EP2871864B1 - Battery assembly for a hearing device and associated method - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a battery assembly for a hearing device, and in particular to a battery assembly for wirelessly powering a hearing device.
- hearing devices with rechargeable batteries that can be charged by wire or wirelessly are emerging.
- a hearing device user is required to recharge the hearing device regularly during periods where the hearing device is not in use, e.g. during the night or other non-use periods, where the hearing device is detached from the user and turned off. If a user forgets to recharge the hearing device and the battery runs out, the user is required to detach the hearing device and place in a charger for recharging the battery before being able to use it. This is inconvenient and may reduce user friendliness.
- a battery assembly for powering a hearing device while the hearing device is in use and performs hearing compensation.
- the battery assembly comprises a main part having at least a first surface and a second surface and comprising a first electrode formed as an inductive coil; a first attachment member on at least a primary part of the first or second surface for attaching the main part to a hearing device housing of the hearing device.
- the battery assembly comprises a second attachment member for attaching a battery to the main part; and an electronic circuit having a first input terminal and a second input terminal connectable to a first output terminal and a second output terminal, respectively, of the battery, wherein the electronic circuit is connected to the first electrode, and wherein the electronic circuit is configured for converting direct current from the battery to alternating current in the inductive coil.
- a method for powering a hearing device with an external battery while the hearing device is in use and performs hearing compensation comprises: providing a battery assembly as described herein; attaching a battery to the main part of the battery assembly; and activating the battery.
- the battery assembly enables external powering of a hearing device configured for inductive charging of a battery in the hearing device by using a charging coil/circuit of the hearing device or a separate power coil in the hearing device.
- the battery assembly provides an emergency power source or an external power source that the user can keep in his possession, e.g. in a wallet. If the user has forgotten to charge his hearing device, or the hearing device for any other reason runs out of power, the user may utilize the battery assembly for powering the hearing device until an inductive charging is again available. Further, the battery assembly is able to power the hearing device while the hearing device is in use and performs hearing compensation.
- the disclosed battery assembly enables a user to use a rechargeable hearing device even when the rechargeable battery in the hearing device runs out by providing a secondary power supply that is easy and convenient to use for a hearing device user.
- the electronic circuit comprises a first input terminal or input node and a second input terminal or input node.
- the first input terminal is connected, connectable or configured to connect to a first output terminal of a direct current (DC) source, i.e. a battery
- the second input terminal is connected, connectable or configured to connect to a second output terminal of the DC source.
- the input terminals may be connectable or configured to connect to the DC source via a number of pads connected to the input terminals via input electrodes.
- the electronic circuit comprises one or more output terminals or nodes including a first output terminal and optionally a second output terminal.
- First and second output terminals of the electronic circuit may be connected to respective ends or points of the first electrode forming an inductive coil.
- the electronic circuit may comprise an oscillator for converting DC from the DC source to alternating current (AC).
- the oscillator may be configured to provide an output signal with a frequency in the range from 125 kHz to 15 MHz.
- the battery assembly may comprise one or more first pads connected to the first input terminal of the electronic circuit via first input electrode(s).
- the battery assembly may comprise one or more second pads connected to the second input terminal of the electronic circuit via second input electrode(s).
- the battery assembly may comprise a primary second pad, a secondary second pad and optionally a tertiary second pad each connected to the second input terminal via second input electrode(s).
- a pad facilitates electrical connection between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the DC source for feeding power from the DC source to the electronic circuit.
- the first attachment member may be a first adhesive layer or part.
- a first adhesive layer or part on a first surface of the battery assembly enables removable attachment of the battery assembly to a hearing device housing.
- the first adhesive layer may cover or at least partly cover the first inductive coil, e.g. for ensuring accurate and stable positioning of the inductive coil in relation to an inductive charging or power coil of the hearing device.
- the first adhesive layer for attaching the battery assembly to a hearing device housing may be arranged on the first surface or a second surface of the main part.
- the first attachment member may be the first adhesive layer.
- the first attachment member may be a resilient spring clamp configured for fitting partially or completely around the hearing device housing of the hearing device.
- the first attachment member may be an engagement member configured for engaging the hearing device housing and fitting partially or completely around the hearing device housing of the hearing device.
- the first attachment member may comprise an elastic band or strap.
- the battery assembly may comprise one or more removable protective sheets, including a first protective sheet.
- the first protective sheet may cover or at least partly cover the first adhesive layer.
- the purpose of the removable first protective sheet may be that the user may handle the battery assembly without the first adhesive layer being exposed, and when the user wishes to attach the battery assembly to the hearing device, the first adhesive layer can be exposed by removal of the first protective sheet and the battery assembly can then be attached to the hearing device.
- the direct current source is a battery.
- the direct current source may be any type of battery.
- the battery may be of the same type as conventionally used in hearing devices, e.g. a zinc-air battery.
- the DC source may provide a supply voltage in the range from 1.1 V to 3 V.
- the direct current source may be a battery having a housing with one or more activation openings.
- the one or more activation openings may be sealed with a battery activation tab.
- the one or more activation openings may alternatively or additionally be sealed and/or covered by a part of the main part, e.g. the primary part of the first surface with the first attachment member, such as the first adhesive layer.
- the main part of the battery assembly may be in the form of a sheet.
- the battery assembly may also be configured for holding or attaching a DC source to the sheet or the battery assembly may comprise a DC source.
