KR200277387Y1 - Computer Mouse - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a computer mouse designed to prevent the new occupational disease by ergonomically forming the mother ancestry to prevent fatigue during prolonged use in the operation of the mouse, and to prevent the hand or wrist from moving or lifting. will be.

The computer mouse of the present invention is a computer mouse having a lower body including a sensing means for detecting movement and an upper body including two or more function buttons, which includes a movement assisting means protruding above the upper body. The movement assisting means may be a hanger with a locking jaw or a hand cover to which a hand can be fitted, and a finger rest for fixing a user's finger to a mouse.

According to the present invention, when the mouse is moved left or right or lifted, the user can easily use the device without the force of holding the finger, so that fatigue is not caused even when used for a long time, and there is an effect of preventing the new occupational disease.

Description

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The present invention relates to a computer mouse that is used as an input device such as a computer, and more particularly, in order to solve the inconvenience of having to hold the user's hand when moving the mouse pad or the floor when the user uses the mouse. It relates to a computer mouse.

Computers are widely used for various purposes not only in offices but also at home. In using such a computer, most of the keyboards are used as input devices, and a mouse is used.

1 is a view showing the shape of a conventional computer mouse.

The conventional mouse 100 detects the rotation of the main body case 110 and the spherical mouse balls 120 and 120 that are housed to be partially exposed on the bottom surface of the main body case 110 and the signal. Consists of a contact bar and an encoder (not shown), a function key installed on the upper surface of the main body case (110). The function key is mainly composed of the left button 130 and the right button 140. The left button 130 is commonly used to execute a task, and the right button 140 is mainly used to activate a sub menu required for execution. Used. In addition, a wheel 150 for scrolling a screen displayed on a computer monitor up and down apart from a function key may be provided.

The conventional mouse 100 having such a configuration is placed on a predetermined bottom surface or mouse pad. The user can grasp the mouse and move it. At this time, the contact bar and the encoder detect the rotation of the ball, generate it as an electrical signal, and transfer it to the computer. Accordingly, the pointer on the monitor responds to the flow of the mouse in two dimensions. Move. In addition, the user performs an input operation using the left button 130 or the right button 140 located on the upper surface of the main body case.

Unlike the keyboard, which is another input device, the mouse 100 having such a function is convenient for a three-dimensional screen implemented on a monitor, especially in a recent GUI (Graphic User Interface) environment when working on a game or CAD. It is widely used because it can respond quickly and efficiently.

In addition, an optical mouse device using a method of detecting coordinates by using light instead of detecting the movement of a ball by coordinates in computer mice is used. An optical mouse device uses an optical sensor and a pad, and coordinate detection means consisting of a light emitting element and a light receiving element and a mouse pad for the optical mouse device are formed in a line pattern with each other. Therefore, since the optical mouse device must have a dedicated pad, there is a problem that the range of mouse use is limited.

On the other hand, the optical mouse employing the recently developed CMOS sensor has the advantage of not requiring a separate pad, unlike the conventional optical mouse device, and has the advantage of high durability because it does not use a mechanical device. However, since the mice are held in a hand and move, it is difficult to accurately move the coordinates, which makes it difficult to perform a precise graphic work or a signature work using a mouse. Pen-type mouse has been developed to perform precise cursor control using a mouse in such sophisticated graphic work or signature work.

By the way, when using a conventional mouse 100 including an optical mouse device, while holding the wrist portion as if holding the entire mouse with the hand fixed to the bottom surface, the index and middle finger is mainly used to click or scroll. Therefore, the user's shoulders, wrists and fingers are always put in force, and in particular, the pain is induced in the head bone area, which is a bone located on the extension line from the little finger to the wrist, and the user easily feels fatigue. Therefore, there are many inconveniences when working with a mouse for a relatively long time such as professional work such as CAD or computer games.

While using the mouse, when you lift the mouse and move the mouse, the thumb and ring finger or the little finger are used to move the mouse. If you use the mouse for a long time, you may feel pain in the fingers or physical fatigue such as wrist, arm, shoulder, etc. There are disadvantages such as being. This led to the development of a new occupational disease called 'carpal tunnel syndrome'. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nonspecific inflammation of the muscles that bend the fingers due to continuous work such as computer work, which causes thickening of hay and nerve sheaths, which are the membranes surrounding the tendons and nerves, limiting the movement of tendons and nerves through the area. Onset.

