JP7356125B2 - Mask, base part of mask, and mask part of mask - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a mask, a base portion of the mask, and a mask portion of the mask.

Patent Document 1 proposes that a sanitary mask be made fashionable by adding colors or decorations.

JP2006-263408A

Although the mask proposed in Patent Document 1 improves the aesthetic appearance of the mask surface, some users may change the shape of the mask portion to a desired shape, such as a three-dimensional face shape, as part of fashion. In some cases, it may be requested to have the shape of However, since the mask proposed in Patent Document 1 uses a commercially available sanitary mask, it is difficult to shape the mask portion into the shape desired by the user.

Therefore, a mask, a base portion of the mask, and a mask portion of the mask are desired, which can make the shape of the mask portion into a desired shape while keeping the surface of the mask portion visible from the outside.

According to an embodiment, a mask includes a mask portion and a base portion molded from a material harder than the mask portion, and the base portion allows the mask portion to be at least partially visible from the outside; , removably held.

According to one embodiment, the base portion of the mask is a base portion included in the mask that holds the mask portion, is molded from a harder material than the mask portion, and at least a portion of the mask portion is visible from the outside. and is detachably held.

According to an embodiment, the mask part is included in the mask and is made at least partially visible from the outside and removable by a base part molded from a harder material than the mask part. Retained.

Further details are described in the embodiments below.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a mask according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of a user wearing the mask of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the mask viewed from above, in order to explain the folding of the mounting portion of the mask. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the base part included in the mask, and is a schematic diagram of the base part according to the first example. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a base part included in a mask, and is a schematic diagram of a base part according to a second example. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a base part included in a mask, and is a schematic diagram of a base part according to a third example. FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of a user wearing a mask according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a perspective view schematically showing a mask according to the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic side view of a user wearing the mask of FIG. 8.

<1. Outline of the mask, the base portion of the mask, and the mask portion of the mask>

(1) The mask included in this embodiment includes a mask part and a base part molded from a harder material than the mask part, and the base part makes at least a part of the mask part visible from the outside. Yes, and detachably held. Thereby, the base portion can maintain its three-dimensional shape, and the mask portion to be held can also have the same three-dimensional shape.

(2) Preferably, the base part is worn by the user with the front side facing the outside and the back side facing the face, and the base part holding the mask part so that at least a part of the mask part is visible from the outside is The mask part is held on the surface of the mask part. When the base section holds at least a portion of the mask section so as to be visible from the outside, if there is a pattern or the like on the outer surface of the mask section, the pattern or the like is visible from the outside. Therefore, depending on the pattern on the outer surface of the mask portion, the fashionability of the mask can be improved or a desired expression can be created.

(3) Preferably, the back surface, which is the side of the mask portion held by the base portion, and the front surface of the base portion each have a mechanism for attaching and detaching the mask portion to and from the base portion. By providing the attachment/detachment mechanism, the mask portion is detachably held on the base portion.

(4) Preferably, the mask further includes a member that sandwiches the mask portion with the surface of the base portion. Thereby, the mask part is held between the surface of the base part and the above-mentioned member, so that the mask part is removably held on the base part.

(5) Preferably, a mounting section for mounting on the face is connected to the base section, and the mounting section allows the user to attach the base section to the face using the user's ears. This makes it easier for the mask to be fixed to the face.

(6) Preferably, the mounting part is removable from the base part. This facilitates repair and replacement in the event of damage, and if the mounting part has a good design, it can be easily replaced with a desired mounting part.

(7) Preferably, the mounting portion is foldable. As a result, the portability of the mask is improved. Moreover, it becomes easier to store it in a case or the like.

(8) Preferably, the base portion is deformable at least in a vertical direction when worn by a user. This allows the mask to fit the face even when the user wearing the mask moves his or her mouth, such as when talking, thereby improving the usability.

(9) Preferably, at least a portion of the base portion is formed of a deformable material. This allows the base portion to be deformed at least in the vertical direction when worn by the user.

