EP2112672A2 - Pushbutton for a hearing aid - Google Patents

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EP2112672A2
EP2112672A2 EP09155043A EP09155043A EP2112672A2 EP 2112672 A2 EP2112672 A2 EP 2112672A2 EP 09155043 A EP09155043 A EP 09155043A EP 09155043 A EP09155043 A EP 09155043A EP 2112672 A2 EP2112672 A2 EP 2112672A2
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
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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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/04—Cases; Covers
    • 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

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  • the invention relates to a specified in claim 1 pushbutton for a hearing aid with a probe element and a locking element.
  • Hearing aids are portable hearing aids that are used to care for the hearing impaired.
  • different types of hearing aids such as behind-the-ear hearing aids, hearing aids with external earphones and in-the-ear hearing aids, e.g. also Concha hearing aids or channel hearing aids, provided.
  • the hearing aids listed by way of example are worn on the outer ear or in the ear canal.
  • bone conduction hearing aids, implantable or vibrotactile hearing aids are also available on the market. The stimulation of the damaged hearing takes place either mechanically or electrically.
  • Hearing aids have in principle as essential components an input transducer, an amplifier and an output transducer.
  • the input transducer is usually a sound receiver, z. As a microphone, and / or an electromagnetic receiver, for. B. an induction coil.
  • the output transducer is usually used as an electroacoustic transducer, z. As miniature speaker, or as an electromechanical transducer, z. B. bone conduction, realized.
  • the amplifier is usually integrated in a signal processing unit.
  • FIG. 1 This basic structure is in FIG. 1 shown using the example of a behind-the-ear hearing aid.
  • a hearing aid housing 1 for carrying behind the ear one or more microphones 2 for receiving the sound from the environment are installed.
  • a signal processing unit 3 which is also integrated in the hearing aid housing 1, processes the microphone signals and amplifies them.
  • the output signal of the signal processing unit 3 is transmitted to a loudspeaker or receiver 4, which emits an acoustic signal.
  • the sound is optionally transmitted via a sound tube, which is fixed with an earmold in the ear canal, to the eardrum of the device carrier.
  • the power supply of the hearing aid and in particular the signal processing unit 3 is carried out by a likewise integrated into the hearing aid housing 1 battery 5.
  • the hearing aid is switched on and off with the push-button 6.
  • FIG. 2 a behind-the-ear hearing aid is shown, on whose frame 7 only a housing upper part 8 of the hearing aid housing, but not the lower housing upper part is shown attached.
  • the frame 7 numerous electronic components 9 are installed.
  • a battery compartment 10 is pivotally mounted on the frame.
  • the battery compartment 10 accommodates a battery 5 in the form of a button cell. With a push-button 6, which is arranged in the upper housing part 8, the hearing aid is switched on and off.
  • the DE 10 2005 037 897 B3 discloses a covering device for a program switch of a hearing aid, wherein the covering device is locked to a locking element in a covering state with a hearing aid housing.
  • the DE 10 2006 035 090 A1 indicates an operating element which is fastened in an opening of a housing element of a hearing aid system by a snap connection.
  • the object is achieved with the push-button for a hearing aid of independent claim 1.
  • the push-button comprises a guided in an opening of a housing shell probe element and a locking element.
  • the locking element When inserted into a cavity of the probe element, the locking element produces a first snap connection between the housing shell and the probe element.
  • the probe element have a large surface area.
  • the locking element can produce a second snap-in connection with the feeler element. As a result, the locking element is firmly connected to the probe element.
  • the first snap connection can be formed by at least one snap hook on the probe element.
  • the locking element may be designed such that it locks the snap hook on the housing shell. This has the advantage of easy assembly and disassembly.
  • the second snap connection can be formed by at least one bead on the locking element. Thereby, the second snap connection can be easily made.
  • the probe element may have a downwardly open cavity. In the cavity, the locking element can be inserted.
  • the first snap connection can be easily effected thereby.
  • the housing shell may have at least one recess or at least one undercut.
  • the snap hook can snap into it. This offers the advantage of a permanent and secure snap connection.
  • At least one button can be arranged below the locking element in the hearing device.
  • the locking element actuates the push-button.
  • the hearing device can be switched on or off, for example.
  • the pushbutton is movable against a force, wherein when a push-in element is pressed in, a switching stage can be filled in a tactile manner.
  • a behind-the-ear hearing device can be equipped with at least one pushbutton according to the invention.
  • at least one pushbutton according to the invention.
  • the button can be attached to a frame of the hearing aid.
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view of an upper housing shell 8 of a behind-the-ear hearing aid shown.
  • a push-button 6 is attached in the upper part of the housing shell 8.
  • the pushbutton 6 comprises a feeler element 11 and a locking element 12.
  • the locking element 12 is inserted into the feeler element 11 and thereby forms a snap connection between the feeler element 11 and the housing shell 8.
  • Snap connections are form-fitting connections with a variety of design options. Common to all snap connections is that a prominent part of a part, e.g. a hook or a bead, is deflected during assembly short term and engages in a recess or an undercut of a connection partner. Depending on the design of the connection partners, the connection is solvable or unsolvable. In the unloaded state, the snap connection is subject to only low voltages. It is therefore usually not tight. For tight connections sealing elements are required. Due to the ease of installation, the snap connection is one of the most cost-effective connection options.
  • FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of the push button 6 FIG. 3 , Shown are in a sectional view of a push-button 6 comprising a probe element 11 and a locking element 12.
  • the locking element 12 is inserted into a cavity 13 of the probe element 11.
  • the two beads 16 of the locking element 12 form a snap connection with the grooves 16 of the probe element.
  • the beads 15 press two snap hooks 14 of the probe element 11 to the outside and thus form a further snap connection.
  • the pushbutton 6 is fastened to the housing shell 8.
  • Locking lugs 17 in the form of an undercut of the upper housing part 8 form together with the snap hook 14 of the probe element 11, the snap connection.
  • a button 18, for example, a on-off switch of the hearing aid attached By actuating the feeler element 11, the locking element 12 is pressed onto the button 18. As a result, a switching operation is initiated with the button 18.
  • the sizes of the probe 18 and the probe element 11 are independent of each other.
  • the surface of the probe element 11 can therefore have a user-friendly large print surface.
  • FIG. 5 shows the housing shell 8 with built-in pushbutton 6 from below.
  • the push-button 6 consists of a probe element 11 and a locking element 12.
  • Two snap hooks 14 fix the probe element 11 in the housing shell 8.
  • the introduced into a cavity of the probe element 11 locking element 12 causes the locking of the snap hook 14 with the housing shell. 8

