RU97112865A - SWIVEL HEARING AID - Google Patents

SWIVEL HEARING AID

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RU97112865A
RU97112865A RU97112865/28A RU97112865A RU97112865A RU 97112865 A RU97112865 A RU 97112865A RU 97112865/28 A RU97112865/28 A RU 97112865/28A RU 97112865 A RU97112865 A RU 97112865A RU 97112865 A RU97112865 A RU 97112865A
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Шенниб Аднан
Урсо Ричард
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Децибел Инструментс, Инк.
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1. Слуховой аппарат шарнирного типа, содержащий: основной модуль, приспособленный содержать микрофон, батарейку, устройство управления и контур обработки сигналов; приемный модуль, приспособленный содержать приемник, и соединительный блок для создания электрической связи между указанным основным модулем и приемным модулем, в котором по меньшей мере два из трех модулей, а именно основной модуль, приемный модуль и соединительный блок шарнирно соединены один по отношению к другому для облегчения глубокого размещения приемного модуля в слуховом проходе пользователя и для обеспечения возможности независимого перемещения любого из трех модулей, а именно основного модуля, приемного модуля и соединительного блока, под воздействием деформации слухового проходе.1. Hinged-type hearing aid, comprising: a main module adapted to comprise a microphone, a battery, a control device and a signal processing loop; a receiving module adapted to comprise a receiver and a connecting unit for creating electrical communication between said main module and a receiving module in which at least two of the three modules, namely the main module, the receiving module and the connecting unit are pivotally connected to one another facilitate deep placement of the receiving module in the ear canal of the user and to enable independent movement of any of the three modules, namely the main module, the receiving module and the connector nn block, under the influence of deformation of the auditory meatus. 2. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором основной модуль размещен в средней зоне ушной раковины слухового прохода непосредственно за козелком. 2. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the main module is located in the middle zone of the auricle of the auditory meatus directly behind the tragus. 3. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором основной модуль дополнительно содержит торцевую пластину, расположенную или заподлицо с отверстием слухового прохода или за ним. 3. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the main module further comprises an end plate located either flush with or behind the opening of the ear canal. 4. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором основной модуль содержит дополнительно элементы управления, расположенные на торцевой пластине основного модуля. 4. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the main module further comprises controls located on the end plate of the main module. 5. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором элементы управления основным модулем предусмотрены в основном модуле. 5. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the controls of the main module are provided in the main module. 6. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором любой или все модули, а именно основной модуль, приемный модуль и соединительный блок, изготовлены в соответствии с ассортиментом стандартных размеров. 6. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein any or all of the modules, namely the main module, the receiving module and the connecting unit, are made in accordance with the assortment of standard sizes. 7. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором любой или все модули, а именно основной модуль, приемный модуль и соединительный блок, изготовлены по заказу. 7. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein any or all of the modules, namely the main module, the receiving module and the connecting unit, are made to order. 8. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором приемный модуль дополнительно содержит также средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении. 8. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the receiving module further comprises means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction. 9. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении дополнительно содержит: мягкий и деформируемый корпус. 9. The hearing aid according to claim 8, wherein the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction further comprises: a soft and deformable body. 10. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении дополнительно содержит: мягкий и деформируемый наконечник. 10. The hearing aid of claim 8, wherein the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction further comprises: a soft and deformable tip. 11. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении изготовлен или из силиконового материала или пеноматериала. 11. The hearing aid according to claim 8, in which the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction is made of either silicone material or foam. 12. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении выполнено съмным, моющимся или тем и другим. 12. The hearing aid of claim 8, wherein the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction is removable, washable, or both. 13. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении дополнительно содержит: уплотнительный наконечник защелкивающегося типа. 13. The hearing aid according to claim 8, wherein the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction further comprises: a snap-in type sealing tip. 14. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении дополнительно содержит: уплотнительный наконечник с резьбой. 