Ergonomic mouse

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ergonomic mouse which comprises a shell, the shell comprises a main body and a protrusion arranged on the first side of the main body, and the first side of the main body is concave inwards so as to be matched with the protrusion to form a thumb groove of a thumb; the range of the included angle theta between the lower side face of the protrusion and the horizontal plane is 3-70 degrees, so that when the thumb is placed in the thumb groove and the hand holds the shell, the placing position of the ergonomic mouse can be adjusted after the ergonomic mouse is lifted by the hand in the vertical direction. According to the ergonomic mouse, the protrusion is arranged on the body, when the thumb is placed in the thumb groove, the thumb supports the protrusion, and the hand can lift the ergonomic mouse in the vertical direction conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mouse technology, and in particular to an ergonomic mouse. Background Technology

[0002] To alleviate discomfort caused by prolonged mouse use, asymmetrical, ergonomic mice have appeared on the market. With an ergonomic mouse, the thumb rests on the left side, while the palm is supported on the right, thus improving comfort.

[0003] However, current mice on the market are only designed for easy gripping; when the hand is raised to adjust the mouse's position, there is a risk that the mouse may fall off. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address at least one problem existing in the prior art, according to one aspect of the present invention, an ergonomic mouse is provided, comprising:

[0005] A housing, the housing including a main body and a protrusion provided on a first side of the main body, the first side of the main body being recessed to cooperate with the protrusion to form a thumb groove for a thumb;

[0006] The angle θ between the lower side of the protrusion and the horizontal plane ranges from 3° to 70°, so that when the thumb is placed in the thumb groove and the hand holds the shell, the ergonomic mouse can be adjusted by lifting the hand in the vertical direction.

[0007] In some embodiments, the main body has a placement opening on the first side;

[0008] The housing also includes a side shell. The main body and the side shell are separately formed. The side shell is located at the placement opening. The side shell has the protrusion and the thumb groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the main body and the side shell are detachably connected.

[0010] In some embodiments, the main body and the side shell are fixedly connected.

[0011] In some embodiments, one end of the side shell has the protrusion, and the other end has a function button.

[0012] In some embodiments, the body and the protrusion are integrally formed.

[0013] In some embodiments, the ergonomic mouse further includes side buttons that extend through the protrusion in a left-right direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the length a1 of the protrusion extending in the front-to-back direction ranges from 2.5 to 5.0 cm.

[0015] In some embodiments, the ergonomic mouse also includes an anti-slip pad;

[0016] The anti-slip pad is located at the thumb groove and is connected to the main body or the side shell.

[0017] In some embodiments, the width b of the protrusion protruding from the body in the left-right direction ranges from 0.7 to 1.0 cm.

[0018] In summary, the ergonomic mouse provided by this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0019] The housing includes a main body and a protrusion on the first side of the housing. The first side of the main body is concave inward toward the center to form a thumb groove with the protrusion. The angle θ between the lower side of the protrusion and the horizontal plane is set in the range of 3°-70°, so that the thumb groove can have a certain height in the vertical direction to facilitate the accommodation of the thumb (for example, to accommodate a thumb placed in a roughly horizontal position or a thumb placed in a relatively vertical position). When it is necessary to adjust the placement of the ergonomic mouse, such as after using the mouse for a long time, the thumb can be placed in the thumb groove. Since the thumb can be stuck in the thumb groove, it supports the protrusion and avoids the risk of the mouse falling. It is easy to lift the mouse to adjust the placement. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an ergonomic mouse according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of an ergonomic mouse;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The left view of an ergonomic mouse.

[0023] Attached image:

[0024] 100-Ergonomic mouse, 10-Shell, 11-Main body, 12-Protrusion, 121-Main body part, 122-Transition part, 13-Thumb groove, 14-First side, 15-Second side, 16-Placement port, 20-Side shell, 30-Anti-slip pad, 40-Side button. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To better understand and implement this invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The ergonomic mouse 100 provided in this embodiment of the present utility model includes a housing 10.