Abstract

The pushbutton (6) has a button element (11) movably supported in an opening of a housing shell (8) of a hearing aid housing and has a locking element (12). The button element has a cavity (13) in the direction of inner side of the housing shell. The locking element guided in the cavity operates a snap-action connection between the housing shell and the button element. The locking element forms another snap-action connection with the button element.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Drucktaster für ein Hörgerät mit einem Tastelement und einem Verriegelungselement.The invention relates to a specified in claim 1 pushbutton for a hearing aid with a probe element and a locking element.

Hörgeräte sind tragbare Hörvorrichtungen, die zur Versorgung von Schwerhörenden dienen. Um den zahlreichen individuellen Bedürfnissen entgegenzukommen, werden unterschiedliche Bauformen von Hörgeräten wie Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräte, Hörgerät mit externem Hörer und In-dem-Ohr Hörgeräte, z.B. auch Concha-Hörgeräte oder Kanal-Hörgeräte, bereitgestellt. Die beispielhaft aufgeführten Hörgeräte werden am Außenohr oder im Gehörgang getragen. Darüber hinaus stehen auf dem Markt aber auch Knochenleitungshörhilfen, implantierbare oder vibrotaktile Hörhilfen zur Verfügung. Dabei erfolgt die Stimulation des geschädigten Gehörs entweder mechanisch oder elektrisch.Hearing aids are portable hearing aids that are used to care for the hearing impaired. In order to meet the numerous individual needs, different types of hearing aids such as behind-the-ear hearing aids, hearing aids with external earphones and in-the-ear hearing aids, e.g. also Concha hearing aids or channel hearing aids, provided. The hearing aids listed by way of example are worn on the outer ear or in the ear canal. In addition, bone conduction hearing aids, implantable or vibrotactile hearing aids are also available on the market. The stimulation of the damaged hearing takes place either mechanically or electrically.

