JP2022173041A - handheld mask holder - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a handheld mask holder used in using a conventionally known mask in a handheld state without hanging on ears.SOLUTION: A handheld mask holder 1 comprises: a shape retention part 2 arranged so as to cover a mouth part of a user 17 when used, bent so as to project in a direction away from the face of the user 17 in both of a direction joining auricle parts of the user 17 and a direction of the nose bridge of the user 17, and holding a filter 15a of a mask 15 on its projected surface; a plurality of ventilation holes 3 perforated at the shape retention part 2; a handle 4 projected on the shape retention part 2; slits 5 provided as a pair at both of side edges 2d arranged at the auricle parts side respectively to hook an ear hook string 15b of the mask 15 when the shape retention part 2 is arranged at the mouth part of the user 17.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a hand-held mask holder used when holding a mask in the hand without hanging it on the ear.

In recent years, with the spread of the new coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19), in order to prevent the scattering of droplets containing pathogens such as viruses discharged from the mouth and nose of people, or to float themselves in the air Wearing a mask is recommended to prevent infection from inhaling droplets containing pathogens.
Furthermore, in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, especially during dinner, it is recommended to wear a mask when talking during a meal (so-called "mask dinner").
On the other hand, a mask generally consists of a filter that covers the person's mouth and nose and an ear strap for holding the filter in the person's mouth and nose. It is used in a state where it is hung on the For this reason, when a person carries food to his or her own mouth, after removing the ear straps of the mask from the auricle of the head and once removing the filter from the face, carry the food to the mouth, and then put the mask filter again. It is necessary to repeat the operation of covering one's face with a tweezer and then hooking the ear strap to the auricle many times during a meal, and the repetition of this operation is extremely troublesome.
Due to the complexity of eating, people take off their masks while eating, and as a result, they have conversations in between. was difficult to prevent.

In view of such circumstances, in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases during dinner, there has been proposed a conventionally known mask filter having an ear strap for holding it near a person's mouth without using an ear strap. Several prior applications have disclosed mask holders for masks.

Utility Model Registration No. 3232758 Japanese Patent No. 6896954 Utility Model Registration No. 3233075 Utility Model Registration No. 3230836

In the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 and the invention disclosed in Patent Document 2, the filter of the mask is held in a substantially flat state by the mask holder.
Therefore, when the filter of the mask is placed near the mouth of the user with the mask attached to the mask support, a large gap is created between the filter of the mask and the user's face.
In this case, droplets containing pathogens (for example, viruses) easily spread through the gap between the user's face and the mask (filter) held by the mask support.
Therefore, when a mask is attached to the device disclosed in Patent Document 1 or the invention disclosed in Patent Document 2, the filter of the mask is worn on the user's face using an ear strap. Compared to , it is thought that the effect of preventing the spread of infectious diseases will be lower.

In addition, in the devices disclosed in Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4, when the mask is attached to the mask support or holder, the direction intersecting with the direction connecting the sides of the mask on the side provided with the ear straps is The filter of the mask can be bent or curved.
For this reason, compared to the device disclosed in Patent Document 1 and the invention disclosed in Patent Document 2, when the mask is placed around the user's mouth, the gap between the user's face and the filter of the mask is expected to be smaller.
However, in the devices disclosed in Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4, when the mask is attached to the mask support or holder, the handle portion, that is, the base piece portion (3) in the device disclosed in Patent Document 3 The filter of the mask cannot be bent or curved in the central axis direction of the grip portion (21) in the device disclosed in Patent Document 4.
For this reason, when holding a mask using the ideas disclosed in Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4, droplets containing pathogens (for example, viruses, etc.) are scattered, especially from around the lower orbit of the user's face. I was worried about it.
Therefore, even when the ideas disclosed in Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4 are used, there is a possibility that the effect of preventing the spread of infectious diseases will not be sufficiently exhibited.

The present invention has been made in response to such conventional circumstances, and its purpose is to prevent the filter of the mask and the face of the user from being separated from each other when the mask is placed on the user's mouth with the mask attached to the hand-held mask holder. To provide a hand-held mask holder in which a gap hardly occurs between them.
In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a hand-held mask holder in which the ear straps do not interfere with use.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a handheld mask holder that can be compactly carried when not in use.

