TW201426417A - Mouse device with adjustable elastic restoring force of button - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a mouse button device with adjustable elastic restoring force, which is mainly characterized in that the interior of the mouse body is configured with an elastic restoring mechanism having an electric element; by having the elastic element acting on the lower side of the mouse button, the elastic element may store the resilience while the button is pressed down. Thus, while the button is released, except for the elastic restoring force of the button itself, the resilience of the elastic element may be further utilized to apply an upward action force on the button, such that the button may be rapidly restored to the original position, and the resilience for restoring to the original position can be adjusted by the user according to the requirement.

Description

Mouse device capable of adjusting the elastic restoring force of the button

The present invention relates to a mouse as a computer input device, and more particularly to a device that can adjust the elastic restoring force of a mouse button after being pressed.

"Mouse" is widely used as an input device for personal computers or notebook computers because of its ease of use and flexibility. It can control the position of the cursor when using the document processing software. It can manipulate the pointing and function of the drawing when using the drawing software. When using a computer game, you can control the actions and functions of the game content.

A typical mouse has buttons on the left and the sides. When the user operates the mouse, the left button is pressed with the index finger, and the right button is pressed with the middle finger; when the button is pressed, the switch set inside the mouse is activated. Therefore, the touch circuit generates a control signal or a function signal, and when the button is released to release the switch, the control signal or the function signal is stopped. After the button is released, it must be returned to the original position to close the activated switch. Conventionally, the response of the mouse button is achieved by using the material characteristics of the button itself, because most of the mouse is made of plastic material. Therefore, the button itself can utilize the elasticity of the plastic material to cause it to be pressed and then bounced up to return to its original position.

However, using the elasticity of the material itself to return the button to the original position may be a little short for some application software; for example, in some computer games, it may be necessary to quickly shoot, change position, and Defense or other quick counter Yes, but if the speed of button recovery is too slow, it will affect the performance of the aforementioned functions.

The object of the present invention is to provide a button structure that can improve the recovery speed of the mouse button and even adjust the recovery speed and the recovery force according to individual needs.

A feature of the present invention is that an elastic recovery mechanism including an elastic member is disposed inside the body of the mouse, and the elastic member acts on the underside of the button of the mouse, so that the elastic member stores the elastic force when the button is pressed downward, and when the button is released In addition to the elastic restoring force of the button itself, the elastic force of the elastic member is further used to apply an upward force to the button, so that the button can be quickly returned to the original position.

Another feature of the present invention is that the elastic recovery mechanism is provided with an adjustment structure, so that the user can adjust the strength and speed of the elastic recovery of the setting button according to his own needs.

In another feature of the present invention, an elastic return mechanism can be disposed on a switch unit for a mouse, and the switch unit can be easily removed from the mouse body, so that the user can adjust the set button elasticity according to his own needs. After the power and speed of the reply, the switch unit is installed back to the mouse; after the switch unit is mounted on the mouse, it is automatically electrically connected to the circuit provided inside the mouse.

The technical means of the present invention comprises: a switch comprising a base, at least one switch disposed on the base, and an upper cover provided with at least one button, the upper cover being assembled above the base, the top of the base and the bottom of the button An elastic recovery mechanism is disposed between the elastic recovery mechanism and the elastic recovery mechanism Below, the power of the button to move elastically upward is provided.

The elastic recovery mechanism of the present invention further comprises a cylinder having an outer diameter and an outer screw and an adjustment structure at one end. The base of the mouse is provided with at least one through hole, and the outer screw of the cylinder is screwed to the base. The screw hole can be rotated by the user from the bottom of the base through the screw hole and can rotate the cylinder. The upper part of the cylinder is provided with an elastic element, and the compression of the elastic element is adjusted by rotating the cylinder. The amount, thereby adjusting the degree to which the elastic force of the elastic member acts under the button.

The invention can provide a recessed hole under the button of the mouse, and the upper end of the cylinder is combined in the recessed hole, but the upper end of the cylinder is not contacted with the bottom of the recessed hole, and even if the recessed hole and the upper end of the cylinder are maintained The distance that the cylinder can move allows the elastic force of the elastic element to play a role in the button.

