EP1841288A2 - Hearing device with an open pore cerumene protection device - Google Patents

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EP1841288A2
EP1841288A2 EP07103126A EP07103126A EP1841288A2 EP 1841288 A2 EP1841288 A2 EP 1841288A2 EP 07103126 A EP07103126 A EP 07103126A EP 07103126 A EP07103126 A EP 07103126A EP 1841288 A2 EP1841288 A2 EP 1841288A2
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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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    • H04R25/654—Ear wax retarders
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
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    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/1016—Earpieces of the intra-aural type
    • 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
    • H04R25/652—Ear tips; Ear moulds

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  • the present invention relates to a hearing device that at least partially extends into the ear canal when worn, with a sound system having a sound outlet, and a cerumen protection device with which the sound outlet is protected against penetrating cerumen, wherein the cerumen protection device at least partially made of an open-pore material for Absorbing cerumen is.
  • cerumen protection systems are known on the market. For example, special strainers, filters and flaps are used. Also, specially shaped cerumen hollows should protect hearing aids from soiling. However, these cerumen protection devices have in common that they clog relatively quickly, but also reduce the maximum possible sound level in the unpolluted state.
  • This device consists of a plug of a mechanically stable, highly porous material, preferably a metal-based sintered material.
  • the filter material may be, for example, an open-pored foam.
  • Another device for closing openings in hearing aids or ear pieces for hearing aids is in the document EP 0 310 866 A1 described.
  • the cerumen protection device is integrated in a projection that points to the eardrum.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to propose a hearing device whose ear wax protection device sufficiently protects the sound outlet opening against soiling and, on the other hand, causes as little damping of the useful sound as possible.
  • a corresponding method for protecting a sound system should be specified.
  • this object is achieved by a hearing device that at least partially extends into the ear canal when worn, with a sound system having a sound outlet, and a cerumen protection device with which the sound outlet openings can be protected against penetrating cerumen, wherein the cerumen protection device at least partially from an open-pore Material for absorbing cerumen is and wherein the cerumen protection device is annular and attached to the sound outlet opening, so that the sound passes through the ring opening (3) of the cerumen protection device.
  • the cerumen is absorbed by the open-pored Cerumenschutz noticed and so can hardly get into the sound channel or the handset.
  • the sound can always escape unattenuated, as long as the absorbency of the cerumen protection device is guaranteed.
  • the cerumen protection device is annular according to the invention and attached to the sound outlet opening, so that the sound passes through the ring opening of the cerumen protection device.
  • the ring opening can also by a thin layer of the open-pored material so that virtually no dirt can penetrate into the protected sound channel.
  • the open-pored material of the cerumen protection device may be, for example, a sponge. This material is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the cerumen protection device advantageously has a support on which the open-pore material is carried, and which serves for attachment to the sound system.
  • This carrier can be designed very individually, so that all kinds of mounting options can be exploited.
  • the material of the carrier can be chosen almost arbitrarily. Particularly suitable for this plastic, rubber or a metal.
  • the carrier of the cerumen protection device can be detachably fastened to the sounding device. As a result, it can be easily replaced by the user in the soaked state.
  • the sounding device may be a receiver or a receiver tube. This means that the cerumen protection device can be used both when the sound is generated in the ear canal, as well as when the sound is introduced via a tube in the auditory canal from the outside.
  • the hearing device can be designed as a hearing aid.
  • an in-the-ear hearing aid can be equipped with the open-pored cerumen protection device on the handset outlet.
  • a receiver tube which comes from a behind-the-ear hearing aid, be provided with the open-pored Cerumenschutz founded.
  • cerumen protection device consists essentially of an annular sponge 1.
  • the inner diameter of this ring determines the size of the sound outlet opening 3 of the cerumen protection device.
  • the sponge 1 is glued here on a likewise annular support 2. This has on the side facing away from the sponge 1 an internal thread 4. This internal thread 4 is used to screw the carrier to a corresponding external thread of a earpiece, a hearing aid nozzle or a Hörschlauchan gleiches etc.
  • FIG 2 the cerumen protection device of FIG 1 is shown in plan view. It can clearly be seen here that the sound outlet opening 3 is surrounded in a ring shape by the cerium-sucking sponge 1.
  • the cerumen protection device basically has an open-pored material. This is capable of absorbing the liquid cerumen by capillary forces before it solidifies waxy in the air.
  • a suitable absorbent material for example, proves foam.
  • the carrier 2 is made for example of a plastic, rubber or a metal or a metal alloy. Basically, it should be used together with the cerumen sponge 1 be easily interchangeable.
  • the carrier 2 can be designed almost arbitrarily, so that the sponge-like cerumen protection device can effectively protect in-the-ear hearing aids, behind-the-ear hearing aid or pocket earphones or the like.
  • no cerumen can reach the sound channel or receiver with the solution according to the invention, since it is previously absorbed by the cerumen sponge. In this way, the sound can always emerge unattenuated from the sound outlet.
  • the carrier is plugged or screwed onto the handset.
  • the carrier can also be designed as a rubber ring for clamping on a nozzle.

