CN104814744A - Audiologic test probe - Google Patents
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Abstract
An apparatus for use in an audiologic test includes a probe extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end, the first end configured for insertion into an ear-canal of a person, the second end being opposite to the first end; wherein the probe comprises a probe part between the first end and the second end, the probe part having a first port; and wherein the probe further comprises a holder fixed to the probe part, the holder being configured to be held by an operator of the probe.
Description
Technical field
The disclosure relates to the use of a kind of hearing test probe and this probe.Particularly, the disclosure relates to a kind of for performing hearing test, the such as probe of tympanum pressure measurement and/or otoacoustic emission test.
Background technology
In order to perform tympanum pressure measurement and/or otoacoustic emission test, importantly the probe entered in the auditory meatus of people to be tested is correctly positioned in auditory meatus.In addition, importantly for probe provides suitable pressure, to guarantee there is gas-tight seal between auditory meatus and probe.Be difficult to operate existing probe to guarantee correct location.
Summary of the invention
Although there is known solution, still there is the demand to the probe for hearing test, this probe is easy to operation and is easy to correct location.
Thus, a kind of probe for carrying out hearing test is provided.This probe extends to the second end along the longitudinal axis from first end, first end is configured to (such as, by having specific dimensions and/or shape) for being inserted in the auditory meatus of people, and the second end and first end reverse, wherein this probe comprises the probe portion be between first end and the second end, and this probe portion has the first port.This probe also comprises the keeper being fixed to probe portion.This keeper is configured to such as refer to that the mode grasped keeps with three by the operator of probe.
Also disclose a kind of method of carrying out hearing test.The method comprises and will be inserted in the auditory meatus of people at least partially according to probe disclosed herein.Device for performing hearing test can be attached to probe communicatedly via the first port of probe.
The advantage of disclosed probe is, this probe provides operator to the easy operation of probe.The keeper of probe is convenient to three fingers and is grasped, and make operator can grasp keeper between his thumb and forefinger and/or middle finger, meanwhile, operator can use his thumb to apply pressure to probe.
The further advantage of this probe is, the operator of probe can apply pressure to probe on the longitudinal direction of probe.Such as, operator can apply pressure to keeper, in the auditory meatus being easy to thus probe to be pressed into people with suitable power or probe is pressed against the auditory meatus of people.Therefore, operator can be easy to the gas-tight seal of the auditory meatus providing people, and/or provides gas-tight seal between probe and the auditory meatus of people.
A kind of equipment used in hearing test is disclosed herein.In certain embodiments, this equipment only can comprise probe.In other embodiments, this equipment can comprise probe and hearing test device.
In certain embodiments, this equipment comprises probe, and this probe extends to the second end along the longitudinal axis from first end, and first end is configured for and is inserted in the auditory meatus of people, the second end and first end reverse; Wherein this probe comprises the probe portion be between first end and the second end, and this probe portion has the first port; And wherein this probe also comprises the keeper being fixed to probe portion, this keeper is configured to be kept by the operator of probe.
Alternatively, this keeper has the first cross sectional dimensions measured on the direction of the first axle with axis oriented normal, and wherein this first cross sectional dimensions is greater than the cross sectional dimensions in the probe portion measured on the direction of the first axle.
Alternatively, keeper has the second cross sectional dimensions measured on the direction of the second axle with axis oriented normal; And wherein this second cross sectional dimensions is greater than the cross sectional dimensions in the probe portion measured in the direction of the second axis.
Alternatively, this keeper has the first surface towards probe portion, and wherein first surface is convex surfaces.
Alternatively, this first surface a bit there is incisal plane, and there is normal, and wherein this normal and this longitudinal axis form the angle being less than 45 degree.
Alternatively, this keeper has the second surface in probe portion dorsad, and wherein second surface is recessed surface.
Alternatively, this keeper is configured to be referred to grasp maintenance with three by operator.
Alternatively, this probe comprises the second port and passage, this expanding channels first port and the second port.
Alternatively, the size that this first end mouthpiece has is enough to hold at least one tubular structure, and this tubular structure comprises the air under one or more electric wire and/or pressure.
Alternatively, this equipment also comprises the device for performing hearing test, and wherein this probe can be attached to this device communicatedly via the first port.