[0030] The housing 10 includes a main body 11 and a protrusion 12 on a first side 14 of the main body 11. The first side 14 of the main body 11 is concave inward toward the center to cooperate with the protrusion 12 to form a thumb groove 13 for a thumb. The angle θ between the lower side of the protrusion 12 and the horizontal plane is in the range of 3°-70°, so that when the thumb is placed in the thumb groove 13 and the hand holds the housing 10, the ergonomic mouse 100 can be adjusted by lifting the hand in the vertical direction.

[0031] The aforementioned ergonomic mouse 100 has a housing 10 including a main body 11 and a protrusion 12 provided on the first side 14 of the housing 10. The first side 14 of the main body 11 is concave inward towards the center to form a thumb groove 13 with the protrusion 12. The angle θ between the lower side of the protrusion 12 and the horizontal plane is set in the range of 3°-70°, so that the thumb groove 13 can have a certain height in the vertical direction, which is convenient for accommodating the thumb (for example, accommodating a thumb placed in a roughly horizontal position or a thumb placed in a relatively vertical position). When it is necessary to adjust the placement position of the ergonomic mouse 100, for example after using the mouse for a long time, after the thumb is placed in the thumb groove 13, the thumb can be stuck in the thumb groove 13 and support the protrusion 12, avoiding the risk of the mouse falling, and making it easy to lift the mouse to adjust the placement position.

[0032] It should be noted that the left-right direction mentioned in this embodiment refers to the left-right direction of the human body, the front-back direction refers to the front-back direction of the human body, and the up-down direction refers to the vertical direction. Furthermore, the main body 11 also includes a second side 15, which is arranged opposite to the first side 14. The second side 15 is used to support the palm and the remaining four fingers; that is, the main body 11 is curved and arched on the second side 15, thereby providing support for the palm.

[0033] In some embodiments, the included angle θ between the lower side of the protrusion 12 and the horizontal plane can be set to values ​​such as 3°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, or 70°. Specifically, in this embodiment, the included angle θ is set to 50°, so that the lower side of the included angle θ is set in an upward inclined manner, so that the thumb groove 13 has sufficient height in the vertical direction, making it convenient for the thumb to be easily placed into or released from the thumb groove 13.

[0034] The width b of the protrusion 12 protruding from the main body 11 in the left-right direction ranges from 0.7 to 1.0 cm, so that the protrusion 12 can have a certain set width and a certain contact area with the thumb, which makes it easy to lift the ergonomic mouse 100 in the up-down direction, avoids it from falling when lifting, and makes it easy for the thumb to release from the thumb groove 13 after the ergonomic mouse 100 is moved.

[0035] Furthermore, since the ergonomic mouse 100 has a certain curvature in shape, conforming to ergonomic characteristics, in order to ensure the consistency of appearance, the protrusion 12 includes transition portions 122 on the front and rear sides of the main body 121. The transition portions 122 have a certain curvature to connect between the main body and the main body 11. The total length a1 of the two transition portions 122 on the front and rear sides and the main body 121 in the front-rear direction ranges from 2.5 to 5.0 cm, that is, the total length a1 of the entire protrusion 12 in the front-rear direction ranges from 2.5 to 5.0 cm, and the length a2 of the main body 121 extending in the front-rear direction ranges from 1.5 to 3 cm. This allows the protrusion 12 to have a certain contact area with the thumb, improving the stability of the ergonomic mouse 100 when raised, as well as improving the comfort of contact with the hand, while also ensuring the aesthetics of the entire ergonomic mouse.

