摘要 |
A mask mounting mechanism (10) for use in connection with a patient interfac e device (100) having a mask (102) and a mask attachment assembly (104) with a t least one strap (108) for retaining the mask (102) in a sealed position on a user's face. The mask mounting mechanism (10) includes a button element (12) extending from the mask (102), and the button element (12) includes a shaft (14) and a cap (16) having a diameter greater than the diameter of the shaft (14). A clip element (18) includes a clip element arm (20) and a buckle (28) . A second end (24) of the arm (20) includes an orifice (26) extending therethrough. The buckle (28) is attached to a first end (22) of the clip element arm (20) for engaging the strap (108) of the mask attachment assembl y (104). The clip element (18) is engageable with a button element (12) by engaging the orifice (26) of the clip element arm (20) over the cap (16) and adjacent the shaft (14) of the button element (12). |