EP1753263A2 - Hearing device with a programme switch and a programme socket - Google Patents

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EP1753263A2
EP1753263A2 EP06117937A EP06117937A EP1753263A2 EP 1753263 A2 EP1753263 A2 EP 1753263A2 EP 06117937 A EP06117937 A EP 06117937A EP 06117937 A EP06117937 A EP 06117937A EP 1753263 A2 EP1753263 A2 EP 1753263A2
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Holger Kral
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H21/00—Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H21/02—Details
    • H01H21/18—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H21/22—Operating parts, e.g. handle
    • H01H21/24—Operating parts, e.g. handle biased to return to normal position upon removal of operating force
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2300/00—Orthogonal indexing scheme relating to electric switches, relays, selectors or emergency protective devices covered by H01H
    • H01H2300/004—Application hearing aid
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2225/00—Details of deaf aids covered by H04R25/00, not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2225/021—Behind the ear [BTE] hearing aids
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2225/00—Details of deaf aids covered by H04R25/00, not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2225/61—Aspects relating to mechanical or electronic switches or control elements, e.g. functioning
    • 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
    • H04R25/55—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception using an external connection, either wireless or wired
    • H04R25/556—External connectors, e.g. plugs or modules
    • 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
    • H04R25/60—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles
    • H04R25/603—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles of mechanical or electronic switches or control elements

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  • the present invention relates to a hearing device, in particular a hearing aid, having a program switch for switching to a plurality of hearing programs and a programming socket for connecting the hearing device to a programming device.
  • Numerous hearing aids are equipped with the option of selecting different hearing programs. For this you have a button with which you can switch to the individual programs by pressing a button.
  • modern hearing aids usually have a programming interface, via which an individual programming is possible.
  • This programming interface is usually implemented as a programming socket or programming contact.
  • the button for program selection usually requires a separate control element, since it is usually designed very small.
  • a plastic button is often used, which presses on a membrane switch.
  • the button also provides a cover and a protection for the membrane switch.
  • Another cover is usually provided for the programming socket. This serves to keep the electrical contacts of the programming socket free of dirt.
  • a behind-the-ear hearing device which has a covering device for the programming socket and a push-button.
  • the covering device is designed as a pivotable flap and additionally has a holder with a recess for a control element.
  • the object of the present invention is to simplify the construction of a hearing device or a hearing device.
  • a hearing device in particular a hearing aid, having a program switch for switching to a plurality of hearing programs and a programming socket for connecting the hearing device to a programming device, as well as a covering device, which is designed in one piece and covers both the program switch and the programming socket, wherein the cover means comprises a locking element, with which it is kept detachable in the covering state on the program switch and the programming socket, and wherein the cover device is slightly movable in the covering state, so that by the movement of the program switch can be actuated.
  • a plastic part can be saved by the inventive solution, since the cover has a multiple functionality. For one thing, it covers both the program switch and the programming jack, and on the other hand, it also serves to operate the program switch. As a result, less production of an injection molding tool is required for hearing aid production, and less part must be handled in manufacturing and service.
  • the covering device is pivotally mounted on the housing of the hearing device.
  • Such storage is easy to implement and assemble.
  • the covering device has a tactile section at the distal end, ie the free end, with respect to the rotational axis, and the program switch lies between the axis of rotation in the covering state and the tactile section so that a pressure on the tactile section enhances pressure on the program switch by leveraging. In this way, the ease of use of the hearing aid can be increased.
  • the covering device can be mounted to be slidable on the housing of the hearing device, so that the program switch can be actuated by a sliding movement of the covering device.
  • a slider may have the advantage over a flap that the risk of damaging or losing it when the programming socket is covered is lower.
  • the locking element is conveniently a snap element. This can be realized in a very simple manner a releasable Verrieglung.
  • the program switch can be realized by a membrane switch.
  • a membrane switch is a low-cost standard component.
  • the reproduced in Figure 1 behind-the-ear hearing aid has on the surface of the hearing aid shell 1 a cover 2, which also serves as an operating element for an underlying switch.
  • FIG 2 the cover 2 is shown enlarged and the hearing aid shell 1 cut.
  • the cover 2 is pivotally mounted on a pivot bearing 3.
  • a membrane switch 4 which serves as a program switch. It is connected via cable 5 with a signal processing, not shown, of the hearing aid.
  • a programming socket 6 with which the hearing aid can be programmed individually.
  • the covering device 2 is integrally formed here as an injection molded part. It has the pivot bearing portion 3 and at its free end on a raised operating section 7 with grooves 8 to increase the grip. Under the raised operating section 7, which is bell-shaped, the programming socket 6 is accommodated in the covering state of the covering device shown in FIG. Further, located between the pivot bearing portion 3 and the operating section 7, a cover 9. Under this cover section 9 of the membrane switch 4 is arranged.
  • a molded hook 10 engages in the covering state of the cover 2 shown in FIG 2 under a shoulder 11 of the hearing aid shell 1.
  • the hook 10 is as Snap element is formed and locks the cover 2 in the AbdeckPark. For example, the hook 10 can be pushed back by a small screwdriver, so that the cover 2 can be swung open.
  • the cover device 2 can be pivoted about the pivot bearing 3 by at least 90 degrees. This results in the reproduced in FIG 3 position.
  • a programming plug can be plugged into the programming socket 6.
  • the cover 2 is pressed again in the covering state, wherein the hook 10 snaps under the shoulder 11.
  • a nose 12 can be seen on the underside of the cover section 9 of the covering device 2, which is arranged directly above the membrane button 4 in the covering state, but does not touch it or only very weakly.
  • the covering device 2 can now be moved somewhat downwards in the direction of the membrane switch 4.
  • the nose 12 presses on the bottom of the cover 2 on the membrane switch 4.
  • the compressive force on the membrane switch 4 is reinforced by the leverage. In the present case, the pressure force on the membrane switch 4 is about twice as high as the force exerted on the operating section 7.

