TW201350167A

TW201350167A - Respiration apparatus

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Publication number: TW201350167A
Application number: TW101145530A
Authority: TW
Inventors: Dan Kao; Alexander Virr; Damian Charles Johnson; John Michael Snow; Xiaoyi Fu
Original assignee: Paftec Technologies Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2011-12-05
Filing date: 2012-12-05
Publication date: 2013-12-16
Also published as: ES2900864T3; TWI632934B; TW201347804A; WO2013082650A1

Abstract

A respiration apparatus, includes an air flow generator, a filter, and a delivery airway, the air flow generator being arranged to generate positive pressure air flow, the filter being arranged to filter air prior to inhalation by a user, and the delivery airway being arranged to transport the positively pressurised air and to connect to a mask to deliver the pressurised and filtered air to the mask for respiration by a user of the respiration apparatus.

Description

呼吸裝置 Breathing device

本發明揭露係關於呼吸裝置，尤其包括但不限於動力空氣淨化呼吸器之改進。 The present invention is directed to improvements in breathing apparatus, including, but not limited to, powered air purifying respirators.

呼吸裝置，例如動力空氣淨化呼吸器(PAPR)，普遍認知係使用於受污染環境中。典型PAPR包括一配置以自大氣中抽吸空氣之動力葉輪、和一空氣自其中通過之濾材元件。該動力葉輪對空氣正向加壓，再將空氣經由口罩輸送至使用者呼吸道。當環境遭受嚴重污染或極具危險性時，就可使用PAPR。此類環境包括受污染工業區、醫院與其他有潛在危險之環境。 Breathing devices, such as powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), are commonly used in contaminated environments. A typical PAPR includes a powered impeller configured to draw air from the atmosphere, and a filter element through which air passes. The power impeller pressurizes the air positively and then delivers the air to the user's respiratory tract via the mask. PAPR can be used when the environment is heavily contaminated or extremely hazardous. Such environments include contaminated industrial areas, hospitals and other potentially hazardous environments.

傳統PAPR有體積龐大、難操作、且配戴不舒服之傾向，此對其之使用係一反誘因。典型PAPR不容易長時間配戴與使用。 Traditional PAPR has a tendency to be bulky, difficult to handle, and uncomfortable to wear, which is a counter-inducing factor. Typical PAPR is not easy to wear and use for a long time.

本案申請人曾經設計出一輕薄(低輪廓：low profile)型PAPR，體積更小，使用也更方便。本案申請人之PAPR已於PCT國際專利申請第PCT/AU2010/000902號中做了敘述，其發明揭露已併入此案以供參考。 The applicant of this case has designed a thin (low profile) type PAPR, which is smaller in size and more convenient to use. The applicant's PAPR is described in PCT International Patent Application No. PCT/AU2010/000902, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

為了限制暴露於城市污染物之中，例如汽車排氣、工業排氣和其他污染物等，眾所周知必須使用傳統防塵口罩或外科口罩。這些口罩也可以用於企圖防止例如病毒和細菌等病原體之傳染，不但保護配戴者，也是一種出於對他人之禮貌，以減少被受感染使用者傳染之可能性。然而，此類「家用」口罩只提供極為有限之保護。由於口罩周圍會漏氣，因此即使過濾材質品質好，仍無相當保護效果。此外，過濾媒介會對呼吸施加阻力，因此使用者必須較未配戴口罩時更費力呼吸。對任何人而言，很難在使用此類口罩時還能感覺舒適，或長時間配戴。 In order to limit exposure to urban pollutants such as automotive exhaust, industrial exhaust and other contaminants, it is known to use conventional dust masks or surgical masks. These masks It can also be used to prevent the spread of pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, not only to protect the wearer, but also to be polite to others to reduce the possibility of infection by infected users. However, such "home" masks provide only very limited protection. Since there is a leak around the mask, even if the quality of the filter material is good, there is no considerable protective effect. In addition, the filter media exerts resistance to breathing, so the user must breathe more effortlessly than when the mask is not worn. It is difficult for anyone to feel comfortable when using such a mask or wear it for a long time.

此外，二氧化碳(CO₂)和水分子(H₂O)蒸氣、以及可能之病原體，都會積聚在口罩內部，而這使得在使用時更不舒服，並且/或導致配戴者吸入先前已被呼出之病原體。當過濾媒介所提供的濾清程度越高，通常其所施加之流動阻力也就越大。此類無動力源之「家用」口罩使用不易，尤其是對呼吸系統較弱或受損的人而言，例如年長者、兒童、病人、氣喘患者以及其他。 In addition, both carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ) and water molecule (H ₂ O) vapors, and possibly pathogens, accumulate inside the mask, which makes it more uncomfortable to use and/or causes the wearer to inhale previously exhaled The pathogen. The higher the degree of filtration provided by the filter media, the greater the flow resistance it typically exerts. Such "home" masks without power sources are not easy to use, especially for people with weak or damaged respiratory systems, such as the elderly, children, patients, asthma patients, and others.

此外，傳統家用口罩並不適合那些因為正在運動中而呼吸沉重的人來使用，例如單車騎士和跑步者。城市裡，大部分公眾仍暴露於劣質空氣中。典型PAPR相對比較重、體積大、又不舒服，並不適合家庭使用。 In addition, traditional household masks are not suitable for people who are breathing heavily because they are exercising, such as cycling knights and runners. In the city, most of the public is still exposed to inferior air. Typical PAPRs are relatively heavy, bulky, and uncomfortable, and are not suitable for home use.

有鑑於先前技術之問題，本發明者認為應有一種改善之技術，為此設計一種呼吸裝置(Respiration Apparatus)，在第一方面，本發明揭露提供一呼吸裝置，包括一氣流產生器、一濾材和一傳送導氣管。氣流產生器係配置以產生正壓氣流，濾材係配置以在使用者吸入空氣前先行過濾之，而傳送導氣管係配置以輸送正加壓空氣，並連接至口罩，以傳送經加壓濾清空氣至口罩，而提供給呼吸裝置使用者呼吸。 In view of the problems of the prior art, the inventors believe that there should be an improved technique for designing a Respiration Apparatus. In a first aspect, the present invention provides a breathing apparatus comprising a gas flow generator and a filter material. And a delivery air tube. The airflow generator is configured to generate a positive pressure airflow, the filter material is configured to filter prior to the user inhaling air, and the delivery airflow conduit is configured to deliver positive pressurized air and is coupled to the mask for delivery. Filter the air to the mask and provide it to the breathing apparatus user to breathe.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置還包括一配置以自口罩運輸排氣至一與口罩隔開之排氣導氣管，排氣從其中被釋放。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus further includes a configuration for transporting exhaust gas from the mask to an exhaust gas conduit spaced from the mask from which the exhaust gas is released.

在一個實施例，傳送導氣管朝第一方向延伸離開口罩，而排氣導氣管朝第二方向延伸離開口罩。 In one embodiment, the delivery air duct extends away from the mask in a first direction and the exhaust air duct extends away from the mask in a second direction.

在一個實施例，傳送導氣管係配置以延伸鄰接使用者頭部和頸部之第一側，而排氣導氣管係配置以延伸鄰接使用者頭部和頸部之第二側。 In one embodiment, the delivery airway is configured to extend adjacent the first side of the user's head and neck, and the exhaust airway is configured to extend adjacent the second side of the user's head and neck.

在一個實施例，氣流產生器係存放於一與口罩隔開之氣流產生器裝置內。 In one embodiment, the airflow generator is stored in an airflow generator device spaced from the mask.

在一個實施例，濾材係存放於氣流產生器裝置內。 In one embodiment, the filter material is stored in the airflow generator device.

在一個實施例，裝配有呼吸裝置，如此一來，在使用上，氣流產生器裝置位於使用者頭部之第一側。 In one embodiment, a breathing apparatus is provided such that, in use, the airflow generator device is located on a first side of the user's head.

在一個實施例，氣流產生器以電力發動，並且呼吸裝置還包括至少一氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件。 In one embodiment, the airflow generator is powered by power and the breathing apparatus further includes at least one component upon which the airflow generator operates.

在一個實施例，氣流產生器以電力發動，並且至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括一電源供應器，以供應電力給氣流產生器。 In one embodiment, the airflow generator is powered by power, and at least one of the components on which the airflow generator operates is comprised of a power supply to supply power to the airflow generator.

在一個實施例，氣流產生器係以電力控制，並且至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括電子控制電路，以控制氣流產生器。 In one embodiment, the airflow generator is electrically controlled, and at least one of the components on which the airflow generator operates is comprised of an electronic control circuit to control the airflow generator.

在一個實施例，至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括至少一感測器，以感測至少一自氣流產生器產生或自口罩排出空氣之特性，並提供一使用於控制氣流產生器運轉之輸出端。 In one embodiment, the at least one component of the airflow generator operation comprises at least one sensor for sensing at least one characteristic of the air generated by the airflow generator or discharged from the mask, and providing a control airflow generator for use The output of the operation.

在一個實施例，至少一上述感測器包括一氣壓感測器。 In one embodiment, at least one of the above sensors includes a barometric sensor.

在一個實施例，裝配有呼吸裝置，如此一來，在使用上，至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件位於使用者頭部之第二側。 In one embodiment, a breathing apparatus is provided such that, in use, at least one of the components of the airflow generator operation is located on a second side of the user's head.

在一個實施例，至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件係設置於一組件外殼裝置內。 In one embodiment, at least one of the components on which the airflow generator operates is disposed within a component housing assembly.

在一個實施例，配置有氣流產生器裝置和組件外殼裝置，以在其最後部分之間提供一處空間，此空間使呼吸裝置得以從使用者面前滑動至使用者處。 In one embodiment, an airflow generator device and a component housing device are provided to provide a space between their rear portions that allows the breathing device to slide from the front of the user to the user.

組件外殼裝置可包括一呼吸裝置之排氣口。在此種情況下，依據適當之情況，組件可放置於組件外殼裝置內，而使空氣得以被排出，並且一些或全部組件可加以密封，以防止與排氣接觸。 The component housing device can include an exhaust port for a breathing apparatus. In such cases, the components can be placed within the component housing device as appropriate, allowing air to be expelled, and some or all of the components can be sealed to prevent contact with the exhaust.

可於排氣口或其附近設置一或多個壓力感測器，以幫助控制呼吸裝置，尤其是對以使用者呼吸為基礎之氣流產生器之控制。 One or more pressure sensors may be provided at or near the vent to help control the breathing apparatus, particularly control of the airflow generator based on the user's breathing.

在一個實施例，組件外殼裝置與氣流產生器裝置係有所區別且彼此隔開的。 In one embodiment, the component housing means are distinct from and spaced apart from the airflow generator means.

在一個實施例，裝配有呼吸裝置，如此一來，在使用上，組件外殼裝置和氣流產生器裝置實質上位於使用者頭部之相對兩側。 In one embodiment, a breathing apparatus is provided such that, in use, the component housing means and the airflow generator means are located substantially on opposite sides of the user's head.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一延伸於組件外殼裝置和氣流產生器裝置之間之電氣連接器。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes an electrical connector extending between the component housing means and the airflow generator means.

在一個實施例，電氣連接器沿著至少一呼吸裝置導氣管延伸。 In one embodiment, the electrical connector extends along at least one respiratory device airway.

在一個實施例，電氣連接器延伸橫跨口罩。 In one embodiment, the electrical connector extends across the mask.

在一個實施例，可設置一呼吸裝置外罩部分，以覆蓋電氣連接器。 In one embodiment, a respiratory device housing portion can be provided to cover the electrical connector.

在一個實施例，電氣連接器係在呼吸裝置其餘部分之表面。 In one embodiment, the electrical connector is attached to the surface of the remainder of the breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，電氣連接器係裝配而懸掛在使用者面前。在此類實施例，電氣連接器可具有一項鍊外觀。 In one embodiment, the electrical connector is assembled and suspended in front of the user. In such embodiments, the electrical connector can have a chain appearance.

在一個實施例，電氣連接器沿著一連接呼吸裝置之第一和第二側之頭飾帶延伸。頭飾帶可協助確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者之位置。頭飾帶之裝配可實質於使用者頭部上方延伸。 In one embodiment, the electrical connector extends along a head strap that connects the first and second sides of the breathing apparatus. The headband can assist in determining the position of the breathing apparatus corresponding to the user. The assembly of the headband can extend substantially above the user's head.

在一個實施例，電氣連接器沿著一協助確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者之位置之彈性帶延伸。在使用上，彈性帶之裝配可通過使用者頭部或頸部後方。 In one embodiment, the electrical connector extends along an elastic band that assists in determining the position of the breathing apparatus corresponding to the user. In use, the elastic band can be assembled through the back of the user's head or neck.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一定位配置，用於確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者之位置。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a positioning configuration for determining the position of the breathing apparatus corresponding to the user.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一定位配置，用於確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者之位置，如此一來，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)之實質部分直接位於使用者至少一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a positioning arrangement for determining a position of the breathing apparatus corresponding to the user, such that when a substantial portion of the mass of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of at least one side of the user, The user can wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)至少有40%直接位於使用者至少一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the user may wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus when at least 40% of the powered air breathing apparatus mass is directly above at least one side of the user's shoulder.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)之大部分直接位於使用者至少一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, when most of the mass of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of at least one side of the user, the user can wear and use the powered air breathing apparatus. Set.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)至少有60%直接位於使用者至少一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the user can wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus when at least 60% of the powered air breathing apparatus mass is directly above at least one side of the user's shoulder.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)至少有20%直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方、且至少20%之動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, when at least 20% of the powered air breathing apparatus mass is directly above the shoulder of the user and at least 20% of the mass air breathing apparatus mass is directly above the shoulder of the user, use A powered air breathing apparatus can be worn and used.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)至少有25%直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方、且至少25%之動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, when at least 25% of the powered air breathing apparatus mass is directly above the shoulder of the user and at least 25% of the powered air breathing apparatus mass is directly above the shoulder of the other side of the user, A powered air breathing apparatus can be worn and used.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)至少有30%直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方、且至少30%之動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, when the mass of the powered air breathing apparatus is at least 30% directly above the shoulder of the user and at least 30% of the mass of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of the other side of the user, A powered air breathing apparatus can be worn and used.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)至少有35%直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方、且至少35%之動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, when at least 35% of the powered air breathing apparatus mass is directly above the shoulder of the user and at least 35% of the mass air breathing apparatus mass is directly above the shoulder of the other side of the user, A powered air breathing apparatus can be worn and used.

在一個實施例，當位於使用者頸部後方之裝置沒有實質體積(substantial bulk)時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the user can wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus when the device located behind the user's neck does not have a substantial bulk.

在一個實施例，當位於使用者頸部後方之裝置沒有實質質量(substantial mass)時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the user can wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus when the device located behind the user's neck does not have a substantial mass.

在一個實施例，動力空氣呼吸裝置還包括一便攜式電源供應器，以提供動力給氣流產生器，而使用者可利用直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方之氣流產生器、以及直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方之便攜式電源供應器來配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the powered air breathing apparatus further includes a portable power supply to provide power to the airflow generator, and the user can utilize the airflow generator directly above the shoulder of the user and the shoulder directly on the other side of the user. The portable power supply above is used to wear and use the powered air breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，動力空氣呼吸裝置還包括控制電子，以控制氣流產生器，而使用者可利用直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方之氣流產生器、以及直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方之控制電子來配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the powered air breathing apparatus further includes control electronics to control the airflow generator, and the user can utilize the airflow generator directly above the shoulder of the user and the control electronics directly above the shoulder of the other side of the user. Wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，動力空氣呼吸裝置還包括至少一感測器，以感測氣壓和/或流量，而使用者可利用直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方之氣流產生器、以及至少一直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方之上述感測器來配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the powered air breathing apparatus further includes at least one sensor to sense air pressure and/or flow, and the user can utilize an airflow generator directly above the shoulder of the user, and at least one directly located at the user The above-mentioned sensor above the shoulder is used to wear and use the powered air breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，使用者可利用實質上由使用者頭部和/或頸部支承之動力空氣呼吸裝置之所有質量(mass)來配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the user can wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus using all of the masses of the powered air breathing apparatus substantially supported by the user's head and/or neck.

在一個實施例，便攜式電源供應器包括一顆電池。與質量(mass)之地點或位置相關之陳述或有關使用者肩膀之特徵，應當假定使用者係面向前方，而且使用者耳朵通常位於使用者肩膀最前端部分之上。 In one embodiment, the portable power supply includes a battery. The statement relating to the location or location of the mass or the characteristics of the user's shoulder should assume that the user is facing forward and that the user's ear is usually located above the foremost end of the user's shoulder.

在一個實施例，氣流產生器係配置以產生正壓氣流，而傳送導氣管係配置以輸送正加壓空氣，並連接至口罩，以傳送經加壓之空氣至口罩，而提供給呼吸裝置使用者呼吸。 In one embodiment, the airflow generator is configured to generate a positive pressure airflow, and the delivery airway is configured to deliver positive pressurized air and is coupled to the mask to deliver pressurized air to A mask is provided to the breathing device user for breathing.

在一個實施例，定位配置包括第一和第二相對突出部位，裝配以分別沿著使用者頭部或頸部之第一和第二側延伸離開口罩，從而確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者頭部或頸部之位置。 In one embodiment, the positioning arrangement includes first and second opposing projections that are configured to extend away from the mask along the first and second sides of the user's head or neck, respectively, thereby determining that the breathing apparatus corresponds to the user's head Or the location of the neck.

在一個實施例，第一和第二突出部位各自包括一遠離口罩之自由端和一連接口罩之連接端。 In one embodiment, the first and second projections each include a distal end remote from the mask and a connection end of the attachment mask.

在一個實施例，第一突出部位至少部分係由傳送導氣管所提供。 In one embodiment, the first projection is provided at least in part by a delivery airway.

在一個實施例，第二突出部位至少部分係由排氣導氣管所提供。 In one embodiment, the second projection is at least partially provided by an exhaust gas duct.

在一個實施例，第一和第二突出部位包含導氣管。 In one embodiment, the first and second projections comprise an airway.

在一個實施例，第一和第二突出部位係配置以延伸至使用者頸部。 In one embodiment, the first and second projections are configured to extend to the neck of the user.

在一個實施例，配置有第一和第二突出部位，以在其最後部分之間提供一處空間，此空間使呼吸裝置得以從使用者面前滑動至使用者處。 In one embodiment, the first and second projections are configured to provide a space between their rear portions that allows the breathing apparatus to slide from the front of the user to the user.

在一個實施例，當氣流產生器裝置被安裝於第一突出部位，而組件外殼被安裝於第二突出部位時，則形成第一和第二突出部位最後部份之間的空間。 In one embodiment, when the airflow generator device is mounted to the first projection and the component housing is mounted to the second projection, a space between the last portions of the first and second projections is formed.

第一和第二突出部位可具有些微彈性，如此一來，可在使用者臉部和頸部周圍滑動，以支承呼吸裝置。 The first and second projections may be slightly resilient so as to be slidable around the user's face and neck to support the breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，配置有第一和第二突出部位，如此一來，當其被放置於使用者頭部和/或頸部之相對兩側，可因彈力而偏向彼此。 In one embodiment, the first and second protruding portions are configured, such that when It is placed on the opposite sides of the user's head and/or neck and can be biased toward each other due to the spring force.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一突出部位聯結配置，用於連結頸部後方之第一和第二突出部位，以提供支承給對應於使用者之呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a protruding portion coupling arrangement for engaging the first and second projections behind the neck to provide support to the breathing apparatus corresponding to the user.

在一個實施例，聯結配置包括至少一彈性構件。 In one embodiment, the coupling configuration includes at least one resilient member.

在一個實施例，至少一上述彈性構件可從至少第一和第二突出部位其中之一拆卸下來。 In one embodiment, at least one of the aforementioned resilient members is detachable from at least one of the first and second projections.

在一個實施例，聯結配置包括至少一彈力構件。 In one embodiment, the coupling configuration includes at least one resilient member.

在一個實施例，至少一上述彈力構件可從至少第一和第二突出部位其中之一拆卸下來。 In one embodiment, at least one of the aforementioned resilient members is detachable from at least one of the first and second projections.

在一個實施例，聯結配置包括一連接至第一突出部位之第一彈力構件，和一連接至第二突出部位之第二彈力構件，第一和第二彈力構件係配置以重複相互聯結和去聯結。 In one embodiment, the coupling arrangement includes a first resilient member coupled to the first projection and a second resilient member coupled to the second projection, the first and second resilient members configured to repeatedly interconnect and decouple coupling.

在一個實施例，至少第一和第二突出部位其中之一包括一頭部接合零件，用於接合使用者頭部。 In one embodiment, at least one of the first and second projections includes a head engaging feature for engaging the user's head.

在一個實施例，頭部接合零件並不屬於導氣管一部分。 In one embodiment, the head engaging component does not belong to a portion of the airway.

在一個實施例，頭部接合零件自導氣管自由端延伸。 In one embodiment, the head engaging component extends from the free end of the airway.

在一個實施例，至少第一和第二突出部位其中之一包括一頸部接合零件，用於接合使用者頸部。 In one embodiment, at least one of the first and second projections includes a neck engaging feature for engaging a user's neck.

在一個實施例，頸部接合零件並不屬於導氣管一部分。 In one embodiment, the neck engaging component does not belong to a portion of the airway.

在一個實施例，頸部接合零件自導氣管自由端延伸。 In one embodiment, the neck engaging component extends from the free end of the airway.

在一個實施例，定位配置包括可配戴在使用者頭部並連接至呼吸裝置其餘部分之頭飾，以為其提供支承。 In one embodiment, the positioning configuration includes being attachable to the user's head and connected to The headgear of the rest of the breathing apparatus is provided with support.

頭飾可包括例如頭飾帶、帽子、印花頭巾、帽盔、耳罩、遮陽帽。 Headwear can include, for example, headbands, hats, printed headscarves, helmets, earmuffs, and sunhats.

在一個實施例，一獨立頸墊可於離開口罩之位置被連接至至少第一和第二突出部位其中之一，並且在裝設於使用者處時被用來對呼吸裝置提供進一步支承。在一個實施例，支承自第一和第二突出部位延伸，並包括配置以鉤在使用者耳朵上之掛鉤，以提供進一步支承。 In one embodiment, a separate neck pad can be coupled to one of the at least first and second projections at a location exiting the mask and used to provide further support to the breathing apparatus when installed at the user. In one embodiment, the support extends from the first and second projections and includes a hook configured to hook onto the user's ear to provide further support.

在一個實施例，支承自第一和第二突出部位延伸，連接而形成一配置以延及使用者頭部之頭飾帶，並提供支承。 In one embodiment, the support extends from the first and second projections and is joined to form a configuration to extend the headband of the user's head and provide support.

在一個實施例，定位配置包括一連接呼吸裝置第一和第二側之頭飾帶。頭飾帶可包括至少兩個可相互滑動之構件，幫助調整其長度。可裝配頭飾帶，以在使用者頭部上方實質延伸。 In one embodiment, the positioning arrangement includes a headband that connects the first and second sides of the breathing apparatus. The headband may include at least two members that are slidable relative to each other to help adjust the length thereof. A headband can be assembled to extend substantially above the user's head.

在一個實施例，定位配置包括一連接第一和第二突出部位之彈力帶。在使用上，可裝配彈力帶，以通過使用者頭部或頸部後方。 In one embodiment, the positioning arrangement includes a resilient band that connects the first and second projections. In use, an elastic band can be assembled to pass the back of the user's head or neck.

在一個實施例，氣流產生器裝置係裝設於第一突出部位。 In one embodiment, the airflow generator device is mounted to the first projection.

在一個實施例，組件外殼係裝設於第二突出部位。 In one embodiment, the component housing is mounted to the second projection.

在一個實施例，排氣導氣管可設置一額外濾材，用於在排氣離開呼吸裝置前先過濾之。 In one embodiment, the exhaust gas conduit may be provided with an additional filter material for filtering the exhaust prior to exiting the breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，額外濾材包括一配置以容納和安裝一過濾媒介之濾材外殼。當過濾媒介已使用過，則可不時更換之。 In one embodiment, the additional filter material includes a filter housing configured to receive and install a filter media. When the filter media has been used, it can be replaced from time to time.

在一個實施例，濾材外殼包括一額外過濾媒介底座部分，配置以容納一或多個附加過濾媒介組件，而提供附加濾清。 In one embodiment, the filter housing includes an additional filter media base portion configured to receive one or more additional filter media assemblies to provide additional filtration.

在一個實施例，氣流產生器係藉由一懸掛配置被裝設於氣流產生器裝置內，該懸掛配置阻尼(damp)氣流產生器振動，以減少傳輸振動至一氣流產生器裝置外殼。 In one embodiment, the airflow generator is mounted in the airflow generator device by a suspension configuration that damps the airflow generator to reduce transmission vibrations to an airflow generator device housing.

在一個實施例，懸掛配置包括一連結至氣流產生器之第一底座部分，一連結至氣流產生器裝置之第二底座部分，和一位於第一和第二底座部分之間、並連接兩者之彈力連接部分。 In one embodiment, the suspension arrangement includes a first base portion coupled to the airflow generator, a second base portion coupled to the airflow generator device, and a first base portion and a second base portion, and connecting the two The elastic connection part.

在一個實施例，第一底座部分包括一懸掛裝置之內部部分，第二底座部分包括一懸掛裝置之外部部分。 In one embodiment, the first base portion includes an inner portion of a suspension device and the second base portion includes an outer portion of a suspension device.

在一個實施例，第一底座部分實質上係被第二底座部分所包圍。 In one embodiment, the first base portion is substantially surrounded by the second base portion.

在一個實施例，第一底座部分與第二底座部分被連接部分分隔開來。 In one embodiment, the first base portion and the second base portion are separated by a connecting portion.

在一個實施例，第一底座部分實質上係圓形。 In one embodiment, the first base portion is substantially circular.

在一個實施例，第二底座部分實質上係環狀。 In one embodiment, the second base portion is substantially annular.

