JP6975488B1 - Mask mounting strap and set of mask and strap - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a strap useful for folding a mask after use to improve hygiene, a set of the mask and the strap, and a mask. SOLUTION: A strap 5 is applied to a mask 1 provided with a mask body 2 that can be folded inward from both sides, and a string-shaped or band-shaped ear hook string (mounting member) 3 extending from the mask body. To. The strap 5 includes a locking member (connecting member) 8 that can be attached to and detached from each ear strap 3; a strap member 6 that can be attached to the connecting member; and a magnet for folding and closing the mask body 2 inward. It includes a member (closed member) 10. The strap may have an insertion portion through which a converging portion of a pair of strap members extending downward in the mounted state can be inserted, and may have a converging member (closing member) that can slide while converging the pair of strap members. .. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a strap that is attached to a mask (protective mask, dustproof mask, infection prevention mask, medical mask, etc.) and is useful for compactly folding the mask, and a set of the mask and the strap.

Various masks are used from the viewpoint of prevention of infectious diseases and maintenance of moisturizing properties. The mask comprises a mask body that can cover at least the mouth and nostrils in use, and a string or band that is attached to both sides of the mask body and can be attached to the ears or head, respectively. .. Further, a mask provided with a connecting tool capable of connecting the ends of the pair of string-shaped bodies or strip-shaped bodies at appropriate positions such as the back of the head is also known.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-505200 (Patent Document 1) describes a central portion covering the user's nose and mouth, two ear covers seamlessly attached to the central portion, and the mask in an appropriate position of the user. Includes a retainer for holding, the retainer comprising at least one strap extending from the mask's ear cover to the ear cover, the at least one strap being a rubber band or fastener at both ends. Alternatively, a dustproof mask, which is two straps with surface fasteners, is described.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-602 (Patent Document 2) describes a mask body having a bowl-shaped filter, a breathable bowl-shaped shape-retaining tool that holds the bowl shape of the filter, and an abbreviation for the front surface of the mask body. A disposable dustproof mask is described, which covers the entire mask and has elastic and breathable tie straps extending from both sides of the mask body to the rear surface side of the mask body, and the tie straps are fixed to the mask body. It is described that the strip is provided with a connecting tool for detachably connecting both ends of the strip.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-119960 (Patent Document 3) includes a bowl-shaped mask body having shape-retaining properties and a pair of left and right tightening strings, and the mask body is loose when viewed from the protruding surface side. It has a symmetrical shape with a downwardly sloping straight left and right upper edge, an arc-shaped left and right side edge, and a left and right lower edge. A disposable dustproof mask attached near the bottom of the side edge of the surface is described, the one end of the strap is directly fixed to the mask body, and the other end of the strap is to the length adjuster fixed to the mask body. It is also described that it is attached, and that the left and right straps are turned to the back of the head of the user and connected to the other strap with the connector attached to one strap.

It is also known to attach a magnet to the necklace. In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 51-84794 (Patent Document 4), regarding a set of coupling members attached to both ends of a necklace body or the like and having circular end faces, the coupling end faces of the coupling members are designated as suction surfaces by permanent magnets. A necklace, bracelet, or other end-to-end connector is described in which a circular concave hole is provided on one end surface and an engaging protrusion that loosely fits the concave hole is provided on the other end surface.

In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-44131 (Patent Document 5), regarding a string-shaped decorative body (chain necklace), a pair of locking members 11 attached to the string-shaped portion (chain portion) of the string-shaped decorative body are opposed to each other. A fastener (magnet fastener) that makes a string-shaped decorative body ring-shaped by locking, and elastically attracts a suction portion (magnet) that attracts each other to the facing surface of the locking member and the string-shaped portion. Described is a string-shaped decorative body fastener provided with a restraint portion (attachment silicon as an elastic material) that is compressed and restrained by force, and a notch portion that is formed in the restraint portion and has a detachable notch portion.

It is also known to attach a necklace to the string-shaped body of the mask.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-505200 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-602 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-119960 Jikkai Sho 51-84794 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-44131

By using the fasteners or hook-and-loop fasteners described in Patent Document 1 and the connecting tools of Patent Documents 2 and 3, the mask body can be attached by conforming to or in close contact with the shape of the front surface of the user. However, since the mask described in Patent Document 1 has an ear cover, it tends to be bulky and the foldability cannot be improved. Since the masks described in Patent Documents 2 and 3 have shape retention, they are bulky and cannot improve foldability. Therefore, even if the masks described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 are highly wearable, the foldability of the mask after use cannot be improved and the mask cannot be made compact. In addition, the inner surface of the mask body is easily exposed after use, and there is a concern that hygiene cannot be maintained. Further, in these masks, since the string of the mask body is connected by the connecting tool located on the back of the head, the decorativeness cannot be improved.

By using the both-end coupling tool described in Patent Document 4, both ends of the necklace can be attached and detached by utilizing the attractive force of the permanent magnet. By using the fastener described in Patent Document 5, the necklace can be attached and detached regardless of the fastening mechanism of the fastener of the necklace. However, Patent Documents 4 and 5 do not describe the relationship with the mask. If a necklace is attached to the string-shaped body of the mask, the necklace can enhance the decorativeness, but it is not hygienic because the inner surface of the mask is opened after use because it has nothing to do with the opening and closing of the mask.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a strap useful for folding a mask after use, as well as a mask and a set of straps, and a mask.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a strap useful for compact folding even if the mask can cover the human mouth and nose (or nostril) three-dimensionally, and a set of the mask and the strap, and the mask. To provide.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a strap that can improve the decorativeness and hygiene after use of the mask, as well as a set of the mask and the strap, and the mask.

