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EP0639932B1
EP0639932B1 EP94112150A EP94112150A EP0639932B1 EP 0639932 B1 EP0639932 B1 EP 0639932B1 EP 94112150 A EP94112150 A EP 94112150A EP 94112150 A EP94112150 A EP 94112150A EP 0639932 B1 EP0639932 B1 EP 0639932B1
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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

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  • the invention relates to a to be worn behind the ear Hearing aid with a sound channel Carrying hook that is detachably attached to one in the hearing aid housing and tubular stub protruding from the housing is attachable, the nozzle in the housing by means of a formwork cable connected to a sound transducer is.
  • BTE hearing aids of this type are contained in a sickle or banana-shaped housing the electrical components of the Hearing aid such as microphone, amplifier, battery and handset.
  • the sound emitted by the handset leaves the hearing aid housing through a pipe socket to which a supporting part e.g. can be screwed on in the form of a support hook.
  • a supporting part e.g. can be screwed on in the form of a support hook.
  • the support hook runs a sound channel, the continuation of one on the supporting hook end forms a connectable hose line, which can be inserted into the auditory canal of the hearing aid wearer Ear olive ends.
  • the detachable connection between the hearing aid and the Support part only of minor importance.
  • the detachable connection can be designed as a screw connection be, the Schal effetsstutzen on the hearing aid an external thread and the beginning of the formwork duct has an internal thread in the support part.
  • detachable Connections are a plug-in connection or a push-button connection called.
  • protection against twisting pins or screws are suggested.
  • a metal threaded connector in the beginning screw in the formwork duct of a plastic support part such that the thread of the metal socket even an internal thread in the sound channel of the supporting part cuts.
  • the object of the invention is, in particular, with hearing aids BTE devices and hearing glasses of the type described above Kind, a detachable connection between the hearing aid and to create its supporting part, even after repeated Disconnect a good formwork connection and that is easy to manufacture and is secured against rotation releasable locking connection, which without additional Belay means easily connectable and can be decoupled.
  • a simple embodiment of the invention is achieved in that that the nozzle section as a locking and sealing means has at least one peripheral bead and that in the support hook opening section at least one corresponding circumferential Groove is provided.
  • the nozzle section points as Locking and sealing means at least one circumferential groove and there is at least one in the hook opening portion appropriate surrounding bead is provided.
  • the housing of a hearing aid to be worn behind the ear (BTE device) is labeled 1. It consists of one curved, running at the back of the ear cup first housing part and a cover forming it second housing part. Both housing parts can be bowl-shaped be trained, but it is also possible that one housing part a shell and the second housing part one matching cover forms.
  • housing 1 of the hearing aid are usually the device components, like microphone, amplifier, handset and power source, housed.
  • Sound converter 6 receiveriver
  • a battery drawer 21 insertable battery 20 drawn.
  • a support hook 2 support part
  • a tubular connector 4 To hold the support hook 2 on the housing 1 is a tubular connector 4.
  • the front connecting piece 4 protruding from a housing opening Sound line 5 to the output of the sound transducer (receiver) 6 connected.
  • the part of the nozzle 4 protruding from the housing 1 has a polygonal end piece 7 and a nozzle section 8 of round or oval cross-section.
  • a nozzle section 8 of round or oval cross-section.
  • This neck section 8 carries an embodiment circumferential bead 9 and forms 7 in transition to polygon a stop 14.
  • the nozzle section 7 provided with a chamfered end 16.
  • a good releasable locking with perfect sealing reached when the depth of the circumferential groove 10 or Increase in the circumferential bead 9 engaging in the groove is about 1/10 mm or if e.g. at a diameter of 3.4 mm for the cylindrical nozzle section 8 of Diameter of its bead 9 is about 3.6 mm. At this Design is also a problem-free release of the snap connection by pulling the individual parts apart easily possible.
  • a coupling part 19 is formed on the support hook 2. About this coupling part 19 at the other free end of the The hook is the sound by a not drawn Hose or the like in the ear of the hearing impaired.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein hinter dem Ohr zu tragendes Hörhilfegerät mit einem einen Schallkanal aufweisenden Traghaken, der lösbar gegen einen im Hörgerätegehäuse befestigten und aus dem Gehäuse ragenden, rohrförmigen Stutzen ansetzbar ist, wobei der Stutzen im Gehäuse mittels einer Schalleitung an einen Schallwandler angeschlossen ist.The invention relates to a to be worn behind the ear Hearing aid with a sound channel Carrying hook that is detachably attached to one in the hearing aid housing and tubular stub protruding from the housing is attachable, the nozzle in the housing by means of a formwork cable connected to a sound transducer is.

