Modular scroll wheel with integral detent-engaging spring tab

    公开(公告)号:US07362308B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-22

    申请号:US10876634

    申请日:2004-06-28

    Applicant: James Y. Koo

    Inventor: James Y. Koo

    CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 G06F3/0312 G06F3/0362

    Abstract: A single-piece component rotatably supports a scroll wheel and includes an integral follower arm extending into a well within which the scroll wheel rotates. Formed on a circumferential surface of the scroll wheel are regularly spaced detents or other structures forming regularly spaced regions of alternating height. Located on an end of the follower arm is a follower which moves in and out of the detents as the scroll wheel rotates, with the arm biasing the follower against movement out of the detents. The carriage may also include pivots for relative movement of the carriage and scroll wheel assembly with respect to a housing, and a tab for actuating a switch.

    Modular scroll wheel with integral detent-engaging sprint tab
    12.
    发明授权
    Modular scroll wheel with integral detent-engaging sprint tab 有权
    具有整体棘爪接合弹簧片的模块化滚轮

    公开(公告)号:US07324090B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-29

    申请号:US10985956

    申请日:2004-11-12

    Applicant: James Y. Koo

    Inventor: James Y. Koo

    CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 G06F3/0312 G06F3/0362

    Abstract: A single-piece component rotatably supports a scroll wheel and includes an integral follower arm extending into a well within which the scroll wheel rotates. Formed on a circumferential surface of the scroll wheel are regularly spaced detents or other structures forming regularly spaced regions of alternating height. Located on an end of the follower arm is a follower which moves in and out of the detents as the scroll wheel rotates, with the arm biasing the follower against movement out of the detents. The carriage may also include pivots for relative movement of the carriage and scroll wheel assembly with respect to a housing, and a tab for actuating a switch.

    Abstract translation: 单件式部件可旋转地支撑滚轮并且包括延伸到滚轮旋转的井内的整体从动臂。 在滚轮的圆周表面上形成规则间隔的棘爪或其它结构,形成规则间隔的交替高度的区域。 位于从动臂的一端的是跟随器,当随着滚轮旋转时,随动件进入和离开制动器,臂随着偏压从动件移动离开制动器。 托架还可以包括用于托架和滚轮组件相对于壳体的相对运动的枢轴和用于致动开关的突片。

    Input device including a wheel assembly for scrolling an image in multiple directions
    14.
    发明授权
    Input device including a wheel assembly for scrolling an image in multiple directions 有权
    输入装置,包括用于在多个方向上滚动图像的轮组件

    公开(公告)号:US07463239B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-09

    申请号:US10760466

    申请日:2004-01-21

    Abstract: A computer input device having a housing and an engagable scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is rotatable about an axis to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The rotatable member is laterally movable relative to the housing. A sensor is preferably positioned within the housing for sensing lateral movement of the rotatable member. In response to sensed lateral movement of the rotatable member, the image is horizontally scrolled, preferably in the direction of the lateral movement. The scrolling speed can be affected relative to the amount of displacement of the rotatable member and/or the amount of time that the rotatable member is displaced a predetermined amount. The computer input device having the rotatable member may take the form of a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball device, or another type of computer input device.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有壳体和可接合滚轮的计算机输入装置。 滚轮可以围绕轴线旋转,以优选地使显示器上的图像垂直滚动。 可旋转构件相对于壳体可横向移动。 传感器优选地定位在壳体内以感测可旋转构件的横向移动。 响应于感测到的可旋转构件的横向移动,图像水平地滚动,优选地在横向移动的方向上。 滚动速度可以相对于可旋转部件的位移量和/或可旋转部件移动预定量的时间量而受到影响。 具有可旋转构件的计算机输入装置可以采用键盘,鼠标,轨迹球装置或另一类型的计算机输入装置的形式。

    Input device including a scroll wheel assembly
    17.
    发明授权
    Input device including a scroll wheel assembly 有权
    包括滚轮组件的输入装置

    公开(公告)号:US07283122B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-16

    申请号:US11167286

    申请日:2005-06-28

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 G06F3/0338

    Abstract: An input device including a scroll wheel assembly for moving an image in multiple directions on a display screen. The scroll wheel assembly may include a finger-engagable control member that may be endlessly rotated about a rotation axis and a tilt sensor containing a tilt contact member coplanar with the finger-engagable control member and oriented in a substantially vertical, downward orientation such that pivoting of the finger-engagable control member may move the tilt contact member laterally to contact laterally disposed contact switches. In another example, the finger-engagable control member contains a flexible blade at an underside for biasing the scroll wheel assembly to an upright position.

    Abstract translation: 一种输入装置,包括用于在显示屏上沿多个方向移动图像的滚轮组件。 滚轮组件可以包括手指接合的控制构件,其可以围绕旋转轴线无休止地旋转;以及倾斜传感器,其包含倾斜接触构件,所述倾斜接触构件与所述手指接合的控制构件共面并且被定向成基本上垂直的向下定向, 手指接合控制构件可以横向移动倾斜接触构件以接触横向设置的接触开关。 在另一个示例中,手指接合控制构件在下侧包含用于将滚轮组件偏置到直立位置的柔性叶片。

    Input device including a wheel assembly for scrolling an image in multiple directions

    公开(公告)号:US07079110B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-18

    申请号:US10184000

    申请日:2002-06-28

    Abstract: A computer input device having a housing and a finger-engagable scrolling device. A portion of the scrolling device is endlessly rotatable about a first axis to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The scrolling device is pivotally movable relative to the housing about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The first axis and the second axis may lie in a common plane or otherwise be close to one another to provide a large range of possible angular motion. A sensor is preferably positioned within the finger-engagable scrolling device for rotational movement of the rotational portion of the finger-engagable scrolling device. A pivot sensor may be provided on the second axis or laterally disposed from the scrolling device. A cover with an aperture may be provided over the scrolling device to help prevent dust and other contaminates from entering the housing through the opening for the scrolling device. The scrolling device may be contoured in a number of alternative ways to provide enhanced control and/or visual or tactile cues. In response to sensed pivotal movement of the scrolling device, the image is horizontally scrolled, preferably in the direction of the lateral movement. The scrolling speed can be affected relative to the amount of displacement of the scrolling device and/or the amount of time that the scrolling device is displaced by a predetermined amount. The computer input device having the rotatable member may take the form of a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball device, or another type of computer input device.

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