(10) Preferably, the base portion is composed of a plurality of members whose positional relationship can be changed. This allows the base portion to be deformed at least in the vertical direction when worn by the user.

(11) Preferably, the base portion has a frame structure having a smaller area than the mask portion. This makes it possible to reduce the overall weight of the mask, reduce stuffiness, stuffiness, and pressure when wearing the mask, and improve the usability.

(12) The base portion of the mask included in this embodiment is a base portion included in the mask that holds the mask portion, is molded from a material harder than the mask portion, and is configured to hold at least a portion of the mask portion externally. It is visible from the camera and is removably held. Since this base portion is included in the masks described in (1) to (11), similar effects can be achieved by using it in the masks described in (1) to (11).

(13) The mask portion included in this embodiment is a mask portion included in a mask, and is at least partially visible from the outside due to a base portion formed of a harder material than the mask portion, and Retained in a removable manner. Since this mask portion is included in the masks described in (1) to (11), similar effects can be achieved by using it in the masks described in (1) to (11).

<2. Examples of masks, base portions of masks, and mask portions of masks>

<2.1 First embodiment>

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, mask 100 includes a mask portion 10 and a base portion 30 formed of a harder material than mask portion 10. The base portion 30 is a member that allows at least a portion of the mask portion 10 to be visually recognized from the outside and that holds the mask portion 10 in a detachable manner.

The outside of the mask portion 10 refers to the side opposite to the side facing the face F when the user wears the mask 100 on the face F. "Visible from the outside" means that the surface of the outside surface (hereinafter referred to as the outside surface) 11 of the mask portion 10 is visible from the outside. If there is a pattern or the like on the outer surface 11 of the mask portion 10, the pattern or the like is visible from the outside. Therefore, depending on the pattern of the outer surface 11 of the mask portion 10, the fashionability of the mask 100 can be improved or a desired expression can be obtained. In the following description, the surface of the mask portion 10 opposite to the outer surface 11, that is, the surface facing the face F when the user wears the mask 100 on the face F, will be referred to as the inner surface 12.

Similarly, regarding the base portion 30, the surface facing the face F when worn is an inner surface 32, and the surface on the opposite side is an outer surface 31. The outer surface 31 can also be said to be the front surface, and the inner surface 32 can be said to be the back surface. In other words, the base portion 30 is attached to the user's face F such that the front surface of the base portion 30 faces the outside and the back face faces the user's face.

In the mask 100 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. is maintained. That is, when wearing the mask 100, the base portion 30 and the mask portion 10 are located in this order from the face F toward the outside.

In the following description, it is assumed that the left-right direction (horizontal direction) and the up-down direction (vertical direction) of the user wearing the mask 100 coincide with the left-right direction and the up-down direction of the mask 100.

The base portion 30 is made of a harder material than the mask portion 10 and has a three-dimensional shape. The base portion 30 is made of, for example, synthetic resin, urethane resin, silicone resin, metal, cardboard, or the like. Thereby, the base portion 30 can maintain its three-dimensional shape, and the mask portion 10 it holds can also have the same three-dimensional shape.

The three-dimensional shape is, for example, a face shape. The face may be a human face or an animal's face. Furthermore, the shape of a person's face may be a shape similar to the user's face or a shape that has been partially deformed (for example, by making the nose higher), or it may be the shape of another person's face such as a celebrity. It's okay. Specifically, the base portion 30 has a convex shape 34 at a position corresponding to the user's nose N when the base portion 30 is attached to the face F. This makes it easier to attach the mask to the face F, and allows the mask 100 to have a natural face shape when worn, as shown in FIG.

The base portion 30 has an opening 33 and has a smaller area than the mask portion 10 held on the outer surface 31. As shown in FIG. 1, the openings 33 are provided at least at the position of the nostril NO and the position of the lips L of the user when worn. Thereby, even if the base portion 30 formed of a hard material is attached to the face F, breathing is ensured.