Aus der DE-U- 90 14 140 ist ein derartiges hinter dem Ohr zu tragendes Hörhilfegerät bekannt, mit einem aus dem Gerätegehäuse ragenden Stutzen, der ein Außengewinde zur Befestigung an einem Kunststoff-Tragteil (Traghaken, Brillenbügeladapter) aufweist, wobei im Tragteil ein Schallkanal verläuft und der Gewindestutzen, zur Schallableitung von einem Schallwandler im Gerätegehäuse zum Schallkanal des Tragteils, als Rohrstutzen ausgebildet und in einen zylindrischen Abschnitt des Schallkanals einschraubbar ist.From DE-U-90 14 140 such is to be worn behind the ear Hearing aid known, with one from the device housing protruding socket, which has an external thread for fastening a plastic support part (support hook, temple piece adapter) has, wherein a sound channel runs in the supporting part and the threaded connector, for sound transmission from a sound transducer in the device housing to the sound channel of the supporting part, formed as a pipe socket and in a cylindrical section of the sound channel can be screwed in.

HdO-Hörhilfegeräte dieser Art enthalten in einem sichel-oder bananenförmigen Gehäuse die elektrischen Bauteile des Hörgerätes, wie Mikrofon, Verstärker, Batterie und Hörer. Der vom Hörer abgegebene Schall verläßt das Hörgerätegehäuse durch einen Rohrstutzen, an den ein Tragteil z.B. in Form eines Traghakens anschraubbar ist. Durch den Traghaken verläuft ein Schallkanal, dessen Fortsetzung eine an das Traghakenende anschließbare Schlauchleitung bildet, die in einer in den Gehörgang des Hörgeräteträgers einsetzbaren Ohrolive endet. Wird anstelle eines Traghakens ein Brillenbügeladapter mit dem Rohrstutzen des Hörgerätes verschraubt, so kann das Hörhilfegerät in Form einer Hörbrille getragen werden.BTE hearing aids of this type are contained in a sickle or banana-shaped housing the electrical components of the Hearing aid such as microphone, amplifier, battery and handset. The sound emitted by the handset leaves the hearing aid housing through a pipe socket to which a supporting part e.g. can be screwed on in the form of a support hook. Through the support hook runs a sound channel, the continuation of one on the supporting hook end forms a connectable hose line, which can be inserted into the auditory canal of the hearing aid wearer Ear olive ends. Will be used instead of a hook an eyeglass temple adapter with the pipe socket of the hearing aid screwed, so the hearing aid in the form of hearing glasses be worn.

