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EP0695108B1
EP0695108B1 EP95109706A EP95109706A EP0695108B1 EP 0695108 B1 EP0695108 B1 EP 0695108B1 EP 95109706 A EP95109706 A EP 95109706A EP 95109706 A EP95109706 A EP 95109706A EP 0695108 B1 EP0695108 B1 EP 0695108B1
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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
    • H04R25/60—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles
    • H04R25/604—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles of acoustic or vibrational transducers
    • 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
    • H04R2225/0213—Constructional details of earhooks, e.g. shape, material
    • 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
    • H04R2225/0216—BTE hearing aids having a receiver in the ear mould
    • 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
    • H04R2225/57—Aspects of electrical interconnection between hearing aid parts
    • 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
    • H04R25/60—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles
    • H04R25/603—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles of mechanical or electronic switches or control elements
    • 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
    • H04R25/60—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles
    • H04R25/607—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles of earhooks

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  • the invention relates to a hearing aid according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • HDO hearing aids behind the ear
  • HDO behind the ear
  • the microphone, the amplifier, the controls, the battery and handset housed.
  • a tubular rigid bracket is attached to the housing, which is so curved that it can be hung over the ear, so that the housing is behind the ear cup when worn.
  • the end of the bracket protruding into the housing is acoustic paired with the handset, and the other end becomes a flexible sound tube placed in a passage ends in the earmold.
  • comparatively long sound path is unfavorable because it causes unwanted Losses arise.
  • Unfavorable is also the sound tube, which hardens quickly and is brittle so that it has to be replaced frequently.
  • an HDO hearing aid in which one a hollow shell adapted to the contour of the auditory canal is provided, which has a sound outlet opening facing the eardrum, with a microphone and handset in the area of the sound outlet are arranged.
  • IDO hearing aids in the ear
  • IDO hearing aids where the earmold and the housing with microphone, amplifier, controls,
  • the handset and battery form a unit within the conchae can be attached have the advantage that they are accurate are in the optimal position and that they are not readily indicate that a hearing aid is being used.
  • IDO hearing aids have the disadvantage that due to the limited Dimensions the gain power is limited, and that the operation of the controls because of the small size especially difficult for older people.
  • An IDO hearing aid is e.g. known from EP-A-0 241 594.
  • the invention has for its object a hearing aid to create the type mentioned above, that with higher efficiency works as an HDO hearing aid, and attached to the ear in an anatomical manner can be.
  • the microphone is preferably recessed in the receiver housing arranged so that its sound inlet opening when wearing the Hearing aid points to the rear. This causes annoying wind noise avoided.
  • the handset is interchangeable with the Handset housing, it is possible to connect one adapted to the respective degree of hearing loss of the user Insert the handset into the handset housing when it is initially equipped or an adaptation to a changed degree of hearing loss by simply changing the handset.
  • the shape of a receiver is expediently given to the receiver housing given for portable cassette players so that the outer Impression of a hearing aid is avoided. Because the housing only contains the amplifier behind the ear, this can how the end of a normal temple should be formed the impression of a hearing aid is additionally reduced.
  • the hearing aid contains a housing 1, which in Size and shape of the handset of a conventional portable cassette player corresponds, and a volume control with one of externally accessible knurled wheel 2, a microphone 3 and a receiver 7 contains.
  • the receiver housing 1 is via a tubular connecting element 4 using fittings 5 with a bracket 8 connected, which is formed like the end of a conventional temple is and accommodates a housing 6 in which the amplifier 9 and the battery 10 are located.
  • the fittings 5 can in the Handset housing 1 or the bracket 8 be releasably attached, they can also be glued in.
  • the connecting element 4 is formed from a flexible material that bends the Elements are permitted in all directions and are such that the curved shape is maintained.
  • the connecting element 4 made of plastic overmolded multiple wire exist.
  • the connecting element 4 does not serve to direct the sound here, but takes it the connecting wires between the amplifier 9 and the elements in the receiver housing 1.
  • the microphone 3 is recessed in the receiver housing arranged so that its sound inlet opening to the rear points.
  • the handset 7 is interchangeably attached to the handset housing, wherein the connection contacts 11, for example, bayonet-type with the corresponding contacts in the handset housing in conductive Be brought into contact.
  • the interchangeability of the handset is important, because this makes it possible for the initial equipment a handset adapted to the degree of hearing loss of the user to be used or in the case of a change after prolonged use Degree of hearing loss the listener against a then suitable listener replace, which eliminates the need for the whole hearing aid exchange.

