JP2022161655A - Hygienic mask for meal - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a disposable paper hygienic mask for meal, which can be used for a normal meal continuing for prescribed time such as multi-person dining while the hygienic mask is worn.SOLUTION: Two parts of a mask substrate 1 and a flap 2 for covering the mouth, nose and face of a wearer are cut out by press-cut from one sheet S of western paper or the two parts are manually cut from the sheet S in which cut lines are formed, and the parts are three-dimensionally formed in a folding paper type and are combined. Namely, the mask substrate 1 and the flap 2 are three-dimensionally formed as a folding paper assembly type by folding mountain fold lines and valley fold lines from flat paper.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a sanitary mask, and more particularly, to a disposable sanitary mask made of paper suitable for use when eating with a large number of people, such as at a dinner party.

Generally, a mask includes a mask body that covers the user's mouth and its surroundings, and ear hook portions that are provided on the left and right sides of the mask body and are worn on the user's ears. Such a mask is usually used to prevent pollen and the like or when catching a cold.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, various materials such as fibers and antibacterial materials have been used for sanitary masks to prevent or trap viruses and bacteria from entering the human body.

In recent years, various epidemics have spread all over the world, including respiratory infections caused by SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) from 2002 to 2003, and the Middle East from 2012 to 2013. Respiratory syndrome (MERS), especially respiratory diseases such as pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19), which has recently spread all over the world, is a serious problem. Therefore, the development of effective sanitary masks that can cope with this is an urgent issue.

These respiratory diseases are mainly transmitted through droplets containing viruses and bacteria, and when people come into close contact with each other, viruses and bacteria ( (Hereinafter collectively referred to as pathogens) are spread everywhere, so the degree of infection is extremely high, and there is a high possibility of wide-area mass infection. However, contact and interaction between people is inevitable.

To effectively prevent the spread of pathogens, droplets, which are the primary transmission vehicle for pathogens, must be effectively blocked. Therefore, sanitary masks have become the best choice and play an indispensable role in epidemic prevention.

In addition to the threat of contagious diseases caused by pathogens mentioned above, people also face serious air pollution problems. A large amount of harmful pollutants brought about by the development of industrial society are suspended in the atmosphere, causing serious air pollution problems. At present, sanitary masks have become a daily protective item as a dust-proof measure against these pollutants in the air.

In order to strengthen the protective effect of the sanitary mask against the above problems, solve the sanitary problem, and increase the resistance to infectious diseases and external contaminants, it has an effective filtering function and an antibacterial function. Alternatively, it is necessary to design a mask with a sterilization function. A medical surgical mask is provided that has extremely high filtering properties, ie, extremely high filter collection efficiency, for pathogens contained in droplets (about 5 μm in diameter) that are scattered by coughing, sneezing, and the like.

Currently, in response to the above-mentioned new corona disaster, examples of "new lifestyle" practices are recommended. For example, as a basic infection control measure for each person, we will enforce “physical distance (so-called social distancing), wear a mask, and wash your hands”. Avoiding the 3Cs of close contact and airtightness and thorough coughing etiquette are required. Among these, wearing a mask occupies an important position, and it is required to wear a mask especially in a place where people gather.

Here, one of the problems when wearing a mask is the handling at the time of eating and drinking with many people such as dinner. Usually, when eating and drinking, for example, the mask is removed, the entire mask is hung under the chin, one strap (ear hook) is removed and the other strap is used to keep the mask on the ear. be. However, if you take it off, how to store the removed mask while eating and drinking, how to make it difficult to distinguish between the front and back of the mask when the whole mask is casually lowered under the chin, Each has their own issues, such as how to deal with the situation where it interferes with eating and drinking and looks bad when hung.

Focusing on such a point, a mask has been disclosed in which an opening is provided in the mask so that a person can eat and drink while wearing the mask (see Patent Document 1). The mask of Patent Document 1 is provided with a lid piece that covers the opening in the open state from the front side of the mask body so that it can be opened and closed. It is supposed to be done.
However, in Patent Document 1, it is sufficient to have a small opening for passing food (for example, candy, gum, biscuits, crackers, etc.), and it is not necessary to have a large opening. Since the lid piece is in a free state, it is difficult to cope with normal meals that continue for a certain period of time.

