EP2009954A1 - Hearing aid with on/off switch and corresponding method - Google Patents

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EP2009954A1
EP2009954A1 EP08104353A EP08104353A EP2009954A1 EP 2009954 A1 EP2009954 A1 EP 2009954A1 EP 08104353 A EP08104353 A EP 08104353A EP 08104353 A EP08104353 A EP 08104353A EP 2009954 A1 EP2009954 A1 EP 2009954A1
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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
    • H04R25/60—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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
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    • H01H19/10—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H19/14—Operating parts, e.g. turn knob
    • 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
    • H04R2225/57—Aspects of electrical interconnection between hearing aid parts
    • 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
    • H04R2460/00—Details of hearing devices, i.e. of ear- or headphones covered by H04R1/10 or H04R5/033 but not provided for in any of their subgroups, or of hearing aids covered by H04R25/00 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
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  • the invention relates to a specified in claim 1 hearing aid with a behind-the-ear part and an in-the-ear part and a specified in claim 10 associated method.
  • Hearing aids with a behind-the-ear part and an in-the-ear part should always be smaller, be waterproof and, moreover, look good visually.
  • the switching positions "on” or “off” an on / off switch on the hearing aid must be easily recognizable for the elderly, so that known pressure switch for this is not an option.
  • the integration of an on-off switch in a small hearing aid is structurally demanding.
  • the object is achieved in the device of the type mentioned above and the associated method by the features listed in the independent claims by an on-off switch by means of a connecting element between behind-the-ear part and in-dem- Ear part of a hearing aid is switchable.
  • the hearing aid comprises a behind-the-ear part and an in-the-ear part, which are interconnected by a connecting element. Between the behind-the-ear part and the connecting element is a with the connecting element arranged so operatively connected switching element that at least two switching positions of the switching element can be adjusted by a movement of the connecting element.
  • a method for switching on and off a hearing aid comprising a behind-the-ear part and an in-the-ear part, which are interconnected by a connecting element specified.
  • a movement of the connecting element or the behind-the-ear part at least two switching positions are taken.
  • the object of the invention has the advantage that even with very small hearing aids, an on / off switch whose switching positions are easily recognizable and operable, can be integrated.
  • the movement of the connecting element is a rotary movement, in particular a rotation through a rotation angle of ninety degrees.
  • the switching element may have two switching positions, wherein the hearing device is turned on at a first switching position and off at a second switching position.
  • the hearing aid is switched on when worn by a hearing aid wearer and can be easily switched off after acceptance.
  • the switching positions of the switching element of the hearing aid can be made noticeable by snapping.
  • the switching element consists of a rotary switch, comprising one arranged on the behind-the-ear part a rotatable sleeve and a fixedly connected to the connecting element, pluggable into the socket plug part, wherein the plugged into the socket connector part is rotatable together with the socket.
  • the connecting element together with the in-the-ear part of the behind-the-ear part can be easily separated.
  • An electrical connection between the rotatable sleeve and behind-the-ear part is preferably carried out by means of sliding contacts and slip rings.
  • the connecting element may comprise a sound-conducting hose and / or electrical lines. It may be rigid or consist of a memory material which ensures a stable, definable final shape of the connecting element.
  • FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show a front view of a hearing aid 1.
  • This includes a behind-the-ear part 2, an in-the-ear part 3 and a connecting these two parts 2.3 connecting element 4.
  • the connecting element 4 is connected by means of a switching element 5 with the Behind the ear part 3 rotatably connected.
  • the connecting element 4 is usually rigid and is used to transmit electrical signals or sound waves from the behind-the-ear part 2 to a listener of the in-the-ear part 3.
  • it is used for fixing the hearing aid 1 at the auricle of the hearing aid wearer. But it also serves to insert the in-the-ear part 3 in the ear canal, since the in-the-ear part 3 can be easily guided by the rigid connecting element 4.
  • the connecting element 4 has, for example, as a core a wire, and this is surrounded together with an electrical connection line with a plastic.
  • the connecting element 4 can be deformed, for example, warm.
  • the connecting element 4 is a thermoformable tube in which sound waves are transmitted from the behind-the-ear part 2 to the ear tip of the in-the-ear part 3.
  • the shape of the in-the-ear part 3 is conveniently adapted to the ear canal of the hearing aid wearer exactly. Also the behind-the-ear part 2 should be exactly aligned with the space behind the ear. Furthermore, the connecting element 4 can be adapted in length and in shape to the anatomy of the auricle of the hearing aid wearer.
  • the switching element 5, by which the connecting element 4 is connected to the behind-the-ear part 2, is for example a rotary switch 5 with two switching positions "on” and "off".
  • the connecting element 4 By turning 6 of the connecting element 4 by, for example, the hearing aid wearer can be switched between these two switching positions.
  • the two switching positions differ by a rotation angle of 90 degrees of the connecting element 4 and engage noticeably.
  • the connecting element 4 is preferably designed to be pluggable into the switching element 5.
  • the connecting element 4 also includes electrical lines, they must be ground by the rotary switch 5. In order to avoid unnecessary and error-prone bends of the electrical lines, this is preferably done by means of sliding contacts, which are located in a moving part of the rotary switch 5 and hold slip rings in a fixed part of the rotary switch 5 contact. By inserting the connecting element 4 in the rotary switch 5, the electrical wires get in contact with the sliding contacts.
  • the connecting element 4 is a hose for sound transmission, of course no sliding contacts and slip rings are required.
  • a hose arranged in the behind-the-ear part 2 and the hose of the connecting element 4 are rotatably connected in a precisely fitting manner in order to permit a smooth transmission of sound.
  • FIG. 1 shows the hearing aid 1 in the on state.
  • the connecting element 4 is in a position in which the hearing aid is used or worn by the hearing aid wearer.
  • the rotary switch 5 is set to the "on" position.
  • FIG. 2 shows the hearing aid 1 in the off and on state.
  • the connecting element 4 is in a position which is rotated by a rotation 6, for example by 90 degrees relative to the switched-on position.
  • the rotary switch 5 is set to the "off" position.