[0036] Specifically, the length of an adult male's thumb is approximately 6-7 cm, and the length of an adult female's thumb is approximately 5.5-6.5 cm. By setting the length a1 of the protrusion 12 extending in the front-back direction to the range of 2.0-5.5 cm, the extension length of the protrusion 12 is less than the length of an adult male or female's thumb. This makes it easier for male or female users to slide their thumbs out of the thumb groove 13 after placing them in the thumb groove 13. By setting the width b of the protrusion 12 in the left-right direction to protrude 0.7-1.0 cm relative to the main body 11, it is easy for the hand to slide into the thumb groove 13 along the upper end of the main body 11, and also easy for the thumb to slide out of the thumb groove 13. At the same time, it is also easy for the hand to open a small distance to detach from the surface of the shell 10. That is, when the hand is slightly loose, it conforms to human usage habits, and the finger opening degree conforms to the characteristics of ergonomics. Furthermore, within this width range, when lifting the mouse, the thumb can support the protrusion 12, providing sufficient contact area.

[0037] In some embodiments, the length a1 of the protrusion 12 extending in the front-back direction can be set to values ​​such as 2.5cm, 3cm, 3.5cm, 4cm, 4.5cm, or 5.0cm, depending on the different thumb lengths of men or women. This is not limited here. The value of a2 can be set to values ​​such as 1.5cm, 2.5cm, or 3cm, which is not limited here. The width b of the protrusion 12 protruding relative to the body 11 in the left-right direction can be set to 0.7cm, 0.8cm, 0.9cm, or 1.0cm, which is not limited here.

[0038] Understandably, since the ergonomic mouse 100 conforms to the curvature of the human hand, the first side 14 and the second side 15 of the main body 11 both have a certain curvature. In order to match the shape of the main body 11 and to facilitate the thumb to slide from top to bottom into the thumb groove 13, the upper side of the protrusion 12 has an arc transition, and the lower side has a roughly arc transition. This facilitates the thumb to slide into and out of the thumb groove 13, while also conforming to the shape of the main body 11, conforming to the ergonomic characteristics of the hand, and having a certain aesthetic appeal.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, when the protrusion 12 is provided, the main body 11 is provided with a placement opening 16 on the first side 14; the housing 10 also includes a side shell 20, which is provided at the placement opening 16. The side shell 20 is provided with the protrusion 12 and a thumb groove 13. In this way, by providing the side shell 20, the protrusion 12 is formed through the side shell 20, which makes it easier for the main body 11 and the protrusion 12 to be injection molded separately, reducing the molding difficulty of the entire housing 10, and eliminating the need to provide the arc-shaped structures at the front and rear ends and the upper and lower sides of the protrusion 12.

[0040] In one embodiment, when the side shell 20 is installed on the main body 11, the main body 11 and the side shell 20 are detachably connected. For example, the side shell 20 is installed by snapping it onto the main body 11 or by inserting it into the main body 11, thereby improving the efficiency of installation and facilitating the maintenance of the components inside the main body 11 after the side shell 20 is disassembled.

[0041] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the main body 11 and the side shell 20 are fixedly connected. For example, after they are molded separately, they are connected into a whole by bonding or welding (e.g., ultrasonic welding) to ensure the sealing of the connection between the two and prevent dust and other impurities from entering the main body 11.

[0042] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the main body 11 and the protrusion 12 are integrally formed, thereby avoiding the need to form the protrusion 12 separately as a component, thus improving the overall molding efficiency of the ergonomic mouse 100.

[0043] Understandably, when the main body 11 and the protrusion 12 are integrally formed, since optical components and control components need to be installed inside the main body 11, the main body 11 may include an upper part and a bottom shell. The upper part forms an installation space, and the optical components and control components are set in the installation space of the upper part. After the upper part and the bottom shell are installed as one unit, the assembly of the entire ergonomic mouse 100 can be realized.

[0044] Furthermore, when setting the side shell 20, one end of the side shell 20 can be made into a protrusion 12, and the other end can be made into a function key. For example, when the function key is clicked, the desktop can be set with one click, or the function key can be set as a shortcut key.