- the battery assembly may comprise one or more second attachment members for attaching the DC source to the battery assembly and/or providing electrical contact between pad(s) and output terminal(s) of the DC source.
- the one or more second attachment members may include one or more second adhesive layers.
- the second adhesive layer or second adhesive layers may each be configured for electrically connecting a pad or an input terminal of the plurality of input terminals of the electronic circuit to an output terminal of the direct current source.
- the direct current source may be fixed to the battery assembly by the second adhesive layer(s).
- the primary second adhesive layer or the secondary second adhesive layer may be integrated in the first adhesive layer.
- the second attachment member may be a battery seat or compartment with electrical connector members or pads connected to the first input terminal and the second input terminal, respectively.
- the battery seat or compartment may be configured for holding a battery or other DC source, e.g. in a press-fit engagement.
- the second attachment member fix the direct current source to the battery assembly, e.g. the first and/or second output terminals of the direct current source is fixed to the battery assembly.
- electrically conductive glue or other fastener may be used for fixing the DC source to the battery assembly and forming electrical connections between respective output terminals and pads.
- the battery assembly may comprise a plurality of removable protective sheets, including the removable first protective sheet and optionally removable second protective sheet(s).
- the removable second protective sheet(s) may cover the second adhesive layer(s). Hence before use, the user may handle the battery assembly without exposing the second adhesive layer(s).
- the direct current source is ready to be attached to the sheet and/or ready to be activated, the user may remove the second protective sheet, thereby exposing the second adhesive layer in order to affix an input terminal of the electronic circuit to an output terminal of the direct current source.
- a single protective sheet e.g. the first protective sheet, may cover the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer(s).
- the removable second protective sheet may include a plurality of removable second protective sheets, such as a primary second protective sheet, a secondary second protective sheet and/or a tertiary second protective sheet. Each of the plurality of removable second protective sheets may cover one of the plurality of second adhesive layers. Whether second protective sheets are employed depends on whether a DC source is pre-attached or not. One or more second protective sheets, e.g. all second protective sheets, are optional and may be dispensed with in case of a DC source being pre-attached to the battery assembly.
- the second adhesive layer may be made of an electrically conducting material.
- the second adhesive layer(s) may leave a part of the input terminals/pads exposed, such that an electrical connection is possible even if the second adhesive layer is made of an electrically insulating material.
- the battery assembly may comprise an activation part between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the direct current source.
- the activation part may be an electrically insulating layer between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the direct current source. Hence, unintentional discharging of the direct current source before use is avoided or at least limited.
- the first adhesive layer may adhere to the direct current source.
- the first adhesive layer may be configured to adhere to the hearing device and to the direct current source. This may lower production costs, since a single adhesive layer, i.e. the first adhesive layer, can be applied to a substantial part of the first and/or second surface.
- the first adhesive layer may be an adhesive that allows the battery assembly to be detached from the hearing device after use.
- the second adhesive layer may be an adhesive that does not allow easy detachment.
- the second adhesive layer may prevent easy detachment of the direct current source from the battery assembly. This may be beneficial to ensure a firm connection between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the direct current source, and to eliminate or at least limit the risk of the direct current source unintentionally detaching from the battery assembly.
- the main part may be a printed circuit board. Hence, manufacturing is easy and production costs can be lowered. If the main part is embodied as a sheet, the sheet may be a printed circuit board.
- the main part may be an elongated sheet having a first end and a second end.
- the sheet and/or the main part may have a length in the range from 10 mm to 50 mm.
- the sheet and/or the main part may have a shape selected from T-shaped, L-shaped, I-shaped or cross-shaped. Different shapes may be beneficial for different purposes, and may further be a compromise between reliability and production costs.
- the sheet and/or the main part may comprise one or more folding lines including a first folding line.
- One or more of the folding lines e.g. the first folding line, may be configured to bring an input terminal of the electronic circuit in contact with an output terminal of the direct current source.
- the first folding line may be configured to bring the second input terminal in contact with the second output terminal.
- the sheet and/or the main part may comprise a plurality of folding lines including the first folding line, a second folding line, a third folding line, a fourth folding line and/or a fifth folding line.
- the first folding line may be configured to bring a second primary input terminal in contact with the second output terminal
- a second folding line may be configured to bring a second secondary input terminal in contact with the second output terminal.
- the direct current source and the sheet may be bundled together, or distributed individually.
- the battery assembly may be provided together with the direct current source.
- the battery assembly may be provided without the direct current source, and thus be configured to receive a direct current source.
- a method for powering a hearing device comprises: providing a battery assembly as described herein; attaching a battery to the main part of the battery assembly; and activating the battery.
- the method may further comprise attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device, e.g. to a hearing device housing of the hearing device.
- Activating the DC source may comprise connecting one or more output terminals, e.g. the second output terminal and/or the first output terminal, of the DC source with a pad of the battery assembly.
- Activating the DC source may comprise removing or peeling off a battery activation tab from the DC source.
- Activating the DC source may comprise removing or peeling of one or more protective sheets of the battery assembly.
- Attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device may comprise attaching the first attachment member to the hearing device housing.
- Attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device may comprise aligning the first inductive coil with an inductive coil of the hearing device.
- Attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device may comprise exposing a first adhesive layer, e.g. by removing a first protective sheet covering the first adhesive layer.
