Mouse capable of adjusting movement stroke of key

Abstract

The invention provides a mouse capable of adjusting the movement stroke of a key. The mouse comprises a base, an upper cover and an adjusting module, the upper cover is provided with a fixed end and a free end which are opposite. The fixed end is arranged in the middle section area of the base. The free end extends towards the edge area of the base and is suspended above the edge area. The adjusting module is arranged between the upper cover and the base. The adjusting module is connected to the upper cover, and the moving stroke between the upper cover and the base is adjusted by changing the depth of the adjusting module inserted into the upper cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mouse, in particular to a mouse with adjustable key movement stroke. Background Art

[0002] A traditional mouse consists of a base, a middle frame, and a top cover. The middle frame is mounted on the base to house the electronic components and mechanical parts within the mouse. The top cover is mounted on the middle frame and can move relative to an opening in the middle frame to trigger the electronic switch within the mouse. The middle and rear sections of the top cover are fixed to the middle frame, while the front section of the top cover can move relative to the opening in the middle frame to trigger the electronic switch. However, the front section of the top cover is separated from the middle frame and is prone to shaking. Therefore, after repeated presses, the front section of the top cover cannot be properly aligned with the electronic switch to trigger the switch, resulting in the user having to remove and discard the unusable top cover for replacement, or simply discard the mouse.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to design a new type of mouse with adjustable button movement stroke to overcome the above defects. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a mouse with adjustable key travel, which can adjust the key travel by disposing an adjustment module at the free end of the upper cover and has better operational stability.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a mouse with adjustable button travel, comprising: a base; a top cover having a fixed end and a free end relative to each other, the fixed end being disposed in a middle region of the base, the free end extending toward an edge region of the base and suspended above the edge region; and an adjustment module disposed between the top cover and the base, the adjustment module being connected to the top cover and adjusting the travel distance between the top cover and the base by varying the depth at which the adjustment module is inserted into the top cover.

[0006] Preferably, the base further includes a base and a middle frame, the base has a first end and a second end relative to each other, the middle frame is fixed to the first end and the second end, the fixed end of the upper cover is arranged on the middle frame, and the free end of the upper cover is suspended above the second end.

[0007] Preferably, the mouse limits lateral shaking of the upper cover relative to the base by connecting the adjustment module to the upper cover.

[0008] Preferably, the adjustment module includes a support frame and a connecting member, the support frame is fixed to the base, the connecting member is insertable into the extension portion of the upper cover in an adjustable manner, and is detachably abutted against the support frame.

[0009] Preferably, the support frame is fixed to the base or the middle frame of the base.

[0010] Preferably, the extension portion has an internal thread structure, and the external thread structure of the connecting member engages with the internal thread structure to change the depth of the adjustment module inserted into the upper cover.

[0011] Preferably, the support frame has a through-hole structure, and the connecting member passes through the through-hole structure to be inserted into the extension portion.

[0012] Preferably, the through hole structure is a long slot, and the connecting member slides relative to the through hole structure along the long axis direction of the long slot.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting member includes a rod portion and a stop portion connected to each other, the stop portion is provided at one end of the rod portion, and the other end of the rod portion passes through the through-hole structure to be inserted into the extension portion.

[0014] Preferably, the first radial dimension of the stop portion is greater than the short axis width of the long slot, and the short axis width is greater than the second radial dimension of the rod portion.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention provides a mouse with adjustable key movement stroke, in which the adjustment module is arranged between the upper cover and the base. The support frame of the adjustment module is fixed to the base or the middle frame of the base, and the connector of the adjustment module is inserted into the extension portion of the upper cover in an adjustable manner. The connector and the extension portion respectively have matching external thread structures and internal thread structures, so the depth of the connector inserted into the upper cover can be adjusted by changing the number of rotations of the connector relative to the extension portion. The spacing between the free end of the upper cover and the edge area of the middle frame can correspond to the depth of the connector inserted into the upper cover. In other words, the adjustment module can be used to adjust the key (trigger) movement stroke of the mouse, allowing the user to adjust the operating feel of the mouse by themselves, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is an exploded view of components of a mouse according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a partial structural assembly diagram of a mouse according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 and Figure 4 1 is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a mouse according to an embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to provide a further understanding of the purpose, structure, features and functions of the present invention, the following detailed description is given in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0020] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 1 is an exploded view of the components of the mouse 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2This is a partial structural assembly diagram of a mouse 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The mouse 10 may include a base 12, an upper cover 14, and an adjustment module 16. The upper cover 14 is disposed on the base 12, and the adjustment module 16 is located between the base 12 and the upper cover 14. The base 12 may further include a base 18 and a middle frame 20. The base 18 may be the bottom plate of the mouse 10, used to carry electronic components and mechanical parts such as circuit boards, scroll wheels, and microprocessors. The middle frame 20 is disposed on the base 18 to cover the adjustment module 16 and other electronic components and mechanical parts. The middle frame 20 has an opening structure 22; the upper cover 14 is connected to the middle frame 20, and the triggering portion 24 of the upper cover 14 is aligned with the opening structure 22 in a relatively movable manner.