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The hearing aid (1) has a behind the ear part (2) and an in-the-ear- part (3) connected with each other by a connecting element (4). A back part of the ear part has a switching element (5) that is arranged in effective connection with the connecting element such that switching positions of the switching element are adjustable by movement (6) of the connecting element relative to the back part of the ear part. The connecting element contains a sound conducting tube and/or electric lines and consists of a memory element. An independent claim is also included for a method for switching on and switching off a hearing aid.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenes Hörgerät mit einem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil und einem In-dem-Ohr-Teil und ein im Patentanspruch 10 angegebenes dazugehöriges Verfahren.The invention relates to a specified in claim 1 hearing aid with a behind-the-ear part and an in-the-ear part and a specified in claim 10 associated method.

Hörgeräte mit einem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil und einem In-dem-Ohr-Teil sollen immer kleiner werden, wasserdicht sein und darüber hinaus auch optisch gut aussehen. Außerdem müssen die Schaltpositionen "Ein" bzw. "Aus" eines Ein-/Ausschalters am Hörgerät einfach auch für ältere Menschen erkennbar sein, so dass bekannte Druckschalter dafür nicht in Frage kommen. Somit ist die Integration eines Ein- und Ausschalters in ein kleines Hörgerät konstruktiv anspruchsvoll.Hearing aids with a behind-the-ear part and an in-the-ear part should always be smaller, be waterproof and, moreover, look good visually. In addition, the switching positions "on" or "off" an on / off switch on the hearing aid must be easily recognizable for the elderly, so that known pressure switch for this is not an option. Thus, the integration of an on-off switch in a small hearing aid is structurally demanding.