Gemäß der DE-U-1 818 741 wird der lösbaren Verbindung zwischen dem Hörgerät und dem Tragteil nur untergeordnete Bedeutung beigemessen. Danach kann die lösbare Verbindung als Schraubverbindung ausgebildet sein, wobei der Schalleitungsstutzen am Hörgerät ein Außengewinde und der Anfang des Schalleitungskanals im Tragteil ein Innengewinde aufweist. Als weitere lösbare Verbindungen sind eine Steckverbindung oder eine Druckknopfverbindung genannt. Als Sicherungen gegen Verdrehen werden Stifte oder Schrauben vorgeschlagen. Um die Abdichtung zwischen dem Gewindestutzen des Hörgerätegehäuses und dem anzuschließenden Schallkanal zu verbessern, ist es auch bekannt, einen Metallgewindestutzen in den Anfang des Schalleitungskanals eines Kunststoff-Tragteils einzuschrauben, derart, daß sich das Gewinde des Metallstutzens selbst ein Innengewinde in den Schallkanal des Tragteils schneidet.According to DE-U-1 818 741 the detachable connection between the hearing aid and the Support part only of minor importance. After that the detachable connection can be designed as a screw connection be, the Schalleitungsstutzen on the hearing aid an external thread and the beginning of the formwork duct has an internal thread in the support part. As another detachable Connections are a plug-in connection or a push-button connection called. As protection against twisting pins or screws are suggested. To seal between the threaded connector of the hearing aid housing and it is to improve the sound channel to be connected also known a metal threaded connector in the beginning screw in the formwork duct of a plastic support part, such that the thread of the metal socket even an internal thread in the sound channel of the supporting part cuts.

Da bei HdO-Geräten mit Traghaken und bei Hörbrillen die Verbindung zwischen dem Hörgerät und seinem Tragteil öfter gelöst und wieder zusammengefügt wird, kann sich die bekannte Schraubverbindung mit der Zeit ausschlagen (ausleiern), so daß sie den Anforderungen für eine schalldichte Verbindung nicht mehr gerecht wird. Dadurch ist die Störschallunterdrückung nicht mehr gegeben und es kommt verstärkt zu Rückkopplungen.Because with BTE devices with carrying hooks and with hearing glasses the Connection between the hearing aid and its support part more often solved and reassembled, the well-known Knock out screw connection over time (wear out), so they meet the requirements for a soundproof Connection no longer does justice. This is the Noise suppression no longer exists and it comes increased feedback.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, bei Hörhilfegeräten, insbesondere HdO-Geräten und Hörbrillen der eingangs beschriebenen Art, eine lösbare Verbindung zwischen dem Hörgerät und seinem Tragteil zu schaffen, die auch nach mehrmaligem Lösen eine gute Schalleitungsverbindung darstellt und die einfach herstellbar ist sowie eine gegen Verdrehung gesicherte lösbare Rastverbindung bildet, welche ohne zusätzliche Sicherungsmittel auf einfache Weise koppelbar und entkoppelbar ist.The object of the invention is, in particular, with hearing aids BTE devices and hearing glasses of the type described above Kind, a detachable connection between the hearing aid and to create its supporting part, even after repeated Disconnect a good formwork connection and that is easy to manufacture and is secured against rotation releasable locking connection, which without additional Belay means easily connectable and can be decoupled.

Diese Aufgabe wird nach der Erfindung gemäß den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention according to the features of patent claim 1.

Eine einfache Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird dadurch erreicht, daß der Stutzenabschnitt als Rast- und Dichtmittel wenigstens eine umlaufende Sicke aufweist und daß im Traghaken-Öffnungsabschnitt wenigstens eine entsprechende umlaufende Nut vorgesehen ist.A simple embodiment of the invention is achieved in that that the nozzle section as a locking and sealing means has at least one peripheral bead and that in the support hook opening section at least one corresponding circumferential Groove is provided.

In abgewandelter Ausführung weist der Stutzenabschnitt als Rast- und Dichtmittel wenigstens eine umlaufende Nut auf und es ist im Traghaken-Öffnungsabschnitt wenigstens eine entsprechende umlaufende Sicke vorgesehen. In a modified version, the nozzle section points as Locking and sealing means at least one circumferential groove and there is at least one in the hook opening portion appropriate surrounding bead is provided.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Patentansprüchen 4 bis 8 sowie der nachfolgenden Beschreibung.Further features and advantages of the invention result from claims 4 to 8 and the following Description.