A hand-held mask holder, which is a first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, is disposed so as to cover the user's mouth when in use, and the direction of connecting the user's auricle and the direction of the bridge of the user's nose. A shape-retaining part that is curved in both directions so as to protrude in a direction away from the user's face, and holds a filter of the mask on its convex surface; A handle protruding from the shape part and a pair of handles are provided on each of both side edges on the auricle side when the shape retention part is placed near the user's mouth, and are used to attach the ear straps of the mask. and a slit for hanging.
In the first invention configured as described above, the shape-retaining part has the function of holding the filter of the mask, which is worn so as to cover the convex side thereof, while keeping the shape along the three-dimensional shape of the person's mouth. Further, the ventilation holes formed in the shape-retaining portion have the effect of allowing air to enter and exit in the thickness direction of the member forming the shape-retaining portion. Furthermore, the handle has the effect of enabling the shape-retaining part and the filter of the mask attached to the shape-retaining part to be placed near the user's mouth by manipulating the handle. Moreover, the slit formed in the shape-retaining part has the function of detachably fixing the filter of the mask to the shape-retaining part by hooking the mask's ear straps to the slit.

The hand-held mask holder, which is the second invention, is the above-mentioned first invention, wherein the shape-retaining part is formed between a pair of slits, and the ear straps extend from the concave side to the convex side of the shape-retaining part. It is characterized by having a string lead-out hole for leading out to.
In the above-described second invention, the string lead-out hole formed in the shape-retaining portion has the effect of leading the ear hooking string of the mask from the concave side to the convex side of the shape-retaining portion.
Also in the second invention, the filter of the mask is mounted on the convex surface of the shape-retaining portion. This means that when the ear straps of the mask are hooked to the slits formed in the shape-retaining portion, the loop portion of the ear straps is arranged on the concave side of the shape-retaining portion. . In the case where the ear straps of the mask are arranged on the concave side of the shape-retaining part, when the mask is attached to the hand-held mask holder of the second invention and placed around the user's mouth, the ears of the mask The loop portion of the hanging string is always placed around the user's mouth. In this case, when the user opens his/her mouth during conversation, the loop portion of the ear strap may unintentionally enter the mouth of the user, thereby interfering with conversation.
However, in the second invention, a cord lead-out hole is provided between a pair of slits formed in the shape-retaining portion. Therefore, in the second invention, after the ear strap is hooked to the slit, the loop portion of the ear strap can be led out from the strap lead-out hole to the convex side of the shape retaining portion. This has the effect of preventing the loop portion of the ear strap from being placed around the user's mouth and interfering with conversation during use of the second invention with the mask on.

A hand-held mask holder, which is a third aspect of the invention, is the above-described first or second aspect of the invention, and is arranged on the forehead side of the user when the shape-retaining portion is arranged on the mouth of the user. The upper edge of the shape-retaining portion is characterized by having a notch forming a concave shape in a plan view at the center thereof.
The third invention configured as described above has the same effects as those of the first or second invention described above. Furthermore, in the third invention, the shape-retaining part has a notch having a concave shape in plan view at the center of its upper edge, so that when the mask is attached to the shape-retaining part in the third invention, this notch The upper edge of the mask can be exposed from the portion.
In this case, when the mask is attached to the shape-retaining part of the third invention and placed around the user's mouth, the inner surface of the mask exposed from the notch of the shape-retaining part is directly on the bridge of the user's nose. It has the effect of bringing it into contact. This has the effect of suppressing the formation of a gap between the shape-retaining portion and the user's nose when the third invention is used.

A hand-held mask holder according to a fourth aspect of the invention is the mask holder according to any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, wherein the shape-retaining portion comprises at least two split pieces.
The fourth invention configured as described above has the same effects as those of the first to third inventions described above. Further, in the fourth invention, the shape-retaining portion is composed of at least two split pieces, so that the third invention can be disassembled and compactly stored and carried when not in use.

A hand-held mask holder, which is a fifth invention, is the above-mentioned fourth invention, wherein the shape-retaining portion is composed of two divided pieces, and the engaging portion between the divided pieces is formed in the shape-retaining portion by It is characterized in that it is arranged on a curved ridge formed in the direction of the bridge of the user's nose.
The fifth invention configured as described above has the same effect as the above-described fourth invention. Furthermore, in the fifth invention, by configuring the shape-retaining portion as described above, when the shape-retaining portion is carried or stored in a divided state, the concave surface of one of the divided pieces is attached to the concave surface of the other divided piece. The convex sides of the pieces can be superimposed.
In this case, the shape can be made compact because the superimposed split pieces are not bulky.

A hand-held mask holder according to a sixth aspect of the invention is the above-described fifth aspect of the invention, wherein the engaging portion comprises a plurality of projections protruding from the edge of one of the split pieces at a position facing the side edge. and a plurality of insertion/removal holes for inserting/removing the individual projections, which are formed near the edge of the other split piece at a position facing the side edge.
The sixth invention configured as described above has the same action as the fifth invention described above. Further, in the sixth invention, the engaging portion is composed of a plurality of projections formed on one of the split pieces and insertion/removal holes formed on the other split piece for inserting/removing each of the plurality of projections. Thus, even if the engaging portion has a three-dimensional curved shape, it has the effect of integrating the two split pieces without creating a gap or looseness in the engaging portion.
In addition, since the engaging portion of the sixth invention has the form as described above, the two split pieces can be kept in a good connection state without providing a separate fixing structure for the engaging portion. can.