- Fig. 1 schematically illustrates an exemplary hearing device system 1 comprising a hearing device 3 with an exemplary battery assembly 2 attached thereto.
- the battery assembly 2 comprises a main part 4A in the form of a sheet 4, an electronic circuit 22, and a direct current source 12 attached to or attachable to the sheet 4.
- the DC source 12 has a first output terminal 16 and a second output terminal 18 and may be attached to the sheet during manufacture or by the user prior to attachment to a hearing device.
- a first attachment member (not shown), such as a first adhesive layer on at least a primary part of the first surface, affix the sheet/battery assembly to the hearing device 3.
- the sheet 4 has a first surface 6 and a second surface 8 and comprises a first electrode 10 formed as an inductive coil 11.
- the electronic circuit 22 has a first input terminal 23 and a second input terminal 27 that are connected to the direct current source 12 via first pad 24 and second pad 26.
- the electronic circuit 22 converts direct current from the direct current source 12 to alternating current in the inductive coil 11.
- the alternating current in the inductive coil 11 generates an alternating magnetic field that induces electromagnetic power in an inductive coil (not shown) in the hearing device 3 when the inductive coil 11 of the battery assembly 2 is in close vicinity of the inductive coil in the hearing device 3.
- FIG. 1 depicts the battery assembly 2 with an attached direct current source 12, here exemplified as a button cell battery.
- the battery assembly 2 is attached to the hearing device 3 and creates an inductive coupling between the inductive coil 11 of the battery assembly 2 and an inductive coil (not shown) of the hearing device 3.
- the battery assembly 2 allows the direct current source 12 to power and/or charge the hearing device 3 via an inductive coupling.
- a user may on a daily basis charge an internal battery of the hearing device 3.
- the internal battery (not shown) of the hearing device 3 may run out of power while no inductive charger is available, or the hearing device is in use. If the internal battery should run out of power, the battery assembly 2 can easily and conveniently be attached to the hearing device 3 as shown. The hearing device 3 is then able, via an inductive coupling, to be powered by power provided by the direct current source 12.
- Fig. 2 schematically illustrates an exemplary battery assembly 2.
- the battery assembly comprises a main part 4A in the form of a sheet 4 and a direct current source 12.
- the direct current source 12 comprises a housing 14 and has a first output terminal 16 and a second output terminal 18.
- the battery assembly 2 comprises an electronic circuit 22 having a first input terminal 23 and a second input terminal 27.
- the first input terminal 23 is connected to the first output terminal 16 of the direct current source 12 via a first pad 24.
- the first output terminal 16 is glued or fastened to the sheet 4 with an electrically conductive glue or other fastener, which attaches the DC source 12 to the sheet 4 and electrically connects the first pad 24 and the first output terminal 16.
- the second input terminal 27 is connectable to the second output terminal 18 of the direct current source 12 via second pad 26.
- the electronic circuit 22 is connected to the first pad 24 and second pad 26 for converting direct current from the direct current source 12 to alternating current in the inductive coil 11.
- the second input terminal 27 is connected to the second output terminal 18 by performing a folding of the sheet 4 along a first folding line 28 as shown by the arrow.
- the battery assembly 2 in Fig. 2 comprises a first attachment member 19 in the form of a first adhesive layer 20 and a second attachment member 21' in the form of a second adhesive layer 21.
- the second adhesive layer 21 is adapted to adhere to the direct current source 12 and to electrically connect the second output terminal 18 and the second pad 26 by contact and/or via electrically conductive second adhesive layer 21.
- a first protective sheet 34 covers and protects the first adhesive layer 20 prior to use. The first protective sheet 34 is removed when a user wishes to attach the battery assembly to a hearing device.
- a second protective sheet 36 covers and protects the second adhesive layer 21 prior to use. The second protective sheet 36 is removed when a user wishes to activate the battery assembly/DC source.
- Fig. 3 schematically illustrates an exemplary battery assembly 2 with a main part 4A formed as an I-shaped sheet 4.
- the direct current source 12 is in Fig. 3 exemplified as a battery that is activated by air and comprises a battery activation tab 13 sealing one or more activation openings in the housing 14. Upon removal of the battery activation tab 13 air is allowed to enter the activation openings of the housing 14, thus activating the battery 12.
- the battery assembly 2 comprises two second adhesive layers 21A and 21B configured for adhering the direct current source 12 to the sheet 4. Further, the primary second adhesive layer 21A electrically connects the first pad 24 and the first output terminal 16 of the battery 12, and the secondary second adhesive layer 21B electrically connects the second pad 26 and the second output terminal 18 of the battery 12.
- the sheet 4 has a second folding line 30 and/or a third folding line 32 to allow folding of the sheet 4 around the battery 12 to provide a more compact battery assembly with DC source.
- Fig. 4-6 schematically illustrates exemplary main parts 4A in the form of sheets 4 of different shapes but comprising similar functional features.
- Fig. 4 shows an exemplary sheet 4 comparable to the sheet as explained in relation to Fig. 3 , wherein the initial shape of the sheet 4 is I-shaped.
- the first folding line 28 guides a folding along a line perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the sheet 4.
- Fig. 5 shows an exemplary sheet 4 wherein the initial shape of the sheet 4 is T-shaped.
- the sheet 4 comprises a first folding line 28 and a second folding line 30.