As a result of diligent studies to achieve the above object, the present inventor has made a foldable mask as a mask in a mode in which a strap locking member is locked to ear hooks on both sides of the mask (mask with strap). For example, if a closing member such as a magnet member is attached to the locking member by using a mask (a mask whose both sides can be folded back to each other around the vertical center line in the width direction), the magnet member can be used after use without impairing the mountability. It was found that the mask can be folded (or the open part on the inner surface of the mask can be closed to make it compact) in conjunction with the closing operation of the ear hook string by the magnetic attraction force of the mask, and the decorativeness and hygiene can be improved. Further, the present inventor can slide the converging portion of the strap branching from the neck to the insertion portion of the closing member (or converging member, sliding member) (particularly, the closing member or converging member in the insertion hole having a large hole diameter). It was found that when the mask was lowered after use, the closing member (or converging member) was lowered along the strap and the mask was foldable. The present invention has been completed based on these findings.

That is, the strap of the present invention has a mask body that can be folded inward from both sides, and a string or band that extends from both sides of the mask body and for attaching or attaching the mask body to the head. Applies to masks with mounting members. The mask body may, for example, be able to cover at least the human mouth and nostrils, and the cover surface (inner surface) may be foldable inward from both sides. The strap applied to the mask having such a mask body includes a connecting member that can be attached to and detached from each mounting member; and a strap member that can be attached to the connecting member (for example, swingably attached to the connecting member). A possible strap member); the following closing member (A) or (B) for folding and closing the mask body inward.

(A) A closing member that can be attached to the connecting member or the strap member in the vicinity of the connecting member, or (A2) in the vicinity of the connecting member or the connecting member in a form of detachably connecting or connecting to each other. Closing member forming the strap member (B) A closing member that can be slidably mounted with respect to the converging portion of the strap member extending downward in the mounted state.

By using such a strap, the mask body can be attached or attached to the head by using the attachment member while covering the human mouth and nose (or nostril), and the connecting member is attached to the attachment member. And, the decorativeness by the strap can be enhanced. Further, in the aspect (A), the mask is removed (or detached), and the closing members are connected or connected to each other to one end of the strap (a portion of the mounting member to which the connecting member is connected or a portion thereof). When the portion corresponding to the vicinity) is closed, both side portions of the mask body come close to each other, and the mask body can be folded inward (the cover surface which is the inner surface is inward), and the size can be reduced. Further, since the closing member is located on one end side of the strap, even if the strap member is a striatum having swingable and variable bending such as a chain strap member, entanglement of the strap member can be suppressed.

Further, in the aspect (B), when the mask is removed (or detached) and the closing member is slid in the direction of the connecting member along the strap member, both side portions of the mask body are converged as the strap member converges. Can approach each other and fold the mask body inward.

The mask body may have a form that can be folded inward (in the direction of closing the cover surface) from both sides of the vertical center line located at the center in the width direction, for example, the width. Even if it has a form that protrudes or bulges forward around the vertical center line located at the center of the direction and can be folded inward (in the direction of closing the cover surface) around the vertical center line. good.

The mounting member may include a pair of stretchable or length-adjustable strings or strips extending in a loop from both sides of the mask body (eg, upper and lower parts); both sides of the mask body. It may be provided with a string-shaped or band-shaped body (such as an ear-hanging string) that can be hooked from the portion.

The connecting member can be locked to the mounting member, for example, the pair of string-shaped or band-shaped bodies (stretchable or length-adjustable string-shaped or band-shaped body such as the ear hook string). A pair of locking members may be provided.

Both ends of the strap member may be connected or locked to the pair of locking members, or may be swingably connected or locked. The strap member may form a hanging strap-shaped neck strap (for example, a chain neck strap) hung on the neck.

The closing member may include the following member (a1) or the insertion hole (b1).

(A1) The connecting member or the strap member, for example, the pair of locking members or magnet members (or suction members) that can be attached to both ends of the strap member and are magnetically attractable to each other, or attached to and detached from each other. Coupling member with a possible locking mechanism (b1) An insertion part (or insertion hole) through which the converging part of the strap member can be inserted.
In the aspect (a1), the magnet member (or the suction member) or the coupling member may be attached to both ends of the pair of locking members or the strap member.

The closing member is, for example, (a2) a magnet member connected or attached to the locking member as the connecting member and magnetically attractable to each other, or (b2) a convergent portion of the strap member is inserted with play. It may be provided with a possible insertion hole. The closing member is provided with an insertion hole through which two adjacent strap members can be inserted in the converging portion (or in the converging state), or the converging portion (converged strap bundle), and the strap member can be slid by its own weight. May be good.

When such a strap is used, the mask body (the cover surface) may be closed around the vertical center line in association with the closing operation or the sliding operation by the pair of closing members.

The present invention also includes a set of the mask and the strap. Furthermore, the present invention also includes a mask with the strap. This mask may be provided with the following closing member (A) or (B) for folding and closing the mask body inward.

(A) A closing member that can be attached to the connecting member or the strap member in the vicinity of the connecting member, or (A2) in the vicinity of the connecting member or the connecting member in a form of detachably connecting or connecting to each other. A closing member (such as a magnetically attractable magnet member) that forms the strap member of the above.
(B) A closing member that can be slidably mounted with respect to the converging portion of the strap member that extends downward in the mounted state.

Further, the present invention also includes a mask to which a closing member for folding and closing the mask body inward can be attached to the mask body and / or the mounting member. The mask comprises a mask body that can be folded inward from both sides; a string or band-shaped mounting member that extends from both sides of the mask body and attaches the mask body to the head. A closing member (such as a magnetically attractable magnet member) for folding and closing the mask body inward can be attached to the mask body and / or the mounting member.