Preferably, the base portion 30 has a plurality of openings 33. In addition to the openings at the nostril NO and the lips L, the plurality of openings 33 are located at the cheek CH. In other words, the base portion 30 is a frame structure having one or more openings. As a result, the weight of the base portion 30, that is, the entire mask 100 can be reduced in weight, and the feeling of stuffiness, breathlessness, and pressure when wearing the mask 100 can be reduced, and the feeling of use can be improved.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pair of mounting parts 20 for mounting on the user's face F are connected to the base part 30. The attachment part 20 has connecting parts 20-1 at the left and right sides of the base part 30 when it is attached to the face F, and extends on the inner surface 32 side of the base part 30 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the surface of the base part 30. connected to output. The mounting portion 20 has a similar shape to a so-called temple portion of eyeglasses.

Preferably, the mounting section 20 is detachably attached to the base section 30. An example of the detachable attachment of the mounting portion 20 to the base portion 30 is attachment to the connecting portion 20-1 using a detachable attachment 21. Attachment using the removable fixture 21 is, for example, screw fastening, hook fastening, fitting, or the like. This facilitates repair and replacement in the event of damage, and if the mounting portion 20 has a good design, it can be easily replaced with a desired mounting portion 20.

The mounting section 20 fixes the base section 30 to the user's face F using a part of the user's face F. A part of the face F is, for example, an ear. When fixing the base portion 30 to the face F using the ears, the mounting portion 20 has, for example, the connecting portion 20-1 at one end and the ear hook portion 22 at the other end. The ear hook part 22 is a so-called modern or tip cell shape that hangs from above the auricle AU. Thereby, the base portion 30 stably contacts the auricle AU, and the mask 100 is easily fixed to the face F.

In addition, as another example of a structure in which the base part 30 is fixed to the face F using the ear, the mounting part 20 may have a part having frictional force, such as rubber, at the other end. Alternatively, the mounting section 20 may have an ear hook section at the other end that is curved upward from below the auricle AU and hangs from above the auricle AU. Further, the part of the face is not limited to the ears, but may be a part of the head, the periphery of the head, both temples, the neck, etc. Even with such a method, the mask 100 can be easily fixed to the face F.

Preferably, the mounting portion 20 is foldable. Thereby, the size of the entire mask 100 can be reduced. As a result, portability is improved. Moreover, it becomes easier to store it in a case or the like.

FIG. 3 shows how the mounting part 20 is folded in a first state 201, a second state 202, a third state 203, and a fourth state 204 of the base part 30 and the mounting part 20 in this order. represents.

Referring to FIG. 3, each of the pair of left and right mounting parts 20 has a distal end 20A that is closer to the auricle AU when worn, and a proximal end 20B that is closer to the base part 30. A hinge 23 is provided between the distal end 20A and the proximal end 20B, and a hinge 24 is provided between the proximal end 20B and the base portion 30. The hinge 23 has the axial direction of the rotating shaft in the up-down direction, and is rotatable with the tip 20A directed at least toward the inside of both mounting portions 20. That is, as shown by the arrow in the first state 201 of FIG. 3, the distal end 20A rotates about the hinge 23 to a position aligned with the proximal end 20B.

The hinge 24 has the axial direction of the rotating shaft in the vertical direction, and is rotatable with the base end 20B facing at least the base portion 30 side. As indicated by the arrow in the second state 202, the base end 20B rotates about the hinge 24 to a position approximately parallel to the base portion 30. That is, by further rotating the base end 20B from the first state 201, the distal end 20A and the base end 20B, which have been folded in parallel, are folded to a position substantially parallel to the base portion 30.

Preferably, the base portion 30 is folded from the second state 202 to the third state 203 and further to the fourth state 204, as shown in FIG. That is, referring to FIG. 3, a hinge 36 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the center of the base portion 30 in the left-right direction.

