KR20220039087A - Frame for mask and anti-fog device for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a frame for a mask and an anti-fogging device therefor.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a mask frame coupled to the inner surface of the mask to provide a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask, and a gap formed between the wearer's face and the upper edge of the mask by being coupled to the mask frame An anti-fog device for blocking a space is disclosed.

Description

Frame for mask and anti-fog device for the same}

The present invention relates to a frame for a mask and an anti-fogging device for the same, and includes a mask frame coupled to the inner surface of the mask to provide a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask, and a mask frame coupled to the face and face of the wearer It relates to an anti-fogging tool for blocking the gap space formed by the upper edge of the mask.

Wear a mask to block fine dust or pathogens, and to stay cold.

When the mask is worn for a long time, water vapor caused by sweat or breathing of the wearer is generated on the surface of the wearer's face. When the mask comes into close contact with the wearer's face due to sweat or water vapor, discomfort in breathing may occur, and moisture continuously adheres to the skin of the face, causing discomfort.

In consideration of this point, techniques for a frame for a mask to form a gap between the wearer's facial skin and the inner surface of the mask have been proposed.

As an example of this prior art, Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model 20-0408137 (registered on February 01, 2006) relates to a mask that is easy to breathe, in which a nose support and a chin support are provided between the inner and outer paper with hanging straps on both sides. A configuration in which an integrally formed frame is fitted while forming a space with the mouth and nose was proposed.

As another example of the prior art, Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1932445 (registered on December 19, 2018) relates to a sanitary mask, the face part covering the nose and mouth of the wearer and the earring part hanging on the ears formed as a single body, the mask body, the A configuration including a mask frame that is detachably coupled to the inner surface of the mask body to close the nose and mouth and maintains the protruding shape of the face part, and a filter detachably coupled to the inner surface of the mask frame was proposed.

However, since the prior art is a configuration in which a frame is installed inside the mask or a coupling means for coupling the frame is formed on the mask in advance when the mask is manufactured, the limitation is that it is not suitable to be applied to a general mask sold on the market as it is. there was.

In addition, the prior art has a limitation in proposing a configuration for increasing wearability in consideration of the wearer's facial structure or the position of the chin.

In addition, since the prior art has a limitation in blocking the gap formed between the wearer's face and the upper edge of the mask, there is a limitation in that a fogging problem may occur for a user wearing glasses.

Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model 20-0408137 (Registered on February 01, 2006) Republic of Korea Patent Registration 10-1932445 (Registered on December 19, 2018)

The present invention has been devised in view of the above problems, and includes a mask frame coupled to the inner surface of the mask to provide a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask, and the mask frame coupled to the wearer's face and upper mask An object of the present invention is to provide an anti-fogging tool for blocking the gap space formed by the side edge.

According to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, as a frame coupled to the inner surface of the mask to provide a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask, it is formed to cover at least the wearer's mouth, and the center a main body having a side portion protruding toward the front side, and having a left extension portion and a right extension portion at left and right ends, respectively; a left coupling part and a right coupling part formed in the left and right expansion parts of the main body, respectively, and formed so as to be sandwiched between the left edge and the right edge of the mask; a left and right facial support, each having a shape protruding from the left and right positions of the upper end of the main body to the rear, respectively, formed to be located on the left and right of a position corresponding to the wearer's nose; and a chin support part having a shape protruding from the lower central position of the main body to the rear side, and formed in a position corresponding to the wearer's chin; a frame for a mask configured including a is disclosed.

Preferably, the body part comprises an upper frame element providing a shape maintaining function for the upper rim of the mask at a position corresponding to the wearer's nose, and a shape maintaining function for the lower rim of the mask at a position corresponding to the wearer's chin. a lower frame element providing a lower frame element, and an intermediate frame element disposed intermediate the upper frame element and the lower frame element to provide a shape holding function for an intermediate region of the mask, wherein the upper frame element and the lower frame element are left It is formed so as to meet at the end and the right end, respectively.

Preferably, the intermediate frame element comprises two longitudinal intermediate frame elements arranged longitudinally and parallel intermediately of the upper frame element and the lower frame element, wherein the chin support comprises the two longitudinal intermediate frames. It is configured to include a base portion protruding rearward in a "C" shape from the lower side of the element, and a chin contact portion extending downwardly from the base portion and including a curved surface portion capable of adhering to a wearer's chin.