In the present specification, the positions such as "both sides", "width", and "central part" indicate the positions based on the state in which the mask and the strap are attached while standing upright. "Sliding with respect to the converging part of the strap member" means that the pair of strap members hanging from the neck (or shoulder) to the front side are in contact with each other (or in close contact with each other) to form a bundle. It means that the closing member is slidable not only in the state but also in the state where the pair of strap members are adjacent to or close to each other.

In the present invention, since both sides of the mask body come close to each other as the closing operation (connecting operation) or sliding operation by the closing member occurs after use, the foldability of the mask can be improved. Further, even if the mask can cover the human mouth and nose (or nostrils) three-dimensionally, it is inward (in the direction of closing the cover surface) around the vertical center line located at the center in the width direction. A mask provided with a mask body having a foldable form can further improve the foldability of the mask and can be made compact after use. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inner surface of the mask body from being exposed or opened, and it is possible to improve hygiene after use. Furthermore, a neck strap can be formed and the decorativeness can be improved. Even if a closing member (such as a magnetically attractable magnet member) is attached to either the mask body or the mounting member, the foldability of the mask can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an example of a mask-wearing strap of the present invention and a set of a mask and a strap. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the relationship between the ear strap of the mask of FIG. 1, the closing member, and the strap member. FIG. 3 is a partial schematic perspective view showing the mask and strap of FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing still another example of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing still another example of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing another example of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the closing member of FIG.

Hereinafter, the mask-wearing strap and the set of the mask and the strap according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, the same members or elements (or members or elements having similar functions) will be described with the same reference numerals.

In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the mask 1 is a mask body 2 capable of covering at least a human mouth and nostrils, and a pair of elastic cords extending in a loop shape from upper and lower portions on both sides of the mask body. It is provided with an ear strap 3 formed of a shape. The mask body 2 protrudes or bulges forward in a ridge shape about the vertical center line C located at the center in the width direction, and the inner surface (cover surface) of the mask main body 2 is inside from both sides of the vertical center line C. It has a foldable form (in the direction of closing the cover surface).

Chain straps 5 can be locked to the ear straps 3 on both sides. That is, a pair of locking members (hook members) 8 are attached to both ends of the strap body 6 of the chain strap 5 in which small ring bodies are connected, and the hook portions (first connection) of the locking members (hook members) are attached. The portion) 8a can be locked to the ear hooks 3 on both sides thereof, and the chain strap main body 6 is provided in the connecting hole (second connecting portion or ring portion) 8b of the pair of locking members 8, respectively. And the U-shaped connecting ring 9 of the disk-shaped (or button-shaped) magnet member 10 that can be magnetically attracted to and detached from each other are locked and attached to each other. More specifically, the ring member (first intermediate member) 7 connected to both ends of the chain strap main body 6 is locked and swingable in the connecting hole 8b of the locking member (hook member) 8. It is possible to connect in the same state. Further, a connecting ring (second intermediate member) 9 is interposed between the ring member (first intermediate member) 7 and the magnet member 10 in a swingable manner. That is, a U-shaped connecting ring (second intermediate member) 9 extending in a U-shaped shape from the side surface of the magnet member 10 is engaged with the ring member 7 in a swingable state. There is.

By using such a strap 5, in the state of using the mask 1, the human mouth and nostrils can be three-dimensionally covered with the vertical center line C as the ridge line or the top, and the three-dimensional form of the mask body 2 and the three-dimensional form of the mask body 2 can be obtained. Combined with the decorativeness of the chain strap main body 6, the decorativeness can be enhanced. On the other hand, after the use of the mask 1, the locking member 8 comes close to the magnet member 10 along with the closing operation by the magnetic attraction force. Therefore, the mask main body 2 originally has a form that can be folded inward (in the direction of closing the cover surface) from both sideways with the vertical center line C as the center. Both sides are close to each other in the closing direction, and the foldability of the mask body 2 can be improved. If necessary, the mask 1 can be folded in two to make it compact by assisting with a folding operation. Further, since the magnet member 10 is located at the end of the chain strap main body 6 (ring member (first intermediate member) 7 located on the locking member 8 side), the closing operation of both side portions of the mask main body 2 is performed. Also, the chain strap main body 6 can be effectively suppressed from being entangled. Further, it is possible to prevent the inner surface (cover surface) of the mask body 2 from being exposed, and it is possible to improve the hygiene of the mask 1 after use.

The mask body may have a size that can cover at least the human mouth and nostrils, and may have a size that can cover the cheeks and the lower part of the chin. The mask body preferably has a form that can be folded or folded inward from both sides in order to improve the foldability with the closing operation of the closing member, and the folding portion is in an appropriate position in the width direction. However, it is preferable to have a form that can be folded or bent inward (in the direction of closing the cover surface) from both sides with the vertical center line located at the center in the width direction as the center. In particular, it has a form that protrudes or bulges forward about the vertical center line and can be folded or bent inward (in the direction of closing the cover surface) from both sides of the vertical center line. Is preferable. The mask body may have an asymmetrical shape on both sides with respect to the vertical center line, but is preferably a symmetrical shape.

In the folded or worn state, the mask body does not necessarily have to protrude or bulge forward, but preferably has a forward protruding or bulging (or curved) morphology. The protruding or bulging form may be bent forward in a dogleg shape (or V shape) to protrude, and the bent top may be curved. In a preferred embodiment, the mask body may be curved (rounded) forward and bulged in the folded or worn state. Further, in the folded or worn state, the upper edge portion (upper cheek side portion) and lower edge portion (lower jaw portion) of the mask body are linearly or curved and narrowed from the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the vertical center line. , The upper end portion and the lower end portion of both side portions may be reached, and the curved form of the upper edge portion and the lower edge portion may be curved outward or inward. In a preferred embodiment, the upper edge portion from the upper end portion of the vertical center line to the upper end portions of both side portions and the lower edge portion extending from the lower end portion of the vertical center line to the lower end portions of both side portions are linear. It may be gently curved outward (in the vertical direction) or inwardly, and usually may be gently curved.

