JP3096524U - mouse - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To enable use regardless of the dominant hand and to operate the keyboard even when the mouse body is attached to the hand. SOLUTION: The little finger to the index finger, the index finger to the thumb,
A pair of flat mouse bodies 1a and 1b having curved surfaces formed along the bases of the thumb and the little finger. The ball 20 is rotatably provided on the curved surface located at the base of the thumb, and the base of the index finger and the middle finger is provided. Switches 21 and 21 are arranged on the curved surface located at the position of the thumb, and the wheel 25 is rotatably provided on the curved surface located between the index finger and the middle finger, and the mouse bodies 1a and 1b located at the base of the thumb The substantially L-shaped fixed band 30 is rotatably supported on the curved surface, and the mouse bodies 1a and 1b are suspended from the hand.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

  The present invention is a mouse that operates a ball to move the pointer on the display. Concerned.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  A conventional mouse of this type is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-209489. In front of the mouse body, the ball is installed diagonally at the position where the thumb of the hand is positioned. Formed so that the surface and one surface that touches the palm bulge compared to another surface that does not touch the palm The left and right sides of the mouse body and the parts where the index and middle fingers can be positioned. Two switches are arranged and formed at the position where the ring finger and little finger are positioned The mouse body is composed of a recessed part formed in the mouse body.

[0003]   Then, hold the mouse body described above in the form of holding a pistol grip. , Move the pointer on the display by operating the ball with your thumb.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  However, in the case of the conventional mouse, the side surface of the mouse body contacts the palm. Right-handed as it is formed so that the surface in contact with the palm of the hand bulges Although it can be used by people with left hand, there is a problem that it is difficult for left-handed people to operate.

[0005]   Moreover, the keyboard cannot be operated when the mouse body is attached to the hand. In addition, grip the mouse body away from your hand in a form like a pistol grip. There is a problem that a cradle is required to keep the machine in a ready state.

[0006]   Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention can be used regardless of the dominant hand, and You can operate the keyboard even when the mouse body is attached to your hand, and the mouse An object of the present invention is to provide a mouse that does not require a cradle for the main body.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a mouse of the present invention is provided with a mouse as described in claim 1. In the mouse that specifies the position by moving the pointer on the play, Bend along the base of the little finger to the index finger, the index finger to the thumb, and the thumb to the little finger. It is provided with a pair of flat mouse bodies with surfaces formed.

[0008]   Therefore, the base of the little finger to the index finger, the index finger to the thumb, and the thumb to the little finger Since the curved surface is formed on the mouse body so that it follows the right hand or left hand It will resemble the shape of the palm of your hand, and you can easily use it with your right or left handed hand. Can be used.

[0009]   Moreover, since the shape of the mouse body is similar to the palm, grasping the mouse body The mouse body fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. In addition, Due to the curved surface formed on the mouse body, there is no discomfort when holding the mouse body , You can hold it firmly.

[0010]   Further, as described in claim 2, the pointer is moved on the pair of mouse bodies. A ball for rotatably mounting on the curved surface located at the base of the thumb To

[0011]   Therefore, you can control the ball with your thumbs and It is possible to move the pointer smoothly without having to slide the pointer.

[0012]   Further, as described in claim 3, in the pair of mouse bodies, the coordinates of the pointer are Place the switch for input on the curved surface located at the base of the index and middle fingers. Arrange.

[0013]   In this case, you can operate the switch with your index finger or middle finger, It can be used just like any other.

[0014]   In addition, as described in claim 4, in the pair of mouse bodies, a display is provided. Use the wheel to scroll the image of the song that is located between your index and middle fingers. It is provided rotatably on the surface.

[0015]   That way, you can operate the scroll with your index or middle finger, It can be easily adapted to scroll the play image.

[0016]   Further, as described in claim 5, an optical system for detecting the moving distance and the moving direction. The sensor is provided on the mouse body.

[0017]   Therefore, you do not need to maintain balls or wheels, and Position can be detected accurately.

[0018]   Further, as set forth in claim 6, the pair of mouse bodies can be hung in a hand. And is hung at a position where it can be grasped by hand.

[0019]   For example, hold the mouse body by hand with a rubber band, a string, or a bendable strip. If you can hang it in a position where you can, hang the mouse body in your hand. However, the keyboard can be operated and the work efficiency of the computer is improved.

[0020]   In addition, as described in claim 7, the pair of mouse bodies has a substantially L-shaped fixing band. The fixing band is hung by hand by the base end of the thumb band. Is rotatably supported on the curved surface of the mouse body located at the position, and is bent from the base end. The bent part is pulled out from between the thumb and forefinger of the back of the hand, and It is designed to extend from the index finger side toward the little finger side.

[0021]   In this case, the base end of the fixing band is located at the base of the thumb. Since it is rotatably supported on the curved surface of the mouse, the mouse body can be used for both right and left hands. Can be easily hung.

