JP2020071576A - mouse - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a mouse which can further smoothly be moved.SOLUTION: In a mouse 10 for inputting information to a terminal by being moved with a bottom surface part 16 of a mouse body 11 brought into contact with a movement surface, a plurality of ball bearings 20 are installed on the bottom surface part 16 in a rollable manner, the mouse body 11 is supported by the plurality of ball bearings 20 while mounted on the movement surface, and the mouse body 11 is configured so as to be moved by rolling the ball bearings 20 on the movement surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a mouse that is a peripheral device of a personal computer (hereinafter, abbreviated as personal computer).

  Conventionally, a mouse that is used by connecting to a personal computer or the like is moved by a user touching and moving the mouse on a mouse pad or desk so that the cursor on the screen of the personal computer or the like moves according to the movement. It is configured. Here, in order to smoothly move the cursor on the screen, it is necessary for the mouse to move smoothly on the mouse pad, desk, or the like. In order to smoothly move the mouse in this way, there is one in which a member intended to facilitate sliding of the mouse is attached to a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the mouse (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-86138

  However, recently, some users desire a mouse that can move more smoothly than in the past, and in order to meet such a demand, a mouse that can move more smoothly has been desired.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a mouse that can be moved more smoothly.

  In order to achieve such an object, the invention according to claim 1 is a mouse for inputting information to a terminal by moving a bottom surface of a mouse body in contact with a moving surface, and a plurality of mouses are provided on the bottom surface. A ball bearing is rotatably installed, and the mouse body is supported by the plurality of ball bearings while being mounted on the moving surface, and these ball bearings roll on the moving surface to move the mouse body. It is characterized in that it is configured to.

  Further, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration according to claim 1, the plurality of ball bearings are arranged along an outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface portion.

  Further, the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration according to claim 1 or 2, the plurality of ball bearings are arranged in a circular shape.

  Further, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration according to claim 3, a plurality of circular bearings in which the plurality of ball bearings are arranged in a circle are arranged in the bottom surface portion.

  Further, in the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the configuration described in claim 4, the circular bearing is arranged so as to surround an optical sensor unit for inputting coordinate information provided in the center of the bottom surface portion. It is characterized by being

  According to the invention described in claim 1, the plurality of ball bearings are rotatably installed on the bottom surface, and the mouse body is supported by the plurality of ball bearings in a state of being mounted on the moving surface. The mouse body is configured to move by rolling on the moving surface, so the contact area with the moving surface is significantly smaller than that of a mouse with a mouse foot of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sheet attached to the bottom surface. Can be contacted with. As a result, the frictional force with the moving surface when the mouse body moves can be made extremely small, and the mouse body can be moved more smoothly with respect to the moving surface.

  Further, according to the invention of claim 2, since the plurality of ball bearings are arranged along the outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface portion, it is possible to make the ball bearing more stable when contacting the moving surface. Therefore, the mouse body can be moved more smoothly with respect to the moving surface.

  Further, according to the invention described in claim 3, since the plurality of ball bearings are arranged in a circular shape, it becomes possible to install an existing circular bearing on the bottom surface portion. Therefore, a mouse that can move smoothly can be efficiently produced.

  Further, according to the invention described in claim 4, since the plurality of circular bearings in which the plurality of ball bearings are arranged in a circle are arranged on the bottom surface portion, the stability is further improved when contacting the moving surface of the mouse body. The mouse body can be moved more smoothly with respect to the moving surface.

  Further, according to the invention described in claim 5, since the circular bearing is arranged so as to surround the optical sensor unit for inputting coordinate information provided in the center of the bottom face portion, the mouse body can be moved more smoothly. While making it possible, the coordinate information can be surely input from the optical sensor unit.

It is a top view showing a mouse concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a side view which shows the mouse | mouth which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a bottom view showing the mouse concerning the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 3. It is a bottom view which shows the mouse | mouth which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a bottom view which shows the mouse | mouth which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 6. It is a bottom view which shows the mouse | mouth which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a bottom view which shows the mouse | mouth which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a bottom view which shows the mouse | mouth which concerns on 6th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
1 to 4 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a mouse according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view showing the mouse according to the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing the mouse according to the same embodiment. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mouse 10 of the present embodiment is connected to a terminal (not shown) such as a personal computer, and is moved by contacting it on a moving surface M such as a mouse pad or a desk, thereby transferring information to the terminal. Is what you enter.

  Further, the mouse 10 of the present embodiment has a mouse body 11 having a mechanical part (not shown) such as a sensor inside, as shown in FIGS. A left button 12 and a right button 13 for performing a click operation are provided on the front end side of the surface of the mouse body 11. A wheel 14 for performing a scroll operation or the like is installed between the left button 12 and the right button 13. A connection cord 15 extends from the tip of the mouse body 11 and is configured to be connected to a terminal such as a personal computer through a connector (not shown) provided at the tip of the connection cord 15.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an optical sensor unit 17 for inputting coordinate information is installed at a central position of the bottom surface portion 16 of the mouse body 11. The optical sensor unit 17 inputs coordinate information based on the moving amount and moving direction of the mouse body 11. By inputting this coordinate information into a terminal such as a personal computer through the connection code 15, the cursor moves on the screen of this terminal.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of ball bearings (8 in the present embodiment) 20 are rotatably dispersed and installed on the bottom surface portion 16 of the mouse body 11. These ball bearings 20 are arranged in line symmetry when the bottom face portion 16 is divided into the left side and the right side by the center line, and each of them has a ball 21. Specifically, in this embodiment, free ball bearings are used as the plurality of ball bearings 20.

