A flexible wearable ear-hanging OTC hearing aid fixing structure

The ear-hook OTC hearing aid fixing structure, designed with flexible materials and an adjustment mechanism, solves the problem of insufficient wearing comfort in existing ear-hook OTC hearing aids, and achieves precise adjustment of clamping force and improved stability.

CN224555782UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24HEARING EARTH (JIANGXI) INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEARING EARTH (JIANGXI) INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing flexible wearable ear-hook OTC hearing aids often use rigid or high-hardness materials for their fixing structure, resulting in insufficient wearing comfort.

Method used

Made of flexible materials, the anti-slip raised pads and clamping pads, combined with the adjustment mechanism and arc-shaped design, enable precise adjustment of clamping force and uniform force distribution, enhancing wearing stability and comfort.

Benefits of technology

By adjusting the angle and force of the clamping plate, the wearing stability and comfort of the hearing aid are improved, avoiding local pressure and scratches, and meeting the wearing needs of different users.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible wearable ear hanging type OTC hearing aid fixing structure belongs to hearing aid technical field. This kind of flexible wearable ear hanging type OTC hearing aid fixing structure, including hearing aid main part and with the side fixed connection of hearing aid main part side plate, one side of side plate is installed with a pair of fixed seat, the inboard of fixed seat is installed with fixed shaft, the outside rotation of fixed shaft is connected with movable seat, and one end of movable seat is installed with the clamping plate, and the outside of fixed shaft is equipped with torsional spring, and one end of torsional spring is fixedly connected with the inboard of movable seat, and the one side of clamping plate is provided with threaded hole, and the inboard of threaded hole is installed with the adjusting mechanism for adjusting the clamping intensity, and the hearing aid main part is installed with a plurality of antiskid convex pad on the side close to clamping plate, and the clamping pad is installed with a plurality of clamping pad on the side close to hearing aid main part, the utility model discloses can effectively realize the clamping fixed function, and the clamping intensity is adjustable, has higher practical value.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hearing aid technology, specifically a flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the aging population and the increasing prominence of hearing impairment, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have gained popularity due to their convenience and accessibility. Ear-hook OTC hearing aids, in particular, have become one of the mainstream models on the market because of their ease of wear and resistance to falling out. However, existing ear-hook OTC hearing aid fixing structures still have some shortcomings in their use.

[0003] Based on the above, the inventors have discovered the following problems: most of the current flexible wearable ear-hook OTC hearing aid fixing structures are made of rigid or high-hardness materials. Although they can ensure the fixing effect to a certain extent, they are lacking in terms of wearing comfort.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and provided a flexible wearable ear hook-type OTC hearing aid fixing structure in order to achieve a more practical value. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that most of the current flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structures are made of rigid or high-hardness materials. Although they can ensure the fixing effect to a certain extent, they are lacking in wearing comfort.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the technical solution proposed by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure includes a hearing aid body and a side plate fixedly connected to one side of the hearing aid body. A pair of fixing seats are installed on one side of the side plate. A fixing shaft is installed on the inner side of the fixing seat. A movable seat is rotatably connected to the outer side of the fixing shaft. A clamping plate is installed at one end of the movable seat. A torsion spring is fitted on the outer side of the fixing shaft. One end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the movable seat. A threaded hole is opened on one side of the clamping plate. An adjustment mechanism for adjusting the clamping force is installed on the inner side of the threaded hole. Several anti-slip convex pads are installed on the side of the hearing aid body near the clamping plate. Several clamping pads are installed on the side of the clamping plate near the hearing aid body.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjusting mechanism includes a threaded rod, the outer side of which engages with a threaded hole in the clamping plate, and one end of the threaded rod contacts one side of the side plate.

[0009] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by adjusting the engagement of the threaded rod in the adjustment mechanism with the threaded hole of the clamping plate, rotating the threaded rod can change its contact distance with the side plate, thereby adjusting the clamping angle and force of the clamping plate, achieving precise adjustment of the clamping force, and meeting the wearing needs of different users.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping plate has an adjustment knob on the side away from the side plate, and the other end of the threaded rod is connected to one end of the adjustment knob.

[0011] The advantage of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the threaded rod is connected to the adjustment knob on one side of the clamping plate, which makes it convenient for users to manually rotate and adjust the threaded rod. The operation is simple and convenient, and it is easy to quickly adjust the clamping force according to one's own comfort.

[0012] Furthermore, the anti-slip convex pads and clamping pads are distributed at equal intervals, and the anti-slip convex pads and clamping pads are alternately arranged.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by using several equally spaced and alternately arranged anti-slip convex pads and clamping pads, the contact points and friction with the ear are increased, so that the hearing aid is evenly stressed, improving the stability of wearing it, while avoiding discomfort caused by local pressure.

[0014] Furthermore, a clamping groove is provided on one side of the clamping pad.

[0015] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the clamping groove on one side of the clamping pad better conforms to the ear contour, increases the contact area, further improves the stability of the clamping, and prevents the hearing aid from shifting during activities.

