Camera module and electronic device including the same

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a camera module, an electronic device, and a portable electronic device. The camera module includes a housing, a first frame disposed in the housing, and a second frame disposed on the first frame and including a lens module, wherein the lens module is configured to rotate with the second frame about a first axis and a second axis that intersect an optical axis, and wherein the first frame and the second frame are configured to be supported on a surface parallel to the optical axis.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2020-0111467, filed on September 2, 2020, with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Technical Field

[0003] The following description relates to a camera module and an electronic device that includes the camera module. Background Technology

[0004] Micro camera modules have been used in mobile communication terminal devices (electronic devices), such as, but not limited to, smartphones, tablet PCs, and laptops.

[0005] Because mobile communication terminal devices have been implemented with reduced sizes, image quality can be degraded due to hand tremors during the imaging of objects. Therefore, techniques to correct hand tremors may be necessary to obtain clear images.

[0006] When hand tremors occur during imaging of an object, OIS actuators employing optical image stabilization (OIS) technology can be used to correct them. OIS actuators can move the lens module in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis.

[0007] However, since the shake that occurs in the camera module may not always occur in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis, there may be limitations in shake correction when the lens module moves in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis.

[0008] Furthermore, a typical camera image stabilization (OIS) module can prevent relatively minor hand shake by horizontally moving the lens module in multiple directions perpendicular to the optical axis. Typical OIS modules may have limitations in correcting continuous shaking that occurs during video recording.

[0009] Additionally, since a typical camera shake correction module (OIS module) can prevent relatively small hand shakes by horizontally moving the lens module in multiple directions perpendicular to the optical axis, there may be limitations in implementing shake correction or tracking functions in a typical shake correction module, where the shake correction or tracking functions are additional functions for video recording. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The summary portion of this invention is intended to provide a brief overview of the chosen inventive concepts, which will be further described in the detailed description portion below. This summary portion is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to help determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0011] In one general aspect, the camera module includes: a housing; a first frame disposed within the housing; and a second frame disposed on the first frame and including a lens module, wherein the lens module is configured to rotate together with the second frame about a first axis and a second axis intersecting the optical axis, and wherein the first frame and the second frame are configured to be supported on a surface parallel to the optical axis.

[0012] The first frame can be configured to rotate relative to the housing about a first axis formed by rotating ball bearings, and wherein the second frame can be configured to rotate relative to the first frame about a second axis formed by two ball bearing members.

[0013] When viewed in the first axial direction, the rotating shaft balls and the two ball components can be aligned in the second axial direction.

[0014] The first and second axes intersect, and the rotating shaft balls and two ball bearing components can be arranged together on the plane in which the first and second axes are disposed.

[0015] The intersection of the first and second axes can intersect with the optical axis.

[0016] The first frame is supported in the housing by a rotating shaft ball bearing and at least two guide balls.

[0017] The housing and the second frame may be respectively configured with a first magnet and a second magnet, and the second frame may be supported in the housing by the attraction of the first magnet and the attraction of the second magnet.

[0018] The first frame may be configured with either a through hole or a through slot so that the second magnet disposed in the second frame is directly opposite the first magnet.

[0019] The first frame is supported in the housing by a rotating shaft ball and at least two guide balls, wherein the attraction center formed between the first magnet and the second magnet is located within a maximum triangle formed by using the rotating shaft ball and at least two guide balls as vertices.

[0020] The rotating shaft ball and the two ball components can be configured to rotate in place or remain stationary.

[0021] When viewed along the optical axis, the first and second axes can intersect in the perpendicular direction.

[0022] The second frame may include an image sensor disposed below the lens module, wherein the image sensor may be configured to rotate together with the lens module.

[0023] In one general aspect, the camera module includes: a first frame supported on a surface of a housing; and a second frame including a lens module and supported by the first frame in a direction facing said one surface, wherein the first frame is configured to rotate about an axis perpendicular to said one surface and perpendicular to the optical axis, wherein the second frame is configured to rotate about an axis parallel to said one surface and perpendicular to the optical axis, and wherein the first frame is configured to rotate with only one side of the first frame supported.

[0024] The camera module can be configured to rotate on only one side by a rotating shaft ball bearing located between the surface and the first frame, forming a first axis, and wherein the camera module can be configured to rotate on both sides by two ball bearing members located between the first frame and the second frame, forming a second axis.

[0025] The housing may include a first housing and a second housing, wherein the one surface is a side surface of the first housing, and the second housing may be coupled to the first housing on a side opposite to the one side surface of the first housing.

[0026] The camera module may include a plurality of coils configured to drive a first frame and a second frame, wherein the plurality of coils may be separated and disposed in a first housing and a second housing.

[0027] In one general aspect, a portable electronic device includes a plurality of cameras, wherein the plurality of cameras includes a plurality of camera modules configured to have different viewing angles, and wherein at least one of the plurality of camera modules is a camera module as described above.

[0028] In one general aspect, an electronic device includes one or more camera modules, each of the one or more camera modules including a shake correction unit, the shake correction unit including: a first frame supported on a housing and configured to rotate about a first axis perpendicular to an optical axis; a second frame supported on the first frame and configured to rotate about a second axis perpendicular to both the first axis and the optical axis; and a lens module disposed within the second frame and configured to rotate together with the second frame.

[0029] The first frame can be supported on the housing by a rotating shaft ball bearing and at least two guide balls.

[0030] The rotating shaft ball bearing can be fixed to either the housing or the first frame.

[0031] The opposite sides of the second frame can be supported on the first frame by two ball bearing members.

[0032] Other features and aspects will become apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0034] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0035] Figure 3 It is intercepted along line I-I' Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the camera module.

[0036] Figure 4 It is taken along line II-II' Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the camera module.

[0037] Figure 5A This is an exploded perspective view showing the main parts of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0038] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A A plan view showing one surface of the shell in which the first frame is supported.

[0039] Figure 6A This is an exploded perspective view of the main parts of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0040] Figure 6B yes Figure 6A A plan view showing one surface of the shell in which the first frame is supported.

[0041] Figure 7 This is a plan view illustrating the rotation axis of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0042] Figure 8 This is a perspective view illustrating a drive unit for rotating an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0043] Figure 9 This is a bottom view showing an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0044] Figure 10A This is a reference view showing the shape of a flexible substrate unfolded in a sensor substrate according to one or more embodiments.

