JPH10177453A - Mouse pad - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To adjust the length of a code connecting a mouse mainbody to a computer mainbody and to prevent the mouse mainbody from falling from a desk by providing a cord housing means for housing the cord of a mouse. SOLUTION: This mouse pad A1 is composed of a planar mainbody 1 and plural engaging bodies 2 provided on the rear surface of the mainbody 1 and the grooves 2a. The grooves 2a opened downwards are formed into a cross shape on the engaging bodies 2 formed into a rectangular solid by an elastic body such as a synthetic resin. Then, the cord B of the mouse is put among the plural engaging bodies 2 and fixed and held between the grooves 2a of the respective engaging bodies 2 so that the mouse cord B with prescribed length is housed. Moreover, the number of the engaging bodies 2 to be engaged with the cord B are changed so that the length of the cord B to be housed is adjusted. Thus, the excess mouse cord which executes occupation on the desk is contained on the mouse pad rear surface and is not made to be an eyesore and the mouse mainbody is connected to the mouse pad and the mouse and prevented from falling from the desk.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mouse pad used as a control panel of a mouse as an image position pointing device connected to a computer, and more particularly to a mouse having a mechanism capable of adjusting the length of a mouse cord. About the pad.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a mouse has been widely used as one of computer operating devices. A mouse generally rolls a ball placed on the lower surface of a mouse body on a desk, and detects the rotation of the ball with a rotary encoder or the like, and inputs an amount corresponding to a moving direction and a distance of the mouse to a computer. This is a device for moving a cursor mark on the display in accordance with the movement and instructing and inputting an arbitrary point on the display. Therefore, in order to perform the operation smoothly, it is necessary for the mouse ball to roll smoothly. However, because the ball is slippery on a desk or the like, the mouse operation is often not performed smoothly.
In order to cope with such inconvenience, a plate-shaped mouse pad made of a material that gives an appropriate frictional force to a mouse ball is generally used as a mouse operation console.

[0003]

Since the mouse is an input device to the computer, the mouse must transmit data to the computer. For this reason, the mouse body is generally connected to the computer body using a cord. This code only needs to be long enough from the computer to the mouse operating position.However, if the mouse itself has a fairly long code, assuming that the computer and mouse are far apart. There are many.

[0004] For this reason, when the operation positions of the computer main body and the mouse are close to each other, an extra cord occupies the desk, which is very disturbing. Also, unlike a keyboard that is fixed and operated, in the case of a mouse, it is necessary to move the main body and operate it, so if you move the mouse body on the mouse pad, the extra cord on the desk connected to this It will move and is very disturbing during operation. You also need to have some space on your desk for this code to work. By the way, during operation,
The moving part of the code only needs to be long enough to allow the mouse body to move on the mouse pad.

[0005] Further, since the mouse body only rests on the mouse pad, it often falls on the user's elbow or the like from the desk when not in use. Depending on the case, it may be damaged.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention can adjust the length of a cord connecting a mouse body and a computer body, and can adjust a moving portion of the cord to a required length. It is another object of the present invention to provide a mouse pad having a mouse pad that can prevent a mouse main body from dropping from a desk.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mouse pad provided with a code storing means for storing a mouse code.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the mouse pad is provided on a back surface of the mouse pad.

Further, in order to solve the above problem, the mouse pad according to the third aspect is provided with a cord fixing means for fixing a single point of a mouse cord.

According to the inventions of claims 4 to 6, the above-mentioned configurations of claims 1 to 3 are respectively provided on a support base for supporting a general mouse pad.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mouse pad A1 according to Embodiment 1 as viewed from the back side. As shown in the figure, this mouse pad A1 is a plate-shaped main body 1
And a plurality of engaging bodies 2 provided on the back surface of the main body 1.

The main body 1 is generally formed of a synthetic resin material or the like, and the front side is processed so as to apply an appropriate frictional force to a mouse ball.

The engaging body 2 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped by an elastic body such as a synthetic resin or a metal, and a downwardly open groove 2a into which a mouse cord B can be engaged is formed in a cross shape. With such a configuration, the cord B of the mouse can be pinched and fixed in the groove 2a by pressing the cord B of the mouse from the open portion of the groove 2a into the groove 2a and engaging the inside of the groove 2a. By providing a plurality of such engaging members 2, a cord storage portion capable of storing the mouse cord B is configured.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the cord B of the mouse is extended between the plurality of engaging members 2 so that the groove 2 of each engaging member 2 is formed.
By pinching and fixing the mouse cord a, the mouse cord B of a predetermined length is fixed between the engaging members and stored.
Further, by changing the number of the engaging members 2 to be engaged with the cord B, the length of the cord B of the mouse to be stored can be adjusted. Further, since the groove 2a is provided in a cross shape, the cord B
Can be bent at a right angle in the engagement body 2 and fixed.

