JPH1169497A - Hearing aid protective cover - Google Patents
Hearing aid protective coverInfo
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- JPH1169497A JPH1169497A JP9237752A JP23775297A JPH1169497A JP H1169497 A JPH1169497 A JP H1169497A JP 9237752 A JP9237752 A JP 9237752A JP 23775297 A JP23775297 A JP 23775297A JP H1169497 A JPH1169497 A JP H1169497A
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- hearing aid
- cover
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
- H04R25/65—Housing parts, e.g. shells, tips or moulds, or their manufacture
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R2225/00—Details of deaf aids covered by H04R25/00, not provided for in any of its subgroups
- H04R2225/021—Behind the ear [BTE] hearing aids
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
- H04R25/65—Housing parts, e.g. shells, tips or moulds, or their manufacture
- H04R25/658—Manufacture of housing parts
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、難聴者が装用する
補聴器を汗、塵埃、水分、耳垂れや耳垢等から保護する
ため補聴器に装着して使用する補聴器保護カバ−に関す
る。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hearing aid protection cover which is used by being attached to a hearing aid to protect the hearing aid worn by a hearing-impaired person from sweat, dust, moisture, ear dripping and earwax.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、補聴器保護カバ−としては、例え
ば、実公昭６３−２４７２０号公報に記載されたものが
ある。これは耳掛型補聴器用保護カバ−であり、ゴム状
弾性皮膜で袋状に形成して、これで補聴器の外周囲を被
覆して補聴器に汗や塵埃が付かないようにしたものであ
る。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a hearing aid protection cover, for example, there is one described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-24720. This is a protective cover for an ear-hearing hearing aid, which is formed in a bag-like shape with a rubber-like elastic film and covers the outer periphery of the hearing aid so that sweat and dust are not attached to the hearing aid.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、この従
来の保護カバ−は、袋状に形成されているから、電池交
換の際には、補聴器から保護カバ−を外さなければなら
ずその作業が大変である上に、最近では補聴器の電源と
して、金属空気電池を使用することが多いが、従来の保
護カバ−はゴム状弾性皮膜で補聴器を密閉しているか
ら、正極の減極剤として利用する酸素が不足して空気電
池が適正に作動しない恐れがある。また、マイクロホン
の入力穴に対応する部分は保護カバ−とは別体の多孔質
膜で形成しているから、その分、部品点数が多くなって
製造コストが高くつく。また、耳掛型補聴器には数種類
の形式のものがあるが、従来の保護カバ−は特定の補聴
器の外形に対応させて形成しているから、一種類のもの
にしか適応することができない。尚、従来、眼鏡型補聴
器並びに挿耳型補聴器に対する保護カバ−はなかった。
本発明は、かかる従来の問題点を解決するためになされ
たものであって、請求項１又は２記載のものの目的とす
るところは、補聴器の機能を阻害することがない上に、
汗や塵埃等により補聴器の電子回路等が故障することが
なく、電池交換も容易で、各種形式の補聴器に対応する
ことができ、さらには補聴器への着脱も容易で、しかも
安価に提供することができる補聴器保護カバ−を提供す
ることにある。又、請求項３又は４記載のものの目的と
するところは、補聴器の機能を阻害することがない上
に、耳垂れや耳垢等から補聴器を効果的に保護すること
ができる補聴器保護カバ−を提供することにある。However, since the conventional protective cover is formed in a bag shape, it is necessary to remove the protective cover from the hearing aid when replacing the battery. In addition, recently, a metal air battery is often used as a power source for a hearing aid. However, a conventional protective cover uses a rubber-like elastic film to seal the hearing aid, so it is used as a depolarizer for the positive electrode. The air battery may not operate properly due to lack of oxygen. In addition, since the portion corresponding to the input hole of the microphone is formed of a porous film separate from the protective cover, the number of parts increases and the manufacturing cost increases accordingly. Further, there are several types of ear-hearing hearing aids, but since the conventional protective cover is formed so as to correspond to the outer shape of a specific hearing aid, it can be applied to only one type. Heretofore, there has been no protective cover for an eyeglass-type hearing aid and an in-ear type hearing aid.
The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of claims 1 and 2 is not to impair the function of a hearing aid,
The electronic circuit of the hearing aid does not break down due to sweat or dust, the battery can be easily replaced, it can be used with various types of hearing aids, and it can be easily attached to and detached from the hearing aid at a low cost. To provide a hearing aid protection cover that can be used. Another object of the present invention is to provide a hearing aid protection cover which does not impair the function of the hearing aid and can effectively protect the hearing aid from drooling and earwax. It is in.
