Mouse

The mouse design, featuring a movable shell structure and built-in airbag, solves the problem of fixed length in traditional mice, enabling flexible adjustment of length and grip feel to suit different hand shapes and usage needs, thus improving operational comfort and device reliability.

CN224190484UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SHENZHEN RAPOO TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN RAPOO TECH
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional mice cannot be freely adjusted in length and have a single grip feel, making them unsuitable for different users' hand shapes and grip habits, thus affecting operational comfort, especially in demanding scenarios such as e-sports and design.

Method used

Design a mouse that uses a movable connection structure between a first shell and a second shell, combined with an internal airbag and a hollow structure. The length and support height can be adjusted by inflating and deflating the airbag, and flexible adjustment can be achieved with the help of a dovetail slider and connecting rod. The circuit board and sensor detect the airbag status for automated control.

Benefits of technology

It enables personalized adjustments to mouse length and grip feel, adapting to different hand shapes, improving operational comfort and device reliability, and meeting the requirements of lightweight design and ergonomics.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mouse which comprises a first shell and a second shell. One side of the second shell is arranged on the first shell in a sleeving manner, a cavity is formed between the inner side of the second shell and the inner side of the first shell, and the first shell and / or the second shell are / is provided with a hollow structure communicated with the cavity; the air bag is arranged in the cavity, and the air bag can be exposed out of the hollow structure when the air bag is in an inflated state; wherein the first shell is movably connected with the second shell. Through the movable connecting structure of the first shell and the second shell, a user can freely stretch out and draw back the overall length of the mouse to adapt to different hand types, and the problem that the size of a traditional mouse is fixed is solved; meanwhile, the built-in air bag expands outwards through the hollow structure in the inflated state, the supporting height and the outline can be dynamically adjusted according to the pressure of the palm of the user, and the holding hand feeling is remarkably improved; in addition, the first shell and / or the second shell are / is hollowed-out, the weight of the mouse is reduced, and the dual requirements of modern peripheral light weight and ergonomics are met.
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Description

A mouse Technical Field

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

[0002] With the rapid development of technology and the continuous upgrading of user needs, people's demand for personalized and functional mice is growing. However, traditional mice have obvious limitations in design. Their shape and size are usually fixed, which not only makes it impossible to freely adjust the length of the mouse, but also makes it impossible to personalize it according to different users' hand sizes and grip habits. This affects the user's operating comfort and user experience, which is particularly prominent in application scenarios such as e-sports and design where input devices have high requirements. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mouse that solves the problems of traditional mice not being able to freely adjust their length and having a monotonous grip feel.

[0004] This utility model provides a mouse, comprising: a first outer shell;

[0005] The second outer shell has one side fitted onto the first outer shell, and the inner sides of the second outer shell and the first outer shell form a cavity. The first outer shell and / or the second outer shell are provided with a hollow structure communicating with the cavity.

[0006] An airbag is disposed in the cavity and can be exposed from the hollow structure when the airbag is inflated;

[0007] The first outer shell and the second outer shell are movably connected.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer side of the first housing is provided with a slider and a connecting rod, and the inner side of the second housing is provided with a sliding groove in the horizontal direction; or, the outer side of the first housing is provided with a sliding groove in the horizontal direction, and the inner side of the second housing is provided with a slider and a connecting rod; one end of the connecting rod is connected to the slider, and the other end of the connecting rod is slidably engaged with the sliding groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the groove is a dovetail groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the airbag is provided with an inflation port.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a circuit board and a sensor. The circuit board is disposed on the first housing or the second housing, and the sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board for detecting the deformation or air pressure of the airbag.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes an inflation / deflation device electrically connected to the circuit board, the inflation / deflation device being connected to the inflation port for inflating or deflating the airbag.

[0013] Furthermore, the first outer shell and the second outer shell are movable and connected along the front-back direction of the mouse.

[0014] Furthermore, a locking structure is provided between the first housing and the second housing for locking the first housing and the second housing.

[0015] Furthermore, the first housing is provided with a left button, a right button and a scroll wheel, or the second housing is provided with a left button, a right button and a scroll wheel.

[0016] Furthermore, the length of movement of the first housing relative to the second housing is in the range of 5mm-15mm.

