Mouse device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a mouse device comprising a body, a cover plate, a coating layer and a bonding layer. The cover plate is arranged on the body and comprises buttons. The coating layer covers the cover plate, and the material of the coating layer is different from the material of the cover plate. The bonding layer is bonded between the cover plate and the coating layer, and the bonding layer has a hollow portion, and the hollow portion corresponds to the button.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a computer peripheral device, in particular to a mouse device. Background Art

[0002] The mouse is a very common computer input device. During the operation of the mouse, the buttons are the most frequently operated components. For example, by pressing the buttons, the cursor is controlled to select or trigger actions. Therefore, the operating feel of the buttons has a great impact on the user.

[0003] Currently, the mouse shells on the market are all made of hard plastic materials. However, the hard plastic shells have limited changes in appearance, so the mouse cannot make further breakthroughs in visual experience. In addition, the touch and comfort of hard plastic are not good, which affects the user's operating feel. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above, in one embodiment, a mouse device is provided, including a body, a cover plate, a coating layer and a bonding layer. The cover plate is disposed on the body and includes a button. The coating layer covers the cover plate, and the material of the coating layer is different from the material of the cover plate. The bonding layer is bonded between the cover plate and the coating layer, and the bonding layer has a hollow portion, and the hollow portion corresponds to the button. In one embodiment, the button includes a pivot end and a free end opposite to each other, and the hollow portion of the bonding layer is adjacent to the pivot end.

[0005] In one embodiment, the key comprises an inner surface, and the inner surface further comprises a recessed area.

[0006] In one embodiment, the button includes a pivot end and a free end opposite to each other, and the recessed area is adjacent to the pivot end.

[0007] In one embodiment, the recessed area also corresponds to the hollow portion.

[0008] In one embodiment, the hollow portion includes a plurality of through holes, and the through holes are arranged in a row.

[0009] In one embodiment, the through holes have the same size.

[0010] In one embodiment, the hollow portion includes a plurality of first through holes arranged in a row and a plurality of second through holes arranged in a row, and the first through holes and the second through holes are disposed side by side with each other.

[0011] In one embodiment, a size of each first through hole is different from a size of each second through hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cover plate further includes another key, and another hollow portion is disposed on the next layer, and the other hollow portion corresponds to another key.

[0013] In one embodiment, the size or position of a hollow portion is different from the size or position of another hollow portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the covering layer is a leather layer or a cloth layer.

[0015] In summary, according to the mouse device of the embodiment of the present invention, by covering the cover layer on the cover plate, the aesthetics and operating comfort of the mouse device can be improved, and the tactile feel of use can be adjusted according to actual needs. In addition, by providing a hollow portion in the adhesive layer between the cover plate and the covering layer, and the hollow portion corresponds to the button, the hollow portion can be used to adjust the pressing hardness of the button, the adhesive layer and the covering layer after stacking to provide a good operating feel without affecting the overall appearance of the mouse device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the first embodiment of the mouse device of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a partial exploded top view of the first embodiment of the mouse device of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a partial exploded bottom view of the first embodiment of the mouse device of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 1 is a top view of the first embodiment of the mouse device of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along line segment 5-5.

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of .

[0022] Figure 7 1 is a top view of a second embodiment of the bonding layer of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 1 is a top view of a third embodiment of the bonding layer of the present invention.

[0024] Fig. 9 1 is a top view of a fourth embodiment of the bonding layer of the present invention.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 1: Mouse device

[0027] 10: Ontology

[0028] 101: Scroll wheel

[0029] 11: Cover

[0030] 111: Rear plate

[0031] 112: Gap

[0032] 113: Through hole

[0033] 12: Button

[0034] 121: Pivot end

[0035] 122: Free end

[0036] 123: Inner surface

[0037] 124: Depression

[0038] 13: Button

[0039] 131: Pivot end

[0040] 132: Free end

[0041] 14: Covering layer

[0042] 15, 15a, 15b, 15c: Adhesion layer

[0043] 151, 152: Local bonding area

[0044] 16, 16a, 16b, 16c: Hollow part

[0045] 161, 161a, 161b, 161c: first through hole

[0046] 162, 162a, 162b, 162c: Second through hole

[0047] 163, 163a, 163b, 163c: third through hole

[0048] 17, 17a, 17b, 17c: Hollow parts

[0049] 171c: Through hole DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Various embodiments are provided below for detailed description, however, the embodiments are only used as examples and do not limit the scope of the invention to be protected. In addition, some elements are omitted in the drawings in the embodiments to clearly show the technical features of the invention. The same reference numerals will be used to represent the same or similar elements in all drawings.