The adjusting structure of the column of the elastic recovery mechanism of the present invention may be a hexagonal head to cooperate with the hex wrench; the adjusting structure may be a groove, and the groove may be a groove or a cross. Grooves or other geometrically shaped grooves for operation with a screwdriver, cross or other shaped screwdriver.

Another technical means of the mouse device of the present invention is that the elastic recovery mechanism is disposed on a mouse-specific switch unit, and the switch unit is disposed on the base of the mouse and located under the upper cover and corresponding to the button; the switch unit has a a body, the body is provided with a touch switch and the elastic recovery mechanism, the elastic recovery mechanism comprises a spring, a protruding component, a screw and a screw coupled to the screw, the two ends of the spring respectively act on the protruding component The knob, the spring force of the spring causes the upper end of the protruding element to protrude from the upper surface of the body, and the knob is rotated to move along the axial direction of the screw, then the spring can be controlled The degree of compression, thereby adjusting the elastic force acting on the protruding element; when the button is pressed down to act on the switch unit, the elastic recovery mechanism can store the elastic force, and when the button is released, in addition to the elastic restoring force of the button itself, further The elastic force is applied to the button to apply the upward force, so that the button can be quickly returned to the original position.

The circuit board of the present invention is provided with a circuit function required by a mouse, and the circuit board is provided with a conductive portion, the base is further provided with a hole and a latching switch; the switch unit is provided with a conductive elastic piece, and The hole can be installed inside the mouse body, and the switch unit is fixed by the lock switch. At the same time, the conductive elastic piece of the switch unit electrically contacts the conductive portion of the circuit board to transmit signals to each other; when the lock switch is released When the switch unit is fixed, the switch unit can be removed from the mouse, and the conductive elastic piece of the switch unit is electrically contacted with the conductive portion of the circuit board to facilitate adjusting the elastic restoring force of the elastic recovery mechanism on the button.

The switch unit of the present invention has a body, and the inner portion is provided with an inner space, the inner space is provided with the elastic recovery mechanism, and the elastic recovery mechanism further comprises a screw, a knob, a spring and a protruding component; The knob is screwed into the screw, and the knob is partially protruded from the through hole of the sidewall of the body; the spring sleeve is placed on the screw, and the two ends of the spring respectively act on the protruding component and the knob Thereby, the upper end of the protruding element protrudes from the upper surface of the body; when the knob is rotated, the knob can be moved axially along the screw to adjust the degree to which the spring is compressed to set the spring force of the spring acting on the protruding element.

The invention is provided with a pair of protrusions of the protruding element of the elastic recovery mechanism under the button of the mouse, and the lower end of the protrusion is contacted with the upper end of the protruding element, thereby being held When the button is pressed, the spring in the elastic return mechanism stores the elastic force by the action of the stud on the protruding member.

The latching switch of the present invention has a handle and a latching end, and the locking switch is slidably fitted to the base. The main body of the switch unit is provided with a plurality of hooks. After the switch unit is assembled to the base, the hook will be embedded in the base, and the hook will be embedded in the base. When the latching switch moves in the first direction to engage the latching body of the switch unit, the switch unit can be prevented from being disengaged from the base. When the latching switch is moved in the second direction, the latching end can be disengaged from the switch unit, and then the switch unit is appropriately After the ground force is applied, the switch unit can be taken out of the base.

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The first and second figures show a first embodiment of the mouse 1 used in the computer device as an input device. The mouse 1 includes a base 11 and an upper cover 12 disposed above the base 11, and the upper cover 12 There is a button 13 (generally including a left button on the left side and a right button on the right side) for controlling the execution and function of the computer; as can be seen from the second figure, the present invention provides an adjustment structure below the base 11. 313. The user can rotate the adjustment structure 313 by using a screwdriver, a coin, or even any suitable tool to adjust the elastic recovery force and speed of the button 13.

