EP2063667A2 - Adaptable connection module for a modular hearing aid device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a connection module for a modular hearing aid and to a method for adapting a modular hearing aid to an ear of a patient.
- the length of a line for conducting electrical or acoustic signals to an earpiece is adapted.
- the US 4,727,582 describes a behind-the-ear hearing aid in which a to be worn in the ear canal electroacoustic transducer is connected via a line with the worn behind the ear device. A variable length portion of the conduit is disposed in a cavity of the apparatus.
- a disadvantage of this conventional hearing aid is that in the housing of the worn behind the ear device itself a cavity must be provided for receiving a variable portion of the line to the electroacoustic transducer. This makes the hearing aid larger and more expensive. Another disadvantage is that moisture or dirt can penetrate into the hearing aid via the cavity for receiving the line. Furthermore, it is disadvantageous that in the case of a defect on the line, the entire hearing aid device has to be transported to a repair service provider and repaired there.
- An object of the present invention is to enable a simplified adaptation and a simplified repair of a hearing aid.
- connection module or a method for adapting a modular hearing aid according to the independent claims.
- Preferred developments are defined in the dependent claims.
- the present invention is based on the idea of providing an adaptation device in or on a connection module for a modular hearing aid device for adapting the length of a part of a line protruding from the connection module to an earpiece.
- the adapter is preferably designed for a reversible adjustability of the length and preferably for an adjustment of the length without the use of tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.).
- the adjustment device has, for example, a locking device for clamping or otherwise fixing the length of the part of the line protruding from the connection module.
- a part of the line which does not protrude from the connection module can be arranged in a cavity of the connection module, for example in a spiral or coil shape or in the form of a helix.
- the cavity is formed for example between two housing parts of the connection module. These housing parts may be mechanically connected to one another by a latching screw connection or by another connection, which is releasable, for example, without the use of tools.
- the lead includes wires or leads for conducting electrical signals to the electroacoustic transducer. If sound signals are already generated in a main module to be connected to the connection module, the line comprises a sound conductor, for example an air duct.
- An advantage of the invention is that an effective length of a line to an earpiece adjustable and at the same time a repair with little effort is possible by the modularity. Furthermore, the main module no longer has any openings or cavities through which, for example, moisture or dirt could penetrate. The reliability of the entire hearing aid is thus significantly improved. Another advantage is that even after an exchange of the main module (for example, due to a defect), the length of the line to the earpiece does not need to be readjusted.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a modular hearing aid.
- the modular hearing aid device comprises a main module 10 and a connection module 20 and an ear piece 50, which are connected to one another via a line 40.
- the main module 10 includes, for example, one or more microphones, a corresponding number of amplifiers, a digital or analog signal conditioning, controls, a battery, an accumulator or other energy source, an interface for programming, etc.
- the main module 10 includes an interface to the mechanical as well electrical or acoustic coupling of the main module 10 with the connection module 20.
- the interface comprises, for example, one or more detent or screw or bayonet connections.
- the interface comprises, for example, one or more electrical contacts.
- For acoustic coupling includes the Interface, for example, an opening to which an air duct or another sound conductor can be acoustically coupled.
- connection module 20 includes an interface corresponding to the interface of the main module 10, with corresponding means for mechanical as well as electrical or acoustic coupling. Furthermore, the connection module 20 comprises a line 40 for conducting electrical or acoustic signals to an earpiece 50. A first end of the line 40 is coupled to the interface of the connection module 20. A variable length portion of the lead 40 adjacent the first end is disposed in the connection module 20. A second end of the lead 40 is detachably or fixedly connected to the earpiece 50. The lead 40 has wires or lices or other electrical conductors for conducting an electrical signal to the earpiece 50. Alternatively or additionally, the conduit 40 has an air duct or other means for conducting acoustic signals.
- the earpiece 50 is designed for partial or complete insertion into a patient's ear canal. It is individually adapted to the shape of the ear canal or the entrance of the ear canal of a patient or has a shape and size which is suitable for a large number of patients. An individually adapted ear piece is also called earmold or earmold.
