EP2993918B1 - Hearing device with closure mechanism - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a hearing device with a closure mechanism, and in particular to a hearing device with a battery door for accommodating and/or supporting a battery in the hearing device.
- a focus in the hearing aid industry is to make hearing aids smaller and more discrete for the benefit of the user and thus a design which can decrease the size of the hearing aid is of importance. Further, it is of great interest from a cost perspective that designs are easy and cheap to manufacture.
- a button battery is used in a hearing device and traditionally a battery door of a hearing aid has been fitted with a locking mechanism leading to bulky hearing devices, a complex manufacturing process and/or high failure rate of the locking mechanism.
- hearing device parts must be robust and resistant to wear. Further, precise fitting of moving parts is desired for improving the user experience.
- a closure mechanism is arranged as far from the pivot axis as possible to reduce the mechanical stress on parts of the closure mechanism.
- Document EP2262284 discloses a hearing device with a battery door closing mechanism.
- a hearing device comprising: a housing with a frame; a battery door attached to the housing and configured to pivot in relation to the housing about a pivot axis, the battery door having a side wall with a first wall surface at least partly defining a battery compartment with a battery axis, the first wall surface comprising contact points for supporting a battery, the contact points having equal distances to the battery axis, and a closure mechanism comprising a protruding member with a distal end, and an engagement member having a first arm with a first distal end, wherein the protruding member is configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in a closed position.
- the protruding member comprises a first primary recess, wherein the first primary recess is configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position; wherein the first primary recess is configured to support the first arm along a first primary section of the first primary recess when the battery door is in the closed position, wherein the frame comprises a compartment for receiving the engagement member and connecting the engagement member to the frame, the engagement member being movable within the compartment such that the engagement member aligns itself to the protruding member, when the battery door is in a closed position, semi-closed position, and/or a position in between the open position and the closed position.
- a first vector may extend from the battery axis and may perpendicularly cross the pivot axis in a first direction from the battery axis to the pivot axis.
- the closure mechanism may be arranged in a space, such as an angular space, defined between or spanned by the first vector and a second vector extending from the battery axis in a second direction and being perpendicular to the pivot axis.
- the angle between the first vector and the second vector may be less than 150°, such as less than 130°, such as less than 120°.
- the disclosed hearing device provides a durable and sustainable closure mechanism for a battery door of a hearing device.
- the engagement member and/or protruding member may be separable from the frame and/or battery door.
- Closure members, such as the protruding member and/or the engagement member, being independent from the frame provides an increased design freedom.
- the engagement member and/or protruding member may be manufactured in a material different from the frame and/or battery door. It is desired, within the technical field, to manufacture different parts by materials having mechanical properties matching the mechanical requirements of the specific part.
- the engagement member is subject to mechanical wear and requires flexibility different from requirements of the frame and/or battery door.
- mechanical requirements of the engagement member and protruding member may be different in several respects such as wear and/or flexibility.
- the disclosed hearing device limits the tolerance chain between the closure mechanism and the frame and battery door. Therefore, as a further advantage, the disclosed hearing device facilitates limited requirements for tolerances of parts, leading to simplified manufacture.
- the closure mechanism may provide reduced wear on the battery door hinge arrangement.
- the primary directional component of the displacement of the first arm and/or a second arm may be parallel to the pivot axis, thereby reducing wear on the battery door hinge arrangement and closure mechanism.
- the positioning of the closure mechanism provides increased design flexibility and enables a small hearing device.
- the housing may comprise one or more shell parts.
- the frame may carry one or more shell parts.
- the frame may form a part of the housing.
- the battery door may be in an open position.
- the open position may provide the user access to the battery compartment e.g. for displacement and/or insertion of the battery.
- the battery door may be in the closed position.
- the closed position may provide electrical connection between the battery and circuitry of the hearing device.
- the battery door may be in a semi-closed position.
- the semi-closed position may provide a position wherein the battery door is retained in position relative to the frame, and wherein the battery is electrically disconnected, e.g. the semi-closed position may provide an OFF position.
- the battery door may be moved between the open position and the closed position, or between the open position and the semi-closed position, or between the semi-closed position and the closed position, by pivoting in relation to the frame about the pivot axis.
- a first vector may extend from the battery axis and may perpendicularly cross the pivot axis in a first direction from the battery axis to the pivot axis.
- a closing direction of the battery door may be in the space, such as the angular space, defined between or spanned by the first vector and the second vector.
- the closing direction may be the tangential direction to the pivoting of the battery door when the battery door is moved from the open position towards the closed position and/or semi-closed position.
- An opening direction of the battery door may be opposite the closing direction.
- the battery door may be configured to receive a battery in a direction parallel to the pivot axis, i.e. a user inserts or removes the battery by movement of the battery parallel to the pivot axis
- the closure mechanism comprises the engagement member having a first arm.
- the engagement member may be I-shaped.
- the engagement member may be U-shaped.
- the engagement member may have a second arm with a second distal end. Providing the engagement member with the first arm and the second arm arranged oppositely, such as a U-shape, or H-shape reduces internal stress of the engagement member and/or distributes the internal stress more appropriately.
- the engagement member may have a plurality of arms, including the first arm and the second arm.
- the first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the open position to the closed position.
- the first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the open position to the semi-closed position.
- the first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the semi-closed position to the closed position.
- the first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the closed position to the open position.
- the first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the semi-closed position to the open position.
- the first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the closed position to the semi-closed position.
- the first displacement direction may have a first primary directional component parallel to and/or within ⁇ 10° of the the pivot axis.
- the first displacement direction may have a first secondary directional component perpendicular to the first primary directional component.
- the first secondary directional component may be smaller than the first primary directional component, such as less than 50% of the first primary directional component.
- the second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the open position to the closed position.
- the second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the open position to the semi-closed position.
- the second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the semi-closed position to the closed position.
- the second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the closed position to the open position.
- the second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the semi-closed position to the open position.
- the second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the closed position to the semi-closed position.
- the second displacement direction may have a second primary directional component parallel to and/or within ⁇ 10° of the pivot axis.
- the second displacement direction may have a second secondary directional component perpendicular to the second primary directional component.
- the second secondary directional component may be smaller than the second primary directional component, such as less than 50% of the second primary directional component.
- the first primary directional component and/or the second primary directional component may be larger than 0.05 mm, such as larger than 0.2 mm, such as larger than 0.5 mm.
- the ratio between the first primary and first secondary directional component and/or the ratio between the second primary and the second secondary directional component may be more than 2:1, such as more than 5:1, such as more than 10:1, wherein the first secondary directional component is smaller than the first primary directional component and/or the second secondary directional component is smaller than the second primary directional component.
- the first primary directional component and the second primary directional component may be opposite, i.e. point in opposite directions.
- Providing the engagement member with the first arm and a second arm arranged such that the first primary directional component and the second primary directional component are opposite, may provide an engagement member with reduced requirement to fastening to the frame and/or battery door, since a force generating displacement of the first distal end in the first direction is balanced, or at least partly balanced, by another force generating displacement of the second distal end in the second direction.
- Balancing forces, reducing internal stress and/or distributing internal stress reduce requirements to the material and manufacturing processes, and reduce the risk of failing parts. Furthermore, an increased design freedom and reduction in size may be achieved.
- the closure mechanism comprises the protruding member.
- the protruding member may extend from the side wall of the battery door.
- the protruding member may extend perpendicular to the pivot axis.
- the protruding member may extend from the frame.