As shown in the third and fourth figures, in order to make the mouse 1 have the desired control function, the present invention must provide at least one switch unit 2 inside the mouse 1 when the button is pressed. When the button 13 is pressed, the switch unit 2 is connected to generate a signal, thereby generating a corresponding mouse function. The switch unit 2 is disposed on the upper surface of the base 11. The upper part of the switch unit 2 is provided with a protruding element 211. The protruding element 211 corresponds to the lower end of the pressing post 133 disposed under the button 13. Therefore, when the button 13 is pressed down, When the lower end of the pressing column 133 touches the protruding member 211 to activate the switching unit 2, when the button 13 is released from the pressing amount and returns to the original position, the protruding member 211 of the switching unit 2 is also released to be closed.

In order to make the depressed button 13 quickly return to the original position after releasing the downward pressure, the present invention provides an elastic return mechanism 3 between the base 11 of the mouse 1 and the lower surface of the button 13, and the button is pressed by the elastic return mechanism 3. 13 applies the upward elastic force, and cooperates with the elastic restoring force of the button 13 itself to enable the button 13 to quickly return to the original position; basically, in order to enable each button 13 to obtain the function of adjusting the return elastic force, a button 13 A flexible return mechanism 3 must be fitted below. As shown in the fourth figure, each of the elastic recovery mechanisms 3 of the present invention comprises a cylinder 31 and an elastic member 32. One end of the cylinder 31 has a large diameter section 311 having a relatively large diameter, and the other end is diametrically opposed. The outer diameter of the large diameter section 311 is provided with an outer thread 312, and the end of the large diameter section 311 is provided with an adjustment structure 313. In the embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment structure 313 may be A straight groove (as shown in the second figure), or a cross-shaped groove, or even a hexagonal head (not shown), so you can use a flat-shaped screwdriver or coin The adjustment structure 313 embedded in the shape of a straight groove is used to connect the column 31; or the adjustment structure 313 of the cross-shaped groove is inserted into the column 31 by a cross-shaped screwdriver; or the sleeve is sleeved by a tool sleeve An adjustment structure 313 of the hexagonal head is coupled to the cylinder 31 to control the rotation of the cylinder 31.

In the method of attaching the elastic recovery mechanism 3 to the mouse 1 , the screw hole 111 which can be screwed into the external thread 312 is provided on the base 11 , whereby when the column 31 is combined with the base 11 , The outer screw 312 is screwed to the screw hole 111 such that the adjusting structure 313 faces the screw hole 111, and the small diameter portion 314 faces upward; further, the present invention further forms a recess 132 of a proper depth under the button 13 . The inner diameter of the recess 132 is larger than the diameter of the small diameter section 314; the elastic member 32 is a coil spring; thereby, the elastic member 32 is sleeved on the small diameter section 314, and the button 13 is covered together with the upper cover 12. Above the base 11, the small diameter section 314 is inserted into the recessed hole 132, and the two ends of the elastic member 32 respectively abut against the lower surface of the button 13 outside the recessed hole 132 and the upper end of the large diameter section 311 by the elastic member 32. The isolation of the cylinder 31 allows the upper end of the small diameter section 314 of the cylinder 31 to enter the recessed hole 132 without contacting the bottom of the recessed hole 132.

With the foregoing structure, when the user presses the button 13 (as shown in FIG. 5), the elastic member 32 is compressed to store the elastic force. When the button 13 is released, the material of the button 13 itself has an elastic recovery. In addition to the function of the bit, the button 13 can be accelerated to return to the home position by the elastic member 32 acting on the button 13.

As shown in the fourth figure, when the user connects the adjustment structure 313 with a screwdriver, a coin or a tool sleeve to rotate the cylinder 31 in the forward or reverse direction, the cylinder 31 can be controlled to rise axially in the screw hole 111 or When the cylinder 31 is raised, the elastic member 32 can be further compressed. Therefore, when the button 13 is pressed, the button 13 is felt to be tighter. In contrast, the elastic force of the button is pressed back and the upward force is restored; When 31 falls, then The elastic member 32 can be further relaxed. Therefore, when the button 13 is pressed, the soft feeling is felt. In contrast, the elastic force of the button is restored after the button is pressed down, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the elastic force of the mouse button. .

