Novel RIC connector assembly
The new RIC plug socket's pin and snap-fit structure solves the problem of long repair times in existing hearing aid devices, enabling quick disassembly and replacement of damaged parts, and improving the ease of use and reliability of the device.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422911396.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-28
AI Technical Summary
When the RIC receiver of an existing hearing aid device malfunctions after prolonged use, the device needs to be disassembled for repair, resulting in long repair times and preventing patients from using the device.
A novel RIC plug socket has been designed, employing a pin and snap-fit structure. The damaged parts can be quickly disassembled and replaced by pressing the handle of the pin. Combined with anti-dislodgement and plug locking limit, the disassembly process is simplified.
It enables quick disassembly and replacement of damaged parts, reducing maintenance time and improving the ease of use and reliability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hearing aid technology, and in particular to a novel RIC plug socket. Background Technology
[0002] The RIC connector is an innovative connection device for connecting the receiver in the ear canal to other parts of the hearing aid. The new RIC connector features a compact design that takes up little space, allowing the hearing aid to be worn more conveniently and discreetly in the ear, improving the wearer's comfort and aesthetics.
[0003] Among people with hearing impairments, hearing aids are needed to help them hear sounds. A new type of RIC plug is used to increase the ease of use of the device, converting electrical signals into sound signals, amplifying them, and transmitting them into the wearer's ear canal to help hearing-impaired patients hear sounds.
[0004] After prolonged use, the receiver of existing hearing aid devices may malfunction due to aging and other factors. Repairing these devices requires opening the hearing aid casing and specific parts of the related equipment to remove the receiver. This process increases the time required for replacement and repair, leaving patients unable to use the device and enduring a long wait. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a new type of RIC plug socket, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art that the receiver needs to be disassembled for repair when it is damaged.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a novel RIC plug socket, comprising a body, a plug body installed on the upper rear side of the outer wall of the body, anti-detachment grooves provided on both the left and right sides of the outer wall of the plug body, a plug locking limiter installed in the middle of the plug body, a pin connected to the inside of the plug body, a buckle fixedly connected to the lower front side of the outer wall of the pin, a circuit board fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the plug body, a male socket fixedly connected to the other side of the outer wall of the circuit board, a waterproof pad fixedly connected to the outer wall of the male socket, a female socket fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the male socket, and a sound guide tube mounting position provided in the middle of the top wall of the plug body.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0008] A handle is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the pin.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0010] The lower right side of the outer wall of the machine body has a power replacement port that is rotatably connected.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] A protective hose is fixedly connected inside the sound guide tube mounting position.
[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. In this utility model, the plug is first secured by a buckle and an anti-detachment groove. The plug is locked and limited, and an upward force is applied to ensure that the pin will not fall off. When the equipment is damaged, the plug can be removed or installed by pressing the pin, so as to quickly disassemble and replace the damaged parts.
[0015] 2. In this utility model, by pressing the handle fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the pin, the pin and the plug are locked and limited to apply downward pressure, and then it can be taken out, thus avoiding the need to manually press the two sides of the pin to remove it, thereby achieving a more convenient disassembly effect. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a novel RIC plug socket proposed in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of a novel RIC plug socket proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a partial structure of a novel RIC plug socket proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural exploded view of a novel RIC plug socket proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a novel RIC plug socket proposed in this utility model.
[0021] Legend:
[0022] 1. Body; 2. Plug body; 3. Handle; 4. Power replacement port; 5. Protective hose; 6. Plug; 7. Female connector; 8. Waterproof pad; 9. Male connector; 10. Circuit board; 11. Plug locking limit; 12. Buckle; 13. Anti-disengagement groove; 14. Sound guide tube mounting position. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a novel RIC plug socket, comprising a body 1, a plug body 2 installed on the upper rear side of the outer wall of the body 1, anti-detachment grooves 13 on both the left and right sides of the outer wall of the plug body 2 for fixing objects, a plug locking limit 11 installed in the middle of the plug body 2 for limiting the position of objects, a pin 6 connected to the inside of the plug body 2, a buckle 12 fixedly connected to the lower front side of the outer wall of the pin 6 for engaging with the anti-detachment groove 13, a circuit board 10 fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the plug body 2, a male socket 9 fixedly connected to the other side of the outer wall of the circuit board 10, a waterproof pad 8 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the male socket 9 to prevent damage to internal components from moisture and liquid, a female socket 7 fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the male socket 9, a sound guide tube mounting position 14 in the middle of the top wall of the plug body 2, and a power replacement port 4 rotatably connected to the lower right side of the outer wall of the body 1 for easy battery replacement.
