A mouse

Abstract

A mouse comprises a shell assembly and a core assembly; wherein the shell assembly comprises a bottom plate, a face shell and a support; the bottom plate is opposite to the face shell and connected to form a containing space therebetween; the core assembly is arranged on the bottom plate and located in the containing space; the face shell comprises first and second side walls opposite in the width direction of the mouse; the support is located in the containing space and connected between the first and second side walls. By omitting the middle shell in the traditional mouse and arranging the core assembly on the bottom plate, the structural complexity of the mouse can be effectively reduced, and the disassembly difficulty and weight of the mouse can be reduced; by forming a structural support in the interior of the face shell with the support, the face shell can maintain a stable structure, the structural strength or deformation resistance of the face shell can be improved, and the support can be used as a mounting carrier for auxiliary components such as side keys, so that the mouse structure and space can be fully utilized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of input device technology, specifically to a mouse. Background Technology

[0002] The mouse is an indispensable peripheral input device for computers and other terminal devices. A traditional mouse typically consists of a bottom shell, a middle shell, and a top shell, arranged sequentially from bottom to top. The bottom and middle shells form the main mounting structure, providing structural space for functional components such as the circuit board, buttons, switches, battery, and optical engine. The top shell covers the outside of the middle shell and is fixed to it via screws or snap-fit ​​mechanisms, thus forming the complete outline of the mouse. However, this type of mouse design suffers from a series of problems, including complex assembly, difficult disassembly and reassembly, and heavy weight. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main technical problem this application addresses is to provide a mouse with a simpler and more stable structure.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment provides a mouse, including a housing assembly and a mechanism assembly. The housing assembly includes a base plate and a top shell. The base plate and the top shell are opposite to and connected in the height direction of the mouse to form an accommodating space between the base plate and the top shell. The mechanism assembly is disposed on the base plate and located within the accommodating space. The housing assembly further includes a support member located within the accommodating space. The housing sidewall of the front shell includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, which are opposite to each other in the width direction of the mouse. In the width direction, the support member is connected between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. In the height direction, the support member is located on the side of the mechanism assembly away from the base plate.

[0005] In one embodiment, the support member has a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure being disposed at opposite ends of the support member in the width direction, the first sidewall having a third limiting structure, and the second sidewall having a fourth limiting structure; the first limiting structure and the third limiting structure are detachably engaged, and the second limiting structure and the fourth limiting structure are detachably engaged, so as to connect and restrict the support member to the face shell member.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first limiting structure and / or the second limiting structure includes a plurality of limiting pins, which are spaced apart along the length of the mouse. The third limiting structure and / or the fourth limiting structure includes a plurality of limiting holes, which correspond one-to-one with the plurality of limiting pins, and the limiting pins can be inserted into the limiting holes.

[0007] In one embodiment, the housing sidewall of the face shell further includes a third sidewall, which is opposite to the support member in the height direction; wherein, the third sidewall is provided with a first positioning post, and the support member is provided with a locking channel corresponding to the position of the first positioning post; the locking channel is used to allow a fastener to pass through the support member and connect to the first positioning post to fix the support member and the face shell.

[0008] In one embodiment, the support member has a second positioning post protruding from it, the second positioning post and the first positioning post abutting against each other in the height direction, and the locking channel is provided through the second positioning post in the height direction.

[0009] In one embodiment, the faceplate, the base plate, and the support are independent, integrally molded structures; wherein the dimension of the support in the width direction is greater than the dimension in the length direction of the mouse.

[0010] In one embodiment, the support member has a first weight-reduction window that extends through the support member along the height direction; and / or the shell member has a second weight-reduction window that extends through the sidewall of the shell.

[0011] In one embodiment, the mouse further includes an auxiliary button assembly, which includes an auxiliary button and an auxiliary circuit board with a button switch; the auxiliary circuit board is disposed on the support member and electrically connected to the mechanism assembly; a clearance window is provided on the first side wall or the second side wall, and the auxiliary button is connected to the support member; The auxiliary button corresponds to the part of the key switch and is exposed on the faceplate through the avoidance window. It is used to move closer to the key switch when subjected to external force applied by the user, thereby pressing and triggering the key switch.

[0012] In one embodiment, the auxiliary button has a trigger portion, a spring arm portion, and a connecting portion connected in sequence. The connecting portion is connected to the support member, and the trigger portion is exposed on the face shell member through the avoidance window. The spring arm portion is used to provide an elastic preload to the trigger portion to cause the trigger portion to move away from the button switch.

