Folding mechanism capable of being bent and flattened and mouse

Abstract

The utility model relates to a folding mechanism capable of being bent and flattened and a mouse, the folding mechanism comprises a bendable framework, an elastic piece (23) and a magnet assembly (24), the framework comprises a tail joint (21) and a plurality of joints (22), after the joints (22) are sequentially connected in a bendable mode, one end of each joint (22) is connected with the tail joint (21), the elastic piece (23) is arranged in the direction of the framework, and the magnet assembly (24) is arranged on the elastic piece (23). One end of the elastic sheet (23) is connected to the joint (22), and the other end of the elastic sheet (23) is connected with the magnet assembly (24); a sliding groove (211) is formed in the tail section (21), the magnet assembly (24) is movably arranged in the sliding groove (211) in a matched mode to move, and magnetic attraction parts magnetically attracted to the magnet assembly (24) are arranged at the two ends of the sliding groove (211) in the moving direction of the magnet assembly (24).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of folding mechanism, and relates to a foldable and flat folding mechanism and a mouse with the folding mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] The mouse is an input device of a computer. The existing mouse has a large size, especially a large thickness, so that the mouse cannot be well stored, for example, the mouse is obviously bulged when being placed in a bag. Some mice are designed to be thin for the convenience of storage, but the convenience of use is affected. The foldable mouse has the convenience of storage and use. The mouse is usually in a half-folded position and in a working state, and is stored in a flat state. How to design the folding mechanism is a problem to be solved by the application. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] To overcome the problems in the prior art, the application aims to provide a foldable and flat folding mechanism which can be conveniently stored in a flat state and can be kept in a state shaping in a curved state.

[0004] The application is implemented by the following technical scheme.

[0005] The technical scheme provides a foldable and flat folding mechanism, characterized by comprising a bendable framework, an elastic sheet and a magnet assembly. The framework comprises a tail segment and a plurality of segments. The plurality of segments are sequentially and bendably connected to the tail segment. The first end of the elastic sheet is connected to the segment, and the second end of the elastic sheet is connected to the magnet assembly.

[0006] The tail segment is provided with a sliding groove. The magnet assembly is movably arranged in the sliding groove and moves in the sliding groove. Magnetic attraction components are arranged at both ends of the sliding groove and magnetically attract the magnet assembly.

[0007] The folding mechanism of the technical scheme is characterized in that each segment of the framework is connected by the elastic sheet. One end of the elastic sheet is fixed to the segment, and the other end of the elastic sheet is slidably arranged on the tail segment. The state shaping in the curved or flat state is kept by the magnetic attraction between the magnet assembly and the magnetic attraction components. The sliding of the other end of the elastic sheet solves the distance difference when the framework is bent.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the technical scheme, the elastic sheet is arranged on the inner side of the framework. The first end of the elastic sheet is connected to the first segment away from the tail segment.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the technical scheme, the magnet assembly comprises a magnet block and a fixing frame. The fixing frame is used for fixing the magnet block. The fixing frame is connected to the elastic sheet.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the technical solution, a limiting structure is arranged between the fixed frame and the sliding groove, and is used to limit the movement of the fixed frame in the sliding groove.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the technical solution, the limiting structure comprises a first limiting protrusion arranged on the fixed frame and a second limiting protrusion arranged on the side of the sliding groove, and the second limiting protrusion is in abutment with the first limiting protrusion to limit the fixed frame in the sliding groove.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the technical solution, the framework further comprises a connecting block, at least one end of the connecting block is provided with a hook, the connecting block is connected with one of any two adjacent segments, and the other is provided with a clamping groove for accommodating the hook, and the hook is limited to move in the clamping groove when the framework is bent.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the technical solution, the tail segment is provided with the clamping groove, and the segment adjacent to the tail segment is connected with the connecting block; or

[0014] The tail segment is provided with the connecting block, and the segment adjacent to the tail segment is provided with the clamping groove for accommodating the hook.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the technical solution, a shell is further included, and the shell is sleeved on the framework and the elastic sheet.

[0016] Another technical solution of the present application is to provide a mouse, which comprises a body and a foldable and unfoldable folding mechanism as described above, and the first segment away from the tail segment is connected with the body.

