Input device with pluggable micro motion

Abstract

The utility model discloses an input device with pluggable micro-motion, which comprises a shell, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) arranged in the shell, a socket arranged on the back surface of the PCB, and a micro-switch inserted from the front surface of the PCB and matched with the socket, and is characterized in that the PCB is provided with two opposite square-strip-shaped open slots; and a plurality of through holes for the micro-open pins to pass through are also formed between the two open slots. The device uses the back-mounted socket to realize the plugging and fixing of the microswitch, and can adapt to the structural requirements of the existing input device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of input devices, and in particular to an input device with pluggable microswitches. BACKGROUND

[0002] Existing input devices, such as mice, usually have various operating functions and are one of the common peripherals in modern information society. In order to improve the service life and flexibility of use, the design of some input devices gradually adopts pluggable microswitches. These microswitches are connected to the socket fixed on the PCB through the pins, so that the microswitches can be replaced at any time. This design allows users to replace the microswitches when they fail, without the need to replace the entire input device, thereby saving costs and improving the service life and maintenance convenience of the device. However, the microswitches of the current input devices are generally top-mounted, and the installation height and position of the microswitches are relatively fixed.

[0003] General microswitches generally have standardized dimensions, which means that the compatibility of the microswitches is high and they can be widely used in different input devices. However, due to the top-mounted design, the socket needs to be added to cooperate with the microswitch pins, and this additional structure makes the internal space arrangement of the entire input device complex. The presence of the socket occupies limited internal space, resulting in the need to adjust the design of other components of the input device, and some components have to change their size or position. In order to adapt to these changes, many components of the device need to be produced by re-opening the mold, which cannot directly use the existing mold and production equipment, which significantly increases the production cost and design complexity. In addition, the cooperation between the socket and the microswitch needs to maintain reliable contact while minimizing the volume, which also puts higher requirements on the design precision and assembly process.

[0004] Based on the above deficiencies, it is particularly important to develop a new input device with pluggable microswitches. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present application aims to at least overcome one deficiency of the prior art, and provides an input device with pluggable microswitches. The device uses a back-mounted socket to realize the plugging and fixing of the microswitches, and can adapt to the structural needs of existing input devices.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the application discloses an input device with pluggable micro switch, which comprises a shell, a PCB board installed in the shell, a socket installed on the back of the PCB board, and a micro switch inserted from the front of the PCB board and matched with the socket, wherein the PCB board is provided with two opposite square opening slots, and a plurality of through holes for the micro switch pins are arranged between the two opening slots; the socket comprises a body with a socket, a side baffle extending from the side of the body, and a contact spring installed in the socket and connected to the circuit of the PCB board, the socket is matched with the through hole, and the side baffle extends upward through the opening slot and forms a micro switch clamping position with the other side baffle.

[0007] In some embodiments, the micro switch clamping position is in interference fit with the micro switch, and interference is generated by appropriate size difference to ensure that the micro switch is tightly fixed after assembly without additional fixing parts.

[0008] In some embodiments, the vertical side of the side baffle is provided with a raised fence to horizontally constrain the micro switch in all directions through the fence and the side baffle itself.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the application has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0010] 1. The space utilization is enhanced: the back-mounted socket design makes the plugging structure of the micro switch no longer occupy the front space of the input device, and optimizes the space layout inside the device.

[0011] 2. The assembly and maintenance convenience is improved: the micro switch is tightly fixed through interference fit and can be easily plugged and unplugged, which is convenient for users to quickly replace the micro switch when it fails, without the need to replace the entire input device, thereby reducing the maintenance cost.

[0012] 3. The production cost is reduced: the design adapts to the structural requirements of the existing input device, avoids the need for additional mold production, and can be realized without changing the mold and equipment, thereby reducing the production complexity and cost.

[0013] 4. The reliability of electrical connection is improved: the socket and the micro switch pin are matched, and the contact spring is designed to ensure stable electrical contact between the micro switch and the circuit of the PCB board, thereby increasing the service life and reliability of the device.

