KR100935702B1

KR100935702B1 - Mouse for computer

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Publication number: KR100935702B1
Application number: KR1020080075621A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김철호
Original assignee: 김철호
Priority date: 2008-08-01
Filing date: 2008-08-01
Publication date: 2010-01-07

Abstract

The present invention relates to a computer mouse. Computer mouse according to the present invention is coupled to the first case and the first case is coupled to the first case and the touch member that can be touched by the user to protrude to the outside to close the electrical components disposed inside the first case In a computer mouse having a second case, the first case has an asymmetrical portion which is asymmetrical with respect to the centerline crossing the touch member, and the asymmetrical portion is 27 degrees or more and 37 degrees or less with respect to the center line. A first extension extending at an angle of and a second extension extending at an angle of 10 degrees to 20 degrees with respect to the center line on the left side opposite to the right side, which is a position where the first extension is formed, with respect to the center line; It is characterized by comprising a part.

Description

Mouse for computer {Mouse for computer}

The present invention relates to a computer mouse, and more particularly, to a computer mouse having an improved structure so that the user's convenience can be promoted by an ergonomic design and the operation by the user can be simplified.

In general, a computer mouse includes a first case in which a touch member that can be touched by a user is protruded outwardly, and a first part that is coupled to the first case to close an electric component disposed inside the first case. It consists of two cases. Such a computer mouse is connected to a computer and functions to produce a desired result according to a software design specification.

However, the conventional computer mouse has the following problems.

First, the conventional computer mouse is designed to be symmetrical with respect to the center line passing through the touch member. Therefore, when the user intends to grip and manipulate the computer mouse with his or her hand, as the computer mouse is disposed closer to the user side, the wrist is bent at an angle A1 as shown in FIG. 1. In this case, there is a problem of fatigue and discomfort to the user as the force to release the bending to the wrist portion of the user is continuously applied. In particular, in the case of a gaming mouse, a switch for performing various functions is provided on the lower surface of the mouse for a computer, and needs to be used in close proximity to the user. In such a case, the above problems are more prominent.

Second, the conventional computer mouse has a relatively convex shape in which the ratio of the left and right widths and the top and bottom widths of the user's palms is about 1.8: 1. In the case where (little finger) touches the floor, the back of the hand is bent at an angle A2 with respect to the arm as shown in FIG.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a computer mouse that allows a user to grip and manipulate the product more conveniently.

The present invention for achieving the above object is coupled to the first case and the first case is coupled to the first case is coupled to protrude outward to the touch member that can be touched by the user to close the electrical components disposed inside the first case In a computer mouse having a second case to be provided, wherein the first case has an asymmetrical portion asymmetrical with respect to the centerline across the touch member, the asymmetrical portion is 27 degrees to 37 degrees with respect to the centerline A first extension portion extending at an angle equal to or less than a second line extending from an angle of 10 degrees to 20 degrees with respect to the center line on a left side opposite to a right side which is a position at which the first extension portion is formed; Characterized in that it comprises an extension.

The first extension portion of the first case has a shape in which the width gradually increases proportionally to the center line, the second extension portion of the second case has a shape in which the width is gradually proportionally decreased with respect to the center line, The first case is positioned on the right side with respect to the center line, and has a third extension part having a shape that gradually decreases in width, and the first extension part and the third extension part so as to smoothly connect the first extension part and the third extension part. A first bent portion provided between the three extension portions, a fourth extension portion formed on the left side with respect to the center line, and gradually increasing in proportion to the width, and the second extension portion and the fourth extension portion can be smoothly connected; It is preferable to include a second bent portion provided between the second extension portion and the fourth extension portion.

Preferably, the vertical distance with respect to the center line between the first curved portion and the second extension portion is configured to be two times or more and 2.8 times or less than the width between the top surface of the first case and the bottom surface of the second case. .

In the second case, the switch may be configured to be selectively turned on and off on the right and left sides of the center line, respectively.

The second case is coupled to selectively turn on and off the first switch in a position adjacent to the first bent portion, and the second switch is coupled to be selectively turned on and off in a position adjacent to the second bent portion It is preferable.

