Maus

Abstract

Mouse (100), comprising: - a base body (102) having a scroll wheel (104) and at least one button (106), wherein the base body (102) comprises a main surface, side surfaces arranged on both sides of the main surface and a rear surface located behind the main surface, wherein a first recess (108) is formed in a first surface of the base body (102), a second recess (110) is formed in a second surface of the base body (102), a third recess (112) is formed in a third surface of the base body (102), and a fourth recess (114) is formed in a fourth surface of the base body, and - a soft material layer (116), wherein each of the first (108), the second (110), the third (112) and the fourth recess (114) has the soft material layer (116) formed therein, and the soft material layer (116) is formed as a composite material comprising an elastic layer (304) and a fabric layer (302), wherein the soft material layer (116) arranged in the second recess (110) has a light transmission pattern produced by laser engraving, wherein a bulge (118) is formed protrudingly on the second surface of the base body (102), the second recess (110) is arranged recessed in the bulge (118), and the soft material layer (116) in the second recess (110) has a thickness which corresponds to the depth of the second recess (110).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a mouse, in particular to a mouse with a relaxation decoration.

[0002] With the advancement of computer technology, computer systems are finding increasingly widespread use and are proving indispensable to modern life. By running various application programs, a computer system can not only perform fast file processing but also perform various other functions, such as playing multimedia files, browsing the Internet, and storing data. A mouse is typically used to operate a computer system, for example, to open a file or perform the aforementioned functions.

[0003] However, while currently available mice are easy to use, they usually have a plastic surface, which often causes hand or finger fatigue or even wrist damage after prolonged use. Therefore, it is desirable to improve the design of a mouse to make it more tactile and to relax and protect the hand during continuous use.

[0004] To overcome the problem described above, the invention proposes a mouse comprising a base body and a soft material layer. The base body has a scroll wheel and at least one button, wherein a first recess is formed in a first region of the base body and a second recess is formed in a second region of the base body. The soft material layer is arranged in the first and second recesses and is formed as a composite material comprising an elastic layer and a fabric layer, wherein the soft material layer arranged in the second recess has a light transmission pattern produced by laser engraving.

[0005] According to the invention, a mouse is further offered which comprises a base body in which at least one soft material layer is embedded, which is a composite material consisting of an elastic layer and a fabric layer.

[0006] Preferably, the fabric layer is located above the elastic layer.

[0007] Preferably, the soft material layer covers the key.

[0008] It is preferably provided that the fabric layer is made from a yarn made of a shrinkable polymer by braiding.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic layer is made of silicone.

[0010] Preferably, it is provided that a light-emitting diode element is also provided, which is arranged in the second region of the base body and serves to provide a light which passes through the light transmission pattern produced by laser engraving in order to produce a light pattern.

[0011] It is preferably provided that the upper side of the fabric layer is substantially flush with the surface of the base body.

[0012] Since mouse buttons and the mouse body are typically made of plastic, users often experience finger pain after continuous use of the mouse. By providing one or more areas of the product's hand-contacting surface with a soft material and a fabric layer, the invention can relax the hand and increase operating comfort, protecting the hand during continuous mouse use.

[0013] For a better understanding of the features and technical embodiments of the invention, it is described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying figures. The accompanying drawings do not represent a limitation of the invention, but serve merely to illustrate the invention.

[0014] It shows Fig. 1 shows a spatial exploded view of a mouse with a relaxation decoration according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2 shows a spatial exploded view of a mouse with a relaxation decoration according to an embodiment of the invention from a different perspective, Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of a soft material layer according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 4 in a schematic spatial representation of a mouse according to the invention with a relaxation decoration and Fig. 5 shows a schematic spatial representation of a mouse with a relaxation decoration according to a further embodiment of the invention from a different view.

[0015] The following description of embodiments of a “mouse with a relaxation decoration” according to the invention using concrete examples provides a more detailed explanation of corresponding embodiments of the invention, which in no way limits the scope of the invention. [First embodiment]