[0022]

[Embodiment of device]

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.   The mouse of the present invention comprises a little finger to an index finger, an index finger to a thumb, and a thumb to a little finger. A pair of upper and lower flat mouse bodies 1a and 1b each having a curved surface formed along the base , Rotatably provided on the curved surface of the mouse body 1a, 1b located at the base of the thumb Ball 20 and mouse body 1 located at the base of the index and middle fingers Switches 21 and 21 arranged on the curved surfaces of a and 1b and between the index finger and the middle finger. A wheel 25 rotatably provided on the curved surfaces of the mouse bodies 1a and 1b to be placed, It is rotatably supported on the curved surfaces of the mouse bodies 1a and 1b located at the base of the finger. And an approximately L-shaped fixing band 30.

[0023]   The curved surfaces of both mouse bodies 1a and 1b are formed from the thumb to the base of the index finger. Taper 2 and a taper formed adjacent to the inclined surface 2a of the taper 2 on the index finger side. Arrangement 3, small arc surface 4 formed adjacent to the gradient 3, and inclination of the taper 2 on the thumb side A closed surface formed by the surface 2b and the large arc surface 5 formed between the small arc surfaces 4. It consists of a curved surface. The slope 3 is inclined downward from the middle finger to the ring finger. It In addition, the small arc surface 4 is located at the base of the little finger, and a part of it is outside the outer circumference of the large arc surface 5. It is formed so as to project slightly.

[0024]   In addition, by the inclined surface 2a of the taper 2 on the index finger side and the inclined surface 2b of the thumb finger side, The angle of the formed apex is about 100 to 110 degrees, and the inclined surface of the taper 2 on the index finger side The angle of the apex formed by 2a and the gradient 3 is approximately 135 to 140 degrees, The angle of the apex formed at the boundary with the small arc surface 4 is approximately 130 to 135 degrees. There is. Each of these vertices is chamfered so that the mouse bodies 1a and 1b can be gripped by hand. However, it is designed so that there is no discomfort.

[0025]   Both mouse bodies 1a and 1b have a dish shape with a shallow bottom. And above As shown in FIG. 3A, a plurality of locking pieces 6 are provided on the peripheral portion of the mouse body 1a on the side. ... is hanging. Further, on the back surface of the upper mouse body 1a on the side of the large arc surface 5 A boss 7 having a screw hole is provided so as to project.

[0026]   As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the lower mouse body 1b has an upper mouse body 1a. , A plurality of locking recesses 9, which are locked to the locking pieces 6 ,. The recess 11 where the head of the screw 10 that is screwed into the screw hole of the boss 7 of the us body 1a is located Has been formed.

[0027]   In both mouse bodies 1a and 1b, a curved surface located at the base of the thumb, that is, As shown in FIG. 2A, the taper 2 has a thumb-side inclined surface 2b on which the ball 20 moves. The receiving portion 13 is formed. In addition, a curved surface located between the index and middle fingers That is, the taper 2 is formed by the inclined surface 2a on the index finger side and the inclined surface 2b on the thumb finger side. As shown in FIG. 2B, the wheel 25 described later is formed on the curved surface of the apex portion formed. The bearing portion 16 of the shaft 27 is formed, and the wheel body 26 of the wheel 25 is formed. A notch 17 for rotating the is formed. In addition, the index and middle fingers A curved surface located at the base portion, that is, an inclined surface 2a on the index finger side of the taper 2 and a slope 3 And, as shown in FIG. 2C, the substantially rectangular push buttons of the switches 21 and 21. The mounting holes 14 and 14 of 22, 22 are formed, and the inside of the mounting holes 14 and 14 are formed. The ring-shaped spring receiving portions 15, 15 are formed in the. Also, the taper 2 and the large arc surface 5 As shown in FIG. 2D, the support shaft 3 of the fixing band 30 to be described later is provided at the boundary portion between 1 bearing portion 18 is formed and the inner peripheral surface of the bearing portion 18 faces each other. Two locking holes 19, 19 are formed in the.

[0028]   As shown in FIG. 2 (C), the switches 21 and 21 are two push-button pushers each having a rectangular shape in plan view. Tongues 22 and 22 and springs 23 and 23 for urging the push buttons 22 and 22 in the advancing direction. And push pieces (not shown) provided on both push buttons 22 and 22. this The protrusions turn on and off the micro switches on the printed circuit board, which will be described later. (Not shown).

[0029]   As shown in FIG. 2B, the wheel 25 includes an annular wheel body 26 and a wheel body 26. And a shaft 27 provided in the hollow portion of the ear body 26. In addition, the wheel A rotation support is provided so that a part of the peripheral surface of the body 26 is exposed to the outside from the mouse bodies 1a and 1b. I have it.