A kind of method of carrying out hearing test comprises: be inserted in the auditory meatus of people at least partially by probe; Wherein this probe extends to the second end along the longitudinal axis from first end, and first end is configured for and is inserted in the auditory meatus of people, the second end and first end reverse; Wherein this probe comprises the probe portion be between first end and the second end, and this probe portion has the first port; And wherein this probe also comprises the keeper being fixed to probe portion, this keeper is configured to be kept by the operator of probe.
Alternatively, the method also comprises, via the first port, probe can be connected hearing test device communicatedly.
Hereafter describing in detail by reading, other side and feature will be understood.
Accompanying drawing explanation
Hereinafter, explain the preferred embodiment of this novel device in more detail with reference to accompanying drawing, wherein:
Fig. 1 schematically shows the side view of exemplary hearing test probe.
Fig. 2 schematically shows the front view of exemplary hearing test probe.
Fig. 3 schematically shows the cross-sectional view of exemplary hearing test probe.
Fig. 4 a)-d) schematically show the end-view of exemplary hearing test probe.
Fig. 5 schematically shows the example system comprising exemplary probe.
Fig. 6 schematically shows the example system comprising exemplary probe.
Detailed description of the invention
Various embodiment is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.Same reference numerals indicates similar elements all the time.Thus, by being not in relation to the explanation of every width figure, similar elements is described in detail.Also should understand, accompanying drawing is only intended to be convenient to the explanation to embodiment.They are not intended to as the detailed description of required invention or as the restriction to required scope of invention.In addition, illustrative embodiments does not need to have all aspects of illustrating or advantage.The one side described in conjunction with specific embodiments or an advantage are not necessarily limited to this embodiment, and can put into practice in what its embodiment in office, even if these embodiments so do not illustrate or so clearly do not describe.
This probe has first end, and first end can be the end of a section (such as first paragraph) in probe portion.
Probe portion can have multiple port, such as the first port and the second port and/or the 3rd port.
For be inserted into people auditory meatus in one section that carries out that the probe portion of hearing test can be probe portion, the such as first paragraph in probe portion.
On the second end that keeper can be fixed on probe or near the second end, such as from the second end within 2cm, such as from the second end within 1cm, such as from the second end within 0.5cm, such as from the second end within 0.2cm.
Keeper can have the first cross sectional dimensions (such as, the first keeper diameter) measured along the first axle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.First cross sectional dimensions can be greater than the cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter) of probe portion (such as, along the orientation measurement of the first axle).Such as, the difference between maximum probe portion diameter and the first keeper diameter can be at least 5mm.
This keeper can have the second cross sectional dimensions (such as, the second keeper diameter) measured along the second axle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Second cross sectional dimensions can be greater than the cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter) of probe portion (such as, along the orientation measurement of the second axle).Such as, the difference between maximum probe cross section size and the second keeper cross sectional dimensions can be at least 5mm.
Can by cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter), such as the first keeper cross sectional dimensions and/or the second keeper cross sectional dimensions are defined as the maximum linear distance on structure (form) circumference between 2.Such as, the first keeper cross sectional dimensions can be along the first axle between on keeper circumference two ultimate range.Similarly, the second keeper cross sectional dimensions can be along the second axle between on keeper circumference two ultimate range.
First axle and the second axle can form the angle being greater than 30 degree, are such as greater than 40 degree, are such as greater than 60 degree.First axle can be vertical with the second axle.
Probe, probe portion and/or keeper can have and the circle of the axis oriented normal of probe or non-circular cross sections, such as ellipse, polygon, rectangle, the polygon with fillet etc.
There is provided probe, probe portion and/or the keeper with non-circular cross sections can allow to be easy to reverse probe.
Keeper can have keeper cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter) D2, it is measured on the direction of the axis oriented normal with probe, such as, along the first axle (the first keeper cross sectional dimensions) or the second axle (the second keeper cross sectional dimensions).Probe portion can have and is in perpendicular on the direction of the longitudinal axis, such as, along probe cross sectional dimensions (such as, the diameter) D1 of the orientation measurement of the first axle or the second axle.D2 can be greater than D1.Such as, D2 is about 40mm, such as 25-45mm, such as 30-35mm, and D1 can be average ear canal cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter), such as 5-15mm.D1 and D2 can along same axis, such as the first axle or the second axle.
Intercept along the diverse location place of the longitudinal axis with the size of the varying cross-section in the probe of axis oriented normal, keeper and/or probe portion and/or shape variable.Such as, probe can have: first paragraph, and this first paragraph has the first cross section with the axis oriented normal of probe; And second segment, this second segment has the second cross section with the axis oriented normal of probe.The size of the first cross section and the second cross section and/or shape can be different.
