KR20090126336A - Ear guard having elastic band which takes a ring shape upon releasing - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An ear-muff having elastic bands formed with a ring shape in non-wearing state, is provided to conveniently cause and keep due to become smaller in non-wearing state and reduce the loss risk. CONSTITUTION: The ear-muff includes an elastic putting band(11) rolled over 1 rotation with the spiral shape in the non-wearing condition; and an ear stopper part(13) for covering the ear. The elastic putting band has a hook shape part(15) on a center so that the elastic putting band is rolled over 1 rotation with the spiral shape in the non-wearing condition. A user can hang on the ear-muff on a bag string using the hook shape part, and the user can keep or possesses by putting in a wrist like a bracelet.

Description

EAR GUARD HAVING ELASTIC BAND WHICH TAKES A RING SHAPE UPON RELEASING}

1 is a view showing a conventional earplug structure.

2 illustrates an earplug of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a view showing the earplugs in a state worn on the wrist.

4 illustrates an exemplary elastic band structure.

5 shows another elastic band structure.

6 shows an elastic band having an additional coupling structure.

FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in which an engagement portion is formed in an earplug.

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1, 11: elastic wear band 3, 13: earplugs

15: ring portion 17: mounting hole

19: elongated groove 21: cutout

23, 25: coupling portion

The present invention relates to earplugs. An earplug is an article for protecting an ear for the purpose of cold protection, soundproofing, etc.

Although earplugs of various structures are known, most earplugs are formed of an elastic wear band and an earplug attached to both ends of the elastic wear band, and the elastic wear band has a substantially circular shape that is open at both ends to which the earplug is attached. .

For example, in the earplugs for cold protection, when the wearer enters and leaves the indoor and outdoor, the earplugs are taken off in the room where the earplugs are unnecessary, but due to the shape of the elastic wear band described above, the earplugs are substantially equivalent to the head contour of the subject to be worn. It takes a circular shape, and therefore, it is common to put a naked earplug on the neck, hold it in the hand, or place it in a proper position such as a surrounding table.

However, holding the naked ear plug in the hand prevents the user from using the hand freely, and even when the ear plug is worn on the neck, the ear plugs at both ends of the ear plug are positioned at the user's mouth or chin, and the elastic band and the ear plug Depending on the size, covering the mouth and chin around, or the cosmetics around the chin is buried, there is annoying and inconvenient problems, such as easily dirty. Of course, if the naked earplugs are placed in a predetermined position, the risk of loss increases.

In addition, earplugs are generally used for a specific purpose, for example, cold protection, soundproofing, and the like, and therefore, since they are often used temporarily, the storage time is generally longer than the use time, but the shape and volume of the earplugs described above Due to the proper possession and storage is inconvenient problem.

An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem and to provide an earplug which is easy to carry and store.

According to the present invention, in the non-wearing state, there is provided an earplug composed of an elastic wear band which is rolled in a spiral shape at least one rotation and an earplug portion attached to both ends of the elastic wear band.

According to this configuration, in the non-wearing state, the elastic wearing band is rolled in a spiral shape at least one rotation, so that the volume of the earplugs is significantly reduced when the non-wearing is in comparison with a conventional circular elastic wearing band, and the dried elastic wearing band Since it forms a practically circular annular part in the center, it can be hung on a bag strap or worn on a wrist like a bracelet, which is extremely convenient to carry and store, and can be used as a fashion accessory. Earplugs are provided.

As long as the elastic wearing band can keep the ear plug stable to the wearer when the ear plug is worn, the elastic wearing band can be rolled in a spiral shape at least one rotation when not worn to form a ring structure, and there is no restriction on a specific material.