A seventh aspect of the invention is a hand-held mask holder according to any one of the first to sixth aspects of the invention, wherein the shape-retaining portion comprises a paper napkin or tissue paper instead of the mask. In addition, a retaining hole for pushing and retaining a paper napkin or tissue paper is provided in common with the ventilation hole or separately from the ventilation hole, and the minimum width of the retaining hole is within the range of 7-20 mm. It is something to do.
The seventh invention configured as described above has the same effects as those of the first to sixth inventions described above. Furthermore, in the seventh invention, the concave side of the shape-retaining part is covered with a paper napkin or tissue paper, and the edge is folded back to the convex side of the shape-retaining part, and then the folded part is formed in the shape-retaining part. The paper napkin or tissue paper can be easily fixed to the shape-retaining portion by pushing the shape-retaining hole into the retaining hole.
In this case, by attaching a paper napkin or tissue paper to the shape retaining portion of the seventh invention, the paper napkin or tissue paper can be used as a substitute for the filter of the mask.
Furthermore, by specifying the minimum width of the retention hole formed in the shape-retaining portion within the range of 7 to 20 mm, when simply fixing a paper napkin or tissue paper to the shape-retaining portion, It has the effect of making it possible to push the paper napkin or tissue paper into the retaining hole with the user's fingertips while improving the fixing effect.

According to the first invention as described above, the three-dimensional shape of the filter of the mask held by the shape-retaining portion can be brought closer to the three-dimensional shape of the mouth of the human face.
In this case, when the shape-retaining part of the mask with the filter attached is held close to the user's mouth, that is, when the first invention is used, it occurs between the shape-retaining part and the user's face The gap can be made as small as possible.
In this case, when conversing while using the first invention, it is possible to prevent droplets containing pathogens (for example, viruses) from leaking from the gap between the shape-retaining part and the user's face. Alternatively, when conversing while using the first invention, it is possible to prevent droplets containing pathogens (such as viruses) from entering through the gap between the shape-retaining part and the user's face.
That is, in the event that the user of the first invention suffers from an infectious disease, droplets generated from the user can prevent the infection from spreading to people around the user. Alternatively, if the user of the first invention does not have an infectious disease and the dining partner of the user of the first invention has an infectious disease, the user of the first invention is infected. can prevent it from happening.
Therefore, according to the first invention, it is possible to provide a hand-held mask holder that is excellent in preventing the spread of infectious diseases during dinner.

The second invention has the same effects as those of the first invention described above. Furthermore, according to the second invention, when the mask is attached to the shape-retaining portion, the ear straps of the mask can always be arranged on the convex side of the shape-retaining portion. As a result, when conversing while using the second invention, it is possible to prevent the ear straps of the mask from touching the user's mouth or entering the user's oral cavity.
Therefore, according to the second invention, it is possible to provide a hand-held mask holder that is excellent in the effect of preventing the spread of infectious diseases and that is comfortable to use.

The third invention has the same effect as the first or second invention described above. Furthermore, according to the third invention, when the shape-retaining part of the mask with the filter attached is placed close to the user's mouth, the mask is exposed from the notch formed in the shape-retaining part. The inner surface of the filter can be in direct contact with the bridge of the user's nose.
In this case, when the shape-retaining part with the filter of the mask attached is brought close to the mouth of the user, there is almost no gap between the area around the nose of the user and the filter of the mask. Therefore, when conversing while using the third invention, droplets containing pathogens such as viruses spread around the user, and droplets containing pathogens such as viruses spread to the user's mouth and nose. can be prevented from entering the body from
Therefore, according to the third invention, it is possible to provide a hand-held mask holder that is more effective in preventing the spread of infectious diseases than the first or second invention.

The fourth invention has the same effects as those of the first to third inventions described above. Furthermore, in the fourth invention, the shape of the hand-held mask holder can be made compact when storing or carrying the shape-retaining part when not in use.
As a result, the storability and portability of the fourth invention can be improved.

The fifth invention has the same effect as the fourth invention described above. Furthermore, according to the fifth invention, compared with the above-described fourth invention, it is possible to make the shape more compact when storing or carrying the shape-retaining part disassembled into two separate pieces. .
As a result, the storability and portability of the fifth invention can be further improved.

The sixth invention has the same effect as the fifth invention described above. Furthermore, according to the sixth invention, it is possible to improve the shape retainability when the two split pieces are integrated via the engaging portion.
In this case, while using the sixth invention, the shape retaining part unintentionally separates at the engaging part, and the filter of the mask is held in a state close to the three-dimensional shape of the face. You can prevent it from becoming ineffective.