[0013] In one embodiment, the auxiliary circuit board is disposed on the side of the support member away from the movement assembly in the height direction, and the support member has a slot structure; the slot structure is disposed on one end of the support member in the width direction, close to the first sidewall or the second sidewall; the connecting portion is received and engaged in the slot structure to restrict the auxiliary button to the support member.

[0014] The mouse according to the above embodiment includes a shell assembly and a mechanism assembly; wherein, the shell assembly includes a base plate, a front shell, and a support member; the base plate and the front shell are opposite to and connected to form an accommodating space between them; the mechanism assembly is disposed on the base plate and located within the accommodating space; the shell sidewall of the front shell includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other in the width direction of the mouse, and the support member is located within the accommodating space and connected between the first sidewall and the second sidewall; in the height direction of the mouse, the support member is located on the side of the mechanism assembly away from the base plate. By omitting the middle shell in a traditional mouse and centrally placing the mechanism assembly on the base plate, the structural complexity of the mouse can be effectively reduced, and the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the mouse and its weight can be reduced; and by using the support member to form structural support inside the front shell, not only can the front shell maintain a stable structural shape and improve the structural strength or deformation resistance of the front shell, but it can also serve as a mounting carrier for auxiliary components such as side buttons, realizing full utilization of the mouse structure and space. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer contour structure of a mouse according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a mouse in the length direction according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of a mouse according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the front shell component of a mouse according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the mouse's inner shell in the width direction according to one embodiment (I).

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram (II) of the cross-sectional structure of the mouse's inner shell in the width direction, according to one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the structure of the inner shell and support of a mouse according to one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram (a) of the structural combination of the support member and auxiliary button assembly in a mouse according to one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram (II) of the structural combination of the support member and auxiliary button assembly in a mouse according to one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the structure of a mouse support and auxiliary button assembly according to one embodiment.

[0025] In the picture: 100. Shell assembly; 110. Face shell component; 110a. Settlement zone; 111. First sidewall; 112. Second sidewall; 113. Clearance window; 114. Third sidewall; 115. Limiting insertion hole; 116. First positioning post; 117. Second weight reduction window; 120. Base plate component; 121. Enclosure structure; 130. Support component; 131. Slot structure; 132. Limiting pin; 133. Second positioning post; 134. Locking channel; 135. First weight reduction window; 200, mechanism assembly; 210, main control circuit board; 220, optical sensor; 230, scroll wheel encoder; 240, left button micro switch; 300, basic button assembly; 310, mouse scroll wheel; 320, left mouse button; 330, right mouse button; 400, auxiliary button assembly; 410, auxiliary button; 411, trigger part; 412, spring arm part; 413, connecting part; 420, button switch; 430, auxiliary circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by related similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of the present application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to the present application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of the present application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0027] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0028] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. Unless otherwise specified, the terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This application provides a mouse, which can be a wired mouse or a wireless mouse; the mouse includes a housing assembly 100, a mechanism assembly 200, a basic button assembly 300, and other functional components as needed, which are described in detail below.

[0030] It should be noted that, to describe the mouse more clearly and in more detail, this article defines three mutually perpendicular directions for the mouse: the height direction, the length direction, and the width direction; please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Taking a mouse in a normal position or a position that the user can hold and operate normally as an example, the height direction can be understood as the vertical direction or the up and down direction, the width direction can be understood as the left and right direction, and the length direction can be understood as the front and back direction.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The shell assembly 100 can be understood as a collection of related components that constitute the overall outer contour of the mouse. On the one hand, the shell assembly 100 can provide structural assembly space for other components of the mouse. On the other hand, users can perform operations such as placing and moving the mouse by holding the shell assembly 100.

[0032] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3The housing assembly 100 includes a front shell 110 and a bottom plate 120. The front shell 110 is a housing structure with a certain volume space. For example, the front shell 110 is an arc-shaped housing structure that can adapt to the hand grip posture and conforms to the ergonomic design. The front shell 110 has a mounting port at the bottom in the height direction, and the bottom plate 120 is opposite to and connected to the front shell 110 in the form of covering the mounting port of the front shell 110. For example, the bottom plate 120 and the front shell 110 can be connected together by means including but not limited to snap-fit, adhesive, welding, screw locking, etc., so as to enclose an accommodating cavity between the front shell 110 and the bottom plate 120.

