EP1619927A2 - Housing for behind-the-ear hearing-aid with self-adhering properties - Google Patents

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EP1619927A2
EP1619927A2 EP05018379A EP05018379A EP1619927A2 EP 1619927 A2 EP1619927 A2 EP 1619927A2 EP 05018379 A EP05018379 A EP 05018379A EP 05018379 A EP05018379 A EP 05018379A EP 1619927 A2 EP1619927 A2 EP 1619927A2
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H04R25/65—Housing parts, e.g. shells, tips or moulds, or their manufacture
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
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    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H04R25/60—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles
    • H04R25/607—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles of earhooks

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  • the present invention relates to a hearing aid according to the preamble of claim 1, and a method for its production.
  • Hearing aids in particular behind the ear hearing aids, are getting smaller and the hook, which holds the hearing aid in position behind the ear, is getting finer and thinner.
  • these hearing aids are desirable properties for hearing aid wearers, but there is the problem that these hearing aids hardly remain in position, or can fall off this position. Especially in sports or physical work, this problem is particularly strong by i.d.R. the head is moved strongly and thus used hearing aids do not remain in position.
  • the object is achieved by means of a hearing aid according to the wording of claim 1.
  • the hearing aid housing at least partially has a non-slip surface.
  • the non-slip surface is preferably located in a region of the device which has contact with the carrier.
  • This non-slip surface may, for example, consist of an elastomeric polymer, which, in addition to hydrophilic properties, may optionally also have self-adhesive properties.
  • the non-slip surface can also have the property of absorbing moisture or sweat easily on the skin. This effect is particularly effective in situations where conventional equipment begins to slip for improved support and comfort for the wearer.
  • the elastomeric polymer may be, for example, a natural rubber, a synthetic rubber such as, in particular, an isoprene-based rubber, a silicone rubber, a styrene-, butadiene- and isoprene-based elastomer, etc.
  • the elastomeric material is slightly open-pored to increase the adhesive properties.
  • This open porosity can, for example, also be achieved by the fact that the elastomeric material is at least partially foamed.
  • adhesive silicone materials which have a particularly good skin and body compatibility.
  • adhesive silicone materials also have self-adhesive properties on the skin, which is advantageous in the context of the present invention.
  • non-slip areas can either be colored or kept in the same color as the device.
  • the hearing aid housing it is possible to form a part of the hearing aid housing with the proposed elastomeric material, for example by means of a so-called 2K injection method.
  • the proposed elastomeric material for the manufacture of the entire housing.
  • a coating on an already existing, conventional hearing device housing or a hearing aid shell either by using a coating technique or by sticking so-called adhesive pads.
  • adhesive pads can either be firmly applied to the hearing aid shell or removable again, which has the advantage that after a certain gestation these adhesive pads can be replaced.
  • parts of the housing shell may be formed as adhesive chips, which are exchangeable or attachable to the housing.
  • the work-enhancing surface by means of a pull-on, elastic, stocking-like hose which can be pulled over a conventionally produced hearing aid housing.
  • a pull-on, elastic, stocking-like hose which can be pulled over a conventionally produced hearing aid housing.
  • the stocking-like elastic tube it is, for example, already possible to provide corresponding guides or grooves or knobs in the hearing device housing, so that the tube can be arranged in a positionally reliable manner on the hearing aid.
  • the hearing aid proposed according to the invention directly, for example by simultaneously spraying two materials during the manufacture of the housing, wherein one material is the at least partially elastomeric polymer proposed according to the invention. It goes without saying that at least those surface parts are to be equipped with this material, which rests when wearing the hearing aid on the skin or the game behind the ear on the body.
