DE102013226180A1 - A computer mouse, a computer mouse replacement unit, a computer mouse setting operation method, and a computer mouse manufacturing method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a computer mouse, a computer mouse replacement unit, a computer mouse setting operation path method, and a computer mouse manufacturing method. The computer mouse (1) has at least one actuating key (2) by means of which a push-button switch (21) triggering a switching signal can be actuated. The computer mouse (1) is characterized in that a Betätigungsweg of the actuating button (2) by a be brought into the actuation biasing member (17) for biasing the pushbutton (21) in the direction of a signal trip point of the pushbutton (21) by pressing one with the biasing member (17) switchable switch (3) is variable.

Description

The invention relates to a computer mouse with the above-conceptual features according to claim 1.

A computer mouse is an input device for operating, for example, a personal computer with a graphic-based user interface. About the computer mouse 1 it's easy to move a pointer to the graphical user interface, launch and work with applications at the touch of a button. For this purpose, the electrical signals triggered by the keystroke and the mouse movement, which is mechanically, optically or optomechanically registered depending on the design, are transmitted to the computer, which is possible via cable, radio or infrared. Common computer mice for personal computers often have two operation buttons and a computer mouse wheel, but for more complex applications special computer mice have been established which have additional buttons and functions. In special applications, it is necessary to make adjustments to the signal transmission of the computer mouse, which is currently only feasible via changes to the DPI (Dots Per Inch) settings or the pointer speed.

Out DE 20 2006 003 884 U1 is a computer mouse known that can be individually adjusted in height, side length, weight and approach of the cable management. The change in length is achieved by Zusammen- or pushing apart the bottom plate and the side panels, which consist of at least two items that are adjusted and fixed before use to the individual needs of the user. Likewise, the width of the disclosed computer mouse is changeable. A change in length, height and width by the attachment of finger wings on the sides of the computer mouse and a rear shell is also disclosed. The weight change is realized by weights, which are inserted into the computer mouse. Furthermore, the operation keys and the rear shell are interchangeable and replaced by an ergonomically adapted to the user shell and buttons. The previously known computer mouse has a cable guide rail or a plurality of cable outlets on the circumference such that the cable can be brought into a position that does not obstruct the user. The disclosed computer mouse also has a switch with which the DPI of the computer mouse signal is changeable.

Furthermore, computer mice such as the R.A.T. series from Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. are known, whose type of actuation can be individually adapted to the needs of the user. Pointer speed and DPI of the computer mouse are adjustable via software. There are several switches on the computer mouse that allow switching between previously programmed pointing speeds and DPI while in use, allowing the user to switch between multiple individual profiles. Furthermore, an individual height, length, and weight adjustment is possible. With a set screw, the multi-segment computer mouse can be changed in length. An adjustment to the thumb width and length of the user can also be made by adjusting screws. The weight of the computer mouse is adjusted via insertable weights.

In particular applications, particularly in gaming applications, it may be critical to make addition adjustments to the pointer speed and DPI, in addition to the signal triggering by the operation buttons such that a user can achieve faster signal triggering for certain events, if this during use of the computer mouse is necessary.

With the present invention, an improved computer mouse is to be provided to a user, which offers the user the possibility of making a direct, non-software-related adaptation to the signal triggering of at least one operating key of a computer mouse during use of the computer mouse.

Starting from the above-described prior art, the present invention proposes a computer mouse with the features according to claim 1 according to a first aspect.

The computer mouse has at least one actuating button, by means of which a switch signal triggering a push-button switch can be actuated. A key switch is in this case an electronic component, which usually triggers an electrical signal upon exertion of a pressure force on, for example, a Taststößel, which is elastically movably supported by the key switch along a path defining a switching path upon reaching a signal trip point of the Taststößels. The signal release can be confirmed at least acoustically or haptically. The switching path of the key switch is to be understood in the context of the present invention as the path between an initial position or an initial position of the key switch and a signal trip point or a signal release position of the key switch, along which moves in particular the Taststößel.

The actuating key is usually a one-piece component of the computer mouse, which is arranged at a certain distance relative to the thus actuable key switch. Integrally referred to in the context of the invention that the component consists of a single element, which can be made time and cost, for example by injection molding of plastic. The operation key has an operation surface side which is placed in an operation plane at a distance across the switching path of the key switch and facing a user. The plane can be curved or flat. By exerting a compressive force on the actuating surface side, wherein the pressure force direction is preferably parallel to the switching path of the pushbutton, the actuating button moves from a starting position in the direction of the pushbutton switch, wherein the pressing force is transmitted with an amount in particular to the Taststößel that this in the direction the signal trip point moves, wherein upon reaching the signal trip point or upon reaching the signal release position, a signal is triggered by the push button. Once the pressure force is smaller than a force acting on the Taststößel restoring force, the actuating button is moved by means of the power coupling with the Taststößel back to the starting position.

Alternatively or additionally, the actuating button may be preferably configured elastically such that actuation of the actuating button causes a resilient bias within the actuating button plane, the resilient bias of a force acting on the actuating button pressure force is opposite and causes a reset of the actuating button to the starting position, as soon as Pressure force is smaller than the oppositely acting restoring force of the actuating button.

More preferably, the actuating button is configured as a spring element, which is a movable free end opposite to the key switch in the operating direction of the actuating button and a stationary end opposite the free end in the operating plane of the actuating button, which on the computer mouse, in particular on at least one housing element of the computer mouse is attached or clamped. For the purposes of the invention, a path of the actuating key to be traveled from the starting position of the actuating key to the signal triggering point of the key switch defines a actuating path of the actuating key. The actuating button may preferably abut directly in its initial position on the key switch, in particular on the Taststößel the key switch, indirectly via an intermediate element or be spaced over an intermediate air gap.