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The aid has a foil push button (4) for switching into several hearing program. A programmable socket is provided for connection of hearing aid at a programming device. A covering device (2) is designed as a single piece and covers the button and programmable socket. The covering device has a snap switch with which the covering device is mounted on the push button and the socket in the covering condition. The covering device is slightly movable in a covering condition such that the push button is activated by the movement.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Hörvorrichtung, insbesondere ein Hörgerät, mit einem Programmschalter zum Schalten in mehrere Hörprogramme und einer Programmierbuchse zum Anschluss der Hörvorrichtung an ein Programmiergerät.The present invention relates to a hearing device, in particular a hearing aid, having a program switch for switching to a plurality of hearing programs and a programming socket for connecting the hearing device to a programming device.

Zahlreiche Hörgeräte sind mit der Möglichkeit ausgestattet, unterschiedliche Hörprogramme zu wählen. Hierfür besitzen Sie einen Taster, mit dem in die einzelnen Hörprogramme durch Tastendruck geschaltet werden kann.Numerous hearing aids are equipped with the option of selecting different hearing programs. For this you have a button with which you can switch to the individual programs by pressing a button.

Darüber hinaus besitzen moderne Hörgeräte in der Regel eine Programmierschnittstelle, über die eine individuelle Programmierung möglich ist. Diese Programmierschnittstelle ist meist als Programmierbuchse oder Programmierkontakt realisiert.In addition, modern hearing aids usually have a programming interface, via which an individual programming is possible. This programming interface is usually implemented as a programming socket or programming contact.

Der Taster für die Programmwahl benötigt üblicherweise ein separates Bedienelement, da er meist sehr klein ausgestaltet ist. Hierzu wird vielfach eine Kunststofftaste verwendet, die auf einen Folientaster drückt. Die Taste stellt gleichzeitig eine Abdeckung und einen Schutz für den Folienschalter dar.The button for program selection usually requires a separate control element, since it is usually designed very small. For this purpose, a plastic button is often used, which presses on a membrane switch. The button also provides a cover and a protection for the membrane switch.