The seventh invention has the same effect as each of the first to sixth inventions described above. Furthermore, according to the seventh invention, a paper napkin or tissue paper can be attached to the shape-retaining portion.
In this case, if you forget to bring your mask, you can combine the paper napkin or tissue paper with the seventh invention and use it as a substitute for the mask.
Furthermore, according to the seventh invention, both the filter of the mask and the paper napkin or tissue paper can be attached to the shape-retaining portion. In this case, when the filter of the mask is attached to the shape-retaining portion and used, the concave side of the shape-retaining portion can be covered with a paper napkin or tissue paper. As a result, when using the seventh invention, it is possible to prevent the concave side surface of the shape-retaining portion from being soiled by droplets discharged from the user's mouth or nose.
Therefore, according to the seventh invention, it is possible to provide a handheld mask holder that is excellent in antifouling properties and versatility.

(a) It is a perspective view of the handheld mask holder which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (b) It is a side view of the said handheld mask holder. 4(a) to 4(c) are diagrams showing a procedure for attaching a urethane mask to the hand-held mask holder according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 4 is a side view of a hand-held mask holder with a non-woven fabric mask according to the embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a side view showing the state of use of the hand-held mask holder according to the embodiment of the present invention; 4(a) to 4(c) are diagrams showing a procedure for attaching a paper napkin to the hand-held mask holder according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. (a) is a front view of a hand-held mask holder in an exploded state according to an embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a view of the hand-held mask holder in an exploded state from the handle side. It is the figure which looked at the state which engaged the two division|segmentation pieces which comprise the shape-retaining part which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the handle side.

<1; Regarding the embodiment of the present invention>
<1-1; Basic configuration of the present invention>
First, an outline of a hand-held mask holder according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.
FIG. 1(a) is a perspective view of a handheld mask holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a side view of the handheld mask holder.
A hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. For example, a plurality of ventilation holes 3 formed through the thickness direction of synthetic resin or the like, a handle 4 protruding from the peripheral edge of the shape retaining portion 2, and a pair of each of the side edges 2d of the shape retaining portion 2 and a slit 5 provided.
Further, here, when the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is arranged so as to cover the mouth and nose of the user 17 (see FIG. 4 in the latter part), the frontal head side of the user 17 The upper edge 2c is the outer edge of the shape-retaining part 2 arranged, the side edge 2d is the outer edge of the shape-retaining part 2 arranged on the auricle side of the user 17, and the shape-retaining part 2 arranged on the chin side of the user 17. The outer edge of the portion 2 will be called the lower edge 2e.
Furthermore, in the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. The shape-retaining part 2 protrudes away from the face of the user 17 in both the direction connecting the upper edge 2c and the lower edge 2e of the shape-retaining part 2 (the direction of the nose bridge of the user 17). curved like a
Further, in the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 (optional component). In addition, the operation and effect of providing the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment with the neck strap 18 will be described in detail later.

<1-2; Regarding the procedure for attaching the mask to the present invention>
[1-2-1; Regarding the procedure for wearing a urethane mask]
2(a) to 2(c) are diagrams showing the procedure for attaching a urethane mask to the handheld mask holder according to the embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the configuration thereof is omitted.
When the urethane mask 14 is attached to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment, first, the convex surface 2a of the shape-retaining portion 2 is covered with the filter 14a of the urethane mask 14, and then the filter 14a shown in FIGS. ), the root side of the ear straps 14b of the urethane mask 14 is sandwiched and fixed in the pair of slits 5 formed in the side edges 2d of the shape-retaining portion 2, respectively. Then, the attachment of the urethane mask 14 to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is completed by the series of operations described above.

[1-2-2; Regarding the procedure for wearing a non-woven mask]
FIG. 3 is a side view showing a state in which a non-woven fabric mask is attached to a hand-held mask holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the configuration thereof is omitted.
The procedure for attaching the non-woven fabric mask 15 to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment is the same as the procedure for attaching the urethane mask 14 described above, so it is not particularly illustrated. The filter 15a of the non-woven fabric mask 15 is mounted on the convex surface 2a of the shape-retaining portion 2 of .
Thereafter, the root side of the ear straps 15b of the non-woven fabric mask 15 is sandwiched between the pair of slits 5 formed in the side edges 2d of the shape-retaining portion 2 and fixed. Then, the attachment of the non-woven fabric mask 15 to the hand-held mask holder 1 is completed by a series of operations as described above.
Although not shown, the method of attaching a conventionally known cloth mask to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is also the same.

