EP1443802A2 - Behind-the-ear hearing aid - Google Patents

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EP1443802A2
EP1443802A2 EP04010550A EP04010550A EP1443802A2 EP 1443802 A2 EP1443802 A2 EP 1443802A2 EP 04010550 A EP04010550 A EP 04010550A EP 04010550 A EP04010550 A EP 04010550A EP 1443802 A2 EP1443802 A2 EP 1443802A2
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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
    • H04R25/607—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles of earhooks
    • 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
    • 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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  • the present invention relates to a hearing aid especially suitable for wearing on the auricle or behind the ear according to the wording of claim 1.
  • Hearing aids worn on the pinna or behind the ear usually point at the output for the acoustic signal a so-called hearing aid or a curved one Acoustic transmission element to which an acoustic Connection hose is plugged on to transmit the Signals or sounds in the ear canal.
  • This on the hearing aid arranged transmission element including hose to Ear canal is conspicuous, usually does not fit optimal to the anatomical circumstances, and also can themselves due to the bend and paragraphs in the acoustic Transmission channel jumps in impedance or interference in the Adjust sound transmission.
  • the W099 / 04601 proposed a preformed Connection hose made of a rigid material for the Use acoustic signal transmission. It is disadvantage that practically every hose specifically to the the respective anatomy of an ear has to be adjusted.
  • a hearing aid is proposed according to the invention, especially suitable for wearing on the auricle or behind the ear, according to the wording of claim 1.
  • a Bending angle of approximately 90 ° is proposed a tubular at the acoustic output Arrange connection element for connecting the output with a hose for sound or acoustic transmission into the ear canal, the bending angle of which is ⁇ 80 °.
  • the hose into the connector, i.e. the Inner diameter of the acoustic transmission channel in the Connection element corresponds approximately to the outside diameter of the Hose so the latter in these acoustic Transmission channel can be introduced.
  • connection element it is also proposed the hose in the connection element to be arranged firmly, for example by means of gluing, welding, by making the interface between Hose and connection element, etc.
  • a at the acoustic output of the hearing aid Connection part to be provided for the direct connection of the acoustic output with the hose, such as by forming a connection piece, collar, etc.
  • connection element can be achieved, whereby commercially available, generally flexible connecting hoses can be used. But it is also possible that To a large extent to form the connecting element and one at least partially pre-bent sound tube use.
  • a hearing aid 1 is shown schematically in section in FIG. 1 shown having one at its upper end Acoustic output 3, at which a so-called Hook 5 is arranged.
  • a hose is usually plugged in for that Transmission of the acoustic or sound signal on or in the Ear canal of an ear.
  • connection element 7 the Sound tube 9 is guided.
  • the hose 9 directly on a nozzle or Connected nipple 13, which at the acoustic output 3 of the Hearing aid 1 is formed above.
  • the Hose 9 inserted into the connecting element 7, wherein the acoustic channel 8 provided in the connecting element 7 has a Has inner diameter, which is about External diameter of the hose 9 corresponds.
  • the connection element 7 is designed to be relatively rigid Hose 9 firmly at acoustic output 3 of hearing aid 1 held by the connecting element 7 on a thread 11 is rotated and held at the acoustic output.
  • the hose 9 is preferably with the connecting element 7 firmly, for example by gluing or welding, connected, so that pulling out is impossible.
  • a pre-bent can also Hose 9 are used, which is preferably optimal is adapted to the anatomy of the ear.
  • the one to be used Hose preferably from a series of "standardized" pre-bent hoses selected.
  • connection element 7 and the hose 9 one unit, so that also a selection of different ones Angle / hose combinations is possible.
  • connection element 7 and sound transmission hose 9 a optimal adaptation to the anatomy of the ear can be, which is particularly evident in reducing the Abnormality manifested when wearing a hearing aid.
  • a largely continuous transmission of the Noise can be achieved and also the bend largely evenly, so that the appearance of Impedance jumps or jumps in sound transmission can be avoided or reduced.
  • the Acousticians change a sound tube separately and that The contra-angle remains in each case.
  • connection element 7 a bend of at least ⁇ 80 ° is a key differentiator compared to the hooks or Hörwinkeln.

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The hearing aid (1) has an acoustic signal output (3) at its upper end, provided with a termination element (7), for coupling an acoustic hose (9) to the acoustic signal output, allowing transmission of the acoustic signals to the auditory canal. The termination element is curved through an angle of less than 80 degrees, the inner diameter of the acoustic channel (8) provided by the termination element cooresponding to the outer diameter of the acoustic hose fitted into the termination element.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Hörgerät insbesondere geeignet für das Tragen an der Ohrmuschel bzw. hinter dem Ohr gemäss dem Wortlaut nach Anspruch 1.The present invention relates to a hearing aid especially suitable for wearing on the auricle or behind the ear according to the wording of claim 1.