The proposed computer mouse is characterized by the fact that an actuation of the actuating button can be varied by an actuatable in the actuation biasing element for biasing the key switch in the direction of a signal trip point of the key switch by pressing a couplable with the biasing element switch. The biasing member is in the actuation path in a range between a front end of the pushbutton, in particular the Taststößels and the actuating key can be brought, said hereby referred to a triggered by the switch position change of the biasing member, starting from a starting position in a biasing position. In the starting position, the biasing element is arranged to the pushbutton switch such that no biasing force of the pushbutton causing force, in particular pressure force, is exerted on the pushbutton. In the biasing position, the biasing member is disposed to the key switch such that the biasing member exerts a biasing force acting on the key switch, in particular pressure force. The bias causes a switching trigger-free moving preferably a to the touch switch assignable Taststößels along the switching path in the direction of the signal trip point such that no signal triggering, whereby the actuation of the actuating button can be significantly shortened. The bias voltage is therefore achieved purely mechanically. The biasing element is thus suitable for switching-trigger-free biasing of the key switch.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the biasing member is insertable into the actuation path. Alternatively, the biasing member may preferably be disposed in the actuating path, wherein the biasing member by biasing the switch causes biasing of the key switch.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the key switch on an elastically movable Taststößel, which can be biased from an initial position along the switching path of the key switch in the direction of the signal trip point of the key switch. The Taststößel, which may be configured, for example, rod-shaped with a circular, triangular, rectangular, square or polygonal cross-section is further introduced by acting on him pressure force in the key switch, the pressure force on a protruding from the key switch free frontal end of the Taststößels is applied. The front end of the Taststößels preferably forms a transversely extending to the switching path of the pushbutton surface, which is arranged in the actuation of the actuating button and limits the switching path of the pushbutton switch in an initial position. The front end of the Taststößels corresponds to one front end of the key switch. The Taststößel moves along the switching path, which preferably parallel to a longitudinal axis of the Taststößels and further preferably linearly until the Taststößel reaches the signal release point with a front end opposite the longitudinal extension axis stop. Upon reaching the signal trip point of the key switch, a signal in the key switch is triggered by the Taststößel. The stop of the Taststößels causes upon reaching the signal trip point closing an electrical contact in the push button, so that an electrical signal can be triggered by the push button.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the biasing member has an at least single cranked Betätigungskurvenabschnitt which extends transversely to a switching path of the pushbutton or transverse to the actuation of the actuating button. The actuation curve section can be introduced into the switching path of the push-button switch or is arranged in the switching path. The actuation curve section is formed by an actuating tappet. The actuating plunger preferably extends transversely or alternatively longitudinally to the switching path of the pushbutton switch or to the actuating travel of the actuating button. The cranked Betätigungskurvenabschnitt preferably runs in the form of a ramp function. In the sense of the present invention, a crank of the operating cam portion defines as a protruding from a plane of the Betätigungskurvenabschnitts in the direction of the key switch section.

Actuator and Betätigungskurvenabschnitt can preferably be formed as a one-piece element. By the operation of the switch, a translational position change of the biasing member is transverse to the switching path of the pushbutton, so that the crank is moved in the direction of the Taststößels and acts with a compressive force on this, causing the Taststößel moves in the direction of compressive force and the biasing of the pushbutton is achieved , The pressure-based movement of the Taststößels is thus effected by introducing the biasing member in the switching path of the key switch.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the biasing member at least one simple cranked actuating shaft, which intersects the switching path of the key switch and the cranked operating shaft portion in the switching path of the key switch via a rotational movement can be introduced. The actuating shaft can be manufactured here as a one-piece element. The cranked actuating shaft section preferably runs in the form of a ramp function. In the meaning of the present invention, a crank of the operation shaft portion is defined as a portion protruding from a plane of the operation shaft portion toward the key switch. By actuation of the switch, a rotational position change of the biasing member about a central axis of the actuating shaft is transverse to the switching path of the pushbutton, so that the crank is moved in the direction of the Taststößels and acts with a compressive force on this, causing the Taststößel moves in the pressure direction and the Biasing the key switch is achieved.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the biasing member has at least one simple eccentric actuating shaft, which intersects the switching path of the key switch and the eccentrically shaped actuating shaft portion can be introduced via a rotational movement in the switching path of the pushbutton. By means of actuating the switch, the eccentric actuating shaft section can be introduced into the switching path via a rotational movement about a central axis of the actuating shaft, as a result of which the push-button switch is pre-stressed in a circuit-breaker-free manner. The eccentric actuating shaft may preferably be formed as a one-piece element.

More preferably, the biasing element may have a multiple cranking or multiple eccentricity, which have mutually different dimensions and are arranged along an axis of the actuating shaft, wherein the respective offset or eccentricity can be brought into the switching path of the pushbutton by means of the switch. The arrangement can take place along the axis circumference and / or in the axial direction. Thereby, by means of a single biasing element a different depending on the operation of the switch adjustment of the actuation path of the actuating button can be made. More preferably, the mutually different cranks or eccentricities on the actuating shaft along the axis of the actuating shaft are arranged such that in successive movement of the respective cranks or eccentricities in the switching path in each case a further shortening of the switching path, whereby the key switch is different schaltauslösefrei biased. The actuation of the actuating button is repeatedly varied by means of a biasing element, whereby a needs-based adjustment of the actuation path can be made gradually depending on an actuation of the switch.

Further preferably, the computer mouse several in the actuation of the Actuating key have engageable biasing elements, wherein at least one biasing element cooperates with an actuating button. For example, a computer mouse two actuation buttons, two push-button and two biasing elements, each of which a push-button switch can be actuated by means of each of these actuation buttons, which can be biased by means of each biasing element by spending desselbigen in the switching path of the respective push-button.

The biasing member may be coupled or coupled to the switch by means of a screw, glue, push or press connection or other type of connection to establish a functional connection between the switch and the biasing member. The biasing element and switch may preferably form a one-piece element.

The switch may preferably occupy at least two selectable positions, at least one output and one switching position, between which a user can freely change by operating the switch. The starting position corresponds to a position of the switch in which the biasing element coupled to the switch does not cause any biasing of the pushbutton. A switching position, however, corresponds to a position of the switch, in which the biasing element coupled to the switch causes a switch-trigger-free biasing of the key switch.

