WO2015102206A1 - Nasal-cavity-inserted mask - Google Patents

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WO2015102206A1
WO2015102206A1 PCT/KR2014/008903 KR2014008903W WO2015102206A1 WO 2015102206 A1 WO2015102206 A1 WO 2015102206A1 KR 2014008903 W KR2014008903 W KR 2014008903W WO 2015102206 A1 WO2015102206 A1 WO 2015102206A1
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  • the present invention relates to a nasal implantable mask, and more particularly, to a nasal implantable mask that is inserted into the nose to remove various bacteria and fine dust contained in the outside air sucked into the nose during breathing and to generate an antibacterial effect.
  • masks having various shapes and structures are used to prevent dust, such as pollen, yellow dust and bacteria, from entering the mouth or nose.
  • Patent Document 1 provides a nasal mask that can be easily and quickly inserted into the nose and inserted into the nostrils to allow for comfortable breathing and to remove viruses and fine dust, which gives sufficient breathability.
  • a first filter unit that filters external harmful air;
  • a filtration unit which adsorbs fine dust and organic matter contained in the air filtered by the first filter unit and includes a filler for removing and sterilizing viruses;
  • Disclosed is a nasal mask inserted into the nostril, including; a second filter unit for finally filtering out the harmful components of the air passing through the filter unit and discharged into the nose.
  • the prior art as described above has a problem that the mask is formed in the form of a cylindrical capsule that is easily separated from the nose, and the plurality of filter parts and the filter parts are made of filters but are sequentially connected as they are sequentially connected. After use, it was difficult to replace and there was a problem of discarding after one use.
  • An object of the present invention is to solve the problems described above, it is inserted into the nose to prevent respiratory diseases by cleaning various bacteria and fine dust contained in the outside air sucked into the nose when breathing, while the mask is nose It is an object of the present invention to provide a nasal implantable mask that is configured to not easily escape from.
  • the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention comprises: a nasal implantable mask for filtering external air inserted into the nose and inhaled when breathing, the body being opened up and down to allow external air to pass through;
  • the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention prevents respiratory diseases by purifying various bacteria and fine dusts contained in the outside air sucked into the nose, and improves the wearing performance by preventing the mask from easily detaching from the nose. It is effective to let.
  • the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention is configured so that the user can easily replace the filter when the filter function is lost, the body and the fixed tube can be reused, and the filter can be easily replaced by the user at the desired time to clean the air It is effective to maintain the function steadily.
  • the filter made of cotton made of natural fibers regulates the physiology of the nose (e.g. temperature, humidity, filtration, etc.). It has a promoting effect.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a state diagram of use of the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention.
  • a nasal implantable mask includes a nasal implantable mask for filtering external air inserted into the nose and inhaled when breathing, the body having upper and lower openings through which external air passes;
  • a filter detachably provided on an outer surface of the body to filter harmful substances contained in the outside air; Is coupled to the outer surface of the body characterized in that it comprises a fixing tube for tightly fixing the filter so as not to be separated from the body.
  • a plurality of through-holes are formed on the side of the body to facilitate the distribution of external air.
  • the body fixing tube is characterized in that it contains silver (Ag) having an antibacterial function.
  • the groove is formed on the outer surface of the body, characterized in that the fixing tube is formed in the fixing tube corresponding to the groove of the body.
  • the filter is characterized in that it is produced by immersing the natural fiber cotton in phytoncide stock solution for a predetermined time and then completely dried.
  • the upper outer surface of the filter is characterized in that the disposable absorbent cloth is attached to remove the runny nose remaining in the nose before performing the mask function.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a view of the present invention A sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to the first embodiment.
  • the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention is to filter the outside air that is inserted into the nose and breathed in, the body (1), the filter (2), the fixed tube (3) Include.
  • the body 1 is made of a synthetic resin or a metal material, it is formed so that the upper and lower open to allow the outside air.
  • the body (1) is preferably formed in a lower cylindrical shape for smooth inflow of the outside air, the upper portion is preferably formed in a conical shape that gradually narrows the diameter in consideration of the nasal cavity structure.
  • a plurality of through holes 11 are formed on the side of the body 1 to smoothly distribute outside air, and a plurality of through holes 11 are formed at a predetermined interval on the upper side of the body 1. do.
  • a plurality of through-holes 11 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the body 1, so that the air flows smoothly, and the user can comfortably use the airlessly.
  • the body 1 contains silver (Ag), which is harmless to the human body and has an antibacterial function, which may be plated to a thickness of 1 to 3 ⁇ m or injection molded from a composition containing silver (Ag).
  • a body (1) has the effect of sterilizing the body (1) from pathogens contained in the dust floating in the air, as well as the effect of preventing the growth and infection of harmful bacterial viruses.
  • the groove 12 is formed on the outer surface of the body 1, the fixing tube 3 is formed with coupling projections 31 corresponding to the groove 12 of the body 1, respectively.
  • one groove 12 formed on the outer surface of the body 1 may be formed as shown in FIG. 3, but a plurality of grooves are formed as shown in FIG. It may be correspondingly coupled to (31).
  • the filter 2 is detachably provided on the outer surface of the body 1 to perform a function of filtering harmful substances contained in the outside air.
