JP3245377U - Three-dimensional shape holder for masks - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] Not only can a large space around the mouth be secured within the mask, but it can also be manufactured cheaply and easily, is easy to put on and take off, and maintains a three-dimensional shape for a mask that looks good when in use. Provide ingredients. [Solution] A holder main body 2 of a three-dimensional shape holder 1 for a mask has a bifurcated portion 12 formed above an intermediate portion 11, and a bifurcated portion 14 formed below the intermediate portion 11. . Adhesive members 3, 3 are adhered to the front surfaces of the bifurcated portions 12 and 14, respectively, and buffer members 4, 4 are adhered to the back surfaces of the bifurcated portions 12, near the tips thereof. There is. Such a three-dimensional shape holder 1 for a mask is such that the attachment members 3, 3 of the bifurcated portion 12 are attached to the upper end of the inner surface of the mask, and the bifurcated portion 14 is attached while the holder main body 2 is bent in an arc shape. The members 3, 3 are attached to the lower side of the inner surface of the mask to be used. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

Application for application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law as applied mutatis mutandis in Article 11 of the Utility Model Law Published on the following website on July 18, 2020 http://www. koto-line. co. jp http://www. koto-line. co. jp/news/168182. html

The present invention relates to a three-dimensional shape holder for securing a large space around the mouth when wearing a mask.

Non-woven fabric masks (sanitary masks) are widely used to prevent viral and bacterial infections and to prevent inhalation of dust. However, regular non-woven masks do not have sufficient breathability, so when wearing them, sweat may stick to the mouth, causing discomfort, difficulty breathing, and fogging of glasses due to stuffiness. There is a problem with this. In particular, when worn for a long period of time, this tendency becomes noticeable and the wearer will feel a great deal of stress.

Therefore, in order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems when wearing a mask, a mask auxiliary device that is worn inside the mask is known as a member for securing a large space around the mouth inside the mask, as disclosed in Patent Document 1. This mask auxiliary device has a cylindrical abutting part formed to abut along the nasolabial fold from the dorsum of the wearer's nose, and a portion below the nostril of the wearer in front of the cylindrical abutting part. A downward serrated step is formed at a position facing the side portion, and a breathing hole is formed at the back side of the lower end of the serrated step.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-006331

However, the mask auxiliary device according to Patent Document 1 has a large-scale structure and is expensive to manufacture, and each time the mask is put on and taken off, it must be put on and taken off separately from the mask, so it is difficult to put on and take off the mask. It takes a lot of time. Furthermore, when the mask is worn, the shape of the mask auxiliary tool appears as the shape of the mask, which is unsightly.

The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems of conventional mask auxiliary devices such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1, and to not only ensure a large space around the mouth inside the mask, but also to be able to manufacture it inexpensively and easily with a simple structure. It is an object of the present invention to provide a three-dimensional shape holder for a mask that can be easily attached and detached, can be used repeatedly, and has a good appearance during use.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention described in claim 1 is a three-dimensional shape holder that is attached to the inner surface of a mask to form and hold a space around the mouth area, and which has flexibility. A flat plate-shaped holder body formed of a material having a bifurcated portion connected to the upper side of a band-shaped intermediate portion, and an attachment member for affixing the holder body to the inner surface of the mask. It is characterized by the presence of

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the holder main body is formed into a bifurcated shape near the lower end of the intermediate portion.

The device set forth in claim 3 is the device set forth in claim 2, wherein the pasting member is provided on the surface of a bifurcated portion near the upper and lower ends of the holder main body. It is.

The invention described in claim 4 is the invention described in claim 1, characterized in that a buffer member is provided on the back surface of the upper bifurcated portion of the holder main body.

The device described in claim 5 is the device described in claim 1, characterized in that a notch is provided at the base end of the bifurcated portion near the upper and/or lower end of the holder main body. It is something.