[0021] The upper cover 14 has a fixed end 26 and a free end 28 relative to each other. The fixed end 26 can be set in the middle area 30 of the middle frame 20. The free end 28 extends to the edge area 32 of the middle frame 20 and is suspended above the edge area 32. The front and rear ends of the base 18 can be defined as a first end 34 and a second end 36 relative to each other. The edges of the middle frame 20 are fixed to the first end 34 and the second end 36, as well as the side ends of the first end 34 and the side ends of the second end 36 (not marked in the drawings). The opening structure 22 of the middle frame 20 is adjacent to the second end 36 of the base 18, so the free end 28 of the upper cover 14 is also suspended above the second end 36, and the user can press the triggering part 24 to move it up and down relative to the opening structure 22.

[0022] The adjustment module 16 can be connected to the upper cover 14. The mouse 10 of the present invention can adjust the travel distance between the upper cover 14 and the base 12 by changing the depth of the adjustment module 16 inserted into the upper cover 14. In addition, the mouse 10 can further limit the lateral shaking of the upper cover 14 relative to the base 12 along the first direction D1 by connecting the adjustment module 16 to the upper cover 14. Figures 2 to 4 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The adjustment module 16 may include a support frame 38 and a connecting member 40. The shape of the support frame 38 is not limited to Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment depends on design requirements; the support frame 38 can be selectively secured to the base 18 or the middle frame 20 of the base 12. The connector 40 can be a screw or similar element. The connector 40 is adjustably inserted into the extension 42 of the upper cover 14 and detachably abuts against the support frame 38.

[0023] The extension portion 42 may have an internal thread structure 44. The external thread structure 46 of the connector 40 is engaged with the internal thread structure 44 in a relatively rotatable manner to change the depth of the adjustment module 16 inserted into the upper cover 14. In addition, the support frame 38 may also have a through-hole structure 48, and the connector 40 may slide through the through-hole structure 48 so that its external thread structure 46 is engaged with the internal thread structure 44 of the extension portion 42. Figure 2 As shown, the through-hole structure 48 can be a long slot. When the user presses the triggering portion 24 of the upper cover 14 or rotates the connector 40 relative to the extension portion 42 to adjust the insertion depth of the adjustment module 16 into the upper cover 14, the connector 40 can slide relative to the through-hole structure 48 along the long axis DL of the through-hole structure 48 (the long slot). The connector 40 is also constrained by the through-hole structure 48 and cannot slide along its short axis DS, thereby limiting lateral movement of the upper cover 14 relative to the base 12 along the first direction D1.

[0024] Furthermore, the connector 40 may include a rod 50 and a stopper 52 connected thereto. The rod 50 and the stopper 52 may be integrally formed or detachably combined. The stopper 52 is provided at one end of the rod 50, and the other end of the rod 50 passes through the through-hole structure 48 to be inserted into the extension 42. The external thread structure 46 of the connector 40 is provided on the outer surface of the rod 50. The first radial dimension R1 of the stopper 52 is greater than the short axis width R2 of the through-hole structure 48 (long groove), and the short axis width R2 is greater than the second radial dimension R3 of the rod 50; the short axis width R2 is also greater than the outer edge width R4 of the extension 42. In this way, when the connector 40 is locked into the extension 42, the extension 42 and the rod 50 of the connector 40 can move relative to the through-hole structure 48, and the stopper 52 of the connector 40 is detachably stopped at the through-hole structure 48, thereby preventing the upper cover 14 from moving too far away from the base 12.