[0016] Furthermore, both the anti-slip raised pad and the clamping pad are made of sponge material.

[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by using the non-slip convex pads and clamping pads made of sponge material, the softness and elasticity of the sponge can reduce the pressure on the ears and improve wearing comfort. At the same time, the sponge has a certain friction to enhance the fixation effect.

[0018] Furthermore, both corners of the side plate and the clamping plate are rounded.

[0019] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the rounded corners of the side plates and clamping plates prevent sharp edges from scratching the ears or skin, improve the safety and comfort of wearing, and reduce discomfort during use.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This flexible wearable ear-hook OTC hearing aid fixing structure achieves hearing aid function through the hearing aid body. The clamping plate can rotate through the cooperation of the side plate, fixed seat, fixed shaft, and movable seat, facilitating wearing. A torsion spring provides clamping force to the movable seat and clamping plate, achieving initial fixation to the ear. The clamping force can be adjusted through an adjustment mechanism to adapt to different users' ear sizes. Anti-slip convex pads and clamping pads increase friction with the ear, improving wearing stability and comfort, and preventing the hearing aid from falling off. The threaded rod in the adjustment mechanism engages with the threaded hole of the clamping plate; rotating the threaded rod changes its contact distance with the side plate, thereby adjusting the clamping angle and force of the clamping plate, achieving precise adjustment of the clamping force to meet the wearing needs of different users. An adjustment knob on one side of the clamping plate connects to the threaded rod, allowing users to manually rotate and adjust the threaded rod, making operation simple and convenient. This design allows for quick adjustment of the clamping force based on individual comfort. Several evenly spaced and alternately arranged anti-slip raised pads and clamping pads increase contact points and friction with the ear, ensuring even force distribution and improving wearing stability. This also prevents discomfort caused by localized pressure. The clamping groove on one side of the clamping pad better conforms to the ear's contour, increasing the contact area and further enhancing clamping stability, preventing the hearing aid from shifting during movement. The sponge-material anti-slip raised pads and clamping pads utilize the sponge's softness and elasticity to reduce pressure on the ear, improving wearing comfort. The sponge also provides friction, enhancing the fixation effect. The rounded corners of the side plates and clamping plates prevent sharp edges from scratching the ear or skin, improving wearing safety and comfort, and reducing discomfort during use. This invention effectively achieves clamping and fixing functions, and the clamping force is adjustable, making it highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is one of the disassembled three-dimensional structural diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is the second disassembled three-dimensional structural diagram disclosed in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the movable seat disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Hearing aid body; 2. Anti-slip raised pad; 3. Side plate; 4. Fixing base; 5. Fixing shaft; 6. Movable base; 7. Clamping plate; 8. Adjustment mechanism; 801. Threaded rod; 802. Adjustment knob; 10. Torsion spring; 11. Clamping pad; 1101. Clamping groove. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure, including a hearing aid body 1 and a side plate 3 fixedly connected to one side of the hearing aid body 1. A pair of fixing seats 4 are installed on one side of the side plate 3. A fixing shaft 5 is installed on the inner side of the fixing seat 4. A movable seat 6 is rotatably connected to the outer side of the fixing shaft 5. A clamping plate 7 is installed at one end of the movable seat 6. A torsion spring 10 is sleeved on the outer side of the fixing shaft 5. One end of the torsion spring 10 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the movable seat 6. A threaded hole is opened on one side of the clamping plate 7. An adjustment mechanism 8 for adjusting the clamping force is installed on the inner side of the threaded hole. The hearing aid body 1 has several anti-slip raised pads 2 installed on the side near the clamping plate 7, and the clamping plate 7 has several clamping pads 11 installed on the side near the hearing aid body 1. The hearing aid body 1 realizes the hearing aid function. The clamping plate 7 can be rotated through the cooperation of the side plate 3, the fixed seat 4, the fixed shaft 5 and the movable seat 6, making it easy to wear. The torsion spring 10 provides clamping force for the movable seat 6 and the clamping plate 7, realizing the initial fixation of the ear. The clamping force can be adjusted by the adjustment mechanism 8 to adapt to the ear size of different users. The anti-slip raised pads 2 and clamping pads 11 increase the friction with the ear, improve the wearing stability and comfort, and prevent the hearing aid from falling off.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-5The adjusting mechanism 8 includes a threaded rod 801. The outer side of the threaded rod 801 engages with a threaded hole in the clamping plate 7. One end of the threaded rod 801 contacts one side of the side plate 3. The clamping plate 7 has an adjusting knob 802 on the side away from the side plate 3. The other end of the threaded rod 801 is connected to one end of the adjusting knob 802. Several anti-slip convex pads 2 and clamping pads 11 are evenly spaced and alternately arranged. By engaging the threaded rod 801 with the threaded hole in the clamping plate 7, rotating the threaded rod 801 can change its position relative to the side plate 3. The contact distance is adjusted to change the clamping angle and force of the clamping plate 7, achieving precise adjustment of the clamping force to meet the wearing needs of different users. The adjustment knob 802 on one side of the clamping plate 7 is connected to the threaded rod 801, which allows users to manually rotate and adjust the threaded rod 801. The operation is simple and convenient, and it is easy to quickly adjust the clamping force according to one's own comfort. Several equally spaced and alternately arranged anti-slip convex pads 2 and clamping pads 11 increase the contact points and friction with the ear, making the hearing aid evenly stressed, improving the stability of wearing, and avoiding discomfort caused by local pressure.

