Ball and socket connection with an acoustic seal and mounting interface for a hearing assistance device

摘要

Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved connections for components of hearing assistance devices. Various embodiments include an apparatus including a receiver case configured to house a hearing assistance device receiver, the receiver case including a spherical receiver spout having an opening. The apparatus also includes a receptacle housing having a spherical socket adapted to mate with the spherical receiver spout to form a ball and socket connection. An insert within the spherical socket is configured to establish a retained interference fit with the opening of the receiver spout when the connection is formed so as to create an acoustic seal therebetween.

主权项

1. An apparatus for use with a hearing assistance device, the apparatus comprising:
a receiver case configured to house a hearing assistance device receiver, the receiver case including a spherical receiver spout, the spherical receiver spout including an opening; and a receptacle housing including:
a spherical socket adapted to mate with the spherical receiver spout to form a ball and socket connection; anda solid insert removably recessed within the spherical socket, the solid insert including a lip configured to establish a retained interference fit with a lip of the opening of the receiver spout when the connection is formed so as to create an acoustic seal therebetween.