【０００４】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】前記目的を達成するため
の手段として、本発明請求項１記載の補聴器保護カバ−
では、耳掛型補聴器の保護カバ−であって、補聴器本体
の外周囲を被覆することができる筒状のカバ−体をニッ
トで形成し、かつ該カバ−体の両端に開口部を形成した
構成を採用した。カバ−体をニットで形成したのは、ニ
ットの伸縮性と通気性を利用するためである。ニットの
素材としては、綿や絹等の天然繊維やナイロン、ポリエ
ステルやアクリル等の化学繊維からなる編糸を使用する
ことができる。編糸としては、汗の水分を適度に吸水
し、肌ざわりがよく、風合いの変化も少ない綿を使用す
ることが好ましいが、汗の水分をはじいて補聴器に汗が
付着しないようにするために疎水性繊維や親水性繊維に
撥水加工を施したものを使用してもよい。撥水加工と
は、シリコン樹脂やフッ素樹脂を用いて繊維を疎水性に
することにより繊維に水をはじく性質を持たせる加工を
いう。編糸は嵩張りを防ぐために細いものを使用するこ
とが好ましい。カバ−体は、補聴器をしていることがわ
からないようにするため、肌色に形成することが好まし
い。また、請求項２記載の補聴器保護カバ−では、眼鏡
型補聴器の保護カバ−であって、メガネのつるの補聴器
部を被覆することができる筒状のカバ−体をニットで形
成し、かつ該カバ−体の両端に開口部を形成した構成と
した。カバ−体をニットで形成したのは、請求項１と同
様でニットの伸縮性と通気性を利用するためである。ニ
ットの素材となる編糸については請求項１と同様であ
る。また、請求項３記載の補聴器保護カバ−では、挿耳
型補聴器の保護カバ−であって、補聴器本体を被覆する
ことができる大きさの袋状のカバ−体をニットで形成
し、かつ該カバ−体の開口部に締め紐を取り付けると共
に、ニットの素材として疎水性繊維又は撥水加工を施し
た親水性繊維で形成した編糸を用いた構成を採用した。
カバ−体をニットで形成したのは、ニットの伸縮性と通
気性を利用するためである。ニットの素材として疎水性
繊維又は撥水加工を施した親水性繊維で形成した編糸を
用いたのは、耳垂れや耳垢から補聴器のイヤホンや電子
回路等を保護するためである。編糸は嵩張りを防ぐため
に絹糸等の細いものを使用することが好ましい。また、
請求項４記載の補聴器保護カバ−では、挿耳型補聴器の
保護カバ−であって、補聴器本体を被覆することができ
る大きさの袋状のカバ−体をニットで形成し、かつ該カ
バ−体の開口部に弾性収縮部を形成すると共に、前記カ
バ−体に取り出し紐を設け、さらに、ニットの素材とし
て疎水性繊維又は撥水加工を施した親水性繊維で形成し
た編糸を用いた構成とした。カバ−体をニットで形成し
たのは、ニットの伸縮性と通気性を利用するためであ
る。ニットの素材として疎水性繊維又は撥水加工を施し
た親水性繊維で形成した編糸を用いたのは、耳垂れや耳
垢から補聴器のイヤホンや電子回路等を保護するためで
ある。編糸は嵩張りを防ぐために絹糸等の細いものを使
用することが好ましい。According to the present invention, there is provided a hearing aid protection cover according to the present invention.
Here, a protective cover for an ear-hook type hearing aid is formed by knitting a cylindrical cover body capable of covering the outer periphery of the hearing aid body, and openings are formed at both ends of the cover body. The configuration was adopted. The cover body is formed of a knit in order to utilize the stretchability and air permeability of the knit. As a knit material, a knitting yarn made of natural fibers such as cotton and silk, and chemical fibers such as nylon, polyester, and acrylic can be used. As the knitting yarn, it is preferable to use cotton that absorbs the moisture of sweat moderately, has good texture, and has little change in texture.However, it is hydrophobic to prevent sweat from adhering to the hearing aid by repelling sweat. Fibers or hydrophilic fibers subjected to a water-repellent treatment may be used. The water-repellent process is a process of imparting water repelling properties to fibers by making the fibers hydrophobic using a silicone resin or a fluororesin. It is preferable to use a thin knitting yarn to prevent bulkiness. The cover body is preferably formed to be flesh-colored so that it is not obvious that the user is wearing the hearing aid. According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hearing aid protection cover for a glasses-type hearing aid, wherein a tubular cover body capable of covering a hearing aid portion of a vine of glasses is formed of a knit; Openings were formed at both ends of the cover body. The reason why the cover body is formed of a knit is to utilize the stretchability and air permeability of the knit as in the first aspect. The knitting yarn used as the knit material is the same as in claim 1. According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a protective cover for an in-ear type hearing aid, wherein a bag-shaped cover body having a size capable of covering the main body of the hearing aid is formed of a knit; A structure was adopted in which a tightening string was attached to the opening of the cover body and a knitting yarn formed of a hydrophobic fiber or a hydrophilic fiber subjected to a water-repellent treatment was used as a knit material.
