KR200364611Y1 - Modulized Repairable Computer Mouse - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular repairable computer mice are provided. This computer mouse includes a first module unit and a second module unit. The first module unit includes a housing, at least one input key and a first electrical connector. The second module unit includes a second electrical connector. Circuit boards and switch modules corresponding to the input keys are selectively installed in the first and second module units. The second module unit may be coupled to the first module to allow the second electrical connector to be electrically connected to the first electrical connector. Depending on the user's behavior, the input key can actuate the switch module to transmit electrical signals.

Description

Modular Repairable Computer Mouse

The present invention relates to a modular repairable computer mouse.

A typical computer mouse available on the market, as shown in FIG. 1, cannot be easily repaired if some of it causes a malfunction.

In addition, as the Internet and online games become more and more popular, computer mice become an essential peripheral. As the frequency of use increases, the switch module connected to the input key of the mouse can easily fail. Moreover, the housing and the input key can also be easily broken and dusty due to frequency of use and accidental misfortune, while the circuit board, the most important part of the computer mouse, is still functioning.

Thus, according to the present invention, by providing a modular repairable computer mouse, if a part of the device fails, the mouse can be easily repaired by replacing the module unit.

It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a modular repairable computer mouse that can be repaired by replacing a failed switch module, thereby extending the life of the computer mouse and reducing its cost.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular repairable computer mouse that can be repaired by replacing the switch module and housing, thereby extending the life of the computer mouse and reducing its cost.

The modular repairable computer mouse of the present invention includes a first module unit and a second module unit. In one embodiment, the first module unit comprises a housing, at least one input key, a first electrical connector and a circuit board. The first electrical connector is connected to the circuit board. The second module unit includes a switch module and a second electrical connector corresponding to the input key. The second module unit may be coupled to the first module unit such that the second electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical connector. The input key may operate the switch module to transmit an electrical signal according to a user's action.

In another embodiment of the modular repairable computer mouse of the present invention, the first module unit comprises a housing, at least one input key, a first electrical connector and a switch module. The first electrical connector is electrically connected to a particular portion of the housing. The second module unit includes a circuit board and a second electrical connector. The second module unit is coupled to the first module unit to allow the second electrical connector to be electrically connected to the first electrical connector. The input key may operate the switch module to transmit an electrical signal according to a user's action.

Those skilled in the art may better understand the objects and advantages of the present invention through the accompanying drawings and the description below.

1 shows a computer mouse of the prior art;

2A illustrates one embodiment of a state in which the second module unit of the modular repairable computer mouse of the present invention is not yet coupled with the first module unit.

2B is a view showing a state in which the second module unit of FIG. 2A is accommodated in a space.

3A shows another embodiment of a state in which the second module unit of the modular repairable computer mouse of the present invention is not yet engaged with the first module unit.

3B is a view showing a state in which the second module unit of FIG. 3A is accommodated in a space.

♣ Explanation of symbols for main part of drawing ♣

201 and 301: Computer mouse 210 and 310: First module unit

220, 320: second module unit 212, 312: input key

213, 313: first electrical connector 214, 322: circuit board

222, 314: switch module 223, 323: second electrical connector

The present invention relates to a modular repairable computer mouse. Preferably, this computer mouse is a conventional wired mouse or a wireless mouse, in particular used for computer input devices. The computer mouse can also be used in desktop or portable electronic equipment.

2A shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the computer mouse 201 includes a first module unit (ie, electronic module unit 210) and a second module unit (ie, switch module unit 220). The first module unit 210 includes a housing 211, at least one input key 212, a first electrical connector (that is, an electrical connector 213 of the electronic module unit) and a circuit board 214. The first electrical connector 213 is connected to the circuit board 214 through a wire 215. The second module unit 220 includes a switch module 222 and a second electrical connector (ie, electrical connector 223 of the switch module unit) corresponding to the input key. In the second module unit 220, the switch module 222 is interconnected with the second electrical connector 223.

Optionally, the circuit board 214 further includes a cable 216 for signal transmission. In another preferred embodiment, the cable for transmission of signal 216 is replaced by a wireless transmission device such that the modular repairable computer mouse of the present invention can be represented by a wireless mouse.

Optionally, the first module unit 210 may comprise one or more, preferably two to four, input keys 212. Preferred input keys may be input keys having a complex function, for example a scrolling roller. However, input key 212 can also be any device having a similar function.

In order to couple the second module unit 220 to the first module unit 210, a particular portion of the first module unit 210 has a space 217 for receiving the second module unit 220. In addition, in order to more closely couple the second module unit 220 to the first module unit 210, the space 217 is preferably coupled in the second module unit 220. As shown in Fig. 2A, the space portion 217 is preferably under the input key 212 as long as the object of the present invention is achieved, but is not limited thereto.

In order to electrically connect the second electrical connector 223 to the first electrical connector 213, as shown in FIG. 2A, the second module unit 220 and the first module unit 210 are coupled to each other. When the first electrical connector 213 is located in a specific portion of the space portion 217 and the second module unit 220 is coupled in the space portion 217 as shown in FIG. 2B, the second electrical It is preferable to allow the connector 223 to be electrically connected to the first electrical connector 213.

Once the second module unit 220 is coupled with the first module unit 210, the input key 212 can operate the switch module 222, and the switch module 222 signals according to the user's action. To be transmitted.

If the switch module 222 fails due to over-use of a modular, repairable computer mouse, the user only needs to replace the failed second module unit 220 with a new second module unit instead of replacing the entire mouse. do. As a result, computer mouse life is extended while cost is reduced.