- the earpiece 50 includes an electroacoustic transducer for converting electrical signals to acoustic signals.
- the eartip 50 may include means for adjusting the acoustic impedance of the lead 40 to the acoustic impedance of the ear canal.
- FIGS. 2 to 5 show schematic representations of different variants of a connection module 20, each as above based on the FIG. 1 can be coupled with a corresponding main module 10 shown.
- Means for mechanically coupling the connection module 20 to a main module 10 are in the FIGS. 2 to 10 each not shown.
- the connected to the connection module 20 line 40 and connected to the line 40 ear piece 50 are in the FIGS. 2 to 5 each not shown.
- FIG. 2 shows a connection module 20 with a first housing part 21 and a second housing part 31.
- a conductor holder 22 and contacts 24 are arranged on the first housing part 21, a conductor holder 22 and contacts 24 are arranged.
- the conductor holder 22 holds or is mechanically connected to the first end of the line 40.
- the contacts 24 form the electrical part of the interface of the connection module 20 to the main module 10.
- the contacts 24 are, for example, pin-shaped or tongue-shaped.
- Connecting wires 25 or other electrically conductive components connect the contacts 24 with the line 40.
- the second housing part 31 is in FIG. 2 (Partially) shown transparent, so that the conductor holder 22, the connecting wires 25 and arranged in the connection module 20 part of the line 40 are visible.
- This locking device 32 includes, for example, a clamping device for clamping the length of the protruding from the connection module 20 part of the line 40 or another mechanism for fixing this length.
- the clamping or other definition of the length of the protruding from the connection module 20 part of the line 40 for example, by turning or moving or by simply placing and connecting the second housing part 31 with the first housing part 21.
- the second housing part 31st for example, a corrugation.
- the locking device comprises 32 a relative to the second housing part 31 movable component, which may have a corresponding corrugation.
- connection module 20 has a cavity 23, in which the conductor holder 22 is arranged.
- the part of the line 40 arranged in the connection module 20 is arranged spirally in the cavity 23.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of a connection module 20 with a first housing part 21 and a in FIG. 3 not shown second housing part.
- a conductor holder 22 and contacts 24 Arranged on or fixedly connected to the first housing part 21 are a conductor holder 22 and contacts 24, which form an electrical part of an interface between the connection module 20 and an in FIG. 3 form main module, not shown.
- the contacts 24 are connected by connecting wires 25 with an end of the line 40 held by the conductor holder 22.
- the first housing part 21 is further fixedly connected to carriers 27, arranged on these clamping jaws 26 and a plate or wall 28 or designed in one piece with these.
- the carrier 27 and the wall 28 are arranged together trough-shaped, wherein in FIG. 3 the view from the open side of the trough is shown.
- the wire holder 22 In the trough formed by the beams 27 and the wall 28, the wire holder 22, the connecting wires 25, and the part of the wire 40 arranged in the connecting module 20 are spirally arranged.
- the conductor holder 22 is fixedly connected to the wall 28 or formed integrally therewith.
- the jaws 26 are elastically connected to the ends facing away from the interface to a main module ends of the carrier 27 or designed in one piece with these.
- the jaws 26 and a in FIG. 3 not shown second housing part are for example designed so that by placing or locking the second housing part with the in FIG. 3 shown first housing part, the two jaws compressed and clamping the line 40 between them. Corrugation on one or both jaws 26 can improve the effect of clamping.
- FIG. 4 shows a schematic representation of a connection module 20, which differs from the above with reference to FIG. 2 differs in that it is designed to transmit an acoustic or sound signal from a main module to an ear piece.
- a pipe section 29 protrudes from the first housing part 21 and forms an acoustic part of an interface to a main module 10.
- the pipe section 29 is extended into the cavity 23 of the connection module 20 into and forms there the line holder 22.
- a locking device for determining the length of The connection module 20 projecting part of the line 40 may, for example, according to one of the above with reference to Figures 2 and 3 be formed variants shown.
- FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of a connection module 20 with a first housing part 21 and a in FIG. 5 not shown second housing part.
- the first housing part 21 has an in FIG. 5 not shown interface for mechanical and electrical or acoustic coupling of the connection module 20 with a main module.
- a wall 28 is fixedly connected to the first housing part 21 or integrally formed and partially surrounds a cavity 23 within the connection module 20.
- Clamping jaws 26 are elastically connected to the wall 28. Similar as above based on the FIG. 3 can represent the jaws 26 by placing or locking the in FIG. 5 second housing part, not shown, are pressed together with the first housing part 21 in order to clamp the line 40 lying therebetween.
- connection module 20 part of Lead 40 is spirally disposed approximately in a plane in cavity 23 that is perpendicular to a direction in which connection module 20 may be connected to a main module 10.
- connection module 20 Various features of the variants of a connection module 20 shown above can be combined with each other.
- clamping device can also be used in a connection module, as above with reference to the FIG. 4 shown adapted for a transmission of acoustic or sound signals from a main module to an ear piece.
- a helical arrangement of a part of the line 40 in a plane parallel or perpendicular to a coupling direction and a helical or coil or helical arrangement can be selected.
- connection modules the majority of the surface exposed in a coupling with a main module surface is formed by the second housing part 31.
- the greater part of the outer surface of the connection module 20 may be part of the first housing part 21 or firmly connected to the interface to the main module.
- a clamping determination of the length of the protruding from the connection module 20 part of the line 40 creates a reversible adjustability of this length.
- other mechanisms for reversible or irreversible adjustment of the length may be provided.
- the housing parts 21, 31 may be formed for a repeated separation and connection or even for a single connection.
- a locking device and a connection mechanism between the housing parts 21, 31, which without use can be operated by tools are advantageous, but also connection mechanisms come into question, which require the use of tools for connection and / or separation.
- FIG. 12 is a schematic illustration of a flowchart of a method of adjusting a modular hearing aid that includes a main module, a connection module, an earpiece, and a lead at least partially protruding from the connection module for directing an acoustic or electrical signal to the earpiece.
- the method may, for example, a modular hearing aid and in particular a connection module, as described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 have been applied.
- FIGS. 1 to 5 the above-mentioned reference numerals will be used hereinafter FIGS. 1 to 5 used.
- a first step 91 the length of the part of the line 40 protruding from the connection module 20 is adapted to an ear of the patient.
- the length is determined, for example by clamping the line 40.
- the connection module 20 is coupled to a main module 10. This coupling comprises both a mechanical and an electrical and / or an acoustic coupling.
- the execution of the third step 93 after the first step 91 and the second step 92 has the advantage that the handling of the connection module 20 without the main module 10 can be simpler and the main module 10 does not yet have to be present.
- the connection module 20 and the main module 10 may be coupled before the first step 91 or before the second step 92.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verbindungsmodul für ein modulares Hörhilfsgerät und auf ein Verfahren zum Anpassen eines modularen Hörhilfsgeräts an ein Ohr eines Patienten. Angepasst wird dabei insbesondere die Länge einer Leitung zum Leiten elektrischer oder akustischer Signale zu einem Ohrstück.The present invention relates to a connection module for a modular hearing aid and to a method for adapting a modular hearing aid to an ear of a patient. In particular, the length of a line for conducting electrical or acoustic signals to an earpiece is adapted.
Die
Ein Nachteil dieses herkömmlichen Hörhilfsgeräts ist, dass im Gehäuse des hinter dem Ohr getragenen Geräts selbst ein Hohlraum für die Aufnahme eines variablen Anteils der Leitung zum elektroakustischen Wandler vorgesehen sein muss. Dadurch wird das Hörhilfsgerät größer und teurer. Ein weiterer Nachteil besteht darin, dass über den Hohlraum zur Aufnahme der Leitung Feuchtigkeit oder Schmutz in das Hörhilfsgerät eindringen kann. Ferner ist nachteilig, dass im Fall eines Defekts an der Leitung das gesamte Hörhilfsgerät zu einem Reparaturdienstleister transportiert und dort repariert werden muss.A disadvantage of this conventional hearing aid is that in the housing of the worn behind the ear device itself a cavity must be provided for receiving a variable portion of the line to the electroacoustic transducer. This makes the hearing aid larger and more expensive. Another disadvantage is that moisture or dirt can penetrate into the hearing aid via the cavity for receiving the line. Furthermore, it is disadvantageous that in the case of a defect on the line, the entire hearing aid device has to be transported to a repair service provider and repaired there.
Eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, eine vereinfachte Anpassung und eine vereinfachte Reparatur eines Hörhilfsgeräts zu ermöglichen.An object of the present invention is to enable a simplified adaptation and a simplified repair of a hearing aid.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verbindungsmodul bzw. ein Verfahren zum Anpassen eines modularen Hörhilfsgeräts gemäß den unabhängigen Ansprüchen gelöst. Bevorzugte Weiterbildungen sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen definiert.This object is achieved by a connection module or a method for adapting a modular hearing aid according to the independent claims. Preferred developments are defined in the dependent claims.
Die vorliegende Erfindung beruht auf der Idee, in oder an einem Verbindungsmodul für ein modulares Hörhilfsgerät eine Anpasseinrichtung zum Anpassen der Länge eines aus dem Verbindungsmodul ragenden Teils einer Leitung zu einem Ohrstück vorzusehen. Die Anpasseinrichtung ist vorzugsweise für eine reversible Verstellbarkeit der Länge und vorzugsweise für eine Anpassung der Länge ohne eine Verwendung von Werkzeug (Schraubendreher, Schraubenschlüssel etc.) ausgebildet. Die Anpasseinrichtung weist beispielsweise eine Feststelleinrichtung zum Klemmen oder anderweitigen Festlegen der Länge des aus dem Verbindungsmodul ragenden Teils der Leitung auf.The present invention is based on the idea of providing an adaptation device in or on a connection module for a modular hearing aid device for adapting the length of a part of a line protruding from the connection module to an earpiece. The adapter is preferably designed for a reversible adjustability of the length and preferably for an adjustment of the length without the use of tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.). The adjustment device has, for example, a locking device for clamping or otherwise fixing the length of the part of the line protruding from the connection module.
Ein nicht aus dem Verbindungsmodul ragender Teil der Leitung kann in einem Hohlraum des Verbindungsmoduls beispielsweise spiralförmig oder spulenförmig bzw. in Form einer Helix angeordnet sein. Der Hohlraum wird beispielsweise zwischen zwei Gehäuseteilen des Verbindungsmoduls gebildet. Diese Gehäuseteile können durch eine Rast-Schraubverbindung oder durch eine andere Verbindung mechanisch miteinander verbunden sein, die beispielsweise ohne eine Verwendung von Werkzeug lösbar ist. Wenn das Ohrstück einen elektroakustischen Wandler aufweist, umfasst die Leitung Drähte oder Lizen zum Leiten elektrischer Signale zu dem elektroakustischen Wandler. Wenn Schallsignale bereits in einem mit dem Verbindungsmodul zu verbindenden Hauptmodul erzeugt werden, umfasst die Leitung einen Schallleiter, beispielsweise einen Luftkanal.A part of the line which does not protrude from the connection module can be arranged in a cavity of the connection module, for example in a spiral or coil shape or in the form of a helix. The cavity is formed for example between two housing parts of the connection module. These housing parts may be mechanically connected to one another by a latching screw connection or by another connection, which is releasable, for example, without the use of tools. When the earpiece has an electroacoustic transducer, the lead includes wires or leads for conducting electrical signals to the electroacoustic transducer. If sound signals are already generated in a main module to be connected to the connection module, the line comprises a sound conductor, for example an air duct.
