Multifunctional trackball mouse

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional trackball mouse which comprises a shell, a trackball, a sensor, a circuit board, an adjusting knob and an energy storage battery. The trackball is arranged in the shell, the trackball is rotatably arranged relative to the shell, and a part of area of the trackball extends out of the shell; the sensor is arranged in the shell, the sensor is electrically connected with the circuit board, and the sensor is used for sensing the motion trail of the trackball; the circuit board is arranged in the shell, a wireless communication module is arranged on the circuit board, the wireless communication module is used for being in wireless connection with external equipment, a communication interface is arranged at the end of the circuit board, and the communication interface is used for being in wired connection with the external equipment; the adjusting knob is rotationally connected with the circuit board, the adjusting knob is provided with a plurality of mode gears, and the adjusting knob is used for adjusting the mode of the mouse; the energy storage battery is arranged in the shell, and the energy storage battery is electrically connected with the circuit board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mice, in particular to a multifunctional trackball mouse. Background Art

[0002] A mouse is an external input device for a computer and an indicator for the vertical and horizontal coordinates of a computer display system. It is named after its shape resembling a mouse (called a mouse in Hong Kong and Taiwan). Its standard name should be "mouse". The purpose of using a mouse is to make computer operations easier and faster, replacing the cumbersome instructions of a keyboard.

[0003] With the development of science and technology, in order to avoid the limitation of operating space, a trackball mouse was invented, which allows users to move the cursor by simply rotating the trackball without moving the mouse, which brings great convenience to users. However, most of the trackball mice in the prior art have single functions and the function mode is inconvenient to adjust, which is not conducive to improving user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a multifunctional trackball mouse to solve the technical problems of the prior art in that the function is single and the function mode is inconvenient to adjust.

[0005] The utility model is implemented by the following technical solutions: a multifunctional trackball mouse, comprising a housing, a trackball, a sensor, a circuit board, an adjustment knob and an energy storage battery;

[0006] The trackball is disposed in the housing and is rotatable relative to the housing, with a partial area of ​​the trackball extending out of the housing;

[0007] The sensor is disposed in the housing, the sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the sensor is used to sense the movement track of the trackball;

[0008] The circuit board is arranged in the housing, a wireless communication module is arranged on the circuit board, the wireless communication module is used for wireless connection with an external device, and a communication interface is arranged at an end of the circuit board, the communication interface is used for wired connection with an external device;

[0009] The adjusting knob is rotatably connected to the circuit board, the adjusting knob has a plurality of mode positions, and the adjusting knob is used to adjust the mode of the mouse;

[0010] The energy storage battery is arranged in the shell, and the energy storage battery is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0011] In a possible implementation, a ball cover is provided on the shell, the trackball is arranged in the ball cover, a supporting ball or a rolling bearing is provided on the inner wall of the ball cover, and the spherical surface of the supporting ball or the axial surface of the rolling bearing contacts the spherical surface of the trackball.

[0012] In a possible embodiment, a roller is provided on the shell, a left button is provided on the left side of the roller, a right button is provided on the right side of the roller, a button bracket is provided in the shell, the button bracket is connected to the circuit board, the roller is rotatably arranged in the middle part of the button bracket, the left button is connected to the left side of the button bracket, and the right button is connected to the right side of the button bracket.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the shell is further provided with a first function key, a second function key, a first shortcut key and a second shortcut key, and the first function key, the second function key, the first shortcut key and the second shortcut key are all connected to the circuit board.

[0014] In a possible implementation manner, a power switch is provided on the housing, and the power switch is connected to the circuit board.

[0015] In a possible implementation manner, a speed adjustment gear is provided on the housing, the speed adjustment gear is connected to the circuit board, and the speed adjustment gear is used to adjust the movement speed of the cursor.

[0016] In a possible implementation, a battery slot is provided in the shell, the energy storage battery is arranged in the battery slot, the battery slot is covered with a battery cover, and the battery cover is detachably connected to the shell.