- the protruding member and the battery door may be cast together as a single piece, or the protruding member and the frame may be cast together as a single piece.
- the protruding member may be cast separately.
- the protruding member may subsequently be attached to the battery door or the frame.
- the sidewall of the battery door may comprise a dock for attaching the protruding member or the engagement member to the battery door. Provision of a dock in the sidewall facilitates that the protruding member, the engagement member, and/or the battery door may be manufactured separately and assembled subsequently. Manufacturing the protruding member, the engagement member, and/or the battery door seperately provides a possibility of providing the protruding member, the engagement member and/or the battery door in different materials.
- the dock may comprise locking element(s). The locking element(s) may act to retain the protruding member when the protruding member is inserted into the dock, e.g. providing a press-fit-lock, a click-lock and/or a twist-lock.
- the protruding member comprises a first primary recess.
- the first primary recess is configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position.
- the first primary recess may be configured to engage with the first arm of the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position.
- the protruding member may comprise a second primary recess.
- the second primary recess may be configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position.
- the second primary recess may be configured to engage with the second arm of the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position.
- the first primary recess and the second primary recess may be positioned on opposite sides of the protruding member.
- the first primary recess and the second primary recess may be positioned such that the first arm engages the first primary recess concurrently, or substantially concurrently, with the second arm engaging the second primary recess.
- the protruding member may comprise a first secondary recess.
- the first secondary recess may be configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in a semi-closed position.
- the first secondary recess may be configured to engage with the first arm of the engagement member when the battery door is in the semi-closed position.
- the protruding member may comprise a second secondary recess.
- the second secondary recess may be configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in a semi-closed position.
- the second secondary recess may be configured to engage with the second arm of the engagement member when the battery door is in the semi-closed position.
- the first secondary recess and the second secondary recess may be positioned on opposite sides of the protruding member.
- the first secondary recess and the second secondary recess may be positioned such that the first arm engages the first secondary recess concurrently, or substantially concurrently, with the second arm engaging the second secondary recess.
- the first primary recess is configured to support the first arm along a first primary section of the first primary recess when the battery door is in the closed position.
- the second primary recess may be configured to support the second arm along a second primary section of the second primary recess when the battery door is in the closed position.
- the first secondary recess may be configured to support the first arm along a first secondary section of the first secondary recess when the battery door is in the semi-closed position.
- the second secondary recess may be configured to support the second arm along a second secondary section of the second secondary recess when the battery door is in the semi-closed position.
- Supporting the first arm and/or the second arm along a section such as the first primary section, the second primary section, the first secondary section, and/or the second secondary section, provides distribution of pressure between the engagement member and the protruding member in the closed and/or semi-closed position, thus, reducing wear on the engagement member and/or the protruding member.
- the protruding member may comprise a first primary surface between the distal end and the first primary recess.
- the first primary surface may be between the first secondary recess and the first primary recess.
- the first primary surface may have a first primary normal.
- the angle between the first primary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess may be less than 90°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°.
- the first primary surface may be configured to support the first arm along a section of the first arm when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- the protruding member may comprise a first secondary surface between the distal end and the first secondary recess.
- the first secondary surface may have a first secondary normal.
- the angle between the first secondary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess and/or the first secondary recess may be less than 90°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°.
- the first secondary surface may be configured to support the first arm along a section of the first arm, when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- the protruding member may comprise a second primary surface between the distal end and the second primary recess.
- the second primary surface may be between the second secondary recess and the second primary recess.
- the second primary surface may have a second primary normal.
- the angle between the second primary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess may be less than 90°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°.
- the second primary surface may be configured to support the second arm along a section of the second arm when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- the protruding member may comprise a second secondary surface between the distal end and the second secondary recess.
- the second secondary surface may have a second secondary normal.
- the angle between the second secondary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess and/or the second secondary recess may be less than 90°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°.
- the second secondary surface may be configured to support the second arm along a section of the second arm, when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- Providing the angle, such as the angle between the first primary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess, the angle between the first secondary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess and/or the first secondary recess, the angle between the second primary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess, the angle between the second secondary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess and/or the second secondary recess, of less than 90° facilitates support of the first arm and/or second arm along a section when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position and/or in between the open position and the semi-closed position.
- the first distal end of the first arm displaces in the first displacement direction and/or the second distal end of the second arm displaces in the second displacement direction.
- the displacement of the first distal end and/or second distal end may provide a different inclination of the first arm and/or second arm relative to the protruding member.
- the angle such as the angle between the first primary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess, the angle between the first secondary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess and/or the first secondary recess, the angle between the second primary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess, and/or the angle between the second secondary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess and/or the second secondary recess, may be less than 90°.
- the protruding member may be cast in the same material as the battery door.
- the protruding member and the battery door may be cast as one piece.
- the protruding member may be cast in a different material as the battery door.
- the protruding member may be cast in a plastic material, such as POM (Polyoxymethylene) and/or ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).
- POM Polyoxymethylene
- ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
- the protruding member may be subject to friction, such as friction by the engagement member.
- the material for the protruding member may be selected such as to increase durability of the protruding member, e.g. a plastic material, such as POM.
- the engagement member may be subject to frequent bending.
- the engagement member may be made of metal. Providing the engagement member in metal may provide desirable flexibility and strength, thereby reducing the risk of failure, and furthermore facilitate manufacturing an engagement member with a desirable rigidity to provide durable closure mechanism requiring a consistent force to move the battery between the open position and the closed position.
- the frame comprises a compartment for receiving the engagement member and connecting the engagement member to the frame.
- Providing a compartment for receiving the engagement member may facilitate that the engagement member may be manufactured in a different material than the frame.
- the engagement member is movable within the compartment.
- the engagement member may be movable within the compartment in at least one direction in a plane parallel to the pivot axis.
- the at least one direction may include the first primary directional component and/or the second primary directional component.
- the engagement member being movable within the compartment, provides the engagement member to align itself to the protruding member, when the battery door is in a closed position, semi-closed position, and/or a position in between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- the engagement member is movable within the compartment and may be restricted from movement in a direction parallel to the protruding member.
- the engagement member may be received in the compartment by inserting the engagement member into the dock in a direction parallel, or substantially parallel, to a plane defined by the engagement member, such as a plane parallel to the first arm and/or the second arm.
- the compartment may be sealed to prevent subsequent removal of the engagement member from the compartment.
- the compartment may be sealed by shell parts of the hearing device attached to the frame.
- the pivot axis may in an exemplary hearing device move during opening and/or closing of the battery door relative to the housing.
- the pivot axis may have a first position when the battery door is in the closed position and a second position when the battery door is in the open position.
- Fig. 1 schematically illustrates an exemplary hearing device 2 with a battery door 6.
- the hearing device 2 comprises a housing 3 with a frame; a battery door 6, and a closure mechanism 22 (not shown in Fig. 1 ).
- the battery door 6 is attached to the housing 3 and configured to pivot in relation to the housing 3 about a pivot axis 8.
- the battery door 6 has a side wall 10 with a first wall surface 12 at least partly defining a battery compartment 14 with a battery axis 16.
- the first wall surface 12 comprises contact points 18 for supporting a battery (not shown). In the depicted example, the contact points 18 outline the first wall surface 12. In another exemplary battery door (not shown) the contact points 18 may extend a distance from the first wall surface 12.
- the contact points 18 have equal distances to the battery axis 16. Thus, the contact points 18 are distributed on an imaginary circle with a centre defined by the battery axis 16.