[0033] It is understood that the base plate 120 and the top shell 110 are essentially opposite and connected in the height direction. The base plate 120 covers the mounting port of the top shell 110, thus enclosing the internal space of the top shell 110 into an accommodating chamber. When the mouse is normally placed on a desktop or other support, the base plate 120 is in contact with the support, while the top shell 110 is used for the user's hand to hold it.

[0034] For example, please refer to 3. The outline edge of the base plate 120 is provided with a wall structure 121 that surrounds the geometric center of the base plate 120. The wall structure 121 protrudes from the surface of the base plate 120 facing the face shell 110. Correspondingly, the face shell 110 is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure at the mounting port. When the base plate 120 and the face shell 110 are combined, the wall structure 121 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​structure so that the base plate 120 and the face shell 110 are fixedly connected together.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The basic button assembly 300 can be understood as a collection of related components that realize the input of basic mouse operation commands. Specifically, the basic button assembly 300 includes a mouse scroll wheel 310, a left mouse button 320, and a right mouse button 330. The mouse scroll wheel 310 is rotatably disposed on the base plate 120, while the front end of the front shell 110 is provided with a clearance opening in the length direction. The mouse scroll wheel 310 protrudes at least partially through the clearance opening and is exposed on the outer side of the front end of the front shell 110. The left mouse button 320 and the right mouse button 330 are disposed on the outer side of the front end of the front shell 110 and are located on opposite sides of the mouse scroll wheel 310 in the width direction.

[0036] For example, taking the left mouse button 320 as an example, please refer to... Figure 3 The faceplate 110 has a settling area 110a formed on the outer side of the top surface of the first end in the longitudinal direction. The left mouse button 320 is installed on the outer side of the faceplate 110 in a manner that covers the settling area 110a. The tail end of the left mouse button 320 extends into the interior of the faceplate 110 at the edge of the settling area 110a and is fixedly connected to the faceplate 110.

[0037] By utilizing the height difference between the settling area 110a and other areas on the top surface of the shell 110, the left mouse button 320 is arranged to cover the corresponding settling area 110a in an almost suspended manner at its head in the length direction; when the head of the left mouse button 320 is subjected to a pressing force applied by the user, it can move closer to the shell 110 in the height direction; when the pressing force is removed, it can move away from the shell 110 in the height direction due to its own elasticity.

[0038] Of course, the left mouse button 320 and the right mouse button 330 can also be part of the side wall of the shell 110. For example, the left mouse button 320, the right mouse button 330 and the shell 110 are an integral structure, as long as the purpose is to enable the left mouse button 320 and the right mouse button 330 to be displaced relative to the main body of the shell 110 in the height direction.

[0039] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The mechanism assembly 200 is disposed on the base plate 120 and located within the accommodating space. The mechanism assembly 200 can be understood as a collection of related devices that can realize all or part of the functions of the mouse. For example, the mechanism assembly 200 may include a main control circuit board 210, an optical sensor 220 electrically connected to the main control circuit board 210, a scroll wheel encoder 230 disposed on the main control circuit board 210 and corresponding to the mouse scroll wheel 310, a left-click micro switch 240 disposed on the main control circuit board 210 and corresponding to the left mouse button 320, and a right-click micro switch disposed on the main control circuit board 210 and corresponding to the right mouse button 330, etc.

[0040] It should be noted that those skilled in the art should understand the working principle of a mouse in conjunction with the mechanism assembly 200 and the basic button assembly 300. For example, by pressing and releasing the left mouse button 320 via the left button microswitch 240, the main control circuit board 210 can generate and output corresponding signals, thereby realizing the input and output of corresponding command information. Furthermore, by analyzing the changes in the light signal from the optical sensor 220, the main control circuit board 210 can calculate the mouse's movement distance, direction, and trajectory, thus ultimately determining the cursor's position. Therefore, the working principle of the mouse will not be elaborated upon here.

[0041] By omitting the middle shell structure found in traditional mice and centrally housing the mechanism component 200 and mouse wheel 310 on the base plate 120, the mouse achieves several advantages. First, this modular design effectively simplifies the mouse's structure and reduces the difficulty of assembly and disassembly. For example, simply removing the front shell 110 exposes core components like the mechanism component 200, facilitating maintenance. Furthermore, mounting the front shell 110 onto the base plate 120 encapsulates the mechanism component 200 within its enclosure, enabling quick and easy mouse assembly.