The cover body is formed of a knit in order to utilize the stretchability and air permeability of the knit. The reason why the knitting yarn formed of a hydrophobic fiber or a hydrophilic fiber subjected to a water-repellent treatment is used as a knit material is to protect earphones and electronic circuits of a hearing aid from ear dripping and earwax. It is preferable to use a thin knitting yarn such as a silk yarn in order to prevent bulkiness. Also,
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a protective cover for an in-ear type hearing aid, wherein a bag-shaped cover body having a size capable of covering the main body of the hearing aid is formed of a knit, and the cover is provided. An elastic contraction portion was formed in the opening of the body, a take-out string was provided on the cover body, and a knitting yarn formed of a hydrophobic fiber or a hydrophilic fiber subjected to a water-repellent treatment was used as a knit material. The configuration was adopted. The cover body is formed of a knit in order to utilize the stretchability and air permeability of the knit. The reason why the knitting yarn formed of a hydrophobic fiber or a hydrophilic fiber subjected to a water-repellent treatment is used as a knit material is to protect earphones and electronic circuits of a hearing aid from ear dripping and earwax. It is preferable to use a thin knitting yarn such as a silk yarn in order to prevent bulkiness.
【０００５】請求項１記載の補聴器保護カバ−では、補
聴器本体を筒状のカバ−体で被覆しているから、汗、塵
埃や水滴等により補聴器の電子回路、マイクロホン、イ
ヤホン等が故障することを防止することができる。カバ
−体を構成するニットの素材として綿等の天然繊維から
なる編糸を使用したときは、カバ−体が汗を適度に吸水
して補聴器の故障を防止すると共に装用者のムレと皮膚
の荒れを防止することができて好ましいが、編糸として
疎水性繊維又は天然繊維に撥水加工を施したものを使用
してもよい。また、カバ−体をニットで形成してカバ−
体に通気性を持たせているから、マイクロホン部分をカ
バ−体で被覆しても音の集音に支障はないし、また、空
気電池の働きに悪影響を与えることもない。また、カバ
−体が伸縮性を有するから、補聴器への着脱が容易であ
る上に、各種形式の耳掛型補聴器にも使用することがで
きる。また、カバ−体の両端に開口部を形成しているか
ら、電池を交換する時や補聴器の音量調節器、スイッチ
操作をするときは、カバ−体の一端を捲り上げて補聴器
を露出させて行うことができる。また、補聴器の外周囲
をカバ−体で被覆しているから、万が一補聴器を落とし
てもその緩衝効果で故障を防止することができる。In the hearing aid protection cover according to the first aspect, since the hearing aid body is covered with a cylindrical cover body, the electronic circuit, microphone, earphone, etc. of the hearing aid may be damaged by sweat, dust, water droplets and the like. Can be prevented. When a knitting yarn made of natural fibers such as cotton is used as a knit material constituting the cover body, the cover body absorbs sweat moderately to prevent the hearing aid from malfunctioning, and to prevent the wearer from getting wet and irritating the skin. Although it is preferable because roughness can be prevented, a knitting yarn obtained by subjecting a hydrophobic fiber or a natural fiber to a water-repellent treatment may be used. Also, the cover body is formed by knitting
Since the body has air permeability, covering the microphone portion with a cover does not hinder sound collection and does not adversely affect the operation of the air battery. Further, since the cover body has elasticity, it can be easily attached to and detached from the hearing aid, and can be used for various types of ear-hearing hearing aids. Also, since openings are formed at both ends of the cover, when replacing the battery or operating the volume control or switch of the hearing aid, turn up one end of the cover to expose the hearing aid. It can be carried out. Further, since the outer periphery of the hearing aid is covered with a cover body, even if the hearing aid is dropped, a failure can be prevented by its buffering effect.
