Multimedia trackball mouse

By designing a multimedia trackball mouse, the problem of single functions and inconvenient handheld in the existing technology is solved, the versatility and convenient operation of the mouse are realized, and the user experience is improved.

CN222850925UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-09SUCCESS COMPU CHINA
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421704750.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-17
Publication Date
2025-05-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing trackball mouse has a single function and cannot be handheld, which limits the user experience.

Method used

A multimedia trackball mouse is designed, including the main body, trackball, sensor, circuit board and control panel. The main body is long, easy to hold, the trackball can rotate, the sensor senses the motion track, and the circuit board is equipped with a wireless communication module and function buttons.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the convenient handheld operation of the mouse, enriches the application scenarios, so that it can not only be used as a mouse, but also acts as a remote control or gamepad, improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multimedia trackball mouse. The multimedia trackball mouse comprises a main body, a trackball, a sensor, a circuit board and a control panel, the main body is in a long strip shape, and the top end of the main body is bent towards the inner side. The trackball is arranged in the main body, the trackball is rotatably arranged relative to the main body, and a partial area of the trackball extends out of the top surface of the main body; the sensor is arranged in the main body, 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 main body, a wireless communication module is arranged on the circuit board, and the wireless communication module is used for being wirelessly connected with external equipment; the control panel is arranged on the top surface of the main body, the control panel is connected with the circuit board, and the control panel comprises a plurality of functional keys.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The mouse is an external input device for computers and an indicator for the vertical and horizontal coordinates of the computer display system. It is named because it looks like a mouse. Its standard name should be "mouse". The use of the mouse is to make computer operations easier and faster, replacing the cumbersome keyboard instructions.

[0003] With the development of 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.

[0004] However, the trackball mouse in the prior art has a single function and can only act as a mouse but not as a remote control, game controller or other device. In addition, the mouse still needs to be placed on a desktop for convenient operation, which is inconvenient for users to operate by hand, and is not conducive to improving user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model aims to provide a multimedia trackball mouse to solve the technical problems of the prior art such as single function and inconvenience in holding.

[0006] The utility model is implemented by the following technical solutions: a multimedia trackball mouse, comprising a main body, a trackball, a sensor, a circuit board and a control panel;

[0007] The main body is in the shape of an elongated strip, and the top end of the main body is bent inwards;

[0008] The trackball is disposed in the main body and is rotatable relative to the main body, and a partial area of ​​the trackball extends out from the top surface of the main body;

[0009] The sensor is disposed in the main body, the sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the sensor is used to sense the movement track of the trackball;

[0010] The circuit board is arranged in the main body, and a wireless communication module is arranged on the circuit board, and the wireless communication module is used for wireless connection with an external device;

[0011] The control panel is arranged on the top surface of the main body, the control panel is connected to the circuit board, and the control panel includes a plurality of function buttons.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the plurality of function keys include a middle key and four direction keys, and the four direction keys are arranged around the middle key with the middle key as the center.

[0013] In a possible implementation manner, a ball cover is provided in the main body, and the trackball is disposed in the ball cover.

[0014] In a possible implementation, a button bracket is provided in the main body, the button bracket is connected to the circuit board, a roller is provided on the button bracket, the roller is rotatable relative to the button bracket, a left button is provided on the left side of the button bracket, and a right button is provided on the right side of the button bracket.

[0015] In a possible implementation manner, a power switch is provided on the main body, and the power switch is connected to the circuit board.

[0016] In a possible implementation manner, a speed adjustment button is provided on the main body, the speed adjustment button is connected to the circuit board, and the speed adjustment button is used to adjust the movement speed of the cursor.

[0017] In a possible implementation manner, an energy storage battery is disposed in the main body, and the energy storage battery is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0018] In a possible implementation, a battery slot is provided in the main body, the energy storage battery is arranged in the battery slot, the battery slot is covered with a battery cover, the battery cover is detachably connected to the main body, and the outer surface contour of the battery cover is adapted to the outer surface contour of the main body.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the device further includes a base, wherein the upper end of the base is provided with a groove, the main body is placed in the groove, and the lower surface of the main body fits closely with the inner wall surface of the groove.

[0020] In a possible implementation manner, a first button and a second button are further provided on the main body, and both the first button and the second button are connected to the circuit board.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are: the mouse body is in the shape of a long strip, which is convenient for the user to hold the mouse directly with his hand. Compared with the traditional operation of placing the mouse on the desktop, this design can make the mouse more convenient to hold and operate. The trackball design can make the mouse have no operating space restrictions, and the control panel design can make the mouse act as a remote control, game controller, etc., enriching the application scenarios of the mouse and expanding the application scope of the mouse. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the multimedia trackball mouse of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the multimedia trackball mouse of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the main body of the multimedia trackball mouse of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the main body of the multimedia trackball mouse of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ball cover in the multimedia trackball mouse.

