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WO2010079626A1
WO2010079626A1 PCT/JP2009/051384 JP2009051384W WO2010079626A1 WO 2010079626 A1 WO2010079626 A1 WO 2010079626A1 JP 2009051384 W JP2009051384 W JP 2009051384W WO 2010079626 A1 WO2010079626 A1 WO 2010079626A1
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清 加藤
二郎 奥村
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62BDEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B18/00Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41WEARING APPAREL
    • A41DOUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/11Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
    • A41D13/1107Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres characterised by their shape
    • A41D13/1138Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres characterised by their shape with a cup configuration
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
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    • A62B23/00Filters for breathing-protection purposes
    • A62B23/02Filters for breathing-protection purposes for respirators

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  • This relates to a mask for preventing infection by viruses, bacteria, etc.
  • viruses Infectious diseases are caused by viruses and bacteria (hereinafter simply referred to as “viruses”), and infections such as viruses are mainly caused by air infection, droplet infection, and contact infection.
  • the droplet infection is caused by droplet particles containing a virus having a diameter of more than 5 ⁇ m, and is densely infected within a distance of about 1 m such as coughing, sneezing, conversation, and tracheal suction.
  • Microorganisms causing droplet infection include influenza virus, meningococcus, diphtheria, pertussis, pestis, streptococcus, mycoplasma, measles virus and the like.
  • Influenza viruses are classified into three genera, A type, B type, and C type, based on differences in antigenicity and the like, and more than 100 types are considered to exist due to their morphological characteristics. Influenza is an epidemic disease, and vaccination is effective for prevention, but it is difficult to predict the type of virus that is prevalent, and if it is not predicted, the preventive effect of vaccination cannot be expected at all. There is a risk of an explosion (pandemic). Therefore, basic measures to prevent viruses from entering the body, such as hand washing, gargle enforcement, and wearing a mask, are regarded as important preventive measures. Masks used to prevent infection by viruses include routinely used surgical masks and masks for medical workers, all of which use the filter function to collect viruses contained in exhaled air and inhaled air. .
  • a mask conforming to the N95 standard is effective as a mask for a medical worker who has a high possibility of infection.
  • the N95 standard is a national industrial standard set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a subordinate research institute of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can block 95% or more of fine particles of 0.3 ⁇ m or more. It is a standard.
  • the function of the conventional mask is a filter function, and the infection prevention effect by the mask is improved by improving the filter function.
  • the filter function simply collects the virus in the mask, and some viruses that have not been collected are sucked into the body, or the collected virus is separated from the mask for sufficient prevention. The effect is not obtained.
  • improving the filter function increases the airflow resistance, and it is difficult for the mask wearer to breathe and to make it difficult to breathe for a long time.
  • the mask described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-202052 has an antibacterial and bactericidal action by attaching a photocatalyst such as titanium dioxide to the mask substrate.
  • a photocatalyst such as titanium dioxide
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a mask that can prevent invasion of a virus or the like into the body and suppress infection without causing the mask wearer to feel uncomfortable feeling such as breathlessness.
  • the present invention is a mask having a mask body that covers the peripheral edge of the oral cavity extending over the nasal head, lower jaw, and both jaw joints of the face in a state of being mounted on the face.
  • a coating layer containing titanium oxide is formed on the outer surface opposite to the inner surface facing the face, and a plurality of protrusions in which the outer surface and the clothing layer are raised are formed.
  • Each projection is formed with a through hole communicating with the inner surface and the surface of the coating layer.
  • the coating layer containing titanium oxide is formed on the outer surface, the titanium oxide is sufficiently irradiated with ultraviolet rays and visible light.
  • the surface area of the mask body can be increased, and the chance of contact between titanium oxide and viruses can be increased. Therefore, the bactericidal effect and antibacterial effect of viruses etc. by the mask body can be improved.
  • the plurality of projections each formed with a through-hole reduce the in-plane expiratory flow resistance and allow the exhaled air to be smoothly discharged to the outside, expelling exhaled air without requiring a high exhalation pressure, and high suction. Intake can be taken in without requiring atmospheric pressure.
  • the present invention provides the mask body having a central region extending from the nasal head cover portion covering the nasal head portion and the lower jaw cover portion covering the lower jaw portion, wherein the through hole faces downward to open each temporomandibular joint from the central region. In each side region over the part, it is preferable that the through hole opens outward and upward. Further, the present invention provides the mask body having a central region extending from the nasal head cover portion covering the nasal head portion and the lower jaw cover portion covering the lower jaw portion, wherein the through hole faces downward to open each temporomandibular joint from the central region.
  • the through-holes are opened facing the outer side and the inner side.
  • the through hole in the central region of the mask body faces downward, the exhaled air discharged from the nostril inside the mask body is discharged from the through hole to the outside without greatly detouring.
  • a part of the air flowing from the through holes in the side regions of the mask main body is discharged together with the exhaled air. At the time of inhalation, air flows in from the outside.
  • this invention is equipped with the sheet
  • the sheet body has air permeability in a thickness direction, and an opening of an area corresponding to the central area is larger than an opening of an area corresponding to each side area. According to the present invention, it is possible to further reduce the ventilation resistance in a region through which exhaled air passes.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view showing an appearance of a mask 1.
  • FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the mask 1 taken along a cutting plane line AA shown in FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a protrusion 6 portion formed in a central region 11 of the mask body 2.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a protrusion 6 portion formed in each side region 12 of the mask body 2.
  • FIG. It is an expanded sectional view of the folding
  • FIG. It is the schematic which shows the other example of the gauze 3.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view showing an appearance of a mask 20.
  • FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the mask 20 taken along a cutting plane line AA shown in FIG. 8.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a folded portion 16.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a mask 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view showing the appearance of the mask 1.
  • 3 is a cross-sectional view of the mask 1 taken along the section line AA shown in FIG.
  • the mask 1 includes a mask body 2 and a gauze 3.
  • the mask main body 2 is configured so as to cover the peripheral edge of the oral cavity covering the nose head 4a, the lower jaw 4b, and the both jaw joints 4c of the face 4 while being mounted on the face 4.
  • a plurality of protrusions 6 are provided on a metal base 5, and through holes communicating with the inner surface 7 and the outer surface 8 of the mask body 2 are formed in the protrusions 6, respectively.
  • a plurality of protrusions 6 are provided on the substrate 5 so as to protrude from the outer surface 8 of the mask body 2 opposite to the inner surface 7 facing the face 4.
  • a coating layer 9 containing titanium oxide is formed on the outer surface 8.
  • the covering layer 9 is provided in at least a region of the outer surface 8 of the mask main body 2 where the protrusions 6 are formed, and is preferably provided so as to cover the entire outer surface 8.
  • the mask 1 of the present invention utilizes the bactericidal action when active oxygen is generated, which is one of the ability of titanium oxide as a photocatalyst to decompose harmful substances. Titanium oxide can be excited either by ultraviolet light or visible light depending on the type used, and can be sufficiently excited even by irradiation light from an indoor fluorescent lamp without irradiating sunlight outdoors. Active oxygen generated instantaneously on the surface of titanium oxide by irradiation with ultraviolet rays and visible light can sterilize influenza viruses and the like. In the conventional mask, since the photocatalyst such as titanium oxide is attached to the fiber body such as gauze, the ultraviolet ray and the visible light for exciting the catalyst are not sufficiently irradiated. However, the mask 1 of the present invention contains titanium oxide.
  • the coating layer 9 is formed on the outer surface 8
  • the titanium oxide is sufficiently irradiated with ultraviolet rays and visible light to excite the titanium oxide, thereby effectively exhibiting the catalytic activity.
  • a plurality of protrusions 6 are formed on the mask main body 2, thereby increasing the surface area of the outer surface of the mask main body 2 that comes into contact with air containing virus or the like. Since viruses and the like are sucked together with external air during inhalation, increasing the surface area of the outer surface of the mask body 2 increases the chance of contact between the titanium oxide contained in the coating layer 9 and viruses, and the mask body. 2 can improve the bactericidal and antibacterial effects of viruses and the like.
  • Titanium oxide which is a photocatalyst, is capable of not only bactericidal action such as viruses but also decomposition of pollen and decomposition of harmful substances such as nitrogen oxides. Therefore, the use of the mask 1 of the present invention can prevent infectious diseases. In addition, it has a remarkable effect in preventing hay fever and preventing inhalation of toxic substances.
