JPH0576453U - Mask band cover and mask band equipped with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To improve the fit of the mask band of the diving mask and at the same time enhance the holding power during use. [Structure] It is made of a flexible material such as wet suit cloth and has a flat and substantially rectangular outer shape to be pressed against the back of a person's head, and a strip-shaped mask band 14 of a diving mask 15 is inserted in the longitudinal direction thereof. The hole 12 is formed, and the hole 1 is formed in the hole 12 at a position facing the inner surface of the hole 12.
A hook-and-loop fastener 13 that attaches the two inner surfaces to each other in a detachable manner is provided.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a cover attached to a mask band for a diving mask.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 The diving mask is attached to the face by winding the mask band attached to the diving mask around the back of the person's head, and is held by the elastic force of the mask band.

This mask band has a tongue-shaped attachment portion attached to the side portion of the mask at both ends, and is integrally formed of rubber, silicone, etc., whose central portion serves as a holding portion that abuts on the back of the head. A strip-shaped one is generally used. However, a simple band-shaped mask band is easily twisted when it is worn, and the surface of the mask band is not slippery. Furthermore, since the area of contact with the back of the head is limited, the feel (fitness) of the head when wearing is not good, and if you adjust the mask band for a short time to wear it tightly, your head will be tight and it will hurt, On the other hand, if the mask band is adjusted slightly longer, the mask will be easily displaced.

On the other hand, as a means for solving the drawbacks of such a mere strip-shaped mask band, it is considered that a wide pressing member is provided in a portion that contacts the back of the head. That is, this mask band has a holding member made of cloth such as wet suit cloth having a substantially rectangular outer shape of a size suitable for being pressed against the back of the head, and at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the holding member. A tongue-shaped silicon mounting member is fixed.

According to this mask band, the area of contact with the occipital region is increased and the material of the pressing member can be made soft and have a good feel, so that the fit feeling at the time of wearing can be improved. I can do it.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the conventional mask band provided with this pressing member has a drawback that the pressing member is stretched during use because the elastic force of the pressing member made of cloth is weak and the mask wearing is not stable.

In view of the above situation, the main object of the present invention is to improve the fit and at the same time enhance the holding power of the mask band during use.

Another object of the present invention is to achieve the above-mentioned object at a low cost by using an existing mask band.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 A mask band cover according to the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object is made of a flexible material, has a flat substantially rectangular outer shape to be pressed against the back of a person's head, and has a diving mask in the longitudinal direction thereof. A hole for inserting the strip-shaped mask band is formed, and a hook-and-loop fastener is provided in the hole at a position opposite to the inner surface of the hole so that the inner surfaces of the hole are detachably attached to each other. ..

[0010] Preferably, the mask band has both ends as tongue-shaped attachment portions that are detachably attached to the attachments on the side portions of the diving mask, and the middle thereof is located on the back of the human head. The holding portion has a wide width, and an opening is formed in the holding portion so that the surface fasteners are in close contact with each other through the opening.

[0011]

[Action]

 When wearing a diving mask, the mask band cover directly contacts the back of the head to improve the fit. The mask band is essentially responsible for holding the diving mask, and the mask wearing does not become unstable even if the mask band cover extends.

The hook-and-loop fastener enables the mask band to be inserted into the hole of the mask band cover when the mask band cover is not attached, and after the insertion, the mask band is closed to close the hole and lock the mask band. It contributes to the feeling improvement.

[0013]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of a mask band cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mask band cover attached to a diving mask, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the mask band with the mask band cover attached. is there.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mask band cover 11 has a flat and substantially rectangular outer shape that is pressed against the back of a person's head, and is resistant to water such as wet suit cloth. Manufactured from flexible material. The mask band cover 11 has a flat cylindrical shape, and a hole 12 penetrating in the longitudinal direction is formed thereby. A mask band is inserted through the hole 12. Two hook-and-loop fasteners 13 are attached to the inside of the hole 12 at opposite positions on the inner surface of the hole 12 so that the inner surfaces of the hole 12 can be detachably attached to each other. The surface fastener 13 is composed of, for example, a male piece having a large number of hook-shaped projections and a female piece having a large number of loop-shaped fibers. They can be separated from each other by pulling them apart.