Since such side effects cannot be used to conveniently use a mouse as an input device, there has been a demand for a mouse that can prevent occupational diseases as well as cause less fatigue as described above.

In order to solve the above disadvantages and solve the above problems, the present invention is ergonomically formed to prevent the fatigue caused by long-term use in the mouse work and use for a long time so that the hands or wrists do not have force when moving or lifting Not only does it fatigue, but also to provide a computer mouse that can prevent a new occupational disease caused by the mouse.

1 is a view showing the shape of a conventional computer mouse,

2 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention,

3 is a view showing the computer mouse 200 of the first embodiment looking down from above,

4 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 400 according to a second embodiment of the present invention,

5 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 400 having a locking step 510 of a different shape according to the second embodiment,

6 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 400 of the second embodiment as viewed from above,

7 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 700 according to a third embodiment of the present invention,

8 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 800 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

100: conventional mouse 110: case

120: mouse ball 130: left button

140: right button 150: wheel

200: First Embodiment Computer Mouse 210: Case

220: shortly inclined portion 230: long inclined portion

240: Function button 242: Run button

244: Menu button 246: Wheel

250: hanger 260: hanger

400: Second Embodiment Computer Mouse 410: Second Embodiment Hanging Table

420: Second Embodiment Hanging Jaw 510: Second Embodiment Another Shape Hanging Jaw

700 Third Embodiment Computer Mouse 710 Hand Cover

800: Fourth Embodiment Computer Mouse 810: Finger Fixture

820: finger support 830: fixing cover

840: Mounting table

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a computer mouse having a lower body including a sensing means for detecting movement and an upper body including two or more function buttons, the movement aid means protruding above the upper body It provides a computer mouse, characterized in that provided.

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

2 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Computer mouse 200 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a bottom surface of about half to two-thirds of the size of the palm of the general adult, the case 210 is coupled to the bottom surface, the case 210 It is formed in the shape of hills or hills that have a long inclination to one side and a short inclination to the other side. The function button 240 is located on one side of the long inclined case 210, and a bar-shaped hanger 250 is formed at a portion where the short inclined portion 220 and the long inclined portion 230 meet each other. It is formed, the locking jaw 260 is formed in the tap portion of the hanger 250.

The function button 240 includes an execution button 242 for executing a task, a menu button 244 for selecting an auxiliary menu required for execution, and a wheel for moving the screen displayed on the computer monitor to the upper or lower side. , 246), and the like.

The shape of the locking jaw 260 located at the top of the hook 250 formed in the computer mouse 200 may be in the form of a cylinder or a prism, and may also be in the form of an angled ring, and may be manufactured in other shapes. It may be. If the shape of the locking jaw 260 is cylindrical or prismatic, it is natural that the diameter to the width should be larger than that of the locking table 250.

The hanger 250 may be formed on the upper surface of the case 210 in a hollow or cylindrical shape with a plastic or rubber material, and the inside thereof may be empty, and the inside thereof may be formed as a material. In addition, the hanger 250 may be fixed to the case 210 by a screw or a small bolt and nut.

3 shows the shape of a computer mouse 200 as viewed from above. In FIG. 3, the same parts as in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof has been omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the computer mouse 200 of the present invention is compactly formed to be convenient for a user to use in a hand, and a hanger formed on an upper surface of the case 210 when the user holds the mouse in a hand ( 250 is sandwiched between the thumb and index finger of a finger or between the index finger and middle finger. Of course, the hanger 250 can be caught to be sandwiched between the middle finger and the ring finger, and holding the mouse to be sandwiched between the other fingers can be freely according to the user's intention.

For example, when the user places the hand on the computer mouse 200 while keeping the close contact between the index finger and the middle finger, the hand load is transmitted to the upper surface of the mouse and the palm is held by the mouse. Will be. At this time, the user does not need to hold the mouse with his finger as in the conventional mouse, and the user can work while the palm is naturally raised on the mouse. That is, when the user moves the palm to the left or right, the power applied to the palm is transferred to the upper surface of the case 210 which is in contact with the palm and the palm 210 which is sandwiched between the index finger and the middle of the palm, and thus the case coupled to the palm 250. 210 moves left or right.

