Hearing aid earring

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hearing aid ear stud, including ear stud shell, microphone, battery, mainboard and receiver, the ear stud shell includes first casing, second casing, connecting pipe and fixed component, first casing with second casing is opposite interval arrangement, the both ends of connecting pipe are connected first casing with second casing, microphone with mainboard are located in first casing, microphone with mainboard electricity is connected, the battery is located in second casing and is connected with mainboard electricity through connecting pipe, receiver is connected first casing and with mainboard electricity is connected, the fixed component is used for wearing first casing and second casing on auricle. The utility model can solve the problem that the ear stud shell is worn on the ear lobe of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hearing aid technology, and in particular to a hearing aid ear stud. Background Technology

[0002] A hearing aid is a small amplifier. Its basic structure includes a microphone, battery, motherboard, and receiver. Its working principle is that the microphone collects external sound and converts it from analog signals to digital signals, which are then transmitted to the motherboard. The motherboard is a chip component that amplifies the received digital signals and transmits them to the receiver. The receiver converts these amplified digital signals back into analog signals (i.e., sound signals) and transmits them to the user's ear canal. By utilizing the user's residual hearing, the sound can be sent to the auditory center of the brain, allowing the user to perceive the sound and bringing great convenience to the user.

[0003] Currently, some earring-style hearing aids have appeared on the market. These hearing aids improve concealment by embedding the microphone, battery, motherboard, and receiver inside the earring shell. The earring shell can be worn on the user's earlobe; existing earring shells are worn by being pinned to one side of the user's earlobe. Utility Model Content

[0004] The inventors discovered that because the various components of the hearing aid are embedded within the earring shell, it is relatively large and heavy, and wearing the earring by attaching it to one side of the user's earlobe can place a considerable burden on the user's ear. In view of the above problems, this utility model was proposed to provide a hearing aid earring that overcomes or at least partially solves the aforementioned problems.

[0005] The present invention discloses a hearing aid earring, comprising: an earring shell, a microphone, a battery, a motherboard, and a receiver;

[0006] The earring housing includes a first housing, a second housing, a connecting tube, and a fixing component;

[0007] The first housing and the second housing are arranged at a distance from each other;

[0008] The two ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the first housing and the second housing;

[0009] The microphone and the motherboard are housed in the first housing, and the microphone is electrically connected to the motherboard. The battery is housed in the second housing and is electrically connected to the motherboard through the connecting tube.

[0010] The receiver is connected to the first housing and electrically connected to the motherboard;

[0011] The fixing component is used to wear the first shell and the second shell on the auricle.

[0012] Optionally, the fixing component includes a first magnet disposed within the first housing and a second magnet disposed within the second housing.

[0013] Optionally, the first magnet is disposed between the motherboard and the inner wall of the first housing, and the second magnet is disposed between the battery and the inner wall of the second housing.

[0014] Optionally, airbags and / or pads are respectively provided on the two opposite end faces of the first housing and the second housing.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting pipe is a U-shaped connecting hose.

[0016] Optionally, the receiver is placed outside the first housing, and a wire connects the receiver to the first housing. The receiver is electrically connected to the motherboard through the wire, and the receiver can be worn inside the ear canal.

[0017] Optionally, the hearing aid earring further includes an ear hook tube that can be hung in the concha cavity, one end of the ear hook tube being connected to the first housing, and the other end of the ear hook tube being connected to the end of the wire away from the receiver.

[0018] Optionally, the end of the wire away from the receiver is provided with a connector plug, and the end of the ear hook tube away from the first housing is provided with a connector socket adapted to the connector plug. The connector socket is electrically connected to the motherboard, and the connector plug is pluggable into the connector socket and electrically connected to the connector socket.

[0019] Optionally, the ear hook tube includes a straight tube section, a curved tube section, and a hook tube section connected in sequence. The end of the straight tube section away from the curved tube section is connected to the first housing, and the end of the hook tube section away from the curved tube section is connected to the end of the wire away from the receiver.

[0020] Optionally, the ear hook tube is a shape memory metal flexible tube.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this utility model include at least the following:

[0022] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, the earring shell includes a first shell, a second shell, a connecting tube, and a fixing component for wearing the first shell and the second shell on the auricle. Since the first shell and the second shell are arranged at a relative interval, and the two ends of the connecting tube are respectively connected to the first shell and the second shell, when wearing, the first shell and the second shell can be placed on both sides of the user's auricle through the interval area and then worn through the fixing component. Since the microphone and the main board are located in the first shell and the battery is located in the second shell, the weight of the hearing aid earring is distributed on both sides of the auricle, reducing the burden on one side of the auricle and improving the user's wearing comfort. Moreover, by placing the relatively large battery and the main board in the first shell and the second shell on both sides of the auricle, the first shell and the second shell can be designed to be smaller in size and have better concealment. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a hearing aid earring provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A left-side view illustration of a hearing aid earring;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another hearing aid earring provided by this utility model.