Hörgeräte besitzen prinzipiell als wesentliche Komponenten einen Eingangswandler, einen Verstärker und einen Ausgangswandler. Der Eingangswandler ist in der Regel ein Schallempfänger, z. B. ein Mikrofon, und/oder ein elektromagnetischer Empfänger, z. B. eine Induktionsspule. Der Ausgangswandler ist meist als elektroakustischer Wandler, z. B. Miniaturlautsprecher, oder als elektromechanischer Wandler, z. B. Knochenleitungshörer, realisiert. Der Verstärker ist üblicherweise in eine Signalverarbeitungseinheit integriert.Hearing aids have in principle as essential components an input transducer, an amplifier and an output transducer. The input transducer is usually a sound receiver, z. As a microphone, and / or an electromagnetic receiver, for. B. an induction coil. The output transducer is usually used as an electroacoustic transducer, z. As miniature speaker, or as an electromechanical transducer, z. B. bone conduction, realized. The amplifier is usually integrated in a signal processing unit.

Dieser prinzipielle Aufbau ist in Figur 1 am Beispiel eines Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräts dargestellt. In ein Hörgerätegehäuse 1 zum Tragen hinter dem Ohr sind ein oder mehrere Mikrofone 2 zur Aufnahme des Schalls aus der Umgebung eingebaut. Eine Signalverarbeitungseinheit 3, die ebenfalls in das Hörgerätegehäuse 1 integriert ist, verarbeitet die Mikrofonsignale und verstärkt sie. Das Ausgangssignal der Signalverarbeitungseinheit 3 wird an einen Lautsprecher bzw. Hörer 4 übertragen, der ein akustisches Signal ausgibt. Der Schall wird gegebenenfalls über einen Schallschlauch, der mit einer Otoplastik im Gehörgang fixiert ist, zum Trommelfell des Geräteträgers übertragen. Die Energieversorgung des Hörgeräts und insbesondere die der Signalverarbeitungseinheit 3 erfolgt durch eine ebenfalls ins Hörgerätegehäuse 1 integrierte Batterie 5. Das Hörgerät wird mit dem Drucktaster 6 ein- und ausgeschaltet.This basic structure is in FIG. 1 shown using the example of a behind-the-ear hearing aid. In a hearing aid housing 1 for carrying behind the ear, one or more microphones 2 for receiving the sound from the environment are installed. A signal processing unit 3, which is also integrated in the hearing aid housing 1, processes the microphone signals and amplifies them. The output signal of the signal processing unit 3 is transmitted to a loudspeaker or receiver 4, which emits an acoustic signal. The sound is optionally transmitted via a sound tube, which is fixed with an earmold in the ear canal, to the eardrum of the device carrier. The power supply of the hearing aid and in particular the signal processing unit 3 is carried out by a likewise integrated into the hearing aid housing 1 battery 5. The hearing aid is switched on and off with the push-button 6.

In Figur 2 ist ein Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgerät dargestellt, an dessen Rahmen 7 nur ein Gehäuseoberteil 8 des Hörgerätegehäuses, aber nicht das untere Gehäuseoberteil befestigt dargestellt ist. In dem Rahmen 7 sind zahlreiche Elektronikkomponenten 9 eingebaut. Weiterhin ist an dem Rahmen ein Batteriefach 10 schwenkbar gelagert. Das Batteriefach 10 beherbergt eine Batterie 5 in Form einer Knopfzelle. Mit einem Drucktaster 6, welcher im Gehäuseoberteil 8 angeordnet ist, wird das Hörgerät ein- und ausgeschaltet.In FIG. 2 a behind-the-ear hearing aid is shown, on whose frame 7 only a housing upper part 8 of the hearing aid housing, but not the lower housing upper part is shown attached. In the frame 7 numerous electronic components 9 are installed. Furthermore, a battery compartment 10 is pivotally mounted on the frame. The battery compartment 10 accommodates a battery 5 in the form of a button cell. With a push-button 6, which is arranged in the upper housing part 8, the hearing aid is switched on and off.