[0045] Figure 10B This is a reference view showing the folded shape of a flexible substrate in a sensor substrate according to one or more embodiments.

[0046] Figure 11 It is a plan view of the main substrate according to one or more embodiments.

[0047] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of a portable electronic device according to one or more embodiments.

[0048] Figure 13 This is a reference view showing the shooting angle of a plurality of exemplary camera modules mounted in an exemplary portable electronic device according to one or more embodiments.

[0049] Figure 14 This is a reference view showing the shooting screen of a plurality of exemplary camera modules installed in an exemplary portable electronic device according to one or more embodiments.

[0050] In all accompanying drawings and detailed descriptions, unless otherwise described or provided, the same reference numerals will be understood to refer to the same elements, features, and structures. For clarity, illustration, and convenience, the drawings may not be drawn to scale, and the relative dimensions, scale, and descriptions of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The following detailed embodiments are provided to help readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative, except for operations that must occur in a specific order, and is not limited to the order set forth herein; rather, changes that will become apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application can be made. Furthermore, for clarity and conciseness, descriptions of features known after understanding the disclosure of this application may be omitted; it should be noted that omitting features and their descriptions does not constitute an admission that they are common knowledge.

[0052] The features described herein may be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein are provided merely to illustrate some of the many feasible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein, which will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0053] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts, these components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts are not limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, assembly, region, layer, or part from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, first assembly, first region, first layer, or first part mentioned in the examples may also be referred to as a second component, second assembly, second region, second layer, or second part.

[0054] Throughout this specification, when an element such as a layer, region, or substrate is described as being "on," "connected to," or "attached to" another element, the element may be directly "on," directly "connected to," or directly "attached to" the other element, or there may be one or more other elements between the element and the other element. Conversely, when an element is described as being "directly on," "directly connected to," or "directly attached to" another element, there are no other elements between the element and the other element.

[0055] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various examples only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the articles “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include plural forms as well. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” indicate the presence of stated features, numbers, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof.

[0056] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) shall have the same meaning as would be normally understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, upon understanding the disclosure of this application. Terms (e.g., terms as defined in common dictionaries) shall be interpreted as having the meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology and the disclosure of this application, and shall not be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined herein.

[0057] This disclosure relates to a lens driving device and a camera module including the lens driving device, and the camera module can be applied to portable electronic devices, such as, but not limited to, mobile communication terminals, smartphones, tablet PCs, etc.

[0058] A camera module can be an optical device for capturing images or videos, and can include a lens that refracts light reflected from an object, as well as a lens drive device that can move the lens to adjust the focus or correct camera shake.

[0059] Figure 1 This is a combined perspective view illustrating an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments, and Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view showing an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to one or more embodiments, the camera module 1000 may include a shake correction module disposed in the housing 100, and the shake correction module may include an autofocus adjustment module disposed therein.

[0061] A jitter correction module (or rotation module, hereinafter referred to as jitter correction module for ease of description) can be implemented using a first frame 300, a second frame 400, and a jitter correction actuator disposed in the housing 100. In this example, the first frame 300 and the second frame 400 can be jitter correction units (or rotation module units, hereinafter referred to as jitter correction units for ease of description), which perform jitter correction operations or functions (or tracking operations or functions) by rotating within the internal space formed by the housing 100.

[0062] In other words, the jitter correction unit constituting the moving unit may include a lens module and an image sensor, and the moving unit (e.g., jitter correction unit, lens module, image sensor) may rotate relative to the fixed unit including the housing.

[0063] Furthermore, the autofocus adjustment module can be implemented using a lens module 500 disposed in the second frame 400, and the lens module 500 may include an actuator for implementing autofocus adjustment.

[0064] In this example, since the autofocus adjustment module can be housed within the jitter correction module, the drive unit implementing the autofocus adjustment module (e.g., various autofocus adjustment actuators, such as actuators including coils and magnets, piezoelectric actuators, shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators, etc.) can move together with the image sensor during jitter correction. Therefore, in this example, the structure of the connection substrate 250 for providing power to the autofocus adjustment actuator and the image sensor 261 and transmitting control signals may be advantageous.

[0065] The jitter correction module will be described in detail below, and the structure of the connection board 250 connected to the autofocus adjustment module disposed in the jitter correction module will also be described.

[0066] Figure 3 It is intercepted along line I-I' Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the camera module. Figure 4 It is taken along line II-II' Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the camera module. Figure 5A This is an exploded perspective view showing the main parts of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments. Figure 5B yes Figure 5A A plan view showing one surface of the shell in which the first frame is supported. Figure 6A This is an exploded perspective view of the main parts of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments. Figure 6B yes Figure 6A A plan view showing one surface of the shell in which the first frame is supported. Figure 7 This is a plan view illustrating the rotation axis of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments. Figure 8 This is a perspective view illustrating a drive unit for rotating an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0067] Reference Figures 3 to 8 The shake correction module of the exemplary camera module 1000 may include a housing 100, a first frame 300 and a second frame 400 disposed in the housing 100.

[0068] The first frame 300 is rotatable about a first axis relative to the housing 100, and the second frame 400 is rotatable about a second axis relative to the first frame 300. The first and second axes may intersect each other (or intersect perpendicularly), and the first and second axes may intersect (or intersect perpendicularly) with the optical axis.

[0069] In addition, by connecting, for example, ball bearings, elastic components (springs, elastic rods, etc.) in various ways to form a rotation axis, or by using a virtual rotation axis, the first frame 300 can rotate relative to the housing 100, and the second frame 400 can rotate relative to the first frame 300.

[0070] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first rotating shaft RA1 can be formed by a first ball bearing member, which is disposed between the opposite surfaces of the housing 100 and the first frame 300 in a direction intersecting the optical axis (more specifically, perpendicular to the optical axis direction) in a direction intersecting the optical axis direction. The second rotating shaft RA2 can be formed by two second ball bearing members, which are disposed between the opposite surfaces of the first frame 300 and the second frame 400 in a direction intersecting the optical axis (more specifically, perpendicular to the optical axis direction) in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis and intersecting the first rotating shaft RA1.

