JP4936143B2 - Computer mouse - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer mouse that is easy to operate and less fatigued.

  Most conventional computer mice are shaped like an egg vertically split, and the user grasps it by pinching it from the left and right sides with the thumb and ring finger or little finger, and the back and forth movement is performed with these fingers. It is often performed by bending or stretching the arm or by moving the part from the elbow to the arm together with the arm, and the left and right movement is often performed by a rotational movement in the horizontal direction around the wrist or elbow. In this case, the click switch is operated with the index finger and the middle finger.

JP 2004-252919 A JP 2001-236177 A JP 2001-202194 A JP 2006-31720 A JP 2001-034405 A JP 2005-63369 A JP 2002-14767 A

However, according to this method, if the finger is bent and stretched when moving back and forth, it is easy to get tired because it is bent and stretched while being pinched from both sides, and it is moved by a stroke, that is, a single finger bending and stretching. It is difficult to operate because the distance that can be made is short. Also, when moving the part beyond the elbow with the arm, the movement becomes large, and it is easy to get tired.
The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a mouse that is easy to operate and less fatigued.

The mouse according to claim 1 to claim 4,
The front portion of the mouse body, the switch screen scroll which also serves as a right click switch operable by the index finger is disposed, the left click switch operable by the index finger placed on the left side of the screen scrolling switches, the screen scrolling Place a thinly formed middle finger rest for placing the fingertip of the middle finger on the right side of the switch for
Place the thin ring finger placement part on the right side of the mouse body to place the fingertip of the ring finger,
Place a thin thumb rest on the left side of the mouse to place your fingertips on your thumb,
In the right side of the mouse body and on the rear side of the ring finger holder, a little finger holder formed thinly for placing the fingertip of the little finger is arranged,
When the mouse is placed in a natural state with the force removed, and the fingertip is placed on each finger rest, the space required to move the mouse back and forth by bending and stretching the finger is at least the middle finger. A computer mouse characterized in that a mouse body is formed so as to be formed between a portion positioned on the rear side of the placing portion and the ring finger placing portion and an arch formed by the finger and the palm.
The case where there is a finger placement part for the middle finger, ring finger, thumb, and little finger will be described below.

This mouse, which explains the shape of the finger rest, has a thin finger rest that can be placed on the right side of the front of the main unit, the right side of the main unit, and the left side of the main unit. It is a feature. The right side of the front portion of the main body may be connected to each finger placement portion on the right side of the main body, or each may be independent. The shape of the periphery of the finger placement portion may be a smooth circle, a wave shape that matches the shape of the fingertip, or a combination of straight lines and curves.
The user of this mouse can place the base of the wrist on the operation surface on the front side of the mouse body, cover the mouse body with the hand, and place the fingertips of the middle finger, ring finger, thumb, and little finger on each finger rest . The mouse can be moved back and forth by pressing the finger placement part from above with the fingertip and bending and stretching the finger.
The fingertip refers to a portion beyond the first joint of the finger.

If the thickness of this finger rest is thin, when you move your finger forward and backward, you can move your fingers first, second, The entire finger can be bent and stretched by bending and stretching each of the third joints little by little. However, as the thickness of the finger rest increases, the position of the fingertip gradually increases. With the base of the wrist placed on the desk, the fingertip is moved back and forth while maintaining the high fingertip position. For this reason, it is necessary to bend and stretch the entire finger mainly by bending and stretching only the wrist, first and second joints with the third joint of the finger extended, and the angle between the arm and the back of the hand gradually decreases. It becomes easy to get tired.
Therefore, it is necessary that the finger rest portion of the mouse be formed thin. The thinner the finger rest, the easier it is to operate and the less fatigue it will be even if it is used for a long time.