Infolge der Miniaturisierung von Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräten ist es erforderlich, den Platzbedarf des Drucktasters zu verringern, ohne die Bedienungseigenschaften zu verschlechtern.Due to the miniaturization of behind-the-ear hearing aids, it is necessary to reduce the footprint of the push button without degrading the operation characteristics.

Die DE 10 2005 037 897 B3 offenbart ein Abdeckeinrichtung für einen Programmschalter eines Hörgeräts, wobei die Abdeckeinrichtung mit einem Verriegelungselement in einem Abdeckzustand mit einem Hörgerätegehäuse verriegelt ist.The DE 10 2005 037 897 B3 discloses a covering device for a program switch of a hearing aid, wherein the covering device is locked to a locking element in a covering state with a hearing aid housing.

Die DE 10 2006 035 090 A1 gibt ein Bedienelement an, das in einer Öffnung eines Gehäuseelements eines Hörgerätesystems durch eine Schnappverbindung befestigt ist.The DE 10 2006 035 090 A1 indicates an operating element which is fastened in an opening of a housing element of a hearing aid system by a snap connection.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung einen Drucktaster anzugeben, welcher einen geringen Platzbedarf hat, fühlbar schaltbar ist sowie einen einfachen Wechsel der Gehäuseschalen des Hörgerätegehäuses zulässt.It is an object of the invention to provide a push button, which has a small footprint, is tactile switchable and allows easy replacement of the housing shells of the hearing aid housing.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird die gestellte Aufgabe mit dem Drucktaster für ein Hörgerät des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.According to the invention, the object is achieved with the push-button for a hearing aid of independent claim 1.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst der Drucktaster ein in einer Öffnung einer Gehäuseschale geführtes Tastelement und ein Verriegelungselement. Das Verriegelungselement stellt bei einem Einführen in einen Hohlraum des Tastelements eine erste Schnappverbindung zwischen der Gehäuseschale und dem Tastelement her. Vorteilhaft daran ist, dass das Tastelement fest an der Gehäuseschale montierbar ist und dadurch das Wechseln der Gehäuseschale einfach möglich ist.According to the invention, the push-button comprises a guided in an opening of a housing shell probe element and a locking element. When inserted into a cavity of the probe element, the locking element produces a first snap connection between the housing shell and the probe element. The advantage of this is that the probe element is firmly mounted on the housing shell and thereby changing the housing shell is easily possible.

Außerdem kann trotz kleiner Baugröße des Hörgeräts das Tastelement eine große Oberfläche aufweisen.In addition, despite the small size of the hearing aid, the probe element have a large surface area.

In einer Weiterbildung kann das Verriegelungselement mit dem Tastelement eine zweite Schnappverbindung herstellen. Dadurch wird das Verriegelungselement mit dem Tastelement fest verbunden.In a development, the locking element can produce a second snap-in connection with the feeler element. As a result, the locking element is firmly connected to the probe element.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die erste Schnappverbindung durch mindestens einen Schnapphaken am Tastelement gebildet werden. Das Verriegelungselement kann derart ausgebildet sein, dass es den Schnapphaken an der Gehäuseschale verriegelt. Dies bringt den Vorteil einer einfachen Montage und Demontage.In a further embodiment, the first snap connection can be formed by at least one snap hook on the probe element. The locking element may be designed such that it locks the snap hook on the housing shell. This has the advantage of easy assembly and disassembly.

Vorteilhaft kann die zweite Schnappverbindung durch mindestens einen Wulst am Verriegelungselement gebildet werden. Dadurch kann die zweite Schnappverbindung einfach hergestellt werden.Advantageously, the second snap connection can be formed by at least one bead on the locking element. Thereby, the second snap connection can be easily made.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann das Tastelement einen nach unten offenen Hohlraum aufweisen. In den Hohlraum kann das Verriegelungselement eingeführt werden. Vorteilhaft daran ist, dass die erste Schnappverbindung dadurch einfach bewirkt werden kann.In a further embodiment, the probe element may have a downwardly open cavity. In the cavity, the locking element can be inserted. Advantageous is that the first snap connection can be easily effected thereby.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die Gehäuseschale mindestens eine Vertiefung oder mindestens einen Hinterschnitt aufweisen. Darin kann der Schnapphaken einrasten. Dies bietet den Vorteil einer dauerhaften und sicheren Schnappverbindung.In a further embodiment, the housing shell may have at least one recess or at least one undercut. The snap hook can snap into it. This offers the advantage of a permanent and secure snap connection.

