EP1439733A1 - Mikrophonschutz für Hörgeräte - Google Patents
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- EP1439733A1 EP1439733A1 EP04002851A EP04002851A EP1439733A1 EP 1439733 A1 EP1439733 A1 EP 1439733A1 EP 04002851 A EP04002851 A EP 04002851A EP 04002851 A EP04002851 A EP 04002851A EP 1439733 A1 EP1439733 A1 EP 1439733A1
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- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
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- the present invention relates to microphone protection according to the preamble of claim 1 and a hearing aid respectively. Hearing aid according to the preamble of claim 15.
- weaken Hearing aids have at least one microphone for sound events on.
- This microphone is different Environmental influences such as moisture, sweat and exposed to cerumen.
- Hearing aids such as in-the-ear hearing aids also controls such as switches or volume controls arranged in close proximity to the microphone. So that can additional dirt in the form of particles through the fingers of the hearing aid wearer in the area of the microphone opening to be deposited. This leads to constipation of this Openings and thus at least to a deterioration or even making the sound absorption capacity of the Microphone.
- the affected hearing aids must then cleaned or the microphone needs to be replaced be what is usually only through appropriately trained respectively. trained specialists can be carried out and incurs additional costs. This deterioration or failure of microphones is considered a reduced quality of the entire hearing aid perceived what is in one correspondingly bad image of the affected device reflected.
- a protective cover for is from DE 20208601 U1 the sound inlet opening in in-the-ear hearing aids is known, which from an open plastic ring with over it stretched plastic gauze and thus one for Cerumen offers impermeable protection of the microphone.
- this protective cover has a slight one Dimensional stability on, which makes for dirt and Moisture accessible gaps between the appropriate opening and the microphone protection can.
- Another device for protection is from W097 / 09864 openings of hearing aids directed against the ear known.
- the corresponding opening with a porous pin closed, which in the opening or. the channel belonging to the opening is inserted.
- This Construction has the disadvantage that the pin practically no longer from the opening or from the channel can be removed.
- the pin can only be used together with the Hearing aid can be cleaned and remains in the Opening or in the channel.
- Another problem is that the Pin during installation too deep in the opening or. the Channel is pushed into it. This in turn becomes an open one Chamber formed in which the dirt can be deposited and can clog the corresponding opening.
- the object of the present invention was a Find cover for openings in hearing aids which are easy to assemble, reliable protection against Provide dirt, and also easy to clean or may need to be replaced.
- the microphone protection for hearing aids at least partially Cover on the outside of the hearing aid arranged openings, has a ring with the Webs spanning the ring opening.
- The corresponds to Outside diameter of the ring about the inside diameter of the corresponding opening of the hearing aid, such that the Ring is at least partially insertable into this opening. This means that no more are advantageous on the surface the hearing aid protruding outwards Fasteners required for microphone protection.
- the webs ensure high dimensional stability of the ring ensures what a for dirt and / or Moisture-sealed connection between the opening of the hearing aid and the ring is formed.
- the ring is preferably essentially in the form of a circular, flat disc is formed with a central opening, preferably with one at the in the installed state Edge formed outside of the hearing aid Bevel or round off.
- the Microphone protection simply in the corresponding opening in the Insert the hearing aid housing and point outwards an optimal shape to avoid additional dirt yourself attract or promote the deposition of dirt.
- At least three webs are in regular Distance are formed which are in the center of the Ring are connected to each other.
- the arrangement of more than three webs can also are provided, and thus the remaining openings between the webs further shrink what the penetration further complicated by dirt and moisture.
- the webs have a convex curvature on the outside.
- the microphone protection thus has an overall Outer convex contour, which on the one hand in the Rule optically matches the contour of the hearing aid and on the other hand, the deposition of dirt continues difficult.
- the microphone protection is preferably made in one piece Plastic is made. This allows the microphone protection simple and inexpensive, preferably using injection molding technology produce.
- the ring respectively. the bridges directly with one preferably rod-shaped tool, the Connection preferably via at least one as Predetermined breaking point dimensioned connecting web takes place.