[0016] Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 each show a mouse with a relaxation decoration according to the present embodiment from different viewing angles in a spatial exploded view, while Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of a soft material layer according to the present embodiment. Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, the present embodiment relates to a mouse 100 with a relaxation decoration, which comprises a base body 102. The base body 102 can be made of a plastic material and comprises a scroll wheel 104 and a button 106, wherein the scroll wheel 104 can be used to scroll the respective screen image when viewing screen windows and the button 106 can be used to input a signal into a computing unit, such as a computer. Furthermore, the mouse 100 can be wired or wireless. In the case of a wired mouse, the base body 102 is connected to a signal line (not shown), which can be provided with a USB port at one end. If the mouse 100 is a wireless mouse, the base body 102 of the mouse additionally contains a signal transmitter, such as an infrared transmitter or a Bluetooth device, in order to enable signal transmission to the computing unit.In the base body 102 there are several, such as four (. Fig. 1), recesses, namely a first recess 108, a second recess 110, a third recess 112 and a fourth recess 114. In addition, the base body 102 comprises a main surface, side surfaces arranged on both sides of the main surface and a rear surface located behind the main surface, wherein the first recess 108 is formed on the main surface and the second recess 110 is formed on the rear surface, while the third recess 112 and the fourth recess 114 are each located in a side surface. It should be noted that the number and arrangement of the recesses in the present embodiment according to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are merely given as examples. Rather, such recesses can be designed differently depending on requirements. For example, the positioning of the recesses on the base body can be adapted to the shape and functions of a mouse, such as for video game competitions. Within the scope of the invention, the recesses are not limited to a specific number, size, or positioning.

[0017] Furthermore, a soft material layer 116 is arranged in each of the first recess 108, the second recess 110, the third recess 112, and the fourth recess 114. In particular, the size and shape of the soft material layers 116 are adapted to the first recess 108, the second recess 110, the third recess 112, and the fourth recess 114, respectively, such that the soft material layers 116 can be embedded in the first recess 108, the second recess 110, the third recess 112, and the fourth recess 114, respectively. Furthermore, an adhesive layer can be provided between the soft material layer 116 and the base body 102, with which layer a soft material layer 116 can be firmly bonded in the respectively assigned recess. In the present exemplary embodiment, the soft material layer 116 is a composite material according to Fig. 3, which comprises an elastic layer 304 and a fabric layer 302 arranged above the elastic layer 304. The fabric layer 302 can be made from a yarn made of a shrinkable polymer by braiding, while the elastic layer 304 can be made of viscous silicone. In one exemplary embodiment, it can further be provided that the fabric layer 302 penetrates into the elastic layer 304 to increase the adhesive strength between the fabric layer 302 and the elastic layer 304. The soft material layer 116 can be 1.5-4 mm thick, with the elastic layer 304 having a thickness of 1-3 mm and the fabric layer 302, which is located above the elastic layer 304, having a thickness of 0.5-1 mm.

[0018] Specifically, the soft material layer 116 associated with the first recess 108 covers the underlying button 106. With such an arrangement, the soft material layer 116 can relax the fingers after continuously pressing the button 106, while the fabric layer 302 of the soft material layer 116 can improve operating comfort and provide a good haptic impression. To prevent the scroll wheel 104 of the mouse from being covered by the soft material layer 116 of the first recess 108, the soft material layer 116 of the first recess 108 is preferably U-shaped, with the recess of the U-shape aligned with the scroll wheel 104. This allows the user to come into contact with the soft material layer 116 of the first recess 108 with their index and middle fingers when operating the mouse, which contributes to improving operating comfort and relaxing the fingers.In addition, the soft material layer 116 assigned to the second recess 110 can have a light transmission pattern generated by laser engraving, while a light-emitting diode element (not shown) can be installed in the area of the base body located below the second recess 110. In this way, the light emanating from the light-emitting diode element can pass through the light transmission pattern of the soft material layer 116 of the second recess 110 to create a luminous pattern and thus improve the appearance of the product. In an exemplary embodiment, the light transmission pattern can be a logo. With the soft material layer 116 of the second recess 110, which can have the shape of a trapezoid and is intended to come into contact with the palm of the hand, an improved haptic impression can be conveyed between the palm of the hand and the mouse, and the contact between the palm of the hand and the soft material layer can relax the hand.

[0019] Furthermore, the soft material layers 116 associated with the third recess 112 and the fourth recess 114 can each be curved. In this case, the soft material layer 116 of the third recess 112 can directly contact the thumb of a right-handed user and thus advantageously serve to relax the thumb. In contrast, the soft material layer 116 of the fourth recess 114 can directly contact the ring finger of a right-handed user and thus advantageously cause the ring finger to relax.

[0020] It should be noted that the mouse according to the invention is not limited to the shape and construction shown and described. Rather, it can be supplemented with additional elements or the shape of its base body modified depending on requirements and intended use. For example, if the mouse is designed for video game competitions, it can be supplemented with additional buttons on its sides. For use with a multimedia device, for example, it can be supplemented with a button for switching on or operating multimedia. The mouse designed here can be an optical mouse, which has an LED element (not shown) and a sensor (not shown) beneath its base body.The light rays emitted by the LED element are reflected on the table surface and then imaged by the sensor using several samples per second in order to determine the direction of movement of the mouse via a comparison carried out by an integrated chip.

