WO2013010530A1

WO2013010530A1 - Input and pointing device

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Publication number: WO2013010530A1
Application number: PCT/DE2012/000733
Authority: WO
Inventors: Giovanna Giambalvo
Original assignee: Giovanna Giambalvo
Priority date: 2011-07-19
Filing date: 2012-07-19
Publication date: 2013-01-24
Also published as: DE102011116267A1; DE102011116267B4

Abstract

The invention relates to a manually operable input and pointing device of an electronic data processing system, comprising a base body which has at least one button or sensor which can be actuated by means of a finger and a hand-support piece which is connected to the base body by means of at least one connecting unit. Said connecting unit comprises a flexible, adjustable connection part or a connection part which can be mounted in an adjustable manner at least in the initial state such that if the position of the hand-support piece is adjusted with respect to the base body, the internal energy of the device remains constant at least in a sub-area of the working region. The invention enables an input and pointing device which can be used by the user for a period of time without fatigue to be provided.

Description

Input and pointing device

The invention relates to a manually operable input and pointing device of an electronic data processing system having a base body which has at least one button or sensor which can be actuated by means of a finger and a hand support piece connected to the base body by means of at least one connection unit.

From DE 203 15 774 Ul an input and pointing device is known in which the base body and the hand rest piece are connected by means of springs. In a Relatiwerschiebung the body to the hand support piece cause the two outer springs additional forces on the hand of the operator. The hand of the operator can thereby fatigue quickly.

The present invention is therefore based on the problem to develop a durable fatigue-free manageable input and pointing device for the operator.

This problem is solved with the features of the main claim. For this purpose, the connection unit comprises a flexible, adjustable or adjustable, at least in the ground state

| Confirmation copy | stored connection part, so that when adjusting the position of the hand support piece to the base body at least in a portion of the work area, the internal energy of the device remains constant.

Further details of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the following description of schematically illustrated embodiments.

Figure Dimetric view of an input and pointing device; Figure top view of Figure 1;

Figure top view of an input and pointing device with two bendable connecting parts;

Figure top view of an input and pointing device with two centrally arranged bending parts;

Figure input and pointing device with VerbindunsStange;

Figure side view of Figure 5;

Figure apparatus of Figure 5 in a starting position and in

deflected state;

Figure 8: device with connecting rod and

Swivel provision;

Figure 9: Device with extendable connecting rod and

integrated swivel return;

Figure 10: Dimetric view of a device with

Connecting rod;

Figure 11: device with extendable connecting rod and

basic body-side swivel return;

FIG. 12: device with flexible connecting part;

Figure 13: device with flexible connection part and

Guide device in the hand rest piece;

FIG. 14: working range of the device according to FIG. 13;

Figure 15: device with spring-like, in the hand rest piece

guided connection part; Figure 16 device with U-shaped connecting part;

FIG. 17 device according to FIG. 16 in two working positions;

FIG. 18 side view of FIG. 17;

Figure 19 device with band-shaped connecting part;

Figure 20 is a side view of Figure 19;

Figure 21 device with externally deflected band-shaped

Connecting part;

FIG. 22 device with waved band-shaped connecting part;

FIG. 23 is a side view of FIG. 22;

FIG. 24 device with magnetic reset;

Figure 25 device with cord-shaped connecting part;

FIG. 26 side view of FIG. 25

Figure 27 device with ringschnürförmigem connecting part;

FIG. 28 device with adjustable hand support piece;

FIG. 29 Device with partially insertable

Palmrest piece;

Figure 30 device with wedge-shaped hand rest piece;

FIG. 31 Rear view of the hand support piece.

