TWI782271B - an air mask - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an air-supply mask, which includes a body for leaning against the user's nose to form a half-open space with the face, the body includes a breathable structure and an air-tight structure; and, a The gas generating unit arranged on the main body is used to generate functional gas lighter than air, and the functional gas can be released to the user's nose through the breathable structure. With the above structure, the air supply mask provided by the present invention can keep the functional gas in the semi-open space formed by the mask body and the user's face, so as to achieve the effect of improving the utilization rate of the functional gas.

Description

A kind of air supply mask

The invention relates to the field of masks, in particular to the field of structurally improved multifunctional masks.

In recent years, due to haze hazards, public health and other factors, masks have become a must-have hygiene product for households. In order to improve the comfort, convenience and functionality of masks, masks with different structures or functions have gradually appeared on the market, for example, masks that can supply functional gas during use.

Taiwan's new patent announcement number M583850 discloses a breathable layer that can be used in a mask to supply hydrogen, which has the effect of improving non-bacterial inflammation and other health care.

Taiwan Invention Patent Publication No. I648077 discloses a breathable material mask with oxygen supply and dehumidification functions. One layer of the breathable material mask includes a functional layer with oxygen supply and dehumidification functions; the functional layer has the functions of reducing humidity and generating oxygen. Supply oxygen and dehumidify to improve the air quality inside the mask.

However, although there are currently air-supply masks that can supply different functional gases, these functional gases often escape to the outside of the mask before being absorbed by the user due to the breathability of the mask during use. This leads to a decrease in the utilization rate of the functional gas. Therefore, the gas supply mask still has the problem of gas dissipation to be solved urgently.

Accordingly, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a gas supply mask (100) that can solve the problem of dissipation and utilization of functional gases, which includes: A body (1) is used to lean against the nose of the user to form a half open space (2) with the face, the body (1) includes a breathable structure (11) and an air-impermeable structure (12) ;and, A gas generating unit (3) arranged on the body (1) is used to generate functional gas (5) lighter than air, and the functional gas (5) can be released to the user through the breathable structure (11) nose, and is blocked by the airtight structure (12), staying in the semi-open space (2).

In order to achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein, the air-permeable structure (11) and the air-impermeable structure (12) can form an accommodating interlayer (13), and the gas generating unit (3) is arranged in the accommodating interlayer (13) .

In order to achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein, the body can further have at least one waterproof connector (14), the waterproof connector (14) has an opening (141), and the opening side of the waterproof connector (14) is connected to the air-permeable structure (11) sealing to form an accommodating space (15); the gas generating unit (3) is arranged in the accommodating space (15).

In order to achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein, the air supply mask (100) may further include a breathing area (4) extending on the lower side of the body (1) to cover the user's nose or mouth, the breathing area (4) is made of breathable material, and the breathing area (4) can form a closed space with the main body (1) and the user's face.

To achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein, the breathing zone (4) can be a single layer or a composite layer.

To achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein, the air-permeable material includes a filter material.

In order to achieve the aforementioned object of the invention, wherein the filter material is selected from the group consisting of non-woven fabric, cotton material, activated carbon, N95 filter material and N99 filter material.

In order to achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, the breathable material includes a polymer water-absorbing material for absorbing sweat on the user's skin.

To achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein the functional gas (5) is hydrogen.

In order to achieve the object of the aforementioned invention, wherein the gas generating unit is a hydrogen generating composition, which comprises: (1) metal hydroxide or metal peroxide and an aluminum powder, (2) Hydride or (3) A combination of the above two.

To achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein the metal hydroxide comprises calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.

To achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein the metal peroxide comprises calcium peroxide, magnesium peroxide, sodium peroxide or potassium peroxide.

In order to achieve the object of the aforementioned invention, wherein the hydride includes a hydride that can react with water to generate hydrogen.

In order to achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein, the weight ratio of the metal peroxide or the metal hydroxide: the aluminum powder is 1:100-100:1.