The mask body may be foldable, and in order to improve the foldability, the mask body is preferably made of a non-woven fabric, a woven cloth (or cloth), or an elastic cloth (polyurethane cloth or the like). Further, the mask body may have a single-layer structure or may have a multi-layer structure in which a plurality of layers are superposed. Further, the mask body may be provided with a reinforcing material such as a wire or a shape-retaining material, but it is preferable that the mask body is not provided with the reinforcing material or the shape-retaining material extending in the width direction in order to improve the foldability.

The mounting members extending from both sides of the mask body may have a string-shaped or band-shaped form for attaching the mask body to the head while covering at least the human mouth and nostrils (wearing state). The mounting member (particularly, the band-shaped mounting member) may extend from both sides of the mask body with the same width, or may become smaller as the distance from the mask body increases; the mounting member may extend from both sides of the mask body. It may extend from both sides of the mask body (central parts of both sides of the mask body, particularly upper and lower parts of both sides) together with the mask body. The mounting member may be attached to both sides of the mask body (particularly the upper and lower parts of both sides) by means of joining such as stitching, bonding, welding (or fusion); both sides of the mask body (particularly both sides). It may be attached to the temporary fixing member (knot, hook-and-loop fastener, etc.) attached to the upper and lower parts of the mask by binding or engaging; May be good. The mounting member extends from both sides of the mask body (particularly the upper and lower portions of both sides) in a string-like or band-like form, and the string-like or band-like body may have free ends in a free form that can be bound to each other.

In a preferred embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the mounting member extends from both side portions (particularly, upper and lower portions of both side portions) of the mask body in a loop shape. The loop-shaped mounting member may attach the mask body to the head by utilizing a stretchable or non-stretchable fastener. For example, the mask body may be attached to the head by locking the locking portion of the fastener at the back of the head to a pair of loop-shaped mounting members extending from both sides of the mask body.

The mounting member may be non-stretchable, but it is advantageous that the mounting member is stretchable or adjustable in length in order to improve the mountability. The length of the string-shaped or band-shaped mounting member may be adjusted by a length adjusting tool such as an adjusting ring that is slidable while the converged mounting member is inserted or inserted, and the length attached to the mounting member. The length may be adjustable with an adjuster (job, adjuster, stopper, etc.). In a preferred embodiment, the mounting member comprises a pair of stretchable or length-adjustable cords extending in a loop from both sides (particularly the upper and lower portions of both sides) of the mask body. The elastic cord-like body is not limited to the ear portion, and the mask body may be attached by hanging it over the head (occipital region). The preferred mounting member may be a pair of elastic cords or strips (a pair of left and right elastic cords or strips), and can be used as an ear-hookable cord or strip. The stretchable string or band may be formed integrally with the stretchable mask body.

In order to connect the mask and the strap, a connecting member can be attached to and detached from each of the mounting member and the strap member. The connecting member includes a first connecting portion (such as the hook portion 8a) to a string-shaped or band-shaped mounting member (for example, the pair of elastic string-shaped bodies) and a second connecting portion to the strap (the said). It is equipped with a connecting hole 8b, etc.). The first connecting portion can be attached to the attachment member (for example, the pair of elastic cord-like bodies) by using various attachment mechanisms such as a locking mechanism, a pinching mechanism, and a fastening mechanism. In a preferred embodiment, a locking mechanism can be used to facilitate attachment / detachment operation to the mounting member, and the preferred pair of connecting members comprises a pair of locking members that can be locked to the pair of mounting members, respectively. ing. That is, each connecting member is provided with a locking portion that can be locked to each mounting member as a first connecting portion. The locking portion may be detachably lockable to the mounting member; it does not have to be swingably locked, but at least swingably lockable, if required. For example, it may be rotatably locked via a rotating portion.

The form of the locking portion is not particularly limited, and various forms and locking mechanisms can be adopted. The locking portion may be formed on a closed ring-shaped or loop-shaped loop portion main body and the loop portion main body. It may have an opening that is formed and into which the mounting member (such as an ear strap) can be inserted or an opening that can be opened and closed. The form of the locking portion is a form in which the entrance portion of the opening is narrowed, for example, a hook-like form such as a hook shape; elasticity of adjacent pieces extending facing each other or overlapping (or adjacent to each other) at the opening. A form in which the opening can be opened and closed by deformation (elastic deformation in the outward and inward directions of the loop portion body); a form in which the opening can be opened and closed by moving the advancing / retreating member forward / backward or opening / closing the opening / closing member. For example, an advancing / retreating member urged by a spring member in a normal state (for example, an advancing / retreating member urged by a spring member to move forward and backward in a hollow portion of a loop portion body). Is slidably arranged, the spring member urges the advancing / retreating member to move forward, the opening is closed, and the lever member retreats the advancing / retreating member against the urging force of the spring member. The opening may be opened.

The second connecting portion may have the same form as the first connecting portion (such as a hook portion) depending on the form of the connecting end portion of the strap and / or the closing member, and may have an annular shape. Alternatively, it may have a form such as a hole portion or a U-shaped portion (a U-shaped portion having a narrow opening width, etc.). The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion may be rotatably and / or swingably connected to each other.

The strap can be formed of various string-like or linear bodies, rings (ring members), etc., and can be formed by a chain (a chain in which small rings or large rings are connected, or a chain in which small rings and large rings are connected). , Chains with intervening cords, etc.), cords or cords (knitted cords, leather cords, braids, spindle cords, straps, elastic cords, synthetic fiber cords, etc.), etc. You may. Preferred straps may form hanging straps (hanging straps) or neck straps, such as chain neck straps, that are used by hanging from the neck or hanging around the neck. In the aspect (A) of the present invention, when the closing member is positioned at the end of the strap, entanglement can be suppressed even if the strap is freely deformable. Therefore, in the present invention, it can be effectively applied to a deformable strap (a strap formed by sequentially connecting small annular bodies or the like, a strap formed by a cord or a string, or the like).