In addition or alternatively, keeper can have from keeper in the different size of the second cross section of the second position along the longitudinal axis and/or shape at the first cross section of the first position along the longitudinal axis, and primary importance is different from the second position.
Keeper can have first surface.Keeper also can have the second surface opposing with first surface.First surface can towards probe portion.Second surface can probe portion dorsad.Keeper can be fixed to probe portion by means of first surface, that is, the part in first surface and probe portion can combine.
First port can be positioned at along the longitudinal axis from first surface at least 5mm, such as at least 7mm, such as at least 10mm.Between the first port and first surface, provide minimum space that operator can be allowed to place finger on the first surface, such as forefinger or middle finger, and do not block the first port.
First surface can be convex surfaces.Second surface can be recessed surface.Keeper can be configured to be referred to grasp maintenance with three by operator, such as, forefinger and middle finger is placed on the first surface on every side in probe portion, and thumb is placed on the second keeper on the surface by operator.
First of first surface can have the first incisal plane, and have the first normal.First normal and the longitudinal axis can form the angle being less than 45 degree, are such as less than 35 degree, are such as less than 30 degree.First first distance that can be positioned at from probe core axle.First distance can be greater than first threshold.First threshold can be at least 4mm, such as 6mm or 8mm.Alternatively, first distance can be greater than cross section from central shaft to probe portion and axis oriented normal (be such as close to the cross section in the probe portion of the second end, such as the second end and along the longitudinal axis from the second end 1cm place between the cross section in probe portion) circumference on the distance of a bit.
Between the longitudinal axis and the first normal, be less than 45 degree or be less than 35 degree or the angle that is less than 30 degree has following effect, namely keeper has the surface approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, such as first surface.This provide the surface for placing forefinger and/or middle finger when operating probe (such as referring to grasp operation probe with three), such as first surface.
Probe portion can comprise first paragraph.First paragraph can be configured to the auditory meatus sealing people hermetically.Alternatively or in addition, first paragraph can be configured to engaging tip.This tip can be configured to the auditory meatus at least sealing people during hearing test hermetically.Tip can be selected, to adapt to different ears and/or canal sizes from multiple tips with different size and/or characteristic.This tip can be flexible.Such as, this tip can by flexible material, and such as thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), rubber etc. are made.This tip is interchangeable and/or disposable.Disposable tip can prevent from, to the needs of probe sterilization, this is because disposable tip can be aseptic, and abandoning after a procedure.Replaceable tip is convenient to test probe and is adapted to different auditory meatus geometry/sizes.
Can use fixture that keeper is fixed to probe portion.Fixture can be any one or more in snap lock, twistlock, screw, pressing lock, glue, on-of pin etc.
Probe portion and keeper can together with cast.Casting probe portion and keeper can improve the durability of probe together.In addition or alternatively, probe portion is cast together and keeper can reduce production cost.But, provide can with probe portion from keeper keeper can be allowed can be attached to traditional test probe.
Keeper can by the cast identical with probe portion.Can cause reducing production cost with identical cast probe portion and keeper.As replacement, keeper can by the cast different from probe portion.Different materials can provide different desired characteristics, such as flexibility, opacity, rigidity, durability etc.
Keeper and probe portion can represent different mechanical properties, such as flexibility, rigidity, durability etc.Such as by changing material and/or the thickness of part, obtain different mechanical properties.Keeper can be made up of the material larger than the material flexibility in probe portion.The thickness of keeper can make keeper more flexible than probe portion large.
Keeper and probe portion can represent different visual characteristics, such as color, opacity, reflexive etc.Such as by making keeper with different materials and/or thickness and probe portion realizes different visual characteristics.Such as, keeper can be transparent or basic for transparent.
First port can be configured to hold at least one tubulose input (tubular structure).This at least one tubulose input can be configured to hold electric wire, such as the first electric wire and/or the second electric wire.This at least one tubulose input can be configured to the air under accommodation pressure.
Probe can comprise the second port.Probe can comprise the passage of connection first port and the second port.This passage can be formed in probe portion.This passage can allow fluid to be between the first port and the second port communicated with.Such as, probe portion can be tubulose substantially.Probe portion can convergent, has towards the less cross sectional dimensions (such as, less diameter) of first end.As replacement or in addition, probe portion can comprise the pipe extending to the second port from the first port.
