Camera device and mobile terminal
By designing a flexible circuit board with a "Z" structure in the camera device, the problem of complex and high cost of flexible circuit boards in the prior art is solved, and more efficient production and lower costs are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202011260789.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2020-11-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-11-12
AI Technical Summary
In existing camera devices, when the flexible circuit board is bent into a serpentine structure, the process is complicated, the manufacturing time is long, the manufacturing cost is high, and the production efficiency is low.
The design of a flexible circuit board is adopted, which includes a first straight section, an inclined connection section and a second straight section. The inclined connection section extends inclinedly along the height direction of the camera module to form a "Z"-shaped structure, reducing the length of the flexible circuit board and improving its flexibility.
Through this design, the pulling effect of the flexible circuit board on the camera module is reduced, the production process is simplified, the production efficiency is improved, and the cost is reduced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of camera equipment, and in particular to a camera device and a mobile terminal. Background Art
[0002] The existing camera device includes a pan-tilt mount, a camera module, and a flexible circuit board (FPC) electrically connected to the camera module. The camera module is installed in the pan-tilt mount, and the pan-tilt mount can drive the camera module to move. When the camera module moves in the pan-tilt mount, the camera module will drive the flexible circuit board to move. In order to reduce the pulling effect of the flexible circuit board on the camera module and the pan-tilt mount, it is necessary to bend the flexible circuit board four times to form an elastic serpentine structure, and set a pad at the bend of the serpentine structure to avoid deformation of the flexible circuit board. Therefore, the entire production process of bending the flexible circuit board into a serpentine structure requires four bending, glue dispensing, glue curing and other processes, resulting in complex processes, long manufacturing time, high manufacturing costs, and low production efficiency. Summary of the invention
[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a camera device, which can reduce the pulling effect of the flexible circuit board on the camera module and reduce the length of the flexible circuit board.
[0004] A camera device includes a flexible circuit board, a camera module and a connector. The flexible circuit board includes a first straight section, a second straight section and an inclined connecting section. The inclined connecting section extends obliquely from bottom to top along the height direction of the camera module. One end of the first straight section is connected to the camera module, the other end of the first straight section is connected to the lower end of the inclined connecting section, one end of the second straight section is connected to the upper end of the inclined connecting section, and the other end of the second straight section is connected to the connector.
[0005] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first straight section, the inclined connecting section and the second straight section are combined into a "Z" shape.
[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, a first acute angle is formed between the first straight section and the inclined connecting section, and a second acute angle is formed between the second straight section and the inclined connecting section.
[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the connection between the inclined connecting section and the second straight section is close to the connection between the first straight section and the camera module, and the connection between the inclined connecting section and the first straight section is far away from the connection between the first straight section and the camera module.
[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, a first supporting assembly is provided at the connection between the first straight section and the inclined connecting section, and the first supporting assembly is used to support the first straight section and the inclined connecting section at intervals; a second supporting assembly is provided at the connection between the second straight section and the inclined connecting section, and the second supporting assembly is used to support the second straight section and the inclined connecting section at intervals.
[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned first supporting assembly includes a first raising plate and a second raising plate, the first raising plate is fixedly connected to the first straight section, the second raising plate is fixedly connected to the inclined connecting section, and the second raising plate rests on the first raising plate; the second supporting assembly includes a third raising plate and a fourth raising plate, the third raising plate is fixedly connected to the inclined connecting section, the fourth raising plate is fixedly connected to the second straight section, and the fourth raising plate rests on the third raising plate.
[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, a first inclined plane is provided on the first raising plate, a second inclined plane is provided on the second raising plate, and the first inclined plane and the second inclined plane are abutted against each other; a third inclined plane is provided on the third raising plate, a fourth inclined plane is provided on the fourth raising plate, and the third inclined plane and the fourth inclined plane are abutted against each other.
[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the length of the first raising plate is equal to the length of the second raising plate; the length of the third raising plate is equal to the length of the fourth raising plate.
[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the flexible circuit board is a single-layer board or a multi-layer board.