The second case may include a pair of switch units that perform an on-off function for signal transmission, and may be configured to be coupled to the first case so as to rotate left and right with respect to the center line.

The second case may include a fixed plate positioned relative to the first case; And a rotating plate coupled to the fixed plate to have a pair of switch units which perform an on-off function for signal transmission, so as to rotate left and right with respect to the center line.

The following effects can be expected for a computer mouse according to the present invention having the configuration described above.

That is, in the present invention, since the case constituting the computer mouse is ergonomically designed, there is an effect of improving the gripability and convenience of the user.

On the other hand, this effect is more prominent in the gaming mouse of the computer mouse, in one embodiment of the present invention is configured to rotate the bottom case to improve the operation performance of the switch to perform a variety of functions, the user's operation By further enhancing the convenience of the product can increase the reliability of the product.

Hereinafter, a computer mouse according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a computer mouse according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a plan view of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the present invention 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of VIII-VIII of FIG. 6.

As shown in these drawings, the computer mouse according to the present invention includes a first case 1 and a first case 1 in which a touch member 2 that can be touched by a user is protruded to the outside. A second case 3 for closing the electrical component such as the printed circuit board 5 disposed therein is provided.

The first case 1 has an asymmetrical portion which is asymmetrical with respect to the center line C crossing the touch member 2. In the present embodiment, the first case (1) comprises a symmetrical portion and the asymmetrical portion symmetrical with respect to the center line (C), but the present invention is not limited to this and another embodiment according to the present invention In the first case (1) it is also possible to have only an asymmetrical portion.

The present invention can further enhance the user's convenience by the ergonomic design of the first case (1). That is, the asymmetric part position includes a first extension part 31 and a second extension part 32 which are not disclosed in the prior art.

The first extension part 31 extends at an angle of 27 degrees or more and 37 degrees or less with respect to the center line C. When the angle θ1 of the first extension part 31 is less than 27 degrees, the distance that the user can grip the first case 1 and bring the first case 1 closer to the user is limited. When the angle θ1 of the first extension portion 31 exceeds 37 degrees, the degree of protrusion of the first curved portion 35 to the center line C, which will be described below, becomes large, so that the grip by the user is rather increased. It can be inconvenient. In this embodiment, a structure in which the angle θ1 of the first extension portion 31 is 32 degrees is employed.

The second extension part 32 is formed at an angle of 10 degrees or more and 20 degrees or less with respect to the center line C on the left side opposite to the right side which is a position where the first extension part 31 is formed. When the angle θ2 of the second extension part 32 is less than 10 degrees, the distance that the user can grip the first case 1 and bring the first case 1 closer to the user is limited. When the angle θ2 of the second extension portion 32 exceeds 20 degrees, the first bend portion 35 may be formed according to a design specification for forming the first extension portion 31 at a ratio to be described below. The degree of protrusion of the center line (C) is increased, so that the grip by the user may be rather inconvenient. In this embodiment, a structure in which the angle θ2 of the second extension portion 32 is 15 degrees is employed.

The first extension part 31 and the second extension part 32 are ergonomically designed parts to enhance the user's convenience despite the difficulty of molding the product to be formed asymmetrically. And it serves to further enhance the convenience of operation after holding.

In particular, when the computer mouse according to the present invention is a gaming mouse, a switch for performing various functions is coupled to the second case 3 so that the mouse is approached to the user side for convenience of operation of the switch. Need to use In the gaming mouse, the effects of the first extension part 31 and the second extension part 32 of the first case 1 are more prominent.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the first extension part 31 and the second extension part 32, the third extension part 33, the fourth extension part 34, and the first bent part provided in the first case 1 are provided. 35 and the second bent portion 36 are provided.

The first extension part 31 has a shape in which the width is gradually increased in proportion to the center line C, and the second extension part 32 is in proportion to the center line C. It has a decreasing shape.

Similarly to the first extension part 31, the third extension part 33 is positioned on the right side (reference to FIG. 4) with respect to the center line C, and the width is gradually increased similarly to the second extension part 32. It has a shape that decreases proportionally. Like the second extension part 32, the fourth extension part 34 is positioned on the left side with respect to the center line C, and similarly to the first extension part 31, the width is gradually increased in proportion to the shape. Have

The first bent part 35 is provided between the first extension part 31 and the third extension part 33 so as to smoothly connect the first extension part 31 and the third extension part 33. The second curved portion 36 is disposed between the second extension portion 32 and the fourth extension portion 34 so as to smoothly connect the second extension portion 32 and the fourth extension portion 34. Prepared.