<1-3; Method of use and actions/effects of the present invention>
Next, how to use the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a side view showing how the hand-held mask holder according to the embodiment of the present invention is used. The same parts as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions of their configurations are omitted.
When using the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, the user 17 attaches the filter 15a of the non-woven fabric mask 15 to the shape-retaining portion 2 (see, for example, FIG. For example, a handle 4 projecting from the lower edge 2e is held and operated with a finger 17a, and as shown in FIG. should be held while

At this time, the filter 15a of the non-woven fabric mask 15 is shaped by the shape-retaining part 2 so as to conform to the three-dimensional shape of the face of the user 17 around the mouth. Therefore, the mouth and nose of the user 17 can be tightly covered with the filter 15a of the nonwoven mask 15 in the same manner as when the nonwoven fabric mask 15 is attached to the face of the user 17 using the ear straps 15b.
Thus, when using the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment, it is difficult for a gap to occur between the filter 15a of the non-woven fabric mask 15 held by the shape-retaining part 2 and the face of the user 17 during use. .
As a result, when conversing while using the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment (see FIG. 4), droplets discharged from the mouth and nose of the user 17 are preferably prevented from diffusing to the surroundings. be able to.
Alternatively, when using the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment as shown in FIG. It can also prevent entry into 17's mouth and nose.
Therefore, according to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment, the filter 15a can be placed near the mouth of the user 17 without using the ear straps 15b of the non-woven fabric mask 15 during dinner. It is possible to effectively prevent droplets discharged from the mouth and nose of the user 17 from spreading, and to prevent droplets generated from others from being taken into the body from the mouth and nose of the user 17 .

<2; Detailed structure of the present invention>
[2-1; About the string outlet hole formed in the shape-retaining part]
The shape-retaining part 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment may be provided with a string lead-out hole 6 bored between the pair of slits 5 as shown in FIGS. optional components).
For example, when a urethane mask 14 is attached to the hand-held mask holder 1 having the shape-retaining portion 2 having the cord lead-out hole 6 as described above, the urethane mask 14 disposed on the concave surface 2b side of the shape-retaining portion 2 The loop portion R (see FIG. 2(b)) of the ear strap 14b may be pulled out from the strap lead-out hole 6 toward the convex surface 2a of the shape retaining portion 2 as shown in FIG. 2(c).
Similarly, when the mask attached to the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment is the non-woven fabric mask 15, the ear straps 15b arranged on the concave surface 2b side of the shape-retaining portion 2 are The loop portion R can be pulled out from the string lead-out hole 6 toward the convex surface 2a of the shape-retaining portion 2 (see FIG. 1(b)) (see FIG. 3).
Furthermore, although not shown, the same applies when a cloth mask is attached to the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment.

When a non-woven fabric mask 15, for example, is attached to the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. The ear strap 15b can always be arranged on the convex surface 2a side of the shape retaining part 2. - 特許庁
In this case, even if the user 17 brings the hand-held mask holder 1 with the non-woven fabric mask 15 close to his or her mouth, the ear straps 15b may touch the mouth of the user 17, or the mouth of the user 17 may be affected. The ear strap 15b does not unintentionally get into the ear. Therefore, the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment can be used comfortably.
FIG. 4 illustrates the case where the non-woven fabric mask 15 is attached to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment. A similar effect can be exhibited when using the mask 14 or a cloth mask having ear straps (not shown).

[2-2; Other forms of use]
Next, another usage pattern of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment can be used with the above-mentioned urethane mask 14, non-woven fabric mask 15, or a cloth mask (not shown) attached. Can be used as supplies.
In this case, in the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, for example, when a paper napkin or the like is attached to the concave surface 2b side of the shape-retaining portion 2, the end portion of the paper napkin or the like is placed in the thickness direction of the shape-retaining portion 2. It may be provided with retaining holes 13 for pushing and retaining (optional component).
The retaining holes 13 formed in the shape-retaining portion 2 may be shared with the vent holes 3 formed in the shape-retaining portion 2, or the retaining holes 13 are formed in the shape-retaining portion 2 separately from the vent holes 3. You may
Further, the retention holes 13 formed in the shape-retaining portion 2 also function as the ventilation holes 3 .

When the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the retaining hole 13 as described above in the shape-retaining part 2 and also as the ventilation hole 3, the minimum width of the retaining hole 13 is set to 7 to 20 mm. Set within the range.
The reason for this is that if the minimum width of the retaining holes 13 formed in the shape-retaining portion 2 is less than 7 mm, it becomes difficult for the user 17 to push the paper napkin 16 into the retaining holes 13 with the fingertips. be. Further, when the minimum width of the retaining hole 13 formed in the shape-retaining portion 2 exceeds 20 mm, the paper napkin 16 is retained by the retaining hole 13 when the paper napkin 16 is pushed into the retaining hole 13. This is because the effect is not sufficiently exhibited, and the attached paper napkin 16 tends to come off from the shape-retaining portion 2 .