[0013] The present invention also provides a mobile terminal, comprising the above-mentioned camera device.
[0014] The inclined connecting section of the camera device of the present invention is connected obliquely between the first straight section and the second straight section, that is, there is a deformable gap between the inclined connecting section and the first straight section and between the inclined connecting section and the second straight section, so that the flexible circuit board has better flexibility, can reduce the pulling effect of the flexible circuit board on the camera module, and reduce the length of the flexible circuit board. Moreover, the manufacturing process is simple, the production efficiency is improved, and the cost is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the camera device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera device shown.
[0017] Figure 3yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the top view of the flexible circuit board of the camera device after being unfolded is shown.
[0018] Figure 4 It is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the first supporting member of the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 5 It is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the second supporting member of the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 6 2 is a schematic side view of the camera device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] First embodiment
[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic side view of the structure of a camera device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The three-dimensional structural diagram of the camera device shown in FIG. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the top view of the flexible circuit board of the camera device after unfolding is shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 3 The camera device includes a flexible circuit board 11, a camera module 10 and a connector 15. The flexible circuit board 11 includes a first straight section 111, a second straight section 112 and an inclined connecting section 113. The inclined connecting section 113 extends obliquely from bottom to top along the height direction of the camera module 10. One end of the first straight section 111 is connected to the camera module 10, and the other end of the first straight section 111 is connected to the lower end of the inclined connecting section 113. One end of the second straight section 112 is connected to the upper end of the inclined connecting section 113, and the other end of the second straight section 112 is connected to the connector 15.
[0023] The inclined connecting section 113 of the camera device of the present invention is connected obliquely between the first straight section 111 and the second straight section 112, that is, there is a deformable gap between the inclined connecting section 113 and the first straight section 111 and between the inclined connecting section 113 and the second straight section 112, so that the flexible circuit board 11 has better flexibility, can reduce the pulling effect of the flexible circuit board 11 on the camera module 10, and reduce the length of the flexible circuit board 11. In addition, the manufacturing process is simple, the production efficiency is improved, and the cost is reduced.
[0024] Furthermore, the first straight section 111 , the inclined connecting section 113 and the second straight section 112 are combined to form a “Z” shape.
[0025] Furthermore, a first acute angle a is formed between the first straight section 111 and the inclined connecting section 113 , and a second acute angle b is formed between the second straight section 112 and the inclined connecting section 113 .
[0026] Furthermore, if Figure 1 As shown, the connection between the inclined connecting section 113 and the second straight section 112 is close to the connection between the first straight section 111 and the camera module 10 , and the connection between the inclined connecting section 113 and the first straight section 111 is far away from the connection between the first straight section 111 and the camera module 10 .
[0027] Further, Figure 4 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the first supporting member of the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the second supporting member of the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a first support assembly 12 is provided at the connection between the first straight section 111 and the inclined connecting section 113, and the first support assembly 12 is used to support the first straight section 111 and the inclined connecting section 113 at intervals; a second support assembly 13 is provided at the connection between the second straight section 112 and the inclined connecting section 113, and the second support assembly 13 is used to support the second straight section 112 and the inclined connecting section 113 at intervals. In this embodiment, the material of the first support assembly 12 and the second support assembly 13 is, for example, a metal plate or a wooden board, but is not limited thereto.
[0028] Furthermore, the first supporting assembly 12 includes a first raising plate 121 and a second raising plate 122, the first raising plate 121 is fixedly connected to the first straight section 111, the second raising plate 122 is fixedly connected to the inclined connecting section 113, and the second raising plate 122 rests on the first raising plate 121; the second supporting assembly 13 includes a third raising plate 131 and a fourth raising plate 132, the third raising plate 131 is fixedly connected to the inclined connecting section 113, the fourth raising plate 132 is fixedly connected to the second straight section 112, and the fourth raising plate 132 rests on the third raising plate 131.