[0017] This utility model discloses a mouse, comprising: a first shell; a second shell, one side of which is fitted onto the first shell, and a cavity is formed between the inner sides of the second shell and the first shell, with a perforated structure communicating with the cavity in the first shell and / or the second shell; and an air bladder disposed in the cavity, which protrudes from the perforated structure when inflated; wherein the first shell and the second shell are movably connected. This utility model, through the movable connection structure between the first and second shells, allows the user to freely extend and retract the overall length of the mouse to accommodate different hand shapes, solving the problem of fixed mouse size in traditional models. Simultaneously, the built-in air bladder expands outward through the perforated structure when inflated, dynamically adjusting the support height and contour according to the user's palm pressure, significantly improving the grip feel. Furthermore, the perforated shape of the first shell and / or the second shell reduces the weight of the mouse, meeting the dual requirements of lightweight and ergonomic design in modern peripherals. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mouse provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the slider and slide groove when the first and second outer shells are not moving relative to each other according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the slider and slide groove when the first outer shell and the second outer shell are moved relative to each other to the limit position according to the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the mouse provided in another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the locking structure provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of the markings in the image:

[0025] 1. First housing; 10. Slider; 11. Connecting rod; 2. Second housing; 20. Slide groove; 3. Hollow structure; 4. Airbag; 40. Inflation hole; 5. Sensor; 6. Locking structure; 7. Left button; 8. Right button; 9. Scroll wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0028] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0029] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1. This embodiment of the present invention provides a mouse, including: a first outer shell 1; a second outer shell 2, one side of the second outer shell 2 being sleeved on the first outer shell 1, and a cavity being formed between the inner side of the second outer shell 2 and the inner side of the first outer shell 1, and the first outer shell 1 and / or the second outer shell 2 being provided with a hollow structure 3 communicating with the cavity; an airbag 4, the airbag 4 being disposed in the cavity, and being able to protrude from the hollow structure 3 when the airbag 4 is inflated; wherein, the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 are movably connected.

[0031] In this embodiment, through the movable connection structure between the first shell 1 and the second shell 2, the user can freely extend and retract the overall length of the mouse to adapt to different hand shapes, solving the problem of fixed size in traditional mice. At the same time, the built-in airbag 4 expands outward through the hollow structure 3 when inflated, and can dynamically adjust the support height and contour according to the pressure of the user's palm, significantly improving the grip. In addition, the hollow shape of the first shell 1 and / or the second shell 2 reduces the weight of the mouse, meeting the dual requirements of lightweight and ergonomic design in modern peripherals.

[0032] Specifically, the first outer shell 1 consists of upper and lower shell parts, and the second outer shell 2 has a similar structure, also consisting of upper and lower shell parts. Furthermore, the movable connection between the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 refers to a mechanical engagement where the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 can produce relative displacement in a specific direction. When the user needs to adjust the mouse length, an external force can be applied to cause the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 to slide relative to each other, at which point the volume of the cavity changes accordingly. When the grip feel needs to be changed, gas is injected into the air bladder 4 to inflate it. The elastic bladder, after being compressed, bulges outward from the hollowed-out area to form a supporting curved surface. In other words, the inflation and deflation of the air bladder 4 also assists in the stretching of the mouse length; when the air bladder 4 inflates, it provides a corresponding outward force to the mouse, thereby changing the mouse's length. The relative movement of the shell components changes the overall length of the mouse, while the degree of deformation of the air bladder 4 determines the hardness and radius of curvature of the contact surface. The two work together to achieve dual adjustment of form and feel. As another optional embodiment, the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are made of elastically deformable materials, such as silicone or other composite materials, to ensure that they have good flexibility, elasticity and a certain strength during stretching.

[0033] It should be noted that the hollow structure 3 can be formed by opening multiple hollow holes on the first outer shell 1 or the second outer shell 2.

[0034] Further, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, a slider 10 and a connecting rod 11 are provided on the outer side of the first outer shell 1, and a groove 20 is provided on the inner side of the second outer shell 2 in a horizontal direction. Alternatively, a groove 20 is provided on the outer side of the first outer shell 1 in a horizontal direction, and a slider 10 and a connecting rod 11 are provided on the inner side of the second outer shell 2. One end of the connecting rod 11 is connected to the slider 10, and the other end of the connecting rod 11 is slidably engaged with the groove 20. In this embodiment, the slider 10 refers to a protruding structure provided on the surface of the first outer shell 1 or the second outer shell 2, the connecting rod 11 connects the slider 10 and the groove 20, and the groove 20 refers to a groove structure opened on the surface of the first outer shell 1 or the second outer shell 2. The groove 20 can adopt a cross-sectional shape that matches the slider 10, such as a rectangular or trapezoidal channel.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, the connecting rod 11 adopts a pivotable connection method. One end of it is hinged to the slider 10 via a pivot shaft, and the other end is linearly guided to the slide groove 20 via a sliding pair. When the user applies external force to adjust the mouse length, the slider 10 is displaced along the length direction of the slide groove 20. At this time, the hinged end of the connecting rod 11 moves synchronously with the slider 10, while the slider 10 moves linearly within the slide groove 20. Simultaneously, the connecting rod 11 as a whole undergoes angular deflection. A stable motion trajectory is formed through a three-point motion constraint (the fixed point of the slider 10, the hinge point of the connecting rod 11, and the guide point of the slide groove 20), ensuring that the first and second shells maintain parallel movement within a stroke range of 5-15mm, thus preventing shell swaying during adjustment. This embodiment achieves flexible adjustment of the mouse shell length, adapting to the grip needs of users with different hand sizes, while ensuring structural stability during shell movement, avoiding component loosening or positioning inaccuracies caused by frequent adjustments, and improving operational comfort and device reliability.

