cover portion 16. The neck gaiter with a mask function can be worn for a long time without directly contacting the face, while maintaining the tightness of the mask 10 to the face and improving the feeling of wearing.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 mask 11 mask body 12 ear string 13 adjuster 14 inner spacer 15 pocket 15A opening 16 cover 16U upper cover 16L lower cover 20 neck gaiter 21 mask 22 gaiter main body 23 ear hook ER ear U user

Claims (6)

The inner spacer is provided on the side facing the user's face when worn, and has an opening formed by a cover portion that covers the peripheral edge of the inner spacer, and holds the inner spacer inserted through the opening at a predetermined position. A mask with a pocket for storage. The inner spacer has a cup shape with a recess,
The opening side of the cover portion comes into contact with the user's face and is pushed into the concave portion when the cover is worn.
A mask according to claim 1. the width and height of the opening are greater than the width and height of a standard user's lips;
3. The mask according to claim 1 or 2. Provided on the side of the gator main body facing the user's face when worn, it has an opening formed by a cover portion that covers the peripheral edge of the inner spacer, and the inner spacer inserted through the opening is positioned at a predetermined position. A neck gaiter with a pocket that holds and stores it. The inner spacer has a cup shape with a recess,
The opening side of the cover portion comes into contact with the face when worn and is pushed into the recess,
A neck gaiter according to claim 4. the width and height of the opening are greater than the width and height of a standard user's lips;
The neck gaiter according to claim 4 or 5.

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