Des Weiteren kann unterhalb des Verriegelungselements im Hörgerät mindestens ein Taster angeordnet sein. Bei einem Hineindrücken des Tastelements betätigt das Verriegelungselement den Taster. Dadurch kann das Hörgerät beispielsweise ein- oder ausgeschaltet werden.Furthermore, at least one button can be arranged below the locking element in the hearing device. When the push-button is pressed in, the locking element actuates the push-button. As a result, the hearing device can be switched on or off, for example.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist der Taster gegen eine Kraft bewegbar, wobei beim Hineindrücken des Tastelements eine Schaltstufe taktil füllbar ist. Vorteilhaft daran ist, dass ein Hörgerätenutzer eine Schaltstufe leicht erkennen kann.In a further advantageous embodiment, the pushbutton is movable against a force, wherein when a push-in element is pressed in, a switching stage can be filled in a tactile manner. The advantage of this is that a hearing device user can easily recognize a switching stage.

In einer Weiterbildung kann ein Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgerät mit mindestens einem erfindungsgemäßen Drucktaster ausgerüstet sein. Dadurch können auch sehr kleine Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräte mit großflächigen Drucktastern ausgestattet werden.In a development, a behind-the-ear hearing device can be equipped with at least one pushbutton according to the invention. As a result, even very small behind-the-ear hearing aids can be equipped with large push-buttons.

Vorteilhaft kann der Taster an einem Rahmen des Hörgeräts befestigt sein.Advantageously, the button can be attached to a frame of the hearing aid.

Weitere Besonderheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung werden aus den nachfolgenden Erläuterungen mehrerer Ausführungsbeispiele anhand von schematischen Zeichnungen ersichtlich.Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following explanations of several embodiments with reference to schematic drawings.

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eine Prinzipdarstellung eines Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräts gemäß Stand der Technik,
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eine Detailansicht eines Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräts gemäß Stand der Technik,
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eine Schnittansicht einer Gehäuseschale mit Drucktaster,
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FIG. 1:
a schematic representation of a behind-the-ear hearing aid according to the prior art,
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a detailed view of a behind-the-ear hearing aid according to the prior art,
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a sectional view of a housing shell with pushbutton,
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a sectional view of a pushbutton and
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a view of the pushbutton from below.

In Figur 3 ist eine Schnittansicht einer oberen Gehäuseschale 8 eines Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräts dargestellt. Im oberen Teil der Gehäuseschale 8 ist ein Drucktaster 6 angebracht. Der Drucktaster 6 umfasst ein Tastelement 11 und ein Verriegelungselement 12. Das Verriegelungselement 12 ist in das Tastelement 11 eingeführt und bildet dadurch eine Schnappverbindung zwischen Tastelement 11 und Gehäuseschale 8.In FIG. 3 is a sectional view of an upper housing shell 8 of a behind-the-ear hearing aid shown. In the upper part of the housing shell 8, a push-button 6 is attached. The pushbutton 6 comprises a feeler element 11 and a locking element 12. The locking element 12 is inserted into the feeler element 11 and thereby forms a snap connection between the feeler element 11 and the housing shell 8.

