JP2006317989A - Mouse for computer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mouse for computer that can lighten the load on the wrist of an operator and improve operating efficiency. <P>SOLUTION: Mice 11 and 31 for computer for inputting coordinate position data to a computer are disclosed and each mouse comprises a mouse main body 12 having a position detecting mechanism 18 capable of detecting coordinate positions and a handle 13 which is formed to be put in the palm and provided with at least two operation portions 22 and 23 on its reverse surface side correspondingly to positions of fingers, the handle 13 being connected to the mouse main body 12 so that movements in two dimensions can be transmitted to the mouse main body 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer mouse for inputting coordinate position data to a computer.

Conventionally, a mouse has been widely used as means for inputting coordinate position data to a computer. This type of computer mouse has a type in which the position detection unit detects the rotation direction and the amount of rotation of the ball rolling on the mouse pad, or is equipped with a light emitter and a light receiver, and is optically coordinated. Or a wireless type that transmits the coordinate position data detected by the position detector to a computer using infrared rays. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-267806 A

  However, in the conventional computer mouse described above, as shown in FIG. 5, when inputting coordinate position data to the computer, a hand is placed on the mouse 1 and the left and right click operation buttons 2 and 3 are moved with the index finger or the middle finger. Since the pressing operation and the scroll operation switch 4 between the operation buttons 2 and 3 are operated, it is necessary to keep the wrist bent upward. Therefore, there is a problem that the worker is easily fatigued, it is difficult to maintain concentration, and it is difficult to improve the work efficiency. In addition, there has been a problem that, when operated for a long time, the burden on the wrist of the operator increases, and there is a risk of developing tendonitis.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a computer mouse that can reduce the burden on the operator's wrist and improve work efficiency.

  The present invention relates to a computer mouse for inputting coordinate position data to a computer, the mouse main body having a position detection mechanism capable of detecting the coordinate position, and capable of being accommodated in a palm, corresponding to the position of a finger. A handle provided on the lower surface side, and the handle is connected to the mouse body so that the planar movement can be transmitted to the mouse body. Features.

  Preferably, the handle is connected to the left side of the mouse main body via a connecting member, and the connecting member is rotatable in a vertical direction with respect to the mouse main body and has a planar relative motion. Preferably, the handle is connected in a restrained state, and the handle is connected to the connecting member in a state in which the handle can be rotated in the front-rear direction and the planar relative motion is restricted.

  In addition, the handle is inclined to a predetermined angle and is connected to the left side of the mouse body in a state in which the handle is rotatable up and down with respect to the mouse body and is restrained in a planar relative motion. It may be.

  Further, the handle is connected to the rear of the mouse body via a connecting member, and is connected to the mouse body in a state in which the handle can be rotated in the vertical direction and the planar relative motion is restricted. Also good.

  Furthermore, a handle support portion protrudes downward from the left end portion of the handle so as to be able to come into contact with the placement surface, and the handle support portion comes into contact with the placement surface as described above. A handle gripping space may be formed between the mounting surface and the mounting surface.

  According to the present invention, the operator can operate the mouse in a posture in which the hand is naturally placed on the placement surface, and the burden on the wrist of the operator can be reduced. Various excellent effects can be obtained, such as being able to concentrate and performing work efficiency.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a case where the present invention is applied to a wireless type optical mouse will be described as an example.

  First, a computer mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a computer mouse according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a side view showing the computer mouse.

  The computer mouse 11 according to the present embodiment includes a mouse main body 12 and a handle 13, and the handle 13 is interposed via two connecting members, a first connecting member 14 and a second connecting member 15. The mouse body 12 is connected to the left side.

  A circuit board 17 is horizontally attached to the mouse body 12 inside a synthetic resin case 16 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The circuit board 17 has an optical position detection mechanism capable of detecting coordinate positions in the XY directions. 18 and a battery (not shown) are mounted. Further, a passage hole (not shown) is provided in the bottom plate of the case 16 so that light emitted from the position detection mechanism 18 can reach the surface of the mounting surface 19 through the passage hole. .

  The handle 13 has a horizontally long flat shape that can be accommodated in a palm, and a left end portion thereof is bent so as to protrude downward to form a handle support portion 20. When the handle support portion 20 abuts on the placement surface 19, a handle gripping space 21 is formed between the handle 13 and the placement surface 19, so that the gripping operation of the handle 13 can be performed smoothly. Yes. Further, a first operation unit 22 and a second operation unit 23 are provided on the left lower surface of the handle 13 from the left side, and the first operation unit 22 and the second operation unit 23 respectively hold the handle 13 in the palm. It is provided corresponding to the position of the index finger and middle finger when housed. The first operation unit 22 has a function of a left click operation button and a scroll operation switch, and the second operation unit 23 has a function of a right click operation button. The first operation unit 22 and the second operation unit Each micro switch and the first operation unit 22 and the second operation unit 23 are operated so that each micro switch of the switch input circuit formed on the circuit board 17 of the mouse main body 12 operates by operating the control unit 23. They are connected by a signal line 27.

