TWI428791B - Mouse - Google Patents

Description

mouse

The present invention relates to a mouse, and more particularly to a foldable mouse.

As a peripheral device of the computer, the mouse increases the convenience of the operator. For portability, the user usually wants to reduce the volume of the mouse as much as possible, but the mouse is usually designed according to the size of the hand to meet the ergonomics and increase the user's comfort. If the volume of the mouse is excessively reduced, the user's comfort will also decrease. To this end, a collapsible mouse has appeared on the market.

A foldable mouse includes a mouse body, a support portion, and a pivot structure connecting the mouse body and the support portion. The main body of the mouse has a recessed portion, and the support portion is rotatable relative to the main body of the mouse by the pivotal structure, and is received in the recessed portion of the main body of the mouse to reduce the volume of the mouse. The pivoting structure includes a sliding slot and a connecting rod located in the sliding slot, and the connecting rod is slidable in the sliding slot and can stay anywhere in the sliding slot. The slider body and the support portion are opened by sliding the link in the chute.

However, the user needs to apply force until the mouse is fully deployed or folded during deployment and folding. Therefore, it is inconvenient to expand or fold the mouse.

In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a mouse that is easier to deploy and fold.

A mouse includes a main cover body, a folding portion, and a hinge structure connecting the main cover body and the folding portion, the hinge structure including a first bracket connected to the folding portion, a rotating shaft passing through the first bracket, and being disposed on the rotating shaft The limiting member and the elastic member are formed with a boss on one of the first bracket and the limiting member, and the other is formed with a sliding slot for receiving the boss, and the boss can slide into the sliding slot under the elastic force of the elastic member, Realize the self-locking of the hinge structure.

A mouse comprising a main cover body, a folding portion and a hinge structure connecting the main cover body and the folding portion, the hinge structure comprising a first bracket connected to the folding portion, a rotating shaft fixedly connected with the main cover body, and being sleeved on the rotating shaft The limiting member and the elastic member are formed with a slope surface on the first bracket, and a boss is formed on the limiting member, and the boss slides along the slope surface under the elastic force of the elastic member to realize the self-locking of the hinge structure.

The hinge structure of the above mouse is provided with a boss, a sliding groove or a slope surface matched with the boss, and an elastic member applying an elastic force, and the user only needs to expand or fold the initial process in the process of unfolding and folding the mouse. During the process, an external force is applied to make the boss slide a certain distance, and then the elastic member can fall into the chute or slide along the slope to realize self-locking. It is not necessary to apply force at all times, and it is convenient to deploy and fold.

The mouse provided by the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a mouse 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main cover 10 , a folded portion 30 , and a hinge structure 50 that rotatably connects the folded portion 30 to the main cover 10 . In addition, the mouse 100 also includes other components such as a circuit board (not shown).

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the hinge structure 50 includes a rotating shaft 51 , a first bracket 52 , a second bracket 53 , a limiting member 54 , an elastic member 55 , a fastener 56 , a third bracket 57 , and a connecting member 58 . The first bracket 52 is fixedly connected to the folding portion 30, and the second bracket 53 and the third bracket 55 are fixedly connected to the main cover 10. The first bracket 52, the second bracket 53, the limiting member 54, the elastic member 55 and the fastener 56 are sleeved on the rotating shaft 51, and the connecting member 58 connects the first bracket 52 and the third bracket 57.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 together, the rotating shaft 51 includes a head 511 and a shaft 513 extending from one end of the head 511. The cross section of the shaft 513 is non-circular. The shaft 513 is provided with a threaded portion 5131 away from one end of the head 511.

The first bracket 52 includes a positioning end 521 , a first limiting portion 523 and a second limiting portion 524 formed on the periphery of the positioning end 521 , a connecting wall 525 opposite to the positioning end 521 , and a fixing of the connecting positioning end 521 and the connecting wall 525 . Plate 527.

The positioning end 521 is substantially cylindrical, and a circular through hole 5211 through which the shaft 513 of the rotating shaft 51 passes is axially opened, and a sliding groove 5213 is formed on one side of the positioning end 521 and is located at both ends of the sliding groove 5213. The first slope is 5215. In this embodiment, the number of the chutes 5213 is two and is oppositely disposed. The first limiting portion 523 and the second limiting portion 524 all extend radially from the periphery of the positioning end 521. The first limiting portion 523 extends from the edge of one of the sliding slots 5213, and the second limiting portion 524 is self-sliding. An edge between the grooves 5213 extends to form. The angle between the first limiting portion 523 and the second limiting portion 524 is set according to the angle at which the folding portion 30 of the mouse 100 needs to be rotated. A circular through hole 5251 is formed in the connecting wall 525. A plurality of fixing holes 5271 are formed through the fixing plate 527 so that the first bracket 52 is fixed to the main cover 10 of the mouse 100.