- a first vector 20 extends from the battery axis 16 and perpendicularly crosses the pivot axis 8 in a first direction from the battery axis 16 to the pivot axis 8.
- the housing 3 of the hearing device 2 may comprise one or more shell parts. In the depicted example, the first vector 20 extends perpendicular to the battery axis 16. However, in other exemplary hearing devices the first vector 20 may extend non-perpendicularly to the battery axis 16.
- Fig. 2 schematically and partially illustrates an exemplary hearing device 2 with a battery door 6 in a closed position. Certain parts of the frame 4 are omitted for illustrative purposes.
- the battery door 6 is attached to the frame 4 and configured to pivot in relation to the frame 4 about the pivot axis 8.
- the hearing device 2 further comprises a closure mechanism 22 comprising a protruding member 24 with a distal end 26, and an engagement member 28 having a first arm 30 with a first distal end 32.
- the protruding member 24 is configured to engage with the engagement member 28 when the battery door 6 is in the closed position as depicted in Fig. 2 .
- the closure mechanism 22 is arranged in a space, such as an angular space, defined between the first vector 20 and a second vector 34.
- the second vector is extending from the battery axis 16 in a second direction and being perpendicular to the pivot axis 8.
- the angle 36 (shown in Fig. 4 ) between the first vector 20 and the second vector 34 is less than 150°.
- the angle 36 between the first vector 20 and the second vector 34 is 110°.
- the angle 36 between the first vector 20 and the second vector 34 may be less than 130°, such as less than 120°, such as less than 110°, such as less than 90°, such as less than 75°, such as less than 60°, such as less than 50°.
- a small angle enables a more compact hearing device by arranging the closure mechanism close to the pivot axis.
- the frame 4 comprises a compartment 82 for receiving the engagement member 28.
- the compartment 82 connects the engagement member 28 to the frame 4.
- the compartment 82 restricts movement of the engagement member 28 in a tangential direction to rotation about the pivot axis 8.
- the compartment 82 allows movement of the engagement member 28 and/or the first distal end 32 and/or a second distal end.
- the compartment 82 allows movement of the engagement member 28 and/or the first distal end 32 and/or a second distal end, e.g. in a direction in a plane parallel to the pivot axis 8.
- the compartment 82 may allow movement of the engagement member 28 in a radial direction of a rotation about the pivot axis 8.
- the compartment 82 may allow movement of the engagement member 28 in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 8.
- Fig. 3 schematically and partially illustrates an exemplary hearing device 2 with a battery door 6 in a semi-closed position. Certain parts of the frame 4 are omitted for illustrative purposes.
- the battery door 6 is attached to the frame 4 and configured to pivot in relation to the frame 4 about the pivot axis 8.
- the protruding member 24 is configured to engage with the engagement member 28 when the battery door 6 is in the semi-closed position as depicted.
- the protruding member 24 is configured to engage with the engagement member 28 when the battery door 6 is in the closed position as depicted in Fig. 2 .
- Fig. 4 schematically illustrates an exemplary battery door 6, such as the battery door 6 as described in relation to Figs. 1-3 .
- Fig. 4 shows the battery door 6 comprising the protruding member 24 of the closure mechanism 22.
- the protruding member 24 extends from the side wall 10 of the battery door 6.
- the side wall 10 of the battery door 6 may comprise a dock for attaching the protruding member 24 to the side wall 10.
- the battery door 6 and the protruding member 24 may be separate parts, e.g. attachable by mechanical engagement, e.g. press fit or click lock, and/or attachable by glue.
- the protruding member 24 may be an integrated part of the battery door 6.
- the battery door is configured to be attached to the housing, e.g. the frame, of a hearing device, and configured to pivot in relation to the housing about the pivot axis 8.
- Fig. 5 is a side view of a closure mechanism 22 in a closed position, e.g. when the battery door 6 is in the closed position.
- the closure mechanism 22 comprises a protruding member 24 having a distal end 26, and an engagement member 28 having a first arm 30 with a first distal end 32.
- the protruding member 24 comprises a first primary recess 38 and a first primary surface 48.
- the first primary recess 38 is configured to engage with the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30, in the closed position.
- the first primary surface 48 is located between the distal end 26 and the first primary recess 38.
- the first primary recess 38 is configured to support the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30, along a first primary section 46 of the first primary recess 38.
- the first primary section 46 may be more than 50 % of the length of the first primary recess 38, such as more than 70 % of the length of the first primary recess 38, such as more than 90 % of the length of the first primary recess 38.
- Increasing the first primary section 46 may provide reduced wear on the first primary recess and/or on the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30.
- the protruding member 24 further comprises a first secondary recess 42.
- the first secondary recess 42 is configured to engage with the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30, in a semi-closed position, e.g. when the battery door 6 is in a semi-closed position.
- the first secondary recess 42 may be configured to support the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30, along a first secondary section of the first secondary recess 42.
- the first secondary section may be more than 50 % of the length of the first secondary recess 42, such as more than 70 % of the length of the first secondary recess 42, such as more than 90 % of the length of the first secondary recess 42.
- Increasing the first secondary section may provide reduced wear on the first secondary recess and/or on the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30.
- the first secondary section and the first primary section 46 may substantially be the same length, e.g. within 5%.
- Fig. 6 is a side view of a closure mechanism 22 in between an open and a closed position. It is shown that in between the open and the closed position, the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30, is engaging with the first primary surface 48.
- the first primary surface 48 may be configured to support the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30, along a first support section 50 of the first primary surface 48.
- the first support section 50 may be more than 50 % of the size of the first primary surface 48 parallel to a longitudinal direction of the first arm 30, such as more than 70 % of the size of the first primary surface 48 parallel to a longitudinal direction of the first arm 30, such as more than 90 % of the size of the first primary surface 48 parallel to a longitudinal direction of the first arm 30. Increasing the first support section 50 may provide reduced wear on the first primary surface 48 and/or on the engagement member 28, such as the first arm 30.
- the first support section 50 and the first primary section 46 may substantially be the same size.
- Fig. 7 is a front view of a closure mechanism 22 in a closed position.
- the closure mechanism 22 comprises a protruding member 24 with a distal end 26, and an engagement member 28.
- the engagement member has a first arm 30 with a first distal end 32, and a second arm 60 with a second distal end 62.
- the protruding member 24 comprises a first primary recess 38, a first primary surface 48, a first secondary recess 42 and a first secondary surface 52.
- the protruding member 24, as depicted comprises a second primary recess 40, a second primary surface 54, a second secondary recess 44 and a second secondary surface 56.
- the first primary recess 38 is configured to engage with the first arm 30 of the engagement member 28, and the second primary recess 40 is configured to engage with the second arm 60 of the engagement member 28.
- the first secondary recess 42 is configured to engage with the first arm 30 of the engagement member 28, and the second secondary recess 44 is configured to engage with the second arm 60 of the engagement member 28.
- the first primary surface 48 is configured to engage with the first arm 30 of the engagement member 28 and the second primary surface 54 is configured to engage with the second arm 60 of the engagement member 28.
- the first secondary surface 52 is configured to engage with the first arm 30 of the engagement member 28 and the second secondary surface 56 is configured to engage with the second arm 60 of the engagement member 28.
- the first secondary recess 42, the second secondary recess 44, the first secondary surface 52, and the second secondary surface 56 may be omitted.
- first primary surface 48 is configured to engage with the first arm 30 of the engagement member 28
- second primary surface 54 is configured to engage with the second arm 60 of the engagement member 28 when the closure mechanism is between the open position and the closed position.