In particular, the vertical distance A with respect to the center line C between the first bend part 35 and the second extension part 32 is the upper surface of the first case 1 and the second case 3. It is preferable that it is comprised so that it may become 2 times or more and 2.8 times or less (henceforth "ratio") between the width | variety B between lower surfaces. When the first case 1 is formed at the above ratio, the angle at which the back of the user's hand is bent with respect to the arm is small when the user grips the first case 1 and the thumb and the latch contact the floor (back of the hand). And arms are relatively parallel), it is possible to significantly eliminate wrist fatigue and discomfort of the user.

On the other hand, a switch is coupled to the second case 3 on the right and left sides of the center line C so as to be selectively turned on and off. Each switch contacts or releases an electric element 51 disposed in the first case 1 to apply a control signal to a control unit for controlling the electric element 51. In this way, the desired output can be derived from the monitor according to the design specification designed in advance in software.

6 and 7, the switches are provided at positions adjacent to the first bend 35 and at positions adjacent to the second bend 36. A switch provided at a position adjacent to the first bent portion 35 is called a first switch 41 for convenience, and a switch provided at a position adjacent to the second bent portion 36 is called a second switch 42 for convenience.

The first switch 41 is mounted on the printed circuit board 5 when the user grips the first case 1 and tilts it to the right side (see FIG. 3) based on the center line C. When the element 51 is in contact with the element 51, the state is turned on. When the inclination is released, the contact with the electric element 51 is released to enter the off state. The on-off principle of the second switch 42 is the same as that of the first switch 41, but the operation method thereof is reversed. Here, the first switch 41 and the second switch 42 is elastically pressed by a spring (not shown), the contact is made by the elastic force by the spring after the contact with the electrical element (51). Is released.

Hereinafter, a computer mouse according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but only a configuration having a difference from the above-described embodiment will be described.

8 is a bottom view of a computer mouse according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of FIG. 8 of FIG.

As shown in these figures, the second case 130 includes a fixed plate 131 and a rotating plate 132. The fixing plate 131 is coupled to the first case 1 so as to be fixed to the first case 1, and the rotating plate 132 is rotatable left and right with respect to the center line C. ) The rotating plate 132 is provided with a pair of switch parts 132a and 132b to perform an on-off function for signal transmission.

According to this embodiment, the entire rotating plate 132 is configured to exhibit a desired function through the switch unit 132a, 132b, there is an advantage that can easily operate the switch unit (132a) 132b have.

FIG. 10 is a bottom view of a computer mouse according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of VI-XI of FIG. 10.

As shown in these figures, this embodiment is configured to rotate the entire second case 230, unlike the embodiment shown in FIG. That is, the second case 230 is coupled to the first case 1 so as to be able to rotate left and right with respect to the center line C. In addition, the second case 230 includes a pair of switch units 230a and 230b for performing an on / off function for signal transmission.

According to this embodiment, the entire second case 230 is configured to exhibit a desired function through the switch unit 230a, 230b, so that the switch unit 230a ( There is an advantage that can further improve the operating characteristics of 2302b).

However, according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, electrical components such as a printed circuit board may be disposed on the fixing plate 131, and thus, the arrangement of the components may be more efficient than the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10.

12 is a bottom view of a computer mouse according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of XIII-XIII of FIG. 12.

As shown in these figures, the present embodiment provides a contact portion 331 that contacts the bottom surface and a non-contact portion 332 that does not contact the bottom surface when the user grips the computer mouse and does not tilt it from side to side. Equipped. In the non-contact portion 332, a pair of switches 332a and 332b as shown in FIG. 5 are disposed.

Both edges 331a and 331b that divide the contact portion 331 and the non-contact portion 332 may be formed to be inclined at an angle with respect to the center line. That is, it is preferable that the angle C between each said edge and a centerline is 8 degree | times or more and 12 degrees or less, as well shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the angle C is 10 degrees.