An der Ohrmuschel bzw. hinter dem Ohr getragene Hörgeräte weisen in der Regel am Ausgang für das akustische Signal einen sogenannten Hörmittel bzw. ein gebogenes Akustikübertragungselement auf, an welches ein akustischer Verbindungsschlauch aufgesteckt wird zum Übertragen des Signals bzw. Schalls in den Gehörgang. Dieses am Hörgerät angeordnete Übertragungselement inkl. Schlauch zum Gehörgang ist auffällig, fügt sich in der Regel nicht optimal an die anatomischen Begebenheiten, und zudem können sich aufgrund der Biegung und Absätzen im akustischen Übertragungskanal Impedanzsprünge bzw. Störungen in der Schallübertragung einstellen. Entsprechend wird in der W099/04601 vorgeschlagen, einen vorverformten Verbindungsschlauch aus einem steifen Material für die Übertragung des akustischen Signals zu verwenden. Dabei ist nachteilig, dass praktisch jeder Schlauch speziell an die jeweilige Anatomie eines Ohres anzupassen ist.Hearing aids worn on the pinna or behind the ear usually point at the output for the acoustic signal a so-called hearing aid or a curved one Acoustic transmission element to which an acoustic Connection hose is plugged on to transmit the Signals or sounds in the ear canal. This on the hearing aid arranged transmission element including hose to Ear canal is conspicuous, usually does not fit optimal to the anatomical circumstances, and also can themselves due to the bend and paragraphs in the acoustic Transmission channel jumps in impedance or interference in the Adjust sound transmission. Accordingly, in the W099 / 04601 proposed a preformed Connection hose made of a rigid material for the Use acoustic signal transmission. It is disadvantage that practically every hose specifically to the the respective anatomy of an ear has to be adjusted.

Es ist daher eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Lösung für die oben beschriebene Problematik vorzuschlagen.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a To propose a solution to the problem described above.

Erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagen wird ein Hörgerät, insbesondere geeignet für das Tragen an der Ohrmuschel bzw. hinter dem Ohr, entsprechend dem Wortlaut nach Anspruch 1.A hearing aid is proposed according to the invention, especially suitable for wearing on the auricle or behind the ear, according to the wording of claim 1.

Entgegen des heute üblicherweise verwendeten sogenannten Hörwinkels, welcher direkt am akustischen Ausgang des Hörgerätes angeordnet ist und welcher in der Regel einen Biegewinkel von ca. 90° aufweist, wird erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagen, am akustischen Ausgang ein rohrförmiges Anschlusselement anzuordnen für das Verbinden des Ausgangs mit einem Schlauch für die Schall- bzw. Akustikübertragung in den Ohrkanal, dessen Biegewinkel < 80° ist.Contrary to the so-called Listening angle, which is directly at the acoustic output of the Hearing aid is arranged and which is usually a Bending angle of approximately 90 ° is according to the invention proposed a tubular at the acoustic output Arrange connection element for connecting the output with a hose for sound or acoustic transmission into the ear canal, the bending angle of which is <80 °.

Dabei wird gemäss einer Ausführungsvariante vorgeschlagen, den Schlauch in das Anschlusselement zu führen, d.h. der Innendurchmesser des akustischen Übertragungskanals im Anschlusselement entspricht etwa dem Aussendurchmesser des Schlauches, damit letzterer in diesen akustischen Übertragungskanal eingeführt werden kann.According to an embodiment variant, it is proposed that insert the hose into the connector, i.e. the Inner diameter of the acoustic transmission channel in the Connection element corresponds approximately to the outside diameter of the Hose so the latter in these acoustic Transmission channel can be introduced.

Weiter wird vorgeschlagen, den Schlauch im Anschlusselement fest anzuordnen, beispielsweise mittels Kleben, Schweissen, durch rutschfestes Aussbilden der Grenzfläche zwischen Schlauch und Anschlusselement, etc.It is also proposed the hose in the connection element to be arranged firmly, for example by means of gluing, welding, by making the interface between Hose and connection element, etc.

Gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante wird vorgeschlagen, am akustischen Ausgang des Hörgerätes eine Anschlusspartie vorzusehen zum direkten Verbinden des akustischen Ausgangs mit dem Schlauch, wie beispielsweise durch Ausbilden eines Anschlussstutzens, Kragens, etc.According to a further embodiment variant proposed a at the acoustic output of the hearing aid Connection part to be provided for the direct connection of the acoustic output with the hose, such as by forming a connection piece, collar, etc.