Figure 3a shows another preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the computer mouse 301 includes a first module unit (ie, a switch module unit 310) and a second module unit (ie, an electronic module unit 320). The first module unit 310 includes a housing 311, at least one input key 312, a first electrical connector (that is, an electrical connector 313 of the switch module, and a switch module 314). The first electrical connector 313 is connected to the switch module 314 via a wire 315. The second module unit 320 includes a second electrical connector (ie, electrical connector 323 of the electronic module) and a circuit board 322. The circuit board 322 is interconnected with the second electrical connector 323.

Optionally, the circuit board 322 further includes a signal transmission cable 326 to transfer the electrical signal transmitted from the circuit board 322. In another embodiment, the signal delivery cable 326 is replaced by a wireless transmission device such that the modular repairable computer mouse of the present invention can be represented by a wireless mouse.

Optionally, the first module unit 310 may include one or more, preferably two to four, input keys 312. The preferred input key may be a combination function, for example an input key with a scrolling roller. However, input key 312 can also be any device having a similar function.

In order to couple the second module unit 320 to the first module unit 310, a specific portion of the first module unit 310 has a space portion 317 for accommodating the second module unit 320. In addition, in order to more closely couple the second module unit 320 to the first module unit 310, the space 317 is preferably coupled in the second module unit 320. As shown in FIG. 3A, the space portion 317 is preferably at the center of the bottom of the first module unit 310 as long as the object of the present invention is achieved, but is not limited thereto.

In order to electrically connect the second electrical connector 323 to the first electrical connector 313, as shown in FIG. 3A, the second module unit 320 and the first module unit 310 are coupled to each other. When the first electrical connector 313 is located in a specific portion of the space 317, and as shown in FIG. 3B, the second module unit 320 is coupled in the space 317, the second electrical It is preferable to allow the connector 323 to be electrically connected to the first electrical connector 313.

Once the second module unit 320 is coupled with the first module unit 310, the input key 312 can operate the switch module 314, and the switch module 314 signals according to the user's action. To be transmitted.

If the switch module 314 fails due to over-use of a modular, repairable computer mouse, the user may replace the failed first module unit 310 with a new first module unit 310 instead of replacing the entire mouse. Just do it. As a result, the life of a computer mouse is extended while its cost is reduced.

The scope and spirit of the invention has been elucidated through the preferred embodiments mentioned above. However, the preferred embodiments mentioned above are not intended to limit the scope and spirit of the present invention. On the contrary, the equivalents of the variations of the foregoing description are also protected within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the appended claims will be described as the broadest meaning of the terms, covering all substantial equivalents of the variations and arrangements.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a modular, repairable computer mouse with extended life and reduced cost.

Claims (16)

A first module unit having a housing, at least one input key, a first electrical connector and a circuit board, wherein the first electrical connector is connected to the circuit board; A second module unit having a switch module corresponding to the input key and a second electrical connector; The second module unit is coupled to the first module unit so that the second electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical connector, and the input key operates the switch module according to a user's action to provide an electrical signal. Computer mouse that can transmit. The computer mouse of claim 1 wherein the circuit board further comprises a cable for signal transmission. The computer mouse according to claim 1, wherein said first module unit has a space for accommodating said second module unit. The computer mouse according to claim 1, wherein said first module unit has a space for engaging with said second module unit. The method of claim 3, wherein the first electrical connector is located in a specific portion of the space portion, and when the second module unit is coupled to the first module unit, the second electrical connector is connected to the first electrical connector Computer mouse. A first module unit having a housing, at least one input key, a first electrical connector and a switch module, the first electrical connector being connected to a specific portion of the housing; A second module unit having a circuit board and a second electrical connector; The second module unit is coupled to the first module unit so that the second electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical connector, and the input key operates the switch module according to a user's action to provide an electrical signal. A computer mouse capable of transmitting to the circuit board. The computer mouse according to claim 6, wherein the first module unit has a space for accommodating the second module unit. 7. The computer mouse of claim 6 wherein the first module unit has a space for engaging with the second module unit. The method of claim 7, wherein the first electrical connector is located in a specific portion of the space portion, when the second module unit is coupled with the first module unit, the second electrical connector is connected with the first electrical connector Computer mouse. 7. The computer mouse of claim 6 wherein the circuit board further comprises a cable for signal transmission. As an electronic module unit used in correspondence with a switch module unit in a computer mouse: At least one input key; A circuit board; Electrical connectors of the electronic module unit connected to the circuit board and electrically connected to the switch module unit; And A housing for receiving said input key, said circuit board and said electrical connector of said electronic module unit; And the input key operates the switch module unit in accordance with a user's action to enable the switch module unit to transmit an electrical signal to the circuit board through the electrical connector of the electronic module unit. The electronic module unit of claim 11, wherein the circuit board further comprises a signal transmission cable. As a switch module unit used in correspondence with electronic module units in a computer mouse: Switch module; And An electrical connector of the switch module unit to be connected to the switch module unit and electrically connected to the electronic module unit; And the electronic module unit operates the switch module according to a user's action to cause the switch module to transmit an electrical signal to the electronic module unit through the electrical connector of the switch module unit. As a switch module unit used in correspondence with electronic module units in a computer mouse: At least one input key; A switch module; An electrical connector of the switch module unit connected to the switch module and electrically connected to the electronic module unit; And A housing for receiving said input key, said switch module and said electrical connector of said switch module unit; And the input key operates the switch module according to a user's action to cause the switch module to transmit an electrical signal to the electronic module unit through the electrical connector of the switch module unit. As an electronic module unit used in correspondence with a switch module unit in a computer mouse: A circuit board; And An electrical connector of the electronic module unit connected to the circuit board and electrically connected to the switch module unit; And the circuit board receives and handles an electrical signal from the switch module unit through the electrical connector of the electronic module unit. The electronic module unit of claim 15, wherein the circuit board further comprises a signal transmission cable.