As such, in this embodiment, both side edges 331a and 331b are formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the center line, and the non-contacting portion 332 is not contacted with the bottom surface, so that the non-contacting portion 332 is not provided. Problems that occur in the structure that does not, that is, has the advantage that can significantly prevent the malfunction of the switch. That is, according to the embodiment in which the rotating plate 132 described above is rotated (see FIG. 8) or the embodiment in which the entire second case 230 is rotated (see FIG. 10), the user holds the computer mouse and tilts it slightly. There is a double sided with the advantage that the switch can be operated to improve the operation characteristics of the switch and the disadvantage that the user can operate the switch at an unconscious point. However, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to remarkably prevent the user from malfunctioning the switch at a time when the user unconsciously does not want to.

As mentioned above, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments but is defined by the claims, and various modifications and adaptations can be made in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. Self-explanatory

1 and 2 is a state diagram used to explain the problem of the computer mouse according to the prior art.

3 is a perspective view of a computer mouse according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a plan view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a side view of one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a bottom view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of VIII-VIII in FIG. 6; FIG.

8 is a bottom view of a computer mouse according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of VIII-VIII in FIG. 8;

10 is a bottom view of a computer mouse according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of XI-XI of FIG. 10; FIG.

12 is a bottom view of a computer mouse in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of XIII-XIII of FIG. 12; FIG.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

1: First case 2: Touch member

3, 2nd case 31: 1st extension part

32: second extension 33: third extension

34: fourth extension part 35: first bending part

36: second bend 41: first switch

42: second switch 5: printed circuit board

51: electric element

Claims

In the computer mouse having a first case is coupled to the touch member that can be touched by the user to protrude to the outside and a second case for closing the electrical components disposed inside the first case,

The first case has an asymmetrical portion which is asymmetrical with respect to the center line crossing the touch member,

The asymmetrical part may include a first extension part extending at an angle of 27 degrees or more and 37 degrees with respect to the center line, and the center line on the left side opposite to the right side which is a position where the first extension part is formed with respect to the center line. And a second extension portion extending at an angle of 10 degrees to 20 degrees.

The method of claim 1,

The first extension portion of the first case has a shape in which the width gradually increases proportionally to the center line, the second extension portion of the first case has a shape in which the width is gradually proportionally decreased with respect to the center line,

The first case is positioned on the right side with respect to the center line, and has a third extension part having a shape that gradually decreases in width, and the first extension part and the third extension part so as to smoothly connect the first extension part and the third extension part. A first bent portion provided between the three extension portions, a fourth extension portion formed on the left side with respect to the center line, and having a width gradually increasing in proportion to the second extension portion, and the second extension portion and the fourth extension portion so as to be smoothly connected; And a second bent portion provided between the second extension portion and the fourth extension portion.

The method of claim 2,

The vertical distance with respect to the center line between the first bent portion and the second extension portion is configured to be at least two times or more and 2.8 times or less than the width between the top surface of the first case and the bottom surface of the second case. Computer mouse.

The method of claim 2,

The second case is coupled to selectively turn on and off the first switch in a position adjacent to the first bent portion, and the second switch is coupled to be selectively turned on and off in a position adjacent to the second bent portion Computer mouse, characterized in that.

The method of claim 1,

The second case, the mouse for the computer, characterized in that the switch is selectively coupled to the right and left on the basis of the center line, respectively.

The method of claim 1,

The second case is provided with a pair of switch units for performing an on-off function for signal transmission, characterized in that the computer mouse, characterized in that configured to be coupled to the first case so as to rotate left and right with respect to the center line.

The method of claim 1,

The second case,

A fixed plate positioned relative to the first case; And

And a rotating plate coupled to the fixed plate so as to rotate left and right with respect to the center line, having a pair of switch units performing an on-off function for signal transmission.

The method of claim 4, wherein

In the second case, when the first case is fixed to the bottom surface without being rotated from side to side, the contact portion in contact with the bottom surface and the pair of switches without contacting the bottom surface are disposed. It is provided with a non-contact part,

Both side edges defining the contact portion and the non-contact portion is configured to extend to be inclined at an angle with respect to the center line.