Die Abbiegung vom Akustikausgang des Hörgerätes in Richtung Eingang des Gehörganges kann einerseits durch gebogenes Ausbilden des Anschlusselementes erzielt werden, wodurch handelsübliche in der Regel flexible Verbindungsschläuche verwendet werden können. Es ist aber auch möglich, das Anschlusselement weitgehendest gerade auszubilden und einen wenigstens teilweise vorgebogenen Schallschlauch zu verwenden. The turn from the acoustic output of the hearing aid in the direction The entrance to the ear canal can be curved Forming the connection element can be achieved, whereby commercially available, generally flexible connecting hoses can be used. But it is also possible that To a large extent to form the connecting element and one at least partially pre-bent sound tube use.

Weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsvarianten des erfindungsgemässen Hörgerätes bzw. der erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagenen Anschluss- und Übertragungspartie sind in abhängigen Ansprüchen charakterisiert.Further preferred design variants of the Hearing aid according to the invention or that according to the invention proposed connection and transmission lot are in dependent claims characterized.

Die Erfindung wird nun beispielsweise und unter Bezug auf die beigefügten Figuren näher erläutert.The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the attached figures explained in more detail.

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schematisch im Schnitt ein Hörgerät, einerseits aufweisend einen heute üblicherweise verwendeten Hörwinkel, sowie erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagene Anschluss- bzw. Übertragungselemente,
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im Schnitt in Vergrösserung einen erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagenen Anschluss eines Schallschlauches direkt am akustischen Ausgang eines Hörgerätes und
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im Schnitt eine weitere Ausführungsvariante des Anordnens eines Schallschlauches am Akustikausgang eines Hörgerätes.
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schematically in section a hearing aid, on the one hand having a hearing angle commonly used today, and connection or transmission elements proposed according to the invention,
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on average, in enlargement, a connection of a sound tube proposed according to the invention directly at the acoustic output of a hearing device and
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on average another embodiment variant of arranging a sound tube at the acoustic output of a hearing aid.

In Fig. 1 ist schematisch im Schnitt ein Hörgerät 1 dargestellt, aufweisend an seinem oberen Ende einen Akustikausgang 3, an welchem heute üblich ein sogenannter Hook 5 angeordnet ist. An der Endpartie 6 dieses Hörwinkels wird heute üblicherweise ein Schlauch aufgesteckt für das Übertragen des Akustik- bzw. Schallsignals am bzw. in den Gehörgang eines Ohres.A hearing aid 1 is shown schematically in section in FIG. 1 shown having one at its upper end Acoustic output 3, at which a so-called Hook 5 is arranged. At the end section 6 of this listening angle a hose is usually plugged in for that Transmission of the acoustic or sound signal on or in the Ear canal of an ear.

Gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung wird nun vorgeschlagen, an Stelle des erwähnten Hörwinkels ein verkürztes Anschlusselement 7 am Akustikausgang 3 des Hörgerätes 1 anzuordnen, in welches Anschlusselement 7 der Schallschlauch 9 geführt ist.According to the present invention, it is now proposed that a shortened one instead of the mentioned hearing angle Connection element 7 at acoustic output 3 of hearing aid 1 to arrange, in which connection element 7 the Sound tube 9 is guided.

Wie in Vergrösserung im Schnitt in Fig. 2 dargestellt, wird vorzugsweise der Schlauch 9 direkt auf einen Stutzen oder Anschlussnippel 13 geführt, welcher am Akustikausgang 3 des Hörgerätes 1 vorstehend ausgebildet ist. Dabei ist der Schlauch 9 in das Anschlusselement 7 hineingeführt, wobei der im Anschlusselement 7 vorgesehene Akustikkanal 8 einen Innendurchmesser aufweist, welcher etwa dem Aussendurchmesser des Schlauches 9 entspricht. Mittels dem relativ steif ausgebildeten Anschlusselement 7 wird der Schlauch 9 fest am Akustikausgang 3 des Hörgerätes 1 gehalten, indem das Anschlusselement 7 auf ein Gewinde 11 am Akustikausgang gedreht und festgehalten wird. Vorzugsweise ist der Schlauch 9 mit dem Anschlusselement 7 fest, beispielsweise durch Kleben oder Schweissen, verbunden, sodass ein Ausreissen verunmöglicht wird.As shown in enlarged form in section in FIG preferably the hose 9 directly on a nozzle or Connected nipple 13, which at the acoustic output 3 of the Hearing aid 1 is formed above. Here is the Hose 9 inserted into the connecting element 7, wherein the acoustic channel 8 provided in the connecting element 7 has a Has inner diameter, which is about External diameter of the hose 9 corresponds. By means of the the connection element 7 is designed to be relatively rigid Hose 9 firmly at acoustic output 3 of hearing aid 1 held by the connecting element 7 on a thread 11 is rotated and held at the acoustic output. The hose 9 is preferably with the connecting element 7 firmly, for example by gluing or welding, connected, so that pulling out is impossible.

