KR102526903B1 - Mask assembly for fog reduction - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes a first unit including a first pad detachable to the back surface of the main body pad of a mask covering the wearer's nose and mouth; A second unit including a breathing aid that is detachably inserted into the space between the first pad and the rear surface of the body pad and has an upper end connected to the wearer's nostril and a lower end through which the wearer's exhaled breath is discharged; and a third unit including a backflow preventer mounted on the respirator to prevent the wearer's exhaled breath from flowing backward toward the upper end of the respirator, so that the wearer wearing the glasses can use the glasses when wearing the mask. It relates to an anti-fog mask assembly capable of significantly improving the fogging phenomenon.

Description

Anti-fog mask assembly {MASK ASSEMBLY FOR FOG REDUCTION}

The present invention relates to an anti-fog mask assembly, and more particularly, to an anti-fog mask assembly capable of significantly reducing the fogging of glasses when a wearer wearing a mask wears a mask.

In Far East Asia, in spring, the air quality is often extremely degraded due to yellow dust and fine dust from China.

Since such fine dust is becoming more serious year after year, the number of people who complain of various allergic symptoms as well as diseases of the respiratory system is increasing every year.

In addition, in the case of the novel coronavirus 19 (COVID-19), which was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is infected by droplets scattered in the air due to breathing or sneezing of infected people. is understood to be

Therefore, the easiest way to prevent inhalation of such fine dust and to protect non-infected people from infected droplets is to wear a mask.

Masks including existing disposable masks, such as "disposable medical round mask" of Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0065480 and "disposable mask with two wires inserted" of Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0097388 designed from the above point of view are mostly structured like this:

That is, the conventional mask has a structure including a main body pad covering the wearer's nose and mouth, and a hanging strap with both ends fixed to upper and lower portions of both left and right sides of the main body pad to be hung on the wearer's ears.

However, such a conventional mask has a problem in that when the wearer wears glasses, it is difficult to secure the field of vision due to fogging of the glasses due to the wearer's breathing while working or walking.

Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0065480 Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0097388

The present invention has been invented to improve the above problems, and is to provide an anti-fog mask assembly that can significantly improve the phenomenon of fogging on glasses when a wearer wearing a mask wears a mask.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a first unit including a first pad detachable to the back surface of the main body pad of the mask covering the wearer's nose and mouth; A second unit including a respirator having an upper end detachably inserted into the space between the first pad and the rear surface of the body pad and connected to the wearer's nostril, and a lower end through which the wearer's exhaled breath is discharged; and a third unit including a backflow preventer mounted on the respirator to prevent the wearer's exhalation from flowing backward toward the upper end of the respirator. .

Here, the first unit includes a first tape provided on both sides of the first surface of the first pad facing the back surface of the body pad and having an adhesive or adhesive property that is detachably attached to the back surface of the body pad; , Between the first surface and the back surface of the body pad, a certain width based on the center of both upper and lower ends of the first surface so that the respirator can be inserted and accommodated between the first tapes on both sides of the first surface It is characterized in that it further comprises a receiving channel formed.

At this time, the first unit includes a second tape having adhesiveness or adhesiveness provided on a second surface formed on the opposite side of the first surface of the first pad facing the back surface of the main body pad, and the second tape It is attached to and made of the same material as the back surface of the main body pad, characterized in that it further comprises a second pad in contact with the wearer's face.

And, the second unit is characterized in that it further comprises a deformable portion that allows length adjustment and bending of the respirator having a cylindrical shape penetrating both ends.

And, the deformable part along the outer circumferential surface to mutually connect a cylindrical upper tube passing through both ends from the upper end of the breathing aid toward the lower side and a lower cylinder having a cylindrical shape passing through both ends toward the upper side from the lower end of the breathing aid. It has a pattern in which a plurality of peaks and valleys are repeatedly formed, and the width of the plurality of peaks and valleys is variable and includes a corrugated pipe that allows bending in all directions.

