WO2004110100A1 - Hearing aid cleaner - Google Patents

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WO2004110100A1
WO2004110100A1 PCT/JP2004/007953 JP2004007953W WO2004110100A1 WO 2004110100 A1 WO2004110100 A1 WO 2004110100A1 JP 2004007953 W JP2004007953 W JP 2004007953W WO 2004110100 A1 WO2004110100 A1 WO 2004110100A1
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earwax
case
brush
hearing aid
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Masako Yamaki
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Rion Co., Ltd.
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Priority claimed from JP2003163952A external-priority patent/JP2005000215A/en
Priority claimed from JP2003383765A external-priority patent/JP3891975B2/en
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Priority to US10/533,331 priority Critical patent/US20060048313A1/en
Priority to EP04745663A priority patent/EP1659825A4/en
Priority to TW093134700A priority patent/TWI268725B/en
Publication of WO2004110100A1 publication Critical patent/WO2004110100A1/en

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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04RLOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H04R25/65Housing parts, e.g. shells, tips or moulds, or their manufacture
    • H04R25/652Ear tips; Ear moulds
    • H04R25/654Ear wax retarders

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  • the present invention relates to an earwax removing device for removing earwax attached to a signal output section of a hearing aid.
  • a brush for cleaning the entire hearing aid is provided as an accessory with the conventional power ear hearing aid.
  • a spare earwax preventing chip and a replacement tool for replacing with a new earwax preventing chip are prepared (for example, see Patent Document 2).
  • Patent Document 1 JP-A-7-131898
  • Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-520964
  • the brush provided as an accessory is not a brush dedicated to cleaning earwax, and thus it is not easy to remove earwax attached to the earwax preventing chip.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology, and has as its object to provide a wearer himself who does not need to replace an earwax preventing chip. It is an object of the present invention to provide an earwax removing device capable of removing earwax from an earwax preventing tip.
  • the invention according to claim 1 is an apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output unit of a hearing aid, and a brush is provided in a case.
  • the invention according to claim 2 is an apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, comprising: a brush provided in a case; and a liquid holding device for holding a cleaning liquid provided in the case. And members.
  • the invention according to claim 3 is the earwax removing device according to claim 2, wherein the brush and the liquid holding member are provided in separate cases or in one case.
  • the invention according to claim 4 is the earwax removing device according to claim 2, wherein the case provided with the brush and the case provided with the liquid holding member form an upper lid case or a lower lid case, respectively. To be one.
  • the invention according to claim 5 is an apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, and a brush in which a hair is implanted in a liquid holding member is provided in a case.
  • the invention according to claim 6 is the earwax removing device according to claim 1, 2 or 5, wherein the case provided with the brush is fixed to a vibration driving means, and the vibration, the rotational motion, the reciprocating motion or the secondary Former exercise.
  • the invention according to claim 7 is the earwax removing device according to claim 1, 2 or 5, wherein the device is provided in a hearing aid drying case or a hearing aid carrying case.
  • the invention according to claim 8 is an apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, wherein the case body and a case having a cover body are formed, and the case body and the Z or the cover body are formed. A brush was provided.
  • a slip preventing member is provided on an outer upper surface of the lid and Z or an outer lower surface of the case body.
  • the invention according to claim 10 is the earwax removing device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein a slip preventing member is provided on an outer side surface of the case body.
  • the invention according to claim 11 is the earwax removing device according to claim 8, 9 or 10, wherein The interior of the case body is defined as a brush storage section and a cleaning member storage section.
  • earwax attached to the earwax preventing chip can be removed.
  • there is no need to change the earwax preventing tip which is a difficult task.
  • the earwax preventing chip strength The removed earwax does not enter the inside of the hearing aid.
  • the stubborn earwax attached to the earwax prevention chip can be easily removed by the cleaning liquid and the brush in combination. Also, there is no need to replace the earwax-preventing tip, which is a difficult task. Further, since the cleaning operation is performed with the signal output portion of the hearing aid facing downward, the earwax having the anti-wax-prevention chip strength also does not enter the inside of the hearing aid.
  • the brush and the liquid holding member in separate cases, it is possible to select a case where the liquid holding member is required and a case where the liquid holding member is not required. Further, by providing the brush and the liquid holding member in one case, the cleaning operation using the liquid holding member can be performed efficiently.
  • the case provided with the brush and the case provided with the liquid holding member are respectively formed by forming the upper lid case or the lower lid case, they are easy to manage. Easy to use.
  • the brush is formed by implanting the hair in the liquid holding member, the signal output portion of the hearing aid is applied to the brush, and the hearing aid is moved forward, backward, left and right, or in a circle.
  • the hearing aid is moved forward, backward, left and right, or in a circle.
  • the earwax attached to the signal output unit can be quickly removed by vibrating, rotating, reciprocating, or two-dimensionally moving the brush.
  • the case is provided in the hearing aid drying case or the hearing aid portable case, whereby the management is easy and the usability is improved.
  • the brush provided inside the case body and the Z or the cover The stubborn earwax attached to the earwax prevention chip can be easily removed using the provided brush. Further, it is not necessary to replace the earwax preventing chip, which is a difficult task. Further, since the cleaning operation is performed with the signal output portion of the hearing aid facing downward, the earwax removed from the earwax preventing chip does not enter the inside of the hearing aid. In particular, it is an effective tool for elderly people who are not good at delicate work.
  • the operation of removing the earwax adhering to the earwax prevention chip by placing the lid and the Z or the case body on which the brush is disposed on a table or the like is performed by the lid. Since the anti-slip member is fixed to the outer top surface of the case and the outer bottom surface of the case body, the lid or the case body can be stably operated without slipping on the table.
  • the wearer can reliably grip the case main body even when performing the work of removing earwax while gripping the case main body provided with the brush, Stable earwax removal work can be performed.
  • the earwax removing operation can be efficiently performed using a cleaning member such as sponge or cotton containing a cleaning liquid such as alcohol for disinfection together with a brush. it can.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a third embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention, wherein (a) shows a case where the middle of a case is partitioned by a partition plate, and (b) shows a donut shape on a liquid holding member. In this case, the brush was placed.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an earwax removing device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 shows an earwax removing device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a plan view, and (c) is a cross-sectional view.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a rotating state of the brush.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an earwax removing device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a ninth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a tenth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an earwax removing device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a third embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the fourth embodiment
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the fifth embodiment
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the sixth embodiment
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the seventh embodiment.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 are perspective views showing the rotating state of the brush
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an eighth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a ninth embodiment
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the tenth embodiment
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the eleventh embodiment.
  • a brush 2 is housed in a cylindrical case 1 having a bottom.
  • the brush 2 is formed by flocking the base member 2a.
  • the brush 2 can be formed by directly flocking the bottom of the case 1.
  • an elastic member (not shown) serving as a cushion may be provided between the bottom surface of the case 1 and the brush 2.
  • the bristles of the brush 2 are formed of a thin member so as to remove the earwax attached to the fine hole of the earwax prevention chip C mounted on the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H.
  • the bristles of the brush 2 have an appropriate length so that the bristles do not penetrate through the holes of the earwax preventing tip C and unnecessarily enter the inside of the ear canal hearing aid H. Further, the bristle of the brush 2 becomes moderately strong so that excessive force is applied to the earwax preventing chip C!
  • the wearer holds the ear canal hearing aid H, applies the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear canal hearing aid H to the brush 2 from above, and puts the ear canal hearing aid H back and forth, left and right, or the like.
  • the earwax adhering to the tip C is removed by rubbing the tip C against the brush 2 while powering in a circular motion.
  • a second embodiment of an earwax removing device comprises a brush 2 housed in a bottomed cylindrical case 1 shown in FIG. It is composed of a liquid holding member 4 for holding the cleaning liquid housed in the container.
  • the liquid holding member 4 is formed of a porous flexible material such as a sponge, and can contain a cleaning liquid.
  • a volatile liquid such as alcohol for disinfection is desirable.
  • the thickness of the liquid holding member 4 is increased, and the shape of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is formed on the upper surface of the liquid holding member 4 to which the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is applied.
  • a combined hole (not shown) may be formed. Note that lids may be provided for the cases 1 and 3.