In order to achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein, the weight ratio of the metal peroxide or the metal hydroxide: the aluminum powder is 1:10-10:1.

To achieve the purpose of the aforementioned invention, wherein, the hydrogen-generating composition may further comprise a solid acid, so that the pH value of the hydrogen-generating composition is between 4-9.

To achieve the object of the aforementioned invention, wherein the solid acid is selected from the group consisting of solid citric acid, solid lactic acid, solid oxalic acid, solid hydrochloric acid, solid phytic acid and solid silicic acid.

When the air supply mask provided by the present invention is in use, the breathable structure (11) of the body (1) of the air supply mask (100) is placed against the user's nose to form a half open space with the face ( 2). After the gas generating unit (3) generates the functional gas (5), the functional gas (5) can pass through the breathable structure (11) and be released to the user's nose. Moreover, since the weight of the functional gas (5) is lighter than air, it will float above the air, be blocked by the air-tight structure (12) of the body (1), and stay in the body (1) and the user's face. In the semi-open space (2) formed by the department.

The invention provides a solution to the problem of the dissipation of functional gas in the air supply mask. The air supply mask provided by the invention can improve the problem of low utilization rate of functional gas in the prior art.

As shown in Figures 1 to 6, an air supply mask (100) disclosed in a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: a body (1) for resting on the user's nose, and a body (1) arranged on the The gas generating unit (3) of the body (1); the body (1) can form a half open space (2) with the user's face, and the gas generating unit (3) can generate functional gas (5) that is lighter than air ).

Among them, in order to make the functional gas (5) generated by the gas generating unit (3) contact the user's nose smoothly, the body (1) has a breathable structure (11), and the functional gas (5) can pass through The breathable structure (11) enters the user's nose area; wherein, in order to prevent the functional gas (5) from escaping through the breathable structure (11) to the outside of the air supply mask (100) (that is, relative to the user's nose the other side of the area), the body (1) has an air-tight structure (12), the air-tight structure (12) can block the functional gas (5), and the functional gas (5) will The air is light and floats above the air, and stays in the semi-open space (2) due to the barrier of the air-tight structure (12).

When considering the production cost, as shown in Figure 1, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the air-permeable structure (11) is connected with the air-impermeable structure (12) to form a double-layer structure, and a container is formed therein. The interlayer (13); the gas generating unit (3) is arranged in the accommodating interlayer (13).

When considering the convenience and comfort of use, as shown in Figures 2 to 4, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the body (1) has at least one waterproof connector (14), the waterproof connector (14) has an opening (141), and the opening side of the waterproof connector (14) is sealed with the air-permeable structure (11) to form an accommodating space (15); the gas generating unit (3) is arranged in the accommodating space Placed in the space (15); wherein, the air-permeable structure (11) can be pressed with the air-impermeable structure (12) to form a single-layer plane structure, and the size range of the air-permeable structure (11) of the single-layer plane structure is limited to the waterproof The area where the connector (14) is sealed with the air-permeable structure (11); wherein, the air-permeable structure (11) can be joined or pressed together with the air-impermeable structure (12) to form a double-layer structure, and the non-air-permeable structure in the double-layer structure The breathable structure (12) has a gap through which the waterproof connector (14) is sealed with the breathable structure (11).

When considering the filterability of the mask, as shown in Figures 7 to 9, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the air supply mask (100) can further include a Breathing area (4), the breathing area (4) can cover the user's nose or mouth, and form a closed space with the body (1) and the user's face; the breathing area (4) is made of breathable material and the breathing zone (4) can be a single layer or a composite layer. If you want to make the air supply mask (100) have good filterability, the breathable material can be a filter material, which includes but is not limited to, non-woven fabric, cotton material, activated carbon, N95 filter material or N99 filter material; The air-supply mask (100) has good water absorption, and the breathable material can be a polymer water-absorbing material to absorb sweat on the user's skin.