[0045] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment of this utility model, in order to facilitate the thumb to place in the thumb groove 13 and lift the mouse in the vertical direction, the ergonomic mouse 100 also includes an anti-slip pad 30; the anti-slip pad 30 is disposed at the thumb groove 13 and connected to the main body 11 or the side shell 20. That is, when the main body 11 and the protrusion 12 are integrally set, the anti-slip pad 30 is directly attached to the main body 11. When the shell 10 also includes the side shell 20, the anti-slip pad 30 is attached to the side shell 20. By setting the anti-slip pad 30, the friction between the mouse and the thumb is increased, which facilitates the hand to lift the ergonomic mouse 100 and reduces the risk of it falling off when lifted.

[0046] Among them, when setting the anti-slip pad 30, a thin silicone pad or rubber pad can be set, and the surface of the silicone pad or rubber pad is a frosted surface, so that the surface of the silicone pad or rubber pad has a certain roughness, increasing the friction with the thumb, but not too much friction on the thumb, so that the thumb can slide out easily.

[0047] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 To facilitate cursor control, the ergonomic mouse 100 also includes side buttons 40, which are arranged along the left and right directions through the protrusion 12. By setting the side buttons 40 at the position of the protrusion 12, for example, in one embodiment, when the ergonomic mouse 100 is used by gamers, the side buttons 40 can be set as buttons for actions such as skill release and throwing items, reducing keyboard operations and facilitating quick hand operations.

[0048] The aforementioned ergonomic mouse 100, by providing a protrusion 12 on the first side 14 of the main body 11 and a thumb groove 13 on the first side 14 of the main body 11, facilitates hand gripping of the shell 10 when the thumb is placed in the thumb groove 13, allowing for adjustment of the mouse's position by lifting the entire ergonomic mouse 100 in the vertical direction, thus reducing the risk of the ergonomic mouse 100 slipping off the hand during lifting; by providing a placement opening 16 on the main body 11 and separately molding the side shell 20, the injection molding of the main body 11 and the side shell 20 is facilitated, reducing molding difficulty; by providing anti-slip pads 30 on the main body 11 or the side shell 20, the friction with the thumb is increased, further reducing the risk of the ergonomic mouse 100 slipping off when lifted.

[0049] The technical means disclosed in this utility model are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ergonomic mouse (100) characterized by, include: The housing (10) includes a main body (11) and a protrusion (12) provided on a first side (14) of the main body (11). The first side (14) of the main body (11) is recessed to cooperate with the protrusion (12) to form a thumb groove (13) for the thumb. The angle θ between the lower side of the protrusion (12) and the horizontal plane is in the range of 3°-70°, so that when the thumb is placed in the thumb groove (13) and the hand holds the shell (10), the ergonomic mouse (100) can be adjusted by lifting the hand in the vertical direction.

2. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (11) has a placement opening (16) on the first side (14); The housing (10) also includes a side shell (20). The main body (11) and the side shell (20) are formed separately. The side shell (20) is located at the placement opening (16). The side shell (20) is provided with the protrusion (12) and the thumb groove (13).

3. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that The main body (11) and the side shell (20) are detachably connected.

4. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that The main body (11) and the side shell (20) are fixedly connected.

5. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to any of the claims 2-4, characterized in that, The side shell (20) has a protrusion (12) at one end and a function button at the other end.

6. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The main body (11) and the protrusion (12) are integrally formed.

7. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to any of the claims 1-4, characterized in that, The ergonomic mouse (100) also includes a side button (40), which is disposed in the protrusion (12) in the left-right direction.

8. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to any of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The length a1 of the protrusion (12) extending in the front-back direction ranges from 2.5 to 5.0 cm.

9. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The ergonomic mouse (100) also includes an anti-slip pad (30); The anti-slip pad (30) is located at the thumb groove (13) and is connected to the main body (11) or the side shell (20).

10. The ergonomic mouse (100) according to any one of claims 1-4 or 6, characterized in that, The width b of the protrusion (12) protruding relative to the main body (11) in the left-right direction ranges from 0.7 to 1.0 cm.

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