  • FIG. 1 Titanium oxide, which is a photocatalyst, is capable of not only bactericidal action such as viruses but also decomposition of pollen and decomposition of harmful substances such as nitrogen oxides. Therefore, the use of the mask 1 of the present invention can prevent infectious diseases. In addition, it has a remarkable effect in preventing hay fever and preventing inhalation of toxic substances.
  • FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the protrusion 6 portion formed in the central region 11 of the mask main body 2
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the protrusion 6 portion formed in each side region 12 of the mask main body 2.
  • the protrusion 6 is formed with the through holes 13 communicating with the inner surface 7, the outer surface 8, and the surface of the coating layer 9.
  • the space surrounded by the inner surface 7 and the face 4 of the mask main body 2 is filled with air sterilized and cleaned on the surface of the mask main body 2, and deep breathing can be performed with the mask 1 attached.
  • the through-hole 13 is formed in the projection 6, the wearer can breathe without feeling uncomfortable such as breathlessness.
  • the through-hole 13 It is preferable to change the opening direction.
  • the opening direction of the through-hole 13 is set to three types: upward, downward and outward.
  • the direction of opening of the through hole 13 is different from that of the through hole 13 formed in the protrusion 6 of the partial region 12. Specifically, the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of the central region 11 are opened facing downward, and the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of each side region 12 are opened outward and upward. is doing.
  • the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of the respective side regions 12 are not limited to the outer side and the upper side, and may be provided so as to open toward the outer side and the inner side.
  • the through-hole 13 formed in the projection 6 in the central region 11 is open facing downward, so that exhalation exhausted from the nostril inside the mask body 2 does not greatly bypass when wearing the mask. It is discharged from the through hole 13 to the outside. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of stagnation and stagnation inside the mask main body 2 and quickly discharge the breath from the mask main body 2 to the outside at as short a distance as possible.
  • the pressure inside the mask body 2 decreases, so that air flows from the through holes 13 formed in the projections 6 of the side regions 12 of the mask body 2. Although it flows in, a part of it is discharged from the through hole 13 in the central region 11 together with exhalation.
  • the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of each side region 12 are provided so as to open outward and upward, and the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of the central region 11 open downward. It is provided to do.
  • the ventilation resistance is smaller when the two through holes 13 are provided, the air flows mainly from the through holes 13 of the side regions 12 during intake.
  • the air flowing along the outer surface of the mask body 2 flows from the through holes 13. Since each side region 12 is wider than the central region 11, the contact area of the outer surface of the mask body 2 that comes into contact with the air flowing in from the outside to the inside of the mask body 2 can be increased. The chance of contact between the virus and the like contained in the inflowing air and the titanium oxide contained in the coating layer 9 is increased. Thereby, the bactericidal effect and antibacterial effect of the virus etc. by the mask main body 2 can further be improved.
  • the protrusions 6 in the outermost row are not provided with the through-holes 13 that open to the outer side but are open to the upper side. Alternatively, it is preferable to provide only the through-hole 13 that opens toward the inside. In the vicinity of the projections 6 in the outermost row, there is a possibility that a virus or the like may not be sufficiently contacted with the titanium oxide on the outer side of the projections 6. If air is provided, air containing a relatively large amount of virus may flow in. In the projections 6 in the outermost row, it is possible to more effectively prevent intrusion of viruses and the like by not providing the through holes 13 that open to the outside.
  • the mask body 2 is made of metal as described above, and any material that can be coated with titanium oxide on the surface can be used. Further, in order to obtain adhesion with the face, a material that easily deforms along the shape of the face is preferable. As such a material, for example, an aluminum plate member having a thickness of about 0.05 mm to 1.0 mm can be used.
  • the coating of the coating layer 9 containing titanium oxide can be performed by a known method, for example, by a liquid coating method by dipping by a sol-gel method, a vapor deposition method by chemical vapor deposition, or the like. Since the coating layer 9 exhibits a bactericidal action by titanium oxide on its surface, the thickness is not particularly limited.
  • the size of the projection 6 is not particularly limited, but considering that the surface area of the mask body 2 is increased and the irradiation light is diffusely reflected on the surface of the mask body 2, for example, the diameter is about 2 mm to 5 mm, and the height is also 2 mm to It is preferably about 5 mm. Since the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 are air holes, the hole diameter may be, for example, about 1 mm to 3 mm.
  • the gauze 3 is described as an example of the sheet body interposed between the mask body 2 and the face 4 in the state of being mounted on the face 4, but at least it has air permeability in the thickness direction.
  • the gauze 3 is described as an example of the sheet body interposed between the mask body 2 and the face 4 in the state of being mounted on the face 4, but at least it has air permeability in the thickness direction.
  • the air flowing into the mask body 2 is killed by titanium oxide outside the mask body 2, the air flowing into the mask body 2 hardly contains viruses.
  • a conventional sheet body conforming to the N95 standard it is not necessary to use a conventional sheet body conforming to the N95 standard, and a commercially available gauze can be used.
  • a loop-shaped rubber string 10 is provided to be hooked on the ear when worn. Due to the elasticity of the rubber strap 10, when the mask body 2 is mounted, the inner surface 7 of the mask body 2 is pressed against the face 4, so that the gauze 3 can be held between the inner surface 7 of the mask body 2 and the face 4. it can.
  • the gauze 3 may be fixed to the inner surface 7 of the mask body 2 with a double-sided tape or a hook-and-loop fastener, for example.
  • the gauze 3 is torn when the gauze 3 is peeled off or the fibers are unwound and cannot be reused.
  • the mask main body 2 is made of metal and is a relatively thin plate-like member as described above, it is easy to perform bending or the like. By bending the peripheral portion of the mask body 2 and providing the folded portion 14 as shown in the enlarged sectional view of FIG. 6, the peripheral portion of the gauze 3 can be sandwiched and fixed to the folded portion 14. The folded portion 14 does not need to be provided on the entire peripheral portion of the mask body 2.
  • the gauze 3 can be fixed.
  • the strength at the peripheral edge increases.
  • the surface is deformed even by a small external force, and the close contact is inferior.
  • the strength of only the peripheral portion is increased by the folded portion 14, and the mask body 2 as a whole is easily deformed along the shape of the face, and the peripheral portion closely contacting the face is deformed by a certain external force, Since it does not deform, high adhesion to the face is maintained.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of the gauze 3.
  • the gauze 3 in this example is configured such that the opening in the region 11 a corresponding to the central region 11 of the mask body 2 is larger than the opening in the region 12 a corresponding to each side region 12.
  • the region 11a is a region through which exhalation mainly passes, and in this region 11a, the opening resistance can be increased and the ventilation resistance can be further reduced.
  • the filter function of the gauze 3 is enhanced and the ventilation resistance is not increased, but it is preferable to impart bactericidal and antibacterial properties to the gauze 3 without increasing the ventilation resistance.
  • gauze 3 can be used to repel viruses that have passed through the through-holes 13 of the mask body 2 by using antibodies that are generated in vivo, such as ostriches, or those that have been impregnated with a nasal vaccine. it can.
  • FIG. 8 is a front view showing the appearance of a mask 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 is a side view showing the appearance of the mask 20.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the mask 20 taken along the section line AA shown in FIG.
  • the mask 20 of the present embodiment has a configuration similar to that of the mask 1 shown in FIG.
  • the overhanging portion 15 of the mask body 2 is preferably provided with a folded portion as in the above embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the folded portion 16.
  • the folded portion 16 of the present embodiment is not for sandwiching and fixing the gauze 3 as shown in FIG. 6 but for increasing the strength of the overhang portion 15. Since the overhanging portions 15 are deformed and are in close contact with the face 4, as described above, if the strength is too low, the overhanging portion 15 is deformed even with a small external force, and the adhesion is inferior. The strength of the overhanging portion 15 is increased by the folded portion 16, and the mask body 2 as a whole is easily deformed along the shape of the face, and the overhanging portion 15 that is in close contact with the face is deformed by a certain external force or more. Since it does not deform, high adhesion to the face is maintained.
  • a strip-like member or a linear member made of the same material as that of the substrate 5 can be provided over the tops of the plurality of protrusions 6.
  • the mask body 2 and the belt-like member are provided in parallel with each other with the same distance as the height of the protrusion 6.