Figures 1 and 2 show a manually operable input and pointing device (10) of an electronic data processing system. In these figures, visible lines are shown with solid lines and invisible lines with dashed lines. With dash-dotted lines another position of the input and pointing device (10) is shown. The input and pointing device (10) comprises a base body (20), a connection unit (40) and a hand rest piece (80). The main body (20) is for example a computer mouse. This can be a mechanical, optical or electronic mouse. On its upper side (21) it has e.g. two main buttons (22, 23) or

Sensors, two control buttons (24, 25) and a wheel (27). These are operated by the user with his fingers. Also by means of the fingers of the operating hand and, if hand is the main body (20) on a base, such as a table, movable. At its bottom, not shown here, the main body (20) sliding or rolling elements (83), see. 6, in order to achieve a low frictional resistance.

The hand rest piece (80) in the exemplary embodiment has a bottom plate (81) and a hand rest plate (82) spaced therefrom. Both plates (81, 82) are, for example, kidney-shaped and congruent to one another. On the underside of the bottom plate (81) sliding elements (83), see. Figure 31, to be arranged. The upper side of the hand rest plate (82) is designed, for example, as a slip-resistant surface (106). The use of a non-slip coating is conceivable. The hand rest piece (80) is lower than the

Basic body (20). In the exemplary embodiment, the height of the hand support piece (80) is one third of the height of the base body (20). The main body (20) is e.g. three inches higher than the hand rest piece (80).

Between the bottom plate (81) and the hand support plate (82) three spacers (84 - 86) are arranged. A rod-shaped spacer (84) of oval cross-section is centrally located at the rear end (87) of the hand rest piece (80). The two other spacers (85, 86) are arranged in the side regions (88, 89) of the hand support piece (80), for example, symmetrically to one another. In the exemplary embodiment, these lying square sleeves (85, 86). Other shapes of the spacer sleeves (85, 86) are conceivable. In each case one surface of the square is connected to the bottom plate (81) and the opposite surface to the hand rest plate (82), eg glued. In the illustration of FIGS. 1 and 2, the connection unit (40) comprises an eg one-piece connecting part (41) fastened to the base body (20). In the exemplary embodiment, this is a mattenariger, homogeneous elastomer body, with the

Base body (20) is glued. The connecting part (41) has a fastening region (42) and a deformation region (43), for example, centrally connected. The attachment area (42) merges into the two-stranded deformation area (43).

Each strand (44, 45) comprises a rope-like

End portion (46, 47). For example, the length of the single rope-like end portion (46; 47) is twice the length of the hand rest piece (80). The rope-like

End portions (46, 47) in the exemplary embodiment have a square cross-section. They can also have a round, elliptical, rectangular, etc. cross-section. In the latter cross sections, the height of the cross section is greater than its width. The rope-like end portions (46, 47) are e.g. bent in a semicircle and lead from the back (87) in the spacer sleeves (85, 86). There they are anchored, e.g. bonded. The rope-like

End portions (4 ^" 6, 47) may also be integrated into the spacer sleeves (85, 86) .The radius of the single signature (48) is, for example, two to three times the width of the rope-like end portion (46; 47).

The connecting part (41) is arranged in the exemplary embodiment on the removable battery cover of the base body (20). The connection unit (40) is thus removable and optionally exchangeable. It is also conceivable to retrofit the connection unit (40) with the hand support piece (80) to a base body (20). Also, the operation of the input and pointing device (10) without connection unit (40) and hand rest piece (80) is conceivable. Instead of the battery cover, the connection unit (40) can also be arranged on a cap, a cover, a shell, mountable moldings, Einrastausnehmungen, etc.

In the operation of the input and pointing device (10) this is on a pad, e.g. on a table. The user puts the palm of his hand or the carpal, for example, the right hand over the entire surface of the hand rest piece (80). With his thumb he grasps the left side (28) of the main body (20) on which the control buttons (24, 25) are arranged. The index finger is on the left main key (22), the middle finger on the right main key (23). Alternatively, the two latter fingers can also serve the wheel (27). The ring finger and the little finger are located on the right side of the main body (20). The carpal and thumb are now at least approximately in a plane from which the other fingers protrude without stretching. When working on the computer, the input and pointing device (10) must be moved on the pad. For this purpose, the user holds the main body (20) with the thumb and the ring finger and presses with the carpal to the hand rest piece (80). In order to bridge great distances, the input and pointing device (10) is moved with the whole forearm. Here, the position of the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80) remains substantially unchanged.