  • Another manufacturing method is that initially in the hearing aid housing on the housing recessed areas, in the sense of a form, for example, are provided, in which then the self-adhesive pads of the elastomeric material, for example, can be glued.
  • the great advantage of the proposed position or non-slip hearing aids according to the invention is, in particular, that even such active hearing aids can easily support such hearing aids in all situations of life, which certainly can also contribute to strengthening the personality.
  • today worn hearing aids and in particular those which have very small housing and a small hook it is disadvantageous that these devices often have to be stored in active operations of people.
  • the present invention is not limited to only hearing aids, but may be applied to others Miniature devices, such as headsets, communication devices, etc., which are worn for example in the ear area and which can hardly find support because of their very small dimensions.
  • Fig. 1 shows schematically seen from the side of a hearing aid 1, comprising, for example, an operating element 3, and arranged on the hearing aid, so-called hook 5 for connecting the hearing aid via a connecting tube to the otoplastic (not shown).
  • a non-slip portion 11 is formed, for example. Consisting of a hydrophilic Elastomeric polymer, such as, for example, synthetic rubber, silicone rubber, styrene-butadiene-styrene elastomer, etc.
  • This lot 11 can, for example, already be created in the manufacture of the hearing aid housing, by means of so-called 2K spray technique by the two for The hearing aid housing used polymers are injected simultaneously into a tool.
  • Fig. 2 shows in perspective from behind a further embodiment of an inventive hearing aid 1 with microphone cover, in which now non-slip trained surface parts 13 are created by sticking corresponding self-adhesive pads.
  • These pads can be glued both firmly on the housing, as well as removable again, which has the advantage that after a certain gestation these pads can be replaced.
  • hearing aids are quite expensive, it certainly makes sense if these pads, which can be contaminated by the up or concern on the skin by sweat, from time to time replaced or cleaned.
  • a stocking-like tube 21 has been raised to form the non-slip surface.
  • this tube 21 In order for this tube 21 to be held in a positionally accurate manner on the housing 1, it is advantageous to provide corresponding guides or depressions 23 which, for example, can already be provided when spraying the housing.
  • the tube 21 proposed in Fig. 3 can be easily replaced.
  • Suitable materials for the production of the inventively proposed slip-trained hose are preferably hydrophilic elastomeric materials, for example. On the basis of Silicone rubber. However, elastomeric copolyamide materials and the like can certainly be used for the production of the inventive non-slip hose. It is also conceivable to produce the tube in different colors. Thus, the non-slip areas can either be colored or kept in the same color as the device.
  • FIG. 4 serves as an illustration of how corresponding locations can already be provided on a conventional hearing device housing on which the non-slip and self-adhesive polymer can be arranged.
  • a region, or a form, 31 is provided on the hearing aid housing 1, which is slightly recessed, so that subsequently a self-adhesive elastomer pad, such as. Consisting of silicone rubber can be inserted.
  • the hearing aid housings and materials mentioned with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 are only examples for a better explanation of the present invention.
  • the hearing aid shell at any point non-slip and possibly self-adhesive form, and it is certainly advantageous to make this at those points which bear when wearing the hearing aid on or on the skin.
  • the mentioned or proposed materials are only examples and x-any elastomeric polymer materials can be used which on the one hand have a certain hydrophilicity, a certain self-adhesive effect and of course which are skin-friendly, or medically safe.
  • these materials may also be slightly porous be formed or it may even be slightly foamed polymers.
  • the present invention is by no means limited to hearing aid housings, but also applies to all kinds of differently designed miniature devices, especially in the electronics sector, which are worn on any part of the body, in particular the ear.
  • These may be, for example, headsets, communication devices, transmission modules, etc., which due to their smallest dimensioning adhere poorly to the body, and thus there is a risk of dropping out.