Ein Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, dass eine wirksame Länge einer Leitung zu einem Ohrstück einstellbar und durch die Modularität gleichzeitig eine Reparatur mit geringem Aufwand möglich ist. Ferner muss das Hauptmodul keine Öffnungen oder Hohlräume mehr aufweisen, durch die beispielsweise Feuchtigkeit oder Schmutz eindringen könnten. Die Zuverlässigkeit des gesamten Hörhilfsgeräts wird damit deutlich verbessert. Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht darin, dass auch nach einem Austausch des Hauptmoduls (beispielsweise aufgrund eines Defekts) die Länge der Leitung zum Ohrstück nicht neu eingestellt werden muss.An advantage of the invention is that an effective length of a line to an earpiece adjustable and at the same time a repair with little effort is possible by the modularity. Furthermore, the main module no longer has any openings or cavities through which, for example, moisture or dirt could penetrate. The reliability of the entire hearing aid is thus significantly improved. Another advantage is that even after an exchange of the main module (for example, due to a defect), the length of the line to the earpiece does not need to be readjusted.
Ausführungsbeispiele werden nachfolgend mit Bezug auf die beiliegenden Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigen:
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- eine schematische Darstellung eines modularen Hörhilfsgeräts;
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- eine schematische Darstellung eines Verbindungsmoduls;
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- eine schematische Darstellung eines Verbindungsmoduls;
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- eine schematische Darstellung eines Verbindungsmoduls;
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- eine schematische Darstellung eines Verbindungsmoduls; und
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- ein schematisches Flussdiagramm eines Verfahrens zum Anpassen eines modularen Hörhilfsgeräts.
- FIG. 1
- a schematic representation of a modular hearing aid device;
- FIG. 2
- a schematic representation of a connection module;
- FIG. 3
- a schematic representation of a connection module;
- FIG. 4
- a schematic representation of a connection module;
- FIG. 5
- a schematic representation of a connection module; and
- FIG. 6
- a schematic flow diagram of a method for adjusting a modular hearing aid.
Das Verbindungsmodul 20 umfasst eine Schnittstelle, die zu der Schnittstelle des Hauptmoduls 10 korrespondiert, mit entsprechenden Einrichtungen zum mechanischen sowie elektrischen oder akustischen Koppeln. Ferner umfasst das Verbindungsmodul 20 eine Leitung 40 zum Leiten elektrischer oder akustischer Signale zu einem Hörerteil bzw. Ohrstück 50. Ein erstes Ende der Leitung 40 ist mit der Schnittstelle des Verbindungsmoduls 20 gekoppelt. Ein an das erste Ende angrenzende Teil variabler Länge der Leitung 40 ist in dem Verbindungsmodul 20 angeordnet. Ein zweites Ende der Leitung 40 ist lösbar oder fest mit dem Ohrstück 50 verbunden. Die Leitung 40 weist Drähte oder Lizen oder andere elektrische Leiter zum Leiten eines elektrischen Signals zu dem Ohrstück 50 auf. Alternativ oder zusätzlich weist die Leitung 40 einen Luftkanal oder eine andere Einrichtung zum Leiten akustischer Signale auf.The