[0030]   As shown in FIG. 2D, the fixed band 30 has a base end portion 30 a of the fixed band 30. Is welded to the support shaft 31, and the support shaft 31 is orthogonal to the support shaft 31 in the axial direction. Spring insertion hole 32 bored in the direction, and provided in the spring insertion hole 32 so as to be movable back and forth. The lock pin 33 and the spring 34 for urging the lock pin 33 in the forward direction are provided. It

[0031]   Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the support shaft 31 is a bearing for the mouse bodies 1a and 1b. It is rotatably provided on the cage 18. Further, the tip of the locking pin 33 has a hemispherical shape. And the tip of the locking pin 33 is normally the shaft of the mouse body 1a, 1b. It is locked in the locking hole 19 of the receiving portion 18, and the position of the fixing band 30 is fixed. ing. By rotating the solid band 30 from this state, the tip of the locking pin 33 Part is retracted against the biasing force of the spring 34 to move to the locking hole 19 of the mouse body 1a, 1b. And the locking state of the locking pin 33 is released, and the bearings of the mouse bodies 1a and 1b are released. The tip of the locking pin 33 moves while sliding on the inner peripheral surface of the portion 18. Further fixation When the locking pin 33 is positioned in the locking hole 19 on the opposite side by the rotation of the band 30, The locking pin 33 is biased by the spring 34, and the tip of the locking pin 33 moves forward. The fixing band 30 is locked in the locking hole 19 on the opposite side of the mouse bodies 1a and 1b. It will be fixed on the opposite side of the mouse body 1a, 1b.

[0032]   Although not shown, a printed circuit board is provided inside the mouse bodies 1a and 1b. Is decorated. On this printed circuit board, the rotation of the ball 20 should be in the X and Y directions. A sensor for detecting the direction separately and a light emitting element for detecting the amount of rotation of the wheel 25 And a light receiving element and a micro switch that is activated by pressing the switches 21 and 21. Switch, the microswitch, the sensor of the ball 20, the light emitting element of the wheel 25, and And controlling the position of the pointer on the display based on the input signal of the light receiving element I C and are installed. In addition, the printed circuit board is connected to the computer The cable is soldered.

[0033]   Next, the mode of use of the mouse of the present invention will be described. First, the mouse body 1a, When attaching 1b to the right hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), the upper mouse body 1a With the flat surface of the mouse body 1a and the bent portion 30b of the fixing band 30 in the state of being turned up. In the meantime, insert the back of the right hand from the side, place your thumb on the ball 20, and touch the index finger and the middle finger. Position the wheel 25 between your fingers and place your index and middle fingers on the switches 21 and 21. The mouse bodies 1a and 1b are gripped in this state.

[0034]   In addition, when the mouse bodies 1a and 1b are attached to the left hand from the state of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4 (B), when the mouse body 1b on the lower side is repeatedly turned up Together, the fixed band 30 is rotated 180 degrees. Next, with the flat surface of the mouse body 1b Insert the back of the left hand from the side between the bent portion 30b of the fixing band 30, and Place the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger in the same positions as in Take a bi-state.

[0035]   Then, by rotating the ball 20 of the mouse body 1a, 1b with the thumb, Move the pointer on the display to input the switches 21 and 21. And determine the coordinates of the pointer on the display, and use the wheel 25 to Alternatively, the image on the display is scrolled by rotating the middle finger.

[0036]   Furthermore, when keyboard operation is required, remove each finger from the mouse bodies 1a and 1b. Operate the keyboard with the mouse bodies 1a and 1b hung apart to be hung in hand . At this time, the mouse bodies 1a and 1b are held close to the palm by the fixing band 30. Since it is hung, the mouse body 1a can be operated even if the keys on the keyboard are input with fingers. , 1b does not disturb the operation of the keyboard.

[0037]   In the case of the above-described embodiment, the ball 20 can be rotated on the mouse bodies 1a and 1b. Although provided, the mouse body 1 is provided with an optical sensor for detecting a moving distance and a moving direction. It may be provided in a and 1b. In addition, the rotation of the ball 20 and the wheel 2 The rotation operation of 5 may be detected by an optical sensor. In addition, Mau The balls 20 of the main bodies 1a and 1b were operated with the thumbs, but they were slid on the table. You may let it be done.

[0038]   Further, in the case of the above-described embodiment, in order to suspend the mouse bodies 1a and 1b in the hand, Although the fixing band 30 is rotatably provided on the mouse bodies 1a and 1b, it may be A bendable strip may be used. However, in the case of rubber cords or cords, attach both ends. It is preferable to provide the portion so as to be rotatable. Also, as a flexible belt, for example, For example, use something like a flexible curve ruler with a lead rod inserted in a synthetic resin cylinder.