In addition, a hole is provided in the center of the mask body and an openable lid is provided using a hook-and-loop fastener (see Patent Documents 2 and 3), and a similar fastener-type opening is provided. (See Patent Document 4.), and a hook type with a hook member and an eye member have been proposed (See Patent Document 5.).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-2430 Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 64-959 JP 2012-192154 A Utility Model Registration No. 3228247 Utility Model Registration No. 3228351

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and is a disposable type of paper sanitary hygiene product that can be used for regular meals that continue for a certain period of time, such as dinners with a large number of people, even while wearing a sanitary mask. Intended to provide masks.

Therefore, the sanitary mask for eating according to the present invention has a paper mask base covering the mouth, nose and face of the wearer, and a strap for fixing the mask base to the face of the wearer. A sanitary mask for dining having an opening provided in a substantially central portion and a paper flap for freely opening and closing the opening, wherein the paper flap and the mask base are connected by male-female fitting. A first feature is that a flap opening/closing mechanism for supporting the opening/closing of the flap is provided. A second feature is that the flap opening/closing mechanism comprises a through-hole provided in the mask base or the flap, and a projection provided in the flap or the mask base and capable of being inserted into and fixed to the through-hole. A third feature is that the mask base or flap is three-dimensionally formed as an origami prefabricated type by folding the mountain fold lines and the valley fold lines from a plain paper. A fourth feature is that the mask base and the flap are made of antibacterial Western paper, or antibacterially treated Western paper or cardboard.

According to the present invention, there are the following excellent effects.
(1) Since all the parts except for the strap are made of paper, it is possible not only to easily and freely decorate or advertise by printing or sticking stickers, but also to help solve the problem of waste disposal.
(2) Sufficient strength can be obtained without using glue, adhesive tape, etc., because it is three-dimensionally molded as an origami assembly type.
(3) It can be opened and closed with either right or left hand.
(4) With the flap open, food and hands can be seen, and both hands can be used.

1 is a plan view showing a cut-out sheet of a sanitary mask for eating according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a combined state of a sanitary mask for eating according to the present invention; FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a state in which a sanitary mask for eating according to the present invention is used, with the flap closed, and FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on examples shown in the drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the sanitary mask for eating according to the present invention has a plurality of slits 9a for engaging a pair of straps (rubber bands) 9 that are hooked and fixed to the wearer's ears. Two parts, a base body 1 and a flap 2 covering the mouth, nose and face of a wearer, are cut out by press cutting from a sheet of Western paper S. Alternatively, these two parts are separated manually from the sheet S on which the cut line C is applied, and after each of them is three-dimensionally formed in an origami style, they are combined. That is, the mask base 1 and the flap 2 are three-dimensionally formed by folding the mountain fold lines and the valley fold lines from a flat sheet of paper.

Further, for example, the shape is maintained by inserting the upper lid locking piece 10 of the flap 2 into the insertion slit 10a. In this embodiment, A3 size paper with a basis weight of 180 kg is used, and the mountain fold lines are indicated by broken lines, and the valley fold lines are indicated by one-dot chain lines. In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the procedure and folding order of the sheet S may be added to the margin of the sheet S, the same numbers and symbols such as alphabets may be added to the slits corresponding to the respective insertion pieces, and completed drawings and photographic images may be posted. It is desirable to assist in the assembly work. Alternatively, the sheet S may be divided into upper and lower parts to form the mask base 1 and the flap 2 separately.

A substantially U-shaped opening 8 with an open upper end provided at a substantially central portion is folded into the mask base body 1, and the opening 8 is closed by a paper flap 2 so as to be openable and closable. In this case, after inserting the protruding pieces 3b into the mask base 1 and the through holes a formed at the lower ends of the pair of rotating pieces 2a of the flap 2 in a raised state, the protruding pieces 3b are expanded. , constitute the flap opening/closing mechanism 3 . A handle piece 7 formed by folding the upper end of the flap 2 is grasped with one of the left or right hand or with both hands and rotated so that the flap 2 can be opened and closed. In the figure, 1a is a projecting piece cover piece, which is fixed by inserting the projecting piece cover locking piece 5 into the locking slit 5a.