Eine weitere Abdeckung ist in der Regel für die Programmierbuchse vorgesehen. Diese dient dazu, die elektrischen Kontakte der Programmierbuchse von Schmutz freizuhalten.Another cover is usually provided for the programming socket. This serves to keep the electrical contacts of the programming socket free of dirt.

Aus der Druckschrift DE 296 02 921 U1 ist in diesem Zusammenhang ein Hinter-dem-Ohr-Hörgerät bekannt, das eine Abdeckeinrichtung für die Programmierbuchse und einen Taster aufweist. Die Abdeckeinrichtung ist als schwenkbare Klappe ausgeführt und weist zusätzlich eine Halterung mit einer Aussparung für ein Bedienelement auf.From the publication DE 296 02 921 U1 In this connection, a behind-the-ear hearing device is known which has a covering device for the programming socket and a push-button. The covering device is designed as a pivotable flap and additionally has a holder with a recess for a control element.

Darüber hinaus ist aus der Druckschrift DE 88 00 629 U1 bzw. der Druckschrift EP 0 591 791 B1 ein programmierbares Hörhilfegerät bekannt, bei dem die Programmierbuchse durch eine einfache Klappe abdeckbar ist.In addition, from the document DE 88 00 629 U1 or the publication EP 0 591 791 B1 a programmable hearing aid known, in which the programming socket can be covered by a simple flap.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, den Aufbau einer Hörvorrichtung bzw. eines Hörgeräts zu vereinfachen.The object of the present invention is to simplify the construction of a hearing device or a hearing device.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe gelöst durch eine Hörvorrichtung, insbesondere ein Hörgerät, mit einem Programmschalter zum Schalten in mehrere Hörprogramme und einer Programmierbuchse zum Anschluss der Hörvorrichtung an ein Programmiergerät, sowie einer Abdeckeinrichtung, die einteilig ausgebildet ist und sowohl den Programmschalter als auch die Programmierbuchse abdeckt, wobei die Abdeckeinrichtung ein Verriegelungselement aufweist, mit dem sie im Abdeckzustand auf dem Programmschalter und der Programmierbuchse abnehmbar gehalten wird, und wobei die Abdeckeinrichtung im Abdeckzustand geringfügig bewegbar ist, so dass durch die Bewegung der Programmschalter betätigbar ist.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a hearing device, in particular a hearing aid, having a program switch for switching to a plurality of hearing programs and a programming socket for connecting the hearing device to a programming device, as well as a covering device, which is designed in one piece and covers both the program switch and the programming socket, wherein the cover means comprises a locking element, with which it is kept detachable in the covering state on the program switch and the programming socket, and wherein the cover device is slightly movable in the covering state, so that by the movement of the program switch can be actuated.

In vorteilhafter Weise kann durch die erfindungsgemäße Lösung ein Kunststoffteil eingespart werden, da die Abdeckeinrichtung eine mehrfache Funktionalität besitzt. Zum einen deckt sie nämlich sowohl den Programmschalter als auch die Programmierbuchse ab, und zum anderen dient sie auch zur Betätigung des Programmschalters. Für die Hörgeräteproduktion muss folglich ein Spritzgusswerkzeug weniger hergestellt werden, und in der Fertigung sowie im Service muss ein Teil weniger gehandhabt werden.Advantageously, a plastic part can be saved by the inventive solution, since the cover has a multiple functionality. For one thing, it covers both the program switch and the programming jack, and on the other hand, it also serves to operate the program switch. As a result, less production of an injection molding tool is required for hearing aid production, and less part must be handled in manufacturing and service.

Vorzugsweise ist die Abdeckeinrichtung schwenkbar an dem Gehäuse der Hörvorrichtung gelagert. Eine derartige Lagerung ist einfach zu realisieren und zu montieren.Preferably, the covering device is pivotally mounted on the housing of the hearing device. Such storage is easy to implement and assemble.

