KR20110025490A - Functional mask - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A functional mask is provided to improve appearance thereof, facilitate communication between people, and to allow a natural image. CONSTITUTION: A functional mask comprises: a transparent mask body; a first coating layer(13) which is spread on one side of the mask body and is coated with optical material of which color is change by the light of a specific wave; a filter(30) which is combined with one side of the mask body and purifies air; and a second coating layer(14) which is spread in one side or the other side of the mask body and is coated with infrared absorbing material.

Description

Functional Masks

The present invention relates to a functional mask.

As the diseases caused by air pollution such as yellow dust and viral diseases become more problematic, mask usage is increasing. In general, masks are used to block intake and face areas such as the nose and mouth to protect them from outside air, dust and sunlight.

However, the existing mask is made of an opaque material, and has a design that may cause a fear of appearance, there is a user reluctant to use. In addition, the conventional mask is generally made of uniform color (white or blue, etc.), and is made of an opaque material, there is a problem that communication between users is difficult. In addition, the existing mask has a problem that the dust-proof filter of the intake portion is applied to the entire mask, so that even a consumable part is used for a short time and is discarded. In other words, the existing mask is composed of a functional dust filter, the entire product is relatively expensive, and has a number of disadvantages in terms of material usage and environmental aspects in consideration of product characteristics that must be used and discarded for a short period of time as a consumable part.

The background art described above is technical information possessed by the inventors for the derivation of the present invention or acquired during the derivation process of the present invention, and is not necessarily a publicly known technique disclosed to the general public before the application of the present invention.

The present invention includes a filter detachable to an intake unit, and the filter is to provide a functional mask for performing various functions such as a general filter function, aroma generation, activated carbon filter function and bacteria removal function.

In addition, since the present invention has an appearance of various colors in a transparent or translucent form, it is aesthetically strengthened, easy to communicate with the other person, does not cause a fear of appearance, and to provide a functional mask that can have a natural image will be.

In addition, the present invention is to minimize the amount of use of the filter is a consumable component by having a filter detachable only in the intake portion, the mask body is to provide a recyclable functional mask.

Technical problems other than the present invention will be easily understood through the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a transparent mask body is applied to one surface of the mask body, the first coating layer formed of a light-emitting material that is discolored by light of a specific wavelength and one surface of the mask body, corresponding to the intake portion of the user Are combined, and a functional mask including a filter for purifying the air is provided.

Here, the light-emitting material is a spiropyran compound, a spirooxazine compound, a diarylethene compound, an azobenzene compound, a photochromic quinone The compound may be formed of any one or more of a compound, silver chloride, halide, zinc halide, or a mixture of two or more compounds.

In addition, the present embodiment may further include a second coating layer which is applied to one surface or the other surface of the mask body and formed of an infrared absorbing material.

Here, the second coating layer may be formed of a thiol nickel complex, a diimmonium compound, a polymethine compound, an anthraquinone compound, a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyanine compound, or a mixture of two or more materials. .

In addition, the filter is detachable to the mask body, the filter may be coupled to the mask body by Velcro or double-sided tape.

Here, the filter may include a nonwoven fabric having an accommodation space formed therein and a functional material accommodated in the accommodation space, and the functional material may be any one or more of an aromatic material, activated carbon, a bacteria removal material, and an air purification function material. It may include.

In addition, the embodiment is coupled to one or the other surface of the mask body, and may further include a third coating layer containing titanium dioxide (TiO ₂ ), the first coating layer is any one of the text, numbers, symbols and pictures. Corresponding to one can be applied.

In addition, the number of the filter is one or plural, and the filter may be combined with the mask body corresponding to any one or more positions of the nose, mouth, and ball of the user, which are the intake portions of the user. It may further include a silicon rubber or shape memory alloy coupled to the edge of the mask body.

Other aspects, features, and advantages other than those described above will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

The functional mask according to the present invention includes a filter detachable to the intake portion, the filter has an effect that can perform a variety of functions such as general filter function, aroma generation, activated carbon filter function and bacteria removal function.

In addition, since the functional mask according to the present invention has an appearance of various colors in a transparent or translucent form, it is aesthetically strengthened, it is easy to communicate with the other person, does not cause an apparent fear, has a natural image, and intakes By providing a filter that can be attached and detached only on the part, the amount of the filter that is a consumable part is minimized, and the mask body has a recyclable effect.

In addition, the functional mask according to the present invention by forming a functional coating layer, such as an infrared ray blocking material or titanium dioxide (TiO ₂ ) on one surface to protect the skin from the effects of external light or heat and to remove bacteria and the like on the surface of the mask body There is.