Das Ohrstück 50 ist für eine teilweise oder vollständige Einführung in einen Gehörgang eines Patienten ausgebildet. Es ist an die Form des Gehörgangs oder des Eingangs des Gehörgangs eines Patienten individuell angepasst oder weist eine Form und Größe auf, die für eine Vielzahl von Patienten geeignet ist. Ein individuell angepasstes Ohrstück wird auch als Ohrpassstück oder Otoplastik bezeichnet. Wenn die Schnittstelle zwischen dem Hauptmodul 10 und dem Verbindungsmodul 20 und die Leitung 40 ausgebildet sind, um elektrische Signale von dem Hauptmodul 10 zu dem Ohrstück 50 zu übertragen, umfasst das Ohrstück 50 einen elektroakustischen Wandler zum Wandeln elektrischer Signale in akustische Signale bzw. Schall. Wenn die Leitung 40 für eine Übertragung akustischer Signale zu dem Ohrstück 50 ausgebildet ist, kann das Ohrstück 50 eine Einrichtung zum Anpassen der akustischen Impedanz der Leitung 40 an die akustische Impedanz des Gehörgangs aufweisen.The
Die
An einer von dem ersten Gehäuseteil 21 abgewandten Seite des zweiten Gehäuseteils 31 ist eine Feststelleinrichtung 32 bzw. ein "Locking Gate" angeordnet. Diese Feststelleinrichtung 32 umfasst beispielsweise eine Klemmeinrichtung zur klemmenden Festlegung der Länge des aus dem Verbindungsmodul 20 ragenden Teils der Leitung 40 oder einen anderen Mechanismus zur Festlegung dieser Länge. Die klemmende oder andere Festlegung der Länge des aus dem Verbindungsmodul 20 ragenden Teils der Leitung 40 erfolgt beispielsweise durch Drehen oder Verschieben oder auch durch das bloße Aufsetzen und Verbindens des zweiten Gehäuseteils 31 mit dem ersten Gehäuseteil 21. Zur Erhöhung der Griffigkeit weist das zweite Gehäuseteil 31 beispielsweise eine Riffelung auf. Alternativ umfasst die Feststelleinrichtung 32 ein gegenüber dem zweiten Gehäuseteil 31 bewegbares Bauteil, das eine entsprechende Riffelung aufweisen kann.On a side facing away from the
Zwischen dem ersten Gehäuseteil 21 und dem zweiten Gehäuseteil 31 weist das Verbindungsmodul 20 einen Hohlraum 23 auf, in dem der Leitungshalter 22 angeordnet ist. Der in dem Verbindungsmodul 20 angeordnete Teil der Leitung 40 ist spiralförmig in dem Hohlraum 23 angeordnet.Between the
Die Klemmbacken 26 sind elastisch mit den von der Schnittstelle zu einem Hauptmodul abgewandten Enden der Träger 27 verbunden oder mit diesen einstückig ausgeführt. Die Klemmbacken 26 und ein in
Die Leitung 40 und die in
Verschiedene Merkmale der oben dargestellten Varianten eines Verbindungsmoduls 20 können miteinander kombiniert werden. Beispielsweise kann die oben anhand der
Bei den oben anhand der
Eine klemmende Festlegung der Länge des aus dem Verbindungsmodul 20 ragenden Teils der Leitung 40 schafft eine reversible Verstellbarkeit dieser Länge. Alternativ können auch andere Mechanismen zum reversiblen oder irreversiblen Verstellen der Länge vorgesehen sein. Entsprechend können die Gehäuseteile 21, 31 für eine wiederholte Trennung und Verbindung oder auch nur für eine einmalige Verbindung ausgebildet sein. Eine Feststelleinrichtung und einen Verbindungsmechanismus zwischen den Gehäuseteilen 21, 31, die ohne eine Verwendung von Werkzeug betätigt werden können, sind vorteilhaft, jedoch kommen auch Verbindungsmechanismen in Frage, die eine Verwendung von Werkzeug zur Verbindung und/oder zur Trennung voraussetzen.A clamping determination of the length of the protruding from the
In einem ersten Schritt 91 wird die Länge des aus dem Verbindungsmodul 20 ragenden Teils der Leitung 40 an ein Ohr des Patienten angepasst. In einem zweiten Schritt 92 wird die Länge festgelegt, beispielsweise durch Klemmen der Leitung 40. In einem dritten Schritt 93 wird das Verbindungsmodul 20 mit einem Hauptmodul 10 gekoppelt. Diese Kopplung umfasst sowohl eine mechanische als auch eine elektrische und/oder eine akustische Kopplung.In a
Die Ausführung des dritten Schritts 93 nach dem ersten Schritt 91 und dem zweiten Schritt 92 hat den Vorteil, dass die Handhabung des Verbindungsmoduls 20 ohne das Hauptmodul 10 einfacher sein kann und das Hauptmodul 10 dabei noch nicht vorliegen muss. Alternativ können das Verbindungsmodul 20 und das Hauptmodul 10 bereits vor dem ersten Schritt 91 oder vor dem zweiten Schritt 92 gekoppelt werden.The execution of the
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