KR102187663B1 - Nose mask - Google Patents

Abstract

It is easy to breathe even when used for a long time, and the internal filter is easily replaced and reused. The body is inserted into the nose hole and forms an accommodation space inside, and both ends are provided separately from the body and open to allow air to flow. It provides a nose mask including at least one air purification filter that is replaced and inserted into the receiving space of the main body and separated from the main body and flows in the receiving space.

Description

Nose Mask {NOSE MASK}

The present disclosure relates to a nose mask.

Due to the development of large-scale urban development and transportation, air pollution such as soot, yellow dust, and fine dust is becoming serious, and it is becoming a major social problem.

Hygiene masks are widely used to minimize the inhalation of contaminants through the respiratory tract. In general, a mask has a structure covering the nose and mouth so as to filter the air inhaled through the nose and mouth of the face. Accordingly, it is inconvenient to wear a mask, and since the mask covers most of the face, it can be abused for a crime and may be mistaken as a potential criminal.

Recently, in order to improve the disadvantages of the conventional mask, a nose mask to be worn on the user's nose has been developed and widely used. The nose mask has a structure that is inserted into the user's nose hole and used.

Since the nose mask is inserted into the nose hole to block the nose, it is not easy to breathe, and the internal filter may be easily clogged by the user's snort during use, which may make breathing difficult. Therefore, it is inconvenient to use the nose mask and it is difficult to wear it for a long time. Improving the problem of such a conventional nose mask can provide many advantages to the user.

This task is to provide a nose mask that is easy to breathe even when used for a long time.

This task is to provide a nose mask that can be reused by easily replacing the internal filter.

The nose mask of this embodiment is inserted into the nose hole and forms a receiving space therein, and both ends are provided separately from the main body and open to allow air to flow, and are replaced and inserted into the receiving space of the main body. It may include at least one air purification filter that is separated and flows in the accommodation space.

Two nose masks form a pair, and may include a band connecting each body.

The air purification filter may have a spherical shape or a multi-faceted shape.

The air purification filter may have a diameter relatively smaller than the inner diameter of the main body.

The main body has a cylindrical shape, and an upper and lower distribution ports are formed on the upper and opposite bottom plates facing the inside of the nose hole, and the upper and lower distribution ports may have a size smaller than the diameter of the air purification filter. have.

The main body may further include at least one rib protruding along the outer circumferential surface and contacting the inner surface of the nose hole.

The body may have a structure in which an upper side surface is bent in an arc shape.

The body may further include at least one slit cut outwardly along the bottom plate in the lower distribution port.

It may further include a protrusion formed in a spiral shape along the inner circumference of the main body to induce the flow of air, and at least one hole formed through the upper side of the main body and through which air induced by the protrusion is discharged.

The bottom plate may be installed to be openable and closed at the bottom of the main body.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the filter flows inside the nose mask while the user breathes through the nose, thereby minimizing inconvenience in breathing through the nose.

In addition, since the air flow inside the nose mask is smooth, you can breathe through your nose more comfortably.

In addition, even when used for a long time, it is possible to minimize the filter from getting wet by moisture such as runny nose and to maintain a healthy state. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the filtering effect from deteriorating and increase the service life.

In addition, the internal filter can be easily replaced after use. Accordingly, by reusing the nose mask by replacing only the filter, it is possible to use the nose mask at a lower cost.

In addition, filters to which various fragrances are added can be replaced according to taste, and various diseases can be treated and cosmetic effects can be obtained through fragrance therapy.

1 is a schematic perspective view showing a nose mask according to the present embodiment.
2 is a schematic view showing the bottom of the nose mask according to the present embodiment.
3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a nose mask according to this embodiment.
4 is a schematic diagram showing a state of use of a nose mask according to the present embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. However, this is presented as an example, and the present invention is not limited thereby, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims to be described later. The embodiments described later may be modified in various forms without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention. As far as possible, the same or similar parts are indicated using the same reference numerals in the drawings.

The terminology used below is only for referring to specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Singular forms as used herein also include plural forms unless the phrases clearly indicate the opposite. The meaning of "comprising" as used in the specification specifies a specific characteristic, region, integer, step, action, element and/or component, and other specific characteristic, region, integer, step, action, element, component and/or group It does not exclude the existence or addition of

1 and 2 show the outer shape of the nose mask according to this embodiment, and Fig. 3 shows the internal structure of the nose mask according to this embodiment.