As the invention allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the written description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, it should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. And / or < / RTI > includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, action, component, part, or combination thereof described on the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

In the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant explanations thereof will be omitted. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a diagram showing an example of wearing a functional mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a mask 10, a locking member 17, a contact member 19, a binding member 20, and a filter 30 are illustrated.

The present embodiment has a feature of forming a coating layer performing various functions on the transparent mask and having a detachable filter 30 only at the intake portion, and performing various functions on the mask surface. That is, the present embodiment includes a detachable filter 30 to perform a general filter function and various functions, and to apply a functional coating layer to perform various functions such as UV and heat blocking and bacteria removal, and transparent or translucent form. The appearance of the various colors of the aesthetics enhances and facilitates communication, and the use of the removable filter 30 provides a functional mask capable of recycling the mask body.

The filter 30 has a filter function to purify the air sucked, and includes a substance such as aroma and activated carbon, and also has a feature of simultaneously removing bacteria. In addition, the coating layer has a feature that can perform a function such as a light function, infrared absorption, heat shielding, UV protection, decontamination, bacterial propagation and anti-fog.

The mask 10 is formed of a transparent or translucent member. The term transparent in this specification also includes the meaning of translucent. For example, the mask 10 may be formed of a transparent plastic such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poly vinyl chloride (PVC), or the like. The shape of the mask 10 may be implemented not only in the shape of blocking the intake portion and its adjacent portion as shown, but also in the shape of shielding the user's face as a whole and adding an aesthetic design.

The catching member 17 may be stably worn by the mask 10 according to the present embodiment by being caught by a part such as a nose when the user wears it. The locking member 17 may be formed of metal or plastic, and may be formed to be deformable while having a predetermined strength.

The contact member 19 is provided at the edge of the mask 10 and is a member that closes to the user's skin when worn so as to block the entry of air. The contact member 19 may be formed of a material such as a silicon rubber and a corresponding material or shape memory alloy, in which case there is an advantage that the slip is prevented and can be smoothly adhered to the skin. In addition, when the contact member 19 is formed of a silicone rubber, the present embodiment has an advantage that it can be worn by a user having sensitive skin, for example, a baby.

The binding member 20 is a member connected to both ends of the mask 10 to bind the mask 10 to a user. The binding member 20 may be formed of a material having a predetermined elastic force, for example, rubber, cloth, or the like. In addition, referring to Figure 1, the binding member 20 is shown to be formed in a predetermined ring shape on both sides of the mask 10 to be coupled to the user's ear to support the mask 10, otherwise one band Formed to surround the user's head can be implemented in a variety of forms, such as formed in a binding shape.

Figure 2a is a cross-sectional view showing a filter detachable to the mask according to the present invention using a coupling member 33, such as Velcro tape, Figure 2b is a filter detachable to the mask according to the present invention using the receiving means (12) The figure which shows.

The filter 30 may be provided at one side of the mask 10 facing the skin (hereinafter, referred to as an “inner side”) at a location of an intake part such as a nose and a mouth. That is, a slit or groove for venting may be formed at the position of the mask body 11 corresponding to the position of the intake portion, and the filter 30 may be coupled to correspond to the position of the intake portion.

The filter 30 is coupled to the mask 10 may be implemented in various ways. Referring to FIG. 2A, the filter 30 may be coupled to the mask 10 using a coupling member 33 such as Velcro tape, double-sided tape, or the like. For example, a velcro tape is attached to one surface of the filter 30, and a velcro tape is also provided at a filter engagement position on the inner surface of the mask 10, so that the filter 30 can be coupled to the mask 10 using the velcro tape. Can be. In addition, the filter 30 may be coupled to the mask using a double-sided tape with adhesive on both sides.

In addition, referring to FIG. 2B, an accommodating means 12 is provided on the inner surface of the mask 10 to accommodate the filter 30, and the filter 30 is inserted into the accommodating means 12 to the mask 10. Can be combined. The receiving means 12 may have a form in which the filter 30 insertion space is provided therein by supporting the entire filter 30 or a part thereof. Here, the accommodating means 12 may be formed of various materials such as metal, plastic, and cloth.

That is, the filter 30 may be detachably used to the mask 10 by using the coupling member 33 or the receiving means 12 or the like. As a result, the amount of the filter 30 which is a consumable component is minimized, and the mask body 11 can be recycled.

The filter 30 may be formed of a material or structure that protects the air purifying function, for example, microorganisms such as bacteria, dust, and yellow dust. In addition, the filter 30 may include a functional material 31, and the shape including the functional material 31 may be variously implemented. For example, the filter 30 may have an outer surface of the nonwoven fabric 32. It is surrounded by, and can be a form in which the functional material 31 is accommodated in the receiving space formed between the nonwoven fabric (32). Here, the nonwoven fabric 32 may be an N95 grade nonwoven fabric, and the functional material 31 may be a GEL shape or a planar sheet shape that is hardened to a predetermined shape. As described above, the filter 30 may accommodate the functional material 31, for example, an aromatic material, activated carbon (charcoal), and the like between the nonwoven fabrics 32.