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The earpiece housing (1) contg. the speaker in conjunction with a microphone (5) and an externally accessible vol. control (2) is joined by a flexible tube (4) to the casing (6) in which the audio amplifier (9) and battery (10) are enclosed. Attachments to both ends of the tube are made with shaped pieces (5) which can be glued-in or left loose for dismantling. The material of the tube allows of bending in any direction into a stable shape. A multistrand wire spray-coated with plastic may be used. The microphone is shielded from wind for open-air use. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Hörgerät gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a hearing aid according to the preamble of claim 1.

Bei HDO-Hörgeräten ( HDO = hinter dem Ohr) sind in einem gemeinsamen Gehäuse das Mikrophon, der Verstärker, die Bedienungselemente, die Batterie und der Hörer untergebracht. Am oberen Ende des Gehäuses ist ein rohrförmiger starrer Bügel angebracht, der so gekrümmt ist, daß er über das Ohr gehängt werden kann, so daß das Gehäuse sich beim Tragen hinter der Ohrmuschel befindet. Das in das Gehäuse hineinragende Ende des Bügels ist akustisch mit dem Hörer gekoppelt, und auf das andere Ende wird ein flexibler Schallschlauch aufgesetzt, der in einem Durchlaßkanal in dem Ohrpaßstück endet. Bei solchen HDO-Hörgeräten ist der verhältnismäßig lange Schallweg ungünstig, weil hierdurch unerwünschte Verluste entstehen. Außerdem sind auf dem Weg vom Hörer zum Ohr mehrere Übergänge mit unterschiedlichem Querschnitt vorhanden, die zu Beugungen und Reflexionen führen können. Ungünstig ist ferner der Schallschlauch, der schnell verhärtet und brüchig wird, so daß er des öfteren ausgewechselt werden muß. Schließlich ist durch das sichtbare Ende des Bügels und durch den sichtbaren Schallschlauch für Außenstehende die Benutzung eines Hörgerätes erkennbar.With HDO hearing aids (HDO = behind the ear) are in a common Housing the microphone, the amplifier, the controls, the battery and handset housed. At the upper end a tubular rigid bracket is attached to the housing, which is so curved that it can be hung over the ear, so that the housing is behind the ear cup when worn. The end of the bracket protruding into the housing is acoustic paired with the handset, and the other end becomes a flexible sound tube placed in a passage ends in the earmold. With such HDO hearing aids comparatively long sound path is unfavorable because it causes unwanted Losses arise. Also on the way from the listener there are several transitions to the ear with different cross-sections, that can lead to diffraction and reflection. Unfavorable is also the sound tube, which hardens quickly and is brittle so that it has to be replaced frequently. Finally is through the visible end of the bracket and through the visible Sound tube for outsiders using a hearing aid recognizable.

Aus GB-A-792 742, US-A-2,930,856 und US-A-3,123,678 sind HDO-Hörgeräte bekannt, bei denen mit dem Ohrpaßstück ein elektrischer Hörer gekoppelt ist, der mit dem hinter dem Ohr zu tragenden das Mikrophon, den Verstärker und die Bedienungselemente enthaltenden Gehäuse über elektrische Leitungen verbunden ist, wobei in GB-A-792 742 und US-A-2,930,856 die Leitungen durch den Bügel verlaufen und in US-A-2,930,856 der Bügel jeweils seine Biegestellung beibehält.From GB-A-792 742, US-A-2,930,856 and US-A-3,123,678 are HDO hearing aids known in which an electrical with the earmold The handset is coupled with the one to be worn behind the ear Microphone, the amplifier and the controls containing Housing is connected via electrical lines, being in GB-A-792 742 and US-A-2,930,856 the lines run through the bracket and in US-A-2,930,856 the stirrup each bends maintains.