In der Zeichnung sind Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung dargestellt.Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing shown.

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  • Figur 1 in schematischer Darstellung ein hinter dem Ohr zu tragendes Hörhilfegerät in Verbindung mit einem als Traghaken ausgebildeten Tragteil,
  • Figur 2 einen rohrförmigen Stutzen, der in eine Halterung des Hörgerätegehäuses einsetzbar und gegen den das Tragteil bzw. der Traghaken ansetzbar ist,
  • Figur 3 eine Draufsicht auf den Stutzen nach Figur 2,
  • Figur 4 einen Traghaken zur erfindungsgemäßen Verbindung mit einem Stutzen gemäß den Figuren 2, 3 und
  • Figur 5 eine Seitenansicht zu Figur 4.
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  • 1 shows a schematic representation of a hearing aid to be worn behind the ear in connection with a support part designed as a support hook,
  • FIG. 2 shows a tubular connecting piece which can be inserted into a holder of the hearing device housing and against which the supporting part or the supporting hook can be attached,
  • FIG. 3 shows a top view of the connecting piece according to FIG. 2,
  • Figure 4 shows a support hook for connection according to the invention with a nozzle according to Figures 2, 3 and
  • FIG. 5 shows a side view of FIG. 4.

    • Das Gehäuse eines hinter dem Ohr zu tragenden Hörgerätes (HdO-Gerätes) ist mit 1 bezeichnet. Es besteht aus einem gebogenen, an der Rückseite der Ohrmuschel verlaufenden ersten Gehäuseteil und einem dazu einen Deckel bildenden zweiten Gehäuseteil. Es können beide Gehäuseteile schalenförmig ausgebildet sein, es ist jedoch auch möglich, daß ein Gehäuseteil eine Schale und das zweite Gehäuseteil einen dazu passenden Abschlußdeckel bildet. In dem Hörgerätegehäuse 1 der Hörhilfe werden üblicherweise die Gerätebauelemente, wie Mikrofon, Verstärker, Hörer und Stromquelle, untergebracht. Nach Figur 1 sind lediglich ein Schallwandler 6 (Hörer) und eine in eine Batterielade 21 einlegbare Batterie 20 gezeichnet. Am oberen Ende des Gehäuses 1 befindet sich ein Traghaken 2 (Tragteil), in dem ein Schallkanal 3 verläuft. Zur Halterung des Traghakens 2 am Gehäuse 1 dient ein rohrförmiger Stutzen 4. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel ist an den aus Kunststoff bestehenden Rohrstutzen 4 ein Doppelflansch 17 angeformt, zwischen den ein Gehäusesteg 18 eingreift. Im Gehäuse 1 ist der stirnseitig aus einer Gehäuseöffnung ragende Stutzen 4 über eine Schalleitung 5 an den Ausgang des Schallwandlers (Hörers) 6 angeschlossen.The housing of a hearing aid to be worn behind the ear (BTE device) is labeled 1. It consists of one curved, running at the back of the ear cup first housing part and a cover forming it second housing part. Both housing parts can be bowl-shaped be trained, but it is also possible that one housing part a shell and the second housing part one matching cover forms. In the hearing aid housing 1 of the hearing aid are usually the device components, like microphone, amplifier, handset and power source, housed. According to Figure 1 are only one Sound converter 6 (receiver) and one in a battery drawer 21 insertable battery 20 drawn. At the top of the case 1 is a support hook 2 (support part) in which a sound channel 3 runs. To hold the support hook 2 on the housing 1 is a tubular connector 4. In the embodiment is on the existing plastic Pipe socket 4, a double flange 17 formed between the a housing web 18 engages. In the housing 1 is the front connecting piece 4 protruding from a housing opening Sound line 5 to the output of the sound transducer (receiver) 6 connected.