- the rod-shaped tool it can be straight In-ear hearing aids have very small dimensions Microphone protection simply manually into the opening of the Insert hearing aid. After the introduction of the Microphone protection can advantageously be the tool simply by breaking open the connecting bridge separate what by bending or twisting without much Force can be applied. The remains Microphone protection reliably in the corresponding opening fixed in the hearing aid.
- the ring, the webs and the tool preferably exist from a single part, which preferably consists of Plastic is made using injection molding technology.
- the end of the ring facing away from the Tool designed as a gripping device or fork. So this end of the tool can be used to a microphone protection inserted in the hearing aid again remove.
- Microphone protection which is easy to remove without Allow damage to the ring.
- the rings are preferably directed towards the ring center Projections formed. These projections serve disc-shaped elements in the area of the opening of the Microphone protection to clamp or. hold.
- the surface of the microphone protector is preferably at least partially with a hydrophobic coating Mistake. This coating prevents the penetration of Liquids in the opening, both directly over the Opening the microphone protection or over the gap between Microphone protection and hearing aid, further complicated or prevented.
- a filter preferably as circular disc formed on the inside of the Arranged around. This filter prevents penetration of particles in the opening of the hearing aid, which are smaller are as the remaining openings between the ring and Bridges of the microphone protection.
- the filter is preferably firmly connected to the ring, preferably glued, arranged or releasably to the ring connected, preferably inserted or locked. So the filter must either together with the Microphone protection itself can be replaced or it can be in the If the filter is very dirty, only the filter be replaced yourself.
- the filter preferably consists of a fabric Metal wire or natural or synthetic fibers.
- the Tissue is left with gaps created between the individual fibers.
- the filter preferably consists of a fleece natural or synthetic fibers.
- the tile leaves Advantageously the sound up to the microphone, but reliably blocks any small ones Particles of dirt or moisture.
- the filter preferably consists of a porous one Sintered body made of metal, plastic or ceramic. Alternatively, sintered bodies are also suitable Micro perforation for this purpose.
- the hearing aid or hearing aid with at least one on the Outside arranged opening, and preferably with one inside the hearing aid or hearing aid arranged microphone in connection via a channel standing, and has a microphone protection according to the invention a diameter of the opening, which is about the outer diameter of the inventive Microphone protection corresponds.
- a diameter of the opening which is about the outer diameter of the inventive Microphone protection corresponds.
- the stop means for the mouth of the Open an equal or smaller distance than that outer height of the microphone protection.
- the Microphone protection either flush into the opening inset or still stands a little over the edge of the Opening before. This has the advantage that there is no dirt in a depression formed above the microphone protection can collect and thus clogged the microphone protection.
- the surface is the inside of the opening at least partially rough, such that a Friction with the corresponding surface of the Microphone protection is formed. It can be reliable prevent the microphone protection unintentionally releases from the opening and is lost.
- the one according to the invention is suitable Microphone protection not only for the microphone respectively. openings leading to the microphones of the hearing aid, but also to cover for example Ventilation openings of the hearing aid.
- Figure 1 is the view of an inventive Microphone protection 1 shown. This consists in Essentially from a ring 2 towards the center extending and interconnected webs 4. An opening 3 is formed between the ring 2 and the webs 4 educated.
- the ring 2 and the webs 4 are preferably as one-piece component formed and preferably consists made of plastic. Such a component can be easily and inexpensive to manufacture as an injection molded part.
- the webs 4 are advantageously convex to Center of the ring 2 and thus adapt to the contour of the Hearing aid, as shown in Figure 2.
- the microphone protection 1 is in an opening 6 of the hearing aid introduced, the upper edge of the ring 2 slightly behind Protrudes outside or just flush with the surface of the Hearing aid locks in this area.
- the exact Position of the microphone protection 1 is achieved that the opening 6 at the appropriate depth Paragraph or a stop for the microphone protection 1 having.
- the microphone protection 1 can neither be conscious even inadvertently inserted deeper into opening 6 will be provided as this.
- this advantageously leads to a defined position the microphone protection 1 and thus to a uniform optical impression and on the other hand with it constant acoustic conditions created.