In addition, the switch may preferably be formed as a one-piece element, wherein the switch may further preferably ergonomic, that is adapted to a fingertip of a user, adapted. Thus, during use of the computer mouse, a user may operate the switch to place the biasing member in the actuation path for biasing the key switch.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the switch is formed by a slide switch, which is displaceable from the starting position to a switching position along the actuating surface side transversely to the switching path of the key switch. The return to the home position can be done by an opposite sliding movement along the Betätigungsoberflächenseite transverse to the switching path of the key switch. The slide switch is preferably arranged in a recess of the actuating button. Alternatively or additionally, the slide switch may be disposed in a recess of a housing sidewall, the housing sidewall extending transversely to an actuation plane of the actuation button. The displacement movement takes place in this case along the plane of the housing side wall, wherein the sliding movement can be transverse or parallel or oblique to the switching path of the key switch.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the switch is formed by a pressure switch, wherein the actuation of the switch by applying a compressive force on a user-facing top of the switch can be transverse or along the switching path of the push-button. The change back to the starting position can be done either by exerting a pulling movement on the switch or preferably by pressing down the switch again. In the case of the switch to be reset by a pulling movement, the switch may be shaped so as to be able to be pulled out with a movement that can be performed in one go. For this purpose, the switch preferably has at least one element that can be engaged behind. The at least one tangible element can be formed, for example, hook-shaped, in the form of a notch in the periphery of the switch or in the form of a projection attached to the switch and extending longitudinally to the housing side wall. In the case of the switch to be reset by repeated depression of the switch may be configured in the manner of a commercially available ballpoint pen, for example, and cooperate with a compression spring to return the switch, wherein upon movement of the switch from the starting position to the switching position, the compression spring by a latched latching element is fixed, is tensioned. When the switch is pressed down again, the latching element is released from its latching position by a rotational movement, the pressure spring is released and the switch is reset to the initial position. The pressure switch is preferably arranged in a recess of the housing side wall of the computer mouse. Alternatively or additionally, the pressure switch may be arranged in a recess of the actuating button.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the switch is configured by a commercially available rotary switch. By a rotational movement performed by the user, the switch can be rotated from the starting position about its own center axis in the switching position. The return to the starting position also takes place by a rotational movement about the central axis of the rotary switch. The rotary switch is preferably arranged in a recess of the housing side wall. Alternatively or additionally, the rotary switch can be arranged in a recess of the actuating button.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the push-button switch may be adjoined by at least one further push-button switch, one to the pushbutton switch having different switching path, wherein the key switch and the at least one further key switch by means of the switch via the operation key are selectively operable to implement the change of the actuation path. The switching path of the at least one further push-button switch, which is different from the switching path of the push-button switch, can preferably be formed by a push-button rod of the at least one further push-button switch which is shorter or longer than the push-button switch. Alternatively, the key switch can be arranged in a lower level than the at least one further key switch, wherein both key switches can be configured identically. Further alternatively, a higher or lower signal trip point of the key switch compared to the at least one further key switch with uniform length of the Taststößel condition the diversity of the switching paths. A combination of these alternatives also leads to different switching paths of the push buttons. Preferably, the at least one further key switch can be directly adjacent to the key switch, wherein the key switch and the at least one further key switch physically adjacent to each other. Alternatively, the key switch may be indirectly spaced, at least one further key switch, in other words, or may be separately adjacent by one or more intermediate elements. The switching path of the key switch differs in its length from the switching path of the at least one further key switch. By pressing the switch, the biasing element is moved from its initial position into a switching position. The initial position of the biasing member corresponds to a position in which an amount of the force applied to the actuating button pressure force is transmitted to the key switch. The switching position of the biasing member corresponds to a position in which an amount of the pressing force applied to the operation key is transmitted to the at least one further key switch. By means of the biasing element, which can be brought into different positions by means of the switch, it is possible to choose between the push-button switch and the at least one further push-button switch. In this preferred embodiment, unlike a commercially available computer mouse circuit board, a printed circuit board has additional electrical contacts for receiving the further key switch. The printed circuit board is located on a computer mouse base which is opposite the actuating surface side of the actuating button across the switching path of the key switch. The key switch is as well as the other key switch preferably connected by a solder connection inseparable with the circuit board. Alternatively, non-destructive detachable connections, such as plug, screw or clamp connections are possible.

At least switch and biasing element can be reversibly removed according to another preferred embodiment, so that the user is either a variable in their actuation computer mouse or a commercial computer mouse available. Reversible in the context of the present invention means that at least the components which distinguish the present computer mouse from a commercially available computer mouse, namely the biasing element and the switch coupled thereto, can be removed without destruction and re-installed. This process can be repeated at will without causing any loss of functionality. Further preferably, the provided with a recess actuating button and / or provided with a recess housing side wall can be reversibly interchangeable. If the connection between the printed circuit board and the push-button switch or the at least one further push-button switch is made detachable, both the push-button switch and the further push-button switch can be reversibly removed. The computer mouse can be configured by the user adapted to the purpose of the operation.

The computer mouse can be commercially available, for example, wired or wireless, executed in the wireless version, the signals can be transmitted to the computer via radio or infrared. The position determination of the computer mouse can be done, for example, mechanically, optomechanically or optically.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an exchange unit for variably setting an actuating path of an operating button of a computer mouse, the computer mouse comprising a replaceable operating button for actuating a switch signal triggering a switch or a replaceable housing sidewall extending transversely to an operating plane of an operating button of the computer mouse , includes. The key switch may be a key switch as described above. The replacement unit includes at least one actuator button for exchanging the replaceable actuator button or a housing sidewall for replacement of the replaceable housing sidewall. The actuating button and the housing side wall each have a recess for a switch. The exchange unit further comprises a switch insertable into the recess and a biasing element for switching-free biasing of the key switch by means of the switch. The biasing member is coupled to the switch and on a side facing away from the recess of the actuating button for exchanging the replaceable actuating button or the housing side wall to replace the interchangeable Housing side wall can be arranged. Preferably, the switch and the biasing element are a switch as described above and a biasing element as described above. With the exchange unit, the advantages described above can be achieved. The exchange unit thus allows a predetermined setting of a Betätigungsweges an actuating button of a conventional computer mouse, which has at least one replaceable operating button or an exchangeable housing side wall. A replaceable component of a device according to the present invention is when the replaceable component by a user of the device with simple measures, such as releasing a releasable plug, clamp, latch, screw, adhesive or similar releasable connection , removable from the device and replaceable by another component replacing the replaceable component.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for adjusting an actuation path of an operation key of a computer mouse is proposed. The computer mouse has at least one actuating button, a tactile switch opposite the actuating button operable by this actuating button, a biasing element engageable in the actuating path, a switch coupled to the biasing element and in a recess of either a housing sidewall or the actuating button the computer mouse is located on. The housing side wall extends transversely to an operating plane of the actuating button. The recess having housing side wall or actuating button, the switch and the biasing member are preferably part of a previously described exchange unit.