When the three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 1 is attached to the inner surface of the mask using the attachment member, the holder main body bends inside the mask to form an arch shape, causing the mouth portion of the mask to protrude forward. Therefore, when wearing the mask, a space is created between the mouth and the mask to ensure that there is no contact between the mouth and the mask. Therefore, according to the three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 1, it is possible to eliminate situations such as sticking of the mask to the mouth when sweating, difficulty breathing when breathing, and fogging of glasses due to stuffiness inside the mask. It is possible to reduce the stress caused by wearing a mask. Furthermore, contact between the mouth and the mask can be prevented, effectively reducing the risk of virus and bacterial infection. In addition, the three-dimensional shape holder for masks has a bifurcated upper end, so the holder body does not come into contact with the bridge of the nose when wearing the mask, providing a good wearing feeling ( In other words, it does not cause discomfort to the user). Moreover, the three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 1 has a simple plate-like structure, can be manufactured easily at low cost, and has a good appearance during use. Furthermore, the three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 1 can be easily attached and detached by the sticking member provided on the holder main body, and can also be used repeatedly.

In the three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 2, since the lower end of the intermediate portion of the holder main body is formed into a bifurcated shape, a larger space is formed between the mouth and the mask when the mask is worn. Therefore, it is possible to effectively eliminate situations such as the mask sticking to the mouth when sweating, suffocation when breathing, and fogging of glasses due to stuffiness inside the mask.

In the three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 3, the sticking members are provided at the upper and lower bifurcated parts of the holder main body, and the holder main body is bent in an arch shape by the sticking members. Since the mask can be fixed to the inside of the mask in this state, an appropriately sized space can be very easily formed between the mouth and the mask.

The three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 4 is provided with a buffer member on the upper bifurcated portion of the holder main body and on the surface that comes into contact with the face when attached to the mask, so that the holder main body can be directly attached to the face. Since the mask does not come into contact with other people, it is comfortable to wear and does not cause stress even when the mask is worn for a long time.

The three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 5 is provided with a notch at the base end of the bifurcated portion near the upper end and/or lower end of the holder main body, so that the holder main body can be easily shaped into a desired arch shape. Since it can be bent, it can be attached (fixed) to the inside of the mask very easily.

It is an explanatory view showing a three-dimensional shape holder for a mask (a is a front view, b is a rear view, and c is a right side view). It is an explanatory view showing a state where a three-dimensional shape holder for a mask is attached to a mask. It is an explanatory view showing a procedure of attaching a three-dimensional shape holder for a mask to a mask. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram (right side view) showing a state in which the three-dimensional shape holder for a mask is attached to a mask. It is an explanatory view (front view) showing a modification example of a three-dimensional shape holder for a mask. It is an explanatory view (front view) showing a modification example of a three-dimensional shape holder for a mask.

<Structure of three-dimensional shape holder for mask>
EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, one embodiment of the three-dimensional shape holder 1 for masks according to the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional mask holder 1, which includes a holder main body 2 as a base member, attachment members 3 for attaching to the mask, 3... It is mainly composed of buffer members 4, 4 for alleviating irritation to the user's skin.

The holder main body 2 is made by punching out a flexible white synthetic paper made of polypropylene with a thickness of about 0.5 mm, and has a bifurcated portion 12 connected to the upper side of a band-shaped intermediate portion 11, and a bifurcated portion 12 connected to the intermediate portion. It is formed in a shape in which a bifurcated portion 14 is continuously provided on the lower side (near the lower end) of the portion 11 . It has a size of height x width (width at the largest portion) = approximately 115 mm x approximately 48 mm. In addition, both the front and back sides are water-resistant with silicone resin and coated with an antibacterial agent (silver-based antibacterial agent). Furthermore, the surface is colored gray by printing a 30% black mesh on white using offset printing.