- the engagement member 22, such as the first arm 30 and/or the second arm 60, is flexible, such that when advancing the protruding member 24 from the closed position to a position between the closed position and the open position or the semi-closed position, the first distal end of the first arm 30 is displaced in a first displacement direction 84 and the first distal end of the second arm 60 is displaced in a second displacement direction 86.
- the first primary surface 48 is engaging with the first arm 30 and the second primary surface 54 is engaging with the second arm 60, allowing the advancement of the protruding member 24.
- the first displacement direction 84 has a first primary directional component in a plane parallel to the pivot axis 8.
- the second displacement direction 86 has a second primary directional component in a plane parallel to the pivot axis 8.
- the first displacement direction 84, or the first primary directional component of the first displacement direction 84, and the second displacement direction 86, or the second primary directional component of the second displacement direction 86, may be substantially opposite.
- first primary directional component and the second primary directional component may be parallel to the pivot axis 8.
- the closure mechanism may be rotated in the plane parallel to the pivot axis.
- first primary directional component and the second primary directional component may be perpendicular to the pivot axis 8.
- the compartment 82 may allow movement of the engagement member 28, or the first arm 30 and/or the second arm 60, in the first displacement direction 84 and/or the second displacement direction 86.
- Fig. 8 is a front view of a closure mechanism 22 in between an open position and a closed position.
- the first primary surface 48 is engaging with the first arm 30 of the engagement member 28, and the second primary surface 54 is engaging with the second arm 60 of the engagement member 28.
- displacement of the first distal end 32 of the first arm 30 and displacement of the second distal end 62 of the second arm 60 caused by advancement of the protruding member from the closed position to a position between the closed position and the open position, has changed the angle of the first arm 30 and the second arm 60.
- the first arm 30 is supported on the first primary surface 48 along a first support section, such as the first support section 50 as described in relation to Fig. 6 , when the closure mechanism 22 is in between an open position and the closed position, and that the first arm 30 is supported in the first primary recess 38 along a first primary section, such as the first primary section 46 as described in relation to Fig. 5 , when the closure mechanism 22 is in the closed position.
- a first support section such as the first support section 50 as described in relation to Fig. 6
- the second arm 60 is supported on the second primary surface 54 along a second support section when the closure mechanism 22 is in between an open position and the closed position, and that the second arm 60 is supported in the second primary recess 40 along a second primary section when the closure mechanism 22 is in the closed position.
- first arm 30 and/or the second arm 60 is supported along a length both when engaged in a recess, such as the first primary recess 38 and/or the second primary recess 40 and/or the first secondary recess 42 and/or the second secondary recess 44, and when engaged on a surface, such as the first primary surface 48 and/or the second primary surface 54 and/or the first secondary surface 52 and/or the second secondary surface 56, the gradient of the recess and the gradient of the surface are different. This is further described in relation to Fig. 9 .
- Fig. 9 is a front view of a protruding member 24.
- Fig. 9 furthermore shows a first primary principal direction 70 along the first primary recess 38, a first primary normal 72 to the first primary surface 48, a second primary principal direction 76 along the second primary recess 40, and a second primary normal 78 to the second primary surface 54.
- the first normal angle 74 between the first primary principal direction 70 and the first primary normal 72 is shown to be non-perpendicular, thereby providing support of the first arm 30 when engaged in the first primary recess 38 and when engaged on the first primary surface 48.
- the second normal angle 80 between the second primary principal direction 76 and the second primary normal 78 is shown to be non-perpendicular, thereby providing support of the second arm 60 when engaged in the second primary recess 40 and when engaged on the second primary surface 54.
- Magnitude of the normal angles 74, 80 is determined by the geometry of the engagement member 22 and displacements of the first arm 30 and the second arm 60 when the engagement member 22 is advanced from the closed position to a position between the closed position and the open position.
- the magnitude of the normal angles 74, 80 may be less than 90°, such as less than 85° and/or in the range from 45° to 89°, such as in the range from 60° to 88°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°.
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Description
- The present disclosure relates to a hearing device with a closure mechanism, and in particular to a hearing device with a battery door for accommodating and/or supporting a battery in the hearing device.
- A focus in the hearing aid industry is to make hearing aids smaller and more discrete for the benefit of the user and thus a design which can decrease the size of the hearing aid is of importance. Further, it is of great interest from a cost perspective that designs are easy and cheap to manufacture. Generally a button battery is used in a hearing device and traditionally a battery door of a hearing aid has been fitted with a locking mechanism leading to bulky hearing devices, a complex manufacturing process and/or high failure rate of the locking mechanism.
- Further, hearing device parts must be robust and resistant to wear. Further, precise fitting of moving parts is desired for improving the user experience.
- Typically a closure mechanism is arranged as far from the pivot axis as possible to reduce the mechanical stress on parts of the closure mechanism.
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EP2262284 discloses a hearing device with a battery door closing mechanism. - There is a need for an improved closure mechanism suitable for a hearing device. Disclosed is a hearing device comprising: a housing with a frame; a battery door attached to the housing and configured to pivot in relation to the housing about a pivot axis, the battery door having a side wall with a first wall surface at least partly defining a battery compartment with a battery axis, the first wall surface comprising contact points for supporting a battery, the contact points having equal distances to the battery axis, and a closure mechanism comprising a protruding member with a distal end, and an engagement member having a first arm with a first distal end, wherein the protruding member is configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in a closed position. The protruding member comprises a first primary recess, wherein the first primary recess is configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position; wherein the first primary recess is configured to support the first arm along a first primary section of the first primary recess when the battery door is in the closed position, wherein the frame comprises a compartment for receiving the engagement member and connecting the engagement member to the frame, the engagement member being movable within the compartment such that the engagement member aligns itself to the protruding member, when the battery door is in a closed position, semi-closed position, and/or a position in between the open position and the closed position.
- A first vector may extend from the battery axis and may perpendicularly cross the pivot axis in a first direction from the battery axis to the pivot axis.
- The closure mechanism may be arranged in a space, such as an angular space, defined between or spanned by the first vector and a second vector extending from the battery axis in a second direction and being perpendicular to the pivot axis. The angle between the first vector and the second vector may be less than 150°, such as less than 130°, such as less than 120°.
- The disclosed hearing device provides a durable and sustainable closure mechanism for a battery door of a hearing device. The engagement member and/or protruding member may be separable from the frame and/or battery door. Closure members, such as the protruding member and/or the engagement member, being independent from the frame provides an increased design freedom. Hence, the engagement member and/or protruding member may be manufactured in a material different from the frame and/or battery door. It is desired, within the technical field, to manufacture different parts by materials having mechanical properties matching the mechanical requirements of the specific part. For example, the engagement member is subject to mechanical wear and requires flexibility different from requirements of the frame and/or battery door. Furthermore mechanical requirements of the engagement member and protruding member may be different in several respects such as wear and/or flexibility.
- The disclosed hearing device limits the tolerance chain between the closure mechanism and the frame and battery door. Therefore, as a further advantage, the disclosed hearing device facilitates limited requirements for tolerances of parts, leading to simplified manufacture.
- As an even further advantage, the closure mechanism may provide reduced wear on the battery door hinge arrangement. The primary directional component of the displacement of the first arm and/or a second arm may be parallel to the pivot axis, thereby reducing wear on the battery door hinge arrangement and closure mechanism.
- The positioning of the closure mechanism provides increased design flexibility and enables a small hearing device.