    Der aus dem Gehäuse 1 ragende Teil des Stutzens 4 besitzt ein als Mehrkant ausgebildetes Endstück 7 und einen Stutzenabschnitt 8 von rundem oder ovalem Querschnitt. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel trägt dieser Stutzenabschnitt 8 eine umlaufende Sicke 9 und bildet im Übergang zum Mehrkant 7 einen Anschlag 14.The part of the nozzle 4 protruding from the housing 1 has a polygonal end piece 7 and a nozzle section 8 of round or oval cross-section. At the This neck section 8 carries an embodiment circumferential bead 9 and forms 7 in transition to polygon a stop 14.

    Der mit diesem Teil des Stutzens 4 in eine verdrehsichere lösbare Rastverbindung bringbare Traghaken 2 weist im zugewandten Endabschnitt seines Schallkanals 3 eine Ausnehmung 11 als Aufnahmemittel für den Mehrkant 7 des Stutzens 4 auf. Ferner geht diese Ausnehmung 11 in Richtung zum freien Traghaken-Anschlußende 12 hin in einen Öffnungsabschnitt 13 über, der einen runden oder ovalen Querschnitt aufweist und zur Aufnahme des entsprechenden Stutzenabschnittes 8 ausgelegt ist. Zur Herstellung der Rastverbindung wird der Mehrkant 7 in die Ausnehmung 11 gesteckt und dann wird durch einen kurzen Druck die Rast- und Dichtverbindung hergestellt, indem unter Ausnutzung der Elastizität des Materials der zu verbindenden Teile die Rast- und Dichtmittel 9, 10 der Teile 8 bzw. 13 eingeschnappt werden. Die Verbindung des Mehrkant 7 mit der dazu passenden Ausnehmung 11 gewährleistet ein paßgerechtes Zusammenführen der Teile 4 und 2. Beim Zusammenschnappen des runden bzw. ovalen Stutzenabschnittes 8 mit dem zugehörigen und angepaßten Öffnungsabschnitt 13 wird gleichzeitig die Sicherung und Dichtung zwischen Sicke 9 und Nut 10 wirksam und außerdem kommt der Anschlag 14 des Stutzens 4 zur Anlage gegen den Übergang 15 zwischen der Ausnehmung 11 und dem öffnungsabschnitt 13. Zum besseren Einführen des Stutzens 4 in die Traghakenöffnung ist vorzugsweise der Stutzenabschnitt 7 mit einem abgefasten Ende 16 versehen. Eine gute lösbare Verrastung mit einwandfreier Abdichtung wird erreicht, wenn die Tiefe der umlaufenden Nut 10 bzw. die Erhöhung der umlaufenden, in die Nut eingreifenden Sicke 9 etwa 1/10 mm beträgt bzw. wenn z.B. bei einem Durchmesser von 3,4 mm für den zylindrischen Stutzenabschnitt 8 der Durchmesser seiner Sicke 9 etwa 3,6 mm beträgt. Bei dieser Bemessung ist auch ein problemloses Lösen der Rastverbindung durch Auseinanderziehen der Einzelteile ohne weiteres möglich.The with this part of the nozzle 4 in a non-rotating Detachable snap connection bringable hook 2 points in the facing End portion of its sound channel 3 has a recess 11 as a receiving means for the polygon 7 of the nozzle 4 on. Furthermore, this recess 11 goes in the direction of free hook end 12 in an opening portion 13 above that of a round or oval cross section has and for receiving the corresponding nozzle section 8 is designed. To make the snap connection the polygon 7 is inserted into the recess 11 and then by a short press the locking and sealing connection made by using the elasticity the material of the parts to be connected and sealant 9, 10 of parts 8 and 13 snapped become. The connection of the polygon 7 with the matching one Recess 11 ensures a fitting fit of parts 4 and 2. When snapping the round or oval nozzle section 8 with the associated and adapted opening section 13 becomes the Fuse and seal between bead 9 and groove 10 effective and also the stop 14 of the nozzle 4 comes to rest against the transition 15 between the recess 11 and the opening section 13. For better insertion of the nozzle 4 in the support hook opening is preferably the nozzle section 7 provided with a chamfered end 16. A good releasable locking with perfect sealing reached when the depth of the circumferential groove 10 or Increase in the circumferential bead 9 engaging in the groove is about 1/10 mm or if e.g. at a diameter of 3.4 mm for the cylindrical nozzle section 8 of Diameter of its bead 9 is about 3.6 mm. At this Design is also a problem-free release of the snap connection by pulling the individual parts apart easily possible.