The method includes a step of actuating the switch, wherein the biasing element coupled to the switch is moved transversely to the switching path of the pushbutton in the actuation of the actuating button, whereby the pushbutton is biased switch-release in the direction of its signal trip point. Depending on, for example, the type of switch described above, the user either performs a displacement movement along the actuating surface side transversely to the switching path of the pushbutton switch or a rotational movement about the central axis of the switch or exerts a pressure force on the upper side of the switch facing it. As a result of the switch operation, the biasing member is repositioned and spent in the actuation path of the operation key or in the switching path of the key switch. In the case of a pretensioning element consisting of an actuating tappet and an actuating curve section which is at least simply cranked, for example, as described above, the biasing element is moved translationally in the direction of the pushbutton, so that the offset of the actuation curve section is brought into the switching path of the pushbutton and this is pre-stressed. In the case of, for example, as described above consisting of an at least single cranked actuator shaft biasing element, the biasing member is rotationally moved in the direction of the pushbutton, so that the offset of the actuating shaft is positioned in the switching path of the pushbutton and this biases. In the case of, for example, as described above from an at least one eccentric actuator shaft biasing element, the biasing member is also rotationally moved in the direction of the key switch, the eccentricity is spent in the switching path of the key switch and this is biased. When the user presses the switch for biasing and then exerts a pressing force on the operation surface side of the operation button, a shorter actuating travel is covered than without bias because the switching travel of the push button switch is shortened by the bias voltage. The pushbutton can thus trigger faster with the same pressure force a signal than without bias.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a computer mouse having a variably adjustable actuator key actuating path. The method requires as a starting product a computer mouse having at least one interchangeable operating button or at least one exchangeable housing sidewall extending transversely to an operating plane of the replaceable operating button and a triggering switch which opposes the replaceable actuating button and is operable by means of the replaceable actuating button. includes. Preferably, the method further uses a replacement unit as described above.

The method comprises a first step of removing at least the at least one replaceable actuating button or at least the at least one exchangeable housing sidewall. This is done by non-destructive loosening a plug-in, screw, clamp or similar releasable connection. The method comprises a second step of producing at least one module from the switch, the biasing element and at least one actuating button having a recess for the switch or at least one housing sidewall with a recess for the switch, the at least one module accommodating the switch coupled to the biasing element Intermediate layer comprising at least one actuating button or the at least one housing side wall. Preferably, this step has a sub-step of Coupling a biasing element such as that described above with a switch such as that described above. The coupling may preferably be by means of a screw, glue, plug or press connection or other type of connection which causes both a detachable or non-releasable connection. The switch and the biasing member may alternatively be formed as an integral element consisting of a single component and therefore already coupled together.

Depending on the shape of the switch, there are various possible modules. In the case of a coupled with a pressure or rotary switch eccentric or cranked actuating shaft, the at least one housing side wall with a recess may preferably complement the module. In the case of an operating cam section coupled to a slide switch, the module can furthermore preferably be supplemented with a recess by the at least one actuating button. Furthermore, in the case of an actuation curve section coupled to a pressure switch, the module with the at least one housing sidewall can be supplemented with a recess. The connection between the at least one housing side wall with a recess or the at least one actuating button with a recess and the biasing element coupled to the switch can preferably be effected by a detachable plug-in, clamping, or similar connection. Alternatively, non-detachable connection types can be used. The manufacture of the module serves to accurately position the biasing member to ensure Einbringbarkeit in the switching path of the pushbutton. The method includes a third step of attaching to the location of the removed replaceable operating button of the at least one module comprising the biasing element coupled to the switch and the at least one actuating button having the recess for the switch, or attaching to the location of the removed replaceable housing sidewall of the at least one a module comprising the biasing element coupled to the switch and the at least one housing sidewall with the recess for the switch. The module is preferably attached by a detachable connection, such as a clamp, plug, screw or similar connection to the computer mouse. By attaching the module to the computer mouse, the biasing member is positioned so that it can be inserted into the switching path of the key switch by means of an actuation of the switch.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, with reference to the figures and drawings showing essential to the invention details, and from the claims. The individual features may be implemented individually for themselves or for several in any combination in a preferred embodiment of the invention.

Various embodiments and details of the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the figures explained below. Show it:

1 a detail of a front perspective view of a computer mouse according to a preferred embodiment,

2 a section of a sectional view along the in 1 shown section line II-II,

3 a schematic arrangement of a biasing element, a switch and a pushbutton switch according to a preferred embodiment,

4 a detail of a front perspective view of a computer mouse according to a preferred embodiment,

5 a detail of a perspective interior view of in 4 shown computer mouse,

6 a detail of a side view of a computer mouse according to a preferred embodiment,

7 a flowchart of a method for setting a Betätigungsweges an actuating button of a computer mouse according to a preferred embodiment, and

8th a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a computer mouse according to a preferred embodiment.

In the following description of preferred embodiments of the present invention, the same or similar reference numerals are used for the elements shown in the various figures and the same or similar, wherein a detailed repeated description of these elements is omitted.

1 shows a detail of a front perspective view of a computer mouse 1 according to a preferred embodiment. The computer mouse 1 has a common shape and includes two juxtaposed actuating buttons 2 , The operation buttons 2 Both are uniform and integrally made of plastic and each have a rectangular base with convex edges on, with the footprint of the operation buttons 2 in its entirety along its transverse axis is convex and facing the user. The footprints of the adjacent operation buttons 2 lie in a common arched plane of actuation, which forms part of the surface of the computer mouse 1 ausformt. The operation buttons 2 take one between the operation buttons 2 arranged recess 10 in which a conventional circular disk computer mouse wheel 11 is arranged. The computer mouse wheel 11 is via a computer mouse wheel mount 12 held rotatably about an axis of rotation extending through the disc center.