Two nose masks 100 form a pair according to the number of nose holes of the user, and each body of the nose mask 100 may have a structure connected by a band 110. The band 110 may be integrally formed with the nose mask body 10. The band 110 forms an elongated strip shape, and the length or size thereof may be formed in various ways. In this way, the two nose masks 100 are connected by the band 110 and provided as a pair, so that it can be used more conveniently. In addition to this structure, the nose mask may have a structure including only one body without a band. Accordingly, if necessary, a user may have a separate nose mask and fit into each nose hole.

A pair of nose masks connected by a band may all have the same structure. Hereinafter, the present embodiment describes the structure of one nose mask as an example, and the other nose mask structure among the pair is substituted.

The nose mask 100 of the present embodiment includes a body 10 inserted into a user's nose hole, and at least one air purification filter 10 provided inside the body 10 (hereinafter referred to as a filter for convenience of description) It may include.

The main body 10 is fitted in the nose hole and is installed in close contact with the inner surface of the nose hole. The main body 10 has an open structure so as to form an accommodation space inside and allow air to flow at both ends.

In this embodiment, the body 10 may have a cylindrical shape. The main body 10 is formed with an upper distribution port 14 and a lower distribution port 16 at the upper end facing the inside of the nose hole and the bottom plate 12 opposite to each other. Accordingly, air is circulated into the main body 10 through the upper distribution port 14 and the lower distribution port 16 while the user breathes through the nose. The upper distribution port 14 may have a circular hole structure formed at the center of the upper end of the body 10. The bottom plate 12 has a flat structure and may be integrally formed with the body 10. A lower flow port 16 is formed in the center of the bottom plate 12. The upper flow port 14 and the lower flow port 16 may be formed to have a size smaller than the diameter of the filter 20. Accordingly, the filter 20 inserted into the main body 10 does not escape to the outside through the upper distribution port 14 or the lower distribution port 16 of the main body 10 while the user breathes through the nose.

In addition to the above structure, in another embodiment, the bottom plate may be installed to be openable and closed on the main body. For example, the bottom plate may be rotatably connected to one side of the main body to open and close the lower end of the main body. Accordingly, when necessary, by opening the bottom plate from the main body, the internal filter can be easily removed or a new filter can be easily inserted. In the case where the bottom plate is rotated and opened with respect to the main body, a plurality of holes through which air flows may be formed in the bottom plate.

The body 10 may be formed of a material that is flexible and has its own elasticity. For example, the body 10 may be formed of a material such as rubber, silicone, or urethane. Accordingly, the main body 10 can be elastically deformed regardless of the shape of the nose hole, so that it can be smoothly inserted into the nose hole, and can be in close contact with the inner surface of the nose hole. In addition, in the process of inserting the filter 20 into the main body 10, the lower flow port 16 of the bottom plate 12 is elastically opened to allow the filter 20 having a relatively large diameter to be moved into the main body 10. Can be easily inserted.

A rib 18 may be further formed on the outer circumferential surface of the body 10 to increase adhesion with the nose hole. In this embodiment, two ribs 18 may be formed at intervals. The number of ribs 18 can be variously modified. The rib 18 is continuously formed along the outer circumferential surface of the main body 10 and is in close contact with the inner surface of the nose hole to seal between the main body 10 and the inner surface of the nose hole. The rib 18 is formed to have a thin thickness so that it can flexibly bend, and the thickness becomes thinner toward the tip, so that the rib 18 can be more closely adhered to the shape of the inner surface of the nose hole. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the main body 10 from being easily removed from the nose hole while the main body 10 is firmly attached to the nose hole by the rib 18. In addition, while the body 10 and the nose hole are sealed by the ribs 18, it is possible to prevent the inflow of external air therebetween.

When the nose mask 100 is worn in the user's nose, external air and internal air in the nose are circulated in and out of the main body 10 through the upper and lower distribution ports 14 and 16 as they breathe through the nose.

As shown in FIG. 3, the nose mask 100 of this embodiment has a structure in which the flow of air passing through the body 10 is guided in a spiral direction from the inside of the body 10, so that the air flows in a tornado shape. I can.

To this end, in this embodiment, a protrusion 30 formed in a spiral shape along the inner circumferential surface of the main body 10 to induce the flow of air, a protrusion 30 formed through the upper side of the main body 10 and guided by the protrusion 30 At least one or more holes 32 through which air is discharged may be further included. The protrusion 30 may be formed to protrude inward from the inner peripheral surface of the body 10. At least one of the protrusions 30 may be formed in the same spiral direction. The angle or number of formations of the protrusions 30 can be variously modified. The hole 32 may be formed on the upper side of the main body 10 by being spaced a predetermined distance from the upper distribution port 14 formed on the upper end of the main body 10. At least one or more holes 32 may be formed along the circumference of the body 10 at intervals.