The form of the connecting end portion of the strap is not particularly limited, and the end portion of the strap directly or the first intermediate member (for example, the ring member 7) with respect to the second connecting portion of the connecting member. It may be mounted via, and may be swingably and / or rotatably mounted. The first intermediate member may be attached to the second connecting portion of the connecting member, and is not limited to the ring member 7 shown in the drawing, but is a locking member having a hook-shaped portion (locking portion such as a hook portion). It may be formed of a joint element such as (for example, a locking member having locking portions at both ends). The first intermediate member may be formed of one or a plurality of articulated elements (for example, about 1 to 3 articulated elements, preferably 1 or 2 articulated elements, particularly one articulated element).

The closing member may include, for example, an adsorption member (magnet member) that can be magnetically attracted to each other, a coupling member that can be coupled to each other, and the like. The coupling member may include a male-female fitting mechanism or a locking mechanism, and a releasing member for releasing the fitting or locking mechanism. The preferred coupling member includes a locking mechanism that is detachable from each other, and may include a releasing member that releases the locking by the locking mechanism. For example, the coupling member provided with the detachable locking mechanism may be a buckle type coupling member or the like, and such a coupling member may be a male member having an elastically deformable elastically deformable portion having a locking portion. (For example, a pair of elastically deformable elastically deformable portions having a locking portion at the tip portion extending from both sides) and an insertion portion into which the male member can be inserted, the locking portion A locking hole that can be locked or a female member having a recess (for example, an elastically deformable elastically deformable portion having a locking portion can be inserted, and the locking portion can be locked on both sides. A female member having a portion) may be provided.

A preferable closing member is an adsorption member (magnet member) that can be magnetically attracted to each other. The pair of magnet members that can be magnetically attracted to each other may be formed of a magnet (permanent magnet) or may be composed of a magnet and a magnetic material (ferromagnetic material). Further, the magnet (permanent magnet) may be prepared by magnetizing a molded body containing a ferromagnetic powder such as iron powder and plastic. The form of the magnet member is not particularly limited, and may be a plate shape such as a disk shape, a tubular shape such as a cylinder shape, a polygonal shape or a polyhedron shape, a hemispherical shape, a semi-elliptical shape, or the like, and the suction surface. May be in surface contact with each other. The pair of magnet members may have a suction portion that can be loosely fitted to each other. For example, a recess or a hole is formed in the suction portion of one magnet member, and the recess is formed in the suction portion of the other magnet member. Alternatively, a convex portion that can be loosely fitted or inserted may be formed in the hole portion.

The closing member may be attached to (A1) the connecting member or the strap member (for example, the first intermediate member) in the vicinity of the connecting member in a form that can be detachably connected or connected to each other. , (A2) The connecting member or the strap member (for example, the first intermediate member) in the vicinity of the connecting member may be formed of a closing member. In such an embodiment, since the closing member is located on the end side of the strap, even if the strap is a deformable linear strap (for example, a chain strap having a joint portion in which microannular bodies or the like are connected). You can prevent the straps from getting entangled with each other.

In a preferred embodiment, the closing member (particularly the magnet member) can be attached to the connecting member, or the connecting member is formed of the closing member (particularly the magnet member).

(A1) In the embodiment in which the closing member is attached in the vicinity of the connecting member or the strap member (particularly, both ends), the form of the connecting end portion of the closing member is not particularly limited, and the closing member is the connecting member (especially, the connecting member (both ends). It may be attached directly to both ends of the locking member or the like or via a second intermediate member (eg, the connecting ring 9), or the connecting member (such as the locking member). ) May be oscillated and / or rotatably attached. Specifically, the second intermediate member of the closing member is a second connecting portion of the connecting member (such as the connecting hole 8b) or a first intermediate member at the end of the strap (such as an annular portion at the end). ); The second intermediate member is formed of a nodal element such as a connecting ring or a locking ring (a locking member having a locking portion such as a hook or hook). The second intermediate member may be formed of one or more articulated elements (for example, about 1 to 3 articulated elements, preferably 1 or 2 articulated elements, particularly one articulated element). You may.

(A2) In the embodiment in which the connecting member is formed of a closing member, the closing member may be joined to the connecting member by a method such as adhesion or welding, or the connecting member itself may be formed of the closing member (magnet member). good.

In a preferred embodiment, the pair of closing members comprises a magnetic member that is magnetically attractable to each other; the magnetic member is a second member of the locking member as the connecting member via a second intermediate member. Can be connected or attached to the connecting portion of the above or the first intermediate member of the strap member. The number of nodal elements of the second intermediate member may be one or more as described above, but is preferably small in order to prevent the strap from being entangled with the closing member. Usually 1-3, preferably 1 or 2, especially 1.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing another example of the present invention. In this example, a cord member 16 is used instead of the chain strap member 6, and a cylinder is used instead of the disk-shaped magnet member 10 as a closing member. It has the same form as that of FIGS. 1 to 3 except that the magnet member 20 having the same shape is used. The magnet member 20 is formed to have a small diameter on the suction portion side, and is annularly convex on the outer periphery of the suction portion side in order to facilitate attachment / detachment (particularly, a detachment operation of the pair of attracted magnet members 20). The portion 21 is formed.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing still another example of the present invention. In this example, instead of the locking member 8 as a connecting member, it is rotatable and with respect to the ear hook string 3 of the mask 1. A detachable connecting member 38 is used, and instead of the disk-shaped magnet member 10, a cylindrical magnet member 30 that is cylindrical and magnetically attractable to each other is used as the closing member. It has the same form as that of FIGS. 1 to 3 except for the above.

