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Mouse device operable with variable button-pressing force

US8537114B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 2010
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2227/034
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mouse device is operable with a variable button-pressing force. The mouse device includes a mouse base, a mouse case, a button disposed on the mouse case, a pressing plate contacted with the button, and the sliding member contacted with the pressing plate. The sliding member is partially protruded out of the mouse base, and movable with respect to the mouse base. When the sliding member is moved to a first position and contacted with a first touching part of the pressing plate, the force required for pressing the button is equal to a first downward external force. Whereas, when the sliding member is moved to a second position and contacted with a second touching part of the pressing plate, the force required for pressing the button is equal to a second downward external force.

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