  • a plurality of minute spaces are formed between the belt-like member and the mask main body 2, and the air that is going to flow in from the outside during inhalation passes through the formed minute spaces and the through holes 13 of the protrusions 6. From the inside to the inside.
  • the flow of air flowing in during intake is restricted to a minute space, the flow of air is complicated, and the chance of contact with titanium oxide contained in the coating layer 9 increases.
  • the bactericidal effect and antibacterial effect of the virus etc. by the mask main body 2 can further be improved.
  • a band-shaped member or the like is provided over the top of the projection 6 appropriately selected from the regularly arranged projections 6, for example, a plurality of band-shaped members or the like are provided in parallel, or provided to be curved,
  • the mask 1 can be provided in a zigzag shape, a polygonal line shape, or the like, and the mask 1 can be provided with designability by a provided band-like member or the like.
  • the mask of the present invention uses a metal mask body 2 and the activity of titanium oxide is not lowered even by cleaning. Since titanium oxide is a catalyst, even if it exhibits a bactericidal action, the titanium oxide itself does not deteriorate, and the bactericidal action can be maintained for a long time. Moreover, since the adhesiveness to the face is excellent, fogging of the glasses due to exhalation can be effectively prevented. In addition, the mask of the present invention is effective not only for wearing an uninfected person to prevent its own infection, but also for preventing the infection of another person wearing it. Since the through-hole 13 provided in the protrusion 6 is formed in any of the upper, lower and side directions, when the infected person wears it, the exhaled air that would contain viruses etc.

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Provided is a mask capable of suppressing infection by preventing virus from intruding into the body of a mask-worn user without giving the sense of discomfort such as a stifled feeling to the user. The mask (1) comprises a mask body (2) and gauze (3). The mask body (2) covers the oral cavity peripheral edge parts including the nasal head part (4a), the lower jaw part (4b), and both jaw joint parts (4c) on the face (4) of the user in such a state that the mask is worn to the face of the user. For example, the mask body (2) is provided with a metal base (5) on which a plurality of projections (6) are formed, and each of the projections is provided with a through-hole communicating with the inner surface (7) and the outer surface (8) of the mask body (2). The projections (6) are so formed on the base (5) as to be raised from the outer surface (8) of the mask body (2) on the side opposite to the inner surface (7) facing the face (4) of the user. A covering layer (9) containing a titanium oxide is formed on the outer surface (8) of the mask body (2).

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マスクmask
 ウイルス、細菌などによる感染を防止するためのマスクに関する。 This relates to a mask for preventing infection by viruses, bacteria, etc.
 感染症の原因はウイルスや細菌(以下では、単に「ウイルスなど」という)であり、ウイルスなどの感染は、主に空気感染、飛沫感染および接触感染による。飛沫感染は、直径が5μmより大きなウイルスなどを含む飛沫粒子により感染を起こすもので、咳やくしゃみ、会話、気管吸引など、約1mの距離内で濃厚に感染を受ける。飛沫感染を起こす微生物には、インフルエンザウイルス、髄膜炎菌、ジフテリア菌、百日咳、ペスト菌、溶連菌、マイコプラズマ、麻疹ウイルスなどがある。
 インフルエンザウイルスは、抗原性などの違いからA型、B型、C型の3属に分類され、さらに、その形態的特徴から100種類以上が存在すると考えられている。インフルエンザは流行性疾患であり、予防のためにはワクチンの接種が有効であるが、流行するウイルスの種類の予測が難しく、予測が外れた場合にはワクチン接種による予防効果が全く期待できず感染爆発(パンデミック)のおそれがある。
 そのため、予防策としては、手洗い、うがいの励行、マスクの着用など体内にウイルスを侵入させないための基本的な対策が重要視されている。
 ウイルスなどによる感染対策に用いられるマスクには、日常的に使用されるサージカルマスク、医療従事者用マスクなどがあり、いずれもフィルター機能を利用して呼気および吸気に含まれるウイルスなどを捕集する。
 したがって、紙、ガーゼ、布、綿製生地、不織布、発泡性樹脂生地等の各種素材が生地として採用され、生地に設けられた開口を小さくすることで、ウイルスなどの捕集特性を向上させる必要がある。
 たとえば、感染の可能性が高い医療従事者用のマスクとしては、N95基準に準拠したマスクが有効である。N95基準は、米国疾病管理予防センター(CDC)の下部研究機関である、国立労働安全衛生研究所(NIOSH)が定めた国家工業基準であり、0.3μm以上の微粒子を95%以上阻止できることが基準とされている。
 このように、従来のマスクの機能は、すなわちフィルター機能であり、フィルター機能を向上させることで、マスクによる感染予防効果を向上させている。しかしながら、フィルター機能は、単にウイルスをマスクに捕集するだけであり、捕集されなかった一部のウイルスが体内に吸引されたり、捕集されたウイルスがマスクから離れたりすることで十分な予防効果が得られない。
 また、フィルター機能を向上させることは、通気抵抗を高めることになり、マスク装着者が呼吸しにくく、息苦しくなるため長時間の装着が困難である。
 特開2000-202052号公報記載のマスクは、二酸化チタンなどの光触媒体をマスク素地に付着加工し、抗菌、殺菌作用を付与している。また、特開2005-73949号公報記載のマスクは、光触媒性酸化チタン粒子に金属銀微粒子を担持させた複合粒子をマスク本体部に定着させている。
Infectious diseases are caused by viruses and bacteria (hereinafter simply referred to as “viruses”), and infections such as viruses are mainly caused by air infection, droplet infection, and contact infection. The droplet infection is caused by droplet particles containing a virus having a diameter of more than 5 μm, and is densely infected within a distance of about 1 m such as coughing, sneezing, conversation, and tracheal suction. Microorganisms causing droplet infection include influenza virus, meningococcus, diphtheria, pertussis, pestis, streptococcus, mycoplasma, measles virus and the like.
Influenza viruses are classified into three genera, A type, B type, and C type, based on differences in antigenicity and the like, and more than 100 types are considered to exist due to their morphological characteristics. Influenza is an epidemic disease, and vaccination is effective for prevention, but it is difficult to predict the type of virus that is prevalent, and if it is not predicted, the preventive effect of vaccination cannot be expected at all. There is a risk of an explosion (pandemic).
Therefore, basic measures to prevent viruses from entering the body, such as hand washing, gargle enforcement, and wearing a mask, are regarded as important preventive measures.
Masks used to prevent infection by viruses include routinely used surgical masks and masks for medical workers, all of which use the filter function to collect viruses contained in exhaled air and inhaled air. .
Therefore, various materials such as paper, gauze, cloth, cotton fabric, non-woven fabric, and foamable resin fabric are used as the fabric, and it is necessary to improve the collection characteristics of viruses by reducing the openings provided in the fabric. There is.
For example, a mask conforming to the N95 standard is effective as a mask for a medical worker who has a high possibility of infection. The N95 standard is a national industrial standard set by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a subordinate research institute of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can block 95% or more of fine particles of 0.3μm or more. It is a standard.
Thus, the function of the conventional mask is a filter function, and the infection prevention effect by the mask is improved by improving the filter function. However, the filter function simply collects the virus in the mask, and some viruses that have not been collected are sucked into the body, or the collected virus is separated from the mask for sufficient prevention. The effect is not obtained.
In addition, improving the filter function increases the airflow resistance, and it is difficult for the mask wearer to breathe and to make it difficult to breathe for a long time.
The mask described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-202052 has an antibacterial and bactericidal action by attaching a photocatalyst such as titanium dioxide to the mask substrate. In the mask described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-73949, composite particles in which metal silver fine particles are supported on photocatalytic titanium oxide particles are fixed to the mask body.