Aus DE-U-87 00 163 ist ein HDO-Hörgerät bekannt, bei dem eine an die Kontur des Gehörgangs angepaßte Hohlschale vorgesehen ist, welche eine zum Trommelfell weisende Schallaustrittsöffnung aufweist, wobei ein Mikrophon und Hörer im Bereich der Schallaustrittsöffnung angeordnet sind. From DE-U-87 00 163 an HDO hearing aid is known in which one a hollow shell adapted to the contour of the auditory canal is provided, which has a sound outlet opening facing the eardrum, with a microphone and handset in the area of the sound outlet are arranged.

IDO-Hörgeräte (IDO = in dem Ohr), bei denen das Ohrpaßstück und das Gehäuse mit Mikrophon, Verstärker, Bedienungselementen, Hörer und Batterie eine Einheit bildet, die innerhalb der Conchae angebracht werden kann, haben den Vorteil, daß sie sich gehörrichtig an der optimalen Position befinden, und daß sie nicht ohne weiteres zu erkennen geben, daß ein Hörgerät benutzt wird. IDO-Hörgeräte haben jedoch den Nachteil, daß aufgrund der begrenzten Abmessungen die Verstärkungsleistung begrenzt ist, und daß die Betätigung der Bedienungselemente wegen der geringen Abmessungen insbesondere älteren Personen Schwierigkeiten bereitet. Ein IDO-Hörgerät ist z.B. aus EP-A- 0 241 594 bekannt.IDO hearing aids (IDO = in the ear) where the earmold and the housing with microphone, amplifier, controls, The handset and battery form a unit within the conchae can be attached have the advantage that they are accurate are in the optimal position and that they are not readily indicate that a hearing aid is being used. However, IDO hearing aids have the disadvantage that due to the limited Dimensions the gain power is limited, and that the operation of the controls because of the small size especially difficult for older people. An IDO hearing aid is e.g. known from EP-A-0 241 594.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Hörgerät der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, das mit höherem Wirkungsgrad als ein HDO-Hörgerät arbeitet, und das anatomiegerecht am Ohr befestigt werden kann.The invention has for its object a hearing aid to create the type mentioned above, that with higher efficiency works as an HDO hearing aid, and attached to the ear in an anatomical manner can be.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung durch die im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst.The object is achieved according to the invention by the features specified in claim 1.

Dadurch, daß in dem Gehäuse hinter dem Ohr nur noch der Verstärker und ggf. die Batterie angeordnet ist, während der Hörer den Schall direkt über das Ohrpaßstück in das Ohr richtet, entfällt der lange Schallweg vom Hörer zum Ohr, und der Schallschlauch mit seinen Nachteilen entfällt ebenfalls. Durch die Flexibilität des Verbindungselements zwischen Verstärkergehäuse und Hörergehäuse läßt sich das Hörgerät druck Frei an das Ohr des Benutzers anpassen. The fact that in the housing behind the ear only the amplifier and possibly the battery is arranged while the handset directs the sound directly into the ear via the earmold the long sound path from the earpiece to the ear, and the sound tube with its disadvantages also disappears. Through the Flexibility of the connecting element between the amplifier housing and the receiver housing allows the hearing aid to be pressed free to the ear of the Customize the user.

Da in dem Hörergehäuse auch die Bedienungselemente wie Lautstärkeregler und Schalter angeordnet und über das Verbindungselement elektrisch mit dem Verstärker verbunden sind, ist eine bequeme Bedienung möglich.Since the controls in the handset housing arranged like volume controls and switches and about that Connecting element are electrically connected to the amplifier, convenient operation is possible.