The mouse pad A1 having such a configuration
The method of using is described below. First, the user of the computer connects the mouse to the computer via the code B. Then, an extra portion of the cord B is clamped and fixed to the engaging body 2 on the back surface of the mouse pad A1, and stored on the back surface of the mouse pad A1. At this time, the code portion leading to the mouse body should have enough room for the mouse body to move over the entire mouse pad. Then, the mouse pad A1 is placed with its back side facing the desk, and the mouse pad A1
Move the mouse on the front side of and operate the mouse.

In this way, the extra cord of the mouse, which has conventionally occupied the desk, is stored on the back of the mouse pad so that it is not obstructive, and the moving portion of the mouse cord is connected to the mouse body and the mouse. Since only the cord portion between the closest engaging members 2 is used, the cord does not move except on the mouse pad A1, and the desk space can be used effectively. Further, since the mouse body is connected to the mouse pad, the mass body can be prevented from dropping from the desk.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of engaging members 2, that is, a housing portion are provided on the back surface of the mouse pad body.
This has the same effect even if it is provided on the lower surface of the mouse support base S that supports the normal mouse pad A 'as shown in FIG. Further, in this way, the cord can be stored on the back side using the conventional mouse pad A 'as it is.

Further, the engaging body 2 is not limited to the one shown in the first embodiment, but may be of any form as long as it can fix the cord of the mouse. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a groove 2a may be provided on the entire back surface of the mouse pad A1, and the engagement bodies 2 may be joined to each other.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a mouse pad A2 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention as viewed from the back side. As shown in the figure, the mouse pad A2 includes a plate-shaped main body 1, a reel 3 provided on the back side of the main body 1, and legs 4. The main body 1 is the same as that according to the first embodiment.

The reel 3 comprises a shaft (not shown) and a disc-shaped pressing plate, and the shaft and the pressing plate can rotate integrally. Then, by winding the cord of the mouse around this shaft, the cord of the mouse can be wound and stored on the reel 3. That is, the reel 3 forms a code storage section.

The leg 4 is a cylinder having a height slightly larger than the thickness of the reel 3, and is formed of an elastic material such as rubber.

The method of using the mouse pad A2 having such a configuration is substantially the same as that of the mass pad according to the first embodiment. After connecting the mouse to the computer body via the cord B, the extra cord portion of the mouse is reeled. Wrap around 3 and store. By winding the cord twice, the cord can be wound around the reel 3 while the mouse and the computer main body are connected. This mouse pad A2 is also the mouse pad A1 according to the first embodiment.
Has the same effect as.

In the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a mouse support S for supporting a normal mouse pad A 'is used as shown in FIG. It goes without saying that the same effect can be obtained even if the reel 3 is provided.

The reel mechanism can use various known techniques such as automatically winding a cord using a mainspring or the like.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mouse pad A3 according to Embodiment 3 as viewed from the back side. As shown in the figure, this mouse pad A3 is
And a box 5 provided on the back side of the main body 1. The same main body 1 as that according to the first embodiment is used.

The box body 5 is a flat rectangular parallelepiped box body whose upper part is open, is formed of a synthetic resin material or the like, and is formed on the back surface of the main body 1 by known means such as fitting or screwing. It is removable. The open edge of the box 5 is provided with two U-shaped cutouts 5a at two locations, and the cutouts 5a are formed so that one point of the mouse cord can be engaged and fixed.

A method of using the mouse pad A3 having such a configuration will be described. First, the mouse is connected to the computer via the code B. Then, an extra cord is appropriately inserted into the box body 5 detached from the main body 1, and portions corresponding to both ends of the extra cord are engaged with the notches 5 a of the box body 5. Then, in this state, the box 5 is mounted on the back surface of the main body. As a result, extra mouse cords are stored in the box 5. By doing so, the mouse pad A3 has the same effect as the mouse pad A1 according to the first embodiment.

The cord B can be easily inserted into the box 5 from the notch 5a or pulled out from the box 5, and the length can be easily adjusted.

In the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a mouse support S for supporting a normal mouse pad A 'is used as shown in FIG. It goes without saying that the same effect can be obtained even if the box body 5 is provided.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the box 5 is made detachable, and two U-shaped cutouts 5a with which one cord B can be engaged are provided. Alternatively, a hole through which two cords B can be inserted may be provided. In this way, even if the box 5 is not made detachable,
With the mouse connected to the computer main body, the cord B is woven and bent to form a double, and the cord is inserted into the box 5 through the hole, so that an extra cord can be stored in the box 5.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a mouse pad A4 according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention as viewed from the front side. As shown in the figure, the mouse pad A4 includes a plate-shaped main body 1 and a housing 6 provided on a side edge of the main body. The main body 1 is the same as that according to the first embodiment.