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The sounding unit is composed of the sound outlet opening and ring-shaped cerumen protection unit. The ring-shaped cerumen protection unit has an open-porous material that protects the sound outlet opening (3) against a cerumen of the user. The cerumen protection unit is attached to the sound outlet opening so that the sound penetrates through the ring opening of the protection unit. The open-porous material is made from sponge (1) and absorbs the cerumen. An independent claim is also included for a protection method of sounding unit of hearing apparatus.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Hörvorrichtung, die beim Tragen zumindest teilweise in den Ohrkanal reicht, mit einer Beschallungseinrichtung, die eine Schallaustrittsöffnung aufweist, und einer Cerumenschutzeinrichtung, mit der die Schallaustrittsöffnung vor eindringendem Cerumen schützbar ist, wobei die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung zumindest teilweise aus einem offenporigen Material zum Aufsaugen von Cerumen besteht.The present invention relates to a hearing device that at least partially extends into the ear canal when worn, with a sound system having a sound outlet, and a cerumen protection device with which the sound outlet is protected against penetrating cerumen, wherein the cerumen protection device at least partially made of an open-pore material for Absorbing cerumen is.

Bei Hörvorrichtungen aller Art ist es notwendig, diese oder den Teil der jeweiligen Hörvorrichtung, der in den Ohrkanal ragt, vor Cerumen, Schweiß und sonstigen Verschmutzungen zu schützen. Nur hierdurch ist gewährleistet, dass der Schall bestmöglich zum Trommelfell geleitet wird.In hearing devices of all kinds, it is necessary to protect these or the part of the respective hearing device, which protrudes into the ear canal, against cerumen, sweat and other contaminants. Only this ensures that the sound is conducted to the eardrum in the best possible way.

Auf dem Markt sind zahlreiche Cerumenschutzsysteme bekannt. Beispielsweise werden spezielle Siebe, Filter und Klappen verwendet. Auch sollen speziell geformte Cerumen-Mulden Hörgeräte vor Verschmutzungen schützen. Diesen Cerumenschutzeinrichtungen ist jedoch gemeinsam, dass sie verhältnismäßig schnell verstopfen, aber auch den maximal möglichen Schallpegel im unverschmutzten Zustand herabsetzen.Numerous cerumen protection systems are known on the market. For example, special strainers, filters and flaps are used. Also, specially shaped cerumen hollows should protect hearing aids from soiling. However, these cerumen protection devices have in common that they clog relatively quickly, but also reduce the maximum possible sound level in the unpolluted state.

Aus der Druckschrift DE 39 33 584 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Verhindern des Eindringens von Cerumen und anderen Fremdstoffen in Schallleitungs- und Luftleitungsöffnungen von Hörgeräten bekannt. Diese Vorrichtung besteht aus einem Stopfen aus einem mechanisch stabilen, hochporösen Werkstoff, vorzugsweise ein Sinterwerkstoff auf Metallbasis.From the publication DE 39 33 584 A1 For example, there is known an apparatus for preventing the ingress of cerumen and other contaminants in sound conduit and air duct openings of hearing aids. This device consists of a plug of a mechanically stable, highly porous material, preferably a metal-based sintered material.

Weiterhin offenbart die Druckschrift US 5,401,920 einen Cerumenfilter für Hörgeräte. Das Filtermaterial kann beispielsweise ein offenporiger Schaum sein.Furthermore, the document discloses US 5,401,920 a cerumen filter for hearing aids. The filter material may be, for example, an open-pored foam.