在一個實施例，第一底座部分和第二底座部分實質上係共面。 In one embodiment, the first base portion and the second base portion are substantially coplanar.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置可包括一補充電源供應器，在使用上，該補充電源供應器可連接至呼吸裝置。補充電源供應器可包括一配置以裝設電池之電源供應器底座。可配置電源供應器底座以裝設至呼吸裝置上。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus can include a supplemental power supply that can be coupled to the breathing apparatus in use. The supplemental power supply can include a power supply base configured to mount the battery. The power supply base can be configured to fit on the breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置還包括一使用者介面。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus further includes a user interface.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一通訊模組，用於接收來自使用者之輸入數據。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a communication module for receiving User input data.

在一個實施例，輸入數據包括用於設置至少一組呼吸裝置運轉參數之數據。 In one embodiment, the input data includes data for setting at least one set of breathing apparatus operating parameters.

在一個實施例，至少一組上述運轉參數包括一或多個提供至口罩之氣壓之設定。在一個實施例，通訊模組係一無線通訊模組。 In one embodiment, at least one of the set of operational parameters includes one or more settings for the air pressure provided to the mask. In one embodiment, the communication module is a wireless communication module.

在一個實施例，通訊模組係用於與一遙控電腦設備進行通訊。 In one embodiment, the communication module is for communicating with a remote computer device.

在一個實施例，通訊模組係用於與一行動電話進行通訊。 In one embodiment, the communication module is for communicating with a mobile phone.

在一個實施例，通訊模組係用於與一呼吸裝置用遙控器進行通訊。在一個實施例，通訊模組係藍牙啟動。 In one embodiment, the communication module is for communicating with a remote control for a breathing apparatus. In one embodiment, the communication module is Bluetooth enabled.

在一個實施例，通訊模組係裝配以將數據傳達至一遙控電腦設備。數據可能係與呼吸裝置運轉相關之運轉數據。 In one embodiment, the communication module is assembled to communicate data to a remote computer device. The data may be operational data related to the operation of the breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，通訊模組係裝配以發送語音至一行動電話。 In one embodiment, the communication module is assembled to send voice to a mobile phone.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置可包括一麥克風。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus can include a microphone.

在一個實施例，通訊模組係裝配以接收來自行動電話之音頻數據。 In one embodiment, the communication module is assembled to receive audio data from a mobile phone.

在一個實施例，呼吸設備可包括一用於提供音頻給使用者之頭戴式耳機或耳塞式耳機。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus can include a headset or earbud for providing audio to the user.

在一個實施例，通訊模組係裝配以發送音頻數據至一頭戴式耳機或耳塞式耳機，以提供音頻訊號給使用者。 In one embodiment, the communication module is configured to transmit audio data to a headset or earbud to provide an audio signal to the user.

在一個實施例，呼吸設備可包括噪音消除功能。 In one embodiment, the respiratory device can include a noise cancellation function.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一繞流管配置，配置以使氣流在呼吸裝置為非供電模式下得以繞過氣流產生器，其具備減少當氣流產生器未運轉時可能由其所產生之氣流阻力之優勢。這使得使用者在氣流產生器未運轉時，仍然可以相當自在地呼吸。在一個實施例，繞流管配置包括一歧管和一繞流管閥。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a bypass tube configuration configured to provide airflow The airflow generator is bypassed when the breathing apparatus is in a non-powered mode, which has the advantage of reducing the airflow resistance that may be generated by the airflow generator when it is not operating. This allows the user to breathe relatively freely while the airflow generator is not operating. In one embodiment, the flow tube arrangement includes a manifold and a bypass valve.

某些與本發明揭露一致之實施例主要可利用於家庭應用方面；利用拋棄式口罩之輕量版本尤其適合家庭應用。然而，預計多次重複使用之可清洗式口罩版本也可使用於家庭方面。 Certain embodiments consistent with the present disclosure are primarily useful in home applications; lightweight versions utilizing disposable masks are particularly suitable for home applications. However, it is expected that multiple reusable washable mask versions will also be available for the home.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置提供一較周圍氣壓略高之正氣壓，以確保口罩中所產生正氣流朝向使用者呼吸道，以利吸氣。通常正氣壓不會非常大，因為正常來說使用者可靠自身力量吸入空氣，而空氣之吸入不應被一大氣壓推進。在一個實施例，呼吸裝置對口罩提供一不超過4公分水深之內部壓力。在一個實施例，呼吸裝置對口罩提供一不超過3公分水深之內部壓力。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus provides a positive air pressure that is slightly higher than the ambient air pressure to ensure that the positive airflow generated in the mask is directed toward the user's airway for inhalation. Usually the positive air pressure is not very large, because normally the user is able to breathe in air with his own strength, and the air intake should not be propelled by one atmosphere. In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus provides an internal pressure to the mask that does not exceed 4 cm of water depth. In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus provides an internal pressure to the mask that does not exceed 3 cm of water depth.

在一個實施例，排氣導氣管可設置一呼氣閥，其控制來自排氣導氣管(以及因此來自口罩)之排氣之出口。 In one embodiment, the exhaust gas conduit may be provided with an exhalation valve that controls the outlet of the exhaust from the exhaust gas conduit (and thus from the mask).

在一個實施例，口罩係一家用口罩。 In one embodiment, the mask is a mask.

在一個實施例，口罩係一拋棄式口罩。 In one embodiment, the mask is a disposable mask.

在一個實施例，家用口罩可以係傳統紙、硬紙板、塑膠或外科口罩。此類口罩可能已經可取得，而本實施例之呼吸裝置，係配置以與此類口罩搭配使用。本實施例之呼吸裝置之一項優點係公眾所使用之傳統口罩可藉由併入呼吸裝置而變換成PAPR(動力空氣淨化呼吸器)。傳統口罩使用後可立即丟棄，而呼吸裝置則予以保留，更換口罩後即可再利用。 In one embodiment, the household mask can be a conventional paper, cardboard, plastic or surgical mask. Such masks may already be available, and the breathing apparatus of the present embodiment is configured for use with such masks. One advantage of the breathing apparatus of the present embodiment is that a conventional mask used by the public can be converted into a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) by incorporating a breathing apparatus. Conventional masks can be discarded immediately after use, while breathing apparatus is retained and can be reused after replacement of the mask.

在一個實施例，導氣管包括一導氣管連接器，用於連接導氣管至口罩，以允許氣流進入口罩至使用者呼吸道。目前可取得之傳統口罩並未配置連接至一用於提供正加壓空氣之導氣管。 In one embodiment, the airway tube includes an airway connector for connecting the airway to the mask to allow airflow into the mask to the user's airway. Conventional masks currently available are not configured to be connected to an airway for providing positive pressurized air.

在一個實施例，一傳統口罩藉由一設置於傳統口罩上之孔洞連接至呼吸裝置之導氣管。 In one embodiment, a conventional mask is coupled to the airway of the breathing apparatus by a hole disposed in the conventional mask.

在一個實施例，可設置一打洞機以便打洞。在一個實施例，呼吸裝置可包括一連接器，配置以連接導氣管至孔洞。 In one embodiment, a hole puncher can be provided to punch a hole. In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus can include a connector configured to connect the airway to the bore.

在一個實施例，連接器可包含一配置以在一傳統口罩上打洞之設備。本實施例之呼吸裝置有助於提供正加壓濾清空氣至一家用型口罩，例如拋棄式口罩。有利的是，這使得使用者較配戴傳統無動力家用口罩時更容易呼吸。當使用者呼氣時，所呼出空氣可能自口罩側面逸出，也可能通過傳統口罩過濾材料、以及通過排氣導氣管，如果有的話。口罩內部之正氣壓，意味著較少或根本沒有空氣有經由口罩側面而進入之可能。使用者因此獲得更好保護以遠離未經過濾的空氣。 In one embodiment, the connector can include a device configured to make a hole in a conventional mask. The breathing apparatus of this embodiment assists in providing positive pressure filtered air to a disposable mask, such as a disposable mask. Advantageously, this allows the user to breathe more easily than when wearing a conventional unpowered home mask. When the user exhales, the exhaled air may escape from the side of the mask, or may pass through the conventional mask filter material, as well as through the exhaust air duct, if any. The positive air pressure inside the mask means that there is less or no air at all through the side of the mask. The user thus gets better protection from the unfiltered air.

與一實施例一致之呼吸裝置的一項優點係產生器裝置可予以保留，而口罩可分開處理或洗滌。導氣管可連接至一新口罩或一清洗過之口罩。至少一實施例具有可用於家庭方面，以減少在城市地區之空氣污染吸入之優點。例如可被行人、單車騎士和其他人使用。 One advantage of a breathing apparatus consistent with an embodiment is that the generator apparatus can be retained while the mask can be handled or washed separately. The airway can be connected to a new mask or a cleaned mask. At least one embodiment has the advantage that it can be used in the home to reduce air pollution inhalation in urban areas. For example, it can be used by pedestrians, cyclists and others.

在一個實施例，空氣排放係經由口罩和/或口罩側面。 In one embodiment, the air discharge is via the mask and/or the side of the mask.

在一個實施例，可設置一或多個排氣出口於口罩上。 In one embodiment, one or more exhaust outlets may be provided on the mask.

在一個實施例，一或多個排氣出口可包括一排氣濾材。 In one embodiment, the one or more exhaust outlets may include an exhaust filter.

在一個實施例，一或多個排氣出口可包括一排氣閥。 In one embodiment, the one or more exhaust outlets may include an exhaust valve.

當口罩內氣壓低於閾值壓力時，排氣閥之裝配可選擇為關閉；當口罩內氣壓高於上述閾值壓力時，則可選擇為開啟。 When the air pressure in the mask is lower than the threshold pressure, the assembly of the exhaust valve may be selected to be closed; when the air pressure in the mask is higher than the threshold pressure, the opening may be selected.

在至少使用者呼吸之呼氣階段部分期間，排氣閥之裝配可選擇為開啟。除了呼氣以外，在使用者呼吸期間，排氣閥之裝配可選擇為關閉。 The assembly of the exhaust valve may be selected to be open during at least the exhalation phase portion of the user's breathing. In addition to exhalation, the assembly of the exhaust valve may be selected to be closed during breathing by the user.

如上所述，裝置可配置與一拋棄式口罩搭配使用，或可配置與一非拋棄式口罩搭配使用。在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一預計重複使用之口罩，該口罩可由彈力塑膠材料製成，例如矽利康(silicone)。在一個實施例，口罩可配置以符合使用者臉型。 As noted above, the device can be configured for use with a disposable mask or can be configured for use with a non-disposable mask. In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a mask that is intended to be reused, the mask being made of a resilient plastic material, such as silicone. In one embodiment, the mask can be configured to conform to the user's face.

在一個實施例，用於與呼吸裝置搭配使用之口罩包含一或多個特徵，促進配戴舒適感。在一個實施例，口罩具有一頂部，其配置位於靠近使用者鼻子，而頂部包含一彈力結構特徵，使頂部得以折彎，以符合使用者的鼻子。 In one embodiment, the mask for use with the breathing apparatus includes one or more features that promote wearing comfort. In one embodiment, the mask has a top that is disposed proximate the user's nose and the top includes a resilient structural feature that allows the top to be bent to conform to the user's nose.

在一個實施例，彈力結構特徵包括一風箱配置，配置以壓縮和擴展。 In one embodiment, the resilient structural feature includes a bellows configuration configured to compress and expand.

在一個實施例，一為接觸使用者臉部而配置之區域包括一較薄壁區。配置以接觸使用者臉部之區域可包括一凝膠墊，以促進鼻子或臉部舒適感和/或幫助緊密貼合。 In one embodiment, an area configured to contact a user's face includes a thinner wall area. The area configured to contact the user's face may include a gel pad to promote nose or face comfort and/or to help fit snugly.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置可包括一配置以圍繞使用者嘴巴、而非鼻子之口罩。在一個實施例，鼻塞從嘴巴頂端延伸，圍繞口罩，配置以***使用者鼻孔內。此會形成一輕薄(低輪廓)口罩，有利於配戴護目鏡或眼鏡時使用，而不會阻礙護目境或眼鏡之配戴。在一個實施例，可於鼻塞內部設置通道，以允許空氣於口罩內部與使用者鼻子之間流通。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus can include a mask configured to surround the user's mouth rather than the nose. In one embodiment, a nasal plug extends from the tip of the mouth, surrounding the mask, and is configured to be inserted into the nostril of the user. This results in a thin (low profile) mask that is useful when wearing goggles or glasses without obstructing eye protection or eyewear. In one embodiment, it can be stuffy A channel is provided internally to allow air to circulate between the interior of the mask and the user's nose.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一口罩，其配置以圍繞使用者鼻孔，讓嘴巴暴露在外。因此，使用者仍然可以說話，而已過濾的空氣仍得以被提供至鼻通道以供呼吸。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a mask configured to surround the user's nostrils to expose the mouth. Therefore, the user can still speak, and the filtered air can still be supplied to the nasal passage for breathing.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一外罩，以覆蓋至少口罩一部分。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a cover to cover at least a portion of the mask.

在一個實施例，呼吸裝置包括一口罩配置，包括一配置以支承外罩之口罩支架。外罩可以係相對柔軟且有彈性。可配置外罩以覆蓋使用者鼻子和/或嘴巴開口，並提供一用於容納已過濾空氣之容積。可配置外罩以覆蓋一設置於外罩和使用者鼻子和/或嘴巴開口之間之口罩。外罩可取得支承，如此一來，至少部分外罩係從一外罩支架懸掛。在使用上，可於使用者頭部、但實質上不低於使用者耳朵頂部之高度處配置外罩支承。外罩可配置以面罩之形式被支承於使用者至少部分臉部上。 In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus includes a mask configuration including a mask holder configured to support the outer cover. The outer cover can be relatively soft and elastic. The outer cover can be configured to cover the user's nose and/or mouth opening and provide a volume for containing filtered air. The outer cover can be configured to cover a mask disposed between the outer cover and the user's nose and/or mouth opening. The outer cover can be supported such that at least a portion of the outer cover is suspended from a cover support. In use, the cover support can be placed at the height of the user's head, but not substantially below the top of the user's ear. The outer cover can be configured to be supported on at least a portion of the face of the user in the form of a mask.

在一個實施例，外罩或是外罩一部分並不具彈性、且配置以傳播聲音，如此一來，使用者可通過口罩交談。 In one embodiment, the outer cover or portion of the outer cover is not resilient and is configured to transmit sound so that the user can talk through the mask.

在一個實施例，導氣管包括所圈圍導氣管通道之導氣管壁。 In one embodiment, the airway tube includes an airway wall that encloses the airway passage.

在一個實施例，導氣管包括一導氣管底盤，其配置以延伸至口罩，以提供已過濾空氣進入口罩。在一個實施例，導氣管底盤延伸遍佈於口罩正面，底盤上設置一或多個開口，與口罩上之一或多個開口一致，以運送空氣進入口罩。在本實施例，底盤可為口罩提供額外支承。在第二方面，本發明揭露提供一配置以圍繞至少使用者鼻孔之口罩，口罩具有一頂部，其配置以位於靠近使用者鼻子，而頂部包含一彈力結構特徵，使頂部得以折彎，以符合使用者鼻子。 In one embodiment, the airway tube includes an airway tube chassis that is configured to extend to the mask to provide filtered air into the mask. In one embodiment, the airway chassis extends over the front surface of the mask, and the chassis is provided with one or more openings that conform to one or more openings in the mask to carry air into the mask. In this embodiment, the chassis provides additional support for the mask. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a mask configured to surround at least a user's nostril, the mask having a top disposed adjacent to the user's nose and the top including an elastic structural feature to enable the top The part can be bent to fit the user's nose.

在一個實施例，口罩係配置以與一動力空氣淨化呼吸器搭配使用。在第三方面，本發明揭露提供一配置以圍繞使用者嘴巴和/或鼻孔之口罩，口罩有一配置以接觸人的臉部之區域，包括較口罩其餘部分相對更薄之壁區。 In one embodiment, the mask is configured for use with a powered air purifying respirator. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a mask configured to surround a user's mouth and/or nostrils, the mask having an area configured to contact a person's face, including a relatively thinner wall portion than the remainder of the mask.

在一個實施例，至少部分區域還包括一配置以促進使用者臉部舒適感之凝膠墊。 In one embodiment, at least a portion of the region further includes a gel pad configured to promote a facial comfort of the user.

在一個實施例，口罩係配置以與一動力空氣淨化呼吸器搭配使用。在第四方面，本發明揭露提供一口罩，其配置以圍繞使用者嘴巴，而不圍繞鼻孔。 In one embodiment, the mask is configured for use with a powered air purifying respirator. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a mask configured to surround a user's mouth without surrounding the nostrils.

在一個實施例，口罩包括一對自口罩延伸、其配置以***使用者鼻孔內之鼻塞。 In one embodiment, the mask includes a pair of nasal plugs extending from the mask that are configured to be inserted into the nostrils of the user.

在一個實施例，鼻塞內設置有通道，以允許空氣於口罩內部和使用者鼻子之間流通。在一個實施例，口罩可配置與一動力空氣淨化呼吸器搭配使用。在第五方面，本發明揭露提供一口罩，其配置以僅圍繞使用者鼻孔、而讓嘴巴暴露在外。 In one embodiment, a passage is provided in the nasal plug to allow air to circulate between the interior of the mask and the user's nose. In one embodiment, the mask can be configured for use with a powered air purifying respirator. In a fifth aspect, the present invention provides a mask configured to surround the user's nostrils and expose the mouth.

在一個實施例，口罩係配置以與一動力空氣淨化呼吸器搭配使用。在第六方面，本發明揭露提供一口罩配置，包括一口罩支架，其配置以支承一為了圍繞使用者嘴巴和/或鼻孔而配置之外罩。 In one embodiment, the mask is configured for use with a powered air purifying respirator. In a sixth aspect, the present invention provides a mask configuration comprising a mask holder configured to support an outer cover for surrounding a user's mouth and/or nostrils.

在一個實施例，口罩配置係配置以與一動力空氣淨化呼吸器搭配使用。在第七方面，本發明揭露提供一配置以覆蓋使用者嘴巴和/或鼻孔之口罩，包括一口罩相對堅硬部分，使聲音能夠被傳送。 In one embodiment, the mask configuration is configured for use with a powered air purifying respirator. In a seventh aspect, the present invention provides a mask that is configured to cover a user's mouth and/or nostrils, including a relatively rigid portion of the mask to enable sound to be transmitted.

在與本發明揭露一致之實施例，一動力空氣呼吸器可包括一產生器裝置，用於產生正加壓濾清空氣。在一個實施例，產生器裝置係裝設於外殼內，在使用上，該外殼之配置係放置於使用者頸部後面。 In an embodiment consistent with the present disclosure, a powered air respirator can include a generator device for generating positive pressurized filtered air. In one embodiment, the generator device is mounted within a housing that, in use, is placed behind the neck of the user.

在第八方面，本發明揭露提供一冷卻裝置，其配置以與一具有外殼之動力空氣呼吸器搭配使用，該外殼之配置係放置於頸部裝設外殼和使用者頸部之間。 In an eighth aspect, the present invention provides a cooling device configured for use with a powered air respirator having a housing disposed between a neck mounting housing and a user's neck.

在一個實施例，冷卻裝置包括一可經由冷藏而冷卻之襯墊，放置於一頸部裝設外殼之表面，靠近頸部，以保持頸部涼爽。在第九方面，本發明揭露提供一動力空氣呼吸裝置，包括一氣流產生器、一傳送導氣管、一口罩和一用於確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者之位置之定位配置，如此一來，當動力空氣呼吸裝置主要實質部分直接位於使用者至少一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the cooling device includes a liner that is refrigerated and cooled, placed on the surface of a neck-mounted housing adjacent the neck to keep the neck cool. In a ninth aspect, the present invention provides a powered air breathing apparatus including an air flow generator, a delivery air duct, a mask, and a positioning configuration for determining a position of the breathing apparatus corresponding to a user, such that When the main part of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of at least one side of the user, the user can wear and use the air breathing apparatus.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)之大部分直接位於使用者至少一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the user may wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus when a majority of the mass of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of at least one side of the user.

在一個實施例，當動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)至少有20% 直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方、且至少20%之動力空氣呼吸裝置質量(mass)直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, when the powered air breathing apparatus mass is at least 20% The user can wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus directly above the shoulder of the user and at least 20% of the mass air breathing apparatus mass is directly above the shoulder of the user.

在一個實施例，動力空氣呼吸裝置還包括控制電子，以控制氣流產生器，而使用者可利用直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方之氣流產生器、以及直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方之控制電子來配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 In one embodiment, the powered air breathing apparatus further includes control electronics to control the airflow generator, and the user can utilize the airflow generator directly above the shoulder of the user and the control electronics directly above the shoulder of the other side of the user. Wear and use power Breathing device.

在一個實施例，便攜式電源供應器包括一顆電池。 In one embodiment, the portable power supply includes a battery.

在一個實施例，氣流產生器係配置以產生正壓氣流，而傳送導氣管係配置以輸送正加壓空氣，並連接至口罩，以傳送經加壓之空氣至口罩，而提供給呼吸裝置使用者呼吸。 In one embodiment, the airflow generator is configured to generate a positive pressure airflow, and the delivery airway is configured to deliver positive pressurized air and is coupled to the mask to deliver pressurized air to the mask for use by the respiratory device. Breathing.

在一個實施例，動力空氣呼吸裝置還包括一配置以在空氣進入口罩前先行過濾空氣之濾材。 In one embodiment, the powered air breathing apparatus further includes a filter material configured to filter air prior to entering the mask.

1‧‧‧呼吸裝置 1‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

2‧‧‧口罩 2‧‧‧ masks

3‧‧‧氣流產生器外殼 3‧‧‧Airflow generator housing

4‧‧‧葉輪 4‧‧‧ Impeller

5‧‧‧馬達 5‧‧‧Motor

6‧‧‧濾材 6‧‧‧ Filter media

7‧‧‧連接部分 7‧‧‧Connected section

8‧‧‧入口導氣管 8‧‧‧Inlet airway

9‧‧‧使用者肩膀 9‧‧‧user shoulder

10‧‧‧組件外殼 10‧‧‧Component housing

11‧‧‧電池 11‧‧‧Battery

12‧‧‧電子電路 12‧‧‧Electronic circuits

12a‧‧‧感測器 12a‧‧‧Sensor

13‧‧‧排氣通道 13‧‧‧Exhaust passage

14‧‧‧連接部分 14‧‧‧Connected section

15‧‧‧排氣導氣管 15‧‧‧Exhaust air duct

16‧‧‧使用者接觸部分 16‧‧‧User contact section

16A‧‧‧有彈性之彈力帶部分 16A‧‧‧Flexible elastic band part

16B‧‧‧連接器 16B‧‧‧Connector

17‧‧‧使用者接觸部分 17‧‧‧User contact

17A‧‧‧有彈性之彈力帶部分 17A‧‧‧Flexible elastic band part

17B‧‧‧連接器 17B‧‧‧Connector

18‧‧‧濾材凹洞 18‧‧‧ filter material cavity

19‧‧‧馬達懸掛板 19‧‧‧Motor suspension plate

20‧‧‧通常環狀部分 20‧‧‧ usually ring

21‧‧‧螺絲釘 21‧‧‧ screws

22‧‧‧通常圓形板部分 22‧‧‧ usually round plate section

23‧‧‧螺絲釘 23‧‧‧ screws

24‧‧‧稍具彈性之彈力連接部分 24‧‧‧Slightly elastic elastic connection

25‧‧‧內壁 25‧‧‧ inner wall

26‧‧‧流體通道 26‧‧‧ fluid passage

27‧‧‧連接結構 27‧‧‧ Connection structure

28‧‧‧濾材凹洞 28‧‧‧ filter material cavity

29‧‧‧外壁 29‧‧‧ outer wall

30‧‧‧呼氣閥 30‧‧‧Exhalation valve

31‧‧‧電池底座板 31‧‧‧Battery base plate

32‧‧‧電池支座 32‧‧‧Battery support

33‧‧‧電池固定夾 33‧‧‧Battery clip

34‧‧‧內壁 34‧‧‧ inner wall

35‧‧‧粗濾材 35‧‧‧ coarse filter

36‧‧‧前部濾材 36‧‧‧Front filter

37‧‧‧HEPA濾材 37‧‧‧HEPA filter

38‧‧‧活性碳濾材 38‧‧‧Active carbon filter

39‧‧‧光觸媒濾材 39‧‧‧Photocatalyst filter

40‧‧‧馬達控制 40‧‧‧Motor control

41‧‧‧風箱 41‧‧‧ bellows

42‧‧‧電池組 42‧‧‧Battery Pack

43‧‧‧電池充電器 43‧‧‧Battery Charger

44‧‧‧微控制器(MCU) 44‧‧‧Microcontroller (MCU)