[0071] The first frame 300 can rotate about a first rotation axis RA1 that intersects or is perpendicular to the optical axis (Z-axis), and the second frame 400 can rotate about a second rotation axis RA2 that intersects or is perpendicular to the optical axis (Z-axis) and the first rotation axis RA1.

[0072] In this example, the first rotation axis (X-axis) can refer to an axis perpendicular to the optical axis (Z-axis), and the second rotation axis (Y-axis) can refer to an axis perpendicular to both the optical axis (Z-axis) and the first rotation axis (X-axis). Furthermore, the first rotation axis (X-axis) and the second rotation axis (Y-axis) of the first camera module 1000 can intersect the optical axis (Z-axis), and the optical axis (Z-axis), the first rotation axis (X-axis), and the second rotation axis (Y-axis) can intersect at approximately any point.

[0073] The housing 100 may include a first housing 100a and a second housing 100b, which are interconnected to form an internal space. In addition, a cover (not shown) may be provided on the upper part of the housing 100 to cover the internal space, and an entrance hole may be provided in the cover through which incident light can enter.

[0074] In a non-limiting example, the housing 100 may have a shape in which the upper and lower portions are opened by a combination of a first housing 100a and a second housing 100b. Additionally, the lens module 500 may be exposed from the upper portion of the opening in the housing 100, and the sensor substrate 260 may be exposed from the lower portion of the opening in the housing 100, on which an image sensor 261 is mounted, on which light incident on the lens module 500 forms an image. The upper portion of the housing 100 may be covered by a cover (not shown), and the main substrate 200 may be attached to the lower portion of the housing 100.

[0075] Furthermore, the first frame 300 can be configured to be supported on the inner surface of the housing 100, and the second frame 400 can be configured to be supported on one surface of the first frame 300. In this case, one surface of the first frame 300 can be supported by the housing 100, and the second frame 400 can be supported on the surface of the first frame 300 opposite to said one surface of the first frame 300.

[0076] Therefore, the housing 100 and the second frame 400 may each be selectively provided with a first magnet 220 and a second magnet 225, and the second frame 400 may be pulled toward the housing 100 by the attraction of the first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225, wherein the first frame 300 is inserted between the housing 100 and the second frame 400.

[0077] In this example, the first frame 300 and the second frame 400 can be pulled toward the surface of the housing 100 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. Therefore, the first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 can pull each other in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis.

[0078] In this embodiment, an example is described where a pulling force is exerted by magnets disposed in the housing 100 and the second frame 400. This embodiment may also include examples where magnetic materials may be disposed in the housing 100, the first frame 300, and the second frame 400, respectively, and the magnetic materials may generate a pulling force between the housing 100 and the first frame 300 or between the first frame 300 and the second frame 400.

[0079] The first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 can be arranged to be opposite each other in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis.

[0080] In this example, the first magnet 220 or the second magnet 225 can be a magnetic material or a magnetic substance, and can be a material with magnetic properties, such as a material that can be magnetized in a magnetic field (including metallic or non-metallic materials). The first magnet 220 or the second magnet 225 can be an attracting magnet or an attracting yoke.

[0081] In the example, when the first magnet 220 is an attracting magnet, the second magnet 225 can be an attracting yoke. Alternatively, when the first magnet 220 is an attracting yoke, the second magnet 225 can be an attracting magnet. In the following description, for ease of explanation, an embodiment will be described in which the attracting yoke 220 is provided in the housing 100 and the attracting magnet 225 is provided in the second frame 400.

[0082] Since the second frame 400 can be pulled toward the housing 100 by the attraction of the magnetic yoke 220 and the magnetic magnet 225, separation of the first frame 300 or the second frame 400 can be prevented.

[0083] Additionally, this example can be configured to have an attractive yoke 220 and an attractive magnet 225, so that the lens module 500 can be fixed to a predetermined position by their attraction even when no power is applied, and thus can remain in a horizontal state.

[0084] The first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 can be disposed on an axis perpendicular to the optical axis. Specifically, the first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 can be disposed to have an attractive force in a direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis RA1 of the optical axis.

[0085] The first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 can be arranged at a predetermined interval on the first rotating shaft RA1.

[0086] The first frame 300 can be tightly supported by inserting at least one (1) first ball bearing member 111 between the housing 100 and the first frame 300, and the first frame 300 can be rotatably driven by the first drive unit. The first drive unit can be provided with various actuators, such as actuators including coils and magnets, piezoelectric actuators, shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators, etc.

[0087] The first driving unit may include a first magnet 211 and a first coil 213, which may be selectively configured to face the housing 100 and the first frame 300, respectively. Additionally, the housing 100 and the first frame 300 may be equipped with a position detection sensor 215, configured to face the first magnet 211, to sense the amount of rotation of the first frame 300. The position detection sensor 215 may be, for example, a Hall effect sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc.

[0088] The first drive unit can be disposed on a surface (not shown) on which the rotating shaft ball bearing 111a as described below is disposed, or on a surface intersecting or perpendicular to the aforementioned surface. Furthermore, on a surface (second surface) intersecting or perpendicular to the surface on which the rotating shaft ball bearing 111a is disposed (the first surface), the first drive unit can be disposed as close as possible to the surface on which the rotating shaft ball bearing 111a is disposed. In the example, the first drive unit can be disposed as close as possible to the corner where the first and second surfaces meet.

[0089] At least three first ball bearing members 111 may be provided between the side surface of the housing 100 (e.g., the surface of the housing 100 parallel to the optical axis direction) and the first frame 300. For example, the first ball bearing member 111 may be configured to include a rotating shaft ball 111a forming the rotating shaft of the first frame 300, and a plurality of guide balls that facilitate the rotation of the first frame 300.

[0090] In the example, the first frame 300 can rotate on only one side supported by a rotating shaft ball 111a forming a first rotating axis between a surface of the housing 100 and the first frame 300, and the second frame 400 can rotate on both sides supported by two (2) ball members 113 forming a second rotating axis between the first frame 300 and the second frame 400.

[0091] Reference Figure 5A and Figure 5B The first ball component 111 may include three (3) guide balls 111b, 111c and 111d, and includes a rotating shaft ball 111a, which may be provided in total as four (4); and refer to Figure 6A and Figure 6BThe first ball component 111 may include two (2) guide balls 111b and 111c, and a rotating shaft ball 111a, which may be provided in total as three (3). First, refer to Figure 5A Describe it, and then refer to Figure 6A Describe it.