- In the following, exemplary hearing devices and parts thereof are explained in more detail with reference to the drawings, wherein
- Fig. 1
- schematically illustrates an exemplary hearing device with a battery door,
- Fig. 2
- schematically and partially illustrates an exemplary hearing device with a battery door in a closed position,
- Fig. 3
- schematically and partially illustrates an exemplary hearing device with a battery door in a semi-closed position,
- Fig. 4
- schematically illustrates an exemplary battery door,
- Fig. 5
- is a side view of a closure mechanism in a closed position,
- Fig. 6
- is a side view of a closure mechanism in between an open and a closed position,
- Fig. 7
- is a front view of a closure mechanism in a closed position,
- Fig. 8
- is a front view of a closure mechanism in between an open and a closed position, and
- Fig. 9
- is a front view of a protruding member.
- The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. The invention may, however, be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. Like elements will not necessarily be described in detail with respect to the description of each figure.
- The housing may comprise one or more shell parts. For example, the frame may carry one or more shell parts. The frame may form a part of the housing.
- The battery door may be in an open position. The open position may provide the user access to the battery compartment e.g. for displacement and/or insertion of the battery.
- The battery door may be in the closed position. The closed position may provide electrical connection between the battery and circuitry of the hearing device.
- The battery door may be in a semi-closed position. The semi-closed position may provide a position wherein the battery door is retained in position relative to the frame, and wherein the battery is electrically disconnected, e.g. the semi-closed position may provide an OFF position.
- The battery door may be moved between the open position and the closed position, or between the open position and the semi-closed position, or between the semi-closed position and the closed position, by pivoting in relation to the frame about the pivot axis.
- A first vector may extend from the battery axis and may perpendicularly cross the pivot axis in a first direction from the battery axis to the pivot axis.
- A closing direction of the battery door may be in the space, such as the angular space, defined between or spanned by the first vector and the second vector. The closing direction may be the tangential direction to the pivoting of the battery door when the battery door is moved from the open position towards the closed position and/or semi-closed position. An opening direction of the battery door may be opposite the closing direction.
- The battery door may be configured to receive a battery in a direction parallel to the pivot axis, i.e. a user inserts or removes the battery by movement of the battery parallel to the pivot axis
- The closure mechanism comprises the engagement member having a first arm. The engagement member may be I-shaped. The engagement member may be U-shaped. The engagement member may have a second arm with a second distal end. Providing the engagement member with the first arm and the second arm arranged oppositely, such as a U-shape, or H-shape reduces internal stress of the engagement member and/or distributes the internal stress more appropriately. The engagement member may have a plurality of arms, including the first arm and the second arm.
- The first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the open position to the closed position.
- The first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the open position to the semi-closed position.
- The first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the semi-closed position to the closed position.
- The first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the closed position to the open position.
- The first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the semi-closed position to the open position.
- The first arm may be flexible such that the first distal end displaces in a first displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the closed position to the semi-closed position.
- The first displacement direction may have a first primary directional component parallel to and/or within ±10° of the the pivot axis. The first displacement direction may have a first secondary directional component perpendicular to the first primary directional component. The first secondary directional component may be smaller than the first primary directional component, such as less than 50% of the first primary directional component.
- The second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the open position to the closed position.
- The second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the open position to the semi-closed position.
- The second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the semi-closed position to the closed position.
- The second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the closed position to the open position.
- The second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the semi-closed position to the open position.
- The second arm may be flexible such that the second distal end displaces in a second displacement direction when the battery door is moved from the closed position to the semi-closed position.
- The second displacement direction may have a second primary directional component parallel to and/or within ±10° of the pivot axis. The second displacement direction may have a second secondary directional component perpendicular to the second primary directional component. The second secondary directional component may be smaller than the second primary directional component, such as less than 50% of the second primary directional component.
- The first primary directional component and/or the second primary directional component may be larger than 0.05 mm, such as larger than 0.2 mm, such as larger than 0.5 mm.
- The ratio between the first primary and first secondary directional component and/or the ratio between the second primary and the second secondary directional component may be more than 2:1, such as more than 5:1, such as more than 10:1, wherein the first secondary directional component is smaller than the first primary directional component and/or the second secondary directional component is smaller than the second primary directional component.
- The first primary directional component and the second primary directional component may be opposite, i.e. point in opposite directions. Providing the engagement member with the first arm and a second arm arranged such that the first primary directional component and the second primary directional component are opposite, may provide an engagement member with reduced requirement to fastening to the frame and/or battery door, since a force generating displacement of the first distal end in the first direction is balanced, or at least partly balanced, by another force generating displacement of the second distal end in the second direction.
- Balancing forces, reducing internal stress and/or distributing internal stress reduce requirements to the material and manufacturing processes, and reduce the risk of failing parts. Furthermore, an increased design freedom and reduction in size may be achieved.
- The closure mechanism comprises the protruding member. The protruding member may extend from the side wall of the battery door. The protruding member may extend perpendicular to the pivot axis. Alternatively, the protruding member may extend from the frame. The protruding member and the battery door may be cast together as a single piece, or the protruding member and the frame may be cast together as a single piece. Alternatively, the protruding member may be cast separately. The protruding member may subsequently be attached to the battery door or the frame.
- The sidewall of the battery door may comprise a dock for attaching the protruding member or the engagement member to the battery door. Provision of a dock in the sidewall facilitates that the protruding member, the engagement member, and/or the battery door may be manufactured separately and assembled subsequently. Manufacturing the protruding member, the engagement member, and/or the battery door seperately provides a possibility of providing the protruding member, the engagement member and/or the battery door in different materials. The dock may comprise locking element(s). The locking element(s) may act to retain the protruding member when the protruding member is inserted into the dock, e.g. providing a press-fit-lock, a click-lock and/or a twist-lock.
- The protruding member comprises a first primary recess. The first primary recess is configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position. The first primary recess may be configured to engage with the first arm of the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position.
- The protruding member may comprise a second primary recess. The second primary recess may be configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position. The second primary recess may be configured to engage with the second arm of the engagement member when the battery door is in the closed position.
- The first primary recess and the second primary recess may be positioned on opposite sides of the protruding member. For example, the first primary recess and the second primary recess may be positioned such that the first arm engages the first primary recess concurrently, or substantially concurrently, with the second arm engaging the second primary recess.
- The protruding member may comprise a first secondary recess. The first secondary recess may be configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in a semi-closed position. The first secondary recess may be configured to engage with the first arm of the engagement member when the battery door is in the semi-closed position.
- The protruding member may comprise a second secondary recess. The second secondary recess may be configured to engage with the engagement member when the battery door is in a semi-closed position. The second secondary recess may be configured to engage with the second arm of the engagement member when the battery door is in the semi-closed position.
- The first secondary recess and the second secondary recess may be positioned on opposite sides of the protruding member. For example, the first secondary recess and the second secondary recess may be positioned such that the first arm engages the first secondary recess concurrently, or substantially concurrently, with the second arm engaging the second secondary recess.
- The first primary recess is configured to support the first arm along a first primary section of the first primary recess when the battery door is in the closed position. The second primary recess may be configured to support the second arm along a second primary section of the second primary recess when the battery door is in the closed position. The first secondary recess may be configured to support the first arm along a first secondary section of the first secondary recess when the battery door is in the semi-closed position. The second secondary recess may be configured to support the second arm along a second secondary section of the second secondary recess when the battery door is in the semi-closed position.
- Supporting the first arm and/or the second arm along a section, such as the first primary section, the second primary section, the first secondary section, and/or the second secondary section, provides distribution of pressure between the engagement member and the protruding member in the closed and/or semi-closed position, thus, reducing wear on the engagement member and/or the protruding member.