45‧‧‧加熱器 45‧‧‧heater

46‧‧‧負離子產生器 46‧‧‧ Negative ion generator

47‧‧‧感測器 47‧‧‧Sensor

48、49‧‧‧使用者介面 48, 49‧‧‧ User interface

50‧‧‧馬達控制模組 50‧‧‧Motor control module

51‧‧‧附件 51‧‧‧Annex

52‧‧‧連接器 52‧‧‧Connector

54‧‧‧行動充電器 54‧‧‧Mobile Charger

55‧‧‧計算設備 55‧‧‧ Computing equipment

56‧‧‧通訊模組 56‧‧‧Communication Module

110‧‧‧呼吸裝置 110‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

111‧‧‧使用者 111‧‧‧Users

112‧‧‧支承配置 112‧‧‧Support configuration

113‧‧‧帶子 113‧‧‧带带

114‧‧‧口橋(mouth bridge) 114‧‧‧mouth bridge

115‧‧‧口罩 115‧‧‧ masks

116‧‧‧狹長孔 116‧‧‧Slong hole

117‧‧‧口罩邊緣 117‧‧‧ Mask edge

118‧‧‧帶子 118‧‧‧带带

119‧‧‧連接點 119‧‧‧ Connection point

120‧‧‧導管 120‧‧‧ catheter

121(第十八圖)‧‧‧產生器裝置 121 (18th) ‧‧‧ generator device

122‧‧‧導氣管壁 122‧‧‧ air duct wall

123‧‧‧通道 123‧‧‧ channel

124‧‧‧呼吸氣室 124‧‧‧ breathing chamber

125‧‧‧連接器 125‧‧‧Connector

126‧‧‧插頭部分 126‧‧‧plug part

127‧‧‧小孔 127‧‧‧ hole

128‧‧‧邊緣 128‧‧‧ edge

129‧‧‧排氣 129‧‧‧Exhaust

130‧‧‧排氣閥 130‧‧‧Exhaust valve

131‧‧‧小孔 131‧‧‧ hole

132‧‧‧凸緣 132‧‧‧Flange

150‧‧‧口罩 150‧‧‧ mask

151‧‧‧襯墊 151‧‧‧ cushion

152‧‧‧(襯墊)部分 152‧‧‧(cushion) section

153‧‧‧口罩頂部/襯墊 153‧‧‧Mask top/pad

154‧‧‧彈性波紋風箱配置 154‧‧‧Elastic corrugated bellows configuration

155‧‧‧口罩較低部分 155‧‧‧lower part of the mask

156‧‧‧閥 156‧‧‧ valve

157‧‧‧入口導氣管 157‧‧‧Inlet airway

158‧‧‧排氣導氣管 158‧‧‧Exhaust air duct

160‧‧‧入口導氣管 160‧‧‧Inlet airway

162‧‧‧產生器裝置 162‧‧‧ generator device

200‧‧‧呼吸裝置 200‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

201‧‧‧口罩配置 201‧‧‧ mask configuration

202‧‧‧輕薄鼻部 202‧‧‧Slim nose

204‧‧‧護目鏡 204‧‧‧Goggles

210‧‧‧呼吸裝置 210‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

211‧‧‧口罩配置 211‧‧‧ mask configuration

212‧‧‧口部覆蓋部分 212‧‧‧ mouth cover

213、214‧‧‧鼻塞 213, 214‧‧ ‧ nasal congestion

215‧‧‧襯墊 215‧‧‧ cushion

216‧‧‧呼吸氣室 216‧‧‧ breathing chamber

217、218‧‧‧導氣管 217, 218‧‧ ‧ air duct

219、220‧‧‧通道 219, 220‧‧‧ channels

221‧‧‧鼻罩部分(鼻塞罩) 221‧‧‧ nasal mask part (nasal hood)

230‧‧‧呼吸裝置 230‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

231‧‧‧產生器裝置 231‧‧‧Generator

232‧‧‧導氣管 232‧‧‧ air duct

233‧‧‧導氣管底盤 233‧‧‧ Air duct chassis

235‧‧‧口罩 235‧‧‧ mask

236‧‧‧呼吸氣室 236‧‧‧ breathing chamber

237‧‧‧彈力襯墊部分 237‧‧‧ elastic pad section

238‧‧‧第二襯墊部分 238‧‧‧Second pad section

240‧‧‧呼吸裝置 240‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

241‧‧‧口罩配置 241‧‧‧ mask configuration

242‧‧‧口罩 242‧‧‧ masks

243、244‧‧‧導氣管 243, 244‧‧ ‧ air duct

245‧‧‧呼吸氣室 245‧‧‧ breathing chamber

246‧‧‧臉部接合襯墊(鼻墊) 246‧‧‧Face joint pad (nose pad)

247‧‧‧臉部接合襯墊(上唇墊) 247‧‧‧Face bonding pad (upper lip pad)

250‧‧‧眼罩 250‧‧‧ eye mask

251‧‧‧鼻件 251‧‧‧ nose pieces

252‧‧‧狹長插槽 252‧‧‧Slong slot

254、255‧‧‧保護鏡片 254, 255‧‧‧protective lenses

256‧‧‧帶子 256‧‧‧带带

256A‧‧‧頭飾帶 256A‧‧‧ headband

260‧‧‧通訊組件 260‧‧‧Communication components

261‧‧‧插槽 261‧‧‧ slots

263‧‧‧麥克風(或類似物件) 263‧‧‧Microphone (or similar)

263A‧‧‧產生器裝置 263A‧‧‧ generator device

265‧‧‧延伸部分 265‧‧‧Extension

270‧‧‧呼吸裝置 270‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

271‧‧‧頸部組件裝設產生器裝置 271‧‧‧Neck component installation generator device

272‧‧‧導氣管 272‧‧ ‧ air duct

273‧‧‧口罩配置 273‧‧‧ mask configuration

274‧‧‧矽利康層 274‧‧‧矽利康层

275‧‧‧底盤 275‧‧‧Chassis

276‧‧‧框架 276‧‧‧Frame

277‧‧‧支承構件 277‧‧‧Support members

278‧‧‧矽利康襯墊 278‧‧‧矽利康垫

280‧‧‧呼吸裝置 280‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

281‧‧‧(內層)口罩 281‧‧‧ (inner) mask

282‧‧‧外罩 282‧‧‧ Cover

282A‧‧‧外罩 282A‧‧‧ Cover

283‧‧‧產生器裝置 283‧‧‧Generator device

284‧‧‧扣夾 284‧‧‧ clip

286、287‧‧‧導氣管 286, 287‧‧ ‧ air duct

288、289‧‧‧凸形部分 288, 289‧‧‧ convex part

290、291‧‧‧端口 290, 291‧‧‧ ports

292、293‧‧‧小孔 292, 293‧‧ ‧ small holes

294、295‧‧‧排氣口 294, 295‧‧ vents

296、297‧‧‧端口 296, 297‧‧‧ ports

298、299‧‧‧排氣閥 298, 299‧‧‧ exhaust valve

298A‧‧‧附件 298A‧‧‧Accessories

298B‧‧‧附件 298B‧‧‧Annex

300‧‧‧狹長插槽 300‧‧‧Slong slot

310‧‧‧連接器結構 310‧‧‧Connector structure

311‧‧‧凸形構件 311‧‧‧Convex members

312‧‧‧口罩配置導氣管 312‧‧‧ Masks with air ducts

313、314‧‧‧指狀物 313, 314‧‧‧ fingers

315‧‧‧產生器裝置導氣管 315‧‧‧Generator air duct

316‧‧‧凹形構件 316‧‧‧ concave member

317、318‧‧‧前端頭部 317, 318‧‧‧ front end head

319、320‧‧‧狹長插槽 319, 320‧‧‧Slong slot

321‧‧‧呼吸裝置 321‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

322‧‧‧氣流產生器外殼 322‧‧‧Airflow generator housing

323‧‧‧組件外殼 323‧‧‧Component housing

324‧‧‧定位帶 324‧‧‧ Positioning belt

325、326‧‧‧凸耳 325, 326‧‧ ‧ lugs

327‧‧‧狹長插槽 327‧‧‧Slong slot

328‧‧‧口罩 328‧‧‧ masks

329‧‧‧濾材 329‧‧‧ Filter media

330‧‧‧入口導氣管 330‧‧‧Inlet airway

330a‧‧‧可拆卸部分 330a‧‧‧Removable part

331‧‧‧呼吸裝置 331‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

332‧‧‧頸部接合墊 332‧‧‧Neck joint pad

333‧‧‧入口導氣管 333‧‧‧Inlet airway

334‧‧‧頸部接合墊 334‧‧‧Neck joint pad

335‧‧‧排氣導氣管 335‧‧‧Exhaust air duct

336‧‧‧口罩 336‧‧‧ mask

337‧‧‧止付螺絲 337‧‧‧stop screws

338‧‧‧連接帶 338‧‧‧Connecting belt

339‧‧‧呼吸裝置 339‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

340、341‧‧‧掛鉤 340, 341‧‧‧ hook

342、343‧‧‧頸部支承物 342, 343‧‧‧ neck support

344‧‧‧呼吸裝置 344‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

345‧‧‧頸部接合墊 345‧‧‧Neck joint pad

346‧‧‧頸部接合墊 346‧‧‧Neck joint pad

347‧‧‧氣流產生器外殼 347‧‧‧Airflow generator housing

348‧‧‧組件外殼 348‧‧‧Component housing

349‧‧‧口罩 349‧‧‧ mask

350‧‧‧冷卻裝置 350‧‧‧Cooling device

351‧‧‧冷卻***件 351‧‧‧Cooling inserts

352‧‧‧外罩 352‧‧‧ Cover

353‧‧‧開口 353‧‧‧ openings

400‧‧‧濾材 400‧‧‧ filter media

401‧‧‧入口端套環 401‧‧‧Inlet end collar

402‧‧‧進氣口 402‧‧‧air inlet

403‧‧‧外部溝槽 403‧‧‧External trench

404‧‧‧網眼狀保持器 404‧‧‧Mesh retainer

405‧‧‧圓筒 405‧‧‧Cylinder

406‧‧‧閉鎖式蓋罩 406‧‧‧Locked cover

407‧‧‧環狀通道 407‧‧‧Ring channel

408‧‧‧環狀通道 408‧‧‧Ring channel

409‧‧‧鰭部 409‧‧‧Fin

410‧‧‧中心軸空氣通道 410‧‧‧Center shaft air passage

500‧‧‧呼吸裝置 500‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

503‧‧‧產生器裝置 503‧‧‧ generator device

508‧‧‧導氣管 508‧‧‧ air duct

510‧‧‧組件外殼 510‧‧‧Component housing

528‧‧‧可調整頭飾帶 528‧‧‧Adjustable headband

529‧‧‧耳鉤 529‧‧‧ ear hook

530‧‧‧聽筒 530‧‧‧ earpiece

600‧‧‧補充電源供應器 600‧‧‧Supply power supply

601‧‧‧呼氣閥 601‧‧‧Exhalation valve

620‧‧‧閥底座 620‧‧‧Valve base

621‧‧‧閥促動器/閥盤 621‧‧‧Valve Actuator/Valve Disc

622‧‧‧濾材底座 622‧‧‧Filter base

623‧‧‧濾材 623‧‧‧ Filter media

624‧‧‧濾材外罩 624‧‧‧ filter housing

630‧‧‧頭飾帶 630‧‧‧ headband

631、632‧‧‧連接器/扣夾 631, 632‧‧‧Connector / clip

640‧‧‧閥座 640‧‧‧ valve seat

641‧‧‧圓盤 641‧‧‧ disc

651‧‧‧突出桿 651‧‧‧ protruding rod

652‧‧‧套筒 652‧‧‧ sleeve

653‧‧‧彈簧 653‧‧ spring

653‧‧‧通道 653‧‧‧ channel

655、656‧‧‧圓盤 655, 656‧‧‧ disc

657‧‧‧穿孔表面 657‧‧‧Perforated surface

658‧‧‧環狀插槽 658‧‧‧Ring Slot

659‧‧‧開口 659‧‧‧ openings

660‧‧‧穿孔外邊緣 660‧‧‧Perforated outer edge

670‧‧‧小袋 670‧‧‧Small pouch

671‧‧‧開口 671‧‧‧ openings

672‧‧‧袋壁 672‧‧‧ bag wall

672‧‧‧電力箱組件 672‧‧‧Power box components

673‧‧‧可充電電池組 673‧‧‧Rechargeable battery pack

674‧‧‧電池充電器 674‧‧‧Battery Charger

675‧‧‧微控制器(MCU) 675‧‧‧Microcontroller (MCU)

676‧‧‧使用者介面 676‧‧‧User interface

677‧‧‧連接器 677‧‧‧Connector

678‧‧‧袋蓋 678‧‧‧ bag cover

680‧‧‧網狀部分 680‧‧‧ mesh part

681‧‧‧第一帶子 681‧‧‧First belt

682‧‧‧第二帶子 682‧‧‧Second tape

684‧‧‧凸耳 684‧‧‧ lugs

685‧‧‧連接器配置 685‧‧‧Connector configuration

686‧‧‧部分 Section 686‧‧‧

800‧‧‧繞流管配置 800‧‧‧Circulating tube configuration

801‧‧‧歧管 801‧‧‧Management

802‧‧‧通道 802‧‧‧ channel

803‧‧‧通道 803‧‧‧ channel

804‧‧‧繞流管閥 804‧‧‧Circulating tube valve

805‧‧‧閥座 805‧‧‧ valve seat

806‧‧‧「O」形環 806‧‧‧"O" ring

807‧‧‧閥葉 807‧‧‧ valve leaf

第一圖係一與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置實施例之部分橫截面上方視圖；第二圖係一第一圖中實施例之部分橫截面示意透視圖；第三圖係第一圖中實施例之不同方向之部分橫截面之另一示意透視圖；第四圖係一第一圖中呼吸裝置實施例之第一側元件之橫截面視圖，顯示一連接至部分導氣管之氣流產生器和濾材元件；第五圖係一第四圖中第一側元件之一元件之平面視圖；第六圖係一第四圖中第一側元件之透視圖，其中外罩已移除，顯示第五圖中在原處之元件；第七圖係一第一圖中呼吸裝置實施例之第二側元件之橫截面視圖，概要地顯示與部分導氣管連接之電池及電子裝置之位置；第八圖係第七圖中組件之電池之透視圖，具有一體式底座板；第九圖係一第七圖中第二側元件之透視圖，其中外罩已移除，顯示第八圖中在原處之具有一體式底座板之電池；第十A圖和第十B圖分別係後側和前側透視圖，說明第一圖至第九圖實施例；第十C圖、第十D圖和第十E圖分別係側面、正面透視和後面透視圖，以圖片說明使用者配戴第一圖至第九圖中實施例；第十一A圖係一方塊圖，說明與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置實施例之主要組件；第十一B圖係一方塊圖，說明可包含在與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置實施例之組件之進一步詳情；第十二圖係一方塊圖，說明與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置實施例組件之實際配置圖，其具有明顯不同之第一側和第二側元件；第十三圖係一與第十二圖中方塊圖類似之方塊圖，說明附加組件；第十四圖係與一依照本發明揭露之實施例之呼吸裝置搭配使用之口罩實施例之圖示，為由使用者所配戴之口罩提供支承；第十五圖係第十四圖中A-A線之剖面；第十六圖係與一依照本發明揭露之實施例之呼吸裝置搭配使用之口罩另一實施例之圖示，為由使用者所配戴之口罩提供支承；第十七圖係第十六圖中B-B線之剖面；第十八圖係與一依照一實施例之呼吸裝置搭配使用之口罩另一實施例之圖示，為由使用者所配戴之口罩提供支承；第十九圖係與一依照一實施例之呼吸裝置搭配使用之口罩另一實施例之圖示，吸氣和排氣導氣管之零件與裝置之其餘部分分開；第二十圖係一呼吸裝置替代實施例之圖示；第二十一圖係一呼吸裝置替代實施例之圖示；第二十二圖係一第二十一圖中實施例之內部零件之圖示，其提供空氣給使用者；第二十三圖係一呼吸裝置替代實施例之圖示；第二十四圖係一第二十三圖中實施例之零件橫截面視圖，其提供空氣給使用者；第二十五圖係一呼吸裝置替代實施例之圖示；第二十六圖係一第二十五圖中實施例之零件橫截面視圖，其提供空氣給使用者；第二十七圖係一呼吸裝置替代實施例之圖示；第二十八A圖係一呼吸裝置替代實施例之圖示，其中包括一口罩外罩；第二十八B圖係一分解視圖，顯示第二十八圖中實施例之元件；第二十九圖係一與一呼吸裝置搭配使用之口罩外罩替代實施例之圖示，其以面罩之形式覆蓋於使用者至少部分臉部上；第三十圖係一可鬆開連接配置之透視圖，其可使用於與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置實施例，顯示連接配置零件係分開的；第三十一圖係第三十圖中可鬆開連接配置之透視圖，顯示連接配置零件係連接的；第三十二A圖、第三十二B圖和第三十二C圖分別係與本發明揭露一致之另一實施例之透視、俯視和側視圖；第三十三圖係一與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置之另一實施例之透視圖；第三十四圖係一根據與本發明揭露一致之另一實施例之呼吸裝置之透視圖；第三十五圖係一根據與本發明揭露一致之另一實施例之呼吸裝置之透視圖；第三十六圖係在說明一與依照本發明揭露之呼吸裝置實施例搭配使用之冷卻裝置；第三十七A圖、第三十七B圖和第三十七C圖係與依照本發明揭露之呼吸裝置實施例搭配使用之濾材配置之透視、平面和剖面視圖；第三十八圖係一與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置之另一實施例之透視圖；第三十九A圖係一第三十八圖之詳情，說明幫助支承呼吸裝置之替代配置；第三十九B圖係第三十八圖和第三十九A圖中產生器裝置之放大圖，說明第三十七A圖、第三十七B圖和第三十七C圖中濾材與此之使用；第四十圖係一方塊圖，說明可與本發明揭露一致之實施例搭配使用之獨立電源供應器/電池組之使用；第四十一圖係一分解透視圖，顯示可包括在與本發明揭露一致之實施例、或與其搭配使用之零件；第四十二圖係一呼氣濾材之上方側面透視圖，其可與本發明揭露一致之實施例搭配使用；第四十三圖係一第四十二圖中濾材之拆解視圖；第四十四圖係一第四十二圖中濾材之剖面視圖；以及第四十五圖和第四十六圖係繞流管配置實施例之分解視圖，其可使用於根據本發明揭露之實施例之中。 The first drawing is a partial cross-sectional upper view of a respiratory device embodiment consistent with the present disclosure; the second drawing is a partial cross-sectional schematic perspective view of the first embodiment; the third drawing is implemented in the first figure. Another schematic perspective view of a portion of a cross section in different directions; a fourth view is a cross-sectional view of the first side member of the first embodiment of the breathing apparatus embodiment, showing a gas flow generator coupled to a portion of the airway and The filter element; the fifth figure is a plan view of one of the first side elements in a fourth figure; the sixth figure is a perspective view of the first side element in a fourth figure, wherein the cover has been removed, showing the fifth figure The seventh element is a cross-sectional view of the second side element of the first embodiment of the breathing apparatus embodiment, schematically showing the position of the battery and the electronic device connected to the partial air guiding tube; A perspective view of the battery of the components of the seven figures, having an integral base plate; the ninth drawing is a perspective view of the second side component of the seventh figure, wherein the outer cover has been removed, showing the integrated structure in the eighth figure The battery of the base plate; 10A and 10B are perspective views of the rear side and the front side, respectively, illustrating the first to ninth embodiments; the 10th, 10th, and 10th E are side, front, and rear, respectively. A perspective view illustrating a user wearing the first to the ninth embodiments; FIG. 11A is a block diagram illustrating the main components of the respiratory device embodiment consistent with the disclosure of the present invention; Figure is a block diagram illustrating further details of components of a respiratory device embodiment that may be included in accordance with the present disclosure; Figure 12 is a block diagram showing the actual configuration of the components of the respiratory device embodiment consistent with the disclosure of the present invention, having distinct first and second side elements; the thirteenth figure is one and the twelfth The block diagrams in the figures are similar to block diagrams illustrating additional components; and the fourteenth embodiment is an illustration of a mask embodiment for use with a breathing apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, provided for a mask worn by a user. Fifteenth Figure is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Figure 14; Figure 16 is a diagram of another embodiment of a mask for use with a breathing apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, for use by a user The worn mask provides support; the seventeenth figure is a cross-section of line BB in the sixteenth figure; and the eighteenth figure is another illustration of a mask used in conjunction with a breathing apparatus according to an embodiment, The mask provided by the user provides support; the nineteenth figure is a diagram of another embodiment of a mask used in conjunction with a breathing apparatus according to an embodiment, and the rest of the parts and devices of the inspiratory and exhaust air duct Partially separated; twentieth An illustration of an alternative embodiment of a breathing apparatus; a twenty-first figure is an illustration of an alternative embodiment of a breathing apparatus; and a twenty-second figure is an illustration of an internal part of an embodiment of the twenty-first embodiment, Providing air to the user; FIG. 23 is an illustration of an alternative embodiment of a breathing apparatus; and FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of the part of the embodiment of the twenty-third embodiment providing air to the user; Figure 25 is a diagram showing an alternative embodiment of a breathing apparatus; the twenty-sixth embodiment is a cross-sectional view of the part of the twenty-fifth embodiment, which provides air to the user; An illustration of an alternative embodiment of a breathing apparatus; 28A is a diagram of an alternative embodiment of a breathing apparatus, including a mask cover; FIG. 28B is an exploded view showing the components of the embodiment of FIG. 18; Figure 1 is an illustration of an alternative embodiment of a mask cover for use with a breathing apparatus, which covers a portion of a user's face in the form of a mask; and a thirty-fifth view of a releasable connection configuration, The embodiment of the breathing apparatus for use in accordance with the present disclosure may be shown to be separate from the display configuration; the thirty-first diagram is a perspective view of the releasable connection configuration of the thirty-fifth diagram showing the connection of the connection components; The thirty-second A diagram, the thirty-second B diagram, and the thirty-second C diagram are perspective, top and side views, respectively, of another embodiment consistent with the disclosure of the present invention; A perspective view of another embodiment of a consistent breathing apparatus is disclosed; a thirty-fourth embodiment is a perspective view of a breathing apparatus according to another embodiment consistent with the disclosure of the present invention; a thirty-fifth drawing is based on the present invention Another embodiment of the disclosure is disclosed A perspective view of a suction device; a thirty-sixth embodiment illustrating a cooling device for use with an embodiment of a respiratory device in accordance with the present invention; thirty-seventh, thirty-seventh, and thirty-seventh The drawings are perspective, plan and cross-sectional views of a filter material arrangement for use with a respiratory device embodiment in accordance with the present invention; and a thirty-eighth view is a perspective view of another embodiment of a respiratory device consistent with the present disclosure; The thirty-nine A diagram is a detail of the thirty-eighth diagram, which illustrates an alternative configuration to help support the breathing apparatus; the thirty-ninth panel is an enlarged view of the generator apparatus in the thirty-eighth and thirty-ninth diagrams. , the use of the filter material in the thirty-seventh A, thirty-seventh, and thirty-seventh C drawings; Figure 40 is a block diagram illustrating the use of an independent power supply/battery set for use with embodiments consistent with the present disclosure; a forty-first diagram is an exploded perspective view showing that it may be included in the present invention A consistent embodiment or a component for use therewith is disclosed; the forty-second diagram is an upper side perspective view of an exhalation filter material, which can be used in conjunction with an embodiment of the present disclosure; A disassembled view of the filter material in the forty-two figure; a sectional view of the filter material in the forty-fourth figure and the forty-second figure; and an exploded view of the embodiment of the flow tube arrangement of the forty-fifth and forty-sixth drawings A view, which can be used in an embodiment in accordance with the present disclosure.

以下說明本發明之內容、特色以及實施例，俾使貴審查委員對本發明有更進一步瞭解。 The contents, features, and embodiments of the present invention are described below, and the reviewer will be further aware of the present invention.

第一圖至第九圖之呼吸裝置，通常標示為1，包括一口罩2，在使用上，其係配置以在使用者口和/或鼻孔周圍形成一處呼吸氣室。口罩2所形成之呼吸氣室係配置以接收已過濾空氣，在本例中，該空氣屬正壓。呼吸裝置1還包括一氣流產生器外殼3。在本例中，氣流產生器包括一葉輪4，其係配置以對自外部環境吸入之空氣進行正加壓，並且係由馬達5所驅動。氣流產生器外殼3還包括一配置以過濾空氣之濾材6、以及一連接部分7，用於連接一入口導氣管8，該入口導氣管8之配置係為了從氣流產生器外殼3運送正加壓空氣至口罩2。氣流產生器外殼3，特別是(但不總是)在與其所包含之組件一起考慮時，可能會被視為一例，氣流產生器裝置在此處可能會被稱作係產生器裝置。可以理解，在本實施例，氣流產生器外殼3適合被設置於使用者頭部或頸部之第一側，通常位於使用者耳朵位置處，而入口導氣管8自氣流產生器外殼3向前延伸至口罩2，沿著使用者頭部之第一側至使用者口/鼻部位，在該處口罩2已就定位備用。 The breathing apparatus of Figures 1 through 9 is generally designated 1 and includes a mask 2 that, in use, is configured to form a breathing plenum around the user's mouth and/or nostrils. The breathing plenum formed by the mask 2 is configured to receive filtered air, which in this example is a positive pressure. The breathing apparatus 1 also includes an airflow generator housing 3. In this example, the airflow generator includes an impeller 4 that is configured to positively pressurize air drawn in from the external environment and is driven by the motor 5. The airflow generator housing 3 further includes a filter material 6 configured to filter air, and a connecting portion 7 for connecting an inlet air conduit 8 configured to deliver positive pressure from the airflow generator housing 3 Air to the mask 2. The airflow generator housing 3, particularly (but not always), may be considered as an example when considered with the components it contains, and the airflow generator device may be referred to herein as a system generator device. It will be appreciated that in the present embodiment, the airflow generator housing 3 is adapted to be placed on the first side of the user's head or neck, typically at the user's ear position, while the inlet airway 8 is forwarded from the airflow generator housing 3 Extending to the mask 2, along the first side of the user's head to the user's mouth/nose portion, where the mask 2 has been positioned for use.

在此(和其他某些實施例)，實質上口罩2可由矽利康或矽基材料製成。此類口罩實質上係透明的，或者口罩也可以係半透明或不透明的，並且還可塗上顏色、予以金屬化或以其他方式進行裝飾，以增加美感。 Here (and certain other embodiments), substantially the mask 2 can be made of a keloid or bismuth based material. Such masks are substantially transparent, or the masks may be translucent or opaque, and may be painted, metallized or otherwise decorated to enhance aesthetics.