  The mouse body 11 is supported by a plurality of ball bearings 20 while being placed on the moving surface M as shown in FIG. The balls 21 of these ball bearings 20 are configured to move the mouse body 11 by rolling on the moving surface M.

  The bottom portion 16 of the mouse body 11 is formed of synthetic resin such as POM resin (polyacetal). As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the bottom portion 16 is provided with a plurality of recesses 22. Each ball bearing 20 is configured by fitting a ball 21 into each recess 22. For example, each ball 21 is press-fitted against the elastic force of the open end of the recess 22. Each ball 21 is formed from a hard material such as metal such as stainless steel or ceramics.

  Here, it is desirable that the plurality of ball bearings 20 be arranged so that when the bottom portion 16 makes contact with and moves on the moving surface M, it can be smoothly moved in all directions of the XY plane. ..

  When using the mouse 10 having such a configuration, the user holds the mouse 10 with one hand and moves the mouse 10 on the moving surface M while contacting the moving surface M. In particular, when the mouse 10 is used in a game or the like that requires intense movement, it is necessary to send quick movement information to the terminal, and the mouse 10 itself needs to make a quick and smooth movement.

  Therefore, in the mouse 10 of the present embodiment, the plurality of ball bearings 20 are rotatably installed on the bottom surface portion 16, and the mouse body 11 is supported on all of the plurality of ball bearings 20 while being placed on the moving surface M. The ball bearings 20 roll on the moving surface M so that the mouse body 11 moves. Therefore, only one point of the ball 21 of each ball bearing 20 contacts the moving surface M and rolls.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the mouse 10 is configured so that only one point of the ball 21 of each ball bearing 20 contacts the moving surface M, so that the contact area with respect to the moving surface M is smaller. Can be Therefore, it is possible to have a stable grounding force against the moving surface M in a wide contact range and reduce the frictional force against the moving surface M with a small contact area. As a result, it is possible to stabilize the mouse 10 on the moving surface M, make it more slippery, and move it smoothly.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which one ball 21 is fitted in the recess 22 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a large number of small balls having a diameter smaller than that of the ball 21 are arranged in the recess 22 and these small balls are The ball 21 may be arranged on the upper surface of the ball so that it can be rolled in all directions. With such a configuration, the mouse 10 becomes more slippery and can be smoothly moved.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing the mouse according to the second embodiment. The same or corresponding parts as those of the first embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals and overlapping description will be omitted, and the configuration and operation different from those of the first embodiment will be described. The same applies to the other embodiments.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the plurality of ball bearings 20 of the present embodiment are arranged along the outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface portion 16. These ball bearings 20 are arranged in line symmetry when the bottom surface portion 16 is divided into the left side and the right side by the center line. As the plurality of ball bearings 20, free ball bearings are used as in the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by disposing the plurality of ball bearings 20 along the outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface portion 16, it is possible to achieve a more stable state at the time of contact with the moving surface M, The mouse body 11 can be moved more smoothly with respect to the moving surface M. The other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the plurality of ball bearings 20 are arranged for one round along the outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface portion 16 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape along the outer peripheral edge is formed on the inner peripheral side. A plurality of ball bearings 20 forming a similar shape may be arranged over a plurality of circumferences.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a bottom view showing the mouse according to the third embodiment. FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the present embodiment, the circular bearing 30A configured as a unit on the bottom surface portion 16 is fixed by, for example, an adhesive. The circular bearing 30A is formed in an annular shape and is arranged so as to surround the optical sensor unit 17 as a center.

  The circular bearing 30A has a groove 32 formed along the circumferential direction, and an inner ring portion 33 and an outer ring portion 34 are formed on the inner and outer circumferences of the groove 32, respectively. Pockets are formed in the inner ring portion 33 and the outer ring portion 34 at regular intervals in the circumferential direction, and the balls 31 are fitted into the pockets. As a result, the plurality of ball bearings 35 are arranged in a circle, and a part of the ball 31 projects from the inner ring portion 33 and the outer ring portion 34. The circular bearing 30A having such a structure exists as a ready-made product.