[0014] The above listed beneficial effects are not exhaustive of all advantages. Other potential beneficial effects and detailed technical implementation methods will be further disclosed in the embodiments or other description parts of the application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] After reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, you will better understand the various aspects of the present disclosure. The positions, sizes, and ranges of various structures shown in the drawings and the like sometimes do not represent the actual positions, sizes, and ranges. In the drawings:

[0016] Fig. 1 It is a structural diagram of an embodiment disclosed in this application.

[0017] Fig. 2 It is a structural explosion diagram of an embodiment disclosed in this application.

[0018] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a PCB board and a micro switch after they are matched in an embodiment disclosed in this application.

[0019] Fig. 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of a PCB board, a micro switch and a socket in an embodiment disclosed in this application.

[0020] Fig. 5 It is a structural diagram of a socket in an embodiment disclosed in this application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be presented in many different ways and is not limited to the embodiments described below; in fact, the embodiments described below are intended to make the present disclosure more complete and fully illustrate the scope of protection of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein can be combined in various ways to provide many additional embodiments.

[0022] It should be understood that like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the drawings. In the drawings, the dimensions of some features may be distorted for clarity.

[0023] It should be understood that the terms used in the specification are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. All terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the specification have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art unless otherwise defined. For the sake of brevity and / or clarity, the techniques, methods and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the techniques, methods and equipment should be considered part of the authorization specification.

[0024] As used in the specification, the singular forms "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used in the specification and in the claims, the term "comprises" and variations thereof (e.g., "comprising", "comprises", "including", "includes", "contain", "containing", "wherein", "where") are intended to mean that the object or subject-matter includes the recited elements, but not excluding other elements. As used in the specification and in the claims, the term "and / or" comprises any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. Embodiments

[0025] With reference to the drawings Figs. 1 to 5 The present embodiments disclose an input device with pluggable micro-movement, in a specific form, a mouse. In specific structure, the input device includes a housing, a PCB board 1, a socket 2 and a micro-switch 3. The housing is used to protect the internal circuit and components, and to provide a support structure. The PCB board 1 is installed in a proper position inside the housing, the socket 2 is fixed on the back of the PCB board 1, and the micro-switch 3 is inserted from the front of the PCB board 1 and cooperates with the socket 2.

[0026] In the device, the PCB board 1 is designed with two opposite rectangular open slots 4 for the extension of side stops 7. A plurality of through holes 5 are provided between the open slots 4 for the pins of the micro-switch 3 to pass through and cooperate with the insertion holes of the socket 2. The body 6 of the socket 2 contains a structure with insertion holes, and the insertion holes are provided with contact springs 9 for connecting with the circuit on the PCB board 1, thereby realizing the electrical connection of the micro-switch 3. The side stops 7 of the socket 2 extend laterally from the body 6, penetrate the open slots 4 on the PCB board 1, extend upward and form micro-switch stops 8 on both sides to effectively fix the position of the micro-switch 3.

[0027] In addition, as an optional optimization scheme, the vertical sides of the side stops 7 are also provided with enclosures, which, in combination with the side stops 7, constrain the horizontal movement of the micro-switch 3 and ensure that it does not deviate during operation.

[0028] The micro-switch 3 and the socket 2 adopt interference fit, and by designing appropriate size difference, when the micro-switch 3 is inserted into the socket 2, interference is generated, thereby tightly fixing the micro-switch 3. This tight fit can effectively prevent the micro-switch 3 from loosening or disengaging, ensuring stability and reliability during long-term use. At the same time, due to the characteristics of interference fit, no additional fixing members such as screws or buckles are needed after assembly, which simplifies the assembly process and reduces production cost.

[0029] Specifically, the body 6 of the socket 2 is made of high-strength insulating material to provide the necessary mechanical strength and electrical isolation performance. The contact springs 9 in the insertion holes are made of high-conductivity elastic metal material, such as phosphor copper or stainless steel, to ensure the reliability and durability of the electrical connection. The enclosure part of the side stop 7 is formed by injection molding, and the material is selected to be wear-resistant engineering plastic to enhance the protection capability of the micro-switch 3.