[0042] Secondly, by centrally mounting the mechanism components 200 on the base plate 120, the center of gravity of the mouse can be significantly reduced, allowing the mouse to be placed stably on a desktop or other support, and to move smoothly and stably according to the user's operating habits.

[0043] Thirdly, it can effectively reduce the load on the faceplate 110 and reduce the complexity of the internal structure of the faceplate 110. This not only gives the faceplate 110 a stronger load-bearing capacity for the palm, but also helps to make the outer contour structure of the faceplate 110 more suitable for the user's grip posture by simplifying the design of the internal structure of the faceplate 110.

[0044] Since the middle shell structure is omitted and the core components 200 are concentrated on the base plate 120, the front shell 110 is essentially a hollow shell structure. Considering the influence of the front shell 110's own structural shape, manufacturing materials, and external environment, the front shell 110 may not be able to maintain a relatively stable structural shape in some scenarios. For example, when a user holds and operates the mouse, the shell sidewalls on both sides of the front shell 110 in the width direction may collapse inward, deform, or even break due to the large compressive force.

[0045] Based on this, in some embodiments, the shell 110 is further provided with a support member 130. The support member 130 forms a rigid support structure for the shell 110 inside the shell 110, which can make the shell 110 maintain a stable structural shape and improve the structural strength or deformation resistance of the shell 110.

[0046] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 , Figures 4 to 10 The housing assembly 100 also includes a support member 130; for easy distinction and description, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 4 to 7The shell sidewalls of the face shell 110 on opposite sides in the width direction are defined as the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112, respectively; that is, the shell sidewalls of the face shell 110 include the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112, which are opposite to each other in the width direction. The support member 130 is disposed in the internal space (i.e., the accommodating chamber) of the face shell 110, and the support member 130 is connected between the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112.

[0047] For example, please refer to Figure 6 The support member 130 has a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure at opposite ends in the width direction. Correspondingly, a third limiting structure is provided on the first sidewall 111 at the position of the first limiting structure, and a fourth limiting structure is provided on the second sidewall 112 at the position of the second limiting structure. The first limiting structure and the third limiting structure are detachably connected (e.g., snap-fit, plug-in, abutment, magnetic attraction, etc.), and the second limiting structure and the fourth limiting structure are also detachably connected (e.g., snap-fit, plug-in, abutment, magnetic attraction, etc.). Thus, based on the cooperation of the first limiting structure and the third limiting structure, as well as the cooperation of the second limiting structure and the fourth limiting structure, the support member 130 is stably confined inside the shell member 110 in a detachable manner, and a structural connection is established between the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112, thereby using the support member 130 to form a rigid structural support for the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112.

[0048] On the one hand, by supporting the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112, the mounting port of the faceplate 110 is not prone to shrinkage or expansion deformation due to the structure or material properties of the faceplate 110 itself, thus maintaining a stable contour shape. This provides support for convenient, quick and accurate assembly and connection of the faceplate 110 and the base plate 120, and improves the overall stability of the mouse structure. On the other hand, when a large compressive force is required on the faceplate 110 (e.g., the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112) due to gripping operations, the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112 are not prone to inward collapse, deformation or breakage, thus ensuring that the faceplate 110 or the mouse as a whole maintains a stable structural shape.

[0049] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 10 The mouse also includes an auxiliary button assembly 400, which includes an auxiliary button 410, a button switch 420, and an auxiliary circuit board 430 (see [link]). Figures 4 to 10The auxiliary circuit board 430 is mounted on the auxiliary circuit board 430 (i.e., the auxiliary circuit board 430 is equivalent to having the auxiliary circuit board 430). The auxiliary circuit board 430 is mounted on the support member 130, for example, by screws, snap-fit ​​structures, etc., and the auxiliary circuit board 430 is electrically connected to the mechanism assembly 200 (specifically, the main control circuit board 210). Correspondingly, the first side wall 111 or the second side wall 112 is provided with a clearance window 113 corresponding to the position of the auxiliary circuit board 420. The auxiliary button 410 is connected to the support member 130, and the part of the auxiliary button 410 corresponding to the auxiliary circuit board 420 is exposed through the clearance window 113 and protrudes from the face shell member 110. More specifically, the part of the auxiliary button 410 exposed through the clearance window 113 and protruding from the face shell member 110 is opposite to the auxiliary circuit board 420 in the width direction of the mouse.