[0017] In one or more embodiments of the technical solution, a detection assembly is further arranged between at least two adjacent segments, and is used to detect the state of the folding mechanism, and the state includes a bent state and an unfolded state.

[0018] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the several views, and in which:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the mouse in an unfolded state in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic view of a mouse shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 3 is a front view of a skeleton shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a tail section and a magnet assembly shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic view of a skeleton in a bent state shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] 1 - body; 2 - folding mechanism; 21 - tail section; 211 - sliding groove; 2111 - second limiting protrusion; 22 - skeleton section; 221 - clamping groove; 23 - spring piece; 24 - magnet assembly; 241 - magnet block; 242 - fixing frame; 2421 - first limiting protrusion; 25 - magnetic attraction component; 26 - connecting block; 261 - clamping hook; 27 - shell; 28 - detection assembly; 281 - electrode piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1 to 5 the present embodiment is a mouse, which comprises a body and a foldable and flat folding mechanism 2, wherein the body is used to realize the basic functions of the mouse, and the body comprises but is not limited to an optical module, a wireless communication module, a key and a scroll wheel, etc., and can also be provided with a battery and a charging interface. The structure and principle of the body 1 belong to the prior art in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] In the embodiment, the folding mechanism 2 comprises a bendable framework, a spring 23 and a magnet assembly 24. The framework comprises a tail section 21 and a plurality of sections 22, the plurality of sections 22 are sequentially and bendably connected to the tail section 21, the spring 23 is arranged along the length direction of the framework, one end of the spring 23 is connected to a section 22, and the other end of the spring 23 is connected to the magnet assembly 24. The tail section 21 is provided with a sliding groove 211, the magnet assembly 24 is movably arranged in the sliding groove 211, and magnetic attraction components 25 are arranged at both ends of the sliding groove 211 in the moving direction of the magnet assembly 24. The first section 22 away from the tail section 21 is connected to the body 1.

[0031] It should be noted that the folding mechanism 2 comprises two states of a bending state and an unfolding state. In the unfolding state, the framework is flat to facilitate storage, at this time, the magnet assembly 24 is attracted and attached to the magnetic attraction component 25 close to the section 22. When bending, the magnet assembly 24 is pushed by the spring 23 to move away from the magnetic attraction component 25, and finally is attracted and attached to the magnetic attraction component 25 to keep the bending state.

[0032] In the embodiment, the spring 23 is made of beryllium copper alloy, the two magnetic attraction components 25 are magnetic metal sheets, and the magnetic attraction components 25 are fixedly installed on the tail section 21. The sections 22 of the framework are connected by the spring 23, one end of the spring 23 is fixed to a section 22, and the other end of the spring 23 is slidable on the tail section 21. The state of bending or unfolding is kept by the magnetic attraction between the magnet assembly 24 and the magnetic attraction component 25. The other end of the spring 23 is slidable to solve the distance difference when the framework is bent.

[0033] In the embodiment, the spring 23 is located on the inner side of the framework, and the inner side refers to the side facing the bending of the framework. The first end of the spring 23 is connected to the first section 22 away from the tail section 21.

[0034] In the embodiment, the magnet assembly 24 comprises a magnet block 241 and a fixing frame 242. The fixing frame 242 is used for fixing the magnet block 241, and the fixing frame 242 is connected to the spring 23. The magnet block 241 is connected to the spring 23 through the fixing frame 242.

[0035] In the embodiment, in order to limit the movement of the fixing frame 242 in the sliding groove 211, a limiting structure is arranged between the fixing frame 242 and the sliding groove 211. The limiting structure is used for limiting the movement of the fixing frame 242 in the sliding groove 211. Specifically, the limiting structure comprises a first limiting protrusion 2421 arranged on the fixing frame 242 and a second limiting protrusion 2111 arranged on the side of the sliding groove 211. The second limiting protrusion 2111 is resistant to the first limiting protrusion 2421 to limit the fixing frame 242 in the sliding groove 211.

[0036] In order to movably connect the bone joints 22 and make the skeleton bendable, the skeleton further comprises a connecting block 26, the two ends of the connecting block 26 are provided with a hook 261, the connecting block 26 is connected with one of the two adjacent bone joints 22, and the other is provided with a clamping groove 221 for accommodating the hook 261, and the hook 261 is movably limited in the clamping groove 221 when the skeleton is bent. Through the movable cooperation of the hook 261 and the clamping groove 221, the two adjacent bone joints 22 are movably connected and can be bent.