Aroma is a fragrance derived from purely natural materials such as various kinds of trees, plants, grasses and fruits, and can be used for disease prevention and health and beauty maintenance. Aromas have odor functions such as bad breath removal for inhalation and exhalation, and according to the type of incense, it promotes blood circulation, strengthens the immune system, relieves muscle tension and muscle pain, increases muscle flexibility, and strengthens muscles that stretch. It can also give an effect.

In addition, certain aromas have the effect of destroying fat deposits, releasing by-products in tissues, increasing relaxation and making you feel comfortable sleeping. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the filter 30 includes a material that emits natural or artificial aromas, and thus has an advantage in terms of the filter function as well as the user's health.

In addition, activated carbon has a strong adsorption property and is composed of carbonaceous material and is used as an adsorbent, a deodorant, and the like. According to the present embodiment, the filter 30 includes an activated carbon between the nonwoven fabrics 32 and thus has an advantage of purifying the air to be sucked.

3 is a side cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of the functional mask shown in FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 3, the mask 10, the mask body 11, the first coating layer 13, the second coating layer 14, the third coating layer 15, the coating protective layer 16, and the locking member 17 may be described. , The slit 18, the contact member 19, the binding member 20, and the filter 30 are shown.

The mask body 11 may be formed of a plastic material such as translucent PET having transparency to transmit light within a predetermined range. Therefore, the mask 10 according to the present invention may help to grasp the meaning of the contents of the conversation since the mouth of the other party is open to the outside.

In addition, the mask body 11 may have various colors as a whole, including a mixture having various colors therein, and thus may be aesthetically enhanced. Here, the material contained therein can be selected according to the use, for example, in the hospital may include a green or white material, the mask 10 for the use of sulfur to include a material having a color such as yellow Can be.

The mask body 11 may be coated with one or more coating layers of the first coating layer 13 and the second coating layer 14. That is, the first coating layer 13 and the second coating layer 14 may be applied to at least one of the inner surface and the one surface (hereinafter referred to as 'outer surface') that the mask 10 is directed to the outside.

The first coating layer 13 may be formed of a photochromic material. The light-emitting material is a material that is colored or discolored by irradiation of incident light, and has a property of returning to its original color when there is no irradiation of light again. This embodiment is characterized in that the color is light or dark according to the intensity of the external light using a light-emitting material, it is possible to vary the contrast, color and the like. In other words, the mask according to the present embodiment becomes dark when the light is in a strong place such as outdoor sunlight, and has a nice color.In a place where the light is weak, such as indoors, the mask becomes transparent as the color becomes softer. The user's mouth inside the mask can be seen.

The light-emitting material may be a photochromic polymer in which silver chloride (AgCl) or the like is added, or an azo compound or the like is added to a molecular chain. In addition, the light-emitting material is a spiropyran compound, a spirooxazine compound, a diarylethene compound, an azobenzene compound, a photochromic quinone compound The compound may be formed of any one or more of a compound, silver chloride, halide, zinc halide, or a mixture thereof.

The second coating layer 14 may be formed of a near infrared absorbing and / or heat shielding material. The second coating layer 14 may be formed of a material having a transmittance of 20% or less with respect to light having a wavelength of 850 nm to 2000 nm. For example, the second coating layer 14 may be a thiol nickel complex, a diimnium compound, a polymethine compound, an anthraquinone compound, a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyanine compound, or a mixture of two or more materials. Can be formed.

In addition, the mask 10 according to the present exemplary embodiment may have a UV blocking function or a pollution removing function by applying a third coating layer 15 including titanium dioxide (TiO ₂ ) material on one surface thereof. Here, the third coating layer 15 may be applied to the mask 10 via the first coating layer 13 or the second coating layer 14, the meaning of the application in the present specification through the other materials as described above Includes application. The mask 10 according to the present exemplary embodiment may have a titanium dioxide (TiO ₂ ) material applied to one surface thereof to have a function of inhibiting bacterial propagation. In addition, the present embodiment may also have an anti-fog function due to the photocatalytic function of titanium dioxide (TiO ₂ ).

In addition, in the present embodiment, a coating protective layer 16 for protecting the above-described various coating layers and / or the mask body 11 may be applied to one or both surfaces of the mask 10. The coating protective layer 16 is a protective layer for preventing surface damage such as scratches caused by external stimulus and impact.

The number of layers of the first coating layer 13, the second coating layer 14, the third coating layer 15, and the coating protective layer 16 may be one or more, and the position of the bonding may be one surface of the mask 10. Or various implementations, such as two-sided may be applied to the present invention, of course.