For example, in order to implement a structure in which a spiral is rolled in one or more rotations when not worn while considering strength and fit, it is preferable to use an elastic steel band as an elastic wearing band. However, while providing practical strength and fit, if the wearable structure can be implemented in a spiral shape at least one rotation when not worn, an elastic wear band made of other materials such as synthetic resin can be used. Of course, in order to meet the general considerations of the elastic wearing band and the above-mentioned considerations, according to the characteristics of the material, an elastic wearing band structure or a rolled form having a thickness that is thick in the center and gradually reduced toward both ends or curled shape by more than 180 ° In addition to the structure in which the two members of the center are connected or overlapping two sheets of plate material, as well as one or more materials suitably combined to meet the above-mentioned considerations (e.g., injection molding using a plurality of materials, etc.) Elastic bands can be used).

In addition, the elastic wear band may be provided with an attachment structure, such as a mounting hole for attachment of the earplug portion, or a structure for improving the bonding force between the other earplug portion and the elastic wear band, and to adjust the elastic force to improve the wearer's fit A structure can be provided.

When not wearing, in order to implement a more compact earplug shape, in addition to the elastic wear band structure described above, the earplugs attached to both ends of the elastic wear band is preferably provided with a coupling for coupling between the earplugs.

According to this configuration, in addition to the spirally wound structure of the elastic wearing band, the earplugs at both ends of the elastic band are joined by the engaging portion, thereby forming a substantially complete ring structure, whereby the earplug volume is further reduced and the hand bag Since it can be carried and stored using a coat bag, etc., carrying and storing becomes more convenient.

This coupling portion is preferably formed at the end opposite the elastic wearing band coupling portion of the earplug. In addition, this coupling portion is preferably formed on the opposite side of the side facing the wearer's ear when wearing earplugs.

The joining portion can be any known joining structure such as Velcro tape, ring-hook joining structure, snap button joining structure and the like. In addition, in the case of the hook-hook coupling structure, a chain of appropriate length is formed on the hook side so that both ends of the earplugs do not open and can be reduced in size while hanging on the bag strap or worn on the wrist. Can be. Such a chain can improve the degree of freedom in the installation position of the coupling portion, and can be used as an earring-like ornament when wearing earplugs.

1 is a view showing a conventional earplug. As can be seen from FIG. 1, the conventional earplug has a structure in which earplugs 3 are coupled to both ends of the elastic wearing band 1. The elastic wear band 1 forms a substantially circular structure with open ends at which the earplugs 3 are coupled, the size of which is substantially corresponding to the wearer's head.

Due to the size of the elastic wearing band 1, the conventional earplug shown in FIG. 1 is difficult to carry and store when not worn, resulting in a high risk of loss.

2 illustrates one exemplary embodiment of an earplug according to the present invention. Earplugs of this embodiment consists of an elastic wearing band 11 and the earplug portion 13. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the elastic wearing band 11 is configured to be wound in a spiral shape at least one rotation in a non-wearing state, and thus, a size in a non-wearing state as compared to the conventional earplug shown in FIG. Is significantly reduced. In addition, as can be seen in Figure 2, the elastic wearing band of the present embodiment is in a non-wearing state, since it is curled in a spiral shape more than one rotation, thereby forming a ring-shaped portion 15 in the center, thus, the user when wearing the earplugs By using the annular portion 15, an earplug can be put on a bag strap or the like, or it can be carried and stored in a state worn on a wrist like a bracelet.

3 illustrates a state where an earplug is worn on a wrist. The earplugs can be formed in a variety of designs and sizes, and in particular, do not damage the appearance of the wearer even when worn on the arm, but can also be utilized as a wearer's fashion accessory while protecting and warming the wrist.

4 is a diagram illustrating an elastic wearing band. For convenience of explanation, the outer shell is removed from the elastic wearing band of FIG. 4. As shown in Figure 4, the elastic wearing band has a structure that is wound in a spiral shape of one or more rotations to realize a structure that is wound in a spiral shape of one or more rotations of the earplugs when not wearing, both ends coupled to the earplugs Mounting hole 17 is formed as a mounting portion for the. The mounting hole is not essential and may be omitted if other engagement methods, such as sewing engagement between the cover of the elastic wear band and the earplug, ensure proper engagement of the elastic wear band and the earplug.