Schnappverbindungen sind formschlüssige Verbindungen mit vielfältigen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten. Gemeinsam ist allen Schnappverbindungen, dass eine vorstehende Stelle eines Teils, z.B. ein Haken oder ein Wulst, bei der Montage kurzfristig ausgelenkt wird und in eine Vertiefung bzw. einen Hinterschnitt eines Verbindungspartners einrastet. Je nach Gestaltung der Verbindungspartner ist die Verbindung lösbar oder unlösbar. Im unbelasteten Zustand unterliegt die Schnappverbindung nur geringen Spannungen. Sie ist daher in der Regel nicht dicht. Für dichte Verbindungen sind Dichtelemente erforderlich. Aufgrund der einfachen Montage ist die Schnappverbindung eine der kostengünstigsten Verbindungsmöglichkeiten.Snap connections are form-fitting connections with a variety of design options. Common to all snap connections is that a prominent part of a part, e.g. a hook or a bead, is deflected during assembly short term and engages in a recess or an undercut of a connection partner. Depending on the design of the connection partners, the connection is solvable or unsolvable. In the unloaded state, the snap connection is subject to only low voltages. It is therefore usually not tight. For tight connections sealing elements are required. Due to the ease of installation, the snap connection is one of the most cost-effective connection options.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Detailansicht des Drucktaster 6 aus Figur 3. Dargestellt sind in einer Schnittansicht ein Drucktaster 6 umfassend ein Tastelement 11 und ein Verriegelungselement 12. Das Verriegelungselement 12 ist in einen Hohlraum 13 des Tastelements 11 eingeführt. Die beiden Wülste 16 des Verriegelungselements 12 bilden mit den Nuten 16 des Tastelements eine Schnappverbindung. Die Wülste 15 pressen zwei Schnapphaken 14 des Tastelements 11 nach außen und bilden somit eine weitere Schnappverbindung. Mit dieser weiteren Schnappverbindung wird der Drucktaster 6 an der Gehäuseschale 8 befestigt. Verriegelungsnasen 17 in Form eines Hinterschnitts des Gehäuseoberteils 8 bilden gemeinsam mit den Schnapphaken 14 des Tastelements 11 die Schnappverbindung. FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of the push button 6 FIG. 3 , Shown are in a sectional view of a push-button 6 comprising a probe element 11 and a locking element 12. The locking element 12 is inserted into a cavity 13 of the probe element 11. The two beads 16 of the locking element 12 form a snap connection with the grooves 16 of the probe element. The beads 15 press two snap hooks 14 of the probe element 11 to the outside and thus form a further snap connection. With this further snap connection, the pushbutton 6 is fastened to the housing shell 8. Locking lugs 17 in the form of an undercut of the upper housing part 8 form together with the snap hook 14 of the probe element 11, the snap connection.

Unterhalb des Verriegelungselements 12 ist ein Taster 18, beispielsweise ein Ein- Ausschalter des Hörgeräts, angebracht. Durch Betätigung des Tastelements 11 wird das Verriegelungselement 12 auf den Taster 18 gedrückt. Dadurch wird ein Schaltvorgang mit dem Taster 18 eingeleitet. Durch diese konstruktive Maßnahme werden die Baugrößen des Tasters 18 und des Tastelements 11 voneinander unabhängig. Die Oberfläche des Tastelements 11 kann daher eine bedienerfreundlich große Druckoberfläche aufweisen.Below the locking element 12 is a button 18, for example, a on-off switch of the hearing aid attached. By actuating the feeler element 11, the locking element 12 is pressed onto the button 18. As a result, a switching operation is initiated with the button 18. By this constructive measure, the sizes of the probe 18 and the probe element 11 are independent of each other. The surface of the probe element 11 can therefore have a user-friendly large print surface.

Figur 5 zeigt die Gehäuseschale 8 mit eingebauten Drucktaster 6 von unten. Der Drucktaster 6 besteht aus einem Tastelement 11 und einem Verriegelungselement 12. Zwei Schnapphaken 14 fixieren das Tastelement 11 in der Gehäuseschale 8. Das in einen Hohlraum des Tastelements 11 eingeführte Verriegelungselement 12 bewirkt die Verrieglung der Schnapphaken 14 mit der Gehäuseschale 8. FIG. 5 shows the housing shell 8 with built-in pushbutton 6 from below. The push-button 6 consists of a probe element 11 and a locking element 12. Two snap hooks 14 fix the probe element 11 in the housing shell 8. The introduced into a cavity of the probe element 11 locking element 12 causes the locking of the snap hook 14 with the housing shell. 8