【０００６】請求項２記載の補聴器保護カバ−では、メ
ガネのつるの補聴器部を筒状のカバ−体で被覆している
から、汗や水滴等により補聴器の電子回路、マイクロホ
ン、イヤホン等が故障することを防止することができ
る。ニットの素材として、綿等の天然繊維からなる編糸
を使用したときは、カバ−体が汗を適度に吸水して補聴
器の故障を防止すると共に装用者のムレと皮膚の荒れを
防止することができて好ましいが、編糸としては疎水性
繊維又は天然繊維に撥水加工を施したものを使用しても
よい。また、カバ−体をニットで形成してカバ−体に通
気性を持たせているから、マイクロホン部分をカバ−体
で被覆しても音の集音に支障はないし、また、空気電池
の働きに悪影響を与えることもない。また、カバ−体に
伸縮性があるから、メガネのつるへの装着も容易であ
る。また、カバ−体の両端に開口部を形成しているか
ら、電池を交換する時や補聴器の音量調節器、スイッチ
操作等をするときは、カバ−体の一端を捲り上げて補聴
器部の基端を露出させて行うことができる。In the hearing aid protection cover according to the second aspect, since the hearing aid portion of the vine of the glasses is covered with a cylindrical cover body, the electronic circuit of the hearing aid, the microphone, the earphone, and the like are damaged due to sweat, water drops, or the like. Can be prevented. When knitting yarn made of natural fibers such as cotton is used as the knit material, the cover body absorbs sweat appropriately to prevent the hearing aid from malfunctioning and to prevent the wearer from getting wet and rough skin. However, as the knitting yarn, a hydrophobic fiber or a natural fiber subjected to a water repellent treatment may be used. In addition, since the cover body is formed of a knit and the cover body is provided with air permeability, even if the microphone portion is covered with the cover body, sound collection will not be affected, and the function of the air battery will not be affected. There is no adverse effect on In addition, since the cover body has elasticity, it is easy to attach the glasses to the vine. Also, since openings are formed at both ends of the cover body, one end of the cover body is turned up and the base of the hearing aid section is turned up when replacing a battery or performing a volume control or switch operation of the hearing aid. This can be done with the edges exposed.
【０００７】また、請求項３又は４記載の補聴器保護カ
バ−では、挿耳型補聴器を疎水性繊維又は撥水加工を施
した繊維からなる編糸で編成したカバ−体で被覆してい
るから、耳垂れや耳垢から補聴器を保護することができ
る。挿耳型補聴器を耳から取り出すときは締め紐又は取
り出し紐をつまんで引き出すことにより行うことができ
る。In the hearing aid protection cover according to the third or fourth aspect, the in-the-ear type hearing aid is covered with a cover body knitted with a knitting yarn made of hydrophobic fiber or water-repellent fiber. , Can protect hearing aid from ear dripping and earwax. When the in-ear hearing aid is taken out of the ear, it can be carried out by pinching and pulling out the tightening string or the take-out string.
【０００８】[0008]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態の一例
を図面に基づいて説明する。図１は耳掛型補聴器の保護
カバ−を示す斜視図、図２はその使用状態を示す説明図
である。本実施の形態の補聴器保護カバ−Ａは、耳掛型
補聴器の保護カバ−であって、ニットで補聴器本体１の
外周囲を被覆する大きさの筒状のカバ−体２に形成して
いる。３，３はカバ−体２の両端開口部で、開口端部は
ゴム糸等の弾性片４，４で形成している。ニットの素材
としては綿糸を使用している。綿は汗の水分を適度に吸
水するので、補聴器本体１に汗が付着して補聴器の電子
回路や電子部品が破損することを防止することができ
る。また、綿は肌ざわりがよく、風合いの変化が少な
く、しかも耐洗濯性が大きいのでカバ−体の素材として
好ましいが、これに限定されるものではない。尚、図
中、５はハンガ−、６は耳栓チュ−ブ、７は耳栓、８は
音量調節部、９はスイッチである。したがって、この保
護カバ−Ａを補聴器本体１に装着するときは、上端の開
口部３から挿入して図２に示すように上端開口部３がハ
ンガ−５の中程に位置し、下端開口部３が補聴器本体１
の下端より下方に位置するようにして補聴器本体１の外
周全面を被覆させる。そして、この保護カバ−Ａを装着
した補聴器は、常法通り、耳介に掛けて使用する。この
保護カバ−Ａでは、カバ−体２で補聴器本体１の外周囲
全面を被覆しているから、使用中に汗をかいてもカバ−
体２が水分を吸水して補聴器本体１に付着することを防
止することができる。したがって、汗で補聴器本体１内
の電子回路や電子部品が故障することを防止することが
できる。また、カバ−体２をニットで形成してカバ−体
２に通気性を持たせているから、マイクロホン部分をカ
バ−体２で被覆しても音の集音に支障はないし、また、
空気電池の働きに悪影響を与えることもない。また、カ
バ−体２が伸縮性を有するから、補聴器への着脱が容易
である上に、各種形式の耳掛型補聴器にも使用すること
ができる。また、カバ−体２の両端に開口部３，３を形
成しているから、電池を交換する時や補聴器の音量調節
器、スイッチ操作をするときは、カバ−体２の端部を捲
り上げて補聴器本体を露出させることにより行うことが
