Cap device for mask enabling drinking through a straw and mask using the same

Cap device for mask enabling drinking through a straw and mask using the same

The present invention relates to a cap device for a mask, and more particularly, to a cap device for a mask that enables drinking through a straw and a mask using the same.

Since the beginning of 2020, the coronavirus has spread and has become a global pandemic, making masks a must-have item that should be worn at all times except in private spaces.

After masks have become such a must-have for everyone, taking them off in public facilities can cause anxiety in those around you. Even eating at a restaurant or at a theater can cause anxiety, leading to frequent disputes. However, it is quite inconvenient to have to take off the mask and put it back on every time you eat. In particular, it has become one of the daily cultures to carry drinks with takeout and eat using a straw, but in the pandemic situation due to Corona, the mask culture collides with the mask culture, and it is very inconvenient because you have to take off the mask for a while to drink a sip. Big. In modern life where masks have become an essential wearable item, these problems are urgently needed to be improved.

<p><patcit num="0001"><text>Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0252787 (Announcement Date: 2001. 11. 16)</text></patcit></p>

<p>Therefore, according to the present invention, in particular, when using a sharp-pointed tool such as a straw or eating food with a sharp tip, an intake operation is possible without taking off the mask one by one, and at the same time, the function of the mask can be maintained. We want to provide a device.</p>

<p>One aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is a mask cap device for enabling drinking through a straw, comprising: an external coupling member installed on the front surface of the mask and having an external through hole; an inner coupling member installed on the rear surface of the mask, assembled with the external coupling member, and having an inner through hole communicating with the outer through hole; a guide member assembled with the external coupling member; and a cover member assembled to slide left and right on the guide member and configured to open and close an external through hole of the external coupling member.</p><p>Preferably, the inner through hole has a smaller diameter than the outer through hole. The inner coupling member is formed of a rubber material, and the inner through hole has a smaller diameter than the straw.</p><p>Preferably, the inner coupling member communicates with the inner through hole and has an inner coupling part in the form of a protruding barrel, and the outer coupling member communicates with the outer through hole and has a protruding barrel shape and is inserted into the inner coupling part to be fastened. It has an external coupling part that becomes. The inner coupling portion is provided with a coupling groove on the inner surface, the outer coupling portion is provided with a coupling protrusion on the outer surface. The inner coupling portion and the outer coupling portion have a polygonal tubular shape.</p><p>Preferably, the cover member has a wing portion on the periphery, and the guide member includes a first jaw portion on which the blade portion of the cover portion is seated, and a second jaw portion on the inner surface of which the external coupling member is seated.</p><p>Another aspect of the present invention is a filter unit having a mask through hole; an external coupling member installed on the front surface of the filter unit and having an external through hole communicating with the mask through hole; an inner coupling member installed on the rear surface of the filter unit, assembled with the external coupling member, and having an inner through hole communicating with the outer through hole; a guide member assembled with the external coupling member; and a cover member assembled to slide left and right on the guide member and configured to open and close an external through hole of the external coupling member.</p>

<p>According to the present invention of the above-described configuration, it is possible to safely and conveniently ingest beverages using a straw without taking off the mask. Since the straw is press-fitted to the cap device of the present invention, exposure to the external environment is minimized even when drinking beverages with the straw, so that it is safe for virus infection. In addition, since the cap device of the present invention is easily assembled to and disassembled from the mask, it is easy to reuse.</p>

1 is a block diagram of a cap device for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates a state in which the cap device shown in FIG. 1 is attached to and worn on a mask. 3A and 3B are exploded views of the cap device shown in FIG. 1 . 4A and 4B are views for explaining a coupling relationship between a cover member, a guide member, and an external coupling member in the cap device shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a coupling relationship between an outer coupling member and an inner coupling member in the cap device shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a state in which a straw is inserted into the cap device shown in FIG. 1 .

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

In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals indicate members having the same or similar functions. In the drawings, in consideration of the convenience of understanding, the size or thickness of the components are exaggerated, but the protection scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereby.

Meanwhile, in this specification, "front" refers to the outside while wearing a mask, and "rear" refers to the inside.

1 is a block diagram of a cap device 100 for a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the cap device 100 includes a cover member 102 , a guide member 104 , an outer coupling member 106 , and an inner coupling member 108 .

FIG. 2 illustrates a state in which the cap device 100 shown in FIG. 1 is attached to and worn on the mask 200 . The mask 200 includes a filter unit 202 that covers the nose and mouth, and an earring string 204 . In order to attach the cap device 100 to the mask 200, a through hole (not shown) is drilled in the filter unit 202 around the mouth using a suitable tool such as a knife.