  • the wearer first applies the earwax preventing chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H to the liquid holding member 4 containing alcohol for disinfecting, and adheres to the earwax preventing chip C. Ensure that rubbing alcohol is soaked in the earwax. If a hole (not shown) is formed on the upper surface of the liquid holding member 4 according to the shape of the ear canal H, it adheres to the earwax prevention chip C and impregnates the earwax with alcohol for disinfecting. At the same time, the surface of the ear canal H can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
  • the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is gripped, and the earwax-shaped hearing aid H attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is applied to the brush 2 from above, and the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is moved forward, backward, left, right, etc.
  • the brush 2 and the liquid holding member 4 are housed in a single bottomed cylindrical case 5.
  • Liquid holding member 4 Contains rubbing alcohol. Note that the case 5 may be provided with a lid.
  • FIG. 3A shows a case where the brush 2 and the liquid holding member 4 are housed by partitioning the middle of the case 5 by the partition plate 5a. Note that the brush 2 and the liquid holding member 4 may be housed side by side without using the partition plate 5a.
  • FIG. 3B shows a case where a donut-shaped brush 2 is placed on the liquid holding member 4 housed in the case 5.
  • a case 6 accommodating a brush 2 and a liquid holding member 4 containing a disinfecting alcohol are accommodated.
  • Case 7 was formed to be an upper lid case or a lower lid case, respectively.
  • the same effect as in the second embodiment can be applied to the earwax preventing chip C, and the earwax can be easily removed.
  • a brush 2 is formed by directly implanting hair on the surface 4 a of the liquid holding member 4, and the brush 2 is stored in the case 5.
  • the brush 2 is stored in the case 5.
  • the brush 2 is formed by implanting the brush directly in the liquid holding member 4, the disinfecting alcohol contained in the liquid holding member 4 rises along the bristles of the brush 2, so that the sound of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is increased.
  • the attached earwax can be easily removed.
  • the thickness of the liquid holding member 4 is increased, and a columnar hole larger than the outer shape of the ear canal hearing aid H is formed.
  • the part 10 was formed in the center of the liquid holding member 4, and the brush 2 was formed by directly flocking the bottom face 10 a thereof, and this was stored in the case 5.
  • a columnar hole 10 larger than the outer shape of the ear canal hearing aid H was formed in the liquid holding member 4, and the brush 2 was formed by implanting hair directly on the bottom surface 10a.
  • the surface of the ear canal H can be cleaned with the rubbing alcohol at the same time as the rinsing alcohol is impregnated with the rubbing alcohol and removed with the brush 2.
  • a seventh embodiment of the earwax removing device as shown in FIG.
  • the material 4 was provided at the center of the case 5 and the inner peripheral side of the case 5, and the brush 2 was provided in an annular groove 11 formed by the liquid holding member 4.
  • the brush 2 is formed in a ring shape.
  • the earwax preventing tip C attached to the sound opening of the ear canal hearing aid H is applied to the liquid holding member 4 containing alcohol for disinfecting, and the earwax adhering to the earwax preventing tip C is disinfected with alcohol.
  • the earwax preventing tip C is slid along the annular groove 11 while being pressed against the brush 2, whereby the earwax adhering to the earwax preventing tip C can be easily removed.
  • Cases 1, 5, and 6 provided with brush 2 were fixed to vibration driving means (not shown), and earwax preventing chip C attached to the sound opening of hearing aid H was attached to brush 2.
  • the cases 1, 5, and 6 can be subjected to periodic motions such as vibration, horizontal rotation, horizontal reciprocation, or horizontal two-dimensional motion.
  • the vibration driving means has a timer function, it is possible to perform cleaning by the brush 2 for an appropriate time.
  • a brush 12 formed in a cylindrical shape can be attached to the rotation driving means 13 to constitute an earwax removing device.
  • the earwax attached to the earwax preventing chip C can be easily and promptly removed.
  • a member for wiping disinfecting alcohol or the like attached to the surface of the ear canal H for example, a disposable tissue is provided in Cases 1, 3, 5, 6 or 1, 3, 5, 5. It can be provided on the lid. By doing so, the ear canal H can be kept clean and worn quickly.
  • an earwax preventing chip attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is provided on the back surface of a lid (not shown) provided in Cases 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 or Cases 1, 3, 5
  • a magnifier may be provided so that the state of C can be magnified and viewed.
  • replenishment of the disinfecting alcohol to the liquid holding member 4 can be easily performed by providing a liquid replenishing means (not shown).
  • a vacuum means (not shown) for sucking and removing earwax adhering to the brush 2 and the liquid holding member 4 after use can be provided.
  • an earwax removing device according to the present invention can be provided in a hearing aid drying case or a hearing aid portable case (not shown). Then, when it is desired to clean the earwax preventing tip C, it can be quickly cleaned.
  • a case 23 is formed by a bottomed cylindrical case body 21 and a lid 22, and a brush is provided inside the lid 22. 24 are arranged. Since the case 23 forms a closed space by covering the case body 21 with the lid 22, the cleaning liquid is easily volatilized with sponge or cotton containing a cleaning liquid such as alcohol for disinfection. It can be stored in the case body 21 without the need.
  • the brush 24 is formed by flocking a base member 25 fixed to the lid 22, and its tip projects from the edge of the lid 22. Also, instead of forming the brush 24 separately from the lid 22, the brush 24 can be formed by implanting hair directly on the lid 22. Note that an elastic member (not shown) serving as a cushion may be provided between the lid 22 and the brush 24.
  • the bristles of the brush 24 are formed of a thin member so as to remove the earwax attached to the fine holes of the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H. Also, the bristles of the brush 24 have an appropriate length so that they do not penetrate into the ear canal hearing aid H more than necessary through the holes of the earwax preventing tip C. Further, the bristles of the brush 24 become moderately strong so that an unnecessary force is applied to the anti-wax tip C!
  • the wearer grasps the ear canal-shaped hearing aid H, applies the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear-shaped hearing aid H to the brush 24 from above, and puts the ear-shaped hearing aid H back and forth, left and right, and so on.
  • the brush removes the earwax attached to the earwax preventing tip C by rubbing the earwax preventing tip C onto the brush 24 while driving in a circular motion.
  • the earwax removed from the earwax-preventing tip passes through the earwax-preventing tip C and enters the inside of the ear canal-shaped hearing aid H. There is no. Further, if an elastic member is provided between the lid 22 and the brush 24, an excessive load is not applied to the ear canal hearing aid H when the ear canal hearing aid H is pressed against the brush 24. Further, since the tip of the brush 24 is projected from the edge of the lid 22, the usability is good.
  • a brush 24 is provided in a lid 22 and a brush 28 is also provided in a cylindrical case body 21.
  • a brush 24 is provided in a lid 22 and a brush 28 is also provided in a cylindrical case body 21.
  • the other configuration and the operation and effect are the same as those of the eighth embodiment shown in FIG.
  • the hardness and thickness of the brush 24 provided in the cover 22 and the hardness and thickness of the brush 28 provided in the case body 21 may be changed.
  • the hardness of the brush 28 of the case body 21 may be made harder than the hardness of the brush 24 of the lid, and the hardness may be selected depending on the degree of dirt.
  • a tenth embodiment of an earwax removing device includes an outer top surface of a lid 22 provided with a brush 24 and an outer bottom surface of a case body 21 provided with a brush 28.
  • a slip prevention member 30 is fixed.
  • the slip prevention member 30 is made of a material or a shape that exerts a frictional force with the table or the like even when the case body 21 or the lid 22 is placed on a table or the like and the earwax removing operation is performed.
  • the material may be rubber, resin, cork or the like, and the shape may be plate-like or warp-like.
  • the wearer holds the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H, applies the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H to the brushes 24, 28 from above, and puts the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H back and forth, left and right. Or remove the earwax adhering to the earwax prevention chip C by rubbing the earwax prevention chip C onto the brushes 24, 28 while moving in a circular motion.
  • the operation of removing the earwax adhering to the earwax preventing chip C by placing the lid 22 or the case body 21 on a table or the like is performed by removing the brush 24 from the outer upper surface of the lid 22 and the brush. Since the slip prevention member 30 is fixed to the outer bottom surface of the case body 21 in which the cover 28 is disposed, the lid 22 or the case body 21 can be stably performed without slipping on the table.