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A housing shell(1), worn behind the ear, has slip resistant surfaces(11) in at least some areas. Slip resistant areas(11) of the hearing aid surface make contact with the skin of the wearer. Slip resistant areas can be created in specific areas by: a) applying an elastomer coating; b) bonding on elastomeric films; c) drawing a sock-like elastomer tube onto part of the housing(1). Guides, recesses and other positioning aids are provided for accurate location of slip resistant surfaces such as self adhesive pads or tubular socks. Independent claims are included for: a) a process for manufacturing the hearing aid in which a housing is molded in a two-component injection process, the first component being a standard polymer used for hearing aid shells and the second an elastomer for the slip resistant surfaces; b) a process for manufacturing the hearing aid in which guides, recesses or snap fit mechanisms are formed during housing manufacture to accept slip resistant pads and tubular socks; c) a molded shell incorporating a hearing aid.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Hörgerät gemäss dem Oberbegriff nach Anspruch 1, sowie ein Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung.The present invention relates to a hearing aid according to the preamble of claim 1, and a method for its production.

Hörgeräte, wie insbesondere hinter dem Ohr Hörgeräte, werden immer kleiner und der Hook, welcher das Hörgerät in Position hinter dem Ohr festhält, wird immer feiner und dünner.Hearing aids, in particular behind the ear hearing aids, are getting smaller and the hook, which holds the hearing aid in position behind the ear, is getting finer and thinner.

Das sind einerseits für Hörgeräteträger erwünschte Eigenschaften, jedoch besteht das Problem, dass diese Hörgeräte kaum mehr in Position bleiben, bzw. aus dieser Position abfallen können. Speziell bei sportlicher Betätigung oder bei körperlicher Arbeit ist dieses Problem besonders stark, indem i.d.R. der Kopf stark bewegt wird und somit verwendete Hörgeräte nicht in Position verbleiben.On the one hand, these are desirable properties for hearing aid wearers, but there is the problem that these hearing aids hardly remain in position, or can fall off this position. Especially in sports or physical work, this problem is particularly strong by i.d.R. the head is moved strongly and thus used hearing aids do not remain in position.

Eine Problemlösung besteht darin, indem klammerartige Positionshilfen verwendet werden, um ein Gerät hinter dem Ohr in Position zu halten, was aber nicht besonders trägerfreundlich ist.One problem solution is to use clip-type position aids to hold a device in place behind the ear, but this is not particularly wearer-friendly.

Aus diesem Grund ist es eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung eine Massnahme vorzuschlagen, damit auch kleinere Hörgeräte wie insbesondere Hörgeräte mit einem kleineren Hook positionssicher hinter dem Ohr gehalten werden.For this reason, it is an object of the present invention to propose a measure, so that even smaller hearing aids such as particular hearing aids are held positionally safe behind the ear with a smaller hook.

Erfindungsgemäss wird die gestellte Aufgabe mittels eines Hörgerätes gemäss dem Wortlaut nach Anspruch 1 gelöst. vorgeschlagen wird, dass das Hörgerätgehäuse wenigstens teilweise eine rutschfest ausgebildete Oberfläche aufweist. Die rutschfeste Oberfläche befindet sich bevorzugt in einem Bereich des Gerätes, welcher Kontakt zum Träger hat.
Diese rutschfest ausgebildete Oberfläche kann bspw. aus einem elastomeren Polymer bestehen, welches nebst hydrophylen Eigenschaften ggf. auch selbsthaftende Eigenschaften aufweisen kann.
Die rutschfeste Oberfläche kann auch die Eigenschaft haben sich bei Feuchtigkeit beziehungsweise Schweiss leicht an der Haut anzusaugen. Dieser Effekt führt vor allem in Situationen in denen herkömmliche Geräte zu rutschen beginnen zu einem verbesserten Halt und somit Komfort beim Träger.
Beim elastomeren Polymer kann es sich bspw. um einen natürlichen Kautschuk handeln, um einen Synthese-Kautschuk, wie insbesondere einen Kautschuk auf Isoprenbasis, um einen SilikonKautschuk, um ein Elastomer auf Styrol-, Buthadyen- und Isoprenbasis, etc.According to the invention, the object is achieved by means of a hearing aid according to the wording of claim 1. It is proposed that the hearing aid housing at least partially has a non-slip surface. The non-slip surface is preferably located in a region of the device which has contact with the carrier.
This non-slip surface may, for example, consist of an elastomeric polymer, which, in addition to hydrophilic properties, may optionally also have self-adhesive properties.
The non-slip surface can also have the property of absorbing moisture or sweat easily on the skin. This effect is particularly effective in situations where conventional equipment begins to slip for improved support and comfort for the wearer.
The elastomeric polymer may be, for example, a natural rubber, a synthetic rubber such as, in particular, an isoprene-based rubber, a silicone rubber, a styrene-, butadiene- and isoprene-based elastomer, etc.

Gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante ist es auch möglich, dass das elastomere Material leicht offenporig ausgebildet ist zur Erhöhung der Hafteigenschaften. Diese Offenporigkeit kann bspw. auch dadurch erreicht werden, indem das elastomere Material mindestens teilweise geschäumt ist.According to a further embodiment, it is also possible that the elastomeric material is slightly open-pored to increase the adhesive properties. This open porosity can, for example, also be achieved by the fact that the elastomeric material is at least partially foamed.

Insbesondere aus der Medizinaltechnik sind bspw. so genannte Haft-Silikon-Materialien bekannt, welche eine speziell gute Haut- und Körperverträglichkeit aufweisen. Zusätzlich haben derartige Haft-Silikon-Materialien auch selbsthaftende Eigenschaften auf der Haut, was im Zusammenhang mit der vorliegenden Erfindung vorteilhaft ist.In particular from the medical technology, for example so-called adhesive silicone materials are known, which have a particularly good skin and body compatibility. In addition, such adhesive silicone materials also have self-adhesive properties on the skin, which is advantageous in the context of the present invention.

Selbstverständlich sind auch andere mindestens teilweise elastomere Polymere denkbar, welche medizinisch unbedenklich sind, eine gute Hautverträglichkeit aufweisen und über selbsthaftende Eigenschaften verfügen. Ausserdem ist denkbar, die rutschfesten Partien in verschiedenen Farben auszuführen. So können die rutschfesten Partien entweder farblich abgesetzt oder in derselben Farbe wie das Gerät gehalten werden.Of course, other at least partially elastomeric polymers are conceivable, which are medically safe, have good skin compatibility and have self-adhesive properties. In addition, it is conceivable to perform the non-slip games in different colors. Thus, the non-slip areas can either be colored or kept in the same color as the device.

Gemäss einer Ausführungsvariante ist es möglich, einen Teil des Hörgerätegehäuses mit dem vorgeschlagenen elastomeren Material auszubilden, bspw. mittels eines so genannten 2K-Spritzverfahrens. Selbstverständlich wäre es auch möglich für die Herstellung des gesamten Gehäuses das vorgeschlagene elastomere Material zu verwenden.According to one embodiment, it is possible to form a part of the hearing aid housing with the proposed elastomeric material, for example by means of a so-called 2K injection method. Of course, it would also be possible to use the proposed elastomeric material for the manufacture of the entire housing.

Gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante ist es aber auch möglich, auf einen bereits bestehenden, herkömmlichen Hörgerätegehäuse bzw. einer Hörgeräteschale eine Beschichtung vorzusehen, entweder durch Verwendung einer Beschichtungstechnik oder aber durch Aufkleben von so genannten Haftpads. Diese Haftpads können entweder fest auf der Hörgeräteschale aufgebracht werden oder aber wieder entfernbar, was den Vorteil hat, dass nach einer gewissen Tragzeit diese Haftpads ersetzt werden können. Auch können Teile der Gehäuseschale als Haftchips ausgebildet sein, welche austauschbar am Gehäuse auf- oder ansteckbar sind.According to a further embodiment, it is also possible to provide a coating on an already existing, conventional hearing device housing or a hearing aid shell, either by using a coating technique or by sticking so-called adhesive pads. These adhesive pads can either be firmly applied to the hearing aid shell or removable again, which has the advantage that after a certain gestation these adhesive pads can be replaced. Also, parts of the housing shell may be formed as adhesive chips, which are exchangeable or attachable to the housing.

Wie gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante ist es möglich die hafterhöhende Oberfläche bspw. mittels eines überziehbaren, elastischen, strumpfartigen Schlauches zu erzielen, welcher über ein herkömmlich hergestelltes Hörgerätegehäuse gezogen werden kann. Durch Ausbildung entsprechender Lochungen im Schlauch können am Gehäuse vorhandene Bedienungselemente nach wie vor bedient werden. Bei der Verwendung des strumpfartigen, elastischen Schlauches ist es bspw. möglich bereits im Hörgerätegehäuse entsprechende Führungen bzw. Rillen oder Noppen vorzusehen, damit der Schlauch positionssicher am Hörgerät angeordnet werden kann.As in a further embodiment variant, it is possible to achieve, for example, the work-enhancing surface by means of a pull-on, elastic, stocking-like hose which can be pulled over a conventionally produced hearing aid housing. By forming appropriate holes in the hose can on the housing existing controls are still operated. When using the stocking-like elastic tube, it is, for example, already possible to provide corresponding guides or grooves or knobs in the hearing device housing, so that the tube can be arranged in a positionally reliable manner on the hearing aid.