[0017] In a possible implementation manner, an indicator light is further provided on the housing, and the indicator light is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0018] In a possible implementation manner, a USB receiver is further provided on the housing, and the USB receiver is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0019] In a possible implementation manner, the bottom of the housing is provided with anti-slip rubber.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that by arranging a wireless communication module and a communication interface on the circuit board, the mouse can be connected wirelessly or by wire, so that there is no worry about low battery of the mouse. The setting of the trackball can make the mouse have no operating space restriction. Moreover, the user can also adjust the different functional modes of the mouse by rotating the adjustment knob, so that the mouse has multiple connection modes, which is convenient for the user to switch freely among multiple devices, providing great convenience for the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the multifunctional trackball mouse of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the multifunctional trackball mouse of the utility model from another viewing angle;

[0023] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the multifunctional trackball mouse of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ball cover in the multifunctional trackball mouse of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a detailed view of the support ball in the multifunctional trackball mouse of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a detailed view of the rolling bearing in the multifunctional trackball mouse of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 The utility model is a schematic structural diagram of a button bracket in a multifunctional trackball mouse.

[0028] In the figure:

[0029] 100, housing; 101, button bracket; 102, scroll wheel; 103, left button; 104, right button; 105, first function button; 106, second function button; 107, first shortcut button; 108, second shortcut button; 109, power switch; 110, speed adjustment gear; 111, indicator light; 112, anti-slip rubber;

[0030] 200, trackball; 201, ball cover; 202, support ball; 203, rolling bearing; 204, sensor; 205, ball seat; 206, limit frame; 207, shaft seat; 208, rotating shaft; 209, ball slot; 210, limit slot;

[0031] 300, circuit board; 301, communication interface;

[0032] 400, adjustment knob;

[0033] 500, energy storage battery; 501, battery cover;

[0034] 600. USB receiver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0037] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in this application are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0038] like Figure 1-7The multifunctional trackball 200 mouse shown in the figure comprises a housing 100, a trackball 200, a sensor 204, a circuit board 300, an adjustment knob 400 and an energy storage battery 500; the trackball 200 is arranged in the housing 100, and the trackball 200 is rotatable relative to the housing 100, and a part of the trackball 200 extends out of the housing 100; the sensor 204 is arranged in the housing 100, and the sensor 204 is electrically connected to the circuit board 300, and the sensor 204 is used to sense the movement track of the trackball 200; the circuit board 300 is electrically connected to the sensor 204, and the sensor 204 is used to sense the movement track of the trackball 200; The circuit board 300 is arranged in the shell 100, and a wireless communication module is provided on the circuit board 300, and the wireless communication module is used for wireless connection with an external device. A communication interface 301 is provided at the end of the circuit board 300, and the communication interface 301 is used for wired connection with an external device; the adjustment knob 400 is rotatably connected to the circuit board 300, and the adjustment knob 400 has multiple mode gears, and the adjustment knob 400 is used to adjust the mode of the mouse; the energy storage battery 500 is arranged in the shell 100, and the energy storage battery 500 is electrically connected to the circuit board 300. It should be noted that the wireless communication module includes a Bluetooth module and a WIFI module, so that the mouse can be connected to external devices via Bluetooth or WIFI, and the number of Bluetooth modules can be freely set according to actual needs. The user only needs to switch different Bluetooth modules by rotating the adjustment knob 400 to switch different devices, so that the mouse can switch freely between multiple devices. The setting of the communication interface 301 allows the mouse to be connected to external devices via a USB cable, providing users with a variety of connection methods, so that the mouse does not have to worry about low battery. The setting of the trackball 200 can make the mouse have no operating space restrictions, thereby improving the applicability of the mouse.