Aus der Patentschrift DE 198 52 758 C2 ist ein Hörgerät mit einem relativ großen Ein- und Ausschalter in Form eines an dem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil angebrachten Drehschalters mit Schaltnase bekannt.From the patent DE 198 52 758 C2 is a hearing aid with a relatively large on-off switch in the form of attached to the behind-the-ear part rotary switch with switching nose known.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung ein weiteres Hörgerät mit einem Ein-/Ausschalter anzugeben, welcher auch bei sehr kleinen Hörgeräten sichtbar ein- und ausschaltbar ist.It is an object of the invention to provide a further hearing aid with an on / off switch, which is visible on and off even with very small hearing aids.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird die gestellte Aufgabe bei der Vorrichtung der eingangs erwähnten Art und dem dazugehörigen Verfahren durch die in den unabhängigen Patentansprüchen aufgeführten Merkmale gelöst, indem ein Ein-/Ausschalter mittels einem Verbindungselement zwischen Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil und In-dem-Ohr-Teil eines Hörgeräts schaltbar ist.According to the invention, the object is achieved in the device of the type mentioned above and the associated method by the features listed in the independent claims by an on-off switch by means of a connecting element between behind-the-ear part and in-dem- Ear part of a hearing aid is switchable.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst das Hörgerät ein Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil und ein In-dem-Ohr-Teil, welche durch ein Verbindungselement miteinander verbundenen sind. Zwischen dem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil und dem Verbindungselement ist ein mit dem Verbindungselement derart in Wirkverbindung stehendes Schaltelement angeordnet, dass durch eine Bewegung des Verbindungselements mindestens zwei Schaltpositionen des Schaltelements einstellbar sind.According to the invention, the hearing aid comprises a behind-the-ear part and an in-the-ear part, which are interconnected by a connecting element. Between the behind-the-ear part and the connecting element is a with the connecting element arranged so operatively connected switching element that at least two switching positions of the switching element can be adjusted by a movement of the connecting element.

Außerdem wird erfindungsgemäß ein Verfahren zum Ein- und Ausschalten eines Hörgeräts, umfassend ein Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil und ein In-dem-Ohr-Teil, welche durch ein Verbindungselement miteinander verbundenen sind, angegeben. Bei diesem Verfahren werden durch eine Bewegung des Verbindungselements oder des Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teils mindestens zwei Schaltpositionen eingenommen.In addition, according to the invention a method for switching on and off a hearing aid, comprising a behind-the-ear part and an in-the-ear part, which are interconnected by a connecting element specified. In this method, a movement of the connecting element or the behind-the-ear part at least two switching positions are taken.

Der Gegenstand der Erfindung hat den Vorteil, dass auch bei sehr kleinen Hörgeräten ein Ein-/Ausschalter, dessen Schaltpositionen leicht erkennbar und bedienbar sind, integrierbar ist.The object of the invention has the advantage that even with very small hearing aids, an on / off switch whose switching positions are easily recognizable and operable, can be integrated.

Vorzugsweise ist die Bewegung des Verbindungselements eine Drehbewegung, insbesondere eine Drehung um einen Drehwinkel von neunzig Grad.Preferably, the movement of the connecting element is a rotary movement, in particular a rotation through a rotation angle of ninety degrees.

Das Schaltelement kann zwei Schaltpositionen aufweisen, wobei das Hörgerät bei einer ersten Schaltposition eingeschaltet und bei einer zweiten Schaltposition ausgeschaltet ist.The switching element may have two switching positions, wherein the hearing device is turned on at a first switching position and off at a second switching position.

Dadurch ist das Hörgerät beim Tragen durch einen Hörgeräteträger eingeschaltet und kann nach Abnahme einfach ausgeschaltet werden.As a result, the hearing aid is switched on when worn by a hearing aid wearer and can be easily switched off after acceptance.

Die Schaltpositionen des Schaltelements des Hörgeräts können durch Einrasten spürbar gemacht werden.The switching positions of the switching element of the hearing aid can be made noticeable by snapping.

Dadurch sind die Schaltpositionen für einen Hörgeräteträger einfach erkennbar.As a result, the switching positions for a hearing aid wearer are easily recognizable.

Vorzugsweise besteht das Schaltelement aus einem Drehschalter, umfassend eine auf dem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil angeordnete drehbare Buchse und ein mit dem Verbindungselement fest verbundenes, in die Buchse steckbares Steckerteil, wobei das in die Buchse gesteckte Steckerteil gemeinsam mit der Buchse drehbar ist.Preferably, the switching element consists of a rotary switch, comprising one arranged on the behind-the-ear part a rotatable sleeve and a fixedly connected to the connecting element, pluggable into the socket plug part, wherein the plugged into the socket connector part is rotatable together with the socket.