できる。An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a protective cover of an ear-hearing hearing aid, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a use state thereof. The hearing aid protection cover A of this embodiment is a protection cover for an ear-hook type hearing aid, and is formed in a tubular cover body 2 having a size that covers the outer periphery of the hearing aid main body 1 with a knit. . Reference numerals 3 and 3 denote openings at both ends of the cover body 2, and the opening ends are formed by elastic pieces 4 and 4 such as rubber threads. Cotton yarn is used as the knit material. Since cotton absorbs the moisture of sweat moderately, it is possible to prevent the sweat from adhering to the hearing aid main body 1 and damage the electronic circuits and electronic components of the hearing aid. Also, cotton is preferable as a cover material because it has a good texture, little change in texture and high washing resistance, but is not limited thereto. In the figure, 5 is a hanger, 6 is an earplug tube, 7 is an earplug, 8 is a volume control unit, and 9 is a switch. Therefore, when the protective cover A is mounted on the hearing aid main body 1, the protective cover A is inserted through the upper end opening 3 so that the upper end opening 3 is located in the middle of the hanger 5 as shown in FIG. 3 is the hearing aid body 1
To cover the entire outer periphery of the hearing aid body 1 so as to be positioned below the lower end of the body. The hearing aid equipped with the protective cover A is used by hanging it on the pinna as usual. In this protective cover A, since the cover body 2 covers the entire outer periphery of the hearing aid main body 1, even if the user sweats during use, the cover 2 can be used.
It is possible to prevent the body 2 from absorbing water and attaching to the hearing aid main body 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the electronic circuits and electronic components in the hearing aid main body 1 from breaking down due to sweat. Further, since the cover body 2 is formed of a knit to give the cover body 2 air permeability, covering the microphone portion with the cover body 2 does not hinder sound collection.
There is no adverse effect on the operation of the air battery. Further, since the cover body 2 has elasticity, it can be easily attached to and detached from a hearing aid, and can be used for various types of ear-hearing hearing aids. Since the openings 3 and 3 are formed at both ends of the cover 2, the end of the cover 2 is turned up when replacing batteries or operating a volume control or a switch of a hearing aid. This can be done by exposing the hearing aid body.
【００１０】次に、図３に示すものは、眼鏡型補聴器の
保護カバ−Ｂであり、前記実施の形態の保護カバ−Ａと
構成は同じで、カバ−体２を眼鏡１０のつる１１の補聴
器部１２の外周囲に装着させる点のみが相違するもので
ある。この保護カバ−Ｂでは、カバ−体２で補聴器部１
２の外周囲全面を被覆しているから、使用中に汗をかい
てもカバ−体２が水分を吸水して補聴器部１２に付着す
ることを防止することができる。したがって、汗で補聴
器部１２内の電子回路や電子部品が故障することを防止
することができる。また、カバ−体２をニットで形成し
てカバ−体２に通気性を持たせているから、マイクロホ
ン部分をカバ−体２で被覆しても音の集音に支障はない
し、また、空気電池の働きに悪影響を与えることもな
い。また、カバ−体２が伸縮性を有するから、着脱が容
易である。また、カバ−体の両端に開口部３，３を形成
しているから、電池を交換する時や補聴器の音量調節
器、スイッチ操作をするときは、カバ−体２の端部を捲
り上げることにより容易に行うことができる。FIG. 3 shows a protective cover B for a spectacle-type hearing aid, which has the same structure as the protective cover A of the above-mentioned embodiment. The only difference is that the hearing aid unit 12 is worn around the outside. In this protective cover B, the hearing aid unit 1 is covered by the cover body 2.