呼吸裝置1還包括一組件外殼10，其中設有一些可發電、控制、或以其他方式影響葉輪4運轉之組件。組件外殼10包含一以電池11形式呈現之組件，其作為驅動葉輪4之馬達5之電源供應器。組件外殼10還包含以電子電路12形式呈現之組件，其控制馬達5和葉輪4(容後詳述)。不論是作為電子電路一部分，或係一獨立組件，組件外殼10還包含一或多個壓力感測器(第一圖至第十圖中雖未個別顯示，但在第十二圖和第十三圖中以元件符號12a作為標示)。組件外殼10之一排氣通道13允許排氣(例如使用者所呼出空氣)離開呼吸裝置1。組件外殼10還包括一連接部分14，用於連接排氣導氣管15，其配置以運送排氣自口罩2至排氣通道13。壓力感測器係配置以測量於排氣通道13或其附近之排放氣流或壓力。 The breathing apparatus 1 also includes a component housing 10 in which are provided components that can generate, control, or otherwise affect the operation of the impeller 4. The component housing 10 includes an assembly in the form of a battery 11 that acts as a power supply for the motor 5 that drives the impeller 4. The component housing 10 also includes an assembly in the form of an electronic circuit 12 that controls the motor 5 and the impeller 4 (described in detail later). Whether it is As part of the electronic circuit, or as a separate component, the component housing 10 also includes one or more pressure sensors (not shown separately in the first to tenth drawings, but in the twelfth and thirteenth drawings) It is indicated by the symbol 12a). One of the exhaust passages 13 of the component housing 10 allows exhaust gas (e.g., air exhaled by the user) to exit the breathing apparatus 1. The component housing 10 further includes a connecting portion 14 for connecting the exhaust gas duct 15 configured to carry the exhaust gas from the mask 2 to the exhaust passage 13. The pressure sensor is configured to measure the exhaust gas flow or pressure at or near the exhaust passage 13.

可以理解，組件外殼10適合被設置於使用者頭部或頸部之第二側，在本實施例，通常位於使用者耳朵位置處，而排氣導氣管15自口罩2向後延伸，在使用者之口/鼻位置處，沿著使用者頭部第二側至組件外殼10。因此在使用上，呼吸裝置1通常被視為係『C』字形，並且可視為具有相對之第一和第二突出部位，在本實施例，至少部分設置分別為入口導氣管8和排氣導氣管15、各自連接部分7及14、以及分別由連接部分7及14突出、適合增加分別與使用者頭部或頸部接合之第一和第二附加使用者接觸部分16及17。可以理解，在本實施例，連接部分7及14、入口和排氣導氣管8及15、以及附加使用者接觸部分16及17係由適合之塑膠所製成，提供一定程度之彈力(彈性)，當呼吸裝置1被配戴於使用者頭部或頸部時，足以使得突出部位偏壓朝向彼此。氣流產生器外殼3和組件外殼10之間的開放空間使呼吸裝置1得以從正面滑動至使用者頭部和/或頸部，此為一方便戴上呼吸裝置之方法，而且對大多數使用者來說更熟悉，因為這樣就像是在戴眼鏡或太陽眼鏡。 It can be understood that the component housing 10 is adapted to be disposed on the second side of the user's head or neck. In this embodiment, it is usually located at the user's ear position, and the exhaust air duct 15 extends rearward from the mask 2, at the user. At the mouth/nose position, along the second side of the user's head to the component housing 10. Therefore, in use, the breathing apparatus 1 is generally considered to be "C" shaped and can be considered to have opposing first and second protruding portions. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the inlet air duct 8 and the exhaust guide are respectively provided. The trachea 15, the respective connecting portions 7 and 14, and the respective connecting portions 7 and 14 are respectively adapted to increase the first and second additional user contacting portions 16 and 17 respectively engaged with the user's head or neck. It can be understood that in the present embodiment, the connecting portions 7 and 14, the inlet and exhaust air ducts 8 and 15 and the additional user contact portions 16 and 17 are made of a suitable plastic to provide a certain degree of elasticity (elasticity). When the breathing apparatus 1 is worn on the user's head or neck, it is sufficient to bias the protruding portions toward each other. The open space between the airflow generator housing 3 and the component housing 10 allows the breathing apparatus 1 to slide from the front to the user's head and/or neck, which is a convenient way to wear the breathing apparatus, and for most users It’s more familiar, because it’s like wearing glasses or sunglasses.

特別在參閱第四圖至第六圖時，會對氣流產生器外殼3提供一些進一步敘述。濾材6可包括一由氣流產生器外殼3之濾材凹洞18，一或多個適合之過濾媒介(未顯示)可替換而保留在其中。馬達5藉由一馬達懸置元件懸掛對應於氣流產生器外殼3，在本實施例係以馬達懸掛板19之形式呈現，其具有一通常環狀部分20，用於連接至氣流產生器外殼3，例如藉由螺絲釘21。馬達懸掛板19還包括一通常圓形板部分22，其可安裝在通常環狀部分20內，並與其同心。通常圓形板部分22在使用上係藉由例如螺絲釘23安裝於馬達5上。通常圓形板部分22係藉由一稍具彈性之彈力連接部分24連結至通常環狀部分20，其可由包覆成型到馬達懸掛板其他部分上之橡膠所形成。該稍具彈性之彈力連接部分24因此在通常圓形板部分22和通常環狀部分20之間提供一懸置作用，協助氣流產生器外殼3之外壁與馬達5所產生之振動隔離開來，提供安靜、低振動之運轉。 In particular, reference is made to Figures 4 through 6 to provide some further description of the airflow generator housing 3. The filter material 6 can include a filter cavity 18 formed by the airflow generator housing 3, one or more suitable filter media (not shown) being replaceable and retained therein. The motor 5 is suspended by a motor suspension element corresponding to the airflow generator housing 3, in the form of a motor suspension plate 19 in this embodiment. It now has a generally annular portion 20 for attachment to the airflow generator housing 3, such as by screws 21. The motor suspension plate 19 also includes a generally circular plate portion 22 that can be mounted within and concentric with the generally annular portion 20. Typically, the circular plate portion 22 is attached to the motor 5 by, for example, screws 23 in use. Typically, the circular plate portion 22 is joined to the generally annular portion 20 by a slightly resilient resilient connecting portion 24 which may be formed from rubber overmolded onto other portions of the motor suspension plate. The slightly resilient resilient connecting portion 24 thus provides a suspension between the generally circular plate portion 22 and the generally annular portion 20 to assist in isolating the outer wall of the airflow generator housing 3 from the vibrations generated by the motor 5. Provide quiet, low vibration operation.

馬達懸掛板19通常係設置於濾材6和一往連接部分7之入口之間，但允許氣流自濾材6進入至連接部分7(由葉輪4驅動，空氣通過其中流入入口導氣管)藉由在通常環狀部分20和一氣流產生器外殼3之內壁25之間供應一或多個間隙，以設置一適合流體通道26。 The motor suspension plate 19 is generally disposed between the filter material 6 and an inlet to the connecting portion 7, but allows airflow from the filter material 6 to the connecting portion 7 (driven by the impeller 4 through which air flows into the inlet air duct) by One or more gaps are provided between the annular portion 20 and the inner wall 25 of an airflow generator housing 3 to provide a suitable fluid passage 26.

如第六圖所示，氣流產生器外殼3之連接部分7設置有一連接結構27，適應以允許與入口導氣管8快速又方便連接和分離，其設置有補充連接結構。連接部分7和入口導氣管8之間之連接可透過一卡栓類型連接之形式呈現，或其它所有適合之連接類型。組件外殼10之連接部分14可包括一類似連接結構，以使組件外殼10得以自排氣導氣管15快速又方便連接和分離，其可設置有補充連接結構。 As shown in the sixth figure, the connecting portion 7 of the airflow generator housing 3 is provided with a connecting structure 27 adapted to allow quick and easy connection and separation with the inlet air duct 8, which is provided with a complementary connecting structure. The connection between the connecting portion 7 and the inlet air duct 8 can be presented in the form of a latch type connection, or any other suitable type of connection. The connecting portion 14 of the component housing 10 can include a similar connection structure to allow the component housing 10 to be quickly and easily attached and detached from the exhaust air duct 15, which can be provided with a complementary connection structure.

特別在參閱第七圖至第九圖時，會對組件外殼10提供一些進一步敘述。組件外殼10可包括一組件外殼10之外壁29之濾材凹洞28，一或多個適合之過濾媒介(未顯示)可替換而保留在其中。過濾排氣可協助避免病原體從一受感染使用者傳染給附近其他人。 In particular, when referring to Figures 7 through 9, a further description of the component housing 10 is provided. The component housing 10 can include a filter media recess 28 in the outer wall 29 of the component housing 10, one or more suitable filter media (not shown) that can be replaced and retained therein. Filtering the exhaust can help prevent pathogens from being transmitted from an infected user to others nearby.

除了馬達5和葉輪4之電子控制，使用一或多個適合之過濾媒介可使一所期望低程度正壓得以被保持於口罩2。應當理解，電子電路12可控制馬達5和葉輪4，例如對於在使用者排氣通道13處或其附近所檢測到之排氣壓力變化之反應。這使一所期望正壓力得以被保持於口罩處，如果想要的話，可允許在使用者呼吸週期之不同階段提供不同量正氣壓，和/或對使用者呼吸落在業已設定或已選擇之參數以外(例如由於勞累或生病)之指示之反應。在意欲作為一般用途之實施例，例如給健康或接近健康之行人或車輛乘客使用，呼吸裝置提供一略高於周圍氣壓之正氣壓，以確保正氣流產生於口罩內以幫助吸氣。正氣壓通常很小，因為正常在幾乎或完全沒有援助之情形下，使用者就能夠吸入，而吸氣不應被一大氣壓推進。在一個實施例，呼吸裝置對口罩提供一不超過3公分水深之內部壓力。 In addition to electronic control of the motor 5 and the impeller 4, a desired low degree of positive pressure can be maintained in the mask 2 using one or more suitable filter media. It should be understood that the electronic circuit 12 can The motor 5 and the impeller 4 are controlled, for example, for a change in exhaust pressure detected at or near the user's exhaust passage 13. This allows a desired positive pressure to be maintained at the mask, if desired, to allow for different amounts of positive air pressure at different stages of the user's breathing cycle, and/or for the user's breathing to be set or selected. Reactions other than parameters (eg due to fatigue or illness). In embodiments intended for general use, such as for healthy or near-healthy pedestrians or vehicle occupants, the breathing apparatus provides a positive air pressure slightly above ambient pressure to ensure that positive airflow is generated within the mask to aid inspiration. Positive air pressure is usually small because the user can inhale normally with little or no assistance, and inhalation should not be promoted by one atmosphere. In one embodiment, the breathing apparatus provides an internal pressure to the mask that does not exceed 3 cm of water depth.

作為一提供過濾媒介於濾材凹洞28或附加至此類過濾媒介之替代方案，組件外殼10可設置一呼氣閥30，其控制來自排氣導氣管(以及因此來自口罩)之排氣之出口。 As an alternative to providing a filter media to the filter media cavity 28 or to such a filter media, the component housing 10 can be provided with an exhalation valve 30 that controls the outlet of the exhaust from the exhaust gas conduit (and thus the mask).

如第七圖至第九圖所示，在本實施例電池11設置有一電池底座板31，其可能與電池外殼一體成型。電池底座板31使電池11得以安裝於一或多個設置於組件外殼10內之電池支座32上。電池底座板31可藉由一電池固定夾33來咬合，其可以係組件外殼10之適當形成彈力部分。電池底座板31通常係設置於濾材凹洞28/呼氣閥30和一往連接部分14之入口之間，但藉由在電池底座板31和一組件外殼10之內壁34之間供應一或多個間隙來允許氣流保持排氣通道13。最佳如第八圖所示，電池底座板31在本實施例並非完全圓形，因此在電池底座板31和一組件外殼10之通常圓形內壁34之間提供至少一處間隙。 As shown in the seventh to ninth embodiments, the battery 11 of the present embodiment is provided with a battery base plate 31 which may be integrally formed with the battery case. The battery base plate 31 allows the battery 11 to be mounted to one or more battery holders 32 disposed within the component housing 10. The battery base plate 31 can be engaged by a battery retaining clip 33, which can be a suitable resilient portion of the component housing 10. The battery base plate 31 is generally disposed between the filter material recess 28/exhalation valve 30 and an inlet to the connecting portion 14, but is supplied between the battery base plate 31 and the inner wall 34 of a component housing 10 A plurality of gaps are provided to allow the airflow to maintain the exhaust passage 13. Preferably, as shown in the eighth embodiment, the battery base plate 31 is not completely circular in this embodiment, thereby providing at least one gap between the battery base plate 31 and the generally circular inner wall 34 of a component housing 10.

可以理解，電池11和電子電路12與馬達5和葉輪4應係以電子流通。用於提供此類連接之選項包括以下內容：根據第一選項，一固定電纜連接係沿著口罩和導氣管設置。電纜可隱藏於一覆蓋口罩和導氣管之裝飾用彎曲外罩物件之後，而此類電纜連接可永久固定於氣流產生器外殼3和組件外殼10處。口罩2與導氣管8、15可拆下來清潔，但電纜和外罩物件最好係不可從氣流產生器外殼3和組件外殼10上拆卸下來(然而電纜藉由本身係已知之合適可拆卸連接器，例如插頭/插座配置，而連接至氣流產生器外殼3和組件外殼10之變化係有可能的)。根據第二選項，一固定電纜連接係沿著一頭飾帶設置。頭飾帶可用類似已知類型頭戴式耳機頭飾帶之方式進行調整，電纜被嵌入帶內，並且其裝配具有可調整長度。根據第三選項，一可拆卸連接電纜係設置於使用者頸部後方，作為可調整長度且/或有彈性的帶子之一部分。電纜可分為兩部分，裝配以具有可調整長度，以及可用一頸部後面之合適連接來接合。當與一可調整長度且/或有彈性的帶子結合時，電纜也可作為口罩緊固帶的一部分。根據第四選項，可拆卸電纜位於頸部前面，像項鍊般使用。電纜或包括電纜之帶子製作時可加點裝飾，以便容易接受。 It will be understood that the battery 11 and the electronic circuit 12 and the motor 5 and the impeller 4 should be in electronic flow. Options for providing such a connection include the following: According to a first option, a fixed cable connection is provided along the mask and air duct. The cable can be hidden in a cover mask and air duct After the curved cover article is decorated, such cable connections can be permanently secured to the airflow generator housing 3 and the component housing 10. The mask 2 and the air guiding tubes 8, 15 are detachable and cleanable, but the cable and the covering member are preferably not detachable from the airflow generator housing 3 and the component housing 10 (however, the cable is suitably detachable connector known per se, For example, a plug/socket configuration, and variations in connection to the airflow generator housing 3 and the component housing 10 are possible. According to a second option, a fixed cable connection is provided along a headband. The headband can be adjusted in a manner similar to known types of headphone headbands, the cable is embedded in the belt, and the assembly is adjustable in length. According to a third option, a detachable connecting cable is disposed behind the neck of the user as part of an adjustable length and/or resilient strap. The cable can be divided into two parts, assembled to have an adjustable length, and joined by a suitable connection behind a neck. The cable can also be used as part of a mask fastening strip when combined with an adjustable length and/or resilient strap. According to the fourth option, the detachable cable is located in front of the neck and is used like a necklace. Cables or tapes including cables can be decorated with a little decoration for easy acceptance.

第十A圖和第十B圖係透視圖，說明第一圖至第九圖中呼吸裝置1。 Tenth A and Tenth B are perspective views illustrating the breathing apparatus 1 of the first to ninth drawings.

第十C圖、第十D圖和第十E圖說明使用者配戴第一圖至第九圖中呼吸裝置1。 The tenth Cth, tenth, and tenthth Eth drawings illustrate the user wearing the breathing apparatus 1 of the first to ninth drawings.

第十C圖係一側面顯示圖，具體呈現說明使用者配戴第一圖至第九圖中呼吸裝置1。可以理解，使用者頸部可能在靠近肩膀之頸部較低部位時會變寬，使得上述有彈力之第一和第二突出部位藉由與頸部較窄部位之彈力接觸而被保持於肩膀上方。如圖所示，氣流產生器外殼3直接位於使用者肩膀9上(組件外殼10亦係同樣情形，第十圖中未顯示)。 The tenth C is a side view showing the user wearing the breathing apparatus 1 of the first to ninth figures. It can be understood that the neck of the user may widen near the lower part of the neck of the shoulder, so that the first elastic and the second protruding parts are held on the shoulder by the elastic contact with the narrow part of the neck. Above. As shown, the airflow generator housing 3 is located directly on the user's shoulder 9 (the same applies to the component housing 10, not shown in the tenth figure).

如果在特定情況下和/或為特定使用者(例如因為使用者之需求或分析、因為配戴呼吸裝置時所從事活動之性質、或因為任何其他原因)，呼吸裝置之位置選定僅藉由彈力突出部位和口罩是不夠的，則可利用附加或替代方法來支承呼吸裝置1，例如但不限於利用一頸帶、一頭飾帶、一或多個耳掛、一或多個彈性帶(例如用於固定傳統拋棄式口罩之類型)或其任意組合。後面會提供更多使用彈力突出部位之補充或替代支承方案。 If in certain circumstances and/or for a particular user (eg, because of the user's needs or analysis, because of the nature of the activity being performed while wearing the breathing apparatus, or for any other reason), Where the position of the breathing apparatus is selected to be insufficient only by the resilient projections and the mask, additional or alternative means may be utilized to support the breathing apparatus 1, such as, but not limited to, the use of a neckband, a headband, one or more earloops, One or more elastic bands (eg, for securing a conventional disposable mask) or any combination thereof. Additional or alternative support options using elastic projections will be provided later.

經由舉例之方式，第十A圖、第十B圖和第十E圖說明包括一選擇性的兩部分頸帶。該有彈力的兩部分頸帶包括一第一有彈性之彈力帶部分16A，一端連接至第一使用者接觸部分16，另一端具有一連接器16B，以及一第二有彈性之彈力帶部分17A，一端連接至第二使用者接觸部分17，另一端具有一連接器17B。第一和第二連接器16B、17B可依據需要連接和分離，以協助將呼吸裝置1固定至使用者臉上或自使用者臉上鬆開。可以理解，當第一和第二連接器16B、17B未連接時，呼吸裝置之後部為一開放狀態，以允許其從正面滑動至使用者處。儘管使用頸帶可對位置選定提供相當大之附加支承與固定性，但在一便利的實施例，通常彈力突出部位和口罩對於確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者之位置就已足夠。 By way of example, the tenth A, tenth and tenth E diagrams illustrate a two-part neckband that includes an alternative. The resilient two-part neckband includes a first resilient elastic band portion 16A, one end coupled to the first user contact portion 16, the other end having a connector 16B, and a second resilient elastic band portion 17A One end is connected to the second user contact portion 17, and the other end has a connector 17B. The first and second connectors 16B, 17B can be attached and detached as needed to assist in securing the respiratory device 1 to or from the user's face. It will be appreciated that when the first and second connectors 16B, 17B are not connected, the rear portion of the breathing apparatus is in an open state to allow it to slide from the front to the user. While the use of a neckband provides considerable additional support and fixation for position selection, in a convenient embodiment, generally the resilient projections and masks are sufficient to determine the position of the breathing apparatus corresponding to the user.

第一圖至第十圖中呼吸裝置1提供一正氣壓，動力空氣淨化呼吸器(PAPR)呼吸裝置穿脫簡單又方便(與現存典型PAPR相比)，因為它可憑直覺輕易地從正面滑動至使用者頭部或頸部。呼吸裝置1較現存典型PAPR更加舒適，穿戴時更少限制。設置在使用者頭部/頸部一側之馬達/葉輪、以及設置在使用者頭部/頸部另一側之電池和/或控制電子協助提供一橫向平衡裝置，避免明顯的橫向力可能造成不適。 The first to tenth breathing apparatus 1 provides a positive air pressure, and the powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) breathing apparatus is simple and convenient to wear (compared to the existing typical PAPR) because it can easily slide from the front side intuitively To the user's head or neck. Breathing device 1 is more comfortable than existing typical PAPR and is less restrictive when worn. A motor/impeller disposed on the user's head/neck side and a battery and/or control electronics disposed on the other side of the user's head/neck provide a lateral balancing device to avoid significant lateral forces that may result Discomfort.

此外，馬達、葉輪、電池和控制電子，連同組合外殼和濾材，組成呼吸裝置1質量(mass)之基本部分，在使用上，所有前述元件可直接位於使用者肩膀上方，避免朝向使用者頭部或頸部之正面或背面之不當重量可能造成不適。 In addition, the motor, impeller, battery and control electronics, together with the combined housing and filter media, form the essential part of the mass of the breathing apparatus 1 and, in use, all of the aforementioned components can be placed directly over the user's shoulder to avoid facing the user's head. Or improper weight on the front or back of the neck may cause discomfort.

因此，呼吸裝置1質量(mass)之40%、50%、60%或更多可直接設置於使用者肩膀上方，並橫向均衡分配。 Therefore, 40%, 50%, 60% or more of the mass of the breathing apparatus 1 can be directly placed over the shoulder of the user and equally distributed laterally.

呼吸裝置1還提供一開放後部，可避免讓使用者認為在穿戴該裝置時會感覺悶熱不舒適。避免在使用者頭部或頸部設置裝置之實質體積(substantial bulk)可協助避免使用者頭部之活動限制，並使得使用者不會感覺被裝置所妨礙。 The breathing apparatus 1 also provides an open rear portion to prevent the user from feeling that the device is sultry and uncomfortable when wearing the device. Avoiding the substantial bulk of the device on the user's head or neck can help avoid the movement limitations of the user's head and prevent the user from feeling the device.

可預期的是，習慣配戴家庭式拋棄式過濾口罩的人，在選用呼吸裝置1時應該少許或完全不會有困難，使得呼吸裝置1跟現存典型PAPR比起來，非常適合家庭及一般消費者使用。 It is expected that a person who is accustomed to wearing a home-type disposable filter mask should have little or no difficulty in selecting the breathing apparatus 1, so that the breathing apparatus 1 is superior to the existing typical PAPR, and is very suitable for the family and the general consumer. use.

除了協助橫向重量分配，在靠近葉輪4之排氣設置感測器有助於在吸氣階段增加壓力檢測準確性。在不希望受理論約束之情況下，此被認為至少在某種程度上，因為在吸氣階段，排氣口之氣流較鄰近葉輪之氣流低，所以口罩內氣壓和排氣口某測量點之氣壓之間的變化，比起鄰近葉輪之測量點，較不受沿著對應導氣管之壓差影響。 In addition to assisting lateral weight distribution, the venting of the sensor near the impeller 4 helps to increase pressure detection accuracy during the inhalation phase. Without wishing to be bound by theory, this is considered to be at least to some extent, since in the inspiratory phase, the airflow from the exhaust port is lower than the airflow adjacent the impeller, so the air pressure in the mask and a measurement point in the exhaust port The change between the air pressures is less affected by the pressure difference along the corresponding air duct than the measurement point adjacent to the impeller.

如果感測器與電子電路12距離遙遠，則有可能需要電纜，因此在接近(或作為其中一部分)電子電路12處設置感測器也被認為是有益的，以避免需要複雜、不方便或不經濟之連續數據傳輸電纜。 If the sensor is far away from the electronic circuit 12, it may be necessary to have a cable, so it is also beneficial to provide a sensor near (or as part of) the electronic circuit 12 to avoid the need for complexity, inconvenience or not. Economical continuous data transmission cable.

第十一A圖係一方塊圖，顯示某些動力空氣淨化呼吸器(PAPR)實施例之主要組件。PAPR裝置1包括口罩2、至少一導氣管8和15、葉輪4、濾材6、電子電路12(第十一A圖中標示為『控制』)和一或多個感測器12a。葉輪4、濾材6、電子電路12(第十一A圖中標示為『控制』)和一或多個感測器12a係包含於一或多個外殼3和10內。應當理解，第十一A圖並未準確地傳達出第一圖至第十圖中呼吸裝置之『C』字形或開放後部設計。 Figure 11A is a block diagram showing the major components of certain powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) embodiments. The PAPR device 1 includes a mask 2, at least one air tube 8 and 15, an impeller 4, a filter material 6, an electronic circuit 12 (labeled "Control" in Fig. 11A), and one or more sensors 12a. The impeller 4, the filter material 6, the electronic circuit 12 (labeled "Control" in Figure 11A) and one or more sensors 12a are contained within one or more of the housings 3 and 10. It should be understood that the Fig. 11A does not accurately convey the "C" shape or the open rear design of the breathing apparatus in the first to the tenth drawings.

第十一B圖係一方塊圖，顯示各種可利用於呼吸裝置內之組件。某些組件係選擇性的，而包括在一特定實施例之組件將取決於例如所需成本和裝置功能等因素。一使用於城市區域之簡單裝置可能僅包括一濾材、一葉輪、一口罩和適合之導氣管。其他實施例可能具有附加組件，提供附加功能，例如像第十一B圖中所顯示。應當理解，第十一B圖並未準確地傳達出第一圖至第十圖中呼吸裝置之『C』字形或開放後部設計。因此，在第一圖至第十圖和第十一B圖的方塊圖之間，相同或類似組件用的元件符號可能會有所不同。 Figure 11B is a block diagram showing various groups that can be used in a breathing apparatus. Pieces. Some components are optional, and components included in a particular embodiment will depend on factors such as cost and device functionality. A simple device for use in an urban area may include only a filter material, an impeller, a mask, and a suitable airway. Other embodiments may have additional components that provide additional functionality, such as shown in Figure 11B. It should be understood that the Fig. 11B does not accurately convey the "C" shape or the open rear design of the breathing apparatus in the first to the tenth drawings. Therefore, between the block diagrams of the first to tenth and eleventh diagrams, the symbol of the same or similar components may be different.

濾材6可包括一單一類型濾材，或可包括多個不同類型之串聯濾材。第十一B圖說明一粗濾材35，可除去存在於灰塵瀰漫環境當中之大微粒，例如木材切割作坊、或藉由空氣傳播之大顆微粒所存在之城市環境。粗濾材35可以係低成本合成纖維，且可清洗或可輕鬆用完即丟棄。 The filter material 6 can comprise a single type of filter material or can comprise a plurality of different types of series filter media. Fig. 11B illustrates a coarse filter material 35 which removes large particles present in a dusty environment, such as a wood cutting workshop, or an urban environment in which large particles propagated by air. The coarse filter material 35 can be a low cost synthetic fiber and can be cleaned or discarded as soon as it is used up.

粗濾材35後面連接一前部濾材36。前部濾材36可由適合合成纖維所製成，例如聚丙烯，最好具有一效率等於或優於90%之粒徑5μm及以上。 A front filter material 36 is attached to the rear of the coarse filter material 35. The front filter material 36 may be made of a suitable synthetic fiber, such as polypropylene, preferably having a particle size of 5 μm or more with an efficiency equal to or better than 90%.