And, the second unit, a pair of breath guide blades directed to both nostrils of the wearer, respectively, and extending to the lower end of the pair of breath guide blades, through both ends Mounted on the upper end of the breathing aid It further includes a coupling cylinder, characterized in that a part or all of the pair of breath guide blades are exposed from the upper edge of the first pad.

And, the third unit, which constitutes the backflow prevention device, is rotatably mounted on the edge of the communication hole penetrating the outer circumferential surface of the lower side of the breathing aid, and blocks the communication hole by the wearer's inhalation and prevents the wearer from breathing. A first opening/closing plate that opens the communication hole by the exhalation of the first opening and closing plate, and a first opening and closing plate that extends from the edge of the communication hole separately from the first opening and closing plate and is inclined at a predetermined angle, and controls over-rotation of the first opening and closing plate. 1 characterized in that it further comprises a stopper.

And, the third unit, a filter mounted on the lower end of the respirator through both ends to block foreign substances and fine dust contained in the air introduced from the outside by the wearer's inhalation, and mounted on the distal end surface of the filter It is characterized in that it further comprises a grippable handle piece.

In addition, the third unit may further include a filter stopper mounted on an inner circumferential surface of a lower end of the respirator to prevent excessive insertion of the filter.

In addition, the third unit constitutes the anti-reflux device, and the lower end of the breathing aid, which penetrates both ends, is rotatably mounted on the edge of the incision formed by inclining the incision to block the communication hole by the wearer's inhalation, A second opening/closing plate that opens the communication hole by exhalation of the wearer, and a second opening/closing plate that extends from the edge of the cutout and is inclined at a predetermined angle separately from the second opening/closing plate, and controls excessive rotation of the second opening/closing plate It is characterized in that it further comprises a second stopper to do.

According to the present invention having the configuration as described above, the following effects can be achieved.

First of all, the present invention makes an air discharge passage inside the mask from under the nostril to under the chin of the wearer to breathe in order to discharge the air inside the mask to the outside of the mask, so that wearing a mask when working or walking while wearing glasses By significantly improving the fogging of the glasses, there is a feature that can greatly help to secure the field of view of the wearer wearing glasses.

In addition, the present invention adjusts the length of the above-described air discharge passage according to the length or size of the wearer's body shape or face, such as by making the structure of the above-described air discharge passage into a two-stage folding, that is, a corrugated pipe shape, or extending or reducing the length of the wearer's exhalation discharge path to the wearer's own There is an effect of actively responding to the needs of various users with different body structures, such as allowing discharge right under the chin or turning to the left and right.

In addition, the present invention provides a support structure that surrounds the air discharge passage in order to relieve the discomfort that the above-mentioned air discharge passage directly contacts the wearer's face, but the same material as the main body pad of the mask touches the wearer's face, thereby providing comfort. It has an effect that can provide wearing comfort.

In addition, in some cases, the present invention provides a filtering structure to simultaneously prevent droplet discharge and inhalation of droplets due to breathing into the air in a recent infectious disease pandemic situation, thereby significantly improving the defense against infectious diseases. do.

1 is an exploded perspective conceptual view showing the overall coupling relationship of an anti-fog mask assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a conceptual front view showing the overall structure of an anti-fog mask assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the viewpoint II of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an exploded plan conceptual view showing a relationship in which a first unit, which is a main part of an anti-fog mask assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, is coupled to the back surface of a main body pad of a mask, as viewed from a viewpoint III of FIG. 1;
4 is an exploded plan conceptual view showing a state in which a first unit, which is a main part of an anti-fog mask assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, is coupled to the back surface of a main body pad of a mask;
5 is an exploded side conceptual view showing an overall coupling relationship between a second unit and a third unit, which are main parts of an anti-fog mask assembly according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them, will become clear with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and will be implemented in various different forms.

In this specification, this embodiment is provided to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and to completely inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention to which the present invention belongs.

And the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Thus, in some embodiments, well-known components, well-known operations and well-known techniques have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the interpretation of the present invention.

In addition, like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification, and terms used (referred to) in this specification are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated in the phrase, and components and operations referred to as 'comprising (or including)' do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components and operations. .