  • the other configuration and the operation and effect are the same as those of the ninth embodiment shown in FIG.
  • the slip prevention member 30 can be fixed to the outer side surface of the case body 21 on which the brush 28 is provided. Accordingly, even when the earwax is removed while holding the case body 21, the wearer can surely hold the case body 21, so that the stable earwax removal operation can be performed.
  • the slip prevention member 30 can also serve as a display unit in addition to the role of preventing slip.
  • the eleventh embodiment of the earwax removing device according to the present invention as shown in FIG.
  • the inside of 1 is defined as a brush storage section 31 and a cleaning member storage section 32.
  • a brush 33 can be provided in the brush storage section 31, and a cleaning member 34 such as sponge or cotton containing a cleaning liquid such as alcohol for disinfection can be stored in the cleaning member storage section 32. .
  • the cleaning member 34 such as sponge or cotton containing a cleaning liquid such as alcohol for disinfection is contained together with the brush 33.
  • the earwax removal operation performed while using can be performed efficiently.
  • the other configuration and its operation and effect are the same as those of the tenth embodiment shown in FIG.
  • the shapes of the cases 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and the case body 21 are cylindrical with a bottom.
  • the present invention is not limited to this. Rectangular box shape).

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The invention provides an earwax cleaning device not requiring to replace an earwax preventive chip and allowing the wearer to easily remove earwax from the earwax preventive chip. A device for removing earwax adhering to an earwax preventive chip (C) mounted in the sound port in an earhole-shaped hearing aid (H), comprising a brush (2) installed in a case (1), and a liquid holding member (4) disposed in the case (3) and holding rubbing alcohol. The earwax preventive chip (C) is applied to the liquid holding member (4) and the earwax adhering to the earwax preventive chip (C) is impregnated with rubbing alcohol, whereupon the earwax preventive chip (C) is rubbed against the brush (2) while moving the earhole-shaped hearing aid (H) right and left and back and forth or in other directions, thereby removing the earwax adhering to the earwax preventive chip (C).

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明 細 書  Specification
耳垢除去装置  Earwax removal device
技術分野  Technical field
[0001] 本発明は、補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳垢を除去するための耳垢除去装置 に関する。  The present invention relates to an earwax removing device for removing earwax attached to a signal output section of a hearing aid.
背景技術  Background art
[0002] 耳あな形補聴器では、耳垢が補聴器内部に侵入しないように信号出力部にフィル タの役割を果たす多数の細力な孔を開けた耳垢防止チップを取り付けているが、耳 垢防止チップに耳垢が付着すると、聞こえが悪くなり、更に耳垢の付着量が多くなる と補聴器の故障原因になる可能性が高 ヽ (例えば、特許文献 1参照)。  [0002] In an earpinal hearing aid, an earwax prevention chip having a large number of fine holes, which plays a role of a filter, is attached to a signal output section so that earwax does not enter the hearing aid. If earwax adheres to the ear, hearing will deteriorate, and if the amount of earwax adheres to the earwax, it is highly likely that the hearing aid will fail (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003] 従来力ゝら耳あな形補聴器には、補聴器全体を清掃するためのブラシを付属品とし て用意している。また、耳垢の除去が困難な耳垢防止チップに備えて、新たな耳垢 防止チップに交換するための予備の耳垢防止チップと交換ツールを用意して 、る ( 例えば、特許文献 2参照)。  [0003] A brush for cleaning the entire hearing aid is provided as an accessory with the conventional power ear hearing aid. In addition, in preparation for an earwax preventing chip from which it is difficult to remove earwax, a spare earwax preventing chip and a replacement tool for replacing with a new earwax preventing chip are prepared (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0004] 特許文献 1 :特開平 7— 131898号公報 [0004] Patent Document 1: JP-A-7-131898
特許文献 2:特表 2002 - 520964号公報  Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-520964
発明の開示  Disclosure of the invention
発明が解決しょうとする課題  Problems the invention is trying to solve
[0005] しかし、付属品として用意されているブラシは、耳垢掃除専用のブラシではないの で、耳垢防止チップに付着した耳垢を除去するのは容易ではない。特に、高齢者に とって、手先の細かな作業を要求され、小さな耳あな形補聴器の音口を汎用のブラ シを用 V、て清掃するのは困難である。 [0005] However, the brush provided as an accessory is not a brush dedicated to cleaning earwax, and thus it is not easy to remove earwax attached to the earwax preventing chip. In particular, it is difficult for elderly people to work with their hands at hand, and it is difficult to clean the sound opening of a small earpinal hearing aid using a general-purpose brush.
また、予備の耳垢防止チップと交換ツールが用意されていても、耳垢防止チップは 小さくて扱いが困難であるため、装用者自身で交換できず、販売店やサービスセンタ まで出向!/、て交換してもらわなければならな!/、場合があると!/、う問題がある。  Even if a spare earwax prevention tip and replacement tool are provided, the earwax prevention tip is small and difficult to handle, so it cannot be replaced by the wearer himself, and he must be dispatched to a dealer or service center! I have to do it! / If there is a case! /, There is a problem.
[0006] 本発明は、従来の技術が有するこのような問題点に鑑みてなされたものであり、そ の目的とするところは、耳垢防止チップを取り替える必要がなぐ装用者自身が容易 に耳垢を耳垢防止チップ力 除去することができる耳垢除去装置を提供しょうとする ものである。 [0006] The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology, and has as its object to provide a wearer himself who does not need to replace an earwax preventing chip. It is an object of the present invention to provide an earwax removing device capable of removing earwax from an earwax preventing tip.
課題を解決するための手段  Means for solving the problem
[0007] 上記課題を解決すべく請求項 1に係る発明は、補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳 垢を除去する装置であって、ケース内にブラシを設けた。  [0007] In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is an apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output unit of a hearing aid, and a brush is provided in a case.
[0008] 請求項 2に係る発明は、補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳垢を除去する装置であ つて、ケース内に設けたブラシと、ケース内に設けた清掃用液体を保持する液体保 持部材とからなる。 [0008] The invention according to claim 2 is an apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, comprising: a brush provided in a case; and a liquid holding device for holding a cleaning liquid provided in the case. And members.
[0009] 請求項 3に係る発明は、請求項 2記載の耳垢除去装置において、前記ブラシと前 記液体保持部材が、別々のケース又は一つのケースに設けられている。  [0009] The invention according to claim 3 is the earwax removing device according to claim 2, wherein the brush and the liquid holding member are provided in separate cases or in one case.
[0010] 請求項 4に係る発明は、請求項 2記載の耳垢除去装置において、前記ブラシを設 けたケースと、前記液体保持部材を設けたケースとが、それぞれ上蓋ケース又は下 蓋ケースを形成して一体となるようにした。 [0010] The invention according to claim 4 is the earwax removing device according to claim 2, wherein the case provided with the brush and the case provided with the liquid holding member form an upper lid case or a lower lid case, respectively. To be one.
[0011] 請求項 5に係る発明は、補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳垢を除去する装置であ つて、液体保持部材に植毛したブラシをケース内に設けた。 [0011] The invention according to claim 5 is an apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, and a brush in which a hair is implanted in a liquid holding member is provided in a case.
[0012] 請求項 6に係る発明は、請求項 1、 2又は 5記載の耳垢除去装置において、前記ブ ラシを設けたケースを振動駆動手段に固定し、振動、回転運動、往復運動又は二次 元運動させるようにした。 [0012] The invention according to claim 6 is the earwax removing device according to claim 1, 2 or 5, wherein the case provided with the brush is fixed to a vibration driving means, and the vibration, the rotational motion, the reciprocating motion or the secondary Former exercise.
[0013] 請求項 7に係る発明は、請求項 1、 2又は 5記載の耳垢除去装置において、補聴器 乾燥ケース又は補聴器携帯ケースに備えた。 [0013] The invention according to claim 7 is the earwax removing device according to claim 1, 2 or 5, wherein the device is provided in a hearing aid drying case or a hearing aid carrying case.
[0014] 請求項 8に係る発明は、補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳垢を除去する装置であ つて、ケース本体と蓋体力 なるケースを形成し、前記ケース本体内及び Z又は前記 蓋体内にブラシを設けた。 [0014] The invention according to claim 8 is an apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, wherein the case body and a case having a cover body are formed, and the case body and the Z or the cover body are formed. A brush was provided.
