TW201943437A - Mask - Google Patents

Abstract

A mask includes a body and at least two hanger ears. The body has a portion of an elastic fabric. The elastic fabric includes a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, an intermediate fabric layer, an antimicrobial agent. The first fabric layer includes a plurality of first yarns. The second fabric layer includes a plurality of second yarns. The intermediate fabric layer is located between the first fabric layer and includes a plurality of elastic fibers. The elastic fibers are knitted with the first yarns and the second yarns. The antimicrobial agent adheres to the first yarns, the second yarns, and the elastic fibers. The at least two hanger ears are connected to opposite sides of the body, and each hanger ear has an opening.

Description

Masks

The invention relates to a mask, in particular to a mask with elasticity, breathability and antibacterial properties.

Traditional masks mainly provide basic protective and warming effects. However, with the deterioration of air pollution, consumers now demand more and more masks. In addition to the basic protective and warming effects of masks, It has the functions of conforming, breathable, antibacterial and so on.

In the past, the more common ones were made of non-woven fabrics. However, the mask made of non-woven fabric is not elastic and breathable, and it is difficult to fit the three-dimensional shape of the wearer's face, or it will cause the wearer's breathing to be unsmooth when it is close to the wearer's skin. In addition, at present, some companies add antibacterial agents to the outer surface of traditional masks, but their antibacterial properties will gradually weaken with the number of washings. Alternatively, an additional antibacterial sheet is laminated on the traditional mask, but its breathability will be reduced, which will increase the difficulty of breathing during wearing.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a mask including a body and at least two mounting ears. The body has a part of an elastic fabric, and the elastic fabric includes a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an intermediate fabric layer. The intermediate fabric layer is located between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer and includes a plurality of elastic fibers. The elastic fibers are knitted with the first yarns and the second yarns. The antibacterial agent is attached to the first yarns, the second yarns, and the elastic fibers. The at least two mounting ears are connected to opposite sides of the body, and each mounting ear has an opening.

In one embodiment, the antibacterial agent includes zinc ions.

In one embodiment, the elastic fibers are elastic rayon (Spandex).

In one embodiment, the body is formed integrally with at least two mounting ears.

In one embodiment, the at least two mounting ears have another portion of the elastic cloth.

In one embodiment, the thickness of the mask is between 0.1 millimeter (mm) and 3 millimeter (mm).

In summary, the mask of the embodiment of the present invention, which is used to cover the mouth, nose and part of the cheek of the wearer, has a part of elastic cloth, and the elastic cloth A yarn and a second yarn are knitted and the elastic fibers form a gap between the first yarn and the second yarn, and the antibacterial agent is attached to the first yarn, the second yarn Threads and elastic fibers. Here, the system has elasticity, breathability, and antibacterial properties. Furthermore, the mask of the embodiment of the present invention can fit the mouth, nose, and part of the cheek of the wearer more easily, and at the same time, the wearer can still breathe easily. In addition, since the antibacterial agent also penetrates into the middle fabric layer, the mask of the embodiment of the present invention is not easy to fall off due to washing and reduce the antibacterial effect. After repeated washing, the antibacterial effect can be retained and can be used repeatedly.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic top view of a flattened state of a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an elastic cloth according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 1-4, the mask 100 includes a main body 110 and at least two mounting ears 120. The two mounting ears 120 are connected to opposite sides of the body 110. Each mounting ear 120 has an opening H. The body 110 is used to cover the mouth, nose and part of the cheek of the wearer, and the opening H of the two mounting ears 120 is used to be worn on the wearer's ear.

The main body 110 has a part of an elastic cloth P. Referring to FIG. 3, the elastic fabric P includes a first fabric layer P1, a second fabric layer P2, and an intermediate fabric layer P3. The intermediate fabric layer P3 is located between the first fabric layer P1 and the second fabric layer P2.

The first fabric layer P1 includes at least a plurality of first yarns S1. In some embodiments, the first fabric layer P1 may further include elastic fibers S3, that is, the first fabric layer P1 may be composed of the first yarn S1 and the elastic fibers S3.

The second fabric layer P2 includes at least a plurality of second yarns S2. In some embodiments, the second fabric layer P2 may further include elastic fibers S3, that is, the second fabric layer P2 may be composed of the second yarn S2 and the elastic fibers S3.

The intermediate fabric layer P3 may include elastic fibers S3. In some embodiments, the intermediate fabric layer P3 may be substantially composed of elastic fibers S3. In other embodiments, the intermediate fabric layer P3 may include elastic fibers S3 and yarns or other materials of other materials that are almost negligible.

In some embodiments, the elastic fibers S3 are knitted with the first yarn S1 and the second yarn S2. That is, each elastic fiber S3 has a plurality of peak portions S31 and a plurality of valley portions S32. These wave crests S31 are knitted with these first yarns S1 to form a first fabric layer P1. These trough portions S32 are knitted with the second yarn S2 to form a second fabric layer P2. The elastic fibers S3 form a gap A between the first yarn S1 and the second yarn S2 to form an intermediate fabric layer P3. Here, the elastic cloth P is a sandwich cloth with elasticity and breathability. The elasticity and breathability of the main body 110 are improved, which can fit the mouth, nose and part of the cheeks of the wearer more easily, while still making it easier for the wearer. Breathe.

In one embodiment, the thickness D of the elastic cloth P may be between 0.1 millimeter (mm) and 3 millimeter (mm). In an embodiment, the thickness D of the elastic cloth P may be between 0.1 millimeter (mm) and 0.3 millimeter (mm).