[0027] In the figure:

[0028] 100, main body; 101, button bracket; 102, scroll wheel; 103, left button; 104, right button; 105, power switch; 106, speed adjustment button; 107, first button; 108, second button;

[0029] 200, trackball; 201, sensor; 202, ball cover;

[0030] 300, circuit board;

[0031] 400. Control panel;

[0032] 500, energy storage battery; 501, battery cover; 502, strip-shaped protrusion;

[0033] 600. Base; 601. Groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] like Figure 1-5 The multimedia trackball 200 mouse shown includes a main body 100, a trackball 200, a sensor 201, a circuit board 300 and a control panel 400; the main body 100 is in an elongated shape, and the top of the main body 100 is bent inward; the trackball 200 is arranged in the main body 100, and the trackball 200 is rotatably arranged relative to the main body 100, and a part of the trackball 200 extends out from the top surface of the main body 100; the sensor 201 is arranged in the main body 100, the sensor 201 is electrically connected to the circuit board 300, and the sensor 201 is used to sense the movement track of the trackball 200; the circuit board 300 is arranged in the main body 100, and a wireless communication module is arranged on the circuit board 300, and the wireless communication module is used to wirelessly connect with an external device; the control panel 400 is arranged on the top surface of the main body 100, the control panel 400 is connected to the circuit board 300, and the control panel 400 includes a plurality of function buttons. It should be noted that the wireless communication module can be a Bluetooth module, the mouse is connected to the device via Bluetooth, the trackball 200 is arranged at the front end of the top surface of the main body 100, and the control panel 400 is arranged in the middle of the top surface of the main body 100. When the user holds the mouse, the user's thumb just corresponds to the top surface of the mouse, which can facilitate the user's thumb to operate the trackball 200 and the control panel 400. In addition, there are multiple circuit boards 300, and the multiple circuit boards 300 are connected to each other. The multiple circuit boards 300 correspond to different functions and correspond to different buttons. The mouse body 100 is long and strip-shaped, which is convenient for the user to hold the mouse directly with his hand. Compared with the traditional operation of placing the mouse on the desktop, this design can make the mouse more convenient for handheld operation, and the grip is comfortable, which is conducive to improving the user experience. The design of the control panel 400 allows the mouse to act as a remote control, game controller, etc., which enriches the application scenarios of the mouse and expands the application scope of the mouse.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1In a possible implementation, the plurality of function keys include a middle key and four direction keys, and the four direction keys are arranged around the middle key with the middle key as the center. It is easy to understand that the four direction keys form a ring key, the middle key is arranged at the center of the ring key, and the four directions of the ring key correspond to a direction key respectively. When the mouse is used as a remote control or a game controller, the control panel 400 can play its greatest role.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 5 In a possible implementation, a ball cover 202 is provided in the main body 100, and the trackball 200 is disposed in the ball cover 202. It is easy to understand that the ball cover 202 is snap-connected with the main body 100, and the sensor 201 extends into the ball cover 202. When the user needs to move the cursor, he only needs to move the trackball 200, so that the trackball 200 rotates in the ball cover 202. The setting of the ball cover 202 can play a role in positioning and limiting the trackball 200.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 In a possible implementation, a button bracket 101 is provided in the main body 100, the button bracket 101 is connected to the circuit board 300, a roller 102 is provided on the button bracket 101, the roller 102 is rotatably arranged relative to the button bracket 101, a left button 103 is provided on the left side of the button bracket 101, and a right button 104 is provided on the right side of the button bracket 101. It is easy to understand that the roller 102, the left button 103 and the right button 104 are all arranged on the top surface of the main body 100, the left button 103 is arranged on the left side of the roller 102, and the right button 104 is arranged on the right side of the roller 102, and the control panel 400 is also arranged on the button bracket 101, and the control panel 400 is connected to the circuit board 300 through the button bracket 101. The arrangement of the button bracket 101 provides an installation basis for the control panel 400 and the roller 102, so that the user can trigger the circuit board 300 by pressing various buttons to realize its corresponding functions.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 3 In a possible implementation, a power switch 105 is provided on the main body 100, and the power switch 105 is connected to the circuit board 300. It should be noted that the power switch 105 can be slidably arranged on the circuit board 300, and the power switch 105 is arranged on the side of the main body 100, and the user only needs to push the power switch 105 to turn the mouse on or off.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 3In a possible implementation, a speed adjustment button 106 is provided on the main body 100, and the speed adjustment button 106 is connected to the circuit board 300. The speed adjustment button 106 is used to adjust the movement speed of the cursor. It should be noted that the speed adjustment button 106 has a plurality of adjustment gears arranged in sequence from small to large. Each time the user presses it, one gear is adjusted. When the speed adjustment button 106 is adjusted to the maximum gear, it will return to the minimum gear, and the speed adjustment button 106 is pressed again. The setting of the speed adjustment button 106 allows the user to adjust to a suitable mouse movement speed, which is conducive to improving the user experience. In addition, the speed adjustment button 106 is arranged on the side of the main body 100, adjacent to the power switch 105, so as to avoid the existence of the power switch 105 and the speed adjustment button 106 affecting the user's operation of the control panel 400.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 4 In a possible implementation, a storage battery 500 is provided in the main body 100, and the storage battery 500 is electrically connected to the circuit board 300. It is easy to understand that the mouse is wirelessly connected, and the storage battery 500 can power the entire mouse. When the mouse is out of power, it only needs to be replaced with a new storage battery 500, which is very convenient.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 4 In a possible implementation, a battery slot is provided in the main body 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 main body 100, and the outer surface contour of the battery cover 501 is adapted to the outer surface contour of the main body 100. It is easy to understand that the battery slot is provided at the bottom of the main body 100, and the battery cover 501 is snap-connected to the main body 100. When the user needs to replace the battery, it is only necessary to remove the battery cover 501 from the bottom of the main body 100. In addition, a plurality of strip-shaped protrusions 502 are provided on the outer surface of the battery cover 501, and the strip-shaped protrusions 502 extend along the width direction of the battery cover 501. The provision of the strip-shaped protrusions 502 can facilitate the user to apply force, increase the friction between the fingers and the battery cover 501, and facilitate the user to quickly remove the battery cover 501.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 2 In a possible implementation, the base 600 is further included. A groove 601 is provided at the upper end of the base 600. The main body 100 is placed in the groove 601, and the lower surface of the main body 100 is adapted to fit with the inner wall surface of the groove 601. It is easy to understand that when the user needs to place the mouse on the desktop for operation, the setting of the base 600 can make the mouse stably placed on the desktop for user operation. When the user needs to hold the mouse, the mouse body 100 can be directly taken, which is very convenient. In addition, since the battery cover 501 is provided on the lower surface of the main body 100, the outer surface of the battery cover 501 is also adapted to fit with the inner wall surface of the groove 601.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 3 In a possible implementation, the main body 100 is further provided with a first button 107 and a second button 108, and the first button 107 and the second button 108 are both connected to the circuit board 300. It should be noted that the first button 107 and the second button 108 are both arranged at the front end of the main body 100, and the surfaces of the first button 107 and the second button 108 are respectively provided with "R" and "L" marks. When the mouse is used as a game handle, the mouse can be distinguished by pressing the first button 107 or the second button 108 to distinguish between left and right hand use, which greatly improves the user experience.