[0029] Furthermore, the first raising plate 121 is provided with a first inclined surface 121a, the second raising plate 122 is provided with a second inclined surface 122a, and the first inclined surface 121a and the second inclined surface 122a are in contact with each other; the third raising plate 131 is provided with a third inclined surface 131a, the fourth raising plate 132 is provided with a fourth inclined surface 132a, and the third inclined surface 131a and the fourth inclined surface 132a are in contact with each other. In this embodiment, since the first inclined surface 121a and the second inclined surface 122a are in contact with each other, the first supporting component 12 can be in a slope shape; since the third inclined surface 131a and the fourth inclined surface 132a are in contact with each other, the second supporting component 13 can also be in a slope shape; and thus the entire flexible circuit board can be kept in a "Z" shape.
[0030] Furthermore, the length of the first raised plate 121 is equal to the length of the second raised plate 122; the length of the third raised plate 131 is equal to the length of the fourth raised plate 132. In this embodiment, the first inclined surface 121a and the first straight section 111 have a first angle less than 90°; the second inclined surface 122a and the inclined connecting section 113 have a second angle less than 90°; the third inclined surface 131a and the inclined connecting section 113 have a third angle less than 90°; the fourth inclined surface 132a and the second straight section 112 have a fourth angle less than 90°.
[0031] Furthermore, the flexible circuit board 11 includes a first surface 11a and a second surface 11b, the first surface 11a and the second surface 11b are arranged opposite to each other, the first raising plate 121 and the second raising plate 122 are fixedly connected to the first surface 11a of the flexible circuit board 11; the third raising plate 131 and the fourth raising plate 132 are fixedly connected to the second surface 11b of the flexible circuit board 11.
[0032] Furthermore, if Figure 3 As shown, the first raising plate 121 and the second raising plate 122 are located at one end close to the camera module 10 ; the third raising plate 131 and the fourth raising plate 132 are located at one end away from the camera module 10 .
[0033] Furthermore, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first inclined surface 121a of the first elevated plate 121 has the same inclined direction as the second inclined surface 122a of the second elevated plate 122 after being abutted, and the first inclined surface 121a of the first elevated plate 121 and the second inclined surface 122a of the second elevated plate 122 are aligned and abutted to form the first support assembly 12; the third inclined surface 131a on the third elevated plate 131 and the fourth inclined surface 132a of the fourth elevated plate 132 have the same inclined direction after being abutted, and the third inclined surface 131a on the third elevated plate 131 and the fourth inclined surface 132a of the fourth elevated plate 132 are aligned and abutted to form the second support assembly 13. In this embodiment, the first inclined surface 121a and the second inclined surface 122a are fixed by glue dispensing; the third inclined surface 131a and the fourth inclined surface 132a are fixed by glue dispensing.
[0034] Furthermore, at least one through hole 101 for increasing flexibility is provided on the flexible circuit board 11 , and the through hole 101 extends along the length direction of the flexible circuit board 11 , or a plurality of through holes 101 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the flexible circuit board 11 .
[0035] Furthermore, the flexible circuit board 11 is a single-layer board.
[0036] Furthermore, the camera device also includes a pan-tilt mounting seat (not shown in the figure), in which a pan-tilt motion bracket, a magnet and a coil are provided. The pan-tilt motion bracket can be movably connected in the pan-tilt mounting seat, and a receiving cavity is provided in the pan-tilt motion bracket. The camera module 10 is installed in the receiving cavity, the magnet is fixedly connected to the pan-tilt motion bracket, and the coil is fixedly connected in the pan-tilt mounting seat. The magnet and the coil are arranged opposite to each other, and a magnetic force can be generated between the coil and the magnet to drive the pan-tilt motion bracket to move.
[0037] Furthermore, the gimbal mounting base also includes a driving board, and a wire is arranged inside the driving board. One end of the wire is electrically connected to the coil. When the wire is energized, the current generated by the coil cooperates with the magnet to control the gimbal motion bracket, and then controls the movement of the camera module 10 through the gimbal motion bracket to realize the anti-shake function of the gimbal.
