KR20200072971A - Nose mask - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a nose mask which aims to make breathing easy even when used for a long time, and to easily replace an internal filter for reuse, wherein the nose mask comprises: a main body inserted into nostrils, forming an accommodation space inside and opened to allow air to flow at both ends; and at least one air purification filter provided separately from the main body to be inserted into a receiving space of the main body and separated from the main body to flow in the receiving space.

Description

Nose mask

This disclosure relates to a comask.

Due to the development of large-scale cities and the development of transportation, air pollution such as soot, yellow dust, and fine dust has become serious and has emerged as a major social problem.

Hygienic masks are often used to minimize the intake of contaminants through the respiratory tract. In general, the mask has a structure that covers the nose and mouth so as to filter the air inhaled into the nose and mouth of the face. As a result, it is inconvenient to wear a mask, and since the mask covers most of the face, it can be exploited for crime and may be mistaken for a potential criminal.

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

Since the nose mask is inserted into the nose hole and blocks the nose, it is not easy to breathe, and in the process of use, the inner filter can be easily blocked by snuffing of the user, making breathing difficult. Accordingly, it is inconvenient to use a nose mask and difficult to wear for a long time. Improving the problems of the conventional comask can provide many advantages to the user.

The object of the present invention is to provide a nose mask that is easy to breathe even when used for a long time.

The task is to provide a comask that can be easily reused by 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 with a main body open to allow air to flow, and provided separately from the main body and 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 receiving space.

The co-mask is a pair of two, and may include a band connecting between the main bodies.

The air purification filter may be formed in a spherical shape or a spherical shape having a multi-faceted shape.

The air purification filter may be formed with a diameter relatively smaller than the inner diameter of the body.

The main body is formed in a cylindrical shape, and upper and lower distribution holes are respectively formed on the upper and opposite bottom plates facing the inside of the nose hole, and the upper and lower distribution holes can be formed to have a size smaller than the diameter of the air purification filter. have.

The body may further include at least one rib that protrudes along the outer circumferential surface and contacts the inner surface of the nose hole.

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

The main body may further include at least one slit formed to be cut outward along the bottom plate at the lower distribution port.

It may further include at least one hole formed in a spiral shape along the inner peripheral surface 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 the air induced by the protrusion is discharged.

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

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

In addition, the air flow inside the nose mask is smooth, allowing the nose to breathe more comfortably.

In addition, even when used for a long time, it is possible to minimize the wetness of the filter due to moisture such as runny nose and maintain a healthy state. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the filtering effect from being lowered and to increase the service life.

In addition, the internal filter can be easily replaced after use. Accordingly, by reusing the comask by replacing only the filter, the comask can be used at a lower cost.

In addition, filters with various fragrances can be replaced depending on taste to obtain various treatments and cosmetic effects through fragrance therapy.

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

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. However, this is provided as an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of claims to be described later. The embodiments described below may be modified in various forms within limits that do not depart from the concept and scope of the present invention. Where possible, the same or similar parts are indicated by the same reference numerals in the drawings.

The terminology used hereinafter is for reference only to specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms used herein also include plural forms unless the phrases clearly indicate the opposite. As used herein, the meaning of “comprising” embodies certain properties, regions, integers, steps, actions, elements and/or components, and other specific properties, regions, integers, steps, actions, elements, components and/or groups It does not exclude the existence or addition of.

1 and 2 show the outer shape of the comask according to this embodiment, and FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the comask of this embodiment.

The nose mask 100 is a pair of two according to the number of nose holes of a user, and each body of the nose mask 100 may be connected to the band 110. The band 110 may be formed integrally with the comask body 10. The band 110 forms a long elongated band, and its length or size may be variously formed. As described above, two co-masks 100 are connected to the band 110 and provided in a pair, so that they can be used more conveniently. In addition to this structure, the comask may be a structure including only one body without a band. Accordingly, if necessary, the user can use a separate nose mask that is separated and fit into each nose hole.

The pair of co-masks connected by a band may all have the same structure. Hereinafter, this embodiment describes the structure of one side of the comask as an example, and the rest of the pair of comask structures are replaced by this.

The nose mask 100 of this embodiment, the main body 10 is inserted into the user's nose hole, at least one or more air purification filters 10 provided inside the body 10 (hereinafter referred to as filters for convenience) It may include.

The main body 10 is fitted into the nose hole and is installed in close contact with the inner surface of the nose hole. The main body 10 forms an accommodation space therein, and both ends have an open structure to allow air to flow therethrough.