In one embodiment, the first yarns S1 and the second yarns S2 may be the same material or different materials. In one embodiment, the first yarns S1 and the second yarns S2 are not elastic. In one embodiment, the first yarns S1 may be, for example, polyester fibers and / or nylon fibers or other suitable yarn fibers. In one embodiment, the second yarns S2 may be, for example, polyester fibers and / or nylon fibers or other suitable yarn fibers.

In one embodiment, the elastic fiber S3 is elastic. In one embodiment, the elastic fibers S3 may be, for example, spandex, which is a polyether-polyurea copolymer. In other embodiments, the elastic fiber S3 may be other suitable elastic fibers.

The antibacterial agent T can be attached to the first yarns S1, the second yarns S2, and the elastic fibers S3 in a setting process (such as heat setting) by coating or soaking. . That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the antibacterial agent T can be moved by the outer fabric layer (ie, the first fabric layer P1 or the second fabric layer P2) to a depth toward the middle fabric layer P3 and attached to these first fabric layers. A yarn S1, these second yarns S2, and elastic fibers S3 can be further distributed in the gap A. Here, the antibacterial agent T is not only distributed on the outer fabric layer (that is, the first fabric layer P1 or the second fabric layer P2), but is further distributed in the middle fabric layer P3, making the elastic fabric P more antibacterial, and The antibacterial agent T does not easily fall off due to washing, resulting in a decrease in the antibacterial effect.

In one embodiment, the antibacterial agent T includes zinc ions. For example, the antibacterial agent T may include a zinc ion antibacterial agent. In an embodiment, the antibacterial agent T is a zinc ion antibacterial agent of the Ultra-Fresh brand model KW-48 and a solvent.

The main body 110 has a sheet shape. In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the main body 110 may be composed of two pieces of elastic cloth P, and is mechanical (such as stitching), chemical (such as adhesive) or thermal ( For example, heat pressing or welding) fixes the two elastic cloths P to form a three-dimensional shape of the main body 110. In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the body 110 may be composed of a single piece of elastic cloth P and folded in a predetermined shape to form the body 110 into a three-dimensional shape. In another embodiment (not shown), the main body 110 may be a flat fabric composed of a single piece of elastic cloth P. Since the main body 110 has elasticity, it can conform to the wearer's face when worn. Three-dimensional shape.

In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the two mounting ears 120 and the body 110 are integrally formed. One of the mounting ears 120 has another portion of one of the elastic cloths P, and the other of the mounting ears 120 has another portion of the other elastic cloths P. That is, the two mounting ears 120 extend from both sides of the body 110. Here, the mounting ear 120 also has elasticity, breathability, and antibacterial properties. In one embodiment, there is no seam between the two mounting ears 120 and the body 110.

In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the two mounting ears 120 have a different structure from the main body 110, and the two mounting ears 120 partially overlap the main body portion 110 to be engaged with the main body portion 110. In one embodiment, the two mounting ears 120 may be made of a stretchable material to avoid placing an excessive load on the ears of the wearer. In one embodiment, the two mounting ears 120 may be elastic straps.

In summary, the mask of the embodiment of the present invention, which is used to cover the mouth, nose and part of the cheek of the wearer, has a part of elastic cloth, and the elastic cloth A yarn and a second yarn are knitted and the elastic fibers form a gap between the first yarn and the second yarn, and the antibacterial agent is attached to the first yarn, the second yarn Threads and elastic fibers. Here, the system has elasticity, breathability, and antibacterial properties. Furthermore, the mask according to the embodiment of the present invention is soft, skin-friendly, and comfortable and breathable, which can not only fit the mouth, nose and part of the cheek of the wearer, but also make it wearable. Those who still breathe easily. In addition, since the antibacterial agent also penetrates into the middle fabric layer, the mask of the embodiment of the present invention is not easy to fall off due to washing and reduce the antibacterial effect. After repeated washing, the antibacterial property can be retained and can be used repeatedly.

Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art and making some changes and retouching without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be covered by the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the appended patent application.

100‧‧‧ Mask

110‧‧‧ Ontology

120‧‧‧Mounting ears

A‧‧‧Gap

D‧‧‧thickness

H‧‧‧ opening

P‧‧‧ Elastic Fabric

P1‧‧‧First fabric layer

P2‧‧‧Second fabric layer

P3‧‧‧Intermediate fabric layer

S1‧‧‧First yarn

S2‧‧‧Second Yarn

S3‧‧‧Elastic fiber

S31‧‧‧Crest

S32‧‧‧Tour Valley

T‧‧‧Antibacterial agent

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic top view of a flattened state of a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an elastic cloth according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (6)

A mask includes: a body having a portion of an elastic cloth, the elastic cloth comprising: a first fabric layer including a plurality of first yarns; a second fabric layer including a plurality of second yarns; an intermediate A fabric layer between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer and including a plurality of elastic fibers, the elastic fibers and the first yarns and the second yarns are knitted; and an antibacterial agent attached to The first yarns, the second yarns, and the elastic fibers; and at least two mounting ears connected to opposite sides of the body, each of the mounting ears has an opening. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the antibacterial agent comprises zinc ions. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the elastic fibers are spandex. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the body is integrally formed with the at least two mounting ears. The mask according to claim 4, wherein the at least two mounting ears have another part of the elastic cloth. The mask according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of the mask is between 0.1 millimeter (mm) and 3 millimeter (mm).