Eine weitere Vorrichtung zum Verschließen von Öffnungen an Hörgeräten oder Ohrpassstücken für Hörgeräte ist in der Druckschrift EP 0 310 866 A1 beschrieben. Die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung ist in einem Vorsprung integriert, der zum Trommelfell zeigt.Another device for closing openings in hearing aids or ear pieces for hearing aids is in the document EP 0 310 866 A1 described. The cerumen protection device is integrated in a projection that points to the eardrum.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht somit darin, eine Hörvorrichtung vorzuschlagen, deren Cerumenschutzeinrichtung die Schallaustrittsöffnung zum einen hinreichend vor Verschmutzungen schützt und zum anderen möglichst wenig Dämpfung des Nutzschalls verursacht. Darüber hinaus soll ein entsprechendes Verfahren zum Schutz einer Beschallungseinrichtung angegeben werden.The object of the present invention is therefore to propose a hearing device whose ear wax protection device sufficiently protects the sound outlet opening against soiling and, on the other hand, causes as little damping of the useful sound as possible. In addition, a corresponding method for protecting a sound system should be specified.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe gelöst durch eine Hörvorrichtung, die beim Tragen zumindest teilweise in den Ohrkanal reicht, mit einer Beschallungseinrichtung, die eine Schallaustrittsöffnung aufweist, und einer Cerumenschutzeinrichtung, mit der die Schallaustrittsöffnungen vor eindringendem Cerumen schützbar ist, wobei die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung zumindest teilweise aus einem offenporigen Material zum Aufsaugen von Cerumen besteht und wobei die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung ringförmig ausgebildet und an der Schallaustrittsöffnung angebracht ist, so dass der Schall durch die Ringöffnung (3) der Cerumenschutzeinrichtung hindurchtritt.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a hearing device that at least partially extends into the ear canal when worn, with a sound system having a sound outlet, and a cerumen protection device with which the sound outlet openings can be protected against penetrating cerumen, wherein the cerumen protection device at least partially from an open-pore Material for absorbing cerumen is and wherein the cerumen protection device is annular and attached to the sound outlet opening, so that the sound passes through the ring opening (3) of the cerumen protection device.

In vorteilhafter Weise wird das Cerumen durch die offenporige Cerumenschutzeinrichtung aufgesogen und kann so kaum mehr in den Schallkanal bzw. den Hörer gelangen. Somit kann der Schall stets ungedämpft austreten, solange die Saugfähigkeit der Cerumenschutzeinrichtung gewährleistet ist.Advantageously, the cerumen is absorbed by the open-pored Cerumenschutzeinrichtung and so can hardly get into the sound channel or the handset. Thus, the sound can always escape unattenuated, as long as the absorbency of the cerumen protection device is guaranteed.

Die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung ist gemäß der Erfindung ringförmig ausgebildet und an der Schallaustrittsöffnung angebracht, so dass der Schall durch die Ringöffnung der Cerumenschutzeinrichtung hindurchtritt. Entsprechend einer Weiterbildung kann die Ringöffnung auch durch eine dünne Schicht aus dem offenporigen Material geschlossen sein, so dass praktisch kein Schmutz mehr in den geschützten Schallkanal eindringen kann.The cerumen protection device is annular according to the invention and attached to the sound outlet opening, so that the sound passes through the ring opening of the cerumen protection device. According to a development, the ring opening can also by a thin layer of the open-pored material so that virtually no dirt can penetrate into the protected sound channel.

Das offenporige Material der Cerumenschutzeinrichtung kann beispielsweise ein Schwamm sein. Dieses Material ist einfach und kostengünstig herzustellen.The open-pored material of the cerumen protection device may be, for example, a sponge. This material is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung weist vorteilhafterweise einen Träger auf, auf dem das offenporige Material getragen wird, und der zur Befestigung an der Beschallungseinrichtung dient. Dieser Träger kann sehr individuell gestaltet sein, so dass alle Arten von Befestigungsmöglichkeiten ausgenutzt werden können. Auch das Material des Trägers kann nahezu beliebig gewählt werden. Besonders eignet sich hierfür Kunststoff, Gummi oder ein Metall.The cerumen protection device advantageously has a support on which the open-pore material is carried, and which serves for attachment to the sound system. This carrier can be designed very individually, so that all kinds of mounting options can be exploited. The material of the carrier can be chosen almost arbitrarily. Particularly suitable for this plastic, rubber or a metal.