Since the entire outer periphery of the cover 2 is covered, even if the user sweats during use, it is possible to prevent the cover body 2 from absorbing water and adhering to the hearing aid unit 12. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the electronic circuits and electronic components in the hearing aid unit 12 from being broken by sweat. Further, since the cover body 2 is formed of a knit to give the cover body 2 air permeability, even if the microphone portion is covered with the cover body 2, there is no obstacle to sound collection, and air There is no adverse effect on the operation of the battery. Also, since the cover body 2 has elasticity, attachment and detachment is easy. Also, since the openings 3 and 3 are formed at both ends of the cover, the end of the cover 2 should be turned up when replacing a battery or operating a volume control or a switch of a hearing aid. Can be performed more easily.
【００１１】次に、図４で示すものは、挿耳型補聴器用
保護カバ−Ｃであり、挿耳型補聴器本体（図示せず）を
被覆することができる大きさの袋状のカバ−体１３をニ
ットで形成し、かつ該カバ−体１３の開口部１４に巾着
状の締め紐１５を取り付けると共に前記カバ−体１３を
撥水加工を施した編糸で編成している。ニットの素材と
して疎水性繊維を使用するときは撥水加工を施す必要は
ない。したがって、この保護カバ−Ｃを使用するとき
は、カバ−体１３内に挿耳型補聴器本体を収容し、この
締め紐１５を閉めたのち耳に挿入するものである。１６
は締め紐用ストッパ−である。この保護カバ−Ｃでは、
カバ−体１３を疎水性繊維又は撥水処理を施した繊維か
らなる編糸で編成しているから、耳垂れが生じる人でも
それがカバ−体１３ではじかれて保護カバ−Ｃ内に入ら
ず補聴器の電子回路やイヤホン等の破損を防止すること
ができる。これ以外の作用は前記実施の形態と同様であ
る。Next, what is shown in FIG. 4 is a protective cover C for an in-ear type hearing aid, which is a bag-shaped cover body having a size capable of covering an in-ear type hearing aid body (not shown). The cover 13 is formed of a knit, a drawstring-shaped tightening string 15 is attached to the opening 14 of the cover body 13, and the cover body 13 is knitted with a water-repellent knitting yarn. When hydrophobic fibers are used as a knit material, it is not necessary to perform a water-repellent treatment. Therefore, when using the protective cover C, the main body of the in-ear hearing aid is accommodated in the cover body 13, and after the fastening cord 15 is closed, it is inserted into the ear. 16
Is a stopper for a tightening string. In this protection cover C,
Since the cover body 13 is knitted with a knitting yarn made of a hydrophobic fiber or a fiber subjected to a water-repellent treatment, even a person who suffers from ear sags is repelled by the cover body 13 and does not enter the protective cover C. The electronic circuit of the hearing aid, the earphone, and the like can be prevented from being damaged. Other operations are the same as those of the above-described embodiment.
【００１２】次に、図５で示すものは、挿耳型補聴器用
保護カバ−の他の例を示すもので、この保護カバ−Ｄ
は、開口部１４に弾性収縮部１７を形成すると共に、カ
バ−体１３に取り出し紐１８を取りつけて取り出す時
は、取り出し紐１８を引っ張る点が相違するのみで、そ
れ以外の構成作用は前記実施の態様と同じである。FIG. 5 shows another example of a protective cover for an in-ear type hearing aid. This protective cover D is shown in FIG.
The only difference is that the elastic contraction portion 17 is formed in the opening 14 and the pullout string 18 is pulled when the takeout string 18 is attached to the cover body 13 and taken out. This is the same as the embodiment.
【００１３】以上、本発明の実施の形態を詳述してきた
が、本発明の具体的な構成はこの実施の形態に限定され
るものではなく、発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲の設計変
更等があっても本発明に含まれる。Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and a design change or the like may be made without departing from the gist of the invention. Even if present, it is included in the present invention.
【００１４】例えば、前記保護カバ−Ａ，Ｂでは、カバ
−体２を綿糸で編成したが、他の天然繊維や化学繊維か
らなる編糸で編成してもよい。For example, in the protective covers A and B, the cover 2 is knitted with cotton yarn, but may be knitted with a knitting yarn made of other natural fibers or chemical fibers.