Entsprechend einer weiterentwickelten Ausführungsform weist die Abdeckeinrichtung an dem bezüglich der Drehachse distalen, d. h. freien Ende, einen Tastabschnitt auf, und der Programmschalter liegt im Abdeckzustand zwischen der Drehachse und dem Tastabschnitt, so dass ein Druck auf den Tastabschnitt einen Druck auf den Programmschalter durch Hebelwirkung verstärkt. Auf diese Weise kann der Bedienkomfort der Hörvorrichtung gesteigert werden.According to a further developed embodiment, the covering device has a tactile section at the distal end, ie the free end, with respect to the rotational axis, and the program switch lies between the axis of rotation in the covering state and the tactile section so that a pressure on the tactile section enhances pressure on the program switch by leveraging. In this way, the ease of use of the hearing aid can be increased.

Entsprechend einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann die Abdeckeinrichtung schiebbar an dem Gehäuse der Hörvorrichtung gelagert sein, so dass der Programmschalter durch eine Schiebbewegung der Abdeckeinrichtung betätigbar ist. Ein derartiger Schieber hat gegenüber einer Klappe gegebenenfalls den Vorteil, dass die Gefahr geringer ist, ihn bei abgedeckter Programmierbuchse zu beschädigen bzw. zu verlieren.According to an alternative embodiment, the covering device can be mounted to be slidable on the housing of the hearing device, so that the program switch can be actuated by a sliding movement of the covering device. Such a slider may have the advantage over a flap that the risk of damaging or losing it when the programming socket is covered is lower.

Das Verriegelungselement ist günstigerweise ein Schnappelement. Damit kann auf sehr einfacher Weise eine lösbare Verrieglung realisiert werden.The locking element is conveniently a snap element. This can be realized in a very simple manner a releasable Verrieglung.

Ferner kann der Programmschalter durch einen Folientaster realisiert sein. Ein derartiger Folientaster stellt ein kostengünstiges Standardbauteil dar.Furthermore, the program switch can be realized by a membrane switch. Such a membrane switch is a low-cost standard component.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nun anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert, in denen zeigen:

FIG 1
ein Hinter-dem-Ohr-Hörgerät mit erfindungsgemäßer Abdeckeinrichtung;
FIG 2
einen Schnitt durch das Hörgerät von FIG 1 an der Bedieneinrichtung; und
FIG 3
den Schnitt von FIG 2, wobei die Bedieneinrichtung im offenen Zustand dargestellt ist.
The present invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1
a behind-the-ear hearing aid with a covering device according to the invention;
FIG. 2
a section through the hearing aid of FIG 1 at the operating device; and
FIG. 3
the section of Figure 2, wherein the operating device is shown in the open state.

Die nachfolgend näher geschilderten Ausführungsbeispiele stellen bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der vorliegenden Erfindung dar.The embodiments described in more detail below represent preferred embodiments of the present invention.

Das in FIG 1 wiedergegebene Hinter-dem-Ohr-Hörgerät besitzt an der Oberfläche der Hörgeräteschale 1 eine Abdeckeinrichtung 2, die gleichzeitig als Bedienelement für einen darunter liegenden Schalter dient.The reproduced in Figure 1 behind-the-ear hearing aid has on the surface of the hearing aid shell 1 a cover 2, which also serves as an operating element for an underlying switch.

In FIG 2 ist die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 vergrößert dargestellt und die Hörgeräteschale 1 aufgeschnitten. Die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 ist schwenkbar an einem Drehlager 3 gelagert.In FIG 2, the cover 2 is shown enlarged and the hearing aid shell 1 cut. The cover 2 is pivotally mounted on a pivot bearing 3.

Unterhalb der Abdeckeinrichtung 2 ist ein Folientaster 4 zu erkennen, der als Programmschalter dient. Er ist über Kabel 5 mit einer nicht dargestellten Signalverarbeitung des Hörgeräts verbunden.Below the cover 2, a membrane switch 4 can be seen, which serves as a program switch. It is connected via cable 5 with a signal processing, not shown, of the hearing aid.