Preferably, the intermediate frame element comprises two longitudinal intermediate frame elements arranged longitudinally and parallel intermediately of the upper frame element and the lower frame element, the upper frame element comprising: An intermediate section of each connecting point with the frame element is curved downward.

Preferably, the left coupling portion includes a left clip member formed on the front side of the left extension of the main body and extending from an end side of the left extension to the center of the main body, and the right coupling portion, the front surface of the right extension of the main body and a right clip member formed on the side and extending from the end side of the right extension part to the center side of the body part.

Preferably, the left clip member is formed with an expansion space for string coupling through which the necklace string passes and is coupled at a position where it meets the end of the left extension, and the right clip member is provided with the necklace string at a position where it meets the end of the right extension. An extended space for string coupling to be coupled through is formed.

Preferably, the present invention includes a left extension portion and a right extension portion extending downwardly to the left and right with respect to the central portion corresponding to the position of the nose bridge of the wearer, and at the ends of the left extension and the right extension, respectively. It further comprises; the anti-fogging part formed with the left engaging part and the right engaging part; the left engaging part is inserted and coupled to the engaging part formed in the left face support part, and the right engaging part is inserted into the engaging part formed in the right face support part. In combination, the anti-fog tool is configured to block the gap space formed between the wearer's face and the upper edge of the mask.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, as an anti-fogging tool for blocking the gap space formed between the wearer's face and the upper edge of the mask by being coupled to the upper side of the mask frame coupled to the inner surface of the mask, the position of the nose bridge of the wearer a left extension and a right extension extending in a downwardly inclined form to the left and right around the central portion corresponding to ; and left and right locking parts respectively formed at the ends of the left extension part and the right extension part, respectively.

Preferably, the left extension part and the right extension part connect the contact surface part contacting the nose bridge and the face of the wearer, the extended surface part extending in the front and rear directions to have a larger area than the contact surface part, and the contact surface part and the extended surface part and is configured to include an intermediate surface portion each having a curved shape rounded toward the wearer's face.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, as a frame that is located on the inner surface of the mask and provides a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask, it is formed to at least cover the wearer's mouth, and the central side portion protrudes toward the front side a body portion having a shape of and a left extension portion and a right extension portion extending downwardly to the left and right with respect to the central portion corresponding to the position of the nose bridge of the wearer, wherein a left hooking portion and a right portion are respectively provided at the ends of the left extension and the right extension. Including, the left engaging portion and the right engaging portion are respectively inserted into the left engaging portion and the right engaging portion formed on the upper side of the main body portion, the anti-fog is formed on the wearer's face and Disclosed is a frame for a mask, characterized in that it is configured to block the gap space formed by the upper edge of the mask.

The mask frame of the present invention as described above, by providing a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask by coupling the mask frame to the inner surface of the mask, prevents the mask from adhering to the wearer's face by sweat or water vapor This prevents the discomfort of breathing and makes it easier for the facial skin to remain dry.

In addition, the frame for a mask of the present invention has the advantage that it can be used in combination with a general mask sold on the market as it is.

In addition, the frame for a mask of the present invention has the advantage that wearability can be improved in consideration of the wearer's facial structure or the position of the chin.

In addition, the anti-fogging device of the present invention is coupled to the mask frame to block the gap space formed by the wearer's face and the upper edge of the mask, thereby preventing water vapor due to the wearer's breathing from rising to the upper side of the mask, through which the wearer Prevents fogging on your glasses.

1 is a perspective view of a frame for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a perspective view of another direction of a frame for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a perspective view of a frame for a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a perspective view of another direction of a frame for a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention;
5 is an exploded perspective view of a frame for a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a perspective view of an anti-fog device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a schematic diagram of a wearing state of a frame for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a schematic diagram of a wearing state in another direction of a frame for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention;
9 is a perspective view of a frame for a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention may be embodied in various other forms without departing from its technical spirit or main characteristics. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are merely illustrative in all respects and should not be construed as limiting.

The terms 1st, 2nd, etc. are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but another component may exist in between.

As used herein, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as "comprises" or "comprising", "have" and the like are intended to represent the presence of elements or combinations thereof described in the specification, and the possibility that other elements or features may be present or added. It is not precluded.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a frame for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a frame for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a frame for a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention. A perspective view of the frame, Figure 4 is a perspective view in another direction of the frame for a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the frame for a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is the present invention A perspective view of an anti-fogging device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a wearing state of a frame for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a wearing state in another direction of the frame for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention .

The frame F of this embodiment is coupled to the inner surface of the mask 100 ( FIG. 8 ) to provide a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask 100 .

The frame F of this embodiment includes a body portion 10 , a left engaging portion 22 , a right engaging portion 24 , a left facial support portion 32 , a right facial support portion 34 and a chin support portion 40 . .

As an example, the main body 10, the left coupling part 22, the right coupling part 24, the left face support part 32, the right face support part 34, and the chin support part 40 can maintain their shape while maintaining the shape. It may be made of a lightweight synthetic resin material capable of elastic deformation, and may be integrally molded and manufactured.

The main body 10 is formed to cover at least the mouth of the wearer H, has a shape in which the central side portion CA (FIG. 5) protrudes toward the front A1, and left extension parts ( 12) and a right extension part 14 are provided, respectively.

In more detail, the body portion 10 includes an upper frame element 10a that provides a shape maintaining function for the upper rim of the mask 100 at a position corresponding to the nose N of the wearer H, and the wearer ( a lower frame element 10b providing a shape-holding function for the lower rim of the mask 100 at a position corresponding to the jaw C of H). For example, the upper frame element 10a and the lower frame element 10b may be formed in the form of a frame (skeleton) element extending from side to side.

The body portion 10 also includes an intermediate frame element 10c disposed at an intermediate position between the upper frame element 10a and the lower frame element 10b to provide a shape maintaining function for the intermediate region of the mask 100 . , 10d), wherein the upper frame element 10a and the lower frame element 10b are formed to meet at the left end and the right end, respectively.

As an example, the intermediate frame element 10c, 10d is two longitudinal intermediate frame elements arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction A3-A4 in the middle of the upper frame element 10a and the lower frame element 10b. (10c).

Preferably, in the upper frame element 10a, the middle section 10a-1 of the point CP connected to the two longitudinal intermediate frame elements 10c, respectively, is curved downward.

Since the middle section 10a-1 is curved downward, the user's nose N does not touch the frame while wearing the mask, and it is possible to maintain a comfortable wearing state.

The left coupling part 22 and the right coupling part 24 are respectively formed in the left expansion part 12 and the right expansion part 14 of the main body part 10, and the left edge 102 of the mask 100, 8) and the right edge 104 (FIG. 8) are formed to be able to be fitted into each other.

In more detail, the left coupling part 22 is formed on the front side of the left extension part 12 of the main body part 10 and is formed on the main body part 10 from the end 12a side of the left extension part 12 . and a left clip member 22a extending to the central side CA of the .

In addition, the right coupling part 24 is formed on the front side of the right extension part 14 of the main body part 10 and is located at the center of the main body part 10 from the end part 14a side of the right extension part 14 . and a right clip member 24a extending to the side CA.

The frame (F) of this embodiment through the left clip member (22a) and the right clip member (24a) has the advantage that it can be used in combination with a general mask sold on the market as it is.

The left face support part 32 and the right face support part 34 have a shape protruding from the left and right positions of the upper end portion of the main body 10 to the rear A2 side, respectively, and the nose ( It is formed so as to be located on the left and right sides of the position corresponding to N), respectively.

The user's nose (N) does not touch the frame in the mask wearing state by the left face support part 32 and the right face support part 34, and the wearer's facial skin does not touch the frame, and a comfortable wearing state can be maintained.

The chin support part 40 has a shape protruding from the lower central position of the body part 10 toward the rear A2, and is formed at a position corresponding to the chin C of the wearer H.

As an example, the middle frame elements 10c and 10d of the body portion 10 are disposed in the middle of the upper frame element 10a and the lower frame element 10b in parallel in the longitudinal direction A3-A4. longitudinal intermediate frame elements 10c.

In addition, the chin support portion 40 includes a base portion 42 protruding from the lower side of the two longitudinal intermediate frame elements 10c toward the rear A2 side in a “C” shape, and the base portion ( 42) is extended downward (A4) side and is configured to include a chin contact portion 44 including a curved portion that can be in close contact with the chin (C) of the wearer (H).

Based on the wearing state, the base part 42 provides a support function by contacting the lower part of the lower lip of the wearer (H), and the chin contact part 44 is the lower part of the chin (C) of the wearer (H). may provide support by contacting the

In the state of wearing the mask by the chin support 40, the skin near the user's chin (C) is maintained in a state that does not touch the frame, and the wearer's skin and the inner surface of the mask maintain an appropriate gap to maintain a comfortable wearing state can

Unexplained reference numeral 104 denotes a string of the mask 100 .