[0025] Specifically, firstly, the buckle 12, which is fixedly connected to the lower front side of the outer wall of the pin 6, engages with the anti-detachment groove 13 to secure it. The plug locking limit 11 installed in the middle of the plug body 2 will be pressed in. After insertion, the plug locking limit 11 will apply an upward force to fix the pin 6. If the equipment is damaged, the plug locking limit 11 can be retracted inward by pressing the pin 6 to remove or install it. The lower right side of the outer wall of the body 1 has a power replacement port 4, which can be rotated to replace the battery or electronic device when the power of the equipment is low.
[0026] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 A handle 3 is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the pin 6, which can be easily disassembled;
[0027] Specifically, when the equipment needs to be disassembled and repaired, the handle 3 fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the pin 6 can be pulled to apply downward pressure to the pin 6 and the plug locking limit 11, and then the equipment can be removed, thus avoiding the need to manually pull the pin 6 on both sides to remove the equipment.
[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5The sound guide tube mounting position 14 is internally fixedly connected with a protective hose 5;
[0029] Specifically, when the equipment is in use, the internal protective flexible tube 5 of the sound guide tube mounting position 14 is fixedly connected to prevent the internal wires from being exposed to the outside, thereby avoiding damage to the wires.
[0030] Working principle: First, the circuit board 10 is fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the plug body 2, and the male connector 9 and female connector 7 are fixedly connected to the other side. The other side of the female connector 7 is installed at the connection point of the equipment. The waterproof pad 8 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the male connector 9 can ensure that the internal components are not damaged by water or liquid. Then, the buckle 12 fixedly connected to the lower front side of the outer wall of the pin 6 engages with the anti-disengagement groove 13 opened on the outer wall of the plug body 2. The plug locking limit 11 installed in the middle of the plug body 2 will be pressed in. After the pin 6 is installed into the anti-disengagement groove 13, the plug locking limit 11 will apply upward force to ensure that the pin 6 will not fall off. When the equipment is damaged, the plug locking limit 11 can be retracted inward by pressing the pin 6 and removed or installed, thus achieving the effect of quickly disassembling and replacing damaged parts.
[0031] When the equipment needs to be disassembled and repaired, the handle 3 fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the pin 6 can be pulled to apply downward pressure to the pin 6 and the plug locking limit 11, and then the equipment can be removed. This avoids the need to manually pull the pin 6 on both sides to remove the equipment, thus achieving a more convenient disassembly effect.
[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A novel RIC plug socket, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The plug body (2) is installed on the upper rear side of the outer wall of the body (1). Anti-detachment grooves (13) are provided on both the left and right sides of the outer wall of the plug body (2). A plug locking limit (11) is installed in the middle of the plug body (2). A pin (6) is engaged and connected inside the plug body (2). A buckle (12) is fixedly connected to the lower front side of the outer wall of the pin (6). A circuit board (10) is fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the plug body (2). A male connector (9) is fixedly connected to the other side of the outer wall of the circuit board (10). A waterproof pad (8) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the male connector (9). A female connector (7) is fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the male connector (9). A sound guide tube mounting position (14) is provided in the middle of the top wall of the plug body (2).
2. The novel RIC plug socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (3) is fixedly connected to the middle of the top wall of the pin (6).
3. The novel RIC plug socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower right side of the outer wall of the body (1) is rotatably connected to a power replacement port (4).
4. A novel RIC plug socket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sound guide tube mounting position (14) is internally fixedly connected to a protective hose (5).