  • the filter (2) is configured so that the user can easily replace the filter when the filter function is lost is possible to reuse the body (1) and the fixed tube (3), and to easily replace the filter when the user wants to use Therefore, the air purification function can be maintained steadily.
  • the filter 2 is provided on the outside of the body 1, it is preferable that the filter 2 is formed in a shape similar to that of the body 1.
  • the filter (2) is made of cotton made of natural fibers to control the physiology of the nose (for example, temperature, humidity, filtration, etc.), in particular, having a warming effect on the air inhaled during winter, and by controlling the moisture to the nose health Promote
  • the filter (2) is produced by immersing the natural fiber cotton in a phytoncide stock solution for a predetermined time and then completely dried.
  • the phytoncide is a substance that plants exhale or secrete to resist pathogens, pests, and fungi, Drinking phytoncide is said to relieve stress and have a bactericidal action.
  • the phytoncide used in the present invention may use an extract obtained by extracting only a phytoncide component from a plant or a phytoncide extract commercially available.
  • the filter 2 is used to soak in cotton 100% phytoncide 100% stock solution for 30 minutes to 1 hour and then completely immersed by natural drying or hot air drying.
  • the fixing tube (3) is coupled to the outer surface of the body (1) to securely hold the filter (2) so as not to be separated from the body (1) and at the same time the present invention nasal insertion mask is inserted into the nose and flows down Provides the ability to be fixed without
  • the fixing tube 3 is preferably made of an elastic silicone material, which can form a stable fixed state according to the increase in convenient fit and adhesion.
  • a coupling protrusion 31 corresponding to the recess 12 of the body 1 is formed in the fixed tube 3, and the coupling protrusion 31 is formed in a ring shape, but the diameter of the recess 12 is described above. It is formed to have a corresponding diameter.
  • the mask is prevented from being easily separated from the inside of the nose by the coupling protrusion having a larger diameter among the plurality of coupling protrusions 31.
  • the fixed tube 3 may contain silver (Ag), which is harmless to the human body and has an antibacterial function, which is injected from the mixed composition comprising silicon (Ag) as the main material of silicon. It can be produced by molding by a method such as.
  • the fixing tube 3 containing silver (Ag) has an antibacterial and bactericidal function from pathogens contained in dust and the like floating in the air and has the effect of preventing the growth and infection of harmful bacterial viruses.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • a disposable absorbent cloth 4 may be attached to the upper outer surface of the filter 2 to remove a runny nose remaining in the nose before performing a mask function.
  • the absorbent fabric 4 is made of any one of fiber, nonwoven fabric, sponge, cotton.
  • the absorbent cloth 4 may be temporarily fixed by forming an adhesive means on the inner surface of the filter 2, and the gel type coating layer may be formed so that the absorbent cloth 4 is not easily separated from the filter 2. It may also serve as a temporary fixing.
  • the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention before inserting the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention into the nose of the user and holding the mask with one hand and removing the runny nose remaining in the nose with the absorbent cloth 4 while partially inserted into the nose. Pull the mask out of the nose. Then, after removing the absorbent cloth 4 from the filter 2, the mask is inserted into the nose again and worn.
  • the filter function by the mask may be improved by removing runny nose and fine dust remaining inside the nose before wearing the mask.
  • FIG. 6 is a view showing a state of use of the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention. As shown in Figure 6, the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention is inserted and worn inside the nose.
  • the mask inserted into the nose can be stable wearing from the fixing tube 3 of the silicon material, in particular, the engaging projection 31 of the fixing tube 3 is stably mounted in the nasal structure without slipping and slipping. It is stable and comfortable to wear.
  • the body (1) or fixed tube (3) contains silver (Ag) can be expected antibacterial, which can be hygienic use to prevent the proliferation and infection of harmful bacteria viruses.
  • the filter and sterilization function as described above are lost.
  • the fixing tube 3 is separated from the body 1 to remove the filter 2. Separate and remove. And by using a new filter (2) to maintain a constant air purification function to improve nose health.

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The present invention relates to a nasal-cavity-inserted mask and, more specifically, relates to a nasal-cavity-inserted mask that is inserted into a nose to remove various types of germs and fine dust contained in external air taken in through the nose during respiration and to generate an antimicrobial effect so that the mask can be worn in a sanitary manner. A nasal-cavity-inserted mask, according to the present invention, which is inserted into a nose to filter external air taken in through the nose during respiration, comprises: a body having an open top and bottom so as to pass external air therethrough; a filter detachably coupled to the outer surface of the body, for filtering harmful material contained in the external air; and a fixing tube coupled to the outer surface of the body, for closely fixing the filter to the body in order to prevent the filter from being separated from the body.

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비강 삽입형 마스크Nasal Implantable Mask
본 발명은 비강 삽입형 마스크에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 코 안에 삽입하여 호흡시 코로 흡입되는 외부 공기에 포함된 각종 세균 및 미세먼지를 제거하고 항균효과를 발생시키는 비강 삽입형 마스크에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a nasal implantable mask, and more particularly, to a nasal implantable mask that is inserted into the nose to remove various bacteria and fine dust contained in the outside air sucked into the nose during breathing and to generate an antibacterial effect.