First port can be connected to tubular element.This tubular element can comprise pipe and/or electric wire, or containing the pipe of electric wire, or two-tube, and the first pipe in wherein two-tube comprises electric wire or cable, and two-tube in the second pipe be configured to containing fluid, such as air.First port can be connected to the first end of tubular element.Second end of tubular element can be connected to the device for performing hearing test.This device can be configured for and be pumped in auditory meatus by fluid (such as air), to improve/to reduce the pressure against tympanum, such as, this device via tubular element and the passage extending to the second port from the first port, can pump fluid in auditory meatus.
Probe portion can accommodating receiver (speaker), the such as first and/or second receptor.Receptor can be connected to electric wire, such as the first electric wire.Receptor such as can via electric wire, such as the first electric wire and be connected to the device being configured for and performing hearing test.
Probe portion can hold mike, such as the first mike and/or second microphone.Mike can be connected to electric wire, such as the second electric wire.Mike such as can via electric wire, such as the second electric wire and be connected to the device being configured for and performing hearing test.
Can from the hearing test will performed by the group selection that tympanum pressure measurement is tested and/or otoacoustic emission test forms.
As mentioned above, operator and personnel can be two individualities.But operator and personnel can be same people.
Fig. 1 schematically shows the side view of the exemplary probe 100 for carrying out hearing test.Probe 100 comprises first end 111 and the second end 112.Probe 100 also comprises the probe portion 113 between first end 111 and the second end 112.Probe 100 also comprises the first port 125.
Probe 100 extends along the longitudinal axis 160.Probe portion 113 has first paragraph 114 and second segment 116.
Probe 100 also comprises keeper 150.Keeper 150 has first surface 151 and second surface 152.Second keeper surface 152 and the first keeper are surperficial 151 opposing.Keeper 150 is close to the second end 112 and is attached to probe portion 113.First surface 151 is towards probe portion 113, and probe portion dorsad, the second keeper surface 152.
1: 200 of first surface 151 has the first incisal plane 202, and has the first normal 204.First normal 204 and the longitudinal axis 160 form the angle 206 being less than 45 degree.As shown in fig. 1, angle 206 is approximately 30 degree.In other exemplary probe, angle 206 can between 0 to 20 degree.
In the example shown, first is positioned at the first distance 208 places along the first axle 212.First axle 212 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 160.First distance 208 is greater than the second distance 209 along the first axle 212.First distance 208 is the distances between central shaft 210 and 1: 200.Second distance 209 be central shaft 210 and be close on the circumference in probe portion 113 second end 112 a bit between distance, this point is such as less than 2cm along the longitudinal axis 160 from first.First distance 208 can be greater than second distance 209, such as at least 2mm larger than second distance 209, such as at least 4mm larger than second distance 209.
Keeper 150 is configured to (such as, by having specific dimensions and/or shape) allow to use the operator of probe 100 to adopt three fingers to grasp, its middle finger is positioned on the second keeper surface 152, and forefinger and middle finger are positioned on the either side in probe portion 113 against first surface 151.Thus, can allow operator on the longitudinal direction of probe 100, namely towards the auditory meatus of people, apply pressure to probe 100.
In order to provide a kind of comfortable and firm grasping on probe 100, as shown in fig. 1, the second keeper surface 152 can be recessed.As shown in fig. 1, first surface 151 can be projection.
Fig. 2 schematically shows the exemplary front view listening force probe 100.Fig. 2 also illustrates the round-shaped of the exemplary round-shaped of keeper 150 and probe portion 113.As replacement, the shape in keeper 150 and/or probe portion 113 can be triangle, rectangle, ellipse etc.Probe portion 113 and keeper 150 can have difformity.The cross section in probe portion 113 can change along the longitudinal axis.Such as, probe portion 113 can have the circular cross sectional shape of next-door neighbour's first end 111, and probe portion 113 can have ellipse or the polygonal shape of next-door neighbour second end 112.
Keeper 150 can about symmetrical with the axle (such as the first axle 212 or the second axle) of axis oriented normal.
In the example shown, probe portion 113 has probe cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter) D1, and keeper has keeper cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter) D2.Cross sectional dimensions D1, D2 can be defined as and axis oriented normal cross section circumference on 2 between maximum linear distance.Probe cross sectional dimensions D1 can change along the longitudinal axis.Probe cross sectional dimensions D1 can be less than next-door neighbour second end 112 place at next-door neighbour first end 111 place.Probe cross sectional dimensions D1 can be minimum at first end 111 place.