14. The hearing aid according to claim 8, wherein the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction further comprises: a threaded sealing tip. 15. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении дополнительно содержит: наконечник, шарнирно подсоединенный к приемному блоку. 15. The hearing aid according to claim 8, in which the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction further comprises: a tip pivotally connected to the receiving unit. 16. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении дополнительно содержит по меньшей мере одно уплотнительное кольцо. 16. The hearing aid according to claim 8, wherein the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction further comprises at least one o-ring. 17. Слуховой аппарат по п. 8, в котором средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении дополнительно содержит поворотную втулку. 17. The hearing aid according to claim 8, in which the means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction further comprises a rotary sleeve. 18. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором соединительный блок содержит чехол для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении. 18. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the connecting unit comprises a case for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction. 19. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором соединительный блок дополнительно содержит: чехол, снабженный слоем для поглощения ушной серы. 19. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the connecting unit further comprises: a cover provided with a layer for absorbing earwax. 20. Слуховой аппарат поп. 1, в котором шарнирное соединение модулей образовано по меньшей мере одним из следующих способов: простым, имеющим одну кинематическую пару, шарнирным соединением между основным модулем и приемным модулем, простым, имеющим одну кинематическую пару, шарнирным соединением между приемным модулем и соединительным блоком; двойным, имеющим две кинематические пары, шарнирным соединением, по паре на каждом конце соединительного блока; и гибким соединительным элементом, обеспечивающим по меньшей мере простое шарнирное соединение между приемным модулем и основным модулем. 20. Hearing aid pop. 1, in which the swivel of the modules is formed by at least one of the following methods: simple, having one kinematic pair, a swivel between the main module and the receiving module, simple, having one kinematic pair, a swivel between the receiving module and the connecting block; double, having two kinematic pairs, a swivel, a pair at each end of the connecting block; and a flexible connecting element providing at least a simple hinge connection between the receiving module and the main module. 21. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий средство, обеспечивающее шарнирное соединение, содержащее по меньшей мере один из нижеперечисленных элементов: шаровой шарнир; гибкий шарнир; коническую колодку; гибкий соединительный элемент; гибкий стержень, на котором выполнены канавки, чередующиеся с плоскими участками; винтовая пружина. 21. The hearing aid according to claim 1, further comprising a means for providing an articulated joint comprising at least one of the following elements: a ball joint; flexible hinge; conical block; flexible connecting element; a flexible rod on which grooves are made alternating with flat sections; coil spring. 22. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором приемный модуль размещен или в костной зоне слухового прохода; или в более глубокой хрящевой зоне слухового прохода. 22. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the receiving module is located either in the bone zone of the ear canal; or in the deeper cartilage of the ear canal. 23. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором диаметр соединительного блока меньше диаметра слухового прохода пользователя, в результате чего создается возможность адаптации соединительного блока к деформациям слухового прохода. 23. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the diameter of the connecting block is less than the diameter of the ear canal of the user, as a result of which it is possible to adapt the connecting block to deformations of the auditory canal. 24. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором соединительный блок размещен в хрящевой зоне слухового прохода. 24. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the connecting block is located in the cartilaginous region of the auditory meatus. 25. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором соединительный блок выполнен регулируемым для возможности установки аппарата в слуховых проходах разной длины и размещения приемного модуля в слуховом проходе на избранной глубине. 25. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the connecting unit is made adjustable so that the apparatus can be installed in ear canals of different lengths and the receiving module is placed in the ear canal at a selected depth. 26. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий средство для регулировки длины соединительного блока, имеющее по меньшей мере один из следующих элементов: поворотный стержень; телескопический стержень. 26. The hearing aid according to claim 1, further comprising means for adjusting the length of the connecting block, having at least one of the following elements: a pivoting rod; telescopic rod. 27. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий множество блочных, имеющих разный размер, съемных шаблонов; указанные шаблоны приспособлены для установки оптимального размера слухового аппарата, придания пользователю чувства комфортности, установки допустимого отклонения от номинального размера глубины ввода аппарата в слуховой проход, свободного ввода аппарата в слуховой проход и выведения из него, придания внешнего вида и оптимальных физических параметров аппарату. 