The air introduced into the main body 10 is guided by the protrusion 30 between the filter 20 and the inner circumferential surface of the main body 10 in the process of passing through the filter 20 provided in the main body 10 and rotates in a spiral shape. It flows while doing. Therefore, the air flows in a tornado shape inside the main body 10 so that it can flow smoothly. Thus, the user can more comfortably breathe through the nose even when wearing a nose mask in the nose.

In addition, during the process of breathing through the nose, some of the external air introduced into the body 10 may be guided in a tornado shape and then discharged through the hole 32. Accordingly, the filter 20 flows inside the main body 10 so that breathing can be more comfortably maintained even when the upper distribution port 14 is blocked.

The filter 20 is provided inside the main body 10 to filter outside air passing through the main body 10. The filter 20 may be provided separately from the main body 10 and inserted into the receiving space of the main body 10 or may be removed from the receiving space. Accordingly, the filter 20 used in the main body 10 can be removed and a new filter 20 prepared can be inserted for use. Accordingly, the nose mask of this embodiment can be used continuously by replacing only the filter 20 with the body 10 as it is.

Since the nose mask 100 is worn on the nose hole, the filter 20 is easily wetted by a nose or a runny nose while the user breathes through the nose. In the case of a conventional nose mask, as the filter becomes wet and clogged, the filter function deteriorates and breathing becomes difficult, making it difficult to use.

As mentioned above, the nose mask of this embodiment can be used by replacing the new filter 20 immediately when the filter 20 is wet, so that the nose mask can be continuously used only by replacing the filter 20.

The filter 20 may be formed in a round sphere. In addition to the round shape, the filter may have a spherical structure in which a plurality of planes are continuous, such as a soccer ball. "Spherical" means a whole round shape and does not mean a perfect sphere like a ball. It is sufficient that the filter has an overall round shape so that it can rotate or move freely inside the body. The filter 20 is for filtering foreign substances contained in air, such as fine dust, and may be formed of various materials. For example, the filter 20 may be formed by lumping fibers such as cotton or nonwoven fabric. The filter 20 is sufficient as long as it can filter contaminants in the air, and its material is not particularly limited.

In this way, by installing the filter 20 inside the main body 10, external air passing through the main body 10 passes through the filter 20 provided in the main body 10. In this process, contaminants contained in the outside air are filtered by the filter 20.

In addition, as the filter 20 has a spherical shape, the nose mask 100 of the present embodiment allows the filter 20 to flow more freely in the inner space of the body 10. In addition, no matter which direction the filter 20 moves in, the same spherical shape is maintained so that the inside of the main body 10 is properly blocked, so that the filter 20 can continue to function as the filter 20.

The diameter of the filter 20 may be formed to be about the size of the inner diameter of the main body 10 or a size relatively smaller than the inner diameter of the main body 10. Accordingly, the filter 20 may more easily flow up and down along the axial direction of the body 10, which is a direction in which air flows in the body 10. Here, the axial direction can be understood as a direction passing through the upper and lower distribution ports 16 of the main body 10.

As the user breathes through the nose, the filter 20 flows up and down in the body 10 along the axial direction. That is, the filter 20 moves up and down in the main body 10 according to the flow of air exiting the user's nose and air entering the nose. In this process, air flows smoothly so that you can breathe more smoothly even when wearing a nose mask.

In the case of a conventional nose mask, a filter is attached and fixed in the body, so that the filter does not flow in the body. Accordingly, in the conventional case, the filter completely blocks the air flow, making it difficult to breathe through the nose, and the filter is easily wetted by snorting or the like.

On the contrary, in the nose mask 100 of the present embodiment, the flow of air becomes more natural as the filter 20 moves in accordance with the flow of air in the body 10. In addition, as the filter 20 flows according to the flow of air, the phenomenon of getting wet due to snorting is reduced, and the wet portion can be easily dried and quickly return to a healthy state. Therefore, even when used for a long time, the filter 20 can maintain its function.

The nose mask of this embodiment has a structure in which external air is effectively filtered according to inhalation and exhalation in the process of breathing through the nose, while internal air can be more easily discharged. Accordingly, breathing is easier and the external air filtering effect can be increased. Inhalation is the inhalation of air through the nose, and external air is introduced into the nose, and exhalation is the opposite of inhalation, and air is released through the nose, which can be understood as a state in which the air inside the nose goes out.