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used in a meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

In addition, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless they are defined.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective conceptual view showing the overall coupling relationship of an assembly of an anti-fog mask 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

And, FIG. 2 is a front conceptual view showing the overall structure of the assembly of the anti-fog mask 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the viewpoint II of FIG. 1 .

3 is a view from the viewpoint III of FIG. 1, when the first unit 100, which is a main part of the assembly of the anti-fog mask 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention, is the body pad 410 of the mask 400. It is an exploded plane conceptual diagram showing the relationship coupled to.

4 is an exploded plane showing a state in which the first unit 100, which is a main part of the assembly of the anti-fog mask 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention, is coupled to the back surface of the body pad 410 of the mask 400 it is a concept

In addition, FIG. 5 is an exploded side conceptual view showing the overall coupling relationship of the second unit 200 and the third unit 300, which are main parts of the assembly of the anti-fog mask 400 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

For reference, reference numerals 420 in FIG. 1 are hanging straps formed on both sides of the body pad 410 and hung on the wearer's ears.

As shown in the present invention, the first unit 100 including a first pad 110 detachable to the back surface of the main body pad 410 of the mask 400 covering the wearer's nose and mouth is a second unit ( 200), and the third unit 300 may apply an embodiment of a structure that prevents the wearer's exhalation from flowing backward.

The second unit 200 is detachably inserted into the space between the first pad 110 and the back surface of the main body pad 410 and has an upper end connected to the wearer's nostril and a lower end through which the wearer's exhalation is discharged Respiratory assistance It is to include the sphere (210).

The third unit 300 includes a backflow prevention device 310 mounted on the breathing aid 210 to prevent the wearer's exhalation from flowing backward toward the upper end of the breathing aid 210 .

Of course, the present invention can be applied to the above embodiments, and also to the following various embodiments.

First, the first unit 100 is provided on both sides of the first surface 111 of the first pad 110 facing the back surface of the body pad 410 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, and the body pad 410 A first tape (113, 113) having an adhesive or adhesive property that is detachably attached to the back surface of the may be further provided.

The first tapes 113 and 113 are provided to prevent the respirator 210, which will be described later, from directly contacting the wearer's face, and also to perform a role of fixing and supporting the respirator 210.

In addition, the first unit 100 has the first surface 111 and the body pad 410 so that the respirator 210 is inserted and accommodated between the first tapes 113 and 113 on both sides of the first surface 111. Between the back surfaces of ), an accommodation channel 115 (hereinafter referred to as FIG. 4 ) formed with a predetermined width based on the center of both upper and lower ends of the first surface 111 may be further provided.

The accommodating channel 115 allows the insertion of the respirator 210 to be described later and provides a space in which the respirator 210 is accommodated in the space between the back surface and the first surface 111 of the main body pad 410 it is designed to do

On the other hand, the first unit 100 is adhesive or adhesive provided on the second surface 112 formed on the opposite side to the first surface 111 of the first pad 110 facing the back surface of the body pad 410 A second tape 114 may be further provided.

In addition, the first unit 100 may further include a second pad 120 attached to the second tape 114 and made of the same material as the back surface of the body pad 410 to contact the wearer's face. .

The second pad 120 prevents discomfort due to direct contact of the wearer's face with the respirator 210 to be described later, and is made of the same material as the back surface of the main body pad 410, so that the wearer can wear the mask 400 It is prepared so that you do not feel a sense of heterogeneity or incongruity when wearing it.

On the other hand, the first pad 110 includes a first release film 116 attached to cover the first tapes 113 and 113 attached to the first surface 111, and a first release film 116 attached to the second surface 112. A second release film 117 attached to cover the second tape 114 may be further provided.

Therefore, when attaching the first pad 110 to the rear surface of the body pad 410 as shown in the enlarged portion of FIGS. 3 and 4, the first release film 116 is removed from the first tapes 113 and 113, When attaching the second pad 120 to the second surface 112 , the second release film 117 may be removed from the second tape 114 .