Unterhalb der Bedieneinrichtung 2 befindet sich ferner eine Programmierbuchse 6, mit der das Hörgerät individuell programmiert werden kann.Below the operating device 2 is also a programming socket 6, with which the hearing aid can be programmed individually.

Die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 ist einteilig, hier als Spritzgussteil, ausgebildet. Sie weist den Drehlagerabschnitt 3 und an ihrem freien Ende einen erhabenen Bedienabschnitt 7 mit Rillen 8 zur Erhöhung der Griffigkeit auf. Unter dem erhabenen Bedienabschnitt 7, der glockenförmig ausgebildet ist, findet die Programmierbuchse 6 in dem in FIG 2 dargestellten Abdeckzustand der Abdeckeinrichtung Platz. Ferner befindet sich zwischen dem Drehlagerabschnitt 3 und dem Bedienabschnitt 7 ein Abdeckabschnitt 9. Unter diesem Abdeckabschnitt 9 ist der Folientaster 4 angeordnet.The covering device 2 is integrally formed here as an injection molded part. It has the pivot bearing portion 3 and at its free end on a raised operating section 7 with grooves 8 to increase the grip. Under the raised operating section 7, which is bell-shaped, the programming socket 6 is accommodated in the covering state of the covering device shown in FIG. Further, located between the pivot bearing portion 3 and the operating section 7, a cover 9. Under this cover section 9 of the membrane switch 4 is arranged.

Am äußersten freien Ende der Abdeckeinrichtung 2, d. h. an der Spitze des Bedienabschnitts 7, befindet sich ein angegossener Haken 10. Dieser Haken 10 greift in dem in FIG 2 dargestellten Abdeckzustand der Abdeckeinrichtung 2 unter eine Schulter 11 der Hörgeräteschale 1. Der Haken 10 ist als Schnappelement ausgebildet und verriegelt die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 in dem Abdeckzustand. Beispielsweise kann der Haken 10 durch einen kleinen Schraubendreher zurückgedrückt werden, so dass sich die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 aufschwenken lässt.At the extreme free end of the cover 2, ie at the top of the operating section 7, there is a molded hook 10. This hook 10 engages in the covering state of the cover 2 shown in FIG 2 under a shoulder 11 of the hearing aid shell 1. The hook 10 is as Snap element is formed and locks the cover 2 in the Abdeckzustand. For example, the hook 10 can be pushed back by a small screwdriver, so that the cover 2 can be swung open.

Die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 ist um mindestens 90 Grad um das Drehlager 3 aufschwenkbar. Damit ergibt sich die in FIG 3 wiedergegebene Stellung. In dem aufgeschwenkten Zustand kann ein Programmierstecker in die Programmierbuchse 6 eingesteckt werden. Nach Abschluss der Programmierung wird die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 wieder in den Abdeckzustand gedrückt, wobei der Haken 10 unter die Schulter 11 schnappt.The cover device 2 can be pivoted about the pivot bearing 3 by at least 90 degrees. This results in the reproduced in FIG 3 position. In the swung-open state, a programming plug can be plugged into the programming socket 6. After completion of the programming, the cover 2 is pressed again in the covering state, wherein the hook 10 snaps under the shoulder 11.

In dem aufgeschwenkten Zustand von FIG 3 ist an der Unterseite des Abdeckabschnitts 9 der Abdeckeinrichtung 2 eine Nase 12 zu erkennen, die im Abdeckzustand unmittelbar über dem Folientaster 4 angeordnet ist, diesen jedoch nicht oder nur sehr schwach berührt. Zur Betätigung des Folientasters 4 lässt sich nun die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 etwas nach unten in Richtung auf den Folientaster 4 bewegen. Dabei drückt die Nase 12 an der Unterseite der Abdeckeinrichtung 2 auf den Folientaster 4. Die Druckkraft auf den Folientaster 4 ist hierbei um die Hebelwirkung verstärkt. Im vorliegenden Fall ist die Druckkraft auf den Folientaster 4 etwa doppelt so hoch wie die Kraft, die auf den Bedienabschnitt 7 ausgeübt wird.In the swung-open state of FIG. 3, a nose 12 can be seen on the underside of the cover section 9 of the covering device 2, which is arranged directly above the membrane button 4 in the covering state, but does not touch it or only very weakly. To operate the membrane switch 4, the covering device 2 can now be moved somewhat downwards in the direction of the membrane switch 4. The nose 12 presses on the bottom of the cover 2 on the membrane switch 4. The compressive force on the membrane switch 4 is reinforced by the leverage. In the present case, the pressure force on the membrane switch 4 is about twice as high as the force exerted on the operating section 7.