The hinge 36 has the axial direction of the rotating shaft in the vertical direction, and allows both members of the base portion 30 that are arranged in the left-right direction to sandwich the hinge 36 to rotate toward the inner surface 32 side. That is, as shown by the arrow in the third state 203 of FIG. 3, in the base portion 30, both members arranged in the left-right direction sandwiching the hinge 36 are folded at the position of the hinge 36 extending in the vertical direction.

When the base portion 30 is folded from the second state 202 by rotation of the hinge 36, the base portion 30 is folded with the distal end 20A and the proximal end 20B folded toward the three-dimensional inner surface 32 side of the base portion 30 (third state). state 203). As a result, a fourth state 204 is reached in which the distal end 20A and the proximal end 20B are completely accommodated in the folded three-dimensional inner surface 32 of the base portion 30. As a result, even if the base portion 30 is made of a hard material and has a three-dimensional shape, it can be folded and downsized when not in use. Therefore, it is convenient to store and carry.

The mask portion 10 is made of a softer material than the base portion 30. The material of the mask portion 10 is, for example, nonwoven fabric, thin cloth, paper, or the like. As a result, the mask section 10 is held by the base section 30 and assumes the three-dimensional shape that the base section 30 has.

Preferably, the outer surface 11 of the mask portion 10 is patterned or colored. The pattern and color are, for example, an image corresponding to the part of the face F covered by the inner surface 12. In the example of FIGS. 1 and 2, a nose image 13 is printed on the outer surface 11 at a position 13A corresponding to the user's nose N on the inside, and a lip image 14 is printed at a position 14A corresponding to the user's lips L. There is. Thereby, when wearing the mask 100, it is possible to make a natural expression or a desired expression.

The pattern and color may be other than the image corresponding to the part of the face F covered by the inner surface 12. For example, it may be a pattern or color that matches the season or a pattern or color that matches the scene. This enhances the fashionability of the mask 100.

In order to hold the mask section 10 on the outer surface 31 of the base section 30, the outer surface 31 of the base section 30 and the inner surface 12 of the mask section 10 each have a mechanism for attaching and detaching the mask section 10 to and from the base section 30. By providing the attachment/detachment mechanism, the mask part 10 is detachably held on the outer surface 31 of the base part 30.

The attachment/detachment mechanisms of the base portion 30 and the mask portion 10 are attachment/detachment portions 35 and 15, respectively, which utilize hook-and-loop fasteners, adhesive tapes, hooks, clips, and the like. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, these are provided at the same positions when the mask section 10 is attached to the base section 30. Thereby, the mask section 10 can be attached to and detached from the outer surface 31 of the base section 30. Therefore, the mask portion 10 can be easily replaced. As a result, hygiene can be maintained and the user can wear the mask portion 10 as desired.

Preferably, the base portion 30 is deformable at least in a vertical direction (vertical direction) when worn by a user. Thereby, the mask 100 fits the face F even when the user moves his/her mouth, such as when talking, and the usability can be improved.

As an example of a deformable configuration, the base portion 30 is comprised of a plurality of members whose positional relationship can be changed. FIG. 4 shows the base portion 30 according to the first example, and shows a state diagram 301 seen from the front and an AA sectional view 302 of the state diagram 301. As shown in FIG. 4, the base portion 30 according to the first example includes an upper member 30A and a lower member 30B arranged in the vertical direction, and the positional relationship of the upper member 30A and the lower member 30B can be changed. It is located.

As shown in the state diagram 301, the upper member 30A and the lower member 30B are arranged such that the lower end of the upper member 30A and the upper end of the lower member 30B overlap. AA cross-sectional view 302 is a cross-sectional view of the overlapping portion in the left-right direction. Referring to the AA sectional view 302, at least the overlapping portion of the upper member 30A has a channel-like structure having claw pieces 37 at the left and right ends that protrude toward the inner surface 32 and extend in the vertical direction. The left and right ends of the overlapping portion of the lower member 30B are fitted into the channel-like structure. Thereby, as shown in the state diagram 301, the lower member 30B can slide in the V1 direction relative to the upper member 30A.