[0027] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0028] 100- Hearing Aid Earrings;

[0029] 1-Earring housing; 11-First housing; 111-Microphone hole; 12-Second housing; 13-Connecting tube; 14-First magnet; 15-Second magnet;

[0030] 2-Battery;

[0031] 3-Motherboard;

[0032] 4-Receiver; 41-Moving iron horn; 42-Ear cap;

[0033] 5 - Wire; 51 - Connector plug;

[0034] 6-Ear hook tube; 61-Straight pipe section; 62-Bend pipe section; 63-Hanging pipe section; 64-Connecting socket. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0038] Some earring-style hearing aids on the market today improve concealment by embedding the microphone, battery, motherboard, and receiver inside the earring shell. The earring shell can be worn on the user's earlobe; existing earring shells are worn by being pinned to one side of the user's earlobe.

[0039] The inventors discovered that because the various components of the hearing aid are embedded within the earring shell, the earring is relatively large and heavy. Wearing the earring by attaching it to one side of the earlobe puts considerable strain on the user's ear. To address this issue, the inventors attempted to design a hearing aid earring and unexpectedly discovered that by designing the earring shell as a first and second shell spaced apart, and placing the microphone and mainboard inside the first shell and the battery inside the second shell, the weight of the hearing aid earring is distributed evenly across the ear during wear. This significantly reduces the burden on one side of the ear and improves user comfort. Based on this, this invention provides a hearing aid earring. Figures 1 to 3 Specific embodiments of the hearing aid earrings provided by this utility model.

[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The hearing aid earring 100 provided by this utility model includes an earring housing 1, a microphone, a battery 2, a mainboard 3, and a receiver 4. The earring housing 1 includes a first housing 11, a second housing 12, a connecting tube 13, and a fixing assembly. The first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are arranged at intervals relative to each other. The two ends of the connecting tube 13 are respectively connected to the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. The microphone and the mainboard 3 are located inside the first housing 11 and are electrically connected to the mainboard 3. The battery 2 is located inside the second housing 12 and is electrically connected to the mainboard 3 through the connecting tube 13. The receiver 4 is connected to the first housing 11 and electrically connected to the mainboard 3. The fixing assembly is used to wear the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 on the auricle.

[0041] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are placed on both sides of the user's auricle and then worn through a fixing component. Since the microphone and the main board 3 are located inside the first shell 11 and the battery 2 is located inside the second shell 12, the weight of the hearing aid ear stud 100 is distributed on both sides of the auricle, reducing the burden on one side of the auricle and improving the user's wearing comfort. Moreover, by placing the relatively large battery 2 and the main board 3 in the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 on both sides of the auricle, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 can be designed to be smaller and more concealed.

[0042] It should be noted that the present invention does not impose specific limitations on the shape of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, and can be selected according to requirements, as long as it can accommodate the microphone, the motherboard 3, and the battery 2. For example, both the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are cylindrical. The first housing 11 includes a first bottom shell and a first end cap. The first end cap is detachably mounted on the first bottom shell, and a first receiving cavity is formed between the first bottom shell and the first end cap. The second housing 12 includes a second bottom shell and a second end cap. The second end cap is detachably mounted on the second bottom shell, and a second receiving cavity is formed between the second bottom shell and the second end cap. The motherboard 3 and the microphone are located in the receiving cavity of the first housing 11, and the battery 2 is located in the receiving cavity of the second housing 12. The first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity are connected by a connecting pipe 13 to accommodate the wiring for electrically connecting the battery 2 and the motherboard 3. The first end cap is provided with a microphone hole 111 for microphone sound pickup.

[0043] It should also be noted that there is no limitation on the specific position of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 on the auricle via the fixing component. They can be worn on the upper part of the auricle, or on the lower part of the auricle, at the earlobe. For example, an ear post can be provided on one of the two opposite end faces of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12, and a clasp can be provided on the other side to cooperate with the ear post. After the ear post is passed through the ear hole on the earlobe, it is connected to the clasp, thereby realizing the wearing of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 on the earlobe.

[0044] Considering that some users do not choose to pierce their earlobes, in some embodiments, the fixing component includes a first magnet 14 disposed within the first housing 11 and a second magnet 15 disposed within the second housing 12. The magnetic attraction between the first magnet 14 and the second magnet 15 secures the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 to the auricle. In this way, users can wear the earring without piercing their ears, making the hearing aid earring 100 suitable for different groups, such as different age groups, different genders, and whether or not they have pierced ears. When wearing the hearing aid earring 100, the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 14 and the second magnet 15 is not specifically limited. Considering user comfort, the magnetic attraction is between 0.4N and 0.48N after the hearing aid earring 100 is properly worn.