In addition, when the user intends to move the mouse off the floor, the user can move by lifting the hand with the hook 250 inserted between the index finger and the middle finger. When the user raises his hand with the stopper 250 inserted between the index finger and the middle finger, the index finger and middle finger are lifted up along the hanger 250 and caught by the stopper jaw 260. The jaw 260 is also lifted up so that the hook 250 and the case 210 connected to the hooking jaw 260 are lifted together, so that the mouse is lifted with the hand and moved in the direction in which the user moves the hand. Therefore, the inconvenience of having to hold the conventional mouse in the hand is eliminated, thereby reducing the force of moving the mouse. In order to hear the mouse as closely as possible when lifting the mouse, the length of the hanger 250 may be similar to or slightly longer than the thickness of the finger.

When the user tries to lift and move the computer mouse 200, the mouse hanger 250 is lifted between the user's forefinger and middle finger so that the mouse hangs horizontally if the hanger 250 is not located at the center of gravity of the mouse. It can't keep up and it can't be tilted or shaken. Therefore, the hanger 250 on the upper surface of the computer mouse 200 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the center of gravity of the mouse.

In addition, the computer mouse 200 when the user is using the computer mouse 200 with the hook 250 is inserted between the user's thumb and index finger, the ring finger of the user can be bent to touch the body of the mouse Position where is reached (A). In this recessed area, a slight locking jaw is formed upward so that it can be heard by the ring finger when lifting the mouse. At this time, the user's detection and stop is located in the function button 240.

4 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 400 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 4, the same parts as in Figs. 2 and 3 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the mouse 400 for the computer 400 shown in FIG. 4, a hanger 410, which is useful when the user moves the mouse left or right or moves away from the floor, is located at the corner of the upper surface of the case 210. That is, when the user puts the palm on the upper surface of the case 210, it is positioned at the left edge of the case 210 as shown in FIG. 4 so that the catch 410 is naturally inserted between the thumb and the index finger. In addition, the locking jaw 420 on the extension line of the latch 410 is formed in the top portion of the hook 410 in the shape of a hook to accommodate the thumb sufficiently. At this time, since the hanger 410 is located at the left edge of the upper surface of the case 210, a part of the case 210 blocked like a hill or a hill for the center of gravity is molded to be located at the hanger 410 side.

The shape of the locking jaw 420 may be in the shape of a cylinder or a prism as in the first embodiment, but in the second embodiment of the present invention, a hook-shaped locking jaw 420 capable of sufficiently inserting a thumb is suitable. . This is because the hook-shaped hooking jaw 420 is easily caught by the thumb when the mouse is removed from the floor and moved. If the locking jaw 420 is cylindrical or prismatic, when the mouse is moved, the force collected by the thumb and the index by the thumb and the index finger 410 moves to some extent. Therefore, by making the shape of the hooking jaw 420 hook, the hook and hook of the hooking jaw 420 is caught by the thumb when the hand without the action of holding the hook 410 to some extent by the thumb and forefinger. Quite useful. The material of the hanger 410 and the catching jaw 420 may be formed on the side of the case 210 by using plastic or rubber as in the first embodiment, and the case 210 may be a fastening mechanism such as a bolt and a nut. ) Can also be tightened.

In addition, the computer mouse 200 uses the computer mouse 400 when the user uses the computer mouse 400 with the latch 410 inserted between the user's thumb and the index finger as described in FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. The location where the ring finger touches is recessed so that it can be bent to touch the body of the mouse (A). In this recessed area, a slight locking jaw is formed upward so that it can be heard by the ring finger when lifting the mouse. At this time, the user's detection and stop is located in the function button 240.

On the other hand, Figure 5 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 400 having a locking jaw 510 of a different shape according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 5, the locking jaw 510 is formed in a ring shape that extends to the locking stand 410 so that a thumb can be inserted at the end thereof. Similarly, the material of the locking jaw 510 is plastic or elastic rubber. Since the diameter or width of the thumb is different for each person, the ring-shaped radius is the size that can be inserted into the adult's fingers, but by using a broken circle to accommodate a larger finger.

In addition, the computer mouse 200 when the user uses the computer mouse 400 with the hook 410 is inserted between the user's thumb and index finger, the ring finger of the user can be bent to touch the body of the mouse Position where is reached (A). In this recessed area, a slight locking jaw is formed upward so that it can be heard by the ring finger when lifting the mouse. At this time, the user's detection and stop is located in the function button 240.