  Therefore, in the mouse 10 of the present embodiment, the balls 31 of the plurality of ball bearings 35 of the circular bearing 30A are rotatably installed, and the mouse body 11 has the balls 31 of the plurality of ball bearings 35 mounted on the moving surface M. The balls 31 are supported by all 31 and the balls 31 roll on the moving surface M to move the mouse body 11.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the plurality of ball bearings 35A of the circular bearing 30A are arranged in a circle, the existing circular bearing 30A can be installed on the bottom surface portion 16. Therefore, the mouse 10 that can move smoothly can be efficiently produced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the circular bearing 30A is arranged so as to surround the optical sensor unit 17 for inputting coordinate information, which is provided in the center of the bottom portion 16, so that the mouse body 11 can be moved more smoothly. While making it possible, the coordinate information can be surely input from the optical sensor unit 17.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of ball bearings 20 similar to those in the second embodiment may be installed on the front and rear bottom surface portions 16 on the outer peripheral side of the circular bearing 30A. Further, a plurality of ball bearings 20 may be installed on the bottom surface portion 16 on the inner peripheral side of the circular bearing 30A. That is, a plurality of ball bearings 20 may be installed in the empty space of the bottom portion 16. As a result, a more stable state can be achieved at the time of contact with the moving surface M.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a bottom view showing the mouse according to the fourth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 8, this embodiment is a combination of the second embodiment and the third embodiment. The circular bearing 30B of this embodiment has a smaller diameter than the circular bearing 30A of the third embodiment. The other structure is the same as that of the circular bearing 30A, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The plurality of ball bearings 20 are arranged along the outer peripheral edge of the bottom portion 16 as in the second embodiment, and have the same structure.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the plurality of ball bearings 20 are arranged along the outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface portion 16, and the circular bearing 30B is arranged on the bottom surface portion 16 so as to surround the optical sensor portion 17. When contacting the moving surface M, the state can be made more stable, and the mouse body 11 can be moved more smoothly with respect to the moving surface M.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 9 is a bottom view showing the mouse according to the fifth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, the circular bearing 30A of the third embodiment and the circular bearing 30B of the fourth embodiment are arranged so as to surround the optical sensor unit 17. Further, the circular bearing 30A and the circular bearing 30B are arranged concentrically.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the circular bearings 30A and 30B are arranged so as to surround the optical sensor unit 17, and the circular bearings 30A and 30B are arranged concentrically. In addition, the contact state with the moving surface M can be more stable, and the mouse body 11 can be moved more smoothly with respect to the moving surface M.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, as in the third embodiment, a plurality of ball bearings 20 similar to those in the second embodiment may be installed on the front and rear bottom surface portions 16 of the circular bearing 30A. That is, also in this embodiment, a plurality of ball bearings 20 may be installed in the empty space of the bottom portion 16. As a result, a more stable state can be achieved at the time of contact with the moving surface M.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a bottom view showing the mouse according to the sixth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the circular bearings 30B of the fourth embodiment are arranged on the front and rear sides of the bottom surface portion 16 with the optical sensor portion 17 interposed therebetween.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the circular bearings 30B are arranged on the bottom surface portion 16 on the front and rear sides with the optical sensor portion 17 interposed therebetween, the mouse 10 that can be smoothly moved can be efficiently produced. ..

  Here, also in this embodiment, a plurality of ball bearings 20 may be installed on the bottom surface portion 16 where the circular bearing 30B is not installed, or a plurality of circular bearings having a smaller diameter than the circular bearing 30B may be installed. Good.

  As described above, in the ball bearing 20 and the circular bearings 30A and 30B in each of the above-described embodiments, the number, the arrangement form, the size of the balls, the diameter of the circular bearing, etc. to be installed on the bottom surface portion 16 make contact with the moving surface M. It can be appropriately selected based on the stability at the time, the operability of the moving surface M of the mouse body 11, and the like.

  It should be noted that each of the embodiments described above is described to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and is not described to limit the present invention.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the mouse 10 is described as having two buttons, a wheel, and a connection cord. However, the mouse 10 is not limited to this, and has one button, three buttons or more, and a wheel without a wheel. It is possible to apply a mouse having an appropriate configuration such as a device that is wirelessly connected to the terminal instead of the connection cord, a device that is provided with an operation unit other than a button or a wheel, or the like.

  Moreover, in each of the above-described embodiments, the mouse 10 is brought into contact with the moving surface M to move the mouse 10 to input information to the terminal. In this case, the mouse 10 may be intermittently contacted with the moving surface M without being constantly in contact therewith.

10 Mouse 11 Main Body 12 Left Button 13 Right Button 14 Wheel 15 Connection Cord 16 Bottom Part 17 Optical Sensor 20 Ball Bearing 21 Ball 22 Recess 30A Circular Bearing 30B Circular Bearing 31 Ball 32 Recess 33 Inner Ring 34 Outer Ring 35 Ball Bearing M Moving surface

Claims (5)

A mouse that inputs information to a terminal by moving the bottom surface of the mouse body by touching the moving surface,
A plurality of ball bearings are rotatably installed on the bottom surface, and the mouse body is supported by the plurality of ball bearings while being mounted on the moving surface, and these ball bearings roll on the moving surface. A mouse characterized in that the mouse body is configured to move.   The mouse according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of ball bearings are arranged along an outer peripheral edge of the bottom surface portion.   The mouse according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of ball bearings are arranged in a circle.   The mouse according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of circular bearings in which the plurality of ball bearings are arranged in a circle are arranged in the bottom surface portion.   The mouse according to claim 4, wherein the circular bearing is arranged so as to surround an optical sensor unit for inputting coordinate information provided in the center of the bottom surface.

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