[0092] Reference Figure 5A and Figure 5B The rotating shaft ball 111a (which may be one of the first ball members 111 including 111a, 111b, 111c and 111d) can form a first rotating shaft RA1, which can be a rotating shaft for the first frame 300 to rotate relative to the housing 100, and the guiding balls 111b, 111c and 111d (which may be other ball members among them) can facilitate the rotation of the first frame 300.

[0093] In this example, the rotating shaft ball 111a forming the first rotating shaft RA1 can be located inside the triangle connecting the three (3) guide balls 111b, 111c and 111d, and more specifically, at the geometric or gravitational center of the triangle. Additionally, the rotating shaft ball 111a can be positioned on the same plane as the triangle connecting the three (3) guide balls 111b, 111c and 111d.

[0094] like Figure 5B As shown, the center CM of the first magnet 220 (e.g., the geometric center or the magnetic center) can be located within a triangle connecting the three (3) guide balls 111b, 111c and 111d. Therefore, the first frame 300 can be supported in at least three positions by the three guide balls 111b, 111c and 111d while maintaining a stable state on the side surface of the housing 100.

[0095] Additionally, in the example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5B As shown, the first magnet 220 can be configured to extend in one direction (in Figure 5B In the figure, represented as an integral type in which the solid lines indicated by reference numeral 220 and the dashed lines between them are connected together, the first magnet 220 can be configured as a plurality of first magnets, and the plurality of first magnets can be arranged sequentially in one direction (in Figure 5B In the figure, the two solid lines represent the two parts indicated by reference numeral 220, but the center of the magnetic force CM of the first magnet 220 can be located within the triangle connecting the three guide balls 111b, 111c and 111d. The first magnet 220 can be attached to the housing 100 by adhesive or the like, or it can be inserted and injection molded together with the injection-molded housing 100.

[0096] Since the rotating shaft ball 111a should form a rotating shaft, the position of the rotating shaft ball 111a can remain unchanged, and it can be fixed in one position while rotating or fixed in its own position. Therefore, the first frame 300 can rotate around the rotating shaft ball 111a.

[0097] Guide balls 111b, 111c, and 111d can be positioned outside the rotation axis to guide the rotation of the first frame 300, and can therefore be configured to have rolling or sliding movement. Thus, the first frame 300 can be guided by the rolling or sliding movement of guide balls 111b, 111c, and 111d.

[0098] Therefore, the guide portion into which the rotating shaft ball 111a is inserted can be disposed on the inner surface of the housing 100 and on one surface of the first frame 300.

[0099] The first guide portion 112a may be disposed in the housing 100, and the second guide portion 112b may be disposed in the first frame 300, such that the rotating shaft ball 111a is inserted into the guide portion 112a or 112b. Since the rotating shaft ball 111a, which may be spherical, should not move, at least one of the first guide portion 112a and the second guide portion 112b may be supported by the rotating shaft ball 111a in at least three (3) positions.

[0100] In the example, at least one of the first guide portion 112a and the second guide portion 112b can be configured to have a shape in which each corner of the triangular pyramid (tetrahedron) shape is cut off.

[0101] Alternatively, the rotating shaft ball 111a can be fixedly mounted on the housing 100 or the first frame 300, and the rotating shaft ball 111a can be mounted on another housing 100 or the first frame 300 via a non-moving guide portion.

[0102] The housing 100 may be provided with a third guide portion 112c, and the first frame 300 may be provided with a fourth guide portion 112d, such that guide balls 111b, 111c, and 111d are inserted. Since the guide balls 111b, 111c, and 111d, which may be spherical, are preferably movable in position, the third guide portion 112c and the fourth guide portion 112d may be configured to extend in the rotational direction of the first frame 300.

[0103] In this example, one of the third guide portion 112c and the fourth guide portion 112d can be configured as a straight line or a curved shape in the general rotational direction, and the other can be configured to have a relative width for allowing the guide balls to flow smoothly. Figure 5AIn the first frame 300, the third guide portion 112c can be configured to extend longitudinally in the rotational direction of the first frame 300, and the fourth guide portion 112d can be configured to extend longitudinally in the rotational direction of the first frame 300 and can have a width wider than the third guide portion 112c to provide rolling fluidity for guiding the balls.

[0104] Reference Figure 6A and Figure 6B The rotating shaft ball 111a (which may be one of the first ball members 111 including 111a, 111b and 111c) can form a first rotating shaft RA1, which can be a rotating shaft for the first frame 300 to rotate relative to the housing 100, and the guiding balls 111b and 111c (which may be other ball members among them) can facilitate the rotation of the first frame 300.

[0105] In the example, the first frame 300 can rotate on only one side supported by a rotating shaft ball 111a forming a first rotating axis between a surface of the housing 100 and the first frame 300, and the second frame 400 can rotate on both sides supported by two (2) ball members 113 forming a second rotating axis between the first frame 300 and the second frame 400.

[0106] In this example, when the rotating shaft ball 111a forming the first rotating shaft RA1 is connected to the two guide balls 111b and 111c, a triangle can be formed.

[0107] like Figure 6B As shown, the center CM (e.g., geometric or magnetic center) of the first magnet 220 can be located within the triangle connecting the rotating shaft ball 111a, the guide ball 111b, and the guide ball 111c. Therefore, the first frame 300 can be supported in at least three (3) positions while maintaining a stable state on the side surface of the housing 100.

[0108] The first magnet 220 can be connected or attached to the housing 100 by adhesives or the like, or it can be inserted and injection molded together with the housing 100 at the same time as injection molding.

[0109] Since the rotating shaft ball 111a should form the rotating shaft, the position of the rotating shaft ball 111a can remain unchanged, and it can rotate or remain fixed in place while being fixed in one position. Therefore, the first frame 300 can rotate around the rotating shaft ball 111a.

[0110] Guide balls 111b and 111c can be positioned outside the rotation axis to guide the rotation of the first frame 300, and can therefore be configured to have rolling or sliding movement. Thus, the first frame 300 can be guided by the rolling or sliding of balls 111b and 111c.

[0111] Therefore, the guide portion into which the rotating shaft ball 111a is inserted can be disposed on the inner surface of the housing 100 and on one surface of the first frame 300.

