A trackball mouse that is easy to clean

Abstract

The application relates to a trackball mouse convenient to clean, which comprises a trackball assembly, the trackball assembly comprises a hemispherical support, a circuit accommodating cavity is arranged at the bottom of the hemispherical support, an optical sensing assembly is arranged in the circuit accommodating cavity, a ball accommodating cavity is arranged at the outer periphery of the hemispherical support, through holes are arranged at opposite sides of the ball accommodating cavity and are communicated with the interior of the hemispherical support, adjusting balls are arranged in the through holes, a trackball and a dustproof ring are arranged in the hemispherical support, vertical ribs are arranged on the lower surface of the dustproof ring, the dustproof ring is buckled on the upper surface of the hemispherical support, the vertical ribs are inserted into the ball accommodating cavity and abut against the adjusting balls, and the trackball and the adjusting balls are limited. In the utility model, the trackball is fixed in the hemispherical support through the dustproof ring, the trackball can be taken off after the dustproof ring is removed, the trackball is convenient to clean, maintain or replace, meanwhile, the adjusting balls are fixed through the ball accommodating cavity and the vertical ribs, and the adjusting balls are convenient to disassemble and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of trackball mouse technology, and in particular to a trackball mouse that is easy to clean. Background Technology

[0002] A trackball mouse is a type of mouse whose biggest advantage is that it doesn't move around as much as a mechanical mouse, saving space and reducing wrist fatigue. Compared to a regular mouse, a trackball, due to its design features, offers precise positioning and is less prone to wobbling, making it suitable for graphic design, 3D design, and other similar tasks.

[0003] Currently, the trackball in a trackball mouse is connected to the bottom shell via a bracket. The trackball is embedded in the bracket, which is connected to the bottom shell. When the trackball needs to be cleaned, maintained, or replaced, the outer shell must be removed first, and then the bracket must be removed from the base before the trackball can be removed. During installation, the bracket and optical sensing components must be precisely positioned and connected; otherwise, the trackball trajectory cannot be accurately read, which is very inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a trackball mouse that is easy to clean in order to overcome the defects mentioned in the background art.

[0005] A trackball mouse that is easy to clean includes a trackball assembly. The trackball assembly includes a hemispherical support, a circuit receiving cavity at the bottom of the hemispherical support, an optical sensing component installed in the circuit receiving cavity, a ball receiving cavity on the outer periphery of the hemispherical support, and through holes on opposite sides of the ball receiving cavity. An adjustment ball is installed in the through hole communicating with the interior of the hemispherical support. A trackball and a dustproof ring are installed inside the hemispherical support. A vertical rib is provided on the lower surface of the dustproof ring. The dustproof ring is fastened to the upper surface of the hemispherical support, and the vertical rib is inserted into the ball receiving cavity and abuts against the adjustment ball to limit the movement of the trackball and the adjustment ball.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the trackball mouse for easy cleaning in this utility model, it also includes a base, on the upper surface of which a circuit board is mounted, the circuit board being electrically connected to an optical sensing component, a scroll wheel button assembly being provided on one side of the circuit board, the scroll wheel button assembly being electrically connected to the circuit board, and a housing, the housing being connected to the base and enclosing the entire circuit board and parts of the trackball assembly and scroll wheel button assembly therein.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the trackball mouse that is easy to clean in this utility model, the outer shell is provided with trackball holes and scroll wheel button holes at the corresponding positions of the trackball and scroll wheel button assembly.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the trackball mouse that is easy to clean in this utility model, the hemispherical bracket is also provided with a snap-fit ​​hole, and a snap-fit ​​is provided on the lower surface of the dustproof ring at the position corresponding to the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the trackball mouse that is easy to clean in this utility model, the through hole includes a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole communicates with the inner side of the hemispherical bracket, and the second through hole is fitted with a detachable buckle plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the trackball mouse in this invention, which is easy to clean, the cross-section of the vertical bone is T-shaped.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: In this invention, the trackball is fixed inside the hemispherical bracket by a dustproof ring. After removing the dustproof ring, the trackball can be removed, which facilitates cleaning, maintenance or replacement of the trackball. At the same time, the adjustment ball is installed and fixed through the ball bearing housing cavity and the vertical bone, which facilitates disassembly and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the trackball mouse according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the trackball mouse according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the trackball assembly according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the hemispherical support according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the ball bearing cavity according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dustproof ring according to an embodiment of this application; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1000 Trackball assembly; 1100 Hemispherical support; 1200 Circuit cavity; 1300 Optical sensing assembly; 1400 Ball cavity; 1500 Adjustment ball; 1600 Trackball; 1700 Dust ring; 1710 Vertical support; 1720 Clip; 1800 First through hole; 1900 Second through hole; 2000, base; 3000, circuit board; 4000, Scroll wheel button assembly; 5000, outer casing. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0015] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0016] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0017] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0019] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model provides an easy-to-clean trackball mouse, including a trackball assembly 1000. The trackball assembly 1000 includes a hemispherical support 1100, a circuit receiving cavity 1200 at the bottom of the hemispherical support 1100, and an optical sensing component 1300 installed within the circuit receiving cavity 1200. A ball receiving cavity 1400 is provided on the outer periphery of the hemispherical support 1100, and through holes are provided on opposite sides of the ball receiving cavity 1400. An adjusting ball 1500 is installed in one of the through holes communicating with the interior of the hemispherical bracket 1100. A track ball 1600 and a dustproof ring 1700 are installed inside the hemispherical bracket 1100. A vertical rib 1710 is provided on the lower surface of the dustproof ring 1700. The dustproof ring 1700 is fastened to the upper surface of the hemispherical bracket 1100, and the vertical rib 1710 is inserted into the ball receiving cavity 1400 and abuts against the adjusting ball 1500, thereby limiting the movement of the track ball 1600 and the adjusting ball 1500.