 特開2000-202052号公報および特開2005-73949号公報記載のマスクでは、通気抵抗の上昇を抑え、捕集されたウイルスに対する殺菌作用により、感染予防効果を向上させているが、抗菌作用、殺菌作用を有効に機能させるには、フィルター機能による捕集が前提であり、フィルター機能を向上させることによる息苦しさは改善されない。また、光触媒を不織布やガーゼ生地に付着させただけでは、光触媒を励起させるための紫外線、可視光が十分に照射されず、触媒活性も十分に向上しない。
 本発明の目的は、マスクの装着者に息苦しさなどの不快感を発現させることなしに、ウイルスなどの体内への侵入を阻止し、感染を抑制することができるマスクを提供することである。
 本発明は、顔面に装着した状態で、前記顔面の鼻頭部と下顎部と両顎関節部とにわたる口腔周縁部を覆うマスク本体を有するマスクである。
 前記マスク本体は、前記顔面に臨む内面とは反対側の外面に酸化チタンを含む被覆層が形成されるとともに、前記外面および前記被服層が隆起した複数の突起が形成される。各突起には前記内面と前記被覆層の表面とに連通する透孔がそれぞれ形成される。
 本発明によれば、酸化チタンを含む被覆層が外面に形成されていることから、酸化チタンに紫外線、可視光が十分に照射される。また、複数の突起を有することで、マスク本体の表面積を大きくすることができ、酸化チタンとウイルスなどとの接触機会を増加させることができる。
 したがって、マスク本体によるウイルスなどの殺菌効果および抗菌効果を向上させることができる。
 透孔がそれぞれ形成される複数の突起によって、面内での呼気の流れ抵抗が少なく、呼気を円滑に外部へ排出することができ、高い呼気圧を要することなく呼気を排出し、また高い吸気圧を要することなく吸気を取り込むことができる。これによってマスクの装着者に息苦しさなどの不快感を発現させることなしに、ウイルスなどの体内への侵入を阻止し、感染を抑制することができる。
 また本発明は、前記マスク本体の前記鼻頭部を覆う鼻頭カバー部と前記下顎部を覆う下顎カバー部とにわたる中央領域では、前記透孔が下方に臨んで開放し、前記中央領域から各顎関節部にわたる各側部領域では、前記透孔が外側方および上方に臨んで開放することが好ましい。
 また本発明は、前記マスク本体の前記鼻頭部を覆う鼻頭カバー部と前記下顎部を覆う下顎カバー部とにわたる中央領域では、前記透孔が下方に臨んで開放し、前記中央領域から各顎関節部にわたる各側部領域では、前記透孔が外側方および内側方に臨んで開放することが好ましい。
 本発明によれば、マスク本体の中央領域の透孔が、下方に臨んで開放しているので、マスク本体内側で鼻孔から排出された呼気が大きく迂回することなしに透孔から外部へと排出され、呼気のマスク本体内における淀みや滞りの発生を少なくして、可及的に短い距離でマスク本体から外部へ排出することができる。またマスク本体の各側部領域の透孔から流入する空気も呼気とともに一部が排出される。
 吸気のときには、外部から空気が流入するが、このときには外側方および上方に開放する2つの透孔、または外側方および内側方に開放する2つの透孔が設けられることで通気抵抗がより小さい各側部領域の透孔から流入する。したがって、吸気のときには、中央領域よりも広い各側部領域に沿って流れる空気が流入するので、外部のウイルスなどと酸化チタンとの接触機会が増加する。
 このように、中央領域と各側部領域とにおいて透孔が開放する方向を違えることによって、呼気と吸気とのマスク本体内での流れを制御することができ、円滑な呼吸と殺菌効果および抗菌効果を向上することができる。
 また本発明は、顔面に装着した状態で、前記マスク本体と前記顔面との間に介在するシート体を備える。前記シート体は、厚み方向の通気性を有し、前記中央領域に対応する領域の目開きが、前記各側部領域に対応する領域の目開きよりも大きく構成することが好ましい。
 本発明によれば、主に呼気が通過する領域における通気抵抗を、より小さくすることができる。
In the masks described in JP-A-2000-202052 and JP-A-2005-73949, an increase in ventilation resistance is suppressed, and the antibacterial action is improved by the bactericidal action against the collected virus. In order for the bactericidal action to function effectively, it is premised on the collection by the filter function, and the shortness of breath by improving the filter function is not improved. Further, simply attaching the photocatalyst to the nonwoven fabric or the gauze fabric does not sufficiently irradiate ultraviolet rays and visible light for exciting the photocatalyst, and the catalytic activity is not sufficiently improved.
An object of the present invention is to provide a mask that can prevent invasion of a virus or the like into the body and suppress infection without causing the mask wearer to feel uncomfortable feeling such as breathlessness.
The present invention is a mask having a mask body that covers the peripheral edge of the oral cavity extending over the nasal head, lower jaw, and both jaw joints of the face in a state of being mounted on the face.
In the mask body, a coating layer containing titanium oxide is formed on the outer surface opposite to the inner surface facing the face, and a plurality of protrusions in which the outer surface and the clothing layer are raised are formed. Each projection is formed with a through hole communicating with the inner surface and the surface of the coating layer.
According to the present invention, since the coating layer containing titanium oxide is formed on the outer surface, the titanium oxide is sufficiently irradiated with ultraviolet rays and visible light. In addition, by having a plurality of protrusions, the surface area of the mask body can be increased, and the chance of contact between titanium oxide and viruses can be increased.
Therefore, the bactericidal effect and antibacterial effect of viruses etc. by the mask body can be improved.
The plurality of projections each formed with a through-hole reduce the in-plane expiratory flow resistance and allow the exhaled air to be smoothly discharged to the outside, expelling exhaled air without requiring a high exhalation pressure, and high suction. Intake can be taken in without requiring atmospheric pressure. As a result, the virus can be prevented from entering the body without causing discomfort such as breathlessness to the wearer of the mask, and infection can be suppressed.
Further, the present invention provides the mask body having a central region extending from the nasal head cover portion covering the nasal head portion and the lower jaw cover portion covering the lower jaw portion, wherein the through hole faces downward to open each temporomandibular joint from the central region. In each side region over the part, it is preferable that the through hole opens outward and upward.
Further, the present invention provides the mask body having a central region extending from the nasal head cover portion covering the nasal head portion and the lower jaw cover portion covering the lower jaw portion, wherein the through hole faces downward to open each temporomandibular joint from the central region. In each side region extending over the portion, it is preferable that the through-holes are opened facing the outer side and the inner side.
According to the present invention, since the through hole in the central region of the mask body faces downward, the exhaled air discharged from the nostril inside the mask body is discharged from the through hole to the outside without greatly detouring. In addition, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of stagnation and stagnation in the mask main body, and to discharge it from the mask main body as short as possible. A part of the air flowing from the through holes in the side regions of the mask main body is discharged together with the exhaled air.
At the time of inhalation, air flows in from the outside. At this time, two through holes that open outward and upward, or two through holes that open outward and inward, are provided to reduce the airflow resistance. It flows from the through hole in the side region. Therefore, during inhalation, air flowing along each side region wider than the central region flows in, increasing the chance of contact between an external virus or the like and titanium oxide.
In this way, by changing the direction in which the through holes open in the central region and each side region, the flow of exhaled air and inhaled air in the mask body can be controlled, and smooth breathing and bactericidal effects and antibacterial effects can be achieved. The effect can be improved.
Moreover, this invention is equipped with the sheet | seat body interposed between the said mask main body and the said face in the state with which the face was mounted | worn. It is preferable that the sheet body has air permeability in a thickness direction, and an opening of an area corresponding to the central area is larger than an opening of an area corresponding to each side area.
According to the present invention, it is possible to further reduce the ventilation resistance in a region through which exhaled air passes.
 本発明の目的、特色、および利点は、下記の詳細な説明と図面とからより明確になるであろう。
本発明の実施の一形態であるマスク1の外観を示す正面図である。 マスク1の外観を示す側面図である。 図1に示す切断面線A-Aにおけるマスク1の断面図である。 マスク本体2の中央領域11に形成された突起6部分の拡大断面図である。 マスク本体2の各側部領域12に形成された突起6部分の拡大断面図である。 折り返し部14の拡大断面図である。 ガーゼ3の他の例を示す概略図である。 本発明の他の実施形態であるマスク20の外観を示す正面図である。 マスク20の外観を示す側面図である。 図8に示す切断面線A-Aにおけるマスク20の断面図である。 折り返し部16の拡大断面図である。
Objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and drawings.
It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the mask 1 which is one Embodiment of this invention. 2 is a side view showing an appearance of a mask 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the mask 1 taken along a cutting plane line AA shown in FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a protrusion 6 portion formed in a central region 11 of the mask body 2. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a protrusion 6 portion formed in each side region 12 of the mask body 2. FIG. It is an expanded sectional view of the folding | turning part 14. FIG. It is the schematic which shows the other example of the gauze 3. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the mask 20 which is other embodiment of this invention. 2 is a side view showing an appearance of a mask 20. FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the mask 20 taken along a cutting plane line AA shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a folded portion 16.