In the present embodiment, the main body 10 may have a cylindrical shape. The main body 10 has upper and lower distribution ports 16 and 16 at the upper and opposite bottom plates 12 facing the inside of the nose hole, respectively. Accordingly, in the process of the user breathing through the nose, air is distributed into the main body 10 through the upper distribution opening 14 and the lower distribution opening 16. The upper distribution opening 14 may be a circular hole structure formed at the top center of the main body 10. The bottom plate 12 has a flat structure and may be integrally formed with the main body 10. The lower distribution port 16 is formed in the center of the bottom plate 12. The upper distribution opening 14 and the lower distribution opening 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 in the course of the user breathing through the nose does not escape to the outside through the upper flow passage 14 or the lower flow passage 16 of the body 10.

In another embodiment, in addition to the above-described structure, the bottom plate may be installed to be opened and closed in the main body. For example, the bottom plate may be rotatably connected to one side of the main body, and may be configured to open and close the bottom of the main body. Thus, if necessary, the inner plate can be opened from the main body to easily pull out the inner filter or easily insert a new filter. When the bottom plate is a structure that is opened and closed relative to the main body, a plurality of holes through which air flows may be formed in the bottom plate.

The main body 10 may be formed of a flexible and self-elastic material. For example, the body 10 may be formed of a material such as rubber, silicone, or urethane. Thus, the main body 10 is elastically deformed regardless of the shape of the nose hole and 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 hole 16 of the bottom plate 12 is elastically opened to move the relatively large diameter filter 20 into the main body 10. It can be easily inserted.

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

When the nose mask 100 is worn on the user's nose, the outside air and the inside air of the nose are distributed through the upper flow passage 14 and the lower flow passage 16 in and out of the body 10 as the nose breathes.

As shown in FIG. 3, the co-mask 100 of the present embodiment is a structure in which air flows through the body 10 is guided in a spiral direction inside the body 10 so that air flows in the form of a whirlwind. Can.

To this end, the present embodiment is formed in a spiral shape along the inner circumferential surface of the main body 10 to induce the flow of air, and is formed through the upper side of the main body 10 to be guided by the protrusion 30 At least one hole 32 through which air is discharged may be further included. The protrusion 30 may be formed to protrude inward from the inner circumferential surface of the body 10. At least one protrusion 30 may be formed in the same spiral direction. The formation angle or the number of formation of the projection 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 opening 14 formed at the upper end of the main body 10. At least one hole 32 along the circumference of the body 10 may be formed at a distance.

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 inside the main body 10 to rotate in a spiral form As it flows. Therefore, the air flows in the form of a whirlwind inside the main body 10 and can be smoothly distributed. Accordingly, the user can breathe more comfortably through the nose even while wearing the nose mask in the nose.

In addition, some of the external air introduced into the body 10 in the course of breathing through the nose may be discharged through the hole 32 after being guided in the form of a whirlwind. Accordingly, the filter 20 flows inside the main body 10 so that breathing can be more comfortably maintained even when the upper flow port 14 is blocked.

The filter 20 is provided inside the main body 10 to filter outside air passing inside the main body 10. The filter 20 may be provided separately from the main body 10 and inserted into the accommodation space of the main body 10 or removed from the accommodation space. Accordingly, the filter 20 used in the main body 10 may be removed and a new filter 20 prepared may be inserted and used. Therefore, the co-mask of the present embodiment can be used by continuing to replace the filter 20 only, leaving the main body 10 as it is.

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

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

The filter 20 may be formed in a round spherical shape. In addition to the round shape, the filter may be a spherical structure having a plurality of planes in a row, such as a soccer ball. Spherical means a rounded shape as a whole, not a complete sphere like a ball. It is sufficient if the filter is formed in a round shape as a whole so that it can be freely rotated or moved inside the body. The filter 20 is for filtering foreign substances contained in the air, such as fine dust, and may be formed of various materials. For example, the filter 20 may be formed by rounding fibers such as cotton or non-woven fabric. The filter 20 is sufficient to filter out contaminants in the air, and is not particularly limited in its material.

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

In addition, as the shape of the filter 20 has a spherical shape, the comask 100 of the present embodiment can allow the filter 20 to flow more freely in the space inside the body 10. In addition, even if the filter 20 moves in any direction, the same spherical shape is maintained to keep the inside of the main body 10 properly blocked, so that the filter 20 can continue to function.