27. A hearing aid according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of block, removable templates of different sizes; these patterns are adapted to set the optimal size of the hearing aid, give the user a sense of comfort, set an acceptable deviation from the nominal size of the depth of insertion of the apparatus into the ear canal, freely enter the apparatus into and out of the ear canal, give the appearance and optimal physical parameters of the apparatus. 28. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором основной модуль дополнительно содержит: большое отверстие, приспособленное к проходу через него трубчатого зонда. 28. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the main module further comprises: a large hole adapted to allow a tubular probe to pass through it. 29. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором основной модуль дополнительно содержит: большое отверстие, по которому воздух поступает в слуховой проход пациента, в результате чего снижается эффект закупоривания слухового прохода и улучшается циркуляция воздуха. 29. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the main module further comprises: a large opening through which air enters the patient’s ear canal, thereby reducing the effect of clogging the ear canal and improving air circulation. 30. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором приемный модуль дополнительно содержит: канал, приспособленный к проходу через него трубчатого зонда. 30. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the receiving module further comprises: a channel adapted to allow a tubular probe to pass through it. 31. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором приемный модуль дополнительно содержит: канал, приспособленным для сброса давления. 31. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the receiving module further comprises: a channel adapted to relieve pressure. 32. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором основной модуль содержит микрофон, приспособленный принимать прямые акустические от приемника, согласованные с параметрами виртуальной электроакустической аудиометрии. 32. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the main module comprises a microphone adapted to receive direct acoustic signals from the receiver, consistent with the parameters of virtual electro-acoustic audiometry. 33. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором приемный модуль размещен глубоко внутри слухового прохода пользователя для сведения до минимума или устранения эффекта закупоривания. 33. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the receiving module is located deep inside the ear canal of the user to minimize or eliminate the effect of clogging. 34. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором соединительный блок дополнительно содержит: средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении, вызванной вибрацией. 34. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the connecting unit further comprises: means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction caused by vibration. 35. Слуховой аппарат по п. 34, в котором указанное средства для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении, вызванной вибрацией, выполнено из вязкоэластичного материала. 35. A hearing aid according to claim 34, wherein said means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction caused by vibration is made of a viscoelastic material. 36. Слуховой аппарат по п. 1, в котором соединительный блок дополнительно содержит: средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении, вызванной поршневым воздействием звука. 36. The hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the connecting unit further comprises: means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction caused by the piston effect of sound. 37. Слуховой аппарат по п. 36, в котором указанное средство для уменьшения передачи виброколебаний в обратном направлении, вызванной поршневым воздействием звука, выполнено из вязкоэластичного материала. 37. The hearing aid according to claim 36, wherein said means for reducing the transmission of vibrations in the opposite direction caused by the piston action of sound is made of a viscoelastic material. 38. Внутриканальный слуховой протез для оценки слуха в соответствии с параметрами виртуальной электроакустической аудиометрии, содержащий основной модуль, приспособленный к электрическому подсоединению к виртуальному электроакустическому аудиометру; приемный модуль, в котором размещен приемник; и соединительный блок для создания электрического соединения между основным модулем и приемным модулем; в котором по меньшей мере два модуля из трех, а именно основной модуль, приемный модуль и соединительный блок, шарнирно соединены с возможностью поворота один относительно другого для облегчения глубокой установки приемного модуля в слуховом проходе пользователя и для возможности независимого перемещения любого из модулей, а именно основного модуля, приемного модуля и соединительного блока, в соответствии с деформациями слухового прохода. 38. An in-ear auditory prosthesis for evaluating hearing in accordance with the parameters of virtual electro-acoustic audiometry, comprising a main module adapted for electrical connection to a virtual electro-acoustic audiometer; the receiving module in which the receiver is located; and a connecting unit for creating an electrical connection between the main module and the receiving module; in which at least two of the three modules, namely the main module, the receiving module and the connecting block, are pivotally connected to rotate one relative to the other to facilitate deep installation of the receiving module in the ear canal of the user and for the possibility of independent movement of any of the modules, namely the main module, the receiving module and the connecting block, in accordance with deformations of the auditory meatus.
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