Integrated Switch Module for Wireless Mouse Power and Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless mouse switch modules occupy more space and have higher manufacturing costs due to separate structures for switches and Bluetooth pairing keys, making them inconvenient to carry and assemble.
Innovation Solution
A compact switch module design with a pressing button and circuit board where the operation rod moves between positions to toggle power and Bluetooth pairing functions, using extending feet and blocking blocks to interact with switches, reducing the need for additional components and space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional switch module with separate switch and Bluetooth pairing key structures is used, then the power switching and Bluetooth pairing functions can be realized, but the occupying space and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the power switch and Bluetooth pairing key into a single integrated switch module. The pressing button structure serves dual purposes: when pressed to the first position it activates power switching, and when pressed to the second position it activates Bluetooth pairing. This merging of functions into a single component directly reduces the occupying space compared to having separate independent structures for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The switch module is designed with multi-functionality where a single pressing button structure can perform multiple functions. The button can be pressed to different positions (first position for power switching, second position for Bluetooth pairing) and can also be pressed downwards to trigger pairing mode. This universal design allows one component to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate components, thereby reducing the overall space required.
2Ease of operation
If a conventional switch module with separate switch and Bluetooth pairing key structures is used, then the power switching and Bluetooth pairing functions can be realized, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the Bluetooth pairing key functionality into the existing power switch structure. The same pressing button that controls power switching also serves as the Bluetooth pairing key when pressed to the second position or pressed downwards. This eliminates the need to manufacture and assemble a separate Bluetooth pairing key component, thereby reducing manufacturing cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The switch module is designed as a universal component that handles both power switching and Bluetooth pairing operations. By making the pressing button structure multi-functional, the design reduces the total number of components that need to be manufactured, sourced, and assembled, leading to lower overall manufacturing costs compared to using separate dedicated components for each function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a USB adaptor is provided with the wireless mouse, then the wireless transmission function can be achieved, but the convenience of carrying is reduced and loss problem occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the Bluetooth pairing functionality directly into the mouse's switch module, eliminating the need for a separate USB adaptor. The pressing button structure can trigger Bluetooth pairing mode, allowing the mouse to connect wirelessly to devices with Bluetooth capability. This integration means the wireless transmission function is built into the mouse itself, so users don't need to carry or worry about losing a separate USB adaptor.
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AI summary
A switch module includes a pressing button and a circuit board. A bottom surface of the pressing button has an operation rod. The operation rod moves from a first position to a second position. The pressing button has an extending arm located to one end of the operation rod. One end of the extending arm has a blocking block. A top surface of the pressing button extends opposite to the operation rod to form at least one extending foot. The circuit board is disposed above and spaced from the pressing button. The circuit board is equipped with a first switch and a second switch. The at least one extending foot is corresponding to the first switch. The extending arm is corresponding to the second switch.