일반적으로 꽃가루, 황사, 세균 등 인체에 유해한 먼지가 입이나 코를 통해 유입되는 것을 방지하도록 여러 가지 형태와 구조를 가진 마스크를 사용하고 있다.In general, masks having various shapes and structures are used to prevent dust, such as pollen, yellow dust and bacteria, from entering the mouth or nose.
최근에는 중국의 사막 등으로부터 불어오는 강한 황사가 어린이나 노약자 그리고 실외에서 활동하는 많은 사람들에게 호흡기 장애를 일으키고 있으며, 중금속을 다량 함유한 강한 황사는 사람들의 실외 활동을 제한하기 때문에 실외에서 이루어지는 경제활동 등에 크게 악영향을 주고 있다.In recent years, strong yellow sands blowing from the deserts of China have caused respiratory disorders in children, the elderly and many people working outdoors. Strong yellow sands containing heavy metals restrict people's outdoor activities. The back is greatly adversely affected.
이렇게 공해가 심한 도심이나 강한 황사가 있는 환경에 처해 있는 사람, 예를 들면 도심에서 많은 시간을 운전하는 사람, 실외에서 활동하는 사람, 분진 발생이 많은 각종 공사장에서 일하는 사람, 도장작업을 하는 사람, 농약살포 작업을 하는 사람 등의 경우에는 먼지나 도료분진, 농약, 자동차 배기가스, 황사, 대기 중의 중금속 등에 쉽게 노출되기 때문에 그러한 유해물질들이 몸속으로 들어가는 것을 방지하기 위해 소정의 마스크를 착용한다.People in high-pollution urban centers or strong dusty environments, such as those who drive a lot of time in urban centers, those who work outdoors, those who work at various construction sites with a lot of dust, painters, Pesticide sprayers are easily exposed to dust, paint dust, pesticides, automobile exhaust, yellow dust, heavy metals in the air, and wear a mask to prevent such harmful substances from entering the body.
그러나, 일반적으로 사용하는 종래의 마스크는 코와 입을 함께 가리는 형태로 제공되는 것으로, 외관을 무시한 형태와 크기로 제작된 마스크는 착용시 주위 사람으로부터 이목이 집중되어 착용을 기피하는 현상이 있었고, 마스크 체결수단으로 머리밴드나 귀걸이식 끈이나 반창고 등을 이용하였기에 착용상 불편함이 있었으며, 입을 가리기 때문에 마스크를 착용한 상태에서 말을 통한 의사 전달이 어려운 문제점 등이 있었다.However, conventional masks are generally provided in the form of covering the nose and mouth, the mask made of a shape and size ignoring the appearance has been a phenomenon that avoids wearing by focusing attention from the surrounding people when wearing the mask There were inconveniences in wearing because of the use of headbands, earrings, or band-aids as fasteners, and it was difficult to communicate through words while wearing a mask because it covered the mouth.
또한, 이러한 종래의 마스크를 착용하게 되면 코의 양측 오목한 부분이 들뜨게 되므로 그 틈새를 통해 먼지나 이물질 및 병균이 침투할 우려가 높았기 때문에 완벽한 대처방안이 될 수 없었다.In addition, when wearing such a conventional mask, both concave portions of the nose are lifted, so there is a high possibility that dust, foreign substances, and germs penetrate through the gap, and thus could not be a perfect countermeasure.
이러한 문제를 해결하기 위한 기술의 일예가 하기 특허문헌 1에 개시되어 있다.An example of the technique for solving such a problem is disclosed by following patent document 1.
하기 특허문헌 1에는 휴대가 간편하고 신속히 코에 삽입할 수 있으며, 콧구멍에 삽입되어 편한 호흡이 가능하면서 바이러스와 미세먼지를 제거할 수 있는 비강 마스크를 제공하는 것으로, 이는 충분한 통기성을 부여하여 1차적으로 외부의 유해공기를 걸러내는 제1필터부; 상기 제1필터부에서 걸러진 공기에 포함된 미세먼지 및 유기물을 흡착시킴과 동시에 바이러스의 제거 및 살균을 위한 충진물을 포함하는 여과부 및; 상기 여과부를 통과한 공기의 유해성분을 최종적으로 걸러내어 코 내부로 배출하는 제2필터부;를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 콧구멍에 삽입되는 비강 마스크에 대해 개시되어 있다.The following Patent Document 1 provides a nasal mask that can be easily and quickly inserted into the nose and inserted into the nostrils to allow for comfortable breathing and to remove viruses and fine dust, which gives sufficient breathability. A first filter unit that filters external harmful air; A filtration unit which adsorbs fine dust and organic matter contained in the air filtered by the first filter unit and includes a filler for removing and sterilizing viruses; Disclosed is a nasal mask inserted into the nostril, including; a second filter unit for finally filtering out the harmful components of the air passing through the filter unit and discharged into the nose.
그러나, 상술한 바와 같은 종래의 기술은 마스크의 형태가 일자인 원통형 캡슐 형태로 이루어져 코에서 쉽게 이탈되는 문제점이 있으며, 복수의 필터부 및 여과부 모두 필터로 이루어지되 이들이 순차적으로 연결됨에 따라 일정시간 사용하고 난 후에는 교체하기가 어려워 한번 사용한 후 버려지는 문제점이 있었다.However, the prior art as described above has a problem that the mask is formed in the form of a cylindrical capsule that is easily separated from the nose, and the plurality of filter parts and the filter parts are made of filters but are sequentially connected as they are sequentially connected. After use, it was difficult to replace and there was a problem of discarding after one use.