4A is a diagram illustrating an example of wearing a functional mask according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4A, the mask 10, the locking member 17, the contact member 19, the binding member 20, and the filter 30 are illustrated. The difference from the above-described embodiment will be mainly described.

In the present embodiment, the above-described light-emitting material is applied to the mask 10 in a predetermined shape so that a predetermined shape can be displayed when light of a specific wavelength is irradiated from the outside.

The first coating layer 13 is applied to the outer surface or the inner surface of the mask 10 corresponding to a predetermined shape. For example, the first coating layer 13 may be applied corresponding to any one of text, numbers, symbols, and drawings. The color of the first coating layer 13 before the color change is the same as the color of the mask body 11, and the color after the color change is different from that of the first coating layer 13 to output predetermined information by color change.

Since the first coating layer 13 is formed of a light-emitting material discolored by predetermined light, a predetermined shape may be displayed according to the light to be irradiated. For example, when the first coating layer 13 is a light-lighting material that is discolored by ultraviolet light of a predetermined amount or more, the first coating layer 13 is discolored in correspondence to the applied shape when ultraviolet rays are irradiated to the outside, thereby providing information on incident light. You can output Information on the light-sensitive material reacting with ultraviolet rays is obvious to those skilled in the art, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Referring to FIG. 4, when the first coating layer 13 discolored by ultraviolet rays is applied in correspondence with a text shape of 'ultraviolet rays' or 'ultraviolet ray', the first coating layer 13 is discolored when ultraviolet rays are strong to the outside. In addition, information indicating ultraviolet ray attention can be displayed.

4B is a view showing an example of wearing a functional mask according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4B, the mask 10, the locking member 17, the contact member 19, the binding member 20, and the filters 30a to 30d are illustrated. The difference from the above-described embodiment will be mainly described.

This embodiment allows the filters 30a to 30d to be attached to various positions of the mask body 11 in order to effectively use the mask 10 according to the present invention for the purpose of use.

That is, if necessary, the filter 30a to 30d may be attached by selecting a position corresponding to each position such as the intake portion of the user's nose and mouth (including the portion between the mouth and the jaw) and the cheek of the face. Alternatively, a plurality of filters 30a to 30d may be used.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and changes can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below.

1 is a diagram showing an example of wearing a functional mask according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2a is a cross-sectional view showing a filter detachable to a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention using a coupling member.

2B shows a filter detachable to a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention using a receiving means.

Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the functional mask in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

4A illustrates an example of wearing a functional mask according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4B is a view showing an example of wearing a functional mask according to another embodiment of the present invention.

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10 mask 11 mask body

12: accommodation means 13: first coating layer

14: second coating layer 15: third coating layer

16: coating protective layer 17: locking member

18: slit 19: contact member

20: binding member 30: filter

31 functional material 32 nonwoven fabric

33: coupling member

Claims (12)

Transparent mask body; A first coating layer applied to one surface of the mask body and formed of a light-emitting material discolored by light of a specific wavelength; And A functional mask coupled to one surface of the mask body corresponding to the intake portion of the user, and comprises a filter for purifying the air. The method of claim 1, The light-emitting material is a spiropyran compound, a spirooxazine compound, a diarylethene compound, an azobenzene compound, a photochromic quinone compound Functional mask, characterized in that formed from a mixture of two or more substances or one or more of silver chloride, halides, zinc halides (Zinc Halide). The method of claim 1, The functional mask is applied to one side or the other side of the mask body, further comprising a second coating layer formed of an infrared absorbing material. The method of claim 3, The second coating layer is formed of a thiol nickel complex, a diimmonium compound, a polymethine compound, an anthraquinone compound, a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyanine compound, or a mixture of two or more materials. Functional mask. The method of claim 1, The filter is a functional mask, characterized in that detachable to the mask body. The method of claim 5, The filter is a functional mask, characterized in that for coupling with the mask body by Velcro or double-sided tape. The method of claim 1, The filter, Non-woven fabric having a receiving space therein; And Functional mask comprising a functional material received in the receiving space. The method of claim 7, wherein The functional material comprises a functional material comprising any one or more of an aromatic material, activated carbon, bacteria removal material and air purification functional material. The method of claim 1, A functional mask bonded to one side or the other side of the mask body and further comprising a third coating layer including titanium dioxide (TiO ₂ ). The method of claim 1, The first coating layer is a functional mask, characterized in that applied in accordance with any one of the text, numbers, symbols and pictures. The method of claim 1, The number of the filters is one or a plurality, and the filter is coupled to the mask body corresponding to any one or more positions of the nose, mouth and the user's cheek that is the intake of the user. The method of claim 1, Functional mask further comprises a silicon rubber or shape memory alloy coupled to the edge of the mask body.

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