Fig. 3 schematically shows the cross section of exemplary hearing test probe 100 along the longitudinal axis.Cross section, A-A shown in Fig. 3 is cross section as shown in Figure 2.Probe portion 113 has first paragraph 114 and second segment 116.First paragraph 114 is close to first end 111, and second segment 116 is close to the second end 112.
Probe 100 comprises the probe passage 126 extending to the second port one 27 from the first port 125.Second port one 27 is positioned at first end 111 place.When probe passage 126 and the second port one 27 allow in the auditory meatus that a part for probe 100 is inserted into people, between the first port 125 and the auditory meatus of people, fluid is communicated with.Shown in probe passage 126 be made up of straight part, but probe passage 126 also can be bending and/or has sweep.
In the example shown, the first port 125 is formed in second segment 116, and the second port one 27 is formed in first paragraph 114.As replacement, the first port 125 and the second port one 27 in same section, such as, can be formed in first paragraph 114.
First paragraph 114 is configured to hold disposable and/or flexible tip 170.Most advanced and sophisticated 170 can be coupled on first paragraph 114, to guarantee that first end 111 fits snugly in auditory meatus.In addition, disposable most advanced and sophisticated 170 can prevent after a procedure to the needs that probe 100 is sterilized.
Fig. 4 a-d schematically shows the exemplary shape of the keeper 150 observed from end-view.Fig. 4 a-d illustrates the keeper 150,150 ', 150 along the first axle 212 with the first keeper cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter) 220 ", 150 " '.First axle 212 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 160.Keeper 150,150 ', 150 ", 150 " ' there is the second keeper cross sectional dimensions (such as, diameter) 222 along the second axle 214.Second axle 214 is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 160.In Fig. 4 a-d, the first axle 212 is vertical with the second axle 214, that is, the angle 216 formed by the first axle 212 and the second axle 214 is 90 degree.The angle 216 formed by the first axle 212 and the second axle 214 can be greater than 30 degree, is such as greater than 45 degree, is such as greater than 60 degree, be such as greater than 75 degree, such as 90 degree.
First keeper cross sectional dimensions 220 and/or the second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222 can in the scopes of 25-100mm, such as in the scope of 30-70mm, and such as 40mm.
Fig. 4 a schematically shows has round-shaped example retainer 150, and it has first identical keeper cross sectional dimensions 220 and the second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222 of about 25mm.
Fig. 4 b schematically shows the example retainer 150 ' with elliptical shape.First keeper cross sectional dimensions 220 is different with the second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222.The first keeper cross sectional dimensions 220 in Fig. 4 b is greater than the second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222.Second keeper cross sectional dimensions can be the half of the first keeper cross sectional dimensions, or is less than 1/3 of the first keeper cross sectional dimensions, or is less than the half of the first keeper cross sectional dimensions.First keeper cross sectional dimensions can be 50mm, and the second keeper cross sectional dimensions can be 25mm.One minimum in first and second keeper cross sectional dimensions, such as the second keeper cross sectional dimensions can be identical with the cross sectional dimensions in probe portion, or substantially identical cross sectional dimensions.
Fig. 4 c schematically shows the example retainer 150 with polygonal shape ".The example retainer 150 illustrated especially " there is pentagon shaped.The first keeper cross sectional dimensions 220 in Fig. 4 c is different with the second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222.The second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222 in Fig. 4 c is greater than the first keeper cross sectional dimensions 220.
Fig. 4 d schematically shows the example retainer 150 with arbitrary shape " '.First keeper cross sectional dimensions 220 and the second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222 are at keeper 150 " ' on circumference between 2 along the ultimate range of the straight line parallel with the first and second corresponding axles.The first keeper cross sectional dimensions 220 in Fig. 4 d is different with the second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222.The first keeper cross sectional dimensions 220 in Fig. 4 d is greater than the second keeper cross sectional dimensions 222.
Fig. 5 schematically shows and comprises exemplary probe 100 and the example system for the exemplary means 140 that performs hearing test.Probe 100 is inserted in the auditory meatus 10 of people.Auditory meatus 10 comprises tympanum 11.
Probe 100 comprises mike 120.Mike 120 is applicable to record first audio signal.Such as, mike 120 can be configured to record the audio signal reflected from tympanum 11, such as the first audio signal.