[0047] 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 multimedia trackball mouse, characterized in that: Includes the main body, trackball, sensor, circuit board, control panel and base; The main body is in the shape of an elongated strip, and the top end of the main body is bent inwards. A ball cover is provided inside the main body, and the ball cover is snap-connected with the main body; The trackball is disposed in the ball cover and is rotatable relative to the main body, and a partial area of ​​the trackball extends out from the top surface of the main body; The sensor is disposed in the main body, 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 main body, and a wireless communication module is arranged on the circuit board, and the wireless communication module is used for wireless connection with an external device; The control panel is arranged on the top surface of the main body, the control panel is connected to the circuit board, and the control panel includes a plurality of function buttons; The upper end of the base is provided with a groove, the main body is placed in the groove, and the lower surface of the main body is adapted to fit with the inner wall surface of the groove.

2. The multimedia trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The multiple function keys include a middle key and four direction keys, and the four direction keys are arranged around the middle key with the middle key as the center.

3. The multimedia trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: A key bracket is arranged in the main body, the key bracket is connected to the circuit board, a roller is arranged on the key bracket, the roller is rotatably arranged relative to the key bracket, a left key is arranged on the left side of the key bracket, and a right key is arranged on the right side of the key bracket.

4. The multimedia trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The main body is provided with a power switch, and the power switch is connected to the circuit board.

5. The multimedia trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The main body is provided with a speed adjustment button, the speed adjustment button is connected to the circuit board, and the speed adjustment button is used to adjust the moving speed of the cursor.

6. The multimedia trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: An energy storage battery is arranged in the main body, and the energy storage battery is electrically connected to the circuit board.

7. The multimedia trackball mouse according to claim 6, wherein: A battery slot is provided in the main body, the energy storage battery is arranged in the battery slot, the battery slot is covered with a battery cover, the battery cover is detachably connected to the main body, and the outer surface contour of the battery cover is adapted to the outer surface contour of the main body.

8. The multimedia trackball mouse according to claim 1, wherein: The main body is also provided with a first button and a second button, and the first button and the second button are both connected to the circuit board.