To this end, the nose mask of the present embodiment may have a structure in which the upper side of the body 10 is bent in an arc shape so that the spherical filter 20 and the body 10 can be closely contacted. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the filtering effect for pollutants of the outside air when inhaling.

As shown in FIG. 4, when inhaling, external air flows into the nose, and the filter 20 flows to the upper end of the main body 10 to come into contact with the upper inner wall. The filter 20 is made of a spherical shape, and is in close contact with the inner surface of the upper end of the body 10 curved in an arc shape. Accordingly, it is possible to minimize the outflow of outside air without being filtered because the filter 20 and the inner surface of the body are lifted or sloppy. Accordingly, the external air introduced through the lower flow port 16 due to inhalation passes through the filter 20 in close contact with the inner surface of the main body 10, so that contaminants can be more effectively removed.

In addition, the lower bottom plate 12 of the main body 10 may further include at least one slits 40 cut outwardly along the bottom plate 12 from the lower distribution port 16. As shown in FIG. 2, four slits 40 may be arranged at an angle of 90 degrees. The slit 40 forms a passage through which air flows.

As shown in FIG. 4, when exhaled, the filter 20 moves to the lower end of the main body 10 and comes into contact with the lower bottom plate 12 as the air inside the nose flows to the outside. The filter 20 is formed in a spherical shape, and thus closes to the circular lower distribution port 16 formed on the bottom plate 12, thereby blocking the lower distribution port 16. With the filter 20 blocking the lower flow port 16, the slit 40 is not blocked by the filter and is open, so that the internal air discharged by exhalation is easily transferred to the outside of the main body 10 through the slit 40. Can be discharged. Therefore, when exhaling, the air is not blocked by the filter, and the internal air is rapidly discharged through the nose mask, so that even when wearing the nose mask, you can breathe more comfortably.

If the internal filter becomes wet or has reached the end of its life due to the use of a nose mask, you can easily remove only the filter from the body and replace it with a new filter. The user can remove the filter through the lower flow port 16 and replace a new filter. The slit 40 is formed in the lower flow port, so that the lower flow port 16 can be sufficiently widened through the slit. Thus, by using the slit 40, the lower distribution port 16 is wider and the filter 20 having a relatively larger diameter than the lower distribution port 16 can be more easily inserted into the main body 10. do.

In addition, the user can obtain various disease treatment and cosmetic effects through a fragrance therapy method by replacing and using filters to which various fragrances are added according to their taste.

In recent years, as the use of fragrance therapy has been in the limelight, the use of scent to treat various diseases or increase cosmetic effects has been popularized. The nose mask of the present embodiment can be replaced by a filter, and according to the user's taste, a fragrance therapy can be performed by replacing a filter with a fragrance added or a filter with a desired fragrance solution.

The filter 20 of this embodiment is spherical and freely rotates or moves inside the main body 10 to spray fragrance. Accordingly, it is possible to further increase the fragrance therapy effect.

Although the exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described as described above, various modifications and other embodiments may be made by those skilled in the art. These modifications and other embodiments are all considered and included in the appended claims and will not depart from the true spirit and scope of the present invention.

10: main body 12: bottom plate
14: upper distribution port 16: lower distribution port
18: rib 20: filter
30: protrusion 32: hole
40: slit 100: nose mask
110: band

Claims (7)

The body is inserted into the nose hole and forms an accommodation space therein, and both ends are open to allow air to flow, and the body is provided separately from the body and inserted into the receiving space of the body and separated from the body to flow within the receiving space. At least one air purification filter comprising,
The main body has a cylindrical shape, and an upper distribution port and a lower distribution port are formed on an upper end facing the inside of the nose hole and an opposite bottom plate, respectively,
A protrusion formed to protrude in a spiral shape along the inner circumferential surface of the main body to guide the flow of air in a spiral shape so that the air introduced into the main body flows in a tornado shape, and a protrusion that is spaced apart from the upper flow port at the top of the main body to the upper side A nose mask further comprising at least one hole formed through and through which air guided by the protrusion is discharged. The method of claim 1,
The air purification filter is a nose mask having a spherical shape or a polygonal shape. The method of claim 1,
The nose mask further comprises at least one rib protruding along the outer circumferential surface and contacting the inner surface of the nose hole. The method of claim 2,
The main body is a nose mask whose upper side is curved in an arc shape. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The nose mask having a size smaller than the diameter of the air purification filter in the upper and lower flow ports. The method of claim 5,
The main body further comprises at least one slit cut outwardly along the bottom plate in the lower distribution port. delete

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