That is, the connecting member 38 has a U-shaped locking portion 39 swingably locked to the first intermediate member (ring member) 7 of the chain strap member 6 and an opening of the locking portion. The attached plate-shaped support portion 40, the shaft portion 41 that is rotatable with respect to the plate-shaped support portion, and the operation of the lever member 44 with respect to the ear strap 3 of the mask 1 attached to this shaft portion. The opening 43 is provided with a locking portion 42 that can be opened and closed. The locking portion 42 has a droplet-like outer shape, and has the form of a loop-shaped or hook-shaped cylinder in which the opening 43 is formed on one side thereof, and forms the opening 43. The tubular portion to be formed is formed in the shape of a hollow cylinder. In this hollow portion, an advancing / retreating member (not shown) that is urged by a spring member (not shown) and can move forward and backward by operating the lever member 44 is slidably arranged. Has been done. Therefore, in the normal state, the advancing / retreating member urged by the spring member moves forward to close the opening 43, and the advancing / retreating member is retracted by the lever member 44 against the urging force of the spring member to move the advancing / retreating member backward to the opening. The ear hook 3 of the mask 1 can be locked by opening the 43. When the ear strap 3 of the mask 1 is inserted through the opening 43, it is possible to prevent the mask 1 from being detached from the strap member 6.

Further, the magnet member 30 has a magnet member 30a on which a cylindrical convex portion 31 protruding in the axial direction from the suction end surface extends, and a cylinder recessed in the axial direction from the suction end surface and capable of accommodating the cylindrical convex portion. It is provided with the other magnet member 30b having a concave portion.

Even with such a strap, not only can the decorativeness be enhanced, but also the foldability of the mask body 2 can be improved, and the mask 1 can be folded in half to make it compact, as in the straps of FIGS. 1 to 3. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inner surface (cover surface) of the mask body 2 from being exposed, and it is possible to improve the hygiene of the mask 1 after use. Further, since the magnet members 20 and 30 are located at the ends of the strap members (cord member 16 and chain strap member 6), it is possible to effectively suppress the strap members from being entangled with each other.

In the above example, the first intermediate member (ring member) of the strap is connected to the second connecting portion of the connecting member, and the second intermediate member of the closing member is connected to the first intermediate member (ring member). However, the connecting structure of the strap and / or the closing member to the connecting member is not particularly limited, and the strap is directly or first intermediate to the second connecting portion of the connecting member. It may be connected via a member, or the closing member may be directly connected to the second connecting portion of the connecting member or may be connected via a second intermediate member. For example, the first intermediate member of the strap and the second intermediate member of the closing member may be directly connected to the second connecting portion of the connecting member, or the closing member may be directly connected to the second connecting portion of the connecting member. The second intermediate member of the above may be connected, and the first intermediate member of the strap may be connected to the second intermediate member. Further, one or a plurality of connecting rings (particularly) are connected between the second connecting portion of the connecting member (hook member or the like) and the second intermediate member of the first intermediate member and / or the closing member of the strap. One or two annular rings) may intervene.

The closing member of the aspect (A) is related to the connecting member and the like, but the closing member may be a converging member associated with the convergence of the strap as in the aspect (B). That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the strap 15 used to be hung on the neck is formed of a cord and hangs from the neck (or shoulder) to both ends of two strap members (cord members) 16 located on both sides. A pair of locking members (connecting members) 48 that can be attached are provided, and the pair of locking members have locking portions 48a and 48b at both ends. That is, the pair of locking members 48 have a first connecting portion (first engagement) that can be detachably locked to the string-shaped mounting member (ear hook string) 3 extending from both side portions of the mask body 2. A stop portion) 48a and a second connecting portion (second locking portion) 48b that can be detachably locked to the first intermediate member (connecting ring 46 and ring member 47) of the strap member 16. It is equipped with. In this example, the first intermediate member of the strap member 16 swingably engages with two articulated elements, i.e., a connecting ring 46 connected to the end of the strap member 16. Further, the second connecting portion (second locking portion) 48b is provided with a ring member 47 that can be swingably locked. In this example, the ring member 47 is engaged with a connecting member 38 similar to that shown in FIG. 5 as an accessory, and a decorative item or the like can be suspended. That is, a U-shaped locking portion 39 of the connecting member 38 as an accessory is locked to the ring member 47, and an ornament or the like is suspended from the opening / closing locking portion 42 of the connecting member 38. It is possible below.

The neck strap 15 is provided with a converging member (closed member or slide member) 50 capable of converging two strap members 16 on both sides that diverge from the neck and hang down, and the converging member is provided on both sides. 50a, an insertion portion (locking insertion portion having an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the strap member 16) 50a, which can be restrained by locking the strap member 16 of the above and the strap members 16 on both sides thereof can be inserted with play. , 50b. In this example, the converging member 50 and the locking member 48 have the same shape and structure, and the locking member 48 is diverted as the converging member (closing member) 50.

When such a converging member (closing member) 50 is used, the converging member (closing member) is in a state where the strap members 16 on both sides are locked or restrained by removing the mask 1 and releasing or hanging the mask 1 after use. The 50 is slidable along the two strap members 16 by its own weight, and the two strap members 16 converge with the slide in the direction of the connecting member (locking member) 48. Therefore, the mask body 2 can be folded inward from both sideways as the converging member (closing member) 50 descends (naturally falls).