본 발명의 목적은 상술한 바와 같은 문제점을 해결하기 위해 안출된 것으로서, 코 안에 삽입하여 호흡시 코로 흡입되는 외부 공기에 포함된 각종 세균 및 미세먼지를 정화함으로써 호흡기 질환을 예방하는 한편, 마스크가 코에서 쉽게 이탈되지 않도록 구성되는 비강 삽입형 마스크를 제공하는데 목적이 있다.An object of the present invention is to solve the problems described above, it is inserted into the nose to prevent respiratory diseases by cleaning various bacteria and fine dust contained in the outside air sucked into the nose when breathing, while the mask is nose It is an object of the present invention to provide a nasal implantable mask that is configured to not easily escape from.
또한, 일정시간 사용되어 필터 기능이 상실된 경우 사용자가 손쉽게 필터를 교체 가능하도록 구성되는 비강 삽입형 마스크를 제공하는데 목적이 있다.It is also an object of the present invention to provide a nasal implantable mask which is configured to be easily replaceable by a user when the filter function is lost due to a certain time.
또한, 필터의 피톤치드 성분으로 오염공기를 살균하는 한편, 몸체 또는 고정튜브에 은(Ag)을 함유하여 음이온 효과 및 항균작용 효과를 기대할 수 있는 비강 삽입형 마스크를 제공하는데 목적이 있다.It is also an object of the present invention to provide a nasal implantable mask that can sterilize contaminated air with a phytoncide component of a filter and contain silver (Ag) in a body or a fixed tube to expect anionic and antimicrobial effects.
상기 목적을 달성하기 위해 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크는, 코 안에 삽입되어 호흡시 흡입되는 외부 공기를 여과하는 비강 삽입형 마스크에 있어서, 외부 공기가 통하도록 상하가 개방된 몸체와; 상기 몸체의 외면에 탈착 가능하게 구비되어 외부 공기에 포함된 유해물질을 여과시키는 필터와; 상기 몸체의 외면에 결합되어 상기 필터가 몸체로부터 이탈되지 않도록 밀착 고정시키는 고정튜브를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.In order to achieve the above object, the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention comprises: a nasal implantable mask for filtering external air inserted into the nose and inhaled when breathing, the body being opened up and down to allow external air to pass through; A filter detachably provided on an outer surface of the body to filter harmful substances contained in the outside air; Is coupled to the outer surface of the body characterized in that it comprises a fixing tube for tightly fixing the filter so as not to be separated from the body.
상술한 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크는, 코로 흡입되는 외부 공기에 포함된 각종 세균 및 미세먼지를 정화함으로써 호흡기 질환을 예방하는 한편, 마스크가 코에서 쉽게 이탈되지 않도록 하여 착용 성능을 향상시키는 효과가 있다.As described above, the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention prevents respiratory diseases by purifying various bacteria and fine dusts contained in the outside air sucked into the nose, and improves the wearing performance by preventing the mask from easily detaching from the nose. It is effective to let.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크는, 필터 기능이 상실된 경우 사용자가 손쉽게 필터를 교체 가능하도록 구성되어 몸체 및 고정튜브의 재사용이 가능하고, 필터를 사용자가 원하는 시점에서 손쉽게 교체 사용함에 따라 공기 정화 기능을 꾸준히 유지할 수 있는 효과가 있다.In addition, the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention is configured so that the user can easily replace the filter when the filter function is lost, the body and the fixed tube can be reused, and the filter can be easily replaced by the user at the desired time to clean the air It is effective to maintain the function steadily.
또한, 필터의 피톤치드 성분으로 오염공기를 살균하는 한편, 몸체 또는 고정튜브에 은(Ag)을 함유하여 지속적인 항균작용에 따른 세균번식을 방지하여 코 건강을 증진시키는 효과가 있다.In addition, while sterilizing the contaminated air with the phytoncide component of the filter, by containing silver (Ag) in the body or fixed tube has the effect of preventing the growth of bacteria due to the continuous antibacterial action to improve the nose health.
또한, 천연섬유인 면을 소재로 한 필터에 의해 코 속의 생리작용(예 : 온도, 습도, 여과 등)을 조절하기 때문에, 특히 겨울철 흡입되는 공기에 대한 보온 효과를 갖고 습기를 조절하여 코 건강을 증진시키는 효과가 있다.In addition, the filter made of cotton made of natural fibers regulates the physiology of the nose (e.g. temperature, humidity, filtration, etc.). It has a promoting effect.
도 1은 본 발명의 제 1실시예에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 사시도이다.1 is a perspective view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
도 2는 본 발명의 제 1실시예에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 분리사시도이다.Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
도 3은 본 발명의 제 1실시예에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 단면도이다.3 is a cross-sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
도 4는 본 발명의 제 2실시예에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 단면도이다.4 is a cross-sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
도 5는 본 발명의 제 3실시예에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 단면도이다.5 is a cross-sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
도 6은 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크의 사용상태도이다.6 is a state diagram of use of the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention.