[0051] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of a first embodiment of a mouse device of the present invention, Figure 2 This is a partial exploded top view of the first embodiment of the mouse device of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a partial exploded bottom perspective view of the first embodiment of the mouse device of the present invention. Figure 4FIG. 1 is a top view of the first embodiment of the mouse device of the present invention. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the mouse device 1 is a computer input device for controlling a mouse cursor of a computer (such as a desktop computer, a notebook computer or a tablet computer) to perform operations such as displacement or clicking.

[0052] In some embodiments, the mouse device 1 may be a mechanical mouse, an optical mouse or a laser mouse. In terms of transmission mode, the mouse device 1 may be a wired mouse, for example, the mouse device 1 may be connected to an interface of a computer (such as a USB interface) via a line, and transmit data to the computer via the line, or the mouse device 1 may be a wireless mouse, which transmits data to the computer wirelessly by transmitting infrared radio frequency or Bluetooth.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the mouse device 1 includes a body 10, a cover plate 11, a coating layer 14 and an adhesive layer 15. In this embodiment, the body 10 is a hollow shell for accommodating various components (such as micro switches, circuit boards or sensors, etc.), and the cover plate 11 is disposed on the body 10 and includes at least one button 12. Here, the mouse device 1 is a two-button mouse, and the cover plate 11 includes two buttons 12 and 13 (i.e., a left button and a right button). The two buttons 12 and 13 are respectively pressably disposed on the body 10, but this is not limited, and the mouse device 1 can also be a single-button mouse or a mouse with more than three buttons.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cover plate 11 includes a rear plate 111, and two buttons 12 and 13 are long plates and extend from the rear plate 111. In this embodiment, one of the buttons 12 includes a pivot end 121 and a free end 122, wherein the pivot end 121 is an end of the button 12 that serves as a swing fulcrum, and the free end 122 is an end of the button 12 that is not fixed and can swing freely. Here, the pivot end 121 is integrally connected to the rear plate 111, and the free end 122 extends in a direction away from the rear plate 111 without being fixed. Thereby, when the button 12 is pressed, the button 12 can swing relative to the rear plate 111 with the pivot end 121 as a fulcrum and descend toward the body 10. The other button 13 also includes a pivot end 131 and a free end 132 opposite to each other, wherein the pivot end 131 is an end of the button 13 that serves as a swing fulcrum, and the free end 132 is an end of the button 13 that is not fixed and can swing freely. Here, the pivot end 131 is integrally connected to the rear plate 111, and the free end 132 extends in a direction away from the rear plate 111 and is not fixed, and there is a gap 112 between the two buttons 12 and 13 and they are not connected to each other. Thus, when the button 13 is pressed, the button 13 can also swing relative to the rear plate 111 with the pivot end 131 as a fulcrum and descend toward the body 10.