前部濾材36後面連接一HEPA濾材37。HEPA濾材係一微粒濾材，還可包括一活性碳濾材38及一光觸媒濾材39。包括所有濾材35、36、37、38和39之濾材陣列能提供非常良好之過濾功能。在一個簡單實施例，例如一配置以在城市環境中使用之簡單呼吸裝置，一簡單HEPA濾材37便已足夠。 A HEPA filter 37 is attached to the front filter member 36. The HEPA filter material is a particulate filter material, and may further include an activated carbon filter material 38 and a photocatalyst filter material 39. A filter array comprising all of the media 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 provides very good filtration. In a simple embodiment, such as a simple breathing apparatus configured for use in an urban environment, a simple HEPA filter 37 is sufficient.

不同濾材35、36、37、38、39可獨立或一起使用，取決於所需應用。濾材可設置於一或多個濾材元件(未顯示)內，可輕易移除以丟棄和替換、或者清洗。 The different filter materials 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 can be used independently or together, depending on the desired application. The filter media can be disposed within one or more filter elements (not shown) and can be easily removed for disposal and replacement, or for cleaning.

第三圖中實施例之葉輪配置包括一馬達控制40和一風箱41。設置有一電源供應器用電池組42，以及一用於***至一外部電源供應器為電池43充電之電池充電器43。在本實施例，電子電路12包括一微控制器(MCU)44。 The impeller configuration of the embodiment of the third figure includes a motor control 40 and a bellows 41. A battery pack 42 for power supply is provided, and one is for plugging into an external power supply A battery charger 43 for charging the battery 43. In the present embodiment, electronic circuit 12 includes a microcontroller (MCU) 44.

裝置可包括一加熱器45，可對提供給口罩2之冷空氣進行加熱。在一替代實施例，可設置一冷卻器和空氣調節器。此外，在另一實施例，可設置一增濕器。 The device can include a heater 45 that heats the cold air supplied to the mask 2. In an alternate embodiment, a cooler and air conditioner can be provided. Further, in another embodiment, a humidifier can be provided.

第十一B圖中實施例還包括一負離子產生器46，以提供負離子。 The embodiment of Figure 11B also includes an negative ion generator 46 to provide negative ions.

在第十一B圖中實施例設置有感測器12a，在本實施例係以流量感測器和/或壓力感測器47之形式呈現。流量或壓力感測器可放置於導氣管8內或其附近，以感測壓力，但在第一圖至第十圖中實施例，如上所述，係設置於一排氣口或其鄰近處。壓力可與在MCU 44內之使用者壓力設定值相比，且可調節風箱41以改變壓力。在一個實施例，MCU 44可包括一控制機械裝置，以感測氣流或壓力變化率，並因此改變風箱41。因此當使用者開始更快速地呼吸，風箱41可增強以補償所增加空氣需求。風箱也可被控制以改變在呼吸週期之不同階段期間(例如吸氣和呼氣)、以及在不同呼吸週期之間(例如醫療應用之逐漸增加壓力)之風箱輸出。有關反饋控制機械裝置之說明已於申請人的國際(PCT)專利申請案第PCT/AU2010/0000902號中進行敘述，並已併入本文以供參考。 The embodiment in Fig. 11B is provided with a sensor 12a, which in the present embodiment is presented in the form of a flow sensor and/or pressure sensor 47. A flow or pressure sensor can be placed in or near the airway tube 8 to sense pressure, but in the first to eleventh embodiments, as described above, is disposed at or adjacent to an exhaust port . The pressure can be compared to the user pressure setting within the MCU 44 and the bellows 41 can be adjusted to vary the pressure. In one embodiment, the MCU 44 may include a control mechanism to sense the rate of change of airflow or pressure and thereby change the bellows 41. Thus when the user begins to breathe more quickly, the bellows 41 can be enhanced to compensate for the increased air demand. The bellows can also be controlled to change the bellows output during different phases of the breathing cycle (e.g., inhalation and exhalation), and between different breathing cycles (e.g., progressively increasing pressure in medical applications). A description of the feedback control mechanism is described in the Applicant's International (PCT) Patent Application No. PCT/AU2010/0000902, which is incorporated herein by reference.

可設置一使用者介面48，用於輸入使用者控制，例如壓力設定、加熱器設定、on/off開關以及任何其他所需控制。 A user interface 48 can be provided for inputting user controls such as pressure settings, heater settings, on/off switches, and any other desired controls.

MCU 44可為程序控制，且可利用各種軟體模組以改變功能。MCU可操作可升級軟體或程式邏輯以控制流量速率，取決於使用者設定和/或環境條件和/或感測器數據。 The MCU 44 can be programmed and can utilize a variety of software modules to change functionality. The MCU can operate scalable software or program logic to control the flow rate, depending on user settings and/or environmental conditions and/or sensor data.

應當理解，許多上文所提供關於第十一B圖之敘述係直接適用於第一圖至第十圖中呼吸裝置1，而呼吸裝置1之揭露應連同第十一B圖所揭露之標的一併閱讀，並被接受以至少選選性包括入內；除非本文中之邏輯、常識或明確陳述另有要求。 It should be understood that many of the statements provided above with respect to Figure 11B are directly applicable. For the respiratory device 1 of the first to the eleventh, and the disclosure of the respiratory device 1 should be read together with the subject matter disclosed in FIG. 11B, and accepted to include at least the selection; unless otherwise Logic, common sense or explicit statement requires otherwise.

第十二圖係一方塊圖，通常相當於第一圖至第十圖中呼吸裝置1之『C』字形、或開放後部設計。因此，相同或類似組件用的元件符號與第一圖至第十圖、以及第十二圖中方塊圖一致，而這些元件將不會再進行詳細敘述。(儘管第十二圖與上文第一圖至第十圖所提供敘述之間有一些術語有改變，但元件相似處對於熟習技術者而言將顯而易見。第十二圖說明一些可使用於一呼吸裝置上之附加組件，尤其第十二圖顯示一作為電子電路12一部分之使用者介面49。從上文第一圖至第十圖中所提供之揭露、以及上文第十一B圖所提供之揭露來看，使用者介面49之功能應顯而易見。第十二圖還顯示一作為電子電路12一部分之馬達控制模組50。從上文第一圖至第十圖中所提供之揭露、以及上文第十一B圖所提供之揭露來看，馬達控制模組50之功能應顯而易見。 The twelfth figure is a block diagram, which is generally equivalent to the "C" shape of the breathing apparatus 1 in the first to the eleventh, or the open rear design. Therefore, the component symbols for the same or similar components are identical to those of the first to tenth and the twelfth, and these components will not be described in detail. (Although there are some terms change between the twelfth figure and the descriptions provided in the first to tenth above, the similarities of the elements will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The twelfth figure illustrates that some can be used for one. An additional component on the breathing apparatus, particularly the twelfth figure, shows a user interface 49 as part of the electronic circuit 12. The disclosure provided in the first to eleventh figures above, and the eleventh panel above In light of the disclosure, the functionality of the user interface 49 should be apparent. Figure 12 also shows a motor control module 50 that is part of the electronic circuit 12. The disclosure provided in the first to the eleventh figures above, As well as the disclosure provided in FIG. 11B above, the function of the motor control module 50 should be apparent.

第十二圖還顯示一選擇性附件51，可連接至呼吸裝置1，以行動充電器和/或具有一內部電池之遙控器之形式呈現。對於熟習技術者，可如何配置附件51以與呼吸裝置1互相作用將顯而易見，例如藉由與遠程操作和/或其他包括電子之行動設備充電之類比，例如像行動電話、相機、個人立體音響裝置、個人數位助理等諸如此類的物件。行動充電器可包括一顆電池，並可提供一延長電池11之電池壽命之有用手段。 The twelfth figure also shows an optional accessory 51 connectable to the breathing apparatus 1 in the form of a mobile charger and/or a remote control having an internal battery. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art how to configure the accessory 51 to interact with the respiratory device 1, such as by analogy with remote operation and/or other mobile device charging including electronic devices such as mobile phones, cameras, personal stereo devices. , personal digital assistants and the like. The mobile charger can include a battery and can provide a useful means of extending the battery life of the battery 11.

第十二圖更以圖表顯示一延伸於電子電路12(和電池)與葉輪/馬達4、5(第十二圖中標示為『風箱』)之間的連接器52。用於裝配與定位連接器52之非消耗性選擇性物件已於上文有關第一圖至第十圖中呼吸裝置1中進行敘述。 The twelfth diagram further shows a connector 52 extending between the electronic circuit 12 (and the battery) and the impeller/motor 4, 5 (labeled "windbox" in the twelfth figure). Non-expendable selective items for the assembly and positioning connector 52 have been described above with respect to the breathing apparatus 1 of Figures 1 through 10.

第十三圖係一方塊圖，通常相當於第十二圖之方塊圖，但有一些變化，後面將只對變化之處進行詳細討論。第十三圖以一行動充電器54取代行動充電器和/或遙控器(附件51)，其包括一顆電池(未顯示)，利用一具有無線通訊之計算設備55作為呼吸裝置1之遙控器。在所說明之實施例，計算設備係一具備藍牙功能之行動電話(智慧型手機)(然而也有人認為可使用其他設備和通訊系統)。呼吸裝置1還包括一無線通訊，例如藍牙、通訊模組56。使呼吸裝置1與一行動電話(智慧型手機)進行無線通訊之一項優點係呼吸裝置1可包括一無線頭戴式耳機之功能，使呼吸裝置1使用者得以從事電話通訊而不需移除呼吸裝置1。為了提供此功能，呼吸裝置1因此包括一包含於通訊模組56中、或選擇性包含於口罩2內之麥克風，以及將麥克風輸入轉換成一適當之數位形式，將已轉換麥克風輸入傳送至行動電話(智慧型手機)。例如該電子通訊模組56最佳包括一噪音消除功能，因此可消除任何馬達和環境噪音，從而提高使用者聲音清晰度。這讓使用者得以小聲講電話，即使是在一嘈雜環境設定中。使用者可使用一獨立無線頭戴式耳機或耳塞式耳機，又或者，呼吸裝置可包括至少一揚聲器或耳塞式耳機(未顯示)。當然，呼吸裝置1之變化可提供作為一有線頭戴式耳機之功能外，或作為一替代方案，以作為一無線頭戴式耳機，如果想要的話。 The thirteenth picture is a block diagram, usually equivalent to the block diagram of the twelfth figure, but with some changes, only the changes will be discussed in detail later. Figure 13 replaces the mobile charger and/or remote control (Attachment 51) with a mobile charger 54 that includes a battery (not shown) that utilizes a computing device 55 with wireless communication as the remote control for the breathing apparatus 1. . In the illustrated embodiment, the computing device is a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone (smartphone) (although some believe that other devices and communication systems are available). The breathing apparatus 1 also includes a wireless communication, such as Bluetooth, communication module 56. One advantage of wirelessly communicating the breathing apparatus 1 with a mobile phone (smartphone) is that the breathing apparatus 1 can include a wireless headset function to enable the user of the breathing apparatus 1 to engage in telephone communication without removing Breathing device 1. In order to provide this function, the breathing apparatus 1 thus includes a microphone contained in the communication module 56, or selectively included in the mask 2, and converting the microphone input into a suitable digital form for transmitting the converted microphone input to the mobile phone. (smart phone). For example, the electronic communication module 56 preferably includes a noise canceling function, thereby eliminating any motor and environmental noise, thereby improving the user's sound clarity. This allows the user to speak the phone in a low voice, even in a noisy environment setting. The user can use a stand-alone wireless headset or earbud headset, or the breathing apparatus can include at least one speaker or earbud (not shown). Of course, changes to the breathing apparatus 1 can be provided as a function of a wired headset or as an alternative to a wireless headset, if desired.

無線數據通訊功能，除了允許一行動電話(智慧型手機)作為一遙控器，幫助進行電話交談之外，也可使使用者下載軟體至呼吸裝置，並檢索呼吸器使用資訊、警報、濾材更換警告等，也可設置語音指令功能。可提供適合之應用軟體(一『應用程式』)，例如經由網路進行下載，使想要之功能成為可能。變化可作為個人立體音響裝置用頭戴式耳機或類似設備，具備或不具備無線和/或數據通訊功能。 Wireless data communication function, in addition to allowing a mobile phone (smart phone) as a remote control to help with telephone conversations, also allows users to download software to the breathing apparatus, and retrieve respirator usage information, alarms, filter replacement warnings Etc., you can also set the voice command function. Applicable application software (an "application") can be provided, for example, via a network to make the desired function possible. The change can be used as a headset for a personal stereo device or the like, with or without wireless and/or data communication.

請參閱第十四圖至第十八圖，對一與本發明揭露一致之進一步替代實施例以及變化進行敘述。本實施例包括一通常與第十一A圖一致之PAPR系統。然而在本實施例，口罩2可能係一已可取得之傳統濾材口罩，例如目前家庭使用者使用於受污染城市地區、醫療環境和諸如此類之地區。口罩可自第十四圖至第十八圖中實施例之呼吸裝置個別出售。 Please refer to the fourteenth to eighteenth figures for a further consistent with the disclosure of the present invention. Alternative embodiments and variations are described. This embodiment includes a PAPR system that is generally consistent with Figure 11A. In the present embodiment, however, the mask 2 may be a conventional filter mask that is available, such as current home users for use in contaminated urban areas, medical environments, and the like. The mask can be sold individually from the breathing apparatus of the embodiment of Figures 14 to 18.

在一替代實施例，口罩可製造並設置為一呼吸裝置之組件。 In an alternate embodiment, the mask can be fabricated and configured as a component of a breathing apparatus.

在本實施例，呼吸裝置通常以元件符號110作為標示。第十四圖說明使用者111配戴呼吸裝置之圖像。在本實施例，呼吸裝置110包括一支承配置112，其包括一條用於在使用者頸部周圍繫緊而配置的帶子113、和一口橋(mouth bridge)114。口橋114係配置以支承口罩115，在本實施例，其覆蓋使用者嘴巴和鼻孔。如上文所述，在一個實施例，口罩115可以係一傳統、已可取得之紙製或塑膠製濾材口罩。又或者，口罩可以係設計訂製用於作為呼吸裝置110的組件之一。 In the present embodiment, the breathing apparatus is generally indicated by the symbol 110. Figure 14 illustrates an image of the user 111 wearing a breathing apparatus. In the present embodiment, the breathing apparatus 110 includes a support arrangement 112 that includes a strap 113 for fastening around the neck of the user, and a mouth bridge 114. The mouth bridge 114 is configured to support the mask 115, which in this embodiment covers the user's mouth and nostrils. As noted above, in one embodiment, the mask 115 can be a conventional, commercially available paper or plastic filter mask. Still alternatively, the mask may be custom designed for use as one of the components of the breathing apparatus 110.

帶子113可能具有彈力，並且可能可以通過使用者頭部，並在頸部後面固定。又或者，帶子113可包括一緊固機械裝置，例如帶釦、魔鬼氈扣件(例如以VELCRO商標品牌出售之產品)或其他配置，以在頸部背面附近被繫緊。 The strap 113 may be resilient and may pass through the user's head and be secured behind the neck. Still alternatively, the strap 113 can include a fastening mechanism, such as a buckle, a devil felt fastener (such as a product sold under the VELCRO brand name), or other configuration to be fastened near the back of the neck.

口橋114則係連接至帶子113，並在使用上支承口罩115。口橋114包括狹長孔116，其對口罩115開放，並允許使用者通過口罩和口橋排出空氣。空氣也可在口罩邊緣117附近被排出。 The bridge 114 is attached to the strap 113 and supports the mask 115 in use. The mouth bridge 114 includes an elongated aperture 116 that is open to the mask 115 and allows a user to vent air through the mask and the mouth bridge. Air can also be expelled near the edge 117 of the mask.

在本實施例，設置有一附加帶子118從在口橋114之連接點119延伸至使用者耳朵以及頭部後面。此一附加帶子118提供額外支承。口橋114僅可藉由口橋114嚙合口罩之間的阻擋來支承口罩115，而帶子113、118支承口橋114，進而支承口罩115。然而，在實施例，口橋114可藉由接合裝置被固定至口罩115，例如一繫緊突出物或栓梢(未顯示)。 In the present embodiment, an additional strap 118 is provided extending from the attachment point 119 of the bridge 122 to the user's ear and behind the head. This additional strap 118 provides additional support. The mouth bridge 114 can only support the mask 115 by the barrier between the mouth bridge 114 engaging the mask, while the straps 113, 118 support the mouth bridge 114, thereby supporting the mask 115. However, in an embodiment, the mouth bridge 114 can be secured to the mask 115 by an engagement device, such as a tie tab or tip (not shown).

在一替代實施例，支承配置113、114、118或部分支承配置可能不存在。支承裝置有利地提供了一更穩定的設備，但可能不是必要的。在其他實施例，一條簡單彈性帶可能足以支承口罩115(例如可設置傳統可取得口罩)。 In an alternate embodiment, the support arrangement 113, 114, 118 or partial support configuration may not be present. The support device advantageously provides a more stable device, but may not be necessary. In other embodiments, a simple elastic band may be sufficient to support the mask 115 (e.g., a conventional accessible mask may be provided).

在本實施例，導氣管(通常對應於第十一A圖中的導氣管8)包括一導管120，其在口罩115和一氣流產生器裝置(第十八圖中顯示為121)之間延伸。 In the present embodiment, the airway tube (generally corresponding to the airway tube 8 in Fig. 11A) includes a duct 120 extending between the mask 115 and an airflow generator device (shown as 121 in Fig. 18). .

導管120包括由例如塑膠或橡膠等具有彈力或彈性的材料所製成之導氣管壁122，氣流可順其通道123(參閱第十五圖)流動，從產生器裝置121(參閱第十八圖)進入一呼吸氣室124，在使用上，其係形成於口罩115和使用者臉部之間。 The catheter 120 includes an airway wall 122 made of a resilient or resilient material such as plastic or rubber that can flow along its channel 123 (see Figure 15) from the generator device 121 (see Figure 18). Entering a breathing chamber 124, which, in use, is formed between the mask 115 and the user's face.

參閱第十五圖，係一沿著第十四圖中A-A線的剖面視圖，導氣管導管120還包括一口罩連接器125，其係配置以使一導氣管與口罩115和呼吸氣室124連接。導氣管連接器125包括一相對堅硬的塑膠組件，配置以支承相對有彈性的導氣管導管120。連接器125包括一插頭部分126，其係設置以安裝至一形成於口罩上的小孔127，以使導氣管與呼吸氣室124連接。 Referring to Fig. 15, a cross-sectional view along line AA of Fig. 14, the airway tube catheter 120 further includes a mask connector 125 configured to connect an air duct to the mask 115 and the breathing chamber 124. . The airway connector 125 includes a relatively rigid plastic component configured to support a relatively resilient airway tube 120. The connector 125 includes a plug portion 126 that is configured to be mounted to an aperture 127 formed in the mask to connect the airway to the breathing plenum 124.

在本實施例，口罩係一傳統紙製或塑膠製口罩，屬一般可取得類型。而這些口罩都沒有孔洞，因此小孔127係挖在口罩115裡。可設置一獨立打洞來挖小孔127。或者，插頭部分126可設置有邊緣128，它可用於形成小孔127。在其它實施例，口罩可以係一特別設計用於與導氣管連接器125搭配使用，且可以係已經設置有小孔127之口罩。 In this embodiment, the mask is a conventional paper or plastic mask, which is generally available. These masks have no holes, so the small holes 127 are dug in the mask 115. An independent hole can be set to dig the hole 127. Alternatively, the plug portion 126 can be provided with an edge 128 that can be used to form the aperture 127. In other embodiments, the mask may be specifically designed for use with the airway connector 125 and may be a mask that has been provided with an aperture 127.

來自產生器裝置121之正加壓濾清空氣經由導氣管導管120被引入至呼吸氣室124。呼吸氣室124內之正壓力係有利的，因為它減少了可能從口罩邊緣117周圍進入呼吸氣室124之未經過濾空氣的量。 Positive pressurized filtered air from the generator device 121 is introduced to the breathing plenum 124 via the airway conduit 120. The positive pressure within the breathing plenum 124 is advantageous because it reduces the amount of unfiltered air that may enter the breathing plenum 124 from around the mask rim 117.

在本實施例，當使用者呼氣時，所呼出空氣係經由過濾材料從口罩(參閱第十四圖中元件符號129，箭頭說明排氣)、以及從口罩邊緣117被排出。 In the present embodiment, when the user exhales, the exhaled air is discharged from the mask via the filter material (see the symbol 129 in the fourteenth figure, the arrow indicates the exhaust), and is discharged from the mask edge 117.

在一個實施例，可設置一排氣閥130(第十六圖和第十七圖)與口罩115搭配使用。排氣閥可使排氣流出，當使用者呼吸沉重時，以減輕呼吸氣室124內之壓力。第十七圖係第十六圖中口罩的B-B線橫截面視圖，其中包括排氣閥。排氣閥130可以係一簡單單向閥裝置，在一預定壓力下會打開以允許排氣離開呼吸氣室124。更好的是，預定壓力大於葉輪(未顯示)所提供之正氣壓，以避免在除了呼氣過程中，發生不必要之加壓空氣逸出。 In one embodiment, an exhaust valve 130 (16th and 17th views) may be provided for use with the mask 115. The exhaust valve allows the exhaust to flow out to relieve the pressure within the breathing chamber 124 when the user is heavily breathing. Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of the mask taken along line B-B of the sixteenth embodiment, including an exhaust valve. The vent valve 130 can be a simple one-way valve device that opens at a predetermined pressure to allow venting to exit the breathing plenum 124. More preferably, the predetermined pressure is greater than the positive air pressure provided by the impeller (not shown) to avoid unwanted pressurized air escaping during exhalation.

在一個實施例，排氣閥130可設置為一獨立裝置，當傳統家用口罩115與呼吸裝置110搭配使用時，可在口罩內挖出一小孔131以容納排氣閥130。排氣閥裝置130可包括一凸緣132，使排氣閥130固定於小孔131中。 In one embodiment, the vent valve 130 can be configured as a separate device that can be used to accommodate the vent valve 130 when the conventional household hood 115 is used in conjunction with the ventilator 110. The vent valve assembly 130 can include a flange 132 that secures the vent valve 130 in the aperture 131.

某些實施例可能不包括一排氣閥。某些實施例可包括一排氣導氣管(未顯示)，以提供一更類似於第一圖至第十圖中實施例之呼吸裝置。此外，可以理解，在使用拋棄式家用口罩115之替代實施例，許多呼吸裝置1的特徵可包括、或取代第十四圖至第十八圖所說明之特徵，如此一來，可提供一類似於第一圖至第十圖中呼吸裝置1之呼吸裝置，除了口罩2以拋棄式/家用口罩115取代。(當然，必須考慮到確定口罩115係被充分固定在適當位置，而這可能可以藉由在口罩115上面供應一適合正面和/或藉由使用通常設置於家用/拋棄式口罩上、用於固定至使用者處之帶子而實現。) Some embodiments may not include an exhaust valve. Some embodiments may include an exhaust air duct (not shown) to provide a breathing apparatus that is more similar to the first to tenth embodiments. Moreover, it will be appreciated that in alternative embodiments using a disposable household mask 115, many of the features of the breathing apparatus 1 may include, or replace the features illustrated in Figures 14 through 18, such that a similar The breathing apparatus of the breathing apparatus 1 in the first to the eleventh illustrations is replaced by a disposable/home mask 115 in addition to the mask 2. (Of course, it must be taken into account that the mask 115 is sufficiently fixed in place, and this may be provided by attaching a suitable front surface over the mask 115 and/or by using a conventionally disposed household/disposable mask for fixing It is achieved by the tape to the user.)

在第十八圖的實施例，產生器裝置121係裝設於使用者肩膀上方一合宜位置。維可牢尼龍刺黏扣或帶子(未顯示)或其它緊固裝置可用於固定裝置121於使用者肩膀。在其它實施例，裝置121可放置於不同位置，其外殼形狀也可能不同。例如它可放置於手臂下、或外套口袋內(可能係類似於一智慧型手機或類似裝置之合宜矩形形狀，並且可能必須考慮到確認流至呼吸裝置之氣流並沒有因為裝置121的位置而遭遇太大阻礙)。它可固定於頸部後面附近，例如在帶子113上(儘管此選擇對於使用者而言可能有著更多限制)。它可放置於使用者皮帶上。它可被放置在任何其它位置，而裝置和導氣管導管120之特徵可相應調整。 In the embodiment of the eighteenth embodiment, the generator device 121 is mounted at a convenient position above the shoulder of the user. A Velcro nylon buckle or strap (not shown) or other fastening means can be used to secure the device 121 to the user's shoulder. In other embodiments, the device 121 can be placed in different locations, and the shape of the outer casing can also be different. For example, it can be placed under the arm or in the jacket pocket (may be a class It is similar to a rectangular shape of a smart phone or the like, and may have to be taken into account to confirm that the airflow to the breathing apparatus is not greatly hindered by the position of the device 121). It can be attached near the back of the neck, for example on the strap 113 (although this option may have more restrictions for the user). It can be placed on the user's belt. It can be placed in any other position, and the features of the device and airway tube 120 can be adjusted accordingly.

產生器裝置可設置成一或多個版本，每一種版本可能因為例如成本和所要求功能等因素之需要而具有不同功能。 The generator devices can be arranged in one or more versions, each of which may have different functions due to factors such as cost and required functionality.