Probe 100 comprises receptor (speaker) 121.Receptor 121 is applicable to transmitting second audio signal.Such as, receptor 121 can be configured to such as, towards tympanum 11 audio signals, the second audio signal.
First port 125 can be attached to device 140 by means of tubular element 130.Tubular element 130 can comprise pipe or electric wire, or containing the pipe of electric wire, or two-tube, and the first pipe in wherein two-tube comprises electric wire, and two-tube in the second pipe be configured to containing fluid.Tubular element 130 can comprise pipe, and wherein electric wire or many electric wires are cast in the wall of tubular element 130.Receptor 121 and/or mike 120 can be electrically connected with device 140 by electric wire.
Device 140 can comprise processing unit 141.Processing unit 141 can be attached to mike 120 communicatedly via the first electric wire 131 contained in tubular element 130.Processing unit 141 can be attached to receptor 121 communicatedly via the second electric wire 132 contained in tubular element 130.
Device 140 can comprise pump 142.Pump 142 can be communicated with auditory meatus 10 fluid via tubular element 130, first port 125, probe passage 126 and the second port one 27.Therefore, device 140 can by fluid, and such as atmospheric pump is delivered in auditory meatus, to improve the pressure against tympanum.As replacement or in addition, device 140 can from auditory meatus removing fluids, such as air, to reduce the pressure against tympanum.
Receptor 121 and/or mike 120 can be arranged on the far-end of first end 111, such as in the tubular element 130 of next-door neighbour first port 125, and acoustic signal can be conducted via passage 126 and the second port one 27 between auditory meatus 10 and receptor 121 and/or mike 120.
Fig. 6 schematically shows and comprises exemplary probe 100 and another example system for the exemplary means 140 that performs hearing test.Example system shown in Fig. 6 comprises the feature identical with the system shown in Fig. 5.But the system in Fig. 6 is exemplified with following system, and wherein mike 120 and receptor 121 are comprised in device 140.By tubular element 130, first port 125, passage 126 and the second port one 27, between auditory meatus 10 and receptor 121 and/or mike 120, propagate acoustic signal.
Multiple embodiment and many aspects are disclosed in following entry.
Entry 1. 1 kinds is for carrying out the probe of hearing test, this probe extends to the second end along the longitudinal axis from first end, first end is configured for and is inserted in the auditory meatus of people, and the second end and first end are oppositely, and its middle probe comprises the probe portion be between first end and the second end; Its middle probe portion has the first port; And its middle probe also comprises the keeper being fixed to probe portion, keeper is configured to be kept by the operator of probe.
Entry 2. according to the probe of entry 1, wherein keeper have along with the first keeper cross sectional dimensions of the first axle of axis oriented normal, wherein the first keeper cross sectional dimensions be greater than probe portion along the first axial cross sectional dimensions.
Entry 3. is according to the probe of entry 2, and wherein keeper has along the second keeper cross sectional dimensions with the second axle of axis oriented normal, and wherein the second keeper cross sectional dimensions is greater than the cross sectional dimensions in the direction along the second axle in probe portion.
Entry 4. is according to the probe of entry 3, and wherein the first axle and the second axle form the angle being greater than 30 degree.
Entry 5. is according to the probe of any one in entry 1 to 4, and wherein keeper has the first surface towards probe portion.
Entry 6. is according to the probe of entry 5, and wherein first surface is convex surfaces.
Entry 7. is according to the probe of any one in entry 5 to 6, and wherein first of first surface has the first incisal plane, and has the first normal, and wherein the first normal and the longitudinal axis form the angle being less than 45 degree.
Entry 8. is according to the probe of entry 7, and wherein first is positioned at the first distance from probe core axle, and the first distance is greater than first threshold, such as 4mm.
Entry 9. is according to the probe of any one in entry 1 to 8, and wherein keeper has the second surface in probe portion dorsad, and wherein second surface is recessed surface.
Entry 10. is according to the probe of any one in entry 1 to 9, and its middle probe portion comprises first paragraph, and first paragraph is configured to engaging tip, to seal the auditory meatus of people during hearing test hermetically.
Entry 11. is according to the probe of any one in entry 1 to 10, and wherein keeper is configured to be referred to grasp maintenance with three by operator.
Entry 12. is according to the probe of any one in entry 1 to 11, and its middle probe comprises the second port and passage, this expanding channels first port and the second port.