[0045] To provide sufficient magnetic force for a secure fit, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first magnet 14 is disposed between the inner wall of the motherboard 3 and the first housing 11, and the second magnet 15 is disposed between the inner wall of the battery 2 and the second housing 12. In this way, the distance between the first magnet 14 and the second magnet 15 can be minimized to enhance the magnetic attraction effect.

[0046] Considering that the two opposite end faces of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are end faces that contact the auricle, in some embodiments, airbags or pads are respectively provided on the two opposite end faces of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, or both airbags and pads are provided. By having the airbags or pads contact the auricle, the wearing comfort can be improved. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that when the first magnet 14 and the second magnet 15 are combined to form a magnetic attraction structure, the airbags and pads can increase the contact area with the auricle compared to the end faces of the housings, thereby improving the stability of the hearing aid ear stud 100.

[0047] Currently, the receiver 4 of existing earring-type hearing aids is typically connected to and located inside the first housing 11. The sound emitted by the receiver 4 is transmitted to the user's ear canal through a sound guide tube extending outside the first housing 11. However, due to the limited internal space of the first housing 11, only a small receiver 4 can be used. The inventors discovered that the small receiver 4 transmits sound into the ear canal through the sound guide tube with a narrow frequency response range and severe low-frequency attenuation, making it difficult to meet the needs of users with moderate to severe hearing loss. Therefore, in some embodiments, the receiver 4 is placed outside the first housing 11, and a wire 5 connects the receiver 4 to the first housing 11. The receiver 4 is electrically connected to the main board 3 through the wire 5, allowing the receiver 4 to be worn inside the ear canal. By externalizing the receiver 4, a larger receiver 4 with a wider frequency response range can be selected. Moreover, after being externalized, the receiver 4 of this application is connected to the motherboard 3 via a wire 5. The motherboard 3 can directly transmit digital signals to the receiver 4. The sound is directly transmitted to the user's ear canal through the receiver 4 worn in the ear canal. Compared with the method of transmitting sound signals to the user's ear canal through a sound tube, there is no attenuation of sound frequency, such as low-frequency attenuation, which can meet the needs of users with moderate to severe hearing loss.

[0048] It should be noted that in existing ear-mounted hearing aids, the receiver 4 is located inside the first housing 11. Considering the limited internal space of the first housing 11, only a small receiver 4 can be selected. Due to space constraints, the small receiver 4 typically uses a miniature balanced armature (BA) unit as the sound-generating component, and then transmits the sound to the user's ear canal through a sound tube. This results in a narrow frequency response range and severe low-frequency attenuation of the sound transmitted to the ear canal, making it difficult to meet the needs of users with moderate to severe hearing loss. However, the receiver 4 of this application is external to the first housing 11. Therefore, the size of the receiver 4 does not need to be considered, and a larger receiver 4 with a wide frequency response range can be selected. The specific selection of the sound-generating component of the receiver 4 is not limited, as long as it can meet the needs of users with moderate to severe hearing loss. For example, the receiver 4 includes a moving iron horn 41 and an ear cap 42. The moving iron horn 41 is electrically connected to the end of the wire 5 away from the first housing 11. The ear cap 42 is detachably connected to the sound outlet of the moving iron horn 41. The ear cap 42 can be directly worn in the user's ear canal, which not only improves the user's wearing comfort, but also allows the sound emitted by the moving iron horn 41 to be directly input into the ear canal without sound attenuation. The moving iron horn 41 used has a wide frequency response range, which can meet the needs of users with moderate to severe hearing loss.

[0049] Furthermore, the wire 5 consists of an insulating soft sheath and a conductor inside the insulating soft sheath. The wire 5 can be bent at any angle to accommodate the receiver 4 in different positions, making it easier for the user to wear the receiver 4 into the ear canal. It should be noted that there are no specific limitations on the length and diameter of the wire 5; they can be selected according to needs, as long as it ensures that the receiver can be worn inside the ear canal.

[0050] In some embodiments, the hearing aid stud 100 further includes an ear hook tube 6 that can be hung in the concha cavity. One end of the ear hook tube 6 is connected to the first housing 11, and the other end of the ear hook tube 6 is connected to the end of the wire 5 away from the receiver 4. When the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are worn on the earlobe at the lower part of the auricle, the ear hook tube 6 can be hung in the concha cavity. In this way, it can not only help fix the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 on the auricle, but also reduce the suspension pressure on the earlobe, thereby improving the stability and comfort of wearing the hearing aid stud 100. In order to facilitate the user to hang the ear hook tube 6 in the concha cavity after wearing the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 on the earlobe, in this embodiment, the ear hook tube 6 and the connecting tube 13 are respectively located on opposite sides of the first housing 11. In order to ensure that there is enough space between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 to clamp on both sides of the earlobe, the connecting tube 13 is a U-shaped connecting hose. The U-shaped connecting hose can deform to provide sufficient range of motion for the first housing 11 and the second housing 12.