[0055] In some embodiments, the two buttons 12 and 13 and the back plate 111 may also be assembled structures. For example, the pivot end 121 of the button 12 and the pivot end 131 of the button 13 may be assembled and fixed to the back plate 111 by bonding, snapping or locking, etc., but this is not limited.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, there is a through hole 113 between the two buttons 12 and 13, and the through hole 113 is connected to the inside of the main body 10. A roller 101 is also provided inside the main body 10, and a partial area of ​​the roller 101 passes through the through hole 113, so that the partial roller 101 is exposed from the cover plate 11 and can be operated by the user. For example, the roller 101 can be operated to scroll the pages up and down.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the coating layer 14 corresponds to the shape of the cover plate 11 and covers the cover plate 11, and the layer 15 corresponds to the shape of the cover plate 11 and the coating layer 14 and is connected between the cover plate 11 and the coating layer 14, so that the coating layer 14 and the cover plate 11 are combined and fixed to each other. The material of the coating layer 14 is different from the material of the cover plate 11. For example, the body 10 and the cover plate 11 are made of hard plastic material, such as polycarbonate (Polycarbonate, PC), ABS resin (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or polyethyleneterephthalate (PET). The coating layer 14 can be a leather layer (such as genuine leather or artificial leather) or a cloth layer (such as cotton cloth, linen cloth, nylon cloth, non-woven cloth, super woven cloth, polyester fiber cloth or Oxford cloth). Thus, by covering the cover layer 14 on the cover plate 11, the aesthetics and operating comfort of the mouse device 1 can be improved, and the touch feeling can be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, when the cover layer 14 is a cloth layer, it can be hygroscopic and breathable, and the touch feeling is softer and more comfortable. When the cover layer 14 is a leather layer, the overall appearance of the mouse device 1 can be more textured and durable and breathable.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the adhesive layer 15 can be a thermoplastic hot melt adhesive film and is disposed on the surface of the covering layer 14. During the assembly process, the covering layer 14 and the adhesive layer 15 can be covered on the surface of the cover plate 11, and then the adhesive layer 15 is heated to soften the adhesive layer 15 to generate adhesion to the cover plate 11 and the covering layer 14. After the adhesive layer 15 is cooled and hardened, each part of the cover plate 11 and the covering layer 14 can be quickly and evenly combined and fixed. In some embodiments, the adhesive layer 15 can also be a thermosetting hot melt adhesive film or a general adhesive layer, which is not limited.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the bonding layer 15 also has at least one hollow portion 16 corresponding to at least one of the buttons 12, wherein the hollow portion 16 is a local hollowed-out area of ​​the bonding layer 15. In this embodiment, the bonding layer 15 is formed with the hollow portion 16, and the hollow portion 16 corresponds to the button 12. Specifically, the bonding layer 15 has two local bonding areas 151 and 152 corresponding to the positions of the two buttons 12 and 13, respectively, and the hollow portion 16 is formed in the local bonding area 151 to correspond to the button 12. Thus, by having the bonding layer 15 between the cover plate 11 and the covering layer 14 with the hollow portion 16, and the hollow portion 16 corresponding to the button 12, the hollow portion 16 can be used to adjust the pressing hardness of the button 12, the bonding layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after stacking to provide a good operating feel without affecting the overall appearance of the mouse device 1.

[0060] In detail, since the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 are further stacked on the button 12, the pressing hardness of the button 12 is increased accordingly. Therefore, the embodiment of the present invention forms a hollow portion 16 in the area of ​​the adhesive layer 15 corresponding to the button 12, so that the pressing softness and hardness of the button 12, the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after stacking can be adjusted (for example, the pressing hardness of the button 12, the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after stacking) to provide a good operating feel without affecting the appearance of the mouse device 1. In addition, the size, position or shape of the hollow portion 16 can be adjusted according to different operating requirements, so as to produce different pressing softness and hardness to meet different user or product requirements.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the bonding layer 15 also has another hollow portion 17, and the hollow portion 17 corresponds to another key 13, that is, the hollow portion 17 is formed in the local bonding area 152 to correspond to the key 13, so as to adjust the pressing softness and hardness of the other key 13 after being stacked with the bonding layer 15 and the covering layer 14 to provide a good operating feel. However, this embodiment is only an example, and the bonding layer 15 can only form a hollow portion 16 corresponding to one of the keys 12.

[0062] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The cross-sectional view along line segment 5-5 is as follows: Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of the Figures 4 to 6As shown, taking one of the keys 12 as an example, the hollow portion 16 of the adhesive layer 15 is formed at a position adjacent to the pivot end 121 of the key 12, that is, the distance from the hollow portion 16 to the pivot end 121 is smaller than the distance from the hollow portion 16 to the free end 122. In this way, the hollow portion 16 can more effectively adjust the pressing hardness of the key 12, the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after they are stacked. Specifically, since most of the stress will be concentrated in the area of ​​the pivot end 121 when the key 12 is pressed, the embodiment of the present invention can effectively reduce the stress generated when the key 12 is pressed by placing the hollow portion 16 adjacent to the pivot end 121, thereby reducing the pressing hardness of the key 12, the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after they are stacked. In some embodiments, the hollow portion 16 may also correspond to other parts of the key 12, for example, the hollow portion 16 may directly correspond to the pivot end 121, or the hollow portion 16 may also be adjacent to the free end 122, which is not limited thereto.

[0063] In some embodiments, the hollow portion 17 of the bonding layer 15 may also be adjacent to or directly correspond to the pivot end 131 of the key 13, or the hollow portion 17 may also correspond to other parts of the key 13 (such as the free end 132). Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the hollow portion 17 of the bonding layer 15 is adjacent to the pivot end 131 of the button 13 , so that the pressing hardness of the button 13 , the bonding layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after being stacked can be more effectively adjusted.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the key 12 includes an inner surface 123, wherein the inner surface 123 is the surface of the key 12 facing the inside of the body 10, and the inner surface 123 also has a recessed area 124, so that the thickness of the key 12 corresponding to the recessed area 124 is reduced, so as to further use the recessed area 124 to adjust the pressing hardness of the key 12, the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after stacking (for example, reduce the pressing hardness of the key 12, the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after stacking) to provide a good operating feel without affecting the appearance of the mouse device 1. In addition, the size, position or shape of the recessed area 124 can be adjusted according to different operating requirements, so as to produce different pressing hardness to meet different user or product requirements. In some embodiments, the surface of the recessed area 124 can be a concave curved surface, so that the inner surface 123 of the key 12 can be smoother in appearance.

