Mouse Zero-Gapped Switching Resistance Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mice have unchangeable resistance, longer processing time for sending instructions, and poor mouse clicking due to the fixed spacing between the pressing plate and micro switch, which requires a greater pressing force and lacks feedback on the clicking mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A mouse device with zero gapped switching for resistance, featuring a housing unit, pressing unit, switch unit, and adjustment unit, where the adjustment lever and Γ-shaped adjustment hole allow the adjustment base to move between positions, altering the resistance and stroke of the switch module, enabling quick adjustment of resistance and improved clicking feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the pressing plate and micro switch are spaced apart to allow independent positioning, then the micro switch can be triggered reliably, but the stroke length increases and processing time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing plate is integrated with the pressing element of the micro switch, merging two previously separate components into one unified structure. This eliminates the spacing gap between the pressing plate and micro switch, allowing the pressing action to directly trigger the micro switch without additional stroke length, thereby reducing processing time while maintaining reliable triggering.
2Ease of operation
If the elastic force of the elastic element is increased to improve clicking feedback, then the clicking sensation is enhanced, but the pressing force required increases making it harder to trigger
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic element's force characteristics are made dynamically adjustable through the resistance adjustment component. Users can modify the resistance value to change the elastic force applied by the elastic element, allowing optimization between clicking feedback quality and ease of triggering based on personal preference or specific usage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The resistance value of the elastic element is changed as an adjustable parameter. By modifying the resistance adjustment component, the elastic force parameter can be varied to achieve different clicking feedback intensities while maintaining an acceptable triggering force level, resolving the contradiction between feedback quality and ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the elastic element is made replaceable to allow resistance adjustment, then adaptability is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of requiring physical replacement of the elastic element to adjust resistance, the patent implements a dynamic adjustment mechanism where the resistance adjustment component can modify the resistance value in place. This maintains adaptability while avoiding the structural complexity of replaceable components, as the adjustment is achieved through a integrated mechanism rather than modular replacement.
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 mouse device allows for adjustable resistance and reduced or increased pressing stroke, enhancing user experience by providing immediate feedback and improving mouse clicking performance.
Implementation Method 1
An elastic element is provided in the micro switch to restore the micro-switch to its original state. The user's pressing force must be greater than the elastic force of the elastic element in order to trigger the micro switch.
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AI summary
A mouse device with zero gapped switching for resistance comprises a housing unit, at least one pressing unit, at least one switch unit, and at least one adjustment unit. The housing unit includes a housing that surrounds a housing space. The pressing unit is connected to the housing unit, and includes a pressing body and an extension body. The switch unit touches the pressing unit and includes a switch module. The adjustment unit includes an adjustment base and a first elastic body. The adjustment base is movable between a first position and a second position. When the adjustment base is located at the first position, the first elastic body applies a force in the direction toward the switch module on the extension body. When the adjustment base is located at the second position, the first elastic body applies a force opposite to the direction of the switch module on the extension body.