On the other hand, the second unit 200, looking more specifically with reference to FIG. 5, will further include a deformable portion 220 that allows length adjustment and bending of the cylindrical respirator 210 through both ends. You will be able to.

Here, the deformable part 220 is through both ends from the upper end of the respirator 210 toward the lower side, and the cylindrical upper cylinder 211 through which both ends pass through, and from the lower end of the respirator 210 toward the upper side. It is to interconnect the lower cylinder 212 of the phosphorus cylindrical shape.

At this time, the deformable part 220 has a pattern in which a plurality of peaks and valleys are repeatedly formed along the outer circumferential surface so that the upper and lower cylinders 211 and 212 are connected to each other, and the width of the plurality of peaks and valleys is varied and bent in all directions. It may be provided in the form of a corrugated pipe 220 that allows it to be lost.

Therefore, the corrugated tube 220 can be lengthened or shortened according to the wearer's body shape and used appropriately. In some cases, the lower end of the lower tube 212 is directed under the wearer's chin, or bent to the left or right side of the chin so that exhaled breath is discharged. Of course, applications and modifications such as doing are possible.

On the other hand, the second unit 200 extends to the lower end of the pair of breath guide blades 230 and 230 and the pair of breath guide blades 230 and 230 respectively directed to both nostrils of the wearer, so that both ends It may be further provided with a coupling tube 240 mounted on the upper end of the through-hole breathing aid 210.

Here, some or all of the pair of breath guide blades 230 and 230 are preferably exposed from the upper edge of the first pad 110 .

This is to ensure that the pair of breathing guide blades 230 and 230 are exposed and come into close proximity or contact with the wearer's nostrils, so that they can smoothly guide the breathing gas coming out of the wearer's nostrils.

That is, the pair of breathing guide blades 230 and 230 and the coupling cylinder 240 are formed in a "Y" shape as a whole to guide the exhalation from the wearer's nostrils to the upper end of the breathing aid 210. Will do.

Meanwhile, the third unit 300 may further include a first opening/closing plate 311 and a first stopper 321 as shown in FIG. 5 (a).

The first opening/closing plate 311 constitutes the backflow prevention device 310, and is rotatably mounted on the edge of the communication hole 213 penetrating the outer circumferential surface of the lower side of the breathing aid 210, and is rotatably mounted by the wearer's inhalation. It can be referred to as a kind of check valve that serves to block the communication hole 213 and open the communication hole 213 by exhalation of the wearer.

The first stopper 321 extends from the edge of the communication hole 213 separately from the first opening and closing plate 311 and is inclined at a certain angle, and serves to regulate the over-rotation of the first opening and closing plate 311 it is designed to do

That is, when the first stopper 321 excessively opens and closes the first opening and closing plate 311 due to an increased amount of breathing such as when the wearer is working or walking, the main body pad 410 and the first pad are excessively opened. It is provided to prevent a phenomenon in which the first opening/closing plate 311 is caught in the receiving channel 115 between 110 and cannot return again.

On the other hand, the third unit 300 is mounted on the lower end of the respirator 210, which penetrates both ends, and blocks foreign substances and fine dust contained in the air introduced from the outside by the wearer's inhalation. A filter 330, A grippable handle piece 331 mounted on the distal end surface of the filter 330 may be further provided.

In addition, the third unit 300 may further include a filter stopper 340 mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the lower end of the respirator 210 to restrict excessive insertion of the filter 330 .

Although the filter 330 is actually made of various materials, structures, and shapes, materials capable of blocking viruses mixed in droplets, such as a high-performance HEPA filter, may be used to prevent infectious diseases that cause pandemics such as Corona 19. .

In some cases, a material that changes color by reacting with carbon dioxide contained in the wearer's exhalation according to continuous use and breathing after the wearer wears the mask 400 is added to the filter 330 so that the replacement time can be identified. Of course, applications and modified designs are also possible.