Next, the shape of the mouse body will be described.
If the mouse body is high and there is no gap between the arch created by the fingers and palm and the top surface of the mouse body, or if there is very little, even if you try to extend the finger, The palm of the hand collides and you cannot stretch your finger. Also, if the front and back of the mouse body is long and there is no gap between the back of the mouse body and the base of the wrist, or if there is little, the mouse back and the base of the wrist Can't bend because of a bump.
In this mouse, the space required to move the mouse back and forth by bending and stretching the finger is located on the back side of the middle finger holder and the ring finger holder, and the hand on the mouse. It is formed so that it can be between.
Specifically, the slope may be a gentle slope from the finger placement portion to the rear as in the first embodiment, and the finger placement portion is wide as in the fourth embodiment, slightly behind the place where the fingertip is placed. There may be a convex part formed low.
The longitudinal length, in a natural state where loose and, for the average size of the mouse which can be covered by hand, this condition is satisfied is little trouble, even if appropriate to the length Good.
The size of the user's hand varies, but in this case the small is also the size, so it is preferable that the size is slightly smaller, more preferably several sizes depending on the size of the user's hand It is even better if there is.

The characteristics of this mouse will be described.
Because of this shape, the user holds the mouse by pressing it from above with the fingertips of the middle finger, ring finger, thumb, and little finger, with the base of the wrist placed on the operation surface . The forward / backward movement operation can be easily performed by bending and stretching the finger.
In this case, the middle finger and the ring finger are longer than the thumb and little finger, and therefore the movement distance of the fingertip is long. Therefore, it is more natural to use the middle finger and the ring finger as the main driving force and use the thumb and the little finger as an auxiliary.
Further, the horizontal movement of the wrist around the base of the wrist can be easily performed to move left and right.

According to this operation method, unlike a conventional mouse, the user can move his / her hand back and forth simply by placing his / her hand on the mouse, pressing with the weight of the hand from above, and bending the finger. Also, unlike the conventional mouse, since the forward / backward movement operation is performed by bending and stretching a relatively long finger near the center of the five fingers, the front / rear stroke can be increased.
In other words, when this mouse is used, a moving operation with a large stroke can be facilitated in order to use the natural movement of the finger and use the finger more efficiently. Therefore, it is easy to operate and less fatigued.
The “stroke” is a distance that can be moved by bending and stretching a finger once.

Explain the important role played by the middle finger.
The mouse according to claim 1 to claim 4,
A screen scroll switch that also functions as a right-click switch that can be operated with the index finger is arranged in the front part of the mouse body, and a left click switch that can be operated with the index finger is arranged on the left side of the screen scroll switch. Place a thinly formed middle finger rest for placing the fingertip of the middle finger on the right side of the scroll switch,
A thin ring finger placement part for placing the fingertip of the ring finger is disposed on the right side of the mouse body.
In other words, the screen scroll switch that also functions as a right-click switch and the left-click switch are placed in the position of the index finger and within the movable range of the index finger. On the other hand, unlike the conventional mouse, the front right side, that is, the position of the middle finger There is no click switch, and there is a thinly formed middle finger rest for placing the middle finger .
Since the fingertip of the index finger has a relatively wide movable range, the two switches can be operated with the index finger. As a result, the middle finger can not perform the click operation, and only the moving operation can be performed with the fingertip placed on the finger placement unit.

When using this mouse, as with a conventional mouse, you can continue to lift your finger over the click switch so that you can quickly click, but unlike a conventional mouse, you can click with just your index finger. You only need to keep lifting your index finger.
On the other hand, since the middle finger can not be clicked, the tip of the middle finger and the ring finger is always placed on the finger rest when the hand is placed on the mouse with the force removed. It will be the shape that supports the drawing of a simple arch.
For this reason, it is extremely easy to continue to lift the index finger on the click switch in this state, unlike the case where the two fingers of the index finger and the middle finger are lifted simultaneously like a conventional mouse.
As described above, in the mouse according to claims 1 to 4, the middle finger placed on the finger placement portion on the right side of the front portion of the mouse main body becomes the main force of the moving operation and simultaneously supports the index finger responsible for the click operation. It is the main force. In this mouse, the role played by the middle finger is very important. Therefore, structurally, it can be said that one of the most important features of the mouse is that the finger rest is arranged on the right side of the front part of the mouse body.