    Am Traghaken 2 ist noch ein Kupplungsteil 19 angeformt. Über dieses Kupplungsteil 19 am anderen freien Ende des Traghakens wird der Schall durch einen nicht gezeichneten Schlauch od.dgl. in das Ohr des Hörgeschädigten geleitet.A coupling part 19 is formed on the support hook 2. About this coupling part 19 at the other free end of the The hook is the sound by a not drawn Hose or the like in the ear of the hearing impaired.

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    1. Hearing aid to be worn behind the ear, having a carrier hook (2) which has a sound channel (3) and can be placed in a detachable manner against a tubular connection piece (4) which is fastened in the hearing-aid housing (1) and protrudes from the housing, with the connection piece in the housing being connected to a sound transducer (6) by means of a sound line (5),
         characterised
      in that for-torsion-proof connection to the carrier hook (2), the connection piece (4) has an end piece (7) in the shape of a polygon,
      in that connected to the end piece (7), on the side of the connection piece that faces the housing, is a cylindrical or oval connection-piece section (8),
      in that this connection-piece section (8), in connection with the free carrier-hook connection end (12), forms at least one locking and sealing means,
      in that in the end section of its sound channel (3), the carrier hook (2) has a recess (11) as receiving means for the polygon (7) of the connection piece (4), and
      in that in the direction of the free carrier-hook connection end (12), this recess (11) turns into a cylindrical or oval opening section (13) for receiving the corresponding connection-piece section (8).
    2. Hearing aid according to claim 1,
      characterised in that the connection-piece section (8) has at least one circumferential bead (9) as locking and sealing means, and in that provided in the carrier-hook opening section (13) is at least one corresponding circumferential groove (10).
    3. Hearing aid according to claim 1,
      characterised in that the connection-piece section (8) has at least one circumferential groove as locking and sealing means, and in that provided in the carrier-hook opening section (13) is at least one corresponding circumferential bead.
    4. Hearing aid according to claim 1,
      characterised in that the end piece (7) of the connection piece (4) has a rectangular, square or triangular cross-section or is constructed as a hexagon or octagon.
    5. Hearing aid according to claim 4,
      characterised in that the recess (11) in the carrier-hook end section forms a torsion-proof receiver for the insertable end piece (7) of the connection piece (4).
    6. Hearing aid according to claim 2,
      characterised in that between its polygon (7) and the bead (9) of the cylindrical or oval connection-piece section (8), the connection piece (4) forms a limit stop (14) which is supported against the transition (15) of the recess (11) of the carrier hook (2) to the cylindrical or oval opening section (13) thereof, with the bead (9) and the groove (10) being able to interlock.
    7. Hearing aid according to claim 1,
      characterised in that the end piece (7) of the connection piece (4) has a bevelled end (16).
    8. Hearing aid according to claim 6,
      characterised in that the carrier hook (2) and the connection piece (4) consist of plastics, and in that on the basis of the elasticity of the material, the bead (9) of the one portion (8) can engage in the groove (10) of the counter piece (13), with there being formed simultaneously as a result of the bead resting in the groove and as a result of the limit stop (14) resting against the transition (15) and also as a result of the polygon (7) being inserted into the recess (11), a torsion-proof interlocking and sealing between the tubular connection piece (4) and the sound channel (3) of the carrier hook (2).
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