Vorzugsweise ist das Mikrophon in dem Hörergehäuse vertieft so angeordnet, daß seine Schalleintrittsöffnung beim Tragen des Hörgerätes nach hinten weist. Hierdurch werden störende Windgeräusche vermieden.The microphone is preferably recessed in the receiver housing arranged so that its sound inlet opening when wearing the Hearing aid points to the rear. This causes annoying wind noise avoided.

Da der Hörer auswechselbar mit dem Hörergehäuse verbunden ist, ist es möglich, einen an den jeweiligen Schwerhörigkeitsgrad des Benutzers angepaßten Hörer in das Hörergehäuse bei der Erstausstattung einzusetzen bzw. eine Anpassung an einen sich geänderten Schwerhörigkeitsgrad durch einfaches Auswechseln des Hörers vorzunehmen.Because the handset is interchangeable with the Handset housing, it is possible to connect one adapted to the respective degree of hearing loss of the user Insert the handset into the handset housing when it is initially equipped or an adaptation to a changed degree of hearing loss by simply changing the handset.

Zweckmäßigerweise wird dem Hörergehäuse die Form eines Hörers für tragbare Kassettenabspielgeräte gegeben, so daß der äußere Eindruck eines Hörgerätes vermieden wird. Dadurch, daß das Gehäuse hinter dem Ohr nur noch den Verstärker enthält, kann dieses wie das Ende eines normalen Brillenbügels ausgebildet werden, wodurch der Eindruck eines Hörgerätes zusätzlich vermindert wird.The shape of a receiver is expediently given to the receiver housing given for portable cassette players so that the outer Impression of a hearing aid is avoided. Because the housing only contains the amplifier behind the ear, this can how the end of a normal temple should be formed the impression of a hearing aid is additionally reduced.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Hörgerätes,
Fig. 2
eine Seitenansicht des Hörergehäuses,
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den auswechselbaren Hörer in Seitenansicht,
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eine Querschnittsdarstellung des Hörers.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. The drawing shows:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of the hearing aid according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a side view of the receiver housing,
Fig. 3
the replaceable handset in side view,
Fig. 4
a cross-sectional view of the listener.

Gemäß Fig. 1 - 4 enthält das Hörgerät ein Gehäuse 1, das in Größe und Form dem Hörer eines üblichen tragbaren Kassettenabspielgerätes entspricht, und einen Lautstärkeregler mit einem von außen zugänglichen Rändelrad 2, ein Mikrophon 3 und einen Hörer 7 enthält. Das Hörergehäuse 1 ist über ein rohrförmiges Verbindungselement 4 mit Hilfe von Formstücken 5 mit einer Halterung 8 verbunden, die wie das Ende eines üblichen Brillenbügels ausgebildet ist und ein Gehäuse 6 aufnimmt, in dem sich der Verstärker 9 und die Batterie 10 befinden. Die Formstücke 5 können in dem Hörergehäuse 1 bzw. der Halterung 8 lösbar befestigt sein, sie können aber auch eingeklebt werden. Das Verbindungselement 4 ist aus einem flexiblen Material gebildet, das eine Biegung des Elements in alle Richtungen erlaubt und so beschaffen ist, daß die jeweils gebogene Form beibehalten wird. Hierdurch ist es möglich, das Hörgerät druckfrei am Ohr anzubringen und an die jeweiligen anatomischen Gegebenheiten des Benutzers anzupassen. Beispielsweise kann das Verbindungselement 4 aus mit Kunststoff umspritzten Mehrfachdraht bestehen. Das Verbindungselement 4 dient also hier nicht zur Leitung des Schalls, sondern es nimmt die Verbindungsdrähte zwischen dem Verstärker 9 und den Elementen im Hörergehäuse 1 auf. Das Mikrophon 3 ist im Hörergehäuse vertieft so angeordnet, daß seine Schalleintrittsöffnung nach hinten weist. Hierdurch werden beim Benutzen des Hörgerätes im Freien Windgeräusche vermieden.1-4, the hearing aid contains a housing 1, which in Size and shape of the handset of a conventional portable cassette player corresponds, and a volume control with one of externally accessible knurled wheel 2, a microphone 3 and a receiver 7 contains. The receiver housing 1 is via a tubular connecting element 4 using fittings 5 with a bracket 8 connected, which is formed like the end of a conventional temple is and accommodates a housing 6 in which the amplifier 9 and the battery 10 are located. The fittings 5 can in the Handset housing 1 or the bracket 8 be releasably attached, they can also be glued in. The connecting element 4 is formed from a flexible material that bends the Elements are permitted in all directions and are such that the curved shape is maintained. This is it possible to attach the hearing aid to the ear without pressure and to the adapt to the respective anatomical conditions of the user. For example, the connecting element 4 made of plastic overmolded multiple wire exist. The connecting element 4 does not serve to direct the sound here, but takes it the connecting wires between the amplifier 9 and the elements in the receiver housing 1. The microphone 3 is recessed in the receiver housing arranged so that its sound inlet opening to the rear points. As a result, when using the hearing aid outdoors Avoided wind noise.