In der Ausführungsvariante gemäss Fig. 2, in welcher das Anschlusselement nur noch einen relativ kleinen Biegewinkel von ca. 10 bis 20° aufweist, kann auch ein vorgebogener Schlauch 9 verwendet werden, welcher vorzugsweise optimal an die Anatomie des Ohres angepasst ist. Da bekanntlich kein Ohr gleich ist wie das andere, wird der zu verwendende Schlauch vorzugsweise aus einer Serie von "genormten" vorgebogenen Schläuchen ausgewählt. In der Regel bilden Anschlusselement 7 und der Schlauch 9 eine Einheit, so dass auch eine Auswahl verschiedener Winkel/Schlauchkombinationen möglich ist. 2, in which the Connection element only a relatively small bending angle from about 10 to 20 °, a pre-bent can also Hose 9 are used, which is preferably optimal is adapted to the anatomy of the ear. As is well known no ear is the same as the other, the one to be used Hose preferably from a series of "standardized" pre-bent hoses selected. Usually make up Connection element 7 and the hose 9 one unit, so that also a selection of different ones Angle / hose combinations is possible.

Falls ein heute üblich auf dem Markt angebotener Schlauch verwendet werden soll, besteht auch die Möglichkeit, die Biegung am Hörgerät mittels einem entsprechend stärker gebogenen Anschlusselement herzustellen, wie schematisch und im Schnitt in Fig. 3 dargestellt. Entgegen dem Anschlusselement in Fig. 2 ist dasjenige in Fig. 3 wesentlich stärker gebogen und weist einen Winkel von ca. 60 bis 70° auf. Nun kann ein heute üblicherweise angebotener gerader Schlauch 9 durch den Akustikgang 8 des Anschlusselementes 7 eingeschoben werden und wiederum fest mit dem Anschlusselement verbunden werden. Damit die Biegung beim Einstossen des Schlauches 9 erhalten bleibt, sind vorzugsweise keilförmige Fixierstellen 15 im Anschlusselement 7 vorgesehen. Schlussendlich wird der Akustikübertragungsschlauch 9 erneut auf einen Anschlussstutzen oder Anschlussnippel 13 an der Akustikausgangsöffnung 3 aufgeschoben, wodurch ein weitgehendst stufenloser Übergang im Schall- oder Akustikübertragungskanal erzielt werden kann.If a hose commonly available on the market today there is also the possibility to use the Bend on the hearing aid using a correspondingly stronger one to produce curved connection element, as schematically and shown in section in Fig. 3. Contrary to that The connecting element in FIG. 2 is that in FIG. 3 bent much more and has an angle of approx. 60 to 70 °. Now one can usually today offered straight hose 9 through the acoustic passage 8 of the Connection element 7 are inserted and in turn firmly be connected to the connecting element. So that Bend is preserved when tube 9 is pushed in, are preferably wedge-shaped fixing points 15 in Connection element 7 provided. Ultimately, the Acoustic transmission hose 9 again on one Connection piece or connection nipple 13 on the Acoustic outlet opening 3 pushed open, creating a largely smooth transition in sound or Acoustic transmission channel can be achieved.

Der grosse Vorteil der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt einerseits darin, dass durch entsprechendes Ausbilden von Anschlusselement 7 und Schallübertragungsschlauch 9 eine optimale Anpassung an die Anatomie des Ohres erreicht werden kann, was sich insbesondere in Verringerung der Auffälligkeit beim Tragen eines Hörgerätes manifestiert. Im Weiteren kann eine weitgehendst stufenlose Übertragung des Schalls erzielt werden und zudem ist auch die Biegung weitgehendst gleichmässig, sodass das Auftreten von Impedanzsprüngen bzw. Sprüngen in der Schallübertragung vermieden bzw. verringert werden kann. Zudem kann der Akustiker einen Schallschlauch separat wechseln und das Winkelstück bleibt jeweils erhalten.The great advantage of the present invention lies on the one hand in that by appropriately training Connection element 7 and sound transmission hose 9 a optimal adaptation to the anatomy of the ear can be, which is particularly evident in reducing the Abnormality manifested when wearing a hearing aid. in the Furthermore, a largely continuous transmission of the Noise can be achieved and also the bend largely evenly, so that the appearance of Impedance jumps or jumps in sound transmission can be avoided or reduced. In addition, the Acousticians change a sound tube separately and that The contra-angle remains in each case.