- the sheet 4 as illustrated in Fig. 5 comprises a primary second pad 26A and a secondary second pad 26B.
- the first folding line 28 allows the primary second pad 26A to connect to a second output terminal of an attached direct current source.
- the second folding line 30 allows the secondary second pad 26B to connect to a second output terminal of an attached direct current source.
- the sheet 4 as illustrated in Fig. 5 comprises a plurality of second adhesive layers 21A, 21B, 21C including a primary second adhesive layer 21A, a secondary second adhesive layer 21B and a tertiary second adhesive layer 21C.
- the plurality of second adhesive layers 21A, 21B, 21C allow each of the first pad 24, primary second pad 26A and secondary second pad 26B, respectively, to adhere to a direct current source 12.
- the first folding line 28 and the second folding line 30 as illustrated in Fig. 5 guides a folding of the sheet 4 along a line parallel to a longitudinal direction of the sheet 4.
- Fig. 6 shows an exemplary sheet 4 wherein the initial shape of the sheet 4 is L-shaped.
- the sheet 4 comprises a first folding line 28, wherein the first folding line 28 guides a folding of the sheet along a line parallel to a longitudinal direction of the sheet 4.
- Fig. 7 schematically shows an exemplary interface between a direct current source 12 and the sheet 4.
- the direct current source 12 comprises a first output terminal 16 and a second output terminal 18. Further, the direct current source 12 encloses an electrolyte 44.
- the sheet 4 has a base layer 40 and a non conductive layer 42 with a first surface 6 and a second surface 8.
- a primary second adhesive layer 21 on the first surface 6 electrically connects the first pad 24 and the first terminal 16.
- Fig. 8 schematically shows an inductive coupling between a battery assembly 2 and a hearing device 3.
- the battery assembly 2 comprises a direct current source 12, an electronic circuit 22 and an inductive coil 11.
- the electronic circuit 22 comprises an oscillator 58 that converts the direct current from the direct current source 12 to an alternating current which induces an alternating electromagnetic field in the inductive coil 11.
- the hearing device 3 comprises an inductive coil 60, a diode 62, a capacitor circuit 64, a processing unit 66, a microphone 68 and a receiver 70.
- the inductive coil 11 induces an alternating electromagnetic field in the inductive coil 60 of the hearing device 3 giving rise to an alternating current.
- the alternating current thus produced by the inductive coil 60 of the hearing device 3 is rectified by the diode 62 and capacitor circuit 64 and a direct current is fed to the functional parts of the hearing device 3, effectively powering the hearing device circuit, here illustrated as being fed to the processing unit 66.
- Fig. 9 illustrates a flow-diagram of a method of powering a hearing device 100.
- the method 100 comprises providing a battery assembly with a direct current source 102, activating the direct current source 104 and attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device housing 106.
- the battery assembly provided may be a battery assembly as described herein and in particular in relation to Figs. 1-8 .
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- The present invention relates to a battery assembly for a hearing device, and in particular to a battery assembly for wirelessly powering a hearing device.
- With the developments in rechargeable battery technology, hearing devices with rechargeable batteries that can be charged by wire or wirelessly are emerging. A hearing device user is required to recharge the hearing device regularly during periods where the hearing device is not in use, e.g. during the night or other non-use periods, where the hearing device is detached from the user and turned off. If a user forgets to recharge the hearing device and the battery runs out, the user is required to detach the hearing device and place in a charger for recharging the battery before being able to use it. This is inconvenient and may reduce user friendliness.
- There is a need for devices and methods that improves the user friendliness of a hearing device with rechargeable batteries, in particular wirelessly rechargeable batteries.
- Accordingly, a battery assembly for powering a hearing device while the hearing device is in use and performs hearing compensation is provided. The battery assembly comprises a main part having at least a first surface and a second surface and comprising a first electrode formed as an inductive coil; a first attachment member on at least a primary part of the first or second surface for attaching the main part to a hearing device housing of the hearing device. The battery assembly comprises a second attachment member for attaching a battery to the main part; and an electronic circuit having a first input terminal and a second input terminal connectable to a first output terminal and a second output terminal, respectively, of the battery, wherein the electronic circuit is connected to the first electrode, and wherein the electronic circuit is configured for converting direct current from the battery to alternating current in the inductive coil.
- Further, a method for powering a hearing device with an external battery while the hearing device is in use and performs hearing compensation is provided. The method comprises: providing a battery assembly as described herein; attaching a battery to the main part of the battery assembly; and activating the battery.
- The battery assembly enables external powering of a hearing device configured for inductive charging of a battery in the hearing device by using a charging coil/circuit of the hearing device or a separate power coil in the hearing device. Thus, the battery assembly provides an emergency power source or an external power source that the user can keep in his possession, e.g. in a wallet. If the user has forgotten to charge his hearing device, or the hearing device for any other reason runs out of power, the user may utilize the battery assembly for powering the hearing device until an inductive charging is again available. Further, the battery assembly is able to power the hearing device while the hearing device is in use and performs hearing compensation.
- It is an important advantage of the present invention that the user experience for a user using a rechargeable hearing aid or hearing device is greatly improved, by providing an external power supply for e.g. emergency use, when the internal battery cannot feed power to the hearing device.