I have explained the case where there is a finger placement part for the middle finger, ring finger, thumb, and little finger .
Use the middle finger and ring finger, which have a long fingertip movement distance, as the main driving force for the movement operation. Use your thumb and little finger only as a supplement. Further, even when only the middle finger and the ring finger are present, the effect of the present invention is obtained, so the case where there is a finger placement part for the middle finger and the ring finger is defined as claim 1.
In addition, when the finger performing the movement operation is the middle finger and the ring finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the thumb, etc., the operation feeling is slightly different depending on the combination of each finger, and each has its own effect. Claim 2 represents the case where there is a thumb rest in addition to the ring finger rest, and claim 3 represents the case where there is a little finger rest.

In the mouse according to claim 5, instead of the screen scrolling switch also serving as the right click switch , the right click switch is disposed at the same position, and the screen scrolling switch operable with the thumb is disposed on the left side surface of the mouse body. the it is the computer mouse according to claims 1 to any one of 請 Motomeko 4 wherein.
Since the fingertip of the index finger has a relatively wide movable range, it is possible to operate both the right click switch and the left click switch with the index finger. Further, since the screen scroll switch can be operated with the thumb, it is possible to share the roles such that the left click switch and the right slick switch are operated with the index finger and the screen scroll switch is operated with the thumb.

The mouse according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in the middle finger holder, the ring finger holder, and the little finger holder , two adjacent finger holders or all three finger holders are connected and integrated. to a computer mouse according to any one of 請 Motomeko claims 1-5.
Since the finger placement part is connected and integrated, the degree of freedom in placing the finger is high and easy to use.

The mouse according to claim 7 is the computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein a convex portion is provided on at least a part of an edge of the finger placement portion. .
Since this mouse has a raised edge, it is easy to use because the fingertips are not easily detached from the finger rest.

The mouse according to claim 8 is the computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a convex portion is provided so as to surround the left click switch.
This mouse adjusts the spring pressure of the click switch as appropriate, and when the fingertip of the index finger is lightly placed on the click switch, if a force is applied in the horizontal direction, the fingertip presses the surrounding convex part. The index finger can be used for both the move operation and the click operation. For example, the mouse can be used for the move operation, and when the mouse stops at the position where the mouse clicks, the click switch can be pushed down by applying force in the vertical direction. Thereby, a more stable moving operation is possible than when the index finger is lifted and the moving operation is performed.

The mouse according to claim 9 is characterized in that the moving distance detecting unit and the housing of the mouse main body are coupled so as to be rotatable in a horizontal direction. The computer mouse described in 1.
The vertical direction on the display screen is defined as the movement axis of the cursor, and the corresponding movement direction of the mouse on the operation surface is defined as the mouse movement axis.
The computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 8 performs a moving operation in the front-rear direction by bending and stretching a finger pressed from above , but when the finger is used in this way, the fingertip is movable. Because the range is wide, even if the wrist and mouse are rotated slightly in the horizontal direction while holding the mouse, the mouse is moved in a certain direction, that is, in the direction of the mouse movement axis by changing the direction of bending the finger accordingly. It is possible.
In this case, since the finger bending direction also changes in accordance with the change in the horizontal angle of the wrist, the difference in the angle of the wrist causes a slight difference in operational feeling during the forward / backward movement operation.
The mouse according to claim 9 can change the angle formed by the mouse main body with respect to the movement axis of the mouse by rotating the movement distance detecting unit and the housing of the mouse main body in the horizontal direction. Therefore, the angle of the wrist at the time of operation with respect to the moving axis of the mouse can be changed. Therefore, the user can rotate the mouse in the horizontal direction and use the mouse at his favorite angle.
Also, depending on the shape of the mouse, it is possible to rotate the mouse alone and use it at a different angle without changing the wrist angle.

The mouse according to claim 10 is characterized in that the movement distance detecting unit is installed on a circular member, and the member is fitted into a circular hole provided on the bottom surface of the mouse body housing so as to be rotatable. The computer mouse according to claim 9.
By adopting such a mechanism, when the moving distance detecting unit and the mouse body casing are rotated in the horizontal direction, the rotating operation can be easily performed.