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 以下図面を参考にして本発明の好適な実施例を詳細に説明する。
 図1は、本発明の実施の一形態であるマスク1の外観を示す正面図であり、図2は、マスク1の外観を示す側面図である。また図3は、図1に示す切断面線A-Aにおけるマスク1の断面図である。
 マスク1は、マスク本体2とガーゼ3とを含む。マスク本体2は、顔面4に装着した状態で、顔面4の鼻頭部4aと下顎部4bと両顎関節部4cとにわたる口腔周縁部を覆うように構成される。マスク本体2は、たとえば、金属製の基材5に複数の突起6が設けられており、突起6には、マスク本体2の内面7と外面8とに連通する透孔がそれぞれ形成される。突起6は、マスク本体2の、顔面4に臨む内面7とは反対側の外面8から隆起するように基材5に複数設けられる。
 本発明のマスク本体2には、外面8に酸化チタンを含む被覆層9が形成される。被覆層9は、マスク本体2の外面8のうち、少なくとも突起6が形成された領域に設け、好ましくは、外面8の全面を被覆するように設ける。
 本発明のマスク1は、光触媒である酸化チタンが有害物質を分解する能力の一つである活性酸素発生時の殺菌作用を利用している。酸化チタンは、用いる種類により紫外線でも可視光でも励起させることが可能で、屋外で太陽光を照射させずとも、室内の蛍光灯からの照射光でも十分に励起させることができる。紫外線、可視光の照射により、酸化チタン表面で瞬間的に発生する活性酸素が、インフルエンザウイルスなどを殺菌することができるのである。
 従来のマスクでは、酸化チタンなどの光触媒がガーゼなどの繊維体に付着されていたため、触媒を励起させるための紫外線、可視光が十分に照射されないが、本発明のマスク1は、酸化チタンを含む被覆層9が外面8に形成されていることから、酸化チタンに紫外線、可視光が十分に照射され、酸化チタンが励起されることにより、触媒活性が効果的に発揮される。
 さらに、上記のようにマスク本体2には、複数の突起6が形成されており、これによって、ウイルスなどを含む空気と接触するマスク本体2の外表面の表面積を大きくすることができる。ウイルスなどは、吸気時に外部の空気とともに吸引されるので、マスク本体2の外表面の表面積を大きくすることで、被覆層9に含まれる酸化チタンとウイルスなどとの接触機会が増大し、マスク本体2によるウイルスなどの殺菌効果および抗菌効果を向上させることができる。
 また、マスク本体2に形成された複数の突起6には、照射光をマスク本体2表面で乱反射させることができ、突起6が形成されていない場合に比べて触媒活性をより向上させることができる。
 光触媒である酸化チタンは、ウイルスなどの殺菌作用だけでなく花粉の分解、窒素酸化物などの有害物質の分解も可能であるので、本発明のマスク1を使用することで、感染症の予防効果のみならず、花粉症の予防、有毒物質の吸引防止にも顕著な効果を発揮する。
 図4は、マスク本体2の中央領域11に形成された突起6部分の拡大断面図であり、図5は、マスク本体2の各側部領域12に形成された突起6部分の拡大断面図である。
 上記のように、突起6には、内面7と外面8および被覆層9の表面とに連通する透孔13がそれぞれ形成される。
 透孔13がそれぞれ形成されることによって、面内での呼気の流れ抵抗が少なく、呼気を円滑に外部へ排出することができ、高い呼気圧を要することなく呼気を排出し、また高い吸気圧を要することなく吸気を取り込むことができる。
 このとき、マスク本体2の内面7と顔面4とで囲まれる空間には、マスク本体2の表面で殺菌され清浄化された空気が充満し、マスク1を装着した状態で、深呼吸することができる。
 これによってマスク1の装着者に息苦しさなどの不快感を発現させることなしに、ウイルスなどの体内への侵入を阻止し、感染を抑制することができる。
 透孔13は、突起6に形成されていれば、装着者が息苦しさなどの不快感を覚えることなく呼吸することができるが、さらには、突起6を形成する領域に応じて透孔13の開放する方向を違えることが好ましい。本発明では、透孔13の開放方向を上方、下方および外側方の3種類としている。マスク本体2の、鼻頭部4aを覆う鼻頭カバー部と下顎部4bを覆う下顎カバー部とにわたる中央領域11の突起6に形成する透孔13と、中央領域11から各顎関節部4cにわたる各側部領域12の突起6に形成する透孔13とで、透孔13の開放する方向を違えている。
 具体的には、中央領域11の突起6に形成する透孔13は、下方に臨んで開放し、各側部領域12の突起6に形成する透孔13は、外側方および上方に臨んで開放している。
 また、各側部領域12の突起6に形成する透孔13については、外側方および上方に限らず、外側方および内側方に臨んで開放するように設けてもよい。
 呼気については、中央領域11の突起6に形成する透孔13が、下方に臨んで開放しているので、マスク装着時に、マスク本体2内側で鼻孔から排出された呼気が大きく迂回することなしに透孔13から外部へと排出される。呼気のマスク本体2内側における淀みや滞りの発生を少なくして、可及的に短い距離でマスク本体2から外部へと速やかに排出することができる。また呼気がマスク本体2内側から外部へと排出されると、マスク本体2内側での圧力が低下するためにマスク本体2の各側部領域12の突起6に形成される透孔13から空気が流入するが、その一部は呼気とともに中央領域11の透孔13から排出される。
 吸気のときには、マスク本体2の外部から内部に向かって空気が流入する。このときにはより通気抵抗が小さな箇所から流入しやすい。ここで、各側部領域12の突起6に形成される透孔13は、外側方および上方に開放するように設けられ、中央領域11の突起6に形成される透孔13は、下方に開放するように設けられている。透孔13が2箇所設けられている方が通気抵抗は小さいので、吸気時には主に各側部領域12の透孔13から流入する。
 吸気は、マスク本体2の外表面に沿って流れる空気が透孔13から流入する。各側部領域12は中央領域11よりも広いので、マスク本体2の外部から内部に向かって流入する空気と接触する、マスク本体2の外表面の接触面積を広くすることができ、その結果、流入する空気に含まれるウイルスなどと被覆層9に含まれる酸化チタンとの接触機会が増加することになる。これにより、マスク本体2によるウイルスなどの殺菌効果および抗菌効果をさらに向上させることができる。
 また、各側部領域12の突起6のうち、最も外側に配置される列の突起6については、外側方に臨んで開放する透孔13を設けず、上方に臨んで開放する透孔13か、または内側方に臨んで開放する透孔13のみを設けることが好ましい。最も外側に配置される列の突起6周辺では、突起6の外側方において十分にウイルスなどが酸化チタンに接触する機会が与えられない可能性があるので、外側方に臨んで開放する透孔13を設けた場合、ウイルスなどを比較的多く含む空気が流入してしまうおそれがある。最も外側に配置される列の突起6では、外側方に臨んで開放する透孔13を設けないことによって、ウイルスなどの侵入をより効果的に防止することができる。
 マスク本体2は、上記のように金属製であり、表面に酸化チタンコーティングが可能な材質であれば使用することができる。また、顔面との密着性を得るためには、顔面の形状に沿って容易に変形する材質が好ましい。このような材質として、たとえば、厚さが0.05mm~1.0mm程度のアルミニウム板部材を用いることができる。
 酸化チタンを含む被覆層9のコーティングは、公知の方法で行うことができ、たとえば、ゾルゲル法のディッピングによる液体コーティング法、化学蒸着による蒸着法などでコーティングすることができる。
 被覆層9は、その表面において酸化チタンによる殺菌作用を発揮するので、厚みは特に限定されない。たとえば、数nmから数μm程度の厚みがあれば十分に触媒活性が得られる。
 突起6の大きさは、特に限定されないが、マスク本体2の表面積を増加させること、マスク本体2表面で照射光を乱反射させることを考えると、たとえば直径が2mm~5mm程度、高さも同じく2mm~5mm程度とすることが好ましい。
 突起6に形成される透孔13は、通気孔となるので、たとえば、孔径が1mm~3mm程度とすればよい。
 なお、突起6の数、大きさ、透孔13の孔径は、一回の呼吸量である500mlを排出および流入できるように適宜設定すればよい。
 顔面4に装着した状態で、マスク本体2と顔面4との間に介在するシート体として、本発明では、ガーゼ3を例として説明しているが、少なくとも厚み方向の通気性を有していればガーゼに限らず、不織布やメッシュ状の各種布部材を用いることができる。
 マスク本体2の内側に流入する空気は、マスク本体の外側で酸化チタンにより死滅されているので、流入する空気中にはウイルスなどはほとんど含まれていない。したがって、従来のようなN95基準に準拠したシート体を用いる必要はなく、市販されているガーゼを用いることができる。
 マスク本体2の各側部領域12のさらに外側には、装着時に耳に掛けるためのループ状のゴム紐10が設けられる。ゴム紐10の伸縮性により、マスク本体2の装着時には、マスク本体2の内面7が顔面4に圧接されるので、マスク本体2の内面7と顔面4との間にガーゼ3を保持することができる。