- The protruding member may comprise a first primary surface between the distal end and the first primary recess. The first primary surface may be between the first secondary recess and the first primary recess. The first primary surface may have a first primary normal. The angle between the first primary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess may be less than 90°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°. The first primary surface may be configured to support the first arm along a section of the first arm when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- The protruding member may comprise a first secondary surface between the distal end and the first secondary recess. The first secondary surface may have a first secondary normal. The angle between the first secondary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess and/or the first secondary recess may be less than 90°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°. The first secondary surface may be configured to support the first arm along a section of the first arm, when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- The protruding member may comprise a second primary surface between the distal end and the second primary recess. The second primary surface may be between the second secondary recess and the second primary recess. The second primary surface may have a second primary normal. The angle between the second primary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess may be less than 90°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°. The second primary surface may be configured to support the second arm along a section of the second arm when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- The protruding member may comprise a second secondary surface between the distal end and the second secondary recess. The second secondary surface may have a second secondary normal. The angle between the second secondary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess and/or the second secondary recess may be less than 90°, such as in the range from 75° to 88°. The second secondary surface may be configured to support the second arm along a section of the second arm, when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position.
- Providing the angle, such as the angle between the first primary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess, the angle between the first secondary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess and/or the first secondary recess, the angle between the second primary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess, the angle between the second secondary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess and/or the second secondary recess, of less than 90° facilitates support of the first arm and/or second arm along a section when the battery door is in a position between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position and/or in between the open position and the semi-closed position.
- When the battery door is moved from the open position to the closed position and/or from the open position to the semi-closed position and/or from the semi-closed position to the closed position and/or from the closed position to the open position and/or from the semi-closed position to the open position and/or from the closed position to the semi-closed position, the first distal end of the first arm displaces in the first displacement direction and/or the second distal end of the second arm displaces in the second displacement direction. The displacement of the first distal end and/or second distal end may provide a different inclination of the first arm and/or second arm relative to the protruding member. Thus, to facilitate support of the first arm and/or second arm when the battery door is in a position between the closed position and the open position, such as between the closed position and the semi-closed position and/or between the open position and the semi-closed position, the angle, such as the angle between the first primary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess, the angle between the first secondary normal and the principal direction along the first primary recess and/or the first secondary recess, the angle between the second primary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess, and/or the angle between the second secondary normal and the principal direction along the second primary recess and/or the second secondary recess, may be less than 90°.
- The protruding member may be cast in the same material as the battery door. The protruding member and the battery door may be cast as one piece. Alternatively, the protruding member may be cast in a different material as the battery door. The protruding member may be cast in a plastic material, such as POM (Polyoxymethylene) and/or ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). For example, POM may be beneficial due to its flexible ability and surface friction. The protruding member may be subject to friction, such as friction by the engagement member. The material for the protruding member may be selected such as to increase durability of the protruding member, e.g. a plastic material, such as POM.
- The engagement member may be subject to frequent bending. The engagement member may be made of metal. Providing the engagement member in metal may provide desirable flexibility and strength, thereby reducing the risk of failure, and furthermore facilitate manufacturing an engagement member with a desirable rigidity to provide durable closure mechanism requiring a consistent force to move the battery between the open position and the closed position.
- The frame comprises a compartment for receiving the engagement member and connecting the engagement member to the frame. Providing a compartment for receiving the engagement member may facilitate that the engagement member may be manufactured in a different material than the frame. The engagement member is movable within the compartment. The engagement member may be movable within the compartment in at least one direction in a plane parallel to the pivot axis. The at least one direction may include the first primary directional component and/or the second primary directional component. The engagement member being movable within the compartment, provides the engagement member to align itself to the protruding member, when the battery door is in a closed position, semi-closed position, and/or a position in between the open position and the closed position, such as in between the semi-closed position and the closed position. The engagement member is movable within the compartment and may be restricted from movement in a direction parallel to the protruding member.
- The engagement member may be received in the compartment by inserting the engagement member into the dock in a direction parallel, or substantially parallel, to a plane defined by the engagement member, such as a plane parallel to the first arm and/or the second arm. After insertion of the engagement member in the compartment, the compartment may be sealed to prevent subsequent removal of the engagement member from the compartment. For example, the compartment may be sealed by shell parts of the hearing device attached to the frame.
- The pivot axis may in an exemplary hearing device move during opening and/or closing of the battery door relative to the housing. Thus, the pivot axis may have a first position when the battery door is in the closed position and a second position when the battery door is in the open position.
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Fig. 1 schematically illustrates anexemplary hearing device 2 with abattery door 6. Thehearing device 2 comprises ahousing 3 with a frame; abattery door 6, and a closure mechanism 22 (not shown inFig. 1 ). Thebattery door 6 is attached to thehousing 3 and configured to pivot in relation to thehousing 3 about apivot axis 8. Thebattery door 6 has aside wall 10 with a first wall surface 12 at least partly defining abattery compartment 14 with abattery axis 16. The first wall surface 12 comprises contact points 18 for supporting a battery (not shown). In the depicted example, the contact points 18 outline the first wall surface 12. In another exemplary battery door (not shown) the contact points 18 may extend a distance from the first wall surface 12. The contact points 18 have equal distances to thebattery axis 16. Thus, the contact points 18 are distributed on an imaginary circle with a centre defined by thebattery axis 16. Afirst vector 20 extends from thebattery axis 16 and perpendicularly crosses thepivot axis 8 in a first direction from thebattery axis 16 to thepivot axis 8. Thehousing 3 of thehearing device 2 may comprise one or more shell parts. In the depicted example, thefirst vector 20 extends perpendicular to thebattery axis 16. However, in other exemplary hearing devices thefirst vector 20 may extend non-perpendicularly to thebattery axis 16. -
Fig. 2 schematically and partially illustrates anexemplary hearing device 2 with abattery door 6 in a closed position. Certain parts of theframe 4 are omitted for illustrative purposes. Thebattery door 6 is attached to theframe 4 and configured to pivot in relation to theframe 4 about thepivot axis 8. - The
hearing device 2 further comprises aclosure mechanism 22 comprising a protrudingmember 24 with adistal end 26, and anengagement member 28 having afirst arm 30 with a firstdistal end 32. The protrudingmember 24 is configured to engage with theengagement member 28 when thebattery door 6 is in the closed position as depicted inFig. 2 . Theclosure mechanism 22 is arranged in a space, such as an angular space, defined between thefirst vector 20 and asecond vector 34. The second vector is extending from thebattery axis 16 in a second direction and being perpendicular to thepivot axis 8. The angle 36 (shown inFig. 4 ) between thefirst vector 20 and thesecond vector 34 is less than 150°. In the example depicted, theangle 36 between thefirst vector 20 and thesecond vector 34 is 110°. However in other exemplary hearing devices and battery doors, theangle 36 between thefirst vector 20 and thesecond vector 34 may be less than 130°, such as less than 120°, such as less than 110°, such as less than 90°, such as less than 75°, such as less than 60°, such as less than 50°. A small angle enables a more compact hearing device by arranging the closure mechanism close to the pivot axis. - Also shown in
