Mouse Button Feedback Mechanism for Tactile and Sound Response
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mouse devices lack accurate feedback mechanisms, making it difficult for users to determine if a button has returned to its original position after pressing, affecting the tactile feel and usability during document editing or drawing processes.
Innovation Solution
A mouse device with a button feedback mechanism that includes a button module comprising a button, sensing element, elastic element, attracting element, and suspension arm, providing sound and touch feedback through the interaction of these components to enhance tactile feel and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a button feedback mechanism is added to the mouse device, then the tactile feel and user feedback are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The button feedback mechanism is segmented into distinct functional components: a button component for user input, a suspension arm for mechanical linkage, an elastic element for restoring force, and an attracting element for feedback generation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to provide tactile feedback without excessive overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension arm acts as an intermediary element that connects the button to the attracting element, transmitting mechanical motion and enabling the feedback mechanism. This intermediary component allows the system to achieve tactile feedback by mediating the interaction between the button and the attracting element, providing a clear mechanical linkage that enhances user perception without requiring direct contact between all components.
2Ease of operation
If the button feedback mechanism is implemented with multiple components, then the tactile feedback is enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements are merged into integrated components: the suspension arm combines the linkage function with the feedback transmission function, while the button component integrates the input mechanism with the triggering element. This merging reduces the number of separate parts that need to be manufactured and assembled, simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining enhanced tactile feedback.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension arm serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical linkage between the button and attracting element, transmits motion for feedback, and structures the spatial relationship between components. This multi-functionality reduces the overall component count and simplifies manufacturing by eliminating the need for separate dedicated elements for each function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the elastic element is made adjustable, then the feedback characteristics can be optimized, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic element's characteristics are made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed, allowing the feedback mechanism to adapt to different user preferences and application requirements. This adjustability is achieved through a simplified mechanism that modifies the elastic element's properties without requiring a completely complex reconfigurable system, balancing versatility with practical complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The button feedback mechanism enhances the tactile feel and usability of the mouse device by providing clear feedback on button return and allowing adjustable sound and touch feedback, improving user experience and extending the device's lifespan.
Implementation Method 1
the button is returned to its original position in response to the elastic force of the spring
Implementation Method 2
The free segment is located under the attracting element. When the free segment is attracted by the attracting element, the free segment is moved toward the attracting element
Data Source
AI summary
A mouse device with a button feedback mechanism is provided. The mouse device includes a mouse body and a button module. The mouse body includes an upper case, a lower case and a hollow cylinder. The button module includes a button, an elastic element, an attracting element and a suspension arm. The elastic element is disposed within the hollow cylinder and located under the pressing part. The button is contacted with the elastic element. The attracting element is installed on the upper case. The suspension arm includes a connection segment and a free segment. The connection segment is penetrated through the hollow cylinder and connected with the elastic element. The free segment is located under the attracting element. Consequently, the mouse device provides the sound feedback and the touch feedback.