The diameter of the filter 20 may be formed to a size of the inner diameter of the main body 10 or a relatively small size than the inner diameter of the main body 10. Thus, the filter 20 can be more easily flowed up and down along the axial direction of the body 10, which is the 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 along the axial direction within the body 10. That is, the filter 20 moves up and down in the body 10 according to the flow of air exiting the user's nose and air entering the nose. During this process, the air flows smoothly so that the person can breathe more smoothly even while wearing a nose mask.

In the case of the conventional co-mask, the filter is fixed in the body, so that the filter does not flow in the body. Thus, in the case of the conventional filter, it is difficult to breathe through the nose because the filter completely blocks air flow, and the filter easily wets due to snoring.

On the other hand, in the comask 100 of the present embodiment, the air flow 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 in accordance with the flow of air, the phenomenon of getting wet due to runny nose decreases, and the wet part can dry easily and quickly return to a healthy state. Therefore, the filter 20 can maintain its function even when used for a long time.

The nose mask of this embodiment has a structure in which the outside air is effectively filtered according to inhalation and exhalation in the course of breathing through the nose, and the inside air can be more easily exported. Accordingly, breathing is easier and the external air filtering effect can be enhanced. Inhalation refers to the inhalation of air through the nose, and external air is introduced into the nose, and exhalation refers to the discharge of air through the nose as opposed to inhalation, which can be understood as the state in which the air inside the nose goes out.

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

As shown in FIG. 4, when inhaling, the external air flows into the nose and the filter 20 flows to the upper end of the main body 10 to contact the upper inner wall. The filter 20 is formed in a spherical shape, and is in close contact with the surface of the upper end of the main body 10 curved in a circular arc shape. Accordingly, the filter 20 and the inner surface of the main body may be lifted or formed to minimize external air being filtered out. Therefore, the external air introduced through the lower distribution port 16 according to the inhalation can more effectively remove contaminants as the filter 20 closely adheres to the inner surface of the main body 10.

In addition, the bottom bottom plate 12 of the main body 10 may further include at least one slit 40 formed to be cut outward 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 exhaling, the air inside the nose flows outward, so that the filter 20 moves to the bottom of the main body 10 and comes into contact with the bottom bottom plate 12. The filter 20 is formed of a spherical shape, and is in close contact with the circular lower distribution hole 16 formed in the bottom plate 12, thereby blocking the lower distribution hole 16. In the state in which the filter 20 blocks the lower flow port 16, the slit 40 is opened without being blocked by the filter, and the internal air discharged according to exhalation is easily out of the body 10 through the slit 40 Can be discharged. Therefore, the air is not blocked by the filter when exhaling, and the inside air is quickly discharged through the nose mask, so that it is possible to breathe more comfortably while wearing the nose mask.

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

In addition, the user can obtain a variety of disease treatment and cosmetic effects through the use of aroma therapy by using a filter to which various fragrances are added according to taste.

Recently, as the method of aromatherapy is in the spotlight, a method of treating various diseases with a fragrance or enhancing a cosmetic effect has been popularized. The co-mask of the present embodiment can replace the filter, so that it is possible to perform aroma therapy by replacing the filter with the fragrance added or the filter with the desired fragrance stock according to the user's preference.

The filter 20 of this embodiment has a spherical shape and sprays fragrance while rotating or moving freely inside the body 10. Thus, it is possible to further enhance the aroma therapy effect.

As described above, although exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, various modifications and other embodiments may be made by those skilled in the art. These modifications and other embodiments are all to be considered and included in the appended claims, without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention.

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

Claims (7)

It is inserted into the nose hole and forms a receiving space therein, and both ends are open to allow air to flow, and
At least one air purification filter provided separately from the main body and inserted into the accommodation space of the main body and separated from the main body and flows in the accommodation space
Co-mask comprising a. According to claim 1,
The air purification filter is a spherical or multi-faceted comask. According to claim 1,
The main body is formed protruding along the outer circumferential surface further comprises at least one rib contacting the inner surface of the nose hole. According to claim 2,
The main body has a nose mask with an upper side curved in an arc shape. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The main body has a cylindrical shape, and upper and lower distribution holes are formed on the upper and opposite bottom plates, respectively, toward the inside of the nose hole, and the upper and lower distribution ports are nose masks formed to have a size smaller than the diameter of the air purification filter. . 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. The method of claim 5,
A nose mask further comprising at least one hole formed in a spiral shape along the inner circumferential surface 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 the air induced by the protrusion is discharged.

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