[0036] It should be noted that by selecting the interchangeable positions of slider 10 and connecting rod 11 with slide groove 20, different mold processing requirements can be met. For example, when the second shell 2 needs to be made of transparent material, slide groove 20 can be set in the first shell 1 to reduce processing complexity.

[0037] Specifically, the slide 20 is a dovetail groove. The dovetail groove is a slide 20 with a trapezoidal cross-section, where the width of the opening end is smaller than the width of the bottom. The slider 10 and connecting rod 11 are designed as protruding structures matching the shape of the dovetail groove. This structure, through the contact constraint of the trapezoidal surface, ensures that the slider 10 is laterally limited during sliding. The first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 slide together, maintaining relative movement between the contact surfaces of the slider 10 and the slide 20. The inclined surface of the dovetail groove's sidewall allows the slider 10 to self-lock during sliding. The shape design of the dovetail groove ensures more uniform stress distribution on the first and second outer shells 1 and 2 during stretching, avoiding deformation or damage caused by localized stress concentration. Simultaneously, the high precision of the dovetail groove ensures smooth and stable movement of the mouse during stretching and contraction.

[0038] Specifically, when the user pushes the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 to create relative movement, the trapezoidal sidewall of the dovetail groove forms continuous pressure on the contact surface of the slider 10. Because the width of the opening end of the dovetail groove is less than the maximum width of the slider 10, the slider 10 cannot disengage from the opening of the groove 20 during movement. Simultaneously, the tilt angle of the sidewall allows the slider 10 to retain only one degree of freedom in the direction of movement, preventing lateral displacement and providing precise guidance and positioning, thus ensuring the reliability and stability of the mouse length adjustment.

[0039] Furthermore, the airbag 4 is provided with an inflation hole 40. In this embodiment, the airbag 4 increases in volume after being inflated. The gas injected through the inflation hole 40 causes the airbag 4 to expand and bulge outward from the hollow structure 3. At this time, the user can judge the adjustment amount by observing the degree of expansion of the airbag 4. When it is necessary to return to the original state, the gas can be discharged through the inflation hole 40. This embodiment solves the problem that traditional mice cannot achieve personalized grip shapes. Users can quickly adjust the volume of the airbag 4 according to differences in hand size or usage scenario requirements, improving operating comfort and user experience.

[0040] Specifically, the inflation port 40 can be a one-way valve or a detachable air nozzle. The sealing design of the inflation port 40 can prevent accidental gas leakage. For example, the inner wall of the inflation port 40 can be wrapped with elastic rubber material, or a knob-type sealing cap can be installed on the outside of the inflation port 40.

[0041] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the mouse also includes a circuit board and a sensor 5. The circuit board is disposed on the first housing 1 or the second housing 2, and the sensor 5 is electrically connected to the circuit board for detecting the deformation or air pressure of the airbag 4.

[0042] In this embodiment, the circuit board is installed inside the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 through a fixed structure. The sensor 5 is electrically connected to the circuit board and can detect the inflation status or volume change of the airbag 4 in real time, thereby converting the mechanical signal into an electrical signal.

[0043] Specifically, sensor 5 is located on the surface of airbag 4 or inside its cavity. When airbag 4 deforms due to inflation or deflation, sensor 5's detection end collects the deformation or internal air pressure data of airbag 4 in real time and converts this data into an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the circuit board. The circuit board's built-in signal processing module analyzes the received data to determine the current state of airbag 4 and generates control commands based on preset logic to inflate or deflate airbag 4 through inflation port 40. For example, in an e-sports scenario, when a user applies a large grip force, causing increased deformation of airbag 4, sensor 5 detects that the deformation exceeds a threshold and triggers a feedback mechanism through the circuit board, which then links the inflation port 40 to adjust the state of airbag 4.

[0044] Furthermore, the mouse also includes an inflation / deflation device electrically connected to the circuit board. This device is connected to the inflation port 40 and is used to inflate or deflate the airbag 4. In this embodiment, the inflation / deflation device can be composed of a miniature air pump and a solenoid valve. When the sensor 5 detects that the deformation of the airbag 4 exceeds a threshold range, the circuit board sends a control command to the inflation / deflation device. If the volume of the airbag 4 needs to be increased, the inflation / deflation device starts the air pump and opens the solenoid valve in the forward direction to inject gas into the airbag 4 through the inflation port 40; if the volume of the airbag 4 needs to be decreased, the solenoid valve reverses the flow to allow the gas inside the airbag 4 to be discharged through the inflation port 40. The entire adjustment process requires no manual intervention. This embodiment achieves automated control of the inflation degree of the airbag 4, allowing the height of the mouse grip surface to adapt to the user's hand shape, solving the problem that traditional fixed-structure mice cannot meet personalized grip needs.