- The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art by the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings, in which:
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- schematically illustrates an exemplary hearing device with an exemplary battery assembly attached thereto;
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- schematically illustrates an exemplary battery assembly;
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- schematically illustrates a exemplary battery assembly;
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- schematically illustrates an exemplary hearing device with an exemplary battery assembly attached thereto; and
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- The disclosed battery assembly enables a user to use a rechargeable hearing device even when the rechargeable battery in the hearing device runs out by providing a secondary power supply that is easy and convenient to use for a hearing device user.
- The electronic circuit comprises a first input terminal or input node and a second input terminal or input node. The first input terminal is connected, connectable or configured to connect to a first output terminal of a direct current (DC) source, i.e. a battery, and the second input terminal is connected, connectable or configured to connect to a second output terminal of the DC source. The input terminals may be connectable or configured to connect to the DC source via a number of pads connected to the input terminals via input electrodes.
- The electronic circuit comprises one or more output terminals or nodes including a first output terminal and optionally a second output terminal. First and second output terminals of the electronic circuit may be connected to respective ends or points of the first electrode forming an inductive coil.
- The electronic circuit may comprise an oscillator for converting DC from the DC source to alternating current (AC). The oscillator may be configured to provide an output signal with a frequency in the range from 125 kHz to 15 MHz.
- The battery assembly may comprise one or more first pads connected to the first input terminal of the electronic circuit via first input electrode(s).
- The battery assembly may comprise one or more second pads connected to the second input terminal of the electronic circuit via second input electrode(s). The battery assembly may comprise a primary second pad, a secondary second pad and optionally a tertiary second pad each connected to the second input terminal via second input electrode(s). A pad facilitates electrical connection between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the DC source for feeding power from the DC source to the electronic circuit.
- The first attachment member may be a first adhesive layer or part. A first adhesive layer or part on a first surface of the battery assembly enables removable attachment of the battery assembly to a hearing device housing. The first adhesive layer may cover or at least partly cover the first inductive coil, e.g. for ensuring accurate and stable positioning of the inductive coil in relation to an inductive charging or power coil of the hearing device.
- The first adhesive layer for attaching the battery assembly to a hearing device housing may be arranged on the first surface or a second surface of the main part.
- The first attachment member may be the first adhesive layer.
- The first attachment member may be a resilient spring clamp configured for fitting partially or completely around the hearing device housing of the hearing device.
- The first attachment member may be an engagement member configured for engaging the hearing device housing and fitting partially or completely around the hearing device housing of the hearing device. The first attachment member may comprise an elastic band or strap.
- The battery assembly may comprise one or more removable protective sheets, including a first protective sheet. The first protective sheet may cover or at least partly cover the first adhesive layer. The purpose of the removable first protective sheet may be that the user may handle the battery assembly without the first adhesive layer being exposed, and when the user wishes to attach the battery assembly to the hearing device, the first adhesive layer can be exposed by removal of the first protective sheet and the battery assembly can then be attached to the hearing device.
- The direct current source is a battery. The direct current source may be any type of battery. The battery may be of the same type as conventionally used in hearing devices, e.g. a zinc-air battery. The DC source may provide a supply voltage in the range from 1.1 V to 3 V.
- Some batteries, e.g. zinc-air batteries, aluminum-air batteries or lithium-air batteries, rely on a reaction with oxygen, and may be activated by unsealing or revealing activation opening(s) to let air into the battery. Thus, the direct current source may be a battery having a housing with one or more activation openings. The one or more activation openings may be sealed with a battery activation tab. The one or more activation openings may alternatively or additionally be sealed and/or covered by a part of the main part, e.g. the primary part of the first surface with the first attachment member, such as the first adhesive layer.
- In an exemplary battery assembly, the main part of the battery assembly may be in the form of a sheet. The battery assembly may also be configured for holding or attaching a DC source to the sheet or the battery assembly may comprise a DC source. The battery assembly may comprise one or more second attachment members for attaching the DC source to the battery assembly and/or providing electrical contact between pad(s) and output terminal(s) of the DC source.
- The one or more second attachment members may include one or more second adhesive layers.
- The second adhesive layer or second adhesive layers, such as a primary second adhesive layer and/or a secondary second adhesive layer may each be configured for electrically connecting a pad or an input terminal of the plurality of input terminals of the electronic circuit to an output terminal of the direct current source. Hence, the direct current source may be fixed to the battery assembly by the second adhesive layer(s).
- The primary second adhesive layer or the secondary second adhesive layer may be integrated in the first adhesive layer.
- The second attachment member may be a battery seat or compartment with electrical connector members or pads connected to the first input terminal and the second input terminal, respectively. The battery seat or compartment may be configured for holding a battery or other DC source, e.g. in a press-fit engagement.
- In exemplary battery assemblies, the second attachment member fix the direct current source to the battery assembly, e.g. the first and/or second output terminals of the direct current source is fixed to the battery assembly. For example, electrically conductive glue or other fastener, may be used for fixing the DC source to the battery assembly and forming electrical connections between respective output terminals and pads.
- The battery assembly may comprise a plurality of removable protective sheets, including the removable first protective sheet and optionally removable second protective sheet(s).
- The removable second protective sheet(s) may cover the second adhesive layer(s). Hence before use, the user may handle the battery assembly without exposing the second adhesive layer(s). When the direct current source is ready to be attached to the sheet and/or ready to be activated, the user may remove the second protective sheet, thereby exposing the second adhesive layer in order to affix an input terminal of the electronic circuit to an output terminal of the direct current source. A single protective sheet, e.g. the first protective sheet, may cover the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer(s).