在一個實施例，可能只需要濾材和正氣壓功能。因此在本實施例，產生器裝置121包括一用於過濾空氣之濾材、和一用於正加壓空氣之葉輪。在本案例中，一控制器可能係一簡單ON-OFF開關。在另一個實施例，控制器可包括一使用者設定開關，使使用者得以為葉輪設定一標準，因此以減少或增加對口罩之氣壓。更設置一葉輪和控制用電源供應器，例如一顆電池。在這樣一個實施例，排氣可能從口罩經由口罩孔隙而排出，經由設置在口罩之排氣口，經由口罩邊緣(暫時切斷口罩和使用者臉部之間的任何密封，或藉由這些裝置中的任何組合。在這樣一個實施例，口罩內所設置之一或多個排氣口可包括一排氣濾材和/或一排氣閥。在這樣一個實施例，一(第一圖至第十圖中所敘述類型之)排氣導氣管可能不存在，或可由外部***。又或者，空氣經由口罩孔隙、經由設置於口罩內之排氣口、和/或經由口罩邊緣從口罩排出，可能附加於空氣經由排氣導氣管從口罩排出(例如第一圖至第十圖中所述之類型)。可以理解，上述變化可應用於本文所公開之各種實施例，搭配適當對應變化(某些變化，功能變化或減少，例如組件外殼之氣壓監測，因為可根據呼吸裝置之所期望成本和功能而有所要求)。 In one embodiment, only the filter media and positive air pressure functions may be required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the generator device 121 includes a filter medium for filtering air and an impeller for positively pressurized air. In this case, a controller may be a simple ON-OFF switch. In another embodiment, the controller can include a user setting switch that allows the user to set a standard for the impeller to reduce or increase the air pressure to the mask. An impeller and a control power supply, such as a battery, are provided. In such an embodiment, the venting may be expelled from the mask through the mask aperture, via the vent opening provided through the mask, through the mask rim (temporarily cutting off any seal between the mask and the user's face, or by means of these devices In any such embodiment, one or more of the exhaust ports provided in the mask may include an exhaust filter and/or an exhaust valve. In such an embodiment, one (first to first The exhaust gas duct of the type described in Figure 10 may not be present or may be externally inserted. Alternatively, air may be expelled from the mask via the mask aperture, via an exhaust port disposed in the mask, and/or via the mask edge, possibly The additional air is expelled from the mask via the exhaust air duct (eg, of the type described in Figures 1 through 10). It will be appreciated that the above variations are applicable to the various embodiments disclosed herein, with appropriate corresponding changes (some Changes, functional changes or reductions, such as air pressure monitoring of the component housing, as required by the desired cost and function of the breathing apparatus).

產生器裝置實施例可包括由當前申請人所提出之國際專利申請第PCT/AU2010/0000902號中所述實施例之各種變化。 The generator device embodiment may include various variations of the embodiments described in the International Patent Application No. PCT/AU2010/0000902 filed by the present applicant.

第十九圖係一與本發明揭露一致之口罩配置實施例之透視圖。本實施例之口罩配置包括促進使用者舒適感及口罩有效性之口罩結構特徵。在本實施例，口罩150包括一臉部接觸襯墊151，配置環繞口罩周圍，並在使用上接觸使用者臉部。襯墊151之配置相對有彈性且較口罩其餘部分柔軟，甚至可能由不同材料所製成，例如矽利康。配置以接觸臉部上部和鼻樑之襯墊151之一部分152係配置較襯墊151的其餘部分更薄，以促進舒適感。 Figure 19 is a perspective view of a mask configuration embodiment consistent with the present disclosure. The mask configuration of this embodiment includes a mask feature that promotes user comfort and mask effectiveness. In the present embodiment, the mask 150 includes a face contact pad 151 disposed around the mask and contacting the user's face in use. The configuration of the liner 151 is relatively flexible and softer than the rest of the mask, and may even be made of a different material, such as a kelicon. A portion 152 of the liner 151 configured to contact the upper portion of the face and the bridge of the nose is configured to be thinner than the remainder of the liner 151 to promote comfort.

口罩頂部153設置有一彈性波紋風箱配置154，允許襯墊153折彎。風箱配置154形成口罩150之彈力結構特徵，在使用上再次提高舒適感，並更符合使用者臉型。 The mask top 153 is provided with an elastic corrugated bellows configuration 154 that allows the cushion 153 to be bent. The bellows configuration 154 forms the resilient structural features of the mask 150, again enhancing comfort and more in line with the user's face.

口罩較低部分155裝設一閥156，當口罩150內之壓力超過預定標準時，運送來自口罩150之空氣。 The lower portion 155 of the mask is provided with a valve 156 that carries air from the mask 150 when the pressure within the mask 150 exceeds a predetermined standard.

在本實施例，導氣管157、158與口罩150為一個整體。入口導氣管157運送經加壓濾清空氣自一氣流產生器裝置(未顯示)至口罩150，而排氣導氣管158則運送所呼出空氣自口罩150至一排氣口，未顯示，在那裡它可在被排出前先被過濾。類似於口罩150之口罩可併入第一圖至第十圖中的呼吸裝置1，採取適當步驟，以確保此類口罩可連接至呼吸裝置的其他部分。 In the present embodiment, the air guiding tubes 157, 158 and the mask 150 are integral. The inlet air duct 157 carries pressurized filtered air from a flow generator device (not shown) to the mask 150, and the exhaust air duct 158 carries the exhaled air from the mask 150 to an exhaust port, not shown, where It can be filtered before being discharged. A mask similar to mask 150 can be incorporated into breathing apparatus 1 of Figures 1 through 10, with appropriate steps to ensure that such a mask can be attached to other portions of the breathing apparatus.

與口罩聯結之特徵，例如彈力結構特徵和較薄壁區並不限於一具有一或多個例如第十九圖所顯示之一體設置導氣管之口罩。導氣管可以係獨立零件，如果想要的話。 Features associated with the mask, such as the resilient structural features and the thinner wall regions, are not limited to a mask having one or more air ducts, such as those shown in FIG. The air duct can be a separate part, if desired.

第二十圖說明一與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置的另一實施例，通常以元件符號200作為標示。呼吸裝置200包括一產生器裝置162、一入口導氣管160和一排氣導氣管(未顯示)。 The twenty-fifth illustration illustrates another embodiment of a breathing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure, generally designated by the symbol 204. The breathing apparatus 200 includes a generator device 162, an inlet air conduit 160, and an exhaust air conduit (not shown).

呼吸裝置200包括一口罩配置201，其包括一輕薄(低輪廓)鼻部202。輕薄(低輪廓)鼻部202係配置以圍繞使用者鼻孔，卻不覆蓋使用者鼻子上部。這使使用者得以配戴例如護目鏡204之相對大型眼鏡，而護目鏡204或大型眼鏡卻不會被輕薄(低輪廓)口罩阻礙。 The breathing apparatus 200 includes a mask configuration 201 that includes a thin (low profile) nose 202. The thin (low profile) nose 202 is configured to surround the user's nostrils without covering the upper portion of the user's nose. This allows the user to wear relatively large glasses such as goggles 204, while the goggles 204 or large glasses are not obstructed by a thin (low profile) mask.

具有輕薄(低輪廓)鼻部202之口罩配置201也可變化使用，但其中並不包括裝設在頸部後面之產生器裝置。例如，產生器裝置可裝設在其他地方，並經由不同類型的導氣管安裝至口罩配置201，例如上文所敘述的那些。尤其，如果想要的話，口罩配置201可取代第一圖至第十圖實施例的口罩2。 The mask configuration 201 having a thin (low profile) nose 202 can also be used interchangeably, but does not include a generator device mounted behind the neck. For example, the generator device can be mounted elsewhere and mounted to the mask configuration 201 via different types of airways, such as those described above. In particular, the mask configuration 201 can replace the mask 2 of the first to tenth embodiment embodiments if desired.

第二十一圖和第二十二圖說明一另一實施例。本實施例的呼吸裝置210包括一頸部裝設產生器裝置162、入口導氣管160和一排氣導氣管(未顯示)。 The twenty-first and twenty-second figures illustrate a further embodiment. The breathing apparatus 210 of the present embodiment includes a neck mounting generator device 162, an inlet air duct 160, and an exhaust air duct (not shown).

然而，本呼吸裝置210之口罩配置211係一混合型口罩配置，它包括一口部覆蓋部分212和鼻塞213、214，其中鼻塞係配置以與使用者鼻通道接合。 However, the mask configuration 211 of the present breathing apparatus 210 is a hybrid mask configuration that includes a mouth covering portion 212 and nasal plugs 213, 214, wherein the nasal plugs are configured to engage the user's nasal passages.

更詳細地說，口部部分212包括一襯墊215，其係配置以圍繞使用者口部，而口罩配置211在使用者口部周圍形成一呼吸氣室216。導氣管217、218與呼吸氣室216、導氣管相通，例如在呼吸裝置210頸部部分之入口導氣管160。 In more detail, the mouth portion 212 includes a pad 215 configured to surround the user's mouth, and the mask configuration 211 defines a breathing plenum 216 around the user's mouth. The airway tubes 217, 218 are in communication with the breathing plenum 216, the airway, such as the inlet airway 160 at the neck portion of the breathing apparatus 210.

鼻塞213、214具有通道219、220，與呼吸氣室216相通。鼻塞213、214位於鼻孔內，使用者因此可呼吸通過通道219、220、以及經由口部和口罩呼吸氣室216之經濾清加壓空氣。 The nasal plugs 213, 214 have channels 219, 220 that communicate with the breathing plenum 216. The nasal plugs 213, 214 are located within the nostrils so that the user can breathe through the passages 219, 220, as well as filtered pressurized air through the mouth and mask breathing plenum 216.

口罩配置211之鼻罩部分221延伸於鼻塞213、214之上，以保護他們，在使用上還延伸至使用者鼻子底部之上。 The nose mask portion 221 of the mask configuration 211 extends over the nasal plugs 213, 214 to protect them and, in use, also extends over the bottom of the user's nose.

此混合型口罩配置211形成一具有一輕薄(低輪廓)罩部221之輕薄(低輪廓)口罩，其也使護目鏡和其他大型或重型眼鏡得以與呼吸裝置210搭配配戴。 The hybrid mask configuration 211 forms a thin (low profile) mask having a thin (low profile) cover 221 that also allows the goggles and other large or heavy glasses to be worn with the breathing apparatus 210.

為了舒適，口部襯墊215可由例如矽利康等相對柔軟且有彈性之材料製成。 For comfort, the mouth pad 215 can be made of a relatively soft and resilient material such as a kelicon.

正如其它實施例，口罩配置211並不限於與一頸部組件裝設產生器162搭配使用，產生器裝置可裝設於其他地方，不同導氣管可搭配一類似或相同於口罩配置211之口罩配置使用。尤其，如果想要的話，口罩配置201可取代第一圖至第十圖實施例的口罩2。 As with other embodiments, the mask configuration 211 is not limited to use with a neck assembly generator 162, the generator device can be mounted elsewhere, and the different air conduits can be mated with a mask configuration similar or identical to the mask configuration 211. use. In particular, the mask configuration 201 can replace the mask 2 of the first to tenth embodiment embodiments if desired.

第二十一圖和第二十二圖中實施例之變化包括一口罩配置，其不包括鼻塞罩221。在本實施例，鼻塞僅自口罩部分212之頂部延伸至使用者鼻子，而未受口罩保護。 Variations of the embodiments of the twenty-first and twenty-second figures include a mask configuration that does not include a nasal closure 221 . In this embodiment, the nasal plug extends only from the top of the mask portion 212 to the user's nose without being protected by the mask.

第二十三圖和第二十四圖說明一與本發明一致之呼吸裝置之進一步實施例，通常以元件符號230作為標示。本實施例包括一頸部裝設產生器裝置231。來自產生器裝置231之導氣管232連接至一導氣管底盤233。請注意，一相同導氣管232係設置於使用者另一側，在此圖中看不到。導氣管底盤233係一繞過使用者臉部並連接至導氣管232之相對堅硬組件，如此一來，有一空氣通道自產生器裝置231通過口罩配置235。 A twenty-third and twenty-fourth embodiment illustrate a further embodiment of a breathing apparatus consistent with the present invention, generally designated by the symbol 230. This embodiment includes a neck mount generator device 231. The air conduit 232 from the generator device 231 is coupled to an air guide chassis 233. Please note that a same air duct 232 is provided on the other side of the user and is not visible in this figure. The airway tube chassis 233 is a relatively rigid component that bypasses the user's face and is coupled to the airway tube 232 such that an air passageway passes through the mask arrangement 235 from the generator device 231.

在本實施例，口罩235僅覆蓋使用者鼻孔，使得使用者口部不受約束，如此一來，例如他們便能夠進行通訊。 In this embodiment, the mask 235 covers only the user's nostrils so that the user's mouth is unconstrained, such that they can communicate, for example.

第二十四圖顯示一口罩235之剖面視圖，顯示一由口罩形成之呼吸氣室236，經加壓濾清空氣經由其中到達使用者鼻通道。 The twenty-fourth view shows a cross-sectional view of a mask 235 showing a breathing plenum 236 formed by a mask through which pressurized filtered air reaches the user's nasal passage.

如圖所示，底盤233與口罩主體235接合。一彈力襯墊部分237形成於口罩235之頂部，以緩和對使用者鼻樑和臉部之衝擊。第二襯墊部分 238係形成以緩和對使用者上唇之衝擊。在本實施例，相對堅硬底盤233運作以支承位於使用者臉部之口罩235。 As shown, the chassis 233 is engaged with the mask body 235. A resilient pad portion 237 is formed on top of the mask 235 to mitigate impact on the nose bridge and face of the user. Second pad portion The 238 system is formed to alleviate the impact on the upper lip of the user. In this embodiment, the relatively rigid chassis 233 operates to support the mask 235 located on the face of the user.

本實施例之優點在於，口罩235之使用者可繼續說話、吃東西或喝東西，在其仍經由使用者鼻通道接收經濾清加壓空氣時。 An advantage of this embodiment is that the user of the mask 235 can continue to talk, eat or drink while still receiving filtered pressurized air through the user's nasal passages.

如果想要的話，此鼻口罩配置235和空氣底盤233實施例可(調整)取代第一圖至第十圖實施例之口罩2。 If desired, the nasal mask configuration 235 and air chassis 233 embodiments can (adjust) replace the mask 2 of the first to tenth embodiment.

第二十五圖和第二十六圖說明一與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置之另一實施例，通常以元件符號240作為標示。 A twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth embodiment illustrates another embodiment of a breathing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure, generally designated by the symbol 240.

呼吸裝置240包括一產生器裝置162和彈性導氣管160。 The breathing apparatus 240 includes a generator device 162 and a resilient air tube 160.

本實施例中口罩配置241包括一口罩242，其係配置以僅覆蓋使用者鼻子開口。在操作時，使用者口部未被覆蓋。口罩配置還包括導氣管243、244，其與導氣管160接合，且導管可經由口罩242之呼吸氣室245輸送空氣往返。口罩242包括臉部接合襯墊246(鼻墊)和247(上唇墊)以連接使用者臉部。該襯墊可由相對柔軟材料製成，例如軟矽利康。 The mask arrangement 241 in this embodiment includes a mask 242 that is configured to cover only the user's nose opening. In operation, the user's mouth is not covered. The mask configuration also includes air ducts 243, 244 that engage the airway tube 160, and the catheter can deliver air to and from the breathing chamber 245 of the mask 242. The mask 242 includes a face engaging pad 246 (nose pad) and a 247 (upper lip pad) to connect the user's face. The liner can be made of a relatively soft material, such as soft conical.

口罩配置241還包括一被連接至口罩242之眼罩250。在本實施例，一眼罩鼻件251被連接至一延伸於口罩242之狹長插槽252。鼻件251能夠自插槽脫離以移除眼罩250。在另一個實施例，鼻件251可永久固定於口罩241上，或者可與其成為一個整體。在本實施例，眼罩250包括保護鏡片254、255。一帶子256被安裝至眼罩250並環繞頭部背面延伸，以固定眼罩250。 The mask configuration 241 also includes an eye shield 250 that is coupled to the mask 242. In the present embodiment, an eyecup nose piece 251 is coupled to an elongated slot 252 that extends through the mask 242. The nose piece 251 can be detached from the socket to remove the eye shield 250. In another embodiment, the nose piece 251 can be permanently affixed to the mask 241 or can be integral therewith. In the present embodiment, the eye shield 250 includes protective lenses 254, 255. A strap 256 is mounted to the eye shield 250 and extends around the back of the head to secure the eye shield 250.

本實施例設置一選擇性通訊組件260。通訊組件260與一位於口罩241下部之插槽261接合，並自口罩向下延伸，如此一來，一麥克風或類似物件263被放置在接近使用者口部。可設置一合適之無線鏈接，例如藍牙，以連接通訊。 This embodiment provides a selective communication component 260. The communication assembly 260 engages a slot 261 in the lower portion of the mask 241 and extends downwardly from the mask such that a microphone or the like 263 is placed adjacent the mouth of the user. A suitable wireless link, such as Bluetooth, can be set up to connect to the communication.

當使用者口部不受拘束時，便可盡情溝通，包括經由一通訊組件260而設置於口罩內之網絡公司鏈接來進行溝通。為無線數據通訊配備之呼吸裝置功能之額外詳情如上敘述，請參閱第十三圖。 When the user's mouth is unconstrained, communication can be enjoyed, including a network company link set in the mask via a communication component 260. Additional details of the breathing apparatus function for wireless data communication are described above, see Figure 13.

口罩241還包括一自口罩向下延伸，以局部覆蓋口部之延伸部分265。 The mask 241 also includes a downwardly extending cover from the mask to partially cover the extended portion 265 of the mouth.

如果想要的話，口罩配置241可(調整)取代在第一圖至第十圖實施例的口罩2。 If desired, the mask configuration 241 can (adjust) replace the mask 2 of the first to tenth embodiment.

第二十七圖說明呼吸裝置之另一進一步實施例，通常以元件符號270作為標示。呼吸裝置270包括一頸部組件裝設產生器裝置271，其藉由與口罩配置273一體之導氣管272被連接。一排氣導氣管在使用者另一側延伸，但在此圖中未顯示。 The twenty-seventh embodiment illustrates another further embodiment of the breathing apparatus, generally designated by the symbol 270. The breathing apparatus 270 includes a neck assembly device 271 that is coupled by an air duct 272 that is integral with the mask arrangement 273. An exhaust gas duct extends on the other side of the user, but is not shown in this figure.

在本實施例，口罩配置273包括一鋪設在一聚碳酸酯底盤275上、且由其所支承之相對薄矽利康層274。底盤包括一圍繞使用者鼻子和口部、且形狀通常係橢圓形之支承框架276，以及自周圍框架276頂部延伸進入底部之支承構件277。它形成一支承薄矽利康層274或可能相對薄且有彈性薄層之圓頂。聚碳酸酯底盤可藉由3D立體印刷製成，而導氣管272也可以此種方式製造，而導氣管272與底盤275可為一個整體，形成自口罩向後延伸並連接產生器裝置之『手臂(臂狀物)』。為了舒適，矽利康層274也可包括一在使用者口部和鼻子周圍之矽利康襯墊278。 In the present embodiment, the mask arrangement 273 includes a relatively thin layer of lycopene 274 that is placed over and supported by a polycarbonate chassis 275. The chassis includes a support frame 276 that surrounds the user's nose and mouth and is generally elliptical in shape, and a support member 277 that extends from the top of the surrounding frame 276 into the bottom. It forms a dome that supports the thin yilicon layer 274 or may be relatively thin and has a thin elastic layer. The polycarbonate chassis can be made by 3D stereo printing, and the air guiding tube 272 can also be manufactured in such a manner that the air guiding tube 272 and the chassis 275 can be integrated, forming an "arm" extending rearward from the mask and connecting the generator device ( Arm)). For comfort, the Silicone layer 274 can also include a Silicone pad 278 around the mouth and nose of the user.

與前述實施例之口罩相比時，矽利康層274可能相對較薄，並可包括一或多個相對堅硬層，當使用者說話時才得以傳播聲音。薄矽利康還具有重量更輕之優點。 When compared to the mask of the previous embodiment, the kelonic layer 274 may be relatively thin and may include one or more relatively hard layers that will propagate sound when the user speaks. Botanical has the advantage of being lighter in weight.

如果想要的話，口罩配置273可(調整)取代第一圖至第十圖中實施例之口罩2。 If desired, the mask configuration 273 can (adjust) replace the mask 2 of the first to tenth embodiments.

參閱第二十八A圖和第二十八B圖，係在說明一合成口罩呼吸裝置280，其包括一由例如矽利康製成之口罩281，和一口罩用裝飾外罩282。呼吸裝置280包括一頸部件產生器裝置283。緊固裝置以扣夾284之形式連接導氣管組件286、287至產生器裝置283用之導氣管。導氣管組件286、287包括凸形部分288、289，與產生器裝置283導氣管中對應插座配合(未顯示)。端口290、291形成於遠離產生器裝置283之導氣管286、287之末端。該端口與一內部矽利康口罩281之小孔292、293合作。 Referring to Figures 28A and 28B, a synthetic mask breathing apparatus 280 is illustrated which includes a mask 281 made of, for example, a keloid, and a decorative cover 282 for a mask. Breathing device 280 includes a neck member generator device 283. The fastening device connects the airway tube assemblies 286, 287 to the airway tubes for the generator device 283 in the form of clips 284. The airway tube assemblies 286, 287 include male portions 288, 289 that mate with corresponding sockets in the airway tubes of the generator device 283 (not shown). Ports 290, 291 are formed at the ends of the airways 286, 287 remote from the generator device 283. The port cooperates with an aperture 292, 293 of an internal Phillips mask 281.

請注意，在一替代實施例，口罩可能係由矽利康或橡膠以外之其他材料製成，可能係透氣材料，並且可能係一與以上參閱第十四圖至第十八圖所討論類型之拋棄式口罩類型。 Please note that in an alternative embodiment, the mask may be made of materials other than silibon or rubber, may be a breathable material, and may be a discard from the types discussed above with reference to Figures 14 through 18. Type of mask.

內層口罩281還包括排氣口294、295，其係配置以容納排氣閥298、299。 The inner layer mask 281 also includes an exhaust port 294, 295 that is configured to receive the exhaust valves 298, 299.

外罩282包括當外罩282被放置在口罩上之適當位置時，與排氣口294、295排成一列之端口296、297。排氣閥298、299安裝至端口296、297內。他們還協助固定外罩282於口罩281上。在一替代實施例，組件298、299可能不是排氣閥，可能僅是插頭，密封排氣口294、295。 The outer cover 282 includes ports 296, 297 that line up with the exhaust ports 294, 295 when the outer cover 282 is placed in position on the mask. Exhaust valves 298, 299 are mounted into ports 296, 297. They also assist in securing the outer cover 282 to the mask 281. In an alternate embodiment, components 298, 299 may not be exhaust valves, may only be plugs, sealing exhaust ports 294, 295.

外罩282還包括外罩內之狹長插槽300，其可以係裝飾目的用，當口罩281係由透氣材料製成時，還可允許空氣排出。 The outer cover 282 also includes an elongated slot 300 in the outer cover that can be used for decorative purposes and that allows the air to escape when the mask 281 is made of a gas permeable material.

內層口罩281被製成適合覆蓋使用者口部和鼻通道之形狀。導氣管286、287運送經過濾加壓空氣至口罩(導氣管286)、以及自口罩(導氣管287)至一出口，在那裡所呼出空氣可經由一排氣濾材(及選擇性地經由一排氣閥)被排出。如果口罩內壓力增加，更多排氣可經由排氣閥298、299和/或口罩材料被排出。 The inner layer mask 281 is shaped to cover the user's mouth and nasal passages. The air guiding tubes 286, 287 carry filtered pressurized air to the mask (air duct 286) and from the mask (air duct 287) to an outlet where the exhaled air can pass through an exhaust filter (and optionally via a row) The gas valve) is discharged. If the pressure within the mask increases, more exhaust gas may be expelled via the exhaust valves 298, 299 and/or the mask material.

外罩282可幫助增進呼吸裝置之美感。外罩可包括為了美觀之圖案、顏色等。可能可取得一些此類外罩，如此一來，使用者可替換以改變呼吸裝置280之美觀性。外罩還可以提供保護使用者臉部不受環境污染之功能。尤其，此類外罩可以非常大眾化，因為覆蓋人的臉部是很平常和/或重要的，例如保護皮膚免受紫外線輻射影響，或是為了文化或宗教原因。 The cover 282 can help to enhance the aesthetics of the breathing apparatus. The cover can be included for aesthetics Patterns, colors, etc. Some such covers may be available so that the user can replace them to change the aesthetics of the breathing apparatus 280. The cover also provides the function of protecting the user's face from environmental pollution. In particular, such covers can be very popular because covering a person's face is very common and/or important, such as protecting the skin from ultraviolet radiation, or for cultural or religious reasons.

在上述實施例，內層口罩覆蓋鼻子和口部。各種實施例可能僅覆蓋鼻子或口部其中之一。此外，例如外罩282之罩子可與此處已敘述之呼吸裝置之其他實施例搭配使用。外罩形狀可改變，以便與每一實施例配合運作。 In the above embodiment, the inner layer mask covers the nose and the mouth. Various embodiments may cover only one of the nose or mouth. Additionally, a cover such as cover 282 can be used in conjunction with other embodiments of the breathing apparatus described herein. The shape of the outer cover can be varied to function in conjunction with each embodiment.

應當理解，有關第二十八A圖和第二十八B圖實施例所述之口罩和罩子配置並不限於使用於一具有一氣流產生器位於使用者頸部背面之呼吸裝置，例如第二十八A圖中所說明，但也可用於與放在身體任何位置之其他類型的氣流產生器搭配使用。如果想要的話，有關第二十八圖和第二十九圖實施例所述之口罩和罩子配置可(調整)取代第一圖至第十圖實施例之口罩2，並且可使用於第十四圖到第十八圖之實施例(特別是當口罩281係一拋棄式類型口罩時)。 It should be understood that the mask and cover configurations described in the twenty-eighth A and twenty-eighth B embodiments are not limited to use in a breathing apparatus having a gas flow generator located on the back of the user's neck, such as a second As illustrated in Figure 18A, but can also be used in conjunction with other types of airflow generators placed anywhere in the body. If desired, the mask and cover configurations described in connection with the twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth embodiments can be (adjusted) in place of the mask 2 of the first to tenth embodiments, and can be used for the tenth Embodiments of Figures 4 through 18 (especially when the mask 281 is a disposable type of mask).

