Computer mouse

Abstract

To provide a computer mouse for solving the problem in which liquid from outside easily enters the computer mouse through a gap around an intermediate wheel, thereby damaging the computer mouse.SOLUTION: A main body includes two push buttons. An arcuate protrusion is provided on the main body and is located between the two push buttons. A touch control module includes a flexible circuit board, and the flexible circuit board is installed inside the arcuate protrusion. A processing module is electrically connected to the touch control module. A vibration module is installed inside the main body, and the vibration module is electrically connected to the processing module. A coating layer covers an outer surface of the main body, and the arcuate protrusion is not covered by the coating layer. The processing module can receive a touch control signal generated when the touch control module detects that the arcuate protrusion is touched, and control the vibration module on the basis of the touch control signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a computer mouse, and more particularly to a computer mouse with touch functionality. [Background technology]

[0002] In a conventional computer mouse with an intermediate wheel, there is a gap around the intermediate wheel, through which external dirt or liquid can easily penetrate into the inside of the computer mouse, which increases the likelihood of damaging the computer mouse. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The present invention is mainly aimed at improving the problem of a conventional optical computer mouse with an intermediate wheel, and discloses a computer mouse for solving the problem that external liquids easily enter the computer mouse through the gap around the intermediate wheel, thereby damaging the computer mouse. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] One embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer mouse as follows. The computer mouse includes a main body, an arc-shaped protrusion, a touch control module, a processing module, a vibration module, and a coating layer. The main body has two push buttons, and the arc-shaped protrusion is disposed on the main body and is located between the two push buttons. The touch control module includes a flexible circuit board, which is disposed inside the arc-shaped protrusion and is located between the two push buttons. The processing module is disposed within the main body and electrically connected to the touch control module. The vibration module is disposed within the main body and electrically connected to the processing module. The coating layer covers the outside of the main body and does not cover the arc-shaped protrusion. The processing module can receive a touch control signal generated when the arc-shaped protrusion detected by the touch control module is touched, and can control the vibration module based on the touch control signal. The processing module can also generate a wheel signal corresponding to the touch control signal and transmit it to the outside.

[0005] As described above, the computer mouse of the present invention uses both the arc-shaped protrusion and the touch control module to replace the middle wheel of the traditional computer mouse, thereby effectively alleviating the problem of external liquids easily entering the computer mouse through the gap around the middle wheel, resulting in damage to the computer mouse.

[0006] In order to better understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description of the present invention and the accompanying drawings, which are merely for the purpose of illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims of the present invention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a first embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1A-1C are schematic diagrams illustrating the first embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention at different viewing angles. [Figure 3]1 is an exploded schematic view showing a first embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 1A to 1C are exploded schematic views of a first embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention at different viewing angles. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a main body of a computer mouse according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the computer mouse according to the present invention taken along the cross-sectional line VI-VI in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view showing a second embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a partially exploded schematic view showing a second embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a main body of a computer mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 6 of a computer mouse according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] In the following description, reference may be made to or the description may be made as if it were a particular drawing, but this is intended to refer primarily to the relevant content shown in that drawing in the following description, and does not imply a restriction that the following description should be based solely on that particular drawing.

[0009] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6. Figures 1 and 2 are schematic views of a first embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention, viewed from different angles, and Figures 3 and 4 are exploded schematic views of the first embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention, viewed from different angles. Figure 5 is a schematic view showing the main body of the first embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention.

[0010] FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the computer mouse according to the present invention taken along the cross-sectional line VI-VI in FIG.

[0011] The computer mouse 100 of the present invention comprises a main body 1, a base 2, an arc-shaped protrusion 3, a touch control module 4, a processing module 5, a vibration module 6, and a coating layer. The following description will discuss the differences between the computer mouse 100 of the present invention and a conventional computer mouse, and the computer mouse 100 of the present invention may also include electronic components that are included in a conventional optical computer mouse. In actual use, the computer mouse 100 of the present invention may also include a rechargeable battery, which is installed between the main body 1 and the base 2.

[0012] The main body 1 and base 2 are detachably installed. The main body 1 functions as the main support structure of the computer mouse 100 and is mainly used for the user to hold. The main body 1 has two push buttons 11 and two U-shaped perforations 12. One end of each push button 11 extends outward from the main body 1, and one U-shaped perforation 12 is formed around each push button 11. Each push button 11 is an elastic sheet body, and the two push buttons 11 function as the left and right buttons of the computer mouse 100.