The left-click button from the perspective of a user 2 points to a user facing away from the front of the computer mouse 1 one parallel to the transverse axis of the actuating button 2 extending rectangular recess 9 on, in which a switch 3 acting as a slide switch 13 is formed along the recess 9 is arranged movable back and forth. The slide switch 13 is a one-piece, molded from a single element switch 3 , whose base is rectangular. The base surface has a central axis parallel to one side of the base surface, along which a parallelepiped sliding element perpendicular thereto 14 extends. The transition edges between base and sliding element 14 are formed as a hollow fillet.

Laterally to the left operation button 2 closes a housing sidewall 4 which is transverse to the operating level of the left-hand operation key 2 extends. The housing side wall 4 includes a two-part frame 5 and a two-piece housing side panel 8th and is part of an interior of the computer mouse 1 limiting housing. The frame 5 has a first frame element 6 and in the longitudinal direction of the first frame member 6 subsequent second frame element 7 on. The first frame element 6 . 7 is through a groove from the left operation button 2 delimited and extends to a front of the computer mouse 1 , The second frame element 7 adjoins the front of the computer mouse 1 to the first frame element 6 and extends to a bottom of the computer mouse 1 , The first frame element 6 is convex along its longitudinal axis. The first frame element 6 and the second frame member 7 form in the front area of the computer mouse 1 a C-shape open to the user. The housing side panels 8th are in the front area of the computer mouse 1 in the C-shape of the frame 5 fitted.

The computer mouse 1 also points to the side of the right-hand control button 2 a housing side wall as described above 4 on. The housing side walls 4 the computer mouse 1 grasp the operation buttons 2 thus on the side.

The computer mouse 1 has at the front a rectangular, to the operating level of the operation buttons 2 transverse computer mouse front surface 15 on top of the front area of the computer mouse 1 completes to the bottom. The computer mouse front surface 15 extends between the housing side walls 4 parallel to one to the front of the computer mouse 1 pointing leading edge of the operation buttons 2 and is convex along its transverse axis. In a center of the area of the computer mouse front surface 15 is a circular cable outlet 16 arranged, the center of which is in line with one between two operation buttons 2 extending groove lies.

2 shows a section of a sectional view along the in 1 shown section line II-II. The slide switch 13 is in the recess 9 the left button 2 arranged, with the footprint of the slide switch 13 in the operating level of the left operating buttons 2 is arranged.

The slide switch 13 is with a biasing element 17 coupled, which consists of a rod-shaped actuating plunger 18 and a to the actuating tappet 18 subsequent actuation curve section 19 is shaped. The actuating tappet 18 and the actuation curve section 19 are an integral, molded from a single component element, which forms an L-shape. The actuating tappet 18 is at an acute angle with the base of the slide switch 13 coupled. The coupling between the actuating tappet 18 and the slide switch 13 can be done for example via a plug-in, adhesive or snap-in connection. Alternatively, the slide switch 13 integral with the actuating tappet 18 be formed. The biasing element 17 is thus in the interior of the computer mouse 1 between the slide switch 13 and a caseback of the computer mouse 1 arranged.

On a slide switch 13 opposite side of the biasing member 17 contacted the Betätigungskurvenabschnitt 19 a tactile plunger 22 a push-button 21 , The push button switch 21 is inside of the interior of the computer mouse 1 limiting housing, wherein the key switch 21 between the slide switch 13 and a caseback of the computer mouse 1 is arranged. Furthermore, the push button comprises 21 a contact plug 20 that with one between the push button 21 and the caseback of the computer mouse 1 arranged circuit board 25 electrically connected. By means of the printed circuit board 25 can one from the push button 21 triggered signal to a Signal processing device are transmitted. The switching signal is triggered via the tactile plunger 22 in the push-button 21 perpendicular to the Betätigungskurvenabschnitt 19 is mounted elastically movable. The tactile plunger 22 is formed of a rod-shaped element, which at a free end-side end a semi-cylindrical dome for contact with the Betätigungskurvenabschnitt 19 having. Due to the elastic movable storage of the Taststößel 22 in the direction of the key switch 21 by means of a on the Taststößel 22 acting compressive force are moved, with the Taststößel 22 resets to a starting position, if the elastic force caused by the spring force has a greater amount than the opposing pressure force.

3 shows a schematic arrangement of a biasing element 17 , a switch 3 and a push-button 21 according to a preferred embodiment, wherein an embodiment of the Betätigungskurvenabschnitts 19 is shown in detail. The actuation curve section 19 is simply bent along its longitudinal extent and runs in the form of a ramp. In other words, the actuation curve section 19 a first section 19a with a first contact surface for contacting the Taststößels 22 and a second section 19b with a second contact surface for contacting the Taststößels 22 on, with the first section 19a with the second section 19b over a ramp 19c connected to a ramp surface. The ramp surface of the ramp 19c forms with the first and second contact surface a the Taststößel 22 facing contact surface for contacting the Taststößels 22 out. A first plane comprising the first contact surface thereby extends outside and parallel to a second plane comprising the second contact surface, the first plane being closer to the actuating tappet 18 is arranged as the second level. The first 19a and second section 19b with the ramp in between 19c thus form a bend for the Betätigungskurvenabschnitt 19 out.

In the in 3 shown starting position of the Taststößels 22 this is from the first contact surface of the Betätigungskurvenabschnitts 19 contacted, with the Taststößel 22 is movable perpendicular to the first contact surface. In the illustrated starting position is the key switch 21 or the Taststößel 22 not by the biasing element 17 biased.