Wie bereits erwähnt, ist es möglich, das erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagene Hörgerät direkt herzustellen, bspw. durch gleichzeitiges Spritzen zweier Materialien bei der Gehäuseherstellung, wobei es sich beim einen Material um das erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagene, wenigstens teilweise elastomere Polymer handelt. Dabei versteht es sich von selbst, dass mindestens diejenigen Oberflächenpartien mit diesem Material zu bestücken sind, welche beim Tragen des Hörgerätes auf der Haut bzw. der Partie hinter dem Ohr am Körper aufliegt. Eine andere Herstellungsmethode besteht darin, dass zunächst bei der Hörgerätgehäuseherstellung am Gehäuse vertiefte Partien, im Sinne eines Vordruckes beispielsweise, vorgesehen werden, in welche anschliessend die selbsthaftenden Pads aus dem elastomeren Material bspw. eingeklebt werden können.As already mentioned, it is possible to produce the hearing aid proposed according to the invention directly, for example by simultaneously spraying two materials during the manufacture of the housing, wherein one material is the at least partially elastomeric polymer proposed according to the invention. It goes without saying that at least those surface parts are to be equipped with this material, which rests when wearing the hearing aid on the skin or the game behind the ear on the body. Another manufacturing method is that initially in the hearing aid housing on the housing recessed areas, in the sense of a form, for example, are provided, in which then the self-adhesive pads of the elastomeric material, for example, can be glued.

Der grosse Vorteil der erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagenen positions-, bzw. rutschfesten Hörgeräte liegt insbesondere darin, dass auch von aktiven Personen problemlos derartige Hörgeräte in allen Lebenslagen getragen werden können, was sicherlich auch zur Stärkung der Persönlichkeit beitragen kann. Bei den heute getragenen Hörgeräten und insbesondere solchen, welche über sehr kleine Gehäuse und einen kleinen Hook verfügen, ist es nachteilig, dass diese Geräte oft bei Aktivbetätigungen von Menschen abgelegt werden müssen.
Die vorliegende Erfindung ist nicht nur auf Hörgeräte beschränkt, sondern kann auch Anwendung finden bei anderen Kleinstgeräten, wie beispielsweise Headsets, Kommunikationsgeräten, etc., welche beispielsweise im Ohrbereich getragen werden und welche aufgrund ihrer Kleinstdimensionierung kaum mehr Halt finden können.The great advantage of the proposed position or non-slip hearing aids according to the invention is, in particular, that even such active hearing aids can easily support such hearing aids in all situations of life, which certainly can also contribute to strengthening the personality. In today worn hearing aids and in particular those which have very small housing and a small hook, it is disadvantageous that these devices often have to be stored in active operations of people.
The present invention is not limited to only hearing aids, but may be applied to others Miniature devices, such as headsets, communication devices, etc., which are worn for example in the ear area and which can hardly find support because of their very small dimensions.

Die Erfindung wird nun beispielhaft und unter Bezug auf die beigefügten Figuren noch näher erläutert.The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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schematisch von der Seite gesehen ein erfindungsgemässes Hörgerät,
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schematisch in Perspektive eine weitere Ausführungsvariante eines erfindungsgemässen Hörgerätes,
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wiederum schematisch von der Seite gesehen ein Hörgerät, aufweisend einen übergezogenen, elastischen strumpfartigen Schlauch, und
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schematically seen from the side of a hearing aid according to the invention,
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schematically in perspective a further embodiment of an inventive hearing aid,
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again schematically seen from the side of a hearing aid, comprising a covered elastic stocking-like hose, and
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seen schematically from the side of a hearing aid housing, comprising a slightly recessed trained area, provided for the attachment of a non-slip surface.