- The removable second protective sheet may include a plurality of removable second protective sheets, such as a primary second protective sheet, a secondary second protective sheet and/or a tertiary second protective sheet. Each of the plurality of removable second protective sheets may cover one of the plurality of second adhesive layers. Whether second protective sheets are employed depends on whether a DC source is pre-attached or not. One or more second protective sheets, e.g. all second protective sheets, are optional and may be dispensed with in case of a DC source being pre-attached to the battery assembly.
- To allow an electrical connection between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the direct current source, the second adhesive layer may be made of an electrically conducting material. Alternatively, the second adhesive layer(s) may leave a part of the input terminals/pads exposed, such that an electrical connection is possible even if the second adhesive layer is made of an electrically insulating material.
- The battery assembly may comprise an activation part between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the direct current source. The activation part may be an electrically insulating layer between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the direct current source. Hence, unintentional discharging of the direct current source before use is avoided or at least limited.
- In an exemplary battery assembly, the first adhesive layer may adhere to the direct current source. Hence, the first adhesive layer may be configured to adhere to the hearing device and to the direct current source. This may lower production costs, since a single adhesive layer, i.e. the first adhesive layer, can be applied to a substantial part of the first and/or second surface.
- The first adhesive layer may be an adhesive that allows the battery assembly to be detached from the hearing device after use.
- The second adhesive layer may be an adhesive that does not allow easy detachment.
- Hence, the second adhesive layer may prevent easy detachment of the direct current source from the battery assembly. This may be beneficial to ensure a firm connection between an input terminal of the electronic circuit and an output terminal of the direct current source, and to eliminate or at least limit the risk of the direct current source unintentionally detaching from the battery assembly.
- The main part may be a printed circuit board. Hence, manufacturing is easy and production costs can be lowered. If the main part is embodied as a sheet, the sheet may be a printed circuit board.
- The main part may be an elongated sheet having a first end and a second end. The sheet and/or the main part may have a length in the range from 10 mm to 50 mm. The sheet and/or the main part may have a shape selected from T-shaped, L-shaped, I-shaped or cross-shaped. Different shapes may be beneficial for different purposes, and may further be a compromise between reliability and production costs.
- The sheet and/or the main part may comprise one or more folding lines including a first folding line. One or more of the folding lines, e.g. the first folding line, may be configured to bring an input terminal of the electronic circuit in contact with an output terminal of the direct current source. In an exemplary battery assembly, the first folding line may be configured to bring the second input terminal in contact with the second output terminal.
- The sheet and/or the main part may comprise a plurality of folding lines including the first folding line, a second folding line, a third folding line, a fourth folding line and/or a fifth folding line. In an exemplary battery assembly, the first folding line may be configured to bring a second primary input terminal in contact with the second output terminal, and a second folding line may be configured to bring a second secondary input terminal in contact with the second output terminal.
- The direct current source and the sheet may be bundled together, or distributed individually. The battery assembly may be provided together with the direct current source. Alternatively, the battery assembly may be provided without the direct current source, and thus be configured to receive a direct current source.
- Further, a method for powering a hearing device is disclosed. The method comprises: providing a battery assembly as described herein; attaching a battery to the main part of the battery assembly; and activating the battery.
- The method may further comprise attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device, e.g. to a hearing device housing of the hearing device.
- Activating the DC source, i.e. battery, may comprise connecting one or more output terminals, e.g. the second output terminal and/or the first output terminal, of the DC source with a pad of the battery assembly.
- Activating the DC source may comprise removing or peeling off a battery activation tab from the DC source.
- Activating the DC source may comprise removing or peeling of one or more protective sheets of the battery assembly.
- Attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device may comprise attaching the first attachment member to the hearing device housing.
- Attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device may comprise aligning the first inductive coil with an inductive coil of the hearing device.
- Attaching the battery assembly to the hearing device may comprise exposing a first adhesive layer, e.g. by removing a first protective sheet covering the first adhesive layer.