That is, the sanitary mask for eating according to this embodiment has a paper mask base covering the mouth, nose and face of the wearer, and a strap 9 for fixing the mask base 1 to the face of the wearer. 1, and a paper flap 2 for freely opening and closing the opening 8. The paper flap 2 and at least a part of the mask base 1 are connected by male-female fitting. In addition, a flap opening/closing mechanism 3 for supporting the opening/closing of the flap 2 is provided.

The mask base 1 and the flap 2 are made of western paper with antibacterial printing. In addition, paperboard such as antibacterial paperboard FSC (trade name: manufactured by Mitsubishi Paper Mills Co., Ltd.) may be used. The basis weight and structure of the paper are not particularly limited, and for example, a single layer or multiple layers of non-woven paper or the like can be laminated and used. In the case of multiple layers, different paper materials may be combined.

The shape and size of the flap 2 are not particularly limited as long as they can cover the mouth, nose and their surroundings. It is preferable to reinforce it by inserting it through a slit 6a provided in the upper part of the .

A substantially U-shaped opening 8 is provided in the mask base 1 formed as described above, and the opening is arranged so that the wearer's nose and mouth are exposed when the sanitary mask for eating is worn. The size of the opening is not particularly limited as long as it is formed in the substantially central portion of the mask base 1. For example, the opening may be circular, elliptical, triangular, or rectangular.

A triangular prism-shaped chin rest 4 is provided at the lower end of the back surface of the mask base 1, and a cushion slit 4a is cut into the surface of the chin rest 4 to improve wearing comfort.

The straps 9 for hanging on the ears are preferably made of general rubber bands because they are lightweight and strong, and are members provided at both ends of the mask base 1 to be hung on the wearer's ears, whereby the mask base 1 is worn on the face. . A known material such as a cord-like or belt-like rubber member made of nylon, polyester, or the like can be used for the ear hook portion. The method of attachment to the mask substrate 1 is not particularly limited, either by sewing, adhesion, fusion, or the like, and preferably by inserting through the insertion slits 9a formed at both ends of the mask substrate.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and combinations are possible within the scope of the claims and the embodiments, and these modifications and combinations are possible. is also included in the scope of rights.

The sanitary mask for meals according to the present invention can be used for the purpose of preventing dust and splashing during dinner. In addition, by printing on the surface of the flap 2, the projecting piece cover piece 1a, etc., or attaching a decorative seal 11, it functions effectively as an advertising medium for restaurants and the like. It is also preferable as a means of sales promotion to apply a design such as an animal or an anime character to the entire mask.

Reference Signs List 1 Mask base 1a Projection piece cover piece 2 Flap 2a Rotating piece 3 Flap opening/closing mechanism 3a Through hole 3b Projection piece (projection)
4 Chin rest 4a Cushion slit 5 Projection cover locking piece 5a Locking slit 6 Flap end locking strip 6a Insertion slit 7 Handle piece 8 U-shaped opening 9 Strap (rubber band)
9a Strap hooking slit
10 top lid latching piece 10a insertion slit 11 decorative seal S paper sheet C cut line

Claims (4)

A mask base made of paper covering the mouth, nose and face of a wearer, an opening provided in a substantially central portion of the mask base having a strap for fixing the mask base to the face of the wearer, and the opening A sanitary mask for dining, comprising a paper flap for freely opening and closing the lid, wherein the paper flap and at least a part of the mask base are connected by male-female fitting, and support the opening and closing of the flap. A sanitary mask for dinner, characterized by having a flap opening and closing mechanism. 2. The sanitary ware for dinner party according to claim 1, wherein the flap opening/closing mechanism comprises a through hole provided in the mask base or the flap, and a projection provided in the flap or the mask base and capable of being inserted into and fixed to the through hole. mask. 3. The sanitary mask for dinner use according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mask base or flap is three-dimensionally formed as an origami assembly type by folding the mountain fold lines and the valley fold lines from a plane paper. 4. The sanitary mask according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the mask base and the flap are made of antibacterial western paper, or antibacterially treated western paper or cardboard.

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