Next, the procedure for attaching the paper napkin 16 to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
5(a) to 5(c) are diagrams showing the procedure for attaching a paper napkin to the hand-held mask holder according to the embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions of their configurations are omitted.
As a preparatory work for attaching the paper napkin 16 to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment, first, the paper napkin 16 to be attached is spread, and the concave surface 2b side of the shape-retaining part 2 is covered with the paper napkin 16. A crack 16a of about 5 cm is formed on the side on which the handle 4 is arranged when it is closed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5( a ), while placing the handle 4 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment in the tear 16 a formed in the paper napkin 16 , the concave surface 2 b of the shape-retaining part 2 is pressed. Cover with a paper napkin 16 .
Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the paper napkin 16 protruding from the lower edge 2e of the shape retaining portion 2 is folded toward the convex surface 2a of the shape retaining portion 2. Next, as shown in FIG.
Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, the paper napkin 16 protruding from the upper edge 2c of the shape-retaining portion 2 is also folded toward the convex surface 2a of the shape-retaining portion 2. As shown in FIG.
After that, as shown in FIG. 5(c), the end portion of the paper napkin 16 folded over the convex surface 2a of the shape-retaining portion 2 is pushed into the holding hole 13, which also serves as the ventilation hole 3, with a fingertip. A paper napkin 16 may be hung on the shape retaining portion 2 .
In FIG. 5, the case where the paper napkin 16 is attached to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is described as an example, but conventionally known tissue paper may be used instead of the paper napkin 16. can. The procedure for attaching the mask holder 1 to the hand-held mask holder 1 when tissue paper is used instead of the paper napkin 16 is the same as the procedure for attaching the paper napkin 16 shown in FIG.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5(c), the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, in which a paper napkin 16 or tissue paper is attached to the shape-retaining part 2, is equipped with a conventionally known mask, according to this embodiment. It can be used as a substitute for the handheld mask holder 1.
In this case, when the user 17 holds the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment and does not possess any of the urethane mask 14, the non-woven fabric mask 15, or the cloth mask, the hand-held mask holder 1 By attaching a paper napkin 16 or tissue paper, it can be used in the same way as a conventionally known mask is attached to the hand-held mask holder 1 and used.
More specifically, by using the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment having the paper napkin 16 and the like in the state shown in FIG. It is possible to reduce the risk of the user 17 diffusing droplets containing such as to the surroundings or inhaling the droplets discharged from the conversation partner through the nose or mouth.
Note that the effect of the paper napkin 16 and tissue paper attached to the shape-retaining part 2 as a filter may be inferior to the urethane mask 14, the non-woven fabric mask 15, or the cloth mask (not shown), but FIG. Compared to the case where the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment equipped with a paper napkin 16 or tissue paper as shown in c) is not used, the risk of droplet infection or the risk of droplet infection can be reliably reduced. .

Further, FIG. 5(c) illustrates an example in which only the paper napkin 16 or the tissue paper is attached to the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, but the paper napkin 16 or the tissue paper is attached. The hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment may be used with a conventionally known mask (for example, a urethane mask 14, a non-woven fabric mask 15, a cloth mask, etc.) further mounted on the convex surface 2a of the shape-retaining part 2. (Not shown, optional component).
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, only a conventionally known mask (for example, a urethane mask 14, a non-woven fabric mask 15, or a cloth mask) is attached to the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment. It is considered that droplets discharged from the mouth and nose of the user 17 adhere to the concave surface 2b side of the shape-retaining portion 2 when the shape-retaining portion 2 is used. Therefore, when the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment is used repeatedly, there is a concern that the surface of the shape-retaining portion 2 (especially the concave surface 2b) may become dirty and unsanitary.
On the other hand, a paper napkin 16 or tissue paper is attached to the concave surface 2b side of the shape-retaining part 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, and a conventionally known mask is attached to the convex surface 2a side of the shape-retaining part 2. When the filter is attached and used, it is possible to suitably prevent the concave surface 2b side of the shape-retaining portion 2 from being soiled by the paper napkin 16 or tissue paper.

Therefore, when the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the retention holes 13, the versatility of the hand-held mask holder 1 can be enhanced, and moreover, the hand-held mask holder 1 can be Good hygiene can be maintained during use.
In FIGS. 1 to 5, the case where the shape retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is formed with the retaining holes 13 which also serve as the vent holes 3 is described as an example. , a retention hole 13 may be formed in the shape-retaining part 2 separately from the air hole 3 (an optional component).
In this case, the minimum width of the retention hole 13 should be within the range of 7-20 mm, but the minimum width of the ventilation hole 3 may not be within the range of 7-20 mm.
Furthermore, in this case, it is desirable to provide retaining holes 13 separately from the air holes 3 at least two locations near the upper edge 2c and at least two locations near the lower edge 2e of the shape-retaining portion 2 . In order to securely hang the paper napkin 16 or tissue paper on the shape-retaining portion 2, the center line connecting the center of the upper edge 2c and the center of the lower edge 2e of the shape-retaining portion 2 is used as a reference. It is preferable to provide retaining holes 13 symmetrically on the upper edge 2c side and the lower edge 2e side of the shape-retaining portion 2 (not shown).
Even if the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is used without attaching the paper napkin 16 or tissue paper, the shape-retaining portion 2 should be cleaned or disinfected with alcohol after use. It can be used hygienically enough.