Here, FIG. 4 shows a mask band according to a conventional example. As shown in FIG. 4, the mask bunt 14 has a strip shape made of a flexible elastic material such as rubber or silicon, and both ends thereof are attached to and detached from a fixture 16 (see FIG. 2) on a side portion of the diving mask 15. A tongue-shaped attachment portion 17 that is attached to itself is formed, and a middle portion thereof is formed as a holding portion 18 that is located on the back of the person's head when worn. The holding portion 18 is formed wider than the mounting portion 17, and an opening 19 is opened in the center of the holding portion 18. A plurality of protrusions 20 are formed on the mounting portion 17, and the band length can be adjusted by changing the position of the protrusion 20 that engages with the mounting tool 16 of the diving mask 15.

The mask band cover 11 of the illustrated example is adapted to this mask band 14, and the width of the longitudinal end portion of the rectangular shape in its external shape is made slightly narrower than that in the center, and the mask band cover 11 is inserted into the hole 12. The two hook-and-loop fasteners 13 are positioned so that they are located in the opening 19 of the holding portion 18 of the mask band 14.

In order to use the mask band cover 11, as shown in FIG. 3, the surface fastener 13 is set in a non-adhered state, the mask band 14 is inserted through the hole 12, and then the surface fasteners 13 are adhered to each other. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the mounting portion 17 of the mask band 14 is fixed to the mounting tool 16 of the diving mask 15.

When the diving mask 15 is attached to the face of a person, the mask band cover 11 directly hits the back of the head to improve the fit and to keep the head warm. In addition, the force for holding the diving mask 15 is substantially taken up by the mask band 14, and even if the mask band cover 11 stretches due to the increase in the contact area with the head due to the mask band cover 11, the mask band cover 11 is worn. Does not become unstable. On the other hand, the surface fasteners 13 are in close contact with each other to close the holes 12 of the mask band cover 11 to lock the mask band 14 and prevent the displacement thereof, thereby contributing to an improved fit.

When the mask band cover 11 is attached to a person, the mask band 14 is prevented from being twisted and can be easily attached. Further, since the mask band cover 11 is only attached to the central portion of the mask band 14, the original function of the mask band 14 is not impaired. Can be adjusted.

Further, when the mask band 14 is folded back to the front side of the diving mask 15 when not in use such as when it is stored, the mask band cover 11 is covered with the mask glass on the front side. It can also be used as a protective device.

Further, by making one surface of the mask band cover 11 and the second surface on the back side thereof have the same shape, the mask band cover 11 can be made reversible, and the change can be enjoyed by changing the colors and patterns on the front and back sides. It is possible.

In the present invention, since the existing mask band can be used, the above effects can be obtained at low cost as a whole.

In the above-mentioned illustrated example, the suitable mask band 14 as shown in FIG. 4 has been described, but the mask band to which the mask band cover 11 of the present invention can be applied is not limited to this. It goes without saying that any mask band can be applied as long as it is a band narrower than the hole 12. Further, the attachment position and size of the surface fastener 13 are not limited to those shown in the figures, and can be appropriately selected according to the mask band to be targeted. For example, if the surface fastener 13 is attached to the entire inner surface of the hole 12, it can be applied to any mask band.

[0024]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above in detail with reference to one embodiment, according to the present invention, it is possible to relatively inexpensively improve the fit of the mask band and at the same time enhance the holding force of the mask band in use. is there.

[0025]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mask band cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mask band cover according to an embodiment of the present invention mounted on a diving mask.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a mask band which is also equipped with this mask band cover.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a mask band according to a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11: Mask band cover 12: Hole 13: Surface fastener 14: Mask band 15: Diving mask 16: Mounting tool 17: Mounting part 18: Holding part 19: Opening 20: Protrusion

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A hole made of a flexible material, having a flat and substantially rectangular outer shape to be pressed against the back of a person's head, and having a band-shaped mask band of a diving mask inserted in its longitudinal direction. In addition, a mask band cover characterized in that a hook-and-loop fastener is provided in the hole at a position opposite to the inner surface of the hole so that the inner surfaces of the hole are detachably attached to each other. 2. The mask band cover according to claim 1, wherein both ends of the mask band are tongue-shaped attachment portions that are detachably attached to attachment tools on a side portion of the diving mask. A mask band cover, characterized in that an intermediate portion is a wide holding portion located on the back of a person's head, an opening is provided in the holding portion, and the surface fasteners are in close contact with each other through the opening. 3. The mask band cover according to claim 1, wherein the first surface and the second surface on the back side thereof are finished to have the same shape to be reversible. 4. A generally band-shaped flexible mask band for mounting a diving mask on a person's face, the both ends of which are detachably attached to fittings on the sides of the diving mask. 2. The mask band according to claim 1, wherein the mask band cover according to claim 1 is detachably attached to the holding part, the middle part of which is a holding part located on the back of the human head. ..