[0013] In actual application, two side buttons 13 may be installed on each side of the main body 1. The number of side buttons 13 included in the main body 1 and the installation positions of the side buttons 13 are not limited to those shown in the drawings. Each side button 13 is formed by extending from the main body 1, and a U-shaped perforation 12 is formed around each side button 13 on the main body 1, and each side button 13 is an elastic sheet body.

[0014] The arc-shaped protrusion 3 is installed on the main body 1, and is located between the two push buttons 11. In this embodiment, the arc-shaped protrusion 3 is integrally formed with the main body 1. The outer shape of the arc-shaped protrusion 3 corresponds to the outer shape of the intermediate wheel of a conventional computer mouse, and the arc-shaped protrusion 3 is used to replace the intermediate wheel of a conventional computer mouse.

[0015] The touch control module 4 includes a flexible circuit board 41, which has a touch control circuit. The flexible circuit board 41 is attached to the inside of the arc-shaped protrusion 3, and the flexible circuit board 41 is located correspondingly between the two push buttons 11. The flexible circuit board 41 may be connected to a flexible cable (not shown), and the flexible circuit board 41 is connected to the circuit board 51 of the processing module 5 through the flexible cable.

[0016] The processing module 5 is installed between the main body 1 and the base 2. The processing module 5 includes related electronic components included in a computer mouse with conventional left and right buttons, such as a circuit board 51, two button switch units 53, and a flexible cable connector 54.

[0017] The vibration module 6 is installed between the main body 1 and the base 2. The vibration module 6 includes, for example, a vibration motor, which may be fixed to the main body 1 or the base 2. The vibration motor is electrically connected to the circuit board 51 and receives the power required for operation. The processing module 5 is electrically connected to the vibration motor and controls the activation and deactivation of the vibration motor. The processing module 5 can also control the vibration motor to vibrate at different frequencies. The number, type, and installation location of the vibration motors included in the vibration module 6 can be changed according to actual needs and are not limited herein.

[0018] The processing module 5 receives the touch control signal generated when the arc-shaped convex portion 3 sensed by the touch control module 4 is touched, and the processing module 5 can control the vibration module 6 based on the touch control signal. The processing module 5 further generates a corresponding wheel signal based on the touch control signal and transmits it to an external electronic device such as a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet.

[0019] As described above, the computer mouse 100 of the present invention uses the arc-shaped protrusion 3 and the touch control module 4 installed inside the arc-shaped protrusion 3 to replace the middle wheel of the conventional computer mouse 100. When the user slides the arc-shaped protrusion 3, the touch control module 4 generates a corresponding wheel signal, and during the process of the user sliding the arc-shaped protrusion 3, the processing module 5 correspondingly controls the vibration module 6, so that the user feels a step sensation similar to that felt when turning the middle wheel of a conventional computer mouse.

[0020] In practical application, the processing module 5 controls the vibration module 6 to vibrate in a first mode or a second mode according to the touch control signal transmitted from the touch control module 4. The frequency at which the vibration module 6 vibrates in the first mode is different from the frequency at which the vibration module 6 vibrates in the second mode.

[0021] When the processing module 5 determines, based on the touch control signal transmitted from the touch control module 4, that the intermediate region 31 of the arc-shaped convex portion 3 has been tapped continuously, the processing module 5 controls the vibration module 6 to vibrate in a first mode.

[0022] The processing module 5 can determine, based on the touch control signal transmitted from the touch control module 4, whether the user slides the arc-shaped convex portion 3 from the front end region 32 to the rear end region 33, or whether the user slides the arc-shaped convex portion 3 from the rear end region 33 to the front end region 32, and the processing module 5 controls the vibration module 6 to vibrate in a second mode based on the touch control signal correspondingly generated by the touch control module 4. The front end region 32 and the rear end region 33 are located at both ends of the arc-shaped convex portion 3, and the middle region 31 is located between the front end region 32 and the rear end region 33.

[0023] As described above, the processing module 5 is designed to vibrate the vibration module 6 at different frequencies depending on the user's operation of the arc-shaped protrusion 3 (continuous tapping, movement from the front end region 32 to the rear end region 33, or movement from the rear end region 33 to the front end region 32), so that the user can feel different feedback when continuously tapping the arc-shaped protrusion 3 and sliding the arc-shaped protrusion 3. This allows the user to experience the same feeling of clicking and sliding the middle wheel on a conventional computer mouse.