본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크는, 코 안에 삽입되어 호흡시 흡입되는 외부 공기를 여과하는 비강 삽입형 마스크에 있어서, 외부 공기가 통하도록 상하가 개방된 몸체와; 상기 몸체의 외면에 탈착 가능하게 구비되어 외부 공기에 포함된 유해물질을 여과시키는 필터와; 상기 몸체의 외면에 결합되어 상기 필터가 몸체로부터 이탈되지 않도록 밀착 고정시키는 고정튜브를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.According to the present invention, a nasal implantable mask includes a nasal implantable mask for filtering external air inserted into the nose and inhaled when breathing, the body having upper and lower openings through which external air passes; A filter detachably provided on an outer surface of the body to filter harmful substances contained in the outside air; Is coupled to the outer surface of the body characterized in that it comprises a fixing tube for tightly fixing the filter so as not to be separated from the body.
또한, 상기 몸체의 측면에 외부 공기의 유통을 원활하게 하기 위한 다수의 관통공이 형성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, a plurality of through-holes are formed on the side of the body to facilitate the distribution of external air.
또한, 상기 몸체 고정튜브에는 항균기능을 갖는 은(Ag)을 함유하는 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, the body fixing tube is characterized in that it contains silver (Ag) having an antibacterial function.
또한, 상기 몸체의 외면에 요홈이 형성되고, 상기 고정튜브에 상기 몸체의 요홈에 대응하는 결합돌기가 형성되는 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, the groove is formed on the outer surface of the body, characterized in that the fixing tube is formed in the fixing tube corresponding to the groove of the body.
또한, 상기 필터는 천연섬유인 면을 피톤치드 원액에 일정시간동안 침지시킨 후 완전 건조시켜 제조되는 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, the filter is characterized in that it is produced by immersing the natural fiber cotton in phytoncide stock solution for a predetermined time and then completely dried.
또한, 상기 필터의 상부 외면에는 마스크 기능을 수행하기 전에 코 안에 잔존하는 콧물을 제거하기 위한 일회용의 흡수포가 부착되는 것을 특징으로 한다.In addition, the upper outer surface of the filter is characterized in that the disposable absorbent cloth is attached to remove the runny nose remaining in the nose before performing the mask function.
이하, 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예를 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 설명하면 다음과 같다.Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
도 1은 본 발명의 제 1실시예에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 사시도이고, 도 2는 본 발명의 제 1실시예에 따른 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 분리사시도이며, 도 3은 본 발명의 제 1실시예에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 단면도이다.1 is a perspective view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a view of the present invention A sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to the first embodiment.
도 1 내지 도 3에 도시된 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크는 코 안에 삽입되어 호흡시 흡입되는 외부 공기를 여과하는 것으로서, 몸체(1), 필터(2), 고정튜브(3)를 포함한다.As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention is to filter the outside air that is inserted into the nose and breathed in, the body (1), the filter (2), the fixed tube (3) Include.
상기 몸체(1)는 합성수지 또는 금속 재질로 이루어지며, 외부 공기가 통하도록 상하가 개방되게 형성된다.The body 1 is made of a synthetic resin or a metal material, it is formed so that the upper and lower open to allow the outside air.
상기 몸체(1)는 외부 공기의 원활한 유입을 위해 하부는 원통형으로 형성되는 것이 바람직하며, 상부는 비강구조를 고려하여 직경이 점차 좁아지는 원추형으로 형성되는 것이 바람직하다.The body (1) is preferably formed in a lower cylindrical shape for smooth inflow of the outside air, the upper portion is preferably formed in a conical shape that gradually narrows the diameter in consideration of the nasal cavity structure.
상기 몸체(1)의 측면에 외부 공기의 유통을 원활하게 하기 위한 다수의 관통공(11)이 형성되며, 상기 관통공(11)은 상기 몸체(1)의 상부측에 일정간격으로 다수개가 형성된다.A plurality of through holes 11 are formed on the side of the body 1 to smoothly distribute outside air, and a plurality of through holes 11 are formed at a predetermined interval on the upper side of the body 1. do.
이처럼, 상기 몸체(1)의 상,하는 물론 측면에 다수의 관통공(11)이 형성되어 공기의 흐름을 원활하게 하여 사용자가 답답함이 없이 편안하게 사용할 수 있다.As such, a plurality of through-holes 11 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the body 1, so that the air flows smoothly, and the user can comfortably use the airlessly.
상기 몸체(1)에는 인체에 무해하며 항균기능을 갖는 은(Ag)이 함유되어 있는데 이는 1~3㎛ 두께로 도금하거나, 은(Ag)을 포함하는 조성물로부터 사출성형할 수 있다. 이와 같은 몸체(1)는 공기 중에 떠있는 먼지 등에 포함된 병원균으로부터 몸체(1)를 살균하는 효과는 물론 유해세균바이러스의 증식 및 감염을 예방할 수 있는 효과도 있다.The body 1 contains silver (Ag), which is harmless to the human body and has an antibacterial function, which may be plated to a thickness of 1 to 3 μm or injection molded from a composition containing silver (Ag). Such a body (1) has the effect of sterilizing the body (1) from pathogens contained in the dust floating in the air, as well as the effect of preventing the growth and infection of harmful bacterial viruses.