Fig. 2 is that theframe 4 comprises acompartment 82 for receiving theengagement member 28. Thecompartment 82 connects theengagement member 28 to theframe 4. Thecompartment 82 restricts movement of theengagement member 28 in a tangential direction to rotation about thepivot axis 8. Thecompartment 82 allows movement of theengagement member 28 and/or the firstdistal end 32 and/or a second distal end. Thecompartment 82 allows movement of theengagement member 28 and/or the firstdistal end 32 and/or a second distal end, e.g. in a direction in a plane parallel to thepivot axis 8. Thecompartment 82 may allow movement of theengagement member 28 in a radial direction of a rotation about thepivot axis 8. Thecompartment 82 may allow movement of theengagement member 28 in a direction parallel to thepivot axis 8. -
Fig. 3 schematically and partially illustrates anexemplary hearing device 2 with abattery door 6 in a semi-closed position. Certain parts of theframe 4 are omitted for illustrative purposes. Thebattery door 6 is attached to theframe 4 and configured to pivot in relation to theframe 4 about thepivot axis 8. The protrudingmember 24 is configured to engage with theengagement member 28 when thebattery door 6 is in the semi-closed position as depicted. Furthermore, the protrudingmember 24 is configured to engage with theengagement member 28 when thebattery door 6 is in the closed position as depicted inFig. 2 . -
Fig. 4 schematically illustrates anexemplary battery door 6, such as thebattery door 6 as described in relation toFigs. 1-3 .Fig. 4 shows thebattery door 6 comprising the protrudingmember 24 of theclosure mechanism 22. The protrudingmember 24 extends from theside wall 10 of thebattery door 6. Theside wall 10 of thebattery door 6 may comprise a dock for attaching the protrudingmember 24 to theside wall 10. Thus, thebattery door 6 and the protrudingmember 24 may be separate parts, e.g. attachable by mechanical engagement, e.g. press fit or click lock, and/or attachable by glue. The protrudingmember 24 may be an integrated part of thebattery door 6. - The battery door is configured to be attached to the housing, e.g. the frame, of a hearing device, and configured to pivot in relation to the housing about the
pivot axis 8. -
Fig. 5 is a side view of aclosure mechanism 22 in a closed position, e.g. when thebattery door 6 is in the closed position. Theclosure mechanism 22 comprises a protrudingmember 24 having adistal end 26, and anengagement member 28 having afirst arm 30 with a firstdistal end 32. - The protruding
member 24 comprises a firstprimary recess 38 and a firstprimary surface 48. The firstprimary recess 38 is configured to engage with theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30, in the closed position. The firstprimary surface 48 is located between thedistal end 26 and the firstprimary recess 38. When thedistal end 24 of the protrudingmember 24 is advanced in a forward direction, e.g. when thebattery door 6 moves from an open position to the closed position, theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30, slides along the firstprimary surface 48 and the firstprimary recess 38 engage with theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30, in the closed position.Fig. 5 depicts the firstprimary recess 38 being engaged with theengagement member 28. The firstprimary recess 38 is configured to support theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30, along a firstprimary section 46 of the firstprimary recess 38. The firstprimary section 46 may be more than 50 % of the length of the firstprimary recess 38, such as more than 70 % of the length of the firstprimary recess 38, such as more than 90 % of the length of the firstprimary recess 38. Increasing the firstprimary section 46 may provide reduced wear on the first primary recess and/or on theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30. - The protruding
member 24 further comprises a firstsecondary recess 42. The firstsecondary recess 42 is configured to engage with theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30, in a semi-closed position, e.g. when thebattery door 6 is in a semi-closed position. The firstsecondary recess 42 may be configured to support theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30, along a first secondary section of the firstsecondary recess 42. The first secondary section may be more than 50 % of the length of the firstsecondary recess 42, such as more than 70 % of the length of the firstsecondary recess 42, such as more than 90 % of the length of the firstsecondary recess 42. Increasing the first secondary section may provide reduced wear on the first secondary recess and/or on theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30. The first secondary section and the firstprimary section 46 may substantially be the same length, e.g. within 5%. -
Fig. 6 is a side view of aclosure mechanism 22 in between an open and a closed position. It is shown that in between the open and the closed position, theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30, is engaging with the firstprimary surface 48. The firstprimary surface 48 may be configured to support theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30, along afirst support section 50 of the firstprimary surface 48. - The
first support section 50 may be more than 50 % of the size of the firstprimary surface 48 parallel to a longitudinal direction of thefirst arm 30, such as more than 70 % of the size of the firstprimary surface 48 parallel to a longitudinal direction of thefirst arm 30, such as more than 90 % of the size of the firstprimary surface 48 parallel to a longitudinal direction of thefirst arm 30. Increasing thefirst support section 50 may provide reduced wear on the firstprimary surface 48 and/or on theengagement member 28, such as thefirst arm 30. Thefirst support section 50 and the firstprimary section 46 may substantially be the same size. -
Fig. 7 is a front view of aclosure mechanism 22 in a closed position. Theclosure mechanism 22 comprises a protrudingmember 24 with adistal end 26, and anengagement member 28. The engagement member has afirst arm 30 with a firstdistal end 32, and asecond arm 60 with a seconddistal end 62. The protrudingmember 24 comprises a firstprimary recess 38, a firstprimary surface 48, a firstsecondary recess 42 and a firstsecondary surface 52. Furthermore, the protrudingmember 24, as depicted, comprises a secondprimary recess 40, a secondprimary surface 54, a secondsecondary recess 44 and a second secondary surface 56. - When the
closure mechanism 22 is in a closed position, the firstprimary recess 38 is configured to engage with thefirst arm 30 of theengagement member 28, and the secondprimary recess 40 is configured to engage with thesecond arm 60 of theengagement member 28. - When the
closure mechanism 22 is in a semi-closed position, the firstsecondary recess 42 is configured to engage with thefirst arm 30 of theengagement member 28, and the secondsecondary recess 44 is configured to engage with thesecond arm 60 of theengagement member 28. - When the
closure mechanism 22 is in between the closed position and the semi-closed position, the firstprimary surface 48 is configured to engage with thefirst arm 30 of theengagement member 28, and the secondprimary surface 54 is configured to engage with thesecond arm 60 of theengagement member 28. - When the
closure mechanism 22 is in between an open position and the semi-closed position, the firstsecondary surface 52 is configured to engage with thefirst arm 30 of theengagement member 28, and the second secondary surface 56 is configured to engage with thesecond arm 60 of theengagement member 28. - The first
secondary recess 42, the secondsecondary recess 44, the firstsecondary surface 52, and the second secondary surface 56 may be omitted. Thus the firstprimary surface 48 is configured to engage with thefirst arm 30 of theengagement member 28, and the secondprimary surface 54 is configured to engage with thesecond arm 60 of theengagement member 28 when the closure mechanism is between the open position and the closed position. - The
engagement member 22, such as thefirst arm 30 and/or thesecond arm 60, is flexible, such that when advancing the protrudingmember 24 from the closed position to a position between the closed position and the open position or the semi-closed position, the first distal end of thefirst arm 30 is displaced in afirst displacement direction 84 and the first distal end of thesecond arm 60 is displaced in asecond displacement direction 86. Thereby, the firstprimary surface 48 is engaging with thefirst arm 30 and the secondprimary surface 54 is engaging with thesecond arm 60, allowing the advancement of the protrudingmember 24. Thefirst displacement direction 84 has a first primary directional component in a plane parallel to thepivot axis 8. Thesecond displacement direction 86 has a second primary directional component in a plane parallel to thepivot axis 8. Thefirst displacement direction 84, or the first primary directional component of thefirst displacement direction 84, and thesecond displacement direction 86, or the second primary directional component of thesecond displacement direction 86, may be substantially opposite. - As depicted, the first primary directional component and the second primary directional component may be parallel to the
pivot axis 8. However, in another exemplary closure mechanism (not shown) the closure mechanism may be rotated in the plane parallel to the pivot axis. For example, the first primary directional component and the second primary directional component may be perpendicular to thepivot axis 8. - The
compartment 82, as described in relation toFig. 2 , may allow movement of theengagement member 28, or thefirst arm 30 and/or thesecond arm 60, in thefirst displacement direction 84 and/or thesecond displacement direction 86. -