第二十九圖說明一口罩外罩282A之替代實施例(為清楚起見，省略口罩)，與第二十八A圖和第二十八B圖中口罩外罩282相比，在外觀上更接近傳統臉部覆蓋物，可能因為宗教或文化原因而配戴之。口罩外罩282A係由一以一相對寬鬆結構懸掛(或模擬懸掛)之材料所形成的，隨意地具有寬鬆褶皺。在本實施例，口罩外罩282A藉由一朝向使用者鼻子頂部之附件298A連接至口罩(未顯示)頂部。口罩外罩282A藉由一附件298B連接至一呼吸裝置(其可能類似於第一圖至第十圖中所述之呼吸裝置1)之產生器裝置263A(例如一按壓飾鈕配置、或一外罩282A上的一個繞在產生器裝置263A上的凸耳或掛鉤上之圈環)。口罩外罩282A還藉由一配件298C進一步連接至一頭飾帶256A上(例如一按壓飾鈕配置、或一外罩282A上的一個繞在頭飾帶256A上的凸耳或掛鉤上之圈環)。 The twenty-ninth embodiment illustrates an alternative embodiment of a mask cover 282A (the mask is omitted for clarity), which is closer in appearance than the mask cover 282 of Figures 28A and 28B. Traditional facial coverings may be worn for religious or cultural reasons. The mask cover 282A is formed from a material that is suspended (or simulated suspended) in a relatively loose configuration, optionally with loose pleats. In this embodiment, the mask cover 282A is attached to the top of the mask (not shown) by an attachment 298A that faces the top of the nose of the user. The mask cover 282A is coupled to the generator device 263A of a breathing apparatus (which may be similar to the breathing apparatus 1 described in the first to the eleventh figures) by an attachment 298B (eg, a push button configuration, or a cover 282A) A loop on the lug or hook on the generator device 263A). The mask cover 282A is further advanced by an accessory 298C Attached to a headband 256A (e.g., a push button configuration, or a loop on a lug or hook on the headgear 256A on a cover 282A).

可以理解，對應配件(未顯示)係設置於使用者的另一側，但在第二十九圖中並未顯示。也可以理解，口罩外罩的形式可根據覆蓋程度和/或所需端莊性而有所改變。經由舉例的方式，說明口罩282A覆蓋使用者的鼻子和口部以及周圍區域(為了說明之目的顯示在第二十九圖，但通常在使用上會被口罩外罩282A所掩蓋住)，但替代方案也可覆蓋使用者的前額和/或耳朵。此外，口罩外罩可裝配以與較頭飾帶256A更傳統的頭巾共同作用、並且由頭巾支承，例如一傳統頭部覆蓋物或一頂覆蓋使用者頭部的頂端、背面和/或兩側的帽子，或係一包含在頭巾內或與頭巾一起配戴之頭飾帶。 It will be understood that the corresponding accessory (not shown) is provided on the other side of the user, but is not shown in the twenty-ninth figure. It will also be appreciated that the form of the mask cover may vary depending on the degree of coverage and/or the desired dignity. By way of example, the mask 282A is intended to cover the nose and mouth of the user and the surrounding area (shown in the twenty-ninth figure for illustrative purposes, but is typically covered by the mask cover 282A in use), but alternatives It can also cover the user's forehead and/or ears. In addition, the mask cover can be fitted to cooperate with a more conventional headband than the headband 256A and supported by a headscarf, such as a conventional head covering or a hat that covers the top, back and/or sides of the user's head. Or a headband that is included in or worn with a headscarf.

第三十圖和第三十一圖說明一連接器結構310之替代實施例，用於連接一產生器裝置的導氣管至一口罩配置的導氣管，適用此中所敘述的任一實施例。 30 and 31 illustrate an alternate embodiment of a connector structure 310 for connecting an air duct of a generator device to an air duct of a mask configuration, any of the embodiments described herein.

連接器配置310包括一凸形連接器構件311，其係裝設於口罩配置導氣管312上。凸形構件311具有一對指狀物313、314，在使用上向產生器裝置導氣管315延伸。指狀物313、314係配置以被***至一安裝於產生器裝置導氣管315上之對應凹形構件316。指狀物313、314包括向遠側突出之前端頭部317、318，其係配置以與位於凹形構件316中狹長插槽319、320接合。指狀物313、314具有彈力，如此一來，他們緊密銜接至凹形構件狹長插槽319、320。連接器配置可藉由按壓在狹長插槽319、320內之前端頭部317、318的突出部分，並從凹形構件315拉出凸形構件311而被鬆開(解開)。 The connector arrangement 310 includes a male connector member 311 that is mounted to the mask configuration airway tube 312. The male member 311 has a pair of fingers 313, 314 that extend toward the generator device air duct 315 in use. The fingers 313, 314 are configured to be inserted into a corresponding female member 316 that is mounted to the generator device airway 315. The fingers 313, 314 include distally projecting front end heads 317, 318 that are configured to engage the elongated slots 319, 320 in the female member 316. The fingers 313, 314 are resilient so that they are tightly coupled to the female member slots 319, 320. The connector configuration can be released (unwound) by pressing the protruding portions of the front end portions 317, 318 in the elongated slots 319, 320 and pulling the male member 311 from the female member 315.

第三十二A圖、第三十二B圖和第三十二C圖說明一通常標示為321之呼吸裝置的另一替代實施例，與第一圖至第十圖中的呼吸裝置1有相似之處，因此下面將只針對差異處進行詳細敘述。呼吸裝置321包括一在使用上配置位於使用者頭部第一側之氣流產生器外殼322，和一在使用上配置位於使用者頭部第二側之組件外殼323。呼吸裝置321藉以確定相對於使用者位置的方法和呼吸裝置1的不同。呼吸裝置321包括一後部定位帶324，其設置有一位於一狹長插槽(未顯示)之第一凸耳325，沿著氣流產生器外殼322和/或相關導氣管之內側延伸，以及一位於一狹長插槽327之第二凸耳326，沿著組件外殼323和/或相關導氣管之內側延伸。凸耳325、326在各自狹長插槽內是可以滑動的，例如327，以調整在定位帶324最後面部分和由呼吸裝置321所提供之口罩328之間的距離，從而允許呼吸裝置321在使用者身上得以調整至一安全又舒適的位置。當呼吸裝置321未安裝和/或未調整時，凸耳325、326可藉由一固定機械裝置(未顯示)固定於適當位置，設置於每一對應插槽內。一設定插槽之固定機械裝置可被停用，以允許凸耳滑動至各自對應之插槽中，例如327。固定機械裝置和對應凸耳可以係任何相稱之形式或結構，使得使用者得以固定或解開凸耳。例如，固定機械裝置可包括一固定構件，配置以接合對應凸耳，並且固定構件可被使用者從凸耳脫離來解開凸耳。在一個實施例，此類脫離可藉由操作一位於呼吸裝置之對應開啟控制器來實現，以使固定構件從凸耳脫離。在一個實施例，開啟控制器可能係以有效連接至固定構件之按鈕之形式，而操作開啟控制器可包括按壓按鈕。當開啟裝置按鈕沒有被按下，則對應凸耳，例如325，被防止滑動。在一替代情況，凸耳在插槽內可能係可滑動的，除非被使用者固定於一適當位置，在此種情況下，可使用任何適合之固定機械裝置。 Thirty-second A, thirty-second B, and thirty-second C illustrate another alternate embodiment of a breathing apparatus, generally designated 321 , having the breathing apparatus 1 of Figures 1 through 10 Similarities, so the details will be described below only for differences. Breathing device 321 includes a The airflow generator housing 322 on the first side of the user's head is disposed in use, and the component housing 323 is disposed on the second side of the user's head in use. The breathing apparatus 321 is used to determine the difference from the position of the user and the breathing apparatus 1. The breathing apparatus 321 includes a rear positioning strap 324 that is provided with a first lug 325 in a slot (not shown) extending along the inside of the airflow generator housing 322 and/or associated air duct, and a The second lug 326 of the elongated slot 327 extends along the inside of the component housing 323 and/or the associated airway. The lugs 325, 326 are slidable within respective elongate slots, such as 327, to adjust the distance between the rearmost portion of the positioning strap 324 and the mask 328 provided by the breathing apparatus 321, thereby allowing the breathing apparatus 321 to be in use. The body is adjusted to a safe and comfortable position. When the breathing apparatus 321 is not installed and/or unadjusted, the lugs 325, 326 can be secured in place by a fixed mechanism (not shown) disposed within each corresponding slot. A fixed mechanism for setting the slot can be deactivated to allow the lugs to slide into their respective slots, such as 327. The fixed mechanism and corresponding lugs can be in any commensurate form or configuration such that the user can secure or unlock the lugs. For example, the securing mechanism can include a securing member configured to engage the corresponding lug and the securing member can be disengaged by the user from the lug to release the lug. In one embodiment, such disengagement can be accomplished by operating a corresponding opening controller located in the breathing apparatus to disengage the securing member from the lug. In one embodiment, opening the controller may be in the form of a button that is operatively coupled to the stationary member, and operating the opening controller may include pressing a button. When the opening device button is not pressed, the corresponding lug, such as 325, is prevented from slipping. In an alternative case, the lugs may be slidable within the slot unless secured by the user in a suitable position, in which case any suitable securing mechanism may be used.

可以理解，在所說明之實施例，插槽是彎曲的，如此一來，移動凸耳進而移動後部定位帶324朝向口罩328也會把氣流產生器外殼322和組件外殼323拉向彼此，這可協助固定呼吸裝置321向使用者之適當位置。 It will be appreciated that in the illustrated embodiment, the slot is curved such that moving the lug and thereby moving the rear positioning strap 324 toward the mask 328 will also pull the airflow generator housing 322 and the component housing 323 toward each other. Assist in securing the respiratory device 321 to the appropriate location of the user.

呼吸裝置321與呼吸裝置1另一差異在於，一用於在空氣到達口罩328之前先行過濾之濾材329係設置於一入口導氣管330內，在氣流產生器外殼322和口罩328之間，而非像呼吸裝置1中濾材6係設置於氣流產生器外殼3內。在本實施例，濾材329包括一適合設置於入口導氣管330之小型通常圓筒狀濾材。為了幫助使用以及拆卸/更換濾材329，設置有一入口導氣管330壁之可拆卸部分330a。 Another difference between the breathing apparatus 321 and the breathing apparatus 1 is that one is used to reach in the air. The filter material 329 previously filtered prior to the mask 328 is disposed within an inlet airway tube 330 between the airflow generator housing 322 and the mask 328, rather than the filter material 6 in the breathing apparatus 1 being disposed within the airflow generator housing 3. In the present embodiment, the filter material 329 includes a small, generally cylindrical filter material suitable for placement in the inlet airway tube 330. To aid in the use and disassembly/replacement of the filter material 329, a detachable portion 330a of the wall of the inlet air tube 330 is provided.

第三十三圖說明一通常標示為331之呼吸裝置的另一替代實施例，與呼吸裝置321有相似之處，因此下面將只針對差異處進行詳細敘述。其中差異主要係關於呼吸裝置331之調整/安裝。呼吸裝置331包括一連接至入口導氣管333之第一頸部接合墊332、和一連接至排氣導氣管335之第二頸部接合墊334。頸部接合墊332、334係配置以接合使用者頸部的後面和側面。頸部墊332、334能夠於各自導氣管333、335上滑動，以調整頸部墊332、334和由呼吸裝置331所提供之口罩336之間的距離，從而使呼吸裝置331得以調整為適合使用者之穩固位置。當呼吸裝置331未安裝和/或未調整時，頸部接合墊332、334藉由各自固定機械裝置(未顯示)被固定於適當位置。固定機械裝置可被鬆開或停用，以允許頸部接合墊332、334藉由使用者操作對應開啟裝置或解開控制器，而得以於導氣管333、335上滑動。在所說明之實施例，固定機械裝置/開啟控制器可能係以設置於一連接器上之個別止付螺絲337之形式，其中連接器與頸部接合墊332、334其中之一和對應導氣管333、335連接，並可於導氣管333、335上滑動。止付螺絲337可被旋緊以接合導氣管，從而阻檔導氣管上之連接器之移動，或者可以鬆開，如此一來，不接合導氣管而不阻擋導氣管上之連接器之移動。也可使用任何其它適合之固定機械裝置和/或開啟控制器。頸部接合墊332、334可藉由例如一連接帶338來彼此連結，如果想要的話。頸部接合墊332、334可包括適合外形和/或有彈性之電池來為呼吸裝置供電，並且可裝配具有彈力或加了襯墊之外表或外罩以提高使用者舒適感。在一個實施例，頸部接合墊332、334包括至少部分係以尼奧普林(neoprene)(合成橡膠)或一類似泡沫橡皮或像泡沫橡皮材料覆蓋之適合外形和/或有彈性的電池。在一個實施例，頸部接合墊332、334可藉由通用類型(例如球和插座)連接器連接至裝置的其餘部分，提高使用者為頸部接合墊332、334找到一又舒適又具功能性之位置和方位的可能性。 The thirty-third diagram illustrates another alternate embodiment of a breathing apparatus, generally designated 331, which is similar to breathing apparatus 321, and therefore will be described in detail below only for differences. The difference is mainly related to the adjustment/installation of the breathing apparatus 331. The breathing apparatus 331 includes a first neck engaging pad 332 coupled to the inlet airway 333 and a second neck engaging pad 334 coupled to the exhaust air duct 335. The neck pads 332, 334 are configured to engage the back and sides of the user's neck. The neck pads 332, 334 can slide over the respective airways 333, 335 to adjust the distance between the neck pads 332, 334 and the mask 336 provided by the breathing apparatus 331 to allow the breathing apparatus 331 to be adjusted for use. The stable position of the person. When the breathing apparatus 331 is unmounted and/or unadjusted, the neck engaging pads 332, 334 are secured in place by respective securing mechanisms (not shown). The fixation mechanism can be loosened or deactivated to allow the neck engagement pads 332, 334 to slide over the airways 333, 335 by the user operating the corresponding opening device or disengaging the controller. In the illustrated embodiment, the securing mechanism/opening controller may be in the form of an individual stop screw 337 disposed on a connector, wherein one of the connector and neck engaging pads 332, 334 and the corresponding airway 333, 335 are connected and can slide on the air guiding tubes 333, 335. The stop screw 337 can be tightened to engage the airway, thereby blocking the movement of the connector on the airway, or can be loosened, such that the airway is not engaged without blocking the movement of the connector on the airway. Any other suitable securing mechanism and/or opening controller can also be used. The neck pads 332, 334 can be joined to one another by, for example, a strap 338, if desired. The neck bond pads 332, 334 can include a battery that is suitable for shape and/or elasticity to power the breathing apparatus and can be fitted with elastic or plus A pad or outer cover is provided to enhance user comfort. In one embodiment, the neck bond pads 332, 334 comprise a suitably shaped and/or resilient battery that is at least partially coated with neoprene (synthetic rubber) or a similar foam rubber or foam rubber material. In one embodiment, the neck bond pads 332, 334 can be coupled to the remainder of the device by a universal type (eg, ball and socket) connector to enhance the user's ability to find a comfortable and functional neck pad 332, 334. The possibility of position and orientation of sex.

第三十四圖說明一通常標示為339之呼吸裝置的另一替代實施例，與呼吸裝置1、321、331有相似之處，因此下面將只針對差異處進行詳細敘述。主要明顯差異係關於呼吸裝置339之調整/安裝。呼吸裝置339提供可樞軸轉動調整之掛鉤340、341，在使用上，鉤掛在使用者耳朵上以設置呼吸裝置339。掛鉤340、341連接至各自導氣管，在安裝期間可於各自導氣管上滑動。當未安裝時，掛鉤可以對應上述實施例之方式固定於適當位置。抑或，可依賴摩擦或阻礙配合以防止於各自導氣管上之意外滑動。呼吸裝置339還包括頸部支承物342、343，其在使用上係放置於使用者頸部的相對兩側。各自頸部支承物342、343可分別設置於產生器裝置外殼和組件外殼的內表面上。呼吸裝置339可能適合與一可重複使用的，例如矽利康口罩，或是拋棄式口罩搭配使用。 The thirty-fourth embodiment illustrates another alternative embodiment of a breathing apparatus, generally designated 339, which is similar to breathing apparatus 1, 321, 331 and will therefore be described in detail below only for differences. The main significant difference is the adjustment/installation of the breathing apparatus 339. The breathing apparatus 339 provides pivotally adjustable hooks 340, 341 that, in use, are hooked to the user's ears to set the breathing apparatus 339. The hooks 340, 341 are connected to the respective air ducts and are slidable over the respective air ducts during installation. When not installed, the hooks can be fixed in position corresponding to the above embodiments. Alternatively, friction or hindrance may be relied upon to prevent accidental sliding on the respective airways. The breathing apparatus 339 also includes neck supports 342, 343 that are placed on opposite sides of the user's neck in use. The respective neck supports 342, 343 can be disposed on the inner surfaces of the generator device housing and the component housing, respectively. Breathing device 339 may be suitable for use with a reusable, such as a Silicone mask, or a disposable mask.

第三十五圖說明一通常標示為344之呼吸裝置的另一替代實施例，與前述呼吸裝置之實施例有相似之處，對於熟習技術者將顯而易見，因此下面將只針對差異處進行詳細敘述。呼吸裝置344包括第一和第二頸部接合墊345、346，適合接合使用者頸部背面。第一頸部接合墊345可樞軸轉動連接至一在使用上係配置以放置於使用者頭部第一側之氣流產生器外殼347。第二頸部接合墊346可樞軸轉動連接至一在使用上係配置以放置於使用者頭部第二側之組件外殼348。一軸線X延伸在產生器外殼347和組件外殼 348之間，頸部接合墊345、346可隨之在樞軸上轉動，當使用者頭部垂直、且使用者頭部和頸部不傾斜時，在使用上通常為水平。頸部接合墊345、346的連接也允許頸部接合墊345、346朝向和遠離口罩349滑動一短距離，並加偏壓於頸部接合墊345、346朝向口罩349。此一連接使頸部接合墊345、346和口罩之間的距離及相對方位得以隨使用者頭部移動而有所變化，以避免使用者動作之不適與過分限制。在本實施例，頸部接合墊345、346包括適合外形和/或有彈性之電池。各種組件和特徵可與上述其它實施例的一或多個所敘述的相關。例如呼吸裝置344可包括一類似於第三十二A圖中所述之濾材配置、一類似於第二十五圖和第二十六圖中所述之口罩/外罩配置、一如第十三圖中所述之無線傳輸功能、如第十九圖中所述之口罩緩衝等。 The thirty-fifth diagram illustrates another alternate embodiment of a breathing apparatus, generally designated 344, which is similar to the embodiment of the breathing apparatus described above and will be apparent to those skilled in the art, so that only the differences will be described in detail below. . The breathing apparatus 344 includes first and second neck engaging pads 345, 346 adapted to engage the back of the neck of the user. The first neck bond pad 345 is pivotally coupled to an airflow generator housing 347 that is configured to be placed on a first side of the user's head. The second neck bond pad 346 is pivotally coupled to a component housing 348 that is configured to be placed on the second side of the user's head. An axis X extends over the generator housing 347 and the component housing Between 348, the neck engaging pads 345, 346 can then pivot on the pivot, generally horizontal when used, when the user's head is vertical and the user's head and neck are not tilted. The attachment of the neck bond pads 345, 346 also allows the neck bond pads 345, 346 to slide a short distance toward and away from the mask 349 and bias the neck bond pads 345, 346 toward the mask 349. This connection allows the distance and relative orientation between the neck pads 345, 346 and the mask to vary as the user's head moves to avoid discomfort and excessive restrictions on the user's movements. In the present embodiment, the neck bond pads 345, 346 include batteries that are suitable for shape and/or elasticity. Various components and features may be associated with one or more of the other embodiments described above. For example, the breathing apparatus 344 can include a filter material configuration similar to that described in FIG. 32A, a mask/housing configuration similar to that described in the twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth figures, as in the thirteenth The wireless transmission function described in the figure, such as the mask buffer described in the nineteenth figure.

應當理解，雖然各個所述之實施例都可具有一特定說明形式和特定選定特徵，但若有需求，在一特定實施例所揭露之特徵仍可藉由其它實施例所敘述之相關特徵適當予以改變、替換、結合和/或加強。更應當理解，一特定實施例所述之特徵也可被省略，例如可提供一更簡單、更輕巧、或更經濟之裝置。 It will be understood that, although the various embodiments described herein may have a particular description and specific selected features, the features disclosed in a particular embodiment can be appropriately adapted from the relevant features described in the other embodiments. Change, replace, combine and/or enhance. It will be further appreciated that features described in a particular embodiment may also be omitted, for example, to provide a simpler, lighter, or more economical device.

在某些環境中，尤其是炎熱之環境，由於來自被呼吸裝置覆蓋之使用者區域的熱散失對比未配戴呼吸裝置時有所減弱，配戴呼吸裝置可能會導致使用者某些不舒服的升溫。在一個實施例，設置一冷卻裝置以促進使用者舒適感。第三十六圖說明一冷卻裝置的實施例。 In some environments, especially in hot environments, wearing a breathing apparatus may cause some discomfort to the user due to the loss of heat from the area of the user covered by the breathing apparatus compared to when the breathing apparatus is not worn. Warm up. In one embodiment, a cooling device is provided to promote user comfort. Figure 36 illustrates an embodiment of a cooling device.

冷卻裝置，通常以元件符號350作為標示，包括一冷卻***件351。冷卻***件351包括一適合被冷凝之材料，作為使用者的散熱器。***件351在使用上係放置於冰箱內，直到充分冷卻。冷卻裝置350還包括一外罩352，其係配置以經由開口353容納冷卻***件351於外罩352內。外罩352背面(未顯示)有一維可牢尼龍刺黏扣配件，其係配置以連結至一與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置上之對應維可牢尼龍刺黏扣墊上。 The cooling device, generally designated by the reference numeral 350, includes a cooling insert 351. The cooling insert 351 includes a material suitable for being condensed as a heat sink for the user. The insert 351 is placed in the refrigerator in use until it is sufficiently cooled. The cooling device 350 also includes a housing 352 configured to receive the cooling insert 351 within the housing 352 via the opening 353. The back cover 352 (not shown) has a one-dimensional nylon thorn fastener attachment, which is configured to be coupled to one and the present The invention discloses a corresponding velcro nylon fastener pad on a consistent breathing apparatus.

在操作時，冷卻裝置350保持使用者頸部涼爽，促進舒適。 In operation, the cooling device 350 keeps the user's neck cool and promotes comfort.

第三十七A圖、第三十七B圖和第三十七C圖說明一圓筒狀濾材之實施例，通常標示為400，可與某些與本發明揭露一致之呼吸裝置的實施例搭配使用。濾材400之形式通常係圓筒狀，然而橫截面可使用其他非圓形之形狀。在使用上，濾材400包括一入口端套環401之一進氣口402，並設置有一外部溝槽403，用於接收一「O」形環(未顯示)，以減少或避免已加壓空氣在通過入口端套環401外部時之逸出。濾材400還包括一通常為圓筒狀之網眼狀保持器404，用於保留過濾媒介。在所說明之實施例，過濾媒介包括一摺疊風扇、透氣、且呈纖維狀之圓筒405，然而如果想要的話，可使用其他類型之過濾媒介。濾材400還包括一閉鎖式蓋罩406。入口端套環401之一環狀通道407用於對一過濾媒介圓筒405之第一入口端接收並密封。閉鎖式蓋罩406之一環狀通道408用於對一過濾媒介圓筒405之第二端接收並密封一。 Figures 37A, 37B and 37C illustrate an embodiment of a cylindrical filter, generally designated 400, which can be paired with certain embodiments of the breathing apparatus consistent with the present disclosure. use. The form of the filter material 400 is generally cylindrical, however other non-circular shapes may be used for the cross section. In use, the filter material 400 includes an inlet 402 of an inlet end collar 401 and an outer groove 403 for receiving an "O" ring (not shown) to reduce or avoid pressurized air. It escapes when passing outside the inlet end collar 401. The filter media 400 also includes a generally cylindrical mesh retainer 404 for retaining the filter media. In the illustrated embodiment, the filter media includes a folded fan, breathable, and fibrous cylinder 405, although other types of filter media can be used if desired. Filter media 400 also includes a latching cover 406. An annular passage 407 of the inlet end collar 401 is for receiving and sealing a first inlet end of a filter media cylinder 405. An annular passage 408 of the closure cap 406 is used to receive and seal one of the second ends of a filter media cylinder 405.

網眼狀保持器404在封閉端(閉鎖式蓋罩端)設置了一些逐漸變得尖細的鰭部409，它們一起作為一校準環，協助維持濾材400與一適當尺寸通道通常同軸對準，而在使用上，濾材400可被保留在通道內，即鰭部409之放射狀最外邊的部分可接觸適當尺寸通道之內壁，以維持濾材400與相對通道保持對齊。過濾媒介圓筒405確定一中心軸空氣通道410之界線，其實質上延伸過濾媒介圓筒405之全部長度。 The mesh retainer 404 is provided with a number of tapered fins 409 at the closed end (the latched cover end) that together act as a calibration ring to assist in maintaining the coaxial alignment of the filter media 400 with a suitably sized channel, In use, the filter material 400 can be retained within the channel, i.e., the radially outermost portion of the fin 409 can contact the inner wall of the appropriately sized channel to maintain the filter media 400 in alignment with the opposing channel. The filter media cylinder 405 defines a boundary between a central axis air passage 410 that extends substantially the entire length of the filter media cylinder 405.

第三十八圖、第三十九A圖和第三十九B圖說明一通常標示為500之呼吸裝置的另一替代實施例，其使用濾材400。呼吸裝置500具有一產生器裝置503和一組件外殼510、以及其他許多與先前所述之實施例相似之處，將不會進行詳細敘述。呼吸裝置500具有一照慣例使用於頭戴式耳機之類型的可調整頭飾帶528、或是耳鉤529，用於作為額外支承，它連接至使用類似附件之裝置的其餘部分，以便交換。連接至導氣管，例如508，或突出部位的係聽筒530，用於產生音頻訊號給使用者(含噪音消除，正如先前所討論的)，其可沿著突出部位滑動，以確保良好安裝。呼吸裝置500使用濾材400，其在使用上係***至入口導氣管508，在產生器裝置503連接至入口導氣管508之前，例如藉由一卡栓附件。 Thirty-eighth, thirty-ninth and thirty-ninth B-illustratives illustrate another alternate embodiment of a breathing apparatus, generally designated 500, which uses a filter media 400. Breathing device 500 has a generator device 503 and a component housing 510, as well as many other similarities to the previously described embodiments, and will not be described in detail. The breathing apparatus 500 has a conventional use for headphones An adjustable headband 528 of the type, or ear hook 529, serves as an additional support that is attached to the remainder of the device using similar accessories for exchange. An earpiece 530 that is coupled to an airway, such as 508, or a protruding portion, is used to generate an audio signal to the user (including noise cancellation, as previously discussed) that can slide along the projection to ensure a good fit. The breathing apparatus 500 uses a filter material 400 that is inserted into the inlet airway 508 in use, such as by a latch attachment, before the generator device 503 is coupled to the inlet airway 508.