[2-3; Modification of the present invention]
Next, a modified example of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 4. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment may be provided with a notch 7 having a concave shape in a plan view at the center of the upper edge 2c of the shape-retaining portion 2 (an optional component). .
In this case, when a filter of a conventionally known mask (for example, a urethane mask 14, a non-woven mask 15, a cloth mask, etc.) is attached on the convex surface 2a of the shape-retaining part 2, the part that comes into contact with the nose bridge of the user 17 is notched. It can be exposed from 7.
In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment equipped with a conventionally known mask filter (however, the filter 15a of the non-woven fabric mask 15 in FIG. 4) is attached to the user 17. When held close to the mouth, the inner surface of the filter 15a of the non-woven fabric mask 15 exposed from the notch 7 of the shape-retaining part 2 can be brought into direct contact with the nose bridge of the user 17.

In this case, when using the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment as shown in FIG. It is possible to preferably prevent droplets from diffusing to the surroundings through this gap, or splashes floating around the user 17 from entering the mouth or nose of the user 17 through this gap.
Therefore, if the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment has the notch 7 in the upper edge 2c, the use of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment may prevent the spread of infectious diseases. It is possible to further improve the effect of preventing the spread of infection.

[2-4; Other modifications of the present invention]
Finally, another modified example of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 6 and 7. FIG.
FIG. 6(a) is an exploded view of the hand-held mask holder according to the embodiment of the present invention and is viewed from the front, and FIG. 6(b) is an exploded view of the hand-held mask holder viewed from the handle side. It is a diagram. Moreover, FIG. 7 is a view of the state in which the two split pieces forming the shape-retaining portion according to the embodiment of the present invention are engaged with each other, as viewed from the handle side. The same parts as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions of their configurations are omitted.
As shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment may be configured to be divisible into at least two split pieces (optional constituent elements ).
In this case, when the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment is not used, the shape-retaining portion 2 can be disassembled into at least two divided pieces. As a result, the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment can be stored or carried in a compact form when not in use.

Further, when the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of split pieces, the number of split pieces is specified to be two (split piece 8a and split piece 8b), and the split piece 8a and the engaging portion 9 of the split piece 8b may be provided on a curved ridgeline 10 connecting the center of the upper edge 2c of the shape-retaining portion 2 and the center of the lower edge 2e of the shape-retaining portion 2 (optionally Component).
In this case, when the split piece 8a and the split piece 8b obtained by disassembling the shape-retaining portion 2 are superimposed, the split piece 8a and the split piece 8b can be superimposed without a gap.
In this case, the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment can be disassembled into the divided pieces 8a and 8b for carrying or storing in a compact manner.

Furthermore, when the engaging portion 9 is provided along the ridge line 10 in the shape-retaining portion 2 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment, the specific structure of the engaging portion 9 may be configured as follows. good.
That is, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the engaging portion 9 includes a plurality of protrusions 11 protruding from the edges (ridgelines 10) of the split pieces 8b facing the side edges 2d thereof. , a plurality of insertion/removal holes 12 formed near the edge (ridge line 10) opposite to the side edge 2d of the split piece 8a and for inserting/removing the individual projections 11 (an optional constituent element ).
In this case, even if the engaging portion 9 is provided on the ridgeline 10 forming a three-dimensional curved shape, the split pieces 8a and 8b can be engaged without causing a gap or rattling. can be integrated.
As a result, the split pieces 8a and 8b can be connected in a stable state while the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment is being used.
As a result, during use of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment, the shape-retaining portion 2 is unintentionally separated at the engaging portion 9, and the conventionally known mask filter, paper napkin 16, etc. It is possible to prevent the problem that the mouth of 17 cannot be held.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the projecting direction of the plurality of projections 11 projecting from the edge (ridge line 10) of the split piece 8b opposite to the side edge 2d of the split piece 8b is determined by this relative direction. The direction may be substantially the same as the plane direction near the edge.
In addition, a plurality of insertion/removal holes 12 for inserting/removing the individual projections 11 are formed in the split piece 8b near the edge opposite to the side edge 2d, and are formed on the concave surface 2b side of the shape retaining portion 2 (at the tip of the projection 11). It may be formed from the entrance) toward the side of the convex surface 2a (the exit at the tip of the projection 11).
The formation direction of the protrusion 11 in the split piece 8b and the formation direction of the insertion/removal hole 12 in the split piece 8a are both optional components.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, when the split piece 8a and the split piece 8b are connected, between the projection 11 formed in the split piece 8b at the engaging portion 9 and the insertion/removal hole 12 in the split piece 8a. becomes entangled with the parts arranged in
In this case, the split piece 8a and the split piece 8b can be integrated while maintaining a desired angle formed by the split piece 8b with respect to the split piece 8a. As a result, the stability during use of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment, that is, the shape retention of the shape-retaining portion 2 can be enhanced.
Furthermore, in this case, since the protrusion 11 does not protrude from the convex surface 2a or the concave surface 2b of the shape-retaining portion 2, it is possible to prevent the split pieces 8a and 8b from becoming bulky when they are overlapped.
Therefore, by specifying the projecting direction of the projection 11 constituting the engaging portion 9 of the shape retaining portion 2 and the forming direction of the insertion/removal hole 12 as described above, it is more convenient to use and easy to store and carry. A handheld mask holder 1 can be provided.