[0024] In practical application, the processing module 5 can be communicatively connected to an external electronic device 8 (e.g., a computer, a mobile phone, etc.), and the processing module 5 can receive adjustment information 81 sent from the external electronic device 8 and change the vibration frequency of the vibration module 6 in the first mode based on the adjustment information 81. The processing module 5 can change the vibration frequency of the vibration module 6 in the second mode based on the adjustment information 81. More specifically, when a user installs an application corresponding to the computer mouse 100 of the present invention on a computer and runs the application on the computer, the user can, for example, adjust the vibration frequency of the first mode and the vibration frequency of the second mode in the setting interface of the application.

[0025] In certain embodiments, the processing module 5 adjusts the vibration frequency of the vibration module 6 according to, for example, the speed at which the user slides the arc-shaped protrusion 3 from the front end region 32 to the rear end region 33, or the speed at which the user slides the arc-shaped protrusion 3 from the rear end region 33 to the front end region 32, and generates a corresponding fast-moving wheel signal or a slow-moving wheel signal.

[0026] That is, when the user slides quickly from the front end region 32 (or rear end region 33) of the arc-shaped convex portion 3 to the rear end region 33 (or front end region 32), the processing module 5, for example, controls the vibration module 6 to vibrate at a relatively high frequency, and the processing module 5 sends a fast-moving wheel signal to the computer (or other external electronic device 8), so that the user can see the browsing page scrolling quickly on the computer.

[0027] Conversely, when the user slides relatively slowly from the front end region 32 (or rear end region 33) of the arc-shaped convex portion 3 to the rear end region 33 (or front end region 32), the processing module 5, for example, controls the vibration module 6 to vibrate at a relatively low frequency, and the processing module 5 sends a slow-moving wheel signal to the computer (or other external electronic device 8), so that the user can see the viewing page scrolling slowly (at a normal speed) on the computer.

[0028] As described above, with the above design, when the user slides the arc-shaped convex portion 3, the vibration manner of the vibration module 6 allows the user to clearly know whether the touch control module 4 of the computer mouse 100 has accurately sensed the user's sliding on the arc-shaped convex portion 3. Conversely, if the processing module 5 does not control the vibration module 6 with different vibration frequencies according to different user operations on the arc-shaped convex portion 3, the user will not be able to know whether the touch control module 4 has accurately sensed the operation on the arc-shaped convex portion 3, which will result in a relatively inferior user experience.

[0029] The computer mouse 100 may further include a coating layer, such as a flexible waterproof coating layer 7. The flexible waterproof coating layer 7 covers the outside of the main body 1, leaving the arc-shaped protrusion 3 uncovered. The hardness of the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 is lower than that of the main body 1. For example, the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 may be made of silicone or rubber, while the main body 1 may be made of general plastic.

[0030] The flexible waterproof coating layer 7 covers the main body 1, the push buttons 11, the side buttons 13, and the U-shaped perforations 12. The flexible waterproof coating layer 7 may have flexible protrusions 71 at positions corresponding to the side buttons 13. Each flexible protrusion 71 is used by the user to press the corresponding side button 13.

[0031] In practical application, the main body 1 may have a first engaging slot 15 formed around the arc-shaped protrusion 3, and a second engaging slot 16 at the front end of the main body 1. The second engaging slot 16 communicates with the first engaging slot 15. A portion of the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 is engaged with the first engaging slot 15 and the second engaging slot 16, and this design ensures that the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 is well fixed to the main body 1. The flexible waterproof coating layer 7 and the main body 1 are manufactured using, for example, but not limited to, double injection molding technology.

[0032] The flexible waterproof coating layer 7 is designed to shield each perforation in the main body 1, so that there are no perforations on the outside of the computer mouse 100, making it difficult for external dirt or liquid to penetrate into the inside of the computer mouse 100, thereby effectively improving the service life of the computer mouse 100.

[0033] It is worth mentioning that most common optical computer mice include an intermediate wheel. In actual design, manufacturers often provide a relatively large gap around the intermediate wheel to ensure smooth rotation. This gap design can easily allow external liquids to penetrate the mouse through the gap and damage the internal circuit board.

[0034] As described above, the computer mouse 100 of the present invention uses the touch control module 4 to replace the middle wheel of a traditional computer mouse. Combined with the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 and other designs, this solves the problem of a gap around the middle wheel of a traditional computer mouse, which makes it easy for external liquids to penetrate into the inside of the computer mouse. As a result, the computer mouse 100 of the present invention has a better waterproof effect than a traditional computer mouse with a middle wheel.

[0035] Please refer to Figures 7 to 10. Figure 7 is an exploded view showing a second embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention, Figure 8 is a partially exploded view showing a second embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention, Figure 9 is a view showing the main body of the second embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention, and Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of a computer mouse according to the present invention corresponding to Figure 6.