The intermediate portion 11 of the holder main body 2 is formed into a band shape of about 18 mm and has a height of about 56 mm. Further, the upper bifurcated portion 12 has a height of about 36 mm from the base end to the tip (upper end). The two support pieces 13, 13 having approximately the same width (approximately 10 mm) gradually expand outward from the proximal end to the distal end, and the interval between the upper ends of these support pieces 13, 13 is as follows: It is approximately 29mm. On the other hand, the lower bifurcated portion 14 has a height of about 22 mm from the base end to the tip (lower end). Two supporting pieces 15, 15, etc., each having approximately the same width (approximately 10 mm), gradually expand outward from the proximal end to the distal end, and the interval between the lower ends of these supporting pieces 15, 15 is is approximately 29 mm.

In addition, the holder main body 2 has incisions 5, 5, etc. formed at four locations at the base ends (left and right base ends) of the upper bifurcated portion 12 and the lower bifurcated portion 14, respectively. . The notches 5, 5 formed on the left and right sides of the base end of the upper bifurcated portion 12 are formed in a straight line diagonally upward toward the left and right center of the holder main body 2, and the tips are half-shaped downward. It is formed in an arc shape. On the other hand, the notches 5, 5 formed on the left and right sides of the base end of the lower bifurcated portion 14 are formed in a straight line diagonally upward toward the left and right center of the holder main body 2, and the tips thereof are It is shaped like an upward semicircular arc.

Adhering members 3, 3, . . . are fixed (adhered) to the surfaces near the tips of the upper bifurcated portion 12 and the lower bifurcated portion 14 of the holder main body 2, respectively. Furthermore, buffer members 4, 4 are fixed (adhered) to the back surface near the tip of the upper bifurcated portion 12 of the holder main body 2.

The sticking member 3 is made of flexible polypropylene and is formed into a rectangular sheet shape with a width x height of about 8 mm x about 12 mm, and has many fine hooks (about 0.4 mm in height) on its surface. A protrusion with a tip shape that is caught on the nonwoven fabric constituting the mask) is formed (that is, the sticking member 3 is a so-called male hook-and-loop fastener). Then, the sticking member 3 is adhered to the surfaces near the tips of the upper bifurcated portion 12 and the lower bifurcated portion 14 with double-sided adhesive tape using water-soluble acrylic resin as an adhesive. ing.

On the other hand, the buffer member 4 is formed of gray colored foamed polypropylene in the form of a rectangular sheet with a width x height of about 8 mm x about 12 mm and a thickness of about 2 mm. The buffer member 4 is adhered to the back surface near the tip of the upper bifurcated portion 12 with a double-sided adhesive tape using water-soluble acrylic resin as an adhesive.

<How to use the three-dimensional shape holder for masks>
As shown in FIG. 2, the mask three-dimensional shape holder 1 configured as described above has a vertically long It is used by attaching it in the state of . FIG. 3 shows how the mask three-dimensional shape holder 1 is attached to a mask. When attaching the mask three-dimensional shape holder 1 to the mask M, first, as shown in FIG. Metal fittings to fit the shape of ) Fold W at the center).

As shown in FIG. 3(b), after positioning so that the center of the intermediate portion 11 of the holder main body 2 coincides with the center of the mask M in the left-right direction, the adhesive is placed on the surface of the upper bifurcated portion 12. Paste the members 3, 3 on the upper end of the inner surface of the mask M (directly below the nose fit wire W) by pressing from the inside (that is, entangle the hooks of the pasting members 3, 3 with the nonwoven fabric of the mask M) .

After that, as shown in FIG. 3(c), pull the lower part of the mask downward so as to spread the folds, and in this state, bend the holder main body 2 in an arc shape while pulling the lower bifurcated part. The sticking members 3, 3 installed on the surface of the mask M are attached to the lower side of the inner surface of the mask by pressing from the inside (that is, the hooks of the sticking members 3, 3 are entwined with the nonwoven fabric of the mask M).

