Abstract: A cover plate (2) which comprises a through-hole (7) is attached at the end-side on a housing (1) of a hearing aid able to be inserted in a pinna. A cerumen protection element is movably mounted in this passage hole. The cerumen protection element has an upper bow (11) as well as two lateral struts (12) and a lower intermediate web (13). A sound transmission space remains between the bow (11) and the intermediate web (13). The cerumen protection element (10) in a lower position of use permits the transmission of sound practically unhindered, without cerumen or skin particles at the same time being able to get into the sound exit opening (4) of the tube section (6). In the upper position the intermediate web (13) completely closes the through-hole in the cover plate (2), whilst the sound transmission space is simultaneously freely accessible for cleaning by way of a suitable small brush.

Abstract: An earwax-protective device having a yoke joined with an auditory passage portion of a hearing aid which makes it possible to easily remove accumulations of earwax without damaging sensitive electrical components in the hearing aid.