상기 몸체(1)의 외면에 요홈(12)이 형성되고, 상기 고정튜브(3)에는 상기 몸체(1)의 요홈(12)에 대응하는 결합돌기(31)가 각각 형성된다.The groove 12 is formed on the outer surface of the body 1, the fixing tube 3 is formed with coupling projections 31 corresponding to the groove 12 of the body 1, respectively.
이때, 몸체(1)의 외면에 형성된 요홈(12)은 도 3에 도시한 바와 같이 1개가 형성될 수도 있으나, 도 5에 도시한 바와 같이 다수개가 형성되어 각각의 고정튜브(3)측 결합돌기(31)에 대응 결합될 수도 있다.At this time, one groove 12 formed on the outer surface of the body 1 may be formed as shown in FIG. 3, but a plurality of grooves are formed as shown in FIG. It may be correspondingly coupled to (31).
상기 필터(2)는 상기 몸체(1)의 외면에 탈착 가능하게 구비되어 외부 공기에 포함된 유해물질을 여과시키는 기능을 수행한다. 특히, 상기 필터(2)는 필터 기능이 상실된 경우 사용자가 손쉽게 필터를 교체 가능하도록 구성되어 몸체(1) 및 고정튜브(3)의 재사용이 가능하고, 필터를 사용자가 원하는 시점에서 손쉽게 교체 사용함에 따라 공기 정화 기능을 꾸준히 유지할 수 있다.The filter 2 is detachably provided on the outer surface of the body 1 to perform a function of filtering harmful substances contained in the outside air. In particular, the filter (2) is configured so that the user can easily replace the filter when the filter function is lost is possible to reuse the body (1) and the fixed tube (3), and to easily replace the filter when the user wants to use Therefore, the air purification function can be maintained steadily.
상기 필터(2)는 상기 몸체(1)의 외부에 구비되는 것이므로 상기 몸체(1)의 형태와 유사한 형태로 형성되는 것이 바람직하다. 상기 필터(2)는 천연섬유인 면을 소재로 함으로써 코 속의 생리작용(예 : 온도, 습도, 여과 등)을 조절하기 때문에, 특히 겨울철 흡입되는 공기에 대한 보온 효과를 갖고 습기를 조절하여 코 건강을 증진시킨다.Since the filter 2 is provided on the outside of the body 1, it is preferable that the filter 2 is formed in a shape similar to that of the body 1. The filter (2) is made of cotton made of natural fibers to control the physiology of the nose (for example, temperature, humidity, filtration, etc.), in particular, having a warming effect on the air inhaled during winter, and by controlling the moisture to the nose health Promote
상기 필터(2)는 천연섬유인 면을 피톤치드 원액에 일정시간동안 침지시킨 후 완전 건조시켜 제조되는 것으로서, 상기 피톤치드는 식물이 병원균, 해충, 곰팡이에 저항하기 위하여 내뿜거나 분비하는 물질로서, 삼림욕을 통해 피톤치드를 마시면 스트레스가 해소되며 살균작용이 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 발명에서 사용되는 피톤치드는 식물로부터 피톤치드 성분만을 추출한 추출액을 이용하거나 시중에서 판매되는 피톤치드 추출액을 이용할 수 있다.The filter (2) is produced by immersing the natural fiber cotton in a phytoncide stock solution for a predetermined time and then completely dried. The phytoncide is a substance that plants exhale or secrete to resist pathogens, pests, and fungi, Drinking phytoncide is said to relieve stress and have a bactericidal action. The phytoncide used in the present invention may use an extract obtained by extracting only a phytoncide component from a plant or a phytoncide extract commercially available.
즉, 상기 필터(2)는 면을 피톤치드 100% 원액에 30분~1시간동안 담가두었다가 충분히 침지한 후 자연건조 혹은 열풍건조를 통해 완전하게 건조시킨 것을 사용한다.In other words, the filter 2 is used to soak in cotton 100% phytoncide 100% stock solution for 30 minutes to 1 hour and then completely immersed by natural drying or hot air drying.
상기 고정튜브(3)는 상기 몸체(1)의 외면에 결합되어 상기 필터(2)가 몸체(1)로부터 이탈되지 않도록 밀착 고정시키는 역할과 동시에 본 발명 비강 삽입형 마스크가 콧속에 삽입된 채 흘러내리지 않고 고정될 수 있는 기능을 제공한다.The fixing tube (3) is coupled to the outer surface of the body (1) to securely hold the filter (2) so as not to be separated from the body (1) and at the same time the present invention nasal insertion mask is inserted into the nose and flows down Provides the ability to be fixed without
상기 고정튜브(3)는 탄성이 있는 실리콘 재질로 이루어지는 것이 바람직하며, 이는 편리한 착용감과 밀착력 증대에 따른 안정적인 고정상태를 형성할 수 있다.The fixing tube 3 is preferably made of an elastic silicone material, which can form a stable fixed state according to the increase in convenient fit and adhesion.
상기 고정튜브(3)에 상기 몸체(1)의 요홈(12)에 대응하는 결합돌기(31)가 형성되며, 상기 결합돌기(31)는 링 형태로 형성되되 전술한 요홈(12)의 직경에 대응하는 직경을 갖도록 형성된다.A coupling protrusion 31 corresponding to the recess 12 of the body 1 is formed in the fixed tube 3, and the coupling protrusion 31 is formed in a ring shape, but the diameter of the recess 12 is described above. It is formed to have a corresponding diameter.