[0021] As from Fig. 1 and Fig. As further shown in Figure 2, in an exemplary embodiment, a bulge 118 can be formed on each of the main surface and the rear side surface of the base body 102, wherein the first recess 108 and the second recess 110 are each located within the associated bulge 118 on the main surface and the rear side surface, respectively. In other words, the first recess 108 and the second recess 110 are not recessed in the base body 102, but are recessed relative to the respective bulge 118. The soft material layer 116 preferably has a thickness that corresponds to the depth of the respectively associated recess. This prevents a soft material layer 116 already glued in the recess from protruding from the recess and any discomfort caused thereby.

[0022] Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 each show a schematic spatial representation of a mouse with a relaxation decoration according to the present embodiment from different viewing angles. As can be seen from Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, a soft material layer 116 already glued into the recess does not protrude upwards from the recess. In other words, the soft material layer 116, as shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, is flush on its upper side with the surface of the respective associated bulge 118 and / or the base body 102 in order to increase ease of use. [Possible advantages of the implementation examples]

[0023] In summary, the invention offers the following advantages. Since mouse buttons and the mouse body are typically made of plastic, the user often experiences finger pain after continuous use of the mouse. By providing one or more areas of the product's surface that comes into contact with the hand with a soft material and a fabric layer, the invention allows for hand relaxation and increased comfort, protecting the hand during continuous use of the mouse.

[0024] The above description does not constitute a limitation of the claims of the invention, but merely serves to illustrate preferred possible embodiments of the invention. Any equivalent modifications that can be derived from the description or drawings of the invention therefore fall within the scope of the invention. List of reference symbols 100 mouse 102 basic bodies 104 Scroll wheel 106 keys 108 First recess 110 Second recess 112 Third recess 114 Fourth recess 116 soft material layers 118 bulge 302 fabric layer 304 elastic layer

Claims

[1] Mouse (100), comprising: - a base body (102) having a scroll wheel (104) and at least one button (106), wherein the base body (102) comprises a main surface, side surfaces arranged on both sides of the main surface and a rear surface located behind the main surface, wherein a first recess (108) is formed in a first surface of the base body (102), a second recess (110) is formed in a second surface of the base body (102), a third recess (112) is formed in a third surface of the base body (102), and a fourth recess (114) is formed in a fourth surface of the base body, and - a soft material layer (116), wherein each of the first (108), the second (110), the third (112) and the fourth recess (114) has the soft material layer (116) formed therein, and the soft material layer (116) is formed as a composite material comprising an elastic layer (304) and a fabric layer (302), wherein the soft material layer (116) arranged in the second recess (110) has a light transmission pattern produced by laser engraving, wherein a bulge (118) is formed protrudingly on the second surface of the base body (102), the second recess (110) is arranged recessed in the bulge (118), and the soft material layer (116) in the second recess (110) has a thickness which corresponds to the depth of the second recess (110). [2] The mouse (100) of claim 1, wherein the fabric layer (302) is located above the elastic layer (304). [3] Mouse (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the soft material layer (116) covers the at least one button (106). [4] The mouse (100) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fabric layer (302) is made from a yarn of a shrinkable polymer by braiding. [5] Mouse (100) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the elastic layer (304) is made of silicone. [6] The mouse (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a light-emitting diode element disposed in the second region of the base body (102) and serving to provide a light passing through the laser-engraved light transmission pattern to generate a luminous pattern. [7] A mouse (100) comprising a base body (102) comprising a main surface, side surfaces arranged on both sides of the main surface, and a rear surface located behind the main surface, wherein a first recess (108) is formed in a first surface of the base body (102), a second recess (110) is formed in a second surface of the base body (102), a third recess (112) is formed in a third surface of the base body (102), and a fourth recess (114) is formed in a fourth surface of the base body, and at least one soft material layer (116), wherein each of the first (108), the second (110), the third (112) and the fourth recess (114) has the soft material layer (116) formed therein, and the soft material layer (116) is a composite material comprising an elastic layer and a fabric layer, wherein a bulge (118) is formed protrudingly on the second surface of the base body (102), the second recess (110) is arranged recessed in the bulge (118), and the soft material layer (116) in the second recess (110) has a thickness which corresponds to the depth of the second recess (110). [8] Mouse (100) according to claim 7, wherein a portion of the soft material layer (116) has a light transmission pattern produced by laser engraving. [9] Mouse (100) according to claim 7 or 8, further comprising a light-emitting diode element located below the soft material layer (116) having a light transmission pattern produced by laser engraving. [10] Mouse (100) according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the fabric layer (302) is made from a yarn of a shrinkable polymer by braiding. [11] Mouse (100) according to one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the elastic layer (304) is made of silicone. [12] Mouse (100) according to one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the fabric layer (302) is located above the elastic layer (304). [13] Mouse (100) according to one of claims 7 to 12, wherein the upper side of the fabric layer (302) is substantially flush with the surface of the base body (102).

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