Fig. 1 zeigt schematisch von der Seite gesehen ein Hörgerät 1, aufweisend bspw. ein Bedienungselement 3, sowie einen, am Hörgerät angeordneten, so genannten Hook 5 zum Verbinden des Hörgerätes über einen Verbindungsschlauch zur Otoplastik (nicht gezeigt). An der Oberfläche, welche vorgesehen ist, um hinter dem Ohr auf der Haut aufzuliegen, ist eine rutschfeste Partie 11 ausgebildet, bspw. bestehend aus einem hydrophilen elastomeren Polymer, wie bspw. Synthese-Kautschuk, Silikon-Kautschuk, Styrol-Butadien-Styrol-Elastomer, etc. Diese Partie 11 kann bspw. bereits bei der Herstellung des Hörgerätegehäuses geschaffen werden, mittels so genannter 2K-Spritztechnik, indem die beiden für die Hörgerätegehäuseherstellung verwendeten Polymere gleichzeitig in ein Werkzeug eingespritzt werden.Fig. 1 shows schematically seen from the side of a hearing aid 1, comprising, for example, an operating element 3, and arranged on the hearing aid, so-called hook 5 for connecting the hearing aid via a connecting tube to the otoplastic (not shown). On the surface, which is intended to lie behind the ear on the skin, a non-slip portion 11 is formed, for example. Consisting of a hydrophilic Elastomeric polymer, such as, for example, synthetic rubber, silicone rubber, styrene-butadiene-styrene elastomer, etc. This lot 11 can, for example, already be created in the manufacture of the hearing aid housing, by means of so-called 2K spray technique by the two for The hearing aid housing used polymers are injected simultaneously into a tool.

Fig. 2 zeigt in Perspektive von hinten gesehen eine weitere Ausführungsvariante eines erfindungsgemässen Hörgerätes 1 mit Mikrophonabdeckung, bei welchem nun rutschfest ausgebildete Oberflächenpartien 13 durch Aufkleben entsprechender selbsthaftender Pads geschaffen werden. Diese Pads können sowohl fest auf das Gehäuse aufgeklebt werden, wie auch wieder entfernbar, was den Vorteil hat, dass nach einer gewissen Tragzeit diese Pads ersetzt werden können. Da bekanntlich Hörgeräte recht teuer sind, macht es sicherlich Sinn, wenn diese Pads, welche durch das Auf- oder Anliegen auf der Haut durch Schweiss verschmutzt werden können, von Zeit zu Zeit ersetzt oder gereinigt werden.Fig. 2 shows in perspective from behind a further embodiment of an inventive hearing aid 1 with microphone cover, in which now non-slip trained surface parts 13 are created by sticking corresponding self-adhesive pads. These pads can be glued both firmly on the housing, as well as removable again, which has the advantage that after a certain gestation these pads can be replaced. As is well known hearing aids are quite expensive, it certainly makes sense if these pads, which can be contaminated by the up or concern on the skin by sweat, from time to time replaced or cleaned.

Wiederum eine weitere Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung ist in Fig. 3 dargestellt, wo auf ein Hörgerätegehäuse 1 ein strumpfartiger Schlauch 21 aufgezogen wurde zur Ausbildung der rutschfesten Oberfläche. Damit dieser Schlauch 21 positionsgenau auf dem Gehäuse 1 festgehalten wird, ist es vorteilhaft, entsprechende Führungen oder Vertiefungen 23 vorzusehen, welche bspw. bereits beim Spritzen des Gehäuses vorgesehen werden können. Auch der in Fig. 3 vorgeschlagene Schlauch 21 kann leicht ersetzt werden. Geeignete Materialien für die Herstellung des erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagenen rutschfest ausgebildeten Schlauches sind vorzugsweise hydrophile elastomere Materialien, bspw. auf Basis von Silikon-Kautschuk. Aber auch elastomere Copolyamid-Materialien und dergleichen können sicherlich für die Herstellung des erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagenen rutschfesten Schlauches verwendet werden. Ebenfalls ist denkbar den Schlauch in verschiedenen Farben herzustellen. So können die rutschfesten Partien entweder farblich abgesetzt oder in derselben Farbe wie das Gerät gehalten werden.Yet another embodiment of the invention is shown in Fig. 3, where on a hearing aid housing 1, a stocking-like tube 21 has been raised to form the non-slip surface. In order for this tube 21 to be held in a positionally accurate manner on the housing 1, it is advantageous to provide corresponding guides or depressions 23 which, for example, can already be provided when spraying the housing. Also, the tube 21 proposed in Fig. 3 can be easily replaced. Suitable materials for the production of the inventively proposed slip-trained hose are preferably hydrophilic elastomeric materials, for example. On the basis of Silicone rubber. However, elastomeric copolyamide materials and the like can certainly be used for the production of the inventive non-slip hose. It is also conceivable to produce the tube in different colors. Thus, the non-slip areas can either be colored or kept in the same color as the device.