[0051] Specifically, the ear hook 6 includes a straight section 61, a curved section 62, and a hook section 63 connected in sequence. The end of the straight section 61 away from the curved section 62 is connected to the first housing 11, and the end of the hook section 63 away from the curved section 62 is connected to the end of the wire 5 away from the receiver 4. Since the hook section 63, which is attached to the concha, is a certain distance from the first housing 11 when the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are worn on the earlobe, the straight section 61 extends the vertical distance of the hook section 63 relative to the first housing 11. Because the concha is closer to the inner side of the ear than the earlobe, the curved section 62 allows the hook section 63 to be attached towards the concha, which is beneficial for wearing the ear hook 6.

[0052] In some embodiments, the end of the wire 5 away from the receiver 4 is provided with a connector plug 51, and the end of the ear hook tube 6 away from the first housing 11 is provided with a connector socket 64 adapted to the connector plug 51. The connector socket 64 is electrically connected to the main board 3. For example, the connector socket 64 can be electrically connected to the main board 3 through a wire provided in the ear hook tube 6. The connector plug 51 is pluggable into the connector socket 64, so that different types or models of receivers 4 can be replaced according to user needs by plugging and unplugging the connector plug 51, thereby meeting the user's needs. In addition, when the receiver 4 malfunctions, the connector plug 51 can be unplugged to directly replace or repair the receiver 4 without having to remove the receiver 4 from the earring housing 1 for replacement or repair, which is more convenient. It can be seen that the ear hook tube 6 not only improves the stability and comfort of wearing, but also provides space for the connector socket 64. It should be noted that the connector plug 51 is electrically connected to the connector socket 64, and the receiver 4 and the wire 5 are not limited to being integrally formed.

[0053] Considering that the shape of the concha varies among different users, the ear hook tube 6 is usually made of a soft tube. However, users do not wear the hearing aid earring 100 continuously during daily use, but wear it multiple times as needed. After multiple wears, the shape of the ear hook tube 6 is prone to irreversible plastic deformation, which is not conducive to the next wear. In some embodiments, the ear hook tube 6 is a memory metal soft tube. The memory metal soft tube can change its shape to adapt to different users through its flexibility, which improves its applicability. Moreover, under the action of memory metal, after the hearing aid earring 100 is removed, the ear hook tube 6 can return to its initial shape, which is conducive to the next wear. In addition, the memory metal soft tube is wrapped with silicone, which not only provides insulation and protection, but also has good skin-friendliness.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present utility model and using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hearing aid earring, characterized in that, include: Earring housing, microphone, battery, motherboard, and receiver; The earring housing includes a first housing, a second housing, a connecting tube, and a fixing component; The first housing and the second housing are arranged at a distance from each other; The two ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the first housing and the second housing; The microphone and the motherboard are housed in the first housing, and the microphone is electrically connected to the motherboard. The battery is housed in the second housing and is electrically connected to the motherboard through the connecting tube. The receiver is connected to the first housing and electrically connected to the motherboard; The fixing component is used to wear the first shell and the second shell on the auricle.

2. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing assembly includes a first magnet disposed within the first housing and a second magnet disposed within the second housing.

3. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first magnet is disposed between the motherboard and the inner wall of the first housing, and the second magnet is disposed between the battery and the inner wall of the second housing.

4. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Airbags and / or pads are respectively provided on the two opposite end faces of the first housing and the second housing.

5. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting pipe is a U-shaped flexible connecting tube.

6. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The receiver is placed outside the first housing, and a wire connects the receiver to the first housing. The receiver is electrically connected to the motherboard through the wire, and the receiver can be worn inside the ear canal.

7. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The hearing aid earring also includes an ear hook tube that can be hung in the concha cavity. One end of the ear hook tube is connected to the first housing, and the other end of the ear hook tube is connected to the end of the wire away from the receiver.

8. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The end of the wire away from the receiver is provided with a connector plug, and the end of the ear hook away from the first housing is provided with a connector socket adapted to the connector plug. The connector socket is electrically connected to the motherboard, and the connector plug can be plugged into the connector socket and is electrically connected to the connector socket.

9. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The ear hook tube includes a straight tube section, a curved tube section, and a hook tube section connected in sequence. The end of the straight tube section away from the curved tube section is connected to the first housing, and the end of the hook tube section away from the curved tube section is connected to the end of the wire away from the receiver.

10. The hearing aid earring as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The ear hook tube is a shape memory metal flexible tube.

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