Foldable mouse

By designing a foldable mouse and using optical components and a snap-fit ​​structure, the problem of inconvenient mouse carrying and storage is solved, achieving the effects of saving space and environmentally friendly charging.

CN223624591UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02POWERCHINA HUADONG ENG CORP LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423274512.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing mice are inconvenient to carry and store when traveling or in daily life due to their height.

Method used

A foldable mouse was designed that acquires signal information through optical components, uses a snap-fit ​​structure to achieve the foldable function of the mouse, and is equipped with a solar panel for charging.

Benefits of technology

It enables invisible storage of the mouse when not in use, saving space and offering advantages such as being green, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving, while improving performance and portability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable mouse in the technical field of mice, which comprises a mouse main body, an optical component is arranged in the mouse main body, a mouse shell is arranged on one side of the mouse main body, keys are arranged on the outer side of the mouse shell, one end of the mouse shell is connected with the upper end of the mouse main body, and the other end of the mouse shell is connected with the lower end of the mouse main body. The other end of the mouse shell is connected with the lower end of the mouse body in a clamping mode through a buckle. According to the foldable mouse, the buckle, the mouse body and the mouse shell are arranged in a matched mode, when the buckle is buckled on the mouse, the mouse is opened, and when the buckle is opened, the mouse is closed, so that the mouse has the foldable function, the mouse is more invisible when not used, the storage space is greatly saved, and the thickness of the mouse is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of mice, and in particular to a foldable mouse. Background Technology

[0002] The mouse is a common electronic product. With the popularization of computers, the use of the mouse has become an indispensable tool. It is an external input device for computers and an indicator for positioning the horizontal and vertical coordinates of the computer display system. The purpose of using the mouse is to make computer operation simpler and faster, replacing the cumbersome instructions of the keyboard. For portability, users usually want to minimize the size of the mouse.

[0003] However, existing mice still have some shortcomings. When traveling or storing them daily, existing mice are not convenient to carry because of their height. They bulge in bags or pockets. Therefore, a foldable mouse is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issue mentioned above where existing mice are inconvenient to carry during business trips and daily storage due to their height, making them bulky in bags or pockets, this invention provides a foldable mouse.

[0005] This utility model provides a foldable mouse, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A foldable mouse includes a mouse body with an optical component inside. A mouse shell is provided on one side of the mouse body, and a button is provided on the outer side of the mouse shell. One end of the mouse shell is connected to the upper end of the mouse body, and the other end of the mouse shell is connected to the lower end of the mouse body by a snap-fit.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the optical components, the mouse can obtain strong light intensity information when in use, enabling the signal processing system to distinguish the direction and distance of the mouse's movement, thereby greatly improving the mouse's performance. When the latch is engaged, the mouse is turned on; when the latch is disengaged, the mouse function is turned off, giving the mouse a foldable function, making it more invisible when not in use, greatly saving storage space and reducing the thickness of the mouse.

[0008] Optionally, the longitudinal section of the mouse shell is a curved structure.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the mouse can fulfill the function of supporting the palm of the hand.

[0010] Optionally, the mouse shell is made of a soft material.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the mouse shell has a certain degree of toughness, thereby ensuring that the mouse shell can be snapped together with the mouse body.

[0012] Optionally, a solar panel is provided on the side of the mouse shell away from the mouse body.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the mouse can be charged by a solar panel when it is not in use, giving it the advantages of being green, environmentally friendly and energy-saving.

[0014] Optionally, the optical component includes a motherboard, on the surface of which an optical sensor, an optical lens assembly, and a light-emitting diode are arranged sequentially from top to bottom.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the light-emitting diode is used to emit detection light onto the desktop, the optical lens assembly is used to receive the reflected light reflected from the desktop, and focuses the reflected light into the optical sensor. The optical sensor converts the incident reflected light into an electrical signal, so that the signal processing system can distinguish the movement direction and distance of the mouse, thereby greatly improving the performance of the mouse.

[0016] Optionally, a scroll wheel is rotatably connected to the side of the mouse body away from the mouse shell.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the scroll wheel makes the mouse move more smoothly.

[0018] Optionally, the latch includes a claw and a lug, both of which are installed on the side of the mouse body near the mouse shell. The side of the mouse shell near the mouse body has a first reserved slot and a second reserved slot that match the claw and the lug. A reserved cavity is provided on one side of the claw. A button is connected inside the reserved cavity, and one end of the button extends out of the mouse shell. A spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the button, and the spring is located inside the reserved cavity.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to open the mouse body and mouse shell, press the button, the button pushes the hook to move to the right and causes the spring to contract, thereby separating the hook from the first reserved slot. Then, pull the mouse body to the left, so that the lug moves to the left and separates from the second reserved slot, thereby making it easy to open or close the mouse body and mouse shell.

[0020] In summary, this utility model has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The mouse is designed with a combination of clips, a main body, and a shell. When the clips are engaged, the mouse is turned on; when the clips are disengaged, the mouse is turned off. This design allows the mouse to be foldable, making it more discreet when not in use, saving storage space and reducing its thickness.