[0015] 請求項 9に係る発明は、請求項 8記載の耳垢除去装置において、前記蓋体の外側 上面及び Z又は前記ケース本体の外側底面にすべり防止部材を設けた。 [0015] In a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the earwax removing device of the eighth aspect, a slip preventing member is provided on an outer upper surface of the lid and Z or an outer lower surface of the case body.
[0016] 請求項 10に係る発明は、請求項 8又は 9記載の耳垢除去装置において、前記ケー ス本体の外側側面にすべり防止部材を設けた。 [0016] The invention according to claim 10 is the earwax removing device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein a slip preventing member is provided on an outer side surface of the case body.
[0017] 請求項 11に係る発明は、請求項 8、 9又は 10記載の耳垢除去装置において、前記 ケース本体内をブラシ収納部と清掃部材収納部に画成した。 [0017] The invention according to claim 11 is the earwax removing device according to claim 8, 9 or 10, wherein The interior of the case body is defined as a brush storage section and a cleaning member storage section.
発明の効果  The invention's effect
[0018] 以上説明したように請求項 1に係る発明によれば、耳垢防止チップに付着した耳垢 を除去することができる。また、困難な作業である耳垢防止チップを交換する必要が なくなる。更に、補聴器の信号出力部を下向きにして清掃作業を行うので、耳垢防止 チップ力 除去された耳垢が補聴器の内部に侵入することはない。  [0018] As described above, according to the invention of claim 1, earwax attached to the earwax preventing chip can be removed. In addition, there is no need to change the earwax preventing tip, which is a difficult task. Further, since the cleaning operation is performed with the signal output portion of the hearing aid facing downward, the earwax preventing chip strength The removed earwax does not enter the inside of the hearing aid.
[0019] 請求項 2に係る発明によれば、清掃用液体とブラシが相俟って耳垢防止チップに 付着した頑固な耳垢を容易に除去することができる。また、困難な作業である耳垢防 止チップを交換する必要がなくなる。更に、補聴器の信号出力部を下向きにして清 掃作業を行うので、耳垢防止チップ力も除去された耳垢が補聴器の内部に侵入する ことはない。  According to the invention of claim 2, the stubborn earwax attached to the earwax prevention chip can be easily removed by the cleaning liquid and the brush in combination. Also, there is no need to replace the earwax-preventing tip, which is a difficult task. Further, since the cleaning operation is performed with the signal output portion of the hearing aid facing downward, the earwax having the anti-wax-prevention chip strength also does not enter the inside of the hearing aid.
[0020] 請求項 3に係る発明によれば、ブラシと液体保持部材を別々のケースに設けること により、液体保持部材を必要とする場合と必要としない場合を選択することができる。 また、ブラシと液体保持部材を一つのケースに設けることにより、液体保持部材を用 V、る清掃作業を効率よく行うことができる。  According to the invention according to claim 3, by providing the brush and the liquid holding member in separate cases, it is possible to select a case where the liquid holding member is required and a case where the liquid holding member is not required. Further, by providing the brush and the liquid holding member in one case, the cleaning operation using the liquid holding member can be performed efficiently.
[0021] 請求項 4に係る発明によれば、ブラシを設けたケースと液体保持部材を設けたケー スカ それぞれ上蓋ケース又は下蓋ケースを形成して一体となっているので、管理が し易ぐ使い勝手がよい。  According to the invention of claim 4, since the case provided with the brush and the case provided with the liquid holding member are respectively formed by forming the upper lid case or the lower lid case, they are easy to manage. Easy to use.
[0022] 請求項 5に係る発明によれば、液体保持部材に植毛されてブラシが形成されて!ヽる ので、補聴器の信号出力部をブラシに当てて、補聴器を前後左右などまたは、円を 描くように動かせば、信号出力部に付着している耳垢に消毒用アルコールを染み込 ませながら耳垢を容易に除去することができる。  [0022] According to the invention according to claim 5, since the brush is formed by implanting the hair in the liquid holding member, the signal output portion of the hearing aid is applied to the brush, and the hearing aid is moved forward, backward, left and right, or in a circle. By moving it like a drawing, earwax can be easily removed while disinfecting alcohol into the earwax adhering to the signal output section.
[0023] 請求項 6に係る発明によれば、ブラシを振動、回転運動、往復運動又は二次元運 動させることにより、速やかに信号出力部に付着している耳垢を除去することができる  [0023] According to the invention according to claim 6, the earwax attached to the signal output unit can be quickly removed by vibrating, rotating, reciprocating, or two-dimensionally moving the brush.
[0024] 請求項 7に係る発明によれば、補聴器乾燥ケース又は補聴器携帯ケースに備える :とにより、管理が容易で、使い勝手が向上する。 According to the invention of claim 7, the case is provided in the hearing aid drying case or the hearing aid portable case, whereby the management is easy and the usability is improved.
[0025] 請求項 8に係る発明によれば、ケース本体内に設けたブラシ及び Z又は蓋体内に 設けたブラシを用いて耳垢防止チップに付着した頑固な耳垢を容易に除去すること ができる。また、困難な作業である耳垢防止チップを交換する必要がなくなる。更に、 補聴器の信号出力部を下向きにして清掃作業を行うので、耳垢防止チップから除去 された耳垢が補聴器の内部に侵入することはない。特に、手先の細力な作業が苦手 な高齢者にとっては、有効なツールになる。 [0025] According to the invention according to claim 8, the brush provided inside the case body and the Z or the cover The stubborn earwax attached to the earwax prevention chip can be easily removed using the provided brush. Further, it is not necessary to replace the earwax preventing chip, which is a difficult task. Further, since the cleaning operation is performed with the signal output portion of the hearing aid facing downward, the earwax removed from the earwax preventing chip does not enter the inside of the hearing aid. In particular, it is an effective tool for elderly people who are not good at delicate work.
[0026] 請求項 9に係る発明によれば、ブラシを配設した蓋体及び Z又はケース本体をテ 一ブルなどに置いて行う耳垢防止チップに付着している耳垢の除去作業が、蓋体の 外側上面とケース本体の外側底面にすべり防止部材を固着して 、るので、蓋体また はケース本体がテーブル上を滑ることなく安定して行える。  [0026] According to the invention according to claim 9, the operation of removing the earwax adhering to the earwax prevention chip by placing the lid and the Z or the case body on which the brush is disposed on a table or the like is performed by the lid. Since the anti-slip member is fixed to the outer top surface of the case and the outer bottom surface of the case body, the lid or the case body can be stably operated without slipping on the table.
[0027] 請求項 10に係る発明によれば、ブラシを配設したケース本体を把持して耳垢の除 去作業を行う場合にも、装用者は確実にケース本体を把持することができるので、安 定した耳垢除去作業を行うことができる。  [0027] According to the invention according to claim 10, the wearer can reliably grip the case main body even when performing the work of removing earwax while gripping the case main body provided with the brush, Stable earwax removal work can be performed.
[0028] 請求項 11に係る発明によれば、ブラシと共に、消毒用アルコールなどの清掃用液 体を含ませたスポンジや綿などの清掃部材を用いながら行う耳垢除去作業を効率よ く行うことができる。 [0028] According to the invention according to claim 11, the earwax removing operation can be efficiently performed using a cleaning member such as sponge or cotton containing a cleaning liquid such as alcohol for disinfection together with a brush. it can.
図面の簡単な説明  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0029] [図 1]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 1実施の形態の斜視図である。 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
[図 2]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 2実施の形態の斜視図である。  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
[図 3]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 3実施の形態の斜視図を示し、 (a)はケースの 真中を仕切り板で仕切った場合、 (b)は液体保持部材の上にドーナツ状のブラシを 載せた場合である。  FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a third embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention, wherein (a) shows a case where the middle of a case is partitioned by a partition plate, and (b) shows a donut shape on a liquid holding member. In this case, the brush was placed.
[図 4]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 4実施の形態の斜視図である。  FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an earwax removing device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[図 5]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 5実施の形態の斜視図である。  FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
[図 6]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 6実施の形態の斜視図である。  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
[図 7]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 7実施の形態を示し、(a)は斜視図、(b)は平 面図、(c)は断面図である。  FIG. 7 shows an earwax removing device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a plan view, and (c) is a cross-sectional view.