6 to 7A show a second embodiment of the mouse 1 for use as a computer device in the present invention. The mouse 1 includes a base 11 and an upper cover 12 disposed above the base 11, and an upper cover 12 There is a button 13 for controlling the execution and function of the computer; as can be seen from the sixth and seventh figures, the present invention provides a detachable switch unit 2 and a latching opening under the base 11. 4. After the user combines the switch unit 2 into the interior of the mouse 1, the switch unit 2 can be electrically connected to the circuit system inside the mouse, and the lock switch 4 can be operated to lock the switch unit 2, and the lock switch can also be operated. 4 After the locking of the switch unit 2 is released, the switch unit 2 is detached from the mouse 1; the switch unit 2 is an element for controlling the mouse to generate a signal.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 7A, the base 11 of the present invention is provided with at least one hole 112 which is vertically penetrated. The opening periphery of the hole 112 is formed as a concave edge 1121, and the base 11 adjacent to the hole 112 is formed. A latching switch 4 is provided. The latching switch 4 has a handle 41 and a block having a latching end 42 at one end. The latching switch 4 is slidably fitted to the sliding slot provided in the base 11, and the user can move the handle 41. The lock switch 4 is controlled to move in a first direction (direction toward the hole 112) or an opposite second direction (direction away from the hole 112) such that one end of the lock switch 4 extends into the range of the hole 112 or is detached from the hole 112. The scope. A circuit board 14 is disposed on the upper surface of the base 11, and the circuit board 14 is provided with a circuit for the function required by the mouse, and the circuit board 14 is provided with a plurality of conductive portions 141 such that the conductive portion 141 is located at an appropriate position near the edge of the hole 112. Set.

7 and FIG. 7A show that the switch unit 2 of the present invention has a body 20, and the outer side wall of the body 20 is provided with a plurality of hooks 205 and a plurality of conductive elastic sheets 204. The interior of the body 20 is provided with an inner space 201 and a plurality of The inner conductive terminal 203 is electrically connected to each of the conductive elastic pieces 204. The inside of the body 20 is further provided with a touch switch 21 having a pressing protrusion 211 and a plurality of outer conductive terminals 212, and the touch switch 21 is mounted. After the main body 20, the outer conductive terminal 212 is electrically connected to the inner conductive terminal 203, and even the conductive elastic piece 204 outside the body 20 is electrically connected to the external conductive terminal 212 via the inner conductive terminal 203 to the touch switch (eg, Figure 8 and Figure 8A). The inner space 201 of the body 20 is provided with an elastic return mechanism 3A; the elastic return mechanism 3A comprises a screw 3A 1 , a spring 3A 2, a knob 3A 3 and a protruding element 3A4; the knob 3A 3 has an internal thread; the screw 3A The outer diameter of 1 is provided with an external thread which can be screwed with the internal thread of the knob 3A 3; the lower end of the protruding element 3A4 is provided with a chassis 3A 5 having a relatively large outer diameter, and the protruding element 3A4 is disposed from the bottom to the top. After the hole above 20, the protruding member 3A4 is prevented from falling out from above the body 20 by the chassis 3A5; after the knob 3A 3 is screwed to the screw 3A 1 first, the spring 3A 2 is placed on the screw 3A 1, and then the screw 3A 1 is placed. The spring 3A 2 is inserted into the inner space 201 of the body 20 together with the knob 3A 3 . The lower end of the screw 3A 1 is provided with a polygonal head, and the head is embedded in the corresponding polygonal concave provided at the bottom of the inner space 201. The hole allows the screw 3A 1 to be fixed and cannot be rotated; and the knob 3A 3 protrudes through the through hole provided in the side wall of the body 20. In the embodiment of the present invention, the spring 3A 2 is a coil spring, so that the upper and lower ends of the spring 3A 2 are respectively brought into contact with the chassis 3A5. Next, with the knob 3A 3 on it, the protruding member 3A4 is constantly held by the upper surface of the protruding body 20 by the elastic force of the spring 3A 2 acting on the protruding member 3A4. The elastic recovery mechanism 3A is combined with the inner space 201 of the body 20 to form a modular switch unit 2. Therefore, when the switch unit 2 is combined with the mouse 1, the body 20 of the switch unit 2 is taken from the base. The hole 112 of the body 11 is placed into the interior of the mouse 1 until the flange 202 of the body 20 is blocked by the concave edge 1121 of the base 11, and at the same time, the conductive elastic piece 204 located on the outer side wall of the body 20 is disposed The conductive portion 141 of the circuit board 14 is in electrical contact, and the hooks 205 on both sides of the body 20 are embedded on the edge of the hole 112 of the base 11 or the edge of the circuit board 14, and then the handle 41 is moved to make the lock switch 4 The first direction of movement causes the latch 42 of the latching switch 4 to catch the switch unit 2, thereby preventing the switch unit 2 from falling out of the hole 112.