5 illustrates another embodiment of an elastic wear band. In addition to the mounting hole 17, the elastic wearing band of FIG. 5 further has an elongate groove 19 as an elastic adjustment part. The elongated groove 19 is formed in the portion that is combined with the earplugs, and has a function of improving the fit of the earplugs by locally reducing the elastic force of the elastic wearing band. More specifically, the elastic wear band spirally rolled more than one turn should have sufficient elasticity to withstand the fatigue phenomenon of repeated use, but such strong elasticity can worsen the fit of the earplugs. The elongated groove 21 formed in the portion that is coupled to the earplugs of the elastic band locally weakens such strong elasticity, thereby adjusting the elastic force applied to the wearer's ear, and improving the fit.

5 shows the mounting hole 17 and the elongated groove 19 separately for clarity. However, as long as proper engagement and fit are achieved, the effect of mounting and elastic force adjustment can be obtained with one elongated groove, and it is also possible to obtain such an effect by drilling a plurality of small holes.

FIG. 6 shows an elastic band with cutout 21 as an additional mount to provide a tighter bond between the elastic band and the earplug. By arranging the appropriate fastening element or seam along the cutout 21, it is possible to maintain a stable coupling of the elastic wearing band and the earplug.

FIG. 7 shows the earplug having the coupling parts 23 and 25 formed therein. The engaging portions 23 and 25 completely engage both ends of the earplugs when not worn, so that the earplugs have a minimum size with the elastic wearing band substantially rotated two times. The earplugs in the state shown in FIG. 7 may be of a minimum size, for example, a size that can be stored in a bag or a pocket. It is also advantageous for distribution or long term storage. The coupling part of FIG. 7 is formed of a Velcro tape, and is formed in a portion which does not touch the wearer's skin when wearing earplugs in order to prevent the coupling side of the Velcro tape from reaching the ear and lowering the wearer's fit.

Although FIG. 7 illustrates a coupling portion formed of Velcro tape, it may be formed of various other coupling structures. By way of example, it may be embodied as other structures such as snap-button button couplings, ring-hook coupling structures formed at the end ends of the earplugs. In addition, although the coupling portion is formed at the end end side of the earplug in FIG. 7, the coupling portion is not necessarily formed at the end end of the earplug, for example, a ring is formed at the center or the upper side of the wearer opposite to the earplug, It may be engaged by a hook portion with a chain or the like. Such chains can also be used as earring-like jewelry when wearing earplugs. In addition, such a chain may be formed to an appropriate length and be utilized to reduce the size of the earplug while worn on the wrist, while at the same time improving the bearing capacity.

According to the present invention, an ear plug having a small volume in a non-wearing state is easy to carry and store and has a low risk of loss. In addition, the earplugs can be placed on a bag strap or worn on a wrist like a bracelet in a non-wearing state, thereby improving possession and storage and at the same time being utilized as a fashion accessory, thereby improving the utilization of the earplugs. .

Claims (10)

In the non-wearing state, the elastic wearing band curled in a spiral shape for one or more turns, An earplug consisting of earplugs respectively attached to both ends of an elastic wear band. The earplug according to claim 1, further comprising a coupling portion for connecting the earplug portions respectively attached to both ends of the elastic wearing band, and in a state where the coupling portion is coupled, the earplug is closed. The earplug of claim 2, wherein the engagement portion is any one of a Velcrotape, a snap engagement button, or a hook-hook engagement coupling. The earplug according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the elastic band is an elastic steel band. 5. The earplug of claim 4, wherein the elastic band further comprises an elastic adjuster for adjusting the force acting on the wearer by the earplug when the earplug is worn. The earplug according to claim 5, wherein the elastic adjustment portion is formed by an elongated groove, a plurality of pores, a change in local thickness, and the like. 5. The earplug of claim 4 wherein the elastic band further comprises a mounting portion for coupling the elastic band to the earplug. 8. The earplug of claim 7, wherein the mounting portion is either a mounting hole or a cutout portion. The earplug according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the elastic band is a synthetic band. 10. The earplug of claim 9 wherein the elastic band is formed by connecting two members rolled at an angle of at least 180 degrees.

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