Embodiment 1, hydrogen supply mask

Hydrogen (H ₂ ) is a colorless, odorless gas with a gas specific gravity of 0.07, only 7% of air, and is currently the lightest gas known. Hydrogen has been reported as a biological antioxidant, which can be used for anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation and anti-apoptosis. Inhalation of hydrogen can improve neurological and cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and myocardial infarction.

In view of this, if the gas supply mask (100) provided by the present invention can be further used to supply hydrogen, a hydrogen-producing composition capable of generating hydrogen can be arranged in the container of the gas supply mask (100) according to the aforementioned embodiment. Put it in the interlayer (13) or the accommodation space (15) to get a hydrogen supply mask. For example, the hydrogen producing composition can be made to comprise: (1) metal hydroxide or metal peroxide and an aluminum powder, (2) hydride, or (3) A combination of the above two, And place it in the accommodating interlayer (13) or accommodating space (15) of the aforementioned air supply mask (100).

Wherein, the hydrogen-generating composition can be granular, ingot or powder; the metal hydroxide in the hydrogen-generating composition comprises calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; the metal hydroxide The oxides include calcium peroxide, magnesium peroxide, sodium peroxide, or potassium peroxide; the hydrides include hydrides that react with water to generate hydrogen gas, such as magnesium hydride, calcium hydride, and silicon hydride.

When the hydrogen-generating composition includes metal hydroxide and aluminum powder, the metal hydroxide can react with the aluminum powder to generate hydrogen gas, as shown in the following reaction formula 1 or reaction formula 2.

Reaction formula 1: 2Al+2H ₂ O+X(OH) ₂ →X(AlO ₂ ) ₂ +3H ₂ (X is calcium, magnesium)

Reaction formula 2: 2Al+2H ₂ O +2Y(OH) → 2YAlO ₂ +3H ₂ (Y is sodium, potassium)

When the hydrogen-generating composition includes metal peroxide and aluminum powder, the metal peroxide can react with moisture in the environment to generate metal hydroxide, as shown in the following reaction formula 3 or reaction formula 4, the metal hydrogen produced The oxide then generates hydrogen through the reaction of the above reaction formula 1 or reaction formula 2.

Reaction formula 3: 2XO ₂ +2H ₂ O→2X(OH) ₂ +O ₂ (X is calcium, magnesium)

Reaction formula 4: 2Y ₂ O ₂ +2H ₂ O→4Y(OH)+O ₂ (Y is sodium, potassium)

And, in order to make the hydrogen supply mask have better hydrogen generation efficiency, the metal peroxide or the metal hydroxide in the hydrogen production composition: the preferred weight ratio of the aluminum powder is 1:100-100:1 ;The optimal weight ratio is 1:10-10:1.

In addition, if it is desired to make the hydrogen-generating composition quickly generate a large amount of hydrogen, it is possible to use peroxides or hydroxides of alkali metals (sodium or potassium) with high activity as reactants.

Also, in order to reduce the irritation of the hydrogen supply mask to the skin and improve gas absorption, the hydrogen production composition may further include a solid acid to neutralize the above reaction and make the pH between 4-9; the solid acid contains solid Citric acid, lactic acid solid, oxalic acid solid, hydrochloric acid solid, phytic acid solid, or silicic acid solid.

The above detailed description is a specific description of the feasible embodiment of the present invention, but the embodiment is not used to limit the patent scope of the present invention, any equivalent implementation or change that does not depart from the technical spirit of the present invention, such as can produce Air supply masks for light functional gases should be included in the patent scope of this case.

In summary, the air supply mask provided by the present invention can solve the problem of the dissipation of functional gas in the prior art. The air-supply mask provided by the present invention uses the functional gas to be lighter than the air to float above the air, and the air-tight structure of the air-supply mask blocks the functional gas floating above the air on the inside of the mask (i.e. close to one of the users) The principle of side) solves the problem of dissipation of functional gas in the prior art, and thereby improves the utilization rate of functional gas.

The structure of the air supply mask provided by the present invention can indeed achieve its efficacy and purpose when in use. Moreover, the above-mentioned functions and structures fully meet the statutory patent requirements of novelty and advancement. I would like to file an application in accordance with the law. I urge your office to approve this invention patent application to encourage inventions.