- the diameter of the opening 6 is preferably such dimensioned that a frictional connection between the opening 6 and the outside of the ring 2 is created. So that will the microphone protection 1 reliably held in the opening 5 and fixed, and cannot accidentally or solve independently. This frictional engagement can be caused by corresponding mass of the opening 6 and the microphone protection 1 can be achieved and by appropriate Surface textures of the superimposed Areas are supported.
- detachable connection hiss microphone protection 1 and opening 6 executable, for example a snap or snap connection.
- the tool 7 can be used, for example, as a pen be trained and therefore easy to use.
- a gripper or a fork 8 be formed.
- One end of the tool 7 is via a thin web 9 connected to the microphone protection 1, as in FIG. 4 presented in more detail.
- This web 9 is advantageous designed as a predetermined breaking point, i.e. he can under Apply a small force, for example one Moment about the longitudinal axis of the tool 7 at inserted microphone protection 1, are separated.
- the other end of the tool 7 is advantageous for this designed as a fork.
- the fork can, for example have two resilient fingers 8 with locking means 8 ', which plugged over a web 4 of the microphone protection 1 can be, as can be seen from Figure 8. Under Microphone protection 1 can now apply traction are pulled out of the opening 6 and then a new one Microphone protection 1 can be inserted into the opening 6.
- the microphone protection 1 Especially when used in in-ear hearing aids this is simple due to the construction according to the invention also by untrained personnel, for example by the wearer of the hearing aid itself, insert and due the webs 4 can also be easily replaced. So that can for example the service intervals for hearing aids compared to today's solutions because the Microphone itself is protected by the microphone protection and this protection is also easily interchangeable with what overall contributes to a reduction in costs.
- the microphone protection 1 can also be provided with a hydrophobic Be coated, which prevents the penetration of Liquid through the gaps between the ring 2 and the Opening 5 and through the openings 3 additionally difficult.
- Such a filter 10 can preferably be on the inside of the ring 2 are attached, as in Figure 5 in the Supervision is shown.
- the filter 10 be designed as a circular, flat body, which is firmly attached to the inside of the ring 2 or via projections 5 on the inside of the ring 2, as in Figure 1 shown, be pressed against the webs 4.
- the filter 10 can be made of a metal wire mesh or synthetic fibers, which is built up in a coarse mesh. Alternatively, a fleece can also be used be used, which is made of natural or synthetic fibers is formed.
- the filter can continue 10 be constructed as a porous sintered body and made of metal, Plastic or ceramic exist.
- the ring 2 of the microphone protection 1 serves in each Case advantageous as a carrier for the filter 10. It can the filter 10 can either be firmly connected to the ring 2, for example by gluing, or mechanically on Ring 2 must be fixed. For example, this is done on the one hand due to frictional forces on the inside of the ring 2 and / or by the already mentioned projections 5, which are formed on the inside of the ring 2 and the Press filter 10 against the webs 4 and fix it.
- FIG 6 is the section through one in the hearing aid used microphone protection 1 shown.
- the opening 6 The hearing aid has a shoulder at a depth t 11, which acts as a stop for the ring 2 of the Microphone protection 1 is used. This will be the maximum Penetration depth of the microphone protection 1 in the hearing aid Are defined.
- the depth t is advantageously dimensioned such that that the advantageously bevelled edge 2 'of the ring is straight is flush with the edge 6 'of the opening 6 and thus no edges or depressions are formed in this area in which dirt and moisture are deposited can.
- FIG. 7 the Section through the shell 12 of a hearing aid in the Opening 6 inserted microphone protection 1 shown.
- the Opening 6 opens into a channel 13, which to one arranged within the shell 12 of the hearing aid Microphone 14 leads.
- the others inside the bowl 12 the hearing aid elements respectively.
- electronic Components are in for the sake of clarity of Figure 7 not shown.