Selbstverständlich handelt es sich bei den erfindungsgemäss dargestellten Akustik- bzw. Schallübertragungselementen lediglich um Beispiele und sowohl die Ausgestaltung des Anschlusselementes 7, wie auch des Schall- oder Akustikübertragungsschlauches 9 kann auf verschiedenste Art und Weise erfolgen. Lediglich die Tatsache, dass das Anschlusselement eine Biegung von mindestens < 80° aufweist, ist ein wesentliches Unterscheidungsmerkmal gegenüber den heute üblicherweise verwendeten Hooks bzw. Hörwinkeln.It goes without saying that these are according to the invention illustrated acoustic or sound transmission elements just examples and both the design of the Connection element 7, as well as the sound or Acoustic transmission hose 9 can be in many different ways and way. Just the fact that Connection element a bend of at least <80 ° is a key differentiator compared to the hooks or Hörwinkeln.

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Hörgerät, insbesondere geeignet für das Tragen an der Ohrmuschel bzw. hinter dem Ohr, aufweisend einen Ausgang (3) für Akustik bzw. Schallsignale, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Ausgang (3) ein rohrförmiges Anschlusselement (7) angeordnet ist für das Verbinden des Ausgangs (3) mit einem Schlauch (9) für die Schall- bzw. Akustikübertragung in oder an den Ohrkanal, wobei das Anschlusselement einen Biegewinkel von < 80° aufweist.Hearing aid, particularly suitable for wearing on the auricle or behind the ear, having an outlet (3) for acoustics or sound signals, characterized in that a tubular connecting element (7) is arranged at the outlet (3) for connecting the outlet (3) with a hose (9) for the sound or acoustic transmission in or to the ear canal, the connecting element having a bending angle of <80 °. Hörgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schlauch (9) in das Anschlusselement (7) geführt ist, dass heisst, der Innendurchmesser des Akustikkanals (8) des Anschlusselementes (7) entspricht in etwa dem Aussendurchmesser des Schlauches.Hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that the tube (9) is guided into the connection element (7), that is to say that the inside diameter of the acoustic channel (8) of the connection element (7) corresponds approximately to the outside diameter of the tube. Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schlauch (9) in das Anschlusselement geführt und fest mit diesem verbunden ist, wie beispielsweise mittels Kleben, Schweissen, durch rutschfestes Ausbilden der Grenzfläche zwischen Schlauch und Anschlusselement, etc.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the tube (9) is guided into the connection element and is firmly connected to it, such as by means of gluing, welding, by non-slip formation of the interface between the tube and the connection element, etc. Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Akustikausgang (3) des Hörgerätes (1) eine Anschlusspartie wie ein Anschlussstutzen oder - nippel (13) angeordnet ist zum Verbinden des Ausgangs (3) mit dem Schlauch (9).Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a connection part such as a connecting piece or nipple (13) is arranged at the acoustic output (3) of the hearing aid (1) for connecting the output (3) to the tube (9). Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Verbindungsschlauch (9) wenigstens teilweise vorgebogen ist, vorzugsweise weitgehendst entsprechend typisch auftretender Ohrkonturen bzw. entsprechend der Anatomie eines Ohres.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the connecting tube (9) is at least partially pre-bent, preferably largely according to typically occurring ear contours or according to the anatomy of an ear. Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Anschlusselement (7) relativ kurz ausgebildet ist mit einem Biegewinkel im Bereich von ca. 5 bis 45°.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the connection element (7) is made relatively short with a bending angle in the range of approximately 5 to 45 °. Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der akustische Verbindungsschlauch (9) im Anschlusselement (7) verlaufend und fest mit diesem verbunden ist und mittels dem Anschlusselement (7) schraubbar am Akustikausgang (3) des Hörgerätes (1) auf einem Anschlussstutzen oder Anschlussnippel (13) gehalten wird.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the acoustic connecting tube (9) extending and firmly connected to the connecting element (7) and screwable to the acoustic output (3) of the hearing aid (1) by means of the connecting element (7) a connection piece or connection nipple (13) is held. Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Akustikausgang (3) des Hörgerätes (1) ein Gewinde (11) angeordnet ist zum aufschraubbar festen Anordnen des Anschlusselementes (7).Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a thread (11) is arranged at the acoustic output (3) of the hearing aid (1) for the screw-on fixed arrangement of the connection element (7).
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