6 is a view showing the shape of the computer mouse 400 of the second embodiment as viewed from above. Likewise, the same parts as in FIG. 4 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the computer mouse 400 of the second embodiment is viewed from above, the latching jaw 420 at the top of the hanger 410 raises a user's palm to the upper surface of the case 210. It can be seen that the thumb is formed on the corner side of the case 210 is located. This is so that when the user places the palm on the mouse to use the computer mouse 420, the hanger 410 is naturally inserted between the user's thumb and index finger. At this time, if the hand is in close contact with the recessed portion between the thumb and index finger, the hook portion of the latching jaw 420 at the top of the thumb 410 is positioned above the thumb. In this state, if the user raises his hand, the hook portion is caught on the thumb.

When the user puts the palm on the upper surface of the case 210 of the mouse with the catch 410 inserted between the thumb and the index finger, the user does not need to grip the mouse with his finger and puts the lightly on the work. , Since all the fingers are raised in a stretched state, the user will lightly operate the function button 240 using the index finger and middle finger.

7 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 700 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 7, the same parts as those in Figs. 2 and 4 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the computer mouse 700 according to the third exemplary embodiment is provided with a hand cover 710 capable of inserting a hand from one side of the upper surface of the case 210 to the other side.

Hand cover 710 is formed to the other side along the upper surface of the case 210 to a sufficient height to fit the hand on one side of the case 210. The hand cover 710 may be made of plastic or rubber. Alternatively, a portion of the hand cover 710 that is coupled to the case 210 to be attached to and detached from the computer mouse 700 may be made of a nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric refers to a thin felt web in which the fibers are arranged in parallel, theodolite or in the negative direction with an adhesive, or a thermoplastic fiber mixed in the web and melted and bonded by heating or pressing. Mostly used for sneakers or bags.

Since the hand cover 710 is formed in a tunnel shape on the upper surface of the case 210, as shown in Figure 7, if the material is plastic, there is a risk of damage due to carelessness of the user. Therefore, when the user inadvertently hits the hand cover 710 with a palm or a fist is applied while using the mouse, it is useful to form a shape memory rubber of a material which can be crushed and restored to its original state. Do.

When the user uses the computer mouse 700 with the hand cover 710 as shown in FIG. 7, the user inserts the front part of the palm between the hand cover 710 and uses a finger such as an index finger or a middle finger. The function button 240 is operated. At this time, the height of the hand cover 710 maintains a sufficient distance from the upper surface of the case 210 so that the user's hand passes regardless of the size of the user's hand. Even if the user is a giant of a body larger than an adult, the hand cover 710 uses elastic material or a nonwoven fabric to attach and detach one side of the hand cover 710 so that the hand can be inserted. . When the user inserts his hand between the hand cover 710, the position of the hand cover 710 is formed on the upper surface of the case 210 to be located on the user's finger or on the back of the hand.

8 is a view showing the shape of a computer mouse 800 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 8, the same parts as in Fig. 2, Fig. 4 and Fig. 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The computer mouse 800 according to the fourth exemplary embodiment has a shape in which a finger holder 810 for fixing a user's finger is coupled to an upper surface of the case 210. The finger holder 810 of FIG. 8 includes a finger support 820 for supporting a finger when the user places the finger on the top surface of the mouse and a fixing cover 830 for covering and fixing the supported finger. And a mount 840 that couples the fixing cover 830 to the finger rest 810.

The mounting table 840 extends to one side of the fixing cover 830, and a nonwoven fabric is attached so that the mounting table 840 can be detached from and attached to the finger holder 810. An assembly made of a nonwoven fabric is also attached to the finger rest 810 at the position where the mounting table 840 is attached. The other side of the fixing cover 830 is formed extending from the finger holder 810. The finger support 820 has a concave shape like a valley to accommodate a cylindrical finger. Of course, one side of the fixing cover 830 may be integrally formed with the finger support 820 without being attached to or removed from the finger rest 810. At this time, the user will be in the form of a hole to insert the finger.

The material of the finger rest 810 may be molded of plastic, and may be formed of elastic rubber. Of course, the fixing cover 830 may be formed of a material such as synthetic fiber (eg, nylon) or leather to form a bag.

When the user uses the computer mouse 800 according to the fourth exemplary embodiment, the attachment stand 840 is removed from the finger rest 810 and the fixing cover 830 is opened, and then the fingers are respectively supported by the finger rest 820. Place it in At this time, the finger located on the finger rest 810 places the finger to be positioned by the user among the index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. After the finger is positioned on the finger support 820, the finger is covered with the fixing cover 830 to couple the attachment 840 on which the nonwoven fabric is attached to the finger support 810. In this way, the user can naturally lift or move left and right without using the computer mouse 800 in his hand.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, by forming a hanger 250 with a locking jaw 260 in the mouse for the computer or by forming a hand cover 710, a finger holder 810 for fixing a finger For example, when you move or lift the mouse from side to side or up, you can use it without effortlessly grabbing your fingers.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the technical gist of the present invention.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to use the mouse without moving the finger to the left or right when lifting or lifting the left and right, so that it does not cause fatigue even when used for a long time, thereby preventing the new occupational disease. .