[0036] One difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiments is that the main body 1 has a groove 17, which is located between the two push buttons 11, and an annular convex wall 18 is formed within the groove 17 of the main body 1. The annular convex wall 18 and the side wall forming the groove 17 jointly form the annular groove 17. That is, the annular groove 17 is formed around the annular convex wall 18. Here, the height of the annular convex wall 18 is smaller than the depth of the annular groove 17, and the annular convex wall 18 does not protrude from the annular groove 17. The main body 1 further has a main body perforation 19, which penetrates the main body 1. The main body perforation 19 is defined by the annular convex wall 18. A front end groove 17 is further formed at the front end of the main body 1, recessed inward, and the front end groove 17 is connected to the annular groove 17.

[0037] In this embodiment, the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 is covered on the outside of the main body 1, and a portion of the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 is engaged in the annular groove 17. A portion of the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 covers the annular groove 17, and the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 does not cover the main body perforations 19. Here, the thickness of the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 covering the annular groove 17 is smaller than the depth of the annular groove 17, and the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 does not protrude from the groove 17. The design of the annular groove 17 and the front end groove 17 allows the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 to be better formed on the main body 1, and a more solid connection between the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 and the main body 1 can be achieved.

[0038] Another difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiments is that the computer mouse 100 also includes an auxiliary member 9. The arc-shaped protrusion 3 is formed on the auxiliary member 9. The auxiliary member 9 is a member independent of the main body 1, i.e., the auxiliary member 9 and the main body 1 are two independently manufactured members, and the auxiliary member 9 and the main body 1 are not a one-piece structure.

[0039] The auxiliary member 9 has an annular engagement slot 91 on the inside thereof, which is engaged with the annular protruding wall 18, and the auxiliary member 9 shields the main body perforation 19. In actual use, the annular engagement slot 91 and the annular protruding wall 18 may be connected by ultrasonic welding, or an adhesive may be applied between them. Of course, in different embodiments, the auxiliary member 9 and the annular protruding wall 18 may simply be engaged with each other, without being connected by adhesive or ultrasonic welding.

[0040] In actual use, the size of the auxiliary member 9 is approximately the same as the size of the groove 17. After the annular engagement slot 91 of the auxiliary member 9 and the annular protruding wall 18 are engaged with each other, a portion of the auxiliary member 9 is located in the groove 17 and a portion of the auxiliary member 9 is located above the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 covered by the annular groove 17. The auxiliary member 9 and the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 covered by the annular groove 17 can be fixed to each other by ultrasonic welding.

[0041] As described above, the design of the annular engaging slot 91, the annular groove 17, the annular convex wall 18 and the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 of the auxiliary member 9 makes it difficult for external dirt, liquids, etc. to penetrate into the interior through the body perforations 19 after the auxiliary member 9, the main body 1 and the flexible waterproof coating layer 7 are connected to each other.

[0042] In summary, the computer mouse of the present invention replaces the middle wheel of a conventional computer mouse with the arc-shaped protrusion 3 and touch control module, effectively resolving the problem of external liquids easily penetrating into the mouse due to the gap around the middle wheel. Furthermore, the computer mouse of the present invention maintains a two-button design, allowing users to experience the tactile sensation of pressing the left and right buttons of a computer mouse. The computer mouse of the present invention further improves the overall waterproof effect of the computer mouse through a design that includes the interaction between the flexible waterproof coating layer and the body.

[0043] The above disclosure is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the claims of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical modifications made based on the contents of the specification and accompanying drawings of the present invention shall be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 100 Computer Mouse 1 Main unit 11 Push Button 12 U-shaped perforation 13 Side buttons 14 U-shaped perforation 15 First engagement slot 16 Second engagement slot 17 Groove 18 Circular Convex Wall 19 Body perforation 2. Bass 3 Arc-shaped convex part 31 Intermediate area 32 Anterior end area 33 Posterior end area 4 Touch Control Module 41 Flexible circuit board 5 Processing Module 51 Circuit Board 52 processors 53 Button switch unit 54 Flexible Cable Connector 6 Vibration Module 7. Flexible waterproof coating layer 71 Flexible convex part 8 External electronic devices 81 Adjustment information 9 Auxiliary parts 91 Annular engagement slot

Claims

1. a main body having two push buttons; an arc-shaped protrusion disposed on the main body and positioned between the two push buttons; a touch control module including a flexible circuit board disposed inside the arc-shaped protrusion and positioned between the two push buttons; a processing module installed in the body and electrically connected to the touch control module; a vibration module installed in the body and electrically connected to the processing module; a coating layer covering the outside of the body but not covering the arc-shaped protrusion; Equipped with The processing module can receive a touch control signal generated by the touch control module when the arc-shaped convex portion is touched, the processing module can control the vibration module based on the touch control signal, the processing module can further generate a wheel signal according to the touch control signal, and the processing module can transmit the wheel signal to an external electronic device.