 ガーゼ3のずれ防止のために、たとえば、マスク本体2の内面7に両面テープや、面ファスナーなどにより固定してもよい。しかしながら、両面テープや、面ファスナーなどを用いた場合は、ガーゼ3を剥がすときに破れたり、繊維が解れたりして再利用できなくなる恐れがある。
 マスク本体2は、金属製であり、上記のように比較的薄い板状部材であるので、曲げ加工などを施しやすい。マスク本体2の周縁部に折り曲げ加工を施し、図6の拡大断面図に示すような折り返し部14を設けることで、この折り返し部14にガーゼ3の周縁部を挟み込んで固定することができる。折り返し部14は、マスク本体2の周縁部全体に設ける必要はなく、たとえば下方と両側方の周縁部に設ければ、ガーゼ3を固定することができる。
 この折り返し部14を設けることにより周縁部での強度が上昇する。顔面との密着性を得るためには、顔面の形状に沿って容易に変形することが好ましいが、強度が低すぎると、小さな外力でも変形してしまい、逆に密着性が劣ることになる。折り返し部14により周縁部のみの強度を高め、マスク本体2全体としては、顔面の形状に沿って容易に変形するとともに、顔面に密着する周縁部では、一定以上の外力により変形させたのちは、変形しないので、顔面との高い密着性が保持される。
 図7は、ガーゼ3の他の例を示す概略図である。本例でのガーゼ3は、マスク本体2の中央領域11に対応する領域11aにおける目開きが、各側部領域12に対応する領域12aにおける目開きよりも大きくなるように構成されている。領域11aは、主に呼気が通過する領域であり、この領域11aでは目開きを大きくして、より通気抵抗を小さくすることができる。
 なお、本発明では、ガーゼ3のフィルター機能を高め、通気抵抗を上昇させることはないが、通気抵抗を上昇させることなくガーゼ3に殺菌性、抗菌性を付与することは好ましい。インフルエンザウイルス用としては、たとえばダチョウなどの生体内で生成された抗体や経鼻ワクチンを染み込ませたものを用いることで、マスク本体2の透孔13を通過したウイルスをガーゼ3によって撃退することができる。
 図8は、本発明の他の実施形態であるマスク20の外観を示す正面図であり、図9は、マスク20の外観を示す側面図である。また図10は、図8に示す切断面線A-Aにおけるマスク20の断面図である。
 本実施形態のマスク20は、図1などに示したマスク1と類似の構成を有しており、マスク本体2の周縁部に略半円形状に張出し部15が、周縁部に沿って隣接して設けられ、全体としてマスク本体2の外形が波型に設けられる。
 張出し部15は、その幅(半円の直径に相当)が0.5cm~2cm程度に設けられる。複数設けられる張出し部15は、それぞれが独立して変形することができるので、マスク20を顔面4に装着したときに、各張出し部15がそれぞれ接触する顔面4の各部位の形状に応じて変形する。これにより、マスク本体2の顔面4への密着性をさらに高めることができる。
 マスク本体2の張出し部15には、上記の実施形態と同様に折り返し部を設けることが好ましい。
 図11は、折り返し部16の拡大断面図である。本実施形態の折り返し部16は、図6に示したような、ガーゼ3を挟み込んで固定するためのものではなく、張出し部15の強度を上昇させるために設けている。張出し部15は、それぞれ変形して顔面4へと密着するため、前述のように、強度が低すぎると小さな外力でも変形してしまい、逆に密着性が劣ることになる。折り返し部16により張出し部15の強度を高め、マスク本体2全体としては、顔面の形状に沿って容易に変形するとともに、顔面に密着する張出し部15では、一定以上の外力により変形させたのちは、変形しないので、顔面との高い密着性が保持される。
 本発明のさらに他の実施形態として、複数の突起6の頂部にわたって、基材5と同様の材質で構成された帯状部材または線状部材(以下では「帯状部材など」という)を設けることもできる。これにより、マスク本体2と帯状部材などとが突起6の高さと同じだけの間隔をあけて、互いに平行に設けられる。帯状部材などとマスク本体2との間には、微小な空間が複数形成され、吸気時に外部から流入しようとする空気は、これら形成された微小な複数の空間を通って突起6の透孔13から内部へと流入する。
 したがって、吸気時に流入する空気の流れを微小空間に規制するとともに、空気の流れを複雑化し、被覆層9に含まれる酸化チタンとの接触機会が増加することになる。これにより、マスク本体2によるウイルスなどの殺菌効果および抗菌効果をさらに向上させることができる。
 また、このような帯状部材などは、規則的に配置された突起6から適宜選択した突起6の頂部にわたって設けることにより、たとえば、帯状部材などを平行に複数設けたり、湾曲するように設けたり、ジグザグ状や折れ線状などに設けることができ、設けた帯状部材などによりマスク1に意匠性を持たせることもできる。
 本発明のマスクは、金属製のマスク本体2を用いており、洗浄によっても酸化チタンの活性は低下することがない。酸化チタンは触媒であるので、殺菌作用を発揮しても酸化チタン自体は劣化することがなく、長期にわたって殺菌作用を持続することができる。また、顔面への密着性に優れるため呼気による眼鏡の曇りも効果的に防止される。
 また、本発明のマスクは、未感染者が装着して自らの感染を防ぐためだけでなく、感染者が装着して他者への感染を防ぐ効果も発揮する。突起6に設けられた透孔13は、上方、下方および側方のいずれかの方向に形成されるため、感染者が装着した場合に、ウイルスなどが含まれているであろう呼気は、顔の正面方向には放出されず、上下または側方へと放出される。したがって、呼気に含まれる飛沫が正面方向へは飛翔せず、上下または側方へと飛翔するため、飛沫の飛翔距離が短くなる。
 本発明は、その精神または主要な特徴から逸脱することなく、他のいろいろな形態で実施できる。したがって、前述の実施形態はあらゆる点で単なる例示に過ぎず、本発明の範囲は特許請求の範囲に示すものであって、明細書本文には何ら拘束されない。さらに、特許請求の範囲に属する変形や変更は全て本発明の範囲内のものである。
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a mask 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing the appearance of the mask 1. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the mask 1 taken along the section line AA shown in FIG.
The mask 1 includes a mask body 2 and a gauze 3. The mask main body 2 is configured so as to cover the peripheral edge of the oral cavity covering the nose head 4a, the lower jaw 4b, and the both jaw joints 4c of the face 4 while being mounted on the face 4. In the mask body 2, for example, a plurality of protrusions 6 are provided on a metal base 5, and through holes communicating with the inner surface 7 and the outer surface 8 of the mask body 2 are formed in the protrusions 6, respectively. A plurality of protrusions 6 are provided on the substrate 5 so as to protrude from the outer surface 8 of the mask body 2 opposite to the inner surface 7 facing the face 4.
In the mask body 2 of the present invention, a coating layer 9 containing titanium oxide is formed on the outer surface 8. The covering layer 9 is provided in at least a region of the outer surface 8 of the mask main body 2 where the protrusions 6 are formed, and is preferably provided so as to cover the entire outer surface 8.