Referring to FIGS. 3 to 6 , the anti-fogging device 50 may be coupled to the frame (F) for the mask of the present embodiment so as to prevent water vapor due to the wearer's breathing from rising to the upper side of the mask.

The anti-fogging device 50 includes a left extension 52 and a right extension 54 extending downwardly to the left and right around the central portion 51 corresponding to the position of the nose bridge of the wearer (H). Including, a left locking part 52a and a right locking part 54a are formed at an end of the left extension part 52 and an end of the right extension part 54, respectively.

The left locking part 52a is inserted and coupled to the locking part 32a formed in the left face support part 32, and the right locking part 54a is inserted into the locking part 34a formed in the right face support part 34. ) is insertion-bonded. The shapes of the left locking part 52a and the right locking part 54a are not particularly limited, and in the present embodiment, a "T"-shaped locking protrusion is formed. The shape of the engaging portions 32a and 34a is also not particularly limited, but may be formed in the form of a slit-shaped groove so that, for example, a “T”-shaped engaging protrusion can be inserted and coupled in the lateral direction. As a modification, it is of course possible that the left and right locking portions 52a and 54a are formed in the form of recesses, and the engaging portions 32a and 34a are formed in a shape having a locking protrusion.

Through this configuration, the anti-fog tool 50 blocks the gap space formed between the face of the wearer H and the upper edge of the mask 100, thereby preventing water vapor from rising to the upper side of the mask.

Preferably, the anti-fogging device 50 is formed of a soft material such as silicone rubber to provide a comfortable fit without irritating the wearer's skin. In addition, since a flexible material such as silicone rubber has good adhesion to the skin and elastic restoring force, it is also preferable to seal and block the discharge of water vapor to the upper side of the mask. As a material of the anti-fog device 50, other types of soft materials that are not harmful to the human body, such as rubber, polyurethane, elastomer (TPE), PVC, EVA, sponge, etc., may be used in addition to silicone rubber.

From another point of view, the anti-fogging device 50 has the following configuration.

The left extension part 52 and the right extension part 54 of the antifogging device 50 have a contact surface portion 50-1 that comes into contact with the nose bridge and face of the wearer H based on a cross-sectional structure, and the The extended surface portion 50-3 extended in the front-rear direction to have a larger area than the contact surface portion 50-1, and the contact surface portion 50-1 and the extended surface portion 50-3 are connected to the wearer (H) It is configured to include an intermediate surface portion 50-2 each having a curved shape rounded toward the face side of the.

It is recommended to make the contact area as small as possible on the nose bridge and face of the wearer (H) to reduce skin irritation. .

When the above configuration is taken, the area of the contact surface portion 50-1 in contact with the wearer's skin is made small while the extension surface portion 50-3 that blocks breathing vapor is formed in a relatively larger area, so wearability And it may provide an anti-fogging effect together. In addition, the intermediate surface portion 50 - 2 having a rounded curved surface shape may provide both wearability and anti-fogging effect in the middle section between the contact surface portion 50 - 1 and the extended surface portion 50 - 3 .

9 is a perspective view of a frame for a mask according to another embodiment of the present invention.

A necklace string NL may be coupled to the frame F for the mask of this embodiment. When the mask wearer needs to temporarily take off the mask to eat or drink, a necklace strap (NL) can be used to conveniently carry and store the mask while temporarily draped over the neck.

To this end, the left clip member 22a has an extended space portion 22a-1 for string coupling through which the necklace string NL passes and is coupled at a position where it meets the end 12a of the left extension portion 12. is formed

In addition, the right clip member 24a has an expansion space 24a-1 for string coupling through which the necklace string NL passes and is coupled at a position where it meets the end 14a of the right extension part 14. do.

Although the present invention has been mainly described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many various and obvious modifications can be made therefrom without departing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be construed by the appended claims to cover many such modifications.