[0039]   Furthermore, the shapes of the mouse bodies 1a and 1b are not limited to the shapes shown in the drawings, and A curved surface is formed along the base of each finger of the palm, and fits neatly in the palm. If In addition, the curved surfaces of the mouse bodies 1a and 1b are Any shape may be used as long as it does not feel uncomfortable when gripped.

[0040]   In addition, the balls 20 of the mouse bodies 1a and 1b, the switches 21 and 21, the wheels The mounting position of 25 can be appropriately changed to a position that is easy to operate.

[0041]   Further, in the case of the above embodiment, a cable connected to the computer is required. However, remote control may be performed without using a cable.

[0042]

[Effect of device]

  As described above, the mouse of the present invention has a pair of flat mouse bodies and a little finger or A curved surface along the bases of the index finger, the index finger to the thumb, and the thumb to the little finger. Since it is configured so that it can be grasped with the mouse body stored in the palm, There is an effect that can be used in any of.

[0043]   Also, place a ball for moving the pointer at the base of the thumb. Since it is rotatably provided on the curved surface of the mouse body, slide it on the ground surface of the mouse. You can operate the ball with your thumbs without Wear.

[0044]   In addition, attach a switch for entering the coordinates of the pointer to the index finger and middle finger. It should be operated because it was placed on the curved surface of the mouse body located at the part of the root Wiring materials can be effectively placed in operable positions.

[0045]   In addition, use the wheel to scroll the image on the display with your index finger. Since it is rotatably provided on the curved surface of the mouse body located between the middle finger, You can quickly scroll the display image.

[0046]   In addition, an optical sensor for detecting the moving distance and the moving direction is installed on the mouse body. Since it can be turned, it can also be used with an optical mouse.

[0047]   In addition, the mouse body is hung so that it can be grasped by hand. The pedestal that supports the main body is no longer required.

[0048]   In addition, a substantially L-shape that is rotatably provided to suspend the mouse body -Shaped fixing band is used, so the mouse body can be easily used regardless of dominant hand There is an effect that can be hung.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is a plan view showing a mouse body of a mouse of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a side view showing curved surface portions formed on the bases of thumb and little finger, and FIG. It is the side view which showed the curved-surface part formed in each root of the thumb to the index finger.

FIG. 2A is a sectional view taken along the line AA showing a rotating portion of a ball, and FIG. 2B is a sectional view showing a rotating portion of a wheel.
A line sectional view, (C) is a CC line sectional view of a mounting portion of the switch, and (D) is a DD line sectional view of a rotating portion of the fixed band.

FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the mouse body taken along the line E-E,
(B) is a FF line sectional view of the rotation part of the hook band.

FIG. 4A is a use state diagram in which the mouse body of the present invention is attached to the right hand, and FIG. 4B is a use state diagram in which the mouse body of the present invention is attached to the left hand.

[Explanation of symbols]

1a, 1b mouse body 2 taper 2a Inclined surface on the index finger side 2b Thumb side tilted surface 3 gradient 4 small arc surface 5 large arc surface 6 locking piece 7 Boss 9 Locking recess 10 screws 11 recess 13 Rotation receiving part 14 mounting holes 15 Spring receiving part 16,18 Bearing part 17 Notch 19 Locking hole 20 balls 21 switch 22 push button 23, 34 springs 25 wheels 26 wheel body 27 axes 30 fixed bands 30a base end 30b bent part 31 spindle 32 spring insertion hole 33 Locking pin

Claims (7)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A mouse whose position is specified by moving a pointer on a display, comprising a pair of flat mouse bodies each having a curved surface formed along the bases of the little finger to the forefinger, the forefinger to the thumb, and the thumb to the little finger. A mouse characterized by having. 2. A ball for moving the pointer is rotatably provided on a curved surface located at the base of the thumb of the pair of mouse bodies. The mouse described. 3. A switch for inputting coordinates of the pointer is provided on the curved surface of the pair of mouse bodies located at the base of the index finger and the middle finger. Or the mouse described in 2. 4. A wheel for scrolling an image on a display is rotatably provided on a curved surface located between the forefinger and the middle finger of the pair of mouse bodies. Any one of 1 to 3
The mouse according to item. 5. The mouse according to claim 1, wherein the pair of mouse bodies is provided with an optical sensor for detecting a moving distance and a moving direction. . 6. The mouse body according to claim 1, wherein the pair of mouse bodies is configured to be hung in a hand and is hung in a position where it can be held by a hand. The mouse described. 7. The pair of mouse bodies are hung on a hand by a substantially L-shaped fixing band, and the fixing band has a base end portion on a curved surface of the mouse body located at the base of the thumb. A bent portion that is rotatably supported and bent from the base end is led out between the thumb and forefinger of the back of the hand, and further extends from the index finger side of the back of the hand toward the little finger side. The mouse according to claim 6, wherein the mouse is a mouse.