[0037] In order to movably connect the bone joints 22 and the tail joint 21, the tail joint 21 is provided with a clamping groove 221, and the bone joint 22 adjacent to the tail joint 21 is provided with a connecting block 26; or the tail joint 21 is provided with a connecting block 26, and the bone joint 22 adjacent to the tail joint 21 is provided with a clamping groove 221 for accommodating the hook 261.

[0038] In the embodiment, the folding mechanism 2 further comprises an outer shell 27, which is sleeved on the skeleton and the elastic sheet 23. The outer shell 27 is made of flexible material, such as silica gel.

[0039] In the embodiment, the folding mechanism 2 further comprises a detection assembly 28, which is arranged between at least two adjacent bone joints 22. The detection assembly 28 is used to detect the state of the folding mechanism 2.

[0040] Exemplarily, the detection assembly 28 comprises electrode sheets 281 arranged on the two adjacent bone joints 22 respectively. The two electrode sheets 281 are electrically connected to the body 1 through wires. In the flat state, the two electrode sheets 281 are not in contact and are disconnected, and in the bent state, the two electrode sheets 281 are in contact and are connected. The body 1 processes according to the detection result of the detection assembly 28, for example, starts in the bent state, and automatically closes the power saving in the flat state.

[0041] The above has described the embodiments of the present application. The above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes are obvious to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The selection of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles, practical applications or improvements to the technology in the market of the embodiments, or to enable other ordinary skilled persons in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A foldable flat folding mechanism, characterized in that, The flexible framework includes a tail section (21) and a plurality of sections (22), the plurality of sections (22) are sequentially and flexibly connected to the tail section (21), the elastic sheet (23) is connected to the sections (22) at a first end, and a magnet assembly (24) is connected to a second end of the elastic sheet (23); The tail section (21) is provided with a sliding groove (211), the magnet assembly (24) is movably arranged in the sliding groove (211), and magnetic attraction components are arranged at both ends of the sliding groove (211) in the moving direction of the magnet assembly (24) and are magnetically attracted to the magnet assembly (24).

2. The bendable, unfoldable folding mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The elastic sheet (23) is located on the inner side of the framework, and the first end of the elastic sheet (23) is connected to the first section (22) away from the tail section (21).

3. The bendable, unfoldable folding mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The magnet assembly (24) includes a magnet block (241) and a fixing frame (242), the fixing frame (242) is used for fixing the magnet block (241), and the fixing frame (242) is connected to the elastic sheet (23).

4. The bendable, unfoldable folding mechanism of claim 3, wherein, A limiting structure is arranged between the fixing frame (242) and the sliding groove (211), and the limiting structure is used for limiting the movement of the fixing frame (242) in the sliding groove (211).

5. The bendable, unfoldable folding mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The limiting structure includes a first limiting protrusion arranged on the fixing frame (242) and a second limiting protrusion arranged on the side of the sliding groove (211), and the second limiting protrusion is resistant to the first limiting protrusion to limit the fixing frame (242) in the sliding groove (211).

6. The bendably flattenable folding mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The framework further includes a connecting block (26), at least one end of the connecting block (26) is provided with a hook (261), the connecting block (26) is connected to one of any two adjacent sections (22), and the other is provided with a clamping groove (221) for accommodating the hook (261), and the hook (261) is movably arranged in the clamping groove (221) when the framework is bent.

7. The bendable, unfoldable folding mechanism of claim 6, wherein, The tail section (21) is provided with the clamping groove (221), and the section (22) adjacent to the tail section (21) is connected with the connecting block (26); or The tail section (21) is provided with the connecting block (26), and the section (22) adjacent to the tail section (21) is provided with the clamping groove (221) for accommodating the hook (261).

8. The bendably flattenable folding mechanism of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising a shell (27), the shell (27) is sleeved on the framework and the elastic sheet (23).

9. A mouse, characterized in that, The body (1) and the flexible and flat folding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 8 are connected to the first section (22) away from the tail section (21).

10. The mouse of claim 9, wherein, At least two adjacent sections (22) are further provided with a detection assembly (28), the detection assembly (28) is used for detecting the state of the folding mechanism, and the state includes a bending state and a flat state.

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