Claims (19)

A computer mouse having a lower body including sensing means for sensing movement and an upper body including two or more function buttons, And a movement assisting means protruding above the upper body. The method of claim 1, The movement aid means computer mouse, characterized in that it comprises a hook (250) having a locking jaw (260). The method of claim 1, The lower body is smaller than the size of the palm of the general adult, the upper body is formed in the shape of a hill with a long inclined length to one side and a short length inclined to the other side, the surface of one side of the long inclined length The mouse for a computer, characterized in that the function button 240 is located. The method of claim 1, When the computer mouse is used while the hanger 250 is inserted between the user's thumb and the index finger, the position where the ring finger touches so that the ring finger of the user can be bent to touch the body of the mouse is recessed. Where there is a mouse, a computer mouse, characterized in that the upper part of the jaw is formed so that it can be heard by the ring finger. The method of claim 2, The hanger 250 is formed of a plastic or rubber material, the inside of which is filled with a material, or the inside thereof is coupled to the upper surface of the upper body in an empty form, When coupled to the upper surface of the upper body computer mouse, characterized in that fixed to the upper body with a screw or a small bolt and nut. The method of claim 2, The latching jaw 260 is located at the top of the hook 250, the shape of the cylindrical or prismatic form or a ring shape to fit the thumb, the hook 250 and the hooking jaw (260) If the shape is cylindrical or prismatic shape, the diameter of the locking jaw (260) to the width of the computer mouse, characterized in that larger than the diameter to the width of the hook (250). The method of claim 2, The hanger 250 is a computer mouse, characterized in that formed in a position corresponding to the center of gravity of the mouse. The method of claim 2, The hanger 250 is a computer mouse, characterized in that formed on the corner side of the upper body. The method of claim 3, wherein The function button 240 includes an execution button 242 for executing a task, a menu button 244 for selecting an auxiliary menu required for execution, and a wheel 246 for moving the screen displayed on a computer monitor to the top or bottom. Computer mouse comprising a). The method of claim 1, The movement assistance means is a computer mouse, characterized in that the hand cover (710) for inserting the hand is formed from one side of the upper surface of the upper body to the other side. The method of claim 10, The hand cover 710 is formed from one side to the other side along the upper surface of the upper body to a sufficient height to fit the user's hand, the material of the hand cover 710 is characterized in that the plastic or rubber mouse. The method of claim 10, The hand cover 710 is a computer mouse, characterized in that the non-woven fabric is attached to the portion of the side coupled to the upper body to be removable. The method of claim 10, The hand cover 710 is formed of a synthetic resin or synthetic fiber material, it is deformed when a force is applied to a computer mouse, characterized in that to restore the original state again. The method of claim 11, Wherein the rubber is a computer mouse, characterized in that the deformation of the force is applied to the shape memory rubber material that can be restored to its original state again. The method of claim 1, The movement assistance means, It is a finger rest 810 formed on the upper surface of the upper body to fix the user's finger to the mouse, The finger holder 810 has a finger support 820 for supporting a finger when the user places the finger on the upper surface of the mouse and the finger holder 810, and a fixing cover 830 for covering and fixing the supported finger. And a mount (840) for coupling the fixing cover (830) to the finger rest (810). The method of claim 15, The mount 840 extends to one side of the fixing cover 830, and a nonwoven fabric is attached to the mounting stand 810 so as to be detachable from the finger rest 810. A computer mouse, wherein a fixing member made of a nonwoven fabric is attached to the fixing stand 810. The method of claim 15, The fixing cover (830) and the finger support (820) is integrally formed, and the finger support (820) is a computer mouse, characterized in that the hole shape so that the user can insert a finger. The method of claim 15, The finger holder 810 is a computer mouse, characterized in that the plastic, rubber or synthetic fiber material. The method of claim 16, The other side of the fixing cover 830 is formed extending from the finger holder 810, the finger support 820 is a computer mouse, characterized in that the concave shape to accommodate the cylindrical fingers. .