In addition, the handle piece 331 will be able to provide a gripping area for the wearer so that the wearer can minimize contamination without holding the filter 330 at the time of replacement or initial installation.

On the other hand, the third unit 300, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), may apply an embodiment of a structure largely including a second opening/closing plate 312 and a second stopper 322, of course.

The second opening/closing plate 312 constitutes the backflow prevention device 310, and the lower end of the breathing aid 210, which penetrates both ends, is rotatably mounted on the edge of the incision 214 in which the incision is formed obliquely, so that the wearer breathes in. It can be said to be a kind of check valve that serves to block the communication hole 213 and open the communication hole 213 by exhalation of the wearer.

And, the second stopper 322 extends from the edge of the cutout 214 separately from the second opening and closing plate 312 and is formed inclined at a certain angle, and regulates the over-rotation of the second opening and closing plate 312 .

That is, when the second stopper 322 excessively opens and closes the second opening and closing plate 312 due to an increased amount of breathing such as when the wearer is working or walking, the body pad 410 and the first pad are excessively opened. It is provided to prevent a phenomenon in which the second opening/closing plate 312 is caught in the receiving channel 115 between 110 and cannot return again.

Therefore, the wearer will be able to use the filter 330-type respirator 210 as shown in FIG. 5 (a) during times when viruses such as Corona 19, which are infected due to droplets in the air, are prevalent, Of course, in the case of severe fine dust, the respiratory aid 210 having a structure equipped with a second opening and closing plate 312 for opening and closing the incision 214 as shown in FIG. 5 (b) can be selectively used.

As described above, it can be seen that the basic technical idea of the present invention is to provide an anti-fog mask assembly that enables a wearer who wears glasses to significantly improve the phenomenon of fogging on glasses when wearing a mask.

And, of course, many other modifications and applications are possible to those skilled in the art within the scope of the basic technical idea of the present invention.

100...first unit
110 ... first pad
111 ... page 1
112...side 2
113, 113... first tape
114 ... second tape
115 ... acceptance channel
116 ... first release film
117 ... second release film
120 ... second pad
200...second unit
210 ... Respirator
211...upper cylinder
212... lower barrel
213... communication hole
214 ... incision
220 ... deformation part (corrugated pipe)
230, 230... respiration guide blade
240...combining tube
300... 3rd unit
310... backflow prevention device
311 ... first opening and closing plate
312 ... second opening and closing plate
321 ... first stopper
322 ... second stopper
330... filter
331 ... handle
340...filter stopper
400...mask
410 ... body pad
420...hanging strap

Claims (10)