The lower surface of each of the keys 13 of the upper cover 12 is respectively provided with a pressing post 133 corresponding to the pressing protrusion 211 of the switching unit 2, and a stud 134 corresponding to the protruding element 3A4.

As shown in the eighth embodiment, with the above configuration, when the user presses the button 13, the pressing post 133 presses the pressing protrusion 211 to activate the touch switch 21, and the stud 134 presses the protruding member 3A4 to cause the spring 3A. 2, the compression is generated to store the elastic force. When the button 13 is released, the material of the button 13 has the function of elastic returning to the original position, and can be transmitted to the boss through the protruding member 3A4 by the spring 3A 2 acting on the chassis 3A5. The button 13 is accelerated to return to the home position while the pressing post 133 is released from the pressing of the pressing protrusion 211 to close the touch switch 21.

As shown in the ninth figure, when the user needs to adjust the return elastic force of the button 13, The handle 41 can be moved to move the latching switch 4 in the second direction, and then the latch 42 can be disengaged from the body 20 of the switch unit 2, and the switch unit 2 can be appropriately applied to take out the mouse 1, and then the user can directly use the hand. Refers to turning the knob 3A 3 forward or reverse, so that the knob 3A 3 is raised or lowered axially along the screw 3A 1 , and when the knob 3A 3 is raised, the spring 3A 2 can be further compressed, thereby replacing the switch unit 2 with the mouse After that, the elastic force of the spring 3A 2 acts on the chassis 3A5 under the protruding member 3A4, so that the protruding member 3A4 exerts a large force on the protruding post 134, and feels tight when the button 13 is pressed, and the button is pressed down. The greater the elasticity of the back up. On the contrary, when the knob 3A 3 is lowered, the spring 3A 2 can be further relaxed, so that the force acting on the chassis 3A5 becomes small, and even if the protruding member 3A4 exerts a small force on the boss 134, the button 13 is pressed. It will feel softer, and the smaller the elastic force of the button is pressed down, the smaller the elastic force is, so that the invention can adjust the elastic force of the mouse button.

The above is only a preferred embodiment for explaining the present invention, and is not intended to limit the invention in any way, so that any modifications or changes relating to the invention may be made in the spirit of the same invention. All should still be included in the scope of the intention of the present invention.

1‧‧‧ mouse

11‧‧‧Base

111‧‧‧ screw holes

112‧‧‧ hole

1121‧‧‧ concave edge

12‧‧‧Upper cover

13‧‧‧ button

131‧‧‧ protrusion

132‧‧‧ recessed hole

133‧‧‧ Pressing column

134‧‧‧Bump

14‧‧‧ boards

141‧‧‧Electrical Department

2‧‧‧Switch unit

20‧‧‧ body

201‧‧‧Internal space

202‧‧‧Flange

203‧‧‧Electrical terminals

204‧‧‧Electrical shrapnel

205‧‧‧ card hook

21‧‧‧Touch switch

211‧‧‧ Pressing the protrusion

212‧‧‧External conductive terminals

3, 3A‧‧‧ elastic recovery agency

31‧‧‧Cylinder

311‧‧‧ Large diameter section

312‧‧‧ External thread

313‧‧‧Adjustment structure

314‧‧‧Small path

32‧‧‧Flexible components

3A1‧‧‧ screw

3A2‧‧ spring

3A3‧‧‧ knob

3A4‧‧‧ protruding elements

3A5‧‧‧Chassis

4‧‧‧Lock switch

41‧‧‧Handle

42‧‧‧Card

The first figure is a perspective view showing the appearance of the mouse of the first embodiment of the present invention.

The second figure is a perspective view showing the appearance of the mouse at another angle of the first embodiment of the present invention.

