Bendable Mouse Structure With Dual-Shaft Folding Joint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional mouse structures are large and cumbersome, making them difficult to carry and use in various environments beyond fixed offices.
Innovation Solution
A bendable mouse structure with a main body, extension portion, and connecting members featuring rotating shafts and fixing portions that allow the mouse to switch between a flattened state for storage and a bent state for use, enhancing portability and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional mouse structures are used, then operational functionality is maintained, but portability and ease of carrying deteriorate due to large size
Solution Approach 1:
The mouse structure is divided into multiple segments including a main body and an extension portion that can be separated or folded. The connecting member with rotating shafts allows these segments to move relative to each other, enabling the mouse to be collapsed into a compact form for portability while maintaining full functionality when extended
Solution Approach 2:
The mouse incorporates dynamic elements including rotating shafts and connecting members that allow the structure to transition between different states (extended for use, collapsed for storage). This dynamic capability enables the mouse to adapt its size and shape based on operational needs versus portability requirements
2Ease of operation
If the mouse structure is made bendable with multiple components, then portability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional components are merged into integrated assemblies. The connecting member combines fixing portions, rotating shafts, and joint structures into a single unit that performs multiple functions (connection, rotation, positioning). This merging reduces the number of separate parts while achieving the desired bendable functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting member with rotating shafts serves multiple purposes: it connects the main body to the extension portion, enables rotational movement for bending, and provides structural support. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, thereby managing complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A bendable mouse structure is provided. The mouse structure includes a main body, an extension portion and at least one first connecting member. The main body includes a button portion. The first connecting member is connected between the main body and the extension portion. The first connecting member includes a first fixing portion, a second fixing portion, a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first fixing portion is fixed to one of the main body and the extension portion. The second fixing portion is fixed to another one of the main body and the extension portion. The first rotating shaft passes through the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion, the second fixing portion includes a fixing structure and a joint structure pivotally connected to each other, and the second rotating shaft passes through the fixing structure and the joint structure.