To operate the computer mouse 1 a user with his right or left hand, the computer mouse 1 so embrace that the surface of the computer mouse 1 fits into a convex palm of the user. Starting from a right-handed use of the computer mouse 1 the user presses the left operation button 2 with an index finger of the right hand and the right button 2 with a middle finger of the right hand. An actuation of the operation buttons 2 takes place as soon as the user clicks on the operating level of the left-hand operation key 2 applying a compressive force, which causes the corresponding actuating button 2 from a starting position in the direction of the actuating button 2 assigned push-button 21 emotional. In the in 3 shown arrangement causes an actuation of the left operating button 2 an immediate actuation of the Taststößels 22 , In other words, the Taststößel 22 in the direction of a switching signal trip point of the key switch 21 by means of an actuation of the actuating button 2 emotional. Once the tactile plunger 22 with its the switching signal trip point end facing the switching signal trip point of the key switch 21 is reached, by the push button 21 a switching signal discontinued. The of the Taststößel 22 zurückzulegende way from its initial position to the triggering of the switching signal defines a switching path for the key switch 21 or the Taststößel 22 ,

The switching path can by means of the biasing element 17 be shortened. For this purpose, the user moves or shifts the slide switch 13 via the actuation of the sliding element 14 inside the recess 9 the operation button 2 , The slide switch 13 is ergonomically adapted to a finger tip of the user through the fillet weld. With the movement of the slide switch 13 becomes the biasing element by means of the coupling 17 moved. The biasing element 17 is translationally shifted so that the second section 19b the bend in the direction of the key switch 21 is spent in the switching path. The biasing element 17 takes a bias position. The offset acts on the Taststößel in the biasing position 22 of the electric key switch 21 with a compressive force. The tactile plunger 22 becomes due to the pressing force along the switching path of the key switch 21 in the direction of the switching signal trip point of the key switch 21 de-energized de-energized, allowing the push button switch 21 is biased.

As soon as the user clicks on the operating level of the left-hand operation key 2 applies a compressive force becomes the operation key 2 with the slide switch 13 from the starting position in the direction of the pushbutton switch 21 spent. An amount of compressive force applied by the user to the actuation level of the left actuation button 2 is applied is from the co-moving slide switch 13 over the biasing element 17 on the Taststößel 22 transmitted, whereby this from its biased position along the switching path of the key switch 21 moved further in the direction of the switching signal trip point. Once the switching signal trip point is reached is in the push button 21 an electrical signal is triggered.

4 shows a detail of a front perspective view of a computer mouse 1 according to a further preferred embodiment. With 4 illustrated computer mouse 1 differs from the computer mouse described above 1 by the nature of the switch 3 and the switch 3 comprehensive component of the computer mouse 1 , The computer mouse 1 According to this further preferred embodiment, instead of a slide switch comprises a pressure switch 26 , The pressure switch 26 is in a recess 9 a housing side wall 4 adjacent to the left of the two adjacent operation buttons 2 arranged and protrudes from the plane of the housing side wall 4 out. The pressure switch 26 is formed cross-sectionally wedge-shaped, with the tip of the wedge shape in the direction of the front of the computer mouse 1 shows. A user facing surface side of the pressure switch 26 extends parallel to the user facing surface side of the left operation button 2 , The wedge-shaped design of the pressure switch 26 allows a close arrangement at the front of the computer mouse 1 , The pressure switch 26 also has an actuating surface portion 28 for actuating the pressure switch 26 on, wherein the Betätigungsflächenabschnitt on one of the housing side wall 4 facing away from the end of the pressure switch 26 is provided.

5 shows a detail of a perspective interior view of in 4 shown computer mouse 1 , Like in the 5 shown is the pressure switch 26 with a biasing element 17 coupled. The biasing element 17 according to this preferred embodiment differs from the biasing element described above in that the actuating plunger 18 parallel, in particular coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the Betätigungskurvenabschnitts 19 extends. The pressure switch 26 and the biasing element 17 mold an injection molded component consisting of a single component. The actuation curve section 19 has a configuration as described above and is correspondingly transverse to the switching path of the key switch 21 arranged. 5 shows a starting position at which the key switch 21 not by the biasing element 17 is biased. The first paragraph 19a the actuation curve section 19 extends with the first contact surface perpendicular to the Taststößel 22 , wherein the first contact surface of the Taststößel 22 contacted, and approximately parallel to an operating plane of the left operating button 2 , The biasing element 17 is with the left button 2 coupled so that one on the left button 2 exerted compressive force on the biasing element 17 and over the biasing element 17 on the push button 21 can be transferred. The push button switch 21 is by means of the contact elements 20 with the circuit board 25 electrically connected. The pressure switch 26 is reset by a non-illustrated spring and a locking member, not shown, by again pressing the pressure switch to the starting position.

After an alternative embodiment of the pressure switch, not shown 26 can the pressure switch 26 a tangible element on a circumference of the pressure switch 26 by means of which the pressure switch 26 can be reset by a pulling movement to the starting position. The size of the pressure switch 26 is defined by a surface portion adjacent to the actuating surface portion 28 of the pressure switch 26 inversely adjacent.

To operate the pressure switch 26 the user can use the computer mouse 1 , as already under 3 described, embrace with his right hand. By one of the user on the Betätigungsflächenabschnitt 28 applied compressive force becomes the second section 19b the crank along the longitudinal axis of the Betätigungskurvenabschnitts 19 translational in the switching path of the pushbutton 21 spent. By means of the cranking is a pressing force on the push button 21 or on the Taststößel 22 applied, causing the Taststößel 22 the switching path of the pushbutton 21 moved in the direction of the switching signal trip point and the key switch 21 energized switch-off-free. The biasing element 17 takes a bias position. Once the user in the bias position to the actuation level of the left operation button 2 applies a compressive force, this is about the biasing element 17 on the Taststößel 22 transferred, causing the Taststößel 22 moved from its biased position along the switching path further in the direction of the switching signal trip point. Upon reaching the switching signal trip point, an electrical signal from the key switch 21 triggered.

6 a section of a side view of a computer mouse 1 according to a further preferred embodiment, in particular a side view of the computer mouse 1 without a housing sidewall portion. The computer mouse 1 according to this embodiment differs from that with respect to the 1 to 3 computer mouse described by an embodiment of the biasing member and an arrangement of another key switch 23 , The biasing element 17 has an L-shape and is integrally formed from a single plastic element. The long leg of the L-shape of the biasing member is by the actuating plunger 18 formed. Unlike the one described above Biasing element has the biasing element 17 according to this preferred embodiment, a rectangular actuating disc 27 on, which is perpendicular to the actuating tappet 18 connects and makes up the short leg of the L-shape. The actuating disk 27 contacted in the illustrated starting position area side a Taststößel 22 a push-button 21 ,

The further pushbutton switch 23 is on a push-button 21 supporting and arranged this electrically connecting circuit board and also electrically connected to this. The further pushbutton switch 23 has an identical outer shape as the push button 21 on and is the push button 21 immediately adjacent. The further pushbutton switch 23 has one to the push button 21 different switching path. The variance in the shift travel can be achieved, for example, by a shorter feeler plunger 22 one of the two push buttons 21 . 23 or by a higher signal triggering point of one of the two push-buttons 21 . 23 be educated.

