JP3036054U - Mouse holder - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) Abstract: To provide a mouse holder for protecting a spring of a computer mouse and facilitating removal of the computer mouse. A mouse holder is suitable for receiving and holding a computer mouse when not in use, and has at least two upper edges that are generally S-shaped in side view for easy removal by a user. It includes an open top box defined by opposed side walls, a front wall, a rear wall and a bottom. The front wall is formed with a notch for placing the computer mouse cable. The box has a sloping bottom, which has holes in place to allow downward movement of the mouse ball. The mouse is received in the holder so that it is protected from the fatigue caused by the compression exerted on the spring by the ball of the mouse. Therefore, the mouse lasts longer.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mouse holder, and more particularly, it relates to a mouse holder that allows a biasing element of a trackball of a computer mouse to be completely released when not in use, thereby making the computer mouse last longer.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 FIG. 1 showing the position of a trackball (hereinafter “ball”) of a computer mouse (hereinafter “mouse”) when in use or placed on a table, and the mouse ball shown in FIG. 1 is enlarged. As shown in FIG. 2, which is a side view showing the mouse, the mouse generally has a rotation axis 22 that is moved by rotation of the ball 21. The strong contact between the rotary shaft 22 and the ball 21 ensures the compression of the spring which activates the electric circuit that positions the cursor by means of the ball via the rotary shaft 22. However, the maintained compressed state eventually causes fatigue of the spring 24. Normally, the mouse when not in use is placed on a table or in a conventional mouse holder (FIG. 3), so fatigue of the spring gradually reduces the sensitivity of the mouse 20 and shortens the life of the mouse. That is, mouse damage is usually due to damage to the spring, not to the mouse's electrical circuitry.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 An object of the present invention is to provide a mouse holder that protects a mouse spring. Another object of the present invention is to provide a mouse holder that allows a user to easily take out the mouse.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The mouse holder according to the present invention includes a top-open box suitable for receiving and holding a mouse having a spring biased ball partially protruding from the back surface. The bottom of this box has a hole that allows downward movement of the ball so as to protect the mouse from spring fatigue caused by the compression exerted on the spring by the ball via the axis of rotation. This hole is a depression or a through hole. The box also includes at least two opposite side walls, each side wall having a substantially S-shaped upper edge in side view to facilitate removal of the mouse. Furthermore, the bottom of the box is sloped.

[0005]

[Effects of the invention]

 According to the present invention, the mouse holder consists of a box with an open top, and a hole is provided in the inclined bottom of the box, so that when the mouse is placed, the ball of the mouse is received in the hole and is directed downward. It can be moved and released from the biasing force of the spring. Therefore, fatigue of the spring can be prevented and the life of the mouse can be extended. Further, since each side wall of the box has a substantially S-shaped upper edge when viewed from the side, the mouse can be easily taken out.

[0006]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 As shown in FIG. 4, which is a perspective view of the mouse holder 10 according to the present invention, the mouse holder 10 has a substantially S-shaped ergonomic side view so that a user can easily take out the computer mouse 20. It consists of two side walls 11 with a specially designed upper edge, an open top box constituted by a front wall, a rear wall and an inclined bottom. The front wall is formed with a notch 12 for placing a mouse cable 23 when the mouse 20 is placed in the holder 10. The box has a sloping bottom, which is provided with a hole 13 formed for the ball 21. The hole 13 can be circular, rectangular, oval or any other geometric or non-geometric desired shape that allows downward movement of the ball 21. The hole 13 may be a recess or a through hole. FIG. 4A shows an example in which the hole 13 is a recess, and FIG. 4B shows an example in which the hole 13 is a through hole. Mouse holder 10 further includes four legs 14 at the bottom of the mouse holder.

FIG. 5 shows the mouse holder 10 in use. The mouse 20 is received in the mouse holder 10 and the mouse cable 23 is received in the notch 12. The inclination of the bottom of the mouse holder 10 is set so that the ball 21 is correctly placed in the hole 13 so that the mouse 20 slides downward when it is placed in the mouse holder 10, that is, to the upper left in FIG. There is. Side walls 11 that are substantially S-shaped when viewed from the side allow the user to easily remove the mouse 20 when needed.

FIG. 6 shows the position of the ball 21 when the mouse 20 is placed in the mouse holder 10. FIG. 6A shows an example in which the hole 13 is a hollow, and FIG. 6B shows an example in which the hole 13 is a through hole. A hole 13 in the bottom of the mouse holder 10 provides the ball 21 with space for downward movement. Therefore, the ball 21 does not come into contact with the rotating shaft 22, the spring 24 stays in its original position, and fatigue of the spring 24 is prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a mouse showing the position of the ball of the mouse when in use or placed on a table.

2 is an enlarged side view showing the ball of the mouse shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a mouse arranged in a conventional mouse holder.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a mouse holder according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 (A) shows an indentation provided at the bottom of the box;
(B) shows a through hole.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the mouse holder according to the present invention when it is used.

6 is a cross-sectional view showing the position of a mouse ball of the mouse holder shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6 (A) shows a recess provided in the bottom of the box, and FIG. 6 (B) is a through hole. Is shown.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged side view showing a ball of the mouse when the mouse is placed in the mouse holder shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Mouse Holder 11 Side Wall 12 Notch 13 Hole 14 Leg 20 Computer Mouse 21 Computer Mouse Trackball 22 Rotation Axis 23 Computer Mouse Cable 24 Spring

Claims (6)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An upper open box suitable for receiving and holding a computer mouse having a trackball that is spring biased and partially protrudes from the backside,
A mouse holder having a bottom on which the back side of the computer mouse is placed and a hole in the bottom for receiving the trackball to release the trackball from the biasing force of the spring. 2. The mouse holder according to claim 1, wherein the box includes a front wall formed with a notch for placing a cable of the computer mouse. 3. The upper open box includes at least two opposite side walls, each side wall having a generally S-shaped top edge when viewed from the side to facilitate removal of the computer mouse. The mouse holder according to claim 1. 4. The mouse holder according to claim 1, wherein the hole is a recess. 5. The mouse holder according to claim 1, wherein the hole is a through hole. 6. The mouse holder according to claim 1, wherein the bottom portion is inclined.