Adjustable Mouse Housing for Ergonomic Height, Tilt, and Cant
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer mice have fixed physical configurations, leading to discomfort and chronic medical conditions like carpal tunnel issues due to prolonged use, and users often need to physically compare multiple models to find a satisfying feel.
Innovation Solution
A computer mouse with adjustable height, tilt, and cant relative to a horizontal reference surface, controlled through a user interface on a host device, allowing users to customize the mouse's shape, size, and orientation automatically.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed physical configuration is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different users and preferences deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustability by allowing the mouse housing to change its physical configuration (height, tilt, cant) from a fixed state to a variable state. The housing includes adjustable components that can be repositioned to different angles and heights, enabling the device to adapt to multiple user preferences and ergonomic requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the physical parameters of the mouse housing, specifically the height, tilt angle, and cant angle. These parameters can be adjusted within certain ranges to accommodate different user needs. The housing structure incorporates mechanisms that allow these geometric parameters to be changed while maintaining structural integrity and functional performance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fixed models are provided for comparison, then the adaptability increases, but the loss of time for physical comparison increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of providing multiple fixed models for comparison, the patent implements a single dynamic model that can change its configuration in real-time. Users can adjust the housing parameters (height, tilt, cant) during a single interaction session, eliminating the need to physically compare multiple static models and significantly reducing the time required to find a suitable configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal mouse design that can serve multiple user preferences through a single device. The housing is designed with multi-functionality, allowing it to accommodate different hand sizes, grip styles, and ergonomic requirements by adjusting its geometric parameters, thereby replacing the need for multiple specialized models.
3Ease of operation
If the housing shape is fixed, then the manufacturing precision requirements are simplified, but the ergonomic support deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a fixed housing shape to a dynamic housing shape that can be adjusted by users. The housing includes movable components and adjustment mechanisms that allow changes in height, tilt, and cant angles. This dynamic capability enhances ergonomic support by enabling customization to individual user needs while maintaining reasonable manufacturing precision through modular design and standardized adjustment increments.
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AI summary
This document generally relates to computer mice that have customizable physical configurations. One example includes a mouse that has adjustable height, tilt, and cant relative to a horizontal reference surface. A host device, such as a computer is configured to generate a user interface (UI) through which a user can define a desired height, tilt, and cant and the host device configured to cause the mouse to automatically adjust to the desired height, tilt, and cant defined by the user on the UI.