Die Abdeckeinrichtung 2 hat somit die folgenden Funktionalitäten:

  • Abdecken des Programmschalters,
  • Abdecken der Programmierbuchse,
  • Bedientaste für den Programmschalter und
  • Übersetzen der Betätigungskraft für den Programmschalter.
The covering device 2 thus has the following functionalities:
  • Covering the program switch,
  • Covering the programming socket,
  • Operating button for the program switch and
  • Translating the actuation force for the program switch.

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Hörvorrichtung, insbesondere Hörgerät, mit - einem Programmschalter (4) zum Schalten in mehrere Hörprogramme und - einer Programmierbuchse (6) zum Anschluss der Hörvorrichtung an ein Programmiergerät, gekennzeichnet durch - eine Abdeckeinrichtung (2), die einteilig ausgebildet ist und sowohl den Programmschalter (4) als auch die Programmierbuchse (6) abdeckt, wobei - die Abdeckeinrichtung (2) ein Verriegelungselement (10) aufweist, mit dem sie im Abdeckzustand auf dem Programmschalter (4) und der Programmierbuchse (6) abnehmbar gehalten wird, und wobei - die Abdeckeinrichtung (2) im Abdeckzustand geringfügig bewegbar ist, so dass durch die Bewegung der Programmschalter - (4) betätigbar ist. Hearing device, in particular hearing aid, with - A program switch (4) for switching to several hearing programs and - A programming socket (6) for connecting the hearing device to a programming device, characterized by - A covering device (2) which is integrally formed and covers both the program switch (4) and the programming socket (6), wherein - The cover (2) has a locking element (10), with which it is kept removable in the Abdeckzustand on the program switch (4) and the programming socket (6), and wherein - The cover (2) is slightly movable in the covering, so that by the movement of the program switch - (4) is operable. Hörvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Abdeckeinrichtung (2) schwenkbar an einem Gehäuse (1) der Hörvorrichtung gelagert ist.Hearing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the covering device (2) is pivotally mounted on a housing (1) of the hearing device. Hörvorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, wobei die Abdeckeinrichtung (2) an dem bezüglich der Drehachse distalen Ende einen Tastabschnitt (7) aufweist, und der Programmschalter (4) im Abdeckzustand zwischen der Drehachse und dem Tastabschnitt (7) liegt, so dass ein Druck auf den Tastabschnitt (7) einen Druck auf den Programmschalter (4) durch Hebelwirkung verstärkt.Hearing device according to claim 2, wherein the covering device (2) has a tactile section (7) at the distal end relative to the axis of rotation, and the program switch (4) lies in the covering state between the axis of rotation and the tactile section (7), so that a pressure on the Tastabschnitt (7) a pressure on the program switch (4) reinforced by leverage. Hörvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Abdeckeinrichtung (2) schiebbar an dem Gehäuse (1) der Hörvorrichtung gelagert ist, und der Programmschalter (4) durch eine Schiebbewegung der Abdeckeinrichtung (2) betätigbar ist.Hearing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cover (2) is slidably mounted on the housing (1) of the hearing device, and the program switch (4) by a sliding movement of the cover (2) is actuated. Hörvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Verriegelungselement (10) ein Schnappelement ist.Hearing device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking element (10) is a snap element. Hörvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Programmschalter (4) ein Folientaster ist.Hearing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the program switch (4) is a membrane switch.
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