Preferably, the lower end of the upper member 30A and the upper end of the lower member 30B are provided with flanges (not shown) that protrude toward the inner surface 32 side. This prevents the lower member 30B from falling off from the upper member 30A.

With the configuration of FIG. 4, in the base portion 30 according to the first example, the lower member 30B slides in the V1 direction following the vertical movement of the mouth of the user wearing the mask 100. Therefore, the mask 100 fits the face F even when the user moves his/her mouth, such as when talking, and the usability can be improved.

Like the base part 30 according to the second example shown in FIG. 5, instead of having a channel-like structure, at least one part of the overlapping part of the upper member 30A and the lower member 30B (both left and right ends in FIG. 5) A hinge 38 may be provided. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5, the lower member 30B can swing in the V2 direction toward the inner surface 32 from a position parallel to the upper member 30A.

With the configuration of FIG. 5, in the base portion 30 according to the second example, the lower member 30B swings in the V2 direction following the vertical movement of the mouth of the user wearing the mask 100. As a result, the mask 100 fits the face F even when the user moves his/her mouth, such as when talking, and the usability can be improved.

As another example of a deformable configuration, the base portion 30 is formed at least partially of a deformable material. In the base portion 30 according to the third example, a deformable region 39 shown by hatching in FIG. 6, which is a part thereof, is formed of a deformable material. The deformable material is a material that deforms elastically, such as resin such as rubber or lightweight metal. The deformable region 39 is provided at a position that separates the upper part and the lower part of the base part 30, and for example, as shown in FIG. 6, it is provided at a position corresponding to the vicinity of the temporomandibular joint when attached to the face F. It will be done.

With the configuration of FIG. 6, the base portion 30 according to the third example is deformed so that the base portion 30 expands and contracts in the V3 direction following the movement of the mouth of the user wearing the mask 100. Therefore, the mask 100 fits the face F even when the user moves his/her mouth, such as when talking, and the usability can be improved.

<2.2 Second embodiment>

As shown in FIG. 7, the mask 100 according to the second embodiment further supports the holding member 40 that holds the mask portion 10 by sandwiching the mask portion 10 between the outer surface 31 of the base portion 30 and the outer surface 31 of the base portion 30. Be prepared.

The holding member 40 may cover the face F in approximately the same area as the mask portion 10, as shown in FIG. Further, as another example, the holding member 40 may have a substantially smaller area than the mask portion 10, such as a rod shape. The holding member 40 holds the mask part 10 with the mask part 10 sandwiched between it and the outer surface 31 of the base part 30 by elastic force, viscous force, or the like.

Preferably, when the holding member 40 covers the face F in approximately the same area as the mask portion 10, the holding member 40 is formed of a transparent or translucent material. By doing so, the mask portion 10 sandwiched between the outer surface 31 of the base portion 30 appears transparent or semi-transparent. Therefore, even if it is covered by the holding member 40 from the outer surface 11 side, the pattern and color applied to the outer surface 11 of the mask part 10 are visible from the outside. Thereby, the wearing of the mask 100 is stabilized, and the fashionability of the mask 100 is enhanced.

<2.3 Third embodiment>

In the mask 100 according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the mask portion 10 is attached to the face F with the inner surface 12 in contact with the face F. It is covered by the base portion 30 from its outer surface 11 side. That is, in the mask 100 according to the third embodiment, when worn, the mask portion 10 and the base portion 30 are located in this order from the face F toward the outside.

The mask part 10 has a mechanism to be held on the face F. The mechanism is, for example, an adhesive area provided on the inner surface 12 or an ear hook. Alternatively, the mask portion 10 may not have a mechanism to be held on the face F. In this case, the left and right ends of the mask part 10 may be held on the face F by being pressed against the face F by the mounting part 20 connected to the base part 30 or by being attached to the mounting part 20. .