Fig. 4 schliesslich dient der Illustration, wie bereits an einem konventionellen Hörgerätegehäuse entsprechende Stellen vorgesehen werden können, auf welche das rutschfest ausgebildete und selbsthaftende Polymer angeordnet werden kann. Vorzugsweise wird am Hörgerätegehäuse 1 ein Bereich, beziehungsweise ein Vordruck, 31 vorgesehen, welcher leicht vertieft ausgebildet ist, damit nachträglich ein selbsthaftendes Elastomerpad, wie bspw. bestehend aus Silikon-Kautschuk eingelegt werden kann.Finally, FIG. 4 serves as an illustration of how corresponding locations can already be provided on a conventional hearing device housing on which the non-slip and self-adhesive polymer can be arranged. Preferably, a region, or a form, 31 is provided on the hearing aid housing 1, which is slightly recessed, so that subsequently a self-adhesive elastomer pad, such as. Consisting of silicone rubber can be inserted.

Die unter Bezug auf die Figuren 1 bis 4 dargestellten Hörgerätegehäuse und die erwähnten, verwendeten Materialien stellen selbstverständlich nur Beispiele dar, zur besseren Erläuterung der vorliegenden Erfindung. So ist es selbstverständlich möglich die Hörgeräteschale an x-beliebigen Stellen rutschfest und ggf. selbsthaftend auszubilden, wobei es sicherlich vorteilhaft ist dies an denjenigen Stellen vorzunehmen, welche beim Tragen des Hörgerätegehäuses auf oder an der Haut anliegen. Auch die erwähnten bzw. vorgeschlagenen Materialien stellen nur Beispiele dar und x-beliebige elastomere Polymermaterialien können verwendet werden, welche einerseits über eine gewisse Hydrophilie verfügen, über eine gewisse selbsthaftende Wirkung und selbstverständlich welche hautverträglich, bzw. medizinisch unbedenklich sind. Gegebenenfalls können diese Materialien auch leicht offenporig ausgebildet sein oder es kann sich gar um leicht geschäumte Polymere handeln. Schliesslich ist die vorliegende Erfindung keinesfalls nur auf Hörgerätegehäuse beschränkt, sondern findet auch Anwendung auf allerlei andersartig ausgebildete Kleinstgeräte, insbesondere im Elektronikbereich, welche an irgendwelchen Körperteilen, wie insbesondere dem Ohr, getragen werden. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um Headsets, Kommunikationsgeräte, Sendemodule, etc. handeln, welche aufgrund ihrer Kleinstdimensionierung nur schlecht am Körper haften, und somit die Gefahr des Abfallens besteht.Of course, the hearing aid housings and materials mentioned with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 are only examples for a better explanation of the present invention. Thus, it is of course possible for the hearing aid shell at any point non-slip and possibly self-adhesive form, and it is certainly advantageous to make this at those points which bear when wearing the hearing aid on or on the skin. Also, the mentioned or proposed materials are only examples and x-any elastomeric polymer materials can be used which on the one hand have a certain hydrophilicity, a certain self-adhesive effect and of course which are skin-friendly, or medically safe. Optionally, these materials may also be slightly porous be formed or it may even be slightly foamed polymers. Finally, the present invention is by no means limited to hearing aid housings, but also applies to all kinds of differently designed miniature devices, especially in the electronics sector, which are worn on any part of the body, in particular the ear. These may be, for example, headsets, communication devices, transmission modules, etc., which due to their smallest dimensioning adhere poorly to the body, and thus there is a risk of dropping out.