The second bracket 53 has a side plate 531 and a fixing portion 533. The side plate 531 is provided with a non-circular through hole 5311 that accommodates the shaft 513 of the rotating shaft 51. A fixing hole 5331 is defined in the fixing portion 533 to fix the second bracket 53 to the folded portion 30 of the mouse 100.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 simultaneously, the limiting member 54 is substantially equal in size to the positioning end 521 of the first bracket 52, and is disposed on the shaft 513 of the rotating shaft 51 against the positioning end 521. The limiting member 54 is provided with a non-circular through hole 541 through which the shaft 513 passes, and a side of the contact with the positioning end 521 is formed with a boss 543 and a second slope 545 at both ends of the boss 543. The edge of the self-limiting member 54 is also bent to form a finite end 547. In the present embodiment, the number of the bosses 543 is two and opposite. The radial length of the boss 543 is substantially the same as the radial length of the sliding groove 5213, but the length along the circumferential direction is smaller than the length of the sliding groove 5213 along the circumferential direction, so that when the boss 543 slides into the sliding groove 5213, It can slide freely a distance in the chute 5213.

The elastic member 55 is a spring piece, and is disposed on the shaft 513 of the rotating shaft 51 against the limiting member 54. The number of the elastic members 55 can be determined according to the specific situation. In the present embodiment, the number of the elastic members 55 is four.

A screw hole 561 is provided through the fastener 56, and the screw hole 561 can be engaged with the threaded portion 5131 of the rotating shaft 51.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 simultaneously, the third bracket 57 is fixed on the main cover 10 of the mouse 100, and has a connecting plate 571. The connecting plate 571 is opposite to the circular through hole 5251 of the connecting wall 525. The connection hole 5711 is provided.

The connecting member 58 is stepped and includes a first shaft segment 581, a second shaft segment 583, and a third shaft segment 585 that gradually become larger in diameter. The diameter of the first shaft segment 581 is larger than the diameter of the connecting hole 5711 of the third bracket 57. The diameter of the second shaft portion 583 is smaller than the diameter of the circular through hole 5251 of the first bracket 52. The diameter of the third shaft portion 585 is larger than that of the first bracket. The diameter of the circular through hole 5251 of 52.

Further, the hinge structure 50 further includes a spacer 59 disposed between the elastic member 55 and the fastener 56 to prevent the elastic member 55 from being worn.

Referring to FIG. 1 , FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , when the mouse 100 is assembled, the first bracket 52 can be first fixed on the folding portion 30 , and then the second bracket 53 and the third bracket 57 are fixed to the main cover 10 . on. Then, the shaft 513 of the rotating shaft 51 is sequentially passed through the through hole 5311 of the second bracket 53, the through hole 5211 of the first bracket 52, the through hole 541 of the limiting member 54, the elastic member 55 and the spacer 59. The fastener 57 is then sleeved on the threaded portion 5131 of the shaft 513 to secure the components to the shaft 51. The first shaft section 581 of the connecting member 58 sequentially passes through the through hole 5251 of the first bracket 52 and the connecting hole 5711 of the third bracket 57. Since the diameter of the first shaft segment 581 is smaller than the diameter of the connecting hole 5711 of the third bracket 57, the diameter of the second shaft segment 583 is smaller than the diameter of the through hole 5251 of the first bracket 52, so the first shaft portion 581 and the third bracket 57 For interference fit. The first bracket 52 is rotatable about the connecting member 58, and the third shaft portion 585 is used for limiting.

When the mouse 100 is in the unfolded state or the folded state, the boss 543 of the limiting member 54 falls into the sliding groove 5213 of the first bracket 52. During the rotation of the folding portion 30 relative to the main body 10, the two bosses 543 slide out from the respective one of the sliding grooves 5213 and slide into the other sliding groove 5213. When the boss 543 slides out of the sliding slot 5213, the elastic member 55 is compressed; when the boss 543 slides out from the sliding slot 5213, the elastic deformation of the elastic member 55 is maximized; the boss 543 continues to slide, and the elastic member 55 gradually recovers. At this time, the restoring force of the elastic member 55 and the second slope surface 545 of the boss 543 and the first slope surface 5215 of the first bracket 52 can cause the boss 543 to automatically fall into the sliding groove 5213 to realize self-locking. When the folding portion 30 is folded relative to the main cover 10, the length of the boss 543 in the circumferential direction is smaller than the length of the sliding groove 5213 in the circumferential direction, and the boss 543 has a certain free rotation space in the sliding groove 5213, and the limit is limited. The limiting end 547 of the member 54 abuts against the second limiting portion 524 of the first bracket 52 to prevent the boss 543 from sliding out of the sliding slot 5213. When the folding portion 30 is unfolded relative to the main cover 10, the limiting end 547 of the limiting member 54 abuts against the first limiting portion 523 of the first bracket 52, so that the boss 543 can be freely rotated in the sliding slot 5213.