[0022] By incorporating a solar panel, the mouse can be charged by solar energy when not in use, giving it the advantages of being green, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle structure when the present invention is opened;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle structure of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Button; 2. Scroll wheel; 3. Mainboard; 4. Optical sensor; 5. Optical lens assembly; 6. Light-emitting diode; 7. Clip; 701. Button; 702. Spring; 703. Claw; 704. Lug; 705. Reserved cavity; 706. First reserved slot; 707. Second reserved slot; 8. Mouse body; 9. Mouse shell. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0030] Please refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides an embodiment of a foldable mouse, comprising a mouse body 8, with an optical component inside the mouse body 8. The optical component includes a motherboard 3, and from top to bottom, an optical sensor 4, an optical lens assembly 5, and a light-emitting diode 6 are sequentially arranged on the surface of the motherboard 3. The light-emitting diode 6 emits detection light onto the desktop, and the optical lens assembly 5 receives the reflected light from the desktop and focuses the reflected light into the optical sensor 4. The optical sensor 4 converts the incident reflected light into an electrical signal, enabling the signal processing system to distinguish the movement direction and distance of the mouse, thereby greatly improving the performance of the mouse.

[0031] Please refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1and Figure 2 A mouse shell 9 is rotatably connected to one side of the mouse body 8. The longitudinal section of the mouse shell 9 has a curved structure, allowing the mouse to support the palm of the hand. The mouse shell 9 is made of a soft material, giving it a certain degree of flexibility, thus ensuring that the mouse shell 9 can be snapped into place with the mouse body 8.

[0032] Please refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1 and Figure 3 A solar panel is located on the side of the mouse shell 9 away from the mouse body 8. When the mouse is not in use, it can be charged via the solar panel, making it environmentally friendly and energy-saving. A scroll wheel 2 is rotatably connected to the side of the mouse body 8 away from the mouse shell 9. The scroll wheel 2 makes the mouse movement smoother. A button 1 is located on the outer side of the mouse shell 9. One end of the mouse shell 9 is connected to the upper end of the mouse body 8, and the other end of the mouse shell 9 is engaged with the lower end of the mouse body 8 via a latch 7.

[0033] Please refer to the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figure 1 and Figure 4 The buckle 7 includes a hook 703 and a lug 704. The hook 703 and the lug 704 are both installed on the side of the mouse body 8 near the mouse shell 9. The side of the mouse shell 9 near the mouse body 8 is provided with a first reserved groove 706 and a second reserved groove 707 that match the hook 703 and the lug 704. A reserved cavity 705 is provided on one side of the hook 703. A button 701 is connected inside the reserved cavity 705, and one end of the button 701 extends out of the mouse shell 9. A spring 702 is sleeved on the outer wall of the button 701, and the spring 702 is located inside the reserved cavity 705. When it is necessary to open the mouse body 8 and mouse shell 9, press button 701. Button 701 pushes the hook 703 to move to the right and causes the spring 702 to contract, thereby separating the hook 703 from the first reserved slot 706. Then, pull the mouse body 8 to the left, causing the lug 704 to move to the left and separate from the second reserved slot 707, thereby making it easy to open or close the mouse body 8 and mouse shell 9.

[0034] Working principle: When in use, the light-emitting diode 6 is used to emit detection light to the desktop, and the optical lens assembly 5 is used to receive the reflected light reflected from the desktop and focus the reflected light into the optical sensor 4. The optical sensor 4 converts the incident reflected light from an optical signal into an electrical signal, which enables the signal processing system to distinguish the movement direction and distance of the mouse, thereby greatly improving the performance of the mouse.

[0035] When the mouse is not in use, it receives sunlight through a solar panel, converting light energy into electrical energy to charge the mouse, making it green, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving. When the mouse needs to be taken out, pressing button 701 pushes the hook 703 to the right, causing the spring 702 to contract, thus separating the hook 703 from the first reserved slot 706. Then, pulling the mouse body 8 to the left causes the lug 704 to move to the left and separate from the second reserved slot 707, separating one end of the mouse body 8 from the mouse shell 9, turning off the mouse function. This gives the mouse a foldable function, making it more invisible when not in use, greatly saving storage space and reducing the thickness of the mouse.

[0036] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable mouse, comprising a mouse body (8), characterized in that: The mouse body (8) is equipped with an optical component inside. A mouse shell (9) is provided on one side of the mouse body (8). A button (1) is provided on the outside of the mouse shell (9). One end of the mouse shell (9) is connected to the upper end of the mouse body (8), and the other end of the mouse shell (9) is connected to the lower end of the mouse body (8) by a buckle (7).

2. A foldable mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal section of the mouse shell (9) is a curved surface structure.

3. A foldable mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mouse shell (9) is made of soft material.

4. A foldable mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: A solar panel is provided on the side of the mouse shell (9) away from the mouse body (8).

5. A foldable mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical components include a motherboard (3), on which an optical sensor (4), an optical lens assembly (5), and a light-emitting diode (6) are arranged sequentially from top to bottom.

6. A foldable mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mouse body (8) is rotatably connected to a scroll wheel (2) on the side away from the mouse shell (9).

7. A foldable mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle (7) includes a hook (703) and a lug (704). The hook (703) and lug (704) are both installed on the side of the mouse body (8) near the mouse shell (9). The side of the mouse shell (9) near the mouse body (8) is provided with a first reserved groove (706) and a second reserved groove (707) that match the hook (703) and lug (704). A reserved cavity (705) is provided on one side of the hook (703). A button (701) is connected inside the reserved cavity (705), and one end of the button (701) extends out of the mouse shell (9). A spring (702) is sleeved on the outer wall of the button (701), and the spring (702) is located inside the reserved cavity (705).