【００１５】[0015]
【発明の効果】以上説明してきたように本発明請求項１
記載の補聴器保護カバ−では、補聴器本体を筒状のカバ
−体で被覆しているから、汗や水滴等により補聴器の電
子回路、マイクロホン、イヤホン等が故障することを防
止することができる。カバ−体を構成するニットの素材
として疎水性繊維又は天然繊維に撥水加工を施した繊維
からなる編糸を使用したときはこの効果が顕著である。
また、ニットの素材として天然繊維からなる編糸を使用
したときは、カバ−体が汗を吸水して補聴器の故障を防
止すると共に装用者のムレと皮膚の荒れを防止すること
ができる。また、カバ−体をニットで形成してカバ−体
に通気性を持たせているから、マイクロホン部分をカバ
−体で被覆しても音の集音に支障はないし、また、空気
電池の働きに悪影響を与えることもない。また、カバ−
体が伸縮性を有するから、補聴器への着脱が容易である
上に、各種形式の耳掛型補聴器にも使用することができ
る。また、カバ−体の両端に開口部を形成しているか
ら、電池を交換する時や補聴器の音量調節器、スイッチ
操作をするときは、カバ−体の端部を捲り上げて補聴器
を露出させて行うことができる。また、補聴器の外周囲
をカバ−体で被覆しているから、万が一補聴器を落とし
てもその緩衝効果で故障を防止することができる。ま
た、請求項２記載の補聴器保護カバ−では、メガネのつ
るの補聴器部を筒状のカバ−体で被覆しているから、汗
や水滴等により補聴器の電子回路、マイクロホン、イヤ
ホン等が故障することを防止することができる。ニット
の素材として疎水性繊維又は撥水加工を施した繊維から
なる編糸を使用するとさらに効果的である。また、ニッ
トの素材として天然繊維からなる編糸を使用したとき
は、カバ−体が汗を吸水して補聴器の故障を防止すると
共に装用者のムレと皮膚の荒れを防止することができ
る。また、カバ−体をニットで形成してカバ−体に通気
性を持たせているから、マイクロホン部分をカバ−体で
被覆しても音の集音に支障はないし、また、空気電池の
働きに悪影響を与えることもない。また、カバ−体の両
端に開口部を形成しているから、電池を交換する時や補
聴器の音量調節器、スイッチ操作等をするときは、カバ
−体の端部を捲り上げて補聴器を露出させることにより
行うことができる。また、請求項３又は４記載の補聴器
保護カバ−では、挿耳型補聴器を疎水性繊維又は撥水加
工を施した繊維からなる編糸で編成したカバ−体で被覆
しているから、耳垂れや耳垢から補聴器を保護すること
ができる。挿耳型補聴器を耳から取り出すときは締め紐
又は取り出し紐をつまんで引き出すことができる。As described above, the first aspect of the present invention is as follows.
In the hearing aid protection cover described above, since the hearing aid body is covered with a cylindrical cover body, it is possible to prevent the electronic circuit, microphone, earphone, and the like of the hearing aid from being damaged due to sweat, water droplets, or the like. This effect is remarkable when a knitting yarn composed of hydrophobic fibers or fibers obtained by applying a water-repellent treatment to natural fibers is used as the knit material constituting the cover body.
Further, when a knitting yarn made of natural fiber is used as a knit material, the cover body absorbs sweat to prevent the hearing aid from malfunctioning and to prevent the wearer from getting wet and rough skin. In addition, since the cover body is formed of a knit and the cover body is provided with air permeability, even if the microphone portion is covered with the cover body, sound collection will not be affected, and the function of the air battery will not be affected. There is no adverse effect on Also, the cover
Since the body has elasticity, it can be easily attached to and detached from a hearing aid, and can be used for various types of ear-hearing hearing aids. Also, since openings are formed at both ends of the cover, the end of the cover is turned up to expose the hearing aid when changing batteries or operating the volume control or switch of the hearing aid. Can be done. Further, since the outer periphery of the hearing aid is covered with a cover body, even if the hearing aid is dropped, a failure can be prevented by its buffering effect. Further, in the hearing aid protection cover according to the second aspect, since the hearing aid portion of the vine of the glasses is covered with the cylindrical cover body, the electronic circuit, microphone, earphone, etc. of the hearing aid may be broken due to sweat or water drops. Can be prevented. It is more effective to use a knitting yarn made of hydrophobic fiber or water-repellent fiber as a knit material. Further, when a knitting yarn made of natural fiber is used as a knit material, the cover body absorbs sweat to prevent the hearing aid from malfunctioning and to prevent the wearer from getting wet and rough skin. In addition, since the cover body is formed of a knit and the cover body is provided with air permeability, even if the microphone portion is covered with the cover body, sound collection will not be affected, and the function of the air battery will not be affected. There is no adverse effect on Also, since openings are formed at both ends of the cover, the end of the cover is turned up to expose the hearing aid when replacing batteries or performing volume control or switch operation of the hearing aid. Can be performed. In the hearing aid protection cover according to the third or fourth aspect, the in-ear hearing aid is covered with a cover body knitted with a knitting yarn made of hydrophobic fiber or water-repellent fiber. The hearing aid can be protected from earwax. When the in-ear hearing aid is taken out of the ear, the user can pinch and pull out the tightening cord or the take-out cord.