For fine adjustment of the input and pointing device (10), for example to move to a position on the screen, the base body (20) is moved from the ground state relative to the hand support piece (80). For this purpose, the user presses with the palm of his hand the hand rest piece (80) on the pad and moves with his fingers the main body (20) relative to the hand pad (80). Here, the shape of the deformation portion (43) of the connecting part (41) is changed. The

Arcs (48) of the flexible soft end portions (46, 47) travel within the cavity (91) bounded by the bottom plate (81) and the palm rest plate (82). When the input and pointing device (10) is released, the hand rest piece (80) and the base body (20) remain in position relative to each other. The strain energy supplied to the input and pointing device is not stored in the device (10). The internal energy of the input and pointing device (10) remains constant.

In the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2, the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80) can be moved in a portion of the work area, the approximately

400 square millimeters. The swivel angle is about 15 degrees. The main body (20) can be moved and / or pivoted in the linear direction. In this case, only the frictional resistance of the main body (20) acts as counterforce on the base. The user can accurately position the base body (20) without the risk of slippage.

If the base body (20) is displaced relative to the hand support piece (80) into an area or pivoted at an angle which lies outside the partial area, the connecting unit (40) builds up a counterforce. The radius of the arches (48) becomes smaller, the rope-like end portions (46, 47) are elastically deformed. The strain energy is stored in the rope-like end portions (46, 47). Now, when the base body (20) and / or the hand rest piece (80) is released, deform the rope-like end portions (46, 47) back and move the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80) until the main body (20) back in the is located above. The energy stores are now discharged again. Also an extra

Rear part device is conceivable. In the linear directions (11, 12) and in the pivoting directions (13, 14), the ratio of the energy stored in the device (10) to change the position of the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80) is non-linear. Only when an adjustment outside of the said sub-area, a restoring force is built up, which with increasing position change, for example. disproportionately increases. Also, the main body (20) can be brought up to the hand rest piece (80), whereby the input and pointing device (10) allows a large work area.

The space requirement of this input and pointing device (10) is low. Optionally, the hand rest piece (80) may be clad at its sides and at its back. FIG. 3 shows an input and pointing device (10), in which the connecting unit (40) comprises a fastening part (42) and two strands (44, 45) formed thereon. The latter form the deformation region (43) of the connecting part (41). The

Strands (44, 45) are aligned, for example, with the longitudinal sides of the main body (20). Instead of integrally, the connection unit (40) can also be designed in several parts.

In the hand rest piece (80), two spacers (85, 86) are disposed between the bottom plate (81) and the hand rest plate (82) in the outer side portion of the hand rest piece (80). The rope-like end portions (46, 47) with the inwardly directed Umlenkbögen (48) extend outside of these spacers (85, 86). The sleeve-like spacers (85, 86) lie side by side and hold the rope-like end portions (46, 47).

The function of the input and pointing device (10) is analogous to the function of the input and pointing device (10) described in connection with FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 4 likewise shows an input and pointing device (10), in which the deformation region (43) is two

Strands (44, 45) with Umlenkbögen (48). The

Strands (44, 45) are attached to the attachment area (42) e.g. formed. Here, the Anformstellen are reinforced and have each other, for. a distance of 10 millimeters. The two Umlenkbögen (48) are directed outward. The cross section of the rope-like end sections (46, 47) can be formed as described in connection with the exemplary embodiments 1 to 3.

In this embodiment, the bottom plate (81) and the hand rest plate (82) are offset from one another in the longitudinal direction.

Also in this embodiment, a wide adjustment of the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80) is possible without the fingers being loaded by an additional force.