In the mouse according to claim 11, the mouse body is formed in a thin plate shape, and the middle finger holder, the ring finger holder, the thumb holder, and the little finger holder are all on the same plane as the upper surface of the mouse body. and wherein a computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The mice entirely thin to form a respective devices such as a coordinate detecting device, but is intended for accommodating a flat plate-shaped casing, there is some thinning can not equipment, if to protrude by that portion As in the embodiment, it is desirable to dispose in a portion that does not hinder the operation of the front end portion or the like.
An overall neat design is possible.
Since this mouse has virtually no distinction between the finger rest and the main body, it can be pressed anywhere on the flat upper surface, and can be held freely at any time, such as holding the finger extended. As in the embodiment, the thumb and little finger can be operated by pressing the edge portion instead of the upper surface.

  When the mouse according to claims 1 to 4 is used, a natural operation with a large stroke is possible, and it is easy to operate and less fatigue. In addition, even if you keep lifting the finger for operating the click switch, you can easily get tired because it can be done easily.

  When the mouse according to claim 5 is used, it is possible to operate the screen scrolling switch with the thumb, so that the burden on the index finger can be reduced.

  When the mouse according to claim 6 is used, the degree of freedom of the position where the finger is placed is high and the mouse can be easily held.

  When the mouse according to claim 7 is used, it is easy to use because the finger is unlikely to come off from the finger placement portion.

  When the mouse according to claim 8 is used, a stable movement operation can be performed.

  When using the mouse according to claim 9, it is easy to use because the mouse can be rotated at a horizontal angle and used at any angle.

  When the mouse according to claim 10 is used, the angle at which the mouse is used can be easily changed.

  When the mouse according to claim 11 is used, since there is no distinction between the finger rest part and the main body part, an overall flat shape is possible.

It is a perspective view which shows the conventional mouse | mouth. It is a reference perspective view showing the best mode for carrying out the invention of the present application. [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS] It is a top view of the best form for implementing invention of this application. It is a reference perspective view which shows Example 1 which concerns on invention of this application. It is a top view of Example 1 concerning the invention of this application. It is a reference perspective view which shows Example 2 which concerns on invention of this application. It is a top view of Example 2 concerning the invention of this application. It is a reference perspective view which shows Example 3 which concerns on invention of this application. It is a top view of Example 3 concerning the invention of this application. It is a reference perspective view which shows the use condition of Example 4 which concerns on invention of this application. It is a top view of Example 4 concerning the invention of this application.

The best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to FIG.
A storage unit 1 for storing devices and a screen scroll switch 10 that also serves as a click switch are arranged in front of it, a left click switch 6 is arranged on the left side, and a finger placement unit 2 of the middle finger is arranged on the right side. It is a mouse having a finger placement portion for each finger of the ring finger 3, the little finger 4 and the thumb 5 formed thin, and the finger placement portion of each finger is drained with the base of the wrist placed on the desk. The fingers are connected in a strip shape and arranged to draw a curve so that the fingers can be naturally placed on the finger placement portions of the fingers. The edge portion 8 of the finger placement part of the middle finger and ring finger is slightly raised, and the finger is difficult to come off.

The storage part has a dome shape, and the width of the rear part on both the left and right sides of this storage part is slightly narrower so that the slope of the upper surface of this part is steep and this is the mouse. It becomes side 9 of.
By pressing the right side with the ring finger or the little finger and pressing the left side with the thumb, a more stable operation can be performed when the mouse is moved to the left or right.

At the position of the fingertip of the index finger, there is a rotary body type switch 10 for scrolling the screen that also serves as a left click switch 6 and a right click switch.
The pedestal portion 7 around the click switch is formed so as to be raised, and the spring pressure of the click switch is adjusted to be slightly stronger, so that the fingertip of the index finger is placed on the click switch in the horizontal direction. Both a movement operation to apply force and a click operation to apply force in the vertical direction are possible.
In addition, since the movable range of the index finger is relatively wide, it is possible to operate both the left click switch 6 and the rotary scroll-type switch 10 that also serves as the right click switch.