Dadurch kann das Verbindungselement samt In-dem-Ohr-Teil vom Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil einfach getrennt werden.As a result, the connecting element together with the in-the-ear part of the behind-the-ear part can be easily separated.

Eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen drehbarer Buchse und Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil erfolgt vorzugsweise mittels Schleifkontakten und Schleifringen.An electrical connection between the rotatable sleeve and behind-the-ear part is preferably carried out by means of sliding contacts and slip rings.

Dadurch werden elektrische Kabel im Verbindungselement trotz häufiger Drehbewegungen nicht beschädigt.As a result, electrical cables are not damaged in the connecting element despite frequent rotational movements.

Das Verbindungselement kann einen Schall leitenden Schlauch und/oder elektrische Leitungen umfassen. Es kann starr sein oder aus einem Memorymaterial, das eine stabile, vorgebbare Endform des Verbindungselements gewährleistet, bestehen.The connecting element may comprise a sound-conducting hose and / or electrical lines. It may be rigid or consist of a memory material which ensures a stable, definable final shape of the connecting element.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausbildungen sind in den abhängigen Patentansprüchen angegeben.Further advantageous embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

Weitere Besonderheiten der Erfindung werden aus den nachfolgenden Erläuterungen eines Ausführungsbeispiels anhand von schematischen Zeichnungen ersichtlich.Other features of the invention will become apparent from the following explanations of an embodiment with reference to schematic drawings.

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Figur 1
eine Ansicht eines ausgeschalteten Hörgeräts und
Figur 2
eine Ansicht eines eingeschalteten Hörgeräts.
Show it:
FIG. 1
a view of a switched off hearing aid and
FIG. 2
a view of a switched hearing aid.

Figur 1 und Figur 2 zeigen eine Frontansicht eines Hörgeräts 1. Dieses umfasst ein Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil 2, ein In-dem-Ohr-Teil 3 und ein diese beiden Teile 2,3 verbindendes Verbindungselement 4. Das Verbindungselement 4 ist mittels eines Schaltelements 5 mit dem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil 3 drehbar verbunden. Das Verbindungselement 4 ist in der Regel starr und dient zur Übertragung von elektrischen Signalen oder Schallwellen von dem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil 2 zu einem Hörer des In-dem-Ohr-Teils 3. Darüber hinaus dient es zum Fixieren des Hörgeräts 1 an der Ohrmuschel des Hörgeräteträgers. Es dient aber auch zum Einsetzen des In-dem-Ohr-Teils 3 in den Gehörgang, da das In-dem-Ohr-Teil 3 durch das starre Verbindungselement 4 leicht geführt werden kann. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show a front view of a hearing aid 1. This includes a behind-the-ear part 2, an in-the-ear part 3 and a connecting these two parts 2.3 connecting element 4. The connecting element 4 is connected by means of a switching element 5 with the Behind the ear part 3 rotatably connected. The connecting element 4 is usually rigid and is used to transmit electrical signals or sound waves from the behind-the-ear part 2 to a listener of the in-the-ear part 3. In addition, it is used for fixing the hearing aid 1 at the auricle of the hearing aid wearer. But it also serves to insert the in-the-ear part 3 in the ear canal, since the in-the-ear part 3 can be easily guided by the rigid connecting element 4.

Das Verbindungselement 4 besitzt beispielsweise als Kern einen Draht, und dieser ist zusammen mit einer elektrischen Verbindungsleitung mit einem Kunststoff umgeben. Das Verbindungselement 4 lässt sich beispielsweise warm verformen. In einer anderen Ausführungsform ist das Verbindungselement 4 ein warmverformbarer Schlauch, in dem Schallwellen vom Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil 2 zum Ohrpassstück des In-dem-Ohr-Teils 3 übertragen werden.The connecting element 4 has, for example, as a core a wire, and this is surrounded together with an electrical connection line with a plastic. The connecting element 4 can be deformed, for example, warm. In another embodiment, the connecting element 4 is a thermoformable tube in which sound waves are transmitted from the behind-the-ear part 2 to the ear tip of the in-the-ear part 3.