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the first intermediate member of the strap member 16 has two articulating elements (a connecting ring 46 connected to an end portion of the strap member 16 and a connecting ring 46 connected to the end portion of the strap member 16), as in the form shown in FIG. A ring member 47) is provided, and a U-shaped locking portion 39 of the connecting member 38 is engaged with the ring member 47 as shown in FIG. 5, and the connecting member 38 can be opened and closed. The string-shaped mounting member (ear hook string) 3 extending from both sides of the mask body 2 can be detachably locked to the stop portion 42.

The converging member (closing member) 60 for converging the strap member 16 with the slide movement is formed on the elongated plate-shaped or ellipsoidal main body portion 61 and the main body portion, and the straps on both sides thereof. The members 16 are provided with insertion holes (insertion holes having an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the strap member 16) 60a and 60b, respectively, which can be inserted with play.

Similar to the closing member 40, such a converging member (closing member) 60 also descends (naturally falls) due to its own weight to converge the two strap members 16 and folds the mask body 2 inward from both sides. be able to.

Unlike the examples shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the converging member (closing member) does not necessarily have to be slidable (movable) along the strap member due to its own weight, and may have a stopper function. ..

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the strap has the same shape as that of FIG. 7 except for the closing member. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9, the closing member (converging member, slide member) 70 is a bottomed hollow cylinder 71 and an advancing / retreating member (advancing / retreating) capable of advancing / retreating with respect to the hollow portion of the hollow cylinder. The moving cylinder) 73, the urging member 75 such as a spring for urging the advancing / retreating member in the direction of the opening of the hollow cylinder 71, and the hollow cylinder 71 at a distance in the axial direction. The two insertion holes 72a and 72b, which are formed and penetrate the hollow cylinder 71 in the radial direction and through which the strap member 16 can be inserted, and the advancing / retreating member 73 are formed at intervals in the axial direction. It is provided with two through holes 74a and 74b that communicate with the insertion holes 72a and 72b and allow the strap member 16 to be inserted in a retracted state that is retracted against the urging force of the force member 75. It should be noted that between the inner wall of the hollow cylinder 71 and the bottom of the advancing / retreating member 73, a regulating portion for restricting the advancing / retreating member 73 from detaching from the hollow portion of the hollow cylinder 71 (FIG. FIG. Not shown) is formed.

In such a closing member 70, the advancing / retreating member 73 is retracted, and the two insertion holes 72a and 72b formed in the hollow tubular body 71 and the two through holes 74a formed in the advancing / retreating member 73. When the strap members 16 located on both sides of the mask are inserted into the and 74b and the advancing / retreating member 73 is released, the strap member 16 is pressed and fixed by the urging force of the urging member 75. can. Therefore, by removing the attached mask 1 and moving the advancing / retreating member 73 forward and sliding the closing member 70 in the direction of the connecting member (locking member) 38, the two strap members 16 are converged. The mask body 2 can be folded inward from both sides.

As for the converging member (closing member) capable of converging the pair of strap members, the pair of strap members extending from the neck (or shoulder) to the front side converged with the mask attached and the strap hung on the neck. It suffices if it can be slidably mounted in a state; the pair of strap members converges into one bundle (as a converging bundle of the strap members) and is inserted through one insertion portion of the converging member (closing member). Alternatively, as described above, the two strap members may be inserted into the two insertion portions of the converging member (closing member) in a state of being adjacent to each other or in close proximity to each other. That is, the converging portion (or converging form) of the pair of strap members may be in a state in which the pair of strap members form one bundle, or may be in a state of being adjacent or close to each other.

The form of the converging member (closed member) is not particularly limited, and is plate-shaped (circular, elliptical, rectangular or other square), spherical, ellipsoidal, polygonal, columnar (cylindrical, polygonal columnar, etc.), It may have an irregular shape or the like, and may be formed of various materials such as wood, plastic, ceramics, and metal.

The converging member (closing member) may be slidable while the pair of strap members are constrained to the converging form, and such a converging member (closing member) is an insertion portion having a form in which the strap member is prevented from coming off. This insertion part does not have to be an insertion hole (circular hole, elliptical hole, etc.) formed by a gentle opening wall, but is an irregular hole (square hole, hexagonal hole, star-shaped hole, etc.). The deformed hole may be a hook-shaped insertion portion (or insertion hole) through which the strap member can be inserted in a locked state, as shown in FIG.

As described above, the closing member may have a stopper function, and such a closing member is not limited to, for example, two insertion portions, and one insertion that allows insertion of a pair of strap members in a converged state. A portion may be provided, and even with such a closing member, the mask body can be closed with the sliding operation. In particular, if the converging portion of the strap member forms an insertion portion (insertion hole) through which the strap member can be inserted with play, and the converging member (closing member) capable of sliding the strap member by its own weight is used, the mask is released after the use of the mask. The strap member can be lowered and slid by its own weight, and the mask body can be naturally folded inward from both sides. Therefore, in the converging member (closing member) that does not have the stopper function, the insertion portion (insertion hole) is the converging portion of the strap member (the converging portion in which the two strap members converge in one bundle, or adjacent or adjacent to each other. It is advantageous to form it larger than the outer diameter of the two strap members).

Such a converging member (sliding member or closing member) is a mask while converging the pair of strap members (moving the converging portion toward the mounting member) as the sliding member slides in the direction of the mounting member. The main body can be folded inward from both sides.

The strap includes both a first closing member (magnet member and the like) related to the mask body or the connecting member and a second closing member (converging member or slide member) related to the convergence of the strap. You may be prepared. When such a first closing member (magnet member) and the second closing member (converging member or slide member) are combined, the mask body can be folded while the strap member is converged by the second closing member. The first closing member can assist in folding the mask body.

If necessary, the strap may be provided with accessories as described above, and such accessories may be inserted or attached to, for example, a spectacle holder (glass holder; a temple part or a modern part of the spectacles). It may be a possible holder) or the like.