【図１】耳掛型補聴器用保護カバ−を示す説明図であ
る。FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a protective cover for an ear-hook hearing aid.
【図２】その使用状態を示す説明図である。FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of use.
【図３】眼鏡型補聴器用保護カバ−を示す説明図であ
る。FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a protective cover for a glasses-type hearing aid.
【図４】挿耳型補聴器用保護カバ−を示す斜視図であ
る。FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a protective cover for an in-ear hearing aid.
【図５】挿耳型補聴器用保護カバ−の他例を示す斜視図
である。FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another example of a protective cover for an in-ear hearing aid.
Ａ 補聴器保護カバ− Ｂ 補聴器保護カバ− Ｃ 補聴器保護カバ− Ｄ 補聴器保護カバ− １ 補聴器本体 ２ カバ−体 ３，３ 開口部 １０ メガネ １１ メガネのつる １２ 補聴器部 １３ カバ−体 １４ 開口部 １５ 締め紐 １７ 弾性収縮部 １８ 取り出し紐 A Hearing aid protection cover B Hearing aid protection cover C Hearing aid protection cover D Hearing aid protection cover 1 Hearing aid main body 2 Cover body 3,3 Opening 10 Glasses 11 Glasses vine 12 Hearing aid section 13 Cover body 14 Opening 15 Fastening String 17 Elastic contraction part 18 Pull-out string
Claims (4)
聴器本体の外周囲を被覆することができる筒状のカバ−
体をニットで形成し、かつ該カバ−体の両端に開口部を
形成したことを特徴とする補聴器保護カバ−。1. A protective cover for an ear-hearing hearing aid, the cover being a cylindrical cover capable of covering the outer periphery of a hearing aid body.
A hearing aid protection cover, wherein the body is formed of a knit, and openings are formed at both ends of the cover body.
ガネのつるの補聴器部を被覆することができる筒状のカ
バ−体をニットで形成し、かつ該カバ−体の両端に開口
部を形成したことを特徴とする補聴器保護カバ−。2. A protective cover for an eyeglass-type hearing aid, wherein a tubular cover body capable of covering a hearing aid portion of a vine of glasses is formed of a knit, and openings are provided at both ends of the cover body. A hearing aid protection cover characterized in that a hearing aid is formed.
耳型補聴器本体を被覆することができる大きさの袋状の
カバ−体をニットで形成し、かつ該カバ−体の開口部に
締め紐を取り付けると共に、ニットの素材として疎水性
繊維又は撥水加工を施した親水性繊維で形成した編糸を
用いたことを特徴とする補聴器保護カバ−。3. A protective cover for an in-ear type hearing aid, wherein a bag-like cover having a size capable of covering the in-ear type hearing aid body is formed of a knit, and an opening of the cover is provided. A hearing aid protection cover, wherein a fastening cord is attached to a portion of the hearing aid, and a knitting yarn formed of a hydrophobic fiber or a water-repellent hydrophilic fiber is used as a knit material.
耳型補聴器本体を被覆することができる大きさの袋状の
カバ−体をニットで形成し、かつ該カバ−体の開口部に
弾性収縮部を形成すると共に、前記カバ−体に取り出し
紐を設け、さらにニットの素材として疎水性繊維又は撥
水加工を施した親水性繊維で形成した編糸を用いたこと
を特徴とする補聴器保護カバ−。4. A protective cover for an in-ear type hearing aid, wherein a bag-like cover having a size capable of covering the in-ear type hearing aid body is formed of a knit, and an opening of the cover is provided. A knitting yarn formed of a hydrophobic fiber or a hydrophilic fiber subjected to a water-repellent treatment as a knit material, while forming an elastically contracted portion in the portion, providing a take-out string on the cover body, Hearing aid protection cover.
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