DE19713594A1 - Ergonomic personal computer mouse - Google Patents

Ergonomic personal computer mouse

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DE19713594A1
DE19713594A1 DE1997113594 DE19713594A DE19713594A1 DE 19713594 A1 DE19713594 A1 DE 19713594A1 DE 1997113594 DE1997113594 DE 1997113594 DE 19713594 A DE19713594 A DE 19713594A DE 19713594 A1 DE19713594 A1 DE 19713594A1
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Horst Laug
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543—Mice or pucks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00—Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/58—Rests or guides for relevant parts of the operator's body
    • G05G1/62—Arm rests
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0333—Ergonomic shaped mouse for one hand
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/00 - G06F3/048
    • G06F2203/033—Indexing scheme relating to G06F3/033
    • G06F2203/0334—Ergonomic shaped mouse for vertical grip, whereby the hand controlling the mouse is resting or gripping it with an attitude almost vertical with respect of the working surface

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Abstract

The PC mouse profile is raised on the thumb side (6) and has a ball shape (1) in the centre on an inclined plane to support the palm. The mouse buttons, wheels or balls (3) are fitted on the raised profile at an angle of 10 to 60 degrees. The outer edge of the operator's hand is supported by a raised edge (2) of adjustable width and angle. The input roller ball (4) on the under side is offset from the centre to one side. Support rollers (5) are fitted on all four corners. The angles of the mouse keys, wheels or balls can be adjusted individually.

Description

Herkömmliche Rollkugel-Eingabegeräte (PC-Mäuse) sind in vielen verschiedenen Ausführungen im Einsatz.Conventional trackball input devices (PC mice) come in many different types Versions in use.

Allen Geräten gemeinsam ist die Gestaltung der Bedieneroberfläche. Tasten, Kugeln oder Rädchen befinden sich parallel zur Unterseite der Geräte bzw. zur Unterlage (Maus-Matte). Die Bedienerhand ist gezwungen ebenfalls diese Position einzunehmen und während der Bedienung beizuhalten.The design of the user interface is common to all devices. Buttons, balls or Cogs are parallel to the underside of the devices or to the base (mouse mat). The operator's hand is also forced to take this position and during the Maintain operation.

Das kann zum vorzeitigen Ermüden der Hand und des Unterarmes führen. Der Grund ist die Drehung der Hand mit der Handflächeninnenseite parallel zur Oberfläche der PC-Maus. Mit den bekannten Geräten ist es nicht möglich die Hand während der Bedienung der PC-Maus in eine entlastende Stellung zu bringen. Dazu muß die Handkante aufliegen und die "Daumenseite" nach oben zeigen.This can lead to premature hand and forearm fatigue. The reason is Rotation of the hand with the inside of the palm parallel to the surface of the PC mouse. With the known devices, it is not possible to hand in while operating the PC mouse to bring a relieving position. To do this, the edge of the hand must rest and the Point the "thumb side" up.

Mit der neuen ergonomisch konstruierten PC-Mausoberfläche wird erreicht, daß die Hand während der Bedienung vollständig entlastet bleibt.The new ergonomically designed PC mouse surface ensures that the hand remains completely relieved during operation.

Die neue ergonomisch konstruierte PC-Maus weist an der "Daumenseite" eine Erhöhung auf, die zur Mitte wieder abflacht. Dieser schräge Oberflächenbereich ist ebenfalls bis zur Mitte ballig geformt und gibt der Handinnenseite eine angenehme Auflage. Die gegenüberliegende Seite (Handkante) weist eine leicht erhöhte Kante auf. Die Hand braucht dadurch bei seitlichen Bewegungen nicht mehr angehoben werden und die PC-Maus folgt jeder Bewegung "ruckfrei". Der untere Bereich ist als Auflage für die Handwurzel flach geformt. The new ergonomically designed PC mouse has an increase on the "thumb side", which flattens out again in the middle. This sloping surface area is also up to the middle spherically shaped and gives the inside of the hand a pleasant support. The opposite Side (hand edge) has a slightly raised edge. The hand needs for lateral Movements can no longer be raised and the PC mouse follows every movement "jerk-free". The lower area is shaped as a support for the wrist.  

An der Unterseite der PC-Maus ist die Eingabe-Rollkugel aus der Mitte in Richtung Daumenseite versetzt, zwei weitere Rollkugeln sind an der Handkantenseite positioniert und dienen ausschließlich zur rollenden Abstützung der PC-Maus. Die Bedienerhand braucht mit Hilfe dieser ergonomisch geformten PC-Maus nun nicht mehr eine Zwangshaltung einnehmen. Die Hand kann bei allen Bewegungen in Ruhestellung bleiben.At the bottom of the PC mouse, the input trackball is from the center towards Staggered thumb side, two more roller balls are positioned on the hand edge side and are used only for rolling support of the PC mouse. The operator's hand also needs With the help of this ergonomically shaped PC mouse, you no longer have to adopt a forced posture. The hand can remain at rest with all movements.