10: body part
10a: upper frame element
10b: lower frame element
10c,10d: middle frame element
12: left extension
14: right extension
22: left coupling part
24: right coupling part
32: left facial support
34: right facial support
40: chin support
42: base part
44: chin close portion
50: anti-fog
50-1: contact surface part
50-2: middle surface part
50-3: extended surface part
51: central part
52: left extension
52a: left hook part
54: right extension
54a: right locking part
100: mask
CA: central side part
F: frame
NL: necklace strap

Claims (10)

As a frame coupled to the inner surface of the mask to provide a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask,
a body portion formed to cover at least a wearer's mouth, a central portion having a shape protruding toward the front, and having a left extension portion and a right extension portion respectively provided at left and right ends;
a left coupling part and a right coupling part formed in the left and right expansion parts of the main body, respectively, and formed so as to be sandwiched between the left edge and the right edge of the mask;
a left and right face support each having a shape protruding from the left and right positions of the upper end of the main body to the rear side, respectively, and formed to be respectively located on the left and right of the position corresponding to the wearer's nose; and
The frame for a mask comprising a; has a shape protruding from the lower central position of the main body to the rear side, and is formed at a position corresponding to the wearer's chin.
According to claim 1,
The body part,
an upper frame element providing a shape retaining function for the upper rim of the mask at a location corresponding to the wearer's nose;
a lower frame element providing a shape retaining function for the lower rim of the mask at a position corresponding to the wearer's chin;
an intermediate frame element disposed intermediate the upper frame element and the lower frame element to provide a shape holding function for an intermediate region of the mask;
The frame for a mask, characterized in that the upper frame element and the lower frame element are formed to meet at the left end and the right end, respectively.
3. The method of claim 2,
The intermediate frame element comprises:
two longitudinal intermediate frame elements arranged in longitudinal parallel between the upper frame element and the lower frame element;
The chin support portion,
a base portion protruding from the lower side of the two longitudinal intermediate frame elements to the rear side in a “C” shape;
The frame for a mask, which extends downward from the base and comprises a chin-adhering part including a curved part that can be closely adhered to the wearer's chin.
3. The method of claim 2,
The intermediate frame element comprises:
two longitudinal intermediate frame elements arranged in longitudinal parallel between the upper frame element and the lower frame element;
The upper frame element comprises:
A frame for a mask, characterized in that the middle section of the point connected to each of the two longitudinal intermediate frame elements is curved downward.
According to claim 1,
The left coupling part includes a left clip member formed on the front side of the left extension of the main body and extending from the end side of the left extension to the center of the main body,
The right coupling part is formed on the front side of the right extension part of the main body part and comprises a right clip member extending from the end side of the right extension part to the center side of the main body part.
6. The method of claim 5,
The left clip member is formed with an expansion space for coupling a string through which the necklace string passes and is coupled at a position where it meets the end of the left extension,
The frame for a mask, characterized in that the right clip member is formed at a position where the end of the right extension part meets an extension space for string coupling through which the necklace string passes and is coupled.
According to claim 1,
It includes a left extension portion and a right extension portion extending downwardly inclined to the left and right with respect to the central portion corresponding to the position of the nose bridge of the wearer, and the left and right locking portions are respectively attached to the ends of the left extension and the right extension. It further comprises;
The left engaging portion is inserted and coupled to the engaging portion formed in the left face support portion, and the right engaging portion is inserted and coupled to the engaging portion formed in the right face support portion,
The frame for a mask, characterized in that the anti-fogging member is configured to block the gap space formed between the wearer's face and the upper edge of the mask.
As an anti-fogging tool for blocking the gap space formed between the wearer's face and the upper edge of the mask by being coupled to the upper side of the mask frame coupled to the inner surface of the mask,
a left extension and a right extension extending downwardly inclined to the left and right around the central portion corresponding to the position of the nose bridge of the wearer; and
Anti-fogging tool configured to include; left and right locking portions respectively formed at the ends of the left extension and the right extension.
9. The method of claim 8,
The left extension part and the right extension part,
A contact surface portion in contact with the wearer's nose and face;
an extended surface portion extending in the front-rear direction to have a larger area than the contact surface portion;
Anti-fog device, characterized in that it connects the contact surface portion and the extended surface portion and comprises an intermediate surface portion each having a rounded curved surface shape toward the wearer's face.
As a frame that is located on the inner surface of the mask and provides a shape maintaining function for maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the mask,
a body portion formed to at least cover a wearer's mouth, the body portion having a shape in which the central side portion protrudes toward the front side; and
It includes a left extension portion and a right extension portion extending downwardly inclined to the left and right with respect to the central portion corresponding to the position of the nose bridge of the wearer, and the left and right locking portions are respectively attached to the ends of the left extension and the right extension. Including;
The left engaging portion and the right engaging portion are respectively inserted and coupled to the left engaging portion and the right engaging portion formed on the upper end side of the body portion,
The frame for a mask, characterized in that the anti-fogging member is configured to block the gap space formed between the wearer's face and the upper edge of the mask.

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