FIGS. 5 to 7 show an input and pointing device (10), whose connection unit (40) comprises a rigid connection part (41). The connecting part (41) is a

Rod (49) which is mounted on the side of the base body (20) in a pivot joint (51). At its other end, the rod (49) has a slot (52) which penetrates a pin (92) fixed in the hand rest piece (80). On the base unit side, the connecting part (41) has two guide pins (53), which side by side on the projecting part of the

Rod (49) are arranged. Between the guide pins (53) - these may have a round, an oval, etc. cross-section - a spring (54) is mounted, which is also inserted into a spring receptacle (29) of the base unit (20). The spring ends (55, 56) are not attached. The bolt (92) of the pivot joint (57) on the hand rest piece (80) pivotally supports a support plate (58) with two

Guide pads (59) disposed on both sides of the rod (49). The guide blocks (59) and the bolt (92) have openings (61, 93), in which a continuous

Spring (62), e.g. a coil spring is inserted.

The hand rest piece (80) shown in Figures 5-7 comprises a hand rest plate (82) resting on two posts (94). On the underside of the supports (94) sliding elements are arranged. Tilting of the hand support piece (80) in the longitudinal direction is prevented by means of the connecting part (41).

When using the input and pointing device (10), the base body (20) in the axial direction (11) relative to the Handauflage- piece (80) can be adjusted with constant force. After releasing the input and pointing device (10), the base unit (20) remains in its adjusted position relative to the hand rest piece (80). The axial displacement is limited by the abutment of the bolt (92) at the ends of the slot (52).

If the base body (20) is pivoted relative to the hand rest piece (80), the connecting part (41) is pivoted relative thereto, cf. Figure 7. The springs (54, 62) are deformed. The loosely inserted springs (54, 62) change their position. At a low pivoting angle, a bending of the springs (54, 62) takes place without the springs (54, 62) being elongated. Upon further pivoting of the base body (20), the bending of the springs (54, 62) increases. Here, the springs (54, 62) are elongated. The internal energy of the springs (54, 62) increases. If the input and pointing device (10) is now released, the relaxing springs (54, 62) cause a restoring force on the connecting part (41). The base body (20) and the handpiece piece (80) are aligned with each other, so that the two parts in the axial direction (11) are at least approximately aligned with each other.

FIG. 8 shows a further embodiment of an input and pointing device (10). The connecting part (41) and the pivot joints (51, 57) of the connecting unit (40) are constructed as described in connection with FIGS. 5-7. The spring elements (54, 62) are designed as leaf springs. In the hand rest piece (80), in each case a leaf spring element (95) is arranged on the supports (94), which abuts with a projecting end (96) on the connecting part (41). These leaf springs form a guide device (97) for a movement in the longitudinal direction (11) and a

Rear part device (99) for a pivoting movement. The

Function of this input and pointing device (10) corresponds to the function of the embodiment shown in Figures 5-7.

FIG. 9 likewise shows an exemplary embodiment in which the spring elements (54, 62) are designed as leaf springs.

The base-device-side leaf spring (54) engages around the pivot pin (31). The spring element (62) in the hand support piece (80) is mounted in the connecting part (41) and in the pivot pin (92). Here, the axial position relative to the connection part (41) secured by a pin-like reinforcement (63).

The length of the connecting part (41) is telescopically changeable. With an axial adjustment of the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80), the length of the connecting part (41) is adjusted. The distance adjustment is limited by means of the stops of the connecting part (41). The function of this input and pointing device (10) corresponds to the function of the embodiment described in FIGS. 5-7.

FIG. 10 shows two states of the input and pointing devices (10) with a rigid connecting part (41). Here, the execution in solid lines shows a basic position and the representation in dash-dotted lines a deflected position of the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80). FIG. 11 shows an input and pointing device (10) with a telescopic connecting part (41), the spring elements (54, 62) being designed as omega springs. On the main body (20) has two return springs (54) and on the hand rest piece (80) a return spring (62) arranged to return a pivoting deflection.