[0112] The first guide portion 112a may be disposed in the housing 100 such that the rotating shaft ball 111a is inserted, and the second guide portion 112b may be disposed in the first frame 300. Since the rotating shaft ball 111a, which may be spherical, may not move, at least one of the first guide portion 112a and the second guide portion 112b may be supported by the rotating shaft ball 111a in at least three (3) positions.

[0113] In the example, at least one of the first guide portion 112a and the second guide portion 112b can be configured to have a shape in which each corner of the triangular pyramid (tetrahedron) shape is cut off.

[0114] Alternatively, the rotating shaft ball 111a can be fixedly mounted on the housing 100 or the first frame 300, and the rotating shaft ball 111a can be mounted on another housing 100 or the first frame 300 via a non-moving guide portion.

[0115] The housing 100 may be provided with a third guide portion 112c, and the first frame 300 may be provided with a fourth guide portion 112d, such that guide balls 111b and 111c are inserted. Since the guide balls 111b and 111c, which may be spherical, are preferably movable in position, the third guide portion 112c and the fourth guide portion 112d may be configured to extend in the rotational direction of the first frame 300.

[0116] In this example, one of the third guide portion 112c and the fourth guide portion 112d can be configured as a straight line or a curved shape in the general rotational direction, and the other can be configured to have a relative width for allowing the guide balls to flow smoothly. Figure 6A In the first frame 300, the third guide portion 112c can be configured to extend longitudinally in the rotational direction of the first frame 300, and the fourth guide portion 112d can be configured to extend longitudinally in the rotational direction of the first frame 300 and can have a width wider than the third guide portion 112c to provide rolling fluidity for guiding the balls.

[0117] The second frame 400 can be tightly supported by inserting at least two (2) second ball bearing members 113 between the first frame 300 and the second frame 400, and the second frame 400 can be rotatably driven by the second drive unit. The second drive unit can be provided with various actuators, such as actuators including coils and magnets, piezoelectric actuators, shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators, etc.

[0118] The second drive unit may include a second magnet 221 and a second coil 223, which are selectively arranged opposite to the housing 100 and the second frame 400, respectively. Additionally, the housing 100 and the second frame 400 may be equipped with position detection sensors, which are arranged opposite to the second magnet 221 to sense the amount of rotation of the second frame 400. As a non-limiting example, the position detection sensors may be Hall effect sensors, magnetic sensors, etc.

[0119] The second drive unit may be disposed on a surface on which the second ball bearing 113 described below is disposed, or disposed on a surface intersecting or perpendicular to the aforementioned surface.

[0120] The second frame 400 can be tightly supported by inserting two (2) second ball bearing members 113 between the first frame 300 and the second frame 400.

[0121] In the example, because the lens module 500 is inserted into the second frame 400, the second frame 400 can be configured to have a rectangular box shape. The first frame 300 can be configured to have a plate shape (not shown) opposite one side of the second frame 400, or it can be configured to have a "C" shape around said side.

[0122] Additionally, the second frame 400 may include a pair of second support portions 401 protruding from the side surface of the second frame 400, for example, the middle portion of the side surface of the second frame 400 in the lateral direction, and the first frame 300 may include a pair of first support portions 301 opposite to the second support portions 401 in the end portion of the portion surrounding the second frame 400.

[0123] The second support portion 401 and the first support portion 301 can be in close contact with each other when the second ball bearing member 113 is inserted between a plane parallel to the optical axis.

[0124] As described above, since the second frame 400 can be pulled toward the housing 100 by the mutual pulling force of the first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis, the second support portion 401 and the first support portion 301 can be supported to be in close contact with each other, and the second ball bearing member 113 is located between them in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis.

[0125] Additionally, the second frame 400 can rotate relative to the first frame 300 based on the second rotation axis RA2 that connects the two (2) second ball bearing members 113 to each other.

[0126] Each of the two (2) second ball bearing members 113 can be disposed between a pair of first support portions 301 and second support portions 401, on both sides of the respective first frame 300 and second frame 400. In addition, the two (2) second ball bearing members 113 can form a second rotation axis RA2, which can be the rotation axis of the second frame 400.

[0127] Since the two (2) second ball bearing members 113 can form a rotation axis, the positions of the two (2) second ball bearing members 113 can remain unchanged, and they can be fixed in one position while rotating or fixed in their own position. Therefore, the second frame 400 can rotate about the second rotation axis RA2 formed by the two (2) second ball bearing members 113.

[0128] Therefore, a guide portion into which the second ball bearing member 113 is inserted can be provided on the first support portion 301 and the second support portion 401.

[0129] The fifth guide portion 114a may be disposed in the first support portion 301 of the first frame 300, and the sixth guide portion 114b may be disposed in the second support portion 401 of the second frame 400, so that the second ball member 113 is inserted therein.

[0130] Since the second ball member 113, which may be spherical, can remain stationary, at least one of the fifth guide portion 114a and the sixth guide portion 114b can be supported by the second ball member 113 in at least three positions (3). In this example, the second ball member 113 can be fixedly disposed to the first frame 300 or the second frame 400, and the second ball member 113 can be disposed to the other of the first frame 300 or the second frame 400 via a stationary guide portion.

[0131] The second ball bearing component 113 can be inserted into the guide portions 114a and 114b.

[0132] In addition, the ball bearings inserted into the guide portion can maintain a precise position within the guide portion. For example, the second ball bearing 113 can contact the guide portion at only three (3) positions to maintain a supported state.

[0133] When the second ball member 113 contacts the guide portion at four (4) or more points, the second ball member 113 may be driven in an offset state, for example, contact may be formed only at three (3) positions depending on the manufacturing tolerances or driving conditions of the guide portion or the ball member.

[0134] Therefore, the guide portions 114a and 114b can be configured to have a shape in which each corner of the triangular pyramid (tetrahedron) shape is cut off.

[0135] In this example, the second frame 400 and the first frame 300 can be tightly supported on the inner surface of the housing 100 by the attraction of the first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 disposed in the housing 100 and the second frame 400.

[0136] Since the first frame 300 is inserted between the housing 100 and the second frame 400, the attraction between the first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 may not be strong enough.

[0137] Therefore, in this example, such as Figure 5A and Figure 6A As shown, a through hole 350 or a through slot 350 can be provided in the first frame 300 so that the second magnet 225 and the first magnet 220 can be directly opposite each other.