參閱第四十圖和第四十一圖，為了能夠更長時間使用PAPR，設置有一補充電源供應器。一補充電源供應器600可包括一小袋670(第四十一圖)，其具有開口671和袋壁672，形成一小袋配置以容納一電力箱組件672。電力箱組件包括(第四十圖)一可充電電池組673、一電池充電器674、一控制電池充電用微控制器(MCU)675、和一使用者介面676。連接器677係配置以連接電力箱組件672至呼吸裝置，在第四十圖中藉由一對應於第十一B圖中方塊圖之方塊圖表來說明。 Referring to the fortieth and forty-first, in order to be able to use the PAPR for a longer period of time, a supplemental power supply is provided. A supplemental power supply 600 can include a pouch 670 (41th view) having an opening 671 and a pocket wall 672 forming a pouch configuration to accommodate a power box assembly 672. The power box assembly includes (fourtyth) a rechargeable battery pack 673, a battery charger 674, a control battery charging microcontroller (MCU) 675, and a user interface 676. The connector 677 is configured to connect the power box assembly 672 to the breathing apparatus, and is illustrated in the fortieth diagram by a block diagram corresponding to the block diagram of FIG.

材料袋蓋678自小袋670延伸，在使用上可配置以協助將小袋670連接至一使用者身上或呼吸裝置上之便利位置。袋蓋678可包括例如維可牢尼龍刺黏扣之緊固裝置，而補充緊固裝置可被設置於使用者身上、呼吸裝置、或其他地方，任何想要放置小袋670和補充電源供應器配置600之位置。 The material flap 678 extends from the pouch 670 and is configurable in use to assist in attaching the pouch 670 to a convenient location on a user or on a breathing apparatus. The flap 678 can include a fastening device such as a Velcro fastener, and the supplemental fastening device can be placed on the user, in a breathing apparatus, or elsewhere, any desired placement of the pouch 670 and supplemental power supply configuration 600 location.

第四十一圖還說明一以頭飾帶630之形式呈現之支承，在使用上提供裝置更進一步之支承。 The forty-first figure also illustrates a support in the form of a headband 630 that provides further support for the device in use.

頭飾帶630係以織物網狀帶子之形式呈現，具有網狀部分680，其在使用上係配置以位於使用者頭部頂部。第一和第二帶子681、682自網狀部分680延伸，並支承連接器631、632。連接器631、632係配置以容納設置於連接器配置685側之凸耳684，如此一來，支承630在使用上得以支承裝置。如圖所示，連接器配置685位於導氣管之一部分686上，並且可以係一類似於第三十圖和第三十一圖中所說明之類型。然而，可以理解，用於連接至扣夾631、632(或功能上相似之扣夾)之凸耳可設置於呼吸裝置上之其他所需之地方，以便提供與頭飾帶之適合連接。其他形式之頭飾帶，或其他類型頭飾可取代頭飾帶630以為呼吸裝置提供支承，例如藉由適合之帶子。例如帽子、印花頭巾、帽盔、耳罩、遮陽帽等等，都可用於為呼吸裝置提供支承，如果想要的話。 The headband strap 630 is presented in the form of a fabric mesh strap having a mesh portion 680 that is configured to be used on top of the user's head. The first and second straps 681, 682 extend from the mesh portion 680 and support the connectors 631, 632. The connectors 631, 632 are configured to receive the lug 684 disposed on the side of the connector arrangement 685, such that the support 630 is supported for use. Bearing device. As shown, the connector configuration 685 is located on a portion 686 of the airway tube and can be of a type similar to that illustrated in the thirty-first and thirty-first figures. However, it will be appreciated that the lugs for attachment to the clips 631, 632 (or functionally similar clips) can be placed at other desired locations on the breathing apparatus to provide a suitable connection to the headband. Other forms of headbands, or other types of headwear, may be substituted for the headband 630 to provide support for the breathing apparatus, such as by a suitable strap. For example, hats, printed headscarves, helmets, earmuffs, sunhats, and the like, can be used to provide support for the breathing apparatus, if desired.

參閱第四十二圖至第四十四圖，一呼氣閥601也提供過濾功能，適合取代第十六圖和第十七圖中所說明之排氣濾材130，或是在其它當呼氣閥係在口罩內或其他所需地方之實施例。呼氣閥601包括一閥底座620，其提供一閥座640。一閥促動器621包括一圓盤641和突出桿651。突出桿651位於閥底座620內之套筒652內，並藉由一彈簧(未顯示)被保留，如此一來，圓盤641被偏置位於閥座640，並關閉與口罩內呼吸氣室相通之閥通道653。 Referring to the forty-second to forty-fourth drawings, an exhalation valve 601 also provides a filtering function suitable for replacing the exhaust filter material 130 illustrated in Figures 16 and 17, or exhaling in other Embodiments in which the valve is in a mask or other desired location. The exhalation valve 601 includes a valve base 620 that provides a valve seat 640. A valve actuator 621 includes a disc 641 and a protruding rod 651. The protruding rod 651 is located within the sleeve 652 in the valve base 620 and is retained by a spring (not shown) such that the disc 641 is biased against the valve seat 640 and closed to communicate with the breathing chamber within the mask. Valve passage 653.

一濾材底座622包括環狀圓盤655、656包圍一穿孔表面657，以形成一用於容納濾材623之環狀插槽658。圓盤656具有一面向空氣通道653、且容納閥促動器621及圓盤641之開口659。 A filter media base 622 includes annular discs 655, 656 that enclose a perforated surface 657 to form an annular slot 658 for receiving filter media 623. The disk 656 has an opening 659 that faces the air passage 653 and houses the valve actuator 621 and the disk 641.

濾材623可以係一HEPA濾材或任何其他類型之濾材，配置以防止微粒被呼出至大氣中(例如附著於液滴、細菌等之病毒微粒)。 Filter media 623 can be a HEPA filter or any other type of filter material configured to prevent particulates from being exhaled into the atmosphere (eg, viral particles attached to droplets, bacteria, etc.).

具有穿孔外邊緣660以允許空氣逸出之濾材外罩624覆蓋閥配置。此類型閥可使用於本發明揭露中所述之任一實施例。此配置允許所呼出空氣被過濾，如此一來，來自使用者呼氣之污染物不會被傳遞到環境中(然而濾材可被省略，如果不需要此類過濾)。 A filter housing 624 having a perforated outer edge 660 to allow air to escape covers the valve arrangement. This type of valve can be used in any of the embodiments described in the present disclosure. This configuration allows the exhaled air to be filtered so that contaminants from the user's exhalation are not delivered to the environment (although the filter material can be omitted if such filtration is not required).

在操作時，當一使用者在口罩內呼氣，氣壓就充分增加以推動閥盤621抑制彈簧653之力量，進而打開空氣通道653之間之流通，如此一來，空氣經由外罩內之濾材623、齒孔660而被呼出。當壓力下降時，彈簧653就會關閉閥。 During operation, when a user exhales in the mask, the air pressure is fully increased to push The movable valve disc 621 restrains the force of the spring 653, thereby opening the flow between the air passages 653, so that the air is exhaled through the filter material 623 and the perforations 660 in the outer casing. When the pressure drops, the spring 653 closes the valve.

現在參閱第四十五圖，說明一可使用於與本發明揭露一致之實施例，通常以元件符號800作為標示之繞流管配置。 Referring now to the forty-fifth embodiment, an embodiment of a flow tube that can be used in conjunction with the present disclosure, generally designated by the symbol 800, is illustrated.

在某些情況下，氣流產生器可能無法使用。這可能係因為例如其係有缺陷的、因為電池未經充電、或因為使用者選擇在一無動力模式下操作呼吸裝置、或因為任何其他原因。 In some cases, the airflow generator may not be usable. This may be because, for example, it is defective, because the battery is not charging, or because the user chooses to operate the breathing apparatus in an unpowered mode, or for any other reason.

當氣流產生器不起作用時，則空氣通道通過空氣產生器可能會產生對氣流之抗性，其可能使得使用者難以呼吸。 When the airflow generator is inoperative, the airway may be resistant to airflow through the airflow generator, which may make it difficult for the user to breathe.

繞流管配置提供一繞流管通道，當氣流產生器不運轉時，空氣可以藉其流動，而這避免空氣經由氣流產生器流動。 The flow tube arrangement provides a bypass tube passage through which air can flow when the air flow generator is not operating, which prevents air from flowing through the air flow generator.

參閱第四十五圖，繞流管配置包括一歧管801，其具有一允許氣流從氣流產生器(到圖中，如第四十五圖中所顯示)朝向口罩之第一通道802。它還有一包括一繞流管閥804之第二通道803。繞流管閥包括一閥座805、一用於密封在第二通道之閥座805之「O」形環806、和一在其中心連接至閥座805之閥葉807。 Referring to the forty-fifth diagram, the flow tube arrangement includes a manifold 801 having a first passage 802 that allows airflow from the airflow generator (to the figure, as shown in the forty-fifth view) toward the mask. It also has a second passage 803 that includes a bypass valve 804. The bypass valve includes a valve seat 805, an "O" ring 806 for sealing the valve seat 805 of the second passage, and a valve leaf 807 coupled to the valve seat 805 at its center.

當氣流產生器在運轉時，正氣壓迫使閥葉807靠在閥座805上，如此一來，閥804則被關閉。 When the airflow generator is in operation, positive air pressure forces the valve leaf 807 against the valve seat 805, and as a result, the valve 804 is closed.

當氣流產生器不運轉時，使用者企圖吸氣則會產生負壓迫使閥葉807遠離閥座805，使閥804打開，而使用者可經由閥804和繞流管通道803呼吸。 When the airflow generator is not operating, the user attempting to inhale creates a negative pressure that forces the valve leaf 807 away from the valve seat 805, causing the valve 804 to open, and the user can breathe through the valve 804 and the bypass tube passage 803.

可以理解，假如有任何先前技術出版物於此被提及，則此類提及並不構成對出版物形成所屬技術領域中公知常識一部分之承認，不論係在澳大利亞或任何其他國家。 It will be understood that, if any prior art publication is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that a part of the common knowledge Is in Australia or any other country.

在下面的申請專利範圍和前面有關本發明之敘述中，除上下文另有要求外，由於表達語言或必然含意，「包括(comprise)」一詞或諸如其變化形「comprises」或「comprising」之使用係一包容性意義，即規定所述特徵之存在，但不排除在本發明之各種實施例進一步特徵之存在或添加。 In the following claims, and in the foregoing description of the invention, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise" or its variant "comprises" or "comprising" The use of an inclusive meaning is intended to define the existence of such features, but does not exclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.

可以理解，對於本發明所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者而言，在不悖離本發明之精神和範圍的情況下，可做出許多變化。 It will be appreciated that many variations may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the inventions.

綜上所述，本案應符合可專利性，唯上述所陳，僅為本發明之較佳實施例，當不能以之限定本發明之範圍。舉凡依本發明申請專利範圍所作之均等變化與修飾，皆應仍屬本發明專利涵蓋之範圍內。 In view of the above, the present invention should be in accordance with the patentability, and the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the patent application of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention.

1‧‧‧呼吸裝置 1‧‧‧ breathing apparatus

10‧‧‧組件外殼 10‧‧‧Component housing

11‧‧‧電池 11‧‧‧Battery

12‧‧‧電子電路 12‧‧‧Electronic circuits

13‧‧‧排氣通道 13‧‧‧Exhaust passage

14‧‧‧連接部分 14‧‧‧Connected section

15‧‧‧排氣導氣管 15‧‧‧Exhaust air duct

16‧‧‧使用者接觸部分 16‧‧‧User contact section

17‧‧‧使用者接觸部分 17‧‧‧User contact

2‧‧‧口罩 2‧‧‧ masks

3‧‧‧氣流產生器外殼 3‧‧‧Airflow generator housing

4‧‧‧葉輪 4‧‧‧ Impeller

5‧‧‧馬達 5‧‧‧Motor

6‧‧‧濾材 6‧‧‧ Filter media

7‧‧‧連接部分 7‧‧‧Connected section

8‧‧‧入口導氣管 8‧‧‧Inlet airway

Claims

一呼吸裝置，包括：一氣流產生器、一濾材和一傳送導氣管，該氣流產生器係配置以產生正壓氣流，該濾材係配置以在使用者吸入空氣前先行過濾之，而傳送導氣管係配置以輸送正加壓空氣，並連接至口罩，以傳送經加壓濾清空氣至口罩，而提供給呼吸裝置使用者呼吸；其中氣流產生器係存放於一與口罩隔開之氣流產生器裝置內；其中呼吸裝置還包括至少一氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件，而至少一上述組件係設置於一組件外殼裝置內；其中氣流產生器裝置和組件外殼裝置係獨立且分開之裝置。 A breathing apparatus comprising: a gas flow generator, a filter material and a transfer air conduit configured to generate a positive pressure air flow, the filter material configured to filter the air before the user inhales the air, and transmit the air guide tube Configuring to deliver positive pressurized air and to the mask to deliver pressurized filtered air to the mask for breathing to the breathing apparatus user; wherein the airflow generator is stored in a flow generator spaced from the mask The apparatus further includes at least one component on which the airflow generator operates, and at least one of the components is disposed within a component housing device; wherein the airflow generator device and the component housing device are separate and separate devices.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之呼吸裝置，其中裝配有呼吸裝置，在使用上，如此一來，氣流產生器裝置位於使用者頭部之第一側，而組件外殼裝置位於使用者頭部之第二側。 The breathing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the breathing apparatus is equipped, in use, such that the airflow generator device is located on a first side of the user's head and the component housing is located at the user's head. The second side.

如申請專利範圍第1項或第2項所述之呼吸裝置，其中配置有氣流產生器裝置和組件外殼裝置，以在其最後部分之間提供一處空間，此空間使呼吸裝置得以從使用者面前滑動至使用者處。 A breathing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the airflow generator device and the component housing device are disposed to provide a space between the last portions thereof, the space enabling the breathing device to be received from the user Slide to the user in front of you.

如申請專利範圍第1項、第2項或第3項所述之呼吸裝置，其中至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括一電源供應器，以供應電力給氣流產生器。 The breathing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one component of the airflow generator operation comprises a power supply to supply power to the airflow generator.

如申請專利範圍第1項、第2項、第3項或第4項所述之呼吸裝置，其中至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括電子控制電路，以控制氣流產生器。 A breathing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one component of the airflow generator operation comprises an electronic control circuit for controlling the airflow generator.

如申請專利範圍第1項、第2項、第3項、第4項或第5項所述之呼吸裝置，其中至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括至少一感測器，以感測至少一自口罩排出空氣之特性，並提供一使用於控制氣流產生器運轉之輸出端。 A breathing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one component of the airflow generator is operated by at least one sensor, for sensing Measure at least one characteristic of the air discharged from the mask and provide a control for the airflow generator The output of the operation.

一呼吸裝置，包括一氣流產生器、一濾材和一傳送導氣管，氣流產生器係配置以產生正壓氣流，濾材係配置以在使用者吸入空氣前先行過濾之，而傳送導氣管係配置以輸送正加壓空氣，並連接至口罩，以傳送經加壓濾清空氣至口罩，而提供給呼吸裝置使用者呼吸。 A breathing apparatus includes an airflow generator, a filter material and a delivery air duct configured to generate a positive pressure airflow, the filter material being configured to filter before the user draws in air, and transmitting the air duct configuration Positive pressurized air is delivered and connected to the mask to deliver pressurized filtered air to the mask for breathing to the breathing apparatus user.

如申請專利範圍第7項所述之呼吸裝置，其中呼吸裝置還包括一配置以運輸排氣自口罩至一自口罩隔開之排氣口，排氣從其中被釋放。 The breathing apparatus of claim 7, wherein the breathing apparatus further comprises an exhaust port configured to transport the exhaust gas from the mask to a self-shield from which the exhaust gas is released.

如申請專利範圍第8項所述之呼吸裝置，其中傳送導氣管係配置以延伸連接使用者頭部和頸部之第一側，而排氣導氣管係配置以延伸連接使用者頭部和頸部之第二側。 The breathing apparatus of claim 8, wherein the delivery air duct is configured to extend to connect the first side of the user's head and the neck, and the exhaust air duct is configured to extend to connect the user's head and neck The second side of the department.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第9項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中氣流產生器係存放於一與口罩隔開之氣流產生器裝置內，而其中裝配有呼吸裝置，如此一來，在使用上，氣流產生器裝置位於使用者頭部之第一側。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 7 to 9, wherein the airflow generator is stored in an airflow generator device spaced apart from the mask, wherein the breathing device is assembled, such that In use, the airflow generator device is located on a first side of the user's head.

如申請專利範圍第10項所述之呼吸裝置，其中呼吸裝置還包括至少一氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件，其中至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件係設置於一組件外殼裝置內，以及其中裝配有呼吸裝置，如此一來，在使用上，組件外殼裝置位於使用者頭部之第二側。 The breathing apparatus of claim 10, wherein the breathing apparatus further comprises at least one component on which the airflow generator operates, wherein at least one of the components of the airflow generator operation is disposed in a component housing device, And a breathing apparatus is mounted therein such that, in use, the component housing means is located on the second side of the user's head.

如申請專利範圍第11項所述之呼吸裝置，其中至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括一電源供應器，以供應電力給氣流產生器。 The breathing apparatus of claim 11, wherein at least one of the components of the airflow generator operation comprises a power supply to supply power to the airflow generator.

如申請專利範圍第11項或第12項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括電子控制電路，以控制氣流產生器。 A breathing apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the components of the above-described airflow generator operation comprises an electronic control circuit for controlling the airflow generator.

如申請專利範圍第11項所述之呼吸裝置，其中至少一上述氣流產生器運轉所依賴之組件包括至少一感測器，以感測至少一自口罩排出空氣之特性，並提供一使用於控制氣流產生器運轉之輸出端。 A breathing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein at least one of the above airflow generators The components upon which the operation depends include at least one sensor to sense at least one characteristic of the air exiting the mask and to provide an output for controlling the operation of the airflow generator.

如申請專利範圍第11項至第14項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中配置有氣流產生器裝置和組件外殼裝置，以在其最後部分之間提供一處空間，此空間使呼吸裝置得以從使用者面前滑動至使用者處。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 11 to 14, wherein the airflow generator device and the component housing device are disposed to provide a space between the last portions thereof, the space enabling the breathing device It is possible to slide from the front of the user to the user.

如申請專利範圍第11項至第15項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中組件外殼裝置包括一呼吸裝置之排氣口。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 1 to 15, wherein the component housing means comprises an exhaust port of a breathing apparatus.

如申請專利範圍第16項所述之呼吸裝置，其中一或多個壓力感測器係設置於排氣口或其附近，以幫助控制以使用者呼吸為基礎之氣流產生器。 A breathing apparatus according to claim 16 wherein one or more pressure sensors are disposed at or near the exhaust port to assist in controlling the airflow generator based on the user's breathing.

如申請專利範圍第11項至第17項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，更包括一延伸於組件外殼裝置和氣流產生器裝置之間之電氣連接器。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 11 to 17, further comprising an electrical connector extending between the component housing means and the airflow generator means.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第18項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中呼吸裝置包括一定位配置，用於確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者之位置。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 7 to 18, wherein the breathing apparatus comprises a positioning arrangement for determining a position of the breathing apparatus corresponding to the user.

如申請專利範圍第19項所述之呼吸裝置，其中設置有定位配置和呼吸裝置，如此一來，當動力空氣呼吸裝置主要實質部分直接位於使用者至少一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用空氣呼吸裝置。 The breathing apparatus of claim 19, wherein the positioning arrangement and the breathing apparatus are provided, such that when the main essential part of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of at least one side of the user, the user can wear, Use an air breathing apparatus.

如申請專利範圍第19項所述之呼吸裝置，其中當動力空氣呼吸裝置至少有40%之部分直接位於使用者至少一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 The breathing apparatus of claim 19, wherein the user can wear and use the powered air breathing apparatus when at least 40% of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of the user.

如申請專利範圍第21項所述之呼吸裝置，其中當動力空氣呼吸裝置至少有20%之部分直接位於使用者一邊肩膀上方，並且至少20%之動力空氣呼吸裝置直接位於使用者另一邊肩膀上方時，使用者可配戴、使用動力空氣呼吸裝置。 The breathing apparatus of claim 21, wherein at least 20% of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of the user, and at least 20% of the powered air breathing apparatus is directly above the shoulder of the user. The user can wear and use a powered air breathing apparatus.

如申請專利範圍第19項至第22項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中定位配置包括第一和第二相對突出部位，配置以分別沿著使用者頭部或頸部之第一和第二側延伸離開口罩，從而確定呼吸裝置對應於使用者頭部或頸部之位置。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 19 to 22, wherein the positioning arrangement comprises first and second opposing projections configured to respectively follow the first sum of the user's head or neck The second side extends away from the mask to determine the position of the breathing apparatus corresponding to the user's head or neck.

如申請專利範圍第23項所述之呼吸裝置，其中配置有第一和第二突出部位，以在其最後部分之間提供一處空間，此空間使呼吸裝置得以從使用者面前滑動至使用者處。 A breathing apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the first and second protruding portions are disposed to provide a space between the rear portions thereof for allowing the breathing apparatus to slide from the user to the user At the office.

如申請專利範圍第24項所述之呼吸裝置，其中第一和第二突出部位具有些微彈性，如此一來，在使用者臉部和頸部周圍滑動，以支承呼吸裝置。 A breathing apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the first and second projections are slightly elastic so as to slide around the face and neck of the user to support the breathing apparatus.

如申請專利範圍第23項至第25項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中呼吸裝置包括一突出部位聯結配置，用於連結頸部後方之第一和第二突出部位，以提供支承給對應於使用者之呼吸裝置。 The breathing apparatus of any one of claims 23 to 25, wherein the breathing apparatus comprises a protruding portion coupling arrangement for joining the first and second protruding portions behind the neck to provide support Corresponding to the user's breathing apparatus.

如申請專利範圍第19項至第26項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中定位配置包括可配戴在使用者頭部並連接至呼吸裝置其餘部分之頭飾，以為其提供支承。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 19 to 26, wherein the positioning arrangement comprises a headgear that can be worn on the user's head and connected to the remainder of the breathing apparatus to provide support thereto.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第27項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中使用者可配戴、使用呼吸裝置，當位於使用者頸部後方之裝置沒有實質部分。 A breathing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 27, wherein the user can wear and use the breathing apparatus, and the apparatus located behind the neck of the user has no substantial portion.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第28項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中使用者可配戴、使用呼吸裝置，當位於使用者頸部後方之裝置沒有實質主體。 A breathing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 28, wherein the user can wear and use the breathing apparatus, and the apparatus located behind the neck of the user has no substantial body.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第29項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中氣流產生器係藉由一懸掛配置裝設於氣流產生器裝置內，該懸掛配置阻尼(damp)氣流產生器振動，以減少傳輸振動至一氣流產生器裝置之外殼。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 7 to 29, wherein the airflow generator is installed in the airflow generator device by a suspension configuration, the suspension configuration damp airflow generator Vibration to reduce transmission vibration to the outer casing of an airflow generator device.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第30項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中呼吸裝置還包括一使用者介面。 A breathing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 30, wherein the breathing apparatus The reset also includes a user interface.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第31項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中呼吸裝置包括一通訊模組，用於接收來自使用者之輸入數據。 The breathing apparatus of any one of clauses 7 to 31, wherein the breathing apparatus comprises a communication module for receiving input data from a user.

如申請專利範圍第32項所述之呼吸裝置，其中輸入數據包括用於設置至少一組呼吸裝置運轉參數之數據。 The breathing apparatus of claim 32, wherein the input data comprises data for setting at least one set of breathing apparatus operating parameters.

如申請專利範圍第32項或第33項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中通訊模組係一無線通訊模組。 The breathing apparatus of any one of claims 32 to 33, wherein the communication module is a wireless communication module.

如申請專利範圍第32項至第34項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中通訊模組係用於與一遙控電腦設備進行通訊。 The breathing apparatus of any one of claims 32 to 34, wherein the communication module is for communicating with a remote computer device.

如申請專利範圍第35項所述之呼吸裝置，其中通訊模組係用於與一行動電話進行通訊。 The breathing apparatus of claim 35, wherein the communication module is for communicating with a mobile phone.

如申請專利範圍第36項所述之呼吸裝置，其中通訊模組之裝配係為了發送語音至一行動電話。 The breathing apparatus of claim 36, wherein the assembly of the communication module is for transmitting a voice to a mobile phone.

如申請專利範圍第37項所述之呼吸裝置，其中呼吸裝置包括一麥克風。 The breathing apparatus of claim 37, wherein the breathing apparatus comprises a microphone.

如申請專利範圍第37項或第38項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中通訊模組之裝配係為了接收來自行動電話之音頻數據。 A breathing apparatus according to any one of claims 37 to 38, wherein the communication module is assembled to receive audio data from a mobile phone.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第39項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中口罩係一拋棄式口罩。 A breathing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 39, wherein the mask is a disposable mask.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第40項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中設置一或多個排氣出口於口罩內。 A breathing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 40, wherein one or more exhaust outlets are provided in the mask.

如申請專利範圍第7項至第41項中任一項所述之呼吸裝置，其中呼吸裝置包括一外罩，以覆蓋至少口罩一部分。 A breathing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 41, wherein the breathing apparatus comprises a cover to cover at least a portion of the mask.