Die Form des In-den-Ohr-Teils 3 ist günstiger Weise an den Gehörgang des Hörgeräteträgers exakt angepasst. Auch das Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil 2 sollte exakt an den Raum hinter dem Ohr angeglichen sein. Des Weiteren lässt sich das Verbindungselement 4 in der Länge und in der Form an die Anatomie der Ohrmuschel des Hörgeräteträgers anpassen.The shape of the in-the-ear part 3 is conveniently adapted to the ear canal of the hearing aid wearer exactly. Also the behind-the-ear part 2 should be exactly aligned with the space behind the ear. Furthermore, the connecting element 4 can be adapted in length and in shape to the anatomy of the auricle of the hearing aid wearer.

Das Schaltelement 5, durch das das Verbindungselement 4 mit dem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil 2 verbunden ist, ist beispielsweise ein Drehschalter 5 mit zwei Schaltpositionen "Ein" und "Aus". Durch Drehen 6 des Verbindungselements 4 durch beispielsweise den Hörgeräteträger kann zwischen diesen beiden Schaltpositionen geschaltet werden. Vorzugsweise unterscheiden sich die beiden Schaltpositionen durch einen Drehwinkel von 90 Grad des Verbindungselements 4 und rasten spürbar ein.The switching element 5, by which the connecting element 4 is connected to the behind-the-ear part 2, is for example a rotary switch 5 with two switching positions "on" and "off". By turning 6 of the connecting element 4 by, for example, the hearing aid wearer can be switched between these two switching positions. Preferably, the two switching positions differ by a rotation angle of 90 degrees of the connecting element 4 and engage noticeably.

Das Verbindungselement 4 ist bevorzugt in das Schaltelement 5 steckbar ausgeführt.The connecting element 4 is preferably designed to be pluggable into the switching element 5.

Umfasst das Verbindungselement 4 auch elektrische Leitungen, so müssen diese durch den Drehschalter 5 geschliffen werden. Um unnötige und fehleranfällige Biegungen der elektrischen Leitungen zu vermeiden, erfolgt dies bevorzugt mittels Schleifkontakten, die sich in einem beweglichen Teil des Drehschalters 5 befinden und zu Schleifringen in einem festen Teil des Drehschalters 5 Kontakt halten. Durch Stecken des Verbindungselements 4 in den Drehschalter 5 erhalten die elektrischen Leitungen Kontakt zu den Schleifkontakten.If the connecting element 4 also includes electrical lines, they must be ground by the rotary switch 5. In order to avoid unnecessary and error-prone bends of the electrical lines, this is preferably done by means of sliding contacts, which are located in a moving part of the rotary switch 5 and hold slip rings in a fixed part of the rotary switch 5 contact. By inserting the connecting element 4 in the rotary switch 5, the electrical wires get in contact with the sliding contacts.

Ist das Verbindungselement 4 ein Schlauch zur Schallübertragung sind selbstverständlich keine Schleifkontakte und Schleifringe erforderlich. Beispielsweise werden aber ein im Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil 2 angeordneter Schlauch und der Schlauch des Verbindungselements 4 passgenau drehbar verbunden, um eine reibungslose Schallübertragung zu ermöglichen.If the connecting element 4 is a hose for sound transmission, of course no sliding contacts and slip rings are required. By way of example, however, a hose arranged in the behind-the-ear part 2 and the hose of the connecting element 4 are rotatably connected in a precisely fitting manner in order to permit a smooth transmission of sound.

Figur 1 zeigt das Hörgerät 1 im eingeschalteten Zustand. Das Verbindungselement 4 befindet sich in einer Position, in der das Hörgerät vom Hörgeräteträger benutzt bzw. getragen wird. Der Drehschalter 5 ist auf Position "Ein" gestellt. FIG. 1 shows the hearing aid 1 in the on state. The connecting element 4 is in a position in which the hearing aid is used or worn by the hearing aid wearer. The rotary switch 5 is set to the "on" position.

Figur 2 zeigt das Hörgerät 1 im abgenommenen und ausgeschalteten Zustand. Das Verbindungselement 4 befindet sich in einer Position, die durch eine Drehung 6 beispielsweise um 90 Grad gegenüber der eingeschalteten Position verdreht ist. Der Drehschalter 5 ist auf Position "Aus" gestellt. FIG. 2 shows the hearing aid 1 in the off and on state. The connecting element 4 is in a position which is rotated by a rotation 6, for example by 90 degrees relative to the switched-on position. The rotary switch 5 is set to the "off" position.