Der Hörer 7 ist am Hörergehäuse auswechselbar angebracht, wobei die Anschlußkontakte 11 beispielsweise bajonettverschlußartig mit den entsprechenden Kontakten im Hörergehäuse in leitende Berührung gebracht werden. Die Auswechselbarkeit des Hörers ist wichtig, weil es hierdurch möglich ist, bei der Erstausstattung einen an den Schwerhörigkeitsgrad des Benutzers angepaßten Hörer einzusetzen bzw. bei einem nach längerem Gebrauch geänderten Schwerhörigkeitsgrad den Hörer gegen einen dann passenden Hörer auszutauschen, wodurch die Notwendigkeit entfällt, das ganze Hörgerät auszutauschen. Am Hörer befindet sich ein Rastknopf 12, auf den das Ohrpaßstück (nicht dargestellt) aufgeknöpft werden kann.The handset 7 is interchangeably attached to the handset housing, wherein the connection contacts 11, for example, bayonet-type with the corresponding contacts in the handset housing in conductive Be brought into contact. The interchangeability of the handset is important, because this makes it possible for the initial equipment a handset adapted to the degree of hearing loss of the user to be used or in the case of a change after prolonged use Degree of hearing loss the listener against a then suitable listener replace, which eliminates the need for the whole hearing aid exchange. There is a locking button 12 on the receiver which the earmold (not shown) can be unbuttoned.

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  1. Hearing aid having a receiver housing (1), which contains a receiver (7), which is connected to an earpiece such that it transmits sound, having a microphone (3), which feeds the receiver via an amplifier (9), having control elements that can be manually operated and having a connecting element (4), which can be hung over the ear, between a housing (6), which is arranged behind the ear when worn and contains the amplifier (9), and the receiver housing earpiece, the connecting element (4) consisting of a flexible element which in each case remains in its bent position and contains the electrical connecting leads between the receiver (7) and the amplifier (9), characterised in that the microphone (3) and the control elements such as volume control (2) and switch are arranged in the receiver housing (1) and connected to the amplifier via the connecting element (4) and in that the receiver (7) is attached to the receiver housing (1) such that it can be replaced.
  2. Hearing aid according to Claim 1, characterised in that the microphone (3) is arranged recessed in the receiver housing such that its sound entry opening faces to the rear when the hearing aid is worn.
  3. Hearing aid according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the receiver housing (1) is in the form of a receiver for a cassette player.
  4. Hearing aid according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the amplifier housing (6, 8) is in the shape of the end of the arm of a pair of spectacles.
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