[0138] In addition, the second frame 400 may be provided with an extension 450 that protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis to pass through the through hole 350 or through slot 350, thereby bringing the second magnet 225 closer to the first magnet 220, and the second magnet 225 may be provided at the end of the extension 450.

[0139] Additionally, the first magnet 220 can be configured to extend in one direction, or multiple first magnets can be configured at predetermined intervals, such as... Figure 5A As shown, or it can be set as a (1) first magnet, such as Figure 6A As shown. In this example, the second magnet 225 opposite to the first magnet 220 can be configured as one (1) or two (2) or more second magnets.

[0140] Additionally, the housing 100 may include a first housing 100a and a second housing 100b, and the first frame 300 and the second frame 400 may be configured to be supported by the first housing 100a of the housing 100. Of course, in this example, the first magnet 220 may be disposed in the first housing 100a.

[0141] The first housing 100a and the second housing 100b can be connected to each other in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. At least one of the first housing 100a and the second housing 100b can have a "C" shape so that they can be joined together to form a rectangular box shape.

[0142] Alternatively, a stop 150 may be provided in the second housing 100b immediately after the second support portion 401 of the second frame 400.

[0143] In the example where the second frame 400 is connected to the first frame 300 and tightly supported to the housing 100, the first ball bearing member 111 inserted between the housing 100 and the first frame 300, and the second ball bearing member 113 inserted between the first frame 300 and the second frame 400, may be pulled only by the attraction of the first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225. Therefore, when the gap between the components is widened by external forces, other forces, etc., the first ball bearing member 111 or the second ball bearing member 113 can be separated.

[0144] To prevent this, the first frame 300 and the second frame 400 can be sequentially connected to one surface of the first housing 100a, and the second housing 100b can be connected to the side opposite to the side where the attraction of the first magnet 220 and the second magnet 225 acts, and the stop 150 can be installed on the immediate rear side of the second support portion 401 with a gap smaller than the radius of the smaller ball member among the first ball member 111 and the second ball member 113.

[0145] As shown in the figure, the stop 150 can be integrated with the second housing 100b and can be assembled into the first housing 100a. Of course, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the stop 150 can also be a component separately connected to the second housing 100b.

[0146] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 According to one or more embodiments, the lens module 500 can rotate based on two axes RA1 and RA2 that intersect (perpendicular) each other in the camera module.

[0147] The first rotating shaft RA1 can be formed by rotating shaft balls 111a, and the second rotating shaft RA2 can be formed by two (2) second ball members 113.

[0148] When the first frame 300 rotates based on the first rotation axis RA1, the rotational driving force can be provided by the coil 213 and the magnet 211. The coil 213 is disposed on the surface of the housing 100 (e.g., a surface of the housing 100 parallel to the first rotation axis RA1), which intersects with the surface of the housing 100 on which the rotation axis ball bearings 111a are disposed. The magnet 211 is disposed on the first frame 300 opposite to the coil 213. In this example, the magnet 211 can be polarized to an N pole or a S pole in the optical axis direction.

[0149] When the second frame 400 rotates based on the second rotation axis RA2, the rotational driving force can be provided by a coil 223 and a magnet 221. The coil 223 is disposed on a surface of the housing 100 (e.g., a surface of the housing 100 parallel to the second rotation axis RA2), which intersects with a surface of the housing 100 on which the second ball bearing member 113 is disposed. The magnet 221 is disposed on the second frame 400 opposite to the coil 223. In this example, the magnet 221 can be polarized to an N pole or a S pole in the optical axis direction.

[0150] In this example, the coil 213 of the first driving unit and the coil 223 of the second driving unit can be separately disposed in the first housing 100a and the second housing 100b, respectively.

[0151] Figure 9 This is a bottom view showing an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments. Figure 10A This is a reference view showing the shape of a flexible substrate unfolded in a sensor substrate according to one or more embodiments. Figure 10B This is a reference view illustrating the folded shape of a flexible substrate in a sensor substrate according to one or more embodiments, and Figure 11 It is a plan view of the main substrate according to one or more embodiments.

[0152] For further reference Figures 9 to 11 The connection substrate of the exemplary camera module 1000 of this example will now be described in detail.

[0153] The lens module 500 may include a sensor substrate 260 on which an image sensor 261 is mounted. Additionally, a coil substrate that supplies power to the coil to automatically adjust the focus of the lens module 500 may be connected to the sensor substrate 260.

[0154] The sensor substrate 260 can be connected to the main substrate 200 of the camera module 1000 via a connecting substrate. The connecting substrate can be a flexible printed circuit board (FPC), for example, as shown, connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254 can be configured to have multiple strands by separating at least a portion of the signal lines or power lines. Therefore, since each line is divided into multiple strands, it can be easily bent, thereby enabling sufficient movement of the second frame 400.

[0155] Of course, although the connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254 can be provided individually, terminals can be provided at both ends of them, and one of the terminals can be connected to the sensor substrate 260, while the other terminal can be connected to the main substrate 200. Alternatively, one side of the connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254 can be integrated with the sensor substrate 260, and only the other side can be provided with terminals and then connected to the main substrate 200. In this example, when the connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254 are integrated with the sensor substrate 260, the connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254 can be configured with the sensor substrate 260 to have a stacked structure provided according to the semiconductor manufacturing process.

[0156] Furthermore, the connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254 can be divided into four (4) pieces, for example, their first ends can be respectively connected to the four (4) sides of the sensor substrate 260, which has a square shape. In addition, the connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254, which are divided into four (4) pieces, can be bent several times, and then their second ends can be respectively connected to the main substrate 200. Since the connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254 can be divided into four (4) pieces and respectively connected to the four (4) sides of the sensor substrate 260, they can be easily bent, thereby enabling sufficient movement of the second frame 400.

[0157] In the example, the four (4) connecting substrates 251, 252, 253, and 254 can be bent several times, and their second ends can be connected to the lower surface of the main substrate 200 in the optical axis direction through a square hollow portion 201. Therefore, connecting substrate-connecting terminals 205, 206, 207, and 208 can be disposed along the edge of the hollow portion 201 on the lower surface of the main substrate 200 in the optical axis direction. One of the connecting substrate-connecting terminals 205, 206, 207, and 208 can be disposed on each side forming the hollow portion 201, which can be square.