[2-5; other]
Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment may have a through hole 4a near the end of the handle 4 through which a neck string can be inserted. (optional component).
In this case, the neck strap 18 is inserted through the through hole 4a formed in the handle 4 of the hand-held mask holder 1 according to the present embodiment, and the neck strap 18 is looped to allow the user 17 to wear it. By hanging the neck string 18 around the neck, the hand-held mask holder 1 can be hung from the neck string 18 and held when the hand-held mask holder 1 is not used.
In this case, since it is not necessary to place the hand-held mask holder 1 removed from the mouth of the user 17 on a table or the like, the hand-held mask holder 1 and the conventionally known mask attached thereto can be kept in good hygiene. can be maintained.

Further, the material constituting the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment is not particularly limited, but synthetic resin is suitable. In this case, mass production can be easily achieved by molding the handheld mask holder 1 according to this embodiment. As a result, the hand-held mask holder 1 according to this embodiment can be provided to the user 17 at a low cost.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the present invention is a hand-held mask holder used when holding a conventionally known mask (for example, a urethane mask, a non-woven mask, a cloth mask, etc.) in the hand without hanging it on the ear, and is a sanitary product. It is available in the technical field related to.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Hand-held mask holder 2... Shape-retaining part 2a... Convex surface 2b... Concave surface 2c... Upper edge 2d... Side edge 2e... Lower edge 3... Vent hole 4... Handle 4a... Through hole 5... Slit 6... String outlet hole 7 Notch 8a, 8b Divided piece 9 Engagement portion 10 Ridge 11 Projection 12 Insertion hole 13 Retaining hole 14 Urethane mask 14a Filter 14b Ear strap 15 Non-woven fabric mask 15a Filter 15b ... Ear strap 16 ... Paper napkin 16a ... Cleft 17 ... User 17a ... Finger 18 ... Neck strap R ... Loop part

Claims (7)

It is arranged to cover the user's mouth when in use, and is curved to protrude away from the user's face in both the direction connecting the user's auricle and the user's nose bridge direction. a shape-retaining part that holds a mask filter on its convex surface;
a plurality of ventilation holes drilled in the shape-retaining portion;
a handle projecting from the shape-retaining portion;
a pair of slits provided on each of both side edges arranged on the auricle portion side when the shape-retaining portion is arranged at the mouth of the user, and for hooking the ear straps of the mask; A handheld mask holder comprising: 3. The shape-retaining portion is provided with a string lead-out hole which is bored between the pair of slits and guides out the ear strap from the concave surface side of the shape-retaining portion to the convex surface side. 1. Hand-held mask holder according to 1. When the shape-retaining part is placed at the mouth of the user, the upper edge of the shape-retaining part placed on the frontal head side of the user has a notch forming a concave shape in a plan view at the center. 3. The hand-held mask holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by comprising: The hand-held mask holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the shape-retaining portion is composed of at least two split pieces. The shape-retaining portion is composed of two split pieces,
5. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the engaging portion between the divided pieces is arranged on a ridgeline of a curved shape formed in the direction of the bridge of the user's nose during use in the shape-retaining portion. A handheld mask holder. The engaging portion is
a plurality of protrusions protruding from an edge of one of the split pieces at a position facing the side edge;
6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the other split piece is provided with a plurality of insertion/removal holes for inserting/removing each of the projections, which are formed near the edge portion at a position facing the side edge. A handheld mask holder. When a paper napkin or tissue paper is attached to the shape-retaining portion instead of the mask, the shape-retaining portion has a retaining hole for pushing and retaining the tissue paper or the paper napkin, which can be shared with the vent hole. Or provided separately from the vent,
7. The hand-held mask holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the minimum width of said retaining hole is in the range of 7-20 mm.

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