[0039] More specifically, there are multiple circuit boards 300, and the multiple circuit boards 300 are interconnected. The multiple circuit boards 300 correspond to different functions and correspond to different buttons. The trackball 200 is arranged on the thumb side of the mouse. The top surface of the shell 100 is arc-shaped and tilted, so that the outer surface shape of the mouse is more ergonomic. The adjustment knob 400 is wheel-shaped and arranged at the bottom of the thumb side of the mouse. In addition, each gear position of the adjustment knob 400 is provided with a mark to facilitate user identification. The user only needs to rotate the adjustment knob 400 to adjust the mouse mode, which is very convenient. In addition, the communication interface 301 is arranged at the front end of the shell 100 to facilitate the user to connect via a USB data cable.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6In a possible implementation, a ball cover 201 is provided on the housing 100, the trackball 200 is arranged in the ball cover 201, a supporting ball 202 or a rolling bearing 203 is provided on the inner wall of the ball cover 201, and the spherical surface of the supporting ball 202 or the axial surface of the rolling bearing 203 contacts the spherical surface of the trackball 200. It is easy to understand that the user moves the trackball 200 to make the trackball 200 rotate inside the ball cover 201. The setting of the ball cover 201 can position and limit the trackball 200, and the setting of the support ball 202 or the rolling bearing 203 can make the trackball 200 rotate more smoothly in the ball cover 201, which is conducive to improving the user experience. In actual production, either the support ball 202 or the rolling bearing 203 can be installed, and the number of the support ball 202 and the rolling bearing 203 can be freely set according to actual needs. Specifically, when the support ball 202 is selected for installation, a ball seat 205 and a limit frame 206 are further provided on the inner wall of the ball cover 201, and the ball seat 205 is snap-connected with the ball cover 201. Then, a ball groove 209 is provided on the ball seat 205, and the supporting ball 202 is arranged in the ball groove 209. The limiting frame 206 is snap-connected with the ball seat 205, and a limiting groove 210 is provided on the limiting frame 206. The middle part of the supporting ball 202 is located in the limiting groove 210, so that the supporting ball 202 can be universally rotated and is restricted on the ball seat 205. When the rolling bearing 203 is selected for installation, an axle seat 207 and a rotating shaft 208 are also provided on the inner wall of the ball cover 201. The axle seat 207 is also snap-connected with the ball cover 201, and the rotating shaft 208 is arranged on the axle seat 207. The rolling bearing 203 can be rotatably arranged on the rotating shaft 208. The above design can make the supporting ball 202 and the rolling bearing 203 easy to disassemble and convenient to replace.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7 In a possible implementation, a roller 102 is provided on the housing 100, a left button 103 is provided on the left side of the roller 102, a right button 104 is provided on the right side of the roller 102, a key bracket 101 is provided in the housing 100, the key bracket 101 is connected to the circuit board 300, the roller 102 is rotatably provided in the middle of the key bracket 101, the left button 103 is connected to the left side of the key bracket 101, and the right button 104 is connected to the right side of the key bracket 101. It is easy to understand that the roller 102, the left button 103 and the right button 104 are all provided on the top surface of the housing 100, and the left button 103 and the right button 104 are connected to the circuit board 300 through the key bracket 101.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1In a possible implementation manner, the housing 100 is further provided with a first function key 105, a second function key 106, a first shortcut key 107, and a second shortcut key 108, and the first function key 105, the second function key 106, the first shortcut key 107, and the second shortcut key 108 are all connected to the circuit board 300. Specifically, the first function key 105 and the second function key 106 are arranged adjacent to each other, and the first function key 105 and the second function key 106 are arranged at the left edge of the top surface of the housing 100, so that the user's thumb can press them conveniently, and the first shortcut key 107 and the second shortcut key 108 are also arranged adjacent to each other, and the first shortcut key 107 and the second shortcut key 108 are arranged at the top of the left side wall of the housing 100, close to the trackball 200, so as to facilitate the user's thumb to press, and the layout is beautiful and reasonable.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 2 In a possible implementation, a power switch 109 is provided on the housing 100, and the power switch 109 is connected to the circuit board 300. It should be noted that the power switch 109 can be slidably arranged on the circuit board 300, and the power switch 109 is arranged adjacent to the adjustment knob 400. A through hole is provided on the thumb side of the housing 100, and the power switch 109 extends out of the housing 100 through the through hole. The user turns the mouse on and off by pushing the power switch 109.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 In a possible implementation, a speed adjustment gear 110 is provided on the housing 100, and the speed adjustment gear 110 is connected to the circuit board 300, and the speed adjustment gear 110 is used to adjust the movement speed of the cursor. It should be noted that the speed adjustment gear 110 is used to adjust the movement sensitivity of the mouse, and the speed adjustment gear 110 can be slidably set on the circuit board 300, and the speed adjustment gear 110 is set on the top surface of the housing 100, close to the center of the top surface of the housing 100, so as to facilitate the user to dial. Specifically, the speed adjustment gear 110 has three gears, which correspond to three different mouse movement speeds, and the user can freely choose according to preference.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In a possible implementation, a battery slot is provided in the housing 100, and the energy storage battery 500 is provided in the battery slot. The battery slot is covered with a battery cover 501, and the battery cover 501 is detachably connected to the housing 100. It is easy to understand that the battery slot is provided at the bottom of the housing 100, and the battery cover 501 is snap-connected to the housing 100. When the user needs to replace the battery, he only needs to remove the battery cover 501 from the bottom of the housing 100, which is very convenient.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1In a possible implementation, the housing 100 is further provided with an indicator light 111, and the indicator light 111 is electrically connected to the circuit board 300. It is easy to understand that the setting of the indicator light 111 can facilitate the user to understand the state of the mouse. When the indicator light 111 is on, it indicates that the mouse is in a normal working state. Under normal circumstances, when the user pushes the power switch 109 to turn on the mouse, the indicator light 111 is on. If the indicator light 111 is on, the mouse may be out of power.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 3 In a possible implementation, a USB receiver 600 is further provided on the housing 100, and the USB receiver 600 is electrically connected to the circuit board 300. It should be noted that the mouse can be wirelessly connected to an external device via the USB receiver 600. This connection method is simple and convenient, and can be used by plugging in without complicated pairing operations, which provides another quick and convenient connection method for the mouse, which is conducive to improving the user experience.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2 In a possible implementation, the bottom of the housing 100 is provided with an anti-skid rubber 112. It is easy to understand that there are four anti-skid rubbers 112, which are respectively provided on the front, rear, left and right sides of the bottom surface of the housing 100. The provision of the anti-skid rubber 112 can prevent the mouse from accidentally sliding on a smooth desktop, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the mouse. In addition, the provision of the anti-skid rubber 112 can also prevent the bottom surface of the mouse from directly contacting the desktop, reducing the wear of the bottom surface of the mouse, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the mouse.