The set of the present invention includes the mask and a strap having the connecting member (locking member, etc.) and the closing member that can be attached to and detached from the wearing member (ear hook string, etc.) of the mask. In such a set, a closing member (first closing member, particularly a magnet member) attached to both sides of the mask body and the converging member (second closing member) that can slide while converging the strap member. When combined with, the mask body can be folded while the strap member is converged by the second closing member, and both side portions of the folded mask body can be effectively closed by the first closing member.

The mask according to the present invention may or may not be provided with the strap. The former mask has a mask body that can be folded inward from both sides; and a string-shaped or band-shaped mounting member that extends from both sides of the mask body and attaches the mask body to the head; The connecting member that can be connected to the mounting member; the strap member that can be attached to the connecting member; and the closing member may be provided.

Further, such a mask has a closing member (magnetically attracted to each other) that can be attached to any of (1) the mask body and (2) the mounting member, regardless of whether or not the strap is provided. It may be provided with a possible magnet member, etc.). In the aspect (1), the closing member is attached to a suitable position on both sides of the mask body (entire of both sides; upper and lower edges of both sides, and if necessary, an intermediate side edge) with a hook-and-loop fastener. It may be attached by a joining means such as (or adhesive), welding (or welding); in the above aspect (2), the closing member is adjacent to a suitable place (adjacent to the mask body) of the mounting member (ear hook string or the like). It may be attached to a site or the like by the same joining means as above, such as a hook-and-loop fastener. The base of the hook-and-loop fastener may be attached to the closing member by a joining means such as adhesion (or adhesion) or welding (or fusion).

Such a mask is also useful for folding and closing the cover surface, which is the inner surface of the mask body, inward after use. Further, in a mask in which the closing member is attached to the mask main body or the mounting member, the closing member tends to come close to the mask body after use, which is useful for folding the mask body inward to close the mask body.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be attached to a mask (protective / dustproof mask, infection prevention mask, medical mask, etc.) to prevent infectious diseases and maintain moisturizing properties.

1 ... Mask 2 ... Mask body 3 ... Ear strap (mounting member)
5,15 ... Strap 6 ... Strap body 7 ... Ring member (first intermediate member)
8, 38, 48 ... Connecting member (locking member)
8a ... Hook part (first connecting part)
8b ... Connecting hole (second connecting portion)
9 ... Connecting ring (second intermediate member)
10, 20, 30 ... Magnet member 16 ... Cord member 40, 50, 70 ... Convergence member (closed member)
48a ... First connecting portion (first locking portion)
48b ... Second connecting portion (second locking portion)

Claims (5)

It is applied to a mask having a mask body that can be folded inward from both sides and a string-shaped or band-shaped mounting member extending from both sides of the mask body and for attaching the mask body to the head. It ’s a strap,
A connecting member that can be attached to and detached from each mounting member,
A strap member that can be attached to this connecting member and
A strap comprising the closing member (A) or (B) below for folding and closing the mask body inward.
(A) A first connecting portion in which the connecting member is detachable from the string-shaped or band-shaped mounting member, a second connecting portion to the end portion of the strap member, and the first connecting portion. It is provided with a rotatable rotating portion interposed between the second connecting portion; the second connecting portion rocks between the end portion of the strap member and the second connecting portion. A ring member or locking member as a first intermediate member movably attached intervenes;
A closing member that can be attached to the first intermediate member in a form of being detachably connected or connected to each other.
A closing member (B) formed of magnet members that can be magnetically attracted to each other. A closing member that is provided with an insertion hole through which two strap members adjacent to each other at the converging portion can be inserted with play, and the strap member can be slid by its own weight. The mask body has a form that can be folded inward from both sides with a vertical center line located at the center in the width direction as a center.
The mounting member comprises a pair of stretchable or length-adjustable strings or strips extending from both sides of the mask body in a loop, respectively.
The closing members (A) and (B) include the magnet member (a1) below or the insertion hole (b1) below.
(A1) A locking portion as a pair of first connecting portions that can be locked to the pair of string-shaped or strip-shaped bodies, respectively, and a shaft portion attached to the locking portion. A plate-shaped support portion to which the shaft portion is rotatably attached, and a U-shaped locking portion as a second connecting portion to which the plate-shaped support portion is attached to the opening portion; The character locking portion can swingably lock with respect to the first intermediate member;
Magnet member that can be attached to the first intermediate member and magnetically attractable to each other (b1) The connecting member can be locked to the pair of string-shaped or band-shaped bodies, respectively. A pair of locking members; both ends of the strap member can be connected or locked to the pair of locking members, either directly or via a first intermediate member;
An insertion hole formed in the slidable closing member through which the converging portion of the strap member can be inserted with play. The strap according to claim 1, wherein the mask body can be closed around the center line. A mask body that protrudes or bulges forward around a vertical center line located in the center of the width direction and can be folded inward around the vertical center line, and extends from both sides of the mask body. The strap according to claim 1 or 2, which is applied to a mask provided with an ear-hookable string-shaped or band-shaped body as a mounting member. A mask body that can be folded inward from both sides, and a mask that extends from both sides of the mask body and has a string-shaped or band-shaped mounting member for attaching the mask body to the head; the mask. It is a set with a strap provided with a connecting member that can be connected to each of the mounting members.
The strap includes a strap member that can be attached to the connecting member and a closing member for folding and closing the mask body inward, and the closing member is the closing member according to claim 1 or 2. There is a set. A mask body that can be folded inward from both sides; a string-shaped or band-shaped mounting member that extends from both sides of the mask body and attaches the mask body to the head; and can be connected to each mounting member. A connecting member; a strap member that can be attached to the connecting member; and a closing member for folding and closing the mask body inward, and the closing member is the closing member according to claim 1 or 2. There is a mask.

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