2. 2. The computer mouse of claim 1, wherein the processing module can control the vibration module to vibrate in a first mode or a second mode based on the touch control signal transmitted from the touch control module, the frequency at which the vibration module vibrates in the first mode being different from the frequency at which the vibration module vibrates in the second mode, and when the processing module determines, based on the touch control signal transmitted from the touch control module, that the intermediate region of the arc-shaped convex portion has been continuously tapped, the processing module controls the vibration module to vibrate in the first mode.

3. 3. The computer mouse of claim 2, wherein the processing module can determine, based on the touch control signal transmitted from the touch control module, whether the user slides the arc-shaped convex portion from the front end region to the rear end region, or whether the user slides the arc-shaped convex portion from the rear end region to the front end region; and the processing module can control the vibration module to vibrate in the second mode based on the touch control signal correspondingly generated by the touch control module, wherein the front end region and the rear end region are located at both ends of the arc-shaped convex portion, and the intermediate region is located between the front end region and the rear end region.

4. 3. The computer mouse of claim 2, wherein the processing module is capable of receiving adjustment information transmitted from the external electronic device, and the processing module is capable of correspondingly changing the vibration frequency of the vibration module in the first mode based on the adjustment information, and the processing module is capable of correspondingly changing the vibration frequency of the vibration module in the second mode based on the adjustment information.

5. 2. The computer mouse of claim 1, wherein the processing module is capable of correspondingly adjusting the vibration frequency of the vibration module based on the speed at which the user slides the arc-shaped protrusion from the front end region to the rear end region, or the speed at which the user slides the arc-shaped protrusion from the rear end region to the front end region.

6. 2. The computer mouse of claim 1, wherein the coating layer is a flexible waterproof coating layer, the hardness of the flexible waterproof coating layer is lower than the hardness of the main body, each of the push buttons is formed by extending from the main body, the main body has U-shaped perforations formed around each of the push buttons, each of the push buttons is an elastic sheet body, and the flexible waterproof coating layer covers the main body, each of the push buttons, and each of the U-shaped perforations.

7. 7. The computer mouse of claim 6, wherein the main body has a first engagement slot formed around the arc-shaped protrusion, a second engagement slot recessed inward at the front end of the main body, the second engagement slot communicating with the first engagement slot, and a portion of the flexible waterproof coating layer engaging with and positioned in the first engagement slot and the second engagement slot.

8. 7. The computer mouse of claim 6, wherein the main body has a plurality of side buttons on at least one side, each of the side buttons extending from the main body, the main body having a U-shaped perforation formed around each of the side buttons, each of the side buttons being an elastic sheet, the flexible waterproof coating layer covering the main body, each of the side buttons and each of the U-shaped perforations, and having flexible protrusions on the flexible waterproof coating layer at positions corresponding to each of the side buttons, each of the flexible protrusions being used by a user to press the corresponding side button.

9. 2. The computer mouse of claim 1, wherein the main body has an annular groove and main body perforations, the main body perforations penetrate the main body and the annular groove is arranged to surround the main body perforations, the coating layer is a flexible waterproof coating layer, the flexible waterproof coating layer covers the outside of the main body, a portion of the flexible waterproof coating layer is engaged with the annular groove, and the flexible waterproof coating layer does not cover the main body perforations, and the computer mouse further includes an auxiliary member, the arc-shaped protrusion is formed on the auxiliary member, the auxiliary member is a member independent from the main body, a portion of the auxiliary member is fixed to the main body and a portion of the auxiliary member is connected to the flexible waterproof coating layer, and the auxiliary member shields the main body perforations.

10. 10. The computer mouse of claim 9, wherein the main body has a groove, the main body has an annular convex wall formed in the groove, the annular groove is formed around the annular convex wall, the main body perforation is defined by the annular convex wall, the thickness of the flexible waterproof coating layer covered by the annular groove is less than the depth of the annular groove, the auxiliary member has an annular engaging slot on the inside, the annular engaging slot engages with the annular convex wall, a portion of the auxiliary member is located in the annular groove, and a portion of the auxiliary member is connected to the flexible waterproof coating layer covered on the annular groove.

11. 11. The computer mouse of claim 6 or 10, wherein the flexible waterproof coating layer is made of silicone or rubber material.

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