[0049] The above-mentioned implementation modes are only preferred implementation modes of the present invention, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by technicians in this field on the basis of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional trackball mouse, characterized in that: It includes a housing, a trackball, a sensor, a circuit board, an adjustment knob and a storage battery; The trackball is disposed in the housing and is rotatable relative to the housing, with a partial area of ​​the trackball extending out of the housing; The sensor is disposed in the housing, the sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the sensor is used to sense the movement track of the trackball; The circuit board is arranged in the housing, a wireless communication module is arranged on the circuit board, the wireless communication module is used for wireless connection with an external device, and a communication interface is arranged at an end of the circuit board, the communication interface is used for wired connection with an external device; The adjusting knob is rotatably connected to the circuit board, the adjusting knob has a plurality of mode positions, and the adjusting knob is used to adjust the mode of the mouse; The energy storage battery is arranged in the shell, and the energy storage battery is electrically connected to the circuit board.

2. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is provided with a ball cover, the trackball is arranged in the ball cover, a supporting ball or a rolling bearing is provided on the inner wall of the ball cover, and the spherical surface of the supporting ball or the axial surface of the rolling bearing contacts the spherical surface of the trackball.

3. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The shell is provided with a roller, a left button is provided on the left side of the roller, a right button is provided on the right side of the roller, a button bracket is provided in the shell, the button bracket is connected to the circuit board, the roller is rotatably arranged in the middle part of the button bracket, the left button is connected to the left side of the button bracket, and the right button is connected to the right side of the button bracket.

4. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is also provided with a first function key, a second function key, a first shortcut key and a second shortcut key, and the first function key, the second function key, the first shortcut key and the second shortcut key are all connected to the circuit board.

5. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is provided with a power switch, and the power switch is connected to the circuit board.

6. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is provided with a speed adjustment gear, the speed adjustment gear is connected to the circuit board, and the speed adjustment gear is used to adjust the moving speed of the cursor.

7. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: A battery slot is provided in the shell, the energy storage battery is arranged in the battery slot, the battery slot is covered with a battery cover, and the battery cover is detachably connected to the shell.

8. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is also provided with an indicator light, which is electrically connected to the circuit board.

9. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is also provided with a USB receiver, and the USB receiver is electrically connected to the circuit board.

10. The multifunctional trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the shell is provided with anti-slip rubber.

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