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- Mikrophonschutz für Hörgeräte zur mindestens teilweisen Abdeckung von an der Aussenseite des Hörgerätes angeordneten Öffnung (6), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er einen Ring (2) mit die Ringöffnung überspannenden Stegen (4) aufweist, wobei der Aussendurchmesser des Ringes (2) etwa dem Innendurchmesser der entsprechenden Öffnung (6) des Hörgerätes entspricht, derart, dass der Ring (2) mindestens teilweise in die Öffnung (6) einbringbar ist.
- Mikrophonschutz nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ring (2) im Wesentlichen als kreisförmige, flache Scheibe mit einer zentralen Öffnung ausgebildet ist, vorzugsweise mit einer an der in eingebauten Zustand zur Aussenseite des Hörgerätes gerichteten Kante ausgebildeten Abschrägung oder Abrundung (2').
- Mikrophonschutz nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens drei Stege (4) in regelmässigem Abstand zueinander ausgebildet sind, welche im Zentrum des Ringes (2) miteinander verbunden sind, und vorzugsweise nach Aussen eine konvexe Wölbung aufweisen.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er einteilig aus Kunststoff besteht, vorzugsweise in Spritzgusstechnik hergestellt ist.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ring (2) resp. die Stege (4) direkt mit einem vorzugsweise stabförmigen Werkzeug (7) verbunden sind, wobei die Verbindung vorzugsweise über mindestens einen als Sollbruchstelle dimensionierten Verbindungssteg (9) erfolgt.
- Mikrophonschutz nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ring (2), die Stege (4) und das Werkzeug (7) aus einem Teil bestehen, vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff in Spritzgusstechnik hergestellt sind.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das dem Ring (2) abgewandte Ende des Werkzeuges (7) als Greifvorrichtung oder Gabel ausgebildet ist, wobei vorzugsweise mindestens zwei federnd ausgebildete Finger (8) mit Rastmitteln (8') vorhanden sind.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Ring (2) zum Ringzentrum hin gerichtete Vorsprünge (5) ausgebildet sind.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Oberfläche mindestens teilweise mit einer hydrophoben Beschichtung versehen ist.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zusätzlich ein Filter (10), vorzugsweise als kreisförmige Scheibe ausgebildet, an der Innenseite des Rings (2) angeordnet ist.
- Mikrophonschutz nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Filter (10) mit dem Ring (2) fest verbunden, vorzugsweise verklebt, angeordnet ist oder lösbar mit dem Ring (2) verbunden, vorzugsweise eingeschoben oder eingerastet, ist.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Filter (10) aus einem Gewebe aus Metalldraht oder natürliche oder synthetischen Fasern besteht.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Filter (10) aus einem Vlies aus natürlichen oder synthetischen Fasern besteht.
- Mikrophonschutz nach einem der Ansprüche 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Filter (10) aus einem porösen Sinterkörper aus Metall, Kunststoff oder Keramik besteht.
- Hörgerät oder Hörhilfe mit mindestens einer an der Aussenseite angeordneten Öffnung (6), vorzugsweise mit einem im Innern des Hörgerätes oder der Hörhilfe angeordnetem Mikrophon (14) über einen Kanal (13) in Verbindung stehend, mit einem Mikrophonschutz (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Öffnung (6) einen Durchmesser aufweist, welcher etwa dem äusseren Durchmesser des Mikrophonschutzes (1) entspricht und Anschlagmittel (11) im Innern der Öffnung (6) aufweist, um die Einstecktiefe (t) des Mikrophonschutzes (1) zu begrenzen.
- Hörgerät oder Hörhilfe nach Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anschlagmittel (11) zur Mündung der Öffnung (6) einen gleichen oder kleineren Abstand (t) aufweisen als die äussere Höhe des Mikrophonschutzes (1).
- Hörgerät oder Hörhilfe nach Anspruch 15 oder 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Oberfläche der Innenseite der Öffnung (6) mindestens bereichsweise rau ausgebildet ist, derart, um einen Reibschluss mit der entsprechenden Oberfläche des Mikrophonschutzes (1) zu bilden.
- Verwendung eines Mikrophonschutzes nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14 für Hörgeräte oder Hörhilfen für die Abdeckung der Öffnung (6) des Mikrophons (14), vorzugsweise für Im-Ohr-Hörgeräte.
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