By means of a sliding movement of the slide switch 13 becomes the biasing element 17 from the in 6 shown starting position in the direction of the other key switch 23 spent. The actuating disk 27 contacted in consequence of the Taststößel 22 the further key switch 23 , Does the user apply a compressive force to the actuation plane of the left operation button 2 On, an amount of the pressing force is applied via the biasing member 17 only on the other key switch 23 transfer. In the other key switch 23 is triggered upon reaching the signal trip point, an electrical signal, wherein the differently provided switching path of the other key switch 23 to the push button 21 a variation of the actuation path of the left actuation button 2 causes. By resetting the slide switch 13 in the starting position, the user can again select the original actuation path. It is quite possible that more than one push-button switch with one to the other push-buttons 21 . 23 different switching path is provided, whereby the actuating travel is variable to a greater extent.

7 shows a flowchart of a method 100 for setting an operation travel of an operation key of a computer mouse. The procedure 100 is suitable for a computer mouse, which is a computer mouse 1 according to one of the preferred embodiments may be. The computer mouse 1 has at least one operation button 2 , one of the operation button 2 opposite key switch 21 , which by means of the actuating button 2 is operable, one in the actuation of the actuating button 2 movable biasing element 17 , and one with the biasing element 17 coupled switch 3 up in a recess 9 either the operation button 2 or a housing sidewall 4 the computer mouse 1 which transversely to an actuation plane of the operation button 2 extends, is arranged. The procedure 100 includes a step 110 operating the switch 3 , with the switch 3 coupled biasing element 17 transverse to the switching path of the key switch 21 in the actuation of the actuating button 2 is spent, causing the key switch 21 is biased switch-trigger-free in the direction of its switching signal trip point.

8th shows a flowchart of a method 200 for making a computer mouse with variably adjustable operation key actuating path. The procedure 200 is particularly suitable for making a computer mouse 1 according to one of the preferred embodiments. The computer mouse 1 comprises at least one interchangeable actuating button or at least one exchangeable housing side wall which extends transversely to an operating plane of the interchangeable actuating button, and a push button triggering a switching signal 21 , which is opposite to the replaceable actuating button and can be actuated by means of the exchangeable actuating button. The procedure 200 includes a first step 210 the removal of at least the at least one replaceable actuating button or at least the at least one exchangeable housing side wall. In a second step 220 will at least one module from the switch 3 , the biasing element 17 and at least one operation button 2 with a recess 9 for the switch 3 or at least one housing sidewall 4 with a recess 9 for the switch 3 manufactured, wherein the at least one module with the biasing element 17 coupled switch 3 with the interposition of at least one button 2 or the at least one housing sidewall 4 includes. In a third step 230 At the location of the removed interchangeable actuating button, the at least one module will have that with the switch 3 coupled biasing element 17 and the at least one operation button 2 with the recess 9 for the switch 3 or at the location of the removed replaceable housing sidewall, the at least one module having that with the switch 3 coupled biasing element 17 and the at least one housing sidewall 4 with the recess 9 for the switch 3 appropriate.

The embodiments described and shown in the figures are chosen only by way of example. For example, according to a further preferred embodiment, not shown, the biasing member having an at least single cranked actuating shaft which crosses the switching path of the key switch, wherein the cranked actuating shaft portion in the Schaltweg the key switch by means of a rotation of the actuating shaft can be introduced. Alternatively, the biasing member may comprise an at least single eccentric actuating shaft which intersects the switching path of the key switch and the eccentrically shaped actuating shaft portion can be introduced via a rotational movement in the switching path. The rotation of the respective actuating shaft can take place, for example, via a slide switch or a pressure switch, which can be coupled or coupled with a motion translation device necessary for the rotation of the actuating shaft. The motion translation device may be, for example, a worm gear device. For this purpose, the actuating shaft can be moved with a molded as a rotary switch switch. A rotary switch can be used in the above-described embodiments as an alternative to the shift or pressure switch, wherein the rotary switch can be coupled or coupled to the biasing element by means of a translational movement of the biasing element necessary motion translation device such as a worm gear.

According to another embodiment, not shown, the variable adjustment of the actuating travel of the actuating button 2 the computer mouse 1 via an exchange unit. The exchange unit comprises at least one operation key 2 to replace a replaceable button on the computer mouse 1 or a housing sidewall 4 to replace a replaceable housing side wall of the computer mouse 1 , which each have a recess 9 for a switch 3 exhibit. Furthermore, the replacement unit includes a switch 3 in the recess 9 can be used and a biasing element 17 for switching tripping-free biasing of the trigger 21 by means of the switch 3 , The biasing element 17 is as described above with the switch 3 coupled or coupled and on one of the recess 9 opposite side of the actuating button 2 or the housing side wall 4 arranged. The replacement unit may be combinations of the above-described switches 3 and biasing elements 17 put together and allows, for example, a retrofit of a computer mouse 1 which can be done, for example, by detaching the replaceable components by releasing a detachable plug, clamp, snap, screw, or similar detachable connection and attaching the components of the replacement unit replacing the removed components.