[0021] The hemispherical bracket 1100 provides a mounting cavity for the trackball 1600, which is mounted in the mounting cavity. The outer wall of the trackball 1600 is rotatably connected to the adjusting ball 1500 in the ball receiving cavity 1400, but not directly connected to the hemispherical bracket 1100. The bottom of the hemispherical bracket 1100 is provided with a circuit receiving cavity 1200. The optical sensing component 1300 in the circuit receiving cavity 1200 is used to illuminate the trackball 1600 with a sensing fiber to determine the movement trajectory of the trackball 1600. The dustproof ring 1700 is fastened to the upper surface of the hemispherical bracket 1100, and the vertical rib 1710 on its lower surface is inserted into the ball receiving cavity 1400 and abuts against the adjusting ball 1500 without hindering the rotation of the adjusting ball 1500. The dustproof ring 1700 limits the trackball 1600 and the adjusting ball 1500 to prevent them from coming out. The trackball 1600 is fixed inside the hemispherical bracket 1100 by the dustproof ring 1700. After removing the dustproof ring 1700, the trackball 1600 can be removed, which is convenient for cleaning, maintenance or replacement of the trackball 1600. At the same time, the adjusting ball 1500 is installed and fixed through the ball receiving cavity 1400 and the vertical bone 1710, which is convenient for disassembly and maintenance.

[0022] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The trackball mouse also includes a base 2000 and a shell 5000. The lower surface of the base 2000 is connected to the device via a connector assembly. A circuit board 3000 is mounted on the upper surface of the base 2000. The circuit board 3000 is electrically connected to the optical sensing assembly 1300 of the trackball assembly 1000, the connector assembly, and the scroll wheel button assembly 4000. The scroll wheel button assembly 4000 is located on one side of the circuit board 3000. The lower part of the shell 5000 is detachably connected to the base 2000, covering the entire circuit board 3000 and parts of the trackball assembly 1000 and the scroll wheel button assembly 4000, thus preventing components from being exposed and providing a grip surface.

[0023] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The outer casing 5000, trackball 1600, and scroll wheel button assembly 4000 are provided with trackball holes and scroll wheel button holes at corresponding positions.

[0024] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6A retaining ring is fixedly connected to the upper part of the hemispherical bracket 1100 around the mounting cavity. The ball bearing accommodating cavity 1400 is spaced on the retaining ring. The retaining ring is also spaced on the retaining ring. A buckle 1720 is provided on the lower surface of the dustproof ring 1700 at the position corresponding to the buckle hole. The buckle 1720 engages in the buckle hole to connect the dustproof ring 1700 and the hemispherical bracket 1100 into a whole.

[0025] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The through holes include a first through hole 1800 and a second through hole 1900, which are arranged opposite to each other. The first through hole 1800 is hemispherical, with one end connected to the inner side of the hemispherical bracket 1100 and the other side connected to the ball bearing cavity 1400. The adjusting ball 1500 can extend into the mounting cavity through the first through hole 1800. The second through hole 1900 is equipped with a detachable buckle plate to facilitate viewing and moving the adjusting ball 1500.

[0026] As one embodiment of this utility model, please refer to Figure 6 The cross-section of the vertical bone 1710 is T-shaped, and its end has an arc-shaped structure, which facilitates the insertion of the adjusting ball 1500 into the first through hole 1800 during the insertion of the ball receiving cavity 1400.

[0027] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0028] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A trackball mouse that is easy to clean, comprising a trackball assembly, characterized in that: The trackball assembly includes a hemispherical bracket with a circuit receiving cavity at its bottom, in which an optical sensing component is installed. A ball receiving cavity is located on the outer periphery of the hemispherical bracket, with through holes on opposite sides of each cavity. An adjustment ball is installed in one of these through holes, which communicates with the interior of the hemispherical bracket. A trackball and a dustproof ring are installed inside the hemispherical bracket. A vertical rib is located on the lower surface of the dustproof ring. The dustproof ring is fastened to the upper surface of the hemispherical bracket, and the vertical rib is inserted into the ball receiving cavity and abuts against the adjustment ball, thus limiting the movement of the trackball and the adjustment ball.

2. The trackball mouse that is easy to clean according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a base, on the upper surface of which a circuit board is mounted, the circuit board being electrically connected to an optical sensing component, a scroll wheel button assembly being provided on one side of the circuit board, the scroll wheel button assembly being electrically connected to the circuit board, and a housing, the housing being connected to the base and enclosing the entire circuit board and parts of the trackball assembly and scroll wheel button assembly therein.

3. The trackball mouse that is easy to clean according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer casing is provided with trackball holes and scroll wheel button holes at the corresponding positions of the trackball and scroll wheel button assembly.

4. The trackball mouse that is easy to clean according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hemispherical bracket is also provided with a buckle hole, and a buckle is provided on the lower surface of the dustproof ring at the position corresponding to the buckle hole.

5. The trackball mouse that is easy to clean according to claim 1, characterized in that, The through hole includes a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole is connected to the inner side of the hemispherical bracket, and the second through hole is fitted with a detachable ground buckle plate.

6. The trackball mouse for easy cleaning according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cross-section of the vertical bone is T-shaped.

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