The mask 1 of the present invention utilizes the bactericidal action when active oxygen is generated, which is one of the ability of titanium oxide as a photocatalyst to decompose harmful substances. Titanium oxide can be excited either by ultraviolet light or visible light depending on the type used, and can be sufficiently excited even by irradiation light from an indoor fluorescent lamp without irradiating sunlight outdoors. Active oxygen generated instantaneously on the surface of titanium oxide by irradiation with ultraviolet rays and visible light can sterilize influenza viruses and the like.
In the conventional mask, since the photocatalyst such as titanium oxide is attached to the fiber body such as gauze, the ultraviolet ray and the visible light for exciting the catalyst are not sufficiently irradiated. However, the mask 1 of the present invention contains titanium oxide. Since the coating layer 9 is formed on the outer surface 8, the titanium oxide is sufficiently irradiated with ultraviolet rays and visible light to excite the titanium oxide, thereby effectively exhibiting the catalytic activity.
Further, as described above, a plurality of protrusions 6 are formed on the mask main body 2, thereby increasing the surface area of the outer surface of the mask main body 2 that comes into contact with air containing virus or the like. Since viruses and the like are sucked together with external air during inhalation, increasing the surface area of the outer surface of the mask body 2 increases the chance of contact between the titanium oxide contained in the coating layer 9 and viruses, and the mask body. 2 can improve the bactericidal and antibacterial effects of viruses and the like.
Further, the irradiation light can be diffusely reflected on the surface of the mask body 2 on the plurality of protrusions 6 formed on the mask body 2, and the catalytic activity can be further improved as compared with the case where the protrusions 6 are not formed. .
Titanium oxide, which is a photocatalyst, is capable of not only bactericidal action such as viruses but also decomposition of pollen and decomposition of harmful substances such as nitrogen oxides. Therefore, the use of the mask 1 of the present invention can prevent infectious diseases. In addition, it has a remarkable effect in preventing hay fever and preventing inhalation of toxic substances.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the protrusion 6 portion formed in the central region 11 of the mask main body 2, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the protrusion 6 portion formed in each side region 12 of the mask main body 2. is there.
As described above, the protrusion 6 is formed with the through holes 13 communicating with the inner surface 7, the outer surface 8, and the surface of the coating layer 9.
By forming each of the through holes 13, the flow resistance of the exhalation in the surface is small, the exhalation can be smoothly discharged to the outside, the exhalation is discharged without requiring a high exhalation pressure, and the high inspiratory pressure. Intake can be taken in without requiring.
At this time, the space surrounded by the inner surface 7 and the face 4 of the mask main body 2 is filled with air sterilized and cleaned on the surface of the mask main body 2, and deep breathing can be performed with the mask 1 attached. .
Thus, without causing the wearer of the mask 1 to feel uncomfortable, such as breathlessness, it is possible to prevent invasion of viruses and the like into the body and to suppress infection.
If the through-hole 13 is formed in the projection 6, the wearer can breathe without feeling uncomfortable such as breathlessness. Furthermore, depending on the region where the projection 6 is formed, the through-hole 13 It is preferable to change the opening direction. In the present invention, the opening direction of the through-hole 13 is set to three types: upward, downward and outward. A through hole 13 formed in the projection 6 of the central region 11 extending from the nasal head cover portion covering the nasal head portion 4a and the lower jaw cover portion covering the lower jaw portion 4b of the mask body 2, and each side extending from the central region 11 to each temporomandibular joint portion 4c. The direction of opening of the through hole 13 is different from that of the through hole 13 formed in the protrusion 6 of the partial region 12.
Specifically, the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of the central region 11 are opened facing downward, and the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of each side region 12 are opened outward and upward. is doing.
Further, the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of the respective side regions 12 are not limited to the outer side and the upper side, and may be provided so as to open toward the outer side and the inner side.
As for exhalation, the through-hole 13 formed in the projection 6 in the central region 11 is open facing downward, so that exhalation exhausted from the nostril inside the mask body 2 does not greatly bypass when wearing the mask. It is discharged from the through hole 13 to the outside. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of stagnation and stagnation inside the mask main body 2 and quickly discharge the breath from the mask main body 2 to the outside at as short a distance as possible. Further, when exhaled air is discharged from the inside of the mask body 2 to the outside, the pressure inside the mask body 2 decreases, so that air flows from the through holes 13 formed in the projections 6 of the side regions 12 of the mask body 2. Although it flows in, a part of it is discharged from the through hole 13 in the central region 11 together with exhalation.
During intake, air flows from the outside of the mask body 2 toward the inside. At this time, it tends to flow from a portion where the ventilation resistance is smaller. Here, the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of each side region 12 are provided so as to open outward and upward, and the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 of the central region 11 open downward. It is provided to do. Since the ventilation resistance is smaller when the two through holes 13 are provided, the air flows mainly from the through holes 13 of the side regions 12 during intake.
In the intake air, the air flowing along the outer surface of the mask body 2 flows from the through holes 13. Since each side region 12 is wider than the central region 11, the contact area of the outer surface of the mask body 2 that comes into contact with the air flowing in from the outside to the inside of the mask body 2 can be increased. The chance of contact between the virus and the like contained in the inflowing air and the titanium oxide contained in the coating layer 9 is increased. Thereby, the bactericidal effect and antibacterial effect of the virus etc. by the mask main body 2 can further be improved.
Further, among the protrusions 6 of each side region 12, the protrusions 6 in the outermost row are not provided with the through-holes 13 that open to the outer side but are open to the upper side. Alternatively, it is preferable to provide only the through-hole 13 that opens toward the inside. In the vicinity of the projections 6 in the outermost row, there is a possibility that a virus or the like may not be sufficiently contacted with the titanium oxide on the outer side of the projections 6. If air is provided, air containing a relatively large amount of virus may flow in. In the projections 6 in the outermost row, it is possible to more effectively prevent intrusion of viruses and the like by not providing the through holes 13 that open to the outside.
The mask body 2 is made of metal as described above, and any material that can be coated with titanium oxide on the surface can be used. Further, in order to obtain adhesion with the face, a material that easily deforms along the shape of the face is preferable. As such a material, for example, an aluminum plate member having a thickness of about 0.05 mm to 1.0 mm can be used.
The coating of the coating layer 9 containing titanium oxide can be performed by a known method, for example, by a liquid coating method by dipping by a sol-gel method, a vapor deposition method by chemical vapor deposition, or the like.
Since the coating layer 9 exhibits a bactericidal action by titanium oxide on its surface, the thickness is not particularly limited. For example, if there is a thickness of several nanometers to several micrometers, sufficient catalytic activity can be obtained.
The size of the projection 6 is not particularly limited, but considering that the surface area of the mask body 2 is increased and the irradiation light is diffusely reflected on the surface of the mask body 2, for example, the diameter is about 2 mm to 5 mm, and the height is also 2 mm to It is preferably about 5 mm.
Since the through holes 13 formed in the protrusions 6 are air holes, the hole diameter may be, for example, about 1 mm to 3 mm.
In addition, what is necessary is just to set suitably the number and magnitude | size of the processus | protrusion 6, and the hole diameter of the through-hole 13 so that 500 ml which is a respiration volume can be discharged | emitted and flowed in.
In the present invention, the gauze 3 is described as an example of the sheet body interposed between the mask body 2 and the face 4 in the state of being mounted on the face 4, but at least it has air permeability in the thickness direction. For example, not only gauze but also non-woven fabrics and various cloth members in mesh form can be used.
Since the air flowing into the mask body 2 is killed by titanium oxide outside the mask body 2, the air flowing into the mask body 2 hardly contains viruses. Therefore, it is not necessary to use a conventional sheet body conforming to the N95 standard, and a commercially available gauze can be used.
On the outer side of each side region 12 of the mask body 2, a loop-shaped rubber string 10 is provided to be hooked on the ear when worn. Due to the elasticity of the rubber strap 10, when the mask body 2 is mounted, the inner surface 7 of the mask body 2 is pressed against the face 4, so that the gauze 3 can be held between the inner surface 7 of the mask body 2 and the face 4. it can.
In order to prevent the gauze 3 from shifting, the gauze 3 may be fixed to the inner surface 7 of the mask body 2 with a double-sided tape or a hook-and-loop fastener, for example. However, when a double-sided tape, a hook-and-loop fastener, or the like is used, there is a possibility that the gauze 3 is torn when the gauze 3 is peeled off or the fibers are unwound and cannot be reused.