FIG. 12 shows an input and pointing device (10) with a connection unit (40), which comprises a band-shaped connection part (41). The connecting part (41) is firmly connected to the main body (20). For example, it is adhesively bonded or welded to this on the inside. The connecting part (41) consists of an example elastomeric material and has in the exemplary embodiment along its length a substantially constant cross-section. It penetrates the hand rest piece (80). Its fin-like widened projecting end (64) in the illustration of Figure 12 on the hand rest piece (80) over. In the hand rest piece (80) is the connecting part (41) in

Longitudinal guide elements (97) stored. These are e.g. four bearing elements (98) which are bolt-like vertical in the hand rest piece (80) are arranged. The bearing elements (98) may be sliding bearing elements, rolling bearings, etc.

A similar embodiment, the figures 13 and 14. The connecting part (41) is here attached to the outside of the base body (20). The width of the connecting part (41) tapers in a funnel shape from the fastening region (42) in the direction of the hand support piece (80).

When the base body (20) is moved in the longitudinal direction (11) ^" relative to the hand support piece (80), the connecting piece (41) slides or rolls along the longitudinal guide elements (97) For example, this displacement is at least 20 millimeters, the internal energy of the input and pointing device (10) remains constant, and when the input and pointing device (10) is released, it remains in his situation.

When pivoting the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80), the connecting part (41) is elastically deformed, cf. Figure 14. The resistance to the operator is increasing.

The internal energy of the input and pointing device (10) is increased. If the input and pointing device (10) is now released, the connecting part (41) relaxes. It deforms back into its eg straight starting position. The main body (20) and the hand rest piece (80) are aligned with each other, for example. The strength of the restoring force depends inter alia on the width of the connecting part (41) and the selected material.

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FIG. 15 shows an input and display device (10) whose connecting part (41) is spring-like. In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting part (41) is a coil spring. But also the use of a leaf spring

10 is conceivable. As in the exemplary embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 11-14, this has been described in guide elements (97).

longitudinally displaceably mounted connecting part (41) has a projecting fin-shaped end (64). In this input and pointing device (10), the base body (20) can be

15 example, in the longitudinal direction (11) in a length of

25 millimeters and an angular range of +/- 15 degrees relative to the hand rest piece (80) can be adjusted without the back part device (99) responds. Depending on the diameter, wire diameter and length of the connecting part (41) can

20 the response and the strength of the

Rücksteilvorrichtung (99) can be selected.

FIGS. 16-18 show an input and pointing device (10) in which the connecting element (41) is shown.

25 of the connecting unit (40) is U-shaped. The connecting part (41) is for example a round cord (68),

- '■ · whose two ends are fixed to the base body (20). It engages around a pin (84) of the hand support piece (80), wherein they are freely axially displaceable in the illustrated embodiment

30 is. Two spacers (85, 86) connecting the bottom plate (81) to the hand rest plate (82) are disposed laterally of the connecting part (41). These spacers (85, 86), for example, have a round cross-sectional area. she serve simultaneously as Führungsseiemente (97) of the connecting part (41).

During axial displacement a resistance force is built up only from the position of the base body (20) to the hand rest piece (80), from which the round cord (68) is elongated. The round cord is now elastically deformed and stores energy. When the main body (20) is released, it is pulled back against the hand rest piece (80) until the connecting part (41) is relieved.