[0030] During the assembly of the micro switch 3, first, the socket 2 is fixed on the back of the PCB board 1, ensuring that the insertion hole is aligned with the through hole 5 on the PCB board 1. Then, the micro switch 3 is inserted from the front of the PCB board 1, with its pins passing through the through hole 5 in sequence and entering the insertion hole of the socket 2. At this time, due to the size difference between the micro switch 3 and the micro switch stop 8, a proper interference force is generated during the insertion process, so that the micro switch 3 can be tightly matched with the body 6 of the socket 2. As the pins are inserted into place, the surrounding of the side stop plate 7 simultaneously limits the micro switch 3 horizontally, so that it remains stable during use.

[0031] The design of this embodiment realizes a back-mounted socket 2 input device, which has the structural advantage of effectively reducing the occupation of the front space, making the space distribution inside the input device more reasonable. For example, compared with the traditional top-mounted micro switch, the back-mounted design allows more space on the front of the PCB board 1 to be used for the arrangement of other components, reducing design limitations. In addition, the use of interference fit not only improves the overall stability of the device, but also simplifies the maintenance process, allowing users to easily replace the micro switch 3 when it fails without the need for professional tools, thereby greatly improving the convenience of use.

[0032] The design of the back-mounted socket 2 effectively optimizes the overall space layout of the input device, allowing the front of the PCB board 1 to be used for the installation of other functional components, thereby improving the versatility and flexibility of the device. This design is particularly suitable for space-constrained input devices, such as mice or other portable input devices. By fixing the socket 2 on the back of the PCB board 1, the space occupation problem caused by traditional top-mounted sockets is avoided, providing more freedom for the arrangement of internal components and significantly improving the internal space utilization of the device.

[0033] In actual use scenarios, this input device is suitable for environments that require frequent operation and high reliability, such as gaming mice or industrial control devices. Taking a gaming mouse as an example, the mouse has a PCB board 1 installed inside the shell, the socket 2 is fixed on the back of the PCB board 1, and the micro switch 3 is inserted from the front of the PCB board 1 and matched with the socket 2. In high-intensity gaming operations, the sensitivity and reliability of the micro switch 3 are crucial. By adopting a pluggable micro switch 3 design, when the micro switch 3 fails due to high-frequency use, users can simply replace it without the need to replace the entire input device. This not only reduces maintenance costs, but also prolongs the overall service life of the device. At the same time, the back-mounted socket 2 and the surrounding design ensure the stability of the micro switch 3 under high-intensity operation, avoiding contact problems caused by vibration or external force, and improving the user experience of the input device.

[0034] It should be noted that components and steps not described in detail in the present embodiment are all prior art or well-known technical content. Those skilled in the art can implement these components and steps according to the prior art, and therefore they are not described here.

[0035] Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure in essence. Therefore, all changes and modifications are included in the protection scope of the present disclosure defined by the claims. The present disclosure is limited by the appended claims, and the equivalents of these claims are also included.

Claims

1. An input device with pluggable micro-movement, characterized in that, The input device comprises a housing, a PCB installed in the housing, a socket installed on the back of the PCB, and a micro switch inserted into the socket from the front of the PCB, wherein two opposite rectangular open slots are arranged on the PCB, and a plurality of through holes for the micro switch pins are arranged between the two open slots; the socket comprises a body with a socket, a side baffle extending from the side of the body, and a contact spring installed in the socket and connected to the circuit of the PCB, the socket is matched with the through hole, and the side baffle extends upwards through the open slot and out of the PCB, and the two side baffles form a micro switch clamping position.

2. An input device with pluggable micro-actuation as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The micro switch clamping position is interference-fitted with the micro switch, interference is generated through appropriate size difference, and it is ensured that the micro switch can be tightly fixed after assembly without additional fixing parts.

3. An input device with pluggable micro-actuation as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical side of the side baffle is provided with a raised fence, and the micro switch is horizontally constrained by the fence and the side baffle itself.

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