Place the base of the wrist on the desk in front of the mouse, remove the force, and place the fingertip on the finger rest so that a certain space is created between the finger and the arch created by the palm. On the other hand, the height of the storage portion is low, and the front and rear lengths are sufficiently short.
Because of this shape, the user holds the mouse by pressing it from above with the fingertips placed on the desk, and performs forward and backward movement operations by bending and stretching these fingers. It can be done easily.

FIG. 2 is a reference perspective view showing the best mode for carrying out the invention.

A first embodiment for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The positional relationship between the storage unit, the finger placement unit, and the click switch is almost the same as in the best mode.

At the position of the fingertip of the index finger, there is a left click switch 16 and a rotating body type switch 17 for scrolling the screen that also serves as a right click switch.
There is a band-like raised portion 19b, and an index finger can be placed here when the click switch is operated .
Also, the storage part 19a gradually increases in height from the finger placement part of the middle finger toward the rear, reaches the highest point in the vicinity of the middle part with the belt-like raised part on which the index finger is placed, and then curves. However, it is lowered and forms the rear end of the main body.
In this way, the storage unit is integrated at the rear, but from a certain point, it gradually becomes lower and gradually lowers to the right half of the middle finger to the finger rest, and to a click switch while maintaining a certain height. It consists of a left half that leads to.

There is a step between the storage part that gradually inclines from the finger placement part of the middle finger and the finger placement part of the ring finger or little finger, which in other words is the right side of the main body, By pressing the side surface with the ring finger or the little finger and pressing the opposite side surface 19b with the thumb, a more stable operation can be performed when the mouse is moved left and right.

Place the base of the wrist on the desk in front of the mouse, remove the force, and place the fingertip on the finger rest so that a certain space is created between the finger and the arch created by the palm. On the other hand, the height of the storage portion is low, and the front and rear lengths are also short, which is the same as the best mode.
With this shape, the user can hold the mouse by pressing it from above with the fingertips placed on the desk, and easily move the mouse forward and backward by bending and stretching the fingers. It can be carried out.

FIG. 4 is a reference perspective view showing the first embodiment.

A second embodiment for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In this mouse, in the first embodiment, the right click switch 27 is arranged at the position where the rotary scroll-type switch that also functions as the right click switch is located, and the function of the click switch is at a position where it can be operated with the fingertip of the thumb. Rotating body type switch 29b for scrolling the screen without any is arranged. Other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment.
The left click switch 26 and the right click switch 27 can be operated with the index finger, and the rotary body type switch 29b for scrolling the screen can be operated with the thumb.

FIG. 6 is a reference perspective view showing the second embodiment.

A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the third embodiment, the main body is constituted by a flat base and a disc-shaped housing integrated so as to cover the base, and the left click switch 52 is also used at the end of the top surface of the main body, and the right click switch is also used on the right side thereof. A rotary body type switch 54 for scrolling the screen is arranged. Although the whole is formed in a thin disk shape, since there is no distinction between the storage part and the finger rest part, the whole is almost flat and has a cleaner design.

Reference numeral 51 denotes a finger placement unit that performs a moving operation by placing a fingertip here. Since there is no distinction between the storage portion and the finger rest portion, it occupies almost the entire upper surface portion, and therefore the third embodiment is formed thin overall.

55 is a portion in which a part of 51 is raised thickly, and a part such as a moving distance detecting unit is incorporated therein.

Since the scroll-type rotary switch 54 that doubles as the left click switch 52 and the right click switch is installed in the vicinity, both can be operated with the index finger.

Further, by providing the raised portion 53 so as to surround the left click switch 52, the index finger can be used for both the movement operation and the click operation.

FIG. 8 is a reference perspective view showing a usage state of the third embodiment.

A fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the fourth embodiment, the entire design is square, and the entire configuration is composed of straight lines and planes.
FIG. 10 is a reference perspective view showing the fourth embodiment.