A first unit including a detachable first pad on the back surface of the mask body pad covering the wearer's nose and mouth;
A respirator having an upper end connected to the wearer's nostril and a lower end through which the wearer's exhaled breath is discharged by being detachably inserted into the space between the first pad and the back surface of the main body pad, and the respirator having a cylindrical shape penetrating both ends A deformable part that allows length adjustment and bending of the assistive device, a pair of breath guide blades directed toward both nostrils of the wearer, and a breathing aid that extends to the lower end of the pair of breath guide blades and penetrates both ends. A second unit including a coupling cylinder mounted on the upper end of the sphere; and
A third unit including a backflow prevention device mounted on the breathing aid to regulate the backward flow of the exhaled breath of the wearer to the upper end of the breathing aid,
The first unit,
A first tape having adhesiveness or adhesiveness provided on both sides of the first surface of the first pad facing the back surface of the body pad and detachably attached to the rear surface of the body pad;
A certain width is formed between the first surface and the back surface of the body pad, based on the center of both upper and lower ends of the first surface, so that the respirator can be inserted and accommodated between the first tapes on both sides of the first surface. an acceptance channel that becomes
A second tape having adhesiveness or adhesiveness provided on a second surface formed opposite to the first surface of the first pad facing the back surface of the main body pad;
A second pad attached to the second tape and made of the same material as the back surface of the body pad to contact the wearer's face;
A first release film attached to cover the first tape attached to the first surface;
Further comprising a second release film attached to cover the second tape attached to the second surface,
The transforming part,
A plurality of hills and valleys are repeated along the outer circumferential surface so as to mutually connect a cylindrical upper passage passing through both ends from the upper end of the breathing aid toward the lower side and a lower cylinder having a cylindrical shape passing through both ends toward the upper side from the lower end of the breathing aid. A corrugated tube having a formed pattern and having a variable width of the plurality of peaks and valleys and allowing them to be bent in all directions;
Part or all of the pair of breath guide blades are exposed from the upper edge of the first pad,
The third unit,
As constituting the backflow prevention device, it is rotatably mounted on the edge of the communication hole penetrating the outer circumferential surface of the lower side of the breathing aid to block the communication hole by the wearer's inhalation and to open the communication hole by the wearer's exhalation. A first opening and closing plate to be opened;
A first stopper extending from an edge of the communication hole and inclined at a predetermined angle, separately from the first opening and closing plate, to regulate excessive rotation of the first opening and closing plate;
A filter installed at the lower end of the respirator, which is penetrated at both ends, to block foreign substances and fine dust contained in the air introduced from the outside by the wearer's inhalation;
A handle piece mounted on the distal end surface of the filter and grippable;
Further comprising a filter stopper mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the lower end of the respirator to regulate excessive insertion of the filter,
When attaching the first pad to the rear surface of the body pad, the first release film is removed from the first tape,
When attaching the second pad to the second surface, the second release film is removed from the second tape.
A first unit including a detachable first pad on the back surface of the mask body pad covering the wearer's nose and mouth;
A respirator having an upper end connected to the wearer's nostril and a lower end through which the wearer's exhaled breath is discharged by being detachably inserted into the space between the first pad and the back surface of the main body pad, and the respirator having a cylindrical shape penetrating both ends A deformable part that allows length adjustment and bending of the assistive device, a pair of breath guide blades directed toward both nostrils of the wearer, and a breathing aid that extends to the lower end of the pair of breath guide blades and penetrates both ends. A second unit including a coupling cylinder mounted on the upper end of the sphere; and
A third unit including a backflow prevention device mounted on the breathing aid to regulate the backward flow of the exhaled breath of the wearer to the upper end of the breathing aid,
The first unit,
A first tape having adhesiveness or adhesiveness provided on both sides of the first surface of the first pad facing the back surface of the body pad and detachably attached to the rear surface of the body pad;
A certain width is formed between the first surface and the back surface of the body pad, based on the center of both upper and lower ends of the first surface, so that the respirator can be inserted and accommodated between the first tapes on both sides of the first surface. an acceptance channel that becomes
A second tape having adhesiveness or adhesiveness provided on a second surface formed opposite to the first surface of the first pad facing the back surface of the main body pad;
A second pad attached to the second tape and made of the same material as the back surface of the body pad to contact the wearer's face;
A first release film attached to cover the first tape attached to the first surface;
Further comprising a second release film attached to cover the second tape attached to the second surface,
The transforming part,
A plurality of hills and valleys are repeated along the outer circumferential surface so as to mutually connect a cylindrical upper passage passing through both ends from the upper end of the breathing aid toward the lower side and a lower cylinder having a cylindrical shape passing through both ends toward the upper side from the lower end of the breathing aid. A corrugated tube having a formed pattern and having a variable width of the plurality of peaks and valleys and allowing them to be bent in all directions;
Part or all of the pair of breath guide blades are exposed from the upper edge of the first pad,
The third unit,
As constituting the backflow preventer, the lower end of the respirator, which penetrates both ends, is rotatably mounted on the edge of the incision formed in an inclined incision to block the incision by the wearer's inhalation and break the incision by the wearer's exhalation. A second opening and closing plate to be opened;
Separately from the second opening and closing plate, a second stopper extending from the edge of the cutout and inclined at a predetermined angle, and regulating excessive rotation of the second opening and closing plate,
When attaching the first pad to the rear surface of the body pad, the first release film is removed from the first tape,
When attaching the second pad to the second surface, the second release film is removed from the second tape. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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