Ferner kann der Träger der Cerumenschutzeinrichtung an der Beschallungseinrichtung lösbar befestigt sein. Dadurch kann er im vollgesogenen Zustand leicht vom Nutzer ausgetauscht werden.Furthermore, the carrier of the cerumen protection device can be detachably fastened to the sounding device. As a result, it can be easily replaced by the user in the soaked state.

Wie bereits angedeutet, kann es sich bei der Beschallungseinrichtung um einen Hörer oder einen Hörerschlauch handeln. Dies bedeutet, dass die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung sowohl dann eingesetzt werden kann, wenn der Schall im Gehörgang erzeugt wird, als auch dann, wenn der Schall über einen Hörerschlauch in den Gehörgang von außen eingeleitet wird.As already indicated, the sounding device may be a receiver or a receiver tube. This means that the cerumen protection device can be used both when the sound is generated in the ear canal, as well as when the sound is introduced via a tube in the auditory canal from the outside.

Ebenfalls wurde bereits angedeutet, dass die Hörvorrichtung als Hörgerät ausgestaltet sein kann. Speziell kann ein In-dem-Ohr-Hörgerät mit der offenporigen Cerumenschutzeinrichtung am Hörerausgang ausgestattet werden. Ebenso kann ein Hörerschlauch, der von einem Hinter-dem-Ohr-Hörgerät stammt, mit der offenporigen Cerumenschutzeinrichtung versehen werden.It has also been indicated that the hearing device can be designed as a hearing aid. Specifically, an in-the-ear hearing aid can be equipped with the open-pored cerumen protection device on the handset outlet. Likewise, a receiver tube, which comes from a behind-the-ear hearing aid, be provided with the open-pored Cerumenschutzeinrichtung.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nun anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert, in denen zeigen:

FIG 1
einen Querschnitt durch eine Cerumenschutzeinrichtung gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform;
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eine Draufsicht auf die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung von FIG 1.
The present invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1
a cross section through a Cerumenschutzeinrichtung according to a first embodiment;
FIG. 2
a plan view of the cerumen protection device of FIG. 1

Das nachfolgend näher geschilderte Ausführungsbeispiel stellt eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung dar.The embodiment described in more detail below represents a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Die in FIG 1 wiedergegebene Cerumenschutzeinrichtung gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht im Wesentlichen aus einem ringförmigen Schwamm 1. Der Innendurchmesser dieses Rings bestimmt die Größe der Schallaustrittsöffnung 3 der Cerumenschutzeinrichtung. Der Schwamm 1 ist hier auf einen ebenfalls ringförmigen Träger 2 aufgeklebt. Dieser besitzt an der dem Schwamm 1 abgewandten Seite ein Innengewinde 4. Dieses Innengewinde 4 dient zum Aufschrauben des Trägers auf ein entsprechendes Außengewinde eines Hörerstutzens, eines Hörgerätestutzens oder eines Hörschlauchanschlusses etc.The illustrated in FIG 1 cerumen protection device according to the present invention consists essentially of an annular sponge 1. The inner diameter of this ring determines the size of the sound outlet opening 3 of the cerumen protection device. The sponge 1 is glued here on a likewise annular support 2. This has on the side facing away from the sponge 1 an internal thread 4. This internal thread 4 is used to screw the carrier to a corresponding external thread of a earpiece, a hearing aid nozzle or a Hörschlauchanschlusses etc.

In FIG 2 ist die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung von FIG 1 in der Draufsicht wiedergegeben. Deutlich ist hier zu erkennen, dass die Schallaustrittsöffnung 3 ringförmig von dem cerumensaugenden Schwamm 1 umgeben ist.In FIG 2, the cerumen protection device of FIG 1 is shown in plan view. It can clearly be seen here that the sound outlet opening 3 is surrounded in a ring shape by the cerium-sucking sponge 1.

Die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung weist grundsätzlich ein offenporiges Material auf. Dieses ist in der Lage durch Kapillarkräfte das flüssige Cerumen aufzusaugen bevor es an der Luft wachsartig erstarrt. Als geeignetes saugfähiges Material erweist sich beispielsweise Schaumstoff.The cerumen protection device basically has an open-pored material. This is capable of absorbing the liquid cerumen by capillary forces before it solidifies waxy in the air. As a suitable absorbent material, for example, proves foam.