3A and 3B are exploded configuration views of the cap device 100 shown in FIG. 1 . The cover member 102 , the guide member 104 , and the outer coupling member 106 are installed on the front surface of the mask 200 , and the inner coupling member 108 is installed on the back surface of the mask 200 .

The external coupling member 106 has an external through hole 302 . The inner coupling member 108 has a bottom portion 318 in which an inner through hole 304 is formed. The inner coupling member 108 is assembled with the outer coupling member 106 with the mask 200 interposed therebetween, and the inner through hole 304 communicates with the outer through hole 302 . The outer through hole 302 has a larger diameter than the inner through hole 304 and the straw (not shown).

The inner coupling member 108 may be formed of rubber, silicone, plastic, or the like. Since the inner coupling member 108 is a portion in contact with the mouth, it is preferable to form a silicone material that is harmless to the human body and has elasticity. The inner through hole 304 is slightly smaller in diameter than the straw. Therefore, in the state in which the cover member 102 opens the outer through hole 302 , the straw is inserted into the outer through hole 302 without any resistance, and is press-fitted into the inner through hole 304 .

4A and 4B are views for explaining a coupling relationship between the cover member 102 , the guide member 104 , and the external coupling member 106 . The external coupling member 106 is assembled to the guide member 104 in a state in which the cover member 102 is assembled to the guide member 104 .

The cover member 102 includes a door portion 306 and a wing portion 308 . The wing portion 308 is formed around the door portion 306 . The cover member 102 is assembled to slide left and right on the guide member 104 through the wing unit 308 , and opens and closes the external through hole 302 of the external coupling member 106 through the door unit 306 .

The guide member 104 has a first jaw portion 402 and a second jaw portion 404 on the inner surface. The wing portion 308 is seated on the first jaw portion 402 . The external coupling member 106 is seated on the second jaw portion 404 . The first jaw portion 402 and the second jaw portion 404 are spaced apart from each other by an interval equal to or slightly larger than the thickness of the wing portion 308 . Since the guide member 104 has a second jaw portion 404 on which the external coupling member 106 is seated, the external coupling member 106 is stably positioned regardless of the position of the cover member 102 in the guide member 104 . posture can be maintained.

The inner coupling member 108 communicates with the inner through hole 304 and has an inner coupling portion 310 in the form of a protruding barrel. The external coupling member 106 communicates with the external through-hole 302 and has a protruding barrel shape and has an external coupling part 312 inserted and fastened to the internal coupling part 310 . The inner coupling portion 310 is provided with a coupling groove 314 on the inner surface, the outer coupling portion 312 is provided with a coupling protrusion 316 on the outer surface. When the external coupling part 312 is inserted into the internal coupling part 310 with the mask 200 interposed therebetween, the coupling protrusion 316 is fastened to the coupling groove 314 , so that the external coupling member 106 and the internal coupling member 108 are engaged. ) is assembled.

5 illustrates a coupling relationship between the outer coupling member 106 and the inner coupling member 108 . The inner coupling portion 310 and the outer coupling portion 312 have a polygonal tubular shape to prevent rotation in the assembled state. A coupling protrusion 316 is formed on the outer surface of the outer coupling part 312 , and a coupling groove 314 is formed on the inner surface of the inner coupling part 310 . When the external coupling part 312 is inserted into the internal coupling part 310 , the coupling protrusion 316 is fastened to the coupling groove 314 . The mask 200 is in close contact with the rear surface of the outer coupling member 106 and the front surface of the inner coupling member 108 .

6 is a view for explaining a state in which the straw 602 is inserted into the cap device 100 shown in FIG. As shown, the cover member 102 slides on the guide member 104 to open the external through-hole 302 of the external coupling member 108 . When the straw 602 is inserted into the external through-hole 302 in a state in which the external through-hole 302 is open and is press-fitted into the internal through-hole 304 formed in the internal coupling member 108, the straw ( 602) is reached. Since the inner coupling member 108 is formed of a rubber material, and the straw 602 is press-fitted into the inner through hole 304 , drinking water can be safely consumed through the straw 602 . When drinking is finished, pull out the straw 602 and slide the cover member 102 to seal the external through hole 302 .

The above-described embodiments are intended to enable those skilled in the art to easily understand the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art should note that various modifications or changes to the above-described embodiments are possible within the scope of the present invention.

100 : cap device 102: cover member 104: guide member 106: external coupling member 108: inner coupling member 200: mask 202: filter unit 204: earring string 302: external through-hole 304: internal through-hole 306: door portion 308: wing portion 402: first chin 404: second chin 602: straw