<Function of three-dimensional shape holder for mask>
The three-dimensional shape holder 1 for a mask is attached to the inside of the mask M as described above, and is used by the user wearing the mask M. FIG. 4 shows a state in which a user is wearing a mask M equipped with a three-dimensional shape holder 1 for a mask, and when wearing a mask M equipped with a three-dimensional shape holder 1 for a mask, the holder body The buffer members 4, 4 installed on the back side of the upper bifurcated portion 12 of 2 are positioned on the left and right sides of the bridge of the nose, and the tip of the lower bifurcated portion 14 comes into contact with the user's chin. (If the mask M is a large one, the tip of the lower bifurcated portion 14 will be located in front of the user's chin).

In this way, when the mask M is worn, the mask three-dimensional shape holder 1 can be bent at the center position in the left-right direction within the mask M by the holder main body 2 exhibiting appropriate flexibility. It maintains an arch-like curved state. Therefore, the front of the mouth of the mask M protrudes forward along the curved shape of the three-dimensional mask shape holder 1, so a space is formed between the mouth and the mask M.

<Effects of three-dimensional shape holder for masks>
As mentioned above, the three-dimensional shape holder 1 for a mask includes a flat holder main body 2 made of polypropylene synthetic paper and having a bifurcated portion 12 connected to the upper side of a band-shaped intermediate portion 11; It is provided with sticking members 3, 3, . . . for sticking the holder main body 2 to the inner surface of the mask M. Therefore, when pasted on the inner surface of the mask M with the pasting members 3, 3, etc., the holder main body 2 bends inside the mask M and forms an arch shape, protruding the mask M forward and creating a space between the mouth and the mask M. Since a space is formed between the mouth and the mask M, it is possible to ensure that there is no contact between the mouth and the mask M. Therefore, according to the mask three-dimensional shape holder 1, it is possible to eliminate situations such as sticking of the mask M to the mouth when sweating, difficulty breathing when breathing, and fogging of glasses due to stuffiness inside the mask M. Stress caused by wearing the mask M can be reduced. Furthermore, it is also possible to prevent contact between the mouth and the mask M, thereby effectively reducing the risk of infection by viruses and bacteria. In addition, since the three-dimensional mask holder 1 has a bifurcated upper end of the holder main body 2, the holder main body 2 itself does not come into contact with the bridge of the nose when wearing the mask, providing a good wearing feeling. (i.e., does not cause discomfort to the user).

Moreover, the three-dimensional mask holder 1 has a simple flat structure, can be manufactured easily at low cost, and has a good appearance when in use. Furthermore, the three-dimensional mask holder 1 can be easily attached and detached by the attachment members 3, 3, . . . provided on the holder main body 2, and can also be used repeatedly.

Furthermore, in the three-dimensional mask holder 1, since the holder body 2 is bifurcated at the lower end of the intermediate portion 11, a larger space is created between the mouth and the mask M when the mask M is worn. Therefore, it is possible to effectively eliminate situations such as the mask sticking to the mouth when sweating, suffocation when breathing, and fogging of glasses due to stuffiness inside the mask.

In addition, since the three-dimensional shape holder 1 for a mask has the sticking members 3, 3, etc. provided on the upper bifurcated portion 12 and the lower bifurcated portion 14 of the holder main body 2, the attachment members 3, 3, . . . 3, 3... allows the holder main body 2 to be fixed inside the mask M in an arched state, making it very easy to create an appropriately sized space between the mouth and the mask M. can be formed into

In addition, the three-dimensional mask holder 1 is provided with buffer members 4, 4, etc. on the back side of the bifurcated portion 12 on the upper side of the holder main body 2, so that the holder main body 2 does not come into direct contact with the face. Therefore, the mask M is comfortable to wear and does not cause stress even when wearing the mask M for a long time.