100: air supply mask 1: Ontology 11: breathable structure 12: Airtight structure 13:Accommodating interlayer 14: Waterproof connector 141: opening 2: Semi-open space 3: Gas generation unit 4: breathing zone 5: Functional gas

[Fig. 1] is a schematic diagram of an air supply mask according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Fig. 2] is an exploded view of an air supply mask according to another embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] is a schematic diagram of sealing the waterproof connector and the breathable structure; [Fig. 4] is the schematic diagram of the air supply mask of another embodiment of the present invention; [Fig. 5] is a schematic diagram of the use of an air supply mask according to another embodiment of the present invention; [Fig. 6] is a schematic diagram of the use of an air supply mask according to another embodiment of the present invention; [Fig. 7] is the schematic diagram of the air supply mask of another embodiment of the present invention; [Fig. 8] is a schematic diagram of an air supply mask according to another embodiment of the present invention; and, [ FIG. 9 ] is a schematic diagram of the use of an air supply mask according to another embodiment of the present invention.

100: air supply mask

1: Ontology

14: Waterproof connector

2: Semi-open space

5: Functional gas

Claims (17)

An air-supply mask, comprising: a body for resting on the user's nose to form a half-open space with the face, wherein one side of the body is a breathable structure, wherein the breathable structure is opposite to the The other side of the main body is an air-tight structure, wherein the main body is used to cover the user's nose, but the main body does not cover the user's mouth; and, a gas generating unit arranged on the main body is used to generate The functional gas that is lighter than air can be released to the user's nose through the breathable structure, and is blocked by the air-impermeable structure, staying in the semi-open space. The air supply mask according to claim 1, wherein, the air-permeable structure and the air-impermeable structure can form an accommodating interlayer, and the gas generating unit is arranged in the accommodating interlayer. The air supply mask as described in claim 1, wherein the body can further have at least one waterproof connector, the waterproof connector has an opening, and the opening side of the waterproof connector is sealed with the breathable structure to form an accommodating space ; The gas generating unit is arranged in the accommodating space. The air supply mask as described in claim 1, wherein the air supply mask can further include a breathing area extending on the lower side of the body to cover the user's nose or mouth, and the breathing area is made of breathable material Made, the breathing zone can form a closed space with the main body and the user's face. The air supply mask according to claim 4, wherein the breathing zone can be a single layer or a composite layer. The air supply mask as described in claim 4, wherein the breathable material comprises a filter material. The air supply mask as described in claim 6, wherein the filter material is selected from the group consisting of non-woven fabric, cotton material, activated carbon, N95 filter material and N99 filter material. The air-supply mask according to claim 4, wherein the air-permeable material includes polymer water-absorbing material for absorbing sweat on the user's skin. The gas supply mask as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the functional gas is hydrogen. The gas supply mask as described in claim 9, wherein the gas generating unit is a hydrogen generating composition comprising: (1) metal hydroxide or metal peroxide and an aluminum powder, (2) hydride or (3) A combination of the above two. The air supply mask according to claim 10, wherein the metal hydroxide comprises calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. The air supply mask according to claim 10, wherein the metal peroxide comprises calcium peroxide, magnesium peroxide, sodium peroxide or potassium peroxide. The air supply mask according to claim 10, wherein the hydride contains a hydride that can react with water to generate hydrogen. The air supply mask according to claim 10, wherein the weight ratio of the metal peroxide or the metal hydroxide: the aluminum powder is 1:100-100:1. The air supply mask according to claim 14, wherein the weight ratio of the metal peroxide or the metal hydroxide: the aluminum powder is 1:10-10:1. The air supply mask according to claim 10, wherein the hydrogen-generating composition may further comprise a solid acid, so that the pH value of the hydrogen-generating composition is between 4-9. The air supply mask according to claim 16, wherein the solid acid is selected from the group consisting of solid citric acid, solid lactic acid, solid oxalic acid, solid hydrochloric acid, solid phytic acid and solid silicic acid.

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