[0158] The coil substrate-connecting terminals 202 and 203 can be arranged along the edge of the upper surface of the main substrate 200 in the optical axis direction.

[0159] In this example, the structure can be described as having four (4) connecting substrates, but in some examples, one or two connecting substrates may be provided.

[0160] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of an exemplary portable electronic device according to one or more embodiments. Figure 13 This is a reference view showing the shooting angles of a plurality of camera modules mounted in an exemplary portable electronic device according to one or more embodiments. Figure 14 This is a reference view showing the shooting screen of a plurality of camera modules installed in an exemplary portable electronic device according to one or more embodiments.

[0161] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of an exemplary portable electronic device according to one or more embodiments. The portable electronic device 1 may be, for example, but not limited to, a mobile communication terminal, a smartphone, a tablet PC, etc.

[0162] like Figure 12 As shown, the portable electronic device 1 can be equipped with multiple camera modules to capture images of objects. In this example, the portable electronic device 1 may include a first camera module 1000 and a second camera module 2000. However, this is merely an example, and at least two camera modules may be provided.

[0163] The first camera module 1000 and the second camera module 2000 can be configured to have different viewing angles; for example, one may be a telephoto camera and the other a wide-angle camera. In the example, the first camera module 1000 may be configured to have a relatively narrow viewing angle (e.g., a telephoto camera), and the second camera module 2000 may be configured to have a relatively wide viewing angle (e.g., a wide-angle camera). Alternatively, the first camera module 1000 may be a wide-angle camera, and the second camera module 2000 may be a telephoto camera.

[0164] As mentioned above, by making the perspectives of the two camera modules different from each other, images of the object can be captured at different depths of field.

[0165] Therefore, since the camera module 1000 according to this example can achieve shake correction through a structure that rotates about two (2) axes, and the image sensor rotates together with the rotating lens module 500, the focus of the camera module 1000 can be consistently maintained, and each signal line and power line can be divided into multiple strands, and the multiple strands can be branched into four (4) strands to be fully implemented without affecting the rotation drive of the lens module 500.

[0166] like Figure 13As shown, the first camera module 1000 and the second camera module 2000 can be configured to have different viewing angles.

[0167] The first camera module 1000 can be configured to have a relatively narrow field of view (e.g., a telephoto camera), and the second camera module 2000 can be configured to have a relatively wide field of view (e.g., a wide-angle camera). In this example, the first camera module 1000 can correspond to a reference camera. Figures 1 to 8 The camera module described.

[0168] In the example, by way of example only, the field of view θ1 of the first camera module 1000 can be formed in the range of 9° to 35°, and the field of view θ2 of the second camera module 2000 can be formed in the range of 60° to 120°.

[0169] As mentioned above, by making the perspectives of the two camera modules different from each other, images of the object can be captured at different depths of field.

[0170] The portable electronic device 1 according to one or more embodiments may have a picture-in-picture (PIP) function.

[0171] In the example, portable electronic device 1 can display an image taken by a camera module (e.g., a first camera module 1000) with a relatively narrow angle of view within an image taken by a camera module (e.g., a second camera module 2000) with a relatively wide angle of view.

[0172] In the example, the object of interest can be photographed at a relatively narrow angle of view (therefore, the object of interest can be magnified), and the photographed image of the object can be displayed in an image taken at a relatively wide angle of view.

[0173] When recording video, the object of interest can move. Therefore, a camera module with a relatively narrow field of view (e.g., the first camera module 1000) can be equipped with a reflective module that rotates to follow the movement of the object of interest. Thus, light incident on the first camera module 1000 can be reflected by the reflective member of the reflective module, thereby altering the light path before it is incident on the lens module.

[0174] In the example, the first camera module 1000 can rotate the reflection module to track the movement of the object of interest.

[0175] In the example, the reflection module disposed in the first camera module 1000 can rotate based on the first rotation axis RA1 and the second rotation axis RA2. Therefore, the first camera module 1000 can correct for shake that may occur during image capture.

[0176] In this example, the first rotation axis can refer to an axis perpendicular to the optical axis (Z-axis), and the second rotation axis can refer to an axis perpendicular to both the optical axis (Z-axis) and the first rotation axis. Furthermore, the first and second rotation axes (which can be the rotation axes of the reflection module of the first camera module 1000) can intersect the optical axis (Z-axis), and the optical axis (Z-axis), the first rotation axis, and the second rotation axis can intersect at approximately any point.

[0177] Figure 14 The range of objects that can be photographed using a first camera module 1000 and a second camera module 2000 installed in an exemplary portable electronic device 1, according to one or more embodiments, is shown.

[0178] The second camera module 2000, which has a relatively wide field of view, can capture images of objects with a relatively large area, while the first camera module 1000, which has a relatively narrow field of view, can capture images of objects with a relatively small area.

[0179] Specifically, the first camera module 1000 can capture the inner region of the wide imaging range W captured by the second camera module 2000, as telephoto image ranges T1 to T9, and therefore, the images captured as telephoto image ranges T1 to T9 can be displayed in the images captured as the wide imaging range W. Of course, the telephoto image ranges T1 to T9 captured by the first camera module 1000 can be captured as overlapping with a portion of the inner and outer regions of the wide imaging range W, or the outer region of the wide imaging range W can be captured.

[0180] Since the first camera module 1000 may include a reflective module that rotates about a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis intersecting the optical axis (Z-axis), the image captured by the first camera module 1000 can be tilted relative to the image captured by the second camera module 2000 by changing the imaging angle using the rotation of the reflective module. This could be an example where, in Figure 14 The angles T1 to T3 or T7 to T9 in the telephoto image range shown in the reference view are changed by the rotation of the reflection module.

[0181] Therefore, in the example of images of objects captured by T1 to T3 or T7 to T9 within the telephoto image range captured by the first camera module 1000, the captured images can be rotated to align with the images captured by the first camera module 1000, thereby realizing the PIP function.

[0182] To achieve this function, camera modules 1000 and 2000 or portable electronic devices 1 and 2 may be equipped with control units to edit images or implement PIP functionality.

[0183] Based on the example, the camera module can easily adjust the shaking not only in pictures of stationary objects but also in videos of moving objects.