특히, 상기 복수의 결합돌기(31) 중에서 직경이 큰 결합돌기에 의해 코 내부로부터 마스크가 쉽게 이탈되지 않도록 한다.In particular, the mask is prevented from being easily separated from the inside of the nose by the coupling protrusion having a larger diameter among the plurality of coupling protrusions 31.
또한, 상기 고정튜브(3)는 인체에 무해하며 항균기능을 갖는 은(Ag)이 함유될 수 있는데, 이는 실리콘이 주재료이면서 은(Ag)을 포함하여 이루어지는 혼합 조성물로부터 고정튜브(3)를 사출 등의 방법에 의해 성형함으로써 제작될 수 있다. 이와 같은 은(Ag)이 함유된 고정튜브(3)는 공기 중에 떠있는 먼지 등에 포함된 병원균으로부터 항균 및 살균 기능을 갖고 유해세균바이러스의 증식 및 감염을 예방할 수 있는 효과가 있다.In addition, the fixed tube 3 may contain silver (Ag), which is harmless to the human body and has an antibacterial function, which is injected from the mixed composition comprising silicon (Ag) as the main material of silicon. It can be produced by molding by a method such as. The fixing tube 3 containing silver (Ag) has an antibacterial and bactericidal function from pathogens contained in dust and the like floating in the air and has the effect of preventing the growth and infection of harmful bacterial viruses.
도 4는 본 발명의 제 2실시예에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 도시한 단면도이다. 도 4에 도시된 바와 같이, 상기 필터(2)의 상부 외면에는 마스크 기능을 수행하기 전에 코 안에 잔존하는 콧물을 제거하기 위한 일회용의 흡수포(4)가 부착될 수 있다.4 is a cross-sectional view showing a nasal implantable mask according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, a disposable absorbent cloth 4 may be attached to the upper outer surface of the filter 2 to remove a runny nose remaining in the nose before performing a mask function.
상기 흡수포(4)는 섬유, 부직포, 스펀지, 솜 들 중에서 어느 하나로 이루어진다. 상기 흡수포(4)는 상기 필터(2)에 접하는 안쪽 표면에 접착수단을 형성하여 임시 고정될 수 있으며, 젤 타입의 코팅층을 형성하여 상기 흡수포(4)가 필터(2)로부터 쉽게 이탈되지 않도록 일시적 고정시키는 역할을 할 수도 있다.The absorbent fabric 4 is made of any one of fiber, nonwoven fabric, sponge, cotton. The absorbent cloth 4 may be temporarily fixed by forming an adhesive means on the inner surface of the filter 2, and the gel type coating layer may be formed so that the absorbent cloth 4 is not easily separated from the filter 2. It may also serve as a temporary fixing.
즉, 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크를 사용자의 코 내부에 삽입하여 착용하기 전에 한 손으로 마스크를 잡고 코 내부에 일부 삽입한 상태에서 상기 흡수포(4)로 코 내부에 잔존하는 콧물을 제거한 후 마스크를 코 외부로 빼낸다. 이후 상기 흡수포(4)를 필터(2)로부터 분리 제거 후 마스크를 다시 코 내부에 삽입하여 착용한다.That is, before inserting the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention into the nose of the user and holding the mask with one hand and removing the runny nose remaining in the nose with the absorbent cloth 4 while partially inserted into the nose. Pull the mask out of the nose. Then, after removing the absorbent cloth 4 from the filter 2, the mask is inserted into the nose again and worn.
이처럼, 상기 흡수포(4)를 이용하여 마스크를 착용하기 전에 코 내부에 잔존하는 콧물 및 미세먼지를 제거함으로써 마스크에 의한 필터기능을 향상시킬 수 있다.As such, by using the absorbent cloth 4, the filter function by the mask may be improved by removing runny nose and fine dust remaining inside the nose before wearing the mask.
이하, 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크의 작용 및 효과를 설명하면 다음과 같다.Hereinafter, the operation and effects of the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention will be described.
도 6은 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크의 사용 상태를 도시한 도면이다. 도 6에 도시된 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 비강 삽입형 마스크는 콧속 내부에 삽입하여 착용한다.6 is a view showing a state of use of the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention. As shown in Figure 6, the nasal implantable mask according to the present invention is inserted and worn inside the nose.
특히, 코 내부에 삽입된 마스크는 실리콘 소재의 고정튜브(3)로부터 안정적인 착용이 가능하고, 특히 고정튜브(3)의 결합돌기(31)는 비강 구조내에서 안정적으로 거치되어 미끄러지는 흘러내림 없이 안정적이면서 편안한 착용이 가능하다.In particular, the mask inserted into the nose can be stable wearing from the fixing tube 3 of the silicon material, in particular, the engaging projection 31 of the fixing tube 3 is stably mounted in the nasal structure without slipping and slipping. It is stable and comfortable to wear.