Die Oberfläche der ergonomisch geformten PC-Maus kann mit abgerundeten Noppen ausgerüstet werden. Dadurch wird ein Schwitzen der Hand zwischen den Kontaktstellen vermieden. Die Bedienungselemente (Tastaturen, Rädchen oder Kugeln) befinden sich an der oberen erhöhten "Daumenseite" und sind in einem Winkel von 10°-60° angeordnet. Die Winkelgrade der Bedienungselemente sind verstellbar ausgeführt. Die Höhe der Erhebung und die Handkantenabstützung lassen sich ebenfalls individuell einstellen.The surface of the ergonomically shaped PC mouse can be rounded off with knobs be equipped. This will make your hand sweat between the contact points avoided. The controls (keyboards, cogs or balls) are on the upper raised "thumb side" and are arranged at an angle of 10 ° -60 °. The Angle degrees of the controls are adjustable. The amount of the survey and the hand edge support can also be adjusted individually.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

Fig. 1 ergonomische Oberfläche der PC-Maus von oben gesehen.
1 ballige Handinnenfläche-Auflage
2 Erhöhung für die Handkantenaußenseite
3 Tastatur
Fig. 2 untere Seitenansicht
4 Eingabe-Rollkugel
5 Rollkugeln zur Abstützung
6 "Daumenseite" Fig. 1 ergonomic surface of the PC mouse seen from above.
1 crowned palm rest
2 Raising the outside of the hand edge
3 keyboard
Fig. 2 bottom side view
4 input trackball
5 roller balls for support
6 "thumb side"

Claims (10)

1. Ergonomische Oberfläche für Rollkugel-Eingabegeräte (PC-Mäuse) mit einseitig erhöhten Bedienungstastaturen, -rädchen oder -kugeln.1. Ergonomic surface for trackball input devices (PC mice) with raised on one side Control keyboards, wheels or balls. 2. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Bedienungstastaturen, -rädchen oder -kugeln in einem Winkel von 10°-60° angeordnet sind.2. Characterized in that the control keyboards, wheels or balls in one Angles of 10 ° -60 ° are arranged. 3. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Abschrägung ballig geformt ist.3. characterized in that the bevel is spherical. 4. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der gegenüberliegenden Seite eine Handkantenabstützung angebracht ist.4. characterized in that on the opposite side a hand edge support is appropriate. 5. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Eingabe-Rollkugel aus der Mitte zur Seite versetzt angeordnet ist.5. Characterized in that the input trackball offset from the center to the side is arranged. 6. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an allen Seiten mindestens an einer Seite Rollkugeln zur Abstützung und ruckfreien Bewegung angebracht sind.6. Characterized in that on all sides at least on one side roller balls for Support and smooth movement are appropriate. 7. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Oberfläche mit Noppen versehen werden kann.7. Characterized in that the surface can be provided with nubs. 8. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Handkantenabstützung verstellbar in Breite und Winkel ausgebildet ist.8. Characterized in that the hand edge support adjustable in width and angle is trained. 9. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Bedienungstastaturen, -rädchen oder -kugeln in den Winkelgraden individuell verstellbar konstruiert sind.9. Characterized in that the control keyboards, wheels or balls in the Angular degrees are individually adjustable. 10. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die seitliche Erhöhung der PC-Maus verstellbar ausgebildet ist.10. Characterized in that the lateral elevation of the PC mouse is adjustable is.
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WO1998059316A1 (en) * 1997-06-23 1998-12-30 Charlotte Bering A pointing device for a computer
WO2000043948A1 (en) * 1999-01-19 2000-07-27 Ulrich Schmidt Computer mouse
DE19907040A1 (en) * 1999-02-19 2000-08-24 Matthias Limburg Personal computer mouse has shaped contour for receiving user's thumb positioned at more than 2 cm above support surface across which mouse is moved
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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1998059316A1 (en) * 1997-06-23 1998-12-30 Charlotte Bering A pointing device for a computer
WO2000043948A1 (en) * 1999-01-19 2000-07-27 Ulrich Schmidt Computer mouse
DE19907040A1 (en) * 1999-02-19 2000-08-24 Matthias Limburg Personal computer mouse has shaped contour for receiving user's thumb positioned at more than 2 cm above support surface across which mouse is moved
US7145548B2 (en) 2003-06-03 2006-12-05 Torbay Holdings Biomechanically low load computer mouse

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