[図 8]ブラシの回転状態を示す斜視図である。  FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a rotating state of the brush.
[図 9]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 8実施の形態の斜視図である。 [図 10]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 9実施の形態の斜視図である。 FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an earwax removing device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a ninth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
[図 11]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 10実施の形態の斜視図である。  FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a tenth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention.
[図 12]本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 11実施の形態の斜視図である。  FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an earwax removing device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
発明を実施するための最良の形態  BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0030] 以下に本発明の実施の形態を添付図面に基づいて説明する。ここで、図 1は本発 明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 1実施の形態の斜視図、図 2は同じく第 2実施の形態の 斜視図、図 3は同じく第 3実施の形態の斜視図、図 4は同じく第 4実施の形態の斜視 図、図 5は同じく第 5実施の形態の斜視図、図 6は同じく第 6実施の形態の斜視図、 図 7は同じく第 7実施の形態の斜視図、図 8はブラシの回転状態を示す斜視図、図 9 は本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 8実施の形態の斜視図、図 10は同じく第 9実施 の形態の斜視図、図 11は同じく第 10実施の形態の斜視図、図 12は同じく第 11実施 の形態の斜視図である。  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a third embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the fourth embodiment, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the fifth embodiment, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the seventh embodiment. FIGS. 8 and 9 are perspective views showing the rotating state of the brush, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an eighth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention, FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a ninth embodiment, and FIG. Similarly, FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the tenth embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the eleventh embodiment.
[0031] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 1実施の形態は、図 1に示すように、有底の円筒 状ケース 1にブラシ 2を収納して構成している。ブラシ 2は、ベース部材 2aに植毛して 形成されている。  In the first embodiment of the earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a brush 2 is housed in a cylindrical case 1 having a bottom. The brush 2 is formed by flocking the base member 2a.
また、ケース 1と別体にブラシ 2を形成するのではなぐケース 1の底面に直接植毛 してブラシ 2を形成することもできる。なお、ケース 1の底面とブラシ 2との間にクッショ ンの役割を果たす弾性部材 (不図示)を設けることもできる。  Also, instead of forming the brush 2 separately from the case 1, the brush 2 can be formed by directly flocking the bottom of the case 1. Note that an elastic member (not shown) serving as a cushion may be provided between the bottom surface of the case 1 and the brush 2.
[0032] ブラシ 2の毛は、耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cの細かな 孔に付着した耳垢を除去できるように細い部材で形成されている。また、ブラシ 2の毛 は、耳垢防止チップ Cの孔を通って必要以上に耳あな形補聴器 Hの内部に侵入しな いように適度な長さになっている。更に、ブラシ 2の毛は、必要以上な力が耳垢防止 チップ Cにかからな 、ように適度な強さになって!/、る。  [0032] The bristles of the brush 2 are formed of a thin member so as to remove the earwax attached to the fine hole of the earwax prevention chip C mounted on the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H. In addition, the bristles of the brush 2 have an appropriate length so that the bristles do not penetrate through the holes of the earwax preventing tip C and unnecessarily enter the inside of the ear canal hearing aid H. Further, the bristle of the brush 2 becomes moderately strong so that excessive force is applied to the earwax preventing chip C!
[0033] 装用者は、耳あな形補聴器 Hを把持してブラシ 2に上方から耳あな形補聴器 Hの音 口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cを当て、耳あな形補聴器 Hを前後左右などまたは 、円を描くように動力しながらブラシ 2に耳垢防止チップ Cを摺り付けることによって耳 垢防止チップ Cに付着している耳垢を除去する。  [0033] The wearer holds the ear canal hearing aid H, applies the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear canal hearing aid H to the brush 2 from above, and puts the ear canal hearing aid H back and forth, left and right, or the like. The earwax adhering to the tip C is removed by rubbing the tip C against the brush 2 while powering in a circular motion.
[0034] この際、耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口を下向きにして 、るので、耳垢防止チップじから 除去された耳垢が耳垢防止チップ Cを通過して耳あな形補聴器 Hの内部に侵入する ことはない。また、ケース 1の底面とブラシ 2との間に弾性部材を設ければ、耳あな形 補聴器 Hをブラシ 2に押し当てた時に過度の負荷が耳あな形補聴器 Hに掛カもない [0034] At this time, since the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is turned downward, The removed earwax does not pass through the earwax prevention tip C and enter the inside of the ear canal hearing aid H. In addition, if an elastic member is provided between the bottom surface of case 1 and brush 2, excessive load is not applied to ear-hearing hearing aid H when ear-hearing hearing aid H is pressed against brush 2.
[0035] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 2実施の形態は、図 2に示すように、図 1に示す有 底の円筒状ケース 1に収納したブラシ 2と、有底の円筒状ケース 3に収納した清掃用 液体を保持する液体保持部材 4からなる。液体保持部材 4は、スポンジなどの多孔質 柔軟材で形成され、清掃用液体を含ませることができる。清掃用液体としては、消毒 用アルコールなどの揮発性のものが望まし 、。 As shown in FIG. 2, a second embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention comprises a brush 2 housed in a bottomed cylindrical case 1 shown in FIG. It is composed of a liquid holding member 4 for holding the cleaning liquid housed in the container. The liquid holding member 4 is formed of a porous flexible material such as a sponge, and can contain a cleaning liquid. As the cleaning liquid, a volatile liquid such as alcohol for disinfection is desirable.
[0036] また、液体保持部材 4の厚みを厚くして、耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳 垢防止チップ Cを当てる液体保持部材 4の上面に耳あな形補聴器 Hの形状に合わ せた穴部(不図示)を形成してもよい。なお、ケース 1, 3に蓋体を設けることもできる。  Further, the thickness of the liquid holding member 4 is increased, and the shape of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is formed on the upper surface of the liquid holding member 4 to which the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is applied. A combined hole (not shown) may be formed. Note that lids may be provided for the cases 1 and 3.
[0037] 装用者は、先ず耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cを、消毒 用アルコールを含ませた液体保持部材 4に当てて耳垢防止チップ Cに付着して 、る 耳垢に消毒用アルコールが染み込むようにする。なお、液体保持部材 4の上面に耳 あな形補聴器 Hの形状に合わせた穴部 (不図示)を形成しておけば、耳垢防止チッ プ Cに付着して 、る耳垢に消毒用アルコールを染み込ませると同時に、耳あな形補 聴器 Hの表面も消毒用アルコールにより清掃することができる。  [0037] The wearer first applies the earwax preventing chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H to the liquid holding member 4 containing alcohol for disinfecting, and adheres to the earwax preventing chip C. Ensure that rubbing alcohol is soaked in the earwax. If a hole (not shown) is formed on the upper surface of the liquid holding member 4 according to the shape of the ear canal H, it adheres to the earwax prevention chip C and impregnates the earwax with alcohol for disinfecting. At the same time, the surface of the ear canal H can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol.
[0038] 次 、で、耳あな形補聴器 Hを把持してブラシ 2に上方から耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口 に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cを当てて、耳あな形補聴器 Hを前後左右などまたは、 円を描くように動力しながらブラシ 2に耳垢防止チップ Cを摺り付けることによって耳垢 防止チップ Cに付着している耳垢を除去する。  [0038] Next, the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is gripped, and the earwax-shaped hearing aid H attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is applied to the brush 2 from above, and the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is moved forward, backward, left, right, etc. Alternatively, rub the earwax-preventing tip C onto the brush 2 while driving in a circular motion to remove the earwax adhering to the earwax-preventing tip C.
[0039] 耳垢に消毒用アルコールが染み込んで耳垢が柔ら力べなっているため、頑固に固 まった耳垢でも容易に除去することができる。この際、耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口を下 向きにしているので、耳垢防止チップ Cから除去された耳垢が耳垢防止チップ Cを通 過して耳あな形補聴器 Hの内部に侵入することはな!/、。  [0039] Since the disinfecting alcohol is soaked in the earwax and the earwax is softened, even stubborn hardened earwax can be easily removed. At this time, since the sound opening of the ear canal hearing aid H is directed downward, the earwax removed from the earwax preventing chip C may not pass through the earwax preventing chip C and enter the inside of the ear canal hearing aid H. What! / ,.