[0050] Thus, by applying an inward pressing force to the auxiliary button 410, the user can cause the auxiliary button 410 to move closer to the key switch 420, thereby pressing and triggering the key switch 420. The auxiliary circuit board 430 can then transmit the information generated by the key switch 420 to the main control circuit board 210, thereby realizing the input and output of corresponding command information. For example, the auxiliary button 410 and the key switch 420 can work together to generate input of forward, backward and other command information.

[0051] By using the support member 130 as the mounting carrier for the auxiliary button assembly 400, the structure of the support member 130 is fully utilized. On the one hand, the auxiliary button assembly 400 can expand the input of external operation command information and enrich the practical functions of the mouse. On the other hand, compared with the scheme where the auxiliary button 410 is connected to the shell 110 (e.g., the first sidewall 111 or the second sidewall 112), by connecting the auxiliary button 410 to the support member 130, when the auxiliary button 410 is pressed, the local parts of the shell 110 (e.g., the first sidewall 111 or the second sidewall 112) can avoid the linkage effect caused by the movement of the auxiliary button 410, thereby preventing the shell 110 from collapsing, deforming, or even breaking. At the same time, it is beneficial to simplify the structural complexity of the inner side of the shell 110 and reduce the structural design and processing difficulty of the shell 110.

[0052] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 10 The auxiliary button 410 is an integrally molded structure independent of the support 130 and other components. For example, the auxiliary button 410 can be made of magnesium alloy or carbon fiber materials through processes such as die casting, stamping, grinding, passivation, and spraying, or it can be made of plastic materials through processes such as injection molding and 3D printing.

[0053] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figures 8 to 10 The auxiliary button 410 has a trigger part 411, a spring arm part 412 and a connecting part 413 connected in sequence; correspondingly, the support member 130 has a slot structure 131 at its end in the width direction (i.e., the end near the first side wall 111 or the second side wall 112); the connecting part 413 is detachably received and snapped into the slot structure 131, thereby restricting the auxiliary button 410 to the support member 130, and causing the trigger part 411 to be exposed through the avoidance window 113 and protrude from the first side wall 111 or the second side wall 112.

[0054] By pressing the trigger part 411 to move it closer to the key switch 420, the key switch 420 can be pressed and triggered. When the pressing force is released, the spring arm part 412 can provide an elastic preload to the trigger part 411 to move the trigger part 411 away from the key switch 420. This realizes the input of the instruction information corresponding to the auxiliary key assembly 400.

[0055] In other embodiments, the auxiliary button 410 and the support member 130 may also be connected in other suitable ways. For example, the auxiliary button 410 and the support member 130 may be an integral structure, with the part of the auxiliary button 410 that is structurally separated from the support member 130 serving as the spring arm 412 and the trigger part 411.

[0056] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The auxiliary circuit board 430 is located on the side of the support member 130 that is away from the mechanism assembly 200 in the height direction. On the one hand, this allows the button switch 420 to adapt to the position of the auxiliary button 410 (together with the clearance window 113) in the height direction, so that the user can comfortably and naturally trigger the button switch 420 by pressing the auxiliary button 410 when holding the mouse; on the other hand, during the mouse assembly process, structural interference between the auxiliary circuit board 430 and the mechanism assembly 200 (such as the main control circuit board 210) can be avoided, as the two can be electrically connected by a cable of appropriate length.

[0057] In other embodiments, the auxiliary button assembly 400 may also be disposed in other locations on the faceplate 110. For example, please refer to... Figure 5 The housing sidewall of the faceplate 110 also includes a third sidewall 114, which is opposite to the support member 130 in the height direction; the auxiliary button assembly 400 may be a DPI function key disposed on the support member 130 and partially exposed on the third sidewall 114, so as to realize the adjustment of mouse sensitivity.

[0058] As mentioned above, in some embodiments, the support member 130 is detachably secured within the faceplate member 110 by a limiting structure. See also... Figure 6 , Figures 8 to 10 The first and second limiting structures each include multiple limiting pins 132, which can be protrusions extending from the end face of the support member 130 in the width direction. Correspondingly, the third and fourth limiting structures include multiple limiting holes 115, which can be tubular structures extending from the corresponding first sidewall 111 and second sidewall 112. When the support member 130 is assembled onto the face shell 110, the limiting pins 132 can be inserted into the corresponding limiting holes 115, thereby restricting the support member 130 between the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112 and forming a rigid support for the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112.