In a transverse movement or when pivoting the base body (20) by a small angle -. less than

20 degrees - the connecting part (41) is flexible - not up to the elastic deformation range - deformed. After releasing the main body (20) there is no provision. If the base body (20) pivoted relative to the hand rest piece (80) by a larger angle, an elastic deformation of the connecting part (41). After releasing the base body (20) and / or the hand rest piece (80), the energy absorbed during the elastic deformation is released again. The position of the base body (20) relative to the hand rest piece (80) is reset. In FIGS. 19 and 20, the connecting unit (40) comprises a band-shaped connecting element (41). This consists for example of a textile material and is firmly connected to the base body (20) and to the inner surface (101) of the hand rest plate (82) of the hand rest piece (80). With both parts, for example, it is glued over a large area. In the illustrated embodiment, the flexible band (41) on both the base body (20) and in the hand rest piece (80) has a deflection (48, 67). This input and pointing device (10) can be adjusted, moved or pivoted while maintaining a constant internal energy in all directions.

FIG. 21 shows an input and pointing device (10) with a band-shaped connecting part (41) without deflection. On the hand support piece (80), a guide element (102) is arranged. This e.g. For example, the leaf spring-like guide element (102) has the function of a guide element for the

Volume (41).

FIGS. 22 and 23 show a further input and pointing device (10) with a band-shaped connecting part (41). The connecting part (41) is arranged in this embodiment, a waveband with in the transverse direction

Waves (65). These may be V- or U-shaped.

Even with this device (10), the base body (20) can be adjusted in relation to the hand support piece (80) in the entire working range - ie in the entire adjustment range of the parts (20, 80) without the internal energy of the input element being displaced. and pointing device (10) changes.

Figure 24 shows an input and pointing device (10) with an annular connecting unit (40), which engages around a pin (84) in the hand rest piece (80). The pin (84) carries, for example, a weak permanent magnet (103). For example, the connector 41 has six weak permanent magnets 66 disposed about the pin 84. In this case, all outer magnets (66) with the same pole in the direction of the pin (84). The journal-side magnet (103) is formed to have the same polarity in this plane as the inwardly-facing poles of the outer magnets (66).

In the illustrated initial state is - due to the weak magnetic fields - the pin (84) largely free of force in space. From this position, the base body (20) with the connected connecting part (41) can be moved, for example, a few millimeters in each direction, without a force acting. Only upon further movement of the base body (20) relative to the hand support piece (80), the adjustable connecting part (41) with one of the outer magnets (66) approaches the pin (84). Because of the same polarity becomes one

Restoring force constructed, the larger, the smaller the distance between the pin (84) and the magnet (66).

In FIGS. 25 and 26, the connection unit (40) is fastened to the front part of the main body (20). The fasteners (42) may be formed at least partially as finger pads. At the rear part of the base body (20) has a guide plate (32) is mounted. This engages under the hand rest piece (80) partially. The connection unit (40) comprises a flexible connection part (41). In the exemplary embodiment, this is a round cord (68) made of an elastomeric material. It runs along the outer boundary of the hand rest plate (82) of the hand rest piece (80). At this it is centrally mounted in the rear area. The hand rest piece (80) includes a post (94) that is described within that of the connecting part (41)

Arch is arranged.

Figure 27 shows a similar input and pointing device (10), but wherein the connecting part (41) is annular. This is attached to the back of the main body (20).

The function of the input and pointing devices (10) shown in FIGS. 25-27 corresponds to the function of FIG

Figures 1 and 2 illustrated device (10). Another variant of an input and pointing device (10) is shown in FIG. On the base body (20) a guide plate (32) is arranged, on which the hand rest piece (80) is supported. The connection unit (40) can be designed as described in one of the variants mentioned above.

In the embodiment of FIG. 29, the base body (20) engages over the connecting part (41). The main body (20) can be used up to the hand rest piece (80). The operator can thus use the main body (20) to the carpal. In Figures 30 and 31, another input and pointing device (10) is shown. The hand support piece (80) is at least approximately wedge-shaped in the rear view of FIG. The bottom plate (81) is formed parallel to the base. On its underside it has e.g. Sliding or rolling elements (83). The latter are for example ball rollers or roller bearings. Thus, the hand rest piece (80) can be moved with little friction.