[0040] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 3実施の形態は、図 3に示すように、ブラシ 2と液 体保持部材 4を、一つの有底の円筒状ケース 5に収納して構成した。液体保持部材 4 には消毒用アルコールを含ませている。なお、ケース 5に蓋体を設けることもできる。 In the third embodiment of the earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the brush 2 and the liquid holding member 4 are housed in a single bottomed cylindrical case 5. . Liquid holding member 4 Contains rubbing alcohol. Note that the case 5 may be provided with a lid.
[0041] 図 3 (a)はケース 5の真中を仕切り板 5aで仕切ってブラシ 2と液体保持部材 4を収納 した場合である。なお、仕切り板 5aを使用せずブラシ 2と液体保持部材 4を並べてケ ース 5に収納してもよい。図 3 (b)はケース 5に収納した液体保持部材 4の上にドーナ ッ状に形成したブラシ 2を載せた場合である。  FIG. 3A shows a case where the brush 2 and the liquid holding member 4 are housed by partitioning the middle of the case 5 by the partition plate 5a. Note that the brush 2 and the liquid holding member 4 may be housed side by side without using the partition plate 5a. FIG. 3B shows a case where a donut-shaped brush 2 is placed on the liquid holding member 4 housed in the case 5.
[0042] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 4実施の形態は、図 4に示すように、ブラシ 2を収 納したケース 6と、消毒用アルコールを含ませてある液体保持部材 4を収納したケー ス 7を、それぞれ上蓋ケース又は下蓋ケースとなるように形成した。耳垢除去装置を 使用する時には上蓋ケースと下蓋ケースを離し、使用しない時には上蓋ケースと下 蓋ケースを一体にする。  [0042] In the fourth embodiment of the earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in Fig. 4, a case 6 accommodating a brush 2 and a liquid holding member 4 containing a disinfecting alcohol are accommodated. Case 7 was formed to be an upper lid case or a lower lid case, respectively. When using the earwax removal device, separate the upper and lower lid cases, and when not in use, combine the upper and lower lid cases.
[0043] 第 3実施の形態及び第 4実施の形態も、第 2実施の形態と同様な作用効果で耳垢 防止チップ Cに付着して 、る耳垢を容易に除去することができる。  [0043] In the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment as well, the same effect as in the second embodiment can be applied to the earwax preventing chip C, and the earwax can be easily removed.
[0044] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 5実施の形態は、図 5に示すように、液体保持部 材 4の表面 4aに直接植毛してブラシ 2を形成し、これをケース 5に収納して構成した。  In the fifth embodiment of the earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, a brush 2 is formed by directly implanting hair on the surface 4 a of the liquid holding member 4, and the brush 2 is stored in the case 5. Was configured.
[0045] 液体保持部材 4に直接植毛してブラシ 2を形成したことにより、液体保持部材 4に含 ませた消毒用アルコールがブラシ 2の毛を伝わって上昇するので、耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cをブラシ 2に当てて、耳あな形補聴器 Hを前 後左右などまたは、円を描くように動かせば、耳垢に消毒用アルコールを染み込ませ ながら耳垢防止チップ Cに付着している耳垢を容易に除去することができる。  [0045] Since the brush 2 is formed by implanting the brush directly in the liquid holding member 4, the disinfecting alcohol contained in the liquid holding member 4 rises along the bristles of the brush 2, so that the sound of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is increased. Apply the earwax prevention tip C attached to the mouth to the brush 2 and move the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H forward, back, left, right, or in a circular motion, so that the earwax disinfects the disinfecting alcohol with the earwax prevention tip C. The attached earwax can be easily removed.
[0046] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 6実施の形態は、図 6に示すように、液体保持部 材 4の厚みを厚くして、耳あな形補聴器 Hの外形より大きな円柱状の穴部 10を液体 保持部材 4の中央に形成し、その底面 10aに直接植毛してブラシ 2を形成し、これを ケース 5に収納して構成した。  In the sixth embodiment of the earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6, the thickness of the liquid holding member 4 is increased, and a columnar hole larger than the outer shape of the ear canal hearing aid H is formed. The part 10 was formed in the center of the liquid holding member 4, and the brush 2 was formed by directly flocking the bottom face 10 a thereof, and this was stored in the case 5.
[0047] 液体保持部材 4に耳あな形補聴器 Hの外形より大きな円柱状の穴部 10を形成し、 その底面 10aに直接植毛してブラシ 2を形成したので、耳垢防止チップ Cに付着して いる耳垢に消毒用アルコールを染み込ませてブラシ 2により除去すると同時に、耳あ な形補聴器 Hの表面も消毒用アルコールにより清掃することができる。  [0047] A columnar hole 10 larger than the outer shape of the ear canal hearing aid H was formed in the liquid holding member 4, and the brush 2 was formed by implanting hair directly on the bottom surface 10a. The surface of the ear canal H can be cleaned with the rubbing alcohol at the same time as the rinsing alcohol is impregnated with the rubbing alcohol and removed with the brush 2.
[0048] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 7実施の形態は、図 7に示すように、液体保持部 材 4をケース 5の中心部とケース 5の内周側に設け、これらの液体保持部材 4により形 成された環状溝 11にブラシ2を設けて構成した。ブラシ 2は輪状に形成される。 [0048] In a seventh embodiment of the earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. The material 4 was provided at the center of the case 5 and the inner peripheral side of the case 5, and the brush 2 was provided in an annular groove 11 formed by the liquid holding member 4. The brush 2 is formed in a ring shape.
[0049] 耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cを、消毒用アルコールを 含ませた液体保持部材 4に当てて、耳垢防止チップ Cに付着している耳垢に消毒用 アルコールが染み込むようにした後に、耳垢防止チップ Cをブラシ 2に押し付けなが ら環状溝 11に沿って摺動させることにより、耳垢防止チップ Cに付着している耳垢を 容易に除去することができる。  [0049] The earwax preventing tip C attached to the sound opening of the ear canal hearing aid H is applied to the liquid holding member 4 containing alcohol for disinfecting, and the earwax adhering to the earwax preventing tip C is disinfected with alcohol. After the permeation of the earwax preventing tip C, the earwax preventing tip C is slid along the annular groove 11 while being pressed against the brush 2, whereby the earwax adhering to the earwax preventing tip C can be easily removed.
[0050] また、ブラシ 2を設けたケース 1, 5, 6を振動駆動手段 (不図示)に固定し、耳あな形 補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cをブラシ 2に当てた状態で、ケース 1 , 5, 6を振動、水平な回転運動、水平な往復運動又は水平な二次元運動などの周 期的な運動をさせることができる。更に、振動駆動手段にタイマ機能を持たせば、適 正な時間だけブラシ 2による清掃を行うことが可能になる。  [0050] Cases 1, 5, and 6 provided with brush 2 were fixed to vibration driving means (not shown), and earwax preventing chip C attached to the sound opening of hearing aid H was attached to brush 2. In this state, the cases 1, 5, and 6 can be subjected to periodic motions such as vibration, horizontal rotation, horizontal reciprocation, or horizontal two-dimensional motion. Furthermore, if the vibration driving means has a timer function, it is possible to perform cleaning by the brush 2 for an appropriate time.
[0051] 図 8に示すように、円柱状に形成したブラシ 12を回転駆動手段 13に取り付けて耳 垢除去装置を構成することもできる。回転軸 12aを中心にブラシ 12を回転させ、回転 するブラシ 12に耳垢防止チップ Cを押し当てることにより、耳垢防止チップ Cに付着し て 、る耳垢を容易且つ速やかに除去することができる。  As shown in FIG. 8, a brush 12 formed in a cylindrical shape can be attached to the rotation driving means 13 to constitute an earwax removing device. By rotating the brush 12 about the rotating shaft 12a and pressing the earwax preventing chip C against the rotating brush 12, the earwax attached to the earwax preventing chip C can be easily and promptly removed.