[0045] Furthermore, the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 are movable and connected along the front-back direction of the mouse. In this embodiment, the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 can be relatively displaced along the length of the mouse. Specifically, when the user pushes the first outer shell 1 forward or backward relative to the second outer shell 2, the cooperation structure of the slide rail and the slider 10 guides the shell to slide smoothly along the length of the mouse. During the sliding process, the airbag 4 automatically adjusts its deformation state as the shell moves.

[0046] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, a locking structure 6 is provided between the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 to lock the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2. In this embodiment, the locking structure 6 can be located at the end of the movement path of the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 to prevent the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 from falling off when they move to their extreme positions. The locking structure 6 can adopt a cooperative structure of elastic buckle and limiting groove. When the buckle is inserted into the limiting groove, the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 are locked.

[0047] Specifically, a spring-loaded latch button is provided at the end of the slide 20. When the button is pressed, the latch retracts, allowing the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 to slide relative to each other. When released, the latch pops out and engages with the corresponding limiting hole to lock. This structure can eliminate accidental displacement caused by external force or vibration after the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 are adjusted into place, ensuring structural stability during use.

[0048] Furthermore, the first outer shell 1 is provided with a left button 7, a right button 8, and a scroll wheel 9; alternatively, the second outer shell 2 is provided with a left button 7, a right button 8, and a scroll wheel 9. In this embodiment, the left button 7 is used to trigger a click command, the right button 8 is used to trigger a right-click menu command, and the scroll wheel 9 is used to trigger a page scrolling command. The left button 7, right button 8, and scroll wheel 9 are fixedly mounted on one of the outer shells, allowing the operating area to move synchronously with the shells when the user adjusts the relative position of the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2. For example, when the second outer shell 2 slides backward to extend the overall length of the mouse, if the left button 7, right button 8, and scroll wheel 9 are mounted on the second outer shell 2, the operating area will move backward accordingly.

[0049] Furthermore, the movable length of the first outer shell 1 relative to the second outer shell 2 is within the range of 5mm-15mm. In this embodiment, the first outer shell 1 and the second outer shell 2 adopt a movable connection structure. Through length adjustment within the range of 5mm-15mm, it can not only meet the adaptation needs of different user hand sizes (such as children to adults), but also avoid the mechanical instability problem caused by excessive adjustment. At the same time, in conjunction with the characteristic of the built-in airbag 4 expanding outward through the hollow structure 3 when inflated, a dual adjustment mechanism is formed, which not only ensures the reliability of length adjustment, but also dynamically adjusts the support height and contour according to the user's palm pressure, so that the mouse can obtain the best grip feel within the adjustment range of 5-15mm.

[0050] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since it corresponds to the method disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to in the method section. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

[0051] It should also be noted that, in this specification, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusivity.

[0052] The term "comprises" implies that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A mouse, characterized in that, include: A first outer shell; a second outer shell, one side of which is fitted onto the first outer shell, and a cavity is formed between the inner sides of the second outer shell and the inner sides of the first outer shell, and the first outer shell and / or the second outer shell are provided with a perforated structure communicating with the cavity; an airbag, which is disposed in the cavity and can be exposed from the perforated structure when the airbag is inflated; wherein the first outer shell and the second outer shell are movably connected.

2. The mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the first housing is provided with a slider and a connecting rod, and the inner side of the second housing is provided with a sliding groove in the horizontal direction; or, the outer side of the first housing is provided with a sliding groove in the horizontal direction, and the inner side of the second housing is provided with a slider and a connecting rod; one end of the connecting rod is connected to the slider, and the other end of the connecting rod is slidably engaged with the sliding groove.

3. The mouse according to claim 2, characterized in that, The groove is a dovetail groove.

4. The mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airbag is provided with an inflation port.

5. The mouse according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a circuit board and a sensor. The circuit board is disposed on the first housing or the second housing, and the sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board for detecting the deformation or air pressure of the airbag.

6. The mouse according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes an inflation / deflation device electrically connected to the circuit board, the inflation / deflation device being connected to the inflation port for inflating or deflating the airbag.

7. The mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first outer shell and the second outer shell are movable and connected along the front-back direction of the mouse.

8. The mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking structure is provided between the first housing and the second housing for locking the first housing and the second housing.

9. The mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing is provided with a left button, a right button and a scroll wheel, or the second housing is provided with a left button, a right button and a scroll wheel.

10. The mouse according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of movement of the first outer shell relative to the second outer shell is in the range of 5mm-15mm.