The hand rest plate (82) is on the left hand side in the illustrated right hand input and pointing device (10)

Page (104) about twice as high as on the right

Page (105). In a left-handed version, this can be reversed. In this embodiment, the hand rest plate (82) in the transverse direction (12) is curved mathematically positive from left to right. Instead of trough-like, the

Hand rest plate (82) also be concave or flat. This avoids fatigue or pain in the hands. The slip-resistant surface (106) may also be part of, for example, a removable wedge piece that can be placed on the hand rest plate (82). The wedge piece or the hand rest piece (80) can also be designed shock-absorbing.

It is also conceivable to attach the connection unit (40) to the hand support piece (80) and, for example, to arrange the deflection bends (48) in the base body (20). The individual embodiments can also be combined with each other.

List of reference numbers:

10 input and pointing device

11 longitudinal direction, linear direction, axial direction 12 transverse direction, linear direction

13 pivoting direction

14 pivoting direction

20 basic body

21 top

22 main button

23 main button

24 control button

25 control button

27 wheel

28 left side

29 spring seat 31 pivot pin

32 baffle plate

40 connection unit

41 connecting part, band

42 mounting area

43 deformation range

44 strand

45 strand

46 rope-like end section

47 rope-like end section

48 bends, bends, redirection

49 pole

51 swivel joint 52 slot

53 guide pins

54 spring element, spring

55 spring ends

56 spring ends

57 swivel joint

58 support plate

59 guide blocks 61 breakthroughs

62 spring element, spring

63 reinforcement, cone-shaped

64 projecting end

65 waves

66 permanent magnets

67 redirection

68 round cord

80 hand rest piece

81 base plate

82 Hand rest plate

83 sliding elements, rolling elements

84 Spacers, central, bolts, spigots, support

85 Spacer, spacer sleeve, square sleeve 86 Spacer, spacer sleeve, square sleeve

87 back end of (80)

88 page area

89 side area 91 cavity

92 bolts, swivel bolts

93 breakthroughs

94 columns

95 spring element, leaf spring element projecting end of (95)

Longitudinal guide elements, guide device

Lagereiemente

Reset device inner surface of (82)

vane

permanent magnet

left side

right side

non-slip surface, non-slip palm rest.

Claims

Claims:

1. Manually operated input and pointing device (10) of an electronic data processing system with a base body (20) having at least one actuatable by a finger button (22; 23) or sensor and having a with the base body (20) by means of at least a hand-piece (80) connected to a connecting unit (40), characterized

in that the connecting unit (40) comprises a connecting part (41) which is bendable, adjustable or adjustable at least in the ground state, such that the internal energy of the device is at least in a partial area of the working area when the position of the hand support piece (80) is adjusted relative to the base body (20) (10) remains constant.

2. Manually operated input and pointing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one rear part device (99).

3. Manually operated input and pointing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least the ratio of the distance between the base body (20) and the hand rest piece (80) to a restoring force is non-linear.

4. Manually operated input and pointing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting part (41) builds up a restoring force.

5. Manually operated input and pointing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the Handauflage- piece (80) comprises a connecting part (41) leading guide device (97).

6. Manually operated input and pointing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting part (41) has at least one deflection (48).

7. Manually actuable input and pointing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the hand support piece (80) comprises a non-slip hand support surface (106).

8. Manually operated input and pointing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the hand support piece (80) and / or the base body (20) sliding or rolling elements (83).

9. Manually actuated input and pointing device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least the connection unit (40) is removable.

10. Retrofit unit for a base body (20) of an input and pointing device (10) comprising a base body (20) attachable connection unit (40) and a hand-held piece (80) connected thereto, wherein the connection unit (40) a at least in the ground state flexible soft, adjustable or adjustably mounted connecting part (41), so that in an adjustment of the position of the hand support piece (80) to the base body (20) at least in a portion of the working area, the internal energy of the device (1 remains constant.