The base portion 30 according to the third embodiment may not have the opening 33, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. In this case, the base portion 30 preferably has a three-dimensional shape that protrudes from the face F, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. This not only makes it easier for the user to breathe and reduces stuffiness, but also does not impede mouth movements such as when talking. As a result, the usability can be improved.

Preferably, the base portion 30 is formed of a transparent or semi-transparent material. By doing so, the mask section 10 covered by the base section 30 appears transparent or semi-transparent. Even if it is covered by the holding member 40 or the base part 30 from the outer surface 11 side, the pattern and color applied to the outer surface 11 of the mask part 10 are visible from the outside. Thereby, the wearing of the mask 100 is stabilized, and the fashionability of the mask 100 is enhanced.

<3. Additional notes>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, the configuration below may also be included in the present invention.
The mask part and
a base portion that covers the mask portion from the outside,
The base portion is made of a transparent material.

10 : Mask part 11 : Outer surface 12 : Inner surface 13 : Nose image 14 : Lip image 15 : Detachable part 20 : Attachment part 20-1 : Connecting part 20A : Tip 20B : Base end 21 : Attachment 22 : Ear hook part 23 : Hinge 24 : Hinge 30 : Base part 30A : Upper member 30B : Lower member 31 : Outer surface 32 : Inner surface 33 : Opening 34 : Convex shape 35 : Detachable part 36 : Hinge 37 : Claw piece 38 : Hinge 39 : Deformable area 40 : Holding member

100: Mask 201: First state 202: Second state 203: Third state 204: Fourth state 301: State diagram 302: AA cross-sectional view AU: Auricle CH: Cheek F: Face L: Lips N : Nose NO : Nostril

Claims (12)

The mask part and
a base portion molded from a harder material than the mask portion,
The base portion is
At least the upper side slopes from the root of the user's nose toward the auricle so as not to cover the eyes, and is convex forward from the root of the user's nose toward the tip of the nose,
Holding the mask portion so that at least a portion thereof is visible from the outside and detachable from the user ;
The base portion is worn by the user with the front side facing the outside and the back side facing the face,
The base portion holds at least a portion of the mask portion so as to be visible from the outside, and the mask portion is held on the surface of the base portion. 2. The mask according to claim 1 , wherein a back surface of the mask section held by the base section and the front surface of the base section each have a mechanism for attaching and detaching the mask section to the base section. The mask according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a member that sandwiches the mask section with the surface of the base section. A mounting part for mounting on the face is connected to the base part,
The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mounting section allows the base section to be mounted on the user's face using the user's ears. The mask according to claim 4 , wherein the mounting part is removable from the base part. The mask according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the mounting portion is foldable. The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the base portion is deformable at least in a vertical direction when worn by the user. The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein at least a portion of the base portion is formed of a deformable material. The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the base portion is composed of a plurality of members whose positional relationship can be changed. The mask according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the base portion has a frame structure having a smaller area than the mask portion. A base part included in the mask and holding the mask part,
Molded from a material harder than the mask part,
At least the upper side slopes from the root of the user's nose toward the auricle so as not to cover the eyes, and is convex forward from the root of the user's nose toward the tip of the nose,
Holding the mask portion so that at least a portion thereof is visible from the outside and detachable from the user ;
The base portion is worn by the user with the front side facing the outside and the back side facing the face,
A base portion of a mask, wherein the base portion holds at least a portion of the mask portion so as to be visible from the outside, which means holding the mask portion on the surface of the base portion. A mask part included in a mask,
A base formed of a material harder than the mask portion, at least the upper side of which is sloped from the root of the user's nose to the auricle so as not to cover the eyes, and is convex forward from the root of the user's nose toward the tip of the nose. At least a portion is visible from the outside and is removably held by the section ,
The base portion is worn by the user with the front surface facing the outside and the back surface facing the face, and the fact that the base portion holds at least a portion of the mask portion so as to be visible from the outside is a feature of the base portion. A mask portion that holds the mask portion on the surface .

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