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Kleinstelektronikgerät, wie insbesondere Hörgeräte, wie beispielsweise getragen hinter dem Ohr, gekennzeichnet durch eine Gehäuseschale (1), welche wenigstens teilweise eine rutschfest ausgebildete Oberfläche (11, 13, 21) aufweist.Micro-electronics device, such as in particular hearing aids, such as worn behind the ear, characterized by a housing shell (1) which at least partially has a non-slip surface (11, 13, 21). Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Oberfläche aus einem elastomeren Polymer besteht, bzw. durch ein elastes Polymer gebildet wird.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface consists of an elastomeric polymer, or is formed by an elastic polymer. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenigstens ein Teil (11) der Oberfläche des Hörgerätegehäuses bzw. der Schale (1) rutschfest ausgebildet ist, welche beim Tragen des Hörgerätes mit der Haut in Berührung steht.Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that at least a part (11) of the surface of the hearing aid housing or the shell (1) is formed non-slip, which is in contact with the skin when wearing the hearing aid. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse, bzw. die Schale (1) wenigstens teilweise eine elastomere Beschichtung aufweist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the housing, or the shell (1) at least partially has an elastomeric coating. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse, bzw. die Schale (1) wenigstens an Teilen mit angeordneten, wie insbesondere aufgeklebten Folien aus einem elastomeren Polymer versehen sind.Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the housing, or the shell (1) are arranged at least on parts with arranged, in particular glued-on films of an elastomeric polymer. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass wenigstens ein Teil des Gehäuses, bzw. der Schale mit einem strumpfartig überzogenen elastischen Schlauch versehen ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least a part of the housing, or the shell is provided with a stocking-like elastic hose. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Führungen (23), Vertiefungen (31) und/oder weitere Positionierhilfen vorgesehen sind für das nachträgliche Anordnen auf dem Gehäuse, bzw. der Schale von Oberflächenelementen, wie selbtshaftende Pads, einem strumpfartigen Schlauch, etc.Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that guides (23), recesses (31) and / or further positioning aids are provided for the subsequent arrangement on the housing, or the shell of surface elements, such as self-adhesive pads, a stocking-like Hose, etc. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die rutschfest ausgebildete Oberfläche aus einem elastomeren Polymer, wie Synthese-Kautschuk, Silikon-Kautschuk, Styrol-Butadien-Styrol Elastomer, Styrol-Isopren-Styrol Elastomer, etc. besteht und optional ggf. offenporig wie insbesondere wenigstens teilweise geschäumt ausgebildet ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the non-slip surface formed of an elastomeric polymer such as synthetic rubber, silicone rubber, styrene-butadiene-styrene elastomer, styrene-isoprene-styrene elastomer, etc., and optionally optionally open-pore, in particular as is formed at least partially foamed in particular. Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Gerätes nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse mittels 2K-Spritztechnik hergestellt wird, durch kombiniertes Spritzen eines üblicherweise für die Herstellung von Geräteschalen wie Hörgerätschalen verwendeten Polymers und eines weiteren elastomeren Polymers zur Ausbildung der rutschfesten Oberfläche.Method for producing a device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the housing is produced by means of 2K injection molding, by combined spraying of a polymer commonly used for the production of equipment shells such as hearing aid shells and another elastomeric polymer to form the non-slip surface , Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Gerätes nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei der Herstellung des Gerätes Führungen, Vertiefungen, Einschnappvorrichtungen und dergleichen vorgesehen werden, für das nachträglich positionssichere Anordnen von, auf das Gehäuse anzubringenden Hilfsmitteln, wie Pads, strumpfartigen Schläuchen und dergleichen für das wenigstens teilweise rutschfeste Ausbilden der Oberfläche des Hörgerätegehäuses bzw. der Schale.Method for producing a device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that in the manufacture of the device guides, recesses, snap-in devices and the like are provided for the subsequently positionally safe arrangement of, to be attached to the housing aids, such as pads, stocking-like hoses and the like for the at least partially non-slip forming the surface of the hearing aid housing or the shell. Hörgerät aufweisend ein Gerät bzw. eine Geräteschale vorgeschlagen gemäss einem der Ansprüche 1-8.Hearing device having a device or a device shell proposed according to one of claims 1-8.
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