Different embodiments may be combined completely and with respect to individual features. Also, an embodiment may be supplemented by one or more features of another embodiment. The dimensions of the geometric shape of the elements described are only examples and can be adjusted accordingly.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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computer mouse

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actuating button

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switch

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frame

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second frame element

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recess

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Computermausrad

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Computermausradhalterung

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slide switches

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sliding element

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Kabelauslassöffnung

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biasing member

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actuating ram

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ramp

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contact plug

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Taststößel

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circuit board

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pressure switch

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operating disc

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Actuating surface section

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Method for setting an actuating path of an operating button of a computer mouse

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Process step of pressing

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Method of making a computer mouse

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Claims (13)

Computer mouse ( 1 ) with at least one actuating button ( 2 ), by means of which a switch signal triggering a switching signal ( 21 ) is actuated, characterized in that a actuating travel of the actuating button ( 2 ) by a biasing element which can be brought into the actuation path ( 17 ) for biasing the key switch ( 21 ) in the direction of a signal trip point of the key switch ( 21 ) by actuating a with the biasing element ( 17 ) switchable switch ( 3 ) is variable. Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the push-button switch ( 21 ) an elastically movable Taststößel ( 22 ), which from an initial position along a switching path of the key switch ( 21 ) in the direction of the signal trip point of the key switch ( 21 ) is biased, wherein the Taststößel ( 22 ) upon reaching the signal trip point of the key switch ( 21 ) triggers a switching signal in the key switch. Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the biasing element ( 17 ) an at least single cranked Betätigungskurvenabschnitt ( 19 ), which transverse to a switching path of the key switch ( 21 ) and in the switching path of the pushbutton ( 21 ) can be introduced or arranged in the switching path. Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the biasing element ( 17 ) has an at least single cranked actuating shaft which a switching path of the key switch ( 21 ), wherein the cranked Betätigungswellenabschnitt via a rotational movement in the switching path of the push-button ( 21 ) can be introduced. Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the biasing element ( 17 ) has an at least single eccentric actuating shaft, which the switching path of the pushbutton switch ( 21 ) and whose eccentrically shaped actuating shaft section via a rotational movement in the switching path of the push-button ( 21 ) can be introduced. Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the switch ( 3 ), in particular to a fingertip of a user ergonomically adapted slide switch ( 13 ), which is in a recess ( 9 ) of the at least one actuation key ( 2 ) or in a recess ( 9 ) at least one housing side wall ( 4 ) is arranged, wherein the housing side wall ( 4 ) transverse to an actuation plane of the actuation button ( 2 ). Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the switch ( 3 ), in particular to a fingertip of a user ergonomically adapted pressure switch ( 26 ), which is in a recess ( 9 ) of the at least one actuation key ( 2 ) or in a recess ( 9 ) at least one housing side wall ( 4 ) the computer mouse ( 1 ) is arranged, wherein the housing side wall ( 4 ) transverse to an actuation plane of the actuation button ( 2 ). Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the switch ( 3 ), in particular to a fingertip of a user ergonomically adapted rotary switch, in a recess ( 9 ) of the at least one actuation key ( 2 ) or in a recess ( 9 ) at least one housing side wall ( 4 ) the computer mouse ( 1 ) is arranged, wherein the housing side wall ( 4 ) transverse to an actuation plane of the actuation button ( 2 ). Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the push-button switch ( 21 ) at least one further push-button switch ( 23 ), one to the key switch ( 21 ) has different switching path, wherein the push-button switch ( 21 ) and the at least one further push-button switch ( 23 ) by means of the switch ( 3 ) via the button ( 2 ) are selectively operable. Computer mouse ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the switch ( 3 ) and the biasing element ( 17 ) are reversibly removable. Exchange unit for variable adjustment of an actuation path of an actuation key ( 2 ) of a computer mouse ( 1 ), whereby the computer mouse ( 1 ) a replaceable actuating button for actuating a switch signal triggering a key switch ( 21 ) or a replaceable housing sidewall which extends transversely to an actuation plane of an actuation button ( 2 ) the computer mouse ( 1 ), wherein the replacement unit has at least one actuation key ( 2 ) to replace the replaceable button or a side panel ( 4 ) for exchanging the exchangeable housing side wall, each having a recess ( 9 ) for a switch ( 3 ), one in the recess ( 9 ) switch ( 3 ) and a biasing element ( 17 ) for switching-tripping-free biasing of the push-button switch ( 21 ) by means of the switch ( 3 ), wherein the biasing element ( 17 ) with the switch ( 3 ) and on one of the recess ( 9 ) facing away from the actuating button ( 2 ) or the housing side wall ( 4 ) can be arranged. Procedure ( 100 ) for setting an actuation path of an operation key ( 2 ) of a computer mouse ( 1 ), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the computer mouse ( 1 ) at least one actuation key ( 2 ), one of the operation buttons ( 2 ) opposite key switch ( 21 ), which by means of the actuating key ( 2 ) is operable, one in the actuation of the actuating button ( 2 ) transferable biasing element ( 17 ), one with the biasing element ( 17 ) coupled switch ( 3 ), which is in a recess ( 9 ) either the operation key ( 2 ) or a housing sidewall ( 4 ) the computer mouse ( 1 ), which extend transversely to an actuation plane of the actuation button ( 2 ), wherein the method ( 100 ) comprises a step ( 110 ) of operating the switch ( 3 ), with the switch ( 3 ) coupled biasing element ( 17 ) transversely to the switching path of the pushbutton ( 21 ) in the actuating path of the actuating button ( 2 ), whereby the push button switch ( 21 ) is biased switch-free in the direction of its switching signal trip point. Procedure ( 200 ) for making a computer mouse ( 1 ) with variably adjustable actuating key actuation path, in particular for producing a computer mouse ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the computer mouse ( 1 ) at least one replaceable actuating button or at least one exchangeable housing side wall which extends transversely to an operating plane of the replaceable actuating button, and a push button triggering a switching signal (US Pat. 21 ), which is opposite to the replaceable actuating button and actuable by means of the exchangeable actuating button, the method ( 200 ) includes a first step ( 210 ) of removing at least the at least one exchangeable actuating button or at least the at least one exchangeable housing side wall, a second step ( 220 ) of producing at least one module from the switch ( 3 ), the biasing element ( 17 ) and at least one operation key ( 2 ) with a recess ( 9 ) for the switch ( 3 ) or at least one housing side wall ( 4 ) with a recess ( 9 ) for the switch ( 3 ), wherein the at least one module with the biasing element ( 17 ) coupled switch ( 3 ) with the interposition of the at least one actuating button ( 2 ) or the at least one housing side wall ( 4 ), and a third step ( 230 ) of attaching to the location of the removed interchangeable actuating button of the at least one module having the switch ( 3 ) coupled biasing element ( 17 ) and the at least one actuation key ( 2 ) with the recess ( 9 ) for the switch ( 3 ), or the mounting at the location of the removed exchangeable housing side wall of the at least one module having the switch ( 3 ) coupled biasing element ( 17 ) and the at least one housing side wall ( 4 ) with the recess ( 9 ) for the switch ( 3 ).

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