The third figure is a schematic plan view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

The fourth figure is a partially enlarged view of the elastic return mechanism of the first embodiment of the present invention.

The fifth diagram is a plan view showing a state in which the mouse button of the first embodiment of the present invention is pressed.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the mouse of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a side elevational cross-sectional view showing the structure of the mouse of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the front view of the mouse structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a side elevational cross-sectional view showing the structure of the mouse of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the front view of the mouse structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

The ninth drawing is a plan view showing a state in which the mouse button of the second embodiment of the present invention is pressed.

1‧‧‧ mouse

11‧‧‧Base

111‧‧‧ screw holes

12‧‧‧Upper cover

13‧‧‧ button

131‧‧‧ protrusion

132‧‧‧ recessed hole

133‧‧‧Cylinder

2‧‧‧Switch unit

211‧‧‧ protruding elements

3‧‧‧Flexible response agency

31‧‧‧Cylinder

311‧‧‧ Large diameter section

312‧‧‧ External thread

313‧‧‧Adjustment structure

314‧‧‧Small path

32‧‧‧Flexible components

Claims (10)

A mouse button device capable of adjusting a returning elasticity comprises a base, at least one switch unit disposed on the base, and an upper cover provided with at least one button, the upper cover being assembled above the base, wherein: An elastic return mechanism is disposed between the upper surface of the base and the lower surface of the button, and the elastic return mechanism includes an elastic member that acts under the button to provide a force for the button to elastically move upward. The adjustable mouse button device according to claim 1, wherein the elastic recovery mechanism further comprises a cylinder having an outer diameter and an outer thread and an adjustment structure at one end, the base Providing at least one through hole, the outer screw is screwed to the screw hole, so that an adjusting tool can connect the adjusting structure from the bottom of the base through the screw hole and rotate the column, and above the column The elastic element is arranged. The adjustable mouse button device according to claim 2, wherein the adjustment structure is a hexagonal head. The adjustable mouse button device according to claim 2, wherein the adjustment structure is a groove. According to the mouse button device of claim 2, wherein the button is provided with a recessed hole, and the upper end of the cylinder is combined in the recess, but the cylinder is not The upper end contacts the bottom of the recess. According to the mouse button device of claim 2, wherein the cylinder comprises a large diameter section having a relatively large outer diameter, and a The small-diameter section having a relatively small outer diameter and abutting the large-diameter section is sleeved in the small-diameter section. The mouse button device of claim 1 , wherein the base is provided with at least one circuit board, the circuit board is provided with a plurality of conductive portions; and the elastic recovery mechanism is disposed at one use. In the switch unit of the mouse, the switch unit has a body, the body is provided with a plurality of conductive elastic pieces and the elastic recovery mechanism, and the conductive elastic piece is electrically connected to a touch switch, and the switch unit is disposed on the base to make the conductive elastic piece Electrically contacting the conductive portion, the elastic recovery mechanism comprises a spring, a protruding component, a screw and a knob coupled to the screw, the two ends of the spring respectively acting on the protruding component and the knob, the spring force of the spring When the upper end of the protruding element protrudes from the upper surface of the body, and the knob is rotated to move along the axial direction of the screw, the degree of compression of the spring can be controlled to adjust the elastic force acting on the protruding element. The mouse device according to the seventh aspect of the invention, wherein the body of the switch unit is provided with an inner space, and the inner space is provided with the elastic recovery mechanism, the body The side wall is provided with a through hole, and the knob partially protrudes the through hole. The mouse device according to claim 7 , wherein the base is provided with a hole and a latching switch, and the switch unit can enter the base and the upper cover from the hole. And further, the conductive sheet contacts the conductive portion to transmit signals to each other, and the latching switch can fix the switch unit On the base. The mouse device according to claim 9 , wherein the latching switch has a handle and a latch, and the latching switch is slidably coupled to the base, and the body of the switch unit is opposite to the base The outer side wall is provided with a plurality of hooks. After the switch unit is assembled in the base, the hook is embedded in the edge of the hole, and the lock switch moves in the first direction to cause the card to catch the switch unit The switch unit is fixed to the body, and after the lock switch is moved in the second direction, the card tip can be disengaged from the switch unit and released.