[0059] In practice, the multiple limiting pins 132 and multiple limiting holes 115 can be arranged at intervals along the length of the mouse. For example, two limiting pins 132 can be symmetrically arranged about the geometric center line of the support member 130 in the width direction; and the multiple limiting holes 115 correspond one-to-one with the multiple limiting pins 132. In this way, the force distribution on the support member 130 can be balanced, so that it can be stably supported and connected between the first side wall 111 and the second side wall 112.

[0060] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 The housing sidewall of the face shell 110 also includes a third sidewall 114, which is spaced apart from the support member 130 in the height direction. The first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112 are connected to the two sides of the third sidewall 114 in the width direction. It can also be understood that the third sidewall 114 is equivalent to the top sidewall of the face shell 110 or other housing sidewalls other than the first sidewall 111 and the second sidewall 112. The third sidewall 114 is provided with a first positioning post 116 located in the accommodating space. The support member 130 is provided with a second positioning post 133 corresponding to the position of the first positioning post 116. The support member 130 is also provided with a locking channel 134 that passes through the second positioning post 133 in the height direction. The locking channel 134 is mainly used to allow fasteners such as screws to pass through the support member 130 and the second positioning post 133 so as to fix the support member 130 and the face shell 110 by connecting the first positioning post 116.

[0061] Specifically, when the support member 130 is assembled on the face shell member 110, the first positioning post 116 and the second positioning post 133 abut against each other in the height direction, and fasteners such as screws pass through the locking channel 134 through the support member 130 and the second positioning post 133 and are connected to the first positioning post 116.

[0062] On the one hand, by utilizing the abutting relationship between the first positioning post 116 and the second positioning post 133, the position of the support member 130 within the face shell 110 can be restricted to achieve the positioning of the support member 130 in conjunction with the limiting structure. On the other hand, the connection distance between the support member 130 and the third side wall 114 can be shortened, thereby enhancing the compactness of the internal structure of the mouse.

[0063] On the other hand, by fixing the support member 130 to the face shell member 110 with fasteners, it is possible to effectively prevent the support member 130 from accidentally detaching from the face shell member 110, thereby enhancing the stability of the internal structure of the mouse and providing support for the normal use of the auxiliary button assembly 400. Moreover, the locking channel 134 can be used to provide installation space for the fasteners, which can hide the fasteners and avoid drilling holes in the face shell member 110. This helps to maintain the integrity of the outer surface structure of the mouse and improve the overall aesthetic appearance of the mouse.

[0064] In other embodiments, the second positioning post 133 may be omitted, and the locking channel 134 may be provided through the support member 130 along the height direction. In this way, the position of the support member 130 can also be located by the abutting relationship between the first positioning post 116 and the support member 130 in the height direction, and the support member 130 can be firmly fixed in the face shell member 110 by the connection relationship established between the locking member and the first positioning post 116.

[0065] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 7 to 10 The support member 130 is an integral plate-like structure made of metal materials (such as magnesium alloy), plastic materials, composite materials (such as carbon fiber materials), etc. The dimension of the support member 130 in the width direction is larger than the dimension in the length direction. By limiting the structural shape and size of the support member 130, on the one hand, it can not only provide ample and stable structural space for the auxiliary button assembly 400, but also reduce the space occupied by the support member 130 in the internal space of the shell 110; on the other hand, it helps to support the lightweight design of the mouse by reducing the weight of the support member 130. For example, the support member 130 has one or more first weight-reduction windows 135, which are set through the support member 130 along the height direction. With the help of the first weight-reduction windows 135, the support member 130 presents a plate structure in the form of a mesh or frame, thereby reducing the weight of the support member 130.

[0066] It should be noted that in some scenarios where the auxiliary button component 400 is not required, the support component 130 and the shell component 110 can adopt an integral molding structure. Thus, the support component 130 can also enhance the structural strength or deformation resistance of the shell component 110, while also helping to reduce the number of parts.

[0067] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3The face shell 110, the base plate 120, and the support 130 are independent integrated structures. For example, the face shell 110 and the base plate 120 are made of magnesium alloy or carbon fiber materials and are integrally formed by processes such as die casting, stamping, grinding, passivation, and spraying.

[0068] By utilizing the high strength, light weight, wear resistance, impact resistance, and good processability of magnesium alloy or carbon fiber materials, it is possible not only to effectively reduce the weight of the mouse and improve its overall structural strength, which is conducive to achieving lightweight and simplified structural design of the mouse, but also to create conditions for improving the overall texture and aesthetic appearance of the mouse.