[0038] Furthermore, the camera module 10 includes a lens, a support base, a circuit board, a filter and a photosensitive element. The lens is mounted on the support base, the support base is fixed on the circuit board, the filter and the photosensitive element are located in the support base, the filter is connected to the support base, the photosensitive element is electrically connected to the circuit board, the photosensitive element is located below the lens, and the filter is located between the lens and the photosensitive element.
[0039] Furthermore, a fixing plate 14 is fixedly connected to the second straight section 112. The fixing plate 14 is located on a side close to the connector 15. The fixing plate 14 is arranged along the width direction of the second straight section 112, and the length of the fixing plate 14 is greater than the width of the second straight section 112. Both ends of the fixing plate 14 extend out of the second straight section 112 to form positioning protrusions.
[0040] For other structures of the camera device, please refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.
[0041] Second embodiment
[0042] Figure 6 is a schematic side view of the camera device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 As shown, the camera device of this embodiment is substantially the same as the camera device of the first embodiment, except that the structure of the flexible circuit board 11 is different.
[0043] Furthermore, the flexible circuit board 11 is a multi-layer board, and preferably, the flexible circuit board 11 is a double-layer board.
[0044] For other structures of the camera device, please refer to the first embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.
[0045] Third embodiment
[0046] The present invention also relates to a mobile terminal, comprising the above-mentioned camera device. In this embodiment, the mobile terminal is, for example, a mobile phone, a camera, a display device, etc., but is not limited thereto.
[0047] The present invention is not limited to the specific details in the above-mentioned embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention can be subjected to a variety of simple modifications, and these simple modifications all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. The various specific technical features described in the above-mentioned specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present invention will not further explain various possible combinations.
Claims
1. A camera device, characterized in that: It includes a flexible circuit board, a camera module and a connector, the flexible circuit board includes a first straight section, a second straight section and an inclined connecting section, the inclined connecting section extends obliquely from bottom to top along the height direction of the camera module, one end of the first straight section is connected to the camera module, the other end of the first straight section is connected to the lower end of the inclined connecting section, one end of the second straight section is connected to the upper end of the inclined connecting section, and the other end of the second straight section is connected to the connector; a first supporting assembly is provided at the connection between the first straight section and the inclined connecting section, the first supporting assembly is used to support the first straight section and the inclined connecting section at intervals; the first supporting assembly includes a first raising plate and a second raising plate, the first raising plate is fixedly connected to the first straight section, the second raising plate is fixedly connected to the inclined connecting section, and the second raising plate rests on the first raising plate.
2. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The first straight section, the inclined connecting section and the second straight section are combined into a "Z" shape.
3. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein: A first acute angle is formed between the first straight section and the inclined connecting section, and a second acute angle is formed between the second straight section and the inclined connecting section.
4. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The connection point between the inclined connecting section and the second straight section is close to the connection point between the first straight section and the camera module, and the connection point between the inclined connecting section and the first straight section is far away from the connection point between the first straight section and the camera module.
5. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein: A second supporting assembly is provided at the connection between the second straight section and the inclined connecting section, and the second supporting assembly is used for supporting the second straight section and the inclined connecting section at intervals.
6. The imaging device according to claim 5, wherein: The second supporting assembly includes a third raising plate and a fourth raising plate, wherein the third raising plate is fixedly connected to the inclined connecting section, and the fourth raising plate is fixedly connected to the second straight section, and the fourth raising plate rests against the third raising plate.
7. The imaging device according to claim 6, wherein: The first raising plate is provided with a first inclined surface, the second raising plate is provided with a second inclined surface, and the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface abut against each other; the third raising plate is provided with a third inclined surface, the fourth raising plate is provided with a fourth inclined surface, and the third inclined surface and the fourth inclined surface abut against each other.
8. The imaging device according to claim 7, wherein: The length of the first raising plate is equal to the length of the second raising plate; the length of the third raising plate is equal to the length of the fourth raising plate.
9. The imaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The flexible circuit board is a single-layer board or a multi-layer board.
10. A mobile terminal, characterized in that: A camera device comprising any one of claims 1 to 9.
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