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Fig. 1 schematically illustrates an exemplaryhearing device system 1 comprising ahearing device 3 with anexemplary battery assembly 2 attached thereto. Thebattery assembly 2 comprises amain part 4A in the form of asheet 4, anelectronic circuit 22, and a directcurrent source 12 attached to or attachable to thesheet 4. TheDC source 12 has afirst output terminal 16 and asecond output terminal 18 and may be attached to the sheet during manufacture or by the user prior to attachment to a hearing device. A first attachment member (not shown), such as a first adhesive layer on at least a primary part of the first surface, affix the sheet/battery assembly to thehearing device 3. - The
sheet 4 has afirst surface 6 and asecond surface 8 and comprises afirst electrode 10 formed as aninductive coil 11. - The
electronic circuit 22 has afirst input terminal 23 and asecond input terminal 27 that are connected to the directcurrent source 12 viafirst pad 24 andsecond pad 26. Theelectronic circuit 22 converts direct current from the directcurrent source 12 to alternating current in theinductive coil 11. - The alternating current in the
inductive coil 11 generates an alternating magnetic field that induces electromagnetic power in an inductive coil (not shown) in thehearing device 3 when theinductive coil 11 of thebattery assembly 2 is in close vicinity of the inductive coil in thehearing device 3. - The illustration in
Fig. 1 depicts thebattery assembly 2 with an attached directcurrent source 12, here exemplified as a button cell battery. Thebattery assembly 2 is attached to thehearing device 3 and creates an inductive coupling between theinductive coil 11 of thebattery assembly 2 and an inductive coil (not shown) of thehearing device 3. Hence, thebattery assembly 2 allows the directcurrent source 12 to power and/or charge thehearing device 3 via an inductive coupling. - A user may on a daily basis charge an internal battery of the
hearing device 3. However, the internal battery (not shown) of thehearing device 3 may run out of power while no inductive charger is available, or the hearing device is in use. If the internal battery should run out of power, thebattery assembly 2 can easily and conveniently be attached to thehearing device 3 as shown. Thehearing device 3 is then able, via an inductive coupling, to be powered by power provided by the directcurrent source 12. -
Fig. 2 schematically illustrates anexemplary battery assembly 2. The battery assembly comprises amain part 4A in the form of asheet 4 and a directcurrent source 12. The directcurrent source 12 comprises a housing 14 and has afirst output terminal 16 and asecond output terminal 18. - The
battery assembly 2 comprises anelectronic circuit 22 having afirst input terminal 23 and asecond input terminal 27. Thefirst input terminal 23 is connected to thefirst output terminal 16 of the directcurrent source 12 via afirst pad 24. Thefirst output terminal 16 is glued or fastened to thesheet 4 with an electrically conductive glue or other fastener, which attaches theDC source 12 to thesheet 4 and electrically connects thefirst pad 24 and thefirst output terminal 16. Thesecond input terminal 27 is connectable to thesecond output terminal 18 of the directcurrent source 12 viasecond pad 26. Theelectronic circuit 22 is connected to thefirst pad 24 andsecond pad 26 for converting direct current from the directcurrent source 12 to alternating current in theinductive coil 11. - In
Fig. 2 , thesecond input terminal 27 is connected to thesecond output terminal 18 by performing a folding of thesheet 4 along afirst folding line 28 as shown by the arrow. Thebattery assembly 2 inFig. 2 comprises a first attachment member 19 in the form of a first adhesive layer 20 and a second attachment member 21' in the form of a secondadhesive layer 21. The secondadhesive layer 21 is adapted to adhere to the directcurrent source 12 and to electrically connect thesecond output terminal 18 and thesecond pad 26 by contact and/or via electrically conductive secondadhesive layer 21. - A first
protective sheet 34 covers and protects the first adhesive layer 20 prior to use. The firstprotective sheet 34 is removed when a user wishes to attach the battery assembly to a hearing device. A secondprotective sheet 36 covers and protects the secondadhesive layer 21 prior to use. The secondprotective sheet 36 is removed when a user wishes to activate the battery assembly/DC source. -
Fig. 3 schematically illustrates anexemplary battery assembly 2 with amain part 4A formed as an I-shapedsheet 4. The directcurrent source 12 is inFig. 3 exemplified as a battery that is activated by air and comprises abattery activation tab 13 sealing one or more activation openings in the housing 14. Upon removal of thebattery activation tab 13 air is allowed to enter the activation openings of the housing 14, thus activating thebattery 12. - The
battery assembly 2 comprises two secondadhesive layers current source 12 to thesheet 4. Further, the primary secondadhesive layer 21A electrically connects thefirst pad 24 and thefirst output terminal 16 of thebattery 12, and the secondary secondadhesive layer 21B electrically connects thesecond pad 26 and thesecond output terminal 18 of thebattery 12. - Optionally, the
sheet 4 has asecond folding line 30 and/or athird folding line 32 to allow folding of thesheet 4 around thebattery 12 to provide a more compact battery assembly with DC source. -
Fig. 4-6 schematically illustrates exemplarymain parts 4A in the form ofsheets 4 of different shapes but comprising similar functional features. -
Fig. 4 shows anexemplary sheet 4 comparable to the sheet as explained in relation toFig. 3 , wherein the initial shape of thesheet 4 is I-shaped. Thefirst folding line 28 guides a folding along a line perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of thesheet 4. -
Fig. 5 shows anexemplary sheet 4 wherein the initial shape of thesheet 4 is T-shaped. Thesheet 4 comprises afirst folding line 28 and asecond folding line 30. Further, thesheet 4 as illustrated inFig. 5 comprises a primarysecond pad 26A and a secondarysecond pad 26B. Thefirst folding line 28 allows the primarysecond pad 26A to connect to a second output terminal of an attached direct current source. Thesecond folding line 30 allows the secondarysecond pad 26B to connect to a second output terminal of an attached direct current source. - The
sheet 4 as illustrated inFig. 5 comprises a plurality of secondadhesive layers adhesive layer 21A, a secondary secondadhesive layer 21B and a tertiary secondadhesive layer 21C. The plurality of secondadhesive layers first pad 24, primarysecond pad 26A and secondarysecond pad 26B, respectively, to adhere to a directcurrent source 12. Thefirst folding line 28 and thesecond folding line 30 as illustrated inFig. 5 , guides a folding of thesheet 4 along a line parallel to a longitudinal direction of thesheet 4. -