Furthermore, the three-dimensional shape holder 1 for masks is provided with cuts 5, 5, etc. at the base ends of the upper bifurcated portion 12 and the lower bifurcated portion 14 of the holder main body 2, so that 2 can be easily bent into a desired arch shape, so it can be attached (fixed) to the inside of the mask M very easily. Furthermore, when the wearer applies force to the holder main body 2 to match the shape of the bridge of the nose when wearing the mask M, the upper bifurcated portion 12 is easily twisted, so that the mask M can be easily fitted. Furthermore, since each of the notches 5, 5, etc. has an arcuate tip, even if force is applied intermittently in the direction of twisting the holder main body 2, each of the notches 5, 5, etc. It is possible to effectively prevent the holder main body 2 from breaking due to a crack at the tip.

In addition, in the three-dimensional mask holder 1, the holder main body 2 is water-resistant, so that sweat does not seep into the holder main body 2 and the rigidity decreases. is coated, so even if it is used repeatedly, there will be no hygiene problems (bacteria etc. will not breed). Furthermore, since the surface of the holder main body 2 of the mask three-dimensional shape holder 1 is painted in light gray, when it is attached to the mask M (compared to the case where it is colored white), the surface of the holder body 2 is painted in light gray. Hard to stand out from the outside.

<Example of modification of three-dimensional shape holder for mask>
The three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to the present invention is not limited to the aspects of the above-described embodiments, and the materials of the holder main body (intermediate portion, bifurcated portion, notch portion), pasting member, cushioning member, etc. , size, shape, structure, etc. can be changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the holder main body is not limited to one made of synthetic paper made of polypropylene as in the above embodiment, but can be made of a film or sheet made of synthetic resin such as polyester, or a paper made of laminated synthetic resin films. It may also be something consisting of. Further, the holder main body is not limited to one in which bifurcated portions are consecutively provided on the upper and lower sides as in the above embodiment, but may have bifurcated portions consecutively provided only on the upper side as shown in FIG. 5(a). The lower side may be band-shaped, or as shown in FIG. 5(b), a bifurcated portion may be provided only on the upper side, and the lower side may be wider than the middle portion. Furthermore, the holder main body is not limited to having a surface colored in light gray as in the above embodiment, but may have a surface colored in light pink or skin color. Even in the case of such a configuration, as in the case of the above embodiment, when the mask is attached to the mask, it is less noticeable from the outside of the mask (compared to the case where it is colored white).

On the other hand, the buffer member is not limited to one made of foamed polypropylene as in the above embodiment, but may be made of silicone rubber, urethane foam, or the like. Further, the attachment member is not limited to one formed of a male hook-and-loop fastener as in the above embodiment, but may be changed to one formed of double-sided adhesive tape or the like.

Further, the holder main body is not limited to one in which the middle portion is simply a band shape as in the above embodiment, but may be a holder body having one or more ventilation holes in a circular or oval shape as shown in FIG. It is also possible to change to When such a configuration is adopted, the breathability between the inside and the outside of the mask is further improved, which has the advantage of further reducing the feeling of breathlessness and further reducing the fogging of glasses due to stuffiness.

Since the three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to the present invention has excellent effects as described above, it can be suitably used as a three-dimensional shape holder for securing a large space around the mouth when wearing a mask.

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Claims (5)

A three-dimensional shape holder that is attached to the inner surface of a mask to form and hold a space around the mouth area,
a flat plate-shaped holder body made of a flexible material and having a bifurcated portion connected to the upper side of the band-shaped intermediate portion;
1. A three-dimensional shape holder for a mask, comprising: a pasting member for pasting the holder main body onto an inner surface of a mask. 2. The three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 1, wherein the holder main body is formed into a bifurcated shape near the lower end of the intermediate portion. The three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 2, wherein the pasting member is provided on the surface of a bifurcated portion near the upper and lower ends of the holder main body. The three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 1, wherein a buffer member is provided on the back side of the upper bifurcated portion of the holder main body. The three-dimensional shape holder for a mask according to claim 1, wherein a notch is provided at the base end of the bifurcated portion near the upper and/or lower end of the holder main body.

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