[0065] For example Figure 5As shown, the setting position of the recessed area 124 of the inner surface 123 of the key 12 can correspond to the hollow portion 16 of the adhesive layer 15. In this embodiment, the setting positions of the hollow portion 16 of the adhesive layer 15 and the recessed area 124 of the key 12 are both adjacent to the pivot end 121 of the key 12 and correspond to each other, that is, the distance from the recessed area 124 to the pivot end 121 is less than the distance from the recessed area 124 to the free end 122. In this way, the recessed area 124 can more effectively adjust the pressing hardness of the key 12, the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after they are stacked. In some embodiments, the hollow portion 16 of the adhesive layer 15 and the recessed area 124 of the key 12 can also correspond to different parts of the key 12 respectively, which is not limited. In some embodiments, the inner surface of the above-mentioned key 13 can also have a recessed area to adjust the pressing hardness of the key 13, the adhesive layer 15 and the covering layer 14 after they are stacked, which will not be repeated here.

[0066] The hollow portions 16 and 17 of the bonding layer 15 may have various different embodiments. For example, the sizes, positions or numbers of the two hollow portions 16 and 17 may be the same or different, which are respectively described below with reference to the drawings.

[0067] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, taking one of the hollow portions 16 as an example, the hollow portion 16 may include at least one row of through holes. For example, in this embodiment, the hollow portion 16 is composed of more than two rows of through holes, and the hollow portion 16 includes a plurality of first through holes 161 arranged in a row, a plurality of second through holes 162 arranged in a row, and a plurality of third through holes 163 arranged in a row, and the plurality of first through holes 161, the plurality of second through holes 162, and the plurality of third through holes 163 are arranged side by side. Here, the key 12 is an elongated plate, and the plurality of first through holes 161, the plurality of second through holes 162, and the plurality of third through holes 163 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the key 12, but this is not limited to the above. The plurality of first through holes 161, the plurality of second through holes 162, and the plurality of third through holes 163 may also be arranged along the length direction of the key 12, or the plurality of first through holes 161, the plurality of second through holes 162, and the plurality of third through holes 163 may also be arranged non-side by side (e.g., staggered).

[0068] In some embodiments, the sizes, quantities or positions of the first through holes 161, the second through holes 162 and the third through holes 163 of the hollow portion 16 may be the same or different. Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, each first through hole 161, each second through hole 162 and each third through hole 163 are circular holes of the same size, and the hollow portion 16 is a plurality of rows of through holes, so that the size of each through hole (i.e., each first through hole 161, each second through hole 162 and each third through hole 163) can be effectively reduced to avoid the through hole being too large and affecting the appearance of the mouse device 1. In addition, in this embodiment, the other hollow portion 17 has the same structure as the hollow portion 16 and is symmetrically arranged with respect to each other, for example, the two hollow portions 16, 17 are symmetrically arranged with respect to each other based on the extension direction of the slit 112. In other embodiments, the structures of the two hollow portions 16, 17 may be completely different, or the two hollow portions 16, 17 may be asymmetrically arranged.

[0069] Or, if Figure 7 , which is a top view of a second embodiment of the bonding layer of the present invention, in this embodiment, the hollow portion 16a of the bonding layer 15a includes a plurality of first through holes 161a arranged in a row, a plurality of second through holes 162a arranged in a row, and a plurality of third through holes 163a arranged in a row, the plurality of first through holes 161a, the plurality of second through holes 162a, and the plurality of third through holes 163a are arranged in a row along the width direction of the key 12, and each of the first through holes 161a, the plurality of second through holes 162a, and the plurality of third through holes 163a is a long hole and extends in the width direction of the key 12. In some embodiments, the plurality of first through holes 161a, the plurality of second through holes 162a, and the plurality of third through holes 163a may also be arranged along the length direction of the key 12, or the plurality of first through holes 161a, the plurality of second through holes 162a, and the plurality of third through holes 163a may be arranged side by side or non-side by side (e.g., staggered).