The housing 6 has two upper ends facing each other.
Winding part 6a consisting of two hooks and cover 6b covering it
It consists of. Then, the cord B of the mouse is wound around the winding portion 6a, so that the cord B is stored in the housing 6.
Can be stored inside. The cover 6b is detachably formed by known means (not shown), and has two notches so that the cord B can be inserted.

The method of using the mouse pad A4 having such a configuration is the same as that of the mouse pad A1 according to the first embodiment. After the mouse and the computer are connected via the cord B, the cover 6b of the housing 6 is closed. In the state of leaving,
An extra cord is wound around the winding portion 6a, and then the cover 6b is attached and fixed.

By using the mouse pad A4 in this manner, the mouse pad A4 has the same effect as the mouse pad according to the first embodiment. Also, the cords can be stored without turning over the mouse pad body because it is provided on the side edge of the body.

In the fourth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the side edge of the mouse support base S supporting the normal mouse pad A 'as shown in FIG. It is needless to say that the same effect can be obtained even if the housing 6 is provided.

In this case, the housing 6 is housed by winding a cord. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the first embodiment, a plurality of engaging bodies are used. Any form can be used as long as the cord can be stored therein, such as an object or a form that is appropriately inserted into a box as in the third embodiment.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a mouse pad A5 according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention as viewed from a plane side. As shown in the figure, the mouse pad A5 is composed of a plate-shaped main body 1 and a cord fixing section 7. The main body 1 is the same as that according to the first embodiment, but is provided with a protruding piece 1 a provided with a cord fixing portion 7.

The cord fixing part 7 is made of an elastic synthetic resin,
It is made of metal or the like, and has a cylindrical shape with an open upper side where a mouse cord can be held and fixed.

A method of using the mouse pad A5 having such a configuration will be described. First, the user of the computer connects the mouse to the computer via the code B. Then, the mouse body B is secured to the cord fixing portion 7 while securing the length of the mouse main body such that the mouse body can be moved on the mouse pad. In this state, the user of the computer operates the mouse on the surface of the mouse pad A5.

In this way, only the code B on the mouse body side moves from the code fixing unit 7, and the code B on the computer side from the code fixing unit 7 is kept stationary. That is, the mouse pad A5 allows the mouse to be handled as if it were a stationary device such as a keyboard or printer. Accordingly, when the cord B is long and has an extra portion, the cord B on the computer side can be shortened by folding the cord B on the computer side from the cord fixing portion 7 like a printer cable and stopping with a belt or the like. Thereby, the space on the desk can be used effectively. Also,
Since the mouse body is connected to the mouse pad, it is possible to prevent the mouse body from dropping from the desk.

In the fifth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, a cord fixing portion is provided on a mouse support base S for supporting a normal mouse pad A 'as shown in FIG. It goes without saying that the same effect can be obtained even if 7 is provided.

The code fixing section 7 may be any type as long as it can fix a mouse code, and may be, for example, one that fixes the code with a screw or the like. Further, the position of the cord fixing portion 7 may be provided anywhere on the main body 1 and may be rotatable.

[0044]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

In the invention according to claim 1 or 4, since an extra mouse cord can be stored in the cord storage means, the length of the cord connecting the mouse main body to the computer main body can be adjusted. Since the moving part of the cord is the part from the storage means to the mouse body, it is possible to use the desk effectively. Further, since the mouse main body is connected to the main body via the cord storage means, it is possible to prevent the mouse main body from dropping from the desk.

In the invention according to claim 2 or 5, since the cord storage means is provided on the back side of the mouse pad body,
The area occupied by the mouse pad on the desk is the same as that of a normal mouse pad, even though the storage means is provided.

In the invention according to claim 3 or 6, only the mouse cord from the cord fixing means to the mouse body moves, and the mouse cord from the cord fixing means to the computer can be kept stationary. The mouse can be handled in the same manner as a stationary device such as a keyboard, and the moving parts of the cord can be minimized, so that the user is less likely to be disturbed.
Further, since the mouse body is connected to the mouse pad, it is possible to prevent the mouse body from dropping from the desk.

Further, according to the inventions according to claims 4 to 6, it is possible to achieve the above effects by using a general mouse pad as it is.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mouse pad according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a mouse pad support according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the mouse pad according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a mouse pad according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a mouse pad according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a mouse pad according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a mouse pad according to a fifth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Engagement body 2a Groove 3 Reel 4 Leg 5 Box 5a Notch 6 Storage body 6a Winding part 6b Cover

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A mouse pad having a cord storage means for storing a mouse code. 2. The mouse pad according to claim 1, wherein said storage means is provided on a back surface. 3. A mouse pad having a cord fixing means capable of fixing one point of a mouse cord. 4. A mouse pad support having cord storage means for storing a mouse cord. 5. The mouse pad support according to claim 4, wherein said storage means is provided on a back surface. 6. A mouse pad support having cord fixing means for fixing one point of a mouse cord.