[0184] According to the example, the camera module can rotate at a wide enough angle to enable tracking while shooting video.

[0185] According to the example, a camera module can be provided that can be easily assembled through a simple structure of a drive unit and a rotating shaft.

[0186] While this disclosure includes specific examples, it will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application that various changes in form and detail may be made to these examples without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims and their equivalents. The examples described herein should be interpreted in a descriptive sense only and not for limiting purposes. The description of features or aspects in each example should be considered applicable to similar features or aspects in other examples. Suitable results may also be obtained if the described techniques are performed in a different order, and / or if components in the described system, architecture, apparatus, or circuit are combined in different ways and / or replaced or supplemented with other components or their equivalents. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure is not limited by specific embodiments but by the appended claims and their equivalents, and all variations within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents should be understood to be included in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A camera module, comprising: case; A first frame is disposed within the housing; as well as A second frame, disposed on the first frame, includes a lens module exposed through an opening in the housing. The lens module is configured to rotate together with the second frame around a first axis and a second axis intersecting the optical axis. The first frame is configured to be supported on a first surface parallel to the optical axis, and the second frame is configured to be supported on a second surface parallel to both the optical axis and the first surface. The housing and the second frame are respectively equipped with a first magnet and a second magnet, which are positioned opposite each other in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. The first frame is configured with either a through hole or a through slot, so that the second magnet disposed in the second frame is directly opposite the first magnet. The second frame has an extension that extends into the through hole or through slot, and the second magnet is disposed at the end of the extension. The first frame is supported within the housing by rotating shaft ball bearings and at least two guide ball bearings. Wherein, the rotating shaft ball forms the first shaft, and the at least two guide balls are arranged to be spaced apart from the rotating shaft ball and form a triangular support structure with the rotating shaft ball, and The second frame is supported within the housing by the attraction of the first magnet and the attraction of the second magnet.

2. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The first frame is configured to rotate relative to the housing about the first axis, and The second frame is configured to rotate relative to the first frame about a second axis formed by two ball bearing members.

3. The camera module according to claim 2, wherein, When viewed in the first axial direction, the rotating shaft ball and the two ball components are aligned in the second axial direction.

4. The camera module according to claim 2, wherein, The first axis and the second axis intersect, and the rotating shaft ball and the two ball bearings are arranged together on the plane in which the first axis and the second axis are disposed.

5. The camera module according to claim 2, wherein, The intersection of the first axis and the second axis intersects the optical axis.

6. The camera module according to claim 1, in, The attraction center formed between the first magnet and the second magnet is located within a maximum triangle formed by using the rotating shaft ball and the at least two guide balls as vertices.

7. The camera module according to claim 2, wherein, The rotating shaft ball and the two ball components are configured to rotate in place or remain fixed.

8. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, When viewed along the optical axis, the first axis and the second axis intersect in the vertical direction.

9. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The second frame includes an image sensor disposed below the lens module, and The image sensor is configured to rotate together with the lens module.

10. A camera module, comprising: The first frame is supported on one surface of the shell; as well as The second frame includes a lens module and is supported by the first frame in the direction facing the surface. The first frame is configured to rotate about a first axis that is perpendicular to the surface and perpendicular to the optical axis. The second frame is configured to rotate about a second axis that is parallel to the surface and perpendicular to the optical axis, and the lens module rotates together with the second frame. The first frame is configured to rotate while being supported on only one side. The housing and the second frame are respectively equipped with a first magnet and a second magnet, which are positioned opposite each other in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. The first frame is configured with either a through hole or a through slot, so that the second magnet disposed in the second frame is directly opposite the first magnet. The second frame has an extension that extends into the through hole or through slot, and the second magnet is disposed at the end of the extension. The first frame is supported within the housing by rotating shaft ball bearings and at least two guide ball bearings. Wherein, the rotating shaft ball forms the first shaft, and the at least two guide balls are arranged to be spaced apart from the rotating shaft ball and form a triangular support structure with the rotating shaft ball, and The second frame is supported within the housing by the attraction of the first magnet and the attraction of the second magnet.

11. The camera module according to claim 10, wherein, The camera module is configured to rotate on only one side, supported by the rotating shaft ball located between the one surface and the first frame, and the at least two guide balls. The camera module is configured to rotate on both sides of the camera module while being supported by two ball bearing members located between the first frame and the second frame, forming the second axis.

12. The camera module according to claim 11, wherein, The housing includes a first housing and a second housing, and The surface in question is a side surface of the first housing, and the second housing is connected to the first housing on the side opposite to the side surface of the first housing.

13. The camera module of claim 12, further comprising a plurality of coils configured to drive the first frame and the second frame. in, The plurality of coils are separated and disposed in the first housing and the second housing.

14. A portable electronic device comprising multiple cameras, in, The plurality of cameras includes multiple camera modules configured with different perspectives, and Wherein, at least one of the plurality of camera modules is the camera module according to claim 1.

15. An electronic device comprising: One or more camera modules, each of the one or more camera modules comprising: The jitter correction unit includes: The first frame, supported on the housing, is configured to rotate about a first axis perpendicular to the optical axis; A second frame, supported on the first frame, is configured to rotate about a second axis perpendicular to both the first axis and the optical axis; and A lens module, disposed within the second frame, exposed through an opening in the housing, and configured to rotate together with the second frame. The first frame is configured to be supported on a first surface parallel to the optical axis, and the second frame is configured to be supported on a second surface parallel to both the optical axis and the first surface. The housing and the second frame are respectively equipped with a first magnet and a second magnet, which are positioned opposite each other in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis. The first frame is configured with either a through hole or a through slot, so that the second magnet disposed in the second frame is directly opposite the first magnet. The second frame has an extension that extends into the through hole or through slot, and the second magnet is disposed at the end of the extension. The first frame is supported within the housing by rotating shaft ball bearings and at least two guide ball bearings. Wherein, the rotating shaft ball forms the first shaft, and the at least two guide balls are arranged to be spaced apart from the rotating shaft ball and form a triangular support structure with the rotating shaft ball, and The second frame is supported within the housing by the attraction of the first magnet and the attraction of the second magnet.

16. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein, The rotating shaft ball bearing is fixed to one of the housing and the first frame.

17. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein, The opposite side of the second frame is supported on the first frame by two ball bearing members.

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