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Hörgerät (1) mit einem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil (2) und einem In-dem-Ohr-Teil (3), welche durch ein Verbindungselement (4) miteinander verbundenen sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil (2) ein mit dem Verbindungselement (4) in Wirkverbindung stehendes Schaltelement (5) derart angeordnet ist, dass durch eine zum Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil (2) relative Bewegung (6) des Verbindungselements (4) mindestens zwei Schaltpositionen des Schaltelements (5) einstellbar sind.Hearing aid (1) having a behind-the-ear part (2) and an in-the-ear part (3) which are interconnected by a connecting element (4),
characterized,
in that the behind-the-ear part (2) is arranged with the connecting element (4) in operative connection switching element (5) such that by a relative to the behind-the-ear part (2) relative movement (6) of the Connecting element (4) at least two switching positions of the switching element (5) are adjustable. Hörgerät (1) nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Bewegung (6) des Verbindungselements (4) eine Drehbewegung ist.Hearing aid (1) according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the movement (6) of the connecting element (4) is a rotary movement. Hörgerät (1) nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Schaltpositionen durch einen die Schaltpositionen bestimmenden Drehwinkel von neunzig Grad unterscheidbar sind.Hearing aid (1) according to claim 2,
characterized,
that the switching positions are distinguishable by the shift positions determined angle of rotation of ninety degrees. Hörgerät (1) nach einem der vorigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Schaltelement (5) zwei Schaltpositionen aufweist, wobei das Hörgerät (1) bei einer ersten Schaltposition eingeschaltet und bei einer zweiten Schaltposition ausgeschaltet ist.Hearing aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that the switching element (5) has two switching positions, wherein the hearing device (1) is switched on in a first switching position and off in a second switching position. Hörgerät (1) nach einem der vorigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Schaltpositionen des Schaltelements (5) durch Einrasten spürbar sind.Hearing aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the switching positions of the switching element (5) can be felt by snapping. Hörgerät (1) nach einem der vorigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Schaltelement (5) aus einem Drehschalter besteht, umfassend eine auf dem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil (2) angeordnete drehbare Buchse und ein mit dem Verbindungselement (4) fest verbundenes, in die Buchse steckbares Steckerteil, wobei das in die Buchse eingesteckte Steckerteil gemeinsam mit der Buchse drehbar ist.Hearing aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that the switching element (5) consists of a rotary switch, comprising a rotatable bush arranged on the behind-the-ear part (2) and a plug part which is fixedly connected to the connecting element (4) and can be plugged into the bush, the bushing being in the socket inserted plug part is rotatable together with the socket. Hörgerät (1) nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen drehbarer Buchse und Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil (2) mittels Schleifkontakten und Schleifringen erfolgt.Hearing aid (1) according to claim 6,
characterized,
in that an electrical connection between rotatable bushing and behind-the-ear part (2) takes place by means of sliding contacts and slip rings. Hörgerät (1) nach einem der vorigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Verbindungselement (4) einen Schall leitenden Schlauch und/oder elektrische Leitungen umfasst.Hearing aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the connecting element (4) comprises a sound-conducting tube and / or electrical lines. Hörgerät (1) nach einem der vorigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Verbindungselement (4) starr ist oder aus einem Memorymaterial, das eine stabile, vorgebbare Endform des Verbindungselements (4) gewährleistet, besteht.Hearing aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the connecting element (4) is rigid or consists of a memory material which ensures a stable, definable final shape of the connecting element (4). Verfahren zum Ein- und Ausschalten eines Hörgeräts (1), umfassend ein Hinter-dem-Ohr-Teil(2) und ein In-dem-Ohr-Teil(3), welche durch ein Verbindungselement (4) miteinander verbundenen sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass durch eine Bewegung des Verbindungselements (4) mindestens zwei Schaltpositionen eingenommen werden.A method for switching on and off a hearing aid (1), comprising a behind-the-ear part (2) and an in-the-ear part (3), which are interconnected by a connecting element (4),
characterized,
in that at least two switching positions are assumed by a movement of the connecting element (4).
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