The mouse of the present invention is characterized by the shape and arrangement of switches, etc., and the operation method of the mouse is the same as before, so it can be used by replacing it with an existing computer, it can be sold as a single mouse, and industrial production Is possible.

1 Storage section.
2 Middle finger rest .
3 ring finger holders .
4 little finger placement .
5 thumb rest .
6 Left click switch.
7 The pedestal of the click switch that raised the surroundings.
8 Edge of raised finger rest.
9 Side of the storage part.
10 Rotating body type switch for screen scrolling that also serves as a right click switch.
11 Storage section.
12 middle finger rest .
13 ring finger holders .
14 little finger placement .
15 thumb rest .
16 Left click switch.
17 Rotating body type switch for screen scrolling that also serves as a right click switch.
18 Edge of raised finger rest.
19 Side surface of storage.
19a Upper surface of the storage unit.
19b A raised part on which an index finger is placed.
21 Storage section.
22 middle finger holder .
23 ring finger holders .
24 little finger placement .
25 thumb rest .
26 Left click switch.
27 Right click switch.
28 Edge of raised finger rest.
29 Side view of the storage section.
29a Upper surface of the storage unit.
29b Rotating body type switch 29c for scrolling the screen A raised portion on which the index finger is placed.
51 Finger placement unit for placing a fingertip.
52 Left click switch.
53 Enclosed click switch enclosure 54 Rotating body type switch for screen scrolling that also serves as a right click switch.
55 A storage portion in which a part of 51 is thickly raised and contains components.
61 Storage 62 Finger placement 63 Left click switch.
64 Enclosed click switch enclosure 65 Rotating body switch for scrolling the screen that also serves as a right click switch.

Claims (11)

A computer mouse,
A screen scrolling switch that also serves as a right-click switch that can be operated with the index finger, located at the front of the mouse body,
A left click switch which is arranged on the left side of the screen scrolling switch and which can be operated with an index finger ;
A middle finger placement part that is thinly formed for placing the fingertip of the middle finger, which is arranged on the right side of the screen scrolling switch and enables a movement operation by bending and stretching the middle finger ;
A computer mouse comprising a thinly formed ring finger placement portion for placing a ring finger tip, which is arranged on a right side portion of the mouse body and enables a ring finger to move by bending and stretching . Was placed on the left side of the mouse body, to allow movement operation by bend-elongation of the thumb, to put the fingertip of the thumb, characterized in that it comprises further a thumb rest portions which are thin, according to claim 1 Computer mouse. It is further provided with a thinly formed little finger placement portion for placing a little fingertip, which is arranged on the right side of the mouse body and is arranged on the rear side of the ring finger placement portion, and enables a movement operation by bending and extending the little finger. The computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the mouse is used. When you put your hand on the mouse in a relaxed and natural state and put your fingertip on each finger rest, the space required to move the mouse back and forth by bending and stretching your finger is a portion located on at least the rear side of the middle finger rest section and the ring finger rest portion, so as to be between the arches make the finger and palm claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the formation of the mouse body The computer mouse according to any one of the above. The screen scrolling switch that also serves as a right click switch that can be operated with the index finger is a right click switch that can be operated with the index finger, and further includes a screen scrolling switch that is disposed on the left side of the mouse body and that can be operated with the thumb. The computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the computer mouse is characterized. 6. The middle finger holder, the ring finger holder, and the little finger holder, wherein two adjacent finger holders or all three finger holders are connected and integrated. The computer mouse according to any one of the above. The computer mouse according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion is provided on at least a part of an edge of the finger placement portion. The computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a convex portion is provided so as to surround the left click switch.   The computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the moving distance detection unit and the housing of the mouse main body are coupled so as to be horizontally rotatable.   The moving distance detection unit is installed on a circular member, and the member is fitted into a circular hole provided in the bottom surface of the mouse body housing so as to be rotatable. Computer mouse. The mouse body is formed in a thin plate shape, and the middle finger holder, the ring finger holder, the thumb holder, and the little finger holder are all on the same plane as the upper surface of the mouse body. The computer mouse according to claim 4.

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