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Hörgerätegehäusehearing aid housing
22
Mikrofonmicrophone
33
SignalverarbeitungseinheitSignal processing unit
44
Hörerreceiver
55
Batteriebattery
66
Drucktasterpushbutton
77
Rahmenframe
88th
Gehäuseoberteil / obere GehäuseschaleHousing top / upper housing shell
99
Elektronikkomponentenelectronic components
1010
Batteriefachbattery
1111
Tastelementscanning element
1212
Verriegelungselementlocking element
1313
Hohlraum im Tastelement 11Cavity in the probe element 11
1414
erste Schnappverbindung / Schnapphakenfirst snap connection / snap hook
1515
zweite Schnappverbindung / Wulstsecond snap connection / bead
1616
Nut im Tastelement 11Groove in the probe element 11
1717
Hinterschnitt / Vertiefung in der Gehäuseschale 8Undercut / recess in the housing shell 8

Claims (9)

Drucktaster (6) für ein Hörgerät mit einem in einer Öffnung einer Gehäuseschale (8) beweglich gelagerten Tastelement (11) und mit einem Verriegelungselement (12),
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Tastelement (11) in Richtung Innenseite der Gehäuseschale einen Hohlraum (13) aufweist und dass das in den Hohlraum (13) eingeführte Verriegelungselement (12) eine erste Schnappverbindung zwischen Gehäuseschale (8) und Tastelement (11) bewirkt.Pushbutton (6) for a hearing aid with a feeler element (11) movably mounted in an opening of a housing shell (8) and with a locking element (12),
characterized,
in that the feeler element (11) has a cavity (13) in the direction of the inside of the housing shell and that the locking element (12) introduced into the cavity (13) effects a first snap connection between housing shell (8) and feeler element (11). Drucktaster (6) nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Verriegelungselement (12) mit dem Tastelement (11) eine zweite Schnappverbindung herstellt.Pushbutton (6) according to claim 1,
characterized,
in that the locking element (12) produces a second snap connection with the feeler element (11). Drucktaster (6) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die erste Schnappverbindung durch mindestens einen Schnapphaken (14) am Tastelement (11) bildbar ist, und dass das Verriegelungselement (12) derart ausgebildet ist, dass es den Schnapphaken (14) an der Gehäuseschale (8) verriegelt.Pushbutton (6) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
in that the first snap connection can be formed by at least one snap hook (14) on the feeler element (11), and in that the locking element (12) is designed such that it locks the snap hook (14) on the housing shell (8). Drucktaster (6) nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die zweite Schnappverbindung durch mindestens einen Wulst (15) am Verriegelungselement (12) bildbar ist.Pushbutton (6) according to one of claims 2 to 3,
characterized,
in that the second snap connection can be formed by at least one bead (15) on the locking element (12). Drucktaster (6) nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Gehäuseschale (8) mindestens eine Vertiefung oder mindestens einen Hinterschnitt (17) aufweist, in den der Schnapphaken (14) einrastet.Pushbutton (6) according to one of claims 3 to 4,
characterized,
that the housing shell (8) has at least one recess or at least one undercut (17) into which the snap hook (14) engages. Drucktaster (6) nach einem der vorigen Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass unterhalb des Verriegelungselements (12) im Hörgerät mindestens ein Taster (18) derart ausgebildet und angeordnet ist, dass bei einem Hineindrücken des Tastelements (11) das Verriegelungselement (12) den Taster (18) betätigt.Pushbutton (6) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that below the locking element (12) in the hearing aid at least one button (18) is designed and arranged such that upon depression of the feeler element (11) the locking element (12) actuates the button (18). Drucktaster (6) nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Taster (18) gegen eine Kraft bewegbar ist, wobei beim Hineindrücken des Tastelements (11) eine Schaltstufe taktil fühlbar ist.Pushbutton (6) according to claim 6,
characterized,
in that the pushbutton (18) is movable against a force, wherein when the push-button element (11) is pressed in, a switching stage can be tactually felt. Drucktaster (6) nach Anspruch 6 oder 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Taster (18) an einem Rahmen (7) des Hörgeräts befestigt istPushbutton (6) according to claim 6 or 7,
characterized,
that the button (18) is attached to a frame (7) of the hearing aid Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgerät mit mindestens einem Drucktaster (6) nach einem der vorigen Ansprüche.Behind-the-ear hearing aid with at least one push-button (6) according to one of the preceding claims.
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