Battery module for perpendicular docking into a canal hearing device

摘要

A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module and a disposable battery module that docks perpendicularly into the main module which surrounds the battery module circumferentially and laterally for secure connection that eliminates inadvertent separation of the modules during removal of the hearing aid assembly from the ear canal. The disposable battery module incorporates battery cell, sound port, and handle, in a unitary structure that is easy to handle and replace as an integrated unit when any of the degradables within are consumed. The disposable battery module also comprises a membrane filter for filtering out earwax and liquids. The perpendicular docking mechanism provides highly space efficient design for comfortable and inconspicuous fit deep in the ear canal.

主权项

1. A battery module for use with a main module of a hearing aid device, the battery module comprising:
an air port for allowing sound to reach to microphone provided in the main module of the hearing aid device; a handle; and a battery cell configured for insertion into the main module to form hearing aid assembly, Wherein the battery module is configured for insertion into the main module along a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of movement of the hearing aid device inside the ear canal, thereby necessitating removal of said hearing aid assembly from the ear canal for removal the battery module from the main module; wherein the battery cell is substantially accommodated and enclosed, circumferentially laterally, within the main module when the battery module is inserted therein.