[0025] The upper cover 14 can be made of a material with elastic recovery properties. The upper cover 14 is set on the middle frame 20 with a fixed end 26, and the triggering portion 24 of the free end 28 can move up and down relative to the opening structure 22. Therefore, the upper cover 14 can use the fixed end 26 as a base point to allow the free end 28 to shake as an external force is pressed. When an external force presses the triggering portion 24, the free end 28 moves downward until it touches the edge area 32 of the middle frame 20 and stops; at this time, the stop portion 52 of the connector 40 will move away from the through-hole structure 48. When the external force pressing on the triggering portion 24 is removed, the elastic recovery property of the upper cover 14 can drive the free end 28 to rebound to the initial position; the stop portion 52 of the connector 40 is also reset to stop against the through-hole structure 48, thereby achieving the purpose of limiting the movement of the triggering portion 24.

[0026] In other possible variations, the present invention may optionally include an elastic return element (not shown in the accompanying drawings), such as a compression spring, on the connector 40. The ends of the elastic return element may respectively abut against the support frame 38 and the stopper 52. Alternatively, the elastic return element may be provided on the extension 42, with the ends of the elastic return element respectively abutting against the support frame 38 and the upper cover 14. Any component capable of causing the free end 28 of the upper cover 14 to rebound to its initial position meets the design objectives of the present invention.

[0027] In summary, the present invention provides a mouse with adjustable key movement stroke, in which the adjustment module is arranged between the upper cover and the base. The support frame of the adjustment module is fixed to the base or the middle frame of the base, and the connector of the adjustment module is inserted into the extension portion of the upper cover in an adjustable manner. The connector and the extension portion respectively have matching external thread structures and internal thread structures, so the depth of the connector inserted into the upper cover can be adjusted by changing the number of rotations of the connector relative to the extension portion. The spacing between the free end of the upper cover and the edge area of the middle frame can correspond to the depth of the connector inserted into the upper cover. In other words, the adjustment module can be used to adjust the key (trigger) movement stroke of the mouse, allowing the user to adjust the operating feel of the mouse by themselves, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the product.

[0028] Although the present invention is described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. For the purpose of clearly describing the required components, the proportions in the schematic drawings do not represent the proportional relationships of the actual components.

[0029] The present invention has been described with reference to the above embodiments. However, the above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. On the contrary, modifications and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A mouse with adjustable button travel, characterized in that: include: base; an upper cover having a fixed end and a free end opposite to each other, wherein the fixed end is disposed in a middle region of the base, and the free end extends toward an edge region of the base and is suspended above the edge region; as well as The adjusting module is arranged between the upper cover and the base. The adjusting module is connected to the upper cover and the movement stroke between the upper cover and the base is adjusted by changing the depth of the adjusting module inserted into the upper cover.

2. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The base also includes a base and a middle frame, the base has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the middle frame is fixed to the first end and the second end, the fixed end of the upper cover is set on the middle frame, and the free end of the upper cover is suspended above the second end.

3. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The mouse is connected to the upper cover by the adjustment module to limit the lateral shaking of the upper cover relative to the base.

4. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The adjustment module includes a support frame and a connecting piece. The support frame is fixed to the base. The connecting piece is inserted into the extension portion of the upper cover in an adjustable manner and stops at the support frame in a detachable manner.

5. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The support frame is fixed on the base or the middle frame of the base.

6. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The extension portion has an internal thread structure, and the external thread structure of the connecting piece engages with the internal thread structure to change the depth of the adjustment module inserted into the upper cover.

7. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The support frame has a through-hole structure, and the connecting piece passes through the through-hole structure to be inserted into the extension portion.

8. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The through hole structure is a long slot, and the connecting piece slides relative to the through hole structure along the long axis direction of the long slot.

9. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 8, wherein: The connecting piece comprises a rod portion and a stop portion connected to each other. The stop portion is arranged at one end of the rod portion, and the other end of the rod portion passes through the through hole structure to be inserted into the extension portion.

10. The mouse with adjustable button travel as claimed in claim 9, wherein: The first radial dimension of the stop portion is greater than the short axis width of the long slot, and the short axis width is greater than the second radial dimension of the rod portion.

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