[0069] Of course, exposed structural components of the mouse, such as the left mouse button 320, the right mouse button 330, and the auxiliary button 410, can also be made of magnesium alloy or carbon fiber materials. This will help to enhance the consistency of the overall materials of the mouse, thereby creating conditions for reducing the cost of the mouse and achieving a lightweight design.

[0070] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 and combined Figure 1 and Figure 3 The faceplate 110 has one or more second weight-reduction windows 117. Taking multiple second weight-reduction windows 117 as an example, the multiple second weight-reduction windows 117 can be arranged through different side walls of the faceplate 110, thereby constructing the faceplate 110 as a whole into a hollow mesh shell structure, so as to achieve the weight reduction of the mouse by significantly reducing the weight of the faceplate 110. Of course, in order to prevent external dust and other substances from entering the mechanism assembly 200 through the second weight-reduction windows 117, a protective mesh, such as a dustproof mesh, can be provided on the inside of the faceplate 110 to cover the second weight-reduction windows 117.

[0071] The above examples illustrate this application only to aid understanding and are not intended to limit its scope. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the ideas presented.

Claims

1. A mouse, characterized in that, The device includes a housing assembly and a mechanism assembly. The housing assembly includes a base plate and a front shell. The base plate and the front shell are opposite to and connected to each other in the height direction of the mouse to form an accommodating space between them. The mechanism assembly is disposed on the base plate and located within the accommodating space. The housing assembly further includes a support member located within the accommodating space. The housing sidewall of the front shell includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, which are opposite to each other in the width direction of the mouse. In the width direction, the support member is connected between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. In the height direction, the support member is located on the side of the mechanism assembly away from the base plate.

2. The mouse as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support member has a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure, which are disposed at opposite ends of the support member in the width direction. The first sidewall is provided with a third limiting structure, and the second sidewall is provided with a fourth limiting structure. The first limiting structure and the third limiting structure are detachably engaged, and the second limiting structure and the fourth limiting structure are detachably engaged, so as to connect and restrict the support member to the face shell member.

3. The mouse as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting structure and / or the second limiting structure includes a plurality of limiting pins, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the mouse. The third limiting structure and / or the fourth limiting structure includes a plurality of limiting holes, which correspond one-to-one with the plurality of limiting pins, and the limiting pins can be inserted into the limiting holes.

4. The mouse as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shell sidewall of the faceplate also includes a third sidewall, which is opposite to the support member in the height direction; wherein, the third sidewall is provided with a first positioning post, and the support member is provided with a locking channel corresponding to the position of the first positioning post; the locking channel is used to allow a fastener to pass through the support member and connect to the first positioning post to fix the support member and the faceplate.

5. The mouse as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The support member has a second positioning post protruding from it, and the second positioning post and the first positioning post abut against each other in the height direction. The locking channel is provided to pass through the second positioning post in the height direction.

6. The mouse as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The faceplate, the base plate, and the support are independent, integrally molded structures; wherein, the dimension of the support in the width direction is greater than the dimension in the length direction of the mouse.

7. The mouse as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The support member has a first weight-reduction window that extends through the support member along the height direction; and / or the shell member has a second weight-reduction window that extends through the side wall of the shell.

8. The mouse as claimed in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The mouse also includes an auxiliary button assembly, which includes an auxiliary button and an auxiliary circuit board with a button switch; the auxiliary circuit board is disposed on the support member and electrically connected to the mechanism assembly; the first side wall or the second side wall is provided with a clearance window, and the auxiliary button is connected to the support member; The auxiliary button corresponds to the part of the key switch and is exposed on the faceplate through the avoidance window. It is used to move closer to the key switch when subjected to external force applied by the user, thereby pressing and triggering the key switch.

9. The mouse as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The auxiliary button has a trigger part, a spring arm part and a connecting part connected in sequence. The connecting part is connected to the support member, and the trigger part is exposed on the face shell member through the avoidance window. The spring arm part is used to provide an elastic preload to the trigger part so as to cause the trigger part to move away from the button switch.

10. The mouse as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The auxiliary circuit board is disposed on the side of the support member away from the movement assembly in the height direction, and the support member has a slot structure; the slot structure is disposed on one end of the support member in the width direction, close to the first side wall or the second side wall; the connecting part is received and engaged in the slot structure to restrict the auxiliary button to the support member.

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