Since the mask main body 2 is made of metal and is a relatively thin plate-like member as described above, it is easy to perform bending or the like. By bending the peripheral portion of the mask body 2 and providing the folded portion 14 as shown in the enlarged sectional view of FIG. 6, the peripheral portion of the gauze 3 can be sandwiched and fixed to the folded portion 14. The folded portion 14 does not need to be provided on the entire peripheral portion of the mask body 2. For example, if the folded portion 14 is provided on the peripheral portions on the lower side and the both sides, the gauze 3 can be fixed.
By providing the folded portion 14, the strength at the peripheral edge increases. In order to obtain close contact with the face, it is preferable to easily deform along the shape of the face. However, if the strength is too low, the surface is deformed even by a small external force, and the close contact is inferior. The strength of only the peripheral portion is increased by the folded portion 14, and the mask body 2 as a whole is easily deformed along the shape of the face, and the peripheral portion closely contacting the face is deformed by a certain external force, Since it does not deform, high adhesion to the face is maintained.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating another example of the gauze 3. The gauze 3 in this example is configured such that the opening in the region 11 a corresponding to the central region 11 of the mask body 2 is larger than the opening in the region 12 a corresponding to each side region 12. The region 11a is a region through which exhalation mainly passes, and in this region 11a, the opening resistance can be increased and the ventilation resistance can be further reduced.
In the present invention, the filter function of the gauze 3 is enhanced and the ventilation resistance is not increased, but it is preferable to impart bactericidal and antibacterial properties to the gauze 3 without increasing the ventilation resistance. For influenza viruses, for example, gauze 3 can be used to repel viruses that have passed through the through-holes 13 of the mask body 2 by using antibodies that are generated in vivo, such as ostriches, or those that have been impregnated with a nasal vaccine. it can.
FIG. 8 is a front view showing the appearance of a mask 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a side view showing the appearance of the mask 20. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the mask 20 taken along the section line AA shown in FIG.
The mask 20 of the present embodiment has a configuration similar to that of the mask 1 shown in FIG. 1 and the like, and a substantially semi-circular protruding portion 15 is adjacent to the peripheral portion of the mask body 2 along the peripheral portion. The outer shape of the mask main body 2 is provided in a wave shape as a whole.
The overhanging portion 15 has a width (corresponding to a semicircular diameter) of about 0.5 cm to 2 cm. Since the plurality of overhanging portions 15 can be independently deformed, when the mask 20 is attached to the face 4, the overhanging portions 15 are deformed according to the shape of each part of the face 4 with which each overhanging portion 15 contacts. To do. Thereby, the adhesiveness to the face 4 of the mask main body 2 can further be improved.
The overhanging portion 15 of the mask body 2 is preferably provided with a folded portion as in the above embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the folded portion 16. The folded portion 16 of the present embodiment is not for sandwiching and fixing the gauze 3 as shown in FIG. 6 but for increasing the strength of the overhang portion 15. Since the overhanging portions 15 are deformed and are in close contact with the face 4, as described above, if the strength is too low, the overhanging portion 15 is deformed even with a small external force, and the adhesion is inferior. The strength of the overhanging portion 15 is increased by the folded portion 16, and the mask body 2 as a whole is easily deformed along the shape of the face, and the overhanging portion 15 that is in close contact with the face is deformed by a certain external force or more. Since it does not deform, high adhesion to the face is maintained.
As still another embodiment of the present invention, a strip-like member or a linear member (hereinafter referred to as “strip-like member”) made of the same material as that of the substrate 5 can be provided over the tops of the plurality of protrusions 6. . As a result, the mask body 2 and the belt-like member are provided in parallel with each other with the same distance as the height of the protrusion 6. A plurality of minute spaces are formed between the belt-like member and the mask main body 2, and the air that is going to flow in from the outside during inhalation passes through the formed minute spaces and the through holes 13 of the protrusions 6. From the inside to the inside.
Therefore, the flow of air flowing in during intake is restricted to a minute space, the flow of air is complicated, and the chance of contact with titanium oxide contained in the coating layer 9 increases. Thereby, the bactericidal effect and antibacterial effect of the virus etc. by the mask main body 2 can further be improved.
Further, such a band-shaped member or the like is provided over the top of the projection 6 appropriately selected from the regularly arranged projections 6, for example, a plurality of band-shaped members or the like are provided in parallel, or provided to be curved, The mask 1 can be provided in a zigzag shape, a polygonal line shape, or the like, and the mask 1 can be provided with designability by a provided band-like member or the like.
The mask of the present invention uses a metal mask body 2 and the activity of titanium oxide is not lowered even by cleaning. Since titanium oxide is a catalyst, even if it exhibits a bactericidal action, the titanium oxide itself does not deteriorate, and the bactericidal action can be maintained for a long time. Moreover, since the adhesiveness to the face is excellent, fogging of the glasses due to exhalation can be effectively prevented.
In addition, the mask of the present invention is effective not only for wearing an uninfected person to prevent its own infection, but also for preventing the infection of another person wearing it. Since the through-hole 13 provided in the protrusion 6 is formed in any of the upper, lower and side directions, when the infected person wears it, the exhaled air that would contain viruses etc. It is not emitted in the front direction of, but is emitted vertically or laterally. Therefore, since the splash contained in the exhalation does not fly in the front direction, it flies up and down or to the side, so the flying distance of the splash becomes short.
The present invention can be implemented in various other forms without departing from the spirit or main features thereof. Therefore, the above-described embodiment is merely an example in all respects, and the scope of the present invention is shown in the claims, and is not restricted by the text of the specification. Further, all modifications and changes belonging to the scope of the claims are within the scope of the present invention.

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  1.  顔面に装着した状態で、前記顔面の鼻頭部と下顎部と両顎関節部とにわたる口腔周縁部を覆うマスク本体を有するマスクであって、
     前記マスク本体は、前記顔面に臨む内面とは反対側の外面に酸化チタンを含む被覆層が形成されるとともに、前記外面および前記被服層が隆起した複数の突起が形成され、各突起には前記内面と前記被覆層の表面とに連通する透孔がそれぞれ形成されることを特徴とするマスク。
    A mask having a mask body that covers the peripheral edge of the oral cavity spanning the nasal head, lower jaw, and both temporomandibular joints of the face when worn on the face,
    In the mask body, a coating layer containing titanium oxide is formed on the outer surface opposite to the inner surface facing the face, and a plurality of protrusions in which the outer surface and the clothing layer are raised are formed. A mask comprising a through hole communicating with an inner surface and a surface of the coating layer.
  2.  前記透孔は、前記マスク本体の前記鼻頭部を覆う鼻頭カバー部と前記下顎部を覆う下顎カバー部とにわたる中央領域では、下方に臨んで開放し、前記中央領域から各顎関節部にわたる各側部領域では、外側方および上方に臨んで開放していることを特徴とする請求項1記載のマスク。 The through-hole opens downward facing the central region extending from the central region to each temporomandibular joint in the central region extending from the nasal head cover portion covering the nasal head portion of the mask body to the lower jaw portion covering the lower jaw portion. 2. The mask according to claim 1, wherein in the partial region, the mask is opened facing outward and upward.
  3.  前記透孔は、前記マスク本体の前記鼻頭部を覆う鼻頭カバー部と前記下顎部を覆う下顎カバー部とにわたる中央領域では、下方に臨んで開放し、前記中央領域から各顎関節部にわたる各側部領域では、外側方および内側方に臨んで開放していることを特徴とする請求項1記載のマスク。 The through-hole opens downward facing the central region extending from the central region to each temporomandibular joint in the central region extending from the nasal head cover portion covering the nasal head portion of the mask body to the lower jaw portion covering the lower jaw portion. 2. The mask according to claim 1, wherein in the partial area, the mask is opened facing the outer side and the inner side.
  4.  顔面に装着した状態で、前記マスク本体と前記顔面との間に介在するシート体を備え、
     前記シート体は、厚み方向の通気性を有し、前記中央領域に対応する領域の目開きが、前記各側部領域に対応する領域の目開きよりも大きいことを特徴とする請求項2または3記載のマスク。
    In a state of wearing on the face, comprising a sheet body interposed between the mask body and the face,
    The sheet body has air permeability in a thickness direction, and an opening of a region corresponding to the central region is larger than an opening of a region corresponding to each side region. 3. The mask according to 3.
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