The mouse 100 in the embodiment of the present invention cooperates with the sliding groove 523 of the first bracket 52 by the boss 543 on the limiting member 54 to realize self-locking during unfolding and folding. During the process of unfolding and folding the mouse 100, the user only needs to apply an external force during the initial movement of the unfolding or folding to rotate the folded portion 30 relative to the main cover 10. During the subsequent movement, the boss 543 of the limiting member 54 can automatically slide into the sliding slot 5213 under the elastic force of the elastic member 55, and the user does not need to apply force at all times, so that it is convenient to deploy and fold. In addition, when the mouse 100 is in the folded state, the boss 543 has a certain movable space in the sliding slot 5213, so as to avoid collision and scratching between the folded portion 30 and the main cover 10 to protect the product and increase the slip. The life of the mouse 100.

It can be understood that the limiting member 54 can also be provided with a sliding slot, and correspondingly, the first bracket 52 is provided with a boss.

Of course, the mouse 100 may also include the second bracket 53 and directly connect the rotating shaft 51 to the main cover 10.

In addition, the mouse 100 may not include the third bracket 57 and the connecting member 58, and correspondingly, the connecting wall 523 in the first bracket 52 may be omitted.

In summary, the present invention has indeed met the requirements of the invention patent, and has filed a patent application according to law. However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it is not possible to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Equivalent modifications or variations made by persons skilled in the art in light of the spirit of the invention are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.

100. . . mouse

10. . . Main cover

30. . . Folding

50. . . Hinge structure

51. . . Rotating shaft

511. . . head

513. . . Shaft

5131. . . Thread part

52. . . First bracket

521. . . Positioning end

5213. . . Chute

5211, 5251, 5311, 541. . . Through hole

5215. . . First slope

523. . . First limit

524. . . Second limit

525. . . Connecting wall

527. . . Fixed plate

5271, 5331. . . Fixed hole

53. . . Second bracket

54. . . Limiter

531. . . Side panel

533. . . Fixed part

543. . . Boss

545. . . Second slope

547. . . Limit end

55. . . Elastic part

56. . . fastener

561. . . Screw hole

57. . . Third bracket

571. . . Connection plate

5711. . . Connection hole

58. . . Connector

581. . . First shaft segment

583. . . Second shaft segment

585. . . Third shaft segment

59. . . Gasket

1 is a partial structural view of a mouse according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective assembled view of the hinge structure shown in FIG. 1.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge structure shown in Figure 2.

4 is a perspective structural view showing a part of the structure of the first bracket shown in FIG. 3 and a limiting member.

521. . . Positioning end

5211, 541. . . Through hole

5213. . . Chute

5215. . . First slope

523. . . First limit

524. . . Second limit

54. . . Limiter

543. . . Boss

545. . . Second slope

547. . . Limit end

Claims (10)

A mouse comprising a main cover body, a folding portion and a hinge structure connecting the main cover body and the folding portion, wherein the hinge structure comprises: a first bracket connected to the folding portion, and a rotating shaft passing through the first bracket And a limiting member and an elastic member disposed on the rotating shaft, wherein one of the first bracket and the limiting member is formed with a boss, and the other is formed with a sliding slot for receiving the protruding portion, the protruding portion is The elastic member can slide into the sliding slot under the elastic force to realize the self-locking of the hinge structure. The mouse of claim 1, wherein the hinge structure further comprises a second bracket fixed to the main cover, the rotating shaft passing through the second bracket. The mouse of claim 2, wherein the rotating shaft comprises a head and a shaft extending from an end surface of the head, the shaft is provided with a threaded portion away from one end of the head, and the hinge structure further comprises A fastener that mates with the threaded portion. The mouse of claim 3, wherein the elastic member is a spring piece. The mouse of claim 2, wherein the hinge structure further comprises a third bracket fixed to the main cover, the third bracket being rotatably coupled to the first bracket. The mouse of claim 5, wherein the hinge structure further comprises a connecting member connecting the first bracket and the third bracket, the connecting member comprising a stepped first shaft segment and a second shaft segment, The first bracket is rotatably sleeved on the second shaft segment, and the third bracket is fixedly coupled to the first shaft segment. The mouse of claim 1, wherein the first bracket forms a finite portion, and the limiting member is provided with a finite end, and the limiting portion and the limiting end cooperate to limit the limiting end. The angle of rotation of the piece. The mouse of claim 1, wherein the length of the boss in the direction of rotation of the limiting member is smaller than the length of the sliding slot to make the boss slidable in the sliding slot. A mouse comprising a main cover body, a folding portion and a hinge structure connecting the main cover body and the folding portion, wherein the hinge structure comprises: a first bracket connected to the folding portion, and a rotating shaft fixedly connected with the main cover body And a limiting member and an elastic member sleeved on the rotating shaft, the first bracket is formed with a slope surface, and the limiting member is formed with a boss, and the boss slides along the slope under the elastic force of the elastic member To achieve self-locking of the hinge structure. The mouse of claim 9, wherein the first bracket is formed with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, and the limiting member is provided with the first limiting portion and the The second limiting portion cooperates with the limiting end to limit the rotation angle of the limiting member.