[0031] 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.

[0032] Please see Figures 1-5 The clamping pad 11 has a clamping groove 1101 on one side. Both the anti-slip convex pad 2 and the clamping pad 11 are made of sponge. The clamping groove 1101 on one side of the clamping pad 11 allows it to better fit the contour of the ear, increasing the contact area and further improving the stability of the clamping. This prevents the hearing aid from shifting during movement. The anti-slip convex pad 2 and the clamping pad 11, made of sponge, utilize the softness and elasticity of the sponge to reduce pressure on the ear and improve wearing comfort. At the same time, the sponge has a certain friction to enhance the fixation effect. The rounded corners of the side plate 3 and the clamping plate 7 prevent sharp edges from scratching the ear or skin, improving the safety and comfort of wearing and reducing discomfort during use.

[0033] Specifically, the working principle of this flexible wearable ear-hook OTC hearing aid fixing structure is as follows: During use, the hearing aid body 1 provides hearing assistance. The side plate 3, fixing seat 4, fixing shaft 5, and movable seat 6 work together to allow the clamping plate 7 to rotate, facilitating wearing. A torsion spring 10 provides clamping force to the movable seat 6 and clamping plate 7, achieving initial fixation to the ear. The clamping force is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism 8 to accommodate different ear sizes. Anti-slip pads 2 and clamping pads 11 increase friction with the ear, improving wearing stability and comfort, and preventing the hearing aid from falling off. The threaded rod 801 in the adjustment mechanism 8 engages with the threaded hole in the clamping plate 7. Rotating the threaded rod 801 changes its contact distance with the side plate 3, thereby adjusting the clamping angle and force of the clamping plate 7, achieving precise adjustment of the clamping force to meet the wearing needs of different users. An adjustment knob 802 on one side of the clamping plate 7 connects to the threaded rod 801, allowing users to manually rotate and adjust the threaded rod 801. The device is simple and convenient to operate, allowing for quick adjustment of the clamping force according to individual comfort. Several evenly spaced and alternately arranged anti-slip raised pads 2 and clamping pads 11 increase the contact points and friction with the ear, ensuring even force distribution on the hearing aid and improving wearing stability. This also avoids discomfort caused by localized pressure. The clamping groove 1101 on one side of the clamping pad 11 better conforms to the ear contour, increasing the contact area and further enhancing clamping stability, preventing the hearing aid from shifting during movement. The sponge-material anti-slip raised pads 2 and clamping pads 11 utilize the softness and elasticity of the sponge to reduce pressure on the ear and improve wearing comfort. The sponge also provides friction, enhancing the fixation effect. The rounded corners of the side plate 3 and clamping plate 7 prevent sharp edges from scratching the ear or skin, improving wearing safety and comfort, and reducing discomfort during use. This invention effectively achieves clamping and fixing functions, and the clamping force is adjustable, making it highly practical.

Claims

1. A flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure, characterized in that, The hearing aid includes a hearing aid body (1) and a side plate (3) fixedly connected to one side of the hearing aid body (1). A pair of fixed seats (4) are installed on one side of the side plate (3). A fixed shaft (5) is installed on the inner side of the fixed seat (4). A movable seat (6) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the fixed shaft (5). A clamping plate (7) is installed at one end of the movable seat (6). A torsion spring (10) is fitted on the outer side of the fixed shaft (5). One end of the torsion spring (10) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the movable seat (6). A threaded hole is opened on one side of the clamping plate (7). An adjustment mechanism (8) for adjusting the clamping force is installed on the inner side of the threaded hole. Several anti-slip pads (2) are installed on the side of the hearing aid body (1) near the clamping plate (7). Several clamping pads (11) are installed on the side of the clamping plate (7) near the hearing aid body (1).

2. The flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting mechanism (8) includes a threaded rod (801), the outer side of which engages with the threaded hole of the clamping plate (7), and one end of the threaded rod (801) contacts one side of the side plate (3).

3. The flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping plate (7) has an adjustment knob (802) on the side away from the side plate (3), and the other end of the threaded rod (801) is connected to one end of the adjustment knob (802).

4. The flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip convex pads (2) and clamping pads (11) are distributed at equal intervals, and the anti-slip convex pads (2) and clamping pads (11) are alternately arranged.

5. The flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping pad (11) has a clamping groove (1101) on one side.

6. The flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the anti-slip convex pad (2) and the clamping pad (11) are made of sponge material.

7. The flexible wearable ear-hook type OTC hearing aid fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two corners of the side plate (3) and the two corners of the clamping plate (7) are both rounded.