[0070] In addition, if Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the other hollow portion 17a has the same structure as the hollow portion 16a and is symmetrically arranged with respect to each other. For example, the two hollow portions 16a and 17a are arranged in the extending direction of the slit 112 (see Figure 4 ) are symmetrically arranged with reference to each other. In other embodiments, the structures of the two hollow portions 16a, 17a may be completely different, or the two hollow portions 16a, 17a may be asymmetrically arranged.

[0071] Or, if Figure 8, which is a top view of a third embodiment of the bonding layer of the present invention, in this embodiment, the hollow portion 16b of the bonding layer 15b includes a first through hole 161b, a second through hole 162b, and a third through hole 163b, the first through hole 161b, the second through hole 162b, and the third through hole 163b are respectively long holes and extend in the width direction of the key 12, and the first through hole 161b, the second through hole 162b, and the third through hole 163b are arranged side by side in the length direction of the key 12. In some embodiments, the first through hole 161b, the second through hole 162b, and the third through hole 163b may also be arranged side by side in the width direction of the key 12, or the first through hole 161b, the second through hole 162b, and the third through hole 163b may also be arranged non-side by side (e.g., staggered).

[0072] In addition, if Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the other hollow portion 17b has the same structure as the hollow portion 16b and is symmetrically arranged with respect to each other. For example, the two hollow portions 16b and 17b are arranged in the extending direction of the slit 112 (see Figure 4 ) are symmetrically arranged with reference to each other. In other embodiments, the structures of the two hollow portions 16b and 17b may be completely different, or the two hollow portions 16b and 17b may be asymmetrically arranged.

[0073] like Fig. 9 , which is a top view of the fourth embodiment of the bonding layer of the present invention. In this embodiment, the hollow portion 16c of the bonding layer 15c includes a first through hole 161c, a plurality of second through holes 162c, and a plurality of third through holes 163c. The first through hole 161c is an elongated hole extending in the width direction of the key 12, the plurality of second through holes 162c are circular holes of the same size and arranged in the width direction of the key 12, and the third through holes 163c are elongated holes with a length smaller than the first through hole 161c and arranged in the width direction of the key 12. Therefore, the sizes and quantities of the first through hole 161c, the second through holes 162c, and the third through holes 163c are all different. In addition, in this embodiment, the other hollow portion 17c has different sizes and structures from the hollow portion 16c and is asymmetrically arranged with respect to each other, wherein the hollow portion 17c includes a plurality of through holes 171c, each through hole 171c is a long hole and extends in the length direction of the key 12, and the plurality of through holes 171c are arranged in a row in the width direction of the key 12.

[0074] In some embodiments, the first through hole 161c, the plurality of second through holes 162c, and the plurality of third through holes 163c of the hollow portion 16c may be arranged side by side or non-side by side (eg, staggered).

[0075] Although the technical contents of the present invention have been disclosed as above in the form of preferred embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Any slight changes and modifications made by any person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included in the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be based on the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mouse device, It is characterized in that include: ontology; A cover plate, disposed on the body, the cover plate comprising a button; a covering layer covering the cover plate, wherein the material of the covering layer is different from the material of the cover plate; and The bonding layer has adhesive force and is bonded between the cover plate and the coating layer. The bonding layer has a hollow portion and a local bonding area bonded to the key. The hollow portion is formed in the local bonding area.

2. The mouse device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The button includes a pivot end and a free end opposite to each other, and the hollow portion of the bonding layer is adjacent to the pivot end.

3. The mouse device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The key comprises an inner surface, and the inner surface further comprises a recessed area.

4. The mouse device according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The button includes a pivot end and a free end opposite to each other, and the recessed area is adjacent to the pivot end.

5. The mouse device according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The recessed area also corresponds to the hollow portion.

6. The mouse device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The hollow portion includes a plurality of through holes, and the through holes are arranged in a row.

7. The mouse device according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The through holes have the same size.

8. The mouse device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The hollow portion includes a plurality of first through holes arranged in a row and a plurality of second through holes arranged in a row, and each of the first through holes and each of the second through holes are arranged side by side.

9. The mouse device according to claim 8, It is characterized in that The size of each of the first through holes is different from the size of each of the second through holes.

10. The mouse device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The cover plate also includes another button, and the bonding layer is provided with another hollow portion, and the other hollow portion corresponds to the other button.

11. The mouse device according to claim 10, It is characterized in that The size or position of the hollow portion is different from the size or position of the other hollow portion.

12. The mouse device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The covering layer is a leather layer or a cloth layer.

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