Der Träger 2 ist beispielsweise aus einem Kunststoff, Gummi oder einem Metall bzw. einer Metalllegierung gefertigt. Grundsätzlich sollte er zusammen mit dem Cerumen-Schwamm 1 leicht austauschbar sein. Darüber hinaus lässt sich der Träger 2 nahezu beliebig gestalten, so dass mit der schwammartigen Cerumenschutzeinrichtung In-dem-Ohr-Hörgeräte, Hinter-dem-Ohr-Hörgeräteotoplastiken oder Taschengerätehörer oder dergleichen wirksam geschützt werden können. In vorteilhafter Weise kann mit der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung kein Cerumen in den Schallkanal bzw. Hörer gelangen, da es vorher vom Cerumen-Schwamm aufgesaugt wird. Auf diese Weise kann der Schall immer ungedämpft aus der Schallaustrittsöffnung austreten.The carrier 2 is made for example of a plastic, rubber or a metal or a metal alloy. Basically, it should be used together with the cerumen sponge 1 be easily interchangeable. In addition, the carrier 2 can be designed almost arbitrarily, so that the sponge-like cerumen protection device can effectively protect in-the-ear hearing aids, behind-the-ear hearing aid or pocket earphones or the like. Advantageously, no cerumen can reach the sound channel or receiver with the solution according to the invention, since it is previously absorbed by the cerumen sponge. In this way, the sound can always emerge unattenuated from the sound outlet.

Entsprechend alternativer Ausgestaltungsformen ist der Träger auf den Hörer aufsteckbar oder aufschraubbar. Des Weiteren kann der Träger auch als Gummiring zum Aufklemmen auf einen Stutzen ausgestaltet sein.According to alternative embodiments, the carrier is plugged or screwed onto the handset. Furthermore, the carrier can also be designed as a rubber ring for clamping on a nozzle.

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Hörvorrichtung, die beim Tragen zumindest teilweise in den Ohrkanal reicht, mit - einer Beschallungseinrichtung, die eine Schallaustrittsöffnung aufweist und - einer Cerumenschutzeinrichtung (1, 5), mit der die Schallaustrittsöffnungen vor eindringendem Cerumen schützbar ist, wobei - die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung (1, 5) zumindest teilweise aus einem offenporigen Material zum Aufsaugen von Cerumen besteht, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass - die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung (1, 5) ringförmig ausgebildet und an der Schallaustrittsöffnung angebracht ist, so dass der Schall durch die Ringöffnung (3) der Cerumenschutzeinrichtung hindurchtritt. Hearing device that at least partially extends into the ear canal while wearing, with - A public address device having a sound outlet opening and - A cerumen protection device (1, 5), with which the sound outlet openings can be protected against penetrating cerumen, wherein the cerumen protection device (1, 5) consists at least partially of an open-pore material for absorbing cerumen, characterized in that - The Cerumenschutzeinrichtung (1, 5) is annular and attached to the sound outlet, so that the sound passes through the ring opening (3) of the Cerumenschutzeinrichtung. Hörvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das offenporige Material ein Schwamm ist.Hearing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the open-pore material is a sponge. Hörvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei die Cerumenschutzeinrichtung (1, 5) einen Träger (2) aufweist, auf dem das offenporige Material getragen wird, und der zur Befestigung an der Beschallungseinrichtung dient.Hearing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cerumen protection device (1, 5) has a support (2) on which the open-pore material is worn, and which serves for attachment to the sounding device. Hörvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, wobei der Träger (2) aus Kunststoff, Gummi oder einem Metall besteht.Hearing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the support (2) made of plastic, rubber or a metal. Hörvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, wobei der Träger (2) an der Beschallungseinrichtung lösbar befestigt ist.Hearing apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the carrier (2) is releasably secured to the sounding device. Hörvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Beschallungseinrichtung ein Hörer oder ein Hörerschlauch ist.Hearing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sounding device is a handset or a receiver tube. Hörvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, die als Hörgerät ausgestaltet ist.Hearing apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, which is designed as a hearing aid.
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