[0052] また、清掃後に、耳あな形補聴器 Hの表面に付着した消毒用アルコールなどを拭き 取る部材、例えば使い捨テツシュをケース 1, 3, 5, 6またはケース 1, 3, 5に備えた 蓋体に設けることができる。そうすれば、耳あな形補聴器 Hを清潔に保ち且つ速やか に装用することができる。  [0052] Further, after cleaning, a member for wiping disinfecting alcohol or the like attached to the surface of the ear canal H, for example, a disposable tissue is provided in Cases 1, 3, 5, 6 or 1, 3, 5, 5. It can be provided on the lid. By doing so, the ear canal H can be kept clean and worn quickly.
[0053] また、ケース 1, 3, 5, 6, 7またはケース 1, 3, 5に備えた蓋体(不図示)の裏面に、 耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cの状態を拡大して見ること ができる拡大鏡を設けてもよい。拡大鏡を設けることにより、清掃後に耳垢が耳垢防 止チップ Cから除去された力否かを容易に確認することができる。  [0053] Further, an earwax preventing chip attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H is provided on the back surface of a lid (not shown) provided in Cases 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 or Cases 1, 3, 5 A magnifier may be provided so that the state of C can be magnified and viewed. By providing a magnifying glass, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the power of removing earwax from the earwax preventing chip C after cleaning.
[0054] また、液体保持部材 4への消毒用アルコールの補給は、液体補充手段 (不図示)を 設けることによって、容易に行うことができる。また、使用後にブラシ 2や液体保持部 材 4に付着した耳垢を吸引して除去するバキューム手段 (不図示)を備えることもでき る。 [0055] 更に、補聴器乾燥ケース又は補聴器携帯ケース (不図示)に本発明に係る耳垢除去 装置を備えることができる。そうすれば、耳垢防止チップ Cを清掃したい時に、速やか に清掃することができる。 Further, replenishment of the disinfecting alcohol to the liquid holding member 4 can be easily performed by providing a liquid replenishing means (not shown). Further, a vacuum means (not shown) for sucking and removing earwax adhering to the brush 2 and the liquid holding member 4 after use can be provided. Further, an earwax removing device according to the present invention can be provided in a hearing aid drying case or a hearing aid portable case (not shown). Then, when it is desired to clean the earwax preventing tip C, it can be quickly cleaned.
[0056] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 8実施の形態は、図 9に示すように、有底の円筒 状ケース本体 21と蓋体 22でケース 23を形成し、蓋体 22内にブラシ 24を配設してい る。ケース本体 21に蓋体 22を被せることにより、ケース 23は密閉空間を形成するの で、消毒用アルコールなどの清掃用液体を含ませたスポンジや綿などを、清掃用液 体を容易に揮発させることなくケース本体 21に収納することができる。  In an eighth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 9, a case 23 is formed by a bottomed cylindrical case body 21 and a lid 22, and a brush is provided inside the lid 22. 24 are arranged. Since the case 23 forms a closed space by covering the case body 21 with the lid 22, the cleaning liquid is easily volatilized with sponge or cotton containing a cleaning liquid such as alcohol for disinfection. It can be stored in the case body 21 without the need.
[0057] ブラシ 24は、蓋体 22に固着したベース部材 25に植毛されて形成され、その先端は 蓋体 22の縁より突出している。また、蓋体 22と別体にブラシ 24を形成するのではなく 、蓋体 22に直接植毛してブラシ 24を形成することもできる。なお、蓋体 22とブラシ 24 との間にクッションの役割を果たす弾性部材 (不図示)を設けることもできる。  The brush 24 is formed by flocking a base member 25 fixed to the lid 22, and its tip projects from the edge of the lid 22. Also, instead of forming the brush 24 separately from the lid 22, the brush 24 can be formed by implanting hair directly on the lid 22. Note that an elastic member (not shown) serving as a cushion may be provided between the lid 22 and the brush 24.
[0058] ブラシ 24の毛は、耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cの細か な孔に付着した耳垢を除去できるように細い部材で形成されている。また、ブラシ 24 の毛は、耳垢防止チップ Cの孔を通って必要以上に耳あな形補聴器 Hの内部に侵 入しないように適度な長さになっている。更に、ブラシ 24の毛は、必要以上な力が耳 垢防止チップ Cにかからな 、ように適度な強さになって!/、る。  [0058] The bristles of the brush 24 are formed of a thin member so as to remove the earwax attached to the fine holes of the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H. Also, the bristles of the brush 24 have an appropriate length so that they do not penetrate into the ear canal hearing aid H more than necessary through the holes of the earwax preventing tip C. Further, the bristles of the brush 24 become moderately strong so that an unnecessary force is applied to the anti-wax tip C!
[0059] 装用者は、耳あな形補聴器 Hを把持してブラシ 24に上方から耳あな形補聴器 Hの 音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cを当て、耳あな形補聴器 Hを前後左右などまた は、円を描くように動力しながらブラシ 24に耳垢防止チップ Cを摺り付けることによつ て耳垢防止チップ Cに付着している耳垢を除去する。  [0059] The wearer grasps the ear canal-shaped hearing aid H, applies the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear-shaped hearing aid H to the brush 24 from above, and puts the ear-shaped hearing aid H back and forth, left and right, and so on. The brush removes the earwax attached to the earwax preventing tip C by rubbing the earwax preventing tip C onto the brush 24 while driving in a circular motion.
[0060] その際、耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口を下向きにしているので、耳垢防止チップじから 除去された耳垢が耳垢防止チップ Cを通過して耳あな形補聴器 Hの内部に侵入する ことはない。また、蓋体 22とブラシ 24との間に弾性部材を設ければ、耳あな形補聴器 Hをブラシ 24に押し当てた時に過度の負荷が耳あな形補聴器 Hに掛カもな 、。また 、ブラシ 24の先端を蓋体 22の縁より突出させているので、使い勝手がよい。  At this time, since the sound opening of the ear canal-shaped hearing aid H is directed downward, the earwax removed from the earwax-preventing tip passes through the earwax-preventing tip C and enters the inside of the ear canal-shaped hearing aid H. There is no. Further, if an elastic member is provided between the lid 22 and the brush 24, an excessive load is not applied to the ear canal hearing aid H when the ear canal hearing aid H is pressed against the brush 24. Further, since the tip of the brush 24 is projected from the edge of the lid 22, the usability is good.
[0061] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 9実施の形態は、図 10に示すように、蓋体 22内に ブラシ 24を配設すると共に、円筒状ケース本体 21内にもブラシ 28を配設している。 なお、他の構成及びその作用効果は、図 9に示す第 8実施の形態と同様である。 In a ninth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 10, a brush 24 is provided in a lid 22 and a brush 28 is also provided in a cylindrical case body 21. Has been established. The other configuration and the operation and effect are the same as those of the eighth embodiment shown in FIG.
[0062] また、蓋体 22内に配設したブラシ 24の硬さや毛の太さと、ケース本体 21内に配設 したブラシ 28の硬さや毛の太さを変えてもよい。例えば、ケース本体 21のブラシ 28 の硬さは、蓋体のブラシ 24の硬さより硬めにし、汚れ具合によって使い分けてもよい Further, the hardness and thickness of the brush 24 provided in the cover 22 and the hardness and thickness of the brush 28 provided in the case body 21 may be changed. For example, the hardness of the brush 28 of the case body 21 may be made harder than the hardness of the brush 24 of the lid, and the hardness may be selected depending on the degree of dirt.
[0063] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 10実施の形態は、図 11に示すように、ブラシ 24 を配設した蓋体 22の外側上面とブラシ 28を配設したケース本体 21の外側底面に、 すべり防止部材 30を固着している。すべり防止部材 30には、ケース本体 21又は蓋 体 22をテーブルなどに置 、て耳垢除去作業を行った場合でも、テーブルなどとの間 で摩擦力を発揮する材料や形状とする。例えば、材料としてはゴム、榭脂、コルクな ど、形状としては板状、イボ状などが考えられる。 As shown in FIG. 11, a tenth embodiment of an earwax removing device according to the present invention includes an outer top surface of a lid 22 provided with a brush 24 and an outer bottom surface of a case body 21 provided with a brush 28. In addition, a slip prevention member 30 is fixed. The slip prevention member 30 is made of a material or a shape that exerts a frictional force with the table or the like even when the case body 21 or the lid 22 is placed on a table or the like and the earwax removing operation is performed. For example, the material may be rubber, resin, cork or the like, and the shape may be plate-like or warp-like.