  The first connecting member 14 is attached to the side surface of the mouse main body 12 via the first attachment 24, and is capable of rotating in the vertical direction with respect to the mouse main body 12 and constrained in a planar relative motion. Linked in state. Further, the second connecting member 15 is attached to the first connecting member 14 via the second mounting tool 25, and can be turned up and down with respect to the first connecting member 14. They are connected with their relative movements restricted. Furthermore, a handle 13 is attached to the second connecting member 15 via a third fixture 26, and the handle 13 can rotate in the front-rear direction with respect to the second connecting member 15 and is planar. Are connected in a state of restraining relative movement. In this way, the handle 13 is connected to the mouse body 12 via the first connecting member 14 and the second connecting member 15, so that the planar movement of the handle 13 is reliably transmitted to the mouse body 12, The mouse body 12 moves according to the planar movement direction and movement distance of the handle 13.

  In the first embodiment described above, the handle 13 is connected to the mouse body 12 via the two connecting members 14 and 15. However, only one connecting member may be used, or FIG. As shown, the handle 13 is tilted forward by a predetermined angle so that it can be easily ergonomically gripped, and can be rotated in the vertical direction with respect to the mouse body 12 and restrains the planar relative movement. In this state, the mouse body 12 may be directly connected to the left side.

  Next, a computer mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the computer mouse according to the present embodiment. In the following description, for simplification of description, the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 and 2 are attached to the same components as those in the first embodiment described above. A detailed description of the configuration is omitted.

  The computer mouse 31 according to the present embodiment includes a mouse main body 12 and a handle 13, and the handle 13 is connected to the rear of the mouse main body 12 via a connecting member 32.

  The connecting member 32 has a rod shape and is attached to the rear surface of the mouse main body 12 via the first attachment 33. The connecting member 32 is pivotable in the vertical direction with respect to the mouse main body 12 and constrains a planar relative movement. Connected in a connected state. The connecting member 32 is attached to the front surface of the handle 13 via the second attachment 34, and is connected to the handle 13 while being rotatable in the vertical direction and constrained in a planar relative motion. Has been. As described above, the handle 13 is connected to the mouse main body 12 via the connecting member 32, so that the planar movement of the handle 13 is reliably transmitted to the mouse main body 12. It moves according to the moving direction and moving distance.

  As described above, according to each of the above-described embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, the operator can operate the mouse in a posture in which the hand is naturally placed on the placement surface, and to the wrist of the operator. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate work even for a long time, and it is possible to improve work efficiency.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, two operation units 22 and 23 are provided on the lower surface of the handle 13, but this is merely an example, and a left click operation button and a right click are provided. A scroll operation switch may be provided between the operation buttons, and three operation units may be provided.

  The mouse body 12 may be provided on the left side of the handle 13 or may be provided below the handle 13 (ie, under the hand) by reducing the size and thickness of the mouse body 12. You can also.

  Furthermore, the shapes of the mouse body 12 and the handle 13 are not limited to the shapes described in the above embodiments, and various changes can be made.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the case where the present invention is applied to a wireless type optical mouse has been described. However, this is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to a ball rolling on the mounting surface 19. Needless to say, the present invention can also be applied to other types of mice such as a mouse that detects the rotation direction and amount of rotation using a position detection mechanism, and a mouse that is cable-connected to a computer.

1 is a perspective view showing a computer mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a side view showing a computer mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows another example of the mouse | mouth for computers which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the mouse | mouth for computers concerning the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the state which hold | gripped the handle | steering-wheel in the mouse | mouth for computers concerning the 1st and 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the conventional mouse | mouth for computers.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Computer mouse 12 Mouse main body 13 Handle 14 1st connection member 15 2nd connection member 18 Position detection mechanism 19 Mounting surface 20 Handle support part 21 Handle gripping space 22 1st operation part 23 2nd operation part 31 Computer Mouse 32 connecting member

Claims (5)

A computer mouse for inputting coordinate position data to a computer,
A mouse body having a position detection mechanism capable of detecting a coordinate position;
A handle formed to be accommodated in the palm and having at least two operation portions provided on the lower surface side corresponding to the position of the finger;
The computer mouse is characterized in that the handle is coupled to the mouse body so that the planar movement can be transmitted to the mouse body. The handle is connected to the left side of the mouse main body via a connecting member, and the connecting member is rotatable in a vertical direction with respect to the mouse main body and restrained in a planar relative motion. The computer mouse according to claim 1, wherein the mouse is connected and connected to the connecting member in a state in which the handle can be rotated in the front-rear direction and the planar relative motion is restricted. The handle has a posture tilted forward by a predetermined angle, and is connected to the left side of the mouse body in a state in which the handle can be rotated in the vertical direction with respect to the mouse body and the planar relative motion is restricted. The computer mouse according to claim 1. The handle is connected to the rear of the mouse main body via a connecting member, and is connected to the mouse main body in a state of being rotatable in the vertical direction and constraining a planar relative motion. 2. The computer mouse according to 1. A handle support portion protrudes downward from the left end portion of the handle so as to be able to come into contact with the placement surface, and the handle support portion comes into contact with the handle surface when the handle support portion comes into contact with the placement surface. The computer mouse according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a handle gripping space is formed between the mounting surface and the mounting surface.

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