Fig. 8 is a front view of aclosure mechanism 22 in between an open position and a closed position. The firstprimary surface 48 is engaging with thefirst arm 30 of theengagement member 28, and the secondprimary surface 54 is engaging with thesecond arm 60 of theengagement member 28. As may be realized fromFig. 8 andFig. 7 , displacement of the firstdistal end 32 of thefirst arm 30 and displacement of the seconddistal end 62 of thesecond arm 60, caused by advancement of the protruding member from the closed position to a position between the closed position and the open position, has changed the angle of thefirst arm 30 and thesecond arm 60. Thus in order to reduce wear on the engagement member and/or the protruding member, it is desirable that thefirst arm 30 is supported on the firstprimary surface 48 along a first support section, such as thefirst support section 50 as described in relation toFig. 6 , when theclosure mechanism 22 is in between an open position and the closed position, and that thefirst arm 30 is supported in the firstprimary recess 38 along a first primary section, such as the firstprimary section 46 as described in relation toFig. 5 , when theclosure mechanism 22 is in the closed position. Similarly, it is desirable that thesecond arm 60 is supported on the secondprimary surface 54 along a second support section when theclosure mechanism 22 is in between an open position and the closed position, and that thesecond arm 60 is supported in the secondprimary recess 40 along a second primary section when theclosure mechanism 22 is in the closed position. To achieve the desirable effect that thefirst arm 30 and/or thesecond arm 60 is supported along a length both when engaged in a recess, such as the firstprimary recess 38 and/or the secondprimary recess 40 and/or the firstsecondary recess 42 and/or the secondsecondary recess 44, and when engaged on a surface, such as the firstprimary surface 48 and/or the secondprimary surface 54 and/or the firstsecondary surface 52 and/or the second secondary surface 56, the gradient of the recess and the gradient of the surface are different. This is further described in relation toFig. 9 . -
Fig. 9 is a front view of a protrudingmember 24.Fig. 9 furthermore shows a first primaryprincipal direction 70 along the firstprimary recess 38, a first primary normal 72 to the firstprimary surface 48, a second primaryprincipal direction 76 along the secondprimary recess 40, and a second primary normal 78 to the secondprimary surface 54. The firstnormal angle 74 between the first primaryprincipal direction 70 and the first primary normal 72 is shown to be non-perpendicular, thereby providing support of thefirst arm 30 when engaged in the firstprimary recess 38 and when engaged on the firstprimary surface 48. Similarly, the secondnormal angle 80 between the second primaryprincipal direction 76 and the second primary normal 78 is shown to be non-perpendicular, thereby providing support of thesecond arm 60 when engaged in the secondprimary recess 40 and when engaged on the secondprimary surface 54. Magnitude of thenormal angles engagement member 22 and displacements of thefirst arm 30 and thesecond arm 60 when theengagement member 22 is advanced from the closed position to a position between the closed position and the open position. The magnitude of thenormal angles -
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- hearing device
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- housing
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- frame
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- battery door
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- pivot axis
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- side wall
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- first wall surface
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- battery compartment
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- battery axis
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- contact points
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- first vector
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- closure mechanism
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- protruding member
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- distal end of protruding member
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- engagement member
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- first arm
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- first distal end
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- second vector
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- angle between first vector and second vector
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- first primary recess
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- second primary recess
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- first secondary recess
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- second secondary recess
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- first primary section
- 48
- first primary surface
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- first support section
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- first secondary surface
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- second primary surface
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- second secondary surface
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- second arm
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- second distal end
- 64
- support section of second arm
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- first primary normal
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- first normal angle
- 76
- second secondary principal direction
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- second primary normal
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- second normal angle
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- compartment
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- first displacement direction
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- second displacement direction
Claims (14)
- A hearing device (2) comprising- a housing (3) with a frame (4);- a battery door (6) attached to the housing (3) and configured to pivot in relation to the housing (3) about a pivot axis (8), the battery door (6) having a side wall (10) with a first wall surface (12) at least partly defining a battery compartment (14) with a battery axis (16), the first wall surface (12) comprising contact points (18) for supporting a battery, the contact points (18) having equal distances to the battery axis (16); and- a closure mechanism (22) comprising a protruding member (24) with a distal end (26), and an engagement member (28) having a first arm (30) with a first distal end (32), and wherein the protruding member (24) is configured to engage with the engagement member (28) when the battery door (6) is in a closed position;wherein the protruding member (24) comprises a first primary recess (38), wherein the first primary recess (38) is configured to engage with the engagement member (28) when the battery door (6) is in the closed position;wherein the first primary recess (38) is configured to support the first arm (30) along a first primary section (46) of the first primary recess (38) when the battery door (6) is in the closed position, wherein the frame (4) comprises a compartment (82) for receiving the engagement member (28) and connecting the engagement member (28) to the frame (4),characterised by theengagement member (28) being movable within the compartment (82) such that the engagement member (28) aligns itself to the protruding member, when the battery door is in a closed position, semi-closed position, and/or a position in between the open position and the closed position.
- Hearing device (2) according to claim 1, wherein the engagement member (28) is U-shaped, I-shaped or H-shaped.
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the protruding member (24) extends in the plane perpendicular to the pivot axis (8).
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a first vector (20) extends from the battery axis (16) and perpendicularly crosses the pivot axis (8) in a first direction from the battery axis (16) to the pivot axis (8), and wherein the closure mechanism (22) is arranged in a space defined between the first vector (20) and a second vector (34) extending from the battery axis (16) in a second direction and being perpendicular to the pivot axis (8), wherein the angle (36) between the first vector and the second vector is less than 150°.
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the protruding member (24) comprises a first secondary recess (42), wherein the first secondary recess (42) is configured to engage with the engagement member (28) when the battery door (6) is in a semi-closed position.
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the protruding member (24) comprises a first primary surface (48) between the distal end (26) and the first primary recess (38), the first primary surface (48) having a first primary normal (72), and wherein the first normal angle (74) between the first primary normal (72) and a principal direction along the first primary recess (38) is in the range from 75° to 88°.
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the sidewall (10) of the battery door (6) comprises a dock for attaching the protruding member (24) or the engagement member (28) to the battery door (6).
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first arm (30) is flexible such that the first distal end (32) displaces in a first displacement direction (84) when the battery door (6) is moved from an open position to the closed position, wherein the first displacement direction (84) has a first primary directional component parallel to the pivot axis (8).
- Hearing device (2) according to claim 8, wherein the first displacement direction (84) has a first secondary directional component perpendicular to the first primary directional component, the first secondary directional component being smaller than the first primary directional component.
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement member (28) has a second arm (60) with a second distal end (62).
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement member (28) is made of metal.
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the protruding member (24) extends from the side wall (10) or from the frame (4).
- Hearing device (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement member (28) is movable within the compartment (82) in at least one direction in a plane parallel to the pivot axis (8).
- Hearing device (2) according to claim 13, wherein the at least one direction includes the first primary directional component and the second primary directional component.
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