[0064] 装用者は、耳あな形補聴器 Hを把持してブラシ 24, 28に上方から耳あな形補聴器 Hの音口に装着された耳垢防止チップ Cを当て、耳あな形補聴器 Hを前後左右など または、円を描くように動力しながらブラシ 24, 28に耳垢防止チップ Cを摺り付けるこ とによって耳垢防止チップ Cに付着している耳垢を除去する。  [0064] The wearer holds the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H, applies the earwax prevention chip C attached to the sound opening of the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H to the brushes 24, 28 from above, and puts the ear hole-shaped hearing aid H back and forth, left and right. Or remove the earwax adhering to the earwax prevention chip C by rubbing the earwax prevention chip C onto the brushes 24, 28 while moving in a circular motion.
[0065] その際、蓋体 22またはケース本体 21をテーブルなどに置いて行う耳垢防止チップ Cに付着している耳垢の除去作業が、ブラシ 24を配設した蓋体 22の外側上面とブラ シ 28を配設したケース本体 21の外側底面に、すべり防止部材 30を固着しているの で、蓋体 22またはケース本体 21がテーブル上を滑ることなく安定して行える。なお、 他の構成及びその作用効果は、図 10に示す第 9実施の形態と同様である。  At this time, the operation of removing the earwax adhering to the earwax preventing chip C by placing the lid 22 or the case body 21 on a table or the like is performed by removing the brush 24 from the outer upper surface of the lid 22 and the brush. Since the slip prevention member 30 is fixed to the outer bottom surface of the case body 21 in which the cover 28 is disposed, the lid 22 or the case body 21 can be stably performed without slipping on the table. The other configuration and the operation and effect are the same as those of the ninth embodiment shown in FIG.
[0066] 更に、ブラシ 28を配設したケース本体 21の外側側面にも、すべり防止部材 30を固 着することができる。これにより、ケース本体 21を把持して耳垢の除去作業を行う場 合にも、装用者は確実にケース本体 21を把持することができるので、安定した耳垢 除去作業を行うことができる。  Further, the slip prevention member 30 can be fixed to the outer side surface of the case body 21 on which the brush 28 is provided. Accordingly, even when the earwax is removed while holding the case body 21, the wearer can surely hold the case body 21, so that the stable earwax removal operation can be performed.
[0067] また、すべり防止部材 30に文字や絵などを表示することができるので、すべり防止 部材 30はすべりを防止する役割の他に、表示手段としての役割も果たすことができ る。  [0067] Further, since characters and pictures can be displayed on the slip prevention member 30, the slip prevention member 30 can also serve as a display unit in addition to the role of preventing slip.
[0068] 本発明に係る耳垢除去装置の第 11実施の形態は、図 12示すように、ケース本体 2 1内をブラシ収納部 31と清掃部材収納部 32に画成して 、る。ブラシ収納部 31には ブラシ 33を配設することができ、清掃部材収納部 32には消毒用アルコールなどの清 掃用液体を含ませたスポンジや綿などの清掃部材 34を収納することができる。 [0068] The eleventh embodiment of the earwax removing device according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. The inside of 1 is defined as a brush storage section 31 and a cleaning member storage section 32. A brush 33 can be provided in the brush storage section 31, and a cleaning member 34 such as sponge or cotton containing a cleaning liquid such as alcohol for disinfection can be stored in the cleaning member storage section 32. .
[0069] このように、ブラシ 33と清掃部材 34を一つのケース本体 21に収納することにより、 ブラシ 33と共に、消毒用アルコールなどの清掃用液体を含ませたスポンジや綿など の清掃部材 34を用いながら行う耳垢除去作業を効率よく行うことができる。なお、他 の構成及びその作用効果は、図 11に示す第 10実施の形態と同様である。  As described above, by storing the brush 33 and the cleaning member 34 in one case main body 21, the cleaning member 34 such as sponge or cotton containing a cleaning liquid such as alcohol for disinfection is contained together with the brush 33. The earwax removal operation performed while using can be performed efficiently. The other configuration and its operation and effect are the same as those of the tenth embodiment shown in FIG.
[0070] なお、本発明の実施の形態では、ケース 1, 3, 5, 6, 7及びケース本体 21の形状を 有底の円筒状にしたが、それに限定されるものではなぐその他の形状 (矩形の箱状 など)であってもよい。  In the embodiment of the present invention, the shapes of the cases 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and the case body 21 are cylindrical with a bottom. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Rectangular box shape).
産業上の利用可能性  Industrial applicability
[0071] 本発明によれば、耳垢防止チップを取り替える必要がなくなり、しかも装用者自身 で容易に耳垢を耳垢防止チップ力 除去することができるので、補聴器の使 、勝手 力 くなり、補聴器の普及が図られる。 [0071] According to the present invention, there is no need to replace the earwax preventing tip, and the wearer can easily remove the earwax preventing tip force by himself / herself. Is achieved.

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請求の範囲 The scope of the claims
[1] 補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳垢を除去する装置であって、ケース内にブラシを 設けたことを特徴とする耳垢除去装置。  [1] An apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, wherein a brush is provided in a case.
[2] 補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳垢を除去する装置であって、ケース内に設けたブ ラシと、ケース内に設けた清掃用液体を保持する液体保持部材とからなることを特徴 とする耳垢除去装置。  [2] A device for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, comprising a brush provided in a case and a liquid holding member provided in the case for holding a cleaning liquid. Ear wax removal device.
[3] 前記ブラシと前記液体保持部材が、別々のケース又は一つのケースに設けられる請 求項 2記載の耳垢除去装置。  3. The earwax removing device according to claim 2, wherein the brush and the liquid holding member are provided in separate cases or in one case.
[4] 前記ブラシを設けたケースと、前記液体保持部材を設けたケースとが、それぞれ上蓋 ケース又は下蓋ケースを形成して一体となる請求項 2記載の耳垢除去装置。 4. The earwax removing device according to claim 2, wherein the case provided with the brush and the case provided with the liquid holding member are integrally formed by forming an upper lid case or a lower lid case, respectively.
[5] 補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳垢を除去する装置であって、液体保持部材に植 毛したブラシをケース内に設けたことを特徴とする耳垢除去装置。 [5] An earwax removing device for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, wherein a brush implanted in a liquid holding member is provided in a case.
[6] 前記ブラシを設けたケースを振動駆動手段に固定し、振動、回転運動、往復運動又 は二次元運動させる請求項 1、 2又は 5記載の耳垢除去装置。 6. The earwax removing device according to claim 1, 2 or 5, wherein the case provided with the brush is fixed to a vibration driving means, and is vibrated, rotated, reciprocated or two-dimensionally moved.
[7] 補聴器乾燥ケース又は補聴器携帯ケースに備えた請求項 1、 2又は 5記載の耳垢除 [7] The earwax removal according to claim 1, 2 or 5 provided in a hearing aid drying case or a hearing aid carrying case.
[8] 補聴器の信号出力部に付着した耳垢を除去する装置であって、ケース本体と蓋体力 らなるケースを形成し、前記ケース本体内及び Z又は前記蓋体内にブラシを設けた ことを特徴とする耳垢除去装置。 [8] An apparatus for removing earwax attached to a signal output portion of a hearing aid, wherein a case composed of a case body and a lid body is formed, and a brush is provided in the case body and Z or the lid body. And earwax removal equipment.
[9] 前記蓋体の外側上面及び Z又は前記ケース本体の外側底面にすべり防止部材を 設けた請求項 8記載の耳垢除去装置。  9. The device for removing earwax according to claim 8, wherein a slip preventing member is provided on an outer upper surface of the lid and Z or an outer lower surface of the case body.
[10] 前記ケース本体の外側側面にすべり防止部材を設けた請求項 8又は 9記載の耳垢  10. The earwax according to claim 8, wherein a slip prevention member is provided on an outer side surface of the case body.
[11] 前記ケース本体内をブラシ収納部と清掃部材収納部に画成した請求項 8、 9又は 10 記載の耳垢除去装置。 11. The earwax removing device according to claim 8, 9 or 10, wherein the inside of the case body is defined as a brush storage portion and a cleaning member storage portion.
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