이후, 사용자가 호흡을 하게 되면, 외부 공기가 몸체(1)를 통해 유입되면서 필터(2)를 통해 공기 중에 포함된 유해물질이 여과되고, 필터(2)에서 여과된 공기는 몸체(1)의 관통공(11)을 통과한다.Then, when the user breathes, the harmful air contained in the air is filtered through the filter 2 while the outside air is introduced through the body (1), the air filtered in the filter (2) of the body (1) Passes through hole (11).
이때, 몸체(1) 또는 고정튜브(3)에는 은(Ag)이 함유되어 항균작용을 기대할 수 있으며, 이는 유해세균바이러스의 증식 및 감염을 예방하여 위생적인 사용이 가능한 것이다.At this time, the body (1) or fixed tube (3) contains silver (Ag) can be expected antibacterial, which can be hygienic use to prevent the proliferation and infection of harmful bacteria viruses.
또한, 외부 공기가 피톤치드 성분이 함유된 필터(2)를 통과하면서 공기 내 포함된 각종 병원균을 살균시키는 한편, 피톤치드를 마시면 스트레스가 해소되는 효과를 얻게 된다.In addition, while the outside air passes through the filter 2 containing the phytoncide component to sterilize various pathogens contained in the air, drinking phytoncide reduces the stress.
한편, 마스크를 일정시간동안 사용하고 나면 상기와 같은 필터 및 살균기능 등이 상실되게 되는데, 이때 코 내부에서 마스크를 분리한 후 고정튜브(3)를 몸체(1)로부터 분리하여 필터(2)를 분리 제거한다. 그리고 새로운 필터(2)로 교체하여 사용함으로써 공기 정화 기능을 꾸준히 유지할 수 있어 코 건강을 증진시킨다.On the other hand, after using the mask for a certain time, the filter and sterilization function as described above are lost. At this time, after removing the mask from inside the nose, the fixing tube 3 is separated from the body 1 to remove the filter 2. Separate and remove. And by using a new filter (2) to maintain a constant air purification function to improve nose health.
본 발명은 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 바람직한 실시예를 중심으로 기술되었지만 당업자라면 이러한 기재로부터 본 발명의 범주를 벗어남이 없이 많은 다양한 자명한 변형이 가능하다는 것은 명백하다. 따라서 본 발명의 범주는 이러한 많은 변형의 예들을 포함하도록 기술된 청구범위에 의해서 해석되어져야 한다.While the present invention has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many various obvious modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the invention from this description. Therefore, the scope of the invention should be construed by the claims described to include examples of many such variations.

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  1. 코 안에 삽입되어 호흡 시 흡입되는 외부 공기를 여과하는 비강 삽입형 마스크에 있어서,In a nasal implantable mask that is inserted into the nose to filter outside air that is inhaled when breathing,
    외부 공기가 통하도록 상하가 개방된 몸체(1)와;A body (1) whose top and bottom are open to allow outside air to pass therethrough;
    상기 몸체(1)의 외면에 탈착 가능하게 구비되어 외부 공기에 포함된 유해물질을 여과시키는 필터(2)와;A filter (2) detachably provided on an outer surface of the body (1) to filter harmful substances contained in the outside air;
    상기 몸체(1)의 외면에 결합되어 상기 필터(2)가 몸체(1)로부터 이탈되지 않도록 밀착 고정시키는 고정튜브(3);를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 비강 삽입형 마스크.And a fixed tube (3) coupled to an outer surface of the body (1) to tightly fix the filter (2) so as not to be separated from the body (1).
  2. 제1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 몸체(1)의 측면에는 외부 공기의 유통을 원활하게 하기 위한 다수의 관통공(11)이 더 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 비강 삽입형 마스크.The nasal implantable mask is characterized in that a plurality of through-holes (11) are further formed on the side of the body (1) to facilitate the distribution of external air.
  3. 제1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 몸체(1) 또는 고정튜브(3) 중 어느 하나 이상에는 항균기능을 갖는 은(Ag)이 함유된 것을 특징으로 하는 비강 삽입형 마스크.Nasal implant mask, characterized in that any one or more of the body (1) or fixed tube (3) contains silver (Ag) having an antibacterial function.
  4. 제1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 몸체(1)의 외면에는 요홈(12)이 형성되고, 상기 고정튜브(3)에 상기 몸체(1)의 요홈(12)에 대응하는 결합돌기(31)가 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 비강 삽입형 마스크.Indentation 12 is formed on the outer surface of the body 1, the nasal insertion type is characterized in that the engaging tube 31 corresponding to the groove 12 of the body 1 is formed in the fixed tube (3). Mask.
  5. 제1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 필터(2)는 천연섬유인 면을 피톤치드 원액에 일정시간 동안 침지시킨 후 건조시켜 제조된 것을 특징으로 하는 비강 삽입형 마스크.The filter (2) is a nasal implant mask, characterized in that manufactured by immersing the cotton, which is a natural fiber in the phytoncide stock solution for a predetermined time and dried.
  6. 제1항에 있어서, The method of claim 1,
    상기 필터(2)의 상부 외면에는 마스크 기능을 수행하기 전에 코 안에 잔존하는 콧물을 제거하기 위한 일회용의 흡수포(4)가 더 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 비강 삽입형 마스크.A nasal implantable mask further comprising a disposable absorbent cloth (4) formed on the upper outer surface of the filter (2) to remove a runny nose remaining in the nose before performing the mask function.
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