Fig. 6 shows anexemplary sheet 4 wherein the initial shape of thesheet 4 is L-shaped. Thesheet 4 comprises afirst folding line 28, wherein thefirst folding line 28 guides a folding of the sheet along a line parallel to a longitudinal direction of thesheet 4. -
Fig. 7 schematically shows an exemplary interface between a directcurrent source 12 and thesheet 4. The directcurrent source 12 comprises afirst output terminal 16 and asecond output terminal 18. Further, the directcurrent source 12 encloses anelectrolyte 44. Thesheet 4 has abase layer 40 and a nonconductive layer 42 with afirst surface 6 and asecond surface 8. A primary secondadhesive layer 21 on thefirst surface 6 electrically connects thefirst pad 24 and thefirst terminal 16. -
Fig. 8 schematically shows an inductive coupling between abattery assembly 2 and ahearing device 3. Thebattery assembly 2 comprises a directcurrent source 12, anelectronic circuit 22 and aninductive coil 11. Theelectronic circuit 22 comprises anoscillator 58 that converts the direct current from the directcurrent source 12 to an alternating current which induces an alternating electromagnetic field in theinductive coil 11. Thehearing device 3 comprises aninductive coil 60, adiode 62, acapacitor circuit 64, aprocessing unit 66, amicrophone 68 and areceiver 70. Theinductive coil 11 induces an alternating electromagnetic field in theinductive coil 60 of thehearing device 3 giving rise to an alternating current. The alternating current thus produced by theinductive coil 60 of thehearing device 3 is rectified by thediode 62 andcapacitor circuit 64 and a direct current is fed to the functional parts of thehearing device 3, effectively powering the hearing device circuit, here illustrated as being fed to theprocessing unit 66. -
Fig. 9 illustrates a flow-diagram of a method of powering ahearing device 100. Themethod 100 comprises providing a battery assembly with a directcurrent source 102, activating the directcurrent source 104 and attaching the battery assembly to thehearing device housing 106. The battery assembly provided may be a battery assembly as described herein and in particular in relation toFigs. 1-8 . -
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Claims (15)
- Battery assembly (10) for powering a hearing device (3) while the hearing device (3) is in use and performs hearing compensation, the battery assembly (2) comprising- a main part (4A) having at least a first surface (6) and a second surface (8) and comprising a first electrode (10) formed as an inductive coil (11);- first attachment member (19) on at least a primary part of the first surface (6) for attaching the main part (4A) to a hearing device housing (106) of the hearing device (3);- second attachment member (21') for attaching a battery to the main part (4A); and- an electronic circuit (22) having a first input terminal (23) and a second input terminal (27) connectable to a first output terminal (16) and a second output terminal (18), respectively, of the battery, wherein the electronic circuit (22) is connected to the first electrode (10), and wherein the electronic circuit (22) is configured for converting direct current from the battery to alternating current in the inductive coil (11).
- Battery assembly (10) according to claim 1, wherein the main part (4A) is embodied as a sheet.
- Battery assembly (10) according to any of claims 1-2, wherein the first attachment member (19) is a first adhesive layer (20).
- Battery assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second attachment member (21') comprises second, electrically conductive, adhesive layer(s) (21) electrically connected to the first input terminal (23) and/or the second input terminal (27).
- Battery assembly (10) according to claim 3, wherein the battery assembly (10) comprises a removable first protective sheet (34) covering the first adhesive layer (20).
- Battery assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the battery assembly (10) comprises the battery having a housing with one or more activation openings sealed with a battery activation tab (13) or a part of the first surface (6).
- Battery assembly (10) according to claim 4, wherein the battery assembly (10) comprises second protective sheet(s) (36) covering the second adhesive layer(s) (21).
- Battery assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims, the battery assembly (10) comprising an activation part between an input terminal of the electronic circuit (22) and an output terminal of the battery.
- Battery assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the main part (4A) is a printed circuit board.
- Battery assembly (10) according to claim 3 , wherein the first adhesive layer (20) is configured to adhere to a hearing device (3) housing of the hearing device (3).
- Battery assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the main part (4A) or sheet is an elongated sheet having a first end and a second end with a length in the range from 10 mm to 50 mm.
- Battery assembly (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the main part (4A) or sheet has a shape selected from T-shaped, L-shaped, I-shaped or cross-shaped.
- Method for powering a hearing device (3) with an external battery while the hearing device (3) is in use and performs hearing compensation, the method comprising:- providing a battery assembly (10) comprising- a main part (4A) having at least a first surface (6) and a second surface (8) and comprising a first electrode (10) formed as an inductive coil (11);- first attachment member (19) on at least a primary part of the first surface (6) for attaching the main part (4A) to a hearing device housing (106) of the hearing device (3);- second attachment member (21') for attaching a battery to the main part (4A); and- an electronic circuit (22) having a first input terminal (23) and a second input terminal (27) respectively connectable to a first output terminal (16) and a second output terminal (18) of the battery, the electronic circuit (22) connected to the first electrode (10) for converting direct current from the battery to alternating current in the inductive coil (11);- attaching the battery to the main part (4A) of the battery assembly (10); and- activating the battery.
- Method according to claim 13, wherein the method comprises attaching the battery assembly (10) to the hearing device (3) and aligning the first inductive coil with an inductive coil (11) of the hearing device (3).
- Method according to claim 14, wherein attaching the battery assembly (10) to the hearing device (3) comprises exposing a first adhesive layer (20) by removing a first protective sheet (34) covering the first adhesive layer (20).
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