Entry 13. is according to the probe of any one in entry 1 to 12, and wherein the first port is configured to hold at least one tubulose input, and this at least one tubulose input is configured to hold the air under one or more electric wire and/or pressure.
Entry 14. according to the probe of any one in entry 1 to 13, wherein from by the group selection that tympanum pressure measurement is tested and/or otoacoustic emission test forms will perform hearing test.
Entry 15. 1 kinds carries out the method for hearing test, wherein the method comprises and is inserted in the auditory meatus of people at least partially by the probe according to any one in entry 1 to 14, and the device wherein for performing hearing test can be attached to probe communicatedly via the first port.
Although illustrate and describe specific embodiment, it should be understood that, unintentionally required invention is limited to preferred embodiment, and those skilled in the art should understand, when not departing from the spirit and scope of required invention, can make a variety of changes and modification.Thus, description and accompanying drawing should be considered as illustrating but not limited significance.Required invention is intended to contain replacement, modification and equivalent.
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10 auditory meatus
11 tympanums
100 probes
111 first ends
112 second ends
113 probe portions
114 first paragraphs
116 second segments
120 mikes
121 receptors
125 first ports
126 probe passages
127 second ports
130 tubular elements
131 first electric wires
132 second electric wires
133 fluids are communicated with
140 devices
141 processing units
142 pumps
150 keepers
151 first surfaces
152 second surfaces
160 longitudinal axis
170 is most advanced and sophisticated
200 first points
202 first incisal planes
204 first normals
206 angles formed by the longitudinal axis and first method line
208 first distances
209 second distances
210 central shafts
212 first axles
214 second axles
216 angles formed by the first axle and the second axle
220 first keeper cross sectional dimensions
222 second keeper cross sectional dimensions
D1 probe cross sectional dimensions
D2 keeper cross sectional dimensions
Claims (12)
1. the equipment used in hearing test, comprising:
Probe, described probe has first end and the second end, and described probe extends between described first end and described second end along the longitudinal axis, and described first end is configured for and is inserted in the auditory meatus of people, and described second end and described first end reverse;
Wherein said probe comprises the probe portion be between described first end and described second end, and described probe portion has the first port; And
Wherein said probe also comprises the keeper being fixed to described probe portion, and described keeper is configured to be kept by the operator of described probe.
2. equipment according to claim 1, wherein said keeper has the first cross sectional dimensions measured on the direction of the first axle with described axis oriented normal, and wherein said first cross sectional dimensions is greater than the cross sectional dimensions in the described probe portion measured on the direction of described first axle.
3. equipment according to claim 2, wherein said keeper has the second cross sectional dimensions measured on the direction of the second axle with described axis oriented normal, and wherein said second cross sectional dimensions is greater than the cross sectional dimensions in the described probe portion measured on the direction of described second axle.
4. equipment according to claim 1, wherein said keeper has the first surface towards described probe portion, and wherein said first surface is convex surfaces.
5. equipment according to claim 4, wherein said first surface a bit there is incisal plane, and there is normal, and wherein said normal and the described longitudinal axis form the angle being less than 45 degree.
6. equipment according to claim 4, wherein said keeper has the second surface in described probe portion dorsad, and wherein said second surface is recessed surface.
7. equipment according to claim 1, wherein said keeper is configured to be referred to grasp maintenance with three by described operator.
8. equipment according to claim 1, wherein said probe comprises the second port and passage, the first port described in described expanding channels and described second port.
9. equipment according to claim 1, the size that wherein said first end mouthpiece has is enough to hold at least one tubular structure, and at least one tubular structure described comprises the air under one or more electric wire and/or pressure.
10. equipment according to claim 1, also comprises the device for performing hearing test, wherein said probe via described first port so that described device can be attached to by communication mode.
11. 1 kinds of methods of carrying out hearing test, comprising:
Probe is inserted in the auditory meatus of people at least partially;
Wherein said probe extends to the second end along the longitudinal axis from first end, and described first end is configured for and is inserted in the auditory meatus of people, described second end and described first end reverse;
Wherein said probe comprises the probe portion be between described first end and described second end, and described probe portion has the first port; And
Wherein said probe also comprises the keeper being fixed to described probe portion, and described keeper is configured to be kept by the operator of described probe.
12. methods according to claim 11, also comprise via described first port can connect described probe and hearing test device by communication mode.
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